yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] DooMLoRD:
hey guys i am posting a very simple to use picture guide for rooting & installing recovery.. here:

[How-To] Rooting & Installing Recovery on X10 Official SE GB [Picture Guide]
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] matrix_rl2000:
Thanks so much. Root & Xrecovery worked well on BE stock rom:):)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] colossus:
Thanks Azuzu and Doomlord, all rooted now thanks for the easy guides, awsome work my friends.;)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
sorry people i have overheating problem since day one on my x10... and i have heated up my x10 with hc porting now...

so anyone who hasn't install xRecovery after root before all replace file

recoveryX10.tar.bz2 in FlasherTool\custom\xRecovery with file located in new folder in this zip file >>> xRecovery_Patch.zip

and try install xRecovery using FlashTool

in old folder is default file for restore ... thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] arrowthefirst:
have already finished rooting

trying to work with adb shell..

any adb command gets the answer "device not found"

tried to install PCCompanion - without any success, the same message

what should I do?

sorry for bad english......thanks for help
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
is debug on?

does windows asking for drivers? are drivers installed?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
nwm it works...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] tong5563:
need help after flash dowgrade its call me to remove usb and turn on the phone but my phone stuck at SE logo....plz help me
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
how long? becouse on my x10 i had to wait like 5 min...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] tong5563:
not til 5 min .... but after on the phone i need to connect the usb or just wait til the phone start up
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
after downgrade you pull out usb cable turn on phone plug in cable and you wait for first text in flashtool then click root
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Richardlc:
FlashTool xRecovery Patch no found error in the page
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
fixed :D sorry dropbox fault not mine :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] tong5563:
ok i jus done it by reinstall my stock rom and root every thnigs works fine rite now thanks guys~~~;) u guys ar awsome!!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jan2jan:
Hello azuzu,

Installation of xrecovery for Gb works with the use of flashtool. But when I want to make a backup the sdcard cannot been mounted

This the error.

E: can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 or /dev/block/mmcblk0

Device or resource busy

Can't mount sdcard

Cu
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
i made backup/restore on xrecovery install test and now after doom and i made final test of all things ... w/o problem ...

where could be problem i honestly don't know... ask Z he is smarter linux dude.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] dannyj78:
it already is according to the roll out
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] vako86:
hii,

Rooting done well in 10 minutes. Nice work. Thank you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

But I have another issue, ROOT EXPLORER does not run, it crashes rom the beginning. What can I do? I need the program to change fonts and change Permissions afterwards. I copied fonts with other app but could not change permissions.

Please advice
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] DooMLoRD:
use latest RootExplorer!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jan2jan:
Hello azuzu,

I did some tests with apps that needed root access. I can access all locations and change ro rw rights.

Formely with custom roms I had no problems with accessing the 16gb class 6 sdcard making backups under xrecovery. I will search further.

Cu
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
Check first post i added new chargemon for recovery in zip file now should work mounting of sdcard ... try... just replace files & reinstall recovery...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Bwyan Benton:
aZuZu: you friggen rock for finding this man!!!! Thank you so much. Everything works perfect for me!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Arod4409:
Will this process also work on the x10a when the update finally hits? My guess is it shouldn't matter whether it's x10a or x10i, but I just wanna make sure.

Sent from my antiquated x10a that is still running 2.1, please SE, push the freaking button.... now...hmm... how 'bout now...(using the xda premium app)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
2.1 ... what is that?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] arkedk:
Still don't get why you keep being on 2.1.

The firmware will work on all three X10 devices (SO-01b, X10a, X10i)

If you're really that touchy about your "About" page says X10a then just flash the X10a 2.3 when that hits. But in the meantime you can use the X10i firmware with out any worries.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] iridaki:
You're absolutely right.

And with some editing in the build.prop you can make the About page say "X10a" or anything else you want! :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jan2jan:
Hello, azuzu

You were right. Those four files did the job. I have made a backup of gb 2.3.3 and went well. Also some custom apps installed via xrecovery also a success. Thank you all.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Akeeq:
Thank you so much! This works like a charm.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Zlappy:
I just have to say this, thank you so much, you're a god amongst xperia users!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
Does anyone think that we will have a video how to root it? I just think that I will make one.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
make horror style i'm big fan of horrors ( as you can see from my sig ), and please no hollywood production style, thanks! :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jaum_hc:
Open Pc Companion, go to "Suport Zone" then click in "Start", click in link "repair phone", select your model (X10), plug your phone in USB Cable and start repair... Will show that your phone is updated, ignore and your phone will turn on again!

Just work with me, maybe help you!

Sorry for english, im from Brazil x)

Good Luck!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
Uploading How to root

Making How to install xRecovery

P/S: I use subtitle cause my father is sleeping lol.

Here we go: How to root.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nuu4SK6fLc

Please wait if YouTube says that this video is being processed.

