to update x10 mini pro - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

here is a mini guide:
what`s you need:
1. a root phone
2. root explorer installed
3. go to system/build.prop
START ROOT EXPLORER
go to system
press r/o button you must see r/w
open the file build.prop with a text editor (long pressover the file)
replace your buil.prop number with 1238-8536 what`s a german number (i think is in tree places)
shutdown and start you phone.. 2 times...
conect to pc companion
to obtain root access
go to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824788
download adb and superoneclickv1.apk
replace the content of superoneclick folder with adb
in your phone go to config, aplications, development and select usb depuration mode
conect your phone with the pc and start superoneclick then see how its work, if stuck or the software dont work in one step select and deselect USB depuration mode repeteadly 2 times.
maybe you need to try many times
sudenly it will work, then go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7827223&postcount=88
and folow steps to correct your keyboard
you can see what layout works for you
Check the folder Layouts inside the keyboard-config folder open each file and see how was the layout then replace like the example in the post
boilaa

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work flawless, i can play angry birds, the icons see like compressed but the game works very good,
some minor changes like more colors and darker interfase, i see the photos a little better and the video has autofocus..
my android market dont want to work but after few configurations like enable non secure apk i can instal all good
few more widgets: market, on off conections and things, small views for webs, data traffic and youtube
and facebook update photos with contacts
when you select an user you can send email and do other things

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pablo lara melcher said:
work flawless, i can play angry birds, the icons see like compressed but the game works very good,
some minor changes like more colors and darker interfase, i see the photos a little better and the video has autofocus..
my android market dont want to work but after few configurations like enable non secure apk i can instal all good
few more widgets: market, on off conections and things, small views for webs, data traffic and youtube
and facebook update photos with contacts
when you select an user you can send email and do other things
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Really the video has autofocus ??? Fantastic ! And what about the menu of the camera options ? it's the same? Other improvements?

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Thank you very much, it's really work!

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Now we need to find out how to fix they keyboard ... as I ended up with scandinavian layout.

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I have same problem .. well, not scadinavian, but german .. obviously. Everything else is working just perfect. Even localisation is fine.

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Lweek said:
I have same problem .. well, not scadinavian, but german .. obviously. Everything else is working just perfect. Even localisation is fine.
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Scandinavian for sure not german. My phone has German physical layout, I would have loved to have a german layout. But this update has letters as "a med ring" and is definitely a QWERTY and not german QWERTZ.

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I have a problem with the keyboard too. I notice some changes in the keyboard. I hope this might help you.
1. Full stop ( . ) moves to the "?" key
2. Question mark ( ? ) moves to the full stop key ( . )
3. ' mark (Sorry I don't know what-its-called) move to the letter "e" (To type ', you need to activate the blue key first)
4. Semicolon ( ; ) moves to the letter "d" (To type ; , you need to activate the blue key first)
5. Comma ( , ) moves to the letter "c" (To type comma, you need to activate the blue key first)
6. Colon ( : ) moves to the "?" key (To type : , you need to activate the blue key first)

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Here is how to fix they keyboard :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824941

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pablo lara melcher said:
here is a mini guide:
what`s you need:
1. a root phone
2. root explorer installed
3. go to system/build.prop
open the file with a text editor (long pressover the file)
replace your buil.prop number with 1238-8536 what`s a german number (i think is in tree places)
shutdown and start you phone..
conect to pc companion
boilaa
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hi I live in uk .if I change the build prop would it effect any of my phone features example 3g connection, keyboard layout, I'm happy with the english layout.will I have english. also I use arabic language for txting does 2.1 have arabic language support.
Thanks.

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i got error when rooting
Device Was Not Rooted
FAILED

