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SO. i had the red LED of death thing, i fixed that part but now pretty much with my xperia i can flash ONLY 1.6. if i try to flash with flashtool with firmwares 2.1 my phone will only vibrate and blank screen. whereas once i flash to 1.6 the touchscreen is completely unresponsive. i tried updating with SEUS. SEUS says there are updates that can be installed, after i install the updates the my phone wouldnt turn on at all. but will just vibrate for a second. and here's another thing, i can plug it and use SEUS once more and the same thing happens, it will say there is an update. i was wondering if anyone has a solution ?? =.=
by the way. when i flash it at 2.1 it will always be detected in flash mode with my pc.
Sounds like it may be a dead battery if SEUS didn't work.
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Sounds like it may be a dead battery if SEUS didn't work.
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it's not actually. when it is at 1.6 firmware i can actually charge it. right now it's at 100%
What flash tool and firmware version are you using?
Edit: Here's acurrent thread for updating from 1.6 to global generic 2.1.A.0.435....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
lams09 said:
SO. i had the red LED of death thing, i fixed that part but now pretty much with my xperia i can flash ONLY 1.6. if i try to flash with flashtool with firmwares 2.1 my phone will only vibrate and blank screen. whereas once i flash to 1.6 the touchscreen is completely unresponsive. i tried updating with SEUS. SEUS says there are updates that can be installed, after i install the updates the my phone wouldnt turn on at all. but will just vibrate for a second. and here's another thing, i can plug it and use SEUS once more and the same thing happens, it will say there is an update. i was wondering if anyone has a solution ?? =.=
by the way. when i flash it at 2.1 it will always be detected in flash mode with my pc.
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i have the same problem :/... IS THERE A SOLUTION FOR THIS DAMN phone... stupid touchscreen doesnt even work when my phone is on 1.6 ==
Try another pc. I know XP SP3 has issues with usb drivers.
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Try another pc. I know XP SP3 has issues with usb drivers.
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this doesnt help :/
everything works. 1.6 is functional now, but the thing is, is that i cant upgrade to 2.1 =[
there are 2 versions of generic 2.1: 2.1 and 2.1 update 1. try to find the first one(older) and flash that first. that one you can root with z4root.apk, just make sure after the do initial flash with flashtool, unplug, boot, select 'unknown sources' 'debugging mode' then download z4root(search on xda) and root. then install xrecovery, and change to whatever ROM you desire
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I had this problem for MOTHS!!! It was so annoying and frustrating. At the time it seemed like I was the only one having this problem as I started when only nordic was available. I strugged for 3 days trying to flash 2.1, then I gave up and stayed with 1.6 until like 4 days ago when I decided to freaking either toss the phone or make it work because there are no apps for 1.6.
Anyway, I fixed it. What I did was. Find all the latest firmwares for different regions (use only latest) here on XDA. I had like 3 different ones downloaded. Then I flashed each of them with the flash tool (latest stable). After every flash i waited about 30 min for the phone to turn on (the first flash time I waited 3 hours), if it didn't work, I launched SEUS, and re-flashed the phone and waited 30 min again. If that didn't work, I launched flashtool and flashed another region. Then SEUS... and so on. After like 3 flashes the phone started (last flash was SEUS). I think the generic world F/W worked. I can share F/W that I was trying with flashtool if you are interested.
EDIT: Here, maybe you'll find it useful: http://www.mediafire.com/?8c1590tb9to01
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I had this problem for MOTHS!!! It was so annoying and frustrating. At the time it seemed like I was the only one having this problem as I started when only nordic was available. I strugged for 3 days trying to flash 2.1, then I gave up and stayed with 1.6 until like 4 days ago when I decided to freaking either toss the phone or make it work because there are no apps for 1.6.
Anyway, I fixed it. What I did was. Find all the latest firmwares for different regions (use only latest) here on XDA. I had like 3 different ones downloaded. Then I flashed each of them with the flash tool (latest stable). After every flash i waited about 30 min for the phone to turn on (the first flash time I waited 3 hours), if it didn't work, I launched SEUS, and re-flashed the phone and waited 30 min again. If that didn't work, I launched flashtool and flashed another region. Then SEUS... and so on. After like 3 flashes the phone started (last flash was SEUS). I think the generic world F/W worked. I can share F/W that I was trying with flashtool if you are interested.
