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please help me guys!
I've flashed my phone from 1.6 to 2.1 using generic firmware, but after the flash, my phone doesn't want to start up and it's not being recognised by seus..I'm going crazy...i feel the vibration when I try to power on, but that's it, nothing happens..tried to relflash but it's not working..help pls!
I tried to reflash it and do it all over again, the procedure finished but still after pressing the power button, I feel it vibrate and it doesn't boot up..nothing is happening..how can I sort this problem out?? I loved my phone, please don't tell me I've bricked it :'(
**** man, I'm in the same boat
The screens backlighting starts up and it flickers every few seconds but that's it. I've suesed it, x10 flashed it and repeated. Nothing, nadda, zip
I'll be back as soon as I have some more news...
Just used Bin4ry's jerpelea's old X10 flash to flash back to generic nordic 1.6 (026) FW.
MY PHONE LIVES
It's running now so I'm gonna do a SEUS update and see what happens.
hey buddy have you got a link for that??
I got it here before the update came out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
the flash tool is in the third post, and just pick a 1.6 rom from the second post.
Just updated with SEUS and everythings sweet now
Hope you get it sorted too.
I have to try again from work as from home since I'm on 64bit Win 7 java is not working (
so what I need to do is download the flash tool
download a 1.6rom (which I've done)
plug into flash mode xperia and hope for the best??
( I've got a bad feeling about this
Mind explaining what you did, exactly? 'Cause I tried running the flashtool and i got "cannot find batch file, Win7 64". =[
I don't know what you guys are worried about -- if it's not working just keep trying -- you're either miss timing things or doing it wrong.
On x64 versions of windows make sure all JVM (Java versions) are uninstalled and just install the 32bit version. Make sure that java directory shows up in your paths section of Environment Variables (Control Panel -> System -> Advanced).
Dont unpack the flasher somewhere with a weird directory structure like C:\My Stuff\Some-Place\x10
Just put it somewhere simple like C:\x10flash to keep any spaces or special characters from possibly breaking any of the batch files.
Most importantly you have to be sure you're actually getting the phone into flash mode -- otherwise you get errors.
Plug the usb cable into the phone, pull the battery, hold the back button, put in battery and plug in the usb just after -- the green led flashes if you got it right (I think -- I don't have my x10 here right now).
It's VERY hard to actually permanently brick one of these phones IMO without doing something incredibly wrong.
I'm definitely in flash mode.
I tried flashing both 2.1 global generic and the 1.6 rom, however none are working. With 2.1 the phone doesn't boot, with 1.6 the phone doesn't boot and keeps vibrating.
What I've done is copied the sin files in the rom folder into the flash folder and run flash.bat and then connect the phone in flash mode. The procedure ends normally, but something is going terribly wrong. I'm sure I'm doing everything right.
I've now downloaded the seus update service and reinstalled the software and finally the phone managed to boot but I'm back on 1.6
I guess there is something wrong in the files?? Oh well at least I didn't brick my phone, but this makes me highly uncomfortable trying the 2.2 custom rom when it's out.
I had the same problem and tried just about everything.
The only thing that worked was the ROOT_F3v3 uploaded
by jerpelea here.
It's a 1.6 version German version and if everything goes fine you can change the CDA
to match the one you like and have 2.1 using SEUS.
thecrazyfarang said:
I'm definitely in flash mode.
I tried flashing both 2.1 global generic and the 1.6 rom, however none are working. With 2.1 the phone doesn't boot, with 1.6 the phone doesn't boot and keeps vibrating.
What I've done is copied the sin files in the rom folder into the flash folder and run flash.bat and then connect the phone in flash mode. The procedure ends normally, but something is going terribly wrong. I'm sure I'm doing everything right.
I've now downloaded the seus update service and reinstalled the software and finally the phone managed to boot but I'm back on 1.6
I guess there is something wrong in the files?? Oh well at least I didn't brick my phone, but this makes me highly uncomfortable trying the 2.2 custom rom when it's out.
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If with 1.6 the phone boots and keeps vibrating it means you flashed the update that does not include the full version. Don't do this again!
Technically the flash tool is also a "unbricker" so if used according to the instructions it really should not be a problem. I suggest you go through the instructions again to see where your problem might be, as suggested above.
BingoRingo said:
Technically the flash tool is also a "unbricker" so if used according to the instructions it really should not be a problem. I suggest you go through the instructions again to see where your problem might be, as suggested above.
