yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ludwigolivier:
Hi Guys, just a quick question, in your opinion... is it better to restore your phone with SPBBackup or reinstall everything from scratch?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] phoenixnr:
scratch. Ive never had good success with a restore after a rom update.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] toucam:
It's very likely that your phone will crash or freeze, please do some more research if you want but it's highly recommended that you install everything from scratch.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] anap:
I've just updated from R1A Generic UK to R2A, used 'Force ROM Update Mode' in Spb Backup, put the program shortcuts back in the correct place and everything is fine! The first time I did it though I used 'Normal Mode' and all the icons were 'blinking'.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Persian Boy:
Flash with other roms

First thanks to upload all available roms!

I use my original SE rom on my XPERIA X1i, Can I flash Sweden rom with

X1i Generic UK?!

Do I need HardSPL or just copy rom to memory card and flash it?

Can somebody help me please! thanks. :)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] toader:
Here's my SPB benchmark for the new R2A ROM:

- <benchmark-results>

- <info>

<platform-name>X1i</platform-name>

<device-name>X1</device-name>

<start-date>02.01.2009</start-date>

</info>

- <main-tests>

<fs-largefilewrite>504.500000</fs-largefilewrite>

<fs-largefileread>44.600000</fs-largefileread>

<fs-largefilecopy>584.400000</fs-largefilecopy>

<fs-manyfileswrite>5226.600000</fs-manyfileswrite>

<fs-manyfilesread>348.700000</fs-manyfilesread>

<fs-manyfilescopy>6346.100000</fs-manyfilescopy>

<fs-dirlisting>1427.000000</fs-dirlisting>

<fs-db>692.300000</fs-db>

<grf-ddb>7.640000</grf-ddb>

<grf-dib>30.600000</grf-dib>

<grf-gapi>5.810000</grf-gapi>

<misc-zip>2854.300000</misc-zip>

<misc-jpeg>420.000000</misc-jpeg>

<misc-arkaball>8.565500</misc-arkaball>

<misc-mflops>3604.300000</misc-mflops>

<misc-mops>1013.700000</misc-mops>

<misc-mwips>7315.300000</misc-mwips>

<misc-memcpy>8.512000</misc-memcpy>

</main-tests>

</benchmark-results>

Previous result:

- <benchmark-results>

- <info>

<platform-name>X1i</platform-name>

<device-name>Xperia</device-name>

<start-date>11.28.2008</start-date>

</info>

- <main-tests>

<fs-largefilewrite>532.800000</fs-largefilewrite>

<fs-largefileread>38.800000</fs-largefileread>

<fs-largefilecopy>616.100000</fs-largefilecopy>

<fs-manyfileswrite>4892.800000</fs-manyfileswrite>

<fs-manyfilesread>272.800000</fs-manyfilesread>

<fs-manyfilescopy>5389.200000</fs-manyfilescopy>

<fs-dirlisting>1421.900000</fs-dirlisting>

<fs-db>719.300000</fs-db>

<grf-ddb>0.320000</grf-ddb>

<grf-dib>30.975000</grf-dib>

<grf-gapi>5.835000</grf-gapi>

<builtin-fe>33284.600000</builtin-fe>

<misc-zip>2653.600000</misc-zip>

<misc-jpeg>424.600000</misc-jpeg>

<misc-arkaball>8.723500</misc-arkaball>

<misc-mflops>3648.300000</misc-mflops>

<misc-mops>1022.000000</misc-mops>

<misc-mwips>7385.100000</misc-mwips>

<misc-memcpy>8.717000</misc-memcpy>

</main-tests>

</benchmark-results>
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Darth Sith:
Great.

I have generic IT and now I update Generic UK.

It's faster at all.

Media Xperiance panel is faster becouse it goes at less fps! However is better as it is.

But there a bug in video. Videos take with camera play slowly and skip some frame!

Instead other video play very well as usually.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] alienkidmj12:
hey

are people sure this is the official se update :) just want to be sure, also if i use spb backup that shud backup everything right, im sure i have another memory card i can use for the firmware.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] maedox:
As long as you have enough free space on your memory card you can just copy the Kovsimg.nbh over there. No need to format your card as long as it's FAT32 (which it originally is).
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Br0kk0:
Just gone from T-Mobile NL stock R1 to X1i_GENERIC_NL_R2A

Faster boot

Everything seems to work smoother

panels still hang :mad:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
I am absolutely NOT so sure! At least I presume even though its Generic UK, there are different flavors (regional customizations) that come with it.

