Has anyone successfully debranded using the usual tutorials anymore?
Nope, the quick swap method on seus didn't work anymore.
You can try looking at this thread though. It's a bit less simple, but it does the trick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
I used the method @Gentimp referred to in the link and it worked first time, hook up your phone and press any key on the command it will install a 026 generic version on your phone, simple
vengeance
the old method worked fine for me. I debranded last week using it, although took 7 tries.
yeah last week it still worked, but now it wont. there was a little update on the SEUS, i think this prevented us from debranding
you can use this method to debrand too :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907
Check the X10i mini section, there is another method to debrand your X10.
I tried it today and success.
I cannot post the link here because the owner doesn't want to share it anywhere
dundun1701 said:
Check the X10i mini section, there is another method to debrand your X10.
I tried it today and success.
I cannot post the link here because the owner doesn't want to share it anywhere
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If its posted on an internet forum its public knowledge. Link it up. Link to the thread, not the creators tools or whatever directly.
Use this metode:
1. Download the firmware you want
2. Use SEUS or PC COMP to update your phone
3. Go to Program filles /sony ericsson and replace those 2files with the one that u download at step 1... dont forget to rename the filles
4. Now run again SEUS or PC C... it will say taht u are up to date so u need to give repair
Job done
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Use this method by Grospolina. I did it yesterday and took me like 5 minutes. Just apply step 1 if you just want to debrand and the rest for root and market access. I think its the easiest.
These are the steps I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7490733#post7490733
1)Download for your model X10a or X10i
2)Run RootX10a_v2.cmd
3)Select option 1 (A message appears, don't click just yet)
4)Connect your phone in flash mode (turn off, wait 30secs, press back while connecting the usb cable)
5)When the green led light appears on your phone quickly hit a key and the process starts
6)Let it finish and Bingo!! You got Generic LAM R2BA026
If you want to root and market access select the other options. (I used the Stand alone root on another post and installed market access)
hramos20 said:
Use this method by Grospolina. I did it yesterday and took me like 5 minutes. Just apply step 1 if you just want to debrand and the rest for root and market access. I think its the easiest.
These are the steps I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7490733#post7490733
1)Download for your model X10a or X10i
2)Run RootX10a_v2.cmd
3)Select option 1 (A message appears, don't click just yet)
4)Connect your phone in flash mode (turn off, wait 30secs, press back while connecting the usb cable)
5)When the green led light appears on your phone quickly hit a key and the process starts
6)Let it finish and Bingo!! You got Generic LAM R2BA026
If you want to root and market access select the other options. (I used the Stand alone root on another post and installed market access)
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I tried this today works perfect! fixed my brother's X10 it was bricked with explanation mark!
just to add he needs to write his device ID in Device ID.txt before running Root10a_v2cmd
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hello friend, Raj here.
I have been using the X10i since past 6 months. I bought the phone my UAE & i am presently using it in India.
1) Is there any firmware upgrade available for my phone?
My phone info says-
Model - X10i
Firmware - 1.6
Baseband version - 1.0.14
Build number - R1FA014
2) My phone does not have the Android market application inbuilt in it! how & from where do i download that app?
3) How do i install applications downloaded to my computer from Android market, to my phone?
4) I am not able to access Calender since it requires me to log in to my Gmail account. everytime i try to do that, it says "error, try next time"! is there any way i can start the calender without registering?
Thanks.
raj_5004 said:
1) Is there any firmware upgrade available for my phone?
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Hi.
Yes there is, considering a lot of us are running R2BA026, that should give you an idea of how far behind you are.
raj_5004 said:
2) My phone does not have the Android market application inbuilt in it! how & from where do i download that app?
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Personally, I would debrand and update your handset with UK generic FW, which will give you the Market app, which will answer question 3, and as you need to register for the Market to use it, that also answers your 4th question.
1) Install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service).
