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?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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.
Related
Hee fellows i have a little problem while routing my xperia x10i
i'm following a nice guide from synlar it's called: Newbies Guide to Rooting X10 and giving you the newest firmware!
"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."
im getting an error about that my device cant be found.
check image:
can't upload a picture of the error something with newb user
- I changed the device id in the text file
- tried it on 2 different pc's
and the flashing worked great i put the phone in debug mode i see in the left corner an exclamation but it won't work
please help me
hey try this its the only thing i got to work it was fast and quick and all you need is x10root.apk,
Win 7 x64
AT&T Xperia X10a
I was trying to root my X10a, using the one click method (X10Root.1.0.8.apk), and got hung up when trying to side load the app. ADB nor SWM could find the device. I finally got ADB to find my device. Here is how I got it to work.
Xperia- have debugging on
- have titanium backup free installed
- have busy body free installed
- do NOT mound SD
- have allow mock locations on
- have stay awake on
PC- have pc companion installed BUT terminate the process
- have the android sdk installed. (when installing I just installed everything)
- have android-sdk_r07-windows folder in C:/
- I changed the folder name above (android-sdk_r07-windows) to sdk
- have X10Root.1.0.8.apk file in C:/
- if google calander sync installed exit it.
With X10 plugged in and all above met.
Open command prompt
Type or copy and paste(if you changed folder name) cd C:\sdk\tools
Hit enter
Type adb kill-server
Hit enter
Type adb shell
Hit enter
Type adb install C:\X10Root.1.0.8.apk
Hit enter
Now the app should be on your phone. I hope this helps some AT&T X10 owners out there. Everyone keep up the good work.
thank u for ur reply im going to test it tonight when im home from work
Will let you know
stammeister said:
and the flashing worked great i put the phone in debug mode i see in the left corner an exclamation but it won't work
please help me
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I would now just run SEUS then the One Click Root. That guide only gets you to 023 so when you've run steps 1-5 your phone should have been debranded, so running SEUS will update you to 026.
so according to your post i have to connect phone then update via seus, and then what i need to download apk en how do i get that working on my phone
thanks for reply
stammeister said:
so according to your post i have to connect phone then update via seus, and then what i need to download apk en how do i get that working on my phone
thanks for reply
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Yes, if the first steps were successful, run seus then download the one click root apk.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
1. Update phone with SEUS to latest version (probably 026)
2. Root with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7913568&postcount=338
For additional help read the same thread from the beginning, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740240
Hi,
Anyone have the AT&T 1.6a firmware? I'm on a generic 2.1a and might want to downgrade back to the OEM firmware.
Thanks
Riotblade said:
Hi,
Anyone have the AT&T 1.6a firmware? I'm on a generic 2.1a and might want to downgrade back to the OEM firmware.
Thanks
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It's part of the flash package. I tried to see if I could get back to 1.6, if needed.
It worked. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
Search for AT&T ROM
Thanks for the fast answer. I've downloaded the x10a shipped 1.6 rom from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
I also downloaded the flasher. Extracted the flasher, then the rom overwriting some files. Got the device ID, put it into the txt file and then started the bat. Saw a series of commands and it said test end. However, now when I boot up the phone, I get a phone with a yellow exclamation mark. What did I do wrong?
Riotblade said:
Thanks for the fast answer. I've downloaded the x10a shipped 1.6 rom from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
I also downloaded the flasher. Extracted the flasher, then the rom overwriting some files. Got the device ID, put it into the txt file and then started the bat. Saw a series of commands and it said test end. However, now when I boot up the phone, I get a phone with a yellow exclamation mark. What did I do wrong?
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This is the AT&T ROM:
CDA: 1237-3761
Decrypted ROM: X10a - AT&T R2CA016 - http://www.multiupload.com/TNDA6OG60U
I've had better luck with non-GIU flasher, make sure there is a loader.sin file in your firmware folder. My folder has 7 files (with).
EDIT: make sure you choose wipe user data
Tony_C said:
This is the AT&T ROM:
CDA: 1237-3761
Decrypted ROM: X10a - AT&T R2CA016 - http://www.multiupload.com/TNDA6OG60U
I've had better luck with non-GIU flasher, make sure there is a loader.sin file in your firmware folder. My folder has 7 files (with).
EDIT: make sure you choose wipe user data
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im trying to do the same, however it wont work.
when i start the flash tool ,
it says press 1 for x10 , when i press 1 it says file not found and press y for wipe....
press y and it says to choose the os, which i choose it as 4...
it finds the phone and does the flashing. but after its done i unplug the phone and turn it on and it gives me the exclamation mark.
also in one of the cmd windows left open after its done it saves batch not found in devid/win7/64.
anyone got any idea what i might be doing wrong ???
fruitsalt said:
im trying to do the same, however it wont work.
when i start the flash tool ,
it says press 1 for x10 , when i press 1 it says file not found and press y for wipe....
press y and it says to choose the os, which i choose it as 4...
it finds the phone and does the flashing. but after its done i unplug the phone and turn it on and it gives me the exclamation mark.
also in one of the cmd windows left open after its done it saves batch not found in devid/win7/64.
anyone got any idea what i might be doing wrong ???
