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[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
If you don't know how to flash, then how did you get 2.3 on in the first place?
[XPERIA X10 General] grill13:
Best official firmware to use with SO-01b

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to post this again but I looked into the help I was given earlier and it didn't seem to suit our needs. Some people may want a rooted phone but most of us just want to get an official firmware and be happy with it.

In Japan we have the SO-01b. Something is different about this phone. The kernel has a different build from the other phones. The difference isn't just bloatware.

We know that X10i firmware is probably better than X10a but which firmware is known to actually work on the so-01b.

For the Japanese people, they know that if the firmware comes in English they can easily change it to Japanese and download a Japanese keyboard so that isn't an issue.

The point of the post is to get clear and easy to understand instructions on how to go from 2.1 Japanese firmware to one of the official 2.3 firmwares that work. I will probably look into root for myself but the other people here don't want to root. They just want to get an update and move on with their lives.

1: How can we get SuperOneClick to work on the SO-01b so that we can change the region code and get an update?

2: If Superoneclick just won't work for us, How do we flash to a 2.1 that will work with superoneclick and WHICH firmware won't brick our phones? Will UK work? Will Australia work? Will global generic work?

3: If the rooting and changing the region code trick turns out to be too complicated for some people to do, is there another upgrade option? Are there images of the update that can be used with a flash tool? I also saw a trick that someone was using to update by replacing files on the Windows Operating System in folder for PC companion. We don't have SEUS in Japan, just PC Companion. Is this perhaps the best option? If so WHICH firmware do we do this with so that we don't brick our phones?

I understand that this will likely be a two step process, flash to another 2.1 and then update to 2.3. I think most of us will be fine with that. The biggest question is which 2.3 update will work for us and how exactly do we put that firmware on our phones.

Again, I'm not looking to start a fight, I just want useful information so feel free to ignore if you can't be bothered.

Also, Thank you in advance to anyone who does help.

On a side note, since the update was released all the used so-01b's that were in the shops vanished almost overnight. I hope NTT Docomo sees that realizes that people in Japan want the update.
[XPERIA X10 General] zmthink:
I have used seus to reinstall the software (which I did not know is equivalent to reflash, sorry), but things did not work... Now I'm using a new laptop and install a new seus on it and then reflash the software to the phone again. This is my last try and i wish it works.

At least I hope it is not some hardware problem, like burnt cpu... I bought this phone in May exactly for this 2.3.3 update, however people are all happy with the update except me...

Thank all the replies by the way.
[XPERIA X10 General] george_allab:
Just got the update :)

Hi guys and gals!

Just installed the GB update on my phone and I was literally jumping with joy until I found out that my god forsaken WiFi got "limited connection" no matter what router I connected to.

I searched every thread, made my own thread and still haven't found the answer for that problem.

Funny part is: it worked with the 2.1 eclair.

Apparently some ARC users have been having this particular problem for months and one of them welcomed me to the "club".

The only solution for now seems to be using the Static IP option but its a pain to use Static IP where ever I go...

others having the same problem

Anyone else here on XDA who's having this issue?

Oh btw, if anyone have already stated this issue in this thread then im sorry, but the TL;DR rule certainly applies when there is 400+ pages...
[XPERIA X10 General] zmthink:
still does not work... tried also format sd/factory reset, but still keep restarting from time to time. I'm desperate...
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Did it do this on previous firmware aswell?

If so it must be a faulty PCB, that would require you to send it in for repair.
[XPERIA X10 General] zmthink:
it did happen in the previous firmware, but not regularly. Now it is like crazy... by the way, what does faulty PCB means?
[XPERIA X10 General] GreatBigDog:
There's a work around to get root on stock Rom over in the dev section.
[XPERIA X10 General] dannyj78:
pcb is the mother board inside your phone
[XPERIA X10 General] Develogy:
Please take note that I will not be responsible if anything goes wrong as there's no guarantee that this will work and if you decide to proceed, you may end up with a brick phone in the worst case scenario.

Hi grill13-san, There is a method available for you to change region without the need to root your phone. Please read the following 2 threads for more details.

[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=10879507

[Download] All Gingerbread Regions for FlashTool Here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=936733

Image which you're seeking exist in the threads above. Somebody will have to jump the ship to test whether if the Flashtool method works. You may brick your phone in the worst case scenario.

As far as the build difference goes, if the information "X10a build is based on the SO-01B" holds true, then according to various sources, X10i uses UMTS/HSPA 900/1700/2100, while the X10a/SO-01B uses UMTS/HSPA 800/850/1900/2100. This would means that HSPA functionality may take a hit or may not even work at all.

