Hey guys, first I want to gives props to those of you who have posted tutorials on tweaking/modding this phone. I am an AT&T customer so I have an X10a, but with your help I successfully flashed my phone to 2.1, debranded it and rooted it. Of course AT&T released their official 2.1 update just a week later but like now, I was tired of waiting. So I now have an X10i, debranded and rooted, running customization# 1232-9897, for which there is no official GB release for just yet.
I want GB now! So am I right in assuming that my only option at this point is to flash a custom rom (WB)? I have been reading up on how to do so and it doesn't look nearly as easy as it was to flash to 2.1 from 1.6, debrand and root. Not only that but the tutorials on how to do so aren't exactly noob friendly. So this is what I've gotten so far.
1. In order to install WB 2.3.3 I need to be on a stock 2.1 rom, rooted w/xRecovery.
a.) I'm good on the first 2 but don't have xRecovery (I don't see an icon for it, at least, in my apps menu). Do I need to flash the rom again or can I just install it as shown in this video?....sorry, can't post the video, not enough posts yet. I'll update it shortly.....the video was made by username BluechipJ on youtube.
2. When making a backup of my apps/data, I use MyBackup Root, and for backup type I chose APK. Is that ok?
3. agentJBM wrote the tutorial I followed to upgrade to 2.1/debrand and root my phone, his guide was super detailed for noobs like me. Is there a guide out there that walks noobs through the process of going from 2.1 to 2.3?
Download flashtool 0.2.9. from there you can root and install xrecovery but just make sure you have unknown sources and usb debugging checked in phone settings
You don't access xRecovery from your app drawer (your "apps menu"). You can check if you have it by turning off your phone, turning it back on again, then when you see the white "Sony Ericsson" text repeatedly hit the 'Back' button on your phone (the right most button from the 3 at the bottom of your phone). If you come to a menu which says up the top "xRecovery" with Zdzihu's infamous android-troll face picture, then you have it. If not, then you can easily install it via FlashTool.
From then on, just follow the guides, they are actually pretty simple.
Simply use one of the 2.3.3 stock ftf files and flash it the same way you would a regular 2.1 file unless you want a modded rom like that of WB.
Im on at and t also and I know it sucks. But yeah just use flashtool and flash one of the firmwares. Should be just as easy as 2.1
Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh19PLNTWwk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
JohnShade123 said:
Download flashtool 0.2.9. from there you can root and install xrecovery but just make sure you have unknown sources and usb debugging checked in phone settings
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I downloaded it and unzipped it to my desktop thinking it would just be a single file, turned out to be a few folders and what not....I'm assuming I should unzip it to it's own folder??? Since i'm already rooted, can I just install xRecovery from it? Unknown sources and usb debugging are checked.
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You don't access xRecovery from your app drawer (your "apps menu"). You can check if you have it by turning off your phone, turning it back on again, then when you see the white "Sony Ericsson" text repeatedly hit the 'Back' button on your phone (the right most button from the 3 at the bottom of your phone). If you come to a menu which says up the top "xRecovery" with Zdzihu's infamous android-troll face picture, then you have it. If not, then you can easily install it via FlashTool.
From then on, just follow the guides, they are actually pretty simple.
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Durr....So glad I made this thread I tried that, didn't get that menu or picture, it just booted up as normal and I kept pressing the back button repeatedly from the time the white SE logo came up until my homescreen came on. How do I install it from FlashTool?
Dark Nightmare said:
Simply use one of the 2.3.3 stock ftf files and flash it the same way you would a regular 2.1 file unless you want a modded rom like that of WB.
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So I could use any one of the stock 2.3.3 roms? Even though they were for other countries? I'd actually prefer a WB 2.3.3 since it's tweaked and what not already.
Lion3494 said:
Im on at and t also and I know it sucks. But yeah just use flashtool and flash one of the firmwares. Should be just as easy as 2.1
Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread
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Is that what you did? Which firmware did you use?
916x10 said:
I downloaded it and unzipped it to my desktop thinking it would just be a single file, turned out to be a few folders and what not....I'm assuming I should unzip it to it's own folder??? Since i'm already rooted, can I just install xRecovery from it? Unknown sources and usb debugging are checked.
