Hi, first time user here.
I been trying to update my AT&T x10a to 2.1 from 1.6 and I been having so many problems trying to.
I been using x10flash 2.1 to update it and this is what I been getting in the command prompt.
Please choose:
1.) 32-Bit Windows XP
2.) 64-Bit Windows XP
3.) 32-Bit Windows Vista/7
4.) 64-Bit Windows Vista/7
Please choose: (1-4): 1
please connect Xperia in flash mode.
Press any key to continue . . .
Dec 12, 2010 8:04:06 PM X10flash main
INFO: start
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:106)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:379)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:421)
Press any key to continue . . .
I also tried to debrand my phone, I rooted my device and downloaded Root Explorer and changed the default.prop and I accidentally deleted default.prop and now in SEUS, I cannot reinstall 1.6 it just says i have the latest software. I want to get to 2.1, but now I cant even reinstall 1.6. Can someone help me?
meddle70 said:
Hi, first time user here.
I been trying to update my AT&T x10a to 2.1 from 1.6 and I been having so many problems trying to.
I been using x10flash 2.1 to update it and this is what I been getting in the command prompt.
Please choose:
1.) 32-Bit Windows XP
2.) 64-Bit Windows XP
3.) 32-Bit Windows Vista/7
4.) 64-Bit Windows Vista/7
Please choose: (1-4): 1
please connect Xperia in flash mode.
Press any key to continue . . .
Dec 12, 2010 8:04:06 PM X10flash main
INFO: start
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:106)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:379)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:421)
Press any key to continue . . .
I also tried to debrand my phone, I rooted my device and downloaded Root Explorer and changed the default.prop and I accidentally deleted default.prop and now in SEUS, I cannot reinstall 1.6 it just says i have the latest software. I want to get to 2.1, but now I cant even reinstall 1.6. Can someone help me?
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Try to use another USB port and don't use any USB hub.
Check thread about rebranding or region changing - there can be backups.
Have you installed PC Companion ?
Does it detect your device ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863549
I tried every usb port, no dice.
I do have PC companion installed, it does detect my device fine
and Xperiax10i user, I went to that guide and followed it, still same message. I tried it it on two separate machines
meddle70 said:
I went to that guide and followed it, still same message. I tried it it on two separate machines
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Have you installed and run SEUS, which means running the program, connected in flashmode so the drivers installed?
If you've tried this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201 - twice, try again, after doing the above if you haven't already, and post a screenshot of the error message.
this is the method i used on my att x10a
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
basical, download and extract that x10flasher tool. download the 2.1 firmware. extract the firmware to a folder and rename the folder to 2.1 World. in that folder you should just have a number of .sin files. copy the 2.1 world folder to inside the x10flasher tool folder that you extracted.
run the x10flasher.bat file, click flash firmware and in the dialog box, you should see a rom called "2.1 World", highlight it, but don't click ok yet. turn your phone off and unplug it from the usb. hold the back arrow key and plug the usb into the phone. once you see the green LED light, click ok to start flashing the rom.
It gets stuck at this screen. (attached)
It says flashing, but hangs there. What next?
XperiaX10iUser said:
Have you installed and run SEUS, which means running the program, connected in flashmode so the drivers installed?
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?.........
I think it might be that you don't have the right drivers installed. You mentioned that you have installed PC Companion, but have you tried updating your phone via that method first? What I mean is that your computer needs to install the initial flash drivers on your computer. So, set your phone up in flash mode with PC companion first and check for updates. PC companion will either say there is an update or not (I think there is a non 2.1 update available but you don't have to install it). Once that is done, disconnect your device, and close PC companion and retry to 2.1 flash method. It should work then.
Also, make sure you have the latest version of Java if not already.
I have the same problem
Hi am looking for help .. i tried to go through the forum and try out different things but couldnt get the steps to work. I always get the Java execution error:
INFO: start
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:106)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:379)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:421)
These are the things I am doing:
1. Update to the latest Software using SEUS. --> Result Still @ 1.6 but factory settings
2. Put the phone in flash mode. --> Result no issues so far
3. Downloaded the firmware files in rapidshare/files/428167773/2-1-nordic-ec.rar
4. Downloaded the X10Flash_2.1 from multiupload.com/D2HUTL9CCA
5. Copied the files from Nordic Dec to C:\X10Flash-2.1\firmware
6. Ran the X10Flash.bat and selected the OS.
Everytime i get these errors
I tried this on WinXP SP3 and Win7 Pro and Win7 Home. I tried this with different generic firmwares, different Flashers . But after around 30-40 tries, i still get the error..
Can someone help me please??
fordwds said:
Hi am looking for help
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Try THIS and report back.
XperiaX10iUser said:
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Yes I did. Still the same error.
And as for the pc companion, i did try to update it it says I have the latest version..
Now ever since I deleted that default.prop file, the browser crashes and timescape crashes, they are unusable.
My phones falling apart
okay, well i managed to do this.
How? I have no idea.
