I want to install sim free, uk firmware on a Sony Ericsson mini pro. I bought the phone for my wife but the firmware on it is not generic. Just need pointing in the right direction of a tutorial that is easy to follow and everything I need. Thanks in advance guys, any help with this will be very much appreciated.
for mini pro you should go there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=727
The phone can't be unlocked by flashing a different firmware. sim-lock will stay
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pfonck said:
The phone can't be unlocked by flashing a different firmware. sim-lock will stay
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Its already unlocked, I just want to install a new fw on it
if you want a simple and stable system you can try pfonck's 2.1.1.Clean.0.0.
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Hi I have just got an X10 and it is locked I believe and it is running the first android 1.6 it has never been updated or anything.
I would like to know how I can update it to 2.1 froyo and also if there is a way to unlock the phone my self.
I have had experience with the htc desire but not with the X10.
Thanks for any help or info
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2.1 is not froyo
No I know sorry I mean 2.1
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No offense mate but just read the forum and use search.
You have experience with android so just use one if the 2.1 threads.
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I did look around the forum but I don't know how to usedate to 2.1 from 1.6 I seem to have found out that I need to pay to get phone unlocked.
If someone can point me to a thread that explains how I update that would be great.
Thanks
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Download pc companion for sony ericsson and/or SEUS to see if you can upgrade it there. If it says something like you already have an updated version, u can either wait or flash it to 2.1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
Firmware update and unlock is two different things.
You don't get your device unlocked by updating the firmware.
I know them are two different things mate I have rooted my phone with a one click root thing from the market I want to update to 2.1 which I am going to look into now.
But I wondered if there was a free way I could do it myself.
Thanks
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What's your thoughts on the 2.3.4 update, when do you think we will see it?
After a couple of searches on google I'm afraid that it will take a while before we have it, what do you guys think?
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luddeblaesild said:
What's your thoughts on the 2.3.4 update, when do you think we will see it?
After a couple of searches on google I'm afraid that it will take a while before we have it, what do you guys think?
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here you go 2.3.4
Android 2.3.4 for XPERIA Mini
Yeah I've seen that but I would like to keep my phone with locked boatloader I'm talking about the official one since the arc, neo, ray and play got it about a week ago.
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luddeblaesild said:
Yeah I've seen that but I would like to keep my phone with locked boatloader I'm talking about the official one since the arc, neo, ray and play got it about a week ago.
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If it's the offical firmware then by rights you don't need to unlock the bootloader as it's signed code.
Here in Sweden it's been released officially and can be updated using SEUS/PC Companion
But now when I got the official release can I root it?
I have followed this guide to unlock bootloader and root another Xperia Mini but this is for FW 4.0.A.2.368.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227149
Is it possible to root after updating to 2.3.4, FW: 4.0.1.A.0.283?
Check the Arc section, I think they have a method of rooting for this firmware that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader.
Good day!
I am newbie here, i bought a xperia x10i second hand,
i want it to upgrade to gingerbread,
this is my first time to have an android phone, im kinda freakin out what to do,
i saw lots of firmware, i want to know, what is the best pick for this information of my x10i, i want it to upgrade to gingerbread.
This is the info:
MODEL NUMBER
X10i
FIRMWARE VERSION
2.1-update1
BASEBAND VERSION
2.1.61
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.29
[email protected]#1
BUILD NUMBER
2.1.1.A.0.28
pls.i hope you can help me.
thank you and advance
Download PcSuite from Sony site and run it. Connect x10 to pc and update them. ;D
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Follow the link below and download Sony Ericsson update service then install on your pc and follow the procedures software says and then your x10 goes to be updated..
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
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Why not go a bit further and root it.Then you can use development tools to streamline your phone.
Then you can either stay on the same rom or upgrade it..
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^ right on !! why not root the phone !! you're gonna love you phone after that !!
Besides the stock gingerbread is laggy you will see the great difference when you use a custom rom
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Why not to unlock bootloader. If you do this, you can use better kernels for your phone.
I unlock bootloader with "Flashtool"
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Go HERE!!!
Welcome to the world of Android! The guys above are right! You definitely want to unlock bootloader on your phone, which is the first step to getting your phone onto a custom ROM. Since you're new here, I suggest you check out this thread and read things CAREFULLY. Take time to explore. If you have any questions or run into problems, just post here and I can help you out. The developers already have quite a bit to work on.
FIRST STEP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Its much easier to use flashtool for bl unlock
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What steps do use to unlock bl on flashtool can't find it had to do it with bl unlock tool?
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HELP!!
I have sony ericsson live with walkman and i am running windows XP with net framework and PC companion installed.
I have tried rooting with SOC hundreds of times and it never happens!!
I have read many tutorials on how to do it but still it doesnt work.
it gets stuck at RUNNING PSNEUTR.
When i root with the latest version, it gets stuck at STEP #7
Please help me asap, i have been trying for a long time now
Ok 1 st tell us what Is your phone running
Is it on ics or gb what version and most importantly what build and baseband.
Once we know this we can help more.
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zolaisugly said:
Ok 1 st tell us what Is your phone running
Is it on ics or gb what version and most importantly what build and baseband.
Once we know this we can help more.
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Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
k2mach said:
Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
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Sorry to say mate you cannot root this using soc or any other easy root method.
You have either to downgrade to build .42 using flashtools then root then update ota.
ONLY DO THIS IF BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE IF BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED.
If bootloader is unlocked then you can flash a pre rooted kernel which will give you root.
If you go to the se arc pages look in the stickies all the info you need is there with links to the tools you need.
Hope this helps
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286885
i followed the steps from this thread after your suggestion!
but the superuser app is not working as it should! i still dont have the rights! and busybox is not getting installed!
HELP man!
now basically i have the sony live with walkman with the bootloader unlocked.
now please guide me properly! i am irritated now, been trying for so long, the method the previous llink had, it returned my phone to its factory state with all my apps uninstalled and all and i havent still got a root! help me man!
Did u updated the firmware using pc companion??
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k2mach said:
Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
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How did you get this info ? I'm having the same problems, so I would like to know if it's for the same reason.
theja239 said:
Did u updated the firmware using pc companion??
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NO i didnt! i unlocked th ebootloader thats it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586570
can this method be used for rooting my live with walkman bootloader unlocked?
talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Try with this link, i rooted it without any problem, and it is very simple
need help.
How to root SE Live with walkman - Details below-
Hello. I've a neo on the o2 network and want to flash an ics firmware. I was going to follow this guide,
/talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Am I correct in thinking that I don't need to unlock the bootloader or root just to use flashtool to install the firmware. That guide links to version 431, where do I get the stock 587 from please and do I need central Europe or global.
Sorry if I asked any obvious questions and thanks for the help
Alan
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Use the flashtool
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Hello. I've a neo on the o2 network and want to flash an ics firmware. I was going to follow this guide,
/talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Am I correct in thinking that I don't need to unlock the bootloader or root just to use flashtool to install the firmware. That guide links to version 431, where do I get the stock 587 from please and do I need central Europe or global.
Sorry if I asked any obvious questions and thanks for the help
Alan
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You can Flash the kernel using Flashtool and it Doesn't require any bootloader unlock, But keep a backup of you current firmware so that in case of any problem you can restore back.
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Now its having .587 firmware link . Use the international version it will work
Thanks for your help. The 587 version must have only recently been added. I look forward to trying it.
Alan
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