Accidently flashed mini pro firmware unto mini. Can't undo? - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

Hi, I recently got a x10 mini and in a rush to gain root etc.. I accidently flashed U20i-mini pro update_1.0_2.1.1.C.0.0tft and now can't flash any x10 mini firmwares of which I have tried 3 different tft files and even tried bundle creation under advanced settings in FlashTool_0.2.9.1_ and none of these are working.
I've done a bit of searching and the general consenus seems to be just use SEUS and it will all be o.k but it just says there is no software update for my phone
The other weird thing is that I can seem to be able to flash other mini pro firmwares with no problem which boot up fine but I am unable to use the touchsreen so can't access features such as enabling USB settings and unknown sources
Any help anyone could advise I would be very grateful!

Ok man, dont be afraid, try to do this:
1st - Open PC Companion
2nd - Select Support Zone
3rd - Start Phone Update
4th - Select "repair phone"
5th -follow instructions.

Here is a video I did showing what do to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuvzapI0MEw

Thanks for the reply I have tried what you have suggested but it also doesn't work it gives the same result as SEUS and PC Companion that software is up to date and the only option is to exit program?
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milkybarkid said:
Thanks for the reply I have tried what you have suggested but it also doesn't work it gives the same result as SEUS and PC Companion that software is up to date and the only option is to exit program?
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This is weird. My SEUS still allows me to install the firmware even if the phone is up to date...
I remember there is a restore button in the program...

You can try that way if you have the recovery installed and you can access to it :
plug in your phone
open pc companion,
access to ClockworkMod (the recevory program on your phone)
go to mount and storage and select mount usb storage
now come back to pc copanion, click on support zone, start phone update, select repair, and wait for 30 minutes.

Unfortunately I didn't get as far as gaining root as I can't use the touchscreen.
I even managed to flash a 1.6 version of the experia mini pro via flashtool but it stills says that my software is up to date and again only option it gives is too exit program??
Just can't really understand why it will flash mini pro firmwares but refuses mini firmwares with Flashing loader. Error.Flashing aborted.

I also notice that the main diffrences between mini pro and min firmwares is the inclusion of dsp1.sin in the mini tft files, could this have something to do with it?

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Help! Bricked my x10 Mini Pro

