t's been awhile since my last upgrade, my X10a is still on 2.1-update1 firmware, baseband 2.1.54, kernel version 2.6.29 with build number 2.1.A.0.435
How to flash to latest 2.3 ?
You can upgrade to gingerbread with with pc companion..
but stock 2.3 from SE is very laggy & slow so install a custom gingerbread rom like Wolfs TW Gingerbread v7
Wolfs TW Gingerbread v7 is a very god rom. it has no bugs, no fcs its very smooth
I do want a custom rom, but can I just flash thru recovery? Given that I'm already rooted.
Yes, flash thru xRecovery
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ubertwik said:
I do want a custom rom, but can I just flash thru recovery? Given that I'm already rooted.
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No, you need the baseband 71 as well and that needs flashtool....
Read the OP to any custom rom you want to flash.
Or, use pccompanion to upgrade to stock 2.3 then whilst you are there you can use flashtool to
a) root
b) ask root permissions
c) Install xrecovery (0.3 GB ready)
d) Unlock bootloader (Optional step)
then flash the rom of your choice...
LzVebz said:
You can upgrade to gingerbread with with pc companion..
but stock 2.3 from SE is very laggy & slow so install a custom gingerbread rom like Wolfs TW Gingerbread v7
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I didn't have any lag on the stock 2.3.3 when I used it for a few weeks, about half unrooted, then rooted, and no lag either way. If you have 2.3.3 and lag check your running programs. Our phones are computers now so just like with a pc if you have too much in the background everything gets slow. When I was on stock 2.3.3 my phone was new so I was installing ALL sorts of things finding out what I liked but I always checked settings and permissions of things I was trying out. Bottom line you shouldn't have lag on 2.3.3.
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I have no problem with using the flashtool, downloading the sin file, etc. But the step that says DO NOT let it boot and immediately go into xrecovery is what worries me. I love trying all the new ROMs, but am still always go back to a custom 2.1 because of the cam/videocam, plus no stereo bluetooth dropouts.
My question is, after I do this to update the baseband and flash 2.2 Beta 4 via xrecovery. Can I go back to my old custom 2.1 with older baseband via xrecovery and then switch back and forth via xrecovery afterward? I just don't feel like flashing the entire firmware, rooting, adding JIT v2, then removing all of the SE apps AGAIN for like the 10th time.
u can install any rom on .435 firmware..
u cant install beta 4 on any lower firmware(.24,etc)..
so update to .435 and stay..
happy flashing
sumeshd said:
u can install any rom on .435 firmware..
u cant install beta 4 on any lower firmware(.24,etc)..
so update to .435 and stay..
happy flashing
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Im not entirely sure thats true because it seemed that those with the newer baseband seemed to be having issues with other roms prior to z's beta 4... can someone confirm?
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its mentioned clearly in z's post about using the latest base band. as for Steve's recommendation of not letting it boot, i guess i must have missed it when i upgraded the base band while on 2.1 customised, but the only worst thing that happened was i didn't got any signal on my phone, everything else worked fine, it didn't mattered coz i was to install free x10 v4. and its a fine job done by z. the ROM is great. add green glow theme on it, and nothing's like it.
about xrecovery backup able to change your base band back with restore, i haven't tried it myself, i guess xrecovery devs will be the best guys to check if you're not sure.
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i am running a miui 2.2 on .49 baseband. if i were to plug my phone into seus will it update to the latet .55 baseband or i have to restore the original se rom onto my phone and then plug it into seus?
thanks in advance
It should update (downgrade...) your phone.
But why not use FlashTool instead?
mattiL said:
It should update your pgone.
Bu why not use FlashTool instead?
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it'll reinstall the se 2.1 with .55 baseband and .435 firmware?
flashtool breaks sometimes. i had an occasion where i was flashing my dualtouch kernal and my phone was stuck at Se logo. had to repair with seus
Flash tool doesn't break. It could be your USB port (dont use a hub, i had this issue) or a misstep in the procedure. The flash tool can be used to upgrade just the baseband without the firmware, its the only way to do that.
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If you use SEUS it automatically updates everything to latest release from your carrier. If you wanna run anything custom you should just use the flash tool.
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I've got no issues on using a powered usb hub for SEUS and flashing the dualtouch kernal when the .435 firmware was not out yet.
so now the firmware doesnt really matter? like for J's 2.3.3 i can run on .24 or .435 firmware but i MUST have .52bb. is that right?
now lets say i want the 2.1 honeycomb rom that requires .55 bb and .435 firmware, i have to flash the .55bb then the .435fw via flashtool?
Depending on the specs of a powered hub you might not have problems but flashtool (dunno about seus) can be finicky if it doesnt have a fast enough connection (mine would hang at about 70 percent flashed, without the hub it was no problem)
Yes the basebands can be changed without changing your base firmware.
