Hi guys. I think I have some pretty specific questions so I'll just go ahead and ask. Also this thread can hopefully help other AT&T users.
1. I've already used the Flashtool guide to get to Android 2.1 and I've rooted it. What I really want though is just the straight update from Sony Ericsson to 2.1. Now that the phone is no longer locked down with AT&T 1.6 software is there a way to simply install the official SE 2.1 update?
2. If I do have to stick with the update in the Flashtool guide should I do the customize option for JIT? What are the pros and cons?
3. Anything else I need to know? Basically I want the phone working 100% but running 2.1 instead of 1.6, I'm fine with the AT&T apps not being installed.
Thanks for any and all help!
Have you tried connecting your phone to SEUS/PC Companion, and do a factory reset? (not sure it will install 2.1, but if it doesn't, just update it through there)
but.. and this isn't scary at all, just install a good (wolfbreak's for instance) 2.2 ROM. You will notice a significant performance boost, with no downsides actually (can't think of anything not working)
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but then again, i just noticed that at&t users cant use seus...(didnt know that...)
sooo.. just take a leap of faith and go for 2.2
where can I find wolfbreak's 2.2? and will it be as easy to flash as 2.1 was in the guide?
It depends on what you find easy. You do not need flashtool (as long as you have the 54, 55 or 58 Baseband.
To check what baseband you got, go to phone settings --> about the phone --> scroll down, and it should say baseband 2.*.** or something like that the last two asterisks is what matters.
(if you do not have the appropriate baseband, download the one you want from here, and install it with Flashtool)
Now, before you can install this ROM, you first need xRecovery, this program can be found here, along with a howto install guide
After you've successfully installed xRecovery, it is time to download the files from wolfbreak. His ROM can be found here.
Download:
- CM 6.1.3 [v05].zip for Baseband 54/55/58
&
- CM Update v053.zip [Will not wipe anything]
Place those files on your SD Card.. Now you can follow the 'Howto install' guide from wolfbreak
(oh btw, to enter xRecovery you have to do the following:
Press BACK button few times right after white SE label appears.)
kernelklink said:
where can I find wolfbreak's 2.2? and will it be as easy to flash as 2.1 was in the guide?
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Its in the x10 android development section. Its one of the top links for in that section. I personally use rendeiro2005 ROM 2.2 cuz of personal looks. Hope this helps.
Sent from XDA Premium from my X10a rooted running 2.2.1 CM Rom from Rendeiro2005
so wolfbreak should be 100% working correct? no hardware problems?
what about rendeiro2005?
another thought...since these aren't from SE won't I lose timescape and mediascape? or is there some way to install them after the fact?
kernelklink said:
another thought...since these aren't from SE won't I lose timescape and mediascape? or is there some way to install them after the fact?
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there is a thought.. mediascape is laggy, and you can get timescape
http://www.mediafire.com/?bxcc12wq10o2z0o
Ok, here's a good question. If I wait until the 2.3 update is released from SE and plug my phone up to SEUS will my phone be brought back to AT&T factory settings or will it actually be updated to 2.3 (now that I'm running a generic ROM)?
What I'm getting at is: Now that I'm running a generic ROM will SEUS try to update to new generic ROMs or will it somehow know the phone is AT&T and keep trying to go with what AT&T is currently using?
No, your phone is debranded after flashing so you can install 2.3.3 with no problems
so that means that if I plugged up to SEUS right now it'd give me the SE 2.1 update correct?
I'm currently running the 2.1 from the flashtool tutorial, but I'd like the official SE 2.1
I'll go ahead and answer my own question. Yes, apparently once you debrand your phone you can simply go to SEUS and update to the latest SE update.
I'm now running 2.1 straight from Sony Ericsson
I'll wait for the 2.3 update and get it through SEUS when it comes out this summer.
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Coming from a WM background I am used to flash ROMs and lose more or less everything...
How does it work with a X10 moving to 2.1 ?
Will my GF phone lose everything that has been installed once it is updated ?
Thanks and sorry for the X10 newbie question
JohnDoe01 said:
Coming from a WM background I am used to flash ROMs and lose more or less everything...
How does it work with a X10 moving to 2.1 ?
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Ask again when 2.1 gets released.
Ok, let's forget about the 2.1 thing , what about from 1.6 to 1.7 ?
Did the 1.7 update start from fresh ? That will give me an idea about the future I guess
Thanks
I am supposed to install my GF new phone, and I just want to know if I should wait for the end of the month or start today
JohnDoe01 said:
Did the 1.7 update start from fresh ?
