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unlocked from t-mobile no internet access on vodafone

Hello -
I just bought an unused t-mobile HTC Hero.
I unlocked it for use on vodaphone.
Everything works fine except that I cannot use the mobile network - although it is apparently enabled in the phone, any attempt to access internet etc fails, saying "this application requires network access".
NB: access is fine using wi-fi.
Support at vodafone suggested a rom upgrade. ROM Download refused by HTC website (upgrade n/a for my phone's S/N, it said)
are the two issues related and how should I resolve them???
S/N (HT98SL903000)
build number: 1.76.110.6146733 CL47212 release keys.
many thanks,
alex

Have you checked the APN settings?
Regards,
Dave

Search for the vodafone ROM on the XDA-DEV Hero Wiki. Or google...
Or, just check youve got vodafones APN settings and not t-mobiles (like foxmeister said)

cymru said:
Search for the vodafone ROM on the XDA-DEV Hero Wiki. Or google...
Or, just check youve got vodafones APN settings and not t-mobiles (like foxmeister said)
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Thanks for that.
I will follow all of the suggestions.
One point though _ If it needs rom as well as correction of APN - is it worth considering a custom rom instead of getting tangled with vodafone?
alex

Ortholithos said:
Thanks for that.
I will follow all of the suggestions.
One point though _ If it needs rom as well as correction of APN - is it worth considering a custom rom instead of getting tangled with vodafone?
alex
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Vodafone don't carry the Hero, so there is no Vodafone specific ROM for the Hero.
You've got a T-Mobile branded device with a 1.76 build on it, so my advice would be a MoDaCo ROM, or if you don't want a custom ROM, a generic HTC ROM. If you upgrade to the latest T-Mobile ROM, you'll end up with the "perfect" SPL meaning you'd have to downgrade via a goldcard before you could replace the ROM with something non-T-Mobile.
Regards,
Dave

Thanks again.
I now have internet access having sorted the APN. Much happier now (I got anxious cos the phone I bought in a box from another phone -- bearing the wrong serial number, IMEI etc )
but I'm attracted to the ROM change.
Is there a particular MoDaCo ROm that i should go for that wil allow the usual apps to be run alongside some level of compatibility with outlook and MS word etc?
cheers,
Alex

Ortholithos said:
Thanks again.
Is there a particular MoDaCo ROm that i should go for that wil allow the usual apps to be run alongside some level of compatibility with outlook and MS word etc?
cheers,
Alex
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Well, head to http://hero.modaco.com and have a look. There will be a full version (3.1 IIRC) available free, and a beta of the next one (3.2beta5 IIRC) for paid members.
Try the free one, and if you like it, you might like to donate to Paul to keep him going. Also, that will get you access to his 'kitchen' to make your own custom ROM from the modaco base, but adding and removing things you don't want etc.
But there's really only 1 modaco custom rom (aka MCR), just make sure you get the right one (GSM/CDMA) so GSM for you I reckon.

what about this upgrade??

Hi,
there's a new upgrade for orange tattoos but i can't download it. Someone can test it and confirm what all people think??
htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=292&cat=2&dl_id=948
Sorry my english

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=599711&page=17
Just for Orange branded mobiles...nothing new...

Mod. edit: not dev related, moved to general

Any Orange Tattoo users out there willing to share this ROM?

the link is
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=948&news_id=653

But we need the S\N from one of the Orange Branded Tattoo's. You can't download it otherwise.

Ok... just to show that there is no problem sending the s/n.
If yoy try HT99PLG01xxx with xxxx = 0-9 and play a little with
numbers you can find a lot of compinations where the result is
"Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device."
but the s/n is for tattoo. Just one from orange give as how the
pattern look like.
segway

I don't want someone's S\N but at least someone from the uk download it and put it on megaupload or rapidshare.

Maybe its difficult for someone to upload it to some server...
To give us a patttern is just 1 minute job...
seg

HT99PLG01xxx is only 999 phones... im sure there is more in uk

See the ROM here:
http://87.106.248.77/download/RomCo...nge_UK_1.67.61.43_release_signed_NoDriver.exe

srkonus said:
See the ROM here:
http://87.106.248.77/download/RomCo...nge_UK_1.67.61.43_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
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It's not working.

Here is the orange rom. I rooted it and zipaligned all app's.

Whats the difference ?

lgstoian said:
Here is the orange rom. I rooted it and zipaligned all app's.
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How do you root this Rom? I flashed before root and i'm stuck now without root.
I do have Gold card.

You should try the one click root method.