Durr....So glad I made this thread I tried that, didn't get that menu or picture, it just booted up as normal and I kept pressing the back button repeatedly from the time the white SE logo came up until my homescreen came on. How do I install it from FlashTool?
So I could use any one of the stock 2.3.3 roms? Even though they were for other countries? I'd actually prefer a WB 2.3.3 since it's tweaked and what not already.
Is that what you did? Which firmware did you use?
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I just used the 1237 update. But all of the firmwares work fine for me. I tried 3 so far
Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh19PLNTWwk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
916x10 said:
I downloaded it and unzipped it to my desktop thinking it would just be a single file, turned out to be a few folders and what not....I'm assuming I should unzip it to it's own folder??? Since i'm already rooted, can I just install xRecovery from it? Unknown sources and usb debugging are checked.
Durr....So glad I made this thread I tried that, didn't get that menu or picture, it just booted up as normal and I kept pressing the back button repeatedly from the time the white SE logo came up until my homescreen came on. How do I install it from FlashTool?
So I could use any one of the stock 2.3.3 roms? Even though they were for other countries? I'd actually prefer a WB 2.3.3 since it's tweaked and what not already.
Is that what you did? Which firmware did you use?
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Once you unzip flashtool to your computer
*Run the flashbat to start flashtool
*Then plug in your phone to the computer and click on "charge phone" (on phone)
*then click on "ask permission" at top of flashtool window
*on your phone click on "allow" (once superuser asks you for permission)
*then you'll be able to click on "xrecovery" at top of flashtool window
that will install xrecovery
Then if you want to install Ericks 2.3.3 custom ROM you can follow this guide
links to Ericks ROM is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192326
or you can install Wolfs custom ROM basically the same way but with his links instead of Ericks
It's very easy once your phone is rooted and has busybox/xrecovery
Related
Hello,
If anyone want to go back to 1.6, I made this guide to apply the downgrade to your E15i (X8)
1. Download the Xreria flasher from Bi4ary (one big thanks):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
2. Download my decrypted ROM for X8
http://rapidshare.com/files/432487345/E15i_1.6.rar
3. Put the folder (ROM - .sin files) to Bi4ary flasher root folder
4. Follow the manual from Bi4ary's thread.
That's all!
anyone successed？
Thanks a lot!
Worked (non-gui version) smooth!
Worked perfectly thanks!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
Thanks for sharing
i have a question on flashing my X8
in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
henry2002hk said:
i have a question on flashing my X8
in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
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maybe hold BACK and press POWER
henry2002hk said:
i have a question on flashing my X8
in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
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Turn off your device, push and hold the back button and plug the USB.
I don't understand. How is this possible with the boot loader being locked down 'n all?
thanks a lot ~~~~~~~
Sony uses the same kernel and drivers for both 1.6 and 2.1 so the update actually changes only the contents of the system folders. This is why unlocked bootloader is not needed.
So if X8 bootloader doesn't need to be cracked, why don't just upgrade it with a custom rom like 2.2
Without cracking the bootloader we can not use our own kernel and drivers. Of course custom 2.2 rom which uses sony kernel and drivers can be made. This is just what jerpelea and zdzihu make for X10. Unfortunately obviously there is no developers with X8 at this moment to make such rom. If you take a look at the topic for the 2.2 custom rom for X10 you will see that the old sony kernel makes some problems when teamed with android 2.2 (for example app2sd is not working) so it will be best if the bootloader is cracked.
HI guys. thanx a lot for your work.
my Bin4ry got stuck on -- flashing loader.sin...--
it is there for already 20 minutes
is it OK that it takes so long?
I really need to get my 1.6 back, thanks for help
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No, this means the phone was not connected or not found.
If you are using the no-gui version, than follow these steps :
start the .bat, answer all the questions, and get to the point where u see dots running (.............................................|)
At this point :
1. Take phone battery off.
2. Connect USB to computer, than to phone.
3. Press and HOLD back button
4. Insert the battery
5. Let go the back button (release)
Now you should see that phone was found and flashing process will begin.
During the flashing process you should see the battery led (orange/green) ON, if its not ON, it means phone is not in flash mode.
I hope this helps.
