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[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Definately nothing to apologise for you, we all start somewhere. Your phone is branded to Vodafone just as mine was (even though there is no logo on the front) which is why you will not be able to update yet or use "SE Sync" only "google" and you won't be able to access "play now" only vodafones "360"service". Personally i'd recommend de-branding because you won't have to wait for vodafone to approve anything and instead get the phone as soon as SE release it but it's your call. If you don't want to you don't have to. I did it mainly for "SE sync"

Hope this helps :)
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
it does! Thanks to you too! :))

lots of love in this forum. I like it!
[XPERIA X10 General] desibawaji:
Help with Debranding

Hi,

My X10 state the following Firmware 1.6, but Baseband Ver. 1.0.14 & Build # R1FA014.

When I follow the step by step instructions on debranding I get a message you phone is up to date.

Please I would like to debrand as I dont have Andriod Market Client.

Is there a way to force load generic firmware.

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Not to sound rude or anything but you can't be following the instructions step by step if your using the de-branding guide linked in my signature. I've just now done it myself and it worked effortlesly the first time. My only advice to you would be to try again and make sure you read and follow the steps very carefully :)
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
I think I know what the problem is m8 as I am doing it right now!

The issue is with the step-by-step instructions on the Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS). It tells you that you have the latest version ... however, you can proceed anyway. so that is what I am doing.

Hope this helps!
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Well caught i wasn't thinking properly earlier and completely mis-judged the whole situation.

Yes when doing the update (both times) it will say that you have the latest software but continue the update/repair anyway and you'll come to the end of your branded journey :D

Sory i misunderstood earlier and i hope this helps.
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
Just finished! Worked a treat.... thx everyone!

btw ... just checking ... am I right in thinking that I cld de-brand my m8's x10 using the SEUS on my PC in just the one step????

cheers!
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Haha feels good to be debranded doesn't in :-P

I'm not entirely sure but you could sure as hell give it a go, nothing much to lose apart from a little bit of time and if it doesn't work just follow all the step again!
[XPERIA X10 General] :
@Niceties - if it is from the same network/region the yes, otherwise no.
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
lol

its much better! FREEDOM!!!!! :)

thx m8 ...

@lollylost .... it IS ... top man for checking!!! :)

hv 2 say ... only joined this forum 2day ... and I've found it to be THE most helpful of any type of forum I've ever joined ... EVERRRRRRR!!!

Thx all .... I'm gonna set it all up again for the next 2 hours like a complete GEEK!!!!!

Peace!
[XPERIA X10 General] :
I didn't need to check it. I wrote the tutorial =).
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
lolol

good call dude!
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Just out of curiosity Nicities, how's your power consumption on that bad boy?
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
its getting better day by day ...

I was using an app killer (cant even remember wot it was called now as i only got it last nite & now its gone! ... wasnt that great because it didnt auto-kill .. every time I checked there were a million apps running!)

unplugged it @ 7am .... 1 hour commute to the city whilst listening to tunes ... on all day .. mucking about with silly apps like barcode scanners ... took a few pics, sent few emails ... updated time scape ... about 20 txts & 10 mins of calls ...

hour commute back with tunes on & playing silly game for 15 mins ....

home with 30%

wi-fi off, 3g still on normal mode (ie. 2g/3g)

not checking email / FB automatically though!

hope thats sufficient info! i was v.close to swapping for Desire yesterday!!!

gonna stick with this now tho! I've had SE's all the way since the T68i. I used to play bluetooth battleships with the (then) girlfriend on the train & thought I was way cool! lol

before that it was 2 player snake on nokias via infra red!!! :-o
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Haha check you out you little gaming devil :p

Do you find the battery sufficient for your needs? seems like your getting a fair bit of usage out of it. If not maybe you should head over to the power usage thread and see if any of the suggestions there can help you out.

I too love Sony Ericssons, i made the mistake of swapping over to samsung for a while (i really like them for other things, televisions and such) but after a couple of phones and a very severe lack of customization in some areas and general unreliable tech / support i went happily back to Sony Ericsson and i whole heartedly intend to stay here and as far away from the acursed iPhone as possible LoL

Oh and a little bit of advice, get yourself "juice defender" from the market. it's free and should make your battery life extend further. Up to you though just thought it might be helpful :)
[XPERIA X10 General] Niceties:
Whoa!

