Hi all, hope someone can help on point in right direction.
Main question #1, trying to do everything on Parallels should I just get bootcamp installed and then report back?
Main question #2, I have the U20i Model, how do I root? I've having trouble finding a guide
Have tried my best too look for these answers.. have read up on how to installing everything needed from scratch and my final result I wanted was to get MiniCM7 installed.
I have installed parallels as I'm on Mac and I think I got my phone rooted by SuperOneClick, then moved onto installing my recovery CMW but had problems trying to do it manually with Root Browser, it would not let me move or copy the files to the right directory.
I then tried the automatic installer 5 and I get the image attached... which does not look right and I could not boot into CMW.
Would doing this all on Bootcamp make things much much easier?
[edit] also my phone is an 2011 U20i model Mini X10 mini pro, older version though without the circle style home button - AAAK 11W01
StevenArnoldi said:
Hi all, hope someone can help on point in right direction.
Main question, trying to do everything on Parallels should I just get bootcamp installed and then report back?
Have tried my best too look for these answers.. have read up on how to installing everything needed from scratch and my final result I wanted was to get MiniCM7 installed.
I have installed parallels as I'm on Mac and I think I got my phone rooted by SuperOneClick, then moved onto installing my recovery CMW but had problems trying to do it manually with Root Browser, it would not let me move or copy the files to the right directory.
I then tried the automatic installer 5 and I get the image attached... which does not look right and I could not boot into CMW.
Would doing this all on Bootcamp make things much much easier?
[edit] also my phone is an 2011 U20i model Mini X10 mini pro, older version though without the circle style home button - AAAK 11W01
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You aren't able to root your phone with superoneclick. Look in my signature for an easy tutorial (but for windows).
Maybe really install it with bootcamp or parallels, there are some test .iso files from microsoft 7 which are for 1 month or similar time and after that you have to activate. Just try it and install MiniCM7 and after that maybe buy windows 7 or if the phone runs stable then, uninstall windows 7...
mihahn said:
You aren't able to root your phone with superoneclick. Look in my signature for an easy tutorial (but for windows).
Maybe really install it with bootcamp or parallels, there are some test .iso files from microsoft 7 which are for 1 month or similar time and after that you have to activate. Just try it and install MiniCM7 and after that maybe buy windows 7 or if the phone runs stable then, uninstall windows 7...
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Hey thanks a lot Mihahn!
Just a another quick question, can I update the firmware and then root after that? Or does the firmware update when I do all the MinimCM7 stuff?
StevenArnoldi said:
Hey thanks a lot Mihahn!
Just a another quick question, can I update the firmware and then root after that? Or does the firmware update when I do all the MinimCM7 stuff?
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I just realized, that your phone model is anotherone. So you can't root with my method. Please go to the u20i forum and ask there again!
I don't know if there is a MiniCM7 rom for your phone, just search there...
Sorry, but better look up here in xperia mini forum
EDIT: Superoneclick maybe works for the u20i, but I thought you have the sk17i! Thanks that you edited it!
mihahn said:
I just realized, that your phone model is anotherone. So you can't root with my method. Please go to the u20i forum and ask there again!
I don't know if there is a MiniCM7 rom for your phone, just search there...
Sorry, but better look up here in xperia mini forum
EDIT: Superoneclick maybe works for the u20i, but I thought you have the sk17i! Thanks that you edited it!
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No problem, just need to find out how what firmware version I have.
This guide looks good to follow right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
[EDIT] rug just noticed it does not! hmmm.. this modding lark is proving harder than I first thought... I WILL UNDERSTAND! I WILL
StevenArnoldi said:
No problem, just need to find out how what firmware version I have.