EDIT: Here, maybe you'll find it useful: http://www.mediafire.com/?8c1590tb9to01
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is the link you provided with the firmware or flashtool >> ?
ill try this method when im home
Here is a detailed step by step guide for noobs on updating from 1.6 to global generic 2.1.A.0.435 with dualtouch. It has links and instructions for everything you need. It is based on X10A. If you have X10i, just use the X10i firmware instead. By using global generic firmware you will also be set up for the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
m00nman said:
I had this problem for MOTHS!!! It was so annoying and frustrating. At the time it seemed like I was the only one having this problem as I started when only nordic was available. I strugged for 3 days trying to flash 2.1, then I gave up and stayed with 1.6 until like 4 days ago when I decided to freaking either toss the phone or make it work because there are no apps for 1.6.
Anyway, I fixed it. What I did was. Find all the latest firmwares for different regions (use only latest) here on XDA. I had like 3 different ones downloaded. Then I flashed each of them with the flash tool (latest stable). After every flash i waited about 30 min for the phone to turn on (the first flash time I waited 3 hours), if it didn't work, I launched SEUS, and re-flashed the phone and waited 30 min again. If that didn't work, I launched flashtool and flashed another region. Then SEUS... and so on. After like 3 flashes the phone started (last flash was SEUS). I think the generic world F/W worked. I can share F/W that I was trying with flashtool if you are interested.
EDIT: Here, maybe you'll find it useful: http://www.mediafire.com/?8c1590tb9to01
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ill try it now. ill let yuo know how it goes. thanks
denenatse said:
there are 2 versions of generic 2.1: 2.1 and 2.1 update 1. try to find the first one(older) and flash that first. that one you can root with z4root.apk, just make sure after the do initial flash with flashtool, unplug, boot, select 'unknown sources' 'debugging mode' then download z4root(search on xda) and root. then install xrecovery, and change to whatever ROM you desire
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ive downloaded so many firmwares lol. and i flashed those also to no avail =[
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Here is a detailed step by step guide for noobs on updating from 1.6 to global generic 2.1.A.0.435 with dualtouch. It has links and instructions for everything you need. It is based on X10A. If you have X10i, just use the X10i firmware instead. By using global generic firmware you will also be set up for the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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thanks but ive been through the guide allready, it's the same results no matter what. for some reason it just seems that something is preventing my phone from flashing to 2.1, whereas 1.6 is perfectly fine
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thanks but ive been through the guide allready, it's the same results no matter what. for some reason it just seems that something is preventing my phone from flashing to 2.1, whereas 1.6 is perfectly fine
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It's flashtool with all the firmwares I tried. For all the people who try to suggest different guides for flashing, they don't work. I don't know why, but they don't. i had tried everything possible including flshing different 1.6 f/w's and then upgrading with SEUS and PC Companion, flashing 2.1 with flashtool, flashing different version of 2.1. The only thing that worked, was what i described.
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It's flashtool with all the firmwares I tried. For all the people who try to suggest different guides for flashing, they don't work. I don't know why, but they don't. i had tried everything possible including flshing different 1.6 f/w's and then upgrading with SEUS and PC Companion, flashing 2.1 with flashtool, flashing different version of 2.1. The only thing that worked, was what i described.
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how long did it it after the last flash til the phone turned on ?
To be honest I don't know as I left the phone on my desk. I know for sure it wasn't longer than 20 min. I also made sure my sd card had nothing on as SE support says if it had data, it would take longer for the phone to turn on.
hmm it didnt work =l
Can you try a different cable and/or a different computer? I remembered i did it on my laptop instead of the desktop. Laptop is running Windows 7 32bit, and it never had SEUS installed prior to this.
I'm just throwing different ideas to you as i know how frustrating it is. Maybe something will work. I guess i was just lucky to get it to work.
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I want to restore kernel, bb, rom to stock. In seus it give's "there is no software update for your phone".
x10i
bb: .67
rom: 2.1 update 1
kernel: 2.6.29
It looks like stock but it's not. A lot of thins are messed up: when i receive a call the status bar is in the middle of the screen and I can't answer until i got rid of it, when i press the power button it doesn't lock the screen even though i selected even a pattern, when i use the volume keys in player the screen powers on, camera doesn't work, etc.
you will need to download flashtool and a stock rom and flash it through this.. it will take it back to whatever stock rom you use preferably 1.6, then use seus to update it and you will be back to your countries basic update
Sorry but how do u use a flash tool.. It will be helpful if u describe a bit..
Sent from my U20i froyobread 6.01
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
Download tool....download any stock 2.1 version....install and use tool using the instructions in the thread to reinstall any of those 2.1 versions provided.
There should be a "repair software" option when it says you have the latest software. If not, try restarting computer. If that doesn't work, try removing and reinstalling SEUS.
I know how to use flash tool. But if I install a stock rom, it comes with stock kernel and bb?