I was just about 2 ask you what I shld dl for power consumption purposes!!!!

:eek:
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
hmm my SEUS does not give me an option to update it anyway. :-( anyone who know how to force SEUS to update? I deleted DB files - and still get the "you are finished - no updates available for your phone"

With no "update" - no download of master files to replace with debranding.
[XPERIA X10 General] panjote:
ok, so what is the difference between the branded and debranded one. I havent seen a single branding on my phone but i might be wrong (orange uk)
[XPERIA X10 General] :
Does your IMEI begin with 0044?
[XPERIA X10 General] desibawaji:
Hi,

I am facing the same issues, Please note the steps followed

1) Downloaded Update_Service_Setup-2.10.4.22.exe from the site

2) Installed it

3) Checked and Removed the DB directory

This version does not seem to have a repair button and it has recreated the db directory with a lot of files starting with the ICON%

Is is possible some one the post the whole directory dump of db.
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
nope - 359419
[XPERIA X10 General] :
Ok. If you could post a screenshot of the last step you can get onto in SEUS.

Ps. I had a problem with downloading some of the firmwares today so it could be a fault at the other end.
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
screenshot attached
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
sorry tried this debranding twice now nd still it does not work something not right followed the instructions to the letter!! any ideas?
[XPERIA X10 General] MCoimbra:
Lollylost, there is a way to update phones that have IMEI starting with 0044?
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
How did you make it work Veeger? follow instructions to the letter no go here and I have a vodafone like you?
[XPERIA X10 General] :
There seemed to have been a problem with SE servers - should be fixed now.

Try again and report back.
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
notice the 'INSERT INTO TBLSERVICE VALUES(0,'277303487','X10i VFE-UK VFE 1234-4579' when copying your files to the folder blob_fs and then renaming to my IN_FILE starting with 277303487 it keeps coming back with baseband .14 am I doing this wrong??
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
I still get "Download Error" - Unable to download your update files. Please check your internet connection or try again.

:-(
[XPERIA X10 General] :
For people who can't update with my files: delete db folder and check if it lets you update.
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
Yes it lets me update but just downloads another vodafone hacked file that results in another install of baseband .14
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
the above is error message from PC Companion. Says no updates are available.

/ :-)
[XPERIA X10 General] instigator008:
That's because u have to use Sony Ericsson Update Service, not PC Companion.

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[XPERIA X10 General] :
Now try to replace files and update. I don't think SE would disable this mod that quick.
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
Did that but this keeps coming back and when you replace with you file and rename to the previous filename it pick up this instruction that keeps repeating itself from somewhere either the phone or SD card. The file names are important and impact the way the software will update. did replace with your file names and switched the phone on it had flat battery message!!

"R1FA014','FSP_X10i_VFE-UK_VFE_1234-4579_S1-SW-LIVE-AC12-0001-S1-PARTITION-WITH-SPARE','ZIP','INFILE_LONGTERM','SIN_FILE_SET','277 303055','115339810','3560336409','1270622069000',' 1269508005000','CDF: [FileProp(CDFId)], FS: [FileProp(LangRegion)], CDFVer-FSVer: [Version]','','')"
[XPERIA X10 General] DaddyDan:
I'm going to be upgrading next week to the X10 from a SE C905 which I have previoulsy de-branded and realise the benefits of doing that. I wondered what the difference was between debranding and root?

What are the pro's & con's of either of them?

Sorry but I'm new to all this hacking of phone software etc ;););)
[XPERIA X10 General] instigator008:
One issue since debranding is that my network time is way off. Anyone else?

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[XPERIA X10 General] im_iceman:
Errr.... I'm kinda new to all of this... (2 weeks!) What's debranding? and what does it do for the phone?
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Hey guys, i don't know what to say really. It worked for me perfectly the first time round. I followed all the instructions, unzipped the files to my desktop renamed them appropriately and then pasted over the top. Re-connected my X10 "repaired" the phone and voila debranded and able to use all of sony ericssons apps.

