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Rebranding Your X10 [Tutorial]

http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/04/28/rebranding-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/
found a tutorial that shows you how to rebrand
enjoy

Lol. This only applies to [email protected] and vice versa. Phones flashed with correct region can be rebranded with my tutorial.

exactly lol
Sent from my X10a using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

What are even talking about? The tutorial only claims to be relevant for [email protected]

Tejstar said:
What are even talking about? The tutorial only claims to be relevant for [email protected]
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nope, for both

Update no longer current
Because of the new SEUS Update Service program update, the link above is no longer current. The current version is 2.10.5.11, while that link still believes the current version is 2.10.4.22. I tried installing version 2.10.4.22 but it updates to 2.10.5.11.
I have an X10a rebranded to X10i. Now i'm trying to go back to X10a and I cant due to the program update.
Can someone provide other methods of rebranding? I have tried the PC Companion 2.0 and no luck going back to X10a.

Bump. Anyone can create the new files for re-branding given the new "com.sonyericsson.cs.usbflashnative_2.10.5.11.jar"?

What about X10 Mini
been stuck in e10i (originally e10a), won't turn on with a sim inside and many functions are dead (twitter @timescape)... help?

hallaathrad said:
What about X10 Mini
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See the X10 Mini forum.

idream83 said:
Can someone provide other methods of rebranding? I have tried the PC Companion 2.0 and no luck going back to X10a.
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Try here m8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793

the build.prop contains all the version information.
i am not sure, but if SE refers to build.prop on the phone to determine if update is available, then people can swap their build.prop with the one that they want to brand to and do a repair via seus..
just a thought though...

Helping re-installing original firmware

hi men, i followed the root guide till step 2 to upgrade my x10i to the 023. after 2 days i did SE released the original one, so it would be upgraded from 014 to 023 and without market problems. i tried restoring the original firmware doing backup but the "blob_fs" procedure isn't possible anymore since SEUS files have changed after update....so i'm in trouble!!
anyone can help me with this??
ty all for help

Have you tried Sony Ericsson PC Companion to repair the phone?

not yet, i didn't know... it's the software that the phone installs automatically when is plugged to the pc??
anyway i don't know if i was clear in quering, i wish install the ORGINAL FACTORY RELEASE of my firmware, like when i bought it, and it was 014, later with step 1-2 of rooting guide it should be a generic firmware, i can't be more clearer than this...
ty bro

Sorry for steeling your thread, but i got a problem like yours. I do also wanna go back to the stock firmware, but when i try to repair it in pc companion, it just keeps reinstalling the R2BA020 SW. What am i doing wrong? When i install the R2BA020, i do the last part of the installation with help from SEUS, so would it help if i uninstall SEUS? Or any other solutions?

I think 023 is not released in your region ..

proyaz said:
I think 023 is not released in your region ..
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i can say you for certain, in my italian forum all users with original firmware has updated via OTA to 023... that's why asked for help

Mod. edit: not dev related, moved to general

Draken Korin said:
Mod. edit: not dev related, moved to general
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opps...sorry

I want to back to Nordic generic also I've rooted phone

I had a simiar problem. Could go forward (020). But couldn't go back to original firmware. What made it even worse was that I had no signal!
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Ny88 said:
I had a simiar problem. Could go forward (020). But couldn't go back to original firmware. What made it even worse was that I had no signal!
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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What did you do then?

Sent my phone back and said there was a fault. But couldn't understand why :-\. The original problem arose from being locked out my phone. Due to too many pattern attempts!
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

[Q] Hello All Need your help

Hi All,
I have a X10a from Rogers and i Rooted it to R2BA024 using the rooting steps in this forum. After that I connected to PC companion and SEUS both are saying that my phone is up to date. Below are my queries,
1. After I rooted my Phone Am I not eligible for updates?(Say for future 2.1)
2. Is there any generic unrooted firmware for X10a available?
3. Can I unroot the phone again back to Rogers firmware.
Request one and all in this forum to answer these queries. Sorry if it had been posted in some other thread. Looking forward for your update. Thanks in Advance.

