yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
Sorry for the stupid question , but can we use the "Omnius for SE" program to change the firmware and then root it ? Can we change the firmware to X10 2.1 (the flash files are in the site) , after that root it and set a custom ROM ? ( If this post is nonsense , its because I'm new in "Android" )
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
2.0.A.0.504	Nov 5, 2010

2.0.A.0.497	Nov 1, 2010

2.0.A.0.453	Oct 25, 2010

where do I find the all firmware for x8?:confused::confused::confused:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
Search for Omnius in google , then register and go to the download page . Click on "Browse and download" then "Flashes_SONY_ERICSSON" and select "X8" .
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
Are you sure you are there? because I do not
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] MASVA:
yes flash firmware is available

but for flash you need to pay
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
not! not there. I had paid credits to the server. If there are to ask for a link to download

:confused::confused:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
I've flashed my Sony Ericsson Elm without paying . . . I think it will work also for the x8 . Just register and download the client and the flash firmware . When you run the client press "Settings -> Server Settings " . In username type your username and in password type your password (of course :D)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
thank you. I already sonyericsson Flash 10 years. but those set fw necessary because root x8 Android 2.1 my english is poor
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dviktor:
you can download it from developer site of SE, and try to compiling by yourself
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
thank you but I do not know how compile
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
Can someone try this ? I am going to try it tomorow because I have work now . If there is any progress post it here . We need to root the x8 2.1 . Good luck .
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] chromebio:
maybe we really can donate for developers?

developers are you here?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] timk1764:
They only have 1.5 and 1.6 for download, no 2.1 files for X8 and NO X10 firmware can be flashed onto the X8.... :(
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] trueinsider:
Anyone tried temporary root option? It is said to work on 99% devices.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] andrelessa:
Yes, with no luck...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
If there is any firmware 2.1 for x8 , that is rooted we can upload it to the phone with omnius . Or to set custom flashed firmware ? Maybe we can avoid the oreginal firmware ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Omnius doesn't have any x8 roms with android 2.1..guess we will have to wait

Anyway I don't think omnius will be able to get .504 build for x8 since it was never released by SE.

Hopefully some one can come up with root or a custom rom..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
ou... thanks for info.. wait for root:mad::mad:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] wessy:
any working apps2sd for x8 eclair? 2.1
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
Can we upload android 2.1 from xperia x10 mini/mini pro to the xperia x8 ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dviktor:
I think we are not. Another screen, camera and i think sound.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] timk1764:
Without root for 2.1 there's no apps2sd for 2.1..

X10 firmware won't work on the x8 either it would need to be modified which means we would need recovery menu to flash the custom firmware, we don't have root for 2.1 so we can't get chargermon recovery to work...

I have tried to get the x10 version working by modifying it for the x8 with 1.6 rooted but had no luck, I read that an x10 owner couldn't get it to work on 1.6 but when they updated to 2.1 it worked.

Ive spent a lot of time trying to get a custom Rom onto the x8 but until 2.1 is rooted I don't think I will be able too... I have a Rom waiting though :-)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] ivan4o5:
Can you upload this rom somewhere so I can download it ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] brixzen:
can anyone try this.>!!! using kernel.sin from 1.6 and all firmware file from 2.1... only kernel from 1.6... ..?? will rageagainstthecage work..?? :confused:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] poqwe2:
Nope, it seems SE patched the setuid bug in the 2.1 update so we will probably need another exploit than rageagainstthecage
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] 7OH:
Find in internet some BROWSER exploits for 2.1 browser.

Maybe root in that way ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] pulpoff2:
I have found a way to root X8 2.1 rom, but its complicated for average user.

Details in 2.1/2.2 dev thread.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a6428493:
can you make a small program to root it . ;););) thank you
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] multigogis:
hi guys, what's new about root of x8 2.1v.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] k3ksik:
Hello,

its piece of my log (all actions before it are done and "OKs"):

Running a SU test...

Test failed!

FAILED

what it mean?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
It means the root has failed. What firmware are you running?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Blitzkri3g:
LOL I think it was self explanatory! :D :p

N.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
Not really? He could be running 1.6 or 2.1.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] k3ksik:
I try root 1.6 by superoneclick 1.55 and 1.50
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
Use the superoneclick from this thread. It will work.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] k3ksik:
Uhm doesn't work :/ Some ideas?

//rooted ;)

I do it on windows xp sp3 (before I try to do on win7 32b)

1. Install Sony_Ericsson_PC_Companion_2.01.078_Web

2. Install .net framework 2.0

3. Connect phon to PC with activated USB-Debugging (DO NOT MOUNT THE SD-CARD!!!!)

4. Wait a few seconds (to recognized phone by system)

5. Root by SuperOneClickv1.3.0 (from topic )
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
Cool! Glad that worked for you, and thanks for sharing. :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] k3ksik:
thanks for interest :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] 7OH:
1.6 or 2.1 ???
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] k3ksik:
Hah, 1.6 ofc
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nutcrackerr:
Im using android 2.1 but I can't root it. Im using SuperOneClick and it starts rooting then it stops, starts again, stops, starts again and so over and over and over untill it finally stops detecting my phone. Any ideas? I have newest USB drivers installed.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nutcrackerr:
Oh sorry, I found out now that you can't root yet 2.1 android on SE. Any ideas whats the progress on making software for rooting 2.1 android for SE devices?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Al_Mushakes:
Waiting 2.1 to be rooted :(
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] sidhukarthik:
me too; desperately
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Check x8 custom rom thread

If you are familiar with adb you can root right now

Sent from my rooted E15i
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] csengoi:
Me too. :(

I hope there will be some solution before Chrismass. I've bought a T-Mobile branded to my girlfriend, but she has Vodafone sim. Originally the phone had 1.6 Android, but I was unable to root it with any version of SOC. Then I upgraded it to 2.1, and of course there is no solution.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] spiros22:
Is the rooting on X8 (2.1) so hard???

Excuse my ignorance but what is the problem with Rooting the X8 2.1 that makes it so hard to find a way...???:confused:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] DerEineDa:
All previous attempts relied on an exploid that was used by a script called "rageagainstthecage". This exploid was fixed by Sony Ericsson in 2.1, so rageagainstthecage doesn't work anymore. Till now there is no known other security hole to use in order to become root.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] racht:
Flashing /system and gaining root this way works ok.

This is going to help us root X8 as long as sony are going to use chargemon in their init.rc, i.e. probably update-safe, as kernel patching won't help them.

X8 2.1 kernel is 2.6.29, all new root exploits are being developed for latest kernels 2.6.32 and 2.6.35, so there's a very little hope that X8 2.1 will ever be rooted by kernel exploit.

Thus the only other way of properly rooting X8 might be bootloader hack, which might be accomplished or not.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] spiros22:
thnx for the answers and the explanation!!! I still believe in the "wise guys" and their skills ....:rolleyes:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] csengoi:
What about this thread? Clean and pre-rooted 2.1 ROM

Doesn't it work?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] 275139568:
it is too complicated for normal users..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
yes is working. is complicated.:D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
*Exploit. :)

Define "normal users". If you mean computer illiterate users, sure, but if you're looking for a root solution then you have aren't really computer illiterate, are you?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] zen1k:
Not so complicated as Custom ROM. I had a success from the first try
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] zen1k:
Why not. I don't know anything about Linux. I installed Ubuntu twice and removed it. It is easy to use linux, but too complicate to setup. Most of us "normal users" degraded in computer knowledge, 'cause there are too many "Windows" in our PC's and too many "Just click and relax" devices in our life

P.S.: I installed Ubuntu again on my Dell Inspiron M301Z, 'cause I often read here, that for some things I'll need Linux. ))) Hope this time we'll become friends.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] a-k-t-w:
What do you mean it is complicated to setup? Ubuntu is easy, just pick a drive you want to install to, click install. It's nothing compared to installing Arch or Gentoo, where almost everything is done via command line.

Linux is great, if you're a computer enthusiast I say learn how to use it!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dink69:
This is a x8 root thread.

PLEASE keep on topic please..........
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] zen1k:
I mean not just install and use. I like to make all thing work "in my way". For example: I don't need phone for calls, I need all in one. Same thing with windows, ubuntu, even LG LCD TV (which has usb port only for service) must play media files for me ))).

Please forgive me for Off-top. I'll not revert to this topic again in this Thread
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] csengoi:
SOC said my phone is rooted. But how can I check it? It still does not want to accept vodafone simcard. :mad:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Root , branding and network operator lock are 3 different things. Even if you debrand and root your phone this will not remove the network operator lock.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Boyzdad:
Hello, please could someone help me with rooting my X8? (running on 2.1, and using Windows XP)

I have tried many times but I just cant seem to get it working :(. Here is the script I keep 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...

337 KB/s (0 bytes in 5392.000s)

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...