You can get it from here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1275980198/Update_Service_Setup-2.10.6.21.exe
2) Run SEUS, follow the prompts. You don't need to update the phone through it, but get the phone ready for updating. This process should install the drivers necessary for the rooting process.
Note: I suggest you keep your USB cable attached to that USB port. Remember which USB port of your computer it's attached to, as changing USB ports can lead to a bit of confusion for the next 2 steps!
3) To check if #2 was successful, click on Start, click Run, and type: regedit
In the Registry Editor that pops up, click on Computer, press CTRL+F, and search for this: USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\
After it's finished finding, on the right side you'll see DeviceInstance, then it says REG_SZ, then it says something like USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\5&270d2a78&0&3
You'll need that last bit (in this example: 5&270d2a78&0&3 Yours would probably be different). This is your DeviceID (you'll need it soon!)
Note: You may have multiple of these if you plugged the USB cord into many USB ports on your computer. Each USB port will give a different DeviceID, so if you have more than one DeviceID, you'll have to choose one, and if it doesn't work (you'll find out when you reach #5!) you will have to choose another one.
Alternatively, download the file in the next step and extract it, go to the folder called 1st, and run the DeviceID.jar file. It should give your DeviceID
4) Download this:
http://filevo.com/1nlq8wryo11u.html
or from here: http://rapidshare.com/files/404363083/i_R1FA16_ft.rar.html
Extract it.
In the step1 folder, you'll see a file called DeviceID.txt
Open it up, delete whatever's there, and put YOUR DeviceID (that you found from the previous step).
Save the file and close notepad.
Note: Make sure there are no extra spaces or lines after/before the DeviceID. The ONLY thing that should be in the file is your DeviceID, NO SPACES/LINES (for example, only this: 5&270d2a78&0&3 [yours will probably be different])
5) Take out the USB cable from your phone (leave it plugged into your computer)
Turn your phone OFF
Open up step1.cmd (it's not inside the step1 folder, but outside it), but DON'T PRESS ANYTHING
Now we have to put the phone into flash mode. This is how you do it:
Hold the Back button on your phone, and while holding the back button, insert the USB cable into the phone.
A green light should come on the phone (like when it's charging or a missed call)
Quickly "Press any key to continue..." in the open step1.cmd window.
Let it finish what it's doing. It will say "Press any key to continue..." after it's finished. Until then, DON'T touch anything!
If you get problems in this step, refer to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6970868&postcount=3
Here's a helpful video for common java issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713457
After completion, this will give you a Generic X10i R1FA016 firmware (check it by pressing the left button, go to settings>about phone and at the very bottom under build number)
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- Newbies Guide to Rooting X10 and giving you the newest firmware!
Follow those steps and when you've completed them run SEUS which should update you to R2BA026, and give you the Market app. If you run in to any issues read the links provided as the chances are it will be user error if you do.
Thanks a lot buddy.
Will de-branding my phone affect future upgrades to Android 2.1 in any way?
Also, why is de-branding necessary to access calender???
raj_5004 said:
Will de-branding my phone affect future upgrades to Android 2.1 in any way?
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Nope, apart from you'll be the first in line to get it.
raj_5004 said:
Also, why is de-branding necessary to access calender???
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It isn't, but if want to use the Market you are going to need a gmail account.
I tried using SEUS but failed at step 2 itself!
It says press back button while inserting USB cable in phone & keep pressing back button. i did the same & waited & waited for 5 minutes, but no response!
then my finger started hurting & i had to abort the process! does it take so long?
raj_5004 said:
I tried using SEUS but failed at step 2 itself!
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You're not doing it right, should take about 5 seconds for seus to recognise the phone. Try again.
Sorry for the back-to-back posts, but can i update my phone country to India instead of UK? i think Indian X10s do get Android Market. Since i am using the phone here in India & in future would like to get this serviced in india itself, i would prefer my phone to show India in country!
It honestly doesn't matter. I'm in Canada but I'm using a Latin American firmware. But yes, to get it serviced I guess you need it. How about asking someone with the Indian firmware to dump it for you?
