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it took me aaages to figure out how to debrand my Orange UK branded x10i. I had the 1.0.14 firmware and wanted to put the 1.0.16 on it. The missing instruction EVERyone seems to ommit from their guides is to make sure you have *show hidden files and folders* . You can do this in folder options( in windows 7 anyways) and enable it. Therefore when you go to my computer and then C Drive it will display a hidden folder called Program Data. NOT PROGRAM FILES! You go into this folder and then sony ericsson etc...
So here are the CORRECT revised instructions and they do work on orange uk x10i's. they work on any x10.
Tutorial on debranding your Xperia X10
1) Download one of the following files depending on which region you are in. Each download contains two files (a +100MB one and a +10MB one).
Please note: Flashing your Xperia X10i to X10a (and vice versa) will result in SEUS not being able to update your phone for future updates.
2) Delete contents of db folder (C: –> Program DATA( the newly visable hidden folder!) **NOT FILES**–> Sony Ericsson –> Update Service –> db).
3) Run the PC Companion (SEUS) to repair your Xperia X10
4) Go to C: –> Program Data –> Sony Ericsson –> Update Service –> db –> 13740270 –> blob_fs.
5) Sort files by date in descending order (latest date at top). The two files at the top will be +100MB and one around 15MB.
6) Backup these two original files into a different directory. This is an optional step but means you can revert back to the branded firmware if needed.
7) Now find the two files that you downloaded in Step 1. Rename the largest file with the same name as the top one in blob_fs. Do the same with the second. Move these downloaded files into the blob_fs folder, overwriting the original files.
8 ) Run the PC Companion (SEUS) again and repair.
9) Voila! Your Xperia X10 is unbranded.
(ORIGINAL instructions from lollylost100 @ esato )
Please let me know if you got it working thanks
Ryan
this is more like something to do with ur computer.. and it's ProgramData 1 word not 2. If everything was done correctly. SEUS is installed in c:\program files>sony ericsson>update service. so the folder u needed to delete is in there. SEUS doesn't access the programdata folder only if you update ur phone thru PC companion, in that case the file path is c:\programdata>sony ericsson>SEMC OMSI Module. i'm also using windows 7 so i dunno how SEUS managed to download files to ur program file and programdata at the same time.
and the original instruction is from lollylost100 @ esato i think he also posted in here too
i tried using every other conceivable method lol. it isnt to do with my computer i used mine and another on 2 x10i's and the seus wouldnt do it . unless it is to do with the region or type of branding which was put on the phone by orange uk. as long as it helps i made a wee mistake i meant pc companion not the seperate seus program
Where are the files? You said download one of the following files, yet there are none.
Fantastic job!!
Thank you
I've just moved over from a Desire to the X10 and so far, I'm feeling that the Desire "does" have qualities I like, but I think they're all to do with 2.1 rather than anything else.. the X10 is a good looking, sleek phone and I can't fault it
yeah it said i couldnt put links on it :S erm leme try this
xperiax10 (dot) net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/
thats the original instructions for updating the firmware and there are 3 links to whichever firmware is appropriate for your phone
hope this helps cant wait for the next update though 1.0.16 definitely improves from .14 lol
Ryan
My X10i is unlocked and the baseband was already .14.
I tried both SEUS and PC companion but still couldn't get it to .16-----as it said i already have latest firmware.
Now guess what, The method works great. Thx
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UK Generic X10i .16 doesn't support Chinese Handwriting.
now i am back to .14 again T_T
Are you saying my tutorial is not working? The website you got the tutorial from is mine and was copied without my permission. Not only the tutorial was copied, the files were uploaded onto other servers which I also disallowed.
i didnt claim any ownership of the original tutorial lollylost. from reading others posts and from my own experience the changes i found to the tutorial have seemed to help others get the new software. The hidden folder seems to be the reason ppl cant get the new software. They complain as i did that we couldnt find the long *file_3959304_4838294 blah blah numbers* instead because they went to program files, sony ericsson and then eventually db they got the list of *ICON's* which is obviously not where they should be workiing. The main thing is more people have confirmed this method works also. Maybe it depends on the model or something but i had to do this to 2 x10's as the other method didnt seem to work for them . We all appreciate the work youve otherwise we'd all still be stuck with .14 :S just personally i needed to tweak it Ryan
Hi Ryan,
Please can you tell me how you know when your xperia x10 is debranded. I will be glad to hear from you soon.