I have also tried replacing the drivers but I can not find the one I need to replace :confused:

If anyone knows how I can sort this please reply :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
The 2.1 update can not be rooted using superoneclick. See the topic for clean and rooted 2.1 rom.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] amit.somani64:
it does not work for x8 eclair.....is thre any other way for x8 eclair???
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] kiz1983:
for x8, thr is only one way for now which is pre rooted rom.. head to the thread to find out how..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] csengoi:
Network operator lock was removed by Unlock Zone. I've paid near 50$, but it was quick and perfect...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] vince_junior:
as im a newbie in rooting and i have slow intenet connection at home, is anybody here in manila who can do the rooting for me? if necessary, im willing to pay to have it done.

thanks.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mohsin01:
How do you activate USB-Debugging? Im new to this so i dont know much.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mohsin01:
Hi, could you please help me with rooting. Iv downloaded the superoneclic.zip file but what should i do now. Im new to andoid so i dont know much!

Thanks!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] zozmi:
Dear Wolfilein!

What were the mistakes? You typed the same what bin4ry in the second part. I tried the maunal way for rooting, but i stuck the second line (mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system). Can you help me?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] triplerotor:
EDITED=solved by myself
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] racht:
2.1 can be rooted with proper exploit now :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=10436874#post10436874
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] proudblue:
why i cannot unzip the archieve?

it says, "End-of-central-directory signature not found. Either this file is not a Zip file, or it constitutes one disk of a multi-part Zip file.

"

Thank you
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] itz.sam06:
Im having 2.1 update 1

still not able to root? isnt it possible to root 2.1??
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] konio25:
yes have look hire : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=905183&page=5
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mzoljom:
is the build.prop before rooting unique to each phone or just network/country?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] palmerx:
It is not unique to each phone. It depends on the region, kit number, carrier, etc and it doesn't change after rooting the phone.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Tookiejar:
Ive installed all the driver and i reboot my PC, but still when i press Root it get stuck on Waiting on device, i dont know what to do now.. I tried everything you people said in this Topic..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mzoljom:
Mine is not the same...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] sjansen2:
Drivers O.o?

maybe that is why I fail XD
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] DroidDotBot:
Phone SW Ver:

1236-9291_2.0.1.A.0.47

GENERIC -user

File Sys Ver:

WORLD-1-8_2.0.1.A.0.47

Q)--- is SuperUser ? - proof that it's rooted ?? OneClick, said it was rooted.

---I get errors trying to install app2sd (ver2.1) & themes

Android Terminal Emulater ?

Root Explorer ? ( can change write attribs ???)

SD=1Pri-fat32-3.5Gb : 2Pri-Ext2-1.4GB

(does the Android SDK's ADB, differ from the one's attached to each supplied .zip file's adb ?)

And I guess SDK - won't entertain a rooted handset, either.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Arenas:
Thanks!! i'll try and see what happens...

Br
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] GeneralWoo:
Hey there

after this:

adb push rageagainstthecage /data/local/tmp/trageagainstthecage

adb push su /data/local/tmp/su

adb push superuser.apk /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk

adb shell

-> $ cd /data/local/tmp

-> $ chmod 755 rageagainstthecage

-> $ ./rageagainstthecage

You will see some text explaining the exploit and it will drop you to normal bash after done.

Now again:

adb shell

-> # cd /data/local/tmp

-> # mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system

it say:

mount: Operation not permitted

WHAT NOW?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] q_silverflame:
hye, how to do this step?

2. update the driver at the device manager

because i dont know where device manager is

thank you
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] 1edgaras:
I've updated to latest se software,then rooted and installed xrecovery.

I didn't flashed any custom rom,just prepared to do it. But I'm getting daily restarts, one restart per day.

What could cause the problem? New SE update? Root? Or xrecovery?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] :
this is the thread that got me hooked into xda forums, i googled x8 root and this came up lol and it took me ages to figure out how to root, even after watching the youtube video
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] sjmoodswing:
How will I know on what firmware I will choose? sorry noob here.

#Peace!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] :
Thanks, this guide is a real timesaver
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] crazyforandroid:
Guy's Let me explain...

Ok, If you want to root you X8,

Download Superoneclick (any Ver works, ones below ver 2 work better)

Get the X8 Drivers from the Official Sony website (Google it)

For Noobs: Install the driver by going into device manger, somewhere in search of new device you can install new drivers. For me my phone was visible so i just right clicked it and installed new drivers.

Make sure if you are using NOD 32 on your computer you turn it off, cause it thinks "theragingcage" is a virus (cause it gets root access). If you can't root you phone then your anitvirus is not letting you, disable it and download superoneclick again.

Now if you have no problems, open superoneclick

Remember to enable USB debug on the X8!

Now press root and let superoneclick do the rest! If it says turn off USB Debug (cause their is a problem) do it, follow what it says.

Hope you guys root your phones! If superoneclick is not working for you try the X8Toolbox (somewhere in XDA Forum)

One last thing, superoneclick only works on PC (Windows)!

I'm new to XDA! :D

Please press the "thanks" button if i helped!

