Hello, been having wars with my provider (signal) so now im back , there's a few questions i need answered.
1. my andriod is V2.1, Build :2.0.a.0.504, is this the best build for a generic x10i from SE?
2. Will this version support multi-touch, if it requires upgrading, will it remove my settings again?
3. Im looking at doing the beta Froyo upgrade, isnt it possible to run the SE "bloat" programs like Mediascape and timescape and creatouch on it?
4. Im trying to figure away to tunnle a connection so i dont need to use easyteether, i know Froyo has this ability with it, but how can i get 2.1 to get this? or do i still require an app on my driod to do that, as i find that the app bottlenecks it from time to time. (done tests where my Internet on pc slow, but the phone quicker)
5. i ran a rooting program, where u switched off an on ur phone, and it installed a super user program, isnt there another way to just make it super user with out having to have the super user application which i could of gotten from andriod market?
Please assist
p.s aren't you guys already working on throwing out 2.3 for the x10 already? or was it just a rummor?
sbdragon89 said:
3. Im looking at doing the beta Froyo upgrade, isnt it possible to run the SE "bloat" programs like Mediascape and timescape and creatouch on it?
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Short answer; no. Maybe creatouch, but not media/timescape
4. Im trying to figure away to tunnle a connection so i dont need to use easyteether, i know Froyo has this ability with it, but how can i get 2.1 to get this? or do i still require an app on my driod to do that, as i find that the app bottlenecks it from time to time. (done tests where my Internet on pc slow, but the phone quicker)
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Froyo has the ability built in, but SE's kernel does not support native teethering. You're stuck with 3d party teethering apps.
5. i ran a rooting program, where u switched off an on ur phone, and it installed a super user program, isnt there another way to just make it super user with out having to have the super user application which i could of gotten from andriod market?
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Rooting the phone can be done without installing SU and installin SU does not root your phone. SU is a program that tells you what other programs ask for "admin" on your phone and lets you decide if they should hav it.
Please assist
p.s aren't you guys already working on throwing out 2.3 for the x10 already? or was it just a rummor?
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2.3 is being worked on, allthough the dev working on it just had a hardware failure on his HDD, so he has to start over.
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You are a super person! any case i did the optimisation thing last night PaV190 speeding up tutorial, which helped me understand things allot better thanks for the support. i guess this thread can be closed now
sbdragon89 said:
Hello, been having wars with my provider (signal) so now im back , there's a few questions i need answered.
1. my andriod is V2.1, Build :2.0.a.0.504, is this the best build for a generic x10i from SE?
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2.1.A.0.435, find in dev section.
sbdragon89 said:
2. Will this version support multi-touch, if it requires upgrading, will it remove my settings again?
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Yes, it support MT, you'll get new, fresh firmware.
um if i upgrade the firmware will it destroy all my date like it did with the move from 1.6 to 2.1? also how about the addons i done like jit? will they be fine or will i have to re do them.
Also im no where near america so version for x10a i dont think will work to great
sbdragon89 said:
um if i upgrade the firmware will it destroy all my date like it did with the move from 1.6 to 2.1? also how about the addons i done like jit? will they be fine or will i have to re do them.
Also im no where near america so version for x10a i dont think will work to great
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Hi,
I also didn`t live near americas (hell there`s atlantic ocean between us ) and i have 435 installed.
It will wipe all your thing.
Just like format c: (**** i miss that)
The best way to do everything with just one tool is flashtool. There you can do almost everything.
If there`s any doubt go HERE
Bah! Ill just stay with standard rom with me trying iin prove it uf possible
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sbdragon89 said:
Bah! Ill just stay with standard rom with me trying iin prove it uf possible
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Suite yourself, but we prefer 2.2 & custom roms
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Hello i am new to the X10 forum, just got the handset second hand, but in super condition, the other day and i must say i is really growing on me!
Being a former, Htc hd2, galaxy tab, htc magic owner i have done allot of tweaking to my devices, so i started of with rooting my x10, putting on jit, deleting a ton of apps and so on, and i must say it is running great now with dual touch and all.
But i see there is a newer firmware out there and also a froyo rom (which i might wait on getting til everything works).
when i check about phone, i currently get this information:
Firmware version: 2.1 update 1
Baseband version: 2.0.46
Kernel version: 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
Build number: 2.0.A.0.504
so here comes the questions:
1) What is the newest version of 2.1 i should look for? ( a link would be great )
2) Will there be any major changes?, i looked abit around and it seemed that its mostly about battery life and so? i got about 32 hours last full circle with 17 procent left when i recharged it.