I don't remember what Customization Package I had before, but with this one, it gives me also an Auto Setup for "Tuyo Mobile" and that is a Spanish Speaking whatever operator. I am sure I had no such thing before!

So when the official SE comes out, I definately will use that to reflash. There is however the possibility that now since I have that specific custom package, SE will update using that specific customisation anyways.

Perhaps Pavel can bring light into WHICH customization (what exact country region) this uploaded Generic UK is.

Thanks and regards
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] matthewpapa:
just upgraded to the R2 Uk ROM.

you can take pictures and video using the front camera

i dont know if you could do this before, but you can do it now

nice little google search bar on the home screen

bunch of minor improvements. pretty nice so far...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
Yes, one could always take pictures with the fron camera, could always select what is on the Today Screen (seen on the home screen -google, schmoogle, live search or whatever-) and frankly I did not see any improvements.

Even my bluetooth was mosltly stable. If this OFF switch is really resolved, I have to wait for a few days if it switches off or not.

What I found however, the Handango in hand crap cannot be removed via remove programs anymore! And that is very contrary to an improvement I think.

My panels worked always as they should but now, the media panel won't list all pictures anymore. Nothing changed, only the firmware! Another opposite of improvement.

I could probably go on but will have to play a bit more now. Just flashed last night ;-)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] aksx1:
hi.. can you help me how to update my x1.. ? what information do i need to see.. ? thankz
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] matthewpapa:
100% the easiest way IMO

NOTE: I never installed HardSPL before doing this and it worked fine. I CANNOT vouch for it working with HardSPL because I think it is a slightly different process. If you dont know what HardSPL is or have never heard of it, dont worry and keep reading.

NOTE2: Make sure you back up your **** before you do this as well

format a microsd card to fat32 using your PC (my computer, right click on the drive, format, quick format, fat32 as filesystem)

copy your image file you downloaded from the beginning of this thread to that card

rename the image file on the card to Kovsimg.nbh (REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE FILE EXTENSION TOO!)

safely remove your microsd card from your PC

turn off your Xperia

insert the microsd card that has the image file on it into your Xperia

hold the down button on the volume rocker, whilst doing this press the power button. hold it there. you will see a tricolor screen come up in a few seconds. let go once it comes up

press the power button when it asks for you to verify that you want to flash the rom

the process is automated from here. wait until it completes. it will take about 8 minutes

ONLY when it says the flash is complete, restart your phone by taking out the battery

your done
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] aksx1:
hi.. i have a vodafone uk xperia x1 so how do i upgrade my software and what is the latest version and how do i check my version.. ? i am using it in india and i am having problem using hotmail and messenger as it trys to connect through vodafone uk gprs and wifi doesnt work when i try to use messenger or hotmail.. how do i fix that.. please help.. thankz.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
I think this mentioned method only works like this with a Generic UK and unbranded phone. I done it that way ;-)

But for vodafone crap, etc., you should read the beginning of the 'sticky' posts in which you will find answers!

BUT, if you are new to this and not really confident, I suggest you keep your fingers off this! Use the SEUS system rather!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] moleculez:
PavelX1

Thanks for your wonderful effort. I request you to add the following to your firsts post in this thread.

How to update?

rename file to Kovsimg.nbh,

copy file into root of a fat32 formated sd card

turn phone off

hold down volume button and then

press the power button at the same time

the phone should find the update and start loading it

you will be prompted to press the power button to install the update

once completed, press the reset button

This is will be a big help to the beginners!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] bahamas1:
Successful update to Generic FR with Micro-SD Method.

I think it's the easy way.