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Theoretically, you're right. But I had the same problem last night (after doing something I really shouldn't have ). It was the first time I'd had this flavour of brick, but I have had plenty of others and have reflashed numorous times. Still, I reflashed with the old flash tool to 1.6 and still had a brick, repaired with seus 3 times and still had a brick, and flashed three times with the new X10 Flash for 2.1. Still no dice... and I did do everything right, like I said, it's not the first time I've done this.
Flash number 8 with the old flash tool (same procedure and same firmware as flash no. 1) and my phone is back. Rebooted it and then updated to 2.1 with seus and now I'm all sorted.
Just had to say this, because it's not always the user doing something wrong
BingoRingo said:
If with 1.6 the phone boots and keeps vibrating it means you flashed the update that does not include the full version. Don't do this again!
Technically the flash tool is also a "unbricker" so if used according to the instructions it really should not be a problem. I suggest you go through the instructions again to see where your problem might be, as suggested above.
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I've followed the instructions and I've been very careful as it was my very first time doing this and I've been reading quite a lot before I took the step. The 1.6rom I've downloaded I got it from the link of jerpelea. Most probably the 1.6 global generic and the 2.1 global generic roms have a missing file or something.
I didn't try flashing to Nordic as I thought it will do the same again. As I said, now I'm a little bit reluctant to flash my mobile again and will have to wait for the bastards at SE to release the update for my region.
_calum_ said:
Theoretically, you're right. But I had the same problem last night (after doing something I really shouldn't have ). It was the first time I'd had this flavour of brick, but I have had plenty of others and have reflashed numorous times. Still, I reflashed with the old flash tool to 1.6 and still had a brick, repaired with seus 3 times and still had a brick, and flashed three times with the new X10 Flash for 2.1. Still no dice... and I did do everything right, like I said, it's not the first time I've done this.
Flash number 8 with the old flash tool (same procedure and same firmware as flash no. 1) and my phone is back. Rebooted it and then updated to 2.1 with seus and now I'm all sorted.
Just had to say this, because it's not always the user doing something wrong
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Wow mate, you really are persistent. I'm glad it worked for you. I think I've flashed 5 times in total and I was praying my lucky star to make the bloody thing boot and I was sooooo relieved when I managed to boot after repairing with seus.
Try this. 2.1 (Rogers FW) tool.
2nd post down by hehh. Saved my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838967&page=2
Hello.
First of all, to make ppl less irritated of this thread as there are several threads about this problem. Ive searched, looked, noticed that ppl has this similiar problem, but I still cannot figure out what I am doing wrong.
However, to the point.
Ill let you know, step by step what I have done, to make it a bit simple for you to help me.
Ive downloaded a couple of files, named Freex10-beta.zip, gapps_1901_Freex10-zip, xRecovery and Busybox.
All of these files (exclude Busybox which I installed from the market) were copied into the sd memory card, the root of the sd card.
I rooted my phone with the software, superoneclick.
I installed xRecovery and busybox (busybox says that my phone is rooted), then I opened xRecovery and clicked install, without any problems, the three locations got green. Means succesfull?
Now to the problem, I turned of my phone, switched it on and clicked the back buttom. Got stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo. Stinks!
Please, I really want to upgrade my phone. Cant stand out that ppl has the 2.2 while im still on 2.1 official
Version: 2.1-update1
Kernel version: 2.6.29
Edit.
Stuffs Ive tried out:
- Removing the battery for a couple of seconds
- Tapped the back buttom once, twice, three times and so on. Doesnt work for me.
EDIT ONCE AGAIN (READ):
Due to the new update for the X10HD I was able to run the xRecovery. There was nothing wrong with the setup I made however if any1 has the same problem as I do. Please enter this thread and go to the buttom of the first post and you will find an apk. file named xRecovery-0.2-X10HD-release.apk ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571 ).
Follow this howto if you got problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908791
AND! Thousend thanks for the support members, love to you all!
you must click the back button several times to access xRecovery.
Tehouster said:
you must click the back button several times to access xRecovery.
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Thanks for the reply, but I have already tried that. Ive tried to push it one time, two, three and even held it as long as I can. Nothing works.
I am going to give it a last shot from the beginning, going to unroot the phone and do everything from step one.
