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[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Civallc:
I have updating my X10mini pro with X10 mini (E10) files by mistake.

Now, I have a big problem, the phone does not respond. touch screen does not work and I can not mount the phone to the usb port to do the update again with the correct files. Sony Ericson pc companion and update service doesnt work in my case.

Anyone have any idea how to fix it?

thanks
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mouradroger:
i want to be sure that the U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2296 is the correct one.

and when i connect my x10 mini pro to the software update i should replace the files or no i should leave it to update automatically?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] skyleth:
the generic uk is 0199
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mouradroger:
thank you for you reply but after gaining the root privilege and doing the software update i should copy the files to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs right? what is best time to copy the files?

i appreciate your reply
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pelicula:
does the sony ericsson x10 mini pro supports android 2.0 or 2.1?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Android 2.1 update is due from SE this month, though not all regions and carrier variants will get it right away.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mor1s:
This seems like a really tough tutorial! Why is there such a big difference between the mini and pro, the mini seems much easier..

Is there a easier version out there since it's not really clear what to do, especially for us beginners?...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] toonarmy85:
My thoughts exactly I cant even get adb working I much prefer the mini method of file swapping
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mor1s:
Yeah, it seems fine until this part:

Then: "adb shell" and type "su", grant the root access on your phone and then "rm /system/build.prop" and "./busybox cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/"

I mean, what the f...?...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SaintyUK:
Follow the first step to obtain root and it should make sense. I did warn that this wasnt an easy guide! ;-)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] toonarmy85:
Is the debrand method for the mini not possible on the pro then
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mor1s:
............. nevermind
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SaintyUK:
@toonarmy85, I cannot see any reason why it wouldn't work. My problem at the time was sourcing the debranded files - thats why I wrote this guide! :-)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] toonarmy85:
No worries il see if I can get the firmware nd give it a go
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] knudsen81:
I have changed my build.prop to ng1 but then i use seus the app says i'm up to date and can't do install only exit :-(
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mouradroger:
hi,

i don't have the market application. i followed the steps from the first post but in vain i still don't have the market application and when i try to update i get that i have the latest software.

any idea what can solve the issue?

thank you

Roger
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] knudsen81:
What is the difrent of ng1 and ng2 some1 know?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] spiderman_anhvu:
I got error at the last comand. It said busybox : not found. So that I can not push the prop file to system. Now I don't know how to get market on my phone. So stressed tonight, please help me :(
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SaintyUK:
If you followed the first post (step 1) to obtain root, at the adb shell type:

cd /system/bin/

Then type: ./busybox cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Is this method still working for you guys on the current software? Most recent fw I've been playing with I haven't been able to get off the phone. SEUS no longer allows repairs, and pc companion refuses to download any software if I select repair. Going to try from another system in a bit, but my hopes aren't high.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
I can confirm I did it yesterday. i needed to install busybox first which took some time and effort to find out how to do. but when i did that, the last command worked and it updated
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
@Dan53 Thanks mate, think it may have been SE's servers playing up as it just decided to work for some reason after about 4 hours worth of trying. Still very interesting that I don't get the repair option in SEUS with this FW, just checks for updates, tells me there's nothing and I'm out of luck. Every other time I've been prompted with the offer of repairing my phone also... I was thinking SE might have closed this hole as I haven't had a problem up until now.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pablo lara melcher:
can i move between u20i to u20a because i make some mistake when i bought the phone and now i dont have 3g
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
@pablo

Pretty sure you can change track from u20i to u20a or the other way round, but as far as I know you'll be left with the same 3g frequency support as before. I haven't had the courage to try myself as I'd rather not get stuck with u20i firmware on my u20a, and there's no guaruntee that all updates will work on both platforms.

@everyone :D

Anyone able to obtain an update to the language/customization list at the start of this post? It's missing a lot of u20a versions.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pablo lara melcher:
@ apaullyg i already made the change from u20i to u20a and this solve nothing but the phone stil working very good

if you have a u20i and install u20a the phone work very good but the 3g continue working like a u20i.

you are true!!

now i will come back to u20i....

soo install a u20i to your u20a phone and you can have a uk software in a EEUU or AU 3g network... jajaja
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SloCan:
Just to make sure I understand this before proceeding

I just wanted to make sure I understand what this does.

I'm in Canada, and bought an unbranded phone from the USA. It doesn't have the market app on it. If I follow these instructions, will I end up with a generic UK firmware that has the market app on it that will allow me to access the market without problems?

So, once I push build.prop (u20i_build.prop_generic_uk) onto the phone, the update process will be "fooled" into thinking that it is a Uk generic firmware that needs to be downloaded, then downloads it on my phone? Is that it? It seems too simple to be true, so that's why I want to comfirm my thoughts before I go through the whole process - lol :D. I'd appreciate it if anyone can confirm this or correct my thinking. Thanks.

