After being part of the problem in cluttering up the Rooting threads, I figured that many people don't know where to ask questions.
GENERAL INFO:
Please direct all information-related inquiries to this thread for discussion.
The purpose of the current development thread is for developers to share information, the rest of us can discuss here.
For those that are unaware, "Rooting essentially gives you total control over the OS. You can add/remove programs/files from the device that are locked, flash custom roms, recovery images, themes, backup installed apps and lots of other things.
**EDIT**
Apologies on not updating the thread, as stated earlier...if anyone wants to edit this top post, just send me a PM and i'll amalgamate and post up.
FAQ:
What is ROOT?:
Rooting essentially gives you total control over the OS. You can add/remove programs/files from the device that are locked, flash custom roms, recovery images, themes, backup installed apps and lots of other things. (As Stated Above)
How do we get ROOT for the X10?:
There are alot of developers working on cracking the X10; Sony put a lot of work into locking the X10 down.
There are many ways to root your X10 now, and including several one-touch apps that will root for you.
Does ROOTING unlock my X10?:
No it does not.
I have an X10a (or X10i), can I use the X10i (X10a) method to ROOT?
Short Answer is no; the files are different. Don't be so lazy and follow instructions.
The ROOT didn't work, what can I do?
Here's the thing, if it's bricked/non-working...search the forums, chances are there's someone out there that has done what you've done and the issue may already be solved. ONLY POST A NEW TOPIC IF THERE IS ZERO INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR SITUATION.
When looking for info; here is a good place to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711969
Can I put newer versions of Android on my X10 after ROOT?
You sure can, but unless you know how to cook the rom yourself...you'll just have to wait like the rest of us. Keep your eyes peeled and wait for the good stuff to start popping up.
Thnx for the summary very much appreciated
Thanks for the update. Definitely making progress.
Flashing via SETool does require additional software and file.
I have try as jerpelea point out what to do but still no success.
Also mobilezonerm and ceyad get the same error flashing root boot.sin
Processing ACPU files
PROCESSING: boot.sin
FATAL ERROR "HASH_VER (Block_verification_failed)" IN "MEMORY_CLASS"
error while uploading DATA block
Break.
Elapsed: 17 secs.
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We need SETool box (HW) + SEtool1.06 (SW) and alternate baypass file for X10
Only missing piece is the alternat bypass file so we can flash unsigned image to X10
I'm on a quest for it but still no luck
lets hope lollylost can come up with something
thanks a lot... for opening this thread...
we non developers / noobs can discuss stuffs regarding rooting here instead of messing up with the development thread...
Re: X10 Rooting General Inquiries; Non-Development Discussion
Fingers crossed it will work!
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Good job to the developers here at XDA... Now I'm crossing my fingers for a 2.1 Custom Rom with all the moxier stuff taken out as well as Timescape..
what and all can we expect from rooting ... pros and cons...
heard nexus got multi touch after rooting ...
is our x10 hardware capable of multitouch ?
anyway in general what can we expect ... features... you know while they are at work , we can dream of great stuffs to hit x10 ....
X10 cannot do multitouch, the hardware is incapable.
The main advantage root should give us is to be able to load custom ROMs onto the device, to get Android 2.1 now and 2.2 when it comes out.
CompactDstrxion said:
X10 cannot do multitouch, the hardware is incapable.
The main advantage root should give us is to be able to load custom ROMs onto the device, to get Android 2.1 now and 2.2 when it comes out.
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even without true multitasking i would expect at least pinch to zoom. i have a feeling phone suffers from the same problem as nexus one, g1 and the sapphire. it can not distinguish the two sets of coordinates. it might associate thumb1's x to thumb2's y and visa versa. this does not allow it true multitouch but pinch to zoom would work since the motion is away from each other.
funfobia said:
Flashing via SETool does require additional software and file.
I have try as jerpelea point out what to do but still no success.
Also mobilezonerm and ceyad get the same error flashing root boot.sin
We need SETool box (HW) + SEtool1.06 (SW) and alternate baypass file for X10
Only missing piece is the alternat bypass file so we can flash unsigned image to X10
I'm on a quest for it but still no luck
lets hope lollylost can come up with something
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I also have an SETool box and would be willing to do processes over the network as I already do this with many phones anyway. JUst add me to your msn
krazyd007 said:
I also have an SETool box and would be willing to do processes over the network as I already do this with many phones anyway. JUst add me to your msn at [email protected]
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Nice one lads
krazyd007 said:
I also have an SETool box and would be willing to do processes over the network as I already do this with many phones anyway. JUst add me to your msn at [email protected]
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Thanks , I've added you
Hey,
Got a couple of questions I'm hoping one of you can help with.