vikram.ewit said:
Hi All,
I have a X10a from Rogers and i Rooted it to R2BA024 using the rooting steps in this forum. After that I connected to PC companion and SEUS both are saying that my phone is up to date. Below are my queries,
1. After I rooted my Phone Am I not eligible for updates?(Say for future 2.1)
2. Is there any generic unrooted firmware for X10a available?
3. Can I unroot the phone again back to Rogers firmware.
Request one and all in this forum to answer these queries. Sorry if it had been posted in some other thread. Looking forward for your update. Thanks in Advance.
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Hi Vikram,
In future please search the forums before you post again
1. If you rooted it to an X10a version of R2BA024 then it should be fine
2. Yes there are many... again, search the forum
3. Yes, there is a Rogers firmware available too if you want to go back (That's what I'm going to do once Rogers releases its branded 2.1)

pngface said:
Hi Vikram,
In future please search the forums before you post again
1. If you rooted it to an X10i version of R2BA024 then it should be fine
2. Yes there are many... again, search the forum
3. Yes, there is a Rogers firmware available too if you want to go back (That's what I'm going to do once Rogers releases its branded 2.1)
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Hello Bro,
I searchd the forum and seriously did not understand them. So I wanted to ask my doubts in this single thread.
I have rooted to X10a verison of R2BA024 as I have x10a using the 3 steps process posted in this forum. So am I not eligible for future updates??
If I falsh my X10 with Generic firmware will I be able to update to 2.1 or i need to go back again to Rogers. Sorry if my thread has annoyed people in this forum. Thanks in Advance.

vikram.ewit said:
Hello Bro,
I searchd the forum and seriously did not understand them. So I wanted to ask my doubts in this single thread.
I have rooted to X10a verison of R2BA024 as I have x10a using the 3 steps process posted in this forum. So am I not eligible for future updates??
If I falsh my X10 with Generic firmware will I be able to update to 2.1 or i need to go back again to Rogers. Sorry if my thread has annoyed people in this forum. Thanks in Advance.
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Sorry buddy, typo
I meant you should have flashed it to X10a, which you did. So from what I've heard that should enable you to get updates, even if you're rooted.

pngface said:
Sorry buddy, typo
I meant you should have flashed it to X10a, which you did. So from what I've heard that should enable you to get updates, even if you're rooted.
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THe problem is currently I have R2BA024 FW but i see that the latest is R2BA026. When i connect through SEUS and PC companion both r saying that I have latest software. When I clicked Repair i get an error saying that unable to download files. So was bit concerned. Do you have any info on why this could happen. Thanks in advance.

Just what I asked in the other forum. I am currantly at R2BA026, and my Rogers X10a reads X10i (Even if I followed each and every step correctly). Is there something wrong with X10i-X10a step? and I am not alone, there were many people reporting same thing.
I am very happy with R2BA026 but would flash with original Rogers FW if R2BA026 can't read my phone as X10a.
Please help!

vikram.ewit said:
THe problem is currently I have R2BA024 FW but i see that the latest is R2BA026. When i connect through SEUS and PC companion both r saying that I have latest software. When I clicked Repair i get an error saying that unable to download files. So was bit concerned. Do you have any info on why this could happen. Thanks in advance.
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Do you have the Generic R2BA024? Or is it branded? Can you check that by accessing the secret menu? (search for secret menu in the forum to see how to access it)

Ace F355 said:
Just what I asked in the other forum. I am currantly at R2BA026, and my Rogers X10a reads X10i (Even if I followed each and every step correctly). Is there something wrong with X10i-X10a step? and I am not alone, there were many people reporting same thing.
I am very happy with R2BA026 but would flash with original Rogers FW if R2BA026 can't read my phone as X10a.
Please help!
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Depends which one you flashed exactly... where did you flash it from?

