Okay, here's the tutorial and downloads for all you x10 mini (e10a) people out there who want to root + debrand + update to 2.1
Here's a link to a vid i made for this procedure and the outcome once done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIojWZkraZ0
Here's a link for the software to root your phone and add customisation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8976947&postcount=1
Here's a link to root Explorer.apk:
http://www.4shared.com/file/IdOkM8of/Root_Explorer_Vs_2102.htm
Here's the link to the claro build.prop file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820009&page=4
Here's a link to the problem i faced and how i resolved it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854457
here's a link to sony's update utility:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...eserviceapplication/xperiax10mini?cc=gb&lc=en
procedure:
1. download and extract to you descktop the newest GUI flashtool
2. in your phone go to settings ->applications-> and check unknown sources
3. in settings ->applications-> development-> check usb debugging
4. in you extract flashtool folder that should be on your desktop you will see a flash.bat file, open it to start program.
5. click on root and follow the procedure to start z4root and allow it to root and restart your phone, do not manually restart you phone, z4root will automatically restart your phone for you.
6. once your phone is completly restarted and functional, colse the flash.bat program and re-open it from the extracted program.
7. click on customise and allow it to fully install the applications, it will tell you finished when done.
8. mount your phone's sd card to your pc
9. download the root explorer.apk file from the download link provided and save it on you desktop.
10.copy the root explorer file from your desktop to the root of your sd card (do not put it in any folder)
11. unmount phone to computer
12. you will see on your phone that you have a program called astro, open the program,
13.in astro, navigate to your sd card and install root explorer.apk
14. once installed, exit out of astro
15. mount you phone again to your pc and create a new folder on the root of your sd card called new build, and create another folder called old build.
16. download the two build.prop files supplied in my download link and save it to your pc's desktop.
17. now open the build folder on your desktop and you will see two files, one called build.prop.claro and another called build.prop.vivo.
18.delete the build.prop.vivo file.
19. right click and rename the build.prop.claro file to build.prop (delete the .claro part)
20.drag and drop that file to you new build folder you created on your sd card.
21.unmount your phone from you pc.
22. on your phone, open root eplorer
23. scroll down to SYSTEM
24. find the build.prop file and copy it
25. back out of the SYSTEM folder and scroll down to the SD CARD
26. paste the copied build.prop file to the old build folder you had created on your sd card (its basically a backup in case you ever mess up)
27. now in root explorer, go to you SD CARD and copy the build.prop file from your new build folder that you initially downloaded and renamed.
28. scroll back to SYSTEM and click on the r/w button on the top left of screen
29. then past and overwrite the file
30.now exit out of the program and restart you phone.
31. don't worry if you phone menu system looks kinda wonky or doesn't really work properly once your phone has restarted. just make sure its fully rebooted
32.download and install the sony ericsson update service program from the download link supplied.
33. accept the terms and follow the instructions... (it will ask you to put your phone in recover mode by turning off your phone and pressing the back button while plugging in your phone via usb) you can make this process quicker by simply already having your phone plugged in and simply pressing and holding the top power button+back button+home button until the green light remains on.
34. the program will tell you that there is new software available for your phone
35. install and enjoy 2.5
Extras step to making the experience even better!
i personally don't like the boot animation of the new 2.1 update and would rather not have the claro operator logo at the boot startup. the way to do that is:
root your phone again by following my instructions earlier, and install the root explorer.apk file again from your sd card. once your have root explorer installed and working navigate to SYSTEM and then to MEDIA. in media you will see a bootanimation.zip file, simply delete it.
Now for removing bloatware (operator specific applications):
to remove application that may be of annoyance, just go into root explorer again and navigate to SYSTEM and the to APP and dele and .apk files that are programs like ei: claro.apk... make sure you press the r/w button whenever you want to delete or overwrite something in SYSTEM. And be aware that if you don't know what your doing, you can brick your phone. SO BE CAREFUL!
And finally, as most would already know, this is all at your own risk. Sometimes its better to leave these types of hacks alone if you don't know what your doing.
I take no responsibility or credit for any of these hacks. thanks to all the members on XDA Developers for your support and help.
There are steps to make it simpler ... which is independent of the version they have in the cell (2.1 Uk or other ... 1.6) is achieved by having the American firm ... thus reduce it without diminishing the tutorial: alex0983
1. Planet app install
2. Find and install z4root
3. Permamente root install and follow instructions, the phone will reboot ...
4. In Planet app also find the Root Explorer and install ...
5. Connect the phone and copy the build.pro (Claro) to the SD and disconnect
6. Open root explorer and if I get a message to: super user ... allow him ....
7. mounted R / W. ... go the SD route where the build.prop copy and recopy this time from root explorer and find the path: / system and replace the phone ....
