hi guys,
got a u20i here, which the previous owner installed 2.3.7 cm7 onto.
im trying to get it back to stock (official sony firmware, stock/rooted doesnt matter but 2.1)
im having a bit of trouble though.
ive tried using flashtool with a stock ftf, ive tried with an update.zip and flashing through CWM but all to no avail.
im seriously at my wits end here.
ive never used SE droid phones before, so this is a bit overwhelming.
can anyone give me any pointers, or some sort of idea of where to go from here?
thanks
edit- just using pc companion to 'update' the phone right now. hopefully it doesnt brick it
edit2- well that worked just fine. never thought thatd work.
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Ok, so I found a file that updated my Sprint Hero from 1.5 to a build of 2.1. Ive been trying to root the phone for some time now since I've done this update and have had 0 success rooting the device. I want to load a custom rom onto my device and I think i might have made things hard by going to this 2.1 update. This is what I see on my software information screen on my phone:
Firmware Version
2.1 -update1
Baseband Version
2.42.00.03.10
Kernel version
2.6.29-d30020a8
Build Number
2.20.651.1 CL157175 test-keys
Software number
2.20.651.1
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
PRI Version
2. 10_003
PRL Version
60660
Any ideas on how to get back to 1.5???
I think the bootloader has been locked by your update. You probably need to try a goldcard method to downgrade the rom before rooting again.
I tried the Goldcard method and it didnt work. Maybe im missing something but Ive tried the gold card numerous times and still get no where. Maybe Im doing it wrong or the sdcard im using wont work. Im so lost on this. Any more help would be appreciated.
twan254 said:
I tried the Goldcard method and it didnt work. Maybe im missing something but Ive tried the gold card numerous times and still get no where. Maybe Im doing it wrong or the sdcard im using wont work. Im so lost on this. Any more help would be appreciated.
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some people report that they have to try multiple times and it eventually works. Just keep at it.
Make sure you follow the guide word for word.
Im gonna try now, if this doesnt work, then i have a source at my local store that I can have my hero swapped out and then start fresh with a HERO with 1.5 on it. Although i must say that this version of 2.1, if it is really the Sprint leak s pretty smooth running. I just envy all the custom ROMS i see and the live wallpapers. Pretty interesting things you can do with an ANDROID. Boo APPLE.
How's it going guys. Well I used Odin to go back to stock and it did pass and everything, but the phone is still rooted! Wth?? This didn't happen before so I'm a bit confused right now.
Funny thing is, all the apps that I erased are now back, but Superuser is still there....
Right now, i'm on firmware 2.1 Update-1
The files I used was
Stock-i500-VZW-System.tar.md5
Help would be appreciated!
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How's it going guys. Well I used Odin to go back to stock and it did pass and everything, but the phone is still rooted! Wth?? This didn't happen before so I'm a bit confused right now.
Funny thing is, all the apps that I erased are now back, but Superuser is still there....
Right now, i'm on firmware 2.1 Update-1
The files I used was
Stock-i500-VZW-System.tar.md5
Help would be appreciated!
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I'm not sure if that file is an official vzw file or one that was put together by someone else if I were to guess that is the case and the file you flashed contains root...if it still says your on 2.1 update one I think your odin file was really old?
where did you get that tar file?
What are you trying to accomplish exactly?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
trying to just back to stock after updating the ClockWorkMod and totally f'ing up my phone. Every time I send text messages now, people receive blank texts :/
Did you ever find a solution?
I'm basically having the same problem nightmare.. same firmware version on my phone now, did you ever figure out what the problem was/how to fix it??
You need PIT and DL09 package. Will get you to DL09 without root. Upon first boot don't sign into google (so the market doesn't go on an installing spree) and do ota's to froyo.
good day.
Hi,
First of all I know there is a lot of thread about this but i read most of them but i couldn't find a solution to my problem.
I bricked my phone when i was trying to put up the ics rom and the custom kernel for that. I know that i shouldn't had to try, but i did and its went bad.