Orange Firmware
I have a Orange HTC Tattoo UK and if anyone wants the update and can share it will the rest of the people on here i happy to share my serial number with them.
I dont have a rapidshare or mega account
but if you have and want this update im happy to help
Jusrt send me a message

We already have and also rooted this update... thanks anyway.

Whats the difference ?
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This. Change log anywhere?
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Sent from my HTC Tattoo

Just tested it.
1) Backed it up existing rooted 1.67.405.xx with Nandroid
2) Upgraded with ROM Upgrade for HTC Tattoo (Orange)
3) Applied UNLOCK code bought from Orange UK which worked fine with new ROM
4) Rolled back nandroid backup
I am happy now.
Did not notice anything new, again Google Apps was not there again. Now thinking about Paul's ROM.

NTT Docomo SO-01B users only. [FAQ]

** There is currently no announcement as yet from SE/Docomo with regards to a 2.3.3 firmware **
** In the mean time you can try using the pre-rooted firmware and modify build.prop to pretend to be a SO-1B 2.1 phone... **
** ..if you still wish to access Docomo Market and download protected apps such as SP モードメール **
** (See 2nd post for more info on the modification.)
** But any software that needs 2.3.x firmware will think you phone is a 2.1.x phone, so you may want to make modifications and switch back and forth **
---- ****** Old info below ****** ----
** 2.01.b.0.19 Docomo firmware is out i.e. Dual touch**
** Root with Flashtool 0.2.4 **
** http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 **
** Legacy info, you can now just use Docomo's official 2.1 firmware and then root **
** i.e. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834428 **
** To go back to Docomo firmware use values 1233-7397 for *.prop files **
Useful Docomo settings:
[3G APN data, 3G通信 APN 設定]
APN: (Setting -> Wireless controls -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names. 設定→ワイヤレス設定→モバイルネットワーク設定→アクセスポイント名)
3G APN settings for NTT DoCoMo Bizhodai (for regular 3G use)
APN: mpr2.bizho.net
Name: Mopera U (Biz ホーダイ)
(leave everything else as default)
3G APN settings for NTT DoCoMo SP Mode users (for regular 3G use)
APN: spmode.ne.jp
Name: SPモード
(leave everything else as default)
3G APN setting for NTT DoCoCo Mopera U setting (not for any other data)
Name: Mopera U 設定
APN: 0120.mopera.ne.jp
---- ****** Below was for 1.6 firmware, see the next post for 2.1 specifics. ****** ----
[Japan Market, protected apps fix. マーケットパッチ]
modify build.prop/default.prop with:
ro.build.fingerprint=docomo/X10_1233-7397/SonyEricssonSO-01B/es209ra:1.6/R1EA018/1266719038:user/rel-keys
Test by downloading Foomoo/ぐるなび / 毎日新聞 / 読売新聞 app.
[SO-01B only apps, Docomo market fix. ドコモマーケットにアクセスする方法]
modify build.prop/default.prop with:
ro.product.model=SO-01B
ro.product.brand=docomo
Test by running キャンペーンナビ/MTV App(Japan) app.
[Missing SO-01B apps from UK firmware]
MixiPlugin.apk - (I haven't managed to get working yet, can be recovered from SO-1B firmware)
pocket_rashinban.apk - (Can be recoverd from SO-01B firmware)
docomo_market.apk - (Can be recoverd from SO-01B firmware) It's just a browser short cut to http://www.dcm-gate.com/Xperia/AND/
PlayNow 1.1.0 (program icon does not have TM) Site also accessable from http://m.sonyericsson.co.jp/ad/menu
mora touch can be installed from the marketplace.
.....
---- ****** Other info. ****** ----
[i-mode email]
You will need to subscribe to the ｉモード.net service.
https://imode.net/cmn/re/be/top/apply.html
or the new spモード service
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2010/07/13_00.html
[Can I use the ｉモード.net モバイルアプリ from Docomo?]
Not unless you have 2 docomo lines, its only designed to read email from you other number. (you can not read email from the docomo account assigned to the sim in the phone!)
[Which app do i use for ｉモード.net then?]
Try third party "iMoNi" from the market place.
[Is there a Docomo bill application?]
Try third party "My Docomo Checker"
[Docomo network service setting for Voicemail etc.]
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/trouble/manual/index.html
Please keep to thread specific for NTT Docomo Users.
Thanks.