*EDIT** It updated! woohoo! i used the global 2.1 and it worked just fine.
One more question, How do I get 3g, it is showing up as H? I manually edited the apn settings, still showing up as H. any clue?
meddle70 said:
it is showing up as H?
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That's normal, it's faster than 3G too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=826934
Okay. Thank you so much! Now time to root the sucker! I love it its amazing its so fast. Thanks for listening to me complain.
meddle70 said:
Okay. Thank you so much! Now time to root the sucker! I love it its amazing its so fast. Thanks for listening to me complain.
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You're welcome.
No use
XperiaX10iUser said:
Try THIS and report back.
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Hi Thanks for replying, i tried the new flasher also, but it gives me the same Java error. So i googled around and found JPTNs Multi-Pack which has java included and everything. For a while it looked like things are working.. But unfortunately i still got the same error:
Dec 13, 2010 10:47:27 PM X10flash main
INFO: start
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:103)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:375)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:417)
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I am very confused right now
I got one more question... lol
When I receive sms messages, the blink rate is really fast and its hard to see when I got a message. Is there any way to change the rate of how fast it blinks? In 1.6 it was a reasonable rate where I could actually see it.
fordwds said:
Hi am looking for help .. i tried to go through the forum and try out different things but couldnt get the steps to work. I always get the Java execution error:
INFO: start
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:106)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:379)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:421)
These are the things I am doing:
1. Update to the latest Software using SEUS. --> Result Still @ 1.6 but factory settings
2. Put the phone in flash mode. --> Result no issues so far
3. Downloaded the firmware files in rapidshare/files/428167773/2-1-nordic-ec.rar
4. Downloaded the X10Flash_2.1 from multiupload.com/D2HUTL9CCA
5. Copied the files from Nordic Dec to C:\X10Flash-2.1\firmware
6. Ran the X10Flash.bat and selected the OS.
Everytime i get these errors
I tried this on WinXP SP3 and Win7 Pro and Win7 Home. I tried this with different generic firmwares, different Flashers . But after around 30-40 tries, i still get the error..
Can someone help me please??
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Did you install and run SEUS at least ONCE before flashing?
Related
Use Bin4ry's/Androxyde's flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
outdated stuff:
There seems to be a lot of questions regarding the steps laid out in the official thread, so here I'll try doing a STEP BY STEP guide for those who are confused with the steps.
I borrowed some stuff from the original guide, so thanks Bin4ry, jerpelea and biktor_gj for everything!
NOTE: Before you begin, you should know that this process will wipe everything off your phone. So backup your contacts, and text messages and everything on your phone! Download a free backup program from the market to make backups onto your SD card, and after you're done everything, download that program again and restore everything from SD card. Your SD card remains fine.
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)
Keep your phone plugged into the USB.
6) Download this:
http://filevo.com/yzmh8wlyrgtz.html
or from here: http://rapidshare.com/files/404359845/ROOT_F2v2.rar.html
Extract it.
DELETE step4 folder, step5 folder, step4.cmd and step5.cmd
Now we're going to put the phone into Debugging mode:
Turn your phone on if it's not already on.
Press the left button, go to Settings>Applications>Development and check on USB debugging, press OK in the popup. Plug the USB into the phone (in case you disconnected it). You should see an exclamation mark at the very top left of the screen of the phone.
Do NOT have the SD card mounted to your computer!
Note: This next step can take a while!
Open step2.cmd, don't press anything!
On the phone, a list of buttons will come up eventually. Press the 6th option (something about update from SDcard). ONLY PRESS IT ONCE!
Leave your phone alone. Go to the washroom or eat a snack.
You'll see the progress on the phone screen, as it installs the package. Leave everything alone.
After completion, this will give you a Generic X10i R2BA023 firmware.
If you get problems, try this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7003121&postcount=1122
7) The phone should be on, USB plugged in, and already in USB debugging mode.
Open step3.cmd, and 'Press any key to continue'
Let it finish what it's doing, it will say 'Press any key to continue' at the end after it's finished.
After completion, this will give you ROOT! And it also installs some programs for you.
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Additional steps for X10a:
Download this:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BY0GZBM3
Extract it.
Inside the step4 folder, there is a DeviceID.txt file. Remember you've seen this before? Copy the same one from step1 folder that you did in #4, and put it into the step4 folder.
Follow #5 (except with step4.cmd)
Next, turn the phone on (if it doesn't turn on, unplug the USB from the phone, and try turning it on again, then plug the USB back in). Put it in USB debugging mode if it's not (if you forgot how to, look back in #6)
Open step5.cmd
After it's done, press the left button on the the phone, go to Settings>About phone and under Model number it should say X10a
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Market Fix:
If you have an X10i, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719486
Otherwise if you have an X10a, use this file instead, but follow the same instructions as in the link above: http://rapidshare.com/files/405188255/Market-Fix-X10a.rar
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To delete preinstalled programs you don't want, such as Moxier:
Put phone in debugging mode if it's not already.
