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[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
When you make the steps for root your mobile, install a android app called "root explorer".

Make all the steps that SaintUK said in this post. The last step , cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/ will give you cp: not exist. No problem, use the "root explorer" to copy from carpet in the mobile /sdcard/ the file build.prop to carpet /system/.

Then Uninstall all the PC Companion Programs, i make a printscreen

Later install PC Companion from http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10minipro?cc=gb&lc=en

Tell us if work for you.

Cheers.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Novahawk:
Thanks :)

The copy worked easily with the busybox stuff... now tried the customized German ROM in the same fashion as before (didn't see your post yet :P)... and it worked! No idea why though :p

Don't really care if the ROM is german or Swiss (same language anyway... though I might retry the sunrise rom just to test afterwards).

I'm now a happy camper with the QWERTZ keyboard, and can finally tailor the phone to my needs :) :)

Thanks to all of you!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
I glad that works finally the update of the customice firmware.

I wait for a Customice ES (Spanish) that can use the keyboard correctly (this is well at 99% from the Custom UK, but has some issue)

A picture is better than 1000 words ;)

I will wait for a ID that make my phone complete unbrand and with Spanish KEYB

Cheers
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 2be:
i have installed the standard UK generic firmware but my phone is still locket to Swedish operator 3? it didn't help?

and now when I try to update the phone (reinstall), update service says there is no updates and I dont get the option to reinstall like I used to get.

has anyone unlocked their phones?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] bauti28:
keyboard

Hello 1lokolo1. So, did you get the phone debranded so that you can use other operator?. I can send you "keyboard-config" folder in system/usr/. I think that if you copy that files in your phone you could solve the keyboard problem. Look at keyprint.xml file too. If you compare that folder and file with the one in your phone I'm sure you'll get a solution. I forgot to say that I'm from Spain too.

oh!. I don't kow how to upload files here, so if yo want that files I'll upload to Megaupload in a pair of days.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] bauti28:
I forgot to write something else ;). Thank you so much for all that people who work and colaborate in all these phone projects. Because of you a lot of people buy these phones that come so... from factory
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Solutor:
I think that you have to backup all the files from

/system/usr/keyboard-config

/system/usr/keychars

/system/usr/keylayout

Then debrand your phone, then restore the files. And your keyboard will be mapped correctly again.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
Thanks you. My father brought one, from Vodafone as me. When it comes i will make root and copy those files to copy to my phone.

The only issue that when the generic UK firmware will be update, i will need to make this step again, right?

Cheers.

PD: Also thanks to your explication bauti28.

PD2: 2be, unbrand firmware isn't the same that unlock phone SIM, or i don't understand you, if you refered to have same swedesh operator firmware, i recomend to you that uninstall all PC companion programs as i tell before in some posts.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 2be:
So it doesnt take away the operator lock? it only deletes the programs/brands on the phone?

anyone have a solution to get rid of the operator lock?

thanks
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Solutor:
Usually when a phone is young the only option is restricted to some commercial services like davinciteam
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 2be:
but if someone makes a new rom with 2.1 or so, would it automaticly remove the operator lock?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
I think NO.

Cheers
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] matisnow:
The PC Companion will not let me repair the phone. When you try to download the firm gives me this error:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] skyleth:
1lokolo1 when you get the backups of the spanish keyboards files, please upload them because I don't have them backed up.

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
You can bet for it.

Cheers.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Rylo:
Some things are a bit unclear for me after reading through this topic.

I want to update from Vodafone NL to UK generic, this will probably remove the unwanted Vodafone applications.

Will i be able to reverse this progress and return to my current software? And will i be able to use the 'repair option from PC companion? The user 2be reported in this topic that he wasn't able to use that function anymore. So how do i 'reset' if i'm not satisfied?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
Theoretically you must edit the build.prop with the notepad and change the ID of the firmware that you want(In your case to a Vodafone NL). All the IDs are in the 2º post of this threath.

