Hey guys,
I've been checking the sony ericsson blog to find out when my kit will get the update and it looks like it is available now. But I have no idea how to install it. Do I have to hook it up to my computer? I thought it was an over-the-air update.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ninjacola
Run seus or pc companion.
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Hi All,
Just curious, does anybody know of an update service for the x10 that will run on Linux? Looks like SEUS is just for windows. If not, if not, I will assume I would just need to run updates over the air.
Hi, in Dev section you can find Flashtool for linux, there's a tutorial for how to flash the newest firmware.
Hey guys, please forgive me for this dumb thread, but I honestly can't figure this out.
Im trying to update my friends Xperia x10 (x10a) from Android 1.6 to Android 2.1...without rooting the phone (she doesn't need or want root access). I tried doing it officially through the SE site using PC Companion, but the PC Companion program keeps giving me an error and I am not able to get it updated. I'm really unfamilliar with SE phones (all I've ever had was Samsung), so can anyone please give me step by step on how to update the phone to 2.1 without rooting (hopefully without using PC Companion)?
Thank you very much in advance.
The following link is stickied at the top of this forum. It's so easy that a noob, like me could do it (4 different phones without a glitch).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
The post above forgot the link for the program of flashtool itself, so here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
The guide in the post above will help you with the program I posted.
Thank you both
Hello, I am very new to smartphones and I need some help about a few things. I tried to find some answers on the forums first before posting, but the amount of new information is quite staggering and I got confused in no time. If I missed any important information for newbs like me please direct me there. I do have good knowledge of PC and programming in general, but so far nothing at all about smartphones.
I have an unlocked Xperia x10a, not rooted, originally from Rogers in Canada now using Fido. I'm running Windows XP SP3 on my PC. I just found out that a month ago Sony Ericsson released a new android update for it that's 2.3.3, but mine is still 2.1.1 and PC Companion says there are no updates when I checked today. Does anyone know if it's officially available in Canada yet?
1. "Carrier-Free"
While I was reading the Sony Ericsson blog about the 2.3.3 upgrade, I noticed it mentioned that the device must be "carrier-free". Is this where "debranding" comes in? I found a link to a website about it:
An easy guide to debranding your handset
but most of the recent comments on there are saying it no longer works. The author made and update that mentioned another way of doing it entirely using the PC companion's "repair" function. Can anyone confirm if that's still a safe way to do it? If not, what's the most common and safest way to do it, and is it absolutely necessary for getting the upgrade?
2. "Flashing"
Is it harmful to my phone by any chance? I'd rather not touch it if there's a good chance that it will break my phone. My understanding so far is that if I want the update or to root my phone this is required? Is the Flashtool found HERE still safe to use today for updating to 2.3.3?
Sorry for the long post, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. Thanks in advance as I try to cram the beginner stuffs in.
Using flashtool is probably the best way for you to get Android 2.3 on your phone.
All you have to do is download and install flashtool on your computer.
There are a numerous number of guides on here that can help you.
Sent from my x10 Platinum
Simplest way to do is root your phone using flashtool, then ask permission and install Xrecovery.
Then flash your decided custom 2.3.3 ROM via Xrecovery.
All you have to do is read, read all instructions related rooting 2.1 and flashing new rom on X10 android development carefully.
Just ask me if you need some help.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Yay the 2.3.3 update was released on PC companion today for my phone, so I guess no need to go through the flashing process now
But I guess I will still try to root the phone after the update finishes, so I can get rid of those annoy carrier-bundled apps that keeps running no matter how many times I try to stop them...
Hi Guys,
I would like to seek you expertise regarding my request, im a noobie and its my first time using a Android Phone (SE Xperia X10 Mini Pro is my 1st) So far im enjoying my phones capabilites however, my internal memory seems to be insufficient and the apps2sd is not compatible with my current OS, i saw a dude (having the same phone as mine) and he is using Gingerbread 2.3.7 OS i was amaze and i asked him how did he upgraded his OS - he just nod and said "Visit XDA-Developers and you'll find out" So here i am humbly requesting your assistance in order for me to maximize my phones full potential. Looking forward for your replies....
PS - I dont even have any idea what "rooting" so im currently sifting the website to learn step by step....
Thanks in advance Masters
Fist thing, you need to do, is to root your device. To root your x10 mini pro, you have to install the latest 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware using SEUS or Sony Ericsson Pc Companion, then, download SuperOneClick from here and extract the archive. Don't forget to deactivate your antivirus, while using Super One Click.
1.Check that you have enabled USB debugging in settings->Applications-->Development. Than, just follow step by step video on the site, I gave you). This is a first step of "changing roms"
Hi folks,
im a newbie and could any1 help please?
ive a sony xperia x10 mini pro,u20i
and am looking at the posibility to root i and get the best from my phone,
what the best thing to do?
and is there a easy way to root?
meny thanks
supaflycowboy
supaflycowboy said:
Hi folks,
im a newbie and could any1 help please?
ive a sony xperia x10 mini pro,u20i
and am looking at the posibility to root i and get the best from my phone,
what the best thing to do?
and is there a easy way to root?
meny thanks
supaflycowboy
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Download flashtool (second post in the x10 mini pro development section)
Install it
Install the drivers in the drivers subfolder if you don't have Sony Update Service or PC Companion
Delete x10blrelock.ftf from the firmsares subfolder. (it will brick your phone if you accidentally flash it to your phone)
Run flashtool
Press the padlock button and follow instructions.
Your phone will be rooted.
As for best ROM, opinions differ, so you have to try some out for yourself.