Hakeem
peaceborn said:
Please can you tell me how you know when your xperia x10 is debranded. I will be glad to hear from you soon.
Hakeem
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Considering his last Activity was on the 3rd May, I'm not sure you will be hearing back from him.
You'll know it's debranded when you've removed the carrier crap during flashing.
i repair it once, get the files downloaded, and everytime i try to replace the files in C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs, it would delete the modified files that i copied over, and redownload the official firmwares again T.T
any idea how i should fix this?
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any idea how i should fix this?
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That method doesn't work anymore, so would suggest you read one of the other numerous debranding threads - XPERIA X10 Android Development
yeah i used the newbies guide to debrand to UK, then attempted that method to debrand to nordics, but it failed so i used binary's nordic flasher. (intend to use his flasher and replace all the .sin files with my branded rom .sin files in case i wanna change back )
thanks for the clarification
hello i wanna know how to re run android 1.6 software.is there any tools or something?
i have the X10 Donut Open Source Software but i dont know how to use it.can someone help me?
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someone tell something
1) STOP BUMPING YOUR POSTS! you will not get an answer sooner!!
2) Explain more what you need to do!? .. do you mean you wish to reinstall your phone/reflash the original firmware/software??
Please give more information if you can...if english is not your first language please try explain as best you can in as much detail as you can thank you
yes i want to reflash the original android 1.6 firmware.
Most probably the easiest safest way is to just use the SEUS sony update tool
note this will wipe all your content not stored on your memory card so make sure you have a backup of contacts etc first!
google pc companion. download the version relevant from the sonyericsson website and install on your pc. connect your phone to pc usb and follow the instructions.
you'll follow the simple instructions for software update. in case it is already updated then you can use the repair option to reinstall the software. okay?
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google pc companion. download the version relevant from the sonyericsson website and install on your pc. connect your phone to pc usb and follow the instructions.
you'll follow the simple instructions for software update. in case it is already updated then you can use the repair option to reinstall the software. okay?
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From experience ..
a) PC COMPAINION usually comes preinstalled as part of the software thats on the MEM card that came with the X10
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b) PC COMPANION never seems to get the latest updates for most people at least on here?! ..... so they use SEUS that will/should download the latest updates as soon as soon as they are available
finally ..
c) SEUS also offers the repair option it offers you the option to INSTALL on the SEUS interface
cant update with using SEUS.just read my post mate u didnt understand it yet.i want to re run the android 1.6 software again.but i dont know how :??
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cant update with using SEUS.just read my post mate u didnt understand it yet.i want to re run the android 1.6 software again.but i dont know how :??
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Call Sony..
Greetings people ^ First of all Hi,im new to XDA
Awesome forum btw.
My question is : I have a SE X10i branded in Spain, Vodafone ES ...on R2BA024 (i think) and i wanna unbrand it to SE X10i UK Generic R2BA020 (That way i can get the 2.1 update faster,cause vodafone will take alot i think to get it rolling around)
Will it all work perfectly? I mean,will i concur with any problems?
Thanks in advance ^^
PS : My SIM Lock is off so i think ill be able to use any SIM i got
PS2: Sorry if this has been asked already ,i just couldnt find any posts regarding this.
I'm unlocked but branded Vodafone UK, build R2BA024 and would like some help in debranding too - so I can get the 2.1 faster.
I'm not sure how to debrand and what method will work
I have however managed to get root and have superuser permission (so i'm not a complete blonde)
Any help would be greatly appreciated
tia x
P.S. Hello and welcome xtrmshadow , I hope you dont mind me piggybacking your post
Please search the forums first before opening a new thread.
Go to one of the debrand threads where they have guides.
