I'm helping out a friend with her new Xperia Sola.
My top priority is to get Google Apps on to her phone.
We're in China, and the Sola was sold in China, which means that with the stock chinese rom Google Apps doesn't come with it. With my phone, the Xperia X8, I simply changed the CDA in the build.prop and let PC Companion do the rest of the work. The idea is that every type of ROM has a CDA assigned to it and when you hook the phone up to PC Companion or SEUS, it looks for that CDA code in build.prop and downloads the rom accordingly. So by changing the CDA to a International Version(I believe this is a version that encompassed all the different languages that Sony has to offer), I essentially flashed Gapps onto the phone, without doing to much work or changing anything. All I had to do was root the phone.
So does anyone know the CDA of the International Version for this phone? Or does anyone have a rom that supports Simplified Chinese and has google apps, could you post your CDA? Thanks! The CDA should look like this 1234-8764/R7E（Made up）
Also，Is there anyway to root besides unlocking the bootlloader? It'd be best not to touch the DRM section as I'm not sure if she uses Sony proprietary software or not.
Thanks!!!
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I Want To Flash my Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 to Frimware U.S , could one help me
i have X8 and i want to falsh my frimware to U.S or Canda Frimware
pls i want the steps to do that
Thanks
Not sure how to flash frimware, sorry
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Well i tried to use the debrand method which is working with X10 using the information provided by user pulpoff in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835457
I edited my build.prop file using his ro.semc.version.cust version but update service still did not allow me to update from 1.3.A.0.50 to .62 firmware. So obviously there are differencies between x10 and x8. We also do not have database with decrypted x8 firmwares yet and i am not sure if flashtool is also compatible with X8 (it is stated that it should work but i am not aware of anybody who tested it to X8 yet). If somebody is interested i can upload the files from my seus db folder to be decryptedi I have generic global firmware 1-.3.A.0.50 with following data from my build.prop.
ro.product.name=E15i_1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust=1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R3A
Here is my software info:
phone software version:
1236-9291_1.3.A.0.50
Generic-user
file system version:
world-1-8_1.3.A.0.50
customization version:
1241-3728_R3A
If all you want is 1.3.A.0.62, keep your build.prop version at 0.50, than do update over SEUS with my country info.
I've done this a few times, also I have found nordic build.prop, but alas, X8 has no 2.1 update yet for nordic neither.
neptun2 said:
Well i tried to use the debrand method which is working with X10 using the information provided by user pulpoff in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835457
I edited my build.prop file using his ro.semc.version.cust version but update service still did not allow me to update from 1.3.A.0.50 to .62 firmware. So obviously there are differencies between x10 and x8. We also do not have database with decrypted x8 firmwares yet and i am not sure if flashtool is also compatible with X8 (it is stated that it should work but i am not aware of anybody who tested it to X8 yet). If somebody is interested i can upload the files from my seus db folder to be decryptedi I have generic global firmware 1-.3.A.0.50 with following data from my build.prop.
ro.product.name=E15i_1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust=1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R3A
Here is my software info:
phone software version:
1236-9291_1.3.A.0.50
Generic-user
file system version:
world-1-8_1.3.A.0.50
customization version:
1241-3728_R3A
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Thank you for this information pulpoff. I will try again to update this way. Can you please post the details of nordic build.prop just in case we need it when the update is out.
Using customization version 1241-3728 i managed to get the 1.3.A.0.62 update. This are some good news. At least when the update comes it will be easy to switch to the region where it is released first.
neptun2 said:
Well i tried to use the debrand method which is working with X10 using the information provided by user pulpoff in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835457
I edited my build.prop file using his ro.semc.version.cust version but update service still did not allow me to update from 1.3.A.0.50 to .62 firmware. So obviously there are differencies between x10 and x8. We also do not have database with decrypted x8 firmwares yet and i am not sure if flashtool is also compatible with X8 (it is stated that it should work but i am not aware of anybody who tested it to X8 yet). If somebody is interested i can upload the files from my seus db folder to be decryptedi I have generic global firmware 1-.3.A.0.50 with following data from my build.prop.
ro.product.name=E15i_1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust=1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R3A
Here is my software info:
phone software version:
1236-9291_1.3.A.0.50
Generic-user
file system version:
world-1-8_1.3.A.0.50
customization version:
1241-3728_R3A
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thanQ very much i'm updating nw my phone as urs
Do you have market in this version? and what the languge in ur market
last qusetion is what is the region of this version ?
THANKS again
Using both customization 1241-3728 and 1241-3708 i have market and many languages to use for writing and interface. My phone is on english now. If you are interested in any particular language i can check if it is present or not. Both firmwares listed (1241-3728 and 1241-3708) seem to be generic world but i don't know what are the differencies in customization.
well the phone is updating from SEUS right nw by ur software version
i have onther qusetion
when 2.1 update avialbale , the SEUS will update me as ur country version or as my countery version of software ?