However, got any other clues why I am occuring this problem?
remove the battery, wait for few minutes, insert it again and tap it several times. it worked for me.
hi! i have the same problem though i cant access xrecovery menu now that i am on free x10.. what i did before flashing to freex10 is exactly what you are doing but with additional.. try this, it worked for me
download gscript lite from the market.. then do what you did earlier, installing busybox, pressing install xrecovery then, after installing xrecovery menu.. do this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895351
hope i helped you in a way.. :] i always do that for me to access recovery menu, though i cant make that now because at beta3 it is not allowed to reinstall busybox and xrecovery (if i did ill get FC loop)..
furbycles said:
hi! i have the same problem though i cant access xrecovery menu now that i am on free x10.. what i did before flashing to freex10 is exactly what you are doing but with additional.. try this, it worked for me
download gscript lite from the market.. then do what you did earlier, installing busybox, pressing install xrecovery then, after installing xrecovery menu.. do this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895351
hope i helped you in a way.. :] i always do that for me to access recovery menu, though i cant make that now because at beta3 it is not allowed to reinstall busybox and xrecovery (if i did ill get FC loop)..
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Thanks, Ive installed Gscript lite but I cant seem to find any damn files when I press load. Maybe my version is to new for Gscript lite?
It shouldnt have to be this hard to do something like this! Wasted hours and hours trying to find solutions, but hell no nothing is working god damnit :/
Edit. When I press List SD-card all the files inside the SD shows up in a blue screen
for automatic xRecovery you must have : superuser, busybox, root permissions..
so if you don't have that, automatic xRecovery doesn't work.
Tehouster said:
for automatic xRecovery you must have : superuser, busybox, root permissions..
so if you don't have that, automatic xRecovery doesn't work.
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I have these three files installed, Ive managed to install the xRecovery but not been able to enter it when I boot my phone.
Do you think it has to do with my version of the x10, I have 2.0.2.A something maybe it doesnt work with my version?
you have 2.1?
it doesn't matter.
Well then I find it strange as hell! Why me of all the ppl around here, I cant be that noobie?
Busybox says that my phone is rooted, I am able to install xRecovery, I get all the three things marked as green, which means succesfully installed, I have superuser, or else I wouldnt be able to install them.
What am I doing wrong, has any1 out there been through this problem and solved it?
I did the same thing as you.. I rebooted. when the white SE logo show up.. I tapped the back button several times and xRecovery showed up..
Freak174 said:
Hello.
First of all, to make ppl less irritated of this thread as there are several threads about this problem. Ive searched, looked, noticed that ppl has this similiar problem, but I still cannot figure out what I am doing wrong.
However, to the point.
Ill let you know, step by step what I have done, to make it a bit simple for you to help me.
Ive downloaded a couple of files, named Freex10-beta.zip, gapps_1901_Freex10-zip, xRecovery and Busybox.
All of these files (exclude Busybox which I installed from the market) were copied into the sd memory card, the root of the sd card.
I rooted my phone with the software, superoneclick.
I installed xRecovery and busybox (busybox says that my phone is rooted), then I opened xRecovery and clicked install, without any problems, the three locations got green. Means succesfull?
Now to the problem, I turned of my phone, switched it on and clicked the back buttom. Got stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo. Stinks!
Please, I really want to upgrade my phone. Cant stand out that ppl has the 2.2 while im still on 2.1 official
Version: 2.1-update1
Kernel version: 2.6.29
Edit.
Stuffs Ive tried out:
- Removing the battery for a couple of seconds
- Tapped the back buttom once, twice, three times and so on. Doesnt work for me.
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try THIS tool and check HERE how to use it.
side note: if still got problems flash again (you can use the tool)
side note: you can use any other button to enter on xRecovery yet do not use home button `cause if you enter on it will reboot
rendeiro2005 said:
try THIS tool and check HERE how to use it.
side note: if still got problems flash again (you can use the tool)
side note: you can use any other button to enter on xRecovery yet do not use home button `cause if you enter on it will reboot
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Thanks for the reply.
I went into the link, but as Ive understood, you are not able to install the custom rom for 2.2 froyo. Only switch between 1.6 and 2.1.
And also some other more stuffs, however, can you confirm that it is possible to install the custom 2.2 froyo rom with the flash tool?
Thanks
Freak174 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I went into the link, but as Ive understood, you are not able to install the custom rom for 2.2 froyo. Only switch between 1.6 and 2.1.
And also some other more stuffs, however, can you confirm that it is possible to install the custom 2.2 froyo rom with the flash tool?
Thanks
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No man. The idea is for you to get xrecovery to work.
Use that tool for that.
The other idea i left is: if you still cant get that to work flash again and follow the rest of the guide.
