I have a x10 mini pro locked to 02 (uk). I mistakenly thought I would be getting 2.1 so I went to update my phone. It took about 30 minutes and all I have is a load of bloatware / unrooted device running 1.6. I then rooted my phone again and gathered I must debrand the phone to update to 2.1. The problem is debrand is not working, as I think Sony patched this in the stuipid update I downloaded. As I can't debrand my phone now, how can I get 2.1? Does anyone have a 2.1 UK Rom that I could use to update? How would I do that? I don't really want to download nordic.
My current build is as follows:
when opening the build.prop file in notepad, it says:
ro.product.name=U20i_1237-8252
Also when flipping the back off the phone and taking the battery out the sticker reads:
SI 1238-0200
marada2 said:
I have a x10 mini pro locked to 02 (uk). I mistakenly thought I would be getting 2.1 so I went to update my phone. It took about 30 minutes and all I have is a load of bloatware / unrooted device running 1.6. I then rooted my phone again and gathered I must debrand the phone to update to 2.1. The problem is debrand is not working, as I think Sony patched this in the stuipid update I downloaded. As I can't debrand my phone now, how can I get 2.1? Does anyone have a 2.1 UK Rom that I could use to update? How would I do that? I don't really want to download nordic.
My current build is as follows:
when opening the build.prop file in notepad, it says:
ro.product.name=U20i_1237-8252
Also when flipping the back off the phone and taking the battery out the sticker reads:
SI 1238-0200
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The list of all the codes can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=826875
UK Generic for X10 mini pro is:
U20i WORLD-1-8 CDF1238-0199 1238-0204 Customized UK/Black
(the bold bit is the firmware code)
So, make a backup of your build.prop, and edit these lines:
Code:
ro.semc.version.cust=****-****
ro.product.name=XXXX_****-****
(where the *s are your current code)
to read
Code:
ro.semc.version.cust=1238-0199
ro.product.name=U20i_1238-0199
Hopefully that should work...
Thanks for your reply. I have make a copy of the build.prop and made the alterations in the code. The problem is how do I replace the build.prop? I tried following the instructions in the debrand tutorial and it said something like access denied - read only file (or somehting like that) I have a rooted phone so can't understand this?
It's ok I finally managed to overwrite the build.prop with root explorer. For some reason the command prompt method was not workin.
1. Root the x10 mini
2. Obtain the relevant build.prop file and copy to the sd card using windows or mac os x
3. install root explorer on the phone
4. open root explorer and copy the build.prop file on the sd card
5. Navigate to /system and you will see the existing build.prop file
6. Click paste and it will want to overwrite the current build.prop, click yes or overwrite
Thanks for the build prop info, as I edited my file and everything works! I now have 2.1. Thanks
benjymous said:
UK Generic for X10 mini pro is:
U20i WORLD-1-8 CDF1238-0199 1238-0204 Customized UK/Black
(the bold bit is the firmware code)
This firmware code did not work for my X10 Mini Pro. SEUS downloaded back the v1.6 firmware for me.
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I don't think the 2.1 update for the mini/pro has been released on the UK version yet.
Contrarian said:
I don't think the 2.1 update for the mini/pro has been released on the UK version yet.
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it has, I have it. you need generic UK CDF in the build.prop to get it, see above. If you don't have those numbers, don't expect to get it anytime soon
I edited the build prop the the codes supplied and it worked perfectly. Just download this version and it should work.
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Can anyone please post the build.prop NORDIC file for the U20i. ie- MiniPro.
So that we mini pro users can update to 2.1.
Thanks.
Amey006 said:
Can anyone please post the build.prop NORDIC file for the U20i. ie- MiniPro.
So that we mini pro users can update to 2.1.
Thanks.
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Just edit your own build.prop. It is a text file and you have to make only 3 replacements, using 1238-8536 as the new value.
keep in mind guys that the keyboard layout in nordic is not qwerty-en. got my device rooted now adn should be fixed in a few seconds...but still a little bit of extra dicking around
Thanks guys. Finally updated to 2.1. WOW
and where is that 3 places to change this 1238-8536 .. i am from denmark and i cant update normally
U20I updated Norwegian phone
Hi. I used a UK one from another thread. Changed the 1238 numbers.
