i appologize for my lack of english
Im a user of xperia 10 mini on 2.1 android. I need to install some of my apps on the sdCard but people said it only can be done on 2.2 (froyo) or by using app2sd.
The first option was too difficult and high risk (in fact i cant do it, the second was my issue here.
I cant root my x10 mini (2.1), i've been using these: z4root, terminal emulation push some .apk from this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739874 threat, universalRoot, and the last i use SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse. I put my interest in this apps, coz most people said they've succeed use this app (on 2.1 (eclair)) but i found it keep loop and loop. I've toggle the usb debuging but its doesnt work.
Please help me, the poor eclair, help me o' masters of android
BigPoe said:
i appologize for my lack of english
Im a user of xperia 10 mini on 2.1 android. I need to install some of my apps on the sdCard but people said it only can be done on 2.2 (froyo) or by using app2sd.
The first option was too difficult and high risk (in fact i cant do it, the second was my issue here.
I cant root my x10 mini (2.1), i've been using these: z4root, terminal emulation push some .apk from this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739874 threat, universalRoot, and the last i use SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse. I put my interest in this apps, coz most people said they've succeed use this app (on 2.1 (eclair)) but i found it keep loop and loop. I've toggle the usb debuging but its doesnt work.
Please help me, the poor eclair, help me o' masters of android
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The thing is that the very last version of the x10 mini firmware cannot be rooted yet, so if you want to root your phone, you have to flash the previous version of eclair with bin4ry's flash tool and then root it using z4root. sorry for my english too
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loger8 said:
The thing is that the very last version of the x10 mini firmware cannot be rooted yet, so if you want to root your phone, you have to flash the previous version of eclair with bin4ry's flash tool and then root it using z4root. sorry for my english too
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my thanx for the reply, but i have more question
do i need some of "the previous version" eclair rom?
what about my chance of bricking my phone?
can i rollback my installation (flash)?
im sorry for being totally newbie
I have the newest firmware: "2.1-update1" - "2.0.A.0.504" updated via SEUS 2 days ago and have managed to root it (Eventually) using "SuperOneClickv1.5.5".
It took a while and was a bit trial-and-error to find the exact time to disconnect/disable USB debugging but it does work! - Keep trying!!!
I am currently looking into installing App2SD which, apparently, can be easiest done via XRecovery (Once your phone is rooted).
This seems one of the most comprehensive sources that I have found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Hope this helps and please can someone correct me if I am wrong because I have only been using Android for a week (Plenty of experience with other devices though!)
deano309 said:
I have the newest firmware: "2.1-update1" - "2.0.A.0.504" updated via SEUS 2 days ago and have managed to root it (Eventually) using "SuperOneClickv1.5.5".
It took a while and was a bit trial-and-error to find the exact time to disconnect/disable USB debugging but it does work! - Keep trying!!!
I am currently looking into installing App2SD which, apparently, can be easiest done via XRecovery (Once your phone is rooted).
This seems one of the most comprehensive sources that I have found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Hope this helps and please can someone correct me if I am wrong because I have only been using Android for a week (Plenty of experience with other devices though!)
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Just finished setting up App2SD... 500MB Ext3 Partition on my 8GB SD Card for all my games!!!
Everything is working fine but there is SOOOOOO much conflicting information that it took a while to filter out the correct information!
So now I have the newest update from SEUS, Rooted, XRecovery and App2SD Installed!!! YAY... now lets see if I drop it and smash it after all my hard work LOL
deano309 said:
I have the newest firmware: "2.1-update1" - "2.0.A.0.504" updated via SEUS 2 days ago and have managed to root it (Eventually) using "SuperOneClickv1.5.5".
It took a while and was a bit trial-and-error to find the exact time to disconnect/disable USB debugging but it does work! - Keep trying!!!
I am currently looking into installing App2SD which, apparently, can be easiest done via XRecovery (Once your phone is rooted).
This seems one of the most comprehensive sources that I have found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Hope this helps and please can someone correct me if I am wrong because I have only been using Android for a week (Plenty of experience with other devices though!)