I recommend you unplug USB from phone so you don't end up running some file and messing your phone
Open up the step3 folder. Right-click on cleanup.cmd, and click on edit.
Whatever is there in that list of "@adb shell rm /blah/blah/blah" will get wiped off your phone. So change the list as you want. If you're unsure, REMOVE IT FROM THE LIST!
After you're done making your list of apps to remove, save the file, plug USB into phone, and run the file.
Here is a thread that says what some of the applications are, and additional ones you can add to the list, to remove from the phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714021
Alternatively, you can install Titanium Backup from the market (it's free!) and use that to uninstall some applications. Also, it's really great for making a backup of your stuff (you can backup more things now since you have access to more things since you now have root!)
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If you are experiencing difficulties, try reading through this thread, since it may already be answered: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711969
Check out this post if you are having troubles; hopefully it can clear up some common problems people may be having: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7099515&postcount=1927
I hope this step-by-step guide helps!
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Nice write up...
I think Bin4ry should add it to his post
nice work dude.
Great tutorial !
I followed this guide but when doing step 2.cmd, i did as I should and when I came back there was a picture of a phone with exclamation mark on it.
I thought it was done so I took off the usb and restarted the phone and it redid the whole progress thing, this time with the pic of a phone and an arrow pointing to it.
The phone restarted but now it won't go past the screen where is says "sony ericsson". What do I do now?
mackdaddy187 said:
I followed this guide but when doing step 2.cmd, i did as I should and when I came back there was a picture of a phone with exclamation mark on it.
I thought it was done so I took off the usb and restarted the phone and it redid the whole progress thing, this time with the pic of a phone and an arrow pointing to it.
The phone restarted but now it won't go past the screen where is says "sony ericsson". What do I do now?
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What I would do is try restarting the phone; if that doesn't help, or can't restart it, take the battery out, and put the battery in after 5 sec and try starting the phone again. If that doesn't help, or it stays as an exclamation mark, start from step 1 again
Yep I redid step 1. I don't know what that exclamation mark thing was for. I hope it doesn't show up the next time I try it.
MarylandCookie said:
Nice write up...
I think Bin4ry should add it to his post
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Well, yes, nice write up but i find it more complicated than the original version
Wow i tried to do step 2 again and now its says error: device not found
mackdaddy187 said:
Wow i tried to do step 2 again and now its says error: device not found
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That's all I ever got from Step 2.
"error: device not found
error: device not found
"select option 6 SDCARD UPDATE"
Press any key to continue . . ."
Thank GOD though, someone had the sense to say "option 6 ON THE PHONE".
I was looking to press it on my PC keyboard for ages. I don't even know if I missed the option appearing on my phone but I don't think so as it always said the above on the PC.
Anyway, I gave up and used SEUS to update. Flashing in step 1 gave me a generic firmware and removed my O2 UK branding. SEUS then updated to the R2BA020 before it was available on O2... battery life vastly improved but I am missing a few market apps.
And now I can't even manage step 1! I am no fool and I am in IT, but I am pretty confused by all this. I only wanted to remove f***ing Moxier apps and improve battery life. Now I've lost access to stuff on the market, I kinda wish I'd waited for O2 to release it officially!
The Java app from pre-step 1 for finding phone ID just displays a blank screen too. I've got 3 different IDs on my PC and none of them work now. I assume as I got the "official" generic FW OTA, perhaps they locked out this method?
Frustrated at losing access to market apps more than anything.
Are you sure the device is in USB-debug mode? When you plug the USB into the phone, make sure that exclamation sign at the very top left of the screen comes up, and then try running step2.cmd
Step 2 Problems
Okay I'm in the right thread because I am a total root noob.
This is my first attempt at trying this.
I'm running an X10a on Rogers.
I've been following the instructions to the letter, but I just can't get step 2 completed.
This is the error I message I get: "Failed to copy 'fota.pkg' to '/sdcard/fota.pkg': Permission Denied" ... blah blah blah.
I can't seem to get past this "Permission Denied" issue.
Any help is appreciated.
Great Guide...
I got the following error message which at step1. I am sure I followed all the installation steps(with Java installed) and switched the phone into flash mode already.
Can anyone let me know how to resolve it? Thank you very much.
Here are the error messages:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: X10flash (Uns
upported major.minor version 50.0)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass0(Native Method)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$100(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(Unknown Source)
Help
I run the whole process to root R2BA020, working well.
I was updating the rom R2BA023, and run the 5 steps, my X10 only shows a drawing of the X10 with a triangle with exclamation. I need help to restore the X10.
@wongrhy
Go to command promt and type javac and hit enter. If it does not display java help options then path is not set correctly.
Try setting up the path with the following command on the command prompt
path={PUT YOUR JAVA BIN FOLDER PATH HERE}
Make sure you change/put the java bin folder path above.
After that try running the flash again.
@Topic Creator.
I guess you forgot to mention that the DeviceID.txt from the Step 1 has to be copied in the Step 2 and Step 3 folder.
