[Q] A statement, a request and a question - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

I have bought my u20i about a month ago because I thought I wouldn't have to wait long for the android update... and now look...
SE HAVE DELAYED 2.1 FOR A MONTH, I AM RAGING
Which brings me onto my request, can someone please get in touch with a developer to attempt to crack the bootloader and give us 2.2 (because i'm sure SE will never unlock it for us, thats for sure).
and the final thing is my question, i have noticed that roadsync keeps loading itself up every 5 seconds after I kill the task. Is there a way i could stop this? (yes I know I could remove the app as I have root but I have heard that it can cause pc companion not to download updates - stupid SE)
so yeah any help out there?

Dan53 said:
I have bought my u20i about a month ago because I thought I wouldn't have to wait long for the android update... and now look...
SE HAVE DELAYED 2.1 FOR A MONTH, I AM RAGING
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Feel sorry for the poor X10 owners who have been waiting since March.
Dan53 said:
Which brings me onto my request, can someone please get in touch with a developer to attempt to crack the bootloader and give us 2.2 (because i'm sure SE will never unlock it for us, thats for sure).
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Already people working on it, it's not exactly a trivial exercise, just hope SE left a nice gaping hole somewhere, else it may take a very long time.
Dan53 said:
and the final thing is my question, i have noticed that roadsync keeps loading itself up every 5 seconds after I kill the task. Is there a way i could stop this? (yes I know I could remove the app as I have root but I have heard that it can cause pc companion not to download updates - stupid SE)
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Updates should be fine, I've moved forward on very stripped firmware multiple times and you can always make a backup. There seems to be an issue going back in revisions via pc companion, though I don't suspect it's related to roadsync.

Feel sorry for the poor X10 owners who have been waiting since March.
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yeah I do, its such a shame because its a good phone, and would be better if they updated it.
Already people working on it, it's not exactly a trivial exercise, just hope SE left a nice gaping hole somewhere, else it may take a very long time.
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Yeah I know, I don't expect anyone to find one straight away. Do you work as a team or individually?
Updates should be fine, I've moved forward on very stripped firmware multiple times and you can always make a backup. There seems to be an issue going back in revisions via pc companion, though I don't suspect it's related to roadsync.
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Thanks for the answer I don't know why I hadn't thought of making a back up of it anyway. I will get onto it now. thanks again

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[Q] problem with timescape

my timescape hase no update facebook and tweeter only update photo that update in facebook but 2days later update anythings in timescape and evrybody doing in facebook what i doning???
plz halp me
Same problem!!
I have the same problem, it does not update any friend status, but only notifies new messages and new picture uploads from friends. It happened 2 days ago, before it was normal...
Anybody know what's going on?
Im having the same issue...
So much for the fabled UX!
Give us stock 2.1 and something that aint gonna be disabled by facebook updates
I am getting a lot of people here in Taiwan having the same problems as well...so it might be facebook or timescape bug...maybe facebook changed something and it affected it...
jacyfu said:
I am getting a lot of people here in Taiwan having the same problems as well...so it might be facebook or timescape bug...maybe facebook changed something and it affected it...
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If that is the issue we need to get a minor software update to fix this bug, cause we cant stay like that until 2.1 comes out!
kbadone said:
If that is the issue we need to get a minor software update to fix this bug, cause we cant stay like that until 2.1 comes out!
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I totally agree, but I don't think they are gonna fix it right away. Most likely gonna wait until September comes around and implemented into the 2.1 upgrade.
jacyfu said:
I totally agree, but I don't think they are gonna fix it right away. Most likely gonna wait until September comes around and implemented into the 2.1 upgrade.
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Well they have to! they just launched this phone on AT&T. If people finds out that timescape is not working they will return their phones. That is the phone best selling point
kbadone said:
Well they have to! they just launched this phone on AT&T. If people finds out that timescape is not working they will return their phones. That is the phone best selling point
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I'm just as frustrated as you...I had this phone since April for 4 months now, it has been great...I've also upgraded the firmware as well. This is actually the first problem that I encountered...
I really hope that this is all Facebook's problem...or else SE really need to do something about it, FAST!
I just realize that everyone is facing the same problem, i though i am the only one facing this problem.....hope to fix it soon.
Sony has already acknowledged the issue, sent a message on twitter saying their working with facebook to solve it...
rmourar said:
Sony has already acknowledged the issue, sent a message on twitter saying their working with facebook to solve it...
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That's great news!! Hope they can solve this problem soon!!
I have the same problem on my x10 mini pro.
Problem is solved...I just tried updating and it works now. Thanks SE!
I can confirm, issue is solved also on x10 mini pro.
thx SE