3) I am trying to use "setcpu" but i am not sure it is allways running since it dosent always show up in my app killer program, is there a way to make it run allways?
4) Another program i am using for the first time is APNdroid, i am not really sure about, and the question goes, does it do anything automaticly? or is it only a switch (the widget) for turning on or off all wireless radios? same thing with this as with "setcpu" i dont feel sure that it is running?
5) Is there a work around to get the camera working in froyo? using a third party app maybe? is there other disadvantages and is there a way to get the Sony E wallpapers loaded to the rom ? ( i actually really like the cosmetic chances of the X10s android)
I thank you for taking a bit of your time, i am glad to be back at xda with my phone, just had to sell my Nokia n8 since i just missed xda and all the fun too much
1) What is the newest version of 2.1 i should look for? ( a link would be great )
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If you're referring to firmware, Then 2.1 Generic Firmware (2.1.A.0.435) is the latest as of now. You can update using the flashtool. (Try searching the forum for tutorial)
2) Will there be any major changes?, i looked abit around and it seemed that its mostly about battery life and so? i got about 32 hours last full circle with 17 procent left when i recharged it.
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Well yeah Timescape has landscape mode, Smoother unlock, HTC keyboard.
PS: I tried to do my part of help I can, I am really unsure of other questions. You can wait for others to help you out buddy!
it's portrait and landscape mode*
3) I am trying to use "setcpu" but i am not sure it is allways running since it dosent always show up in my app killer program, is there a way to make it run allways?
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use it as a widget,you will see it always then
4) Another program i am using for the first time is APNdroid, i am not really sure about, and the question goes, does it do anything automaticly? or is it only a switch (the widget) for turning on or off all wireless radios? same thing with this as with "setcpu" i dont feel sure that it is running?
5) Is there a work around to get the camera working in froyo? using a third party app maybe? is there other disadvantages and is there a way to get the Sony E wallpapers loaded to the rom ? ( i actually really like the cosmetic chances of the X10s android)
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camera works great,video cam is not working ,we use cam illusion as a alternate
Thanks guys
I might go for froyo, just dosent look as good as SE custom blueish skin, but i guess the speed is worth it. would love those wallpapers though.
Is the froyo batterilife worse? ( i am thinking the SE rom is optimized for the device while froyo is not?)
Okaj now i really need some help did a really unwise thing, was not intentionaly just forgot to flash newest baseband radios
well i flashed froyo without the newest baseband and now it just keeps restarting and restarting with the freex10 logo, is there any way i can get the phone to talk with the computer so i can flash the newest baseband?
i allready tryed the factory restore, don tknow why i didnt think of backing up or something so foolished mistake.
if anyone can point me to some help i would be glad.
Download newest flashing software for x10
>>>HERE<<<
Also get yourself a copy of the newest FW with new baseband >>>HERE<<<
The second link should give you the required file to use with the new flash software.
Just put the files in Firmware folder of your Flash software install location and hunt out the simple instructions.
When you have done press the Root option on your flash software and install xrecovery and titanium backup.
Instructions for flashing to the 2.2 froyo beta 4 are in the development section but make sure you use xrecovery to wipe user data before you flash it.
I'm guessing thats why you semi-bricked your X10 last time.
Hey i got it up running by loading v3 of froyo, so now i can just flash the newest, and then v4 i hope so at least but thanks
oh i see so the flashing it will give me newest baseband super thanks
simon2901 said:
oh i see so the flashing it will give me newest baseband super thanks
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If you can't make it, check howto thread
I did manage to get a hold on it, feel in control now thank you by the way does anyone any good "skins" /"Themes" ( not sure what its called) for froyo on it?
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)!
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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
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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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kozxmartt said:
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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Hello,
so im a noob to all things android and have been reading up a lot, I recently got a SE X10 black version
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband 2.0.46
kernal 2.6.29
so I think I rooted it this morning with using super one click, it did say successfully completed but how do i cjheck if its been rooted? i have a super user icon in my menu, but when i click it its empty and just has written "no apps in list"
secondly i want to know the difference between rooting and flashing.. I understand that rooting gives you su access but why flash? is it simply to get rid of the bloated software? is that the only reason? cause ive been reading that wolfbreaks (spelling?) ROM is best for flashing.. so I want to try that..