On the last note, most of X10i generic kits has no problem reading, inputting and outputting Japanese text as there's an option to select Japanese Locale (日本語) and POBox keyboard within the Language & Keyboard settings.

Hope my answers are what you seek.
[XPERIA X10 General] jpmwright:
@grill13

"The biggest question is which 2.3 update will work for us and how exactly do we put that firmware on our phones. "

Hello

I am a complete noob at flashing phones but I to live in Japan and flashed my Docomo Xperia SO-01B to 2.3 Generic GB

Worked fine and the update installed nicely. HOWEVER it couldn't get a network connection for 3G and said in the settings menu no Network. However it did say it was connected to Docomo and had full bar of coverage but not data so no internet etc. Heartbreaking as the update looks and works great! Not sure how to get past that as I had the same problem when I flashed back to 2.1 Generic roms. I had to hunt down a Docomo 2.1 Stock Rom before it would connect.

So the update works great, if we can get the Docomo network to recognize it!

Any ideas???

btw I used this method to flash....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
[XPERIA X10 General] gregeberts:
Have you tried going to 'settings' then select 'sony ericsson' then select 'settings download'? It should download and apply the settings for the data network automatically.
[XPERIA X10 General] shubham6300:
Plzzzzzzz Help

Guys plz help, I flashed the kernel_baseband from Doomlord's prerooted Rom:- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192152

After I flashed, I got stucked into bootlop and when I started xrecovery, It showing cant mount sdcard.

Plzzzz Help me what should I do now? Should I flash any other kernel, If yes than can anybody gimme link for it, my previous BB was .49

I am thinking of flashing bb .49, is this will fix my prob??

Or should i flash whole firmaware Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24:- multiupload.com/BF7WMERWJB got from xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343

Or any other thing?? Plz Plz Help guys.

Big Thanks in advance
[XPERIA X10 General] CustomKill:
is there any way to stop those background app that run automatically? i have to keep kill those app manually == thats irritating
[XPERIA X10 General] kantk20111:
Why do you want to kill it? Background apps aren't harmful..they just rest in the RAM so that they open quicker, but don't really take battery.
[XPERIA X10 General] zmthink:
Today I will try to use flashtool to flash the 2.3 directly; if that still does not work, I should confirm it is a hardware problem and go for repair. do anyone knows how carephone warehouse UK do warranty?

Thanks a lot to all the posts here to try to help me.
[XPERIA X10 General] denkly:
disable them from auto start. you can use Startup Manager app to do this. (needs root)

also some of them are useless you may uninstall them trough titanium. (needs root)
[XPERIA X10 General] superleeds27:
He said tuesday at the latest. Everywhere else probably by thursday
[XPERIA X10 General] CustomKill:
im not worried of battery life.. just that i worried it will consume some ram and make it phone abit laggy
[XPERIA X10 General] zodiac100:
I think its high time this thread was at the very least suspended. Its become too large to serve any meaningful purpose. New topics about gingerbread should be on new threads.
[XPERIA X10 General] vu2ikl:
Pcb means printed circuit board. Here it is referred to faulty motherboard. :)
[XPERIA X10 General] JavierArends:
ginger 2.3.3 for x10a????????????

ginger 2.3.3 for xperia x10a when?
[XPERIA X10 General] feelings12:
Whts CDA??
[XPERIA X10 General] ajiron11:
X10i update has mostly been cleared up. Maybe a new thread exclusive for the X10a should be made (and put sticky on top).
[XPERIA X10 General] jfkdon:
Iv flashe the UK generic 2.3 version, the camera doesnt change when I turn it round, the menu stays in one place? Any suggestions?
[XPERIA X10 General] walidhiphop:
Hey guys...can anybody port the xLOUD option from the xperia arc so can work with the X10...??
[XPERIA X10 General] sudhakarvytl:
generic 1241-1846 cda
[XPERIA X10 General] feelings12:
Full form of cda??? And how to change it procedure
[XPERIA X10 General] feelings12:
Does anyone knows when GB is available in INDIA???
[XPERIA X10 General] Lion3494:
Its not available yet. But we might get 2.3.4 also. Rumor has it they were testing it for us

Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread
[XPERIA X10 General] SorinRM92:
Yeap
[XPERIA X10 General] walidhiphop:
Finally.....this thread has calmed down........
[XPERIA X10 General] crimsonsky:
Probably because most folks have a 2.3 ROM - be it Wolf's pre-rooted one or one of the provided ftf files for another region. (Using the ARO myself). The only ones missing the "official" update from SE are the Americas, India(?) and world generic. *Shrug* The devs here took care of us long ago.
[XPERIA X10 General] crimsonsky:
That seems HIGHLY unlikely.
[XPERIA X10 General] jpmwright:
Well I got 2.3 working on my so-01b

I just needed to set up spmode manually.