If you debrand using my customization code you will make your phone software same as mine and so will get the update together with me. When the update appears we can always debrand to the region where the update is first released and update so do not worry about this.
wow that what i want
thank you so much
w8ing.... for my X8 to finsh downloading the software then insatlling
done and all the problem with me is fixed and the phone is more beautiful and faster
thats nice
thankx anyone try with me
nw we w8 for 2.1
Hi all,
I've tried to enter these details into the build.prop file:
ro.product.name=E15i_1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust=1241-3728
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R3A
with Root Explorer. The file saved and I then tried to update via SEUS however it's putting me back on to my old customization! Could you please post a step by step of what I need to change in order to get a different country firmware to my current as the one I have is from Middle East and therefore doesn't have the Market!!
Cheers
EDIT: Ignore me, tried it again and it has worked!! Not sure what the region is but I have Market now so am well happy. thanks for your previous posts with the customization codes
Great
enjoy , its better more than meddile east
Hello guys!
I have a Neo V from Brasil and it's full of bloatware from TIM provider...
I want to flash the latest retail firmware available not only to get rid of this bloatware but to be up-to-date with the most recent firmware...
Which firmware should I use? It doesn't have to be from Brasil, but it would be nice if it had Portuguese-BR as an available language.
I've never had a Sony E. smarthpone, only Samsung's, but I believe the process of flashing is the same, regarding the different flashing apps, right? Samsung uses "Odin" and SE uses "Flashtool" ?
Thank you!!
Yep, use Flashtool. I believe all versions support every language. Every firmware had it's own bloatware, I bought mine off contract, and it also had apps like Xperia hotshots, UEFA and SE 999 facebooks apps on it. Maybe you could also just delete the bloatware manually.
I think xperia hot shots and all that stuff come's with all firmwares (region), but you can uninstall them like normal apps...
sdk16420 said:
Yep, use Flashtool. I believe all versions support every language. Every firmware had it's own bloatware, I bought mine off contract, and it also had apps like Xperia hotshots, UEFA and SE 999 facebooks apps on it. Maybe you could also just delete the bloatware manually.
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thank you... can you point me to the latest generic Neo V firmware?
thank you!!
EDIT: guys, FlashTool and Wotan does pretty much tha same thing? Can I use Wotan to select a "Generic" firmware and flash my Neo V?
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-v-mt11/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
thanks everyone!
Hello,
I'm root the phone through generic .058 and updated to .062 that is again generic. I'm looking for the greek stock firmware or a way to change the region to greek, in order to take greek updates and/or have a way to fully restore the phone to the initial state. I can't find something, but only the generic .058 firmware. Is there is any list with the variants of the LWW Wt19i? Thanks in advance.
help us here. iI have the same prob but im looking philippine stock firmware with S.I. number 1257
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help us here. iI have the same prob but im looking philippine stock firmware with S.I. number 1257
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Use root explorer and edit /system/build.prop to match your SI
With Greek (at least) firmware you can send sms with 160 characters, with world not. I've tried to change si but the option was not there
i posted that info in this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651072&p=#2
Guys on dialing *#*#7378423#*#* in software info ...
there is S1 Boot Version and ETS Software Version ....
What are these .... i am trying to restore to exact original state ...these two things are the only one i differ from my friend who has original stock ..... are these different for different handsets ????? everything else is same ......
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Hi all,
A bit of an odd request I know but I'm have some quirky issues with my z2 being recognised correctly after I used a 511 source to get 4.4.4 on and routed and my tech ocd is kicking in . I've made changes to my build.prop but it's not quite right. Can some kind person upload there build.prop so I can do a comparison.
Here you go
I've attached three. An old SGP511 build.prop with a european firmware. An old SGP512 build.prop that was UK firmware and the new one from my SGP512 that was flashed with an foreign SGP511 firmware and then I edited it to be UK and SGP512.
Please let me know if you find anything else in it I need to change to get it to be more like an SGP512! If I remember, Sony PC companion used to recognise it as an SGP511, but everything else saw it as SGP512...
This app is brilliant for checking region codes and for updates.
Ta muchly, I'll check the app as well
I never stopped using my SK17i, I've had at least 10 of them over the years, but recently I lost it and had to get a replacement.
I found a brand new one on ebay, but it has 4.0.2.A.0.58 FW.
I used to have all the SK17i FW saved, so I could re-flash any replacements I got, but my HDD crashed and I lost them all.
Does anyone have the last .587 FW... the 'generic world' version... not the vodafone or india one?