That is precisely the reason i am looking for the indian version instead of UK.
None of my friends have a X10 & strangely, even google dint yield any satisfactory results.
I will opt for the UK update only if Indian update is not available.
Also, i am still not able to open the calender using my gmail account. evertime it says "error! try again later" !!!
raj_5004 said:
That is precisely the reason i am looking for the indian version instead of UK.
None of my friends have a X10 & strangely, even google dint yield any satisfactory results.
I will opt for the UK update only if Indian update is not available.
Also, i am still not able to open the calender using my gmail account. evertime it says "error! try again later" !!!
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so did you manage to update to a newer firmware yet? you said a while back that "holding the back button" did not work. You need to have the phone off before you do this step.
1. turn phone off
2. connect usb cable to phone, but not to pc.
3. open SEUS and get to the stage that it says waiting for phone connect.
4. press and hold the back button (which will power your phone on in flash mode) and connect the USB cable to pc.
SEUS should now say "stop pressing back button" or something to that effect.
mrtim123 said:
so did you manage to update to a newer firmware yet? you said a while back that "holding the back button" did not work. You need to have the phone off before you do this step.
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No, it still dint work. i tried it thrice & following all instructions carefully. i had the phone switched off.
1. turn phone off
2. connect usb cable to phone, but not to pc.
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in SEUS, it says first connect USB cable to PC, then to phone.
3. open SEUS and get to the stage that it says waiting for phone connect.
4. press and hold the back button (which will power your phone on in flash mode) and connect the USB cable to pc.
SEUS should now say "stop pressing back button" or something to that effect.
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Nothing like this happens in my case. Dont know whats wrong!
Guys, i managed to install Astro File Manager over the air! i did install a few apps to my comp & then to my phone using AFM but not all apps are available to install on the comp! thats the reason i needed Android Market on my phone.
Also, i dont understand why i cant register to google through my phone as i have to use the phone calender.
Guys, it re-installed SEUS & it detected my phone but i again failed! i am dumb!!!
1) Install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service).
You can get it from here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/down...-2.10.6.21.exe
2) Run SEUS, follow the prompts. You don't need to update the phone through it, but get the phone ready for updating. This process should install the drivers necessary for the rooting process.
Note: I suggest you keep your USB cable attached to that USB port. Remember which USB port of your computer it's attached to, as changing USB ports can lead to a bit of confusion for the next 2 steps!
3) To check if #2 was successful, click on Start, click Run, and type: regedit
In the Registry Editor that pops up, click on Computer, press CTRL+F, and search for this: USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\
After it's finished finding, on the right side you'll see DeviceInstance, then it says REG_SZ, then it says something like USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\5&270d2a78&0&3
You'll need that last bit (in this example: 5&270d2a78&0&3 Yours would probably be different). This is your DeviceID (you'll need it soon!)
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I reached till here & searched for "USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\" but no files were detected!
then i searched for "USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde" & i found a file which says-
MatchingDeviceId Reg_SZ usb\vid_0fce&Pid_adde
Thats it! no device ID in front of it!
raj_5004 said:
Guys, it re-installed SEUS & it detected my phone but i again failed! i am dumb!!!
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Can you clarify, did you get into flash mode for it to install the drivers?
I re-installed SEUS. then I started SEUS, switched off my phone for 30 secs, connected USB cable to computer, then connected USB cable to phone while pressing the back button & kept pressing the back button until the phone got switched ON.
then SEUS asked me to open Notification bar & turn ON USB. i left the back button & did the same. then the screen showed "X10i connected" & your phone is up to date!
then i tried whatever you had mentioned but it was of no use as mentioned in my post above.
Also, SEUS detects my phone only 1 out of 5 times. the remaining times, it takes soooooo long that i have to abort the process & SEUS hangs!