Taras_polik said:
HI guys. thanx a lot for your work.
my Bin4ry got stuck on -- flashing loader.sin...--
it is there for already 20 minutes
is it OK that it takes so long?
I really need to get my 1.6 back, thanks for help
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neptun2 said:
Without cracking the bootloader we can not use our own kernel and drivers. Of course custom 2.2 rom which uses sony kernel and drivers can be made. This is just what jerpelea and zdzihu make for X10. Unfortunately obviously there is no developers with X8 at this moment to make such rom. If you take a look at the topic for the 2.2 custom rom for X10 you will see that the old sony kernel makes some problems when teamed with android 2.2 (for example app2sd is not working) so it will be best if the bootloader is cracked.
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Probably off-topic, but if sony were to realese the source code to the 2.1 rom, could someone just modifiy it to add root, then flash it onto the phone?
We have the source code already, that's not the issue. The issue is that only their certified ROM files which have a digital signature issued from SE can actually be loaded onto production phones.
The bootloader won't load a file that hasn't been signed by SE's dev team.
We already have most of the source, anything except for the Market and other proprietary apps is in the open.
I'm a linux guy, so if I find the motivation over winter break (when classes are done torturing me), I might jump on the bandwagon. This is why I bought the X8 after all...
How I can change the "Phone Software Version"
I want to download the 1.6 from se update but they say that software is not there. The old build.prop has been restored, but the curent rom is actualy E15i Customized GBA World.
tnx.
goeland86 said:
We have the source code already, that's not the issue. The issue is that only their certified ROM files which have a digital signature issued from SE can actually be loaded onto production phones.
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ARGH. Why did SE do this? What could they possibly gain from locking down the phone? Why must they stop people from having control over their own phones? Goddamit sony!
Some people seem to have trouble with looking for info, so here it is, in noob friendly, convenient way.
There are basically four ways to restore our phone to usability, and usage somewhat depends upon how heavily is your system damaged
1. xRecovery
If our phone does not load the system (so we're stuck at SE logo on boot) and we have xRecovery, we can flash the last working backup. This is as clear as it can be, provided that you need to know something already to install xRecovery.
For those who don't know what it is: it's a boothack, which allows to backup and restore all the data stored on phone memory, install custom zips and do other cunning stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878426 - here's how to install it, enjoy.
2. Flashtool
Flashtool is a software developed for Xperia X10, with later added functionality for our precious X8.
It comes in handy when two things happen: we cannot, for whatever reason, enter xRecovery and we don't want to/cannot use SEUS or PCC.
How to use?
1. Download latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download ROM image, whichever you prefer:
X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
X8_1.6_clear.ftf
X8_2.0.2_China.ftf
SE x8_2.1_rus.ftf
3. Download the baseband if you want to flash it (custom ROMs like miniCM or CM7 require baseband ending with "15" in order for app2sd to work):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976538
4. Place ftf file in /firmwares directory of your flashtool.
5. Install drivers from /drivers directory (if your antivirus doesn't like them, disable the antivirus )
6. Prepare yourself - plug the USB cable to the computer (NOT TO THE DEVICE YET) and launch flasher.
7. Click "flash", choose your ROM from the list, wait for instructions.
8. When the instruction pops up, press and hold "back" button on your X8 and plug the cable into it. Keep holding untill you see that flashing of files has begun, then you may release it.
9. Flashing will take a while, you may observe the progress on a bottom bar. When it's finished you will be asked to plug off your device and reboot it.
10. Tadam! It's functional again! Clean installation which you may screw up again
11. If you wish to change baseband, clean firmware directory in flashtool and place baseband ftf file in it, then go through flashing procedure again.
3. SEUS/PCC flashing
Most probably the most prototipical way to deal with it. PCC is PC Companion, soft that you obtain on your SD card along with your device, or you can download from SE website: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
Once downloaded and installed, launch it. Most probably it will download some updates. Then choose device updating and follow the instructions. As for flashing - the procedure with holidng back button is the same as with flashtool.
As PCC is heavy and buggy, we are presented with an alternative - SEUS, the Sony Ericsson Update Service. You may download it here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../detailed/updateservice/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
Once installed and launched, SEUS will start looking for updates. Let it take its time. After a while you will be presented with a board full of phones. Choose your Xperia from the list and continue. You will be asked to flash your phone, analogically as in flashtool in point 2. After flashing is done, SEUS will download the latest SE ROM available for your device and flash it.