---- ****** Using 2.3.3 rooted firmware ****** ----
As per jpmwright http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16281837&postcount=126
I found that I couldn't use xRecovery on my phone with Docomo firmware. So you may need to reflash your phone for 2.1 firmware and re-root it.
So sync/backup all the data you want from your current rooted phone including any Docomo specific apps, for apps I recommend using Titanium backup from the Market.
Follow the guide here to get back to a generic 2.1 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
I used "FlashTool version 0.2.8" and "X10i Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435"
You should now be on 2.1 generic firmware with root.
Now to get to X10i 2.3.3 rooted firmware follow: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
After you have completed your phone will be a X10i 2.3.3 rooted phone with generic setting, so for your APN settings use the info from post 1.
(BTW for NTT Docomo, voicemail access number is 1417, vm off is 1470, vm on is 1471)
So now you can use your phone, but you will no longer have access to Docomo Market nor SO-1B apps.
To gain access again, you will have to modify build.prop using FlashTool, Root Explorer or other tools, the file location of build.prop is in flash at /system/build.prop
I noticed this time I had to modify more occurance of build.prop in order for it work or Docomo Market or Market.
Docomo Market does not look at the ro.build.fingerprint properties, but is needed for Android Market.
ro.build.fingerprint, you may wish to comment out the current value with a #
so you can swith between the two identity.
my build.prop modification below:
ro.semc.product.model=SO-01B
ro.build.product=SO-01B
ro.product.name=SO-01B_1241-1846
ro.product.device=SO-01B
ro.build.fingerprint=docomo/SO-01B_1233-7397/SO-01B/es209ra:2.1-update1/2.01.B.0.19/ExBC:user/release-keys
ro.product.model=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.name=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.device=SO-01B
ro.product.brand=docomo
If you want Mixi plugin for Timescape you can get it from Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sonyericsson.androidapp.mixiplugin
** END **
---- ****** Old info for reference. ****** ----
** 2.01.b.0.19 Docomo firmware is out i.e. Dual touch**
** Root with Flashtool 0.2.4 **
** http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 **
** Legacy info, you can now just use Docomo's official 2.1 firmware and then root **
** i.e. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834428 **
** To go back to Docomo firmware use values 1233-7397 for *.prop files **
Nordic 2.1 on SO-01B.
The only method I managed to get my Jailbroken 1.6 UK Generic firmware SO-01B updated to 121. Nordic was to use the method from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
Phone rooted fine with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824788
Do use the "Backup and restore" app, so you can restore your APN settings, alot of the other settings didn't restore which was a bit of a shame. (e.g. google/twitter account etc.)
"Official" Docomo Market from 1.5 firmware fails to work, obviously due to new browser user agent ID.
[SO-01B only apps, Docomo market fix. ドコモマーケットにアクセスする方法]
modify build.prop with:
ro.build.product=SO-01B
ro.product.device=SO-01B
ro.product.model=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.name=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.device=SO-01B
ro.product.brand=docomo

hi there,
Thanks for the info!
Was wondering if you can post the apks?
the mixi and the rashinban would be cool (don't care much for mora touch ) or can you tell me how to get
them myself

ulicquel said:
hi there,
Thanks for the info!
Was wondering if you can post the apks?
the mixi and the rashinban would be cool (don't care much for mora touch ) or can you tell me how to get
them myself
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Mixi plugin I suspect you need to modify Timescape configuration or replace with the Japanese apk. (I didn't find it useful, so I haven't tired playing around with it.) Nothing happens if you install it on the UK firmware.
I got apk by using the older rooting methods, as they were based on the SO-01B firmware. I shall not post the apk, since I don't want Docomo knocking on my door
I tried extracting the system.img using the decrypted roms, but was unable to to.
So basically root your SO-01B using the earlier methods, backup all the apk and then re-root using the latest method. Yeah long winded.

reconnecting to ntt docomo 3g
Hi everyone, I'm new here. Special thanks goes out to Bin4ry and all the other great folks who made the root possible. I managed to root my phone and everything looks great now. I live in Japan and have a SO-01B, so I need to reconnect to NTT Docomo. I read a post from Bin4ry in another thread, and I almost responded to it there, but I thought maybe we could get all the SO-01B centralized in this thread. I can't link yet, but it is in the thread title called "Root on SO01b R1EA025?" He says that SO-01B users need to
...change the model name in /system/*.prop files.
simply pull it with adb, edit on your PC the model names and then push it back!
after reboot your name will have changed.
but be careful only edit the names nothing more
Regards
Bin4ry
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I'm pretty sure that I will need to do this as my phone still says X10i and cannot connect to the 3g network, I just don't know exactly how to update this information, and push it back as he says. Does someone have some specific instructions on how to accomplish this?