EDIT: Uploading How to install xRecovery
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] riginal:
How about a cheesy happy-ending? The phone will survive all of the horrors of flashtools, pulling out the battery & ...

I was already on a pre-rooted rom but thanks for you great work aZuZu, Waiting for your Honeycomb port, I know you're working on it, haha :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
dude added in first post... :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
yeah! but slow :D from 10.08.2011 (14 days). i'm on vacation :D then i will start working on honeycomb like crazy person...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
Here we go:

- Root

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nuu4SK6fLc

- Install xRecovery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEEz7pob5S4
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
Well ppl i'm off to bed .. night shift has took price on me.. See ya! Enjoy!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] eligalit:
I have installed Gingerbread 2.3.3 and ROOTED my device X10i CUST-UK GENERIC 1235-7379

Thank you!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Iryus:
Thanks a lot for your hard work Azuzu,DooMLoRD & The others ;)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
SE U MAD?

10chars
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ralfjai:
i think i fail on step between 9 and 10 , the flashtool dont show the root bottom and my phone stuck on the sony ericsson logo, can anyone helps me out??
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
take out battery for 1 min put it back leave cable pluged in and flastool open and then power phone.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] 10assaye:
Why do i find this just after i have flashed again from ARO geberic.....

Need uk generic now and start again!!!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
sorry you lost me..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ralfjai:
my computer restarted unexpectedly, can i still use the way u teach me or there is some other ways i can do?? :(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
fire up flashtool and repeat...

take out battery for 1 min put it back leave cable pluged in and flastool open and then power phone.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ralfjai:
i tried but it still dont work, it just stuck on sony ericsson logo and nothing shows up on flashtool
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ralfjai:
that means my phone is dead?? any way to fix it?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
no. it is not dead. reflash gingerbread with flashtool. any wait some simpler solution.

btw i asked you in pm did you install new drivers? becouse that is one of main problems why flashtool doesn't "see" your device in normal mode.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] :
yes, this was the same for me. get the new driver by using the SEUS or look here. if you have an unknown device in your device manager install this driver.

cheers

007
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
james i was telling that like past 2h ... finally you came and confirm that so that ralfjai can see that confirmation too... thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jonleyo:
Same for me.

Did you find the solution?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
where i could find ftf of that? maybe i figure out something for your exotic fw..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jonleyo:
I took the one I found here (Android development).

x10_2.3_aro.ftf
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Android>iPhone:
edit: I went trough the whole procedure again and everytime after flashing the first file is the part where I get stuck:

It says that we are supposed to disconnect the USB, power the phone on, and connect back immediately until the button for Root becomes visible.

I do exactly that (Debugging enabled already as well) but instead of the Root button on flashtool becoming visible my phone just power ups and is stuck at the first Sony Ericsson screen (the one with no logo).

So to keep using my phone I just flashed the Upgrader.ftf (second file) and the phone boots up normally.

In Root Checker it will say I have Root access when I check in Advanced Mode but it will also say that
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jonleyo:
OH! I'm sorry.

I just found my problem.

Superuser and busybox wasn't installed...

I took it on the market.

Thanks.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
Emh. HERE YOU GO. It's mean that POWER ON THE PHONE AND AT THE TIME THE PHONE VIBRATES, PLUG THE USB CABLE IN IMMEDIATELY. Wait for a while and the "ROOT" button will appear.

But I don't know how can your phone boot to OS?? You just flashed the downgrade and without flashing upgrade, your phone can't boot to OS
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lakata:
am i the only one who cant do the recovery installation :(( my phone doesent get detected and i removed even my antivir. now my only running things are the nvidia control panel and my multimedia keyboard interface driver ... i tried when they are not running and nothing happend again . I followed every step and i finished the rooting just cant do the recovery installation and i need id coz i want to enable the bravia engine.... pls help !!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Ishan Sardar:
Ok i've just updated my x10 to 2.3.3 using SEUS and here's the procedure i've followed.

1.make sure u are on stock 2.3.3 FW

2.enable Unknown Sources & USB debugging in Menu -> Settings -> Applications 3.-> Unknown Sources & Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging

4.power down device

5.Flash -- Kernel downgrade ... [ Leave FlashTool running] --

6.remove usb cable

7.Power on device

8.immediately connect usb cable

I've done exactly the same thing, I even pressed and hold the back button while puttin the usb in but the windows with "press and hold back button and put the usb in" wouldn't go away???

Here's 2 of my LOG!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
HERE YOU GO:

- Have you installed PC Companion or SEUS? If not, install one of them or both then retry.

- If you've installed, check for running PC Companion or SEUS. Close it if it's running.

- Be sure that your phone is turned off. Sometimes, the phone is power on.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lakata:
is that for me or for the 100 lines copy paste post :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
It's for the previous post.