Also, i have noticed that in my SEUS, in the phone models where you have to select your phone, there are two options, both which look like an X10 with names "X10" & "SO-01B". which one should i select? i tried with X10 but failed. then i tried with SO-01B & it dint detect.
You problem is that seus is not detecting your device..
Soln... User a laptop with win xp or vista or 7 32 bit...
Do a complete uninstall of seus. Clean the registry of any seus entries..
Reinstall seus..
Use a different usb port.
Now try..
The device is an x10 unless you your it from japan which if the case is then it is the so-o1.
If you want dump of indian firmware I can help you but I dont think a dump will be of much use to
You..
Chetan
raj_5004 said:
I re-installed SEUS. then I started SEUS, switched off my phone for 30 secs, connected USB cable to computer, then connected USB cable to phone while pressing the back button & kept pressing the back button until the phone got switched ON.
then SEUS asked me to open Notification bar & turn ON USB. i left the back button & did the same. then the screen showed "X10i connected" & your phone is up to date!
then i tried whatever you had mentioned but it was of no use as mentioned in my post above.
Also, SEUS detects my phone only 1 out of 5 times. the remaining times, it takes soooooo long that i have to abort the process & SEUS hangs!
Also, i have noticed that in my SEUS, in the phone models where you have to select your phone, there are two options, both which look like an X10 with names "X10" & "SO-01B". which one should i select? i tried with X10 but failed. then i tried with SO-01B & it dint detect.
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cvchetan said:
You problem is that seus is not detecting your device..
Soln... User a laptop with win xp or vista or 7 32 bit...
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Sadly, i dont have a laptop, i am not a laptop person!
Do a complete uninstall of seus. Clean the registry of any seus entries..
Reinstall seus..
Use a different usb port.
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I tried all the above but in vain!
The device is an x10 unless you your it from japan which if the case is then it is the so-o1.
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Thanks for confirming that.
If you want dump of indian firmware I can help you but I dont think a dump will be of much use to
You..
Chetan
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yes, i would like to have the Indian firmware as that would make servicing my phones in India easier!
Can you tell me the disadvantages of having the Indian firmware when compared to the UK one?
I read that even Indian firmware has Android market & even India is getting a upgrade to Android 2.1 along with UK.
I tried using SEUS with different USB port & my phone was detected but again i found no DEVICE ID! the same thing happened which i have written in Post #14.
Is there any other method to find DEVICE ID? i even tried this-
Alternatively, download the file in the next step and extract it, go to the folder called 1st, and run the DeviceID.jar file. It should give your DeviceID
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It shows a blank screen!!!
raj_5004 said:
then SEUS asked me to open Notification bar & turn ON USB.
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SEUS doesn't ask you to do that, PC Companion does though. I've never known anyone have such problems getting SEUS to run.
Im having some issues with my x10i that i put Nordic 2.1 on a few weeks ago.
Some apps fail to open every now and then, and the stock android alarm doesnt work (the app seems fine, but when the alarm goes off there is no noise, yes ive tried volume etc, yes ive tried downloading a 3rd party alarm)
So id like to put a fresh 2.1 rom on, ive tried these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
But i cant get them to work, the .bat files of the flasher fail at the connection stage (2nd step after selecting windows vr)
Im having a lot of problems,, main one is that i cant install the driver for the x10 in flash mode, windows cant find the driver.
If anyone could kindly tell me exactly what i have to do, starting from connecting the x10 to a virgin win xp (no drivers installed for the x10), id be happy to donate $20USD into your paypal account
Ok let me see if I can help you a title here....
1. Root your device using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=453551&d=1291188836 its really simple and fast...
2. Once you've root your device use this application http://www.mediafire.com/?ewf9e41ybw2eazz
to install the Xrecovery menu on your phone... It's very simple as well....
3. Download this file http://hotfile.com/dl/87564842/7e80127/SE_update-shipped-full.zip.html
and save it to your SD Card into any folder you want, I recommend you to do it in a new one with any name you want, that will make easier the next step...
