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The CORRECT 1.0.14 to 1.0.16 Firmware guide for all x10 owners :D

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
Update*
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?

tookieboy said:
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

India Finally got R2BA023 Firmware as Over the Air

Excited.....
India Finally got R2BA023 from R1FA16 Firmware as Over the Air

Sony Ericsson has updated its SE Update Service (SEUS) software over the last week to version 2.10.7.15. There’s no way of trying to run the older version as SEUS will automatically update it once started. One of the main changes appears to be a fix that SE has implemented to stop people debranding their handsets.
The guide below shows you how to unbrand the handset.
new guide on debranding your handset ( Step -* 8*)
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).
Download link on POST #3
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 Files –> Sony Ericsson –> Update Service –> db).
3) Run the Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) to update your Xperia X10
4) Go to C: –> Program Files –> 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 largest one in blob_fs. Do the same with the second.
8 ) IMPORTANT: Please read this step fully before executing it.
Run the Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) again. It should say that you already have the latest update, click on the reinstall button anyway. The program will then start to re-download the same files. The trick here is to replace the files that are being re-downloaded with your new files from Step 7.
Open up Windows Explorer and navigate to the blob_fs folder. SEUS will first re-download the smaller (+10MB) file. Constantly monitor this folder to find out when the smaller (+10MB) file has been fully downloaded again. Once it has, immediately move your smaller file from Step 7 into the blob_fs folder and overwrite the file.
Now for the larger file. Keep an eye on the download progress bar in SEUS. Once the download is very near to completion you will need to copy the larger (+100MB) file from Step 7 into the blob_fs folder and overwrite the file. Time the file transfer for when there is literally around 1/2MB left to be downloaded.
If successful, the installation will carry on as normal. If not, try again. Don’t worry you will not brick your phone if it doesn’t work. It will simply tell you that the installation failed.
9) Voila! Your Xperia X10 is unbranded.

Download link for R2BA023
Download link for R2BA023
Rapidshare
http://rapidshare.com/files/406213898/X10i_Generic_R2BA023.rar.html
Hotfile
http://hotfile.com/dl/53877279/03ebccc/X10i_Generic_R2BA023.rar.html

but in india , what branding does it comes with ?
I mean we dont have airtel / reliance brading na... just a doubt , correct me if am wrong...

i too think in india the phone is unbranded.
we don't need to do these steps.
we just need to root the device.

You wouldn't happen to have the generic X10a firmware as well, would you?

indian R2BA023 firmware was released by last webnesday itself by OTA and its available in SEUS and PC companion from thursday onwards.........

Its not for any specific Provider ..
its jsut the latest Update !

Candy[MAN] said:
You wouldn't happen to have the generic X10a firmware as well, would you?
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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IK1HOS43
Believe that's it.
Android Variations: Check em out!

Hay All.,
I just downgread my x10i to previous version i.e. R2BA20 to R1FA016.
And then use the update service absolutely under Setting to update my set to R2BA023.
Really very happy now to see the performing improvement.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

mspl said:
Hay All.,
I just downgread my x10i to previous version i.e. R2BA20 to R1FA016.
And then use the update service absolutely under Setting to update my set to R2BA023.
Really very happy now to see the performing improvement.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Just doing the same ...
80% Complete with the new firmware (after downgrading)
The SEUS update gave me quite the sacre..thought i will be forever stuck with the O2 branded firmware
I swear I will never be impatient again & quitely wait for regional updates to become available

farhan032 said:
Just doing the same ...
80% Complete with the new firmware (after downgrading)
The SEUS update gave me quite the sacre..thought i will be forever stuck with the O2 branded firmware
I swear I will never be impatient again & quitely wait for regional updates to become available
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Dude!
Its bit tricky.
Downgrading is tricky .. follow the Step - 8 carefully;
i tried foe 6 times.. finally its work for me.

Cant I just use the update option under settings ? Or just use SUES for updating ? I dont want to mess around with dad's phone but would like update in legal and safe way.