Ah I see well I will it a shot but First I must ask something that I find abit weird.
When I install busybox, u are able to choose 2 directories where you want it installed. Either in "system/bin" (works fine) and "/data/local/tmp" (does not work).
Or nevermind seems to be working now, strange.. before it says that I need nand unlocked?
However, my point is that I am trying to use a app called gScript, but when I load "xRecovery.sh" it says:
stderr: mkdir failed for /data/local/tmp/
xrecovery, File exists
stderr: mount: Device or resource busy
stderr: rm: failed for -rf, Read-only file system
stderr: cp: cant stat 'sdcard/gscript/
chargemon': No such file or directory
stderr: cp: cant stat '/sdcard/gscript/
busybox': so such file or directory
However, I will now try to flash my phone and install xrecovery through it. But Id appreciate some help with my gScript 2
Edit 2:
Ive installed flash tool, it connects to my phone without problem.
I went into custom/apps/ and found a folder called xrecovery, which was empty so I dragged my xrecovery.apk file there, clicked customize ( Customize installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool).
But I cannot read anything about xRecovery in the log:
28/014/2011 16:14:36 - INFO - Searching Adb Device
28/014/2011 16:14:36 - INFO - Device connected
28/014/2011 16:14:36 - INFO - Customize finished
Freak174 said:
Ah I see well I will it a shot but First I must ask something that I find abit weird.
When I install busybox, u are able to choose 2 directories where you want it installed. Either in "system/bin" (works fine) and "/data/local/tmp" (does not work).
Or nevermind seems to be working now, strange.. before it says that I need nand unlocked?
However, my point is that I am trying to use a app called gScript, but when I load "xRecovery.sh" it says:
stderr: mkdir failed for /data/local/tmp/
xrecovery, File exists
stderr: mount: Device or resource busy
stderr: rm: failed for -rf, Read-only file system
stderr: cp: cant stat 'sdcard/gscript/
chargemon': No such file or directory
stderr: cp: cant stat '/sdcard/gscript/
busybox': so such file or directory
However, I will now try to flash my phone and install xrecovery through it. But Id appreciate some help with my gScript 2
Edit:
I just installed the flash tool on the computer now, started flash tool but it does only support ftf files, what am I supposed to do with it?
You said I was going to install xrecovery correct with it, but xrecovery is not a ftf file so how am I supposed to flash it?
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please see THIS GUIDE for that
I am sorry, I went into that guide but didnt go far down on the thread. I managed to install busybox AND xRecovery with the flashtool, just went into advanced xD
I also noticed that you are the publiser of the guild, well done I must say!
Now I will reboot my phone and press the back key and we will see.
Edit:
Well I still cannot enter xRecovery. This stinks! I cant be doing anything wrong, my phone was bought the 14 january, maybe there has been some kind of upgrade with it? But I dont really think so..
Arent there any other software that are able to upgrade to the 2.2 froyo beta 3?
Freak174 said:
I am sorry, I went into that guide but didnt go far down on the thread. I managed to install busybox AND xRecovery with the flashtool, just went into advanced xD
I also noticed that you are the publiser of the guild, well done I must say!
Now I will reboot my phone and press the back key and we will see.
Edit:
Well I still cannot enter xRecovery. This stinks! I cant be doing anything wrong, my phone was bought the 14 january, maybe there has been some kind of upgrade with it? But I dont really think so..
Arent there any other software that are able to upgrade to the 2.2 froyo beta 3?
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man...sorry, but if you had your phone rooted, installed busybox & xRecovery, then...it`s your problem. Not rom, not phone, not nothing except you and the way you press back button. period.
like i said before other buttons work aswell. try it. maybe you have a back button problem?
just press more or less 8/10 times without any hurrys
ohh and by the way. thanks
rendeiro2005 said:
man...sorry, but if you had your phone rooted, installed busybox & xRecovery, then...it`s your problem. Not rom, not phone, not nothing except you and the way you press back button. period.
like i said before other buttons work aswell. try it. maybe you have a back button problem?
just press more or less 8/10 times without any hurrys
ohh and by the way. thanks
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I have tried several buttoms, tried everything believe me. Been spending hours to fix this.
Is xrecovery the only program I can use to upgrade into a newer version?
Freak174 said:
I have tried several buttoms, tried everything believe me. Been spending hours to fix this.
Is xrecovery the only program I can use to upgrade into a newer version?