So the problem is that my phone stuck at SE logo. I cant get into the recovery. When i try to flash an another kernel it says it was successful but nothing happens with the phone.
I tried to repair it with SEUS but it says "your phone has the newest software" or something like this. Pc Companion does the same.
Please help me i've tried everything, but its still not good. Are there any chance to get my phone back to life? If there is, please let me know it.If i take it to a repairer, they could fix it?
Thanks to everyone who spend some time to help me!
super sorry for you.
try downgrading first and then upgrading the kernel. and try flashing a stock Rom 2.1 or 2.3. hope it works out. PV message me if you ever get it fixed. I remember really messing up my x10 unlocking the bootloader, the program froze on me and man the results we crazy. but it all worked out.
Hey buddy ur phone isn't bricked don't worry get flashtool and flash global generic 2.3.3 firmware (.ftf file type) I think it in 2nd or 3rd post in flashtool thread. That'll put u back to "from-the-shop" settings
Sent from my X10S using XDA
Thank u so much its working now
[Q] Rooted x10a stuck at "se" screen; SEUS, Flashtool not helping. What's next?
Working on my wife's AT&T x10a. When she got it several months ago it came with 1.6, and I updated to 2.1 through PC Companion. She recently decided she wanted root, so yesterday morning I rooted with SuperOneClick 1.5.5, after trying a couple of newer versions with no success. Root Checker from Play Store confirmed root. She said she really wanted 2.2 or 2.3, so this morning I started looking at installing a new rom.
1. Installed Flashtool according to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
It recognized my phone, and appeared to have the needed drivers. I installed CWM via Flashtool, again it appears successfully.
2. Using Flashtool, and the instructions and files in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
I attempted to install 2.3.3 via the Recovery method mentioned. It appeared to be going fine, I followed the instructions completely, but after step 13, when it's time to restart device, it loads the "sony ericsson" logo on the black screen, and hangs there. I left it for 15 minutes or so to see if anything happened, but nothing.
3. I then attempted to go back to stock 2.1 with SEUS, but it wants me to pull down the tray and hook up USB and tick Debugging. Well if the phone is stuck at boot there's no way for me to do that.
4. Attempted to flash x10a generic 2.1 from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
but ended up stuck at the se logo screen as in step 2 above.
At this point, I'm lost. I've been reading so many threads I'm having trouble keeping track of what I read and where I read it. I'm going to start from square 1, and re-read what I've gone through so far on the chance that I might have missed something. But in the meantime, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My wife is enormously patient about this, but it's her phone, and she really liked the little x10. I'd love to get it running for her again, stock 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, CM7, whatever it takes.
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.
Have you tried an older version of f lash tool. Like 6.8. People have trouble with newer version. Use old flashtool and flash 2.3.3 stock ftf file
From my XPERIA X10S v8.2 @ 1.19ghz. IF SOMEONE HELPS CLICK 'THANKS'
I have always use flashtool to root (no super one click and other things) and there was never any problems so use only flashtool!
When u have an instruction to do something why do not use it?
My ideas:
1. Can u go to xrec now? U could try to restore some backup then.
2. Try to flash 2.3 stock with flashtool or repair phone in official pc companion software
3. Try to flash 2.1 stock with flashtool
4. Try older Flashtool versions
I had a similar problem, I just flashed a stock 2.3.3 firmware via flashtool and booted up fine
Sent from my X10S using xda premium
An update: last night (or rather, early this morning) in desperation I flashed a generic 2.1 x10i rom I had inadvertently downloaded yesterday, using Flashtool. Lo and behold the little phone came to life. Wife can make and receive calls, and Contacts came back. I have no idea why it worked this time, but at least the phone is functional.
So now I'm back to square 1. That's progress I guess. She still wants 2.3, so tomorrow I'll be starting the process over. Think I'll take a different tack this time.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I hadn't considered using an earlier version of Flashtool, though that makes sense; I had to try 3 different versions of SuperOneClick before I got one that worked. I used S1C at first because it seemed so simple, but looking at Flashtool I suspect things might have gone easier if I had used it from the beginning.
