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[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Evostance:
Patience on removing Moxier etc please :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] e3sssar:
New root method doesn't work! unlike the old one!

Any body confirm otherwise ?

regards,
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mattiL:
No, the commands are supposed to be typed in a windows command prompt.

If you open a command prompt and change the directory to where you have put the rooting files (step1.cmd, step2.cmd and their folders) then you will find a file called adb.exe in folder step2.

Go to folder step2 and run the commands (your commands above) from there.

FYI, adb.exe is Android Debugger, it is used to configure android devices.

Try the command "adb devices" , it will show you devices connected to your computer.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
i will make a video guide now on how to remove unwanted apps.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mattiL:
New ROOT works well for me, but I had to change step2.cmd.

The 3:rd line in the command file,

#adb push fota.pkg /sdcard/fota.pkg

was changed to

@adb push fota.pkg /sdcard/fota.pkg

Then I reran all steps from step1.

Works great so far, and I have root.

AND version R2BA020 !
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
Just uploading to YouTube now, 10min max and it should be ready for you all.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Evostance:
Remove apps and root tutorial for *dummies* here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=714004
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] MrPappy86:
never mind
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Bin4ry:
YOU CANNOT DO THIS!

You have to flash back to R1 first !

This is because SE removed the function we need in R2 firmware :/

but you can flash to R1 first and then the OTA is done in step 2.

You will end in a rooted R2 :)

By the way. The package was reupped because of the error!

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Evostance:
Removing Applications

Step 1: Download http://rapidshare.com/files/403921536/step4.rar.html

Step 2: If you are on Vista or W7, open up the "step4" folder

Step 3: Shift-right click and select Open Command Prompt Here

Step 4: Take your pick from the following commands. Chose which one you want and type into the command prompt

Optional Step 5: Restore Mediascape by entering these commands into the same command prompt
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mattiL:
Step 1 gives you R1FA016

Step 2 updates to R2BA020 (via fota.pkg)

Step 3 Installs additional software, like Superuser, Jonas keyboard etc.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
App removal Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n24YhtjjlGI
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
I've done that, but when i put the command in, i get

Error: Device not found.

I've got the x10 in debugging mode, not mounted, and plugged into the computer. I'm just really confused now.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] joseethan:
Yeahh, that´s starts to show me the light. Gracias.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kakekeke:
COOOOL!!!

Im starting to SO LOVING THE NEW ROOT!!!

Finaly im able to remove complitely the Crappy SE original apps (hate to have multiple apps for same purpose) and replace them whit better ones... SWEET!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] somebloke:
Thank you for replying.. I'm sitting here pressing Refresh since I posted.

It looked like you could from the first 2 pages, but I'll have a go now :D

Many thanks Bin4ry :o
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
If you have already rooted your handset my method will work in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n24YhtjjlGI
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
Double post
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
Tried that too Chewitt, all i get is the same, device not found. I've rooted the handset, i have the terminal on the phone etc, but i've just got no idea why this is happening. I had no problems with device not found when i was rooting
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
no issue in that case what has happend and can happen is after rooting your device has changed its ID due to new/updated driver versions.

If you redo the device ID process and save to the 2 locations that need the DeviceID.txt file this will solve it for you hopefully.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
Ok i'll give that a try. Thank you :)

Just checked my device ID and it's the same as it's always been.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
no problem hopefully it will work, it happened to me on my 3rd root, on my 8th now lol
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Evostance:
Check the registry to see if its there.

I've had this problem before.

Try reboot your phone and PC
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
did you do a complete new search in the registry?

If you did try a restart of your PC/Laptop and i will be here when you get back to try some more stuff.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
Evo, Chewitt you're both stars,

Restarted the phone as suggested by Evo, Followed the video by Chewitt, and now i'm crap free! Thank you both very much.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
Glad we could help.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Evostance:
:)

No problem
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] IanStoianov:
I used the 4 step root but had some problems. Right after I finished rooting, the new 3 step root came up, so I redid the root. Only thing is I had some problems again, so for now I'm back with the stock rom. I'll try again later, but I'd like to know if it's possible to root starting from an x10a brazilian rom, just out of curiosity.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
The only other question i've got, is has anyone encountered the status bar vanishing? On mine if i goto move an icon on the home screen, my status bar will just vanish completely. Now i know theres probably a way to get it back, but the only way i know at the moment is to restart the phone.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] sadhra:
Have you got ADW.Launcher installed?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
Yep that is due to the settings in the ADW it is in system pref's and swipe down and up actions, that is if you have ADW running if you dont then you have ran the old Step 6 that was to customise the UI and it made it look like it was gone.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
I have indeed, i prefer it greatly over the standard SE stuff.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
That will solve it for you Brownie2k
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Brownie2k:
Yep i've followed them instructions and all is well :) Am still new to all this andriod stuff, been an iphone person for years... Android blows iOS out the water though in my opinion.