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hi there, i change the numbers and save the file but PC Comapanion and SEUS say "your phone is up to date", i am still with 1.6, my MINI PRO is from Claro Chile (Chilian build file)
heres is my original build.prop (for future use if anyone need the build number from Chile)
Code:
##### Final patch of properties #####
ro.build.product=SonyEricssonU20a
ro.build.description=U20a-user 1.6 1.2.A.1.181 413 test-keys
ro.build.display.id=1.2.A.1.181
ro.product.brand=SEMC
ro.product.name=U20a_1239-0006
ro.product.device=SonyEricssonU20a
ro.product.board=delta
ro.build.version.incremental=9
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/U20a_1239-0006/SonyEricssonU20a/delta:1.6/1.2.A.1.181/9:user/release-keys
######################## Customized property values #########################
ro.semc.version.cust=1239-0006
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R12A
ro.semc.ecclist.num=1
ro.semc.ecclist.type.0=Police
ro.semc.ecclist.number.0=133
ro.semc.ecclist.plmn.0=730 03F
ro.semc.max_digits_match=8
ro.voicemail.dialing-number=*20
ro.semc.disableSPN=false
ro.semc.enable.fast_dormancy=true
#########################################################################
ro.config.ringtone=sony_ericsson.ogg
ro.config.notification_sound=notification.ogg
ro.semc.content.number=PA8
################# Updating of the SW Version #################
ro.semc.version.fs_revision=1.2.A.1.181
ro.build.id=1.2.A.1.181
##### Values from product package metadata #####
ro.product.model=U20a
ro.semc.ms_type_id=AAD-3880071-BV
ro.semc.version.fs=WORLD-1-2-5
ro.semc.product.name=X10 mini pro
# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
#ro.build.id=1.2.A.1.181
#ro.build.display.id=1.2.A.1.181
#ro.build.version.incremental=413
ro.build.version.sdk=4
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=1.6
ro.build.date=Fri Jul 2 13:25:20 2010
ro.build.date.utc=1278069920
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=SEMCUser
ro.build.host=SEMCHost
#ro.build.tags=test-keys
#ro.product.model=mimmi
#ro.product.brand=generic
#ro.product.name=mimmi
#ro.product.device=mimmi
#ro.product.board=mimmi
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=GB
ro.board.platform=
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
#ro.build.product=mimmi
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
#ro.build.description=mimmi-user 1.6 1.2.A.1.181 413 test-keys
#ro.build.fingerprint=generic/mimmi/mimmi/mimmi:1.6/1.2.A.1.181/413:user/test-keys
# end build properties
#
# system.prop for mimmi
#
rild.libpath=/system/lib/libril-qc-1.so
rild.libargs=-d /dev/smd0
wifi.interface = tiwlan0
ro.semc.fm_service=1
ro.semc.def_screen_orientation=sensor
ro.semc.timescape_keys=X10_mini_pro_key
ro.sf.lcd_density=120
persist.rild.nitz_plmn=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_0=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_1=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_2=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_3=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_0=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_1=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_2=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_3=
persist.cust.tel.eons=1
persist.ro.ril.sms_sync_sending=1
DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1
# Constant values for Battery test in Service menu.
ro.semc.batt.capacity=950
ro.semc.batt.test.consumption=150
ro.semc.batt.test.z_threshold=50
ro.semc.batt.test.min_level=60
ro.qualcomm.proprietary_obex=1
#
# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
#
#ro.config.notification_sound=F1_New_SMS.ogg
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.yt=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.vs=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.gmm=android-sonyericsson
ro.url.legal=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/phone-legal.html
ro.url.legal.android_privacy=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/privacy.html
ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=DISABLED
ro.com.google.gms_preload_version=1.6_r16
ro.drm.active.num=4
ro.drm.active.0=semc,1
ro.drm.active.1=cmla,0
ro.drm.active.2=viaccess,0
ro.drm.active.3=marlin,1
ro.drm.whitelist.num=4
ro.drm.whitelist.domain.0=roap.drm.coremedia.com
ro.drm.whitelist.domain.1=.teslan.com
ro.drm.whitelist.domain.2=selddrmt02.teslan.com
ro.drm.whitelist.domain.3=.inovatel.com
ro.config.sync=yes
net.bt.name=Android
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
#ro.semc.version.fs_revision=1.2.A.1.181

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pablo lara melcher said:
here is a mini guide:
what`s you need:
1. a root phone
2. root explorer installed
3. go to system/build.prop
open the file with a text editor (long pressover the file)
replace your buil.prop number with 1238-8536 what`s a german number (i think is in tree places)
shutdown and start you phone..
conect to pc companion
NEW:
to obtain root access
go to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824788
download adb and superoneclickv1.apk
replace the content of superoneclick folder with adb
in your phone go to config, aplications, development and select usb depuration mode
conect your phone with the pc and start superoneclick then see how its work, if stuck in one step select and deselect USB depuration mode repeteadly
sudenly it will work, then go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7827223&postcount=88
and folow steps to correct your keyboard
you can see what layout works for you
Check the folder Layouts inside the keyboard-config folder open each file and see how was the layout then replace like the example in the post
boilaa
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Hi
Thanks for the guide....
I have problem to save build.prop file. it says the file is read only. I have rooted my phone and have done exactly like you decription. what to do???

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rehan_i said:
Hi
Thanks for the guide....
I have problem to save build.prop file. it says the file is read only. I have rooted my phone and have done exactly like you decription. what to do???
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Mount your file system as read/write in Root explorer.

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Does this only work with pro?
Hello
I have a x10 mini (NOT A MINI PRO!), would this guide / fw work?
I've heard that this only works with mini PRO, is that correct?
Thanks

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Hi, mine says 'You already have the latest software' when i try and update with pc companion. I have a rooted phone, ive edited the build.prop, ive restarted the phone, ive connected it via usb and click on the 'support zone' and then on update. This is when it gives me the error.
As far as i know i have a UK phone.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Model No. U20i
Firmware Version: 1.6
Kernel version: 2.6.29
Build No. 1.1.A.0.8
EDIT: I have a mini pro if it wasn't clear.

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Exactly same situation here....
I cant seem to find NORDIC firmware for x10mini (not pro)
Skeldave said:
Hi, mine says 'You already have the latest software' when i try and update with pc companion. I have a rooted phone, ive edited the build.prop, ive restarted the phone, ive connected it via usb and click on the 'support zone' and then on update. This is when it gives me the error.
As far as i know i have a UK phone.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Skeldave said:
Hi, mine says 'You already have the latest software' when i try and update with pc companion. I have a rooted phone, ive edited the build.prop, ive restarted the phone, ive connected it via usb and click on the 'support zone' and then on update. This is when it gives me the error.
As far as i know i have a UK phone.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
EDIT: I have a mini pro if it wasn't clear.
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Mine is an x10 mini
Exact same here. My phone was bought in Ireland, but I assume it's a UK handset.

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btw u should state many people dont know...
when u in root explorer go to system and click mounted r/w

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ok, enough is enough.
i can't wait any longer and i'm going to try this. it's no german number for sure, 'cause i got german-unbranded mini pro and no update is available.
Because sometime, somehow, the offical german update is coming out, i have following question:
when i want to flash the "right" 2.1 to my phone, do i only need to root it again (as i read its possible with 2.1) and change the number back to my default one, start Companion/SEUS and do a reset/repair? is it then going to download the german update, that war originally thought to be on this phone?
edit: oh well, doesnt work for me at all with the changed number. so, nevermind my question - like you allready did
edit: was about to give up, then it worked. changed all the numbers, not just the first appearing