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India X10i 2.1 update.

Hi,
my cda code for my x10i is 1235-2964..
which is IN customised sensous black.
i flashed to nordic to get 2.1.
now i want to revert back to IN firmware.
tried this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824711
but seus pc companion doesnt download the needed files.
1235-2964 cda has been kit has been updated as per seus product blog pls help.

Updating to V2.1 on a locked phone

I am trying to unlock my x10a locked to ATT, I purchased the unlocking code but it seems that mi unlocking code cannot be found on the unlocking server.
They offered me the unlocking software which requires to be running android 2.1.
So the deal is that I don’t know what is the version that the cel is running, I will think is not 2.1, but I don’t know how to tell, so how can I update the cel to android 2.1 on a locked phone.
BTW I don’t have any ATT sim
PLS help!!!

flashtool will probably still work!

urenajoseluis said:
I am trying to unlock my x10a locked to ATT, I purchased the unlocking code but it seems that mi unlocking code cannot be found on the unlocking server.
They offered me the unlocking software which requires to be running android 2.1.
So the deal is that I don’t know what is the version that the cel is running, I will think is not 2.1, but I don’t know how to tell, so how can I update the cel to android 2.1 on a locked phone.
BTW I don’t have any ATT sim
PLS help!!!
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Does your lockscreen have and arc you have to swipe or a straight line at the bottom to unlock (like iPhone)?
If you have the arc swipe to leave lockscreen then you're on 1.6.
If you got the straight swipe line, then your on 2.1.
You can check your Android version by going to:
Settings>About Phone
And check what it says in the Firmware version field.

Yes I have the Arc so I'm on 1.6
I can't go to setting I can only do an emergency call.

urenajoseluis said:
Yes I have the Arc so I'm on 1.6
I can't go to setting I can only do an emergency call.
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Ahh yea the AT&T restrictions. Forgot about those, on generic firmwares you can boot up without a SIM in the phone.
Well you just have to flash a generic X10a firmware with FlashTool then.
To be safe get the X10a (2.0.A.0.504) firmware.
Not confirmed this myself, but I think going from 1.6 to 2.1 requires you initially flash 2.0.A.0.504 before any other 2.1 firmware (But I'm really not certain about this, so this is just a safety precaution on my part).
This can all be found in the FlashTool thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Then just flash that and then you'll be ready for your cable unlock.

Is there a matrix of FW releases??

urenajoseluis said:
Is there a matrix of FW releases??
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Yea there is a lot, but if you checked my link you would see there is only 3 generic firmwares for each device (X10i & X10a) in the link.

ok arkedk thanks for the help, will download that and check if it helps.

Why flash old 2.0.A.0.504 firmware without dualtouch?
Here's a step by step guide for AT&T X10a users to update to the most recent global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, which has dualtouch and will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380

agentJBM said:
Why flash old 2.0.A.0.504 firmware without dualtouch?
Here's a step by step guide for AT&T X10a users to update to the most recent global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, which has dualtouch and will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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Told him to flash that because I remember someone long ago said that going from 1.6 to the latest 2.1 could cause problems. But was not certain on that so better safe than sorry. And either way he will be able to get 2.3 on 2.0.A.0.504 just aswell as on 2.1.A.0.435. This was just so he could get the device unlocked in the safest possible way I could recommend. He can always just connect the X10 to SEUS after he has unlocked, and then it will update him to the latest 2.1.A.0.435
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk

On x10unlocked.com it says that I shouldn't have a custom firmware installed.
That's the software the company provided me with.
Please advice

Am i missing something here, but wont pc companion or seus put everyone on the latest official 2.1 version from se with no problems
Then he can unlock easy with flashtool.
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So, download seus or pc companion from se website, instal and follow the instructions. You don't even have to be able to turn the phone on for it to work
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

gregbradley said:
Am i missing something here, but wont pc companion or seus put everyone on the latest official 2.1 version from se with no problems
Then he can unlock easy with flashtool.
Edit
So, download seus or pc companion from se website, instal and follow the instructions. You don't even have to be able to turn the phone on for it to work
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Not any kit. If you want the bloatware branded ATT 2.1 firmware that limits data speeds and blocks apps from unknown sources. Also, most branded kits will not be getting the Gingerbread update.