Only problem for Japanese users is the sp mode mail app is no longer available from the market so if anybody has the apk please message me!
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
@Xperia84......

Considering your source's history, are you still standing by his claims that the bootloader will be opened?

@others... I am not flaming him. Just wanted to know whether to forget that dream or not.
[XPERIA X10 General] stewie7669:
uhhhh.... how are you on oficial gingerbread? You have AT&T and American Flag.... I assume SE hasn't gotten around to releasing x10a for americas?
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
Because this is xda, not Sony Ericsson.
[XPERIA X10 General] crimsonsky:
No, that is true. But in my case I flashed the ARO ftf that was provided by a kind soul here (sorry, don't recall who but the thread and files are still available). That was taken from the official SE provided file, so it's official, even if it's not for my region. I suspect the Americas won't see the file until Thursday or Friday. (BTW, don't be mislead by the Spanish flag avatar. I live in the USA).
[XPERIA X10 General] Bwyan Benton:
+1

I remember arguing with him when he said the update would bring unlocked bootloader and 16m colors and i disagreed and he said he would laugh in my face when the update comes hahahaha not bringing back the past dude, i have no hard feelings, sometimes these forums get a little tense lol.
[XPERIA X10 General] projectseahorse:
Is the gingerbread update rootable already? or is it too early for me to ask?:D Thanks!
[XPERIA X10 General] Bwyan Benton:
Its rootable now.
[XPERIA X10 General] AdamATL77:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196808
[XPERIA X10 General] shady8701:
Phone firmware incorrect?

I had flashed my phone with X10i_2.1.B.0.1_GENERIC firmware.

How do I get back to the firmware for my region (IN) so that I can get the GB update normally?
[XPERIA X10 General] silveraero:
Should use SEUS to repair for better update.
[XPERIA X10 General] xtremeRadicalz:
it a letdown for me
[XPERIA X10 General] KeizBaby:
I guess our bootloader will be unlocked. We just have to wait, till it is so far...
[XPERIA X10 General] shady8701:
thanks, will try that out, will the repair option flash my phone with the regional firmware automatically?
[XPERIA X10 General] tonytue:
how can i upgrade x10 docomo 2.1 to 2.3 ?

anyone help?
[XPERIA X10 General] tonytue:
Is there anybody help me upgrade x10 docomo 2.1 to 2.3 plz

Which firmware use for VIETNAM?
[XPERIA X10 General] LJE:
See if your FW is here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=872298#9809430

and flash it with flashtool
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Those are operator branded 1.6 firmwares.

He's looking for India Generic.

That he can find in my thread under 2.1 firmwares.

2.3 hasn't hit the India region yet, so you'll have to flash in the 2.1 if it's absolutely necessary for you to be on Indian region.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=936733
[XPERIA X10 General] LJE:
sweet... I was looking for the 2.1 FW but couldn't find it...

I thought if he started looking in that thread he might get lucky with 1.6, then hit up seus for 2.1
[XPERIA X10 General] zmthink:
Anyway I have to go for repair this afternoon. I did not use the flashtool in the end as it might affect the warranty. Hope the phone would be fixed soon so that i could enjoy gingerbread like all you guys.
[XPERIA X10 General] khakhi:
When will the roll out to all area be complete? friday?
[XPERIA X10 General] bulletwithbatwings:
I flashed my X10a as in step one, based also on the youtube video. EVerything seemed to work, except I no longer have (Rogers) data. Can anyone help with this?
[XPERIA X10 General] fdlm82:
There is a Menu Called "Sony Ericsson" in there you will find some thing called "settings download".

but you need internet for that, i mean Wifi.

PD: i don't now the exact name of the menus, mine is in spanish :D
[XPERIA X10 General] dachao:
You need to enter the APN settings manually.