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The 1st, 1 for X10 is jsut getting the right loader.sin. There should be a "loaders" folder in the root where you extracted the flash. If there is a loader.sin in your "firmware" folder, no problem. But it sounds like you do not. Follow the Flash2.1 thread to find where to get the loader.sin.
The 2nd tries to build a bat file to get your device ID, needs DevID folder. If the DeviceID.txt file in the base directory again should be OK.
Check for loader.sin
If loader.sin does not fix for you I will look into further.
If you got this far repair under PC Companion may work.
Sorry for long post, alternative is to tell you to read, not always helpful to new user.
Im having some issues with my x10i that i put Nordic 2.1 on a few weeks ago.
Some apps fail to open every now and then, and the stock android alarm doesnt work (the app seems fine, but when the alarm goes off there is no noise, yes ive tried volume etc, yes ive tried downloading a 3rd party alarm)
So id like to put a fresh 2.1 rom on, ive tried these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
But i cant get them to work, the .bat files of the flasher fail at the connection stage (2nd step after selecting windows vr)
Im having a lot of problems,, main one is that i cant install the driver for the x10 in flash mode, windows cant find the driver.
If anyone could kindly tell me exactly what i have to do, starting from connecting the x10 to a virgin win xp (no drivers installed for the x10), id be happy to donate $20USD into your paypal account
Ok let me see if I can help you a title here....
1. Root your device using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=453551&d=1291188836 its really simple and fast...
2. Once you've root your device use this application http://www.mediafire.com/?ewf9e41ybw2eazz
to install the Xrecovery menu on your phone... It's very simple as well....
3. Download this file http://hotfile.com/dl/87564842/7e80127/SE_update-shipped-full.zip.html
and save it to your SD Card into any folder you want, I recommend you to do it in a new one with any name you want, that will make easier the next step...
4. Reboot your phone and right after the white letters with Sony Ericsson logo appear press the back key a few times , if the Xrecovery menu has been installed correctly you will see a weird image of and Android with troll face lol... and a bunch of options like reboot, install update zip etc....
5. Choose Install Custom Zip and then go to the folder you created with the downloaded zip file... from step 3... Then select it and click in yes... Wait for a few minutes and when the phone tells you done click on reboot and wait for the firmware to load...
6. Enjoy the SE 2.1 firmware with JIT enabled.
7. Read your inbox...
Jimmy
Sent from my AOSP on Xperia (Guatemala)
Siddy1200 said:
If anyone could kindly tell me exactly what i have to do, starting from connecting the x10 to a virgin win xp (no drivers installed for the x10)
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Put XP in safemode, run seus, put phone in flashmode when prompted so it installs the drivers, try the flashtool again, while in safemode on XP.
Or if you'd rather go for something simpler.. try rooting (if you haven't already) then follow this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828163 to flash to global generic.
i cant even get the phone to tunr on atm, but if i get it to work ill send $20 ur way jimbo, thanks everyone
jimbo, actually your links are broken so i cant follow your guide cause u just say "use this application" - but link is down
ok, i found a new link for that one, but i cant install it cause when i connect my phone to the pc, it just starts charging, it wont mount the sd??
"If anyone could kindly tell me exactly what i have to do, starting from connecting the x10 to a virgin win xp..."
ok i put xrecovery on the sd card through a pc, installed the app and ran the app, clicked Install Xrevovery, error
already have root access, xreovery was granted superuser, but doesnt work
tried the new root app just in case, it just switched off my phone... none of this works
does anyone live in Sydney and can do it for me????
Have you installed BusyBox too?
SORTED!!!!
Flash Tool 0.2.5 worked for me where 0.2.4 didn't
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Hi All,
I was trying to install Free X10 2.2 and something failed in the install process (dont know exactly what)
My X10 is now frozen on the white Sony Ericsson Boot Screen and wont go any futher.
I have attempted to repair through SEUS - Failed. (on a XP and a Win7 computer)
I have tried to flash back to 2.1 - Fail
I have also tried to flash back to 1.6 - Fail (the files that I found for 1.6 come up as being corrupted when I unzip them)
I have been back and forward through the forum (and the web) and I cannot find anything that can help me.
I need some serious help on this.
If anyone has ANY suggestions or idea please let me know.
I've been at this for "a little while"
Thank you,
Start again the phone and tap the back button to start he xRecovery.
Restore your system if you made the backup.
I had that problem and it worked for me.
Regards,
Tehouster
Hi,
I cannot open the xrecovery menu at all.
All the firmwares I have downloaded have corrupt system.sis files.
Am I right royaly stuffed??
hyperactivehorse said:
Hi,
I cannot open the xrecovery menu at all.
All the firmwares I have downloaded have corrupt system.sis files.
Am I right royaly stuffed??
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Do a search rot unbrick, there are several flashes specifically for that.
Have done that....
Have used both XIOFUB and Flash Tool 0.2.4
From the firmware 2.1_2.0.A.504_GENERIC-x10A I cannot uncompress:
amiss.sin
kernel.sin
system.sin
It says "Files are broken"
Does anyone know where I can pick up just these 3 files?
Thank you,
The unbrick files you download are usally stand alone, no need to uncompress, use flash tool within file.
Attached shows content for AT&T folder.
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.