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I updated it to latest release of android 2.1
The Build number if 2.1.A.0.435
Kernel : 2.6.29
Baseband version : 2.1.54
It includes multitouch,hd video recording,5 homescreens etc..
So should i root it to get 2.2 Froyo ?
Somewhere i read that if you root your phone, your warranty is voided but i also read that if you flash back to your original firmware, you get back your warranty.
Well i am from india,so the phone is not locked(i think) because i can insert sim of any company on it.
So will my warranty voided if i root my phone ?
Are there any risks if we root our phone and is it worth the risk ?
thanks to the developers working here we have a completely safe way to root our phones (of course it is easy as well)
first you need is to download the flashtool 0.26 (in the X10 android development forum)
then connect your phone into PC in the usb debugging mode
open the flashtool and click the root button, the programme will push the root permission onto your device
then install busybox and superuser from market
as for risks, i'm not a pro here so if anyone can also answer about that =P
But what about warranty ? Thats my major conern
coolsid8 said:
But what about warranty ? Thats my major conern
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If you don't change your firmware, then rooting your phone shouldn't void your warranty. So this method shouldn't void your warranty.
You can flash a stock firmware back to make it appear as if u did nothing. From what I read ppl have had full success with that.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
aR_ChRiS said:
thanks to the developers working here we have a completely safe way to root our phones (of course it is easy as well)
first you need is to download the flashtool 0.26 (in the X10 android development forum)
then connect your phone into PC in the usb debugging mode
open the flashtool and click the root button, the programme will push the root permission onto your device
then install busybox and superuser from market
as for risks, i'm not a pro here so if anyone can also answer about that =P
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While you're there, just push the JIT function on - makes a huge difference to performance
I just had one more doubt : Does Rooting Format your phone ?
@goRt : Can you please tell me a bit more about JIT ?
@mrljlamon : Do i need to backup my current firmware or it will automatically be done by SEUS ?
No!
Sent from my xperia using XDA App
@goRt : Can you please tell me a bit more about JIT ?
@mrljlamon : Do i need to backup my current firmware or it will automatically be done by SEUS ?
Well i finally rooted it .. using superoneclick 1.6.5
Now what can i do more on it ?
JIT, or the "just in time compiler" is the algorithm used in froyo to enhance the speed of the system
there's a post on that mod in the android development section, which requires you to install xRecovery to flash that into your phone (refer to that post for more details)
for warranty issues, yes, rooting will void your warranty
but reverting everything back to stock is easy as you can flash back to the stock rom using the xda global version or go to SEUS and select the 'recover/repair' option
Wait!
Perhaps you should wait until a Absolutely stable, Daily use Rom get released!
hey bro
i just got my xperia x10i for about 2 weeks ago
And yesterday i finally able to root it (lol too slow)
i tried the z4root its not working for me, so i try the superoneclick and yes it rooted mine
After that i try reflash my xperia with official firmware agian, walla! it back to whatever you got from Sony Ericsson store (non root-ed etc) i doing this just to test whether will it unroot and yes it will unroot if you run the pc compian update tools
And i re-root agn now its rooted (i am going to try honeycomb mod soon)
And rooting might void waranty but, unroot it then warraty should be back
And if you follow the instruction welly, then i guess no problem will occur on ur x10i
Thanks all ...
I finally rooted my phone using superoneclick v1.6.5
then installed jit and removed crap apps.
Thanks to XDA people ..
Kinda got stuck in between on SE screen but kinda figured how to work again ..
yes, normally first boots after flashing/ installing stuff through xRecovery are longer.
just be patient with that
Hi guys. yeah hi to you guys.
this thread are probably only for newbies, and when you're reading at this post,
YES , you're noobs. (i once was)
what purpose im posting this thread?
since there's been couples of, i mean tons of new x10 mini/pro that with no ability to solve their problem with:
bricked devices, downgrade, upgrade, rooting, xrecovery.
not all member can help you guys everytime when kill your device or asking for tutorial how-to thing with posting new thread.
so i decided this post gonna help you solved most of your problem.
ABOUT SECTION
Before wee get started, lt me explain little more details ABOUT:
1. Rooting
2. xRecovery
3. Flashing, Downgrading and Upgrading
4. Troubleshooting
1. Rooting
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What is Rooting? and what are the benefits Rooting my device?