I pulled the build.prop file off my phone. Does anyone know what 1240-8044 (and R2A) refers to? It's not on the list in post 2. These are the first sections:

# Merging /tmp/fingerprint.prop into /imgdata/system/build.prop

ro.product.brand=SEMC

ro.product.name=U20i_1240-8044

ro.product.device=SonyEricssonU20i

ro.product.board=delta

ro.build.version.incemental=1

ro.build.tags=release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/U20i_1240-8044/SonyEricssonU20i/delta:1.6/1.1.A.0.8/1:user/release-keys

# Merging /imgdata/system/etc/customization/settings/cust.prop into /imgdata/system/build.prop

######################## Customized property values #########################

ro.semc.version.cust=1240-8044

ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R2A
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Yep

Ah wouldn't you need a u20a for 3G in Canada?

No idea what fw 1240-8044 belongs to or what the ro.semc.version.cust_revision does but the latter will change in the build.prop once the new fw is installed.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pablo lara melcher:
i live in chile, in chile you need the u20a version to have 3g, i buy a u20i, so i change the build prop for a u20a and make the change..

when the change was done my cellphone show the u20a version in the firmware options, but i didnt win the 3g..

so i change again the build.prop to the u20i version and come back to the inicial step...

if you ask me, i think the 3g was a hardware issue and the software can not change anything and any version u20i or u20a can work very good like the other, but i can not confirm, for make the confirmation susesfully, somebody with working 3g, must change the firmware and check his 3g still working...

what im prety sure?? you can change between u20a and u20i and then came back without problems..

the version 1238-0199 have u20i and market with generic firmware and its updated to the 1.2.A.1.174

i remember the version 1238-2298 have u20a and market with generic firmware but some small things are diferent.. can someone confirm this??
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Yes 3G definently a hardware issue, SE has 2 model codes which have their own separate radio hardware certifications etc. All indications are that 3G will still work on its original bands if the phone is flashed with firmware of other model. The concern I have is maybe one day there will be an update which affects radio hardware. If this happens having a phone with wrong revision firmware could be a problem but I don't know enough about the the phone to know if this could happen.

1238-2298 is for the carrier 3 Hutchinson Australia so it is branded, it does have market but also some carrier added software, it hasn't been updated yet either. I don't expect it will see any until after the South American firmwares are updated to 2.1 or 3 may just stop selling the phone and not bother with updates... Australian carriers are typically terrible in this regard.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pablo lara melcher:
i dont know about U20a, but for U20i the best is the version 1238-0199 because have u20i and market with generic firmware and its updated to the 1.2.A.1.174

and i try so much versions. :)

maybe ApaullyG can tell us what its the best U20a version for the firmware change.. :confused:

if you are newie and dont know how to make the change in your u20i, you can use some paid software like omnius, is very easy, only buy firmware license (like 5 dollars), install omnius and then go to download and download the compressed file with the firmware and the custom files for your cellphone.. select them from the omnius software and voila...

i dont make a special guide because is a paid software, and we dont want to make you paid if you can get it for free... i only tell the option for the desesperated people,,,
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SloCan:
Thanks for the info

Hey aPaullyG and pablo,

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated!

It's amazing how something can be so daunting, yet is really simple in its theory. You gotta love it. :)

I'm going to give this a try later on.

As for needing the U20a for 3G in Canada, I have no clue.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
As far as I know the Brazil Generic is the most up to date unbranded u20a firmware and probably the best track to be on for u20a. From what I can gather by posts by a Brazilian on other forums, they're about 4 weeks behind on updates due to the localization process. I have been trying to track down the CDF number, but no luck so far. Only generic I have been able to play with so far is CDF1239-2460 GEL and that is long overdue for an update. (I've tried to flash back to this one recently, but SE's servers won't let me download it for some reason, if anyone else can get it to download i'd be interested to know.)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SloCan:
Firmware Changed Successfully

Alright, I successfully changed the firmware to UK generic.

Build version is now 1.2.A.1.1174.

I have the market app, and have downloaded and installed apps from it already.

I'm happy. :D Thanks to SaintyUK for the thread, and to everyone else who contributed what they did to make things work.

Here's what I did to get it working:

- set my phone to have USB debugging on.

- backed up things: pulled the entire USR folder using "91 PC Suite for Android" in case I needed keyboard files later (so far, I don't). Pulled my build.prop using SDK (or you can use 91). (If you use 91 and want it in English, click the upper left corner, highlight the third line, then click on English).

- rooted my phone using (1 click) UniversalAndroot (adb install UniversalAndroot.apk).