4. Reboot your phone and right after the white letters with Sony Ericsson logo appear press the back key a few times , if the Xrecovery menu has been installed correctly you will see a weird image of and Android with troll face lol... and a bunch of options like reboot, install update zip etc....
5. Choose Install Custom Zip and then go to the folder you created with the downloaded zip file... from step 3... Then select it and click in yes... Wait for a few minutes and when the phone tells you done click on reboot and wait for the firmware to load...
6. Enjoy the SE 2.1 firmware with JIT enabled.
7. Read your inbox...
Jimmy
Sent from my AOSP on Xperia (Guatemala)
Siddy1200 said:
If anyone could kindly tell me exactly what i have to do, starting from connecting the x10 to a virgin win xp (no drivers installed for the x10)
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Put XP in safemode, run seus, put phone in flashmode when prompted so it installs the drivers, try the flashtool again, while in safemode on XP.
Or if you'd rather go for something simpler.. try rooting (if you haven't already) then follow this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828163 to flash to global generic.
i cant even get the phone to tunr on atm, but if i get it to work ill send $20 ur way jimbo, thanks everyone
jimbo, actually your links are broken so i cant follow your guide cause u just say "use this application" - but link is down
ok, i found a new link for that one, but i cant install it cause when i connect my phone to the pc, it just starts charging, it wont mount the sd??
"If anyone could kindly tell me exactly what i have to do, starting from connecting the x10 to a virgin win xp..."
ok i put xrecovery on the sd card through a pc, installed the app and ran the app, clicked Install Xrevovery, error
already have root access, xreovery was granted superuser, but doesnt work
tried the new root app just in case, it just switched off my phone... none of this works
does anyone live in Sydney and can do it for me????
Have you installed BusyBox too?
I just bought an sony xperia x10 and i am new to moddig and flashing i had an htc hero and i rooted it and everything with no problem now i want to go from 1.6 to 2.1 on my experia x10 can comeone please help!!!!
waymon31 said:
I just bought an sony xperia x10 and i am new to moddig and flashing i had an htc hero and i rooted it and everything with no problem now i want to go from 1.6 to 2.1 on my experia x10 can comeone please help!!!!
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This is the Easy stuff, you dont need root to go from 1.6 to 2.1
First go to the Sony Ericsson website and download two programs called Pc companion and Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS), located in support for X10
Then just install those two and follow instructions, you should now already installed the drivers for your x10 by going into flash mode
Now your Pc companion will alert you that there is an update for the x10. Click on that and just follow every step.
To Get 2.2 and over:
1) need to root - download either flashtool from Q&A thread or you can download SuperOneClick
2) Use either to root device - once rooted, reboot phone
3) Download busybox from the market and install
4) Once installed, your device is basically rooted and has xrecovery installed
5) you can reboot into xrecovery by tapping the back button several times when the sony ericsson logo has appeared
6) just install any of these custom roms available on this site and PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ROM
7) you may have to flash different basebands for different roms- i will not explain every single step because you can find out by searching and reading these forums
8) just install any rom and reboot DONE!!!
thanks for the help im just stuck on 1 little step i cant seem to get the semc driver installed. any suggestions im using windows vista
waymon31 said:
thanks for the help im just stuck on 1 little step i cant seem to get the semc driver installed. any suggestions im using windows vista
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It should just try to autoinstall when you plug your phone into usb and connect the first time if your on stock ROM.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
hey if you cant get the computer to read it, turn off your phone, unplug usb from phone, hold the BACK button WHILE plugging the usb into your computer. Keep hold of the back button until the computer has recognised it
xperiax10mods said:
This is the Easy stuff, you dont need root to go from 1.6 to 2.1
First go to the Sony Ericsson website and download two programs called Pc companion and Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS), located in support for X10
Then just install those two and follow instructions, you should now already installed the drivers for your x10 by going into flash mode
Now your Pc companion will alert you that there is an update for the x10. Click on that and just follow every step.