Now Opera is the default browser, before that was internet explorer.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] r0cky4ever:
can you please upload APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_KOV_R1AA017.rar on another website? it's very hard trying to d/l the file from rapidshare.

thanks alot.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] human75:
Which rom will be fit?thanks

i used SE update software today but according to SE my ROM is up to date.here is my rom details:

rom version:1.02.931.3

rom date:08.29.08

radio rom:1.06.25.29

xperia 1i windows mobile build is:

5.2.19608.1.2.60

and i got my phone MTN South Africa.and phone is sim unlock.i didnt see any carrier customization.my questions are

1)is it my rom up to date?

2)if i want use a orginal rom which rom is orginal for me?UK generic or what?i saw vodacom ZA(south africa).MTN and VODACOM are using same base rom?

thanks a billion in advance.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] toader:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1871147&page=179

Scroll down middle page to download. Thank the uploader.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] alienkidmj12:
upgrading

im going to use spb backup to backup my main memory, however i have stuff on the memory card, i was just thinking of backing everything to memory card, and then putting the rom update on the same card and then rebooting the phone for the update, i have not formatted card, so it should still be fat32, also i can then just restore the backup afterwards onto new rom, can someone tell me what 'Force ROM Update Mode' is used for, and wil this make things better for me, thanks.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] AvinashDhaniraj:
Media X1 Panel freezes on UK Generic R2A ROM

Hi all,

My Media X1 Panel freezes after 20secs on the UK Generic R2A ROM.

Any help/ suggestion would be appreciated

Many thanks!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gtaz:
So does anyone believe o2 will authorise a new ROM release or just do what they normally do and forget it?!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
For PavelX1: What is the CDF of Generic UK 2?

This is for PavelX1 (or anyone that knows...!):

what is the CDF of the posted Generic UK please?

I see that most others have a complete description but not the last few, incl. Generic UK.

There are a few different Regional Customizations within Generic UKs. There are essentially Different Ones!

My original is: 1209-8362.5 EN

and I had NO problems with anything besides Bluetooth sometimes timing out!

Now, with this posted FW, I have all the other problems that users complained before, including the Capitalisation of First Letter / no matter if I checkmark or not in the settings.

And quite a few more problems I just don't want to list right now. I would appreciate if someone has the above ROM and could post/upload it. I would reflash in a heartbeat back to R1!

The problem is that with whatever this posted R2s' CDF is, this customization will be detected by SE and only that Regional will be updated in any later update. So in order to get a different (in my case the above named) CDF, from SEUS, I have to flash back to that one!

Hope this makes sense and someone could dump the above Rom for me. Generic UK with the above description.

Thank in advance!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] doministry:
Maybe, just maybe a corrupted file like picture, video, or contact?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] tinhnghia:
My x1 become slow and some time hang when the notified asking send report to Microsoft after installed the UK r2a rom
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] :
Had data connection problems with the UK R2A build....Reverted back to R1A until sony releases the final one I guess...Little phone icon with an arrow next to it would not go off...then to check what this was, it was the no data connection symbol,but I could go online etc....just alil annoyance.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
How did you revert? Do you have the R1A Generic UK Rom? Which Version? I am looking to get the one as state d in my post above.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ben23232:
issues with r2 uk generic - tnyynt SD TuneUP

since installed the rom update. i formatted my sd card as well (16 gb sandisk)

i installed only net compact framework, sktools, ran the tnyynt sd tuneup and ran activesync. then i benchmarked my x1, and found that my storage card read numbers were very low. it seems this tweak may not be working anymore... anyone else notice this?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] mtmx1:
new x1 firmwae

What do I download for Asia/Philippines...Taiwan?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Duskrider:
I can't believe how many people are getting so worked up...

Why is everyone getting so mad at SE because they are taking a few days or even weeks to get an update out to the UK Generic ROM??? It's just a phone folks... chill out!

Furthermore, nobody here OWES you answers or ROM's so you need to stop being like demanding little children! Thank your hosts, be glad they are doing it and wait your turn.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] :
Mine came with the one listed here, I just reverted back to it and all is good....you can get the one I used to revert back....here

WC
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Rudios:
I've upgraded yesterday from generic UK R1A to generic UK R2A, and it looks fine to me.

The ammount of memory that is used is less; around 34 on R1A against around 23 on R2A, when all programs are closed.