Thanks again Chewitt :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
i like iOS its simple and a good smartphone starter for people, i get to play with all types of phones at work and android is the first OS that made me leave Blackberry lol.

anyhow BTT lol

A trick with ADW is to get your backup's made in its own utility thats all i do now just restore from the backup's each time.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
Step 2

Ive just done step two and booted from the sd card number 6,

but the firmware is still .16
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Spiro67:
It works ! I have not the good files thanks you
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
step 2 problems

'#adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Starting: Intent { act=com.sonyericsson.android.fota.action.DEBUG_ENTRY }

"select option 6 SDCARD UPDATE"

Press any key to continue . . .

thats what im getting in step 2 :\
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Nimche:
I get "failed for" error and it says that "Read-Only file system"?

But the phone is rooted, any hints?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
Use my app removal Vid but select the Step 2 command app then change the text inside from this

@echo off
cd step2
adb push fota.pkg /sdcard/fota.pkg
adb shell am start -a com.sonyericsson.android.fota.action.DEBUG_ENTRY
echo "select option 6 SDCARD UPDATE"
pause

to this

@echo off
cd step2
@adb push fota.pkg /sdcard/fota.pkg
@adb shell am start -a com.sonyericsson.android.fota.action.DEBUG_ENTRY
echo "select option 6 SDCARD UPDATE"
pause

now it should work.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
how would i go about moving the .pkg ? and where would i move it to ? sorry ima not great and this stuff yet :|
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] rosco16:
How can I restore desktop of sony xperia original after deleted with this commands ?

@adb shell rm /system/app/mox*

@adb shell rm /system/app/off*

@adb shell rm /system/app/play*

@adb shell rm /system/app/track*

@adb shell rm /system/app/EManual*

@adb shell rm /system/app/SemcIME*

@adb shell rm /system/app/LatinImeTutorial*

@adb shell rm /system/app/AndroidQuadrapop*

@adb shell rm /system/app/LatinIME*

@adb shell rm /system/app/SEMCTouchPal*

@adb shell rm /system/app/se-supp*

@adb shell rm /system/app/Launch*

@adb shell rm /data/app/*.zip

@adb shell rm -r /etc/semc/startupshow

@adb shell rm -r /etc/semc/preset/app
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] figofigo:
Successfully rooted my X10i R2BA020 :):)

thanks jerpelea and thanks for all for ur steps :):)

i luv my X10 :D:D:D:D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] imisky:
what is the difference between the original root vs the new one that came out other then the R2B. If we did the first root would we need to update to the new ones.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
See my post above this one for the answer to your question
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pietropizzi:
For all this app removing things its essential to type:

@adb shell mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2 /system

before the selected removing commands. Otherwise you wouldn't have read/write (rw) permission an your phone.

Successfully rooted my X10i with the Omnius method. Very simple and straightforward. THX Jerpelea for that eays procedure !
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
If you are trying to remove excess then my walkthrough vid will work for you.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] corruptfate:
im just wondering, if im comming from the B2FA020 ROOTED and I want to upgrade to the newer root that just came out, do I have to do everything all over again or can I just flash and do step 2 and 3?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
You have to start from 1 so that it can be done.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
Hi thanks i edited the file but now the cmd doesnt do anything it just stays blank? o wait some things happening

Edit okay seriously saved my balls thought id get stuck on .16 again :)

Yay on step three now :) doesnt anyone recommend removing the apps now or after with a uninstaller?

cheers
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
No Problem.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kakekeke:
i think the rom is broken somehow ? com.google.process.gapps keeps dieing all the time

Market unusable... :(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Nimche:
Thank you, I know some of them but where can I find the use of every single one? I use Moxier mail for exchange so I won't delet that one, but whar are the rest of them? Sorry it has been asked before, I couldn't find it.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pmp.s:
hi with the old root method we had to skip step 3 but was complicated for me do u know if glitchexe going to relaease the instructions any soon!?

thank you :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
could this removal be done by running terminal on the phone if someone was so inclined to do so ( while phone is on)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
Most probebly but its easy enough to do it using the video guide i made(see link in my sig)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] figofigo:
everything is ok but no arabic with the last root R2BA020

want to know the solution thankssss
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] placebo73:
step 1 was succesfull, but when i apply step 2 and choose option 6 it says failed to copy file from sdcard...did anyone else had that problem and knows how to solve this?

cheers
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
here you go placebo73 was 9 posts up for yours.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
gah right can i run step 3 again now? to remove apps or do i have go through the whole root process again :\
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
I just did the latest root (three step one) and it seems to have worked. But my X10a is not a X10i and why is it showing I have the build number of R1FA016. I thought this was supported to flash the newer build on the phone.