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yap...only way
I started off kinda regretting the X10 when I found out it was not only locked to 1.6 in USA (which I expected), but a single touch capacitive screen... that didn't make a lotta sense to me; I was almost to the point in which I could confidently say that capacitive screens and multi-touch were synonymous. Whatever...
The plan was to get an Atrix. Yeah, I know it's exponentially stronger than the abomination I chose and I know it's possibly the strongest mobile device on the market worldwide... but I liked the way Xperia X10 "looked" for not having that dumb oval-ish iPhail design that everyone's trying to emulate. The X10 actually tried to have it's own distinct design and I like it. I even like the TimeScape most deem useless.
Anyway, I got to gettin' things done and found myself a very comfortable and fast 2.1 rom and even a dual-touch add-on (as a side question, does that interfere or effect the workability of the pinch-zoom feature added by Sony's stupid PC companion thing?). So things got to be real sweet real fast.
...but I'm an Application packrat, and the lack of 2.2's ability to "Move to SD" is KILLING me. I see ApptoSD and LinktoSD both of which require 2.2 and a horribly lengthy 50-or-more-step SD partitioning process (if I'm forced to update to 2.2 anyway, why the hell would I go through all that when 2.2 comes with a simple and direct "Move to SD"?)
Is there a such thing as an X10 Android 2.2.x ROM that doesn't require me to sacrifice TimeScape, dual-touch or camera quality/camera features?
Take a look at froyo_Achotjan_V02.2 it has Timescape, dualtouch and I know there working on camera quality
You should try erickwill's EWJet. It's fast and the battery last longer. Included in his 2.1 rom are link2sd, new version of camera app, and you can also restore the timespace app if you want. Here's a link to his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941745
This has link2SD and it's a 2.1 ROM with timescape/media scape, as well as great video with no lag in playback or bad quality like most of the 2.2/2.3 ROMs
I've tried just about every ROM and this is one of the (if not) most stable ROMs IMO.
With "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" it takes about a min to partition your sd card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941745
good luck, i came from wolfs 6.1.3 to just "try" this ROM, but have stuck with it because of how stable/fast it is.
mhoeszh said:
You should try erickwill's EWJet. It's fast and the battery last longer. Included in his 2.1 rom are link2sd, new version of camera app, and you can also restore the timespace app if you want. Here's a link to his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941745
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beat me to it
I recommend to you CM 6.1.3 [V006] Kernel-010 [13-05-11] [Tweaked+Theme+Extras]
+1
Sent from my X10 using XDA Premium App
Wow... thanks for so many great responses!
I didn't think MiniTool Partition Wizard would really do the trick... I used it prior to making this thread to partition a test MicroSD and my phone said it couldn't detect it. I'm assuming it's just that my ROM is not set up to accept partitioned SD cards.
I'll probably give all of these a shot and see which one works for me. I could definitely use the speed boost that some of these offer because my Eternal Legacy and Black Pegasus aren't running very smooth.
Wow... okay, so I thought I had this... but I really don't know what I'm doing when it's not a simple FTF installer or an automatic flash from firmware update files on an SD card >_<
...any tips to help me understand the instructions for EWJet installation?
yoyoman2 said:
but I liked the way Xperia X10 "looked" for not having that dumb oval-ish iPhail design that everyone's trying to emulate. The X10 actually tried to have it's own distinct design and I like it.
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LOL
Download the ROM.
Put it on sd card.
Use xrecovery to install.
In xrecovery, go to Install Custom Zip
And select the ROM.
It will take a minute or too.
Reboot and enjoy.
yoyoman2 said:
Wow... okay, so I thought I had this... but I really don't know what I'm doing when it's not a simple FTF installer or an automatic flash from firmware update files on an SD card >_<
...any tips to help me understand the instructions for EWJet installation?
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Why go through all that? especially for a 2.1 rom lol
Just flash cm 6.1.3 by wolfbreak, problem solved
fiscidtox said:
Why go through all that? especially for a 2.1 rom lol
Just flash cm 6.1.3 by wolfbreak, problem solved
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Okay, okay... you win.
CM 6.1.3 it is.
But now I have a new array of brain-wrecking problems. Neither xRecovery or Universal Androot wanna do anything.
I tried to install xRecovery. The xRecovery installer went without a hitch, but now it crashes every time I try to install the actual xRecovery, giving the error:
My Jerkoff Phone said:
"Sorry!
The application xRecovery
Installer (process
com.zoz33.xRecoveryInstaller)
has stopped unexpectedly.