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Ty ^^ And no mate i dont mind =) happy my thread will help more than just me out =)
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Ty ^^ And no mate i dont mind =) happy my thread will help more than just me out =)
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But there are already threads out there to help you out, before you posted yours- just a friendly reminder thats all, the more threads people open the more clogged up the forum and the harder to search
Anyway here you are
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=195467
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jayman1986 said:
But there are already threads out there to help you out, before you posted yours- just a friendly reminder thats all, the more threads people open the more clogged up the forum and the harder to search
Anyway here you are
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=195467
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Thanks you for your time and effort Jayman
I had already searched the forum and came across the same method in that link you posted but I'm unsure if it works
this method doesnt work anymore need to debrand my other x10
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Didn't work with mine either as all the Orange browser bookmards are still there.
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I've tried this so many times now but it's just not working.
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im having exactly the same problem, ive debranded my phone before also but i cant get it to work right now because the file name has changed and SEUS keeps overwriting the firmware im trying to put in my X10a
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Try this I've copied this from Synlar's post.
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There seems to be a lot of questions regarding the steps laid out in the official thread, so here I'll try doing a STEP BY STEP guide for those who are confused with the steps.
I borrowed some stuff from the original guide, so thanks Bin4ry, jerpelea and biktor_gj for everything!
NOTE: Before you begin, you should know that this process will wipe everything off your phone. So backup your contacts, and text messages and everything on your phone! Download a free backup program from the market to make backups onto your SD card, and after you're done everything, download that program again and restore everything from SD card. Your SD card remains fine.
1) Install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service).
You can get it from here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1275980198/Update_Service_Setup-2.10.6.21.exe
2) Run SEUS, follow the prompts. You don't need to update the phone through it, but get the phone ready for updating. This process should install the drivers necessary for the rooting process.
Note: I suggest you keep your USB cable attached to that USB port. Remember which USB port of your computer it's attached to, as changing USB ports can lead to a bit of confusion for the next 2 steps!
3) To check if #2 was successful, click on Start, click Run, and type: regedit
In the Registry Editor that pops up, click on Computer, press CTRL+F, and search for this: USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\
After it's finished finding, on the right side you'll see DeviceInstance, then it says REG_SZ, then it says something like USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\5&270d2a78&0&3
You'll need that last bit (in this example: 5&270d2a78&0&3 Yours would probably be different). This is your DeviceID (you'll need it soon!)
Note: You may have multiple of these if you plugged the USB cord into many USB ports on your computer. Each USB port will give a different DeviceID, so if you have more than one DeviceID, you'll have to choose one, and if it doesn't work (you'll find out when you reach #5!) you will have to choose another one.
Alternatively, download the file in the next step and extract it, go to the folder called 1st, and run the DeviceID.jar file. It should give your DeviceID
4) Download this:
http://filevo.com/1nlq8wryo11u.html
or from here: http://rapidshare.com/files/404363083/i_R1FA16_ft.rar.html
Extract it.
In the step1 folder, you'll see a file called DeviceID.txt
Open it up, delete whatever's there, and put YOUR DeviceID (that you found from the previous step).
Save the file and close notepad.
Note: Make sure there are no extra spaces or lines after/before the DeviceID. The ONLY thing that should be in the file is your DeviceID, NO SPACES/LINES (for example, only this: 5&270d2a78&0&3 [yours will probably be different])
5) Take out the USB cable from your phone (leave it plugged into your computer)
Turn your phone OFF
Open up step1.cmd (it's not inside the step1 folder, but outside it), but DON'T PRESS ANYTHING
Now we have to put the phone into flash mode. This is how you do it:
Hold the Back button on your phone, and while holding the back button, insert the USB cable into the phone.
A green light should come on the phone (like when it's charging or a missed call)
Quickly "Press any key to continue..." in the open step1.cmd window.
Let it finish what it's doing. It will say "Press any key to continue..." after it's finished. Until then, DON'T touch anything!