- edited build.prop (u20i_build.prop_generic_uk) and changed. ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R11A to ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R1A. Saved the file.

- pushed build.prop to the phone using SDK, but received the permission denied message. That having failed, I went to the next step.

- pushed RootExplorer (adb install RootExplorer.apk) to the phone through SDK and started it up.

- the next 3 steps are done in RootExplorer:

- went to /system folder and set permissions to r/w.

- went to /sdcard, then longpressed on build.prop, and selected copy.

- went back to /system folder and pressed paste, over-riding the existing file, then set permissions to r/o before exiting.

- powered down my phone, unplugged the USB cable.

- uninstalled PC Companion.

- uninstalled SEMC OMSI Module.

- uninstalled SE Update Service.

- rebooted my PC.

- installed PC Companion.

- plugged in my USB cable.

- PC Companion identifies that an update is available. Follow the steps to do it.

- start your phone up, turn off USB debugging, and you should be good to go.

I hope I didn't miss any steps, because I'm just trying to write this from memory now. If I did, please point them out and I'll edit this post.

As I watched PC Companion download the files, I noticed something was different in blob_fs. Two of the three FILEXXX files had different sizes than the earlier (backed up) ones I had. Originals were 12706 and 89942, compared to 12708 and 95637. That told me that I was on the right track.

For any apps mentioned above, just Google them to find out where to get them.

good luck :)

p.s. I'm a noob at this, so if I was able to do it, anyone should be able to. :p
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pablo lara melcher:
did your 3g still working good ??
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Think he made same mistake as you pablo and bought a u20i to use in a 3G 850/1900MHz region, very common that this happens unfortunately.

@Slocan, glad to see the update went well.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SloCan:
3G

For data, I just use wifi, since I'm not on a plan, and that suits me just fine for my use. I set the phone to "GSM only". Calls come in no problem, but I take it that I won't be able to test 3G? The setting for 3G is WCDMA, correct?

@aPaullyG: Thanks! :) Your earlier reply put me at ease about doing it.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
The wcdma setting is for 3G, but alas you won't be able to test with no suitable carriers there. With gsm only you can still at least use EDGE (2.5G) which is still reasonably usable for data if you need it. (it was good enough for 1st gen iPhone).

Glad my clarification gave you confidence to flash, being a little nervous is always a good thing. Nervous people read carefully and tend not brick their phones.

SE and Android is all new to me as well, so trudging through the learning process is something I've been doing also. I have come off another linux based phone platform as well as hacking routers, so I can somewhat adapt prior knowledge but it's a steep learning curve regardless. We all help each other, we all learn something. :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SloCan:
I didn't know about Edge 2.5G (sounds like a radio station ;)). Thanks for that info.

I was thinking about what you said in regards to it being good to be a little bit nervous. I agree. Lord knows I did a lot of reading. I can't count how many times I read the whole thread before asking my questions. :)

I like the idea of everyone helping each other (and learning). One day you help someone in this forum, the next day they may help you or someone else, or maybe even in a completely different forum or topic. And on it goes. It works wonders.

Have a good one.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Np on average it should give you about 15-20kB/sec to play with, its not blisteringly fast by any means but it's enough to do the job.

Always the best approach, most people are happy to help those who're doing their best to help themselves. It's the ones who come in have read nothing and just expect someone to baby them through the process that tend to be annoying.

Yup a good community works wonders, anyhow, we're getting off topic, so in the interests of not turning the thread into too much of a social engagement I'll post something on topic. (though I will do my best to "have a good one" you too mate). :D

@u20a users.

I have finally tracked down the CDF for the elusive U20a Brazil Generic and have installed it on my phone. I will post a packed file with downloaded blobfs contents, in case someone wants to trick seus by file swap. I'll post a build.prop also. They'll go up in the u20a thread when I have a little time to get the files upped somewhere.

Interestingly in other news, all the grief that SEUS and PC Companion were giving me appears to go back to SE's servers. I suspect the CDF numbers I was trying, although correct, had corrupt or missing content online. Put the Brazil CDF on my phone, no problems at all.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pablo lara melcher:
this is true, for example, you read all and make a very good step by step how to change version..

go ahead!!!

pd: im very nervous about the new 2.1 version... maybe an upgrade to timescape.. better camera (zoom in zoom out ???) who knows......

i have unlimited 2.5G and receive and reply all my emails, download apps, update timescape and see youtube videos perfect..
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Disregard this post, was looking for a key layout backup, but found a quicker way to change it.

Thanks.

All that was required was a small edit to /system/usr/keyboard-config/keyprint.xml.