Also, should I wait for X10a instructions?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] placebo73:
Thanks for the quick reply chewitt...gonna try it out:)

edit: working now, copied the file manually to sdcard....Thanks for your help
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
With my guide you can use it at any time, no need to re root or anything.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chai_archer:
i have successully rooted the phone. BUT!!! i am facing some force close problem in many apps. For example, i tried to download stuff from the market. when i press install, the market forced close. and many other apps as well. anybody know how to fix this?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] rosco16:
how can i install again startupshow ( splashscreen ) ?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] azzajr6:
Hi All i need help i get this error in step 1 - please connect Xperia in flash mode.

Press any key to continue .﻿ . .

C:\Users\Mr & Mrs\Desktop\root x10\R2BA020_ROOT\step1>java -jar X10flash.jar

30-Jun-2010 00:14:07 X10flash main

INFO: start

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException at java.lang.String.<init>(Unknown Source) at X10flash.testPluged(X10flash.java:103) at X10flash.run(X10flash.java:375) at X10flash.main(X10flash.java:417)

Press any key to continue . . .

. i have tired all the IDs but no luck if you can help i would be very happy.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] boydivalor:
Hi All !

I've already have 2 Android Devices (G1 and Magic) rooted and with custom roms, but last 2 months i've been trying other Operating System (N900 O.S).

Now, back to Android since last night with Xperia X10i.

I've been reading this whole thread for a couple of hours and..wow, i'm so confused because i didnt start reading it from the begining.

So, i'll appreciate all the help you can give me.

I have this settings now on my X10:

Firmware: 1.6

Base Band: 1.1.25

Kernel: 2.6.29-rel SEMC-android@SEMC #2

Compilation: R2BA020 (i got this normaly using SEUS)

Now, to root it with the R2BA020, what i need to do? Go back to R1FA016 first ?

Only Execute step 2 and step 3 from 'ROOT_F2v1' folder ?

Or need to Execute step1 from 'i_R1FA16_ft' folder ?

Sorry for all of this, i've been reading for hours, and i'm not an expert.

If anyone could give me 'the right direction'.

Sorry for my poor english.

Thank You All, and, developers are doing a great work !

Edit: Can i do This on Windows 7 32 Bits ?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] placebo73:
Thank you guys for your hard work...my phone is rooted succesfully now:D

I will donate ASAP

cheers
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] corruptfate:
Does the RB20 one work with X10A's? and is it okay to flash this over BR20?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] e3sssar:
Guys you can use RootManager to delete the System applications like MoxiMail

Download-Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/403939718/RootManager.apk.html

very easy and useful app

Regards,
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Nimche:
Thank you, You can strip down you phone and I bet you can break your phone:D This is awesome.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
Step﻿ two for me is not finishing, not sure why. But when I started step two, there's an error message, "''#adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program of batch file". It still seems to work, and I do get options, and select option 6, but it doesn't finish.

Please help.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ojpd:
Guys a little help please.. I'm stuck with step3... All it's showing the quoted stuff below. My phone hasn't restarted it's been like... 5 minutes already.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] j4mm3r:
Try taking the battery out for about 5 seconds. Plug it back in and then power on. Usually it takes some time for the system to boot after a full factory restore.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ojpd:
Actually my problem is... When I click on step3 the command prompt opens and it says that my phone is restarting... But it's not restarting.. It didn't even turn itself off. It just stays on and I've been waiting for it to restart itself for more than 10 minutes now.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] j4mm3r:
Dude... post this to the problems thread.

For now just check if you have USB debugging enabled.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Nick2005:
does the new method of 3 steps works with x10a?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] yodanz:
I'm wondering this also :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
Scratch that, misread
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Nimche:
Yes it does, it does work. Works works works.:D

Step 3 does say it is restarting but it does not, you just click to continue and it will do the work and then it will restart. Make sure you are on Debug usb( I am sure you are) and SD card is not mounted.

It works like a dream.

Dream Works.

Cheers,
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Nimche:
If I were you, I would click"any key to continue" and see what happens and I hope you have already done son.:cool:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Zer0_:
Hi Guys.. I've been following this thread for a while, but i never really registered. Since I was able to successfully root my phone, I thought I could help out.

TO THE ROGERS PEOPLE

So I have a ROGERS (canada) X10a phone and installed the new root (bringing it up to R2BA020 X10i). So far I have had no problems (except for my 3g, which was easily fixed by someone in a previous post). Everything else seems to be working fine so far! If anyone has any questions, I will be happy to help out as much as i can (i'm actually pretty new to this myself, so yeah...)

:)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
Yes, I just finished the 3 step root procedure on my X10a it now says it's a X10i! Also, I had to manually ad APN which is working, but I can't access Rogers (Canada) 3G network anymore.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
I also finished it and all works except for the 3G (Rogers), can you please help on that. Thx
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] davethedroid:
i've been trying the 3 step method for a hour or so now but keep getting stuck on step 3 once the phone has rebooted i turn on debugging mode but it keeps saying device not found. I've tried resetting the computer, taking the battery out of the phone, different usb slots, all the different device id's but with no luck
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Zer0_:
Of course. go to settings > wireless controls > Mobile networks > Auto internet settings and press rogers... now go too access point names pres the left button and click on new apn and add this info:

I used the first one (the one that says for internet access/texting).
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pmp.s:
Delete this
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
Thanks.

BTW: I did a search available networks and I see "Rogers Wireless", not just "Rogers".

I just noticed an "Auto Internet settings" option within the Mobile network settings area. I clicked this and everything is now working.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Zer0_:
yeah.. i did that too... but for some reason, my gmail wouldn't sync, so i had to use that information in order to get it to work lol.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bazzatron:
As much as I appreciate the work gone into gaining root access, the instructions on how to do so are ****house.

Step 1: Works fine. After the command prompt window finishes, the phone boots up.

Step 2: The instructions just say, "Run step 2", other people have said "Put it into debugging mode then run step 2" others have said, to just going into "About phone" and check for updates OTA. Running Step 2 in normal and debugging mode didnt do anything for me, the message comes up "select 6 to install from sd card, press any key to continue" I press any key and the window disappears. So I ran the OTA update it appeared to download something then restart and then I got the screen with the 4 circles and the progress bar. That finished and the phone booted up.

Step 3: I run Step 3 and get a command prompt that says, "Error: Device not found" about a 20 times before saying 'Root successful" then "Error: Device not found" before closing. Does the phone need to be in debug mode at this point or does this need to be done in flash mode?

My build number says: R2BA020

Some of the instructions mention to put the deviceid.txt into the step 3 folder, should there already be a file in there with a "default" id that I need to change or do I need to add this file with my dev id already in it?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] samygent:
battery at 88% after 5 hours of medium usage ( browsing , xda app , playing music )

root is really awesome
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
Well, I just finished rooting mine, so looking forward to that.

I head that glitchexe has a new x10a (Rogers) root coming. Not what different over the new 3 step root. I'd hate to have to do this all again just for a minor change.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] davethedroid:
i'm having the same issue
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mayamo:
someone correct me if i'm wrong, but the two files (flash/omnius) jerperlea uploaded.. aren't they supposed to be the Generic UK R2BA020 root???

After i installed it, it says R1FA016.. the files also say the same..

I was on o2 firmware and i wanted to switch to uk one because it doesn't have any telcos apps/widgets, but it seems i thought wrong...

so i guess the r2ba020 updates are in the root file???
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Higgins12:
Just finished with the "new" root. The whole process went smooth without any Problems. Nice Job Guys. Till now no Problems with the ROM either. Will see how it behaves during the Day.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Zer0_:
I think you'll just have to do step 3 again. From what I read around the forums (don't know if its true), you just have to change the build.prop and default.prop files located in the step3 folder. If it has to do with basebands, then i think you might have to do the whole thing again
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] RodneyBR:
Yea, let's hope, I really don't want to have to loose everything again for this X10a root. I'm sure other X10a owners feel the same.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] fjnty5:
Yes either download Jerps flashtool which has the OTA R2 update from today in it which is already rooted and just run through the steps as usual, start from step 1

step 2 should flash your phone to the new R2 UK firmware from today and then, step 3 should root it

Viola your done!

(oh and make sure when you do the usual find DeviceID, that you place a text doucment called "DeviceID" into the step 1 and 2 folders with the id included of course.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kornelius:
run cmd with administrator privileges and then run step1.cmd from that, if dont work, try reinstalling jre from java.com
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bobsaget78:
Thanks Guys!!!

Thanks guys for the awesome work.

Question for anyone: Is there a way to make a 1:1 backup of the current state of the phone then restore it if I ever want to go back [idk why i would but it would...]?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] proyaz:
Got it working now .. !! :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] xxsashixx:
I have x10a I ran step1 and step2 and skipped step3 now on step4 it says error: device not found

Edit: nevermind XD
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chewitt:
this is what im getting now
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] OrionBG:
I did it too on Win& x64!

you have to add the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin" to the %PATH% to see java exe!

The only problem is that I'm now with R1EA025 and I did step3 (or alteast i think it flashed it!

BTW No data loss! Atleast with me
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bhal92:
Whats in the multi upload files

The download on the first page in 281mb does that contain all the files needed? or do i still need to go get the firmwares and flash tool

Bhal