Here are the settings for Data

Name: Rogers

APN: internet.com

Username: wapuser1

Password: wap

MCC: 302

MNC: 72 (If that doesn't work try 720, its already filled in, leave it at what it is)

Leave the rest blank. Now you Data should be working

Here are the settings Multimedia Messaging

Name: Rogers MMS

APN: media.com

Username: media

Password: mda01

Server: 172.25.0.107

MMSC :http://mms.gprs.rogers.com

MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS Port: 80

MCC: 302

MNC: 72 (If that doesn't work try 720, its already filled in, leave it at what it is)

APN Type: mms

Leave the rest blank. Now MMS should be working!
[XPERIA X10 General] boldt_action:
This is really the only one you need. I am using it currently.

Name: Rogers

APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn

MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com

MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS Port: 80

Leave everything else alone.
[XPERIA X10 General] Sqaures:
boldt_action is correct, I am also using those exact settings correctly.
[XPERIA X10 General] Kherani:
Anyone know the best way for me to backup all my data before I install one of the new custom roms?
[XPERIA X10 General] tonytue:
just find original ROM and flash it.

I success to upgrade my docomo to 2.3.3 :p
[XPERIA X10 General] khakhi:
I sent a twitter message to @SEanswers asking when GB is coming to X10's in South Africa, they replied by saying the roll out will be complete by the end of the week!!
[XPERIA X10 General] bulletwithbatwings:
Thanks for the help guys! Just to make sure, I need to set up both as individual APN's correct?
[XPERIA X10 General] lestet:
someone has the FW X10A CUST-BR NAM1 1234-4836 for Brazil, to provide .... Thank you very much
[XPERIA X10 General] mapqs:
Resposta.

Acho que ainda não tem. Dizem que a previsão é para sexta os "rollouts" para os mercados do "X10a".

Eu estou usando o X10i_ARO que foi o primeiro a ser disponibilizado, esta show! Tudo funcionando muito bem.

Benchmark no Quadrand.app de 980 a 1200 pontos. Talves por ser a diferença entre hardware do X10i para o x10a. Assim que sair a versão BR eu colocarei, é certo que existe uma implementação para cada pais devido as redes 2g e 3g.

+552172386442 (TIM)

marcio@mapqs.com (gtalk).

Abraços!
[XPERIA X10 General] JuaNMaN:
Bueno que los brasileños son estúpidos o qué???

Todavía no se libera ninguna actualización del X10a...

Enviado desde mi X10a usando Tapatalk
[XPERIA X10 General] crimsonsky:
None of the X10a kits have been released yet. But assuming they really will finish up at week's end, then tomorrow or Saturday should see the release.
[XPERIA X10 General] lestet:
mapqs thanks for the reply, but the FW CUST-X10A NAM1 BR 1234-4836 is the Brazilian generic firmware 2.1 ...

JuaNMaN I'm not stupid but you on the contrary, we do know that is not yet released the 2.3.3 Brazil ... pay more attention to questions and this forum is called in English ...:mad:
[XPERIA X10 General] JavierArends:
ginger update suck

this update realy suck, 2.1 is best more stable no lag. and more fast.
[XPERIA X10 General] stewie7669:
Hi. I'm trying to find X10i 3.0.1.G.0.75 CUSTOMIZED ARO, but when I press any of your links to the FW, it says they have been deleted becuase of voilation to terms of service.
[XPERIA X10 General] saimad4u:
ya same thing happnd wth me..need download link n steps how to do it
[XPERIA X10 General] aR_ChRiS:
bro are you high?
[XPERIA X10 General] negrobembon:
I think he was using a galaxy without knowing lol
[XPERIA X10 General] FormBee:
Cookoo cookoo.

SE X10i 2.3.3 CM7.0.3
[XPERIA X10 General] nami_12:
updated my x10 from 2.1 to 2.3.3 using SE PCC

cool tv-like screen off.... :D:):D:)
[XPERIA X10 General] Sk0ly:
Upgraded my girlfriends x10a to the 2.3.3 x10i rom. Everything is great except a few market apps that she had before are showing as unavailable for her device. I think this is because it is listed as an x10i now. Hopefully the south american unbranded versions fix it when they are released...even though we are in canada.