A couple more questions:
1. Will having the x10i rom cause any problems? I'm thinking not, but I'm a little leery after yesterday's difficulty.
2. I've heard reports that stock 2.3.3 is kinda laggy. I take you all are pleased?
3. Where's a good place to find stock 2.3.3 ftf?
Thanks for all your advice.
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An update: last night (or rather, early this morning) in desperation I flashed a generic 2.1 x10i rom I had inadvertently downloaded yesterday, using Flashtool. Lo and behold the little phone came to life. Wife can make and receive calls, and Contacts came back. I have no idea why it worked this time, but at least the phone is functional.
So now I'm back to square 1. That's progress I guess. She still wants 2.3, so tomorrow I'll be starting the process over. Think I'll take a different tack this time.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I hadn't considered using an earlier version of Flashtool, though that makes sense; I had to try 3 different versions of SuperOneClick before I got one that worked. I used S1C at first because it seemed so simple, but looking at Flashtool I suspect things might have gone easier if I had used it from the beginning.
A couple more questions:
1. Will having the x10i rom cause any problems? I'm thinking not, but I'm a little leery after yesterday's difficulty.
2. I've heard reports that stock 2.3.3 is kinda laggy. I take you all are pleased?
3. Where's a good place to find stock 2.3.3 ftf?
Thanks for all your advice.
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I dont know were you can get a 2.3.3 ftf file i havent found a working one:/ if i were you i would the 2.3.3 and install ferlabs rom for LB its amazing simple fast and awesome. and yes stock 2.3.3 is somewhat laggy but not really just root and install a custom rom! hope this helps you i remebr in i think 7.1 flashtool there is a rebrand option in the pull down menu to rebrand your x10 so like the porivders firmware i think? so try that if you need to
If your ROM won't boot but you have access to recovery, step one is to wipe cache and Dalvik cache and reboot. If that doesn't do the trick, reflash, rinse, and repeat.
I went a little ROM crazy this past weekend. I landed on CM7 for now, but of all the ones I tried X10S was probably the best "stock-like" experience. It's a port of the Xperia S firmware for the X10, and I was really impressed with the speed and responsiveness.
This guy does a little video demo, and you'll find a link to a helpful install guide in the vid description:
Fair warning, I flashed this ROM twice over the weekend, and both times it took multiple boots, pulling the battery and sometimes doing cache/Dalvik wipes in recovery, before I got past the "xperia" boot screen. It's really pretty common after flashing a new ROM.
it take a while but all Stock Gingerbread tft files are still here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
try SEUS(Sony Ericsson Update Service) to install fresh v2.3.3 GingerBread directly from sony site, download this SEUS file -> http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
My Vibrant had Froyo when I got it, but there were so many problems with the phone that I rooted it and put Bionix NextGen on there, which is kind of old now but very very stable. It didn't fix the problems, which are probably hardware defects, so I want to return it. I used Odin, but the files I got were for 2.1. I searched for official 2.2 files but couldn't find anything that I could be absolutely sure was not modified in any way. It seems that all of the ones I find are for people who just wish to upgrade to 2.2, not for those trying to return to stock and send their phone back that way.
So I have 3 questions:
1. Will T-Mobile still accept the phone back and will they check at all?
2. In the case that they do question me about it, does using Odin void the warranty? (I already searched this far an wide but couldn't find a definitive answer)
3. Does anyone have a link to official 2.2 Odin files?
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Odin back to 2.1, then use samsung kies to update to official 2.2.
sent from the depths of helly bean
Hmmm, I thought about doing that, but I remember Kies wasn't working with my computer. If I get it to work, I'm still worried that it might mess up my phone somehow. I keep reading about people running into serious trouble by using Kies, because it's crappy software. I don't know how much I trust it. I guess that might be my only option though. Thanks for the reply.
Samsung Vibrant Stock Froyo T959UVKB5-Odin File: http://d-h.st/users/Big Dog KMc
Download the last two files.