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Hey guys.
Last night I decided to flash my x10a to 2.1, which had gone horribly wrong as I was not able to use my phone for a good 12 hours.
I started panicking and thought I had bricked my phone for good because every firmware I flashed to either gave me a yellow exclamation mark, an endless black screen flicker, or it would just vibrate continuously without booting up.
Fifteen hours later I had finally got my phone working. What I did was use ONLY the Flash Tool found in post #3 from this link below and flashed my phone with that.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
If I tried overwriting the x10i .sin files with that of the x10a (or any other firmware or rom file), it would give me one of those problems I described above.
After I used the flash tool, I found myself with an x10, Model: x10i, Country: Generic Global, Brand: Generic and running firmware R1FA016. The phone found a software update and updated itself to the R2BA026 firmware.
Now my question is, how can I reflash my phone back to an x10a? I've tried to reflash back to x10a using the flash tool with the x10a files loaded and found myself in the same problem as before and having to go back to an x10i again.
And if I can't reflash back to an x10a, how do I get the 2.1 update? I think I've read that the Generic Global firmware already has the 2.1 update, but using SEUS, PC Companion and OTA update has all returned with me having the latest update.
Also, my friend also has an x10 and I noticed the LED behind his home button is a purple colour while mine is a whitish teal colour. Was just wondering if the problems Im experiencing could be related to a faulty or old batch of x10`s with faulty rom?
Hopefully this will help some people unbrick their phones and answer a few questions.
You should be able to use the flash tool (like you said in post #3) to flash back to the original Rogers firmware 1.6.
I actually thought it would work because I have a Rogers X10a and I flashed it to the generic uk 2.1 already. I was under the assumption that I could flash back to the Rogers X10a 1.6 firmware using the old Flash Tool (post #3).
Are you sure you replaced all the files correctly from the x10a?
Bin4ry said:
If you want update to R2BA026 download the files from post #4 -> Link
The guide stays the same!
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jerpelea said:
PATCH FOR WIFI CHANELS 1-13
http://hotfile.com/dl/53369725/7606f62/wifi_patch.rar.html
FULL UPDATE FROM ANY ROM ANY VERSION - ROOTED R2BA024 - with new keys
http://hotfile.com/dl/58222228/feec84d/ROOT_F3v2.rar.html
FULL UPDATE FROM ANY ROM ANY VERSION - ROOTED R2BA026 - with new keys
http://hotfile.com/dl/59478017/8dad80d/ROOT_F3v3.rar.html
UPDATE FROM ROOTED R2BA024 TO ROOTED R2BA026 X10i and X10a Fixed
http://hotfile.com/dl/59478345/e3375ce/UPDATE_024_026_x10i_a.rar.html
!!! DO NOT MIX FILES FROM DIFERENT UPDATES !!!
even if files look the same or have same name
!!!!!!!!! BE CAREFULL AT BACKUP/RESTORE BECAUSE MANY OF YOU HAVE ISSUES AFTER RESTORING DATA !!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS IS NOT ROM OR ROOT RELEATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bin4ry said:
Step 3 - X10a Only!
Okay now you have to complete the conversion from X10i to X10a!
For this is step3!
To do it please run the file named: "3_patch_X10a_only.cmd"
After the copying is done you will see a similar window as in step1. It will tell you that you should connect your X10 in flashmode!
Please do it like in step 1. Connect the phone an press any button. The process will flash the baseband of X10a R2!
Now you are done
Congrats!
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Tri3Dent said:
Are you sure you replaced all the files correctly from the x10a?
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So I feel like a total dumbass now for overlooking the filenames as the files system.sin and userdata.sin aren't named as such in the stock Rogers R1FA014 zip file and have to be renamed!
But I still can't get the 2.1 update to work out. Still getting the yellow exclamation mark everytime I flash it. I don't know what I could be doing wrong. Is anyone else having this problem? Seems like I'm the only one who can't update
Oh well, at least I can go back to having an X10a now. Thanks guys!
I've already tested all ways to flash to my county rom 2.1 and I have no result so I need help with it. I downgraded to 1.6 NR like is written in main page of this threat and then root, changed all three numbers in build.props, turned off and then hold beck button to green light and update to 2.1 with SEUS, but when I looked into build.props of new 2.1 system there is the same build.props as before in NR ROM. I don't know what to do. I've tried changing just number afted CDF or after whole CDF and nothing happend. What I did bad. My telephone was from CZ/Vodafone.
Sorry for my bad English and maby for bad section. =)
Yeah I have the same problem. I am from India unlocked x10minipro.
Even after changing the nos i get the same NR 2.1.
Helppppppppppppp.....
Please.
I really don´t know how to next, becouse if something happens I need to have original region firmware reclaim with warranty and so I want to use my region ROM, that is updated to 2.1
OK, I would recommend you to get the build.prop from someone who has the country firmware that you all want.
If you just want to change to an UK generic ROM, just go the the topic
"GUIDE: Mini Pro (U20) change to any firmware (generic\debrand)" and download the build.prop on the 1st page.