[ROM] [SK17/Mini Pro]4.1.B.0.587 Generic version
Here is official generic version of firmware update 4.1.B.0.587 for XMP. CDA SI number is 1249-7380 - Generic CE3 WORLD Downloaded by Sony PC Companion and by Flashtool created .ftf file Download: Google Drive http://goo.gl/O6lSN...
forum.xda-developers.com
I searched every link on the forum and google and they are all dead.
Would be much appreciated.
SK17Me said:
I never stopped using my SK17i, I've had at least 10 of them over the years, but recently I lost it and had to get a replacement.
I found a brand new one on ebay, but it has 4.0.2.A.0.58 FW.
I used to have all the SK17i FW saved, so I could re-flash any replacements I got, but my HDD crashed and I lost them all.
Does anyone have the last .587 FW... the 'generic world' version... not the vodafone or india one?
[ROM] [SK17/Mini Pro]4.1.B.0.587 Generic version
Here is official generic version of firmware update 4.1.B.0.587 for XMP. CDA SI number is 1249-7380 - Generic CE3 WORLD Downloaded by Sony PC Companion and by Flashtool created .ftf file Download: Google Drive http://goo.gl/O6lSN...
forum.xda-developers.com
I searched every link on the forum and google and they are all dead.
Would be much appreciated.
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I have already replied to you in another thread.
Pasting links here also in case you didn't see it.
Here are some links for .587 FW:
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini Pro SK17 - Android 4.0.4 SK17i_4.1.B.0.587.ftf | Original Flash File Website GivemeRom
www.givemerom.com
Download Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro (SK17i) Firmware v.4.1.B.0.587 (4.0). Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro (SK17i) smartphone Firmware v.4.1.B.0.587 (Android 4.0). Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini pro
x-drivers.com
customized for Middle East Asia:
Download Firmware for Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17I Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4
View Secifications of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17I Mobile and Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 Firmware
samsony.net
customized for India:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Stock ROM Firmware (Flash File)
Download the official Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Stock Firmware (Flash File) for your Sony Smartphone. We also provide all other Sony Stock Firmware for free.
xperiastockrom.com
As I said in other thread, I'm not sure which one you exactly are looking for (some are customized for MEA and for India, first two links are most likely generic .587 FW). Please note that I have not tested any of those as I don't have Mini Pro. I just googled the links. Best of luck and let us know if it worked.
Thank you mate, I'm in UK so was looking for the "generic world" one, I got the first 2 you posted on download, thanks.
Hello,
I got a totaly stock phone, I read trough some topic, but don't know how to flash this generic firmware.
Android ver:2.3.3 Build:4.0.A.2.235
But I can not do nothing (log in google etc) this android version is so old, I would like to try first the last factory firmware, I guess this is it. How could I Flash to the phone?
Thanks in advance!
ts easy peasy to do, but you need the correct adb/fastboot drivers and flashtool versions, and that parts a nightmare.
I normally have to do this every couple of years if/when I lose or drop/break my phone and can never remember how I previously did it so I ended up making some notes and storing the correct stuff.
All of the drivers you need are bundled with flashtool 0.6.9.1
Here is the driver bundle from flashtool 0.6.9.1
But I would recommend using flashtool 0.9.18.6 to flash your rom because it has an option to exclude the 'simlock.ta' (previous version doesnt) and this will/could simlock your phone.
You need to connect your phone to PC and go in to the settings in your phone and change USB connection modes. Each time u do that, new drivers will be installed. Then power off ur phone and hold the 'down' volume button on the side and insert your USB lead a couple of seconds later.... then more drivers will be installed.
Then flash your rom with flashtool, and remember to 'exclude' the 'simlock.ta' (it's a checkbox option)
Edit: Btw, if u wanna root ur phone I use eroot_v1.3.4, works like a charm. Its in chinese but just click the big green button and it will root ur phone and install superuser.
Thanks, I was only able to try it out now and it worked. I can not install the flashtool verzion 0.9.18, win10 didn't allow it because it's contain a virus (win said) but i found somewhere 0.9.10.1.
Now have android 4.0.4. Play and browser not working, but for playing music and video its ok.
Maybe If have more time i will try some custom rom.
Which rom aru you using @SK17Me ?
Rewonka said:
Thanks, I was only able to try it out now and it worked. I can not install the flashtool verzion 0.9.18, win10 didn't allow it because it's contain a virus (win said) but i found somewhere 0.9.10.1.
Now have android 4.0.4. Play and browser not working, but for playing music and video its ok.
Maybe If have more time i will try some custom rom.
Which rom aru you using @SK17Me ?
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I use 4.1.B.0.587. If you install total commander (or anything similar explorer) using flashtool, then you can download apps from anywhere, put them on your SD card and install them with total commander... no need for google play.
Browser is hit and miss... some pages load, but most dont.
I have all the cyanogenmod firmwares for SK17i (CM 10 - CM 13) which bring later android versions, though I've never tried them. I can upload them if u wanna try any.