You still having problems?

De-branding removes any and all "service provider" software and reverts the phone back to the creators pre-installed software. some of which may be in place to stop you accessing other software on the phone. For instance with vodafone they had installed software on the phone that stopped users being able to connect to "SE Sync" and to SE "play now" app. After debranding however they become available. Just an example :)
[XPERIA X10 General] im_iceman:
erm.. ok then.. except I've not debranded my handset (bought from Phones 4u) and I can access playnow and SE sync (although I'm not using SE sync now.. have switched to Google sync.!)
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
The instructions are wrote as if you know what you are doing and not step by step for the user.....you re on vodafone Veeger any chance of a DM/email with what you did.....done this five times and still it doesn't work not sure what you mean by repaired?
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
You my friend are all ready de-branded. Branding is something the service providers use. Vodafone, Orange and so on when you get the phone directly from them. as you bought it from a third party your in the clear. Normally branding can be seen by a literal branding on the phone but the X10 doesn't seem to have any visible brand.
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
I'm probably the worst person to ask when it comes to explaining things, usually just do the things for people and trust me if i could do it for you i would. Let me see what i can come up with though. :)
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
following the instructions...

1 - Deleted db folder

2 - Updated via SEUS

3 - Downloaded zip - renamed to the same file names in folder blob

4 - Updated again using SEUS that downloaded another file set which automatically put the older version baseband 14 files and updated these automatically. there is no chance to pause install and delete these files

5 - power on checked phone - version the same

Is this right Veeger???
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Ok i've thrown something together as best i can. How do you want it?
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
can you mail me through the forum?
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Ok i sent it via both "private message" and "email" options on your profile. You can pick which is easiest to view. Hope it helps and if it doesn't then i'm really sorry but let me know either way :)

If it doesn't work then it could be that Sony Ericsson have caught on (rather quickly i might add) and made a fix for it. If so you'll have to wait for a new de-brand!
[XPERIA X10 General] im_iceman:
Bonus!.. thanks.
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
Thanks for the message and instructions using SEUS I only get ' You have the latest version.....' but only have the install option and not repair
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
X mistake X
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
Wait you have an option to install anyway? That's the one you need!
[XPERIA X10 General] saltorio:
Would the process in the tutorial work for an X10a branded to Rogers in Canada, or would different files be needed?

Just so I'm clear, debranding would open the phone up to new updates without needing to wait for the carrier to release them, correct?
[XPERIA X10 General] Tri3Dent:
I would like to know this too.

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[XPERIA X10 General] wertzius:
Yes, the Phone is open for carrierfree Updates. I don't know anything about the frquencies in Canada, but when they are the same like in Europe u can use the files! 800/900 GSM 1800/1900/2100 UMTS (3G).
[XPERIA X10 General] phanquangkhanh:
Hi,

Firstly, I'm not UK. I'm in Malaysia now.

Then, my phone is simfree. What is the different between branded and unbranded ?

I just want to update to R1FA016 but SEUS always says my phone up to date. Is it possible for me to use this method ? can I use the UK firmware ?

thanks all :D.

P/s : my English is bad, sorry for that
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
Updated Tutorial for Win7 and PC Companion

1. Download SE PC Companion (www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en)

2. Connect your phone when PC Companion asks

3. Check for updates - on this screen you will get the REPAIR option

4. Select repair - and let PC Companion guide you through it.

5. After a finished repair your files to replace are located in (win7: C:\ProgramData\SonyEricsson\* - find the db folder as the other tutorials tells you to)

6. BACKUP your DB DIRECTORY to a Zip file so you have the old files if you need service on the phone later)

7. Rename and copy as pr. other tutorials

8. Run SE PC Companion and select update. It will tell you you have the most resent version. Select REPAIR and phone will be updated with the firmware you have copied into the directory!)

Please note the Sony Ericsson servers are not always answering to update requests. (step 4) if you get an error message to check your Internet - wait a few hours - and try again.

This new tutorial is (C) Me 2010 do not copy or redistribute (sorry forget that - copy as much as you want - just felt like being sarcastic this morning)

The SEUS tutorial is NOT working for a lot of us - but the above worked for me.