I managed to root my mini pro. However, I tried to debrand it and the phone stopped functioning. The touchscreen will not respond (thus, it is stuck on the "Select language" page. I've noticed that the 2 big files in the Sony Update Service that was supposed to replaced, disappeared. Leading me to conclude that those files are deleted from the mini pro.
However, PC companion, PC suite does not seem to be able to fix/recognize the phone. I've spent over 4hrs searching and attempting to fix this to no avail. Please help.
Long shot here mate, but worth a try..
Hold Home key and the power key from a cold restart. See if it resets to default again..
Good luck I feel your pain!
redemption0327 said:
I managed to root my mini pro. However, I tried to debrand it and the phone stopped functioning. The touchscreen will not respond (thus, it is stuck on the "Select language" page. I've noticed that the 2 big files in the Sony Update Service that was supposed to replaced, disappeared. Leading me to conclude that those files are deleted from the mini pro.
However, PC companion, PC suite does not seem to be able to fix/recognize the phone. I've spent over 4hrs searching and attempting to fix this to no avail. Please help.
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Try with "Update Service":you can download it from sony website...
Update Service will help, I also rooted my X10mini, after that I removed some apps and after reboot the device was frozen on bootanimation with no respond. I was recomended to use Update Service and it worked. It "reinstalled" whole device SW.
I had the same problem et I tried to solve it with SEUS but this software told me that my version is the last one and dont want to repare or install another one one my mini..(I can't see any button "repare" !)
Anyone have an idea ?
sorry for my poor english
Thanks for your suggestions. However, I managed to fix it using the Davinciteam software.
Well I guess that your solution is not free so if somebody found anything whcih could be usefull to me or anybody who can fall on this problem please tell us
bigbrother69 said:
Well I guess that your solution is not free so if somebody found anything whcih could be usefull to me or anybody who can fall on this problem please tell us
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Without phone connected:
Open PC-Companion and press Start under Support zone. Then press start under Update (My version is Swedish so i am just guessing what yours might be.) You will get a small box where the options are Connect and Repair.
Try that.
No, I have an error like "sorry, we cant update your phone cant be recognized"
I already tried with software like omnius, seus, pc compagnon, sin reconstruction, an utility of root by Mogway where there is an button to repare some errors. Davinci software doesn't support x10 in the free version.
I'll go on to find a solution, tks for your help
bigbrother69 said:
No, I have an error like "sorry, we cant update your phone cant be recognized"
I already tried with software like omnius, seus, pc compagnon, sin reconstruction, an utility of root by Mogway where there is an button to repare some errors. Davinci software doesn't support x10 in the free version.
I'll go on to find a solution, tks for your help
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But IS there a repairbutton ? I am wondering because otherwise you might not have the latest version of PC-Companion or something? Also , when doing repair i don't think it even checks what your phone is. You have to select it from a menu that pops up.
Yes, there is a button and i tried all the software in there last version.
When I press the button "repair", I see that the program load "update prtocol" or something like that (update service ?), then It's start the update and 2sec after an error appear in a box "We can't access to mobile phone" or smthg like that.
Apparently, no communication can be done in PC compagnon.
My drivers are ok, seus apparently recognize my phone (if he told me that I have the last version and tell me that he see my phone)
A little weird huh
Under pc compagnon there is a repare button yes.
The error appear to the point "update motor boot" (démarrage du moteur de mise à jour in french)
I dont find solution yet
redemption0327 said:
I managed to root my mini pro. However, I tried to debrand it and the phone stopped functioning. The touchscreen will not respond (thus, it is stuck on the "Select language" page. I've noticed that the 2 big files in the Sony Update Service that was supposed to replaced, disappeared. Leading me to conclude that those files are deleted from the mini pro.
However, PC companion, PC suite does not seem to be able to fix/recognize the phone. I've spent over 4hrs searching and attempting to fix this to no avail. Please help.
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redemption0327 said:
Thanks for your suggestions. However, I managed to fix it using the Davinciteam software.
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I also have some problem like you.. Can you give the explanation and tools (Davinciteam software) to fix it.. 'Cause i hopeless to fix it until i read this.
Use the latest Omnius, it supports x10 mini and mini pro flashing
oh sh... I paid to fix it and now there is a free solution, the world is really nasty
Well, if anyone can't fix it with Omnius, I can give some advice for DaVinci, but I really hope that I'll be the last one to use this soft (despite his efficacity).
I hope you unterstood me
what do u use to convert your firmware to work with omnius??
I have the same problem, stuck on "Sony Ericsson" screen at startup. I tried SEUS and PC Companion to no avail. How can I get Omnius, i cant seem to download it anywhere.
bingobadgo said:
I have the same problem, stuck on "Sony Ericsson" screen at startup. I tried SEUS and PC Companion to no avail. How can I get Omnius, i cant seem to download it anywhere.
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http://rapidshare.com/files/413633738/Omnius_for_SE_v0.09.2518.zip.html
Make sure you register and enter your registration details into the app.
parksy152 said:
what do u use to convert your firmware to work with omnius??
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You dont need to convert them..
Just zip up the following files for the App.zip and make sure the naming convention is as below:
crashlog_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
amss_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
fota0_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
fota1_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
cache_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE.sin
And the same again for the following files for the FSP.zip:
amss_fs_robyn_BC18_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
userdata_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE.sin
system_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE.sin
update.xml
simlock.ta
Or alternatively download the firmware from Omnius website.
MarylandCookie said:
http://rapidshare.com/files/413633738/Omnius_for_SE_v0.09.2518.zip.html
Make sure you register and enter your registration details into the app.
You dont need to convert them..
Just zip up the following files for the App.zip and make sure the naming convention is as below:
crashlog_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
amss_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
fota0_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
fota1_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
cache_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE.sin
And the same again for the following files for the FSP.zip:
amss_fs_robyn_BC18_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin
userdata_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE.sin
system_S1-SW-LIVE-3EDC-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE.sin
update.xml
simlock.ta
Or alternatively download the firmware from Omnius website.
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On the Omnius site there are no flash files for the x10 mini pro U20i only the mini E10i. Do you know anywhere I can get the U20i generic uk software to flash my phone using omnius.
zodiac100 said:
On the Omnius site there are no flash files for the x10 mini pro U20i only the mini E10i. Do you know anywhere I can get the U20i generic uk software to flash my phone using omnius.
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They do have them, you have to register for access to downloads and activate your account. I have just checked