Let me tell you why.
What Is Rooting?
First of all, for the newbies, let me define what rooting is. Getting root or
rooting your phone is the process of modifying the operating system on your
device which will grant you complete control over it.
This means you can overcome limitations that the carriers and manufacturers
put on your phone, extend system functionality, and even upgrade it to a custom flavor of Android.
The name root equally known as Administrator on Windows is called root.
Benefits Of Rooting
Full Control Over Android
1. Back Up The System
2. Save Space On Your Phone
3. Move cache data to SD card
4. Move installed applications to SD card
5. Install Custom ROMs & Themes
6. Run Special Applications:
some of application that needed rooting access
# Super User – allows you to approve or deny root access to any application
# Auto Memory Manager – kills tasks you wouldn’t be able to otherwise
# Move Cache for Root – move cache for browser, market, maps, street view,
and gmail onto SD card
# Startup Manager – Clean up android system from system startup to boost
system power and memory from the get go
# SetCPU for Root Users – Overclocking your rooted device lets you speed up
your phone’s processor when you are using it and lets you slow it down when it
goes into "sleep" mode. It can either be a battery hog or battery saver.
# Root Explorer - working as file manager, where you can manage file not only
on sd card, but also in system files.
# Rom Manager - which allows you to easily flash a custom recovery image
which is what you will need in order to backup and restore your phone.
2.xRecovery
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What is xRecovery? and the benefits of xRecovery?
What is xRecovery?
xRecovery is a custom recovery console proudly made by Zdzihu for Sony
Ericsson Xperia X10, Mini and Mini Pro devices based on the source code of
Cyanogen’s recovery
Benefits Of xRecovery
It lets you easily perform:
1. Manage and Restore Backups.
(good options before flashing or installing custom incase of bricking your device, you can always use xRecovery to restore backuped files)
2. Reboot.
(allow you to reboot)
3. Installing and flashing ROMs, Themes and Applications From Zip Files.
4. Wipe Your Phone, Factory Reset, Wiping Cache, Data, Dalvik Cache and
Battery Stats.
5. Mounting, Unmounting System Files.
(allowed you to to modified files and folder inside system files)
6. Formatting Partitions.
7. Fixing Permissions.
(allowed you to modify, set the right permission for certain files)
3. Flashing, Downgrading & Upgrading
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What is Flashing, Downgrading & Upgrading??? are you retarded?:D
I don't think i have to explain these more details cause eventhough you're noob.
anyway i'll just explain it in simple way.
0. Flashing are the universal word for Downgrading and Upgrading and installing.
(thats the way im using the word for flashing.)
(eg: im going to flash the old firmware/ the latest firmware/the awesome
Sony Blues Theme/ the Froyo ROM.)
1. Downgrading is the proccess where you're reverting your android baseband
and
firmware to the old version.
2. Upgrading is the proccess where you're going to update your baseband and
firmware to the latest version.
3. Both of the proccess above can be perform with Flashtool and Sony Ericsson
Update Service(you can't downgrade using SEUS)
Nujhum Sensei, i got couples of question.
1. What is Flash Tool?
-FlashTool now is something like an all in one Tool for your phone.
It can:
- Flash original Images (Android 1.6 & Android 2.1 Images)
- Root your phone (Only if the phone is on a 2.1 android version)
- Install xRecovery, Busybox
- Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
- Clear dalvik cache
- Optimize (install of JIT v2)
- Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
- Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the Clean (root needed) step)
- Edit /system/build.prop
2. What is Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) ?
-Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS)
It can:
-Update your phone for optimal performance and get the latest enhancements.
-Regardless if you have the latest software, it is a good routine to run Update
Service to improve software stability.
-Also, if you experience problems with your phone this may be solved by a software update.
4. Troubleshooting
i. Bricked Device
ii. Waranty Void
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i. bricked devices
- normally a bricked device happened on the proccess of installing/flasing
custom ROMs and Themes, Down/Upgrading using flashtool and etc.(i only
experienced all those i've stated).
- most problem you'll encountered whith bricked device are, endless loop
reboot, loop reboot and can't load xRecovery and else. :D
- and when it happen.
