hi all,
as usual, i hope this isn't a double post.
i'm wondering, when the official gingerbread update arrives, will it work on old basebands??
the reason for this question is because my x10 has a broken usb port and i'm stuck in baseband 2.1.54.
would devs make gingerbread roms based on the official rom for older basebands??
this is bothering me so much because i love my x10 and it would break my heart if i couldn't update my x10 to a fully working gingerbread.
thx for ur input
dpk0875 said:
hi all,
as usual, i hope this isn't a double post.
i'm wondering, when the official gingerbread update arrives, will it work on old basebands??
the reason for this question is because my x10 has a broken usb port and i'm stuck in baseband 2.1.54.
would devs make gingerbread roms based on the official rom for older basebands??
this is bothering me so much because i love my x10 and it would break my heart if i couldn't update my x10 to a fully working gingerbread.
thx for ur input
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Might not work most likely not there is a new baseband and kernel required
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Do you know what pin on the usb port that is the broken one?
when you connect the phone to the computer, does anything show up?
What I mean is that if your connect has +5V or -5V broken it would still show upon the computer but wouldn't charge (i think), so maybe the phone wouldn't get in charging state but could be connected.
Else the best would be to open and try to fix the broken connector, i don't think this would be too expensive to pay for.
Unless the connection for the usb is broken on the "chip port" and is not a connector broken.
I looked at bunch of threads with fixes but I'm no good at insides of gadgets and it would cost me $70 to fix it at a shop; I would rather replace it for $200 or wait for hardware upgrade if it came down to that though.
I was reading this thread earlier today and I just remembered about this, I was just on the market and I came across this app called Software Data Cable by Proid Mobile Inc. This app can let you transfer files/folders from computer to phone without the need to use a usb.. This could be the solution for the op is looking for if he wants to upgrade to gingerbread. Its free btw... Have a look at it read the faq as it states and let us know if it works.
The software data cable app uses wifi and ftp to transfer your files. Even xrecovery is going to be gone while the phone gets a new kernel.
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I don't think u can update headband with software data cable, can u?
Oh ok, wasnt aware of that. Would you be able to take the micro sd and place it into a card reader then transfer the files that way? Out of curiosity.
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Agera said:
I was reading this thread earlier today and I just remembered about this, I was just on the market and I came across this app called Software Data Cable by Proid Mobile Inc. This app can let you transfer files/folders from computer to phone without the need to use a usb.. This could be the solution for the op is looking for if he wants to upgrade to gingerbread. Its free btw... Have a look at it read the faq as it states and let us know if it works.
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Impossible as flashing baseband or seus repair requires to be connect in flash mode, so there is no system running on it.
When they manage to get full control of the kernel and bootloader you may have a chance!
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trarq said:
Impossible as flashing baseband or seus repair requires to be connect in flash mode, so there is no system running on it.
When they manage to get full control of the kernel and bootloader you may have a chance!
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Thx for this info; it gives me a little ray of hope
trarq said:
Impossible as flashing baseband or seus repair requires to be connect in flash mode, so there is no system running on it.
When they manage to get full control of the kernel and bootloader you may have a chance!
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Well not knowing exactly how all this works I figure I saw it i'll post it and see what everyone says.
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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.
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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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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
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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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 !
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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?
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Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v4.3. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v1.4. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
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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?
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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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So after reading the android development section, i found out that our devs prefer using basebase .52 for their customized kernels. My question is, does that mean they will work exclusively on .52? and if so, will it be possible to flash baseband through xrecovery now that they have found a way around the bootloader? (Is it possible to do that even with a completely cracked bootloader?) I say this because my usb hub doesn't work anymore and xrecovery is the only bit of functionality i have left. There's a fair share of x10 user's with broken usb ports and i can't be the only person with this problem. Atleast i hope not.
no, sorry, not through xrecovery. they are using an exploit in bb .52, which since then has been patched. you will only be seeing a bootloader by-pass for now, but the possibilities of custom kernels are pretty good for the near future. sorry about the usb mate, best to send it in, or borrow a saudering gun and search for the usb repair instructions in forums
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Im on 2.1 update1 and want to root so I can use some custom roms and speed up my X10 by deleting stupid apps etc. I have tried z4root X10root and Universal Androot but none of them work and im sure this is because of the update1. Is there anything I can do or are there any updated root apks ? Can't use usb caple to use flashtool etc because port is broken. Please only post if you have answers. Dont post to say things like use warranty etc because obviouslyi have tried all this. Thanks in advance.