And replacing /system/usr/keychars/qwerty.kcm.bin (this'll likely be different on non qwerty layouts, but the file should be obvious) with one that reflected the a Qwerty English layout, fortunately such a beast existed on the phone and so all is well. More info on the u20a thread for anyone curious.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mooor:
error:device not fond

I have already install the PCC and US

but when i use the "adb push *********"

comes the error
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
unfortunately the 2.1 update is postponed untill October... so another month of frustration awaits
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
I'm from australia, so I should be using the brand AU/color e.g. Customized AU/black or just the std customized uk/black?

Whats the difference between Optus vodafone and and Customized AU/black?

Their is no generic?

Can I root/do this to the phone from linux or must I use ms windows?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
@chris..

All the "customized" versions are generic unbranded, the UK build seems to be the most frequently updated for u20i, so I'd use that personally.

Verses any carrier firmware for Australia, the first difference is you'll actually see updates lol. Haven't seen what Optus original firmware has on it or Vodafone Au for that matter, but the usual is carrier added applications, other things like ringtones, boot logos and wallpaper. Sometimes there's additional mods for example 3 AU disables GSM only mode on their u20's.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
i've changed the build.prop file and it thinks the phone is up to date

I did not modify the build.prop file
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
oh and aPaullyG

im not a developer or anything so I dont know if this has anything to do with it, but whilst looking around my phone I found a file which had my ORIGINAL CDF. So the PC Companion problems that people have come across made be due to this. the file is called cust.prop, it is here:

/etc/customizations/settings/

take a look around there, there are various files on my phone that mention the customizations that the phone is suppose to have (my build was a branded 02-UK and lots of these files mention it)

I dont know if this has any significance to anything but i'd thought i'd mention it
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ultra_nyamuk:
Anshul,

I bought the same phone too from malaysia (with middle east firmware), can you attach your build.prop file. I'm very new to all this and i am afraid to make mistakes or brick my phone..haha! Did u flash it to malaysian firmware??

Thanks :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] lac4:
Hi

Someone can tell me what is the difference between this firmwares?

U20i WORLD-1-8 CDF1238-0199	1238-0204 Customized UK/Black

U20i WORLD-1-8 CDF1238-1760	1238-0209 ET906/3 UK/Black

So what is mean "ETH0906/3" and "Customized?" The difference between this files is ~1 MB.

Thanks

Lac4
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
The first one you posted is the generic firmware with no other apps in it.

The second one is a firmware from '3 UK' it will have the apps from the UK network '3' preinstalled
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ultra_nyamuk:
we only need to change the CDF number?? other than that? because in the UK Generic build.prop i noticed there are other parameters..like battery, mine is 970mah, but in the build prop is 950...do i need to change that? and also some operator parameters...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
put it this way, i downloaded the file in the original post, i updated my firmware (which i couldnt do before) and it had the generic CDF inside it. After it updated, the build.prop has changed and placed my original CDF and customised settings inside it. so if you want the generic update - use the generic CDF and it will change the settrings automatically (well it did for me anyway)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ultra_nyamuk:
finally an answer! thanks! so i should just change the number, and it will automatically update the rest right?? ok...looking forward to try it :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
it didnt work for me
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ultra_nyamuk:
Really? What did u change exactly?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] andufalha:
hi nyamuk. i'm from malaysia as well. can you guide me on how to change the firmware? i'm able to root the phone successfully but when try to flash a new firmware i cant seem to get it right. your help is much appreciated
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
The build.prop file as explained on the first post

I did not change the file

It still has the generic UK CDF code
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
Chris, what command doesn't work for you?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
All the commands work, I know unix

It's the fact that any/all update attempts dont work, says i'm at the latest version when Im not
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dan53:
what version are you on? just to be sure :)

it is weird why it wont let you
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cchaos:
Powered off, powered back on again after putting in the new build.prop?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
multiple times for various reasons

I use linux at work and at home
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cchaos:
Hmm, interesting. The commands dont work for me (ubuntu 9.10 and yes I have JAVA SDK for linux installed: I have taken screenshots of my phone with it)

Anyway thats another matter for me and so we must return to you ;) I have a funny feeling it hasnt actually worked properly so try this (I am assuming you have root (either by one click root or the other method; it doesnt matter):

1: Download Root Explorer (or another file explorer where you can mount the /system folder as read and write

2: Copy build.prop to the SD memory card (doesnt matter on location)

3: Using Root explorer (or the other explorer of your choice), copy the old build.prop over to the SD card (dont get them confused with the old one), then delete the one in /system (note: you will need to mount as RW)

4: Copy the new one to /system

5: Exit the explorer

6: Reboot the phone, and search for an update. It should now put you onto the 1.2.A.1.174 firmware

NOTE: this is how I debranded mine, so it should work.

The only other question I have to ask is are you using WINE to run PC companion/SEUS or are you doing this OTA?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chris...:
OTA through the update menu on the fone and via PC companion with virtualbox