Cheers.

EDIT: ID is 1239-2149
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Rylo:
@lokolo: thanks but that would result in getting the vodafone ROM which i already have, right?

If so could you please re-read my question?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 1lokolo1:
Sorry i undestand only the part to restore the firmware that comes. If you want to change firmware to generic_UK, used the build.prop without edit it.

Cheers.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ALuunatic:
When executing the final command

./busybox cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/

I got the error

./busybox: not found

To fix it execute these commands before the final command

cd sqlite_stmt_journals

chmod 755 busybox

Check that build.prop has been copied. It will be listed when you run

ls /system/

Hope this helps

Alun.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Solutor:
Busybox must be installed on the phone:

You have to copy it in /system/xbin

and then execute the command

busybox --install /system/xbin

Then you can use the plain commands as

cp /something /something-else
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Rylo:
If i want to edit the build.prop to create my own version which version numbers do i have to replace? Opening the original build.prop with notepad shows the following three possibilities> ro.product.name=U20i_1238-0199 & ro.semc.version.cust=1238-0199 & ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/U20i_1238-0199/SonyEricssonU20i/delta:1.6/1.1.A.0.8/1:user/release-keys

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Ok i understand, you described how i can return to my current ROM if i'd want to, thanks ^^

I'm getting crazy about all those Vodafone stuff:\ (The concept behind 360 is nice tho'!) So i'm gonna edit the file to Custom NL and try to unbrand.

About eventual updates, 2.1 will be released on the X10 mini pro in the near future.

Will a update to 2.1 'reset' the debranding so we'll have to do it again? I know updating to 2.1 needs a new root procedure other than Exploid

I spotted this on gsmarena: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_teases_with_countdown_and_an_xperia_device-news-1866.php

Some speculate it will be a update for Android. If that's the case hopefully the mini pro will get a update aswell;)

However some say, it's the countdown till the X10 will be released in the USA^^

update: the countdown was indeed for the X10 release in the USA

update two: i am now running custom NL rom on my telephone, thanks!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SaintyUK:
I am glad this is working for the majority of people :D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ALuunatic:
I've rooted and put the build.prop file in it's proper place. I've even pulled it down to check that it was successful.

Alas, SEUS say's I have the latest software. Additionally, the repair tool fails in PC Companion. I've tried modifying the build.prop to reflect my original model but that fails as well.

If anyone has the 1238-9709 Optus AU/Black model or is willing to flash it to their phone. If you would please "abd pull /system/build.prop" and save it for me, so I can restore my phone, I'd be eternally grateful.

UPDATE

Be mindful that the product code XXXX-XXXX is different to the CFDXXXX-XXXX numbers. The latter being the numbers you're meant to use. :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Rylo:
If updating your phone doesn't work try to reinstall PC Companion like lokolo said
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ALuunatic:
Tried uninstall/reinstall SE software. SEUS PC Comp. & the other lil SE thing as indicated in his screenshots. I think my problem is similar to what some people are experiencing when they try to flash their x10 mini's. Repair just keeps failing.

UPDATE

I suspect the numbers in my edited build.prop were incorrect. I've since reverted to the original firmware. I'll try the UK build.prop one more time.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] melvincz:
Hi guys,

is it possible to modify the process so that it works on X10 mini (not pro) device?

Thanks :-)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Rylo:
pull the original build.prop off your phone before you start the process ( adb pull ), so you've a backup available when neccesary
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 16por9:
Greetings,

I've tried everything posted on this thread, and nothing keeps coming back to Vodafone 360 programs.

Anyone has another way that can help?

I uninstalled and re-installed all the software and nothing, and didn't changed the original file, 1st post.

I'm vodafone PT, so if anyone has already done it successfully plz say something!

Tkz
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vesparados150:
Android market

Hi there,

My x10 mini pro does not have android market app. If i debrand my firmware to the one downloaded in this thread, does this mean that i will have that app on my phone?

thanks in advance. will try soon
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ief:
rapidshare.com/files/412349400/keyboardsES.rar

i have the spanish keyboard files here.

but i can't manage to unbrand the phone, keeps saying i have the latest version...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ALuunatic:
I cannot debrand with the build.prop UK file provided in this thread. But if I change the numbers in the build.prop to the CFD numbers it seems to work.

I've managed to reflash the original branded software as well as debrand to AU custom.

Hope that helps.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] bootchee:
Works great! Read all replies because of some troubles, but in the end it works. I suggest using root explorer if the last steps don't seem to work. And if the updater doesn't give u an update uninstall/reinstall it, that did it for me as some suggested.

I flashed from custom HK to custom NL so I can have the dutch app Hyves integrated in Timescape, works perfect.

Thanks for guide!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] robertouk:
Hi, going around in circles now with uninstalling SE software and trying to debrand.

have used universal root and root explorer to overwrite the build.prop file.

i have a 3 UK firmware and copied the generic one over into /system/

SE update says i have the latest version and PC companion chokes with a network connection error when trying to repair.

Tried uninstalling and reinstalling both, deleting db folder.

the contents of blob_fs have only small ICONxxx FILES.

wondering what to try next to get the generic uk 1.1.A.0.13 on.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Rylo:
You could try to flash to custom NL which support the English language setting.

I've added the build.prop which worked for me.

Don't forget to reinstall PC companion etc. before updating your firmware.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] robertouk:
thanks. i put your NL build.prop into system and uninstalled, then reinstalled pc companion.

plugged in x10 mp and got this http://i38.tinypic.com/23lo09h.jpg

restarted and it detected phone and installed new firmware.

now its debranded, but still at 1.1.A.0.8

i put the UK generic build back into /system and uninstalled/reinstalled pc companion.

it detected an update for phone but the update of pc companion came up v2.0.0.146

installed that and now its not detecting any updates.

thanks for the file and will keep as is for now.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] :
Unbranding Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro (u20i)

The instructions in the first post are okay, but you have take attention at the following:

- You have to change the code at three locations in the build.prop file

- In post two, you need the numbers directly after CDF. Do not use the other look-a-like numbers in this post.

Uninstall and reinstall the software on your PC is not required. I did only delete the content in the directory C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db before I started the Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) software.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 16por9:
Yes, that i understand.

From the folder i only deleted the 1st 3 files, maybe there is my flaw.

Whay i really wanted was to remove the 360 vodafone files because they keep wanting to update, and needless to say that timescape options are only with 360 software in this version.

I just want to debrand, because i like the 1.6 (2.2 would be better of course eheh)

I'll try what you said and then i'll post the results.

Tkz
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
just wondering if anyone can help me out ive got right up to the point''rm /'' but when i enter the command i get file not found.

i have rooted my phone , gave permission when prompted on the phone still with no luck tried another method but now im stuck with a qwertz keyboard :eek:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Solutor:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7577914&postcount=53
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
i had installed busy box through titanium backup still no change when i tried though
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Solutor:
You ave still not read my post.

If you want to use plain commands you have to install busybox

If not you can use

busybox rm

busybox cp

and so on, instad of

rm

cp
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
i had to have read your post if i knew you were talking about busybox ;)

when i installed titanium backup it offered me to install busybox which i had done i also tried using root explorer/manager to cut/paste it in the xbin directory

i will try using the commands with busybox many thanks
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
getting a [1] segmentation error when trying to copy busybox copied it over with root explorer on phone still having trouble

if i used the root explorer on the phone and copy the prop file to /system/then try to update would this work or does using the cmd.exe do something im missing
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] masterofp:
A quick question,

is the SEUS method not working on the mini? If it does could someone please post the generic UK firmware?