People who got error in Step2 and Step 3. Put the DeviceID.txt from the step 1 folder into Step 2 and Step 3 folder and try again.
jamesbrpt01 said:
I run the whole process to root R2BA020, working well.
I was updating the rom R2BA023, and run the 5 steps, my X10 only shows a drawing of the X10 with a triangle with exclamation. I need help to restore the X10.
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Try the steps from beginning. It should work. If you want to go back to Sony Default unrooted firmware then try the ROMs by jerpelea in another thread in the forum.
run the step 1 and the outcome is:
please connect Xperia in flash mode.
Pressione qualquer tecla para continuar. . .
05/07/2010 03:55:32 X10flash main
INFO: start
java.io.IOException: Unable to open channel, GetLastError=0
at com.sonyericsson.cs.usbflashnative.impl.USBFlashNativeImpl.openChanne
l(Native Method)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:410)
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:103)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:375)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:417)
Pressione qualquer tecla para continuar. . .
when I turn on the X10 it writes Sony Ericsson and then the screen with the design of the X10 and the triangle with exclamation. I no longer have access to the phone.
hello, greetings to all, I have a X10i, and it will install universalroot change the original numbering system for the Norse to upgrade to 2.1 when the numbers change and reset the phone tells me it should be closed forcibly Timescape, I try to upgrade to 2.1 pc companion error and tells me never recognizes the phone, and SEUS says I have the latest software, trarto of restauralor from the phone and I get error, open the market and I get error any program I run. restore it to factory settings and I get the same error, I went to the model information and tells me I have the firmware 1.6 but the model number which came out before I get one now X10i unkonwn is as if he had model now tell me I hope your help to do, ah another thing I can not install any program from mobile
When you editted the numbers when you were trying to upgrade you didn't enter the right numbers or you changed something else which you weren't meant to.
There is some amounst the may threads a solution to this which bin4ary made. I'll see if I can find it and point you in the right direction....
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
I'm sorry I can't seem to find it. My advice is send bin4ry a PM and hopefully he can find the right info for you.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
thanks friends
nuncar21 said:
thanks friends
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No worries. The problem is where some of the threads get so long tryng to find proper news and useful stuff gets mixed in with all the other stuff too.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Run this which will update you to 2.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
XperiaX10iUser said:
Run this which will update you to 2.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
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and tell us how you go with it!
hello friends probe through the tutorial and download the program but when I run the program x10flashbat and asks me to connect the phone in flash mode and press any key to continue when I make that step completely closes the program that I can do
nuncar21 said:
hello friends probe through the tutorial and download the program but when I run the program x10flashbat and asks me to connect the phone in flash mode and press any key to continue when I make that step completely closes the program that I can do
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Reread the guide carefully, and try again.
hello friends I have read all topics and I have tried everything, when I run the regedit in windows and put "Vid_0fce & Pid_adde" I do not see the DeviceInstance try putting "USB \ VID_0FCE & PID_ADDE" and I do not see anything I have Windows 7 32bit everything I've done with the phone plugged into debug mode but nothing that I get something, and when I run the file if you put nothing opens and when I plug in flash that I close the program
You have to have SEUS installed and PC Companion.. run it through PC companion once. Then do the regiedit thing.
To put your phone into flash mode, turn off the phone completely, then hold the back button and connect the phone through USB to the computer.
(when you do this, make sure PC companion is NOT running)
Hi,
I have purchased Xperia X10a from AT&T currently running Android 1.6. I went through many posts in this forum but couldnot figure out what is the exact way to get Android 2.1 on this phone. I know AT&T has not rolled out 2.1 updates for this phone. I would appreciate if anybody could help me in finding an exact method to get Android 2.1 on my phone now.
Thanks in advance!!!
pratikjac said:
Hi,
I have purchased Xperia X10a from AT&T currently running Android 1.6. I went through many posts in this forum but couldnot figure out what is the exact way to get Android 2.1 on this phone. I know AT&T has not rolled out 2.1 updates for this phone. I would appreciate if anybody could help me in finding an exact method to get Android 2.1 on my phone now.
Thanks in advance!!!
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Read completely thru this then do search in Dev.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
download this
http://www.multiupload.com/9N5BJ7II13
and extract it
you should have 2 folders, x10 flash and the firmware folder. inside the x10flash folder, you will need to create a folder and name it 2.1. open up the firmware folder, copy all contents from that folder and put it in the 2.1 folder you just created in the x10 flashtool folder.
on your phone, go to settings > applications > developement and make sure usb debugging is enabled.
turn your phone off and unplug the usb cable.
run the x10flashtool bat file on your computer. click flash, there will be a separate pop up. highlight 2.1, but do no click ok yet. on your phone (still off), hold the back button while plugging in the usb port. once you see the green LED on your phone, click ok on the flashtool.
it should start flashing.
once it finishes flashing, it may take a couple minutes for your phone to boot back up. if it doesn't turn back on after about 2 minutes after fininshing flashing, press the power button. it may take a few minutes to fully boot up.