I now have a UAE phone (AR/EN) with full Market and Generic UK firmware. IT DOES NOT SOLVE SIM LOCK!
[XPERIA X10 General] Veeger:
You can use the UK generic firmware if you like or wait for the generic firmware of your location to be released. If you De-brand it just means you'll be able to get all the latest updates from SE instead of waiting for your service provider to aprove them all. It also unlocks some apps and software that your service provider may have blocked for whatever reason (For instance ony Vodafone i couldn't use SE sync or get onto Play now because Vodafone wanted me to use there versions which quite frankly are **** LoL)

Please note that not all service providers prevent you accessing certain phone processes some just add some apps and software of there own. Not all service providers brand there phones and your phone will not be branded it if you bought it from a third party retailer.
[XPERIA X10 General] :
I updated my tutorial on Esato. Should work now =).
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
It worked!!!!!! on PC companion allows the repair of the files provided by Lollylost and doesn't download an update like SEUS.....follow the revised instructions everyone.....Thanks so much to everyone :-)
[XPERIA X10 General] Udonitron:
I too would love to know the definitive on this! ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] JoeAUser:
Rogers X10a

I debranded my Rogers X10a and it worked fine, the firmware revision was newer and battery life is twice as good. My only issue is i'm not sure if the 3G bands have changed after debranding as the phone model now shows as X10i. I cant check this right now as we dont have 3G where I live. If someone could confirm to me that 3G does indeed work, i'd be very happy.
[XPERIA X10 General] Flamso:
Would be interesting if Rogers version is the same hardware as X10i. Just different firmware. But I hardly think that's the case.

And I'm actually wondering if there's any point for me to 'debrand' my phone since I alreade have .16!
[XPERIA X10 General] anethema:
Model/Baseband

Performed debranding on my X10a, it updated my baseband to .16 from .14 and the model now says X10i.

Hopefully this doesn't mess anything up but it seems OK after putting in my APN information.

Though I read it allowed exchange accounts (not that moxier crap) but no go there.

Can't wait for root to get some stock 2.1 on here. Thanks for you work guys!
[XPERIA X10 General] JoeAUser:
can you please confirm if 3G is working?
[XPERIA X10 General] eagle_1313:
I would like to know what do you get after de-branding (except for freedom :) ofcourse ). Does everything works in the phone? Do I lose any apps, does all apps works fine? Is the battery better? Screen? Sound when calling (width R1FA014 it's not so good)?

Can someone sum up all that we get after de-branding?
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
well I have done it and here are the good things.

1. Better battery it's been up for 18hours at 73% couple of calls, texts checked email few times and some internet surfing.

2. Incall volume better

3. Sony Sync now available

4. Better keyboard more responsive

5. touch screen more smooth and responsive

6. supported by sony ericcsion for updates as soon as they come out.

7. Freedom to use which network I want
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
And 3g works it just needs re-enabling with the network after firmware upgrade simple process through the set up
[XPERIA X10 General] JoeAUser:
Please tell me you debranded the X10a and it now shows the phone model as X10i and yet 3G works.
[XPERIA X10 General] Mark_Dawson:
No it was a x10i before so make sure you can check with someone who has a x10a first as they maybe different files am sure others on the forum would help prehaps Lollylost....
[XPERIA X10 General] Diamond777:
I debranded using Esatos method and mine shows X10i and 3G is working flawlessly!
[XPERIA X10 General] pvdw50:
I can confirm that the update works for KPN Netherlands, but the unbranding isn't.
[XPERIA X10 General] JoeAUser:
And was yours the X10a before you debranded?
[XPERIA X10 General] JoeAUser:
Tested out 3G on my unbranded X10a today and it works! I managed to get 2mbps down / 1.5 mbps up on a rather weak signal so every thing is perfect so far. I only hope I dont have any problems when updating the software in the future.
[XPERIA X10 General] Tri3Dent:
Can anyone tell me how to get the correct settings for Rogers?
[XPERIA X10 General] JoeAUser:
APN : internet.com

Username : wapuser1

Password : wap

MCC : 302 (should already be filled in)

MNC : either 720 or 72 depending on your SIM card (should already be filled in)

Leave all other settings blank.
[XPERIA X10 General] CharlesW123:
Did the debranding thing to get my X10i onto the updated baseband (onto 1.10.16, was on 1.10.14) as SEUS was stating that no update was available and I don;t like waiting :P

Did not sim unlock it for me (have a T-Mobile UK one), happy with T-Mo anyways :D
[XPERIA X10 General] Tri3Dent:
From my stock Rogers firmware, the settings go as follows:

Name: Rogers Internet

APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn

Proxy: Not Set

Port: Not Set

Username: Not Set

Password: Not Set

Server: Not Set

MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com

MMS proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS port: 80

MCC: 302

MNC: 720

APN Type: Not Set

So, how come it's different from yours?
[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
I Can't get the SEPCC service to connect. I know someone said to keep trying but ive been trying for 2 days now. I get as far as taking out my batt and reconnecting the usb cable with back buttton held. Then after about 30 secs I get the error msg telling me unable to connect to update service. I am on Orange UK. Any Ideas?
[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
Download Error

This is the message I keep getting.
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
I got that message for about 18 hours before I could repair. I just left the phone by the computer - and tried and tried and tried again...

Finally it came through.
[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
Thanks I'll keep trying. Worried im going to wear out my batt cover the amount of times I've had it on and off today.
[XPERIA X10 General] klarsen:
just forget about taking out the battery. Just unplug, then shut off the phone - wait 10 secs - and plug in USB with back button pressed. That worked fine for me.
[XPERIA X10 General] desibawaji:
Jai HO,

It went through Finally and I got MARKET on my phone and speech search and all the extra stuff which was missing.

It a whole new X10

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] daeshawn:
Thanks

I have a Rogers X10 and can confirm a successful debrand (i had x10a with .14 and now have x10i with .16). I can also confirm that 3g works perfectly fine after re entering the apn settings.
[XPERIA X10 General] daeshawn:
They both should work...I personally have been using the settings you use since my magic days no issues
[XPERIA X10 General] Tri3Dent:
Yea, to be safe, I just copied them down before debranding. After I debranded, I just re-use the same settings so I know that it would work like it was before. And it did!
[XPERIA X10 General] :
Uploading Generic X10a and Generic HK firmware.

If you want to donate then donation link is in my tutorial on Esato.
[XPERIA X10 General] elroy944:
i heard the hongkong firmware was 2.1 is that true?
[XPERIA X10 General] :
Firmwares added.
[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
I'll Donate if you can figure out a way to debrand my Orange handset.
[XPERIA X10 General] :
Wait until SE fixes the firmware on their servers - if it's not already fixed. I'll check tomorrow.
[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
Cheers! Tried again a few times today still not working.
[XPERIA X10 General] :
Firmware is downloadable, try again.
[XPERIA X10 General] yetep:
nope same error for orange handsets mate. can't downloae firmware.

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[XPERIA X10 General] csw43:
Yeas, i can confirm still same error appearing for Orange Uk......

Regards

Craig
[XPERIA X10 General] yetep:
kind of annoying.... considering it is ultimately the same phone!

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[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
No change here either tried again using SEPCC & SEUS.
[XPERIA X10 General] The_Morgue:
Read through the thread, but is still a bit unsecured if I got this correct.

If I have a Swedish X10 branded and sim locked to operator 3 and flash it with the generic UK firmware.

Will I be able to use the X10 with any sim card then?

, or is it only unbranded, but still sim locked to 3?

Regards/
[XPERIA X10 General] yetep:
It won't unlock it.
[XPERIA X10 General] csw43:
Downloading Orange UK firmware as we speak.....seems like they have sorted the servers

Regards Craig
[XPERIA X10 General] csw43:
Sucessful debrand......thanks to all concerned. Just got my unlock aswell so its now a simfree model for all intents and purposes :)

Regards

Craig
[XPERIA X10 General] tris1979:
Successfully debranded Orange UK .

Thanks to everyone for all your help!!
[XPERIA X10 General] redesignni:
is there any benefits to doin this on simfree version?? I've read it may allow me to upgrade baseband?

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