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[XPERIA X10 General] bernardo125:
I'm sorry to insist people but I still have the same issue, it's driving me nuts.

I'm having an issue while accessing Root explorer. When I open the app the following message shows: "Root explorer has not yet managed to obtain root access. Because of issues with Superuser, this often happens the first time the app is run but is usually fine from the on. Click ok and restart the app to try again. Make sure you respond correctly to the superuser prompt."

I restart the application and it repeats the message, preventing me from using the app. I have the superuser application but I really don't know how to use it since the only thing it shows when I open the app is a black screen.

I tryed unrooting and then rooting again, unistalling the root explorer app and rebooting, but I still get the same damn error. If I access the app unrooted I won't let me edit the file, and If I root it I can't even open the damn root explorer! Wtf ..
[XPERIA X10 General] SysGhost:
Confirmation!

I can confirm that this method works. I recently changed the numbers mentioned and the update triggered right after the phone restarted.

However. I used a different method, with the same goal.

Since my market didn't work well, I couldn't download root explorer. so I used debugging mode, fetched the file in question, edited it and put it back again via the adb command.

Here's how I did it without Root explorer:

Activate debugging mode, connect the phone, but do not mount the sdcard (we need it in the device)

I assume you know the methods for this.

If not, the "search" button on these forums is your best friend. If you still have trouble with that, you shouldn't be reading any further.

DO NOT EXECUTE THE COMMANDS UNLESS YOU KNOW THE NATURE OF THEM!

I hereby disclaim all responsibility if you choose to execute the commands below.

Here's the commands once connected and debugging activated:

adb pull /system/default.prop default.prop

a new file with the name "default.prop" should appear in the folder where your command line where executed.

Edit it according to instructions posted by the Original Poster (OP) and save it.

it's preferred to use a real text-editor, such as notepad++ for this and not Windows own notepad.exe , as notepad.exe are known to "destroy" Unix type text files.

Once that's done here's how to put it back again and reboot the device:

adb push default.prop /sdcard/default.prop
adb shell mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2 /system
adb shell dd if=/sdcard/default.prop of=/system/default.prop
reboot

Once the phone boots up and if you've edited and saved the file properly, it should update once you mount it to the computer.
[XPERIA X10 General] TheMathMan:
for future info UK O2 is 1234-4762
[XPERIA X10 General] Qrac1:
Well now I'm in the System-folder, but there isn't a default.prop there, just a build.prop.

The only place I can find the default.prop is in the first aka root-folder.

So which should I change?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Are you already on 2.1?

Because that's how my 2.1 system looks like now.
[XPERIA X10 General] Qrac1:
No, I'm still on 1.6.

Is it dangerous to change this? I'm gonna try to change the build.prop in the system-folder. Wish me good luck! :p
[XPERIA X10 General] simz1987:
tried to change the build.prop in system using root explorer for the x10 mini using the codes given, no 2.1 and can't seem to repair using pc companion?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Then it sounds like you don't have a X10i but one of the smaller models.
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
This is for X10i not the mini's
[XPERIA X10 General] simz1987:
I know someone posted codes for the x10 mini but checking the x10 mini section of the forum there's really no support there
[XPERIA X10 General] Qrac1:
Exactly. Someone wrote this worked on the X10Mini, so I was going to test it. Didn't work. :(
[XPERIA X10 General] atters72:
At last

All worked fine for me i can now finally use my sony watch with my phone.... thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] simz1987:
found this E10i_1238-0549 got a message on pc companion about new update will let u know
[XPERIA X10 General] Qrac1:
Tried to change the numbers in all three places in build.prop with those numbers. Didn't work with either SEUS or PC Companion.

I'm really annoid right now because I bought my phone debranded and everything, but decided to change it to UK just i case some time ago. :mad::rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 General] rikirix:
Can confirm.

Mini doesn't have these lines in defaut.prop but in build.prop.

Tried to chancge but didn't help.......any suggestions for MINIS? :mad:

By the way....bought debranded and no 2.1 so far.
[XPERIA X10 General] Crowds:
after i use this method to upgrade to 2.1 version i can`t use pccompanion. my phone isn`t recognized.

i try to reinstall pccompanion but....nothing:(
[XPERIA X10 General] saeam:
IRONIC

After i finished rooting, changing the files, Opened SEUS, check for update, new software is available, and all should know it

and then......