The file attached worked for me. But use at your own risk!
have a branded telenor mini pro, found the build.prop under system and changed 3 numbers.
ro.product.name=U20i_1238-8536
ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/U20i_1238-8536/SonyEricssonU20i/delta:1.6/1.1.A.0.8/1:user/release-keys
ro.semc.version.cust=1238-8536
Do i just copy it over the old one?
mtw said:
Hi. I used a UK one from another thread. Changed the 1238 numbers.
The file attached worked for me. But use at your own risk!
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Worked for me too, thanks!!
knk1990 said:
keep in mind guys that the keyboard layout in nordic is not qwerty-en. got my device rooted now adn should be fixed in a few seconds...but still a little bit of extra dicking around
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can you tell me how to change the layout?
i do these changes on my CLARO CHILE branded mini PRO and cant get the update : /
I hava a australian 3 U20a. Is it different from U20i?
Upgrade took about 30 minutes (messed up a couple of times) but now it's FW. 2.1.
Didn't see any HUGE changes, but it's more responsive, and more more stable.
Updated to 2.1 in India (Mumbai) on Vodafone on my Mini Pro. I had de-branded earlier using the -0199 CDF to th UK firmware. Thanks to the other threads, I got the build.prop changed (using Root Explorer) to the Nordic one and it upgraded seamlessly to 2.1 At the end, I had a different keyboard layout, but it was easily changed (thanks to the keyboard thread and the root exploit) and now I'm a happy camper using 2.1.
First impressions- smooth and fluid. No lag at all as compared to 1.6. The icons and dark theme enhance the fonts making them easier to read. Downloaded a couple of apps- Angry Birds, XDA app, Cnet, Techcrunch, HuffPost etc.
So, as most of us went to Nordic 2.1 x10 mini pro update I would like to get back to 1.6 (preferably to original O2 Germany version but any version will do).
I have tried editing build.prop in 2.1 to values 1239-2971 (these values were from my original build.prop in 1.6) but SE Update Service says that there is no new updates. I guess that this doesn't work anymore
So, is there any old software backup of 1.6 available for downgrade?
Try deleting the db folder in /Update Service inside your program files
That doesn't work.
I could try putting 1.6 build.prop (original one that I had before editing and updating) but I am afraid not to brick my phone.
Is this safe to do?
Totalno_LooD said:
That doesn't work.
I could try putting 1.6 build.prop (original one that I had before editing and updating) but I am afraid not to brick my phone.
Is this safe to do?
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Don´t do this. I tried it already. Doesn´t work, and will put your phone in a boot loop.
Totalno_LooD said:
So, as most of us went to Nordic 2.1 x10 mini pro update I would like to get back to 1.6 (preferably to original O2 Germany version but any version will do).
I have tried editing build.prop in 2.1 to values 1239-2971 (these values were from my original build.prop in 1.6) but SE Update Service says that there is no new updates. I guess that this doesn't work anymore
So, is there any old software backup of 1.6 available for downgrade?
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May I ask why you want to go back to 1.6? Is there something not right with the 2.1 upgrade?
I don't have it yet and am not sure if I want to upgrade if it is so hard to downgrade.
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edit: I have found the list of issues with 2.1. I will follow this thread to find out how to downgrade if I'm not satisfied with 2.1.
thekindladies said:
May I ask why you want to go back to 1.6? Is there something not right with the 2.1 upgrade?
I don't have it yet and am not sure if I want to upgrade if it is so hard to downgrade.
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I´ve paid to Davinci to downgrade to 1.6 because of the keyboard issues. I use Palm Graffiti in portrait mode and with my physical keyboard already being german, having Swedish layout on top of it was too much. Will wait for German update to be available. Otherwise no problems at all, only benefits - better battery handling in 2.1 etc.
Ok, thanks for letting me know.
It doesn't have any big problems, but as vlissine said there is this annoying thing with the keyboard. And as german update to 2.1 is coming out soon I would like to get back to original 1.6 version.
Also, I don't know is there any difference in Marketplace between countries. For example one application could be present on german version, but not on nordic.
At first glance there is not that much big of a difference so that you MUST switch to 2.1 immediately, except if the nordic version is suitable for your use.
Hm, no, I'm not planning to go nordic, I will wait for the update to come to Belgium.
u should try omnius instead of davinci. they charge per day of use rather than per flash and its cheaper
knk1990 said:
u should try omnius instead of davinci. they charge per day of use rather than per flash and its cheaper
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I did omnius when I unbranded my phone. This time I used Davinci just to compare. Omnius has one disadvantage - you have to chase their dealers to get credits credited onto your account while at Davinci it is straightforward and immediate.
Also charge per day might be interesting for those who want to flas a bunch of phones, not just one. But I agree omnius is cheaper and is as good as.
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And as german update to 2.1 is coming out soon I would like to get back to original 1.6 version.
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When Locale updates arrive, changing your build.prop to your generic one, and then using SEUS to repair your phone would do the trick. You will be changed to your local 2.1
li_boud said:
When Locale updates arrive, changing your build.prop to your generic one, and then using SEUS to repair your phone would do the trick. You will be changed to your local 2.1
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I tried just to test to change Nordic into Russian by using this technique. Didn´t work.
I manage to downgrade to 1.6 for FREE. lol
Just download the FW for u20i NL 1.6 here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827273 and use the Flashtool from Binary's post.
Thanks zanndoth, this worked for me very well.
Unfortunally it doesn't works for me. Did al the steps (downloading flashtool etc.) but when I startup my phone I get the animating splash screen en after that a 'frozen' SE logo.... Still there after 15 minutes... Can someone help?
Ok, finally, after waiting longer, it finally works.
Thanks to you all!
Custom SG X10 Mini Pro build.prop for 1.6 as requested by porcupineadvocate.
This is the build.prop i used to update my 1.6 to 2.1 -update1 2.0.A.0.504 5 (u201_1238-7173)
Have fun!
Great, thanks
Aw, replacing my build.prop with this build.prop had no effect
Could you upload your post-upgrade 2.1 build prop? I'm trying to see whether it's possible to duplicate this method, for the pro instead of the normal mini. Which entails swapping the 2.1 build.prop in instead.
i upload 2 build.prop in this file. try the 2nd one if the 1st one doesn't work. sry about that.
Btw, this is for 1.6. If u're already on nordic 2.1, flash to 1.6 and use this file to update via SEUS.
Ahhh... but do you have the build.prop after upgrading to 2.1? Because that's what the other method calls for
(yeah, I'm on 1.6. But it's currently UK/generic)
I can extract that from my phone. However, by changing the build.prop on 2.1, i wasn't able to get any update for SG. Other users have reported that they're able to change and update successfully though. I'm trying to get more info from them and try out the next few days to see if it can be done on 2.1. Will keep the community updated if its successful.
You're great, thanks.
Okay, never mind. Changing the code in my (generic-UK) build.prop to 1238-7173 (the code for generic-SG?) and then restarting managed to get it to update.
that's good news. which means it didn't work last time cuz the updates for sg weren't out yet.
sg as in singapore phones?
my phone was branded by singtel singapore
yes evo, as in singapore. u can see the flag on the left side ya?
the unbranded 2.1 f/w for sg is available, not sure about branded ones (m1,singtel,starhub)/ will check later today since i don't have to work.
mine is singtel branded..
is the official update out yet?
porcupineadvocate said:
Okay, never mind. Changing the code in my (generic-UK) build.prop to 1238-7173 (the code for generic-SG?) and then restarting managed to get it to update.
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Thank you. I tried this firmware number and it worked for my X10 Mini Pro. There was an update notice and everything installed nicely using SEUS
chessnut said:
Thank you. I tried this firmware number and it worked for my X10 Mini Pro. There was an update notice and everything installed nicely using SEUS
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Worked for my U20i, too.
