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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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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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.
Hello and sorry if this has been already asked. I just got my new Xperia Ray and I want to root it, but I can't. I have locked bootloader, android version 2.3.4 and firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62. Tell me exactly what to do cause I am really newbie. Send me links with tutorials to follow if needed.
P.S.: Moderators move it to right.section if it isn't right now. As I said I new here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567125
here for .62
as for unlocking bootloader , use the testpoint method , dont use the official SE method because if you use that method, your phone will brick when you apply the update from them.
With test point, you can get the official sony's ICS update.
Hi..i have the version .69 and i would like to be root..
I want to transfer my apps in my sd card with link2sd app, i have made the partition but it said me that i have to be user to do this and inform superuser..
can anyone help me??thank you
no idea how to root with .69
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
view this thread, or my previous reply
I would just google "how to root xperia ray." Seriously thats how I rooted my droid x. Thats actually how most network problems get fixed at work.
Cheers
Burrito
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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makaros1994 said:
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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Now use zergrush method.
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i suggest you refer hansip's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
if you got any problems with the testpoint, i think you have to try harder as i also had failed so many time doing that...maybe you have to manually install the driver..
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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makaros1994 said:
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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unlock bootloader work just fine to me with .62 firmware just using test point
and i just bought my phone yesterday -_-
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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makaros1994 said:
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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I just use a paper clip for test point to unlock the bootloader, maybe you can have a try..
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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-
Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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marquae11 said:
Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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Hello and welcome to x10 xda. Yes, you can flash locked bootloader ROMs as long as you updated latest 2.3.3official GB from sony pc companion, to get compatible baseband for most roms. Then, get your 2.3.3 rooted and installed xrecovery. Last is, download you desired ROM.zip and updates. Remember visit their thread and follow instruction properly.
If you are newcomer for rooting x10/flashing, you may visit my signature link for pdf guides. Although older version, but more stable and reliable and higher success to failure ratio.
For recommending awesome and smooth Roms for locked bootloader, try donutHD 2.2.8jelly bean. Its the best now for locked and unlocked bootloader. I got link too in my signature.
All the best
Whitefang
Thank you for your help. You are very much appreciated
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Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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Itamar2 said:
Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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What method did you use for unlocking? I'm looking to do it but I want to find the safest way ahaa
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