Electricity went down " I LOVE MY COUNTRY" F**K
[XPERIA X10 General] Crowds:
S##T

I just love laptops:D:D:D
[XPERIA X10 General] W_FJr:
Someone tried the debrand in the X10a?
[XPERIA X10 General] saeam:
loooool for the bad luck i forgot it at home today and am still at office
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
You can debrand it this way if you use X10a codes instead.

But you can't use this guide to get 2.1 on your X10a.
[XPERIA X10 General] fkofilee:
someone please help me edit this Bull**** of an ADB.exe to push a file to the root... Ive used android commander and it doesnt work, ive tried a command prompt and that doesnt work.
[XPERIA X10 General] W_FJr:
@arkedk Thanks for the answer.

Sorry, but one more question. Do you know the codes for the x10a?
[XPERIA X10 General] saeam:
what exactly you want to do??

if you are about editing the .prop file i iwll tell what i did.

I got the root explorer by searching google from a link:

h**p://www.filestube.com/2e3c584e898d945103e9,g/Root-Explorer-v2-5-1.html

then i edited the permission of the file.prop "allowed write to all"

and i text edited the file using ASTRO save close reboot

i hope this helps
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Yep I know the codes for all X10i/a
[XPERIA X10 General] fkofilee:
No it doesnt, not at all, now i dont have a default.prop file in my /system, the file i need is on the SD card and any permissions are just not registering, its fully read / writable, i have root on 1.6 and it creates a copy on the memory card but not on my /system partition
[XPERIA X10 General] vickysud:
i updated my phone to 2.1(root method) n now it is not recognizing my sim card(indian) after i did reset on my phone..after i updated my phone from nordic firmware first time everything was fine it recognized my sim card n i could make calls n all but after i reset my phone im getting insert sim card n restart..help me pls n is there anyway to go back to 1.6 pls help me
[XPERIA X10 General] Sighx:
Just flash with your original fw
[XPERIA X10 General] SysGhost:
Too many X10i devices in the neighborhood where plugged in at the same time eh?
[XPERIA X10 General] Ycb04:
Thanks guys i owe you a beer :-)
[XPERIA X10 General] khazkhaz:
What app do you use to edit the prop file? I use Es File explorer but it won't save the edits. I am rooted so I dunno why I can't seem to edit the file
[XPERIA X10 General] DJBoxer:
thank you arkedk running 2.1 update now !!!!! workin perfect so far
[XPERIA X10 General] vickysud:
can u pls guide me how to flash back to 1.6 ? my previous firmware was indian 26 generic i rooted by this method i want to go back to 1.6 n try again pls help me
[XPERIA X10 General] viks X10i:
Eassssssssssssssssssy!!!!

Dude thank you very much!!! jsut got it!! going to root it now!!:)
[XPERIA X10 General] alankstiyo:
check the 2.1 thread
[XPERIA X10 General] minh89c:
the docomo SO-01B is work with this update?
[XPERIA X10 General] vch88:
Thanks ! Working nice :D
[XPERIA X10 General] mcnoiserdc:
this method worked for me
[XPERIA X10 General] khalilsemaan:
:d:d:d 2.1 coming!

Dude! Works like a charm! Downloading now and can't wait!

I had generic UK and probably needed 1 more day and ud think I waited 5 months whats another day right? WRONG! After the suspense last night another day would have been the death of me!

Thanks dude!
[XPERIA X10 General] khezam:
help just las bet

please can any tell me how to Reboot my phone and use SEUS >>>> iv done every thing just i couldnt get the last thing >>> please
[XPERIA X10 General] tot31:
A big thanks..my FR RB026 is now on 2.1 and rooted...
[XPERIA X10 General] vannaing:
hi how about return the original back? like now we change from UK to nordec firmware..

and how to do back from Nordec to UK?