Then use the root explorer, go to system and copy paste it (substitute) there.
Turn off phone, connect to SEUS (as if you were updating the software).
VERY IMPORTANT - delete the db folder in SEUS before you do it.
And it should download and install a generic UK ROM 2.1.
Good luck, and if you get other build.props from other countries you will get those instead installed on your phone.
I already have have US ROM but I want my CZ/Vodafone regional ROM but with no results. I rewrited build.prop and if I updated with SEUS I am still on US ROM.
Philalerts, what you are experiencing is probably due to the fact that you have already downloaded the US ROM on your PC, that is why SEUS will install it automatically.
What you need to do is root - root explorer - change build.prop to the pretended version CZ in your case - save!.
Than you shut down the phone, and go to the place were you have your SEUS installed and DELETE the entire db folder "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db".
That is where your US ROM is. After that you run SEUS again, and update. You should have a new CZ ROM in your next boot.
Good luck / Hodne stesti (my Cz used to be better
I have already done it by your way last time and before I send this topic, so I asked. I updated it with SEUS with clean install on my notebook, so I don't have any US ROM already downloaded.
When I edit build.prop with root explorer, what I did, then I turn off phone and update. Have I to restart it and try to update after that?
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Even after uninstalling SEUS i still get the NL fw ????????
Hello everyone, I'm new here so sorry if I'm doing something wrong, I tried to search but couldn't find anything related to my problem!
I'm running in a little trouble trying to recover to my local factory firmware with SEUS since last friday, reading a lot of threads here and at other forums with no luck.
Hope someone could enlight me.
[EDIT to what is happening right know]
The history log:
- I update my U20a (1239-7686) mini pro with PC Companion as soon as I bought it to 2.1.1.A.0.6.
- Then I rooted, tried hundreds apps, removed other dozen with Titanium Backup installed JIT and then I had the "brilliant" to reset from the inside android menu wondering that my firmware will return fresh and clean, big mistake.
- After trying three different firmwares and versions (including downgrading to 1.6) with FlashTool 0.2.9.1 I finally found that with this one SEUS recognize my phone and repair it.
The problem is that when I edit build.prop to my factory CDF number, SEUS do not recognize it anymore. What am I doing wrong? Any clue??
just a thought...
Did you try force method?
Use seperated SE Update software not update from pccampanion.
Then when you have selected model etc etc enter in flash mode and let it finish with flashing ... works in 99% time..
what worked for me
I had about the same problem, but managed to sort it out with the Flash Tool.
Check if the latest firmware has been downloaded by the SE Updater Service to /Program Files/Sony Ericsson/Updater Service/db/. (check the size, there should be about 100+ MB in there).
If so, you can use the Flash Tool to :
1) decrypt the files in the .../db/12345678/ folder
2) build a package from the newly decrypted .sin files (the build package window will open right after the decryption), select all the .sin files, name the package and go
3) flash that package to your phone.
I hope this will work for you too.
Chumby_666 said:
Did you try force method?
Use seperated SE Update software not update from pccampanion.
Then when you have selected model etc etc enter in flash mode and let it finish with flashing ... works in 99% time..
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I tried with PC Companion, and SE Update Service, both softwares available from SE website.
If you mean I should use SE Update Service, that's exactly the problem, it doesn't work. Otherwise I don't know what you mean about force method.
mkrzesin said:
I had about the same problem, but managed to sort it out with the Flash Tool.
Check if the latest firmware has been downloaded by the SE Updater Service to /Program Files/Sony Ericsson/Updater Service/db/. (check the size, there should be about 100+ MB in there).
If so, you can use the Flash Tool to :
1) decrypt the files in the .../db/12345678/ folder
2) build a package from the newly decrypted .sin files (the build package window will open right after the decryption), select all the .sin files, name the package and go
3) flash that package to your phone.
I hope this will work for you too.
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I didn't try this because SE Updater stops right after I choose the Mini Pro, it tells me I have the lastest firmware no matter what firmware I've flashed, even 1.6. Just to be sure I'll check this when I go back home.
Try to change the custom revision number too inside the build.prop, it helped for me before. Eg from R4B to R3B.
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i got this problem too, now im stuck on the previous kernel and dont know what to do... but the SEUS file decryption sounds nice... ill give it a shot...
datagubben said:
Try to change the custom revision number too inside the build.prop, it helped for me before. Eg from R4B to R3B.
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Good idea, thks! Do you try a random value?
okay im making this guide for those of you who need 2.1.1.a.6 on your e10a, so you can have 3G and flash custom ROMs
requirements:
-SEUS installed in your computer, which you can download from www.seus.tk
- Your phone must be Rooted (if its not follow one of the many guides here at xda)
- Root Explorer (or a similar one in which you can mod system files)
- Your current ROM has to be for the e10a, which means you need to have 3G available, if you dont use the flashtool and flash either 1.6 or 2.1 but for e10a
Step by step:
1. Download the build.prop attached below (unzip it)
2. connect your phone to your computer and put it in the root of the sdcard
3. using root explorer move the build.prop to /system your gonna replace it with the one you curenty have (remember to mount R/W)
4. once replaced turn off the phone, wait 30 seconds and turn it on again
5. wait till the phone boots completely then turn it off again.