- "MOM, i killed my phone that daddy bought for me last week. he's going to kill
me". DONT WORRY, THERE'S ALWAYS HAVE SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEMS.
- You can always flash your device using Sony Ericsson Update Service (SUES).
which i've include where to download and how to use it in the 3rd step of
Flashing/Down/Upgrading Tutorial.
ii. waranty void
- the most critical part, at least the most of you guys will think after rooting,
xrecovery, installing custom room now your waraty are void.
- why? because Sony wont like it when we messing up with their device.
- don't worry you can get it back by flashing it using, yes, again using SEUS.
Done with the details.
First of all, the link im gonna post are not mine.
you can thank me (i don't mind if you didn't), but thank the original creator.
ROOTING YOUR ANDROID
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This is the starting point of getting your warranty void.
What you're going to do here is Rooting your phone,
and make your android do something amazing that Superman can't.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #1.
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro Build Number/Firmware
2.0.A.0.504
2.0.2.A.24
2.1.1.A.0.6
Click here How-to-ROOT (it should work 100% with above listed build number)
xRecovery YOUR ANDROID
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The second step after Rooting your android, are having xRecovery install to your android.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #2
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro Build Number/Firmware
2.0.A.0.504
2.0.2.A.24
2.1.1.A.0.6
Click here How-to-xRecovery (but if you're having problem, i've attached xRecovery+busybox that works 101% )
busybox must be installed before proceed with xRecovery installation.
1. download, extract and copy to sdcard.
2. use root explorer, select and move all three busybox, chargemon, xrecovery.tar from sdcard to system>bin (before you paste it, make sure you mount R/W) and paste.
3. now reboot or switch off/on, just right after the white Sony Ericsson logo appeared, hit and combo the back button till xRecovery loaded.
4. you're done.
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FLAShING, DOWN/UPGRADING YOUR ANDROID
(you can use all 3 Methods for bricked device, but since you're NOOB, the 3rd are the best method )
Code:
This is where you're going to flash with different version of baseband and
firmware.
Unbrick a bricked devices.
Some custom ROMs need certain baseband and firmware, and this the how you'll
do it to change baseband and firmware.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #3
1st Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.1.1.A.0.6 & 2.0.2.A.24 revert 2.0.A.0.504
for X10 MINI
for X10 MINI Pro
2nd Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.1.1.A.0.6 & 2.0.A.0.504 revert/upgrade to 2.0.2.A.24
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro
3rd Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.0.A.0.504 & 2.0.2.A.24 upgrade to 2.1.1.A.0.6
Just download Sony Ericsson Update Service from Sony Official site
(you can use this step for bricked device)
download and install Sony Ericsson Update Service, it should be searching for new firmware.
when it's done:
follow and read the instruction very carefully via SEUS or here.
1. ready SEUS update.
2. turn on usb debugging mode: setting>application>development>debugging mode.
3. turn off your device.
4. plug usb cable to pc, unplug mini usb from you x10 mini/pro.
5. SEUS, tick the box saying "i hereby accept the License Agreement", and click start.
6. select your Sony device and proceed with next button.
7. ready your device, press and hold back key and plug in mini usb to your device.
8. when the LED flash to green, SEUS is ready to flash your device for new fw 2.1.1.A.0.6.
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DANGER DRAGON A HEAD!!!
Just for reminder, before you guys flashing a custom rom or theme, make sure you back up you original stock rom with xRecovery. WHY!!?
when you did something wrong in the flashing process, you can always retore it with xRecovery.
just like that~
Credits to:
CLShortFuse for awesome Rooting tool SuperOneClick
Bin4ry providing mini/pro firmware and Flashtool
DaRk_dOg for the Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 install tutorial
zdzihu for xrecovery console and method
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan super work now x rec is working greaaaaaaaaaaaat
many thanks for the info man
best regards
Nice post, im not gonna use it but this is good , all we was noobs some day
jik saw said:
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan super work now x rec is working greaaaaaaaaaaaat
many thanks for the info man
best regards
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you're welcome.
now with xRecovery installed, not only the notification bar, but you can flash your device with a custom rom.
you can try
Cyanogen [email protected]
Cyanogen [email protected] by Owain94
since there are no custom theme (in pretty sure) been develop for 2.1.1.A.0.6 till now.