If you get problems in this step, refer to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6970868&postcount=3
Here's a helpful video for common java issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713457
After completion, this will give you a Generic X10i R1FA016 firmware (check it by pressing the left button, go to settings>about phone and at the very bottom under build number)
Keep your phone plugged into the USB.
6) Download this:
http://filevo.com/yzmh8wlyrgtz.html
or from here: http://rapidshare.com/files/404359845/ROOT_F2v2.rar.html
Extract it.
DELETE step4 folder, step5 folder, step4.cmd and step5.cmd
Now we're going to put the phone into Debugging mode:
Turn your phone on if it's not already on.
Press the left button, go to Settings>Applications>Development and check on USB debugging, press OK in the popup. Plug the USB into the phone (in case you disconnected it). You should see an exclamation mark at the very top left of the screen of the phone.
Do NOT have the SD card mounted to your computer!
Note: This next step can take a while!
Open step2.cmd, don't press anything!
On the phone, a list of buttons will come up eventually. Press the 6th option (something about update from SDcard). ONLY PRESS IT ONCE!
Leave your phone alone. Go to the washroom or eat a snack.
You'll see the progress on the phone screen, as it installs the package. Leave everything alone.
After completion, this will give you a Generic X10i R2BA023 firmware.
If you get problems, try this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7003121&postcount=1122
7) The phone should be on, USB plugged in, and already in USB debugging mode.
Open step3.cmd, and 'Press any key to continue'
Let it finish what it's doing, it will say 'Press any key to continue' at the end after it's finished.
After completion, this will give you ROOT! And it also installs some programs for you.
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Additional steps for X10a:
Download this:
http://filevo.com/okknxk23pbnr.html
or from here: http://hotfile.com/dl/52357616/84b4027/ROOT_F2v2_X10a.rar.html
Extract it.
Inside the step4 folder, there is a DeviceID.txt file. Remember you've seen this before? Copy the same one from step1 folder that you did in #4, and put it into the step4 folder.
Follow #5 (except with step4.cmd)
Next, turn the phone on (if it doesn't turn on, unplug the USB from the phone, and try turning it on again, then plug the USB back in). Put it in USB debugging mode if it's not (if you forgot how to, look back in #6)
Open step5.cmd
After it's done, press the left button on the the phone, go to Settings>About phone and under Model number it should say X10a
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Market Fix:
If you have an X10i, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719486
Otherwise if you have an X10a, use this file instead, but follow the same instructions as in the link above: http://rapidshare.com/files/405188255/Market-Fix-X10a.rar
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To delete preinstalled programs you don't want, such as Moxier:
Put phone in debugging mode if it's not already.
I recommend you unplug USB from phone so you don't end up running some file and messing your phone
Open up the step3 folder. Right-click on cleanup.cmd, and click on edit.
Whatever is there in that list of "@adb shell rm /blah/blah/blah" will get wiped off your phone. So change the list as you want. If you're unsure, REMOVE IT FROM THE LIST!
After you're done making your list of apps to remove, save the file, plug USB into phone, and run the file.
Here is a thread that says what some of the applications are, and additional ones you can add to the list, to remove from the phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714021
Alternatively, you can install Titanium Backup from the market (it's free!) and use that to uninstall some applications. Also, it's really great for making a backup of your stuff (you can backup more things now since you have access to more things since you now have root!)
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If you are experiencing difficulties, try reading through this thread, since it may already be answered: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711969
Check out this post if you are having troubles; hopefully it can clear up some common problems people may be having: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7099515&postcount=1927
I hope this step-by-step guide helps!
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
If you still have problems, try reading a recent thread by Seansmit17.
Thread titled "that was easy"
he seems to have another solution to debranding.
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xtrmshadow said:
Will it all work perfectly? I mean,will i concur with any problems?
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Run steps 1-5 HERE, then run SEUS which will update you to R2BA026.