This guide looks good to follow right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
[EDIT] rug just noticed it does not! hmmm.. this modding lark is proving harder than I first thought... I WILL UNDERSTAND! I WILL
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That's the wrong guide go to u20i forum x10 mini (pro) like the link I posted earlier. Because this guide is for sk17i, st15i etc and not for your specific phone model
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i appologize for my lack of english
Im a user of xperia 10 mini on 2.1 android. I need to install some of my apps on the sdCard but people said it only can be done on 2.2 (froyo) or by using app2sd.
The first option was too difficult and high risk (in fact i cant do it, the second was my issue here.
I cant root my x10 mini (2.1), i've been using these: z4root, terminal emulation push some .apk from this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739874 threat, universalRoot, and the last i use SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse. I put my interest in this apps, coz most people said they've succeed use this app (on 2.1 (eclair)) but i found it keep loop and loop. I've toggle the usb debuging but its doesnt work.
Please help me, the poor eclair, help me o' masters of android
BigPoe said:
i appologize for my lack of english
Im a user of xperia 10 mini on 2.1 android. I need to install some of my apps on the sdCard but people said it only can be done on 2.2 (froyo) or by using app2sd.
The first option was too difficult and high risk (in fact i cant do it, the second was my issue here.
I cant root my x10 mini (2.1), i've been using these: z4root, terminal emulation push some .apk from this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739874 threat, universalRoot, and the last i use SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse. I put my interest in this apps, coz most people said they've succeed use this app (on 2.1 (eclair)) but i found it keep loop and loop. I've toggle the usb debuging but its doesnt work.
Please help me, the poor eclair, help me o' masters of android
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The thing is that the very last version of the x10 mini firmware cannot be rooted yet, so if you want to root your phone, you have to flash the previous version of eclair with bin4ry's flash tool and then root it using z4root. sorry for my english too
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loger8 said:
The thing is that the very last version of the x10 mini firmware cannot be rooted yet, so if you want to root your phone, you have to flash the previous version of eclair with bin4ry's flash tool and then root it using z4root. sorry for my english too
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my thanx for the reply, but i have more question
do i need some of "the previous version" eclair rom?
what about my chance of bricking my phone?
can i rollback my installation (flash)?
im sorry for being totally newbie
I have the newest firmware: "2.1-update1" - "2.0.A.0.504" updated via SEUS 2 days ago and have managed to root it (Eventually) using "SuperOneClickv1.5.5".
It took a while and was a bit trial-and-error to find the exact time to disconnect/disable USB debugging but it does work! - Keep trying!!!
I am currently looking into installing App2SD which, apparently, can be easiest done via XRecovery (Once your phone is rooted).
This seems one of the most comprehensive sources that I have found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Hope this helps and please can someone correct me if I am wrong because I have only been using Android for a week (Plenty of experience with other devices though!)
deano309 said:
I have the newest firmware: "2.1-update1" - "2.0.A.0.504" updated via SEUS 2 days ago and have managed to root it (Eventually) using "SuperOneClickv1.5.5".
It took a while and was a bit trial-and-error to find the exact time to disconnect/disable USB debugging but it does work! - Keep trying!!!
I am currently looking into installing App2SD which, apparently, can be easiest done via XRecovery (Once your phone is rooted).
This seems one of the most comprehensive sources that I have found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Hope this helps and please can someone correct me if I am wrong because I have only been using Android for a week (Plenty of experience with other devices though!)
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Just finished setting up App2SD... 500MB Ext3 Partition on my 8GB SD Card for all my games!!!
Everything is working fine but there is SOOOOOO much conflicting information that it took a while to filter out the correct information!
So now I have the newest update from SEUS, Rooted, XRecovery and App2SD Installed!!! YAY... now lets see if I drop it and smash it after all my hard work LOL
deano309 said:
I have the newest firmware: "2.1-update1" - "2.0.A.0.504" updated via SEUS 2 days ago and have managed to root it (Eventually) using "SuperOneClickv1.5.5".
It took a while and was a bit trial-and-error to find the exact time to disconnect/disable USB debugging but it does work! - Keep trying!!!
I am currently looking into installing App2SD which, apparently, can be easiest done via XRecovery (Once your phone is rooted).