D4rKn3sSyS said:
Nice post, im not gonna use it but this is good , all we was noobs some day
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man, you're damn right, we was...
still thinking if there still something missing How-to-for-NOOBS thread.
thank you soooo much this is really foolproof and even i managed to do it
x-peria-pro said:
thank you soooo much this is really foolproof and even i managed to do it
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dont forget to thank the original devs...
all thanks to them...
XDA Devs aren't ****ing awesome, they're just OMGWTF!!!
nujhum said:
man, you're damn right, we was...
still thinking if there still something missing How-to-for-NOOBS thread.
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You should add too how to install themes, i know its easy, but i bricked my device once because of that lol XD
D4rKn3sSyS said:
You should add too how to install themes, i know its easy, but i bricked my device once because of that lol XD
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i will think about that later, either to post it or no.
it should be no problem if they read the instructions, and the requirement, and the right base band/firmware for installing themes and custom roms.
well, lets see, if more request to come.
if wouldn't hurt, but
im not sure if it goes well with the dev that own the rom or theme.
hahah.nice post bro.nyway we're from same country.haha
f-24 said:
hahah.nice post bro.nyway we're from same country.haha
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thanks. great this post help you. i see so we're neighbor. im from sabahan...
and welcome to xda community.
please, some help. i have rooted and applied xrecovery via the terminal and all ok. but for some reason i cannot boot into recovery for the love of god. any suggestions please?
huetson2 said:
please, some help. i have rooted and applied xrecovery via the terminal and all ok. but for some reason i cannot boot into recovery for the love of god. any suggestions please?
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try install xRecovery manually using Root Explorer.
download the attached xRecover on first post.
i tried that too and cannot access recovery either - set permissions everything fine just no recovery
huetson2 said:
i tried that too and cannot access recovery either - set permissions everything fine just no recovery
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dont have to change permission.
reboot your device, right after the white sony ericsson appear, hit multiple time the back button.
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
DanielFran said:
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
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yeah too bad, great i did backup my free root explorer.
nujhum said:
dont have to change permission.
reboot your device, right after the white sony ericsson appear, hit multiple time the back button.
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i'm lost then as this doesnt work for me at all, busybox, xrecovery, jit...all installed correctly
huetson2 said:
i'm lost then as this doesnt work for me at all, busybox, xrecovery, jit...all installed correctly
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im not sure. reflash use seus and try everything again. im not really sure what your problem.
DanielFran said:
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
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i got payed root explorer i can atached if u need
Hi there,
I've not really had any experience with Android handsets, however my wife has just purchased an Xperia X10 Mini Pro and I read that you can't install/run apps from the memory card.
I have also read that as of Android 2.2 this is allowed, however Sony Ericsson haven't released this for this particular handset. Please correct me if I am wrong on this!
So to get to the point...I am looking for the easiest possible firmware (and a guide) to install to allow this functionality. I must also point out that I would like the most stable firmware that can do this, as I do not want to lose functionality that some custom firmwares bring with them.
Thanking you in advance
Easiest way: Root standard rom, partition sd card and use Link2SD
This is also most stable option.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
You must unlock bootloader... install new kernel and flash, for example, MiniCM Pro v18 (I'm using it and it's totally crash free... works everything... fast)
Start with this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
This post will help you to unlock the phone's bootloader ... (damn sony and their locked bootloaders)
Then follow with this:
http://www.multiupload.com/H9THXDXQZK
This .zip file containst a readme.txt that will help you to unlock/root your x10 mini pro and install CWM (Clockworkmod) ... right after that you need the rom for MiniCM Pro... its here:
http://www.multiupload.com/GPQOE7ZDYJ
You must copy this zip in your SD card... then shutdown the phone, start it again and when you see "Sony Ericsson" in white, tap the back key several times... that should get you into Clockwork recovery...
The best practice is making a full backup (there's an option in the recovery to make it)
Now you must make a Factory Reset/wipe (CAREFUL!! THIS DELETES ALL THE PHONE'S CONTENTS INCLUDING SMS, APPLICATIONS, DOCUMENTS AND ANYTHING YOU HAVE IN THE DATA PARTITION, SDcard files aren't deleted though) and then Install ROM from zip file and select the zip file you just copied on your sdcard.