Anoddexperiment said:
I'm pretty sure that I will need to do this as my phone still says X10i and cannot connect to the 3g network, I just don't know exactly how to update this information, and push it back as he says. Does someone have some specific instructions on how to accomplish this?
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You need to manually set the apn, set the APN to mpr2.bizho.net
(See above)

wildthing_san said:
You need to manually set the apn, set the APN to mpr2.bizho.net
(See above)
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Cool, that gives me connection (as in I can see the 3g logo) but when I try to connect, I get an error. Do you have all the apn settings?
**EDIT** I had a typo, that works great now!

root problem: device not found
hi all. it seems like all of you already got root. i was wondering which version of the rooting directions did you use? i am tried using the root_f3v1 and root_f3v2 files and instructions and always got a "device not found" error on step 2. i installed SEUS and PC Companion from the Sony Ericsson site. did you use the downloads from Sony Ericsson or the cd that came with the phone?
actually all i had to do was update PC Companion then everything worked!

2.1 Nordic firmware worked fine on SO-01B and NTT.
Updated with some info, see the beginning of this thread.

I managed to update to 2.1 fine, my APN is working etc. However, I can not for the life of me get my Japanese input to work :/ Input keeps on defaulting to the "default keyboard".
Is there any workaround for this?

elyzion said:
I managed to update to 2.1 fine, my APN is working etc. However, I can not for the life of me get my Japanese input to work :/ Input keeps on defaulting to the "default keyboard".
Is there any workaround for this?
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Just make sure your select Japanese input within your apps. Seems to stick for me.

Docomo market working.
See the fix in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7207111&postcount=2
The docomo_market.apk is from the original 1.5/1.6 firmware.
Or just launch your browser to : http://www.dcm-gate.com/Xperia/AND/
There hasn't been a need to update the fingerprint setting for "protected" apps. I suspect because there are quiet a few offical Japanese Android phone on Softbank/AU etc.. that they have stopped checking.

Hmm. With Softbank's entire (AMAZING) lineup on 2.2, I'm holding out hope that Docomo's working on it for the Xperia. Otherwise, they should probably stop selling it...
Anyway, Monday should bring an annoucement.
If I were to bother updating now, does the SP-mode app work well? The latest update killed notifcations, so I have no clue when I get an email anymore, unless I check the widget.

iead1 said:
If I were to bother updating now, does the SP-mode app work well? The latest update killed notifcations, so I have no clue when I get an email anymore, unless I check the widget.
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I haven't tried SP-mode, since I'm using i-mode.net with iMoNi. So if someone knows please respond. But I read else where other people have updated and install SP-mode app without any problem.
I don't get why they have two products. I stuck with i-mode.net since I can read my i-mode email on any browser etc.

Because SP-mode is instant push email with full native support, whereas i-mode.net is just a way to view i-mode mail on devices other than a phone.
You can have both services, and they compliment each other.

Kanjis with partial Chinese characters
are starting to bug me after testing the nordic firmware. I'm assuming Docomo's firmware should not have this problem, but does anyone know / have any advice on getting around this problem?
I'm now trying to flash global...

Just wait until Wednesday, Docomo's releasing the update then, with PO Box 3.0.

I can't wait for the update this Wednesday, but I have a quick question; ok, maybe three.
It could be lack of understanding, but atm, I don't really understand that need for debranding a headset. I had an iPhone before I purchased the Xperia, and never even considered debranding. So with that said...
What benefit is there to debranding your phone?
Is the thinking similar to installing a vanilla copy of windows on a new PC so you can avoid, potentially resource heavy apps that the distributor wanted to include?
By debranding, do you risk not being able to use that specific carrier's network to the fullest?
Thanks. Just curious.

Thanks for your feedback, iead1. Was wondering how I'm going to survive without being able to type my own name. Anxious for Wed.

iead1 said:
Hmm. With Softbank's entire (AMAZING) lineup on 2.2, I'm holding out hope that Docomo's working on it for the Xperia. Otherwise, they should probably stop selling it...
Anyway, Monday should bring an annoucement.
If I were to bother updating now, does the SP-mode app work well? The latest update killed notifcations, so I have no clue when I get an email anymore, unless I check the widget.
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Please i need an answer.
i have X10 from japan (SO-01B) unlocked and I'm in the Philippines how can i update my phone? am I going to have the update on Oct 10 since my x10 is from Japan or I'll wait for the Philippines update.
about my x10 i checked the "About Phone" Model no. SO-01B, Build no. R1EA029.
Thanks!