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gees deano309 i eventually begin to give my hope to this wicked seus. But now you give something that will spend my time on the switching usbdebugging mode.
right now im going to plug my usb cable...
wait for the correct timing...
should i get more info, i'll wait for you
BigPoe said:
my thanx for the reply, but i have more question
do i need some of "the previous version" eclair rom?
what about my chance of bricking my phone?
can i rollback my installation (flash)?
im sorry for being totally newbie
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bro,...
it is soo sad that i cant even flash my phone using the tools you mentions. The program that you give me, the roms, they keep searching for my x10 mini, when i realize my not in the flash mode, so i reboot my phone while keep pressing the back button, the little green light coming out, i switch to my PC only to see the message stay the same..
see endless dots and "Searching for Xperia...." message
people say my phone is invisible to the flasher, so how to make her visible?
with the correct usb driver you said, but sire, i currently using the SEUS thing, is there any more correct driver than this SEUS thing?
so,.. couldnt blame bin4ry for his nordic invention, just they people from the Sony Erricson for their hard-to-crack-cage...
please... set my phone free....
BigPoe said:
bro,...
it is soo sad that i cant even flash my phone using the tools you mentions. The program that you give me, the roms, they keep searching for my x10 mini, when i realize my not in the flash mode, so i reboot my phone while keep pressing the back button, the little green light coming out, i switch to my PC only to see the message stay the same..
see endless dots and "Searching for Xperia...." message
people say my phone is invisible to the flasher, so how to make her visible?
with the correct usb driver you said, but sire, i currently using the SEUS thing, is there any more correct driver than this SEUS thing?
so,.. couldnt blame bin4ry for his nordic invention, just they people from the Sony Erricson for their hard-to-crack-cage...
please... set my phone free....
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Are you sure that your phone is actually in "USB Debugging mode"?
Click Settings --> Applications --> Development and then Put a tick in the "USB Debugging" box.
Once connected to windows, this should add extra drivers for "Sony Ericsson sa0101 ADB Interface Driver"
SuperOneClick is extremely tempermental when connecting but I have now used it on 3 phones.
Exactly what version ROM are you using?
I used standard drivers provided with the newest PC suite downloaded from SE.
I've already switching usb debugging mode all night long, maybe i just dont get the correct timing right?
i dont really know what rom im using, but the version on firmware are 2.1-update1 and the kernel are 2.6.29 build 2.0.2.A.0.24
can you give me the right time to switch mode? i mean what is the right text on the console for the switching?
thnx bro
deano309 said:
Are you sure that your phone is actually in "USB Debugging mode"?
Click Settings --> Applications --> Development and then Put a tick in the "USB Debugging" box.
Once connected to windows, this should add extra drivers for "Sony Ericsson sa0101 ADB Interface Driver"
SuperOneClick is extremely tempermental when connecting but I have now used it on 3 phones.
Exactly what version ROM are you using?
I used standard drivers provided with the newest PC suite downloaded from SE.
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2.0.A.0.504 is not the latest; 2.0.2.A.0.24 is the latest and is the unrootable version. No amount of SuperOneClick will root it.
porcupineadvocate said:
2.0.A.0.504 is not the latest; 2.0.2.A.0.24 is the latest and is the unrootable version. No amount of SuperOneClick will root it.
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what should we do now... ??
BigPoe said:
what should we do now... ??
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2.0.2.A.0.24 can now be rooted, check the threads.
porcupineadvocate said:
2.0.A.0.504 is not the latest; 2.0.2.A.0.24 is the latest and is the unrootable version. No amount of SuperOneClick will root it.
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at last!!!
this is the answer i've been waiting for!!!
the final answer!!
thnx bro!!
BigPoe said:
what should we do now... ??
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hey try this , i got this edited by someone here , i forgot who , btw give it a try , i successfully root x10i and the others mini pro , haha , it is actually same as super one click just the rageagainstthecage been customized , try it
Run super one click as admin and it works on the 5th or 6th try for me.
if it gets stuck on installing SU, enable and disable usb debug.
sakaratulmaut said:
hey try this , i got this edited by someone here , i forgot who , btw give it a try , i successfully root x10i and the others mini pro , haha , it is actually same as super one click just the rageagainstthecage been customized , try it
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thanks, i finally got it working on my newly updated x10i. Looks like i will not be updating my x10i again. It wont give me froyo anyway...
this actually works!!! Thank you guys so much!!
sakaratulmaut said:
hey try this , i got this edited by someone here , i forgot who , btw give it a try , i successfully root x10i and the others mini pro , haha , it is actually same as super one click just the rageagainstthecage been customized , try it
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i'll give it a try,..
anyway thanks dude, despite of our nation conflict
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Just got a Sony Ericsson X10 and it has Android 1.6. I want to upgrade to the latest version of android and want to enable features like multi touch.. How do i upgrade my phone? I dont know anything about android and most of the posts here have just confused me
Hi - and welcome..