To Get 2.2 and over:
1) need to root - download either flashtool from Q&A thread or you can download SuperOneClick
2) Use either to root device - once rooted, reboot phone
3) Download busybox from the market and install
4) Once installed, your device is basically rooted and has xrecovery installed
5) you can reboot into xrecovery by tapping the back button several times when the sony ericsson logo has appeared
6) just install any of these custom roms available on this site and PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ROM
7) you may have to flash different basebands for different roms- i will not explain every single step because you can find out by searching and reading these forums
8) just install any rom and reboot DONE!!!
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thanks for your easy to follow tutorial it worked like a charm!!!!! i am so happy with my new phone its runs very fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the pic quility is fantastic!!!!!!! thank again
Hi to everyone!
I bought my x10i few days ago and I wanted to install some good custom ROM, and than I tried to root it with this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907
After troubling for few hours to get to the first step because of Win 7 x64,
when I finaly manage to get run first step and finish it, phone was unable to boot!
When I press pwrbtn to turn it on, green led turns on for a second and phone vibrate for a second blank screen is all the time, after maybe 30 seconds phone just stats to vibrate endlessly!
So in attempt to recover my x10, first I was used FlashTOOL and "Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24" firmware and after that same thing on beginning with short led light and vibrate, than a little progress screen does turn on but after while starts to changing colors and behave like strobe flashlight and that's it no further progress!
Same thing and with "Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504" firmware!
I don't know what to do please help me!
Me first....
Move this to the correct forum please,
I am sure you will get more help in the q&a forum
PS, you need to run flashtool
or download SEUS or pc companion and get back to stock before trying again
bloody86 said:
Hi to everyone!
I bought my x10i few days ago and I wanted to install some good custom ROM, and than I tried to root it with this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907
After troubling for few hours to get to the first step because of Win 7 x64,
when I finaly manage to get run first step and finish it, phone was unable to boot!
When I press pwrbtn to turn it on, green led turns on for a second and phone vibrate for a second blank screen is all the time, after maybe 30 seconds phone just stats to vibrate endlessly!
So in attempt to recover my x10, first I was used FlashTOOL and "Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24" firmware and after that same thing on beginning with short led light and vibrate, than a little progress screen does turn on but after while starts to changing colors and behave like strobe flashlight and that's it no further progress!
Same thing and with "Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504" firmware!
I don't know what to do please help me!
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gregbradley thank you for quick reply!
As maybe you can see I'm novice here, so I don't know how to move this to q&a forum!
As I already post in previous post I'w already tried to flash stock rom using FlashTool and no luck to me!
And I tried SEUS to update it and I got a message " Your phone is already up to date"
I really don't know what to do now, I'm running out of options!
me second ... ( sarcasm ) {
no f***ing clue why would you flash with oldest fw Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24 when flashtool can root even the latest one.
did you notice that button "root" in flashtool 2.9.x.x here is tutorial in my version:
1. you enable debug mode. last time i used it it was somewhere in settings menu ...
2. see that pointer on your screen that is called mouse you move that with that small device on desk.. right on top of that button.. and you click action button if you are right handed you click right button on that small device and if you are left handed you click left button on that small device. some text will show on flashtool and after few secs it will reboot your device. no worry it is normal no need to call 911. after boot device will be rooted.
}
p.s.
flash latest fw you can find it on xda with flash tool
and do root again using method mentioned before...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Here is flashtool with different firmwares.
Read A little, you can always go back to stock.
Try and learn
I was struggling to in the beginning.
Remember to turn always enable debug mode on.
Chumby_666
thanks for so much detailed response but don't you think it's a little to much details?
Yes I know that flashtool can root the phone, but it was already to late whe I was find out, I was already brick the phone so I can't turn it on now!
davelinders
I'w already tried all those firmwares for X10i and no luck! I'm hopeless now!
When you use SEUS you should get an update button or repair button or install button anyway.