Orange locked hero _ trying to update to 2.1 - Is it bricked? Help Desperately needed

Hi, appolgies for being completly stupid, If someone can help me i will be very grateful!
I have an orange network locked hero. After getting tired of waiting I attempted to debrand by installing the generic HTC rom ...
RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver
With the idea of installing and letting the OTA update occur...
So i installed goldcard tool created and image. and then installed the htc image.
2.1 is now installed but have the network locked message.
I considered trying to unlock via one of the vendors on ebay, but decided it probably wouldnt work so decided to roll back to the orange rom.
By mistake I ran this update which i believe is the HTC 2.1 update
RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_3.32.405.1_R_Radio_63.18.55.06P_6.35.15.11_release_signed
Now when i try an run the orange uk 2.73.61.66 release I am getting an error message 140 bootloader version error.
The phone isnt rooted, is there any way I can roll back or unlock 2.1. Am i going to have to call orange an confess?
Please help!!!!
Leigh

There is a STICKY at the top of the G2 Hero Development section called Villain Roots 2.1 RUU,.. tried that?
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App

By doing this would it allow me to reflash the original orange image?
Sorry for being dim, finding all this a bit confusing!

root it via that guide, put in a radio that works with orange sim cards, and you should be good to go

Use this guide: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096
Once done you can reflash the original official orange release.

Apologies for being thick...
So I have gsm root running, phone in recovery. What do i do next?
Do i have to flash the rom on using nandroid - never used this before.

try this method - its easier
tinyurl DOT com/3242ljv
you'l need to remake the link as newbies cant post links

Tried the simplified version.
When I try and run the zip file it says it cannot open the file and says it is bad.
Tried a couple of times and with both orange updates..
Arghhh!

Try using a different SD card - hboot couldn't find HEROIMG.zip on one card, tried another and hey presto!

Well in the process of trying to get the orange 1.5 build back on i have got 2.1 working!
Tried flashing an older radio on there and gues what it works. I've now got the standard htc 2.1 build on an orange uk contract, network locked handset.
Quite pleased with myself!

goochio said:
Well in the process of trying to get the orange 1.5 build back on i have got 2.1 working!
Tried flashing an older radio on there and gues what it works. I've now got the standard htc 2.1 build on an orange uk contract, network locked handset.
Quite pleased with myself!
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Hi,
Please could you give us the radio version you installed, and how you did it. You'll find the version under Settings > About Phone > Software information > Baseband version.
Many thanks,

The radio version i'm using is
update-hero-radio-63.18.55.06_6.35.05.15-signed
I tried the one before that also which worked.(Basically I started from the oldest one and worked my way up)
I tried the two most recent ones first and these didn't work (Network Locked)
Hope that helps
I've noticed Orange have started rolling out the preupdate, think i might as well stick with the htc build.
Cheers

[CONFIRMED] --> *** X10A users: Android 2.1 Update works for X10a ***

We are all waiting for our country/operator specific update now that the Android 2.1 update has been officialy released for Nordic countries.
The aim of this thread is to exchange experiences and share news
for those of us who got the X10a hardware version
(850/1900MHz bands for some Australia, North America and Latin America operators)
If somebody with an X10a has already updated, please share if you got it straight from SEUS/PC Companion or by changing to a Nordic 1.6 first, and then updated to Nordic Android 2.1
A "Yes I just got 2.1" is now what we expect:
Please share as much info as possible
(method used to update, tested radio 3G connectivity, locale, operator/carrier, language, etc)
Let the fun begin
[EDIT NOV 04, 2010]
NAM 3G bands: CONFIRMED WORKING
Overwhelming feedback confirms both currently released Android 2.1 firmwares (Nordic and Global) DO WORK for the X10a.
jerpelea suggests Sony Ericcson may have unified the bands because the X10i firmware works on the X10a, 3G and all.
ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUES languages: CONFIRMED PRESENT
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824935
Released firmwares tested to date by xda-devs users:
- Nordic region Android 2.1 --> reported OK from many X10a users
- Global international Andoird 2.1 --> reported OK from many X10a users
- Notice: some users (espcially Rogers Canada) are reporting problems with 3G speeds (check next pages of this thread)
Where to obtain instructions and the Android 2.1 update firmware:
- 2.1 firmware "Nordic" and flasher by Bin4ry: (this is the one I used, a nice tutorial by user gfgodoy at post 3): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
- 2.1 firmware "Global" and flasher by jerpelea: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
- 2.1 firmware "Gobal" and flasher by MarylandCookie: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
TIPS:
- Charge your phone, at least 50% prior to updating the firmware
- Extract the flashing tool into a folder in your root directory ("C:\")
- Make sure you put the firmware files into it ("C:\X10Flash-2.1\firmware")
- Make sure you have "SEUS" or "PC Companion" installed and you have connected your phone at least once (for it to install the USB drivers)
- For problems ("unable to open channel", "Exception in *** java", etc) plase check this nice thread by Bin4ry: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823115
THE UPGRADE IS REVERSIBLE:
- If you test Android 2.1 and for some reason want to go back to Android 1.6 please check this thread by SaintyUK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824782
.