What i seem to think his problem is is that he cant unlock on SETool because he is on 1.6 and that only works with stock 2.1
So he needs 2.1 on his phone which he is struggling with.
So, use official means to upgrade to the official 2.1, unlock using SETool, then use flashtool to root, install recovery and flash any firmware or custom rom he wants.
Why the worry about dual touch drivers etc etc.....once its rooted you can get rid of bloatware, easily flash generic firmware and receive 2.3 update....
I am confused as to why this poses a problem.
agentJBM said:
Not any kit. If you want the bloatware branded ATT 2.1 firmware that limits data speeds and blocks apps from unknown sources. Also, most branded kits will not be getting the Gingerbread update.
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gregbradley said:
What i seem to think his problem is is that he cant unlock on SETool because he is on 1.6 and that only works with stock 2.1
So he needs 2.1 on his phone which he is struggling with.
So, use official means to upgrade to the official 2.1, unlock using SETool, then use flashtool to root, install recovery and flash any firmware or custom rom he wants.
Why the worry about dual touch drivers etc etc.....once its rooted you can get rid of bloatware, easily flash generic firmware and receive 2.3 update....
I am confused as to why this poses a problem.
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Enabling apps from unknown sources isn't as easy as rooting with ATT. Also, data is throttled down to 3G.
You even suggest flashing generic after updating via SEUS or PCC. Why add all these extra steps? This is xda. You can accomplish everything with global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware in about 5 minutes with the flash tool.

Well What I did was use Sony Ericsson Update Service, when I connected the phone it told me that there is a newer version so it updated it to firmware version 2.1-update1. So I was able to unlock the phone using multi unlock. Now to get the latest firmware which I understood it is 2.1.A.0.435 with Flash Tool.
Can I go straight from 2.1-update1 to 2.1.A.0.435?
And a last question a generic firmware means that I won’t have all those useless ATT apps on my phone?
Thanks for the help

urenajoseluis said:
Well What I did was use Sony Ericsson Update Service, when I connected the phone it told me that there is a newer version so it updated it to firmware version 2.1-update1. So I was able to unlock the phone using multi unlock. Now to get the latest firmware which I understood it is 2.1.A.0.435 with Flash Tool.
Can I go straight from 2.1-update1 to 2.1.A.0.435?
And a last question a generic firmware means that I won’t have all those useless ATT apps on my phone?
Thanks for the help
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Yea a generic firmware is one without any branded apps, special setup or limited features.
The latest generic was released for the German generic kits an has build version 2.1.B.0.1. You can find it in my signature.

What do you mean by German generic kits?
I apologize to be a pain but I just getting in the android world.

urenajoseluis said:
What do you mean by German generic kits?
I apologize to be a pain but I just getting in the android world.
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All Sony Ericsson devices is sold in different regions and has a region specific code. That code determines if your region is eligible for an update (Sony Ericsson rolls out their updates in regions).
Some regions gets updates that others don't get, that's the case with the 2.1.B.0.1, this firmware was only released to the German "kits".
Not a pain at all, we all have to start somewhere

Ok then I will go to 2.1.B.0.1, hopefully I won’t screw up my phone since this is the first time doing this

OTA 4.0.A.2.368 for Arc Arrived! (Updated List 9.9.11)

The update is 74 MB in size.
My original firmware was .181 HK. Rooted via Gingerbreak. OTA updated to .145. Now .368.
Rogers locked/branded Arc.
As of 8.20.11 OTA is available in the following countries:
HK generic
UK generic
Germany generic

hellocng said:
The update is 74 MB in size.
My original firmware was .181 HK. Rooted via Gingerbreak. OTA updated to .145. Now .368.
Rogers locked/branded Arc.
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Great news! Just in time as I was about to unlock the bootloader!
So the OTA is for HK firmware?
EDIT: Given up! Tried and couldn't get updated . Now I've unlocked the bootloader .

...and root remained after the update?
-Sent from my Arc (LT15a)

I'm not sure if the CDA code changes after an OTA but I dont think the firmware region matters.
Yes, root remained. Also, through both OTA, I did not remove any bloatware or mod any system files.

