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Rooted Tattoo, but now what?

Hi,
I got told off for posting this in an unrelated thread, so apologies and thoughts I'd start a new one.
I follwed the great work done on on another xda thread that I can't link to. I now have a rooted HTC Tattoo, thanks to the M7 fix.
Now what ?
The original problem I was trying to fix was that I had a locked Tattoo to Orange. I did a ROM flash which got rid of all the Orange guff, but it still gives me the message that I need a network unlock code to work. In reality, that seems a spurious message because even with a valid(?) or just an 8 digit number it looks unlocked, but the sim doesn't work.
Reading around the topic, I gather that the radio doesn't get flashed because Orange prevents access to it. What I'm thinking is that now that I have a rooted adb shell I can apply a ROM to the Radio?
Any ideas. I'm thinking I might need a custom Rom? Which I know is being worked on, I just wonder if the nature of the rooting not being persistent prevents the usual flashing process? Although I'm tech-savvy, the phone is a new platform for me, so please be gentle.
Thanks

Hi!!
I've got the same problema, I've got a HTC Tattoo locked for Orange Uk. I flash it to the lastest Official Version. I try to do root and I put the unlock code. It acept but it doesn't registred to mobile network.
Do you fix it?

Xperia X10 Sim and Clock Problem

Hi all,
Hope you can help.
My X10 is fantastic BUT.....the clock has stopped updating itself and only works by manually adjusting the time and not having it set to 'automatic network-provided values'.
Could this be related to my problem I had last week? I was updating my security and was locked out of my phone, now each time I switch my mobile on I have to enter the PUK Code!
Very frustrating I cannot figure it out,my internet setting are default and turned on, I have a 3G signal...etc...can anyone help?
Many thanks
JP

Holy ....
Did you even think about using the forum search engine?
Example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=38033592
Both topics have been discussed a few times...
@Mods: PLEASE close....

Hi McKebapp,
Thanks for your replay, sorry a late reply been out all day.
I did use the search engine and read the earlier posts however didn't feel I have obtained the answer I require.
Some suggest it is the network provider, debranding mobile, using task killer, none of which apply to me. It seems the only option or solution is to manually set the time?
I too have contacted Sony for support but no reply.
I have also searched for an answer to why my mobile is Sim PUK Locked each time I resart it?
Any help is appreciated.
JP

O.k., then I won't be that mean.
Could you please note some specs of your phone?
Whats the exact firmware version?
Do you make use of a taskkiller or not?
To you PUK problem: Please put you SIM card into another phone to check out if its a problem of the SIM itself...

Thanks McKebapp,
Glad Im not in trouble I do appreciate the help.
Mobile Info...
Model: X10i
BaseBand: 1.0.14
Kernal: 2.6.29-rel [email protected]#2
Build No: R1FA014
Firmware version: 1.6
As for task killer, I have no evidence of this or a simlar software on the mobile applications. Packages I have installed only include games, Swype & application installer)
I inserted the sim into my LG Viewty and it required the PUK to access the phone.
Thanks
JP

O.k. .14 is the oldest offical Firmware. Search the forum or xperiax10.net for the debranding tutorial and whip that thing atleast to .16 or directly to. 21 if there really is no task manager or killer or so running.
To your PUK: Talk to your provider, what is to do...

Hey about clock problem, i had the same problem & i reinstalled firmaware using SEUS & it helped. My firmaware is R1FB001 now. Check, may be you can also get latest firmaware
About sim, it seems you've problem with your sim card. You can get a new one from your carrier i think

I have this problem after unbranding my phone. If I use the automatic time feature it will be about 1 hour behind real time.
Setting up the time manually keep the time correct though, but I hope they do fix the issue with the 'May' update.

Hi Mckebapp,
Thanks for the help. I will look to upgrade the firmware as you hve noted.
Regards
JP

Mano1982 said:
Hey about clock problem, i had the same problem & i reinstalled firmaware using SEUS & it helped. My firmaware is R1FB001 now. Check, may be you can also get latest firmaware
About sim, it seems you've problem with your sim card. You can get a new one from your carrier i think
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Hey thanks for the help,
Where do I download the R1FB001 firmware and do I have to debrand first?
Regards
JP

jay_nation said:
Hey thanks for the help,
Where do I download the R1FB001 firmware and do I have to debrand first?
Regards
JP
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McKebapp said:
Holy ....
Did you even think about using the forum search engine?
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C'mon... This is a Developers Board, and you don't even find this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=678588&highlight=R1FB001
Read it.
Understand it.
If you don't understand it --> Read it again...
EVERYTHING is written down there....
O.k.... for the lazy guys that already know how to flash: Jump to Page 20

[q] help please!!!!

