yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
That is always a little playing with fire.

What i can say is:

DONT delete any Google or SE Stuff!

Example: Time-&Mediascape, GTalk,Maps,Launcher etc shoud NOT be deleted.

All others: wisepilot,penguin, Manual etc can be deleted.

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] FCW:
I have a question. Ive gone through the rooting process manually but i just want to check can find out if its worked. i believe you need to have done it to overclock the processor and it appears i can do using set cpu. it never did before i rooted it but i just wanted to double check before i start tinkering with anything. after all i dont want to ruin a phone ive had only a day and a half :-)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] rasmusrud:
i can't install the drivers on whit the Sony Ericsson PC Companion? and what du i use the x8abd.rar file to ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] kaimera:
might be a silly question guys, but will rooting the x8 make it sim free?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] wolfilein:
No it won't
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] lokers:
Thanks for the great work, my X8 is now rooted and a lot lighter after removing all the crapps I never asked for.

But excuse my newb ways, what is meant by "remove the su" above? Is that a file or a folder or what? Scared of doing something wrong as root ..

EDIT: Nevermind, I see now Root Explorer in the Superuser Permissions list.

Is there a thread explaining in more detail what the SuperKey hack actually does to the phone?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] NightWildChild:
It's true, but you can delete Timescape, timescape plugins + sns providers, SE sync & such things like timer, stopwatch etc. without any problems
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] scipione1988:
Thanks. In my case barnacle wifi work out of the box, and i remove without any problems all the game and roadsync.

It's a good mobile phone.

Why don't create a new thread in sony ericsson on xda forum??

We wrote under x10... =)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] yugiohhh:
How to unroot X8? Please help me!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Liebaart:
I succeeded in rooting my X8.

Apparently the version of SuperUser installed with the OneClick method is a rather old one, with the Ninja icon. The new version has a skull as an icon.

So I first tried to download and install from the market. Installation failed.

Then I tried to download and install SuperUser from the XDA thread here.

Also here, installation failed.

Anybody knows why?

I have already downloaded Titanium Backup and installed BusyBox.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] scipione1988:
you can try to download root explorer, mount partition as write, and cut and copy the apk in the app folder.

But why you want to change this app? it work fine
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Liebaart:
Sure it works. But isn't it always better to have the latest version of an app?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] crablee:
I follow the steps and no error. But when I use adb shell, type command 'su', and why adb shell show 'Permission denied'?

Please help me, thx.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] HAKA:
how to enable usb-debugging???
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] manivas:
Enabling USB debugging:

Menu > Settings > Application > Development > USB Debugging
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] darksouleater:
Hi all,

if i rooted my X8, is it possible to upgrade it to a better version ( eclair / froyo ) ?

and how to upgrade it?

cheers,
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] cccho:
Rooted !! Starting to install rootexplorer and try to delete some unwant apps.

Thank you very much.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] yugiohhh:
Can anyone help me? Thanks
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] SaintyUK:
As root, run the following commands to un-root:

rm /data/local/tmp/trageagainstthecage

rm /data/local/tmp/su

rm /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk

rm /system/bin/su

rm /system/app/superuser.apk
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] HAKA:
Okay! Rooting done! :)

Now???
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] skr_ecw:
Where, how? i want to un-root it:)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] SaintyUK:
Either using adb (Android Debug Bridge - part of the Android SDK) or via a Terminal emulator from the Market.

You'll need to type 'su', confirm on phone then put those commands in.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] skr_ecw:
Ok, thx , i installed Titanium Bckup and uninstalled some thing . I want to know if there is something to rearange the icons on the menu, i have empty spots from the uninstallling
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] MrBrightside:
Just press menu an then i think its "rearrange icons"(dont know what it says in english ;)

just long press an icon to drag it arround
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] skr_ecw:
Thx, a founded on the internet:P
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] skr_ecw:
Sorry i`m new to Android. I had WM . Where can i find apps to download on my phone?Something from the internet, not Android Market because i dont have internet on my mobile , or maybe do you know a software to share my pc internet with my mobile?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] shanko_26:
please help

when i press "allow non-market applications",it is showing this.....

***Requires root permission! Watch your phone to allow superuser commmands***

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Getting mount path...

/dev/block/mtdblock0

OK

Checking for sqlite3

OK

Checking for busybox

Pushing busybox...

1594 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.651s)

OK

chmod busybox...

OK

Getting settings.db location...

find: /data/DxDrm/fuse: Permission denied

/data/data/com.android.providers.settings

FAILED

please help me guys
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] pulpoff:
X8 black theme

As there's still no separate thread..

Those interested can find my black X8 theme in X10 mini themes thread.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
no problem, just go into your settings menu and activate this function oO no need for doing it with the app.

