** 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.
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[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!
I'm going to buy the Xperia X8, unfortunately, at the moment it is locked to O2. How can I debrand it? Is it similar to debrand an X10i phone?
Please help me.
O2 don't lock their phones, but not sure how you would debrand it.
Do you mean that I can use X8 bought from O2 with Any SIM?
Yep, and always have been able to.
To debrand we have a few methods - both require at least one thing we don't have now:
1) knowing the CDF number for the generic firmware (maybe from EMMA or someone with a generic handset)
2) someone with a handset willing to re-flash there phone with SEUS with a couple of modded extra's to extract the firmware
hi everybody I have tried to root my xperia x8 because i wanted to update the android version to 2.1 , i downloaded the superoneclick 1.5.1 and i did all the steps i've read here but at the end it says "FAILED the device was not rooted" and in my phone it appears the superuser aplication but i can't access to the root explorer because this message appears:"Root explorer has not yet managed to obtain root access.Because of issues with Superuser, this often happens the first time the app is run but is usually fine from then on."
I have no idea of what is happening , i did all the steps:i put my phone in debug mode , then connect the phone and click "root" and it is still not rooted :S
If someone can help i would be very happy , i'm about to become crazy :S
HI
If you have android v1.5 Donut and you want to upgrade too android 2.1 just install PC Companion (Sony Ericson software that you get with the phone in the box) and let the aplication search for any update of firmware for X8.
actually i have 1.6 version i've tried to update it with pc companion but it says that it has the latest version....
Where do You live?
You have tried to update your phone via PC companion?
PC companion>Support zone>start> ... And it says that u have latest software?
Check phone status do You really have 1.6?
I live in Peru
yes i've tried that and i still have the firmware version in 1.6
help me please
You don't need to root your android to do the upgrade.. xD just upgrade with sony ericsson update service, and after that you can root your phone normally using 2.1 firmware..
Although, you need to substituite a file in superoneclick: "thecage.." to "neuter" but rename to the original.. (sorry if i can't explain well, but i'm portuguese and i'm 16.. xD) search on the forum or wait so i can post the zip file already working, because i don't have it on my phone..
Sent from my Sony Ericsson X8 using XDA App
He's in peru and it might not be updated there. There's no such thing as world availablity for sony-ericsson - it's different all over.
My best guess for you would be to use the flash from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962014
There's at least 3 links to it, not sure if the torrent is still working.
It's set as russian CDA number, but you can change that - look on x8 forums for way to change CDA (don't have time to help with that just now )
also LuisDias, as he's from peru he might be able to understand some of your portoguese
Peru? I didn't read that part.. XD anyway, i can speak spanish if he didn't understand portuguese.. xP
Sent from my Sony Ericsson X8 using XDA App
Yeah, we are in lucky situation in Europe, but south-american telcos didn't deal 2.1 version. Even nor some providers in USA
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
He's in peru and it might not be updated there. There's no such thing as world availablity for sony-ericsson - it's different all over.
My best guess for you would be to use the flash from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962014
There's at least 3 links to it, not sure if the torrent is still working.
It's set as russian CDA number, but you can change that - look on x8 forums for way to change CDA (don't have time to help with that just now )
also LuisDias, as he's from peru he might be able to understand some of your portoguese
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How do i use the flash tool?
Here you have:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738467
But you need a X8 firmaware, i have one on my pc, i'll send a link to download as soon as possible
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i`ve downloaded the flashtool from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962014
Firmware is "X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf" I think what i need is a E15a firmware .Does someone where can i find one?also give me instructions of how to use the flashtool please
someone can upload a firmware and explain me what to do
aru2011 said:
someone can upload a firmware and explain me what to do
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You can flash with E15i firmware and then flash X8a baseband that you can find in thread in my signature bellow
...maybe there is a way to update with pc companion like he is in Europe...
And I read about updating from other country on development section.
Easy way it's changing the SI number so it solves it like a workaround, still i'm not sure if it provides his language (i think it does) after that he can even install froyo or ginger eh
There are lot's of tutorials with infos to do it right in dev section, check them out.
well... actually i have the flash tool and i found this firmware "X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf" but my xperia has the e15a version if flash it with this firmware what would happen?
you should get android 2.1.... and to your root issues you should set usb on debugging mode and you mustn´t mount sd card just set charge phone instead.
so no matter if mi xperia is e15a and the firmware i would use in the flash tool is e15i
Hi all
This is my first post, so sorry in advance for any mistakes i make
Heres the situation...
i own an xperia play, which i then rooted, so that i could underclock to save battery life...
since then, there has been an official update, which i can not update with as i have unlocked the bootloader...
i have already contacted sony ericsson support, and they have told me that all i can try is flashing with a sony ericsson rom...
What im asking is does anyone know how to do this and where to download an original sony ericsson rom from for the xperia play (i have the UK version)
Thanks in advance :-D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097591 Since it's the UK rom you';; get the bcc iplayer, but that's not to bad.
If you've done that you can root with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14192328
Thanks
Thanks for the quick reply,
I havent got round to trying it yet, however, i am about to try it in a minute.
Ill post my results to help anyone that may be experiencing the same problem
svenk919 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097591 Since it's the UK rom you';; get the bcc iplayer, but that's not to bad.
If you've done that you can root with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14192328
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The above method DID work, but not only did it work, but it also included the update I wanted to perform!!!
Thankyou so much!
(I used flashtools btw for anyone not sure what to do)