Go to the Sony Ericsson website and download and install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to your PC..
Fire that up and follow the onscreen instructions (carefully)..
That will get you upto the latest version of the firmware for your phone..
It may NOT be the latest available firmware though depending on whether your phone is customised by a specific carrier/ network?
If it doesn't upgrade you then look settings and about phone then tell us the country and customisation info in there..
Good luck..
If you're feeling brave you can root it too.. and do a load of other stuff.. (took me a while to build up the courage to get into all that side of it.. but was worth it in the end, cos phone performance can be improved dramatically)!
alamode said:
Just got a Sony Ericsson X10 and it has Android 1.6. I want to upgrade to the latest version of android and want to enable features like multi touch.. How do i upgrade my phone? I dont know anything about android and most of the posts here have just confused me
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Greets alamode, congrats on your new X10, and welcome to xda.
First off, it's great to hear that you have at least tried to find a place to start with your Android, and I know it can be rather daunting, as well as time consuming.
- If you're only interested in official Sony Ericsson (SE) Firmwares then you can just simply connect your phone to your computer after having installed PC companion on it
and follow the instructions. This should give you the latest official rendition of Android for the X10 which is 2.1 and includes dual touch.
- If however you wish Custom Firmwares which go well beyond anything that Sony could ever offer than I would recommend after having updated through PC Companion
(above) the next step is to 'Root' your X10 which allows you greater access and control over your device and the ability to 'Flash' (install) the many custom Themes, Apps, and ofcourse Firmwares(ROM)s
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
This should get you started. Read, learn what you can, if you need help/have a question -------> Use the search feature built into this Forum OR even Google it!
Have fun
Thanks for the quick reply guys !..
Well yeah i heard that rooting/flashing your phone opens up a whole new world for you so im definately interested in that. i've heard Sony ericsson wont upgrade X10 to latest versions of android? Can we still update them after rooting/flashing our device?
Anyways ill update my device first from Sony ericsson then.. After that i'll have to root my device? Since i dont know much about rooting/flashing can someone just guide me as to what that is and what it does? Whats the difference between rooting and flashing?
And thanks guys you lot are helpful !
Return it and get a diffrent phone
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rtblittlebrown said:
Return it and get a diffrent phone
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Um No...
Trying to update but keep getting this : unable to install or start phone software update components
Try doing a repair first then try the upgrade..
For rooting.. go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248 download Superoneclick to your pc and run it from there..
Rooting will give you access to the system files so if you start rooting around in there deleting things then it can be dangerous - but you can always reflash/ repair using SEUS.
Rooting will also give you the opportunity to install custom ROMS which you'll find on the Dev sub-forum.
Would also recommend that you install JIT once rooted, as this gives a big performance boost. You'll find that on these x10 forums too.
Alright.. This is so frustrating. Been trying to root my phone all night but not really able to get anywhere.. Here's what i did..
First i finally upgraded to 2.1.. I used another PC and somehow it didnt give me the error i was getting earlier at the other PC. Not sure what was the problem there.
After upgrading to 2.1 i decided to root. First i used the SuperOneClick file to root my phone. After rooting, I installed BusyBox and then kept installing xRecovery but with no luck. xRecovery would just not install !!! I coped the apk file and ran the install from the phone, I got the icon but after getting the icon when it comes to the installing part it just freezes and after a while i get an error which gives me 2 options, Either to force close or to wait. I tried the other method too, the pushing method using X10ModTool and that didnt work either. After lots of tries and after getting extremely frustrated i uninstalled the apps and tried to start fresh.. I unrooted my phone using SuperOneClick and decided to root using z4root. I got the icon in the menu for z4root and i clicked on permanent root.. My phone restarts but i dont see the SuperUser icon anywhere.. If i try to install BusyBox it keeps on saying that its trying to get information..
So, So extremely frustrating !
Oh and i forgot to mention that after upgrading to 2.1, my Phone seems to have become slower while swishing between screens..
Which build number version do you have as the Superoneclick is for 2.1.A.0.435 and 2.0.2.A.0.24.