once it boots up, click root on the flash tool and follow the instructions.
after rooting, download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833324
i would suggest only running the JIT option. unless you want to strip everything out of the firmware (you may loose some options you want).
after you get JIT enabled, go into market and purchase root explorer. excellent app to have. once you buy/install that, open root explorer, go to system/app, click mount as R/W. delete these apk's and only these ones (unless you think you want to use any of them)
backupandrestore
EManualLauncher
EManual
usersupport
creatouch
CrashSMS
FaceRecognition
moxiermail
PcCompanion
playnow*
Sync
SyncWizard
OmaDatasyncService
SEMCSetupWizard
trackid
wisepilot
chinesetextinput
Danish_Keyboard
SEMCTouchPalKoreanQWERTY
JapaneseIME
uWlopProvider
once you realize that timescape is useless, you can delete these:
Timescape.apk
TimescapePluginManager.apk
TimeScapeProvider.apk
TimescapeThemeBlue.apk
TimescapeThemeGreen.apk
TimescapeThemeIndigo.apk
TimescapeThemeOrange.apk
TimescapeThemeSakura.apk
i would also download launcherpro or another home launcher, after you install a new launcher, you can delete SemcHomeL.apk
reboot, enjoy
hi,
i downloaded the zip file. extracted it. but didn't find the x10flash folder in it. instead it only has DevID and Firmware folders. It has a X10flash windows batch file and X10flash executable JAR file.
so what do i do?
pratikjac said:
hi,
i downloaded the zip file. extracted it. but didn't find the x10flash folder in it. instead it only has DevID and Firmware folders. It has a X10flash windows batch file and X10flash executable JAR file.
so what do i do?
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download using the link above but try using this tutorial..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
fyzm345 said:
download using the link above but try using this tutorial..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
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i downloaded and am looking at the instructions it says
"Just add a new folder to the MAIN FOLDER of Flashtool which contains the firmware.
Now press Flash. The Tool will show you all firmwares which are stored in the FlasherFolder."
i dont see anything where i can run an .exe or where i can press flash
all i have in the folder is:
custom(folder)
x10flasher_lib(folder)
adb
adbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
USBFlash.dll
x10flash
x10flasher
in that order, where is the firmware package and how do i know if im missing loader.sin? also which one of those do i put the loader.sin into if i dont have it? im not understanding how to do this and to make matters worse i just rooted and loaded a custom rom on my captivate but im having trouble with the x10.
figured it out
Tchem said:
figured it out
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how did you do it?
can you also let me know...;
thanks!!!!
Tchem said:
i downloaded and am looking at the instructions it says
"Just add a new folder to the MAIN FOLDER of Flashtool which contains the firmware.
Now press Flash. The Tool will show you all firmwares which are stored in the FlasherFolder."
i dont see anything where i can run an .exe or where i can press flash
all i have in the folder is:
custom(folder)
x10flasher_lib(folder)
adb
adbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
USBFlash.dll
x10flash
x10flasher
in that order, where is the firmware package and how do i know if im missing loader.sin? also which one of those do i put the loader.sin into if i dont have it? im not understanding how to do this and to make matters worse i just rooted and loaded a custom rom on my captivate but im having trouble with the x10.
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"Just add a new folder to the MAIN FOLDER of Flashtool which contains the firmware.
Now press Flash. The Tool will show you all firmwares which are stored in the FlasherFolder."
how do i press Flash? i downloaded the file from the link you gave me in you first reply.
pratikjac said:
"Just add a new folder to the MAIN FOLDER of Flashtool which contains the firmware.
Now press Flash. The Tool will show you all firmwares which are stored in the FlasherFolder."
how do i press Flash? i downloaded the file from the link you gave me in you first reply.
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The X10flash.bat is the flash tool.
pratikjac said:
how did you do it?
can you also let me know...;
thanks!!!!
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What don't you understand?
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Tchem said:
What don't you understand?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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well i didnt do it because i am still not able to understand....
can you please give me a step by step instruction on rooting process you followed???
i would really appreciate it....thanks!!!
Phone reboots after sony ericsson logo!!!!
I ran the flash tool. flashed the phone. now as soon as i power on, the phone boots upto sony ericsson logo and then it reboots again. i dont know what to do... please help me....
pratikjac said:
I ran the flash tool. flashed the phone. now as soon as i power on, the phone boots upto sony ericsson logo and then it reboots again. i dont know what to do... please help me....
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Remove battery. Wait 10 seconds. Put battery back in and power on.
Done!!!!
done....works like a charm...i had to wipe my data and reflash it again....
thanks a lot everyone....
i have a question....i see "H" network instead of 3G. is it normal?????
pratikjac said:
done....works like a charm...i had to wipe my data and reflash it again....
thanks a lot everyone....
i have a question....i see "H" network instead of 3G. is it normal?????
