Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
Tobe Honest the stock ROM is the best as of now its perfectly balanced
for performace & stablity, but if want you could install HYBROM v4.
Its in developers section check out.
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
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1.Unlock ur Bootloader,find some guide in the development forum
2.Maybe u need to flash a kernel that have a FULLY working CWM rec(need fastboot)
3.Install ur cusROM via cwm,dont forget to full wipe,do a backup 1st
IMO stock rom is the best right now,other rom are just like stock rom with some app removed drom it,plus it has a diff framework(maybe)
Hope u understand my broken english
Hit THANKS if i helped u
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
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Are you talking of the SE xperia mini pro or the xperia x10 mini pro? If its the xperia mini pro sk17i then app2sd should work fine. If its the x10 mini pro, then sorry bro, but this is not the right section for your question (but you could use the rom 'Froyobread' for x10 mini pro. Its very stable and works on stock kernel, without unlocking bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190037 )
You may wish to read through the FAQ in X10 Mini/Pro forums, try wiping out some bloatware for a week or two before going on flashing custom ROMs.
first off, this is not xperia x10 mini pro u20i forum,
you just need to root and install CWM to install custom rom on that device, no need for unlocking bootloader
That's true, u20 isn't Xperia Mini Pro. You're talking about X10 mini pro. I had that phone, and it was easy to flash a custom rom: just install jdk on windows, download the flashtool, root it, install recovery and flash roms. It's not very difficult, really
OMFG i didnt read its u20 ==
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Hi. I've searched the forum and browsed quite a few threads, but haven't really found the answer I'm looking for - maybe (or probably) because I'll need to find pieces in various threads and put them together - which I can't - I'm a donk at phone software and the like - hey, I'm not even too sure that it's the right subforum, but I'll give it a go and hopefully you'll be able to help med out.
First of all - I need to be able to install app's on my SD-card - which I can't. Can't even install App2SD, link2SD and whatever the various apps are named. Have tried many things but it don't seem to help
My phones not rooted - is that the reason? If yes - how is the easiest (read safest) way to do it?
I've also read a bit about different mods and stuff, but some say that the SE OS is the more stable OS, so I guess I'll stay with that.
Here's the data about my phone:
SE X10 minipro
Model u20i
Firmware vers 2.1 update 1
version no 2.1.1.A.0.6
Well, I know that one of the steps needed in order to install apps on sdcard on official 2.1 rom is having it rooted and flashing app2sd to it... how complex is it? never tried.
Best tip I can mention is by flashing a custom firmware, it got anything needed in it and features some extras too... the whole forum is all about them, just pick one/some up and try them, one of the notes i can give you is syncing your contacts with gmail, so it will easily restored on the custom firmware one in a sec.
I'm currently using MiniCM7 Pro v6 Rom, im bumping back and forth with MiniCM6 rom because this one gives me some wifi/gsmnet issues sometimes... fixed by a reset,
Yet that issue i still recommend MiniCM7 Rom, Its just... faster.
Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
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Yes, or any other custom recovery e.g. ClockworkMod Recovery.
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance?
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Yes, it will (at least a good one will ).
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro?
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Probably this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715, but you could try others.
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
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Instructions are in the rom's thread (linked in the answer of your third question).
hi all...
Have been asked to update a friends x10 mini Pro(sim unlocked)android 1.6(seems generic) UK,but have got so damn confused in the x10 forum thought best to ask advice...
BEFORE ANYONE TAKES A DIG.. I have samsung and htc phones and archos/arnova tablets and regulary flash and update roms so I KNOW the risks etc... the reason am asking for advice is I can't fine a simple set of instructions as to what I need to do and where to start...
1) how the heck do you know if you have an x10i or x10a??? (we know its the mini pro as has the keyboard )
2) what tools etc do we required?
3) do you have to upgrade to 2.1 before 2.2/3?
4) what is the basic procedure to flashing?and whats needs to be done?recovery etc?
5) finally whats one of the best roms(2.2 x)?
finally
lohtse said:
hi all...
Have been asked to update a friends x10 mini Pro(sim unlocked)android 1.6(seems generic) UK,but have got so damn confused in the x10 forum thought best to ask advice...
BEFORE ANYONE TAKES A DIG.. I have samsung and htc phones and archos/arnova tablets and regulary flash and update roms so I KNOW the risks etc... the reason am asking for advice is I can't fine a simple set of instructions as to what I need to do and where to start...
1) how the heck do you know if you have an x10i or x10a??? (we know its the mini pro as has the keyboard )
2) what tools etc do we required?