2.1.A.0.435
Im just not able to get root access ! Ive tried X10 Flash Tool, Ive tried SuperOneClick, Ive tried another software as well.. I just cant seem to get the root access..
I Installed Root checker and everytime after i root i check and it says that you do not have root access.. :S
help !
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
alamode said:
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
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now install xrecovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703#post11379858
for optimizations: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11379941#post11379941
alamode said:
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
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Install xRecovery and then you can even upgrade your phone to 2.2 there are some good ROMS available on this forum, you can check this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=617
Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
Okay.. ran a few of those optimizations and stuff and the phone is running a bit better. Can you guys tell me what is a good Benchmark score for Stock 2.1 on x10? im getting 33.4 MFLOPS right now.. is that alright?
I still am experiencing a little stutter in the menus, so i installed LauncherPro and that seems to have taken care of it.. I dont understand why cant i get the stutter to go away in the original home screen?
Lastly, Another problem ive been having.. My mobile is connected via USB but instead of it charging up, It is very very slowly losing charge. It went from 95% to 89% in around 45-60 minutes. Whats that all about?
alamode said:
Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v4.3. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v1.4. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
alamode said:
Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
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Yeah, that is the 2.2 ROM I was talking about. Make sure you install the correct one depending on your baseband.
In order to keep everything, make a backup of your apps using titanium backup. You can then restore your apps after installing this ROM. Thats what I did.
Wolfbreak has given another way here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11394960&postcount=716
Ah thanks, I might go for 2.1 cause of the camcoder.. Any chance of a fix for it coming in 2.2?
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ok so after searching i haven't been able to find any help and im getting frustrated so i apologize if im posting a pointless thread but i can find anything to help me
so to start off ive had my xperia x10i since they first came out , its been fun but its beginning to piss me off choking up and slowing down i want to install a custom rom to remove all the crap i dont use moxie mail and face recognition and a few other pointless bits i cant even get the thing to root
ive tried
z4root begins and gets half way untill it closes and nothing happens
superoneclick just crashes on my pc , (stops responding)
flasher tool i dont understand either
seen as i cant even flash it i cant even begin to think about a custom rom
im currently on 2.1update1
baseband 2.1.54
kernel version 2.6.29 semcuser semchost #1
build number 2.1.a.0.435
any help would be great thanks guys
Flashtool rooting works almost for every user here. You sure that USB Debugging is checked?
.... And unknown sources is checked.
Flashtool is not that hard just read the directions and post any questions you have here...
I rooted my phone with the same specs as yours with it.
And- Most custom roms are pre-rooted with no bloatware and you don't need to be rooted to flash.
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i need a root
ok so yes im using usb debugged
and yes to unknown sources
i need to root so i can use titanium back up? right?
or is there another way
also can you guys recomend a good custom rom thats fast clean and bull**** free?
i want to be able to use my camera , txt call, download apps, etc
thanks again
wataboutwar said:
ok so yes im using usb debugged
and yes to unknown sources
i need to root so i can use titanium back up? right?
or is there another way
also can you guys recomend a good custom rom thats fast clean and bull**** free?
i want to be able to use my camera , txt call, download apps, etc
thanks again
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Root with flashtool and busybox through flashtool,and get xrecovery through flashtool.
Heres a guide to help you do the above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
Once you do that. This ROM would be a good start for you
2.1 a high performance version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913610
It's got everything working.
thanks for your help guys i realised the reason i couldnt get flashtool to work was because i didnt have se pc companion installed , duhhh , anyways got it rooted got xrecovery installed , busy box , and then got blue sparks going aswell looks great and runs like a charm , i think ill start enjoying my fone again
thanks
Hello!
I was wondering how to know if a Xperia X10 was rooted. And how would I boot to recovery menu if it is?
My girlfriends X10 was locked to Orange and she wanted it unlocked. After phoning Orange to do it they somehow managed to kill her phone! I took it to a phone repair/unlock place and they had it for a couple of days but said they couldn't get it working again. However when I tried it the phone worked fine and was successfully unlocked!
The phone was on gingerbread but is now eclair. Also the boot up sequence has different graphics I've not seen before. I'm assuming the guy in the shop has rooted the phone to install this different version of the OS on, but how can I be sure?!
Thanks for reading!