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] shanko_26:
help me

I've rooted my phone using superoneclick...

when i installed titanium back up..it asked for su permission...i allowed it...

even then it is showing that permission denied and its closing
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
Click the problems button in Titanium and let him install busybox.

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] pulpoff:
Can any Nordic X8 owners post news about 2.1 upgrade? :)

Also post your build.prop than if updated..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Matt1982:
Thanks for the root! Worked great!

Now, how do i remove some of the stock apps please?

Thanks, Matt
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] antti202:
It worked for me too, thanks!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Matt1982:
Ok, managed to delete a few of the stock apps, mainly the crappy games. What else am I ok to delete? Thanks, Matt.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] skr_ecw:
To remove apps use Titanium Backup , click problems instal busy... and root your x8 and voala , you can delete apps
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] krispin:
Debranding

Can somebody help me? I am wondering if there is some way to debrand X8?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] paradise_human:
Hi.

I had this problem :

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Pushing rageagainstthecage...

cannot stat 'rageagainstthecage': No such file or directory

OK

chmod rageagainstthecage...

Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage: No such file or directory

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...

Please help me.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Just wait 5 to 10 minutes and it will finish the rageagainstthecage step and continue.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] paradise_human:
I waited for 20 min but nothing happened .....
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Well that is strange.You can also try newest superoneclick 1.54 also.Maybe it will work better for you.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] paradise_human:
I used this version but it has the same problem ....

Please help me,I need to root my phone ...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] HAKA:
Hi! I had exactly the same problem......I waited for 30 mins and nothing happened, then i switched off my phone, switched it on. Restarted my PC. And it was done! Don't if this was luck only.....You also give a try......Hope for the Best!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] paradise_human:
I tested it but it doesn't work ....

I have win 7 x64 on my PC.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] paradise_human:
Anyone has any suggestion for me ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] paradise_human:
Finally i did it ... and the program said your phone is rooted but I had another problem ...

I can't copy anything in my system files such as fonts ...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] shranksy:
Please please I hope somebody (hopefully bin4ry) can help me.

I have X8 but with no Market. I've rooted the phone and tried changing the customization fingerprint code within build.prop with Root Explorer however when I "repair" through SEUS/PC Companion it keeps reverting to the original customization. Maybe there's something I'm not doing properly.

Anyone have any usefull suggestions please
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
2 Options:

1.) Install Market from X10 it's somewhere here in the forums

2.) If 1.) does not work. Someone must provide some Generic SEUS db Folder for me and i can make you a decrypted version for Flashtool

Regards
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] togardergrosse:
Dude (Bin4ry) I want to thank you for all ur replies..

Currently I'm considering to buy X8 for my personal use.

I once had X8 on hand, did OneClickRoot and such, but I returned it back since I can't use WiFi Tether (not supported kernel I Presumed).

But now I read that it can use Barnacle, and I'm so delighted..

Just a little question here.. Is it really work? The Barnacle WiFi Tether?

If so.. then I'm on my way to buy X8! :p
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] max9979:
Hi, I am having an xperia x8 with 1.6 donut and wanting to root it. Having Win 7 x64 on my laptop. Procedure take an age to complete however phone does not get rooted. What could be wrong. Kindly help.....
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] shranksy:
Right, got there in the end. Thanks everyone for your help.

To get Market I had to change the country fingerprint code thingy, I did this by rooting the phone and then using Root Explorer to change the details in the build.prop file. Where I was going wrong was I never rebooted the phone after the change to the build.prop file. Once I finally did that and then plugged it into SEUS I repaired the phone and am now on a different generic (I think it may be Greek) and now have the Market.

If you need me to post the links to the other forum pages to help you to root and change the build.prop let me know. If you search for the X10 threads on this it's exactly the same procedure just with different customization codes.

A special thanks to Goeland for all the help, cheers mate :o)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] shubhamoy:
Hi Bin4ry,

Thanks a ton for such an awesome tutorial & tool. I successfully rooted my Xperia X8. After that I installed TransProxy & granted it Super User Permissions. When I opened TransProxy, I got an error saying that, "Your ROM doesn't support IP Tables". So is there a possible way by which I can enter proxy settings & surf internet on my college network. Please help me out.

BR,

Shubhamoy
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] akn78:
Hi,

I have an X8 locked to Telenor/Vodafone in Sweden and whants to use my other operator. Did think that the root also "locked up" that thing but it doesnt seems so. How can i fix it?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] omgbbq:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833125

http://tinyurl.com/2cwslqa
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Edinhox:
Thanxx It worked fine just took me about 30 sec

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Pushing rageagainstthecage...