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"1.7", we're all still on 1.6.
Backup the phone, as the chances are it will wipe the phone.
In answer to your question.. couple of background points first for your benefit..
the current version of android for x10 is 1.6.. we are due to move to 2.1 shortly..
however, the android version is only part of the picture.. SE have developed their own build on the top of that and there have been several versions of this Firmware since the phone was launched..
My experience.. I seem to recall the phone being reset when I went from R1FB014 to R1FB016 but when I updated to R2BA020 and more recently to 026 I was given the option by SEUS to retain current config and just update the firmware in the background..
I don't know though if the change to 2.1 will be the same because it contains some fundamental changes so a complete reset might be needed.. but I don't know for sure.. in this case, only time will tell..#
Hope that helps.
Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum, although I've been lurking for quite some time.
When 2.1 had just come out, there was an X10 flasher that would flash 2.1 to X10a phones, which was great for people like me who were on AT&T and hadn't gotten the update yet (and STILL haven't). I noticed that there's a 2.1 rom for the X10a and I was wondering if there's any reason I should switch over to that. If so, can I just use the flashers listed over in that forum, or is there something I need to do to my X10a now that it's running an X10i firmware?
This is sortof related, as well. I want to install xrecovery, so I downloaded the Busybox installer from the market, but it won't install. Surely not because of my X10i firmware, eh?
I apologize for the newbie questions. This is my first android phone and I'm still learning all of the intimate details of the OS.
naezwood said:
Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum, although I've been lurking for quite some time.
When 2.1 had just come out, there was an X10 flasher that would flash 2.1 to X10a phones, which was great for people like me who were on AT&T and hadn't gotten the update yet (and STILL haven't). I noticed that there's a 2.1 rom for the X10a and I was wondering if there's any reason I should switch over to that. If so, can I just use the flashers listed over in that forum, or is there something I need to do to my X10a now that it's running an X10i firmware?
This is sortof related, as well. I want to install xrecovery, so I downloaded the Busybox installer from the market, but it won't install. Surely not because of my X10i firmware, eh?
I apologize for the newbie questions. This is my first android phone and I'm still learning all of the intimate details of the OS.
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There is no reason to switch if you are happy with your current FW. However, if you want, yes you can choose the flash tool on here to switch from one 2.1 version to another. Regarding busybox, you need to be rooted to install it.
I'm rooted. I think the problem with busybox is my microsd is currently in my nook. I just rooted it yesterday.
Anyway, the reason I want to switch firmware is because I'd like to try out some custom roms. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I needed to do other than use the flasher before flashing my phone. My friend somehow managed to screw up his Xperia the other night when flashing the old 1.6 rom. We're still trying to figure out the problem.
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I'm rooted. I think the problem with busybox is my microsd is currently in my nook. I just rooted it yesterday.
Anyway, the reason I want to switch firmware is because I'd like to try out some custom roms. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I needed to do other than use the flasher before flashing my phone. My friend somehow managed to screw up his Xperia the other night when flashing the old 1.6 rom. We're still trying to figure out the problem.
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You can NOT flash from 2.1 to 1.6 with the normal method. You need to download the AT&T unbrick FW and use it with the flash tool. Hopefully, this will solve your friend's problem.
Thanks so much! I'm going to test it out on mine before I try to tell him how to do it (he's not very tech savvy. haha).
I have to disagree. I have ATT and I originally flashed the x10a Brazil Generic and I had Voice Search. I just tried the newest x10i .24 update and I lost the Voice Search (google app that is only currently available in the USA and Froyo 2.2 or with factory software). I just flashed back with the Global x10a and the Voice Search tab (microphone) showed up for a second on first start, but quickly disappeared and the normal tab (magnifying glass) showed up. I am currently searching to forums looking for the Brazil x10a version to reflash my phone and get my voice search back...it is far and away the best feature on my phone...I hope I can find it.
i haven't got the machine yet, i dont find the tutorials available are noob-friendly and something about upgrading & downgrading are not clearly mentioned, maybe it's just because i am a little bit retarded.
if im not mistaken to install custom froyo rom from the stock 2.1:
stock 2.1->root->recovery->install rom, right?
So how do i get back to stock 2.1?
Is it useful to backup stock 2.1 using the recovery?
When i want to get back to 2.1 from froyo can i just restore my backup through recovery or i need any flashtool?