Aparently ota updates around 40mb n seus updates around 140mb.. people are claiming the seus update have improved their x10s better than the actual ota updates through personal experiences..
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[Q] X8 image backup

Hi folks.
I'm really new to android phones, and i've been reading some stuff around here because i own a beautiful HTC ELF the one and i'm happy with it, but the android gave more ideas to work with.
My X8 has SE 2.1 update and is factory software made. It's a Portuguese Vodafone version with all the Vodafone crap inside.
I read that already i can root it but if it was 1.6 now that is 2.1 is ore dificult.
My question is: How can i make a full image backup to the system that is installed right now in case i try to root it starting at 1.6 and go up to 2.3 ? Is it possible?????

First, putting on 2.1 pre-rooted is now quite easy thanks to install.sh script.
Second, AFAIK you need root to make full backup of phone (either via xRecovery or within Android itself with Titan, etc.)
But if you'll ever need Vodafine stuff back, you can visit Omnius, register for free and go to downloads area, and download file with same SI (CDA) number as under the battery cover, unzip file and flash sin files with Bin4ry's flasher.

Wanting to root

Regarding this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
(Guide) Flash SBF to Motorola Atrix 4G
I was hoping to get some help.
I have an unrooted Atrix. It's my first Android phone. I already installed the latest update, 1.5.7, when it came out.
I'd like to roo the phone, but according to the above link I have to flash back to 1.2.6. I think I can handle the rooting process, but the flashing to the prior build is what I'm confused on how to do.
Am I understanding this correctly?:
1. I download the 1.2.6 file. Question: (What is the 1.5.2 file?)
2. Download the RSDLite 5 and install it.
3. I have a Windows Vista 32 bit system, so install the
32 bit file since I'm not rooted.
4. Then follow the instructions...turn off phone, ect..
5. On Step 7... Load up the SBF file, that would be the 1.2.6 file correct? I'm asking because I don't know what that 1.5.2 file mentioned earlier is. Does it matter where this file is extracted to on my computer?
After this is all done then do I I go to this page
[SCRIPT] GladRoot v4.2 (Bell 0.37.4, AT&T 1.26/1.52/1.57 Supported - Now w/ UnRoot) and do the first set of instructions?
Sorry for all the questions. I'm new to this and don't want to brick the phone. I really want that Titanium Backup program so I can backup and freeze some things.
Thank you
Don

I had the 1.5.7 update without root and a few days ago I did the same thing.
1. I download the 1.2.6 file. Question: (What is the 1.5.2 file?).
just get the 1.2.6 file
2. Download the RSDLite 5 and install it.
yes
3. I have a Windows Vista 32 bit system, so install the
32 bit file since I'm not rooted.
yes
4. Then follow the instructions...turn off phone, ect..
yes
5. On Step 7... Load up the SBF file, that would be the 1.2.6 file correct?
yes
I'm asking because I don't know what that 1.5.2 file mentioned earlier is. Does it matter where this file is extracted to on my computer?
no
After this is all done then do I I go to this page
[SCRIPT] GladRoot v4.2 (Bell 0.37.4, AT&T 1.26/1.52/1.57 Supported - Now w/ UnRoot) and do the first set of instructions?
if you have AT&T yes. Extract it so that it's C:\GladRootv4.2. When you run gladroot.bat be sure to answer yes to the question "Are you updating an AT&T Atrix on 1.26 to 1.57? [y/n]"
I got the adb "Unable to detect device" error whenever I ran the scripts. Just run the command adb services in a command prompt (You should see a device name as output) while in the C:\GladRootv4.2 directory for your computer to detect your phone properly and then run the script.
It's fairly painless, the SBF flash can take a while, 15-20 minutes or so. You will lose nearly everything that's on the phone, so save what you want to keep. I did notice the ringtones that I saved onto the phone (not on the sd card) were still there.

Root explorer is more interesting IMO.
Cheaper than TB.
Just need to rename apk bay adding a .bak to freeze them.