[Q] X10 Mini PRo vibrator

Hi there
Im wondering if anyone has had their vibrator stop working for the X10 Mini Pro? And if so do you know where to get one? And where theres a disassembly guide?
Mine seemed to stop a couple of months ago. Havent really been too bothered about it, but since Ive found out how to access the service menu to test it, it appear that mine has died, and wondering how quick/easy it is to fix
It should be under warranty, so that'll be the easiest route (apart from losing your phone for an unspecified amount of time...)
Could you explain how to test the vibrator? I have lost vibration on mine, though I think I have somehow disconfigured it.
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It should be under warranty, so that'll be the easiest route (apart from losing your phone for an unspecified amount of time...)
Could you explain how to test the vibrator? I have lost vibration on mine, though I think I have somehow disconfigured it.
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Yeah but I rooted and debranded it so byebye warranty. Its not too much of a problem though. Just worried about a phone call or a text I may not hear lol.
Anyway. Service menu:
menu, back, back, menu, back, menu, menu, back on lockscreen. NOTE: it doesnt work if you try entering it using lockbot lockscreen. Default one does though. Service tests, then Vibrator.
I read your thread the other day. Thats pretty much the same way mine has "died" (most apps wanting to vibrate when it does something)
One more to join the dead vibrator club. Greetings from Brazil.
isn't it possible to revoke the rooting and branding? at least the branding should be equal for the se repair team (i think).
Vibrator?
*childish snigger*
Mitchio said:
Vibrator?
*childish snigger*
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you...dirty old man!
Mitchio said:
Vibrator?
*childish snigger*
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vlissine said:
you...dirty old man!
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That's a different accessory, add headphones and do a web search. 8)
you shouldnt really call it a vibrator
as for warrenty come on just reinstall the factory firmware be as though you never rooted it lol they wont know.
yey ! just like Iphone, you reinstall the original fw by SEUS and thay don't know you rooted it before.
Or just disassemble your phone and replace with the new one ! (i do it with my Nokia E63 ! it's very easy!)
You may wanna see this
try it with your own risk ! lol
Mine stopped vibrating for texts and calls but still works this was on 1.6 on 2.1 it is fine
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Rogers (Canada) android 2.1 release

Wasn't the release suppose to be for today nov. 8th?
Any news
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i know eh>?! they said the week of nov.8.., guess we have to watch out for this weekk,,,. -_-
Nothing yet. Im so tempted to go to try the global generic or some other rom but its so close i can taste it. I dont want to take a chance with my warranty or anything
lol honestly not dying for it, too many bugs >.<
I had just assumed if it was coming today, it would be coming later, in the afternoon. Fingers still crossed.
Though yeah, the 'week' of the 8'th comment has been keeping me from checking every few minutes.
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Cmonnnnn Canada
Ganada eh? I AM Ganadian!
Why dont u guys just use the nordic one, root the phone and use the power of android on the beautifiul x10?
Just asking
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Im on rogers x10a and did the global fw 2.1 update and other than setting apn manually, its great.
The only other function i miss from 1.6 was hanging up the phone call with the power button.
Fear not mes amis lol
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Yeah, I have no issues and I didn't even have to manually reset the APN.
The hardest part was rooting (simply due to the process) and restoring some apps. I have no bugs - though the phone isn't exactly light years better either. I'ld call the improvements minor.
First I had the java issue and fixed it. Then it just hung mid-flash. annoying so ill just wait
cwepruk said:
Yeah, I have no issues and I didn't even have to manually reset the APN.
The hardest part was rooting (simply due to the process) and restoring some apps. I have no bugs - though the phone isn't exactly light years better either. I'ld call the improvements minor.
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Do you loose all your data and have to re-install all the progs?
Rogers in Ontario user here and no update yet
It's like the night before Christmas!!! LOL.
AdamUpNorth said:
It's like the night before Christmas!!! LOL.
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Except on Christmas eve at least you know you're getting stuff tomorrow
...and hopefully you're not getting a toy that someone has been playing with for months already. (sorry, that's my one and only v2.1 stab for today. ).
Arghh still nothing here in Ontario ottawa to be exact im getting tempted to use the nordic!
lol.., this is the nightmare before christmas,..
that nightmare is what i called "waiting"
just read this off SE canada twitter
"@jenny_spaghetti hi there, i can't announce an official date for the update but I can assure you that the update is coming VERY soon."
they capitalized the VERY, so dont know if its reasonable to assume later today... or next year
BC and no update yet, Rogers !!!