Cheers
Wagster
Hi guy,
In your menu search for an app named "superuser",if you find it means your gf's device was rooted if not that means that device wasn't rooted.
For xrecovery menu,
Restart the device and when you see Sony Ericsson logo push the back bottom on your phone again and again,if it has xrecovery it goes to the menu..
Good luck.
Sent from my X10 using Tapatalk
Thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately no superuser app and I can't get to recovery so doesn't seem to be rooted.
There's a few apps on there like "AT&T Maps" so it looks like the guy put an AT&T version of android on. How could he do that if it wasn't rooted?
I'll try to find a way to root it and stick cyanogen mod on...
att maps is probably a free app.....use the flashtool to root your phone...its literally the simplest thing.....download the 2.9.1. flashtool in the development thread and turn usb debugging on in your phone...and just click the root button through the flash tool...and it will root it for you...as for xrecovery its the same things...root and clock the recovery button..and its on .....pm me if you get confused
Hit thanks if I helped!
Flashtool here...
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Flashtool guide here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
See points 1 thru to 9 under 'content'
Go to market and search root check and u will see app avatar like this # and download it and run app and click check thats all
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Go to market and search root check and u will see app avatar like this # and download it and run app and click check thats all
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It's not rooted, listen to mugsy above
Edit: typo
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Thanks for your help everyone. I'll give the flashtool a go this evening if my girlfriend lets me!
She quite liked the standard SE gingerbread operating system. What would be the best custom ROM to install to give the most SE like experience whilst retaining useful root & superuser tools?
I'll try to convince her to try Cyanogen mod at some point but I think she'd like to stick with the familiar for now!
Are there any stable (or semi stable) ICS ROMs available yet?!
You can just root it and leave it at that.That way it's just the same but you can use extra stuff etc.
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Yeah u could just stay with stock but I'd have a look at wolfbreak if I was u very stock se like and very reliable
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Hi all,
Sorry if this is the wrong section and has possibly been covered many times before but I am new to this Android stuff and wanted instant answers due to not understanding things covered in posts and threads on the forum.
The phone:
I have a Sony Xperia x10i which was previously on Orange but has now been unlocked. It had Gingerbread 2.3 before but now has been what I assume is "debranded" and is now 2.1 (I dont know what)
The Problem:
I have tried to update via SonyPC companion where it shows "update avaliable" as I go to proceed it fails after clicking the next button (which sometimes comes up hidden in the dialog box)
I want to update the android market app to GooglePlay but due to being stuck on 2.1 it wont allow it unless 2.2 upwards.
Using Google - i typed in the build number which seems to throw back that it is a Greek rom of some kind?
Final note:
I want to keep my phone up to date without destroying the software or installing custom roms, basically keeping it original and simple. I want the latest firmwares etc so that it is all up to date. Also I would like to keep it unlocked without having to shell out to get it unlock again after it has been done once.
Hope someone can help me out. I can answer questions if more info needed.
Many thanks in advance.
(UK using o2 SIM)
I dont know 100% on what to do because im certainly no professional, but in the system phone menu at the bottom does it definatly show Android 2.1?
It says firmware 2.1 -update1 if that means anything?
It needs to mod the build.prop file to set device as global generic one and update with PC companion.
But it requires root first.
Evenit is very strange, almost all of the x10i got 2.3.3 fw.
Or second solution - download 2.3.3 stock fw and flash it via flashtool
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
tarmac animal said:
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
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You must be sure if what you want first
If you want to install a custom ROM, you will only need to root your device,install recovery and flash whatever ROM you want.
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
You have X10i rignt? Not X10a yes?
After you will decide what you want will provide further information.
HeliumX10 said:
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
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I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
tarmac animal said:
I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
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The X10i is version for europe and parts of asia and so on. X10a is mainly from USA and Canada (other GSM module). Also exists SO-01B which is a Japanese version of X10i.
tarmac animal said:
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
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Yes on google play exists app called Root check However it is not so important because we dont need a root at this time.
tarmac animal said:
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
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Everytime someone helps you, hit the "Thanks"button below his post, it will give him more good feelings Its a good habit everywhere here on XDA.