8. Turn off the phone ....
9. Connecting to Seus and select repair ...! and ready ... your phone now is American again! And firmware 2.1
10. To remove things Claro, just make the points 1,2,3,4! then the path / system / media to copy the boot loader found in the forum and in the path / system / app to delete the applications they say. clear (remember to mounted R / W)
I hope you find it useful! And that worked for me! Obviously, thanks to your tutorial alex0983 which also served me as a whole, but I found the quickest way!
Sorry for my bad english!
re:
hey no problem, i'm glad you found it useful. Sorry for the 35+ steps... I just wanted to make it easy to follow for people who had never done something like this before. Just trying to help ppl.
Actually the tutorial is very well prepared but no longer so necessary to the root from the phone! And for that we are in the community to help and facilitate the process to other users!
Kudos for you alex0983 and kloriahdez, thanks for your posts!!!
hi alex,
im stuck at no 22.
when i try to open root explorer, i get:
root explorer has not yet managed to obtain root access. because of issues with superuser, this often happens the first time the app is run but is usually fine from then on.
im new to android phones, that is why im relying on your step by step tutorial. but now im stuck with superuser/root explorer issue
This...
I will take a Xperia X10 mini later (my new phone,now i have widfire, but is tu big ) , i will try to root in this night, let ou guys the results
Good damn!
Work, perfect, but when i wass try to install app2sd after my phone, won t let install any apps, and ...lol no wirless conection Wi Fi , or GSM . ( free space on phone 173 Mb ).
I manage to resolve all with a repair from update , on Zeus ( good luck i wass made this update first ... but i think it can be working for the first update ).
i will try this night again , and i will send results later.
Yes good damn now my phone enter in boot looping ..... on the first boot won t start after that i wass tryng to repair with Sony repair and tell me the soft is still not availlble . How ca i arestore to 2.1 ? i put the build.prop like you write ... and now i can even start my phone. How i can make the old again?
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Finaly managed this with flash tools . guys don t try this with already upgraded version to 2.1 ( you will be stuck in boot looping), is god to root, but only this in my case.
Root work.
noob with problem
I'm getting some problems in open the root explorer. The x10 mini is rooted (i run the rom manager without error), but when i run the root maneger, i recive the error "Root explorer has not yet managed to obtain rot acces. /because of issues with superuser, this often happens the first time the app is run but usually fine from then on. /click ok and restart the app to try again. /makesure you respond correctly the superuser prompt". I've got this erro always i open the program. I've reinstall it and the problens still. What i'm doing wrong?
Sorry the bad english, and thx to the help
Hi
I have 2.1 update 1 version
Should this procedure work with this or it won't work
If not, how to root the phone?
I mentioned that kingoldstyle had the same problem. I also updated the phone prior to doing this procedure.
So, maybe kingoldstyle can help me with rooting?
How to use flashing tools?
Thanks.
problems
im stuck ant no 28, whats a r/w button? and when i try to paste the build tells me: you cannot paste here because the file system is read-only. help me please
Hello
I have a problem with my phone. I tried to install a custom recovery (I've failed) and when it reboot it was like on the first time but with one more thing : superuser.apk. The problem is : superuser doesn't work and I can't uninstall it. The phone isn't rooted anymore. I tried with Super One Click Root and with z4root. With SOCR, the software can't install the files required because the phoen doesn't have space left and when I've verified, there is only 60Ko in the system partition of the phone's memory. I don't have rw permissions on the files so I can't delete files which take a lot of memory (it's a zip image of the prime rom which stayed in the file since the first time I tried to install it).
Do you have an idea for me to root the phone or uninstall superuser and delete files ?
Hello here,
At first sorry if i am posting a wrong place coz i am newbie does not know where to post anyway i did not find here my phone model here.
I bought Cubot c9w android phone, i install 2 gb SD card on it, i can not install some apps on it for example facebook. after i tried to move apps from phone memory into SD card but impossible, there was not activated move to SD card button.
what have to do how to install or move after that apps to SD card to make phone memory free?
Please help me.
thanks in advanced.
and merry christmas!
Kernel Update CW9
I have the seam problem but I install more of you ) anyway teh problem look to be the Kernel a soultion is use link2sd card
but say can't mount script. I believe is kernel issues. If any one know a Kernel can be use with that phone use android 4.2
ideas are welcome :laugh:
IONx64 said:
Hello here,
At first sorry if i am posting a wrong place coz i am newbie does not know where to post anyway i did not find here my phone model here.
I bought Cubot c9w android phone, i install 2 gb SD card on it, i can not install some apps on it for example facebook. after i tried to move apps from phone memory into SD card but impossible, there was not activated move to SD card button.
what have to do how to install or move after that apps to SD card to make phone memory free?
Please help me.
thanks in advanced.
and merry christmas!