Ah o.o i finally did from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717949&page=22 and worked perfectly for me ,im at last step7 and so far its working great...after this ima update to 026 and done ^^
Thanks for the help people =)
My Phone is working great ^^
And Damn fast now
Ty Again =) Now to wait for update 2.1 :3
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Ah o.o i finally did from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717949&page=22 and worked perfectly for me ,im at last step7 and so far its working great...after this ima update to 026 and done ^^
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If you'd have stopped at step 5 and run seus you would flash straight to 026, instead of having to flash to 023 and then 026.
I've tried this method
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=195467
when I get to step 12 SE's PC Companion just re-downloads the Vodafone files again :'(
still stuck on uk 024 :'(
Same thing happens on the SEUS swap method, it doesn't attempt to download the files as they are already there so I don't get the opportunity to swap :'(
@debs ,that method doesnt work anymore mate,use the one from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...717949&page=22 .
That one works,i just tried it myself.
Regards ^^
PS: Just be careful on the steps,read em carefully before doing anything,you can brick your phone doing that.
Thank you sooooo much XperiaX10iUser and xtrmshadow. Chuffed to bits now I have finally got 026 on. I did it the way you both suggested but only up to part 5, then let SEUS update me to 026.
I'm one happy bunny now
xtyx
I also read something about replacing just one file? I can't find the post anymore and don't remember the filename. I unbranded my phone months ago. But my wife has the same phone from Vodafone, but branded. If someone can tell me the name of the file and whether I can copy mine file to her phone to unbrand it?
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I also read something about replacing just one file? I can't find the post anymore and don't remember the filename. I unbranded my phone months ago. But my wife has the same phone from Vodafone, but branded. If someone can tell me the name of the file and whether I can copy mine file to her phone to unbrand it?
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No you can't exactly copy it.
Go to the debrand thread posted on first page and read through carefully then you'll see that the files are copied to a certain folder on your pc. Since you've done it before I'm sure it will come back to you if you simply reread the obstructions.
Edit:Btw the links posted by XperiaX10User and xtrmshadow are actually same post with I copy and pasted on first page. Just so you don't get confused.
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I found it, I mean the build.prop. What if I replace her build.prop with mine? Would that work?
I know about the SEUS and then during the process replace the files etc. But that is not what I mean ;-)
Thanx again!
olafski72 said:
I found it, I mean the build.prop. What if I replace her build.prop with mine? Would that work?
I know about the SEUS and then during the process replace the files etc. But that is not what I mean ;-)
Thanx again!
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Sadly I'm not experienced enough on this subject to answer that question, maybe pm jerplea or bin4ry?
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[TOOL] [UPDATE 21/12/2016] Flashtool version 0.9.23.0 - Windows / Linux / Mac
Hi,
I will take the lead on releases of this tool as Bin4ry will have less time to work on it.
For all flashtool informations (download links, changelog, screenshot gallery, FAQ, Firmwares repository) go to the Flashtool Homepage
Flashtool sources are on github : Androxyde repositories
WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.
I WANT TO GET YOUR ATTENTION ABOUT THE LATEST BRANCH 0.9.19. Without FSC, the tool will by default include simlock.ta if this file is present in the FTF. The result will be a bricked phone
As a workaround, until I release a patch, please please tick the exlude simlock.ta if you see it in the list.
0.9.19.6 fixes the simlock.ta issue. This file is by default excluded. Then it will not be flashed until you explicitely untick the exlcude simlock box. Do it at your own risk.
Regards
Androxyde
Baseband-package from 2.1.A.0.435 (X10i):
http://www.multiupload.com/DBPJSA702G
Regards
Bin4ry
Root 2.0.A.0.504 with Superclick
x10i
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435 (MD5: 11712b23ed90eb0c279d19d2f4bcd3b0) (thanks arkedk)
x10a
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435 (MD5 : 0C67A08A4B120EBA87E395865F431E81)
will need to be rooted by user superclick, at the time of this post Flashtool 0.2.6 can't root it
This thread has a few updated version I suggestion trying before making a post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248
robbyf66 said:
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Broken link
Bad link.... jooooooo
unbroken link:
http://www-stud.uni-due.de/~sfanmakr/X10Flash/FlashTool.exe
Thanks for link
I downloaded it fine. Though in my attempt at flashing the multi-touch I clicked "customize" and "optimize" first and now my phone won't boot. it just sticks at the Sony Ericsson screen. I am on the 2.2 FreeX10.... did I do summut wrong?