Got an X10 obviously and access to EMMAIII. What I can do is flash the X10 with a very early release of firmware which has root access.
My question really is are there any custom ROMs available?
se_primus said:
Hey,
Got a couple of questions I'm hoping one of you can help with.
Got an X10 obviously and access to EMMAIII. What I can do is flash the X10 with a very early release of firmware which has root access.
My question really is are there any custom ROMs available?
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The only one is the one jerpelea made, which is still based on the stock 1.6 rom, but is rooted and has some apps removed. It's on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681886
When everyone has root access, developers will probably start trying to create a 2.1 or 2.2 rom if we have to wait untill after froyo is released. We could do this by looking at nexus one roms, and taking drivers from it - although the camera is different etc.
I've stickied this thread. Hopefully it will help users see it to stop cluttering of this forum
se_primus said:
Hey,
Got a couple of questions I'm hoping one of you can help with.
Got an X10 obviously and access to EMMAIII. What I can do is flash the X10 with a very early release of firmware which has root access.
My question really is are there any custom ROMs available?
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Wait a minute... With SEUS, we could downgrade our firmware, so if you upload your early release, we could maybe all have root access ?
It's just an idea...
chandyperry said:
Wait a minute... With SEUS, we could downgrade our firmware, so if you upload your early release, we could maybe all have root access ?
It's just an idea...
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You can't.
SEUS will flash only signed files.
Latest info: Unsigned flash in X10 protected by rsa 2048 algo.
Jerpelea seems to be lying about root.
link: http://support.setool.net/showthread.php?2117-x10-flash-boot.sin
Also from my topic the laser said
ransack semc factory in china.
bribe semc security engineer.
find a way to calculate rsa 2048 private key in appropriate time with appropriate efforts.
....
to be short - dream on.
Hello,
I would like to know if it is possible to unlock(sim lock) xperia x10i to install unoffical rom(form this forum)?
Tnx.
I believe this is the wrong place for this topic... it should be in Q&A section I think.
Definitely not the good forum. Also, your question is pretty weird : sim lock has NO link ever with installing custom roms. If you were a bit curious, you would see you've posted in a forum with LOTS of custom roms, so it *might* mean you can set up custom rom...
1) How did he post here if he has less than 10 posts?!?!?!
2) He probably meant rooting, or got confused with all this mess about bootloader, or comes from another device. Use SuperOneClick v1.6.3
Hello! Is't possible to port the new XPERIA MINI's ROM to x10 mini?
thank you!
i having the same idea too
but too bad, i dont know how to do it
I am also looking for this kind of tricks....
No, no, no...this question has been asked many times on here...when you post a new question, now a list of similar questions appears to see if it's the same one as you are asking...did you not see this question answered already?
Some devs have commented on this and said that it is not possible. However, I wonder if there are newer apps and frameworks instead of the entire ROM which could be ported? I wonder if the unlocked bootloader and custom kernals will change this?
It is impossible, due to processor's incompability,I tried to port it.
nobodyAtall confirmed this.
Need a list of available roms for my new SONY ERICSSON XPERIA MINI PRO2
can't find one here in development section as its for multiple devises combined thread... or let me know if any of the below mentioned roms can be installed on my phone safely? even they are for x10 and ray???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924291
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803076
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957062
any help in this regard will be appreciated and i will be thankful...
Best regards,
Mortal Eternity!
Mortal Eternity said:
Need a list of available roms for my new SONY ERICSSON XPERIA MINI PRO2
can't find one here in development section as its for multiple devises combined thread... or let me know if any of the below mentioned roms can be installed on my phone safely? even they are for x10 and ray???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924291
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803076
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957062
any help in this regard will be appreciated and i will be thankful...
Best regards,
Mortal Eternity!
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Look in proper section, read more.
If you can't understand anything, then custom ROMs and such things are not for you until you learn something. Flashing, installing custom stuff is only for advanced users, newbies shouldn't do it without knowledge.
Thread moved. Please post questions here in Q&A in future. In answer just look for any ROM in here which states it's for your model of phone. The Xperia Ray is not your device so therefore those ROM's won't work.
Best thing you can do is read up lots about your particular device and read the first posts of the ROM threads as they will tell you everything you need to know as no one will likely create you a list.
Thanks
AvRS
Hello everybody
First of all i would like to congratulate all those that have put so much time into developing and with the options they offer.
The problem is that, with so many posts and outdated programs, I mixed up and I have questions as to, which prog. should i use first.
I wanted to know the steps so that i can achive the title, in a 'virgin' SE X10a, locked in AT&T network. Can anybody clarify the right programs for the right steps?. Any extra short info on how/why would be great too.
STEPS
1st. Simunlock the phone?
2nd Root device?
3rd flash custom rom?