3) do you have to upgrade to 2.1 before 2.2/3?
4) what is the basic procedure to flashing?and whats needs to be done?recovery etc?
5) finally whats one of the best roms(2.2 x)?
finally
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1. go to settings and then check about phone. should give you the model
3. i believe yes for the most roms
1) how the heck do you know if you have an x10i or x10a??? (we know its the mini pro as has the keyboard )
A)U can check it at setting-->about phone
2) what tools etc do we required?
A)If it was from 1.6, u can upgrade to original SE stock 2.1 update 1 using pc companion. Any latest 2.2 or 2.3 ROM u will need to root your phone using some application. (try to use super one click)
3) do you have to upgrade to 2.1 before 2.2/3?
A)No, u dont have to.
4) what is the basic procedure to flashing?and whats needs to be done?recovery etc?
A)To flash ROM (any custom rom except SE stock rom)
i)Your device must be rooted
ii)Most of the custom ROM can be install using Clockworkmod recovery or Xrecovery, thats mean your rooted device must have any revocery apps on it. but sometime u can flash ROM using Flash tools (if the rom is in ftf format)
iii)To flash kernel, you must unlock the bootloader. After that, u can flash kernel using Flash tools.
5) finally whats one of the best roms(2.2 x)?
A)I have no idea about which is The best roms. But if u like to have ginger bread custom rom. I suggest to use MiniCM7 2.2.0 (android version 2.3.7) and the other one is MiniCM7Pro V21. This two ROM knowing as the most stable ROM than the others. Any problem u can find the thread about all those things and tools that im mention above.
is this help u?
<---------- i will be glad..
I bought xperia from a mate for around 15 bucks since it doesn't have instagram so I did some research and heard rooting it would help. So i have recently rooted my xperia and now im wondering how do i install a newer OS of android for my rooted phone so it can run instagram? I have good experience from computers but never been into smartphones before so i am kinda confused by all the formats and stuff. Thanks in advance
Xperia x10 mini pro to be exact
gujja said:
I bought xperia from a mate for around 15 bucks since it doesn't have instagram so I did some research and heard rooting it would help. So i have recently rooted my xperia and now im wondering how do i install a newer OS of android for my rooted phone so it can run instagram? I have good experience from computers but never been into smartphones before so i am kinda confused by all the formats and stuff. Thanks in advance
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The best ROMs (the common word for customized/unofficial android OS) you get after unlocking your bootloader and 'flashing' a custom kernel. Minicm7 (android 2.3.7 Gingerbread/GB, you probably have 2.1.1 Eclair installed) is probably the most popular ROM. The process of unlocking is slightly risky (your phone may use the mobile network ability if you do something wrong), but absolutely worth it.
If you prefer not to take risks, there are some GB ROMs for the 'stock'' (preinstalled) kernel on your phone, for which you have to install xrecovery.
Here is a Link with a bunch of tutorials and download links to awnser your questions:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588192
Good Luck!
Hi to All! I bought a used xperia x10 mini pro U20I ..and i saw that the Android OS is very old..just 2.1..i thought that i could update it to ICS officially but today i discovered that this update is only for the xperia mini pro (without x10!!!)
.So now i think that i should install a rom..if i can.I tried many method only to root it.,..without success (superoneclick..z4root..nothing) So i ask 2 things..
1)Where can i find a simple guide..very simple, that explain me how to root this phone and install it a custom rom?
2) Which custom Rom (An Android 2.3..or 4.0?) should i install to have a good battery life, the possibility to install new app like viber and, very important, to have a stable phone that doesnt restart randomly? (i read that this happens with some roms).
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ANSWERS!
I Rooted the phone.So just 1 Q.Can you suggest me a Custom Rom..Stable, without bugs, that doesnt make the phone to reboot..or drains battery..and that is compatible with viber?
Thanks!
Use nAa 2.3.7 ROM : Here
Read the instruction with very very very carefully!
I would like to get some more info on rooting it. I can't unlock bootloader coz my phone belongs to the group that won't allow that or it is too risky. What can I do with it? Currently I use 2.1.1.A.0.6
palito1980 said:
I would like to get some more info on rooting it. I can't unlock bootloader coz my phone belongs to the group that won't allow that or it is too risky. What can I do with it? Currently I use 2.1.1.A.0.6
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If u cant unlock your bootloader then Bpaul's MiniCM7Pro V21 is the best option...it works on the stock kernel...Only Root your phone using SuperOneClick and install ClockWorkMod Recovery....and then flash the rom:good: