yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Mr Anderson:
In addition to sharing the frustration about why there is still no generic UK ROM, I second scar45's request for any experiences restoring a backup from a v1 ROM to the new v2 ROM.

I've had to do 4 manual rebuilds in the last week (long story), and I'm not really looking forward to a fifth. If restoration from backup is reliable I'll take the lazy way for now.

Anyone?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
No it is not simlocked.

Basicly is generic UK with some Vodafone useless additions.

(some demo games, they can't be removed, and some other useless appz)

Internet setting are predefined and can't be removed. But you can change internet settings.

Everything works just fine with Vodafone UK rom. But there is a lot of useless crap inside.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] kivimart:
my first impression of the new rom X1i_GENERIC_SE_CDF1215-3315_R2AA006 is that is much quicker than the first one and all the modifeid one out there it is more fun to use the phone beacuse it snappier.

But . th e new skype 2.5 beta dossent work and fring dossent work too.

'

havent have time and tested the bluetooth bug in the new release but i will test it tomorow.

peace out
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
On UK Vodafone Skype works just fine.

I also noticed that on American ROM Igo 8.3.2 don't work,...but on UK VF works just fine.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] theoverseer:
Sorry to sound like an absolute noob, but if I update my phone using SEUS will I lose all the programs/games etc on my X1? I have a UK Vodaphone BTW.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Dadaism:
Yes! It's like a Hard Reset. Backup your Contacts, programms, etc. before updating.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Dryw Filtiarn:
Are these new official roms also with an update of WM itself? Or is it identical to the previous rom? Any other major changes? Would be great if someone could make a physical compare between the two roms to identify what has been changed.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] fards:
One of the things that's in there is the new camera, it's the same version as the one of the leaked tw rom, ,but with english settings. I find it gives better quality.

The video has a frame rate setting, normal and high. Can't tell much difference between the two.

:edit videos saved have a .thm file with them, can't remember seeing that before.

Couple of new versions on the radio and media panels, the other panels that were free from SE are included in the rom, newer version of panel manager that seems a bit quicker.

Newer version of Opera that I already uploaded.

(all same versions as stuff from TW-rom)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gtrab:
There's a comparison already posted. Just search.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Just to quote myself, I see:-

APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_TW_CDF1216-5863_KOV_R2AA007.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/189225781/APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_TW_CDF1216-5863_KOV_R2AA007.rar

X1i GENERIC TAIWAN R2AA007 (1.03.941.7)

Does anyone know if the TW (Taiwan) firmware is all in chinese language (ie. the menus, etc.) or if english is selectable? My phone runs the generic UK R1A firmware right now, and I like it in english... but I have to install CE-STAR to read chinese in some documents.

So does it natively support chinese?! Or all english?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] berlinberlin:
It is all Chinese. (start menu, pop ups etc)

YOu can read / write chinese no problem without installing CE STAR
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] slash_5150:
still waiting for R2A of X1i_GENERIC_UK...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
Believe.... MANY here do too!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] euphoria_x1:
You mean taiwan set does not have english menu? that is strange..
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] AvinashDhaniraj:
R2A of X1i_GENERIC_UK

Hi all,

Can't wait for the R2A of X1i_GENERIC_UK - please upload as soon it's available.

Thanks for all the work, guys!

FINALLY some kinda update from SE!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Oh well. I won't install it then... because I want english menus, but the ability to read/write chinese. Guess I will CONTINUE to wait (with everyone else here) for the GENERIC_UK R2A ROM haha. :p
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] narcolepty:
Is any one else getting significantly slower video playback after flashing to R2A? I would get smooth video when using the HTC youtube app or the media panel, but now I get tons of dropped frames and audio desyncing that I never experienced with the original firmware.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] pontusf:
after two days of using the new rom these are the things I have noticed:

*Faster bootup

*Snappier interface

*Stable bluetooth

*GPS is *finally* stable (even when using QuickGPS!)!

*Pocket Player doesnt bog down the device anymore
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] mkouk:
I am getting quite impatient with Sony Ericsson, what on earth could possibly delay the release of the Generic R2 UK ROM when the equivalent Vodafone one has been released for a few days now!? :mad:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Agreed.

Is there somewhere we can view the list of updates? The reason is, running the SE Updater Application means you have to repeatedly turn off your Xperia and put it into programming mode (the three colours mode). That is quite inconvenient... maybe there is a place to view updates or files available?:o
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ZenithUK:
I'm sure Pavel will upload the X1i_GENERIC_UK... ROM when it becomes available on EMMA. Until SE get themselves into gear and release the update to their service partners, there's no point going on and on AND ON about it.

Yes I'm interested in a UK R2A version but patience is a virtue.

(I'm very virtuous! :))

To the people talking about poor video playback, have you reinstalled SD Tune Up and optimised your videos for playback on the X1? Flashing a new ROM wipes all your old settings and applications, including SD Tune Up.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] zagito:
Hi!

can you update the X1i_Generic_AT R1 ? It's missing..

thank You
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] cHarOn99:
why you want an old Rom?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gerosz:
where ?

Where do i find the EMMA ? Thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] artesea:
At an official Sony Ericsson Service Centre.

It's not available for public use.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] matthewf01:
I'm wondering the same thing --- will SPB Backup be able to fully restore my applications/files/settings after a ROM update?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] spielnicht:
Let me get this straight. I have a factory unlocked and unbranded X1i (Generic UK). If I decide to install the Vodafone ROM until the Generic UK is released, would I be able to go back to the Generic UK without any issues or having to do HardSpl?

Thanks.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] welemans:
How do I install the Dutch VF rom on my phone? Just by using NBHutil and make a .nbh file from the .image file which I downloaded, or should it be done differently?

Grtzz
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] XalbaZ:
Waiting for a spanish rom update.

My x1i is generic.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] hananta:
u can download EMMA here and register with a very good reason to get user id and password
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Sveno:
Hi,

first of all thank you all for the great info I've gathered here already. I'm stuck at the moment trying to return to stock ROM.

I've tried the IT-Experience ROMs but for some reason my X1i always freezes when using the Panel button on the device.

So I decided to revert to GENERIC_UK (R1) (I'm from Belgium and it came with generic_nl out of the box) and wait for the R2 to come out.

The problem is that I am unable to flash either generic_uk and generic_nl with the images provided in the first post of this thread.

I always get stuck at 10% with the UK and 11% with the NL.

Flashing the IT ROM's or any other non-standard ROMs for that matter is no problem. They flash without a hitch.

Am I missing/forgetting a step to perform when reverting to stock ROM?

I downloaded the ROMs from this thread and renames them to .nbh to flash .. is that OK or do I need to do something with them first?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] kivimart:
Tested bluetooth all day with X1i_GENERIC_SE_CDF1215-3315_R2AA006 and it seems to work as it should.

Still having problem with skype 2.5 beta even after intalled net cf3.5., but now fring works so i use that one untill i solved.

The device is very fast even after installing allot of program.

Now just waiting for somone to build a nice optimized rom.

Peace out
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Bullet_91:
what is the newest?

mi rom is R1AA021
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] frankencowx:
has anyone successfully gotten R2A from SEUS?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Splog:
Yep, if you have a VF branded ROM you can just use SEUS. it'll say there's no updates, but plow on anyway and you'll get updated. mind and backup your stuff.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ben23232:
questions

Hi - a few basic questions

how do we know when Sony releases new firmware in the first place? i cant find anywhere on their site that indicates these new roms were released or a listing of which ones. Is there an email alert or something?

if i want to use the seus updater service, how do i know which rom im going to get. it simply tells me to follow a few instructions - essentially take out the battery, replace it, and do a soft reset with the volume button held down , but before i do this, it doesnt show me a list of which rom to choose from. does that happen after you do the soft reset, or does it just give you the rom update based on what you already have?

as per my first question if i use seus how will i know i am about to get an updated rom as opposed to wasting a hell of a lot of time rebuilding only to find i just got the same rom i already had.

will SEUS give me a new rom and hard reset my divice, if it finds i already have the latest firmware?

i realize simply waiting for someone here to post the correct rom (generic UK) is a solution, but i would like to know how sony is handeling this procedure.

i know many many people have been asking, and this question has been answered already, but its still confusing. :confused: If i upgrade to the new r2 generic UK from the old generic UK will this new rom become my hard spl. in otherwords, if i do a hard reset a few months after i install this new rom, will my x1 revert to its old rom, or will it reset to the updated rom?

thanks again all... waiting patiently for that new Generic UK
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] frankencowx:
mine is unbranded, 1.02.948.8, is that still ok?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] msetten:
I would be very interested in the new Dutch T-mobile R2 ROM. If there any reason why this is not yet available? And will it become available?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
Only to keep you informed guyz (that me still did not forget this topic) there was no update with R2 for UK and any other region/variant...

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
I have one request.

Can somebody unbrand Vodafone UK ROM 2.0?

Thanks in advance.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] vogiel:
X1i_VFE_UK_CDF1215-0285_R2AA007 - this rom is for me ? , now i get APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_KOV_R1AA017.rar

X1i GENERIC UK R1AA017 (1.02.931.3) How can I install this rom ?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Mr Anderson:
The 'VFE' version is the Vodafone branded variant of the UK ROM. The generic UK ROM hasn't been released yet (see above).
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] vogiel:
okey thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] bahamas1:
French ROM for Generic_FR is "welcome"

1215-3307
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] DoubleG1988:
German Rom for T-Mobile is sincere welcome!

I'm really getting upset 'cause I deleted everything on my Phone 'cause I thought there will be an update for me as well :mad: Now I cannot use my device as accustomed. And I don't know how long it will last until we got our update as well :(
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] pocketwarrior:
Please can you upload Generic Italian ROM :)

Thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] shadowmike:
I have some help questions.

My x1i UK history is

HardSPL

different custom roms as they come out.

no radio change.

I downloaded the x1a NAM rom from this thread and installed. My x1 then went into a reboot loop.

Starts - shows sony ericsson logo - Reboots -- over and over

I tried flashing the generic UK rom i had from previous threads, and the phone still remains in a reboot loop.

Has anyone had this problem with any of these roms ? and would going back to the original spl fix this ?

any help welcomed

edit.

im assuming these roms have bootloaders in them as well. this is what caused my x1 to go into reboot loop.

the x1 generic found in this thread also included "old bootloader" im guessing. and fixed my issue.

When i installed the x1a rom through sd it listed what it was flashing

-bootloader

-splash

-etc

-etc

i didnt think about it at first. but the other roms i was installing were only 180 mb all of these are over 200 so thats why i assume they include bootloaders and may not be compatible for all phones. wether its due to hard spls or what i have no clue. but my x1 is working. so you can disregard my post.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Sveno:
I have the same problem now ... endless reboot loop. The only thing I get to see is the SE logo.

I AM however still able to enter the bootloader (rainbow screen) so I guess I'm not beyond hope :)

I'm going to keep trying to flash different ROMs ... at this point I don't care which one anymore, I just want one that boots up my X1 :(

All this started trying to revert to a generic R1 ROM ... I didn't have any issues with Itje's ROMS
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] fards:
Have you tried hard resetting after flashing these files?

these roms include a radio that's why they are larger files..
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Buddy, we ALL have the exact SAME questions you pose here. Wheres the list of firmwares? Why not have a Changelog so we know whats changed? Why are they not being transparent about what the version numbers or release dates are?

Hai.... :confused:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] thedman:
Software Version Generic UK R2AA006 is on my Xperia, does that mean R2 rom is already installed???

I'm really confused!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
OMG people, someone who HAS the new UK GENERIC R2A firmware!!!

Someone please teach this person how to dump his ROM so we can all start using it ASAP!!!

Good man you saved us haha! :D
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] thedman:
yes thank you for your help!

very funny!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] darkhalf520:
I'm not sure but i think he's being serious....seems like you are the first here to have an xperia that shipped with the uk R2 generic rom !
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jkr284:
dont tease us mate!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] thedman:
I'm not joking, but I don't understand why is on ROM date: 12/09/08

that's why I'm confused......

full info:

software id: 1213-6450

software version: R2AA006

Customization id: 1215-1832

Customization vers. R20A

Customization var. GENERIC_UK

content version PA10
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ludwigolivier:
Could be correct ROM Date: 9 December 2008
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ZenithUK:
The ROM date sounds good. When did you get your phone and where did you get it from? Have you run any updates recently?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] thedman:
the date sounds good??? oke if you say so :)

i bought the phone last week in croatia

but i really don' think that R2 'cause the only reason i started to look in this

thread is to get newer ROM, the reason is this one is slow and keeps freezing

from time to time, totally opposite what people with R2 ROM are saying.....

no updates recently;)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Sveno:
Just a words up: I got mine to work again.

After numerous attempted flashes (Touch IT 2.1, 2.2, 3.0, generic_nl, generic_uk) my phone kept showing the same behaviour:

Touch-IT roms: flash OK, but endless reboot after SE logo

generic roms: flash stops at 10% (UK) and 11% (NL)

I ended up reflashing the Hard-SPL, reflashed the Touch-IT 3.0 and tadaaa I got it working again :) Since then I hard-resetted the phone a few times to be sure it's not a fluke boot/reload but it keept going now.

Strange thing though: somewhere along the line I lost the ability to hard-reset using left-right-power button. I have to use left-right-reset hole now.

One more thing remaining: my phone ALWAYS freezes when I push the panels button (using Touch-IT rom) ... is that a confirmed bug? I can't seem to recall other people reporting this.

All that's left now is to wait for the R2 flavour of the generic uk or nl and see if that works ... and hoping that my phone doesn't break down because I can't go back to generic_nl as I bought it so no way to revert to factory setting :(
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Skurai123:
Running official updates won't void the warranty right? Anyway, since I bought the phone in Singapore, how do I check which firmware should I get? Like the UK or the US one. And I tried installing EMMA but it takes a whole week just to register...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Reversedhex:
emma is for autherised people only,

like emploies of service centers and se developers
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Bluecharge:
TochHD not working after updating to generic_de (R2)!

Installed the TouchHD cab from Itje w/o problems, but after softreset no entry

to select in Today-Items.

Anybody else?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Whats funny? I don't know how to extract/dump the ROM, so I'm saying someone who DOES know could guide this person to dump it.

What is funny about it?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Yes... I don't get what's so funny. If this person really does have R2A Generic UK ROM, why not ask him to extract/dump it and add it to the collection?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Using official firmwares does NOT void your warranty. If you used some third party ROMs, then it would (but only if they found out).
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Tri3Dent:
I have the x1a telstra version..... could I just flash it to a x1a generic rom one?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] rambalu80:
I got R2A US version from SEUS yesterday. The phone is quite faster in general and so is the camera. The phone did freeze a couple of times yesterday after the update though.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] alienkidmj12:
phone reset

anyone experienced the original firmware causing resets, and bad loss of phone signal ?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] sfreirez:
And what about .... the Generic_UK ... I don't understand the SE update policy ..... Thats anyone knows if the Xperience v3.01 ROM comes with the 2Axxx firmware for X1i ?????

Thx a Lot

The Maxx
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] elee888:
Just wondering...

I have an X1a right now. If I upload the UK rom, would it give me more fps video recording?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Bluecharge:
Hello? Can anybody please tell me whether the TouchFlo3D Manila (*.cab from itje) works with the new updated ROM?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] frankencowx:
it reset and formatted your phones memory right?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ooolmd:
New lam rom

Hi did you have the new LAM rom thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Nimche:
Well,

I am in California and own X1i for UK (Generic)

Flashed my device with X1a North America and worked fine.

Crazy that reads my Model No. as X1a now.

Software Version: R2AA008

Customization Verson: R3A

I hope this will help someone.

FYI: I DL the file and change the name to Kovsimg with extension of .nbh and put it on formated fat32 memory and then turned-off the device and replace he battery and then Volume down+ Power and follow the instruction on the screen.

No change in performance so far but I have to install all of my things again. Like a new phone.

Thank you to Intial posted for all the info. Keep up the good work
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Nimche:
I have the X1i UK phone in the US, will X1a ROM give me the full 3G access?

Just kidding...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] spielnicht:
By doing this though, you lost the ability to record video at 30fps. I thought about it, but I'll hold off until the Generic UK is released.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Nimche:
Where do you guys use the video feature in this lidy bitty phone?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] spielnicht:
Good point, it's used just now and then. If someone would confirm for me that I can go back to the UK ROM if I wanted to, then I'll try to the NAM.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Nimche:
I have not tried it yet but I don't see why you can't.

I moved from Gen. UK to Gen. US so I should be able to do revese again.

But I don't see much changes or probably its only me...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] cksdud89:
this might be a noobie question

but what is the difference between all those roms?

like uk, it, at, etc..

do they have any differnece?

and for custom roms, wat does WWE stand for?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] bariom:
difference between it, ch,...

hi, the main difference is the language.

IT = Italy (italian)

CH = Switzerland (German)

FR = France (French)

and so on.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] moleculez:
TF3D does not work on R2? Dont tell me! I cant live without TF3D on the X1. Someone please conform.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] tako2k:
GPSA and TF3D

I'm using X1i_GENERIC_DE_CDF1215-3303_R2AA006 and TF3D, I haven't seen any new unknown problems with it. I think, one of the most interest thing in R2 is, that the GPSA (advanced GPS) is now working without a problem, I've tested it with Tomtom 7 and Google Maps.

Best regards

tako2k
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] llecaroz:
Let me apologize, I did not take the time to read all previous post, but no R2A french update available ? does someone know when an update in french will be available ?

Thx in advance for your asnwer,

Louis
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] memtronic:
I have X1i and flashed R2A_Generic _NAM from X1a. Now my phone has X1a software, but records video at 30fps. I have a new option in video recording with : Frame rate: low or high. I didn't have it on original X1i ROM.

Very happy with X1a ROM.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Gejza75:
Slovak or Czech ROM for X1

Does anybody have any information about Slovak or Czech version of X1 ROM? Thanks !!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] darkhalf520:
i just flashed the R2A NAM rom on my xperia.....how is it possible my old rom ran better than this one :S ......anyway do i need to do hardspl every time i flash a rom ....or only the first time ..thnx and apologies for being a noob :) !
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] rafaelscheeffer:
X1a

What´s the diference between X1i and X1a ? in my identity the model No. is X1i.

On the info is shown 1.02.931.3 generic UK but i´m in Brazil. COuld i install a new ROM using the LAM version or better wait for the UK version ?

I have big problems with signal GSM/3G strength.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] rafaelscheeffer:
Maibe i could use the X1i GENERIC PORTUGAL R2AA008 (1.03.940.8) ????
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Bluecharge:
Still nobody tried this and can tell us?

Or everybody too busy on his own???
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] cle_m_ent:
-______- When the french version come? My x1 need an update =D
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] smallord:
Generic UK is still unavailable?:confused:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Tell us about it... we're ALL waiting for it... because most of the X1's sold to non-language-specific countries use the GENERIC_UK ROM.

I wonder why they are delaying it though... could they have found a problem or something?!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] doministry:
Wasn't it few pages back that IT IS available???
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
Not on EMMA, not on SEUS, so far....
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] alienkidmj12:
theres probably someone on this forum from sony watching us, i think they are winding us all up to be honest, uk people always suffer when it comes to things like this :(
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Sveno:
If it comforts you ... generic_nl isn't out yet either ;)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
Yeah, and actually I see this Generic UK rather as the smartphone version of World 1 or World 2. And those where mostly the very First Ones that got updates. Not the branded or localised ones! SE can really suck even more when one thought they already suck the most ;-)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ooolmd:
Hi did you have the new generic latin american rom thanks