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Yes it is normal. You can think of H as 3.5G which is better than 3G. It is what every U.S. wireless company is falsely advertising as 4G
I was just wondering about why my phone couldnot get this 'H' network aka 4G network when my phone was running android 1.6 and was not flashed???
batman_112 said:
The X10flash.bat is the flash tool.
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When I run x10flash.bat, a DOS window appears and says :
C:\WINDOWS>system32\cmd.exe
Please choose:
1.)32-bit windows XP
2.)64-Bit Windows XP
3.)32-bit windows Vista/7
4.)64-Bit Windows Vista/7
Please choose1-4):
My PC is on Windows 7. I just can't proceed further.
I also downloaded the Flashtool version 0.2.6. When I ran Flash, a window pops up, but doesn't show any Firmware for me to select (eventhough I did created a new 2.1 folder that contains the firmware). PLEASE HELP!
s4tr2n said:
When I run x10flash.bat, a DOS window appears and says :
C:\WINDOWS>system32\cmd.exe
Please choose:
1.)32-bit windows XP
2.)64-Bit Windows XP
3.)32-bit windows Vista/7
4.)64-Bit Windows Vista/7
Please choose1-4):
My PC is on Windows 7. I just can't proceed further.
I also downloaded the Flashtool version 0.2.6. When I ran Flash, a window pops up, but doesn't show any Firmware for me to select (eventhough I did created a new 2.1 folder that contains the firmware). PLEASE HELP!
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Does changing Vista/7 to Vista or 7 help, also you are not on latest flash tool.
Ok, so here is what I did:
I have a X10i with R1FB001 firmware with Android 1.6 and I flashed a X10i_2.0.A.0.504_Generic.ftf 2.1 firmware using X10FlashTool. Now I can’t turn on my phone anymore. First, it vibrated when I pressed the power button, but it remained turned off.
Sometimes when I plug it into my computer, if I let it long enough, it connects in flash menu and the LED turns green. I tried to install other firmware using SEUS but It sais I already have the latest software and I do not have a reinstall button.
I also flashed a X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897 2.1 firmware but I get the same results. Also, despite the fact that I let it charge over the night, when I press the power button, the LED indicates that there is no battery.
Did I bircked my phone? Can someone help me?
Draganu said:
Ok, so here is what I did:
I have a X10i with R1FB001 firmware with Android 1.6 and I flashed a X10i_2.0.A.0.504_Generic.ftf 2.1 firmware using X10FlashTool. Now I can’t turn on my phone anymore. First, it vibrated when I pressed the power button, but it remained turned off.
Sometimes when I plug it into my computer, if I let it long enough, it connects in flash menu and the LED turns green. I tried to install other firmware using SEUS but It sais I already have the latest software and I do not have a reinstall button.
I also flashed a X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897 2.1 firmware but I get the same results. Also, despite the fact that I let it charge over the night, when I press the power button, the LED indicates that there is no battery.
Did I bircked my phone? Can someone help me?
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i've had the same problem once. search for this firmware: ROOT_F3v3.rar on the forum(sorry cant find the link) and flash it. After that just update using seus or pc ompanion
Ok, I searched all over google and xda but I can't find ROOT F3V3 anywere. Most of the links ar from hotfile but they are broken. Can someone please send me a valid link, or reupload it somewere? Thanks
Draganu said:
Ok, I searched all over google and xda but I can't find ROOT F3V3 anywere. Most of the links ar from hotfile but they are broken. Can someone please send me a valid link, or reupload it somewere? Thanks
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will upload it when i'm @ home, i'll pos the link tonight
Use the repair option on SEUS, should guide you though it.
Found it, flashed it, now it works. Thank you a lot. I got a bit scared. The only thing is that I am stuck at 1.6. I have rooted it, installed the files from xRecovery, but when I want to enter the recovery menu, and press back, noting happens.
But this is another problem. Should I start another topic?
Anyway, thank you a lot. You saved me!
Draganu said:
Found it, flashed it, now it works. Thank you a lot. I got a bit scared. The only thing is that I am stuck at 1.6. I have rooted it, installed the files from xRecovery, but when I want to enter the recovery menu, and press back, noting happens.
But this is another problem. Should I start another topic?
Anyway, thank you a lot. You saved me!
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well you're back on 1.6 why not just update to 2.1 with seus or pc companion?
I think you did't install xrecovery the right way. Try it again or you could try and drop the xrecovery files in system/bin with root explorer
PC Companion and SEUS say that I have allready the latest software (wich I don't). As for xRecovery, I used the manual method with root explorer from the begining, because I couldn't install xRecovery as an app. I also tried to boot recovery with Quick Boot, but nothing. Any other ideas?
Draganu said:
PC Companion and SEUS say that I have allready the latest software (wich I don't). As for xRecovery, I used the manual method with root explorer from the begining, because I couldn't install xRecovery as an app. I also tried to boot recovery with Quick Boot, but nothing. Any other ideas?
