[Q] Rooting problems with flashtools - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Since I lack 10 posts I'll have to post here.
My problem is that I tried to root a X10 2.33FW and .71kernel with flashtools.
Downgraded just like the guides said and everything went fine but when it comes to rooting I get stuck like this.
11/023/2011 00:23:37 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
11/023/2011 00:23:39 - INFO - Connected device : X10
11/023/2011 00:23:39 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
11/023/2011 00:23:39 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.29
11/024/2011 00:24:02 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\X10\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
11/024/2011 00:24:03 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar to /data/local/tmp
11/024/2011 00:24:03 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
11/024/2011 00:24:07 - INFO - Waiting for device
11/024/2011 00:24:38 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
11/024/2011 00:24:38 - INFO - Running rootit2
11/024/2011 00:24:38 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files
Mounting /system R/W
FTError
Any feedback would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.

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Which version of Flashtool do you use?

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0.5.3.0 is my flash tools version.

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I know it obvious thing to say did u set USB debug and allow non-market sources on? If so maybe send a pm to androxyde he'll be able to help u .
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Ignore first post u said u downgraded? Do u mean u used azuzu kernel downgrade before attempting root?
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laneyofdeath said:
Ignore first post u said u downgraded? Do u mean u used azuzu kernel downgrade before attempting root?
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Yes, thats the method I used. Kinda guessing I did something wrong? :/

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Yeah
You don't need to downgrade, you just need it if you want to unlock your Bootloader. Try to upgrade the Kernel and then try again.

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Yeah m8 u dont need to downgrade kernel now to root (zergrush exploit works on gingerbread now whereas a few months ago we had to use azuzu root method). First thing to try would be flash the kernel upgrade & see if it boots (hope it boots but i cant guarantee that). If it doesnt boot up then u need to go grab this:
http://www.multiupload.com/564T6TLUD8.
This is global generic firmware for x10i if you flash this with flashtool it will take u back to stock (u will lose apps & data unfortunately if u dont have backup) when u do this boot up, turn on USB debug & allow non-market apps and then click root button. U dont need to downgrade kernel anymore thats why it failed pal. If u need any more help/ cant get it working pls feel free to pm me & ill explain it in bit more detail (sorry had few beers tonight)

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Thanks guys, gonna try that and see what happens. I appreaciate the help!
EDIT- No luck with the kernal upgrade. Grabbing that multiupload and hoping I'll have more luck with that.

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No probs pal anytime.

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Before I destroy the phone again. Just got it working with upgrade thing.
What guides are the ones still working? The X10 forum is kinda confusing me.

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Seviris said:
Before I destroy the phone again. Just got it working with upgrade thing.
What guides are the ones still working? The X10 forum is kinda confusing me.
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Hey mate I didn't know this for a while but unless u unlock your bootloader u can't brick your device you can always get back to normal using seus or pc companion. If they fail use flashtool to flash what I posted earlier and that will make ur phone like when u first bought it from shop. (also buddy click root button and you should be rooted no problem now u got correct fw)
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laneyofdeath said:
Hey mate I didn't know this for a while but unless u unlock your bootloader u can't brick your device you can always get back to normal using seus or pc companion. If they fail use flashtool to flash what I posted earlier and that will make ur phone like when u first bought it from shop. (also buddy click root button and you should be rooted no problem now u got correct fw)
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Thanks for all the help!
It's rooted and everything now, jus waiting for rom to download.

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So... Got everything ready but can't get xRecovery to work. Can't find any guides either. I do need to install busybox and then xRecovery, right?
Tried installing bot 0.3 and CWM 5.x.x.x with flashtools now.
0.3 doesn't work at all and CWM doesn't let me flash new ROMs. Never been so frustrated in all my life.

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Install the latest flashtool, for root and xrecovery. That it.
Read this for guidance http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507
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Seviris said:
So... Got everything ready but can't get xRecovery to work. Can't find any guides either. I do need to install busybox and then xRecovery, right?
Tried installing bot 0.3 and CWM 5.x.x.x with flashtools now.
0.3 doesn't work at all and CWM doesn't let me flash new ROMs. Never been so frustrated in all my life.
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No need to install busybox it will do this for u just click recovery button and select which one u want (xrec or cwm)
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After reflashing for the third time installing xRecovery worked. Thanks for all the help guys!

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No probs glad I could help
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