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] julian9990:
aw

There is no update in SEUS but there is in PC companion... is this correct?
[XPERIA X10 General] anhk12b:
hi, i am using a docomo SO-01b, do you know how to do with it? i already did the same way you suggested here, but unsuccessfully. please help me. thanks a lot!
[XPERIA X10 General] tot31:
I was using SEUS to update...
[XPERIA X10 General] vannaing:
How can i edit this line? what application can read this default.prop?
[XPERIA X10 General] kiki_tt:
great post ....

1. install one root apk ... from this forum

2. install ... root explorer... change numbers

3. connect to Sony Update pc application

4. viola ... your now on 2.1 :]
[XPERIA X10 General] suica2k4:
I want know other lines(local...etc) property in default.prop
[XPERIA X10 General] kiffies:
So far so good, only thing is, getting nordic apps in the market- if I change the codes back to the original, will that cause any grief I wonder?

Anyone tried it?

You can get root for 2.1 using superoneclick
[XPERIA X10 General] paliwalsandeep:
just debranded to nordic.. now update is in preparation mode :)

thanks guys
[XPERIA X10 General] Acecloud:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX

ro.product.name=X10_XXXX-XXXX

The both XXXX-XXXX for this two sentence change to 1234-8465?

I mean both change to 1234-8465?
[XPERIA X10 General] Acecloud:
The "XXXX-XXXX" change to "X10i CUST-NBC GENERIC 1234-8465" or just "1234-8465"?
[XPERIA X10 General] metcard:
Fixed. :D

thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Just the digits
[XPERIA X10 General] harlz:
So I have an Australian x10i and of course its running aus firmware. What will be the difference between the Nordic and aus firmware. Iv already changed to the Nordic code and my over the air update now says there is a 2.1 update ready but has to be done over the pc.
[XPERIA X10 General] fuusuke:
I changed the numbers and everything, connect it to the pc and pc companion still says no update :/
[XPERIA X10 General] XB_LI:
I update my X10 failed to 2.1 with the update services now cant swtich on anymore...please someone help me...my X10's singapore version...
[XPERIA X10 General] XB_LI:
i used the rootexplorer and changed the "ro.semc.version.cust" and "ro.product.name" to 1234-8465 under "system/default.prop"...after that i used the update services software to update 2.1 but failed...it said the installation failed...please disconnect the phone and make sure the battery fully charged...oh my god...now i switched my phone on it only show a exclamation mark there...zzz...please help me...
[XPERIA X10 General] ramsocool:
Great... thanks a lot now i am downloading the 2.1 update...
[XPERIA X10 General] vatis24:
Thank you.

Dear arkedk ,

Thank you for the nice guide.

Worked and already running 2.1 which its great.

Just a small notice for people that will install it now , dont panic if the first 20 minutes the phone will be laggy . After a while the phone will work like a rocket!

Personally i find it more smooth and fast than the 1.6

Cheers mates and one more time thanks to arkedk for this post.

Vatis
[XPERIA X10 General] Fineri:
Thanks guys. Unbranded Aussie X10i, never been touched or modded.

Took 15 mins to do...

1. Downloaded Astro File manager

2. Download Universal Androot (w w w. 23corner. com /apk/UniversalAndroot-1.6.2-beta5.apk) to root and Root Explorer (forum. xda-developers. com /attachment.php?attachmentid=430917&d=1288562092)

3. Install both from Astro

4. Root

5. Follow OP's instructions + had to change a 3rd line "semc.country" from Australia to Norway

6. Update available :)

*Note: I got blank screen initially when editing default.prop too, uninstall and reinstall the above Root Explorer
[XPERIA X10 General] saint23liquori:
Can we just update it, over the air??, not SEUS or PC Companion??

please share, the bad effect of this debranding?!, :( *if there is,

anybody has checked the result of this Eclair version from "quadrant advance"??
[XPERIA X10 General] forysiuk111:
cas somebody give me original German generic code?
[XPERIA X10 General] kiffies:
Tried this on an Aussie Vodafone x10 and worked like a charm, thanks.

The only "issue" i noticed, is that the market didn't list all my downloaded apps, just ones that I had paid for.

I would like to change the codes back though, so when the Australian firmware is released i can flash it to Aussie firmware.

The original code was 1234-4575

However, the default.prop file is no longer there.

There is a build.prop which has similar lines in it- I wonder if I can change them in there instead?