This seems one of the most comprehensive sources that I have found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Hope this helps and please can someone correct me if I am wrong because I have only been using Android for a week (Plenty of experience with other devices though!)
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gees deano309 i eventually begin to give my hope to this wicked seus. But now you give something that will spend my time on the switching usbdebugging mode.
right now im going to plug my usb cable...
wait for the correct timing...
should i get more info, i'll wait for you
BigPoe said:
my thanx for the reply, but i have more question
do i need some of "the previous version" eclair rom?
what about my chance of bricking my phone?
can i rollback my installation (flash)?
im sorry for being totally newbie
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bro,...
it is soo sad that i cant even flash my phone using the tools you mentions. The program that you give me, the roms, they keep searching for my x10 mini, when i realize my not in the flash mode, so i reboot my phone while keep pressing the back button, the little green light coming out, i switch to my PC only to see the message stay the same..
see endless dots and "Searching for Xperia...." message
people say my phone is invisible to the flasher, so how to make her visible?
with the correct usb driver you said, but sire, i currently using the SEUS thing, is there any more correct driver than this SEUS thing?
so,.. couldnt blame bin4ry for his nordic invention, just they people from the Sony Erricson for their hard-to-crack-cage...
please... set my phone free....
BigPoe said:
bro,...
it is soo sad that i cant even flash my phone using the tools you mentions. The program that you give me, the roms, they keep searching for my x10 mini, when i realize my not in the flash mode, so i reboot my phone while keep pressing the back button, the little green light coming out, i switch to my PC only to see the message stay the same..
see endless dots and "Searching for Xperia...." message
people say my phone is invisible to the flasher, so how to make her visible?
with the correct usb driver you said, but sire, i currently using the SEUS thing, is there any more correct driver than this SEUS thing?
so,.. couldnt blame bin4ry for his nordic invention, just they people from the Sony Erricson for their hard-to-crack-cage...
please... set my phone free....
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Are you sure that your phone is actually in "USB Debugging mode"?
Click Settings --> Applications --> Development and then Put a tick in the "USB Debugging" box.
Once connected to windows, this should add extra drivers for "Sony Ericsson sa0101 ADB Interface Driver"
SuperOneClick is extremely tempermental when connecting but I have now used it on 3 phones.
Exactly what version ROM are you using?
I used standard drivers provided with the newest PC suite downloaded from SE.
I've already switching usb debugging mode all night long, maybe i just dont get the correct timing right?
i dont really know what rom im using, but the version on firmware are 2.1-update1 and the kernel are 2.6.29 build 2.0.2.A.0.24
can you give me the right time to switch mode? i mean what is the right text on the console for the switching?
thnx bro
deano309 said:
Are you sure that your phone is actually in "USB Debugging mode"?
Click Settings --> Applications --> Development and then Put a tick in the "USB Debugging" box.
Once connected to windows, this should add extra drivers for "Sony Ericsson sa0101 ADB Interface Driver"
SuperOneClick is extremely tempermental when connecting but I have now used it on 3 phones.
Exactly what version ROM are you using?
I used standard drivers provided with the newest PC suite downloaded from SE.
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2.0.A.0.504 is not the latest; 2.0.2.A.0.24 is the latest and is the unrootable version. No amount of SuperOneClick will root it.
porcupineadvocate said:
2.0.A.0.504 is not the latest; 2.0.2.A.0.24 is the latest and is the unrootable version. No amount of SuperOneClick will root it.
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what should we do now... ??
BigPoe said:
what should we do now... ??
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2.0.2.A.0.24 can now be rooted, check the threads.
porcupineadvocate said:
2.0.A.0.504 is not the latest; 2.0.2.A.0.24 is the latest and is the unrootable version. No amount of SuperOneClick will root it.
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at last!!!
this is the answer i've been waiting for!!!
the final answer!!
thnx bro!!