---------- Post added at 11:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:35 AM ----------

It's in start, all programs, accessories, administrative tools (something like that), Device manger.

If you can't find it, search it on your computer!

I'm new to XDA! :D

Please press the "thanks" button if i helped!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] power5451:
Brick phone when root via FlashTool

Phone I joined and used FlashTool0.9.11.0 Root phone was normally rebooted for the first time and ran it rooted. Then I disconnected and re-connected and started to run other operations. Then display the Flash tool that will root after restarting the phone, the payment and it will not turn on. even when it is plugged into a USB all at once to hold back (lit or LED)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] john_cena163:
iv used flashtool to root an unlockbootloader..never had any prob
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] 21th century apes:
I try to install flashtool but its still coming error from jvm and jre. The weird thing is, I already installed latest java. Do you guys facing same problems?

[IMG="error jre jvm"]http://tinypic.com/r/5xvj1x/9[/IMG]
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] james_lau80:
mine stuck at...

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

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

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

i'm using win7 32bit, any experts have got any ideas??
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] manivas:
Xperia X8 rooting error

Unmount the SD card after connecting to usb,

and then try the oneclick rooting
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] james_lau80:
found out the reason was that i didnt download any driver for my x8

it's all done now, thanks
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] NightWildChild:
Actually, I have the same problem. But I've installed all the needed drivers.

Running on Win7 64 bit

Please, have you got any ideas?

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...

405 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.013s)

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...

OK

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

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

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deindder:
I've the same problem as james_lau80.

He always waits for the device.

I use Windows 7 64 bit.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] wolfilein:
test whats hapen when you use the manual way.

(see the Linux/mac turial at the 1 post)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] gunawan-1:
same situation here. I am using Windows 7 64bit
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] FCW:
I have tried to run the program but it wont run. im using win xp. Ive never used an android phone before so what could i be doing wrong?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] FCW:
also How do you tell if its done. does anything come up on the device?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] wolfilein:
@all if the exe failed on you pc try the manually way
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] egzthunder1:
Keep the thread on target people. Thanks.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] FCW:
what is the manual way? im new to android so i dont have a clue. dont you need to know some linux coding?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] wolfilein:
this way is universal on widows you only must

cd to the directory were you have extractet the zip and type in the linux commands

on linux/mac you need the sdk and must extract the files to the /pathtosdk/tools folder then you cd with an terminal to this but

you shouln't type in adb.. youmust use ./adb ...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deindder:
If I use the manual way, there is the same error. He sais that the can't find the device.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] scipione1988:
i have the same problem of james_lau80.

It says waiting for device.

what i can do? for driver?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] james_lau80:
i did the following

1. download the x8 usb drivers at the following link and download the "X8drives.zip":

http://developer.sonyericsson.com/c...sionid=4B1BBBFA41DD3373D36E831999811445.node0

2. update the driver at the device manager

3. switch on the usb debugging mode at x8

4. restart both pc and x8 just in case

5. launch the "super one click"

6. connect the x8 with the pc but dont mount the sd card

7. click "root" and wait

8. a popup window will be shown that the device is rooted
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] NightWildChild:
Yes! I've done it! :)

This one helped me, thanks guys!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
Thanks for the driver. I'll quote you and add it to the first post :)

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] scipione1988:
yes it works!! thank you guys!!!

for wifi internet tether? how i can do?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
Use Barnacle Wifi Tether.

If it does not work out of the box you must adjust the WAN and WLAN Interface names in the options menu.

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] aivvaslop:
Question

How to send a word document via bluetooth from laptop to phone ?

For me this seems to be a major problem. I have a word to go application which allows me to read word documents and pdf documents.

The problem occures when I try to send this type of documents from my laptop to my X8 via bluetooth. Everytime I receive an error message that the device doesn't support this kind of files.

I send some pictures and it worked just great, so the bluetooth conection is good.

I also downloaded and instaled a bluetooth application and the document transfer doesn't work at all.

I'm very disappointed about the Android system. Previously I had a phone with a symbian system and I had no problems with sending and receiving documents via bluetooth.

Do you think that if I root my phone this problem will be solved?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Bin4ry:
That is a problem SonyEricsson created :/ It's the same for all Xperia Android phones.

A Workaround (until 2.1 is out) is the program "Bluetooth File Transfer" it needs root and you get it on Market. With this program you can receive and send files over bluetooth to all devices.

Just make it start with android in the options menu and you won't have any more problems.

Lets hope the update will come soon :)

Regards

Bin4ry
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] scipione1988:
Which base application can be erased without any problem?

I want to eliminate wisepilot, crazy penguin and the other base application of sony ericsson..