One last thing is that I chose 3 as my network provider mainly because they have skype on 3, shich is basically free skype all the time.. so what Im asking if I flash will I lose skype on 3 as well?
Note : skype on 3 and skype are different apps in my menu, skype on 3 connects via the 3 network, skype connects via the internat and my data plan.
Thank you
farazk86 said:
Hello,
so im a noob to all things android and have been reading up a lot, I recently got a SE X10 black version
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband 2.0.46
kernal 2.6.29
so I think I rooted it this morning with using super one click, it did say successfully completed but how do i cjheck if its been rooted? i have a super user icon in my menu, but when i click it its empty and just has written "no apps in list"
secondly i want to know the difference between rooting and flashing.. I understand that rooting gives you su access but why flash? is it simply to get rid of the bloated software? is that the only reason? cause ive been reading that wolfbreaks (spelling?) ROM is best for flashing.. so I want to try that..
One last thing is that I chose 3 as my network provider mainly because they have skype on 3, shich is basically free skype all the time.. so what Im asking if I flash will I lose skype on 3 as well?
Note : skype on 3 and skype are different apps in my menu, skype on 3 connects via the 3 network, skype connects via the internat and my data plan.
Thank you
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Look up root checker in android market. That will show you if your phone is rooted.
Rooting is for getting better access if not all access on your phone.
Flashing is for putting software on your phone that the developers make here.
If you want to learn the flashing procedure, say yes and I will help you. I will post guides and links to help you and you will have to use your computer knowledge to figure this out.
As far as skype someone will else will have to answer that. I don't skype.
I hope my info helps. keep posting with questions.
Flashing a wolfbreak's rom will get rid of any pre-installed apps and network branding. If you download the skype for 3 apk from your carriers website then it should work after flashing a custom rom.
Voelker45 said:
Look up root checker in android market. That will show you if your phone is rooted.
Rooting is for getting better access if not all access on your phone.
Flashing is for putting software on your phone that the developers make here.
If you want to learn the flashing procedure, say yes and I will help you. I will post guides and links to help you and you will have to use your computer knowledge to figure this out.
As far as skype someone will else will have to answer that. I don't skype.
I hope my info helps. keep posting with questions.
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Thanks a lot for your helpful response
Yes I would like to learn about flashing , please guide me to the proper tutorials for my phone.
Thank you
JohnShade123 said:
Flashing a wolfbreak's rom will get rid of any pre-installed apps and network branding. If you download the skype for 3 apk from your carriers website then it should work after flashing a custom rom.
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skype on 3 only works on 3 branded phones. so if flashing is supposed to de brand it then are you sure it will still work?
Thanks
farazk86 said:
Thanks a lot for your helpful response
Yes I would like to learn about flashing , please guide me to the proper tutorials for my phone.
Thank you
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You need to flash the .54 baseband for wolfbreaks ROM.
Here is flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Here is a guide for flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
Flash the baseband with flashtool and use it also for putting on busybox.
Then install xrecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Here is wolfbreaks ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
follow ALL STEPS in EACH link.
Keep posting if anything is confusing.
First, sorry if this has been asked, I actually did try to find the answer on my own but no I cant seem to find it.
1st: Should I upgrade to 2.2?
2nd: Are Froyo and MIUI roms similar or is one better than the other?
3rd: Are there any limitations? Such as something not working yet? Or have most major bugs been fixed?
4th: It's obvious this voids the warranty, if I need to send this thing in for repair, can the original OS be put back on?
From what I've heard 2.2 is alot better, and would most likely be welcomed, I just need my questions answered so I don't screw myself over before I do this.
Masters2150 said:
First, sorry if this has been asked, I actually did try to find the answer on my own but no I cant seem to find it.
1st: Should I upgrade to 2.2?
2nd: Are Froyo and MIUI roms similar or is one better than the other?
3rd: Are there any limitations? Such as something not working yet? Or have most major bugs been fixed?
4th: It's obvious this voids the warranty, if I need to send this thing in for repair, can the original OS be put back on?
From what I've heard 2.2 is alot better, and would most likely be welcomed, I just need my questions answered so I don't screw myself over before I do this.
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1: its really up to you.
2: Regular froyo looks like stock android, miui looks more like an iphone rom. The speed and performance of the rom depends on how the Creator of the rom optimized it.
3: most things are working on most roms. On some, certain features like wifi, or GPS doesn't work, but those are mostly the roms that are in beta. I have yet to find any custom rom with a FULLY working camera.......
