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I was trying so many days to update my Arc S ICS from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4. But it gives the above error.
I need to update the phone very soon because my ICS has got many problems. Please help me.
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try to use this
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SUS ( Sony Update Service) ... download and install it on pc and follow the on-screen instructions http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
or
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
Both the links are same
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Completely uninstall the PC companion software, reinstall it and try again?
Let the reinstalled PC companion to re-download all those software update components for you.
I did completely uninstalled the PC companion software, reinstalled it and tried again.
But same error. 
I think this is due to a busy surver because all are trying to download ICS. But when am I going to get my turn?
Fedup of waiting & doing this again & again.... I need to update some how or other as soon as possible.
I have the same error on my Xperia arc, does anybody know the solution?
try to use this
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SUS ( Sony Update Service) ... download and install it on pc and follow the on-screen instructions http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
or
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
Both the links are same
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It did work !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a LOT Nabeel 