I recently got a Xperia X10a, and I noticed that it has the android 1.6 on it. I know that the newest version of Android is 4.2 so I started searching the internet for an update to android 4.0.4 at least. I discovered that the android 4 for the X10 isn't completed so I went to android 2.3 and found the site freexperia, there you can download the CM7 for X10. I'm a noob, I don't know what a kernel is and what I can cause to the phone by changing it so I need help, because every tutorial explains how to update from 2.1/2.3 to 2.3.3 or something like that. I also tried to update the phone throug SE Pc companion and update service, but I can't pass through the step of pressing back and plugging the phone in again, I do what is said to do but nothing happens and the phone just turns back on. Also i saw something about the baseband and changing it to most recent one, but I don't know how to do it, and I discovered that you can put multitoutch in the X10. How can I update from android 1.6 to 2.3? I need to update the baseband? If yes how and to what version(i'm from brazil, and I don't know if this change from country to country) What are the main differences between CM7 and the official SE 2.3 updates? Through these updates the multitouch will be automatically installed in my device? I also would like to install clock work mod on my device, how can I do that?
PS.: I read the thread about using the flashtool to do many thing to my device, and the tutorial was very clear, so if I can do what I want using tha tutorial as a foundation the process will be much more easy.
Well, I've been trying to update for a while now and I think I discovered the problem. As I need at least the Android 2.1 to start doing what I want with my phone I have to update via PC companion, but when I reach the end of the preparing step I get an error on my PC, after I turning off the device I plug it in holding down the back key and a pop up apears saying that the device had a malfunctionig and is not conect so I get stuck in this step, as the device is not recognized. Can anyone help me?
What i did with mine is rooted the phone while on 1.6 then changed the region code. After connecting via pc comp i got the update to 2.3.
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Hi guys!
I've followed the instructions to install Froyo on my Rogers X10a and everything went really well, but due to the fact that I don't have WiFi, any cellular radio (can't even search networks) and lots of times where it will crash, I am looking to revert my phone back to the Rogers 2.1 firmware, however I haven't been able to do so.
I have followed a tutorial (can't post links, search Google for "rebranding rogers xperia x10" and select 2nd link). But I am still unable to do it! I'm stuck at step 10, where it mentions the Java error. I have installed only 32-bits versions of JDK and JRE on my 64-bits Windows 7 Ultimate laptop and I can't get past this point. I have verified my Device ID on my desktop computer (only computer I have used with PC Companion).
I am really stuck as I need my phone really bad (only phone I have, can't find my BlackBerry Bold...).
I have no idea what else I should try to do at this point and I'm being kinda desperate. I'm new into the flashing thing, but was aware of the risks... probably just didn't know it could be that bad...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
cedrikfd
ok this maybe will sounds stupid, but i had the same prob for a while, so i decided to test to run it off an usb stick, since than it works on both ways, could be luck or cud be the solution?
nthn to lose i assume
Try THIS GUIDE to install x10a
Hi everyone. I've got this problem which i can't solve (nor find the solution on the net).
I have a rooted mini pro with stock 2.3.3. I've unlocked bootloader through sony ericsson website and verificated my IMEI number there. Then i've rooted my mini pro - and kept stock 2.3.3.
The 2.3.4 update is out now (PC Companion says that too), but windows keeps failing to install the MTP USB drivers when i try to connect in this mode according to guide in PC Companion. I gave up trying to update firmware this way after lots of attempts.
So i decided to try update by SEUS. When i connected in recovery mode, SEUS said that software in my device was changed and thus cannot be updated. I really don't know what to do now. I'm afraid that SE blocked updates to my IMEI number as i unlocked the bootloader, but i'm just guessing.
The question is:
Does someone know how to update my mini pro to stock 2.3.4? Is there any way to lock bootloader back as it was and get SE to know that i'm a nice guy again?
Thank you very very much for any help! I'm starting to be desperate about this.
Adam
try with http://www.wotanserver.com or use flash tool or find someone who has setool...
Hello,
I have rooted Xperia mini Pro and try to install new available firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58.
Installation will failed all the time.
Second problem is I lost during first installation possibility to connect PC in MTC mode.
Please is there any solution how to fix problem with PC connection and how to install new firmware?
P.S I am new with Android and I am not sure if I rooted phone correctly (It was according guide from XDA)
kubisv said:
Hello,
I have rooted Xperia mini Pro and try to install new available firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58.
Installation will failed all the time.
Second problem is I lost during first installation possibility to connect PC in MTC mode.
Please is there any solution how to fix problem with PC connection and how to install new firmware?
P.S I am new with Android and I am not sure if I rooted phone correctly (It was according guide from XDA)
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Please list your problem simply,i sinply cant get what u mean,sorry for my english it's not my mothertongue
I think you can't update your rooted phone the normal way via SEUS or PC Companion. You need to flash your phone manually, or reset to factory state to get the official update
Simply my problem is that i want to install on my Xperia mini pro (2011) new update and installation failed. Phone is rooted and I want to install this update.
kubisv said:
Simply my problem is that i want to install on my Xperia mini pro (2011) new update and installation failed. Phone is rooted and I want to install this update.