Once finished tell it to reboot... it will ask you a pair of questions... answer then "no" for the first and "yes" for the second (this questions are because minicm v18 changes clockwork from 3.X to 4.X ... everything is ok)
Reboot your phone and voilà!!
Hope this will help...
Cheers!!
lechuckthepirate said:
You must unlock bootloader... install new kernel and flash, for example, MiniCM Pro v18 (I'm using it and it's totally crash free... works everything... fast)
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Aaaaah, i guess you just gave me a so much helpful point there. I'm using MiniCM7 Pro v16; when i try and start a v16+ (17 or 18) install, i always get a "can't open archive. Installation aborted (bad)" or something similar.
I installed the v16 the normal way. So is it possible that the v17 and v18 need a new, separate-to-install kernel, as otherwise the installation won't start? v16 is pretty cool, but as WLAN got some attention in v18, i'd like to try it.
To the threadstarter: i can only speak for v16, but concerning this, i can totally recommend this rom. Had absolutely no installation issues, everything worked fine, battery lasts way longer, more options to configure the device (if you want)... the developers did an absolutely great work to complete the task Sony Ericsson was not able to.
If you read carefully what needs to be done (Links were posted), there's not much chance to do much wrong and it'll be worth the time.
lechuckthepirate said:
You must unlock bootloader... install new kernel and flash, for example, MiniCM Pro v18 (I'm using it and it's totally crash free... works everything... fast)
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Unlocking the bootloader and installing a new kernel isn't needed at all for MiniCM Pro. Other ROMs, such as GinTonic.SE, can also be used with the stock kernel, one just needs to flash the kernel modules besides the main ROM. As he is a new user, I think he shouldn't unlock the bootloader, as it's adding unneeded complexity to the task.
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allyouracid said:
Aaaaah, i guess you just gave me a so much helpful point there. I'm using MiniCM7 Pro v16; when i try and start a v16+ (17 or 18) install, i always get a "can't open archive. Installation aborted (bad)" or something similar.
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I think the file you downloaded got corrupted.
I'm using v18 with the stock kernel, and I think this is what is recommended by paul-xxx, as you need to manually remove some kernel modules from the ROM if using the custom kernels available in xda.
Please check the md5sum of your file to see if it matches:
Code:
1711041ad27140e411baf05118437faa MiniCM7_Pro_V18.zip
thotypous said:
Unlocking the bootloader and installing a new kernel isn't needed at all for MiniCM Pro. Other ROMs, such as GinTonic.SE, can also be used with the stock kernel, one just needs to flash the kernel modules besides the main ROM. As he is a new user, I think he shouldn't unlock the bootloader, as it's adding unneeded complexity to the task.
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I'm not using a custom kernel either... but I unlocked my bootloader because I thought it was needed. Well in fact I had to do it because my phone company installed a custom kernel 2.x.B.5
Maybe the problem is that allyouracid could be using xRecovery instead CWM ? I think v17 and on REQUIRE CWM while the previous ones worked with xRecovery
Cheers!
Alright, so I've been working on this issue for about 3 days now. Everytime I think I make headway, nothing seems to come about. I, for all intents and purposes, am completely stuck and need help.
Here are my phone stats
Android 2.3.3, Generic Stock, Unrooted, Locked Bootloader
Sony Ericsson X10i
Baseband 2.1.71
Build Number 3.0.1.G.0.75
Kernel Version [email protected] #1
For my experience, I'm fairly capable around solving problems. I've rooted my phone before, and was running TripNRaver's MIUI for my X10. Worked decent, however I was wanting to upgrade it to a new ROM. Decided to go with A1exander's MIUI. I downloaded all the needed items, unlocked my bootloader without a problem, flashed the ROM via XRecovery, and (like an idiot) put the sim card in backwards. Didn't realize this until AFTER I had tried to change the baseband down to 2.1.54. When it simply froze on the SE screen, I tried to revert it back to 2.1.71. Obviously, this didn't work either, so I reverted it back to Stock 2.1, From there I tried to root it like I did before, however it would not root. I then upgraded it to 2.3.3 to follow the instructions on the new rooting methods. Everything I tried to do, from Flashtool, to SuperOneClick, would not let it root. No SuperUser program was installed. After trying this multiple times, following the instructions to the letter, and watching the videos many times, there was no rooting of this phone by those methods.
