[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
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[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]​

Here is global FAQ, when needed, for device specific things, i'll redirect to the right place, same for MiniCM's specific questions. :)

[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]

You will find more precise infos in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1425240

Lucastan96's/sgt. meow FAQ/list

(only dedicated to X8/W8!)

[SIZE=+1]Q1: Why ONE only FAQ for theses 3 (4) devices ?[/SIZE]

Because theses devices have really similar hardware, and work in the same way.

x8/w8 are one device (only renamed) and is MDPI.

x10mini and minipro are LDPI the PRO has an hardware keyboard that the x10mini doesn't have.​

[SIZE=+1]Q2: Why is there many names for theses devices?[/SIZE]

There are 3 names for each devices :

The commercial, the number, and the name used by cyanogenmod:

X8/W8 is known as e15 or Shakira

X10mini is known as e10 or Robyn

X10miniPRO is known as u20 or Mimmi​

[SIZE=+1]Q3: Where can i find my device specific help and informations?[/SIZE]

For X8/W8 : here

There is currently no similar up-to-date thread for x10mini/pro​

[SIZE=+1]Q4: How to root?[/SIZE]

There are many ways, one of them for X8 are using x8toolbox, or by flashtool and with superoneclick.​

[SIZE=+1]Q5: What is a recovery?[/SIZE]

A recovery is a small system that allows you to install roms, backup, restore, and many other things.

In order to install your first rom you will need cwm.

If you unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel cwm recovery is included so you don't need to do anything,

if you can't unlock your bootloader (or don't want) that means you are on stock kernel and you have to install it. Some ways to do it is by x8toolbox (for X8) or manually.

You may have seen the name xrecovery, this is an old and outdated recovery. Most roms need cwm and not xrecovery, you can always check the installation instructions of the rom that you want to install.​

[SIZE=+1]Q6: How to unlock bootloader?[/SIZE]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1254225​

[SIZE=+1]Q7: How to flash a rom?[/SIZE]

Always read the installation instructions of the rom you want to flash. They might be different from a rom to another, refer to "fresh install" if want to know more.​

[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to revive my (soft)bricked device?[/SIZE]

For X8.

For X10mini and X10miniPRO (link pending)​

[SIZE=+1]Q9: What is the best rom/kernel/theme/etc?[/SIZE]

This is not questio should ask, backup, try and roll back ;)​

[SIZE=+1]Q10: Backups, what are they?[/SIZE]

Backups are something like a picture of your current state, to which you could roll back in case of install/flash/testing failure

they helps you not to lose your settings, apps,data... but may create bug if you restore /data you used with one rom after the install of one other.

More info by stamatis.​

[SIZE=+1]Q11: What is a "fresh install" [/SIZE]

This is when you install a new rom, after having all your data/apps deleted, that means :

in ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery you did the following before installing :

formatting

/cache, /data and /system

for a non-fresh install but to void some issue, you should

format

/cache, /system and wipe dalvi-cache

before installing a rom update (don't forget to install gapps too)​

[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is a baseband and its number?[/SIZE]

Baseband is part of pre-software of your device, it allows you to connect to network and some other things

You can check your baseband number in settings>about phone.

In order to install a custom rom you MUST have the baseband ending with 015. If you don't have it then you can update with pccompanion, SEUS or flashtool by flashing the generic stock .ftf for 2.1 eclair. (take care you flash the correct stock rom specific to your device ;) )​

[SIZE=+1]QXXX: Where can i find MiniCM range specific FAQ threads ?[/SIZE]

Theses threads are for all the supported devices :

MiniCM7

MiniCM9

MiniCM10​

This FAQ will be filled up more later :)

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