Only sometimes it looks like the device doesn't resond on screen taps, and if I then tap it again, it does it twiceso it looks like it hangs. That's a little irritating

E.g. when in SMS application, and click "reply" and it looks like it doesn't respond and I click again, it does two actions: create a new sms for reply and send the message (since reply changes in send when in the new message).
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] chris28j:
Just installed the Generic UK R2A version using the sd card method. Did everything from scratch and formatted my 8gb SD card to fat32. The phone is a LOT snappier that before i have to say. Opening panels are a little faster but switching panels btw landscape and portrait still very laggy. I've only installed it for a day buy so far so good, no crashes or hangs and i've installed most apps i use to have, except TOMTOM, will come to that soon and test the GPS. Also, as mentioned about, the memory usage from a fresh reboot is around 20smth% as opposed to 30smth%.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] alienkidmj12:
hey

i have to say, ive installed the new rom and it seems better, copying with the stylus is better near the edge of the screen too. still pauses for a about 5 seconds now and again, not sure why
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Invisible Sense:
I upgraded last night.

•	It now reboots far quicker then before

•	Feels a lot smoother

•	Loading panels seems as it was before the upgrade

•	Camera does take sharper pictures but I'm not sure if the video recording has improved in fact it seems worse then before.

•	I've noticed few other minor improvements.

Here is the how I upgraded:

Transferred the image file to the phone renamed it - Kovsimg.nbh

Turned the phone off > pressed and held the volume + power button down at the same time > then tri colour screen comes > next, just followed the instructions on the screen > once the updating is complete just reset the phone as it doesn’t reset by it self.

Please note:

I DID NOT INSTALL THE HSPL OR FORMAT MY MEMORY CARD (formatting my fully loaded 16gb card was out of question)

It all went very smooth and took about 10 mins maybe even less.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] yanev82:
The latest release of the generic uk rom r2 is a complete downgrade (the gps functionality is worse if you can even make it work,there is also a problem with the connectivity,i mean the internet settings not the coverage). The previos r1 is better. If you want to have the r2 rom just flash to the NAM rom r2 which is the best of all released up to now , the only one difference between the uk and the nam roms is the fps of the camera , the nam is 24 and the uk is 30 but in my opinion the nam is even better. That's it ,good luck :)

Btw does somebody know if the generic uk rom is available on the SEUS ???
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
I cannot get into this link, browser freeze. You have another? Perhaps you could look at your phone and let me know the Software ID and Versions stated there.

Thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] VIPer23:
R1AA or R2AA Generic AT for THREE (Drei)

Hello,

can anyone post a Firmware for AUSTRIA / Three (DREI).

THX
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
Yes I have, exactly same opinion, this R2 is completely downgrade. I will flash back to R1.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Freako:
HUGE Bluetooth BUG STILL EXISTS !!! ( with DS-980)

Hi,

When I bought the phone in November it had serious problems with bluetooth, it was turning on off and disconnected the headset during or especially after phone calls.

That is absolutley not ok and I am using SE's top of their line headset: DS-980

These massive problems with BT exist also after firmware upgrade to R2A - The phone handling seems smoother than befor, there are little improvements like a battery symbol on the top menu, but it seems that some bluetooth problems still exist.

Just before the phone disconnected GSM and connected again while I was using headset and was listening to music through WM player - then it suddenly restarted !!

I think that this is not the problem with the compatibility of this headset only, I did not try others but I think it will make same troubles with them too.

BT BUG:

* Connect / Disconnect Phone when using headset intensive

* Headset (DS-980) especially disconnects after phone calls

* BT icon dissapears sometimes -> then it has to be switched off and on again to work "properly"...

SO MY QUESTION: CAN SOMEONE CONFIRM THESE BUGS/PROBLEMS ?? Is it the headset or a bug in phone (hardware or firmware ?? )

Will make an extra Thread for this special issue next...

Thanks,

Freako
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] yanev82:
It is better to flash to NAM rom R2 which is good , i am now using it and i don't have the previous problems. It is the same rom with the same functionality as the UK , only the fps of the video quality is 24.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] andyboo:
Issues updating firmware

Hey guys,

just wondering if its possible if someone can help me out here.

I downloaded the new firmware generic UK, followed the instructions.

"- Format a MicroSD card with FAT32

- Renamed "APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_KOV_R2A.image" to "Kovsimg.nbh"

- Copy the Kovsimg.nbh into the root directory of your MicroSD card and insert the card in your phone

- Turn off the phone (USB cable not attached)

- Remove and reinsert the battery

- Hold the volume down button and turn the device on again, still holding the volume down button until the 4-color screen shows up.

- Follow the onscreen instructions"

but when i get the the colored screen, nothing happens. and i cant update with the SEUS as it doesnt give me the "update anyway" option.

btw, i dont have hard spl, not sure if it matters since there are some people who posted that they have updated fine without hard spl.

So is it possible if someone gives me some advice, andi have read through this whole thread and searched around before this post.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] roylirio:
Help upadating firmware

Hey guys Noob here;

I want to update my firmware what i have now is

XPERIA X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_R1AA017

would i use this:

APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_KOV_R2A

to update my firmware or does it have to be specifically like

XPERIA X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_R1AA017 but an R2A

and one more:

I've been reading along this thread and couple people have been saying that upgrading to R2A firmware is bad and not advisable... True or False?

Thanks

EDITED: Flashed to GENERIC UK R2A, it is Slow; Will try Generic NAM later;

is it bad to keep on flashing, I mean are there any side effects? Thanks!

and in Generic NAM version is it true that there's no video call function?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] _craven_:
Help peoples

I want to upgrade my Generic_UK firmware using MicroSD method but I can't download it from Rapidshare as you can imagine I only get 5 kbps download speed and sometimes it stop at 30% or 40% or ....... %

Can someone provide me a link to download Generic_UK R2A firmware other than Rapidshare or Megaupload??
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] doministry:
So R2 GENERIC_UK still not available on SEUS??
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] :
FTP will do good

thanks to gtrab.. see #2 post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=477801
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] zagito:
@andyboo

where did you rename the file? If you did it on the phone you just renamed the file name without changing the extension...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jahd5000:
hi people!! just one small question

i have a X1i and installed the generic X1a rom cuz i live in the americas, but now i think it might be better to just have the rom according to the device features and downloaded the UK original rom updated. Can i simply install this one over any other, even though the one installed now is for x1a and not X1i (ill use the method explained in the tutorials, the sema way I did with the other one to debrand my phone.)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] thelestat:
Yeah I have been using the new rom for a few days and unfortunately most of the bugs are still there, the only problem that I had that is fixed is the GPRS/ Edge not working on some networks. that now works, and the phone does feel a bit faster.

All the BT bugs are still there the ones u mentioned plus:

* On coming into range of a car kit, the BT connects but does not use the car kit for audio. (U need to manually go to BT settings and tell the phone to use the car kit).

* If you have music playing via bt and go out of range of the stereo the phone locks up.

Also switching to panels is now slower than in the previous rom. Phone still occasionally locks up if left on charge over night.

All of this is really strange as I spoke to SE just before xmas and they insisted that all of these issue's would be fixed in the nxt FW release.

I wonder if this is an beta or the final release (The fw update is still not available via the SE update tool.

I agree that this is not acceptable from a company like SE and I will not be buying SE again. (as soon as a decent Nokia touch comes out I will be switching).
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] chris28j:
Is anyone else having WiFi/EDGE connectivity issues with the new GENERIC UK R2A rom? I cannot connect to any web pages occasionally and must reboot the phone to get it to work again. This is REALLLY annoying. Totally defeats the purpose of having a smartphone...

Also, this issue was NEVER present with the original R1 rom. What are your experiences?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] :
Then somethings amiss with your browser, the original generic Uk version released is the one posted in this thread...

Software Id 1213-6450

Software Version is R1AA017

Customization Id 1215-1832

Customization V R15A

Customization V GENERIC UK

These match my original that was on here when I bought the phone.

WC
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] :
This is why I reverted back to the R1 release....due to connectivity problems...It does not turn on/detect the data connection 9-10 times....

WC
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] alienkidmj12:
hi

not sure about the rom, but on reboot i noticed when it installs a bit extra some of the files were named RC, which in my opinion stands for release candidate. you never know, this could be a release just for new phones, until sony release a better one, just to iron out some of the bugs after inital release.