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.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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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.
Hi... i updated my X10 min to android 2.1 update 1 and.. after that the phone was bit laggy.. . i installed some guitar apps and games after that... then the phone got bricked.. and tried hardware reset and .. now its stuck at.. SONY ERICSSON start up logo and .. does not even get connected to PC companion..
Help Please..
Thank You...
I have the same problem
lije87 said:
I have the same problem
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mm..... i see you have tried this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844219
Have you read through this good thread here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840356, this should help you find the answer you need.
Hi,8
I was able to successfully upgrade my SE W8 from 2.1 Eclair to 2.3.7 Gingerbread using Ginger DX custom ROM. Its fully functional and looks awesome. Now i am able to install all the apps directly to SD card which was a drawback in 2.1.
Hi,
I got one W8, but I totally have no idea of how to update it from 2.1 to 2.3.7.
Could u just show a brief tutorial, please?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJNy07hwjQ
watch this, video is not tat good, but the description should help u. Pls click thanks
ghost9685 said:
Hi,8
I was able to successfully upgrade my SE W8 from 2.1 Eclair to 2.3.7 Gingerbread using Ginger DX custom ROM. Its fully functional and looks awesome. Now i am able to install all the apps directly to SD card which was a drawback in 2.1.
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I was able to successfully upgrade my SE W8 from 2.1 to 2.3.7 Gingerbread using Ginger DX custom ROM. but i cannot find the market application in my mobile now. Can anyonw please help me how to get the market account in my mobile?
What about an ics update?
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ghost9685 said:
Hi,8
I was able to successfully upgrade my SE W8 from 2.1 Eclair to 2.3.7 Gingerbread using Ginger DX custom ROM. Its fully functional and looks awesome. Now i am able to install all the apps directly to SD card which was a drawback in 2.1.
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what version of gingerdx did u install?..Did you use xrecovery menu to flash the gingerdx rom?..
Problem while updating from Android 2.1 to 2.3
I am using Walkman W8. Yesterday i rooted my phone, and installed "GingerDX v029" ROM using XRecovery. But after rebooting, the phone is doesn't switching on and stucked in showing "Sony Ericsson" for more than 6 hours... Someone help me to solve this..
Otherwise guide me to use Flash Tool
Thanks in advance
U can restore original OS through Sony PC companion
Rajavinoth said:
I am using Walkman W8. Yesterday i rooted my phone, and installed "GingerDX v029" ROM using XRecovery. But after rebooting, the phone is doesn't switching on and stucked in showing "Sony Ericsson" for more than 6 hours... Someone help me to solve this..
Otherwise guide me to use Flash Tool
Thanks in advance
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At this stage even ur mob battery may not charge. First charge ur mob battery fully, next install pc comanion to ur PC/laptop,. Switch off ur mob. Next press back button(Dont release untill pc companion tells u to release ) of ur mob then connect data cable to PC, sony companion detects ur mob , then after repeated restarts it will show one menu of "REPAIR PHONE" through that u can restore ur original OS (2.1)
murthysharma said:
At this stage even ur mob battery may not charge. First charge ur mob battery fully, next install pc comanion to ur PC/laptop,. Switch off ur mob. Next press back button(Dont release untill pc companion tells u to release ) of ur mob then connect data cable to PC, sony companion detects ur mob , then after repeated restarts it will show one menu of "REPAIR PHONE" through that u can restore ur original OS (2.1)
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Thanks murthysharma, i brought back my mob to android 2.1
Can you suggest me the best custom ROM for sony w8??
e16i
ghost9685 said:
Hi,8
I was able to successfully upgrade my SE W8 from 2.1 Eclair to 2.3.7 Gingerbread using Ginger DX custom ROM. Its fully functional and looks awesome. Now i am able to install all the apps directly to SD card which was a drawback in 2.1.
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Hi!!! I want upgrade my e16i. can u pls suggest me how to do this.???
sony
Hi!!! I want upgrade my e16i. can u pls suggest me how to do this.???
rabun4693 said:
Hi!!! I want upgrade my e16i. can u pls suggest me how to do this.???
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People said that my SE W8 can't unlock bootloader... Please someone who are very genius to create new way to unlock the bootloader for my phone...
This is my phone info...
My Model number = E16i
Firware version = 2.1-update1
Baseband version = M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernel version = 2.6.29
[email protected]#1
Build number= 2.1.1.A.0.53
This what I see after take out the battery
SI 1251-8970
TYPE: AAD-3880091-BV AAAR
FCC ID: PY7A3880091
IC: 4170B-A3880091 BX9 12W03
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S/N: FYT000PG5G 35773704- 671311- 7
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I am using Walkman W8. Yesterday i rooted my phone, and installed "GingerDX v029" ROM using XRecovery. But after rebooting, the phone is doesn't go in to the root menu. start as normal what should i do
PutraMasyers97 said:
People said that my SE W8 can't unlock bootloader... Please someone who are very genius to create new way to unlock the bootloader for my phone...
This is my phone info...
My Model number = E16i
Firware version = 2.1-update1
Baseband version = M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernel version = 2.6.29
[email protected]#1
Build number= 2.1.1.A.0.53
This what I see after take out the battery
SI 1251-8970
TYPE: AAD-3880091-BV AAAR
FCC ID: PY7A3880091
IC: 4170B-A3880091 BX9 12W03
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S/N: FYT000PG5G 35773704- 671311- 7
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You can't unlock the bootloader for your phone, as it is 12W03, i dont know exactly what it is but the devices after 11W29 can't be unlocked in bootloader.
the best rom
Rajavinoth said:
Thanks murthysharma, i brought back my mob to android 2.1
Can you suggest me the best custom ROM for sony w8??
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the best rom ive ever used and still using is GR V3 update 1.
ive tested many roms and went wrong but never had a problem with this one,
i highly recommend it and to use link2sd
its very stable and fast
see this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083598
download and install as per the instructions
GOOD LUCK.
mmc problem
I have install this ROM on my Sony w8 E16i but after install this ROM mmc not showing.show only recovery mod.pls help
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
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