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Cubot CW9 add Google Maps API support
One of the problems of CUBOT C9W is not have Maps Api support and some software can't be install if need google maps
I add Here the files to update your CUBOT C9W after install the files reboot the phone
The files are in the folders necessary inside the 2 zip. As we can't flash zips from recovery you'll have to put the files in manually. As this uses google services you probably need to have GoogleServicesFramework.apk installed already in your /system/apps directory (to do this if you haven't either install the market which will include this step or transfer the GoogleServicesFramework.apk there and chmod to 644 like the others below [do this before you reboot as it will be required])
1. Extract the zip files on your computer
2. Copy the extracted files to your device
3. Copy com.google.android.maps.jar into /system/framework via ADB or Root Explorer
4. Chmod (long hold select file in Root Explorer and select permissions) to 644 (owner read/write, group read, others read)
5. Copy com.google.android.maps.xml to /system/etc/permissions the same way
6. Chmod that file to the same permissions
7. Restart your Cubot CW9 to allow it to recognize the new framework
sefarad said:
One of the problems of CUBOT C9W is not have Maps Api support and some software can't be install if need google maps
I add Here the files to update your CUBOT C9W after install the files reboot the phone
The files are in the folders necessary inside the 2 zip. As we can't flash zips from recovery you'll have to put the files in manually. As this uses google services you probably need to have GoogleServicesFramework.apk installed already in your /system/apps directory (to do this if you haven't either install the market which will include this step or transfer the GoogleServicesFramework.apk there and chmod to 644 like the others below [do this before you reboot as it will be required])
1. Extract the zip files on your computer
2. Copy the extracted files to your device
3. Copy com.google.android.maps.jar into /system/framework via ADB or Root Explorer
4. Chmod (long hold select file in Root Explorer and select permissions) to 644 (owner read/write, group read, others read)
5. Copy com.google.android.maps.xml to /system/etc/permissions the same way
6. Chmod that file to the same permissions
7. Restart your Cubot CW9 to allow it to recognize the new framework
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Sorry this is the wrong place to be posting this. This is for Themer-related posts only
How to fix poor GPS on Cubot phone
If you have a Mediatek Cubot C9W mobile phone (MT6589, MT6589T etc) and you feel that the GPS is not working well or sometimes is very normal it takes a to long to lock on to a satellite, or is far away from your location. I test That with Tomtom for Android the system is configured in China and not look work much in Europe but if you follow that instructions sure work fine
Follow the link gizchina. com/2013/07/23/how-to-fix-poor-gps-on-mediatek-phones/
How to root Cubot C9W
Root Cubot is the more easy ever. Download Framaroot attach to this post or you can download from the forum from the official
developer thread (will be nice if you give to him a donations only for give thanks)
Install in your android Open and execute . Reboot the phone and NOW IS rooted
hallo, is in this phone czech language ? thank you
lukbe said:
hallo, is in this phone czech language ? thank you
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Hi My friend the sell phone is sold in English but your language is in the list of Android sure you can change
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Cubot c9w have a smal problem have a rom very small anyway if you think you can't install many app is not true
I play for many days and I solve the problem like that:
1.- Frist you need to root with framaroot
2.- forget link2sd and all that staff only make problems
3.- look in your phone is select save app in sdcard
4. look in Playstore for SDCARD CACHES PLUS BOOSTER PRO is also a no pay version a test version but work buy that version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gejos.android.sdcardcachesboosterpro
5- Install the app and select the options exclude only some app from bidding process app like banks app and youtube
6.- Reboot your phone and start install app
That app is magic for cubot c9w if you get some problem any time with a bad reboot scard cache aplication can get superuser access or there and other bidding process go to the app scard cache aplication select delete all the bidding cache and reboot that solve the problem.
can some one upload the origanal system or rooted system in a zip
all you do is go to your root/ device files find system copy it and put it on your sd card then zip it (with astro file manager ) and attatch it when you reply to this post
i need it because i deleted all my system files
I dont want the odin one
thanks
Hi, I am novice as in this forum and as a new user android phone SGS3-I9300. I have some questions on you, on some experienced users. I root my phone with (CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300 with included SuperSu 2.0 from Odin 3.09) then flash my recovery with (CWM 6.0.6.4 from Rom Manager app) and after I install custom Rom from (CWM recovery - cm-11-20140712-NIGHTLY-i9300) and i have some couple questions. Where is installed recovery becouse i think its like as bios on pc, but on pc is bios on separated chip and system on disk, is recovery on same place as android system, I think on Phone internal SD ? Because I have another question, when I open file manager on CM and open tho root "/" I have lot of folders there, some i can format / wipe from CWM, but some are still there and I dont know if I can delete him or I cant, and if I can then how? I want clean whole root if it is possible. Thank you.
Noone can help me with this ? I want only know what can i delete and what i cant. Under text you can find my root folders and files.
Bump..
no you cant delete the files and the folders on your root directory unless you intend to crash your device.