PLease help me
I dont know why you moving to 2.1 ROM when you can get amazing future on custom rom.
But you if decided then search for stock ROM 2.1 in forum it will be in .zip format (I got once but forgot link) OR go to SE web site choose your device & follow instation process with the help of SE PC suite.
Hope this is useful.
Hello,
I planned on trying some ROMS for the 2.3 Gingerbread and already downloaded some in the Dev area of the forum. I'm currently running 2.1 in my x10i and downloaded the necessary tools for the update. However, then I connected my x10 to my PC and ran SE PC Companion hoping to get the latest drivers for FlashTool. I got a prompt that a new update that is available (which is not surprising considering I want to try 2.3) but was stomped when I saw the software number (for lack of better term).
Now, I'm hesitant on doing an update since this update might mess up my upgrade from 2.1 to 2.3. Could somebody enlighten me on what this update does?
After doing further browsing I found out that this is the baseband update for the 2.3. I don't understand tho why it doesn't come up in the search when I tried the search function of the forum.
Anyway, would it be safer for me to update through PC Companion or do a direct flash since my 2.1 is already rooted?
You want to update to Gingerbread and install custom ROM or just install custom ROM from Eclair?
I'd like a rom that's closest to the stock first before trying any custom roms since I'm just new to Android and wouldn't want to mess up my phone due to me being a noob at this.
I've already downloaded the TEAM rom & some others but would like to see how my phone works with stock then move on from there.
So you should upgrade to Android 2.3.3 first through PC Companion, try it for few days and learn how Android works. Then you can install custom ROM if you want.
hi all...
Have been asked to update a friends x10 mini Pro(sim unlocked)android 1.6(seems generic) UK,but have got so damn confused in the x10 forum thought best to ask advice...
BEFORE ANYONE TAKES A DIG.. I have samsung and htc phones and archos/arnova tablets and regulary flash and update roms so I KNOW the risks etc... the reason am asking for advice is I can't fine a simple set of instructions as to what I need to do and where to start...
1) how the heck do you know if you have an x10i or x10a??? (we know its the mini pro as has the keyboard )
2) what tools etc do we required?
3) do you have to upgrade to 2.1 before 2.2/3?
4) what is the basic procedure to flashing?and whats needs to be done?recovery etc?
5) finally whats one of the best roms(2.2 x)?
finally
lohtse said:
hi all...
Have been asked to update a friends x10 mini Pro(sim unlocked)android 1.6(seems generic) UK,but have got so damn confused in the x10 forum thought best to ask advice...
BEFORE ANYONE TAKES A DIG.. I have samsung and htc phones and archos/arnova tablets and regulary flash and update roms so I KNOW the risks etc... the reason am asking for advice is I can't fine a simple set of instructions as to what I need to do and where to start...
1) how the heck do you know if you have an x10i or x10a??? (we know its the mini pro as has the keyboard )
2) what tools etc do we required?
3) do you have to upgrade to 2.1 before 2.2/3?
4) what is the basic procedure to flashing?and whats needs to be done?recovery etc?
5) finally whats one of the best roms(2.2 x)?
finally
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1. go to settings and then check about phone. should give you the model
3. i believe yes for the most roms
1) how the heck do you know if you have an x10i or x10a??? (we know its the mini pro as has the keyboard )
A)U can check it at setting-->about phone
2) what tools etc do we required?
A)If it was from 1.6, u can upgrade to original SE stock 2.1 update 1 using pc companion. Any latest 2.2 or 2.3 ROM u will need to root your phone using some application. (try to use super one click)
3) do you have to upgrade to 2.1 before 2.2/3?
A)No, u dont have to.
4) what is the basic procedure to flashing?and whats needs to be done?recovery etc?
A)To flash ROM (any custom rom except SE stock rom)
i)Your device must be rooted
ii)Most of the custom ROM can be install using Clockworkmod recovery or Xrecovery, thats mean your rooted device must have any revocery apps on it. but sometime u can flash ROM using Flash tools (if the rom is in ftf format)
iii)To flash kernel, you must unlock the bootloader. After that, u can flash kernel using Flash tools.
5) finally whats one of the best roms(2.2 x)?
A)I have no idea about which is The best roms. But if u like to have ginger bread custom rom. I suggest to use MiniCM7 2.2.0 (android version 2.3.7) and the other one is MiniCM7Pro V21. This two ROM knowing as the most stable ROM than the others. Any problem u can find the thread about all those things and tools that im mention above.
is this help u?
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