ATTENTION
Flashtool, PCC and SEUS will cause loss of data such as contacts, stored messages, installed apps and so on. Anything that exists in phone memory will be erased.
Flashing a backup in xRecovery will cause similar data loss. However, it is possible to flash only system or only data backup in xRecovery. Some ROMs (like miniCM) are updated by update.zip which erases only /system folder, leaving personal data and installed apps intact.
However, you need to be able to enter xRecovery mode in order to use it, SEUS and flashtool do not require enabling the phone. PCC requires the phone to be turned on first in order to recognize it correctly, so it's more update-oriented.
Hope someone will benefit. If you see any mistakes, in spelling, grammar or content, let me know and I will correct it!
haha nice post...
i guess you bricked your phone too much today lol...and decided to write a guide...
really cool.
That is correct, and it took me some time to assamble all the things I needed, especially that SEUS was crashing on update And I really see nothing wrong in making threads that contain all the necessary info in one place, as long as it's mistakes free and helps anyone I've seen similar threads on polish android boards and they help a lot, both people who need such help and board stuff, who don't need to close/combine/delete multiple threads concerning the very same issue.
This is very helpful.. thanks Man..
Do i have to flash the baseband before the ROM?
Sent from my Xperia X8 using XDA Premium
Nope, you flash ROM first, then then you may change baseband. I'll add this info to the first post
Graveir said:
Nope, you flash ROM first, then then you may change baseband. I'll add this info to the first post
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Okay thanks, but is it safe when changing the baseband? I read from the other thread about somekind of lost signal issue?
Sorry i'm a little bit noob about this stuff.
If you open the thread with basebands and the online directory with basebands and kernels you will see that there are files for E15 mobile phone divided into two kinds - E15i and E15a. i is for Europe, a is for USA. If you flash wrong files - 3G won't work.
Or at least that's how I understand that issue
thanks man,,,i bricked my phone.. need this
Great Job Graveir, Thanks. Method2 worked for me.
Very complete topic,
SEUS un-brick my phone thanx
Dude....I f%^#ing love you...you saved my phone!!!
Thanks a lot for your tips & your tutorial!
Thank man! This helped me so much!
I need this so much thx man!" I think method 2 is the answer if you want to go back to the official 2.1 eclair?? Am i right? Sory im really new with this stuff
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
I've used first method.then update with PC C .and the with flash tool i've roothen my phone and instaled xrecovery
now using gingerdx if my phone bricked can i use seus
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aarun444 said:
now using gingerdx if my phone bricked can i use seus
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Of course
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Awsome man, evreything about how to repair bricked phone in on place. This is what I loking for just in case if my phone gone bricked ^^
i bricked my x8, when i turn it on, it shows a cellphone icon with an exclamation point. can this be fixed by SEUS? the screen dimmed, is this a total brick?
wow, maybe yes that is a "full" brick. hmm, just try to use flashtool method, that is the last recovery attempt for a bricked x8
Okay, so, I have the Xperia X10 on AT&T (yeah, mistake #1 I know... blargh, wont' make that one again). Being that I'm in the US, I'm assuming it's the X10a, correct? (if not, I would like to know how exactly I check).
That said and done - where do I start with the rooting process? This 1.6 firmware is killing my phone (and me) and I'm sick of AT&T pushing the 2.1 update back as they cripple it with their "necessary" updates... I read the reference guide, but the rooting steps therein seemed to be more for European X10i's, which I heard cross-rooting causes some issues.
I really don't know quite where to start and would appreciate a gentle (or not so gentle) shove in the right direction
-Kitt
Edit - edited to enable notification - thanks again anyone who takes the time to help me!
everything you need is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=678513
Ah, missed that one XD Feel free to beat me with a stick
Okay, so:
Model X10a
Firmware 1.6
Baseband 1.1.32
Kernel [email protected] #2
Build R2CA016
... okay, now I feel really dumb as I'm not really sure where to go from here - I was looking at reading the Guide to Rooting and getting newer Firmware, except that it's an invalid link
Truth be told, all I REALLY care about is getting 2.1 on the bloody thing because the memory leak in 1.6 (as well as the other random slowdowns) are just annoying. I'm not sure atm how far I'll really go with this whole rooting thing - the more I look at it the more I realize that, without someone to really talk me through it the first time, I'm totally in over my head.