Even if you say don't tell you to go and get your port fixed I'm still going to tell you to do that.
1.You have to use a PC to root your 2.1update1 phone.
2. You may wanna upgrade to 2.3 and/or unlock your bootloader, which requires you to connect your phone to a PC via USB.
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surely there must be some updated root app out there that will work? or is there a way i can go back to the original 2.1 without usb so i can root
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surely there must be some updated root app out there that will work? or is there a way i can go back to the original 2.1 without usb so i can root
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Short answer, no.
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evern my port is loose but i somehow managed it to get connected for a second or so and superoneclick rooted my phone but phone disconnceted before it could install busybox.But that u cn download from market.So no worries.
That means no other way to root 2.1 update1 other than thru usb
looks like im screwed then
Sorry to bump this thread. Just wanted to know if there were any updates as to whether there is anyway to root without usb when im on 2.1 update1.
Hey i'm having a little epidemic at the moment as my X10 usb port has decided to remove itself from the pcb and i have attempted to repair it with no success and im wondering if any knows if there is possibly any other way to flash a kernel from the sd card as im going to permanently be stuck on the FXP52 kernel and the wifi tether app isn't working therefore i can't use the phone for the main thing i wanted it for so if anyone knows whether this can be done i will appreciate all the help i can get
Sorry as for now there's no way. There are some miui Roms that use the same fxp kernel, and I think tethering fine works on them
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Damn not good and yes i know this, im running the miui&FXP BlackEditionHD by Crowds and its a really nice rom just i have a few wlods every now and then and want to try out dooms fxpmod full oc kernel and in the future a different rom/kernel configuration and for tethering i can use bluetooth tether but wifi isn't working, in wifi tether for android users i get could not set Essid error and barnacle says could not set ssid of wlan0 "/ not sure why as its as its all configured correctly, wifi itself works fine just no wifi tethering
this thread should be Q & A section.
and I guess you can use locked bootloadrer kernels too if I m not wrong.
they can be flashed directly in recovery though unlocked bootloader kernels are better but you can atleast use them .
correct me if I m wrong
only just realized that lol
im not sure i have only been in the customizing scene a little while so im not 100% certain as to what i can do i want to go back to doom's full oc kernel but my damn usb port gone died on me
go to thread Doomkernel's v06 Locked bootloader and download it and put it in sd card and flash it in recovery(xrecovery or CWM)
dont forget to again flash the kernel after flashing a new rom
He's on FXP kernel, so the "old" bypass method is not supported. In other words, he can't use old custom kernels for locked bootloaders.
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He's on FXP kernel, so the "old" bypass method is not supported. In other words, he can't use old custom kernels for locked bootloaders.
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ohh
didnt knew that
then I guess he has no chance?
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will this work for him?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054818
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ohh
didnt knew that
then I guess he has no chance?
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will this work for him?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054818
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No, this can get him to GB stock ROM but it will not change the kernel.
If I were you, I'd go to a SE service center and ask about repair prices and if they are not affordable, check eBay for spare parts.
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He's on FXP kernel, so the "old" bypass method is not supported. In other words, he can't use old custom kernels for locked bootloaders.
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dunno if this helps but i have an unlocked bootloader?
EDIT: this was the method i used to unlock it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253277
EDIT #2: i can't go to SE as i have dismantled the handset and attempted a repair myself and i bought the phone second hand
As iris said above then I'm afraid try fix it yourself
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i have attempted to but the solder pads lifted off the chip in the right side of this image http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f261/sony-ericsson-x10i-charging-solution-hot-1127810/ i can get the phone to charge but usb connectivity is a no go unless i can find alternate points