[Q] Xperia Mini - NOT Pro - with front camera

Hello guys, I know it could sound really weird for you all, but here's my point: I just bought an Xperia Mini on eBay from a user claiming he had received it directly from Sony Ericsson as a free sample. I received it yesterday, it was unpacked and was sold together with the battery charger only. Nothing too strange.
By the way, after about half an hour I realized the phone had a front camera.
Ok, I watched the video and i know I'm a noob on XDA. But I'm no stupid
So don't tell me it's the light/proximity sensor! I wouldn't be here! It's a working front camera, since I can switch between this one and the "normal" one and take pictures. Here is a picture of the phone:
EDIT
Looks like I can't post links, so I'll just skip this step
Anyway, the other strange thing is that the phone comes with Android 2.3.3, build 4.0.A.2.368, and I can't update it. Not directly from the phone, nor using PC Companion. It just keeps saying the software is up to date.
So... have you ever heard of something like this? What should I do?
What is the phone model in the settings?
Model ST15i
I wrote to the seller, and he just answered me: he says that, working for a company that create applications for iOS and Android, they usually get five samples for each model. This is one of those. It could be, as I thought, a sort of "prototype". The thing is: I am grateful for the front camera, but I'd like to be able to get software updates, and this seems impossible. And also, I suppose that updating through "unofficial" ways would take to the impossibility of using the front camera.
i'm thinking of sending it back and buying a new one
I'm really envious right now...
really curious now.. Try adding photo's with the attachments feature !
where are you from?
can you share the link where you buy?
sorry for my bad english
Here's the picture of the phone... I wouldn't be envious at all, anyway. I have a couple of days to understand if I can update the phone, if updating causes the impossibility of using the front camera, and if - even worse - it can cause hardware incompatibilities, crashes, explosions or else. Then I have to decide if I want to send it back or not.
D'oh.
That's pretty cool... But it absolutely sucks that you can't update the firmware..
Maybe you can contact Sony and ask if there is any way to update..
gijs46 said:
That's pretty cool... But it absolutely sucks that you can't update the firmware..
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That's my point.
gijs46 said:
Maybe you can contact Sony and ask if there is any way to update..
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I doubt it... it looks like this is a "test" version that was long ago abandoned by developers... anyway, I'd rather buy a new phone. It's easier xD
@ahzoe
I'm italian and I bought it from a private seller, so I have a UNIQUE piece... wow, sooooo cool... lol
Feanor88 said:
That's my point.
I doubt it... it looks like this is a "test" version that was long ago abandoned by developers... anyway, I'd rather buy a new phone. It's easier xD
@ahzoe
I'm italian and I bought it from a private seller, so I have a UNIQUE piece... wow, sooooo cool... lol
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Sell it to someone for better price
Someguyfromhell said:
Sell it to someone for better price
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Do you want to buy it for 135 €? That's what I spent to get it...
If I was you, I wouldn't contact Sony about it
If it was a test product, don't think they will be happy that an Xperia Mini is roaming around in the wild with a front camera. In my opinion if you really want to update, flash a ROM that is made for the Xperia Mini Pro, then you might be able to use the front camera. There is barely any difference between the XMP and XM then the HW keyboard and the Front camera.
an update is not necessary. you can flash a custom roms
Izzy Stinson said:
an update is not necessary. you can flash a custom roms
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That and just make sure you have a copy of current firmware.
Someguyfromhell said:
That and just make sure you have a copy of current firmware.
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Well... how do I create a backup copy of my firmware? Because I'm not sure it's the same as the "normal" 4.0.A.2.368. By the way, if I flash a new ROM on my device, what happens if I try to restore to the original manifacturer firmware? Does the phone keep it in memory, or does it restore to the new, "clean" firmware?
Sorry for my bad English, I don't know how to explain it better -__-
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Well... how do I create a backup copy of my firmware? Because I'm not sure it's the same as the "normal" 4.0.A.2.368. By the way, if I flash a new ROM on my device, what happens if I try to restore to the original manifacturer firmware? Does the phone keep it in memory, or does it restore to the new, "clean" firmware?
Sorry for my bad English, I don't know how to explain it better -__-
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Install CWM recovery and do a backup maybe it will work if anything goes wrong
This phone is original?
What you could do is flash any Rom you want, that is from a Stock Rom. BUT! Always back up your system so that you can go back to it if something goes wrong.
If you need any help on how to's and stuff like that just tell me and ill help you out.
I'm curious by this system
You can root, install recovery CWM and send me one backup?
at least you can use face unlock after the official ics update