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
Sent from my Sony Ericsson X8 using XDA App

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

unlock codes problems

i have a htc desire hd .and purchased a unlock code but when i turn phone on i dont get the enter unlock code, with wrong sim or without as stated by the code people and most people say the same turn, on phone with diff sim and enter your code, i dont get this screen is it possible to enter the code a different way?
as far as i have read its unlocked but whichever sim i put in it dont work
if i then put a voda or o2 etc sim in and try to connect it says, sim dont allow a connection to this network
any suggestions to this .
if i have to root ,install roms etc then so be it ,i just want the phone open to all networks...any advice is much appreciated

Hi,
Are you sure those SIM cards work in another handset?
Depending on your software version you may need to downgrade before you can root, apply S-OFF, and SIM Unlock.

yep all sims are current....i think i'll go down the road you say....i'll take a look
thanks .

My radio s-off tool can do simunlock, check it out.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

I'm a newbie on this site and i just got my DHD last week and im trying to root it, but im having some problems. I'm using jkoljo's guide to do it but i get stuck at the bootloader step, it says Model ID ! incorrect, i've been using the gold card helper app to create it and i dont know what else to do

thanks jkoljo...tryed your tip, run everything, after some nail biting it all went sweet
sim card is now active in the phone but cant dial out or in (no bars)
followed your guide visionary s-off etc and installed the VillainROM-HD-v1.5
heres what i have after power / vol down
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0. 85. 2007 (PD9810000)
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.2
and in software info
KERNAL VERSION 2.6.32.21
BUILD NUMBER VillainROM HD v1.5
SOFTWARE NUMBER 1.83.415.4
i apologize if any of the infomation falls under post rules
jkoljo all infomation and help is much appreciated ,your a gentelman and a scholar
imptb i feel ya pain as soon as i'm sorted i'll be more than willing to help the best i can
TREV1..ps... r1-1.32.405.6-update-ace-sense-stock-signed was installed before the root etc

bought a code for ....stupidness really needs a clip around the ear
sorted ..t-mobile kindly done the honours ,,after messing around and blagging em
and sorry for going off topic
great phone and tbh tryed a few roms, impressive work fellas
jkoljo tools and guide ,makes it so simple ,GENIUS...thanks
time to test a few roms,,
Android Revolution is on the menu tonite
imptb.. keep the faith you will get there, keep on trucking
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[MICRO GUIDE] Bootloader Unlock Trick

I am creating this thread as a follow up to this one HERE. It is to discuss an important topic/trick whereby the carrier on our x8 can be unlocked. I welcome with wide arms any comments about whether this worked on your phone. The thread summarises all the key points made there.
Please Delete this thread if this has been discussed already.​Requirements:
-A locked bootloader
-The guts to unlock your bootloader
-An x8
-All you need to do is unlock your bootloader through flashtool. Many users including me, have reported a SIM unlock after doing this.
If you have used msm7227 to unlock. The only way you can do this is by relocking.
Although many may already know this I have created this tiny guide to help new users understand this.

xrecovery
my xperia x8 pho is in 2.1 android version i want to upgrade it but my boot loader is not working such that i am not able to upgrade my phone so please sent me how to fix or another way to update my andriod version to higher version
plzzzz waiting for your fast reply

diyasuki said:
my xperia x8 pho is in 2.1 android version i want to upgrade it but my boot loader is not working such that i am not able to upgrade my phone so please sent me how to fix or another way to update my andriod version to higher version
plzzzz waiting for your fast reply
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You can root and flash a rom that works with stock kernel like gdx or froyopro.
Please give credit where credit is due..
If you can't even search how can I help you??

diyasuki said:
my xperia x8 pho is in 2.1 android version i want to upgrade it but my boot loader is not working such that i am not able to upgrade my phone so please sent me how to fix or another way to update my andriod version to higher version
plzzzz waiting for your fast reply
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Your bootloader is just instructions on your phone.
Check my terms guide here to advance your knowledge.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851495