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what should we do now... ??
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hey try this , i got this edited by someone here , i forgot who , btw give it a try , i successfully root x10i and the others mini pro , haha , it is actually same as super one click just the rageagainstthecage been customized , try it
Run super one click as admin and it works on the 5th or 6th try for me.
if it gets stuck on installing SU, enable and disable usb debug.
sakaratulmaut said:
hey try this , i got this edited by someone here , i forgot who , btw give it a try , i successfully root x10i and the others mini pro , haha , it is actually same as super one click just the rageagainstthecage been customized , try it
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thanks, i finally got it working on my newly updated x10i. Looks like i will not be updating my x10i again. It wont give me froyo anyway...
this actually works!!! Thank you guys so much!!
sakaratulmaut said:
hey try this , i got this edited by someone here , i forgot who , btw give it a try , i successfully root x10i and the others mini pro , haha , it is actually same as super one click just the rageagainstthecage been customized , try it
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i'll give it a try,..
anyway thanks dude, despite of our nation conflict
Just got a Sony Ericsson X10 and it has Android 1.6. I want to upgrade to the latest version of android and want to enable features like multi touch.. How do i upgrade my phone? I dont know anything about android and most of the posts here have just confused me
Hi - and welcome..
Go to the Sony Ericsson website and download and install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to your PC..
Fire that up and follow the onscreen instructions (carefully)..
That will get you upto the latest version of the firmware for your phone..
It may NOT be the latest available firmware though depending on whether your phone is customised by a specific carrier/ network?
If it doesn't upgrade you then look settings and about phone then tell us the country and customisation info in there..
Good luck..
If you're feeling brave you can root it too.. and do a load of other stuff.. (took me a while to build up the courage to get into all that side of it.. but was worth it in the end, cos phone performance can be improved dramatically)!
alamode said:
Just got a Sony Ericsson X10 and it has Android 1.6. I want to upgrade to the latest version of android and want to enable features like multi touch.. How do i upgrade my phone? I dont know anything about android and most of the posts here have just confused me
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Greets alamode, congrats on your new X10, and welcome to xda.
First off, it's great to hear that you have at least tried to find a place to start with your Android, and I know it can be rather daunting, as well as time consuming.
- If you're only interested in official Sony Ericsson (SE) Firmwares then you can just simply connect your phone to your computer after having installed PC companion on it
and follow the instructions. This should give you the latest official rendition of Android for the X10 which is 2.1 and includes dual touch.
- If however you wish Custom Firmwares which go well beyond anything that Sony could ever offer than I would recommend after having updated through PC Companion
(above) the next step is to 'Root' your X10 which allows you greater access and control over your device and the ability to 'Flash' (install) the many custom Themes, Apps, and ofcourse Firmwares(ROM)s
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
This should get you started. Read, learn what you can, if you need help/have a question -------> Use the search feature built into this Forum OR even Google it!
Have fun
Thanks for the quick reply guys !..
Well yeah i heard that rooting/flashing your phone opens up a whole new world for you so im definately interested in that. i've heard Sony ericsson wont upgrade X10 to latest versions of android? Can we still update them after rooting/flashing our device?
Anyways ill update my device first from Sony ericsson then.. After that i'll have to root my device? Since i dont know much about rooting/flashing can someone just guide me as to what that is and what it does? Whats the difference between rooting and flashing?
And thanks guys you lot are helpful !
Return it and get a diffrent phone
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rtblittlebrown said:
Return it and get a diffrent phone
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Um No...
Trying to update but keep getting this : unable to install or start phone software update components
Try doing a repair first then try the upgrade..
For rooting.. go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248 download Superoneclick to your pc and run it from there..
Rooting will give you access to the system files so if you start rooting around in there deleting things then it can be dangerous - but you can always reflash/ repair using SEUS.
Rooting will also give you the opportunity to install custom ROMS which you'll find on the Dev sub-forum.