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Ok try this: install root explorer, open root explorer and go to /system. Change R/O into R/W(the button in the right top corner) search for a file called build.prop and long press it untill a menu pops up. Select 'open in text editor'. Scroll down to:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=x10_XXXX-XXXX
(the XXXX-XXXX resamble some numbers)
and change both the XXXX-XXXX into 1232-9897 press menu, save & exit.
Reboot the phone and start up pc companion. Choose in pc companion the update option and choose repair and follow the procedure.\
good luck
kistigun said:
Ok try this: install root explorer, open root explorer and go to /system. Change R/O into R/W(the button in the right top corner) search for a file called build.prop and long press it untill a menu pops up. Select 'open in text editor'. Scroll down to:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=x10_XXXX-XXXX
(the XXXX-XXXX resamble some numbers)
and change both the XXXX-XXXX into 1232-9897 press menu, save & exit.
Reboot the phone and start up pc companion. Choose in pc companion the update option and choose repair and follow the procedure.\
good luck
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I tried it, but SEUS and PC Companion still say that I have the latest software. Last night I checked for an update from the phone menu, and I got an update to R2BA026, but still 1.6
Is there a way to flash a custom ROM without recovery menu? Any suggestions? Also, thank you very much for helping me. I had other Android phones and had no problems rooting them and installing custom ROMs, but this one is tricky. Thank you for the help! I really need it.
Draganu said:
I tried it, but SEUS and PC Companion still say that I have the latest software. Last night I checked for an update from the phone menu, and I got an update to R2BA026, but still 1.6
Is there a way to flash a custom ROM without recovery menu? Any suggestions? Also, thank you very much for helping me. I had other Android phones and had no problems rooting them and installing custom ROMs, but this one is tricky. Thank you for the help! I really need it.
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Strange, i've flashed my x10 several times with this routine. After changing the numers in the build.prop did you restart the phone before you repaired it with pc companion?
I forgot to say this: before you repair the phone with pc companion go to windows explorer and go to this location(make sure you can see hidden files & folders):
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\
And delete the folder called db
kistigun said:
Strange, i've flashed my x10 several times with this routine. After changing the numers in the build.prop did you restart the phone before you repaired it with pc companion?
I forgot to say this: before you repair the phone with pc companion go to windows explorer and go to this location(make sure you can see hidden files & folders):
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\
And delete the folder called db
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PC Companion does not repair the phone. I go through the process, but somewere it gives me a Installation error saying ”unable to install or start phone software update components”.
In Build.prop I don't have ro.semc.version.cust and ro.product.name at all.
I only have ro.semc.version.fs that has the XXXX-XXXX number.
I don't have the db folder in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\ although I can see hidden files. I deleted the db folder from Update Service, but SEUS still says that there is no software update for my phone. And I don't have a Repair option in SEUS. I will try installing an older version, maybe it will give me the option to Repair
So... other ways to flash a custom ROM? Or some other way to enter the recovery menu?
Draganu said:
PC Companion does not repair the phone. I go through the process, but somewere it gives me a Installation error saying ”unable to install or start phone software update components”.
In Build.prop I don't have ro.semc.version.cust and ro.product.name at all.
I only have ro.semc.version.fs that has the XXXX-XXXX number.
I don't have the db folder in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\ although I can see hidden files. I deleted the db folder from Update Service, but SEUS still says that there is no software update for my phone. And I don't have a Repair option in SEUS. I will try installing an older version, maybe it will give me the option to Repair
So... other ways to flash a custom ROM? Or some other way to enter the recovery menu?
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I'm verry sorry i've made a mistake, you have to change the numbers in the default.prop file not in the build.prop file. Try it, it will work!
kistigun said:
I'm verry sorry i've made a mistake, you have to change the numbers in the default.prop file not in the build.prop file. Try it, it will work!
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Ok, I did it and now PC companion says that I have a new software update. If I check from the phone menu, it also says that a 2.1 update is available and that I should install it from my PC.
When I click the update in PC companion and arrive at the second step, ”Prepare”, it is downloading something and then it says "Preparing your computer for software update" But it doesn't finish the step and it gives me a "Instalation error: unable to install or start phone software update components". Is this because of the phone or it has something to do with my laptop? I reinstalled PC companion, but I get the same thing.
I am begining to lose my fate and I can't stand the 1.6 timescaped system anymore. I want stock Froyo or Gingerbread (or at least official 2.1)
Draganu said:
Ok, I did it and now PC companion says that I have a new software update. If I check from the phone menu, it also says that a 2.1 update is available and that I should install it from my PC.
When I click the update in PC companion and arrive at the second step, ”Prepare”, it is downloading something and then it says "Preparing your computer for software update" But it doesn't finish the step and it gives me a "Instalation error: unable to install or start phone software update components". Is this because of the phone or it has something to do with my laptop? I reinstalled PC companion, but I get the same thing.