EDIT - atm, I'm following this guide: [FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bie... that gonna get it done?
Ninja-Edit - okay, woo, got it on 2.1! Now... is it worth re-flashing to the x10Generic w/ multi touch one?
Kittamaru said:
Ah, missed that one XD Feel free to beat me with a stick
Okay, so:
Model X10a
Firmware 1.6
Baseband 1.1.32
Kernel [email protected] #2
Build R2CA016
... okay, now I feel really dumb as I'm not really sure where to go from here - I was looking at reading the Guide to Rooting and getting newer Firmware, except that it's an invalid link
Truth be told, all I REALLY care about is getting 2.1 on the bloody thing because the memory leak in 1.6 (as well as the other random slowdowns) are just annoying. I'm not sure atm how far I'll really go with this whole rooting thing - the more I look at it the more I realize that, without someone to really talk me through it the first time, I'm totally in over my head.
EDIT - atm, I'm following this guide: [FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bie... that gonna get it done?
Ninja-Edit - okay, woo, got it on 2.1! Now... is it worth re-flashing to the x10Generic w/ multi touch one?
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This will walk you through it, and all the links should be in his description
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIC9uN_0syg&feature=channel_video_title
Yeah, running the 2.1 update 1 now Scared me a bit - didn't know it would take so much longer to start the first reboot after the flash - thought I bricked the bloody thing XD
when that completes you can install Xrecovery (after rooting of course) and explore the many ROMS on this site
BTW book mark the link below. it's got plenty of tutorials and goodies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703
What exactly are the ROM's for? Just alternative OS's? Won't AT&T boot me off their network for that?
Yes they are alternative OS's.
I do not think that a network provider would terminate your service if you flashed another OS.
I've also heard that AT&T does not have 2.1 so you have to flash the generic version using flashtool?
I'm also on at&t, you can do what i did a long time ago. Go to the development section and scroll down till you doing the flash tool thread. Flashtool BETA 0.2.9.1, post by Androxyde i think. Its about 20-30 threads down. Read the instructions, download the x10a generic firmware, flash it using flash tool, root it with flash tool.
Rooting can be a pain, what i did... From launcher, press the menu button, settings, applications, then development. Check the usb debugging and stay awake options. keep the setting page for the usb debugging open while the phone is plugged to the computer. Try to root and if it doesn't work the first few times, wait till it restarts the root process. Then when then installation gets to the first pause/delay (i think its when its trying the rage install), uncheck the usb debugging then recheck it and click yes on the confirmation, quickly before root process continues. If you fail, try again until you get it. Won't do any harm if you miss it. Once rooted, install xrecovery and from there you can try other roms.
- X10a CW6 ~ via XDA App
aR_ChRiS said:
Yes they are alternative OS's.
I do not think that a network provider would terminate your service if you flashed another OS.
I've also heard that AT&T does not have 2.1 so you have to flash the generic version using flashtool?
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No AT&T won't terminate your service. I've been switching back & forth between custom roms since day 1 that I had both of my x10s 6 moths ago.
And yes, I don't think AT&T will ever have 2.1 which was additional motivation to try custom roms.
redincali said:
I'm also on at&t, you can do what i did a long time ago. Go to the development section and scroll down till you doing the flash tool thread. Flashtool BETA 0.2.9.1, post by Androxyde i think. Its about 20-30 threads down. Read the instructions, download the x10a generic firmware, flash it using flash tool, root it with flash tool.
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I think KITTAMARU was already flashing to generic 2.1 based on his comment on POST #5.
redincali said:
Rooting can be a pain, what i did... From launcher, press the menu button, settings, applications, then development. Check the usb debugging and stay awake options. keep the setting page for the usb debugging open while the phone is plugged to the computer. Try to root and if it doesn't work the first few times, wait till it restarts the root process. Then when then installation gets to the first pause/delay (i think its when its trying the rage install), uncheck the usb debugging then recheck it and click yes on the confirmation, quickly before root process continues. If you fail, try again until you get it. Won't do any harm if you miss it. Once rooted, install xrecovery and from there you can try other roms.