Would also recommend that you install JIT once rooted, as this gives a big performance boost. You'll find that on these x10 forums too.
Alright.. This is so frustrating. Been trying to root my phone all night but not really able to get anywhere.. Here's what i did..
First i finally upgraded to 2.1.. I used another PC and somehow it didnt give me the error i was getting earlier at the other PC. Not sure what was the problem there.
After upgrading to 2.1 i decided to root. First i used the SuperOneClick file to root my phone. After rooting, I installed BusyBox and then kept installing xRecovery but with no luck. xRecovery would just not install !!! I coped the apk file and ran the install from the phone, I got the icon but after getting the icon when it comes to the installing part it just freezes and after a while i get an error which gives me 2 options, Either to force close or to wait. I tried the other method too, the pushing method using X10ModTool and that didnt work either. After lots of tries and after getting extremely frustrated i uninstalled the apps and tried to start fresh.. I unrooted my phone using SuperOneClick and decided to root using z4root. I got the icon in the menu for z4root and i clicked on permanent root.. My phone restarts but i dont see the SuperUser icon anywhere.. If i try to install BusyBox it keeps on saying that its trying to get information..
So, So extremely frustrating !
Oh and i forgot to mention that after upgrading to 2.1, my Phone seems to have become slower while swishing between screens..
Which build number version do you have as the Superoneclick is for 2.1.A.0.435 and 2.0.2.A.0.24.
2.1.A.0.435
Im just not able to get root access ! Ive tried X10 Flash Tool, Ive tried SuperOneClick, Ive tried another software as well.. I just cant seem to get the root access..
I Installed Root checker and everytime after i root i check and it says that you do not have root access.. :S
help !
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
alamode said:
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
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now install xrecovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703#post11379858
for optimizations: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11379941#post11379941
alamode said:
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
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Install xRecovery and then you can even upgrade your phone to 2.2 there are some good ROMS available on this forum, you can check this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=617
Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
Okay.. ran a few of those optimizations and stuff and the phone is running a bit better. Can you guys tell me what is a good Benchmark score for Stock 2.1 on x10? im getting 33.4 MFLOPS right now.. is that alright?
I still am experiencing a little stutter in the menus, so i installed LauncherPro and that seems to have taken care of it.. I dont understand why cant i get the stutter to go away in the original home screen?
Lastly, Another problem ive been having.. My mobile is connected via USB but instead of it charging up, It is very very slowly losing charge. It went from 95% to 89% in around 45-60 minutes. Whats that all about?
alamode said:
Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v4.3. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v1.4. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
alamode said:
Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
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Yeah, that is the 2.2 ROM I was talking about. Make sure you install the correct one depending on your baseband.
In order to keep everything, make a backup of your apps using titanium backup. You can then restore your apps after installing this ROM. Thats what I did.
Wolfbreak has given another way here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11394960&postcount=716
Ah thanks, I might go for 2.1 cause of the camcoder.. Any chance of a fix for it coming in 2.2?
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Hello,
so im a noob to all things android and have been reading up a lot, I recently got a SE X10 black version
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband 2.0.46
kernal 2.6.29
so I think I rooted it this morning with using super one click, it did say successfully completed but how do i cjheck if its been rooted? i have a super user icon in my menu, but when i click it its empty and just has written "no apps in list"
secondly i want to know the difference between rooting and flashing.. I understand that rooting gives you su access but why flash? is it simply to get rid of the bloated software? is that the only reason? cause ive been reading that wolfbreaks (spelling?) ROM is best for flashing.. so I want to try that..
One last thing is that I chose 3 as my network provider mainly because they have skype on 3, shich is basically free skype all the time.. so what Im asking if I flash will I lose skype on 3 as well?
Note : skype on 3 and skype are different apps in my menu, skype on 3 connects via the 3 network, skype connects via the internat and my data plan.