Regards, masterofp
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
i tried dumping the files as they were created ended up with same software version and a qwertz keyboard generic uk would be great for me also
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] adesisp:
Hi. I've a x10 mini pro vodafone Spain phone. I have rooted the phone and copy the build.prop of the post (id 0199). I uninstall and reinstall Companion and SESU and the message is always the same "Your phone is updated" and I can't debrand the phone. :(
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
same here if anyone has the orignal keyboard files for uk id be very greatful
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ief:
i have the same phone, couldn't manage to debrand it, in the end i just removed the programs from vodafone with rooting and using titanium backup.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] robertouk:
omnius and flashing

Hi, gave up with SEUS trying to get 1.1.A.13 generic firmware on.

i see this omnius flashing program has updated :

Version 0.08 (12th August 2010)

* Added S1 MSM7227 (X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro) flashing

Wondering if possible to download the latest firmware and flash it using this prog ?

TIA
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] skyleth:
s**t!!!i've tried to upgrade the phone 'caused it told me to do, but i'd some troubles and i reinstall the firm with the pc companion, and now again i have vodafone's firmware, and pc companion says it couldn't connect to the internet to reinstall the firm!!!

don't ask if i'm connected, 'cause i'm connected, without firewall nor antivirus.

any other debranding method like the one for the mini??

what's happening with the flashing method for cocked roms???is there any progress??
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tsip4:
Hello,

I want to restore my phone. Does anyone know the greek codes?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Has anyone tried this on the U20a variant yet? I have the 3 AU f/w on mine atm, assume I'd want "U20a WORLD-1-2-5 CDF1239-2460	1240-1185 Customized GEL/Black, 1240-1188 Customized GEL/Red" for American generic?

*edit*

Attached build.prop for u20a 3/AU 1238-2298 in case anyone needs it.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] crickyo:
just used omnius to flash 0199 to phone was .08 to.12 version of firmware and now im able to update to latest over wifi everything was free i think they just uploaded the u20i files today
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] skyleth:
where did you get the files?i'm trying to use omnius, but i don't know where to download the firmware files or how to use the program. any manual?

EDIT: I've found the files, and succesfully flashed them into the phone
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] skyleth:
to change the keyboard layout just edit the file "keyprint.xml" in system/usr/keyboard-config.

for spanish keyboard you have to change:

<script name="latin" keylayout="qwerty-en" /> to <script name="latin" keylayout="qwerty-br" />

(br is the change)

for the others i think there is a file where you can see, but i can't remember which one.

thanks to michalko58 who wrote this in the "remapping ..." thread.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sherman:
more omnius

¿Could someone post a little guide step-by-step of how to flash withn omnius?

¿Which file should be used for a spanish vodafone x10mini pro?

Help please!

Thanks a lot

ok, i found it, it was U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_0199.rar the most apropiated for spanish users. Downloable at omnius website

Thanks anyway
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] knudsen81:
I need a genetic version with danish pls help :D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] anshulajain:
Hi,

I've followed the steps mentioned by the OP and replaced the build.prop file in /system/. However, when I run SEUS or PC Companion for a firmware upgrade....it comes back with a no update found.

I bought my Xperia Mini Pro from Malaysia and it doesn't have the Market app. Seems like it was sourced from the Middle East. Is it possible that some kind soul with an Xperia Mini Pro can email me the Market App at anshulajain (at) gmail (dot) com? I would be eternally grateful to him :)

Or, I would appreciate some help on getting a different ROM on my Xperia. I'm a longtime Linux user and using the command line is easy for me...

-Anshul
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
At the moment the best option might be just to go pay to flash it via Davinci Team to a suitable rom. Omnius apparently works well also now.

Here's the market app also, hopefully it'll work, maybe it needs support files that your rom doesn't have, I don't know, have only been an android user for a couple weeks.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] anshulajain:
aPaullyG,

Thank you...very very much. I'm gonna give the apk file a shot this evening. Crossing my fingers!! :)

-Anshul
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
Well I just moved my u20a to the customized GEL (generic english/latin america) firmware succesfully via modifying my 3/AU build.prop. It would seem as long as the install of PC companion is free from previous update contamination it should work. I copied the modded file onto the sdcard of my rooted phone and used root explorer to copy it from there. I'd advise checking dates on the build.prop after you copy it to your phone, to verify it has copied successfully. I then used the repair option on PC companion. Sadly the GEL firmware is still on 1.1.A.0.8, probably because the phone hasn't been released in the Americas yet, but at least now I can force gsm mode, which I couldn't on the 3 firmware.

I did also alter the following.

ro.semc.version.fs_revision=1.1.A.0.8

ro.build.id=1.1.A.0.8

ro.build.display.id=1.1.A.0.8

to reflect an earlier build than I had on the phone, not sure if it made a difference.

*edit* Is it just me or is Timescape a bit borked on 1.1.A.0.8, can't get Twitter to log in, says my l/p is wrong.

(nevermind, seems twitter was just being momentarily painful.)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] anshulajain:
aPaullyG,

I can now browse through the apps using the Market App...however when I try to download, it aborts and says that "com.vending.... has closed unexpectedly". I googled around a little and seems like I would need another apk called Market Updater.apk. Can you extract this apk file if it exists on your xperia?

Thanks!

Anshul
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
On an earlier firmware build at the moment, so no idea if this will work but worth a try.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] anshulajain:
Finally!! I managed to upgrade my phone and get the Market App. I downloaded tons of apps and installed them successfully. They're all working fine :)

After aPaullyG's apk didn't do the trick, I decided follow his suggestion and checked the build.prop file and the started t PC Companion and set it to Repair. It took a loooong time to download the firmware files and then upgraded the firmware. After rebooting I had the Market App on my phone. Of course all of my data was erased, but it was easy to get it all back through SE Sync.

FWIW, the build on my phone is 1.2.A.1.174 and have Google Voice search and GeoTags which were not present earlier. This forum is awesome :) Thanks to all of the posters above (and to the OP for his hack)...especially to aPaullyG for his help. I'm a looong time exclusive Linux user (Ubuntu, Mandriva, openSUSE, Arch) and glad to see the Linux spirit in the Android world.

-Anshul
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cmzero:
Hi

I have a X10 mini pro branded to Vodafone Portugal, and i would like to take off all their applications. I did all the tutorial and when I went for the PC Companion and/or SEUS it said that I had already the latest version. I tried to uninstall and install again both programs but it dind't work. My keybord is the same as the spanish version, so I already know how to solve that (thanks to the users who found and explained here how to do it) but I am not able to debrand it first. Can anyone help me?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tsip4:
Have you tried repair? It worked for me...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] aPaullyG:
I noticed somewhere Vodafone having different firmware release versions than everyone else, I wonder if that makes any difference.

Though I still think if your phone is properly rooted, the temp fw files have been cleared from pc companion and you have successfully replaced build.prop (check the file date to make sure) then at least for 1.1.A.0.12 and 1.1.A.0.8 debrand this way should be doable without issue. PC Companion should allow you to repair the phone rather than update, this at least for me worked fine. I was even able to go back in firmware versions (though I made other alterations to build.prop), now I have the generic 1.1.A.0.8 firmware for American U20a vs the 3 Australia 1.1.A.0.12 I had.

Personally I think the best way to do this is just verify the phone is rooted, copy build.prop in with root explorer off the sd card, reboot the phone, clean install of pc companion, repair.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mouradroger:
hi,

i've downloaded the U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2296.rar from the omnius website for my X10 mini pro, but i need to know if it os the generic UK one with the market application.

do i need to do gain root before doing it?

if you have a step by step guide on how to debrand the X10 mini pro, please can you post it.

thank you
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SaintyUK:
Follow the first post - if you have problems. Read the rest of this thread!