Here is for you:

YOU SHOULD TRY THAT TOO

lol
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kami_karakaj:
kod mene uopste ne prijavljuje da je izasao apdejt, a vec danima ga spominju :confused: :mad:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
@kami_karakaj: neighter we have update. i use xda generic 2.3.3 FTF.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
@ALL: People after you have upgrade from 2.1 to 2.3.3 and before rooting / recovery inatall --- MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LATEST DRIVERS FOR 2.3.3
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
FOR ROOTING

Step 1: Make sure u are on stock 2.3.3 FW

Step 2: Enable Unknown Sources & USB debugging in Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Unknown Sources & Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging

Step 3: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LATEST DRIVERS FOR 2.3.3 ---

[ Simple test ]

In command line type: adb devices [ENTER]

If you get "no device found" or empty space after "List of devices attached" then it is driver problem except if you have usb problems since before.

Step 4: Power down device.

Step 5: In FlashTool select aZuZu_Kernel_DownGrade or use this one with FlashTool you already have >>> Kernel downgrade <<<

Step 6: Follow FlashTool instructions.

Step 7: When done, leave FlashTool running.

Step 8: Remove usb cable.

Step 9: Power on device, after vibration connect usb cable.

Step 10: Wait till you see any info in FlashTool, then click root.

Step 11: After root is done. Phone will reboot.

Step 12: If on Step 10: Phone didn't reboot pull out battery 1-2 min and place it back.

Step 13: In FlashTool select aZuZu_Kernel_UpGrade or use this one with FlashTool you already have >>> Kernel upgrade <<< .

Step 14: Follow FlashTool instructions.

Step 15: When done. Pull out usb cable.

Step 16: Power on your phone and phone will be rooted.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
WTF????????????? English please so everybody can help you or at least, translate too Google. I'm writing English although my English is too bad. :confused:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
Don't worry he is asking is there any good dev chick here on xda, and is it possible to organize blind date over disconnected web cam... :D :D :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Android>iPhone:
After flashing downgrade and pressing power button (+connecting back to laptop) the phone boots up and stays at the Sony Ericsson screen.

Then I had to flash the upgrade to turn it on properly again.

Don't know how it worked.

In the process, is the phone supposed to turn on to the Sony Ericsson screen when I connect it back to my laptop after pressing power button or should the screen stay blank/black?

And how long will it take for the 'Root' button to be visible? couple of seconds or even minutes? I even checked your video and it looked so easy and I don't know why it's not working properly for me.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
No no, you did it true. It'll stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" screen without logo. Do not remove USB Cable or battery to force it turn off. Just wait for a few second lol :D

After flash the <downgrade> then power on the phone till you feel small vibration, plug the USB Cable in immediately, leave the phone alone whatever it appears. Then you will see the Root button

The root button will appears after ~20 seconds. In video, I cut about 15 seconds.

@aZuZu: @@ how about voice???
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] riginal:
ROFL

Now I'm curious what your response meant :-" was it in code language or something? :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lakata:
i installed some app called pdanet witch had the latest drivers ... and still nothing ... my mouse is on usb is that a problem ? why i cant install the recovery :( sad sad
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Android>iPhone:
Cheers mate, I think I was just too impatient :P

also thanks azuzu and doomlord for the tutorial on page 1.

You guys are brilliant.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
Please install PC Companion and SEUS. They will install drivers too and then just follow the tutorial to root and install xRecovery.

And, what you need to root and install xRecovery:

- PC Companion and SEUS installed

- Flashtool

- aZuZu firmwares

- Follow the tutorial

- Be carefull while flashing. Choose Downgrade FIRST and Upgrade LAST

- And be patience
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
[ Drivers upgrade ]

You will need SE X10 2.3.3 ADB Drivers Extracted from SEUS by SaintyUK. UnPack them in some folder. For example: Desktop\New_ADB_Drivers

If new hardware doesn't pop up --- With pluged phone. Go to Control Panel \ System \ Device Manager. And In usb devices find old drivers and uninstall them unplug / replug X10 and new hardware wizard should pop up, It won't be able to find drivers so you point wizard to Desktop\New_ADB_Drivers, and wizard will install them.

If new hardware does pop up --- With pluged phone. New hardware wizard should pop up, It won't be able to find drivers so you point wizard to Desktop\New_ADB_Drivers, and wizard will install them.

P.S.

@silveraero What about voice? Well blind date is like chat... some small percent of mistery must remain till end.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lakata:
i have rooted my phone m8 i just cant do the recovery stuff coz the flashtool cant find my phone ?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lakata:
well my device is found like SEMC HSUSB Device ... dunno what to do now sry that im so stupid :(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lakata:
I DID IT maybe it was the stupid usb port doesent working properly :) ty guys and sorry that i was such a problem ! ty ty sry again that i cost u so much troubles and time spending to help me :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
use manual driver install method.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bbsrailfan:
I successfully rooted my 2.3.3 rom! I too faced the same problem - after clicking the root button, when the phone rebooted, it went into a loop and wasn't detected. I just removed the battery and put it back in - the rest of it was smooth as butter!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aldoyh:
I've tried several times, I'm still unable to root my device.