- X10a CW6 ~ via XDA App
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Wow really? All that just to root? Since v0.2.3 of the flashtool (can't remember exactly since I've switched at least 5 times) all I did was enable USB debugging, press root on the flashtool, let it reboot and presto. Phone is rooted.
- I have a r800i on 2.3.2 rooted and some bloatware removed.
- My goal is to update to 2.3.3 (which i am having problems).
- I dont care if i lose root access or not.
1) I tried an OTA update but after downloading everything, the phone rebooted and simply displayed a message "Cant update".
2) Then i tried flashing to a uk generic firmware following the instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
However when i try to flash i get told to turn the phone off, turn it back on holding the back button. However this doesnt work as i get an error message telling me to install the correct s1boot driver.
3) Then i tried downloading PC Companion and updating this way. When i am in mass storage mode the installed proceeds to update, but then it tells me to go into media storage mode, at which point the software fails to recognised my phone and stops the update.
I cant update to 2.3.3 at this point and dont know how to proceed.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Found solution -
I found the best way to overide all settings, root, PC Companion etc and just get a complete fresh 2.3.3 install.
SE provide the tools for this here -
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...etailed/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
It provides a direct way to update your phone and reset to factoy settings if you wish. Also installs all bloatware etc too btw.
You do lose root access though, but not your user settings (unless you want a factory reset).
I doubt i will bother to root the phone for a while, not much benefit imho. Hopefully the dev scene isnt dead for the Play and we will have some proper custom roms released soon.
Hi,
Even if you are 2.3.3 now.
Use the latest version of flash tool. Open the drivers folder and install the only executable there. Download 2.3.2 UK generic .184. Save it to the firmwares folder.
Click root, unplug usb, press and hold back button, reinsert the usb.
When it starts flashing remove hold on back button.
Then gingerbreak. Then update your apn setting. (can useally be sent by your provder from their website) Then over the air update. Job done.
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nelly_boy said:
Hi,
Even if you are 2.3.3 now.
Use the latest version of flash tool. Open the drivers folder and install the only executable there. Download 2.3.2 UK generic .184. Save it to the firmwares folder.
Click root, unplug usb, press and hold back button, reinsert the usb.
When it starts flashing remove hold on back button.
Then gingerbreak. Then update your apn setting. (can useally be sent by your provder from their website) Then over the air update. Job done.
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Im going to leave it unrooted for a while, phone runs great with 2.3.3 for me even with bloatware.
Ill root and upgrade to custom rom when and if there is a decent release.
Just wanted to say thanks for the instructions though.
Do you have an unlocked bootloader? If so NEVER do an ota update, it has bricked quite some phones!
svenk919 said:
Do you have an unlocked bootloader? If so NEVER do an ota update, it has bricked quite some phones!
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No. Thanks for pointing this out though. My first and only root was done with gingerbreak.
I had a similar problem in W7 - turns out I had to download the SE Update utility (NOT the PC Companion Utility) and install it. Then, once I set my phone into update mode (hold Back button and plug in USB cable) it properly installed the drivers.
Once I'd done that, I could then use Flashtool to flash the UK firmware to my Canadian Rogers Xperia.
So if you plug in and have the green light, but get a driver error from windows, try finding the update utility on the Sony Ericsson website and installing it. Good luck!
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Don't want to risk anyone getting bricked, because of me giving you the wrong info.
Thanks for this topic, but I've a few questions:
- If I unlock the bootloader, can I still use TrackID or is it completly over?
- Which other Sony apps are effected (except WisePilot)?
- Can I re-lock the bootloader with FlashTool as written in the forums here to use TrackID again?
- Can I flash a new bootloader with FlashTool, too? I didn't read anything about it and I don't want to use any sony page.
- Currently I'm using Xperia CWM (from Google Play) with a stock kernel and different ROMs. It works so far. Is CWM included with every kernel?
1) Download TrackID from the market. That's a better and newer version than the one supplied with the ROM, plus it works even with an unlocked bootloader.