Thank you
farazk86 said:
Hello,
so im a noob to all things android and have been reading up a lot, I recently got a SE X10 black version
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband 2.0.46
kernal 2.6.29
so I think I rooted it this morning with using super one click, it did say successfully completed but how do i cjheck if its been rooted? i have a super user icon in my menu, but when i click it its empty and just has written "no apps in list"
secondly i want to know the difference between rooting and flashing.. I understand that rooting gives you su access but why flash? is it simply to get rid of the bloated software? is that the only reason? cause ive been reading that wolfbreaks (spelling?) ROM is best for flashing.. so I want to try that..
One last thing is that I chose 3 as my network provider mainly because they have skype on 3, shich is basically free skype all the time.. so what Im asking if I flash will I lose skype on 3 as well?
Note : skype on 3 and skype are different apps in my menu, skype on 3 connects via the 3 network, skype connects via the internat and my data plan.
Thank you
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Look up root checker in android market. That will show you if your phone is rooted.
Rooting is for getting better access if not all access on your phone.
Flashing is for putting software on your phone that the developers make here.
If you want to learn the flashing procedure, say yes and I will help you. I will post guides and links to help you and you will have to use your computer knowledge to figure this out.
As far as skype someone will else will have to answer that. I don't skype.
I hope my info helps. keep posting with questions.
Flashing a wolfbreak's rom will get rid of any pre-installed apps and network branding. If you download the skype for 3 apk from your carriers website then it should work after flashing a custom rom.
Voelker45 said:
Look up root checker in android market. That will show you if your phone is rooted.
Rooting is for getting better access if not all access on your phone.
Flashing is for putting software on your phone that the developers make here.
If you want to learn the flashing procedure, say yes and I will help you. I will post guides and links to help you and you will have to use your computer knowledge to figure this out.
As far as skype someone will else will have to answer that. I don't skype.
I hope my info helps. keep posting with questions.
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Thanks a lot for your helpful response
Yes I would like to learn about flashing , please guide me to the proper tutorials for my phone.
Thank you
JohnShade123 said:
Flashing a wolfbreak's rom will get rid of any pre-installed apps and network branding. If you download the skype for 3 apk from your carriers website then it should work after flashing a custom rom.
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skype on 3 only works on 3 branded phones. so if flashing is supposed to de brand it then are you sure it will still work?
Thanks
farazk86 said:
Thanks a lot for your helpful response
Yes I would like to learn about flashing , please guide me to the proper tutorials for my phone.
Thank you
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You need to flash the .54 baseband for wolfbreaks ROM.
Here is flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Here is a guide for flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
Flash the baseband with flashtool and use it also for putting on busybox.
Then install xrecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Here is wolfbreaks ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
follow ALL STEPS in EACH link.
Keep posting if anything is confusing.
okay so ive been scouring through these forums in search of step by step tutorials to get the latest OS for my new xperia x10 mini pro u20i that doesn't have any bugs. I've run into many terms that I'm not familiar with such as root, roms, devs, kernals, etc (please understand as i am upgrading from a 1st generation nokia flip phone )
Is there a thread that can catch me up to speed on the lingo
im also looking to install multitouch if thats possible
I have the same problem, so I made my own flippin manual
check out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117713
devrruti said:
I have the same problem, so I made my own flippin manual
check out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117713
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thanks but ill wait til someone verifies thats all correct. Hypothetically, if i were to be happy with just the official 2.1 OS, would i be able to just follow the steps of this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcBRZ9ApfJA
Easy and I'm a noob follow insruction can't go wrong you will need a few application 1st superoneclick for your pc , that's your start click on it root my phone ,,,,,,plug phone in to pc ,use usb debuging then you will have root then you want xrecovery from market and busybox also from market .that is recovery superuser and busybox installed then you pick a rom
jizzhonson said:
okay so ive been scouring through these forums in search of step by step tutorials to get the latest OS for my new xperia x10 mini pro u20i that doesn't have any bugs. I've run into many terms that I'm not familiar with such as root, roms, devs, kernals, etc (please understand as i am upgrading from a 1st generation nokia flip phone )
Is there a thread that can catch me up to speed on the lingo
im also looking to install multitouch if thats possible
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sent from this midget x10 mini pro using cm7.2.3.3 14.5
If you want to stay with stock 2.1 the video is right. If you want to put some custom rom, then you must follow the flippin manual and yes it is correct. Dont worry its not that hard as it seems to be, just be sure to make backups everytime you can before and after the installation. For your data, Titanium backup will do the job, for custom rom xRecovery.