Greetings (and many thanks) from Chile.
can you help me??? i need build.prop code for region indonesia.....please help me
No idea man. try going to a phone shop and take a look at phones. U should be able to see it inside the battery compartment for x10, x8 and mini x10 series.
Wanted to ask,
I have 2.1, using nordic build.prop method, and now the 2.1 generic UK update has been released so is it possible to replace the nordic build.prop with a generic 1.6/2.1 build.prop so it updates my phone to the UK's firmware,
any help will be appreciated
No replies?
can I just upload a UK generic 2.1 build.prop and re-update my phone?
I already try to restore my original 1.6 build.prop for have the 2.1 FR firmware, but it doesn't work : after restore, the build.prop is the same as 2.1 Nordic
sorry for my bad english, i'm french
I see, so it must be the same update then (meaning nothing different in nordic than uk) thanks for the reply
Yeah, because if you check in the build.prop, it's the same "version fs" : World 1-8 but not the same product name : E10i_1236-9436 for my 1.6 ROM and E10i_1238-0549 for 2.1
It's strange
Yeah I too Wanted To Do The Same As I Have Flashed Using Binary's Guide Nordic Firmware But now Firmware 2.1 is officially Released in My Local ( India ) What To Do Guys ?
Sent from my E10i using XDA App
First, you should check your old 1.6 and new 2.1 build.prop and compare the ro.semc.version.fs value (for me it's world-1-8)
If it's not the same, then replace your actual (2.1 nordic) build.prop by your 1.6 india. Then restore with SEUS
Hopefully this will help you
Teufelstein said:
First, you should check your old 1.6 and new 2.1 build.prop and compare the ro.semc.version.fs value (for me it's world-1-8)
If it's not the same, then replace your actual (2.1 nordic) build.prop by your 1.6 india. Then restore with SEUS
Hopefully this will help you
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In my case, both says WORLD-1-2-5, I have upgraded from 1.6 to 2.1 using a Brasilian build.prop, now in Argentina 2.1 has been released, last night I tried to change the firmware using the OLD build.prop and it doesn't work. So I GUESS i need a updated argentinian's 2.1 build prop... again I GUESS.
What you guys can try is -
Restore your original 1.6 build.prop, (Or just change product.name, all three instances) save it and shutdown the phone (remember do not switch it on, you will stuck on SE logo forever)
Go to Sony ericsson>update service>db>some_number>blob_fs folder and delete all the files (or cut-paste them somewhere else)
Connect your phone to update service and force repair.. You will hopefully get back to your original version.
I restored my phone to original version through this method... Hopefully it will work for you too..
i have tryed many numbers in build.prop , but i could get no update on this new firmware ... is there annyone who can post the number or build.prop without branding to do some update? thanks in advance
92 views and no answer .... tanks for nothing .... 80% of the users here, only take and doesnt gave
I don´t think there is an update to German mobiles. At least I am not getting one, and I have an unbranded German ROM.
i dont know about the build prop but you try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894918
worked for me
Using a Nordic build.prop and sticking with it is the way to get updated as soon as an update rolls out I think (given that the Nordic fw works for you).
skyboard852 said:
i have tryed many numbers in build.prop , but i could get no update on this new firmware ... is there annyone who can post the number or build.prop without branding to do some update? thanks in advance
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Hi, the updating procedure isn't just based on the build.prop.
When you connect your phone to the PC, you will notice an .xml file in the root of your SD Card - THIS is what PC Companion, OTA and SEUS Read and decides weather you need an update.
It is created each time you boot your device and consists of parts from build.prop and another file: "/system/etc/default-capability.xml"
My advice:
Edit your build.prop and look for the line starting: "ro.semc.version.fs=" and make sure it says "ro.semc.version.fs=WORLD-1-8" (without the quotes). UPDATE: You may need to do more as there are other factor too apparently, read this thread and download the DISABLE file for your device/firmware: Enable JIT
Follow this guide: [GUIDE to softlock] but change the version to 2.0.A.0.504.
Combined, this should, in theory, allow you to update to a generic 2.0.A.0.24.
Hope this helps!