Is it normal to have a blank space instead of "None" in BusyBox long event before rooting?

Any tips?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
To be honest i never had this error. Did you try follow [ driver upgrade ] that sounds like broken driver install to me. If that doesn't help, then i'm out of ideas. Sorry!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Roger00:
Stuck on Sony Ericsson screen

Sorted the problem with SEUS.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] eizlan2502:
its working....thanks a lot....
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Lion3494:
Yup it is working. But I did a review of a pre rooted rom so if yall can check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh19PLNTWwk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] trojan92:
hey guys, I can't seem to install Xrecovery using this method, when I enable usb debug and unknown sources, the flasher doesn't find my phone. doesn't even display a message saying so ;\ help?

05/027/2011 07:27:32 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

just shows that, nothing else! help!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
try upgrade drivers..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] :
Works for me, thanks alot!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] davelinders:
I can't download the down and upgrade kernel.

Can someone link me to the right one's.

Or is the downgrade this one: •2.1.67 (X10i) Baseband

And the upgrade this one: •2.1.71 (X10i) Gingerbread Baseband

Or is kernel and baseband not the same?

Nevermind download succeed, because I opened a new venster on the PC when standing

on the link.

Thnx for this and everyone who helped with it.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] nuts70:
thanx so much i falow the next easy steps & it work great i root it my new x10i software ur so great
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aldoyh:
I've done the first and second flash without issues, which means the device is detected. I'm still unable to root, please help.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] teddykgb:
"Step 1: Make sure u are on stock 2.3.3 FW"

What do 'FW' means ? :confused:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
FW = firmware. so make sure you have upgrade to 2.3.3 before rooting...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jazenf:
Hey guys, I did the first part with no problems, but when I go into the second part (where the SE is frozen on the phone) the software doesn't recognize my phone and does nothing. I download the updated kernels and I do have the latest firmware..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
try pull out battery for like min or two and plug in after downgrade and first power on and turn device back on i hear in some cases helps... or close / start flashtool... or simply try upgrade drivers. you have procedure in first post.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jazenf:
Just tried what you told me and it still won't recognized my phone... I hope there will be a one click method soon :-)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Arod4409:
Did you make sure you had all of the right drivers installed?

Sent from my antiquated x10a that is still running 2.1, please SE, push the freaking button.... now...hmm... how 'bout now...(using the xda premium app)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
Please aZuZu edit the first post and add this line with the largest font size and with red color: "Be sure that you installed SEUS or PC Companion on your PC and let Windows update driver(s), finally don't ask "WTF happened with my phone and why the PC don't recognize my phone?" if you didn't do like this notice"
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] aZuZu:
Ay!, Ay! Sir! Done!

P.S.

From 11.08 To 25.08, I'm offline. Vacation :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] silveraero:
lol Nice shot, happy vacation. lol
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] sweetbeh:
hi im having a problem flashing mg x10i 2,2 to 2.3 GB can u plesa teach me how or dio u have screenshot how to do it thanks..i still cant upgrade.. :( help me pls
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] denizmisali:
Hi Friends,

What should I do if I have a problem, such as from an accident?

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Sin file nothing
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] alexpraga:
Problem! Help needed!

I'm stucked in step 10./11. (SE Logo) and the phone does not reboot. I took the battery off for more than 5 minutes several times. When I put it on flashtool gives me:

09/010/2011 09:10:45 - INFO - Connected device : X10

09/010/2011 09:10:45 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.17.2 (2010-09-05 03:37:08 CDT) multi-call binary.

but then does not go beyond the logo. How long should the reboot process take?

Help please!

EDIT: Problem solved! I've just realized that you don't need a full reboot to flash the upgrade.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] DooMLoRD:
"Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.17.2 (2010-09-05 03:37:08 CDT) multi-call binary." <<< since u seeing this u have got root access...

now just get into flash mode and install kernel upgrade
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kieronw3:
Rooting worked first time many thanks.

But when trying to install xrec with flashtool I do not get the option to select root perm only flash is available.

It seems like the flashtool dont wvem notice I am connected as nothing changes.

Any help appreciated

"edit" just found the upgrade the drivers part. Will try that now

Kieron
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dms76:
How come when a new rom is released a new thread is not always started?

Am I missing something? It's easier at least for myself if your new to a rom to start at the beginning when is about the same rom. When you have multiple roms mixed into one thread how do you know where to start and how do you know peoples questions are about which rom?