So here we go:
1.) Download the Flashtool form here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
2.) Donwload the generic SE WWE 2.3.3 ROM (here from my older post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26141346&postcount=13
3.) Once complete - extract the file.ftf form ROM archive and place it in Flashtool directory called "firmwares"
4.) Run Flashtool, select Flash, choose Flash Mode (not fastboot) and then follow the onscreen steps
5.) Hint - maybe you will have problems to get your device into the Flash mode, see my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26135308&postcount=4
Enjoy!
Smashing! I will definately give this a go next week as going away so dont want to screw the phone up before go lol. Will report back when Ive cracked it.
Hi all, hope someone can help on point in right direction.
Main question #1, trying to do everything on Parallels should I just get bootcamp installed and then report back?
Main question #2, I have the U20i Model, how do I root? I've having trouble finding a guide
Have tried my best too look for these answers.. have read up on how to installing everything needed from scratch and my final result I wanted was to get MiniCM7 installed.
I have installed parallels as I'm on Mac and I think I got my phone rooted by SuperOneClick, then moved onto installing my recovery CMW but had problems trying to do it manually with Root Browser, it would not let me move or copy the files to the right directory.
I then tried the automatic installer 5 and I get the image attached... which does not look right and I could not boot into CMW.
Would doing this all on Bootcamp make things much much easier?
[edit] also my phone is an 2011 U20i model Mini X10 mini pro, older version though without the circle style home button - AAAK 11W01
StevenArnoldi said:
Hi all, hope someone can help on point in right direction.
Main question, trying to do everything on Parallels should I just get bootcamp installed and then report back?
Have tried my best too look for these answers.. have read up on how to installing everything needed from scratch and my final result I wanted was to get MiniCM7 installed.
I have installed parallels as I'm on Mac and I think I got my phone rooted by SuperOneClick, then moved onto installing my recovery CMW but had problems trying to do it manually with Root Browser, it would not let me move or copy the files to the right directory.
I then tried the automatic installer 5 and I get the image attached... which does not look right and I could not boot into CMW.
Would doing this all on Bootcamp make things much much easier?
[edit] also my phone is an 2011 U20i model Mini X10 mini pro, older version though without the circle style home button - AAAK 11W01
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You aren't able to root your phone with superoneclick. Look in my signature for an easy tutorial (but for windows).
Maybe really install it with bootcamp or parallels, there are some test .iso files from microsoft 7 which are for 1 month or similar time and after that you have to activate. Just try it and install MiniCM7 and after that maybe buy windows 7 or if the phone runs stable then, uninstall windows 7...
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You aren't able to root your phone with superoneclick. Look in my signature for an easy tutorial (but for windows).
Maybe really install it with bootcamp or parallels, there are some test .iso files from microsoft 7 which are for 1 month or similar time and after that you have to activate. Just try it and install MiniCM7 and after that maybe buy windows 7 or if the phone runs stable then, uninstall windows 7...
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Hey thanks a lot Mihahn!
Just a another quick question, can I update the firmware and then root after that? Or does the firmware update when I do all the MinimCM7 stuff?
StevenArnoldi said:
Hey thanks a lot Mihahn!
Just a another quick question, can I update the firmware and then root after that? Or does the firmware update when I do all the MinimCM7 stuff?
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I just realized, that your phone model is anotherone. So you can't root with my method. Please go to the u20i forum and ask there again!
I don't know if there is a MiniCM7 rom for your phone, just search there...
Sorry, but better look up here in xperia mini forum
EDIT: Superoneclick maybe works for the u20i, but I thought you have the sk17i! Thanks that you edited it!
mihahn said:
I just realized, that your phone model is anotherone. So you can't root with my method. Please go to the u20i forum and ask there again!
I don't know if there is a MiniCM7 rom for your phone, just search there...
Sorry, but better look up here in xperia mini forum
EDIT: Superoneclick maybe works for the u20i, but I thought you have the sk17i! Thanks that you edited it!
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No problem, just need to find out how what firmware version I have.
This guide looks good to follow right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
[EDIT] rug just noticed it does not! hmmm.. this modding lark is proving harder than I first thought... I WILL UNDERSTAND! I WILL
StevenArnoldi said:
No problem, just need to find out how what firmware version I have.
This guide looks good to follow right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
[EDIT] rug just noticed it does not! hmmm.. this modding lark is proving harder than I first thought... I WILL UNDERSTAND! I WILL
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That's the wrong guide go to u20i forum x10 mini (pro) like the link I posted earlier. Because this guide is for sk17i, st15i etc and not for your specific phone model