If not download the latest version of pc companion from SE and try that.
Whenever i "brick" my phone (You cant really brick an x10) I always do that and even when I have "latest" software there is an option to install anyway and that works...
Then use flashtool
1. click root
2. let it do its thing
3. click ask root permissions
4. click on xrecovery.
Then you are ready to go.
bloody86 said:
Chumby_666
thanks for so much detailed response but don't you think it's a little to much details?
Yes I know that flashtool can root the phone, but it was already to late whe I was find out, I was already brick the phone so I can't turn it on now!
davelinders
I'w already tried all those firmwares for X10i and no luck! I'm hopeless now!
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Also post in the right thread next time
Sent from my x10 on gingerbread
Lion3494 said:
Also post in the right thread next time
Sent from my x10 on gingerbread
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you mean forum. he needs to post a thread on the correct forum
Hi, everyone I just joined this forum. I have X10i with firmware 2.1. While searching the thread i came acrosss terms like root, xrecovery, flashing, MT, generic etc. Can someone help me out what these terms mean. I wanted to upgrade my phone to gingerbread. Previously I am an iphone user So i am total noob to this OS and the phone
Thanks in advance
good get away from iphone
root--same thing as jailbreak
xrecovery-- a badass tool that lets you flash roms onto your phone.
flashing-- umm... it is like installing a modified version of even the legit version on the device
generic-- A product having no brand name or registered trademark
example= for device there is branded or non branded
branded means that a company like ATT or Rogers approves that firmware or OS version. So when you turn your phone on, you will usually see something related to them. like an animation of the att world
generic--- clean install. no company restrictions. just regular
ok links for all that crap above
2.3.3 firmware (does not matter if you download x10a or x10i)
Generic-----
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
do yourself a favor and read
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733 before and download the program WINDOWS only
Thanks for your help. I am going to upgrade my phone soon so is their any problem in doing so and by the way should i just use the SEUS or flash tool
angel eyes said:
Thanks for your help. I am going to upgrade my phone soon so is their any problem in doing so and by the way should i just use the SEUS or flash tool
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Either will do.
ok thanks for the advice going for the upgrade now lets hope everything goes smoothly will post the results
Now this is the end result of upgrading my phone I used SEUS to upgrade my X10i the phone went into flash mode and the SEUS detect that new software is available soit downloads it but when it comes to installing it stopped at about 15% and said that updATE cannot continue check battary is fully charged and than again try. As far is i remember phone was fully charged when i put it for update now what should i do. The phone doesnt restarts now and when I power up my phone only th egreen led blinks and it vibrates for split second than nothing I waited for it but the phone is not responding what should i do now
HELP NEEDED
to tell you the truth i dont know what SEUS is
i think it is for drivers or something but you should use PC comapanion for drivers
ok
use flashtool in the first link i gave you and download one of the 2.3.3 files
or use a 2.3.3 rom
and flash the sucker on
it should work
Try flashtool if doesn't work let your phone on charge for 1 hour and take it off try again whit seus should be good to go
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Thanks for the help guys now i have downlaoded flashtool 0.2.8, 2.9,3.0 i also downloaded the firmware and did all the steps according to the toturiol but that what happens it detect the phone in flash mode the flashing starts but at fato1.sin it gives as error message "error flashing abort". I also tried other firmwares but the same error.
Now guys I think I am great trouble so need help
What to do next
And I used the desktop charger to charge the battery for whole two houra but SEUS gives the same error plus pc companion gives error as well i am stuck
Go to pc application manager, close seus and pc companion. Try flashtool tool once again http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343. I hope this work for you.