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The custom rom changes the firmware. It says its dependant on that firmware because of the included baseband (which is what it is really dependant on) basebands can now be flashed without the stock firmwares.
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So now let's say I'm running on a miui which requires. 49 bb. I flash the. 55bb on it, reboot once,and flash the new Rom over it? But since the miui that I have doesn't work on .55 bb won't it not boot? Or go erratic or sth?
Yep, if the firmware, ie MIUI is not compatible with 54 - 55 base band, it will boot loop and or force close .... Clubfreaks modded A version of MIUI that works for the newer Bbands too!! Tweaked it a bit and it works well!!!
Enjoy!
Chris
I am running freeX10-beta4_zdzihu on my x10i with android version 2.2.1, baseband version 2.1.54 and kernel version 2.6.29.
How do I upgrade it to gingerbread, preferably custom rom?
I saw upgrade procedure where requirement is stock SE 2.3.x fw.
But I am looking for upgrade from custom rom freex10.
vadud3 said:
I am running freeX10-beta4_zdzihu on my x10i with android version 2.2.1, baseband version 2.1.54 and kernel version 2.6.29.
How do I upgrade it to gingerbread, preferably custom rom?
I saw upgrade procedure where requirement is stock SE 2.3.x fw.
But I am looking for upgrade from custom rom freex10.
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Check this thread man:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193753
Then look for the rom that u want here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=617
Cheers
^^ Im using Wolf's GB and is working just fine.
Solrac_Leinad said:
Check this thread man:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193753
Then look for the rom that u want here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=617
Cheers
^^ Im using Wolf's GB and is working just fine.
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I like to use FreeXperia Rom. My baseband is 2.1.54. I have not found a FreeXperia ROM for my baseband yet.
As far as I know there is no Gingerbread ROM that is running everything as FreeX10 does.
The developers are waiting for the open source stuff to be released by Sony Ericsson to complete their ROMs, it should be available in a couple of weeks after has released it, they already have working ROMs that lack some functions.
EDIT: Our friend zdzihu did it again!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208145
I understand that the official releases underwent a kernel upgrade from 2.2->2.3.3
All the custom roms based on 2.3.3 do not include a kernel which is why it seems I have to go to p3droids rooted stock 2.3.3 first to get the updated kernel before i can flash a 2.3.3 rom.
now was there a kernel update going from 2.3.3->2.3.4? or if in the past i have done p3droids as a step to going to a custom 2.3.3 is that enough?
thanks.
k.electron said:
I understand that the official releases underwent a kernel upgrade from 2.2->2.3.3
All the custom roms based on 2.3.3 do not include a kernel which is why it seems I have to go to p3droids rooted stock 2.3.3 first to get the updated kernel before i can flash a 2.3.3 rom.
now was there a kernel update going from 2.3.3->2.3.4? or if in the past i have done p3droids as a step to going to a custom 2.3.3 is that enough?
thanks.
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Since now we have an official root method (Here [works for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4]) p3droids rooted stock is obsolete.
If you want to update to 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 you should SBF to them, and use the one click root method mentioned above; this way you will not have to worry about kernels as they will be updated according to which SBF you update to.
EDIT: SBF Tutorial
could not be more helpful and precise. TY.
Hey there,
currently I have Android 2.3.3 OEM on my xperia x10i.
So do I just need to root my phone and change the android version in the .txt file, or do I have to flash an custom rom to play these games?
And would the games work if I flash Wolfs TW Gingerbread Rom?
Im not being sure because Wolfs Gingerbread also has 2.3.3 Android version.
What would you recommend?
So long,
brokethalaw
A big big big maybe on Cyanogenmod 9. the gpu is simply too weak for anything
Sent from my Cyanogenmod powered X10i at 1.152 Ghz
Yeah, I recommend FeraLab ROM, it's much faster than Wolfs GB also for gaming, & yes you'll need to edit "build.prop" (located in /system/[here]) & change the line "ro.product.model=X10/anything else" to "ro.product.model=Desire HD" Then reboot, & you're done.
Good luck
Alright thanks, one question left.
Do I have now to update to the Stock Rom now, or is my phone now ready 2 flash FeraLabs Rom?
brokethalaw said:
Alright thanks, one question left.
Do I have now to update to the Stock Rom now, or is my phone now ready 2 flash FeraLabs Rom?
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If you aren't on 2.3 stock rom (from sony) now, then yes..
Oh and just want to say that it's recommended (but, not needed) to unlock bootloader before flashing FeraLab
Your phone is ready if
- You're rooted
- xRecovery installed
.. Take a look at the original thread
FeraVolt said:
Requipments for Installation:
- Any Rooted Rom With any Recovery
- Baseband 71
- Minimum ~100Mb free on your SDcard
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