Rooting, Flasjing and Skype on 3?? - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.

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[Q] Few questions i need answered.

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.
Sent from my FreeX10i 2.2 using XDA App
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
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
sbdragon89 said:
Bah! Ill just stay with standard rom with me trying iin prove it uf possible
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Suite yourself, but we prefer 2.2 & custom roms

[PROBLEM SOLVED!] How to fix (No Service) after installing: [ROM] FreeX10 by Zdzihu

Hello,
You are probably reading this because you are having an issue after installing zdzihu's freex10 - beta 4 ROM, that is, you have no network service (you can't make any calls).
I am opening this thread to address this issue, and open up discussion on how to fix this. I have been searching threads for a whole week now, and still have not been able to fix this issue.
I have tried EVERYTHING: opening an adb shell and issuing the "killall servicemanager" command. As well have tried different installation methods.
I have also tried manually entering Roger's APN (access point name), but it won't save....
Everything is working perfectly after the installation (wifi, camera, gps, apps all work) except I can't get any service.
Phone Specs:
Model Number: X10a
Firmware: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: 2.0.46
Kernel: 2.6.29 ([email protected]#1)
Build Number: 2.0.A.0.504
Carrier: Rogers
UPDATE: I have fixed the problem and currently running freex10 beta 4 with full service. This is how i did it, very simple and easy actually. If you are having the No Service problem, simply do this:
Connect your X10 to SUES (Sony Ericsson Suit)
Repair your device by following the instructions on SEUS
Once you've done that, then go back and get your root access, xrecovery, and do exactly what it says to do on the freex10 thread.
After you've successfully updates to 2.2 again, everything should be working!
If you have any more questions, please ask me, because I have tried everything and finally found it. Good Luck.
J
im not sure mate but maybe it have something to do whit your baseband? try flashing the latest baseband .55
all baseband needed is provided in the following link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
hope it helps
Can anyone read? This thread is here every day ugh... The first page of every rom tells you what to do
shahkam said:
im not sure mate but maybe it have something to do whit your baseband? try flashing the latest baseband .55
all baseband needed is provided in the following link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
hope it helps
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Hey, I just took a quick look at the link you posted and this seems like it might work. Big thanks bro. I'll give it a try tonight and post the results.
J
hello,
I tried everything everything, and even what you wrote above, I still have no service, I don't even want to switch to another rom any more, I want the stock , I just want the service to get back to work, any ideas please?
A.J said:
hello,
I tried everything everything, and even what you wrote above, I still have no service, I don't even want to switch to another rom any more, I want the stock , I just want the service to get back to work, any ideas please?
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Hey A.J,
I haven't used this phone in a while, I've switched to a SGSII. But I found a site that may be able to help you.
http://www.technipages.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-hard-reset.html
Just read all of the instructions first, make sure you have all the software you need, and hopefully it will work for you!
EDIT: I recommend trying option 2 on that site I linked above. I remember that always worked for me whenever I needed to restore back to factory default.
Best of luck,
J
thanks for the fast replay mate, I know this topic started a year ago, but I'm still facing this problem haha, my phone working perfectly, except for the network service, I re-installed the stock rom, but still the same I can't use any network....
A.J said:
thanks for the fast replay mate, I know this topic started a year ago, but I'm still facing this problem haha, my phone working perfectly, except for the network service, I re-installed the stock rom, but still the same I can't use any network....
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It's cool. I'll try to help you as much as I can.
I found another site that may be able to help you. It seems pretty easy and legit.
http://www.hard-reset.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-hard-reset.html
Just make sure you have PC Companion installed on your computer.
P.S. This will wipe everything on your phone (apps, contacts, everything), but not your SD card.
Oh, and another question. Why do you want to use freex10 anyways? isn't there something else better out there atm? give Cyanogen Mod a try if you can find a stable version!
Let me know if it works.
Sorry bro, didn't work out... the phone working great, but the no network or service same problem, I'm on the stock rom and everything stock but no service, ... and about free-x I don't mind any rom haha, I just wanna see service, thank you so much for your help and for your time, I don't wanna bother you in case you don't have time or some thing bro
A.J said:
Sorry bro, didn't work out... the phone working great, but the no network or service same problem, I'm on the stock rom and everything stock but no service, ... and about free-x I don't mind any rom haha, I just wanna see service, thank you so much for your help and for your time, I don't wanna bother you in case you don't have time or some thing bro
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Ah, no worries. I got time.
in the meantime, to better help you out, could you please supply me with more information about your phone?
Kernel
baseband
Build
android version
model number
(all can be found in about phone)
Thanks
hi
Bass_Amphetamine said:
Ah, no worries. I got time.
in the meantime, to better help you out, could you please supply me with more information about your phone?
Kernel
baseband
Build
android version
model number
(all can be found in about phone)
Thanks
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Did you find a fix to this please?
i'am having a no service proplem how do i connect to SEUS(Sony Ericsson suit)
Bass_Amphetamine said:
Hello,
You are probably reading this because you are having an issue after installing zdzihu's freex10 - beta 4 ROM, that is, you have no network service (you can't make any calls).
I am opening this thread to address this issue, and open up discussion on how to fix this. I have been searching threads for a whole week now, and still have not been able to fix this issue.
I have tried EVERYTHING: opening an adb shell and issuing the "killall servicemanager" command. As well have tried different installation methods.
I have also tried manually entering Roger's APN (access point name), but it won't save....
Everything is working perfectly after the installation (wifi, camera, gps, apps all work) except I can't get any service.
Phone Specs:
Model Number: X10a
Firmware: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: 2.0.46
Kernel: 2.6.29 ([email protected]#1)
Build Number: 2.0.A.0.504
Carrier: Rogers
UPDATE: I have fixed the problem and currently running freex10 beta 4 with full service. This is how i did it, very simple and easy actually. If you are having the No Service problem, simply do this:
Connect your X10 to SUES (Sony Ericsson Suit)
Repair your device by following the instructions on SEUS
Once you've done that, then go back and get your root access, xrecovery, and do exactly what it says to do on the freex10 thread.
After you've successfully updates to 2.2 again, everything should be working!
If you have any more questions, please ask me, because I have tried everything and finally found it. Good Luck.
J
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how 2 connect to SUES

New to all this !

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
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
rtblittlebrown said:
Return it and get a diffrent phone
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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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.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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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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[Q] help me please x10i 2.1update1

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.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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

[Q] Help needed for a newbie

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.

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