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Help - Debranding

Sorta new to this forum .. Anyways I tried debranding my Sony X10 using the method over at xperiax10(dot)net .. Followed everything in order to get .16 update , didn't show up .. So i tried their rebranding method , so the X10i downloaded the Japanese files .. and put my phone from an X10i to an SO-01B .. it says you can just rebrand your software using the backupfiles from the debranding method .. So I go to SEUS AND Pc Companion and try the repair option .. on SEUS there is NO repair option .. and with PCC , I only get as far as update .. because it keeps telling me " Cannot download your files , please check your connection and try again " I tried and tried again for like almost half an hour , no luck .. I'm trying my best to figure this out .. But can't seem to I don't want to be stuck with japanese stuff on my phone .. it doesn't have landscape text either Any help would be appreciated !

i think i might be getting somewhere , but still the same problem .. im trying through pc companion and i look at my task manager ( win 7 ) .. when it says "updating do not disconnect" the SEMSC OMSI MODULE.EXE quits by itself .. so what i tried was to run it through program files .. it got me somewhere for like 5 mins , then failed .. so idk if i have the right idea ..
Ideas anyone ? I'm thinking of getting rid of this phone because of the japanese software that has been loaded ..

Why u used the japanese files??????? try this http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/04/28/rebranding-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/

xfalciee said:
Sorta new to this forum .. Anyways I tried debranding my Sony X10 using the method over at xperiax10(dot)net .. Followed everything in order to get .16 update , didn't show up .. So i tried their rebranding method , so the X10i downloaded the Japanese files .. and put my phone from an X10i to an SO-01B .. it says you can just rebrand your software using the backupfiles from the debranding method .. So I go to SEUS AND Pc Companion and try the repair option .. on SEUS there is NO repair option .. and with PCC , I only get as far as update .. because it keeps telling me " Cannot download your files , please check your connection and try again " I tried and tried again for like almost half an hour , no luck .. I'm trying my best to figure this out .. But can't seem to I don't want to be stuck with japanese stuff on my phone .. it doesn't have landscape text either Any help would be appreciated !
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long story short, you messed up, probably da vinci is your best bet now.

...There goes the warrenty...

UltraNEO* said:
...There goes the warrenty...
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warranty is fine if you get it back to x10i I doubt they will replace a SO-01B for a x10i

Why u used the japanese files??????? try this xperiax10(dot)net/2010/04/28/...-x10-tutorial
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That's the exact tutorial i followed .. if you read it , it says " it'll download the japanese files from the server , once repaired just debrand using the method " .. I tried it , but don't work .. I think i'm going to try da vinci .. Really hope it works .. Thanks for the help guys .

Docomo SO-01B
Went to Docomo with my rooted xperia SO-01B - the y could not figure out how to upgrade... I had forgotten to unroot .... they were so flustered and could not figure out the problem...so they just gave me a new one. Have rooted the new one (2.1) and about to debrand .. Any howto`s for debranding upgraded DOCOMO experia SO-01B?

1st of all what model is it (X10i, X10a, SO-1B)?
If it's not a SO-1B device and you flashed it with SO-1B firmware, then obviously SEUS and PCC won't recognize your device.
In general only flash accordingly matching firmware on your device.
If you know what you're doing then you can experiment with what ever firmware you wan't. But sounds like you don't really know what you were doing when flashing your device.

Help with debranding HK x10i with new SEUS

Hello, I'm trying to debrand my HK x10i via SEUS. I get to the step where i navigate to the program files and DB folder after i run SEUS but the 100mb and 15 mb files are not there. I'm a noob so can anyone help me with this problem?
Also, do i have to use the HK generic firmware? or can i use the Nordic unbranded firmwares to get 23?
plz help sorry for the stupid question. I searched and i didnt understand any of it.

Please following new de-brand steps from web link, ww.xperiax10.net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/
It has Hongkong generic R1FA014 files there. Do the steps again to get latest firmware if it is available for Hongkong.
If you want 23, Nordic generic is also there.

gpmg762 said:
Please following new de-brand steps from web link, ww.xperiax10.net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/
It has Hongkong generic R1FA014 files there. Do the steps again to get latest firmware if it is available for Hongkong.
If you want 23, Nordic generic is also there.
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I might be wrong, but I'm not sure that method works any more as I too had the same issues, that the files weren't there, and I'm sure I read something the other day when I was trying to do mine that it no longer works, which is how I ended up coming here and using this method - Newbies Guide to Rooting X10 and giving you the newest firmware!

XperiaX10iUser said:
I might be wrong, but I'm not sure that method works any more as I too had the same issues, that the files weren't there, and I'm sure I read something the other day when I was trying to do mine that it no longer works, which is how I ended up coming here and using this method - Newbies Guide to Rooting X10 and giving you the newest firmware!
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Thanks for the correction, I posted the old link.
The new method is here, weblink: ww.xperiax10.net/2010/07/10/xperia-x10-debrand-tutorial-revised-following-seus-update/

[Q] Help needed, x8a gives only edge after root and update to 2.1

I've updated an x8 (I'm 99% sure that is an x8a) and now it only connects to edge. Anyone knows how to get 3g??
I know that in the x10 there is a way to flash the rom for an x10i into an x10a and then copy some files to recover the 3g... Maybe the same procedure has to be done on the x8.
Thanks in advance.
PS: Sorry for the bad english, I'm a little bit sick right now so I can't think clearly.