17 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.294s)

OK

chmod rageagainstthecage...

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...

OK

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...

ROOTED

Getting mount path...

/dev/block/mtdblock0

OK

Remounting system with read-write access...

OK

Pushing su...

1005 KB/s (22120 bytes in 0.021s)

OK

Pushing superuser.apk...

1141 KB/s (38823 bytes in 0.033s)

OK

chmod su...

OK

Remounting system with read-only access...

OK

your phone is rooted :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Owec:
Hi, I used manual (shell command) and OneClick method for rooting my phone. I used both because I dont know if phone is realy rooted. Today I try use Root Explorer to edit build.prop .. And Root Explorer overwrote original build.prop correctly. But when I was trying this with ADB :

adb shell

$ su

# cp /sdcard/install/build.prop /system/build.prop

cp: can't create '/system/build.prop': File exists

Why I havent permission to write as root?

If I set the density from 160 to 150 or 140 so info bar on top of screen was appear wrong.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] sovikhaque:
This is the message i am getting

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Pushing rageagainstthecage...

309 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.017s)

OK

chmod rageagainstthecage...

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...

ROOTED

Getting mount path...

/dev/block/mtdblock0

OK

Remounting system with read-write access...

OK

Pushing su...

986 KB/s (26264 bytes in 0.026s)

OK

chmod su...

OK

Pushing Superuser.apk...

1163 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.165s)

OK

Remounting system with read-only access...

mount

OK

Running a SU test...

Test failed!

FAILED

I don't know whether i was able to root or not. Please help
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Pavel.Hritonenko:
Is it safe to root xperia x8 2.1 update?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
ah i dont know about safe but z4root permanent nothing..

old superoneclick goes to endless loop of starting server killing server and running rage

same with new superoneclick..

hopefully some genius at xda helps us out :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
If you want you can test with the superoneclick 1.5.0 that i have attached in the update discussion thread. It has always worked without problem for me. here i attach it again.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Tried it already didn't work..

Did it work for you?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Still not tested. I will write back when i test.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
No luck for me.Neither Superoneclick nor z4root.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Does anyone know how to manually root the device? might be worth a shot..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
I tried but no luck.It looks like the rageagainstthecage script is not working anymore.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Exactly! i cant su access not even for a min..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] jianmehr:
Im happy for 2.1 but root problem make me sad.what s the way?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
I am trying this method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682

I haven't found the right way to root my 2.1 Android X8 yet.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] account1:
damn..not working, eternal loop..

we need Bin4ry here...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
yapp. i can't wait. :P
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mzmz83:
Same problem, still waiting now for a long time.

Superoneclick and z4Root doesn`t working yet.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] gunawan-1:
Not so hard to root x8. I already tested with superoneclick and z4root. Both work fine

Gunawan-GN Multimedia-X10i
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Pavel.Hritonenko:
x8 with 2.1 android?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] st-tps:
They´re talking about rooting X8 with Android 2.1

Released today...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
Yeah need still to wati for something!

I have try adb methode too bot nothing same Sh*** :mad:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] koberko:
Well, I guess that I'll wait for working root for 2.1, and then update my wifes phone....

Thumbs up for guys working on 2.1 root! ;)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] jianmehr:
what s the news from x8 and root?:D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] gunawan-1:
O. I must be sleeping. So already got update for x8? Thankyou for the information

Gunawan-GN Multimedia-X10i
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] loperabc:
I have problem with update to 2.1 . Phone see new update but when i connect to pc companion it saying I have newest version of software and is no no updates.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] leochen679:
Why not to try it with SEUS
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deconfrost:
it was same for me but works in SEUS
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] jianmehr:
Im dying.whats the way for root x8 in android 2.1?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
how to root x8 in android 2.1? help please.:confused::confused::confused:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] podsiar:
currently there is no possibility to root Android 2.1 on X8
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
Call me a moron here, but I'm pretty sure Linux can't run Windows executables. So why did you package adb.exe and expect Linux to be able to work with that?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
Because we have only one op system on our PC. And it is probably windows.

I have used Ubuntu for a while but i need some windows addicted apps.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] st-tps:
Talking about adb.exe inside the SuperOneClick?

Adb stands for Android Debug Bridge, runs on a Win-computer and communicates to the Android-device via Usb.

Edit: maybe missed the point of your post here.. :-)

Thought you meant that adb.exe would run on the Android-device...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] kirokiroshin:
i hv a question... if i rooted my X8 n changed the version number/ SI number... is the warranty still working?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Yes but don't forget to unroot it back..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] kirokiroshin:
if i didn't unroot it or i didn't undo anything... that means the warranty will not be working?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Yes, rooting voids your warranty so before you go to claim warranty make sure you unroot and remove superuser..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
podsiar thanks for reply... :rolleyes:

I'll wait for the Root X8 version of Android 2.1:(:(
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] IFLPI:
Lets stick to the topic, please.