nobody yet ??

2.1 for x10a can be found in Dev thread. I'd do it but at work blah. Another 9 hours till home

Well, I will wait until TELCEL or Sony Ericsson México says something about the date of the release of the 2.1 update, if they don't say nothing or the date is about a month or later, I will use other methods...

could you please link ??
I can't seem to find a successful attempt
and all of our efforts are fragmentated into many threads

I just installed the X10i 2.1 on my x10a and rooted. It works fine except it occasionally loses 3g connectivity and steps down to the 'H' (I don't know what H means). But even in 'H' data works.
The big difference I noticed was the different apps loaded faster. But overall the system is still sluggish and bringing up the app menu is choppier than before. All the Sony stuff like Dialer, Mediscape, timescape are still choppy.
So I guess you will expect this on the x10a roms too.

mackdaddy187 said:
I just installed the X10i 2.1 on my x10a and rooted. It works fine except it occasionally loses 3g connectivity and steps down to the 'H' (I don't know what H means). But even in 'H' data works.
The big difference I noticed was the different apps loaded faster. But overall the system is still sluggish and bringing up the app menu is choppier than before. All the Sony stuff like Dialer, Mediscape, timescape are still choppy.
So I guess you will expect this on the x10a roms too.
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H means HSDPA, which is better than 3G

which method did you use ??
I've been reading tons of threads
Was it from this thread ?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201

gtrab said:
which method did you use ??
I've been reading tons of threads
Was it from this thread ?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
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This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201 works brilliantly and easily.

I'm dying to install it but just got to work 2 and a half hours ago. Counting down the hours till I get home and install this bad boy!!

gtrab said:
which method did you use ??
I've been reading tons of threads
Was it from this thread ?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
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Yep it worked flawlessly. The Market that shows up for me is the Canadian one and it even gave me the option to run using English (Canada). So I guess that stuff does not depend on the rom.
You just have to make sure everything you need to flash is installed and running. Most people have problems with java but there is a link in there that tells you how to fix it.
Then I used this to root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824788

Information for default.prop & build.prop
I remember seeing information about changing the Build descriptors on both of theses files - Where you cahnge the values:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=X10_XXXX-XXXX
Mine is running Generic LAM - 1227-4607
What is the build.prop number for Generic North America - Generic NAM???

Thanks for sharing experiences
Will go for it myself and update the front post when double-checked

I'm interested in how it works as well. I own an X10a, but I live in Europe, so I'm wondering if it would matter anyway. The smartest move would probably be to wait, but if it's going to be a matter of weeks instead of days, I may jump on the X10i update methods.

I have debranded X10a and rooted 1.6. I read your tutorial on forum. Just a question is this for X10a? Would my phone change to X10a or x10i? Is there any chance to brick the phone? Does it removes all the apps? And my root? Please let me know thanks
Sent from my X10a using Tapatalk

It works great for my X10a from Brazil.
Thanks everyone that made this possible.

Can't wait to give it a shot. Off work in 4 and a half hours and it could come soon enough!! LOL

Does this firmware includes SPANISH language????

Just want to mention that I too have updated my X10a using the methods described above (just follow the directions in post #3 of the 2.1 flashing thread).
I have tested, and root worked (have already restored many of my apps via Titanium and am posting this on my laptop tethered via Barnacle). Market works too, and appears to be displaying the Canadian market for me properly.
Thanks for the info everyone.

saltorio said:
Just want to mention that I too have updated my X10a using the methods described above (just follow the directions in post #3 of the 2.1 flashing thread).
I have tested, and root worked (have already restored many of my apps via Titanium and am posting this on my laptop tethered via Barnacle). Market works too, and appears to be displaying the Canadian market for me properly.
Thanks for the info everyone.
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Is your 3G connection working fine?