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Keywords: flashtool, wotanserver
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kubisv said:
Simply my problem is that i want to install on my Xperia mini pro (2011) new update and installation failed. Phone is rooted and I want to install this update.
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Tell us HOW you are trying and failing - are you trying to use the Sony Ericsson updater or some other tool? If so - name the tool.
If you are just trying to use Sony Ericsson's update program - called PC Companion - you need to tell us whether or not you have already installed any custom, third-party rom in place of the standard one your phone came with.
Also - since you have rooted your phone, did you do so for any particular reason - i.e. - have you installed any particular applications or customisations that required the phone to be rooted?
If not - please understand that rooting your phone is NOT necessary for normal use. Only a tiny percentage of the millions of Anfroid phones sold get rooted - it is a hack that MAY prevent your phone from working properly in certain ways - including being able to install updates from the manufacturer or service provider.
If you want to be able to safely and easily install updates directly from Sony Ericsson, unroot your phone and reset it to all defaults - after backing up any important data. Then run the update program. If you have specific apps that only work when the phone is rooted - you can alway re-root the phone afterwards then reinstall the apps - just bear in mind that different revisions of Android MAY require a different method to root and MAY require a different version of any named app.
If none of that helps - tell us exactly WHAT is failing and HOW it is failing - give EXACT details of the application you are using and EXACT details of any error messages you see on the computer and/or phone. Simply saying "it won't work" is like asking "Why won't my car start?" - impossible to answer without listing a million possible reasons.
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Tell us HOW you are trying and failing - are you trying to use the Sony Ericsson updater or some other tool? If so - name the tool.
If you are just trying to use Sony Ericsson's update program - called PC Companion - you need to tell us whether or not you have already installed any custom, third-party rom in place of the standard one your phone came with.
Also - since you have rooted your phone, did you do so for any particular reason - i.e. - have you installed any particular applications or customisations that required the phone to be rooted?
If not - please understand that rooting your phone is NOT necessary for normal use. Only a tiny percentage of the millions of Anfroid phones sold get rooted - it is a hack that MAY prevent your phone from working properly in certain ways - including being able to install updates from the manufacturer or service provider.
If you want to be able to safely and easily install updates directly from Sony Ericsson, unroot your phone and reset it to all defaults - after backing up any important data. Then run the update program. If you have specific apps that only work when the phone is rooted - you can alway re-root the phone afterwards then reinstall the apps - just bear in mind that different revisions of Android MAY require a different method to root and MAY require a different version of any named app.
If none of that helps - tell us exactly WHAT is failing and HOW it is failing - give EXACT details of the application you are using and EXACT details of any error messages you see on the computer and/or phone. Simply saying "it won't work" is like asking "Why won't my car start?" - impossible to answer without listing a million possible reasons.
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I tried default SE update app in phone. I tried also to use PC Companion, but i am not able to connect phone in MTC mode(required for upgrade).
I think that i have no custom party ROM (Only one change I used was rooting and if there was no custom ROM i have none).
I rooted my phone for cleanup. I wan to uninstall many default applications such as Moxier, Popcap games or Wisepilor Navigation. I am not interested that something not required spent my batery. After cleanup my battery is usable 1,5 times more.
kubisv said:
I tried default SE update app in phone. I tried also to use PC Companion, but i am not able to connect phone in MTC mode(required for upgrade).
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That's more useful - it appears that the problem you need to address is not the ability to update - it's the ability to connect to your computer via USB.
Please go through this in order...
Disconnect the USB cable from the phone and PC.
Go into the Sony Ericsson menu and then Connectivity.
Go into USB connection mode and select Media Transfer Mode (MTP)
Go back from the menu to the main screen.
Run PC Companion on your PC - you will get the main window showing a message saying "No Phone Connected".
Plug the USB cable into the PC and then into the phone.
PC Companion should now say "Searching Phone".
If it doesn't find your phone - remove the USB lead from the PC then unintsall PC companion. Go to the Sony Ericsson website and download and re-install PC Companion. Then run it and try again.
If PC Companion still fails to find and connect to your phone, post back - you may need to run a registry cleaner such as CCleaner to fully remove any corrupted drivers.
If PC Companion finds your phone, it will show a message regarding available updates. If updates are available, follow the onscreen instructions to install them.
If there are updates but they fail to install - post back with details.
If there is any other message - such as saying that your phone cannot be updated - post back with exact details of the message - including your current version.
One important thing to bear in mind here that hasn't been mentioned so far is the method you used to root. If you used the unlocked bootloader method, then upgrading via official path, i.e. pc companion will definately result in you failing on update. As it will brick your phone and you will have to resort to this forum for a solution. However, if you rooted using the doomlord method you should be ok cos SE won't detect the modified software when attempting the update.