Please Try again"
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...so I try to do a manual install, and any attempt to copy chargemon, busybox or xrecovery.tar to the system/bin folder fails.
I'm thinking that even though I was able to eliminate the stock AT&T X10 ROM, perhaps the phone isn't rooted... so I go to UniversalAndroot.apk... which, as my luck would have it, also fails right after "Installing Toolkit" (Failed! No ~~~ Fu goo ~~~)
Three consecutive epic fails from auto install, manual install and even an attempt to root the phone >_<. To say I'm RAGE'ing is an understatement.
What am I doing wrong?
Im running stock rom 2.1 rooted with flashtool. Link2sd from market working perfectly.
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yoyoman2 said:
Okay, okay... you win.
CM 6.1.3 it is.
But now I have a new array of brain-wrecking problems. Neither xRecovery or Universal Androot wanna do anything.
I tried to install xRecovery. The xRecovery installer went without a hitch, but now it crashes every time I try to install the actual xRecovery, giving the error:
...so I try to do a manual install, and any attempt to copy chargemon, busybox or xrecovery.tar to the system/bin folder fails.
I'm thinking that even though I was able to eliminate the stock AT&T X10 ROM, perhaps the phone isn't rooted... so I go to UniversalAndroot.apk... which, as my luck would have it, also fails right after "Installing Toolkit" (Failed! No ~~~ Fu goo ~~~)
Three consecutive epic fails from auto install, manual install and even an attempt to root the phone >_<. To say I'm RAGE'ing is an understatement.
What am I doing wrong?
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use flashtool!!
Flash back to stock, then root, install xrecovery and flash the rom.
fiscidtox said:
use flashtool!!
Flash back to stock, then root, install xrecovery and flash the rom.
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Okay, I'm back to stock and rooting went without a hitch. Got superuser and everything, but now I can't use xRecovery -_-
xRecovery flat out won't install on 1.6 even if I try to force it through flashtool or root explorer... do I have to go back to 2.1 now before I can use xRecovery and flash CM6.1.3?
yoyoman2 said:
Okay, I'm back to stock and rooting went without a hitch. Got superuser and everything, but now I can't use xRecovery -_-
xRecovery flat out won't install on 1.6 even if I try to force it through flashtool or root explorer... do I have to go back to 2.1 now before I can use xRecovery and flash CM6.1.3?
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Yeah maybe flash global generic 2.1 first
...now I'm just plain stomped.
On 1.6 Stock X10a
• I flash the firmware
• I can root the device with UniversalAndroot
• I can install Busybox, which works when it is rooted
...then I cannot install xRecovery... blocked through the device, and FTF returns the error "INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK"
On 2.1 X10 global generic
• The root from 1.6 does not persist.
• I cannot root the device with UAndroot, z4 or SuperOneClick(they all have their own special ways of ****ing with me)
• Because I cannot root, I cannot use Busybox
• Because both the root and busybox failed, xRecovery isn't working -_-
It's like I'm caught in some cyclic insanity that has no way out lol... why can't wolfy and everyone just keep it simple with FTF installers. I can work with FTFs.
My damn brain is hurting...
yoyoman2 said:
...now I'm just plain stomped.
On 1.6 Stock X10a
• I flash the firmware
• I can root the device with UniversalAndroot
• I can install Busybox, which works when it is rooted
...then I cannot install xRecovery... blocked through the device, and FTF returns the error "INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK"
On 2.1 X10 global generic
• The root from 1.6 does not persist.
• I cannot root the device with UAndroot, z4 or SuperOneClick(they all have their own special ways of ****ing with me)
• Because I cannot root, I cannot use Busybox
• Because both the root and busybox failed, xRecovery isn't working -_-
It's like I'm caught in some cyclic insanity that has no way out lol... why can't wolfy and everyone just keep it simple with FTF installers. I can work with FTFs.
My damn brain is hurting...
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use flashtool to root and install xrecovery... You're making this way more difficult then it has to be
fiscidtox said:
use flashtool to root
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got it!
Cyano's installed and looking good... but for some reason, I now can't get service... or GPS... or WiFi.
What baseband are you on
Hello to all,
Firstly first post to this site and also new to the world of rooting/flashing so bare with me on this one..
Ok as title states I would like to know on how to successfully flash my x10 and receive the benefits that xda have given to alot of us!
Phone specs:
Xperia x10a.
Ver 2.1update1.