Sent from my Nexus S
[XPERIA X10 General] BoiseMCSS:
What are the region abbreviations for North America? I see an AR, BR and GEL. Not sure if the AR is for AmeRica or not. :confused:
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
Argentina, I believe.
[XPERIA X10 General] silveraero:
Argentina (AR), Brazil (BR) and Georgia, Lari (GEL)
[XPERIA X10 General] FormBee:
Tried to download prerooted by doomlord. No root but by golly ses 2.3 is goooood :)
[XPERIA X10 General] toppertighe:
My girlfriend has a x10i that i updated in november using seus. Do i update it to gb the same way.

sent from rooted samsung gt-i5800 froyo
[XPERIA X10 General] BinaryXeroMedia:
Yes exactly the same way but make sure it is not rooted or on custom fw.
[XPERIA X10 General] FormBee:
How cool is the animation when you power down the screen. Worth it just for that.
[XPERIA X10 General] BoiseMCSS:
So with that in mind, what would be a good generic for the US since the great company that is AT&T will not support this?
[XPERIA X10 General] circleofomega:
SOme confusion here...

There is the PC Companion and then there is the Update Serivice software...??

Which one do I use to update my X10 from 2.1 > 2.3.3

For the Update Service, it says I have to shut the phone and then connect the cord and hold the back button...I find this a little risky and to top it all, this isnt even the Gingerbread update...this is some lame-ass Pinch-Zoom update...

Im in India...when will the Official 2.3.3 update be out??
[XPERIA X10 General] dennymancilla:
No, no, no... that´s just wrong...

Argentina (AR), Brazil (BR) and Generic Latin America (GEL)...
[XPERIA X10 General] BoiseMCSS:
Thanks for the clarification, but my original question stands, what would be the best X10a generic update for the U.S.?
[XPERIA X10 General] tonyb81:
any word if a unbranded att xperia will get the update?
[XPERIA X10 General] crimsonsky:
There is NO update for X10a at all yet. If you don't mind the fact that there are apps in the market you won't see, flash the ARO ftf that was put out the 1st day. It works perfectly on an X10a (although your phone will identify as an X10i after flashing). That's what I'm using because I'm starting to believe the X10a is never going to get updated at this rate.
[XPERIA X10 General] yen07:
wolfbreaks rom new v3 and spdtwk

thought id post here since i cant post in wb's thread re x10 - it works!!!! the last one suggested by wb works! fyi. (should i post 10x so i can post in wb's thread?)
[XPERIA X10 General] Bushmaster78FS:
I have used his ROMs before and I have enjoyed them, although this one is not completely stable as far as I understand. I will wait a little longer when all the tweaks and patches are joined into one ROM installation, right now there are too many steps to installation...
[XPERIA X10 General] BinaryXeroMedia:
If you download market enabler (free) from the market you can trick the market into thinking your from any country in the world. Oh I must point out you need to be rooted but that is easy now. Just follow azuzu root method.
[XPERIA X10 General] AdamATL77:
The Market came back with 151 apps when I searched for "market enabler." Which one do you mean? Made by who?
[XPERIA X10 General] BinaryXeroMedia:
Either from "rac" or "for2w"
[XPERIA X10 General] BoiseMCSS:
I have to apologize I didn't make my message clear. I'm asking when either the branded or generic updates come out, which region would be the best for me to update with for the U.S. Since AT&T isn't supported GB, I have to flash a different one.
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
Which ever region or kit gets the update first.
[XPERIA X10 General] Osama88:
How do I change the CDA? Link please?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Market wont change for him just because he's using a different region firmware.

Market makes use of your SIM information to determine what market you can access by reading these props.

gsm.sim.operator.numeric	31026
gsm.operator.numeric	31026
gsm.sim.operator.iso-country	us
gsm.operator.iso-country	us
gsm.operator.alpha	T-Mobile
gsm.sim.operator.alpha	T-Mobile
[XPERIA X10 General] hash94:
its better to flash to 2.3.3 using flash tool the easier way :D
[XPERIA X10 General] thewezzyp:
flash

guys because the PC Companion is down atm does that mean i can flash my x10i to gingerbread 2.3.3 ?
[XPERIA X10 General] veggalamvenu:
Thanks a lot for this informative thread:)
[XPERIA X10 General] hambino83:
I've got a Docomo X10i and I just want to be sure I'm doing this right so I don't brick my phone :( :

Current baseband: 2.1.54

Current build: FreeX10-beta4.zdzihu

If I want to put the official 2.3 on my phone I need to flash the fw for 2.1 (I think I have the one for 2.1, 2.1.A.435, somewhere...), AND I need to put 2.1 back on my phone? Or is it enough to just put the stock fw back on? so confused :confused::confused:
[XPERIA X10 General] Laosx10:
follow this Go to first new post

WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread V3 | Theme Chooser, xLoud & Bravia | 6/8/2011
[XPERIA X10 General] 19xperia88:
How do I change my kit number so as to receive the upgrade, my kit number is 1232-9897. thanks