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)?
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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?
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Ok i looked here but haven't found exactly what im looking for, as some of you know im new to the andriod base rooting/modding/etc i have a non-rooted generic global 2.1 xperia x10i, done via SEUS, now my question is,
Do u need it rooted?
Wont having to roms mean less performance?
will i lose timescape and other SE features?
also how easy is it to remove off to just run the SE rom when they do there update?
Will i beable to access my data on rom 2 like on the main 1 ?
is it worth doing dual boot rom? (needed to be asked)
if anyone can clear this up
Hi guys. I think I have some pretty specific questions so I'll just go ahead and ask. Also this thread can hopefully help other AT&T users.
1. I've already used the Flashtool guide to get to Android 2.1 and I've rooted it. What I really want though is just the straight update from Sony Ericsson to 2.1. Now that the phone is no longer locked down with AT&T 1.6 software is there a way to simply install the official SE 2.1 update?
2. If I do have to stick with the update in the Flashtool guide should I do the customize option for JIT? What are the pros and cons?
3. Anything else I need to know? Basically I want the phone working 100% but running 2.1 instead of 1.6, I'm fine with the AT&T apps not being installed.
Thanks for any and all help!
Have you tried connecting your phone to SEUS/PC Companion, and do a factory reset? (not sure it will install 2.1, but if it doesn't, just update it through there)
but.. and this isn't scary at all, just install a good (wolfbreak's for instance) 2.2 ROM. You will notice a significant performance boost, with no downsides actually (can't think of anything not working)
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but then again, i just noticed that at&t users cant use seus...(didnt know that...)
sooo.. just take a leap of faith and go for 2.2
where can I find wolfbreak's 2.2? and will it be as easy to flash as 2.1 was in the guide?
It depends on what you find easy. You do not need flashtool (as long as you have the 54, 55 or 58 Baseband.
To check what baseband you got, go to phone settings --> about the phone --> scroll down, and it should say baseband 2.*.** or something like that the last two asterisks is what matters.
(if you do not have the appropriate baseband, download the one you want from here, and install it with Flashtool)
Now, before you can install this ROM, you first need xRecovery, this program can be found here, along with a howto install guide
After you've successfully installed xRecovery, it is time to download the files from wolfbreak. His ROM can be found here.
Download:
- CM 6.1.3 [v05].zip for Baseband 54/55/58
&
- CM Update v053.zip [Will not wipe anything]
Place those files on your SD Card.. Now you can follow the 'Howto install' guide from wolfbreak
(oh btw, to enter xRecovery you have to do the following:
Press BACK button few times right after white SE label appears.)
kernelklink said:
where can I find wolfbreak's 2.2? and will it be as easy to flash as 2.1 was in the guide?
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Its in the x10 android development section. Its one of the top links for in that section. I personally use rendeiro2005 ROM 2.2 cuz of personal looks. Hope this helps.
Sent from XDA Premium from my X10a rooted running 2.2.1 CM Rom from Rendeiro2005
so wolfbreak should be 100% working correct? no hardware problems?
what about rendeiro2005?
another thought...since these aren't from SE won't I lose timescape and mediascape? or is there some way to install them after the fact?
kernelklink said:
another thought...since these aren't from SE won't I lose timescape and mediascape? or is there some way to install them after the fact?
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there is a thought.. mediascape is laggy, and you can get timescape
http://www.mediafire.com/?bxcc12wq10o2z0o
Ok, here's a good question. If I wait until the 2.3 update is released from SE and plug my phone up to SEUS will my phone be brought back to AT&T factory settings or will it actually be updated to 2.3 (now that I'm running a generic ROM)?
What I'm getting at is: Now that I'm running a generic ROM will SEUS try to update to new generic ROMs or will it somehow know the phone is AT&T and keep trying to go with what AT&T is currently using?
No, your phone is debranded after flashing so you can install 2.3.3 with no problems
so that means that if I plugged up to SEUS right now it'd give me the SE 2.1 update correct?
I'm currently running the 2.1 from the flashtool tutorial, but I'd like the official SE 2.1
I'll go ahead and answer my own question. Yes, apparently once you debrand your phone you can simply go to SEUS and update to the latest SE update.
I'm now running 2.1 straight from Sony Ericsson
I'll wait for the 2.3 update and get it through SEUS when it comes out this summer.