True dat
NihilisticWonder said:
If you want to stay with stock 2.1 the video is right. If you want to put some custom rom, then you must follow the flippin manual and yes it is correct. Dont worry its not that hard as it seems to be, just be sure to make backups everytime you can before and after the installation. For your data, Titanium backup will do the job, for custom rom xRecovery.
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sent from this midget x10 mini pro using cm7.2.3.3 14.5
Flippin manual is good, but i don't see the point of installing both xrec and cwm. In rest it's confirmed and the video is also confirmed. It's from SE, after all
Hi all,
Sorry if this is the wrong section and has possibly been covered many times before but I am new to this Android stuff and wanted instant answers due to not understanding things covered in posts and threads on the forum.
The phone:
I have a Sony Xperia x10i which was previously on Orange but has now been unlocked. It had Gingerbread 2.3 before but now has been what I assume is "debranded" and is now 2.1 (I dont know what)
The Problem:
I have tried to update via SonyPC companion where it shows "update avaliable" as I go to proceed it fails after clicking the next button (which sometimes comes up hidden in the dialog box)
I want to update the android market app to GooglePlay but due to being stuck on 2.1 it wont allow it unless 2.2 upwards.
Using Google - i typed in the build number which seems to throw back that it is a Greek rom of some kind?
Final note:
I want to keep my phone up to date without destroying the software or installing custom roms, basically keeping it original and simple. I want the latest firmwares etc so that it is all up to date. Also I would like to keep it unlocked without having to shell out to get it unlock again after it has been done once.
Hope someone can help me out. I can answer questions if more info needed.
Many thanks in advance.
(UK using o2 SIM)
I dont know 100% on what to do because im certainly no professional, but in the system phone menu at the bottom does it definatly show Android 2.1?
It says firmware 2.1 -update1 if that means anything?
It needs to mod the build.prop file to set device as global generic one and update with PC companion.
But it requires root first.
Evenit is very strange, almost all of the x10i got 2.3.3 fw.
Or second solution - download 2.3.3 stock fw and flash it via flashtool
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
tarmac animal said:
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
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You must be sure if what you want first
If you want to install a custom ROM, you will only need to root your device,install recovery and flash whatever ROM you want.
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
You have X10i rignt? Not X10a yes?
After you will decide what you want will provide further information.
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Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
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I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
tarmac animal said:
I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
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The X10i is version for europe and parts of asia and so on. X10a is mainly from USA and Canada (other GSM module). Also exists SO-01B which is a Japanese version of X10i.
tarmac animal said:
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
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Yes on google play exists app called Root check However it is not so important because we dont need a root at this time.
tarmac animal said:
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
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Everytime someone helps you, hit the "Thanks"button below his post, it will give him more good feelings Its a good habit everywhere here on XDA.
So here we go:
1.) Download the Flashtool form here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
2.) Donwload the generic SE WWE 2.3.3 ROM (here from my older post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26141346&postcount=13
3.) Once complete - extract the file.ftf form ROM archive and place it in Flashtool directory called "firmwares"
4.) Run Flashtool, select Flash, choose Flash Mode (not fastboot) and then follow the onscreen steps
5.) Hint - maybe you will have problems to get your device into the Flash mode, see my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26135308&postcount=4
Enjoy!
Smashing! I will definately give this a go next week as going away so dont want to screw the phone up before go lol. Will report back when Ive cracked it.