Right now there is no way to root 2.1 and we are waiting

(x8@2.1)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] brixzen:
root eclair x8

still waiting for eclair root...:D and custom rom with multi touch support.:p
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dviktor:
yeah, still waiting root...............
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] FCW:
Is the x8 screen capable of mutitouch. Im quite sure it isn't.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dviktor:
dual-touch only. not multi-touch
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] darebak666:
...waitnig for 2.1 root also.. I will not update to 2.1 until root available :o
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] iliadelo:
sorry guys but what are we waiting for to have root in x8 (2.1)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dviktor:
a new version of SuperOneClick app.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mzmz83:
;)So, than you can check to Root X8 2.1.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
I do not see superoneclick newer than 1.5.5 which do not work with x8 2.1 update.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] iliadelo:
so root will late a couple of weeks
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] khaled.h:
that is alot :eek:

i hope like couple of days :D its ok
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] iliadelo:
I hope that you have right...... I want to put app2sd nowwwwww
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] pulpoff2:
X8 root

Initial X10/mini root access was a big success of developers.

It took almost 7 months to root X10i !

SE have the worst gui for android, completely useless crapware-filled roms and lots of bugs (bluetooth is broken, period!)

But yet still they spend their devs time only to make sure XDA devs won't have access to their devices.

Its a fight for nothing, so I suggest devs to give up, lol.

I am going to use X8 as a paper-weight only.

I have this phone for over 3 months now, and I hoped "one day I will use it as my main phone".

But alas, enough, its just hopeless.

With 2.1 update it clearly runs out of memory, anytime I check memory I have less than 20mb of RAM free. Lots of FCs, everything is slow as hell.

Kernel is crap, bloatware makes me sick.

If thats how Ericshits treat their customers, they should have ZERO customers !

It will probably be rooted somewhere summer 2011, but who gives a ****, I will not buy a produc of sweden ever again, they are just bunch of arrogant nothings.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] IFLPI:
@up: but they rooted X10 finally, they rooted 1.6 x8, x10 mini, and they rooted 2.1 x10 mini

It cant be that bad, i believe we get a rooting-way in a week or two.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ker0ltjuh:
haha i have an spica with a site that has a dev team ^^

running froyo and my brother has a crappy x8 who doesnt even have 2.1 rooted :P
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Problem with the root is that the rageagainstthecage script is not working anymore. Superoneclick and z4root just use it so the problem is not with the programs themselves. Obviously Sony backported security fixes from android 2.2 to fix the whole which rageagainsthecage script uses. The other problem is that the bootloader is still not cracked so we can not use custom rooted ROM's. So to summarize we are waiting someone to find another exploit which can be used to gain root access or the bootloader to be cracked.Both of these situations may happen tomorrow or after several weeks or it may take even longer. You can not predict it. So let's hope that it will be soon.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deconfrost:
the way that was posted sounds more of an arrogant nothing than anything else.

most x8 user actually finds 2.1 to be snappier than 1.6, and more compatible.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
I just tried Visionary Root application release 14 but it also do not work.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] knzo:
z4root works for 1.6?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mariolouis:
No it don't work. I've used the tutorial here.

How about if we try rooting with what they use for 2.2?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] darebak666:
for me z4root works on X8 1.6
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] siryu88:
does anybody know how to rooting xperia x8 with eclair or android 2.1??

thx b4..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
MOD EDIT: unhelpful, pointless post removed
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] knzo:
Won't this work?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=830969
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] pulpoff2:
no.

this is the same old Bin4Ry explot, this works on X8 1.6 only
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] knzo:
How come the methods X10 uses for rooting 2.1 doesn't work on X8? Weird.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Acc3ss:
@Noejn

Means Sony Erricson fixed the exploit which made rooting possible.

Update for X10 family came earlier, and were rooted too, so they learned from it and prevented same scenario for X8.

Complete Situation is bull**** now, cause now we have to wait for a new exploit that makes a root possible, and that can take months over months.

The problem is that there aren't much dev's for the X8. Hopefully X10 devs crack the bootloader and we can port the method to X8, would be the best solution.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] knzo:
But if it's possible to use custom ROMs with the original SE kernel & drivers, why not trying to locate the security fixes and removing then? Or just root the custom ROM before flashing. Before you answer, let me rephrase, where are those security fixes located? ROM? Bootloader? Kernel?

I don't have a X8 yet, probably will have soon though. Just warming up :p.