Thanks for the quick replies. These forums are great!!
One last question. Once rooted, if Motorola comes out with future updates, will this process need to be repeated for each update?
Thanks again.
Don

Shaydar said:
Root explorer is more interesting IMO.
Cheaper than TB.
Just need to rename apk bay adding a .bak to freeze them.
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i'd rather pay for few bucks for TB to have a quick and easy "freeze"/"unfreeze" button than to keep going in and manually renaming apks.
plus you can do all the root exploring and file managing that you want for FREE with super manager (in market).

dwaded said:
Thanks for the quick replies. These forums are great!!
One last question. Once rooted, if Motorola comes out with future updates, will this process need to be repeated for each update?
Thanks again.
Don
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Not sure, it depends how devs here on xda manage to root a future build. If the approach is the same as what is available now (preserve root in current build, update, restore root) you will not need to do the flash, lose everything etc. only if you run gladroot.bat prior to the official update. If you install the official update without running gladroot.bat then you'll have to go through the fun that is SBF flash.

I have a question about this as well, so I thought I'd ask here instead of a new thread...but at the drivers section of the instructions, it says just download them but if I've rooted my phone I should already have them. But if I've connected my phone to my computer by USB before just to transfer files, even if I haven't rooted, should I already have the right drivers?

thebeardedchild said:
I have a question about this as well, so I thought I'd ask here instead of a new thread...but at the drivers section of the instructions, it says just download them but if I've rooted my phone I should already have them. But if I've connected my phone to my computer by USB before just to transfer files, even if I haven't rooted, should I already have the right drivers?
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Maybe. I would just install the specified drivers listed just to be safe. It's not a very large install file.

gnahc79 said:
Maybe. I would just install the specified drivers listed just to be safe. It's not a very large install file.
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Alright, fair enough! Thanks for the help!
EDIT: Actually one more question. Does flashing the original SBF clear my phone? If it does, how can I backup everything on there if I'm currently unrooted? (I'm flashing this so that I CAN root later on). I'm not too worried about this I guess but I should be prepared anyway...

Trying to go from 2.1 to 1.6

I am trying to do the directions I was given to go from 2.1 back to 1.6 for warrany reasons via this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872298&page=8
I am having difficulty trying to use the tool that was provided because I keep getting a error message when i try to flash with RootX10a_v2.exe that says, "java is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" I tried using the tool on a 32bit system and a 64bit system and I keep getting the error message (both Windows 7). How can I get it to work?
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I did install SEUS

I just did this last night...what i did was get latest flash tool...my operators firmware,...then bundled them...i have not had the error before...try to redownload flashtool
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Restoring back to AT&T 1.6 Branded 1237-4604 Firmware with Root Explorer:
Your phone must be rooted. Make sure you run a backup first as this will wipe data. You need the app Root Explorer set to write permissions R/W (at top of the screen) then go into system/build.prop file and long press on build.prop file and open in text editor. Then change the SI number from 1234 - 4820 back to 1237-4604 in every place you find it. I think it appears 2 maybe 3 times. Then save and close. REBOOT! Then run repair software via SEUS or PC Companion. *If you have run SEUS or PC Companion since you updated to 2.1, you need delete the contents inside the folder "db" found inside the update service program wherever it is saved on your computer. **It will say that you have the latest software, but REPAIR ANYWAY! Reboot, setup, reinstall your Backup app from market, Restore. DONE!
*Root Explorer costs a couple $, but well worth it. If you have problems finding Root Explorer or do not have a paypal account, send me a PM. I will help you.

Theres no reason to go back to 1.6, if you are on official 2.1 it wouldn't invalidate your warranty. Just use SEUS to flash back to the last official release and you're good to go.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!

CMoney87 said:
Theres no reason to go back to 1.6, if you are on official 2.1 it wouldn't invalidate your warranty. Just use SEUS to flash back to the last official release and you're good to go.
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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Looks like he's on AT&T, which forgot to release 2.1