Sent from my SO-01C using Tapatalk
Ok i will try that one too thanks alot lets see wat happens
ok tried that too nu luck
What should i Do now One thing more i was goignaround the threads looking for solution So in one thread it said that firmware can ber installed through flash tool 0.2.5
I tried that too and amazingly the flashing goes all the way to the end on 0.2.5 in the end i get the msg that flashing complete and remove the phone but when i remove the phone and turn it on it just vibrates and small blip of green flash led than nothing
What could be the problem
1. Download Flashtool from
http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/x10/x10_gb/FlashTool_0.2.9.1-GBready_root_xRec.exe
2. Download the generic 2.3 ROM of your choice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11038646&postcount=1
Personally I would get the Global version unless you can find your country specific one.
Global version download - http://www.multiupload.com/JEXUAHAZTL
3.
a) connect your phone to your PC, make sure it installs the drivers (if your Sony software is working it is fine)
b) Extract Flashtool into a directory you know
c) Extract the firmware file you downloaded. And move the ftf file into the "firmware" directory of Flashtool
d) Make sure your phone is not connected to the PC and is off.
e) Run Flashtool, click on Flash and select the firmware you have just downloaded.
f) It will give you the same instruction - holding the "back" key, (phone still off) connect it to the PC. If you did this correctly, the light will be green and it will start flashing your phone.
g) After it is completed, reboot your phone once or twice and check that it is working.
4. Installing xrecovery and rooting refer to instructions (you already have all the files from when you download in step 1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808
Let me know when you have completed the steps above.
Thanks for advice downloading it now and going to try and will let now about the results
sasukewa said:
1. Download Flashtool from
http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/x10/x10_gb/FlashTool_0.2.9.1-GBready_root_xRec.exe
2. Download the generic 2.3 ROM of your choice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11038646&postcount=1
Personally I would get the Global version unless you can find your country specific one.
Global version download - http://www.multiupload.com/JEXUAHAZTL
3.
a) connect your phone to your PC, make sure it installs the drivers (if your Sony software is working it is fine)
b) Extract Flashtool into a directory you know
c) Extract the firmware file you downloaded. And move the ftf file into the "firmware" directory of Flashtool
d) Make sure your phone is not connected to the PC and is off.
e) Run Flashtool, click on Flash and select the firmware you have just downloaded.
f) It will give you the same instruction - holding the "back" key, (phone still off) connect it to the PC. If you did this correctly, the light will be green and it will start flashing your phone.
g) After it is completed, reboot your phone once or twice and check that it is working.
4. Installing xrecovery and rooting refer to instructions (you already have all the files from when you download in step 1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808
Let me know when you have completed the steps above.
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I have done it as adviced but no luck flashing aborts in the middle and giving error message now wehat should i do
Do you have the new flash tool?
angel eyes said:
I have done it as adviced but no luck flashing aborts in the middle and giving error message now wehat should i do
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Can u do a screen shot or tell us what the error message is?
Thx.
Dark Nightmare said:
Do you have the new flash tool?
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I have flash tool 0.2.5,0.2.8,0.2.9,0.3.0
Have tried them all only 0.2.5 goes all the way to the end but when i turn on the phone it only virbrates and green led flashes for sec than nothing
When you reboot is there anything showing on the screen? Sony logo...anything? If yes, wait it can take a long time for a new rom to install. If no, I think you need to revert back to the 2.1 rom, root and install busybox, superuser, and xrecovery. once thats done you can backup your rom and data so you don't get stuck updating or if you have trouble with a custom rom etc. Also I think your battery stats should be wiped using xrecovery, it sounds like SEUS checked this and the file said your battery was too low to continue the update. Here is a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343&highlight=flashtool+for+noobs
Here is a video on youtube that may help too:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmX-IYNYqL8
Hope this helps you, Good Luck.
angel eyes said:
I have flash tool 0.2.5,0.2.8,0.2.9,0.3.0
Have tried them all only 0.2.5 goes all the way to the end but when i turn on the phone it only virbrates and green led flashes for sec than nothing
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Try taking the battery out and then try flashing again. Which ftf file are you flashing or selecting in the flash program. You need to use at least a 0.2.9 version of the flashtool.... if you use 0.2.5 start with the 2.1.54 ROM first.