So what should we do to have that update now? I have tried to edit build.prob file to
- Hong Kong Generic 1247-1052. but no luck. It says you have the latest firmware

How much time and effort do you want to invest and get .368 OTA? I reflashed my Arc four days ago because I had a notification on my modded .145 that an update was available. I knew I couldnt get the OTA if I did not have a clean install of the .145 so the logical thing for me to do was flash a new .181, Gingerbreak it and update. I chose the .181 HK firmware. Until today I only had the .145 offered. I did nothing to alter the stock firmware so that I could update when the OTA was offered again.
So the steps are:
Flash .181 HK firmware
Gingerbreak
OTA .145
OTA .368
Then you can mod it and tweak it as you please. I cannot guarantee you anything if you even install Busybox. Do the bare minimum you need to obtain root and then update.

so with HK firmwares having OTA now, I'm pretty much optimistic they'll come for the global generic too...
i've a rooted .145 via OTA coming from .181 gbreak (based on the namaste guide) and as far as this post's date, no OTA yet...
*still a mystery why the generic one is being prioritized last... TT.TT

Based on my experience, this update is unlike .145 and any changes you make to the stock firmware, including removing bloatware may hinder the success of the update. The update will download but it will stop at the third stage/circle during the update and fail. Others can chime in on their OTA experience when the update is more available.

I am a good boy.
Here is HK.181 http://www.mediafire.com/?k4m8nsgm8a2k1z9
enjoy

In Indonesia still no update when i checked with wifi

it works for me

datagubben said:
I am a good boy.
Here is HK.181 http://www.mediafire.com/?k4m8nsgm8a2k1z9
enjoy
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Great, updated the Index with all new information!

That truth, updating it is accessible on ОТА?

muzontnt said:
That truth, updating it is accessible on ОТА?
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Yep, flash the firmware I linked in the Index thread, just follow the steps in red

Ambroos said:
Yep, flash the firmware I linked in the Index thread, just follow the steps in red
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Downloading in super slow mo, can't wait 6 hours lol
Guess I've got a project for after work tomorrow now.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

After the OTA update 4.0.A.2.368 Hong Kong, it's possible to change the country of firmware retaining root?

cesar7 said:
After the OTA update 4.0.A.2.368 Hong Kong, it's possible to change the country of firmware retaining root?
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Nope. Changing region is only possible by doing either a full wipe or an update with SEUS/PC Companion. OTA is not possible after changing the region.

Just flashed back to 2.3.2 HK firmware and was able to OTA directly to .368, the update was just under 90MB. Root maintained!

im in the UK and ive just rooted 2.3.2 world generic, if i OTA to .368 with world generic software will i still have root?

Do I need to flash back to 2.3.2 to get the ota update? Or will it eventually be possible from my current 2.3.3?

[TUTORIAL] How to backup your carrier firmware using Update Service

For those that don't know how to make a backup of their official firmware, I finally got around to making a video:
Should work on any Xperia, with any bootloader.
Official carrier and generic firmwares only!

Which firmware version is best

In regards to consistently early in the release of new firmware and secondly the bloatware included. I originally was on vodafone uk and switched on to uk generic but i want out after the delay of this update. And could someone clear up whether there actually is a global generic rom as that would be prefered, thanks.

frankie99969 said:
In regards to consistently early in the release of new firmware and secondly the bloatware included. I originally was on vodafone uk and switched on to uk generic but i want out after the delay of this update. And could someone clear up whether there actually is a global generic rom as that would be prefered, thanks.
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they are all the same... same kernels etc,, may differ only in regions it releases..
just be sure you do not cross flash, always flash FW of ur model C660x /// C650x
also if you want to debrand of course get the global version.. or specifically FW release on your region

julianalexander said:
they are all the same... same kernels etc,, may differ only in regions it releases..
just be sure you do not cross flash, always flash FW of ur model C660x /// C650x
also if you want to debrand of course get the global version.. or specifically FW release on your region
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Like i said i have debranded to generic uk but the update just isnt coming, downloading a ftf labeled global now, will give it a try.

Thread Closed, this is just the same as which is the best rom threads, they are not allowed.