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 ==
Is there a tutorial for it? What you neet to do step by step. And can you use this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682966 for the x10 mini to?
read several tutorials – if you’ve never done it before don’t rush into it
Misreading one line of instructions can mess the whole process up and leave you with a dysfunctional phone. Its not as daunting as it seems.. but you do need to know exactly what to do before you do it.... and while your doing it. Also check compatability with model numbers and software versions
for example my phone is an x10 mini pro but if I take the battery out its actually a u20i
Super one click rooted my phone without problems but i found i had to disable usb debugging and re enable it while it was doing its thing
youtube is also a good source for tutorials
I recommend this kernel and rom from NaA
if you have baseband update, the rest y very easy
the requirements are
bootloader unlocking
updated baseband
1.-search the web, update baseband to the exact model, e10i does not equal the E10A
if you install a firmware for another device, you may lose the 3G signal
2.- this post for unlocking Bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
3.-install the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256739
4.-install the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553
I used these ones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779745
help needed to unlock and flash custom rom
ftorga said:
I recommend this kernel and rom from NaA
if you have baseband update, the rest y very easy
the requirements are
bootloader unlocking
updated baseband
1.-search the web, update baseband to the exact model, e10i does not equal the E10A
if you install a firmware for another device, you may lose the 3G signal
2.- this post for unlocking Bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
3.-install the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256739
4.-install the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553
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HI,
I rooted my sony experia mini e10i successfully using z4root app. now i have to unlock bootloader. what tool should be downloaded , i searched in google., many tools and many views for doing this. i am really confused. Please suggest any good and reliable tool to unlock the bootloader and please also suggest the steps for doing so. should i flash kernel and then rom or both at same time? in some tutorials they said,
1.use CWM ROM manager and flash recovery
2. poweroff and then power on , press back key
3. in recovery mode, wipe all cache,
4. install rom from sd card
Are these steps work fine for me? This is the first time i am trying these flashing custom rom. so am little bit nervous.
Please help....
Hello there.
As many of us, it's also my very first time that i'm attempting to upgrade my x10 mini's android version from 2.1 to 2.3.7 and i'm pretty worry of making it useless (bricking it? )
After spending hours and hours of reading several guides.. i was able to root my xperia, installed and log into CWM (v3.2.0.0-3) successfully. But now i have 15 different guides with 50 different steps to follow.. And now i am pretty stuck upon few basic (yes noobish) questions:
"Unlocking bootloader" means that, after installing CWM or xRecovery, we have to use the flashtool method or are we done with the unlocking part?
After getting done with unlocking bootloader, do we firstly install the new kernel and secondly the new Rom or the opposite?
Is there a way to recognize which Rom requires xRecovery or CWM before its installation?
Thank you in advance!
Ghroth said:
Hello there.
As many of us, it's also my very first time that i'm attempting to upgrade my x10 mini's android version from 2.1 to 2.3.7 and i'm pretty worry of making it useless (bricking it? )
After spending hours and hours of reading several guides.. i was able to root my xperia, installed and log into CWM (v3.2.0.0-3) successfully. But now i have 15 different guides with 50 different steps to follow.. And now i am pretty stuck upon few basic (yes noobish) questions:
"Unlocking bootloader" means that, after installing CWM or xRecovery, we have to use the flashtool method or are we done with the unlocking part?
After getting done with unlocking bootloader, do we firstly install the new kernel and secondly the new Rom or the opposite?
Is there a way to recognize which Rom requires xRecovery or CWM before its installation?
Thank you in advance!
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If you want a ROM that runs on a custom kernel you do need to unlock the bootloader, that's the only tricky part about the whole process
Which order you install kernel and rom doesn't make a difference, as long as the two are meant for each other. That said, it is common practice to install the kernel first and then the ROM.
xRecovery is (usually) only used in old ROMS that run on stock kernel, the 2.3.7 ROM you're aiming for will probably use CWM (Which is included in all custom kernels anyway). Which of the two is required is stated in the opening post of the ROM you choose.
Good luck
SmG67 you're a life saver! God bless you mate. Thank you so much for your fast, clear and accurate reply. The things i was worrying about make sense now. :good:
thnx
SmG67 said:
If you want a ROM that runs on a custom kernel you do need to unlock the bootloader, that's the only tricky part about the whole process
Which order you install kernel and rom doesn't make a difference, as long as the two are meant for each other. That said, it is common practice to install the kernel first and then the ROM.
xRecovery is (usually) only used in old ROMS that run on stock kernel, the 2.3.7 ROM you're aiming for will probably use CWM (Which is included in all custom kernels anyway). Which of the two is required is stated in the opening post of the ROM you choose.
Good luck
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hi there,
thnx for your reply. but I know nobody would teach better than self-learning..... but anyway, nice and quick reply.
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: