yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ben23232:
poster

to the person posting the roms - where and how are you getting them?

thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] supervat:
Works Perfect

Many Thanks!!!

but do not forget to format the SD card as FAT32
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
So you want one of us to do your homework by going through the previous pages and read and report? Or perhaps you should use the search function for "fr r2a rom" or similar?

Why is your time worth more than our's?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Only that someone has it on their phone... the generic UK ROM... but then that person didn't do anything. I'm not even sure if anyone contacted him/her to dump/extract the ROM!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
He ALREADY said... EMMA.

Why has this thread suddenly got many people joining, who have very low post count, just asking "where is XX ROM I want I want I dont want to use search function or even read the pages, I just want answers, and you tell me NOW!".

:mad:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] n_s_simpson:
Hi guys

Well I think it's terrible that SE have shoved the UK Generic phone owners to the bottom of the list.

Perhaps we should all threaten to send our phones back to the shop since with the original firmware it is not fit for purpose!

Maybe we could all start with sending a united email to the SE tech team insisting on the updated firmware before we all send the thing back.

That would be brilliant and I would be up for it. I don't think they'd have a leg to stand on. It would soon make them release it.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] samkatta:
The X1 was launched in the UK and was sold first in the UK and now they are putting the UK firmware down at the bottom of the line, that is weird.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] HJVN:
VCOM_ZA

Pavel, any news on update for VCOM_ZA for South Africa?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] nguyenkhanhhoang:
I agreed with this idea. We should send them emails first to warn SE and hope they can release soon. What do you think guys?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] moleculez:
Still no UK out! Damm!

I hated the iphone but today i feel the Iphone users are more happy than the X1 users due to the following reasons:

1) NO sh*it like this firmware update issue

2) A lot more stable than the X1

3) Bigger screen

4) Accelerometer

5) Lots of Apps

6) Cheaper than the X1

7) Apple cares for its customers more than SE
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Darth Sith:
Please.....iphone is sh*t....
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jkr284:
Just got rid of mine for most of those reasons, when there is gonna be an update or fix for the iphone, u know about it. With sony like the previous phones i had (p1i, m600, w950) all launched like ****, you never knew when a fix was coming. Tech support never knows what they are on about, i questioned the playnow panel to them, they said they dont know but you can access the full playnow site via the phones browser....bollacks! Although the x1 is a very stable windows mobile phone, the way u get treated as a customer is ****e. oh well gonna have to make do with 480x320 res on the iphone......
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] moleculez:
Guys trust me I havent touched a phone other then one from SE in years. I was using P800, P900, P910, P990, P1i and now x1. I still have the P1i with me. The other day i was going to the beach so i sifted to my p1i just cause i didnt want the sand to get stuck in the slider of the X1. I found P1i to be so so so fast than the x1. Seriously. I mean i love the design of X1 and some features of the X1 but P1i was really fast. I must say in all these years of using SE phone i found P1i to be the best. The reason i had to quit using it was the back button gave up and i thought the x1 was better and paid a fortune for this phone. The X1 reminds me P990 at its release time. If someone else in here has used it then, he would know what I am talking about.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] n_s_simpson:
so getting back to every uk generic phone user emailing SE tech support to put preasure on the firmware update that obviously exists but for some reason is not being provided...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] comeradealexi:
dudes i rang Sony Ericsson and they said the x1 firmware got pushed back a little bit so they could fix more bugs - it is definitely coming just give it time!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gallous_boy:
im confused can someone please provide a link giving the latest firmeare for vodafone unbranded x1, i still have the older software
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Mr Anderson:
Either your phone is Vodafone or it's unbranded - you can't have both.

The new vodafone firmware is available (see first post - the one with "VFE" in it). The Rapidshare download link is at the top of that post too (where it says "click here...").
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Mr Anderson:
So UK owners get more bugs fixed than everyone else? Why on earth would they do that...it sounds implausible to me. :confused:
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Gejza75:
vodafone firmware

What is the difference between Generic UK and VFE firmware? Is VFE somehow blocked only for VFE or is only customized?

Is it possible to downgrade new R2 VFE FW to old R1 Generic UK? Thanks.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] n_s_simpson:
does that mean everyone else has an update with bugs and we're going to get version 3 firmware? urm.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
I very much agree. It sounds odd for ONLY the generic_uk firmware to have some "special" extra fixes, and everyone else doesn't have it.

I speculated on that... but the one thing I am guessing, is that the Generic UK firmware is used in many, many countries, like China and Hong Kong. CE-STAR and other language customization software is used there, which changes the language from English to Chinese. I'm guessing they are testing all these types of software on the Generic UK ROM to make sure that these customizations will work properly/smoothly on the Generic UK version. I guess they do not need to verify and check these language customizations on the Vodaphone firmware because it is for an English language country only.

Of course, this is TOTAL speculation, but I think my logic makes sense... I doubt they are adding some extra special "fixes"... unless those fixes are to allow the various language customizations to work (as mentioned above).

Still... hope they HURRY UP...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
What are you talking about???

P1 is not faster then X1 and never will be
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] comeradealexi:
i was told on the phone that the new ROMs have not yet been ofically released but they will be soon
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] CONSUMER:
Hi, I have in my XPERIA X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_R1AA017 ROM version. Is for my phone the new ROM version?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] mkouk:
hmmm on first thoughts it makes sense but then if you think that the O2 UK R2 ROM has not been released yet either, wouldn't that fall under the same category as the Vodafone UK one? i.e. no language customisation etc.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] n_s_simpson:
Also I thought someone said they had bought a new X1 that had the generic V2 firmware.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] pageleft:
Can everyone that's been a member since Nov/Dec 2008 onwards just RELAX!!!

Stop complaining!! SE hasn't OFFICIALLY released any roms yet! So I don't see why they HAVE to release the UK rom at the same time as any other rom.. and TECHNICALLY, NOTHING should be available to the public... PavelX1 is just doing the community a favour by offering something he was able to get his hands on before OFFICIAL release. So just say THANKS and be patient if you are still waiting for a ROM.

Just stop whining about them "neglecting UK users blah blah blah.."

On a related matter, I contacted SE support a week ago regarding a seperate problem and the CSR told me that "a firmware update will be available next week" (translates: week starting Monday 2nd Feb 2009)

.. and yes, I only have 5 posts.. but I only post when something will be of benefit to the community.. (with this post being the exception because all these new comers are really just annoying!!)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] doministry:
One moment.... So why people were able to upgrade via SEUS? It's an official way of upgrading! Am I wrong?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gallous_boy:
i tryed updating by seus but it says no update available. how are users updating then?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] lusephur:
no you are correct.

but the seus app behaves in a strange way.

it will state that no updates exist for your phone and give you the option to update anyway.

but this works ONLY if a r2a rom exists for your phone-- as in, if you have a vodafone r1a rom on your phone (vodafone uk initial release) then you will be updated to the vf uk r2a rom ,

and similarly to other phones from certain regions.

i have to agree with some posters here

if you have some questions that do not fall into the direct flow of this thread, please post a new thread, case in point, asking about the difference between x1i roms and x1a roms.

the people who might be able to answer that question, may not read this thread, and therefore leave your question unanswered)

read the topic- new original roms.

if you need other info not directly related, please post a new thread.

it

1. keeps this thread tidy

2. increases the chances of your question getting answered.

likewise, asking if i flash uk unbranded to a x1i which is currently running a vfuk rom will it work, you best option is the ask in a new thread.

sorry moderators if i'm out of line here, but, please something needed to be said.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] doministry:
Too many threads is no good either...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] lusephur:
good point,

sorry, was just trying to help.

hangs head in shame.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ScAtMaN UK:
I for one will be waiting for the offical release of the beta from SEUS. The fact they have not officialy anounced and released it already is that they are still fixing bugs. Treat the existing leaked roms as betas and wait for the officail version if you are unsure.

Saves having to go through updating your phone and all the hassle of reinstalling twice within a short space of time.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] nguyenkhanhhoang:
they should give us a time line of releasing Generic_UK at least
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
Guyz check the first page of this topic - R2A released for UK,NL(NETHERLANDS),FR(FRANCE) and SP(SPAIN)

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jordydiamond:
generic fr please ?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] msalmank:
Please upload the Generic_UK ROM as soon as available.

Can we install this utility/tool at our end to download when available?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
that TW (TAIWAN) ROM is for that regions:

1218-9085 Customized TW

1218-9094 Customized TW

1220-5894 Customized HK

1220-5895 Customized HK

Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
not know if new firmware is already on SEUS but on EMMA it is so ITS official...

Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] artesea:
If you don't mind putting X1i_VFE_UK_CDF1215-0285_R2AA007 up that would be great.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
only with FR is X1i_SFR_FR_CDF1215-0330_R1AA020 but this i think is ORIGINAL FIRST VERSION OF ROM and branded on SFR (Vodafone), anyway if you want it, write here...

Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] comeradealexi:
emma? whats that?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jordydiamond:
yes please, i try it
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3221452&postcount=6

Regards
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] comeradealexi:
awesome thanks!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] xperian:
Could you upload X1i_GENERIC_CH_CDF1215-3301_R2AA008 please.

Can't wait to flash that bloody ROM and see whats new :)

THANKS!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Cheekbone:
Does somebody have a link explaining the numbers or which one is important?

This is the new Vodafone NL: X1i_VFE_NL_CDF1215-0321_R2AA004

And this is the old info:

Software-id: 1213-2283

Softwareversion: R1AA019

Change-id: 1215-0321

Changeversion: R11A

Changevariant: VFE_NL
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] rotsu:
where can i find out which version i have?

settings > about? that tells me different numbers.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Cheekbone:
I'm translating here, but it says "Device Info" > "Customerinfo" (tab)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] TinUK:
X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_R1AA017 - already uploaded

This is the same as what is already on my phone :(
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] artesea:
Vodafone NL: X1i_VFE_NL_CDF1215-0321_R2AA004

And this is the old info:

Software-id: 1213-2283

Softwareversion: R1AA019

Change-id: 1215-0321

Changeversion: R11A

Changevariant: VFE_NL

The key bit to look for is the one in Bold, pretty sure most were on R1, now R2 is available.

You should also make sure that the bits in Red and Green match up if you are looking at doing a straight upgrade.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
Uploaded enjoy...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
Uploaded, enjoy...
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] msalmank:
@PavelX1

No Generic UK update???

You list "X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_R1AA017 - already uploaded"... and i already have R1AA017 on my device?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] rotsu:
Thanks for the uploads.

As stated above, the generic UK ROM has not be updated unfortunately :(

X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_R1AA017 which is the current ROM available.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] mkouk:
Pavel you are a star!!! :D
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
not me, not me....

Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] spielnicht:
SWEET! Thanks for UK upload.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] iolaosx:
Thanks man!

Do you know when italian R2A will out???
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Pikkuhannu:
I read this thread, and were ready to wait weeks, and then i come in last page and see this! :eek:

Thank you Pavel!!!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] lc5829:
Anyone can inform whether any version ROM is available for Central Europe, specifically for Hungary? Cannot find any info on this, so i am afraid it's not, but it's worth a try.

Thanks for any info.

WBR
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
Pavel thans for UK generic ROM. You are really star, like somebody told before.:):):):) thanks

Answer for post before mine:

Generic UK ROM is for all other countries. This is English unbranded ROM.

And, YES you can use this ROM in Central Europe.

I am from Slovenia (Central-Eastern Europe). This ROM is right choise for me, and also for you
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] lc5829:
@gregy74

How do u use your native language? only with some 3rd party localization software then?

thank you for info!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gregy74:
There is NO windows in my language and also no windows in your language.

You have regional settings in all Windows (mobile) for all languages. So date is displayed in your native language. For typing you can use some modified keyboard. Maybe this: http://hungarian.vgakey.net/

Or you can use keyboard from touch HD. Search this forum. there is post with cabs from HD.

So windows will be in English, but text input in your language.

There is also some program, this program translate windows in your language.

but this translation is not completed and not so good. So, you will have half hungarian and half English Windows.

My suggestion is that you just instal this generic UK windows an install some keyboard for text input in your language.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jackleung:
Pavel, just one suggestion. Can you put the last updated date in the title so that people will notice the update w/o look into the thread?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] RMNZR:
Even thou my language is Norwegian, I'm considering going from the Generic_NO software R2A, to the new Generic UK R2A. Reason? I think all the work on trying to convert the x-panels to norwegian slowed them down.. My crossmediapanel spends ages just trying to start playing a song
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Randi:
anybody seen the german Vodafone version somewhere?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Henry_eue:
Nice! Just waiting for the GENERIC_LAM:(, although i was thinking about changing to GENERIC_NAM, does anyone knows the differences between those two, not mentioning the language?.

Thank you for your answer and thank you Pavel for your work.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] bahamas1:
Thank's a lot !

Yuhuuuuuu ....
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
no others R2A (LAM,IT) but i will do my best, i think only difference between X1a NAM and X1a LAM is language (i think LAM is in SPANISH language (or maybe i am wrong?)

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
good idea - done ;)

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] yanev82:
Can somebody post another download mirror if possible.

Anyway great job for the release...

10x
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
what mirror you want? tell me? www.hellshare.com ? or what?

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] yanev82:
My idea was that the account free download from rapidshare i slow but i guess all mirrors will be like this:)

thanks for the quick reply Pavel, any mirror will be ok
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=F37AO7X8

maybe this will be faster?

(personally me dont like megaupload but...)

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] yanev82:
Yeah, great . This one is much faster than rapidshare,at least for me.

Thanks one more time ,great job, cheers !!!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gtrab:
You'll find fast FTP MIRRORS in the "ROM LIBRARY" sticky thread

Please check there

;)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] jkr284:
any links that us mobile broadband users can download the UK firmware from, rapidshare and megaupload links say limit exceeded/lready downloading etc,

cheers
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] reybrujo92:
oo thanx by the spanish rom, but, how i install a .image rom???
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
please read this thread....its so easy...

Regards Pavel
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] CONSUMER:
I can't copy image to phone memory. I have too little avalaible space... What's now?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Henry_eue:
Yes, you are right. LAM is in spanish. I´ll try with NAM until LAM is out, and I´ll let you know if there´s any difference.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] moayyash:
How do I updsate my X1 usinge these images

Can someone guide on how to update my X1 using these images.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] reybrujo92:
I have seen some pages and i dont found, i only found with another format of image
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] PavelX1:
".image" is only filename/extension - u can change the filename and extension and flash it using different wayz (pc/fat32 formated memory card) etc...

Regards Pavel

P.S. Enough for today....
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] reybrujo92:
so, what name must i puto for the rom and with wich extension?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] CONSUMER:
APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_KOV_R2A.image
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] reybrujo92:
that name and extension for the spanish rom?, but to install it it mun´t to have .nbh, or something like this?
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] CONSUMER:
Windows Mobile 6.1 R2A is *.image (I cannot install - and don't know why...)

Windows Mobile 6.5 is *.nbh (I cannot install - update error)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] cursor:
thanks!

just updated my xperia to the new generic uk in Windows Vista x64 whithout problems :D

now,to repeat the "reinstalling and configuration process" as always T_T (M$ needs to end this on WMo7... that's one of the few things the Iphone does right, upgrades without losing config/data).

edit.rename de .image file to .nbh and use the custom rom update RUU found in this forum to update. remember to hardspl your X1 to be safe.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] reybrujo92:
thnx, i needddd to start doing thing with de x1
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] CONSUMER:
aaaaaaaaaa

thanks! :)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] reybrujo92:
how can i know were are the last verson of roms of spain, im going to rename the rom and to install from the microsd
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] CONSUMER:
Spain R2A ROM is here http://rapidshare.com/files/192127099/APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_SP_KOV_R2A.rar

I've succefully installed GENERIC_UK R2A ROM :)
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] johnchan78:
Yes, a second round of applause for PAVELX1 and his anonymous friend!!! :p:D:p
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] doministry:
Sorry, so is UK_Generic also available through SEUS??
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] maedox:
No, it's not. I just tried.

My phone is booting R2 Generic_UK as I'm typing this. Updated with microSD method.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] acopacop:
no **** it really works!!! weee :D

Finally generic_UK R2 baby!

slow on the first boot up thought haha
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] michaelthemage:
Same here! Thank you very much to the uploader and unknown finder....!

Nothing was needed just to RENAME the file to kovsimg.nhb, otherwise 'no image file' comes up!

Regards
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] r0cky4ever:
thanks for uploading the X1i_GENERIC_UK_R2A rom into megaupload.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] peipei:
RENAME the file to kovsimg.nhb

How i RENAME the file to kovsimg.nhb, i can change the name but not the extentie.

PLS help Thanks
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] toader:
Anyone care to upload the Generic UK R2A version through yousendit? Thanks.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] cksdud89:
did anyone notice improvements on the new generic uk rom?

especially the bluetooth and wifi signal..

let me know please~
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] :
Need Hard-SPL?

Somebody: My X1 is running Generic_UK ROM R1A. Now I'd like to up-ROM to the same Generic_UK but R2A version. So do I still have to do the Hard-SPL first?

Thanks.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] arisarts:
I just updated mine from Generic_UK R1a to Generic_UK R2a...

1. Hard_SPL

2. Unrar and Rename .image to .nhb ,put it on Custom_RUU folder

3. Custom_RUU

I am running Windows 7 :eek:

All GOOD...

Just waiting for the Official Greek Rom.

I did not notice any change with R2a.The ring sound is still low :mad:

Aris

Greece
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] ragnascroutch:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!!!
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] Mr Anderson:
Without meaning to be rude, are you sure you want to be doing this? If you don't know how to change file extensions you might be better off waiting for the official 'consumer-friendly' release of the new ROM from SE.

If you're still sure you want to proceed (and assuming you're running Windows XP), try going to Windows Explorer -> Tools -> Folder Options -> View -> untick 'hide extensions for known file types'.

Then, if you can see the full filename (including type) you can simply overtype it.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] phoenixnr:
Flashed the X1a R2 on my X1i. Speed improvements for sure. Media panel now works with my bluetooth headset. Bluetooth bug seems to be gone. Cant comment on wifi although i think this is radio related and there was no updated radio in these roms.

Flashing the UK R2 now.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] nguyenkhanhhoang:
What's about progames/software we installed into SD card? Can we use them again or need to reinstall all? And do we just put the Kosvimg.nhb on the root of SD card? Thanks for help
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] massimax:
Does Generic UK have Italian language for T9 or only English? I'm waiting for an R2 Italian ROM but since I can live with English OS I'd install it if only I was sure it has Italian T9

ps sorry for my bad English
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] toucam:
For most programs are already on SD, you will need to re-register them again as info was stored in registry. Yes, just copy it to the root of SD but it's very important that you format it (use the built-in in Windows) under FAT 32, people tend to think that because the phone can see the card there's no need to re-format but it's a must, otherwise the image won't be detected. Take the battery out and put it back in again, then hold power, volume down at the same time, boot loader will appear and do the rest for you.
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] yanev82:
Make sure the windows shows you the extensions of the file
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] llecaroz:
Thx a lot, installed the SPL correct version & nbh to exract & install the os, everything ok for the French version ! thx a lot !