I am begining to lose my fate and I can't stand the 1.6 timescaped system anymore. I want stock Froyo or Gingerbread (or at least official 2.1)
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hm okay, we are a step closer did you also try it with SEUS? (dont forget: if you are going to use seus you have to delte the db folder in C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service)
Or can you try it on a different computer?
kistigun said:
hm okay, we are a step closer did you also try it with SEUS? (dont forget: if you are going to use seus you have to delte the db folder in C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service)
Or can you try it on a different computer?
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Tried with SEUS, still says I already have the latest software, and it shows me no repair button (Deleted the db folder, although, when I start SEUS, db comes back as it was before. I deleted it after I started SEUS, but I can't delete 2 files, because they are being used by the program). I am using the version 2.11.1.9 and tried to install a earlier version, but even that installs this one.
Tried from another computer but same results.
Any other tricks? Maybe some that can help me install a custom ROM?
If your an at & t user this maybe of interest to you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380 or perhaps just download the flashtool (follow a link in my sig) and a global generic 2.1 rom from xda and flash it with flashtool. Or just go nuts and install a custom rom which you can learn all about how to do from my guide when you have 2.1 running. Hopefully this will be of some use to you.
Edit use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885956 it comes pre rooted a.d with xrecovery already installed, use the flashtool to flash it ;-)
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The Gingerbread Man said:
If your an at & t user this maybe of interest to you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380 or perhaps just download the flashtool (follow a link in my sig) and a global generic 2.1 rom from xda and flash it with flashtool. Or just go nuts and install a custom rom which you can learn all about how to do from my guide when you have 2.1 running. Hopefully this will be of some use to you.
Edit use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885956 it comes pre rooted a.d with xrecovery already installed, use the flashtool to flash it ;-)
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Vodafone user, Romania!
Ok cool, the second link I provided should be good for you to use. Its a generic 2.1 pre rooted with xrecovery pre installed. You need the flash tool to install it and you can find a link to it through my guide in my signiture and a link to the flashtool for noobs thread. You should be ok after
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The Gingerbread Man said:
Ok cool, the second link I provided should be good for you to use. Its a generic 2.1 pre rooted with xrecovery pre installed. You need the flash tool to install it and you can find a link to it through my guide in my signiture and a link to the flashtool for noobs thread. You should be ok after
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Ok, but what about this: "You need rooted 2.1 rom with xRecovery working to install this firmware! If you already flashed the latest firmware with SEUS, please downgrade OR root it using THIS thread." ??
And this: "3. Boot into xRecovery and install update.zip" ? I can't install xRecovery either. Tried also to reboot recovery from flashtool, but does not work. (I have done all the steps with manual instalation of xRecovery files)
I have 1.6, I flashed a 2.0.A.0.504_Generic.ftf before, but after doing so, my phone does not turn on. I will try your method and post the result. Hopefully it works.
I only have flash mode, many files are down due to multiupload going down! Tried flashing something now its stuck without usb debugging or root or unlocked bootloader.
please someone, im literally going to break down.....
SEUS says im at the latest software, it wont fix anything... SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU!!!
UPDATE look at post 8 for fix
bump. please help me.
Can you try flashing back to stock 2.3.3 using SEUS? I remember I was once stuck at the Sony Ericsson Logo while rooting my phone but I managed to flash back to stock using SEUS. Have you tried that?
It says its up to date, it wont do anything! can someone upload x10a for rogers fw online? all the mulitupload links are dead!
EDIT: If it helps, before the roms stopped booting I used the S1 tool and clicked restore. It ruined me.
PLEASE SOMEONE ANYONE HELP ME I REALLY NEED IT, please, anyone...
UPDATE: I have a flasher for a rogers official 1.6 on my HDD. But I get this
Code:
please connect Xperia in flash mode.
Press any key to continue . . .
C:\Users\Mike\Desktop\Rogers ROM>java -jar X10flash.jar
13-Feb-2012 11:52:37 PM X10flash main
INFO: start
java.io.IOException: Unable to open channel, GetLastError=0
at com.sonyericsson.cs.usbflashnative.impl.USBFlashNativeImpl.openChanne
l(Native Method)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:410)
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source)
at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:103)
at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:375)
at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:417)
Press any key to continue . . .
And flashtool says: UNROOTABLE when it checks the status
PC companion
Download Sony Ericcson PC companion, install it, open, go to support zone, click on update software and there will be an option which says repair phone... it will flash stock ROM and then download flashtool and root your phone and you are done
egyptshun said:
SEUS says im at the latest software, it wont fix anything... SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU!!!
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Even if SEUS says you have latest software still continue and update it will reflash the phone with stock 2.3.3.
SEUS no longer gives that update/repair option for xperiax10
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Even if SEUS says you have latest software still continue and update it will reflash the phone with stock 2.3.3.
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I'm good now, I found a mediafire 2.1 rom tinkered with by Z, rooted it with newest flashtool, installed old xrec through flashtool 0.2.9.1, installed Z's CM7 rom, flashed baseband .71 and new kernel.... just incase someone has the same problem with 2.3.3 roms downloading, and if they accidentally wiped system and stuff through xrec.