update z3v

Hi; is there an update for z3v with build N° 23.1.D.0.239 ?
i cant find it in xperifirm !!
Latest firmware for Z3v in xperifirm is 23.0.E.1.44 / R19B
Do you have the most recent Xperifirm?
This is also the latest firmware that VZW will send if you check for software updates.
yes my device shows 23.0.E.1.44 / R19B . and in right side in the same line S/O !
and it tells me that if it is S/O; i should use the software updater for the latest update so i did but i get the message error during DM session
is this officiel firmware ?
mohkam84 said:
is this officiel firmware ?
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Where in the world did you get that?
GigaSPX said:
Where in the world did you get that?
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i had the same question !!
we got to ask bridge's users (own a z3v) to find out if this build firmware is officiel
mohkam84 said:
i had the same question !!
we got to ask bridge's users (own a z3v) to find out if this build firmware is officiel
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Well I have PC companion, and I can't have it find my Z3v. It doesn't even share the same screen as that. If you have it, download and share it so we can confirm it too
Its sony bridge for mac like PC companion for pc
(that's my friend's device)
mohkam84 said:
Its sony bridge for mac like PC companion for pc
(that's my friend's device)
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Oh I know. See if he can download it and try it. I've stayed positive for months now since I got my phone, but I'm starting to lose my patience now. lol
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is this officiel firmware ?
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What blows my mind is how he got that info. It really makes it interesting that he found it through Apple hardware through Sony software. Hopefully that sort of made sense.
Bruce Lee said:
What blows my mind is how he got that info. It really makes it interesting that he found it through Apple hardware through Sony software. Hopefully that sort of made sense.
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Exactly this. Nowhere else on the internet has the update version number as precise as that. Download it, share it on here, you're making headlines everywhere. Xperiablog, GSMArena, Android Authority, etc.
Trying to see if I can access it.
However, the dang Sony Bridge application will not recognize my Z3v being plugged in
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Trying to see if I can access it.
However, the dang Sony Bridge application will not recognize my Z3v being plugged in
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The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
I loaded this on my Macbook.
It would not recognize my Z3V either.
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The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
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I set my vpn in france & london. Neither yielded a different file. I guess the program just goes off of system language (hence the French in the OP's followup)
Well I'll be damned how Verizon could just hold onto it to put bloat in it.
I updated my recently bought tablet to Lollipop. I wanted to root it before I do it, but it was some hell of a trouble for me to get root because instructions were all over the place. I gave up on it halfway, go back to Kit Kat, then flashed the official Lollipop firmware. I have to say, it feels just as smooth if not better, and the whole Material design looks dazzling. Once it's going for the Z3v, I'm pretty sure it's definitely worth it despite all that's said from experience on the Galaxy S5.
One thing I do hope they add is a Clear All button for the Recents menu. It'd be convenient, but definitely a lot more convenient on the tablet because of the bigger touchscreen area.
A Tech guy I spoke to 2 days ago (during a service call) informed me that the Z3v voLTE update is scheduled for the end of the month!
I assume that would be included in the Lollipop update?!?
GigaSPX said:
The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
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i was working my friend so i cant respond
before u juge me the device its not mine i think i told u so; so i cant play with it. the owner was wondering if this is an officiel update for the phone so i post this question to knew about it than i ask him to send me a screen capture to share it with u all
and i told him to upload the firmware but he told me that he didnt find it in bridge contents folder's ..........
DJ Sandman said:
A Tech guy I spoke to 2 days ago (during a service call) informed me that the Z3v voLTE update is scheduled for the end of the month!
I assume that would be included in the Lollipop update?!?
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Oh gawd I hope that's true.
Sad to say, but I don't believe a word regarding updates (much less anything else) a Verizon rep or tech says to me anymore. I guess that makes me a bitter old man. lol

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