Here is the error message I get from Flash Tool
06/032/2011 22:32:20 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device. Found while expecting X10, E10, U20 or E15 (read from ro.product.model from build.prop)
From there, I select "X10" and this shows
06/032/2011 22:32:22 - INFO - Connected device : X10
06/032/2011 22:32:22 - INFO - Installed version of busybox :
Now, even if I install Busybox from the Market, it still shows the same message. So, I go into ADB, pull the build.prop and see what's going on there, this is what it shows.
ro.product.model=X10i
ro.product.model=rachael#
ro.product.brand=Sony-Ericsson#
ro.product.name=rachael#
ro.product.device=rachael
ro.product.board=es209ra
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=GB
So, I edit the build.prop to reflect X10, however I can't push it back to the system folder, as it tells me it is a read-only folder. Trying to remount in ADB says operation not permitted.
So, that's where I'm at, A stock X10, running 2.3.3, non-rooted, non-unlocked bootloader. I have SuperOneClick, Flash Tool, ADB, SDK Manager, PC Companion.
Please help me figure out what I need to do to get this rooted, and start running A1exander's MIUI. Thanks!
My first suggestion.
Borrow someone elses sim card to see if its that (It probably isnt but good to make sure)
Second.
Have you got the latest flashtool?
Well, I'm certain the SIM card is good. Right now, running on Stock 2.3.3, it runs as good as a stock ROM could be, no issues there. I'll try my wife's SIM and see if that could be it.
[UPDATE] It's not the SIM card, just tried my wife's and the same thing happens.
Second, my Flashtool is 0.2.9.1
Java Ver. 1.6.0_24
OS ver. 6.1
You probably need to reflash an older 2.1 with an older basband and kernel... then start from there by rooting it and installing xrecovery 3...
Its been a while but I recall that 2.3.3 stock was not easily root-able
there was some kind of trick where you use flashtool and install the kernel and/or baseband, then without rebooting, you pull out the batttery to flash a pre-rooted ROM with Xrecovery.
So go back to 2.1 with an appropriately older kernel (.49??? I think) and baseband.
Edit1
Did you try other, newer pre-rooted 2.3 roms like EWJet? I'm using the full hulk version with unlocked bootloader and it's been awesome smooth running at 1.13Ghz. Just make sure you follow the install guide step by step and flash both FTF files with flashtool in step 1.1.
If you don't like EWJet, install MIUI afterwards will be easy too.
I'll definitely give this a shot! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I'll let you know how it turns out.
[EDIT 1] One question, I don't have XRecovery, and I can't install XRecovery that I know of without rooting the phone, which I can't do. How can I install a new ROM if I can't install it with XRecovery.
Tmedic01 said:
I'll definitely give this a shot! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I'll let you know how it turns out.
[EDIT 1] One question, I don't have XRecovery, and I can't install XRecovery that I know of without rooting the phone, which I can't do. How can I install a new ROM if I can't install it with XRecovery.
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go here and find a 2.1 generic to start off of, I think the files come with a flashtool or you may need to use the new flashtool since you are on 2.3
EDIT1
I looked throught the list on the page linked above, the 2.1 generics are in the second section "all branded kits for X10i). Maybe use file number 8 since I recall Orange UK X10 kits had strange behavior with foreign sims....
Man! I can't thank you enough! I'm back in business now, got the phone rooted, XRecovery installed, and I'm free and clear to getting back to where I want! Looks like my stock 2.1 that I tried to root before wouldn't root through SuperOneClick.
Man, so much easier this time, I appreciate the help and suggestions! Thanks again!
no no no
don't thank me again
push the thanks button again LOL
hi,
i got a phone that hasnt been tampered with yet and i would like to try cm7 but also be able to go back to the default rom.
first of all, can i still use whatsapp from the google market after doing this?
second, am i looking at a "x10 mini pro" and is it compactible with the software im planning to use:
http://s11.postimg.org/m35z5v8wj/IMG_0245_1.jpg
says u20i - is that first or second generation mini pro? ive read that there are different versions from this phone
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since this is my first "upgrade" to cyangenmod i woud like to ask if this is the "big picture":
1. root device
2. install recovery program
3. install cyangenmod
is this the correct order?