Rooted via super one click.
So far I have only been able to root the phone.. I have TB and have performed a back up recently. I do also have the Rom Manager app whilst watching a tutorial via youtube flashing using the Rom Manager I was not able to use the Flash ClockworkMod Recovery as the x10 was not in the listing to proceed. I have also got xrecovery ver 0.3 and tried another method using this but I was not able to install xrecovery properly.. I downloaded it all well and good but went to install and the 3 windows never became ticks just crosses.. Uninstalled and reinstalled but to no avail it did not work..
So my questions are:
Have I done something wrong on my end for this not to work? (knowing my luck yes).
And all I'm after if someone could take the time out and lay out a clear somewhat easy path in order for myself to be able to flash and install custom Roms? cm7 is what I would like to use unless if a good recommendation is given.
Thank you in advance to all and I do apologize for the long post I just wanted to make sure I covered everything.. Still new to this
Kind Regards.
Agera.
Xrecovery installer can be a bit troublesome. Sometimes it doesn't even work for me.
In my opinion, the best way to install xrecovery, root, & jit enable your x10 is through flashtool. You will need a PC but the process works better than the installer. Try that method and find out if that works.
Hey thanks for your reply, my noobness is showing greatly at this point regarding xrecovery... it'll help if I actually click install busy box and destination folder (duh) made me look....yeah Ok well now I have a phone that has been rooted and now have xrecovery in operation, I guess now comes to install a custom rom.
Now to sum it all up basically I have to copy paste desired rom and google rom pack load it onto the sd card (not in any file inside sd but just on sd) perform final backup get into xrecovery factory wipe first? I believe then custom rom reboot then get back into xrecovery then install google apps reboot and done?
I hope I got that down I'm trying to remember processes without having to go back to a tutorial, if I left anything out permission to give me a clip over the ear
Cheers.
When you pick a ROM, make sure the phone's baseband matches the ROMS baseband the developer wants. Also, follow how the way the dev wants the ROM installed, like phone wiped and cache wiped and stuff. And sometime there are multiple files that needed to be flashed in a specific order in xrecovery. So make sure you follow all the devs directions. Hope this helps.
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and you can find different ROMs that don't require you to flash googleapps as well, that just makes it confusing. I started with FreeX10, as it was simple and easy to install. once you have a hang of it, I recommend using Trip's GB MIUI. and you said you backed up phone before you installed xrecovery? I recommend you backup using xrecovery first
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fixed phone was able to get back into xrecovery and do a restore...
Ok, something I want to ask regarding what I did today when I went to update to a newer o/s eveything went fine until after the phone rebooted and came back to the home screen the 2.2.1 froyo rom I used seemed to be refreshing itself every 2 seconds which made it next to impossible to navigate around the phone... The arc version 2.3.1 opened up and about 30 seconds it froze restarted and shut down again did that for a while... So both didnt work for me only other thing I opened up was the google pack so I could get the market and gmail, I also tried it without installing google apps... same thing happened.
So my question is have I forgotten to put an extra file in? or was it my blind luck that I used to unstable roms?
I've really tried here.. if anyone can please post a link that is certain to work with exactly what i need to do and what files I need that would be really great. Whether its 2.2 or 2.3 it doesnt matter to me so long as it works at this stage I'm having no luck getting something solid here...
Cheers.
Hi Everyone
I have been readind pages on this site for a while, I have a Xperia mini pro sk17i on UK O2 and I would like to remove the O2 and Sony bloatware along with the facebook rubbish. With a you tube guide I have made a back up of my existing rom using flash tool, I have tried it seems in vain to find a standard rom, the type you have on a unlocked phone from the UK, the mny guides are a bit confusing i have the4.0.2.A.0.62 build and understand I need to down grade first, I did try this a few weeks ago but my phones screen locked up completely luckily at the same time as i had used a foreign rom by mistake so I reflashed and pulled the plug part way through so a little triangle apperared and O2 repaired it and had to replace the screen it seems, that crapped me up a tad. So I thought I would get some advice this time. So im looking for the r4ight rom to flash with then root to remove the rubbish. Apologies if this has been brought up before but some of the liks I go to say the roms have been removed.
Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
Mark
P.S if my rom back is helpfull please let me know I can upload it or email it to you.
Check out my signature there's a step by step guide how to root and then Update to .62 again. Then you can uninstall Facebook etc
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Hi
Thanks I flashed to the firmware and did the zerg bit but could not upgrade or remove anything also the radio did not work so i assume i need to flash with a baseband 64.