I currently installed a custom rom (Achotjan's) and it is quite good. The only bad thing until now it's that there is no flash on camera (only third app).
Ty for answers.
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There should be a "repair software" option when it says you have the latest software. If not, try restarting computer. If that doesn't work, try removing and reinstalling SEUS.
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That option is not always available on custom firmwares.
They either lack the build.prop info or the cust.prop info.
If neither is there SEUS or PCC won't be able to do anything.
Can't seem to find a problem quite like mine...
I have two different X10a-s in the US, both purchased from at&t. Both running generic 2.1 which I installed using flashtool a while back.
When the Gingerbread update was released, I changed the build.prop file to allow the installation of 2.3 for the US Generic firmware.
The first phone installed GB perfectly... Rooted... and everything works perfectly.
The second phone installed GB, but put me into a bootloop. I am unable to even start the setup wizard, not to mention do anything else on the phone. It reboots as soon as the unlock screen appears.
Reading other people's suggestions with posts about bootloops, I decided to re-install 2.3 using SEUS... Same issue... I then downloaded the ftf file and re-installed 2.3 using flashtool... Same issue... I then decided to downgrade to 2.1 ... however, when I try to flash 2.1 (using flashtool 0.2.8 or 0.2.9) I receive an error, flash aborted.
Any suggestions for me? Thanks so much in advance!
Realized that my intention wasn't very clear after re-reading my post.
I would like to have 2.3 on the second phone. I was going to downgrade to 2.1 simply to try and re-install 2.3.
Sorry for the confusion!
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Realized that my intention wasn't very clear after re-reading my post.
I would like to have 2.3 on the second phone. I was going to downgrade to 2.1 simply to try and re-install 2.3.
Sorry for the confusion!
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Turn the phone off, get the firmware you wanna install and take the battery out of the phone, get flashtool 3.0.0...
Open up flashtool, click flash and choose the firmware file you wish to flash.(note you have to put the .ftf file into the flashtool firmware folder)
After selecting this, click okay, flash tool will prepare files, when it ask to plug the phone in, put the usb cable in properly, holding the back button, put the battery in while still holding it, once the window to plug your phone it disappears, you can take your finger off the button and wait till flashtool does it's work.
Report back any issue.
Used flashtool 3 to flash 2.3 again... This time the phone will not boot at all... It vibrates when i turn the phone on, but never displays anything (waited several minutes)
Tried flashing to 2.1 using flashtool 3... but when i press flash, choose the 2.1 firmware, hit ok... nothing happens... The program doesn't do anything...
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Used flashtool 3 to flash 2.3 again... This time the phone will not boot at all... It vibrates when i turn the phone on, but never displays anything (waited several minutes)
Tried flashing to 2.1 using flashtool 3... but when i press flash, choose the 2.1 firmware, hit ok... nothing happens... The program doesn't do anything...
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You tried the same method I previously stated to flash back to 2.1? Did you do something you're not telling us, like say....try to unlock your bootloader?
No... I'm not even sure what the benefits would be to unlocking a bootloader...
So no... all I did was try to update to 2.3 using the exact same method as I did with phone #1 (and everything worked perfectly on that one)
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I did use flashtool 3 to try and flash 2.3 again... Boots now... But back to the bootloop...
please check my guide, I hope it helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17501453#post17501453
try ahomads post and download the older flashtool herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 and downgrade to generic 2.1 check this post so u can grab the right firmware to upgrade to 2.3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186045, then upgrade using pc companion
After several attempts (and several errors), I was able to flash 2.1 back onto the phone using Flashtool 2.8. The phone booted perfectly.
check this post so u can grab the right firmware to upgrade to 2.3
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Knowing that I would have to change the build.prop file to 1233-8200 to allow me to install 2.3 (2.1 shows a different code, however, I am in the US and this code has worked for many people, including myself on the other X10 that I own), I decided to try and re-flash 2.1 using SEUS (I know it seems like overkill, but I thought it might shed some insight into the root of the problem and save time instead of getting right back into a bootloop).
When trying to re-install 2.1 using SEUS, the status bar goes to about 98% or so and then gives me a "installation failed errror." Now the phone gives me a "!" with a triangle around it.
I have had and used this phone since 1.6 with no issues... I have installed 2.1 before using SEUS with no issues... What got screwed up when I went to 2.3? Any more suggestions on a fix?
At this point, I am going to re-flash 2.1 using flashtool 2.8, then change the build.prop file to 1233-8200 and try using SEUS to flash 2.3 again... Will post the results later.
Thanks to everyone in the community who has helped thus far!
joshuagtgym said:
After several attempts (and several errors), I was able to flash 2.1 back onto the phone using Flashtool 2.8. The phone booted perfectly.
Knowing that I would have to change the build.prop file to 1233-8200 to allow me to install 2.3 (2.1 shows a different code, however, I am in the US and this code has worked for many people, including myself on the other X10 that I own), I decided to try and re-flash 2.1 using SEUS (I know it seems like overkill, but I thought it might shed some insight into the root of the problem and save time instead of getting right back into a bootloop).
When trying to re-install 2.1 using SEUS, the status bar goes to about 98% or so and then gives me a "installation failed errror." Now the phone gives me a "!" with a triangle around it.
I have had and used this phone since 1.6 with no issues... I have installed 2.1 before using SEUS with no issues... What got screwed up when I went to 2.3? Any more suggestions on a fix?
At this point, I am going to re-flash 2.1 using flashtool 2.8, then change the build.prop file to 1233-8200 and try using SEUS to flash 2.3 again... Will post the results later.
Thanks to everyone in the community who has helped thus far!
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Why don't you just use flashtool and install 2.3.3 1233-8200 ftf file since it's also available right here, full stock if thats what you want and modded versions.
Why don't you just use flashtool and install 2.3.3 1233-8200 ftf file since it's also available right here, full stock if thats what you want and modded versions.
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Have done that several times... I get stuck in a bootloop...
After several more attempts of flashing 2.3 using flashtool 3... One finally worked...
After flashing successfully, I tried to root the device. During the root, I received an error "uname: permission denied"... I followed the suggestions from this thread here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808&page=18) which says:
...try this:
In FlashTool, click 'Advanced' in the menu bar.
Select 'Root.'
Choose 'Force psneuter.'
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And that finished the root...
After rooting I went into Market to begin downloading my apps... After about the 3rd or 4th app was installed, now I'm right back to the bootloop.
you will need to use this one "X10a AM-US GENERIC 1233-8200" which can be found HERE
Just put the ftf file into the firmware folder of the flashtool and flash... stock SE 2.3.3
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oops.. nevermind i didnt see the posts above i just saw the ones on the first page. sorry
HELP!!! after searching all the posts i cant find a fix for this, i was running Team Rom on my X10, decided to change to MIUI prime, for some reason my phone then wont boot up after reboot? just stays on SE logo,I tried the SE PC companion, and after running the update process there, it returned error: there is no software available for your phone at this time??
I cant find any reference to this anywhere online??
Has anyone come across or know of a fix??
Thanks in advance
Get Flashtool. Look in the dev section.
just flash back your original firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733 using Flashtool and redo the rooting back..back to your MIUI Rom flashing problem..did you read the cobrato method of flashing locked/unlocked bootloader?? if yes..after flashing the MIUI Rom completed using CWM5..immediately flash lockedBL.zip (i presume your X10 is locked)..then reboot
I had a similar problem, I screwed up flashing between roms and the phone wouldn't boot up. I ended up wiping everything, on phone and sd card. I really screwed up! I tried SEUS repair but it wouldn't let me, my bootloader is unlocked so that's why I suspect. In the end I flashed a stock 2.3.3 rom and went from there, all's good now. As for SEUS, even re locking the bootloader didn't help, something to do with DRM, not sure, at least flashtool is a life saver
you could always try the Update service from Sony, saved me a lot of times as that little gem
Flash back to 2.1 generic firmware using flashtool.
You'll need to find the 2.1 firmware on Google(its an xda thread). Then via flash tool flash that firmware. Now everything should work.
I hope you know how to put your phone in mto flashmode
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[Q] Rooted x10a stuck at "se" screen; SEUS, Flashtool not helping. What's next?
Working on my wife's AT&T x10a. When she got it several months ago it came with 1.6, and I updated to 2.1 through PC Companion. She recently decided she wanted root, so yesterday morning I rooted with SuperOneClick 1.5.5, after trying a couple of newer versions with no success. Root Checker from Play Store confirmed root. She said she really wanted 2.2 or 2.3, so this morning I started looking at installing a new rom.
1. Installed Flashtool according to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
It recognized my phone, and appeared to have the needed drivers. I installed CWM via Flashtool, again it appears successfully.
2. Using Flashtool, and the instructions and files in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
I attempted to install 2.3.3 via the Recovery method mentioned. It appeared to be going fine, I followed the instructions completely, but after step 13, when it's time to restart device, it loads the "sony ericsson" logo on the black screen, and hangs there. I left it for 15 minutes or so to see if anything happened, but nothing.