6. BE SURE TO HAVE MORE THAN 70% BATTERY BEFORE DOING THIS: open SEUS and choose x10 mini and follow the steps on screen
7.SEUS should tell you theres an update for your phone so click on update (if it doesnt tell you there and update choose repair) wait till the flash process is over
and there you have it now youre ready to flash custom ROMs with 3G!!
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE!
yeah! thanks man! i've been looking for this a long time, and it worked perfectly, now i can flash a new rom on my E10a
Thanks, will give this a try.
Locks my phone from my simcard
Just tried this and it works, but after updating my X10 mini (E10a) gets simcard locked and asks for an unlock code. If I root and revert to the older version of android I can use the phone again. I am using a mini from Claro Puerto Rico. Anyone else having this issue?
try using stock 2.1 rom but any unbranded one thats for the e10a that might fix it
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Just tried this and it works, but after updating my X10 mini (E10a) gets simcard locked and asks for an unlock code. If I root and revert to the older version of android I can use the phone again. I am using a mini from Claro Puerto Rico. Anyone else having this issue?
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Im looking to update from 1.6 to 2.1
its compatible?
when you say have to revert to the older version, which one?
thanks in advance
you wouldn't need to do anything special, even root your phone if you only want 2.1 stock.
SE 2.1 stock is available just using the sony ericsson PC companion, you can just click update phone
Hello,
I flashed the most recent MiniCM9-3.0.2 ROM with nAa ICS kernel and followed all steps carefully. Everything works except i get no service. I can find the service network (vodafone) but i cannot connect to it. I've tried to go back to stock kernel and miniCMPro 21 and i get no service as well. Any help?
Thanks
nvm... I figured it was a bootloader-issue, but i guess since you can still find the network your gsm is still working.
In any case, you're on stock rom, try relocking your bootloader and see if you can connect to the network then (Restore-button in S1-Tool)
Hi,
I'll try to restore and see if it works.
Thanks for the help.
Hi,
I restored and reinstalled CM9 and now everything is working! Thanks
i am in exactly the same boat, just flashed same rom and same kernal and now no service, i also was under the impression if i unlocked the bootloader it unlocked phone to all networks but my virgin sim would not work either, the phone was originally on orange and my orange sim worked before i done this, what do i need to do guys just flash back stock rom, if so where can i find this, thanks!
You need to use PC Companion or SEUS from Sony Ericsson to repair your phone, and then relock your bootloader with the Restore-button in S1Tool.
There is a big difference between sim-unlocking your phone, and boot-unlocking your phone.
The first one will allow you to go on other networks, the second one will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
If you want to unlock your bootloader, follow the tutorial and make sure your simlock-certificate is compatible, otherwise, obtain an EMMA/IMEI code from your provider to get your phone on other networks. In that case you can unlock your bootloader too.
There are plenty of warnings in the bootloader-unlock tutorial to prevent you from bricking your phone, if you don't understand the options that are there, don't mess with your phone.
iv tried using the repair function of pc companion but it just says no updates available for this phone, and i cant seem to find SEUS can anyone point me in the right direction please.
think i made a mistake last night though while messing, i locked the bootloader back up, had the capital R where needed, but i had a custom rom but i had flashed back the stock kernel by mistake, now the phone sits with sony ericsson on screen and doesnt do anything else, been that way for hours now, any help really appreciated!
Hi
I had the same problem. The easy way is to put the phone back to stck and start all over again. You can find SEUS here (search on google)
update_service_setup-2.11.4.11.exe
After install it just follow the instructions. When it says no update was found just click next anyway. it will restore the phone. And then start from that point:
unlock bootloader, flash kernel and install new Rom imediatly after flash kernel. DONT LET YOU PHONE START WIHT OTHER ROM OTHERWISE IT WILL GET THE SMA PROBLEM! Put the ROM file in the SD card and after install new kernel go imediatley to CWM and install the ROM.
It should work!
cheers mate iv just downloaded it and run it, this is all that happens once i restart in flashmode, any ideas
Go to the Development section for your phone in this forum and try to find a ROM that is based on the stock rom (I think you should still be able to nstall xRecovery on your phone and enter it), then flash it just like you would other custom roms.
how can i go about installing xrecovery mate as i cant access phone the way it is, i can get it into flashmode, using the power and home button then using back quickly after i restart, iv tried flashing a custom kernel back onto it too from flashtool but it gives an error and doesnt do anything, if only i could get that kernel back on at least just to get it out of the freezing!
Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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its saying device connected with usb debugging off, lol, what now, is there anyway to flash back to stock via flashtool as i have stock e10i 2.1 uk stock rom, if so how mate, appreciate the help! iv really jumped in at the deep end and got all confused, used to flashing samsungs!
are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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its the x10 mini mate, e10 model!
ok hang on
this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
Theliakos said:
this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
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im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
big-hol said:
im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
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ok guys this is what im getting when trying to flash stock rom via flash tool