2) FB Like won't work if you've got the bootloader unlocked. But I hardly think that's a deal breaker.
3) Yes, you can relock the bootloader but the original TrackID still wouldn't work as you would have erased the DRM keys. (The newer version still works).
4) You can't flash a bootloader. You can flash kernels and ROMs.
5) Most custom kernels have CWM recovery within.
Cheers! Hope that answered your questions.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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4) You can't flash a bootloader. You can flash kernels and ROMs.
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This was a typo...
Did I mention that I'll flash a new kernel soon? I'll try it with FlashTool.
1. Can I unlock & root after official ICS update?
2. Can I install custom ROM using this(http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide) method?
Just to be sure: I can only unlock the bootloader of my Arc S with the Sony-method? Is there another free way to do it?
In FlashTool I've to select "Flash" -> "Fastboot Mode" -> "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)" -> "Select kernel to Flash" and flash the kernel file?
edit: All my questions were answered in the last hours.
hi, can i root my arc s with ICS with DoomLor method?
Hi,
I did steps 1& 2 (unlocking & rooting) but nothing seems to have happened. How can I tell if it worked? I followed everything to the T and got no errors.
Ive just checked and my bootloader is unlocked butthe pphone does not appear to have been rooted (I checked using a root checker app). Can you think of any reason for this? Should I just try again or could that cause me problems?
Thanks
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Do I need to do step 3 & 4 before it is fully rooted? I assumed I could stop after step 2...
anybody? please help. im not sure if i should try to flash the rom if it isn't rooted yet, or is that what i need to do to complete the process?
soooo confused
twelveways said:
anybody? please help. im not sure if i should try to flash the rom if it isn't rooted yet, or is that what i need to do to complete the process?
soooo confused
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The root method posted doesn't work with the latest ICS (431) update.
I'm running Android 2.3.4 and the build number is 4.0.2.A.0.62.
thanks for that
i have arc s and when i tried the way you say
it says already unlocked
is that normal ??
or there is a problem ??
This has only been tested on Arc S with 4.0.3 firmware.
THIS WILL NOT WORK ON THE LATEST FIRMWARE (4.0.4)
Sorry for not answering guys, thought my thread was dead.
Will bookmark.
Oscar-Mark said:
THIS WILL NOT WORK ON THE LATEST FIRMWARE (4.0.4)
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Worked for me.
Update: Thread edited a bit.
If anyone has got this working on the latest (4.0.4) firmware please tell, (reply, no PM)
please can you reup the part of kernel flashing? i thought this thread is still existing, i deleted the hole system to prepare it for new rom and kernel flashing and no its deleted?! please help me my phone doen't boot i need a tutorial to flash the kernel, this tut herer was extreme good and noob friendly, please reuppload it :C
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please can you reup the part of kernel flashing? i thought this thread is still existing, i deleted the hole system to prepare it for new rom and kernel flashing and no its deleted?! please help me my phone doen't boot i need a tutorial to flash the kernel, this tut herer was extreme good and noob friendly, please reuppload it :C
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To flash a kernel:
This will wipe all your data
Turn off your device, make sure you have atleast one ROM on your SD card in case anything goes wrong.
Put the kernel boot.img in /fastboot/fastboot_with_Android_USB_file/fastboot folder.
Press and hold SHIFT button while right clicking at an empty space in the /fastboot/fastboot_with_Android_USB_file/fastboot folder, and select "open command window here". (you can now release the SHIFT button )
Now plug your phone's USB cable to your computer.
Press and hold the MENU button on your phone, while connecting the MicroUSB connector to your phone.
When the LED turns blue you can release the button, your phone is now in fastboot mode.
Open the command window and insert the text you got in the Kernel thread, most certainly fastboot flash boot FILENAME.img, and press ENTER.
When the Command Window is finished close it and unplug your phone.
Turn on the phone, and when the button backlights turn on quickly press any button. Your phone will now boot into CWM Recovery.
RECOMMENDED: do a full wipe and flash your ROM.
If you want to keep your ROM and data just wipe cache and dalvik.
(If you're coming from a kernel with WiFi modules (ArcNight, DoomKernel) DO NOT do this, it will only mess up your phone.)