Hi.
Let's start by making it clear that I have NO IDEA what to do.
All I want to do is update my Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 from android 1.6 to 2.1
I've searched around the forum for hours and read many tutorials on rooting, flashing, debranding, unlocking, custom ROMS, firmwares, generic global something, etc. It's like reading an other language. Sure, they say "step by step" or "noobs guide to ___", but that still doesn't help. Like I said, I have no idea what to do at all. Let's pretend I'm someone who hasn't even heard of updating android...
So far all I know is that I have an X10 from USA, ATT branded. The 2.1 update was "released during Q4", but apparently not for everyone. I tried doing the software update from the phone, but it won't work. That's what tells me that I have to do some sort of "hacking" to get 2.1.
If anyone has a guide (that will actually help me) or will tell me ACTUALLY step by step, that would be very much appreciated. If their is anything I left out about my phone, please ask and I'll try to answer. Sorry, I don't have any money to give you... But you can have a cookie
Have you tried the se update service? There are 3 ways to download updates, via the phone, through the pc companion and with the update service which you can download from the SE home.
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sinkster said:
Have you tried the se update service? There are 3 ways to download updates, via the phone, through the pc companion and with the update service which you can download from the SE home.
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Actually I forgot to mention that. Yes, I have tried both. All it ended up doing is reinstalling my phone with no apps.
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How can I upgrade my SE Xperia 10a from Android 1.6 to Android 2.1?
starman1695 said:
How can I upgrade my SE Xperia 10a from Android 1.6 to Android 2.1?
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Just go on the SE website and u will find the solution
Never Mind
I've already done it.
Does anyone ever read these questions, much less answer them?
DOwnload SE PC Companion and connect your phone, then u can update
PC Companion is NOT a solution
I've tried updating with PC Companion several times. Sometimes it indicates my phone already has the latest software, sometimes it downloads "something" but nothing changes in my phone. None of this matters now since I have managed to update with some help from XDA and You Tube. Thanks, XDA!
Just go on the X10 section of the forum, and you will find some solutions for you. One of these enable the multitouch trick... Tested, it works great!
PS: You have to root your phone to enable the multitouch trick.
Ok I need some sound advice here. I am currently an iphone user but I want to switch to android. It just so happens my younger brother has a x10a which he is willing to trade with me. We are both on the AT&T network. My questions are how easy is it to root the phone so to say? Also I have heard I need to load a sideloader? Ugh, iphone hacking was so much easier. HELP!!!!!
I think the flashtool is best tool, if you have pc.
One click root applications (z4root etc) don't work any longer.
find one click root app on xperia x10 forum android develop topics
Would recommend FlashTool, its a simple all in one solution. Just do a search for it on XDA forum.
Hi all! I'm a considerable new comer to the world of Android. I bought my Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman in April this year and I have been running Gingerbread 2.3.4 build .62. I rooted it by following the steps listed out here.
Now that ICS is out I would like to give it a go. However the Update Center app on my phone says that I have the latest software and even PC Companion and SUS says the same thing (although sony says the update has been rolled out for my device's SI number). Anyways I found the ROM (ftf File) online and thought I'd do it manually via Flashtool.
On looking for a way to root it I found a tutorial by tracer123 where the polish blood project kernel has to be flashed. While trying to find out more about this kernel I learned that WiFi tether is not working and this feature is pretty important to me; the other features that don't work aren't quite as important and I don't mind not having them.
So my question is, is there another way to root android 4.0.4 on my LwW?
P.S. - I did find a tutorial similar to tracer123's (where the it's downgraded to a previous version, rooted and then uploaded) in the Sony support forum but since 4.0.4 is the first version of ICS to roll out to LwW I was stuck once more
have you try this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
hope it will help you.
That really helped alot Iswan19. Appreciate you help
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That really helped alot Iswan19. Appreciate you help
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happy to help...
and may you would to press the "THANKS" button for me...
Thanks guys. Really helped me.
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hey guyz help me out m using sony ericson live with walkman having android version 4.0.4 build number 4.1.b.0.587 and i wana root my mobile fone..plzz guide me thru stsep by step that hw can i do that///... as i m totally new to all this stuff...i need ur help guys/..!!
thnx in advance..!!
Thanks ... Able to root
Hello friends,
I'm new to this forum and also to Android phones just have a rough idea about it. Now I've just bought a new SE LWW and upgraded to Android 4.0.4 from 2.3.4 using Sony PC Companion. But when I opened bluetooth tab for the first and tried to change the Device name I was unable because I was not able to see any tab of "Change Device Name" (I've turned ON Bluetooth), so anyone can please explain me how can I change Bluetooth Device name?
And also What are the benefits of Rooting? Should I root my phone (I've fear of Bricking)? If yes how should I root my SE LWW Android-4.0.4? Also can I unroot my phone back? How? Also please give every detail in brief! Hope so the members will help me to the extent.
Thanks,
Charizard.
Somebody please help me!:crying::crying:
Try asking Google?? Or look around forums maybe even ask somone who is in the Sony forums they more likely to know
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Don't try to root if warranty matters to you. Also remember that a failed rooting effort can brick your device. Rooting benefits are:
Installing root specific apps
Installing clockwork recovery mod
Changing OS and ROM of your device.
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I have lww too my friend.
For rename Bluetooth in 4.0.4 you have to go to settings and Bluetooth and touch menu ( that's a touchable button near home button in down of you phone ) and now you can see : Rename my Device ! Enjoy !
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But about rooting.
You must downgrade ( by flashtools ) your phone to 2.3 and root it and now again upgrade to 4.0.4 and now you can root this phone.
You can root your phone by flashtools.
Download it ( flashtools )
You can install custom rom by it....
And do very things! And enjoy...
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Thanks a lot saeed74 but i think I should not root!!!
That very not true..
U will void a warranty on a sony by unlocking the bootloader..as u got to do it officially and they have the info in their server. Rooting however, would not as they won't know if u ever did it. Just flash it with stock rom before sending it.
2011 Xperia has some limitations than can only be solve by root.
1)link2sd to solve the low internet memory
2)swap, to maybe help with the low ram
3)uninstalling bloatware
4) install 2012 Xperias apps like walkman
Xtra reason
1) stop seeing advertisement
2) use vpn to safe some data quota
3)
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I have posted on here before but no-one bothered to answer so I'm posting again.
I need to know how to root my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i. I have the ICS 4.0.4 standard SE issue installed with a locked bootloader. I have followed several tutorials on this site and ended up having a phone that keeps crashing after starting up.
1. Where is the ROMs required to install before rooting?
2. Where is the tool to root this phone?
3. Where is the latest ROM for ICS?
Also, clear instructions would be appreciated - please don't direct me to another forum topic because that didn't help at all.
google or search
fluxify said:
I have posted on here before but no-one bothered to answer so I'm posting again.
I need to know how to root my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i. I have the ICS 4.0.4 standard SE issue installed with a locked bootloader. I have followed several tutorials on this site and ended up having a phone that keeps crashing after starting up.
1. Where is the ROMs required to install before rooting?
2. Where is the tool to root this phone?
3. Where is the latest ROM for ICS?
Also, clear instructions would be appreciated - please don't direct me to another forum topic because that didn't help at all.
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Hi mate, I've done it few days ago because I wanted to install Ultimate HD rom... just follow next page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854415