Guys when this update comes out for Xperia Mini ST15?
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Guys when this update comes out for Xperia Mini ST15?
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ST15 update is in place but if it will come to your phone is dependent on your provider and region
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Hi, I had the same problem (rooted phone - locked bootloader) because I attepmted to upgrade the phone ota - through the phone. It did not work but at the same time from this moment on the phone was imossible to connect in the mode suitable for upgrade. The solution is SEUS because in this program the phone connects while it is switched off and it really works.
Hello, my first post in these forums. Have been exploring a bit through all the information, and I think I need some help. I am pretty experienced with networks and windows/linux usage and administration, but have been using an android phone for just 2 weeks.
I have a Sony Xperia U with Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, as it came out of the box. Any updates have yet to arrive, PC Companion says that I am using the last available firmware but I know that this is not the case as several ICS firmwares have already been published. Bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked.
I would like to flash my phone manually to ICS, using the last (or the best as recommended by you) firmware update. I would like to start with a stock rom, try rooting and than try custom roms when I get accustomed to the process of flashing. Mostly, I want to use the phone to the most of it's abilities (battery, speed, graphics etc).
I have found here that last firmware is 6.1.1.B.1.89, but I could not find it here on the forums.
First, I am in a dilemma which .ftf file to use for my phone. I have downloaded:
XperiaU_ICS4.0.4_nu.ftf
ST25i_.54_Nordic_DevStaff.ftf
ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.54 GENERIC - user_Sony.ftf
I have checked two threads in more detail:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
What does SI Number or ROM Location 1263-1753 / WORLD mean? My number on the back of the phone (behind the battery) is 1261-9036. What happens if I flash 1263-1753 firmware to my phone? Please recommend an ICS firmware that performs well and is applicable to my phone.
Can I use ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.54 GENERIC - user_Sony - since there is no SI Number or ROM Location there? Can I root this firmware through Flashtool OR Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v26. I would like to root to be able to delete bloatware from Sony.
I have also looked at Freexperia project, but it says there that the version is still in development and has issues with FM Radio - which is something I use every day.
Other than this, I installed flashtool-0.9.10.1 on Windows 7. I installed the drivers in Flashtool\drivers. All drivers said "Ready to use". Rebooted the PC, switched off the phone. When I connected it while holding Volume-up, it said ready to use. When I connected it while holding Volume-down, it says device disconnected. Have tried reinstalling the drivers (Flashboot and Flashmode are selected), Windows Safe Mode, disabled Microsoft Security Essentials. I went to Device Manager (as suggested in the forums) and I uninstalled "Android Device", the drivers would still not work.
This morning I remembered that USB debugging was not checked on the phone - might this be the problem? I will try again when I get home. Please provide any other tips to connect the Xperia to Flashtool.
Thank you for all replies in advance. All best.
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I went to Sony's website for unlocking the bootloader. Is the Android SDK necessary for Flashtool too? Do I need the android_winusb.inf file provided there?
Thanks for all the information here.
I flashed my phone with ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.54 GENERIC - user_Sony, along with [Kernel][Sony Xperia U][March - 24] Sliding_XU [Stock][CM]
First impression is that it is laggy, much slower than Gingerbread. Any recommendations?
All best.
if u are on stock android u will hate it. Its time for u to start searching and flashing custom stock based roms... These are usually VERYY smooth... NO MATTER WHAT DO NOT STAY AT STOCK ANDROID, trust me, u will want to take a hammer and smash ur phone... Also, consider using kernels that allow u to overclock ur phone... Do not worry, if u overclock from 1ghz to 1.15ghz i dont think u will have any problem... Have been using overclocked phone for 6 months and so far no problem...
Thank you for the reply. I am using CM 9 (FXP213) as of an our ago, and I can feel the amazing difference. As I can see, CM has very basic apps by default. As it says on the CM wiki:
Optional: Download any supplemental 3rd-party applications packages for the device you wish to use. (You have to install a 3rd-party app to get the Google apps, like Gmail, Play Store, and Youtube.)
Where do I download these from? Any other resources on CM that are good for a new user?
All best.
Hi everyone,
I have a R800at at&t Xperia play phone that is on Gingerbread 2.3.3 stock, and I can't seem to get it rooted, and on icecream or jellybean. I thought I have to get rooted, install clockwork mod, and then another step to upgrade, but I keep getting errors.
I tried to do it on windows 10, and the device wouldnt even connect, so I went to my laptop with win 7, and this is what I did:
- downloaded a firmware, superclick, and flashtool.
- set my mounting to mass media, allowed unknown and usb degubbing,
- installed drivers, and tried to flash with flash tool.
I got so many errors, and the phone is basically looping on the "rethink possible" screen.
Can anyone help me out exactly what I need to do to go from gingerbread to icecream or jellybean? I might have done the exact steps wrong. Thanks in advance.