pngface said:
Do you have the Generic R2BA024? Or is it branded? Can you check that by accessing the secret menu? (search for secret menu in the forum to see how to access it)
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Bro I used the info in the below thread,
"Root your X10 R2BA024 ! { Update 26.07.2010 R2BA024 Root with 2/3-Steps } "
Am I doing something wrong here. Please let me know which would be of great help.
Thanks

I'm pretty sure 024 is stock Rogers. I used the flash tool to get to 026.
Edit. By stock Rogers I mean its the last update in our region.

gavriel18 said:
I'm pretty sure 024 is stock Rogers. I used the flash tool to get to 026.
Edit. By stock Rogers I mean its the last update in our region.
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No.. I only got R2BA020.. as of 2 days ago
Unless they released an update after that, I'm sure thats the last one

pngface said:
No.. I only got R2BA020.. as of 2 days ago
Unless they released an update after that, I'm sure thats the last one
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Hey Bro I got to the secret menu and the brand is showing as below,
Brand - x10a
Country - Generic GLOBAL
Brand - Generic
But still not able to update ...

vikram.ewit said:
Hey Bro I got to the secret menu and the brand is showing as below,
Brand - x10a
Country - Generic GLOBAL
Brand - Generic
But still not able to update ...
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Well, Its not a big deal actually... when the 2.1 update is out we'll all know at xda.. and then u can just flash the 2.1 files when they are posted here (should be at most 1 hour from when they release )

pngface said:
Well, Its not a big deal actually... when the 2.1 update is out we'll all know at xda.. and then u can just flash the 2.1 files when they are posted here (should be at most 1 hour from when they release )
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Oh ok Cool then .. Thanks for your patience bro

[Q] Confused about debranding [SOLVED]

Hey folks, let me start by saying that I have searched and read threads on this subject, but alas I just did not understand them.
So please, if somone wouldn't mind answering my questions with simple answers, I'd really appreciate it.
Firstly, a while back I 'rooted' my phone with the 'Exploid One Click .apk Root (Latest v.1.08 30 Aug. 2010)' method and all was well.
However I ran the update service on my pc recently (looking for 2.1 DOH!) and it gave me an update...which left my phone unrooted but with the latest 'RBA026' build number. I panicked and just did the exploid root method again and restored my phone with titanium backup.
So my first question is, is the firmware I have now unbranded/generic or does the root effect the firmware?
If it is not unbranded/generic, which is the easiest method to achieve this?
And, lastly if I have an unbranded/generic firmware..can I still get the 2.1 update with SEUS? (if not how would I get it)
I understand this will probably frustrate some people as all the information is probably already contained in the forum..but like I said I just couldn't get my head round it.
I'd really appreciate any help that anyone could give.
Regards
TD
EDIT: BTW this is the info on my 'About Phone' screen:
Model Number - x10i
Firmware Version - 1.6
Baseband Version - 1.1.31
Kernal Version - 2.6.29-rel [email protected] #2
Build Number - R2BA026

In the key lock screen, press the following button combination after pressing the power button to bring the screen on (don't unlock the phone though)
menu > back > back > menu > back > menu > menu > back
Post what you have in service info > model info screen
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk

Thanks for the quick reply!
WOW ddn't even know I could do that...lol
The screen shows the following:
Model - x10i
Country - UK
Brand - Customized

Thats what I have and yes its generic. In theory our handsets will be one of the first to get the 2.1 update
We'll need to re-root obviously though.
Oh and updating through SEUS will work fine also!
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk

That's brilliant mate, just what I wanted to hear..thanks very much for the help!!!
(if there was a rep/thanks button I'd have clicked it lol)

No problem. Hopefully 2.1 will come today
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk

Yeah, Fingers crossed. I didn't think this would bother me all that much, but I've gotten swept up in all the excitement...lol

Since the topic is already here.. I just wanna know if my phone is branded or not (didn't find a SINGLE topic explaining what means what)
So:
Model: x10i
Country: Central Europe 3
Brand: Customized CE3
IMO that shouldn't be branded, should it?

Are you on R2BA026? I would expect that to be generic yes.

I debranded mine some time back, this is what mine is showing
(FW version is R2BA026 GENERIC)
Model: x10i
Country: Generic GLOBAL
Brand: Generic

Mine shows,
Country uk
Brand 3
Will I get update first like other uk ones?
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Your phone is debranded but mine is still not. Since you already asked about debranding, and the easiest method, I think that the build.prop replacement is one easy method, but is it safe to tried?
Sent from my x10 using swype

Mine is Netherlands Customized. Is there a way to get Uk generic? I use english anyway and I want my update asap
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bluebanana said:
Mine is Netherlands Customized. Is there a way to get Uk generic? I use english anyway and I want my update asap
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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I believe you can flash it to a generic UK, but I would like to have an updated method for debranding, safe and reliable
if anyone can contribute?

SaintyUK said:
Are you on R2BA026? I would expect that to be generic yes.
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Yes, I got the 026 firmware in July, I think.
Okay, thx for the reply. I was 90% sure, but it''s better to check
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

can i change the Country from Germany to UK?

i think you have to do a debranding. check the x10 dev section, newbies guide

tookieboy said:
i think you have to do a debranding. check the x10 dev section, newbies guide
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it is not clear the guide and some of the methods are not valid anymore :S can anyone who makes a debrand recently post how he did it?

tezzad said:
Firstly, a while back I 'rooted' my phone with the 'Exploid One Click .apk Root (Latest v.1.08 30 Aug. 2010)' method and all was well.
However I ran the update service on my pc recently (looking for 2.1 DOH!) and it gave me an update...which left my phone unrooted but with the latest 'RBA026' build number.
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Grrr. I have had my ATT X10a rooted for a while, and SEUS/PC Companion/Update always says I have the latest firmware.
It's been 30 days for me, I want to put in generic X10a NAM firmware so I don't have to deal with any changes SE/ATT may have made to make it harder to root/debrand.
I've dealt with Davinci in the past to debrand my SE Java based phones, just never with an android phone. I've gone over the threads here, but 99% deal with X10i and X10a Rogers and X10a AT&T firmware seems to be a bit different and forced the SEUS update that prevents the substitute files exploit.
Even the substitute files exploit seems to require that you actually update date twice, once with the 'current' firmware that you got, and then again with the swapped two files.
The Rooting scheme that is often pointed to, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717949 is confusing for X10a. I've downloaded the files mentioned, and the extra x10a files. But to me, the flash rom is in the X10i download and there is what looks like a partial flash in the step4cmd in the the fixes something and makes it a x10a? Is this correct? The only X10a/i difference is the 10K file?
I wish someone would rewrite the directions specifically for the "I" and "A" versions so there is no confusing language like, '#5 do Step 4' and there was only a single flash required. (I particularly find this funny since step 4 and 5 were eliminated for the "I" version.)
Whatever happened to the "update" file on the SD card method? There was a CRC error problem? I wish I could find a NAM rom that just had to wrapped/renamed to Update and put on the SD card. Reboot, wait a bit and you're gold.

yeah. i just did. i posted because i followed that guide, and now on 026. it's pretty easy. just make sure to look thru the troubleshooting threads listed in that post for help.

Get latest .435 (multitouch update) for X10i without needing to flash the ROM

Worked in Singapore! Might work for other regions also..pls try and report
imugur said:
there is a very simple way to do it: root your phone, change in system/build.prop these 2 lines:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=X10_XXXX-XXXX
change the X with 1234-8465
restart phone and run SEUS
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia
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thanks bro!
i am on 0.435 now...no need to flash.

For anyone else stuck this way is just as good, its my baseband flashing guide. Normal installation and easy method. Everything you need is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939812
Sent from my FroShed x10i running Cyanogen Mod 6.1.1

This is brutal!
Good tutorial

dosnt work on me...
everytime i close the file editor the numbers will change as the original...

jakp3 said:
dosnt work on me...
everytime i close the file editor the numbers will change as the original...
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use root explorer, mount as r/w. if it doesn't work it means your phone is not rooted

Thank you, nowim downloading the update, can i set the numbers back after this update?

jakp3 said:
Thank you, nowim downloading the update, can i set the numbers back after this update?
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you can set them back but don't try to run SEUS again, it will install old firmware.
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia

I'm from singapore too, isn't there another way to install 435? tried the other methods and that dint allow me to search for my network operator... i'd try your way but it's kinda troublesome to re-root and install

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dosnt work on me...
everytime i close the file editor the numbers will change as the original...
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u have an older version of Root explorer..i was having same problem.
i am using 2.10.1 ...press Menu key after editing the values and tap on Save.
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Thank you, nowim downloading the update, can i set the numbers back after this update?
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no need to set them back...because if u do that...and u run SEUS..it ll give u back the older version
hawk13 said:
I'm from singapore too, isn't there another way to install 435? tried the other methods and that dint allow me to search for my network operator... i'd try your way but it's kinda troublesome to re-root and install
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i am the laziest guy on this forum...hence this method is the quickest..
rooting X10i is extremely easy...check the sticky.
what u need:
1. Rooted X10i
2. Root explorer app (version 2.10.1 recommended)
3. Refer to this thread.

working
I have followed imugur's instructions as given in the first post but rather than changing my UK Generic version for the Nordic one (1234-8465) I went for the Global Generic (1232-9897)
I first tried the phone's own check for updates after rebooting but it found nothing, however, I then tried PC Companion and was immediately given the new software update (with a specific mention of multitouch support being added)
Going through the process now, PC Companion estimates a total time of 30 mins
Cheers,
Mik

Keeps saying that I have the latest firmware i have .24 no multitouch, already on nordic firmware, no update through seus, pc companion or phone.... trying a repair
currently on 2.0.2.A.0.24
x10i
kernel 2.0.49
haha repair said there is no software availible for my phone yet. Please try again later

will this work if i am in canada?

Thats where i am and so far nothing

jeffminz said:
Thats where i am and so far nothing
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If you got a X10a and flashed X10i firmware on it or vice versa, SEUS and PCC will not recognize your device.

MikLSP said:
I have followed imugur's instructions as given in the first post but rather than changing my UK Generic version for the Nordic one (1234-8465) I went for the Global Generic (1232-9897)
I first tried the phone's own check for updates after rebooting but it found nothing, however, I then tried PC Companion and was immediately given the new software update (with a specific mention of multitouch support being added)
Going through the process now, PC Companion estimates a total time of 30 mins
Cheers,
Mik
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Hi MikLSP, any update....did this work?
EDIT: also any Rogers, Canada users done this update or could someone recommend a 2.2 ROM with multi-touch already in?

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If you got a X10a and flashed X10i firmware on it or vice versa, SEUS and PCC will not recognize your device.
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hmmm thats interesting, have to look to switch it back to x10a
Thanks for the insight

And what's the point of that?
The biggest advantage of flashing is to give us a faster phone and most important dualtouch.
By doing that way you can't get either.
And more. I'm not sure about this but on every custom roms you must have 435 flashed so that dualtouch work. Not sure trough.
sent from [MOD][rendeiro2005]Cyanogen6.1.1_v03

jeffminz said:
hmmm thats interesting, have to look to switch it back to x10a
Thanks for the insight
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If you're rooted you can just change the CDA numbers back to a X10a device, then it will be recognized again.

Downloading
MikLSP said:
I have followed imugur's instructions as given in the first post but rather than changing my UK Generic version for the Nordic one (1234-8465) I went for the Global Generic (1232-9897)
I first tried the phone's own check for updates after rebooting but it found nothing, however, I then tried PC Companion and was immediately given the new software update (with a specific mention of multitouch support being added)
Mik
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I did the same thing as Mik and had the same results.
I am downloading the update at the moment.

Success!
It worked! I am now using multitouch!
3D Google Maps here I come...