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now on to the already existing documentation,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
this guide lists quite some options on how todo "things", keep in mind the target is: cm7 with the option to easily go back to the stock firmware
as far as i know there are 2 options
1. xrecovery
2. clockworkmod recovery
which one do you prefer or does only one work on my device?
two ways.
A. Old MiniCM7 prob Bpaul and old variants like GingerDXv21
1.root your phone
2.install xrecovery
3.flash your custom rom
B. latests MiniCM7-2.2.2, and it's variants rom like GingerDXv31b,ZenceFil Sony,MiniCMXMP,Semc Debrand Engine(They are really awesome)
1. root your phone
2. unlock your bootloader
3. flash the nAa-14 kernel(it has built in CWM Recovery)
4. flash your AWESOME custom rom
to have MiniCM9 and MiniCM10 and their variants the installation is the same with Procedure "B" but just different kernel from nAa (nobodyAtall)
zenesis said:
to ways.
A. Old MiniCM7 prob Bpaul and old variants like GingerDXv21
1.root your phone
2.install xrecovery
3.flash your custom rom
B. latests MiniCM7-2.2.2, and it's variants rom like GingerDXv31b,ZenceFil Sony,MiniCMXMP,Semc Debrand Engine(They are really awesome)
1. root your phone
2. unlock your bootloader
3. flash the nAa-14 kernel(it has built in CWM Recovery)
4. flash your AWESOME custom rom
to have MiniCM9 and MiniCM10 and their variants the installation is the same with Procedure "B" but just different kernel from nAa (nobodyAtall)
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ah very nice, could you please take a look at the first link i posted to make sure i really got a "x10 mini pro" - im unsure...says nowhere mini or pro on my phone
also going back to a sony rom with the pc companion software is still possible after all this?
androidfan34 said:
ah very nice, could you please take a look at the first link i posted to make sure i really got a "x10 mini pro" - im unsure...says nowhere mini or pro on my phone
also going back to a sony rom with the pc companion software is still possible after all this?
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Xperia x10 mini pro (u20i) a.k.a. "mimmi"
also the Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i /SK17a) has a.k.a. mango has a slight difference in terms of appearance with the x10mp.
next is if else you didn't succeed in flashing things, and you find yourself in a soft brick status you can always flash the nAa-14 kernel again and redo the flashing or go to Pc companion to go back to its stock firmware.
ok, so now that i finally want to start...another question:
is it normal that my sophos antivirus says that the superoneclick.zip is infected?
https://www.virustotal.com/de/file/...6cafe072c6eed47c27e1c3b1b7bc99c367b/analysis/
tried different sources...always the same
says here at the end that its normal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
but i get different malware/virus names even with totalvirusses list from different antivirus products
androidfan34 said:
ok, so now that i finally want to start...another question:
is it normal that my sophos antivirus says that the superoneclick.zip is infected?
https://www.virustotal.com/de/file/...6cafe072c6eed47c27e1c3b1b7bc99c367b/analysis/
tried different sources...always the same
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Yes, because rooting the phone means getting around security-measures, and it is 'suspect' behaviour, that's why your anti-virus may think it is malware.
thx, now ive rooted, unlocked and flashed the nAa kernel.
but now "pressing back" and starting the phone does not put me into any recovery screen. screen just goes black after about 7 seconds showing the nAa screen...what now?
androidfan34 said:
thx, now ive rooted, unlocked and flashed the nAa kernel.
but now "pressing back" and starting the phone does not put me into any recovery screen. screen just goes black after about 7 seconds showing the nAa screen...what now?
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tap the back-button repeatedly, about 2 times per second, to get into recovery, just holding it down on boot doesn't work. You may even start that before the kernel-logo shows.
thx to all your help, it worked
finally cm mini 7
Anyone mind giving me step by step instructions on getting CM7 on a x10 mini pro? (same version as androidfan34's).
I've flashed a Tmobile G1 before but this seems quite different and it's my girl's phone so i don't want to risk bricking it.
EDIT: Should i be following this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950324
EDIT2: Nevermind, just followed the instructions on the CM wiki and am now on CM7.