Help with unrooting x10 mini pro

I rooted my x10 mini pro using the exploid method to use barnacle wifi tethering and titanium back up to remove unwanted apps. A new software update is now available but i cannot install it because my phone is rooted. They say you need to use SE update service or pc companion to remove the root.
SE Update says my software is up 2 date and so cannot update using it PC companion also says my phone is up to date and when i try to repair ,it says could not download the update and asked me to check my internet connection. I don't understand this because I use the same PC companion to download everything else fine...media go, the update engine.
Is there another way to unroot the phone...i gather it is possible to flash the default u20i software back onto the phone.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated because as things stand I would not even be able to update to 2.1 when its released.
I also had a rooted X10 mini pro and I couldn't get the update without unrooting it. I ran Update Service and just like in your case, I got a message that my phone was up to date. However, when that message appeared, I could press "Install/Update" (don't remember what the button was called) in the bottom right corner of the screen. That reinstalled everything, root was removed, so I could update it and re-root it.
snenz said:
I also had a rooted X10 mini pro and I couldn't get the update without unrooting it. I ran Update Service and just like in your case, I got a message that my phone was up to date. However, when that message appeared, I could press "Install/Update" (don't remember what the button was called) in the bottom right corner of the screen. That reinstalled everything, root was removed, so I could update it and re-root it.
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When I use the SE updated service it just says no new updates for your phone. The only button on the bottom right corner is exit. There is no option to install.
Just to be sure the se update service is a separate software to pc companion not part of it. I googled seus to find it. Just in case there is confusion, it also told me that it was up to date but I had the option to reinstall
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Clivectmob said:
Just to be sure the se update service is a separate software to pc companion not part of it. I googled seus to find it. Just in case there is confusion, it also told me that it was up to date but I had the option to reinstall
Sent from my E10i using XDA App
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Yes I know the Update service is a separate software to pc companion. I have a mini pro U20i and it gave me no option to reinstall only to exit the program. If the update service is the program with an icon of a phone with a download arrow beside it then thats what i'm using.
I am also having the exact same problem.
I cannot unroot my phone - and the SEUS just says I have the latest version installed and will not allow me to reinstall/repair.
Any other ideas would be appreciated!
I've had the same problem - rooted the mini Pro, then couldn't download the update and couldn't repair it using SEUS (saying I had latest version) or PC Companion (error with internet connection) and couldn't unroot it.
I've sorted it by using Omnius mentioned in another thread.
Register on the site and download the software and the ROM. I chose the U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_0199, which on a thread about changing the colour listed it as UK Black. It's a RAR with 2 files. I set the larger file to be Application file and the smaller one as the Customisation file.
Flashed it and it worked, back to stock without root. Took a while to boot from the SE logo, I thought I'd bricked it!
Downloaded the official OTA 1.2.A.1.174 and it installed. Going to test now, hoping that it may improve battery life, my only complaint with the phone.
Mine's a sim-free x10.
PS - It's still blue scheme, not black.

[Q] How to revert back to custom rom from minicm7 2.0.7

can someone help me?
i am currently using now the minicm7 2.0.7 rom, and i want to revert it back to stock rom 2.1 and i cant seem to find ways on how to. i tried using seus but when i press the back button it take me to the recovery instead of seus continuing the update to 2.1.
please help me please.
Connect your usb cable to your pc
Start pc companion or sony ericsson update service and select update/repair software
Switch off device
Connect device whilst holding back button when told to do so on pc screen
And the rest should do itself, this will reflash back to totally stock android 2.1
Sent from my X10 Mini Pro using xda premium
downloading 2.1 stock. thanks sir
No problem
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Hi,
I'm also trying to revert back to stock firmware but facing the problem, that SEUS and PC Companion are always telling me that I already have the latest version of the software or there is no software for my phone.
How can I get back to stock firmware?
newpipe
newpipe said:
Hi,
I'm also trying to revert back to stock firmware but facing the problem, that SEUS and PC Companion are always telling me that I already have the latest version of the software or there is no software for my phone.
How can I get back to stock firmware?
newpipe
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same too please help
That is why it is always recomended to take a backup of stock rom before installing any custom roms...
Hi think you have an option in SEUS to re-install even if you have the latest version.
When you have this message, you can select "re-install" or something like that.
A popup will warn you that you will lose all of your data.
Hope that help
pc companion
Lancerfq said:
Connect your usb cable to your pc
Start pc companion or sony ericsson update service and select update/repair software
Switch off device
Connect device whilst holding back button when told to do so on pc screen
And the rest should do itself, this will reflash back to totally stock android 2.1
Sent from my X10 Mini Pro using xda premium
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says to me that the x10 mini has the latest software and does not need upgrading.
I've tried numerous times, but does not.
dajannis said:
says to me that the x10 mini has the latest software and does not need upgrading.
I've tried numerous times, but does not.
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As the post says just above there is am option to repair/reinstall or something like that it just downloads the firmware, wipes your phone and your phone is back to stock.
OR
If you have Mini Pro, look my signature how to flash stock.
For all solution : use WotanServer because that is the website that can flash amy stock firmware with your country setting FOR FREE...
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
ChrisHRocks said:
As the post says just above there is am option to repair/reinstall or something like that it just downloads the firmware, wipes your phone and your phone is back to stock.
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That is the problem, Ι choose repair and the Pc companion or Seus insist to resist
I have mini x10 not pro