I can't download it, because my virusscanner keeps saying it's dangerous, and deletes it
Edit: Fixed problem. Please delete.
Nothing wrong with the files. Virus scanners sometimes are a pain in the behind.
It seems I've got the phone rooted now. Just going to check it. Now, of to find a good rom
edit: I thought it was rooted, but it doesn't seem so.
19/040/2011 23:40:11 - ERROR - Please connect your device and enable USB debugging
19/041/2011 23:41:34 - INFO - start
19/041/2011 23:41:34 - INFO - Searching for Xperia....
19/041/2011 23:41:34 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
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Probably the most stupid question you read in a week, but i cant find it.
Haw can i plug my device in flash mode ?
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Probably the most stupid question you read in a week, but i cant find it.
Haw can i plug my device in flash mode ?
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dont know if it is right, but earlier to get into the flashmode u have to shutdown your device.
keep it off for a few seconds.
hold down the back button, and connect the usb cable. keep on holding the back button.
the notification led has to get green, and the it shoudl be in flash mode.
dont know if it is right at this time
just try.
nope, does not work, phone reboots like normal.
Please help...
I have a question.. After I have connected my phone in flashmode and connected it to the flash tool..it's switching the phone back on then when I try to flash the DualTouch it says it's done it.. but then when I reboot and try it.. it doesn't register 2 touches.. so what's wrong?
Did you try a multi touch tester app from the market?
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nope, does not work, phone reboots like normal.
Please help...
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Turn off the phone and remove it from the usb cabel, after that press the back button, and connect it to the usb, you'll see green light and you have few seconds to connect it to the flashtool.
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I have a question.. After I have connected my phone in flashmode and connected it to the flash tool..it's switching the phone back on then when I try to flash the DualTouch it says it's done it.. but then when I reboot and try it.. it doesn't register 2 touches.. so what's wrong?
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Did you install the drivers in the drivers directory?
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Did you try a multi touch tester app from the market?
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Yes it but it has some strangeness, but in apps it works fine, i tested in gangstar mv, and angry birds and will now test it in some fps's like nova modern combat and brothers in arms 2. In the browser it doesn't work, in opera mini - works.
The content of Dualtouch folder go to inside the "Firmwares/my-firmware/" folder?
So...
Should then replace the file "Kernel.sin" and add to that same folder (firmware / my-firmware) file "content.properties" into original folder firmware?
This is correct?
flashtools.exe mirror link
I make a mirror of it on Singapore server.
Hi, i have been looking through some of the rooting, flash threads on here and there is a bit too much information,lol.
Can anyone detail the basic steps, software required to roll my X10 back to the 1.6 OS?
I am still having connectivity issues when trying to use the handset in the car.
The vehicle manufactures website shows that the Xperia X10i is compatible with their factory fitted handsfree systems, but only on OS 1.6.
1. Download this and extract in any folder of your computer:megaupload.com/?d=HCWX4KO3 (The credits of this goes for its creators)
2. Open the folder that its named 1_firmware and in the fileDeviceID.txt copy yours, save and close. (This is the same as the one used on the flashtools of Bin4ry)
This is how you can get your DeviceID on Windows: (Again thanks tojimbo77)
2.1: Connect your phone to the computer on the USB port you are going to use to flash it.
2.2: Press start (or windows icon) and in the run box type regedit
2.3: Click edit>find, and type in Vid_0fce&Pid_adde. You should find "DeviceInstance". If that fails, make sure Match whole stringis un-ticked, and click find next or press f3, if that fails, tryUSB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE. Copy the last section of that, it should look something like "5&2888d0ff&0&1".
Note: It changes with every diffrent USB port you use....3. Download your Firmware, extract it and copy all the files on it to the 1_firmware folder. You don't have to erase anything from this folder, unless you got the message to replace a file.