Thanks
Mark2260 said:
Hi
Thanks I flashed to the firmware and did the zerg bit but could not upgrade or remove anything also the radio did not work so i assume i need to flash with a baseband 64.
Thanks
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Why weren't you able to update? Something wrong or just no notification for the update?
You can flash the update via flashtool, but for that you will have to use local-prop and push-root-files method as far as I know...
Yes flash the baseband you had before or the recommend for your provider/region. I don't even changed my baseband, so I don't know much about the baseband
Hi Again
Ok flashed again and then flashed to baseband 64, radio works interweb ok super user icon shows up still no update but i have no wifi at my home only hard wired. Now how do i get rid of the crap please?.
Thanks for your help so far.
Mark
update now shows but will have go round to my brothers as he uses wifi. just need to know how to getrid of useless rubbish now. o/
update 2 cannot update to 62 with wifi can i use somthing else?
Mark2260 said:
Hi Again
Ok flashed again and then flashed to baseband 64, radio works interweb ok super user icon shows up still no update but i have no wifi at my home only hard wired. Now how do i get rid of the crap please?.
Thanks for your help so far.
Mark
update now shows but will have go round to my brothers as he uses wifi. just need to know how to getrid of useless rubbish now. o/
update 2 cannot update to 62 with wifi can i use somthing else?
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You have to use wifi, otherwise you could update to .69 firmware version. Download from here the 4.0.2.A.0.69 zip file to install via cwm.
Download x-parts from playstore and install cwm. Then do a backup and flash the zip via cwm. Do a factory reset, wipe cache
and davlik cache and you should have superuser installed and it should work
If you don't know how to use cwm, ask here and I will tell you exactly what to do!
Hi
Ok I went daft got bored and updated by sus, and now I am happy I have ICS everythingworks spot on apart from front camera option missing but thats no big deal, I disabled all the crap and it runs just as sooth as gb and i have more memory and ram left, pictures are just as good as before, I am very happy with this, I made a ftf file in case anyone wants it. This is on a uk phone on the giffgaff network.
Many thanks for your help.
Mark
I got a (sk17i / o2) 4.0.2.A.0.62 today and im also confused on how to get root, put on cwm & upgrade it beyond 2.3.4
DK71 said:
I got a (sk17i / o2) 4.0.2.A.0.62 today and im also confused on how to get root, put on cwm & upgrade it beyond 2.3.4
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Check out my signature for a link to the rooting guide. There you should find out how to root it. It's an easy tutorial for newbies
Thanks Mihahn I will check out the guides.
Whats the best stable custom ROM for the mini pro ?
Im just waiting for my 7 days cooling off period to pass before I play
DK71 said:
Thanks Mihahn I will check out the guides.
Whats the best stable custom ROM for the mini pro ?
Im just waiting for my 7 days cooling off period to pass before I play
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Best stable custom rom for locked bootloader? Don't know on gingerbread there aren't many custom roms and on ics there are only a few like real ics lite and MiniCMSandwich...
I'd stay on stock gingerbead rom, best rom for everything
I managed to root the phone but on each custom ROM I tried thats listed as suitable for locked bootloader (3 different ROMS)
I had a stuck black screen after the SE words after powering up.
DK71 said:
I managed to root the phone but on each custom ROM I tried thats listed as suitable for locked bootloader (3 different ROMS)
I had a stuck black screen after the SE words after powering up.
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Did you wipe data/factory reset wipe cache and dalvik cache (and on some roms required format system) BEFORE you installed the zip file?
Yes I done the wipes & formats. All CWM installs gave me black screen no matter what options & roms I tried so I used flashtool & put on 4.0.4 after 4.0.2.A.0.69 just to get the phone functional & to try it out for speed & problems. Will have a crack another day when my hair loss grows back
DK71 said:
Yes I done the wipes & formats. All CWM installs gave me black screen no matter what options & roms I tried so I used flashtool & put on 4.0.4 after 4.0.2.A.0.69 just to get the phone functional & to try it out for speed & problems. Will have a crack another day when my hair loss grows back
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When you want to install custom roms like real ics and similar ics roms for locked bootloader, flash them through cwm when you are on ics. If you have been on gingerbead before, it won't work, but if you are on ics, it should work
On 4.1.B.0431 I dont have root or CWM so I will no doubt get a headache when I next have a tinker around.
Im actually shocked I didnt turn it into a paper weight!