Xperia neo V booting problem after update

Hi
Today when I connect my Neo V to my pc using usb cable, it shows updates are available on SE PC Companion and I press the update button.
After downloading files and update process, it shows a message that update failed.
I disconnect the cable and now the phone is not booting. It stuck on the following screen. Error picture attached. This is my first Android phone. Pls help me...
try updating your phone by connecting it again to sony ericsson pc companion , it should mostly work , if it fails flash the .ftf file from this thread using flash tool
all details are provided in the thread itself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
i updated my neo v yesterday , didnt face any problems tho
Problem slved and Thanks for the support...
Hi
Thanks for ur support...
Tried with pc companion but no use, then I downloaded update service from SE and its worked. Now phone is working fine...
you can allways use wotanserver, just google for it, it´s sometimes the best way to save your phone.
Reboot problem.. HELP!
Hi .. I connected my NEO V to the PC Companion and since there was an update available, I tried to update. But then the update failed and now the phone shows the similar error like yours.. A triangle with an exclamation mark. Does not restart. PLease advise!!
Try to repair via SEUS or PC COMPANION...
arunrv said:
Hi
Thanks for ur support...
Tried with pc companion but no use, then I downloaded update service from SE and its worked. Now phone is working fine...
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arunrv could you exactly tell me what you did to work the phone ?
because i have the same problem as you
I downloaded "update service" software from Sony website.
Download it and after installing, launch the software.
The software will guide you to how to connect your phone. (Initially don't connect your phone)
Software will take care of rest of the process.
Regards,
Arun
arunrv said:
I downloaded "update service" software from Sony website.
Download it and after installing, launch the software.
The software will guide you to how to connect your phone. (Initially don't connect your phone)
Software will take care of rest of the process.
Regards,
Arun
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Thanks it works but a little unstable. because first i tried 2-3 and it gave me an error on both ways (factory settings or just update) by the way i tried many diffrent ways then i tried again with se update service with factory settings and it worked.
I think the problem is root. this version doesnt love root and my phone was rooted. if anybodys phone has root first remove it then update urs phone.
arunrv said:
Hi
Today when I connect my Neo V to my pc using usb cable, it shows updates are available on SE PC Companion and I press the update button.
After downloading files and update process, it shows a message that update failed.
I disconnect the cable and now the phone is not booting. It stuck on the following screen. Error picture attached. This is my first Android phone. Pls help me...
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Download firmware ftf file and simply flash it from flashtool.
Or use wotanserver.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App

Pls help with xperia x10i

Hello, I have a sonyericsson xperia X10 suddenly stopped turning, i tried to repair it with the FlashTool, the flash process its ok , but at the end of the process and turn it , vibrates only once and not on the lcd (black), and when i reconnect to the PC, the phone is in flash mode again., pls which files or Fw additional need install first for repair?? thks for your time pd i use the fw x10i generic stock and pc companion not repair it display a error in upload the sw to phone.
Please use search tab all is there.Take your time and read.
thks for your time, itried all methods mentioneh in the posts but nothing work, for this reason i need help thks...
I installed a Rom that went wrong and had to use flashmode with sony's update program, not sure how it's called these days. I if you install that and plug it into the pc holding down the Back button, it recognizes it and will all you what you want to do. Select restore (or something similar). It'll restore it back to 2.3.3. After that you can install xRecovery again with flash tool.
Be aware that this worked for my semi bricked X10i, no guarantee it'll work for you ofcourse.......good luck
Sent from my X10S using xda premium
Thks, i tried this for 2 days, but in the Pc companion display the message " no exist software update for your phone", later, put on the phone and noting, only one vibrate and the lcd is permanently black, i put again to usb/pc and display the message SEMC flash.... , pls exist a solution for this issue??? thks
You only get that message when you plug in the phone too early
Update>repair>select x10i>then press continue etc>THEN connect phone.
And run stuff as administrator if you got w7.
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
I tried to repair with pc companion , but adter the finish os the process display ok , but the phone stuck in flash mode all time...
Yoy can try flashing a different kernel.Ive had all sirts of errors and failures,something always works.
Charge battery
Try other flashtool version
Try x10 flasher
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ok i tried this options thks
I tried with diffrent kernels but not working , exist a guide for repair this issue, my x10i its always in flash mode, flash with flash tool and again stays in flash mode
Use SE update service maybe it works for you..
Sent from my X10 using XDA

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