4. Now run the RootX10a_v2.cmd and select step 1 and follow the instructions. If done correctly you will see a window that starts to write and write and write a lot of things. This process will take around 5 minutes, so be patient. (It is like if you were flashing your phone)
5. Turn your phone on and wait until you get the configuration screen.
6. Now connect the phone to the PC and run PC Companion or SEUS. If it shows that there is a new software for your phone, follow the instructions and update if you want.
7. Enjoy your phone on Android OS 1.6 or 2.1 with your operator
Thank you on anticipation to any help offered.
I have had a look here, but am not 100% if this is all that i need to do?
Sorry, not able to post the link, being a new user.
The one part that is not clear to me is where they say, "Open the folder that its named 1_firmware and in the fileDeviceID.txt copy yours, save and close"
What is it that im supposed to copy?
No.. no...
You need the flashtool and the 1.6 files..
I cant seem to find the 1.6 files...
Why do you need 1.6?
SE seem to have done something with the update 2.1 where the phones Bluetooth will connect to my vehicle, but only for about 40 seconds, then removes its self and then re attaches, then removes its self again and this goes on for the duration the handset is in the car with me.
The handset i have just now was a replacement for my original and came with the 2.1 OS already updated.
The original 1.6 OS that was on the phone connected to my vehicle and gave me phonebook access.
I have neither now hence why i wish to roll back to the software that is compatible with my vehicles system. 1.6 buildR1FA016 Kernel 2.6
Get your phone rooted, load Xrecovery.
and flash Wolfbreaks CM rom.
And watch the magic.
OmegaRED^ said:
Get your phone rooted, load Xrecovery.
and flash Wolfbreaks CM rom.
And watch the magic.
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Thanks for the above, but can you break this into more simple instructions, links etc as this is way above me. I'm not totally useless, but i have never done anything like this, so it is all double dutch to me at this point in time,lol.
Download the flashtool from androxyde's thread then follow the instructions to flash the latest FW, then reboot your phone plug it in and press root on the flashtool and then reboot and install XRecovery and use it to install a custom ROM by following the directions in a ROM thread.
Just start by reading the Flashtool thread.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
CMoney87 said:
Download the flashtool from androxyde's thread then follow the instructions to flash the latest FW, then reboot your phone plug it in and press root on the flashtool and then reboot and install XRecovery and use it to install a custom ROM by following the directions in a ROM thread.
Just start by reading the Flashtool thread.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
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Had a read at the flash tool thread and even more confused now, too much information and no understanding of what it all means.
I am looking for someone who can supply links to what i actually need to roll the phone back.
What software do i require.
Do i have to root the phone and if so, how do you do this?
I did say in the thread title an "Idiots Guide". Simple and straightforward instructions that a first timer can comprehend, similar to the text in my first post, bullet points?
Thanks.
Bonzo67 said:
I am looking for someone who can supply links to what i actually need to roll the phone back.
What software do i require.
Do i have to root the phone and if so, how do you do this?
I did say in the thread title an "Idiots Guide". Simple and straightforward instructions that a first timer can comprehend, similar to the text in my first post, bullet points?
Thanks.
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Dude.. all the threads have the answers.
Read abit it won't kill you.
OmegaRED^ said:
Dude.. all the threads have the answers.
Read abit it won't kill you.
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I did and it's version this and version that. So which version is it that i actually need without screwing up my phone?
Suppose i'm more looking for something along the lines of what you would get if you downloaded a torrent file, where everything is in the one folder, inc the instructions.
Anyway, hopefully problem is sorted, as i am ditching SE after 10 years of using their handsets and going to Samsung which is compatible with my vehicles factory fitted system.
Bonzo67 said:
I did and it's version this and version that. So which version is it that i actually need without screwing up my phone?
Suppose i'm more looking for something along the lines of what you would get if you downloaded a torrent file, where everything is in the one folder, inc the instructions.
Anyway, hopefully problem is sorted, as i am ditching SE after 10 years of using their handsets and going to Samsung which is compatible with my vehicles factory fitted system.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060703