it's very easy! just set your vpn(it's your provider's apn)

Will try it out... Thanks =D

This thread might help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875688
I'm not sure if their E15a firmwares work, but reverting to 1.6, changing the customization code in build.prop, and updating to 2.1 worked for me. The following link can help you change the customization code. See the above thread for E15a codes.
http://bestdigitaltrends.com/2010/11/29/mobile-2/sony-ericcson-xperia-x8-getting-update-of-android-2-1/

not dev related, moved to general
gl though
Best, DK

[q] help please!!!!

hi everybody I have tried to root my xperia x8 because i wanted to update the android version to 2.1 , i downloaded the superoneclick 1.5.1 and i did all the steps i've read here but at the end it says "FAILED the device was not rooted" and in my phone it appears the superuser aplication but i can't access to the root explorer because this message appears:"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."
I have no idea of what is happening , i did all the steps:i put my phone in debug mode , then connect the phone and click "root" and it is still not rooted :S
If someone can help i would be very happy , i'm about to become crazy :S

HI
If you have android v1.5 Donut and you want to upgrade too android 2.1 just install PC Companion (Sony Ericson software that you get with the phone in the box) and let the aplication search for any update of firmware for X8.

actually i have 1.6 version i've tried to update it with pc companion but it says that it has the latest version....

Where do You live?
You have tried to update your phone via PC companion?
PC companion>Support zone>start> ... And it says that u have latest software?
Check phone status do You really have 1.6?

I live in Peru
yes i've tried that and i still have the firmware version in 1.6

help me please

You don't need to root your android to do the upgrade.. xD just upgrade with sony ericsson update service, and after that you can root your phone normally using 2.1 firmware..
Although, you need to substituite a file in superoneclick: "thecage.." to "neuter" but rename to the original.. (sorry if i can't explain well, but i'm portuguese and i'm 16.. xD) search on the forum or wait so i can post the zip file already working, because i don't have it on my phone..
Sent from my Sony Ericsson X8 using XDA App

He's in peru and it might not be updated there. There's no such thing as world availablity for sony-ericsson - it's different all over.
My best guess for you would be to use the flash from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962014
There's at least 3 links to it, not sure if the torrent is still working.
It's set as russian CDA number, but you can change that - look on x8 forums for way to change CDA (don't have time to help with that just now )
also LuisDias, as he's from peru he might be able to understand some of your portoguese

Peru? I didn't read that part.. XD anyway, i can speak spanish if he didn't understand portuguese.. xP
Sent from my Sony Ericsson X8 using XDA App

Yeah, we are in lucky situation in Europe, but south-american telcos didn't deal 2.1 version. Even nor some providers in USA
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

He's in peru and it might not be updated there. There's no such thing as world availablity for sony-ericsson - it's different all over.
My best guess for you would be to use the flash from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962014
There's at least 3 links to it, not sure if the torrent is still working.
It's set as russian CDA number, but you can change that - look on x8 forums for way to change CDA (don't have time to help with that just now )
also LuisDias, as he's from peru he might be able to understand some of your portoguese
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How do i use the flash tool?

Here you have:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738467
But you need a X8 firmaware, i have one on my pc, i'll send a link to download as soon as possible
Sent from my Sony Ericsson X8 using XDA App

i`ve downloaded the flashtool from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962014
Firmware is "X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf" I think what i need is a E15a firmware .Does someone where can i find one?also give me instructions of how to use the flashtool please

someone can upload a firmware and explain me what to do

aru2011 said:
someone can upload a firmware and explain me what to do
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You can flash with E15i firmware and then flash X8a baseband that you can find in thread in my signature bellow

...maybe there is a way to update with pc companion like he is in Europe...
And I read about updating from other country on development section.

Easy way it's changing the SI number so it solves it like a workaround, still i'm not sure if it provides his language (i think it does) after that he can even install froyo or ginger eh
There are lot's of tutorials with infos to do it right in dev section, check them out.

well... actually i have the flash tool and i found this firmware "X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf" but my xperia has the e15a version if flash it with this firmware what would happen?

you should get android 2.1.... and to your root issues you should set usb on debugging mode and you mustn´t mount sd card just set charge phone instead.

so no matter if mi xperia is e15a and the firmware i would use in the flash tool is e15i

x10i problem, please help

can someone help, i have x10i, but its prototype, "not for sale", i want to do update but error happens, sad update only trough SOMC network, i google it and sad that only authorized person can update, so, big question is can we do saomething about it, can i make this prototype to be ordinary x10i phone
sorry on bad english
model x10i
firmware 1.6
R1DA003
2.6.29-rel
[email protected]#2

veljo_81 said:
can someone help, i have x10i, but its prototype, "not for sale", i want to do update but error happens, sad update only trough SOMC network, i google it and sad that only authorized person can update, so, big question is can we do saomething about it, can i make this prototype to be ordinary x10i phone
sorry on bad english
model x10i
firmware 1.6
R1DA003
2.6.29-rel
[email protected]#2
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Why u buy that phone?
You can try to flash stock 2.3.3 se rom via flashtool, but take it as your own risk, dont blame if something gone wrong, lol. Just suggestion dude!!!
BTW, u shouldnt buy that phone