3. I then attempted to go back to stock 2.1 with SEUS, but it wants me to pull down the tray and hook up USB and tick Debugging. Well if the phone is stuck at boot there's no way for me to do that.
4. Attempted to flash x10a generic 2.1 from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
but ended up stuck at the se logo screen as in step 2 above.
At this point, I'm lost. I've been reading so many threads I'm having trouble keeping track of what I read and where I read it. I'm going to start from square 1, and re-read what I've gone through so far on the chance that I might have missed something. But in the meantime, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My wife is enormously patient about this, but it's her phone, and she really liked the little x10. I'd love to get it running for her again, stock 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, CM7, whatever it takes.
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.
Have you tried an older version of f lash tool. Like 6.8. People have trouble with newer version. Use old flashtool and flash 2.3.3 stock ftf file
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I have always use flashtool to root (no super one click and other things) and there was never any problems so use only flashtool!
When u have an instruction to do something why do not use it?
My ideas:
1. Can u go to xrec now? U could try to restore some backup then.
2. Try to flash 2.3 stock with flashtool or repair phone in official pc companion software
3. Try to flash 2.1 stock with flashtool
4. Try older Flashtool versions
I had a similar problem, I just flashed a stock 2.3.3 firmware via flashtool and booted up fine
Sent from my X10S using xda premium
An update: last night (or rather, early this morning) in desperation I flashed a generic 2.1 x10i rom I had inadvertently downloaded yesterday, using Flashtool. Lo and behold the little phone came to life. Wife can make and receive calls, and Contacts came back. I have no idea why it worked this time, but at least the phone is functional.
So now I'm back to square 1. That's progress I guess. She still wants 2.3, so tomorrow I'll be starting the process over. Think I'll take a different tack this time.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I hadn't considered using an earlier version of Flashtool, though that makes sense; I had to try 3 different versions of SuperOneClick before I got one that worked. I used S1C at first because it seemed so simple, but looking at Flashtool I suspect things might have gone easier if I had used it from the beginning.
A couple more questions:
1. Will having the x10i rom cause any problems? I'm thinking not, but I'm a little leery after yesterday's difficulty.
2. I've heard reports that stock 2.3.3 is kinda laggy. I take you all are pleased?
3. Where's a good place to find stock 2.3.3 ftf?
Thanks for all your advice.
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An update: last night (or rather, early this morning) in desperation I flashed a generic 2.1 x10i rom I had inadvertently downloaded yesterday, using Flashtool. Lo and behold the little phone came to life. Wife can make and receive calls, and Contacts came back. I have no idea why it worked this time, but at least the phone is functional.
So now I'm back to square 1. That's progress I guess. She still wants 2.3, so tomorrow I'll be starting the process over. Think I'll take a different tack this time.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I hadn't considered using an earlier version of Flashtool, though that makes sense; I had to try 3 different versions of SuperOneClick before I got one that worked. I used S1C at first because it seemed so simple, but looking at Flashtool I suspect things might have gone easier if I had used it from the beginning.
A couple more questions:
1. Will having the x10i rom cause any problems? I'm thinking not, but I'm a little leery after yesterday's difficulty.
2. I've heard reports that stock 2.3.3 is kinda laggy. I take you all are pleased?
3. Where's a good place to find stock 2.3.3 ftf?
Thanks for all your advice.
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I dont know were you can get a 2.3.3 ftf file i havent found a working one:/ if i were you i would the 2.3.3 and install ferlabs rom for LB its amazing simple fast and awesome. and yes stock 2.3.3 is somewhat laggy but not really just root and install a custom rom! hope this helps you i remebr in i think 7.1 flashtool there is a rebrand option in the pull down menu to rebrand your x10 so like the porivders firmware i think? so try that if you need to
If your ROM won't boot but you have access to recovery, step one is to wipe cache and Dalvik cache and reboot. If that doesn't do the trick, reflash, rinse, and repeat.
I went a little ROM crazy this past weekend. I landed on CM7 for now, but of all the ones I tried X10S was probably the best "stock-like" experience. It's a port of the Xperia S firmware for the X10, and I was really impressed with the speed and responsiveness.
This guy does a little video demo, and you'll find a link to a helpful install guide in the vid description:
Fair warning, I flashed this ROM twice over the weekend, and both times it took multiple boots, pulling the battery and sometimes doing cache/Dalvik wipes in recovery, before I got past the "xperia" boot screen. It's really pretty common after flashing a new ROM.
it take a while but all Stock Gingerbread tft files are still here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
try SEUS(Sony Ericsson Update Service) to install fresh v2.3.3 GingerBread directly from sony site, download this SEUS file -> http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe