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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
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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!
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
seus made an update. maybe ui update will come soon.
SEUS HAD UPDATED TO 2.11.2.9
motanu200 said:
seus made an update. maybe ui update will come soon.
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Wich FW did you have?
Wich country..?
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i had an update too yesterday
but i changed my build.prop file to have it
i put these No.
ro.product.name=X10i_1232-9897 and i had the update on X10
Don't update through seus
I flashed seus yesterday
The market disappears and a new app called SAM 4.0 replaces market
I think this is se app and it sucks
I wanna manually install market but failed
The build number is still 2.1.A.0.435
and some of the apps for hk version disappear
Nth other than apps changes
Anyway don't update
I believe the version should be 2.1.1.A It should already been rolled out in SEA and part of Europe today
unknown13x said:
I believe the version should be 2.1.1.A It should already been rolled out in SEA and part of Europe today
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you think? who could confirm this?
but the build no. is still the same
and nth realli changes except the removal of market
now I m realli frustrated cuz I can't install market
-cleave original post-
Features of 2.1.1.A please?
Updated last night, not no root
Hi Guys,
I updated last night on 3 in the UK, I'm now running the following versions and was previously rooted with Z4Root, but this has now stopped...also the update claims (on Sony website) to add pinch zooming to web browsing and googlemaps, however it doesn't work at all well for me Also talks about improved performance, but phone seems a little slower if anything.
Interested if anyone else on 3 has updated and found similar?
Firmware Verions 2.1 - update1
Baseband Version 2.0.49
Kernel Version 2.6.29 ([email protected] #1)
Build Number 2.0.2.A.0.24
Also I can confirm my Android Market still works fine
EDIT: Just noticed the others mention a different build, think my update went wrong?
Many thanks
Dan
shockUK said:
Hi Guys,
I updated last night on 3 in the UK, I'm now running the following versions and was previously rooted with Z4Root, but this has now stopped...also the update claims (on Sony website) to add pinch zooming to web browsing and googlemaps, however it doesn't work at all well for me Also talks about improved performance, but phone seems a little slower if anything.
Interested if anyone else on 3 has updated and found similar?
Firmware Verions 2.1 - update1
Baseband Version 2.0.49
Kernel Version 2.6.29 ([email protected] #1)
Build Number 2.0.2.A.0.24
Also I can confirm my Android Market still works fine
Many thanks
Dan
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The 3 update has only updated you to the first build of 2.1. The problem with many operators is they are very slow in adding thir 'tweaks' to the generic firmware so take ages before they finally release their branded version (ask those that are on AT&T!!!). To get the multitouch (and most recent) update the easiest way would be to flash with global generic (as it is still not released on uk generic).
Thanks for the info, I wonder if you could help me understand this a little better, when you say Flash to generic firmware, does this only update the component listed as Firmware in my version numbers or will this bring up the basebands and other versions?
Also when I read a lot of the forum messages and posts they all assume a certain amount of knowledge or rather background on either Android or on the device, which coming from an iPhone I'm not familiar with. I am however familiar with flashing old PDA's with baked ROM's and so forth, so not totally stupid (I hope) and I work in IT, but would appreciate not having to read pages and pages to get the simple facts Let's face it who likes to read the manuals anyway Any links or words of advice (polite please) would be much appreciated
Many thanks in advance.
Dan
See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908791
and others in this section.
Ghaith Alshareef said:
i had an update too yesterday
but i changed my build.prop file to have it
i put these No.
ro.product.name=X10i_1232-9897 and i had the update on X10
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when i edit the build.prop ..the changes dont get saved
maybe problem with root explorer?
which version u using?
Hi.. If you'd rooted and installed the pinch zoom kernal then seus will think you need an upgrade. Follow the procedures some of others have suggested to get the latest fw.
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Nocturnal - are you using the save and exit option? I made the mistake of not doing that before myself.
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im_iceman said:
Nocturnal - are you using the save and exit option? I made the mistake of not doing that before myself.
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there is no save and exit option..i just press the back key after editing the numbers...and it doesnt get saved.
pls help.
Nocturnal310 said:
there is no save and exit option..i just press the back key after editing the numbers...and it doesnt get saved.
pls help.
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are you sure you have set the read write permissions (mount R/W) it will say mounted as R/W and used the text editor dont press back press menu then save in the menu that pops up remember to set the permissions back to read only press the MOUNT button again and it will say mounted as R/O
Can u Explain clear How to change and what steps need to be do for updating....
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are you sure you have set the read write permissions (mount R/W) it will say mounted as R/W and used the text editor dont press back press menu then save in the menu that pops up remember to set the permissions back to read only press the MOUNT button again and it will say mounted as R/O
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thanks
i got a new version and it has save changes option
so will editing build.prop allow me to cheat and get update?
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
jakp3 said:
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.
jakp3 said:
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?
arkedk said:
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...
Is the gingerbread update available yet, on Orange? I tried checking on kies a few days ago and it said I have the latest version, but I have froyo 2.2.1
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In a word, no. Samsung withdrew the Gingerbread updates due to some fault or whatever so the only ones available are the JV1, JVK, JVB and JVA Roms which are floating around at the moment but these are primarily for unlocked devices so I don't know what effect they may have on your phone if its locked to Orange
So when will we get it?
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Why don't you ask Orange?
So when will we get it?
Very simple answer
After Samsung release it and Orange customise or sodomize it and Orange upload it to the Kies server .
More complicated answer Ask Samsung .
jje
It will be weeks after the stock unmolested firmware is re-released. Im on orange too and debranded mine because I got bored waiting for Oranges 2.2. It is still sim locked though (hasnt caused any problems)If you decide to try this make sure youre 3 button download/recovery is working though-mine wasnt originally-but is now thanks to the good peeps here.
If you look in the forums you will find a free network unlock solution too.
After flashing all the Gingerbread roms though I find I keep returning to Darky's 9.5 (Froyo based).
If you do decide to de-brand & network unlock you should also consider changing you CSC to XEU too that way kies will check for the official European i9000 rom instead of a network branded version.
You can always re-flash back to a carrier rom should you want to though.
You can always re-flash back to a carrier rom should you want to though
But where would you get one from ?.
That seems to be a problem 99% do not save carrier rom and few are available elsewhere .
jje
JJEgan said:
But where would you get one from ?.
That seems to be a problem 99% do not save carrier rom and few are available elsewhere .
jje
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Just like me I to hunt around for "t-mobile galaxy s odin" and sure enough google provided me with a link to a t-mobile 2.2.1 rom flashable via odin, failing that you could always use fwspoof to emulate a older carrier from and have kies re-install the carrier update.
Just thought you might have a secret stock .
jje
Orange delayed and delayed 2.2 for the SGS, it was supposed to come out in November last year and ended up being January for the official release. This was months and months after the official unlocked versions came out, so I wouldn't hold your breath on it being a quick release.
That said 2.2.1 seemed to come out relatively quickly compared to 2.2
Fingers crossed they get bored modding all these releases with their own crap and have it as downloads from the market...as it should be.
I may have missed it in the Orange Terms and conditions, but a while a go when I read through them, I couldn't spot anything about modding phones making warranties being void (although I'd double check), so you could always try a custom ROM if you can't wait.
Logicalstep
I hooked up my galaxy S to Kies yesterday morning and was offered 2.3.3 from Orange, Installed it and all went well ... until I tried using the 3G instead of wireless, I cant access 3G at all. anyone else having this issue?
I have checked the APN and that is fine.
here's some more detailed info about the firmware:
Firmware version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9000BVJV2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.BVJV7
Roystoned said:
I have checked the APN and that is fine.
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Delete your APN settings & re enter them from scratch!
Delete your APN settings & re enter them from scratch!
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I did that when I checked them.
I got the Data working by doing a factory reset which was kind of a last resort but oh well.
Roystoned
any chance you can post your PDA, CSC & modem info for me?
Not really. Factory reset is good practice after any upgrade.
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get yourself the stock orange rom from your country, to have it in case of warranty
and install a custom one
Just root your phone, make a Nandroid-backup (CWM-backup), save this backup on your PC and then you can flash a custom-ROM.
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KiRAdot47 said:
get yourself the stock orange rom from your country, to have it in case of warranty
and install a custom one
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Don't suppose you could explain how to get hold of a stock rom for a branded phone? I'd like a stock OrangeUK rom with all the bloatware and stuff just in case I need to send it for repair.
thanks in advance
No need for explanation anymore I used checkfusdownloader to download the froyo update for orange uk. The available gingerbread update is fubar from what I've been reading in the web.
Lol. Yup it's official. Sony Ericsson has just announced that on May 31st the update was released. So approximately about 6 to 8 months later the United States got there update. I'm glad I flashed generic though. Congrats to those of you who were afraid to flash generic firmware via flashtool. Lol
Sent from my x10 on gingerbread
Lol go at&t go?
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Lol am on att will try the laggy bogged down software
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Lion3494 said:
Lol. Yup it's official. Sony Ericsson has just announced that on May 31st the update was released. So approximately about 6 to 8 months later the United States got there update. I'm glad I flashed generic though. Congrats to those of you who were afraid to flash generic firmware via flashtool. Lol
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That's about how long it took them to update their windows mobile 6.1 to 6.5 after Microsoft gave them the update.
SPIDERTECH said:
That's about how long it took them to update their windows mobile 6.1 to 6.5 after Microsoft gave them the update.
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Well its not SE's fault. The one to blame is At&t who declared EOL after a month or two and refused to update.
Just out of curiosity, which baseband/build number is the AT&T update?
lol, last man standing
I bet Google had something to do with this.
Firmware 2.1.A.0.492
Baseband 2.1.65
Rootable with flashtool.
agentJBM said:
I bet Google had something to do with this.
Firmware 2.1.A.0.492
Baseband 2.1.65
Rootable with flashtool.
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all that we need is the baseband!!!
@agentJBM
u got the update already? is 2.1.A.0.492 AT&T branding?
DooMLoRD said:
all that we need is the baseband!!!
@agentJBM
u got the update already? is 2.1.A.0.492 AT&T branding?
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Yes, At&t branded. I haven't updated myself. I'm running WB CM6, and don't have the time. However, in my At&t guide to update to 2.1 people have.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
I also requested in the baseband thread that someone upload it.
u just need to find blob_fs files... do a search for how to convert blob_fs files to .sin files for flashtool compatibility...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13091752&postcount=2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730282
u will need to use the Decrypt option in Flashtool once u get those files (blob_fs files)...
Lol. Well you guys can update to that slow moving software if u want. I'm staying on gingerbread
Sent from my x10 on gingerbread
agentJBM said:
I bet Google had something to do with this.
Firmware 2.1.A.0.492
Baseband 2.1.65
Rootable with flashtool.
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More than that, it's an improved camera application. Autofocus on both still and HD as well as Face Recognition in the movie mode.
I'm going to a wedding in a few weeks, face detection in movie mode would be interesting to have.... I've downloaded the tft, I'm considering it, since it's definatly rootable....
I just have to remember to restore my TiBackup as USER Apps and Sysdata....
Is the multi touch just dual touch or have they actually incorporated more than two fingers?
And can someone upload the new camera and multi touch apps.
thanks.
Wait, so the att version has more features? And is it as smooth as 2.1.B.01 or laggy?
Mister J said:
Wait, so the att version has more features? And is it as smooth as 2.1.B.01 or laggy?
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Smooth current testing ... What was the method for non marketplace apps using root explorer? Stupid att stop has the restriction
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Just a improved camera application and at&t apps.
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Did anyone else lose "H" or HSPA mobile data, and go back to 3G max?
How about enabling "unknown sources" for apps? Even after rooting, I cannot install Root Explorer or Titanium Backup!
agentJBM said:
Did anyone else lose "H" or HSPA mobile data, and go back to 3G max?
How about enabling "unknown sources" for apps? Even after rooting, I cannot install Root Explorer or Titanium Backup!
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You need to restart your phone after rooting if I remember correctly and install busybox from market. You can enable Unknown sources from SuperOneClick.
I just flashed the 2.1.65 BB from the AT&T FW. I used it for like 30 mins and did not notice anything different. I went back to the 2.1.54 FW of the X10a generic kit. My concern was that after you flash the 2.1.65 BB from the AT&T FW, in the hidden menu, under software version, the phone is identified as an ATT -user and NOT GENERIC - user. This may be a problem when 2.3 is released since it will only be available for generic kits. Anyway, I am back on 2.1.54 BB from the .435 generic kit.
Although I appreciate AT&T finally releasing their build of 2.1 for the X10A, I'll stick with the Sony Ericsson generic world 2.1 release instead.
For those going with AT&T's version, remember that you'll end up getting:
AT&T bloatware (removable after rooting)
Unknown Sources in Settings > Applications removed (can be enabled after rooting - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9588447&postcount=3 )
Data locked to '3G' (you'd lose the 'H' data connection, where available)
AT&T branding (you'd never get access to Sony Ericsson's upcoming Android 2.3 update for the X10)
Is the new AT&T 2.1 build that much better than the generic one? Face recognition in video recording mode...is that really a handy feature? Is it better on the battery? Is the touch screen smoother? Reception better? We need more AT&T X10 users to chime in.