4: yes it can. You coould use pc companion, or SEUS, flashtool, and there's even a method to get back to stock with out using usb(if the ports broken or something...)
I switched to miui(based on froyo) because most other roms seemed kinda the same to me. Just remember to read the instructions before flashing a new rom, and check that you have the right baseband.
Happy flashing
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Well the MIUI looks good.
Is there anything besides the camera that I should know about?
Also when you say not fully working camera, what do you mean?
Also my baseband says 2.1.55, so I'm assuming when someone asks for my baseband it's 55? So I need to find a rom that supports baseband 55 right?
Masters2150 said:
Well the MIUI looks good.
Is there anything besides the camera that I should know about?
Also when you say not fully working camera, what do you mean?
Also my baseband says 2.1.55, so I'm assuming when someone asks for my baseband it's 55? So I need to find a rom that supports baseband 55 right?
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On trips miui 1.5.5 which I am using, its smooth and fast, everything works except the camera (zoom + light not working). Its recommend to use baseband 61 or higher for best results, however I have heard of problems with 61 (but they were probably false) so I am using baseband 54, and everything seems to work. Not sure how 55 would work (and yes your baseband is 55) but you can try it, or you can flash a new baseband via flashtool.
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I looked on the forum and people were saying Cobrato's rom was pretty good.
But on the instructions to install it, it's just saying flash this flash that.
Is there a guide that actually tells you what to do?
I found this dummy's guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
But it doesn't mention anything about flashing the entire OS.
Thanks
Masters2150 said:
I looked on the forum and people were saying Cobrato's rom was pretty good.
But on the instructions to install it, it's just saying flash this flash that.
Is there a guide that actually tells you what to do?
I found this dummy's guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
But it doesn't mention anything about flashing the entire OS.
Thanks
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Do you have xrecovery? That is very useful for flashing roms and such (but not basebands)
Once you have xrecovery, simply copy all of those files to you sd card, reboot, tap the back button when Sony Ericsson appears on the screen, backup, full wipe, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wipe battery stats, flash the zip files in the order they recomend (you will need to flash the baseband patch) ect ....
To get it, there is a thread in the Dev section where you can download install xrecovery. EDIT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
If you need any specific help with xrecovery, just ask
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I downloaded the XRecovery Installer.
Busybox is installed.
But I get an error trying to install xRecovery, the sh command won't install says:
cp: can't stat 'sdcard/Android/data/com.zoz33.xrecoveryInstaller/busybox' No such file or directory
any idea whats wrong?
Edit: Oh I'm using the installer APK from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9561575
Should I use something else?
that happened to me the first time as well. you will have to do the manual installation as described on the xrecovery thread.
Can i use something other than root explorer thats free or do I have to pay up?
you can use any file explorer that can access the system partition, i will try to find an acceptable one now...
EDIT: File Expert from the market is acceptable
Ok I got it installed, it looks like sh was already there but I overwrote it.
I tried that thing you said, pushing the back button when I see SE, but it didn't do anything.
Hmm it can be a bit trickey sometimes... just try again. Power off/hold down power button till it vibrates/as soon as Sony Ericsson appears on the screen repeatedly tap the back button (with the arrow) until you get to the xrecovery screen. Goodluck
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Still nothing.
Going to try downloading flashtool, says if I reinstall xrecovery from it I can boot directly into it.
That was my next suggestion... once your in flashtool, connect your phone then Ask Root Perms then press the xrecovery button and it should install it. Then you can press advanced>xrecovery>reboot into xrecovery or use the back button method.
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Got into it.
Guess all I need to do now is figure out which custom rom I wanna go in to.
I'll catch ya tomorrow in private. It's past 11pm now.
Thanks
No problem.
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Frosty666 said:
I have yet to find any custom rom with a FULLY working camera.......
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I think there's a CM6 Rom with a fully working camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002836&page=47
I have yet to try it out though.
Masters2150 said:
Can i use something other than root explorer thats free or do I have to pay up?
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Herr Noobien said:
I think there's a CM6 Rom with a fully working camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002836&page=47
I have yet to try it out though.
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That rom seems pretty tasty.....almost tempted to switch from miui. ive used a cm6 based rom before, and i liked it..... we'll see....
Yeah it does look pretty good. I'm currently switching basebands...gonna try it very soon
same. im just downloading all the files
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.
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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.