Any ideas?
[XPERIA X10 General] Stratan:
...Just want to say a milion thanks!

It worked like a charm!

Thanks again!

//Anders
[XPERIA X10 General] violentgoomba:
downloading the update - at 20% now. I'm excited!
[XPERIA X10 General] FreUdswe:
Works perfectly!

Thanks for the short guide :)
[XPERIA X10 General] mmmanuuu:
I can't edit the default.prop file in system folder with text editor with root explorer. I clicked Mount button and my phone is rooted with titanium backup. I can open the default.prop file with text editor, but dont know how to edit it. I tried clicking the texts and tried pressing the menu button. But nothing happens. Someone please help.
[XPERIA X10 General] vlad_sava:
working for romania

It's working with an Orange Romania branded X10i.
[XPERIA X10 General] raihansazal:
Download 2.1.......

Thanks a lot.
[XPERIA X10 General] Ovalteenies:
LOL just reinstalled and wiped all my data... still on 1.6

didn't realise it had to say new firmware available ==

OK so SEUS didnt work for me but PC companion did

WOOT 2.1 :DDDDD
[XPERIA X10 General] Stratan:
I had the same problem. All I had to do was to update the Root Explorer since the old outdated one I had didn't have the feature of editing text.

Shorter: Try to update Root Explorer.
[XPERIA X10 General] coolest_hacker:
hey i m in India...its working for me too.....thnx dude...waiting frm long time....nw its come an end........downloading 2.1.
[XPERIA X10 General] zikas333:
help

could you help me - when I open default.prop I do not see text - only white screen. What I am doing wrong?
[XPERIA X10 General] meddle34:
White screen

Reason for white screen is you need to set permission to enable editor. Just tick all boxes and click OK then long press and open as guide explains.

Hope this helps.
[XPERIA X10 General] paulgildea:
Hi all, need a bit of assistance.

I have followed the instructions above - root the phone, changed the necessary lines of text and rebooted. There is an OTA update available (about 2.5MB), but it won't install "Could not update software".

Tried via the PC Companion and it says I'm up-to-date.

Checked the edited file, and the codes are still for Norway - they haven't changed back or anything.

Any ideas anyone??

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] anishvilekar:
i rooted my phone using ur x10root.1.0.8.apk. i have root.explorer.v.2.5.1 apk

i followed ur instr...abt debrand to nordic combined to uptdate to 2.1 but when i press down to open the system/default.prop file to change numbers i dont get the option of text editor . i tried other apps to change it but movement i reboot it come back to normal. plz help .
[XPERIA X10 General] inconfundible:
i rooted my x10 with universal root to update to 2.1,it worked but do i have to edit the values back in the default prop?because now i rooted my 2.1 x10 with superoneclick but now i cant find the default prop file to edit the values back..can you please help me
[XPERIA X10 General] ten_tickles:
Ok, all you chaps with xperia mini's THIS CODE: 1238-0549 worked for me, updating now.....

I'm in UK, and if you can wait ( I couldn't) the official uk firmware is due for tomorrow noon.

Good Luck :)
[XPERIA X10 General] w0mb4t:
Can i change the numbers after the update to 2.1 again back to the original numbers?
[XPERIA X10 General] prabhu_camry:
Thank you guys, I'm updating to 2.1 using nordic values in default.prop . btw can we use ' X10Root.1.0.8 ' to root 2.1 and use root manager to change the values back to my original region firmware to get 2.1 when it is available for my country ?

thank you !
[XPERIA X10 General] paulgildea:
It's okay - I think I got it. Had to tell the PC Companion to check for updates the next time I connect my phone... lets see how it goes...
[XPERIA X10 General] boy4224:
You can't man. I did like you and now the 2.1 update for Australia is available and don't know how to get back :D

Anyone know how to handle this? :)
[XPERIA X10 General] bardia-pl720:
Hi

I am new. I cant find any save button on the text that I have changed. where is it? plz help me.
[XPERIA X10 General] prabhu_camry:
use the menu button (four squares) , then select save and exit !
[XPERIA X10 General] drew.slacker:
2.1 Update ??

Hi there

If im right in thinking the nordic firmware is R2BA026 .. thats what my phones telling me ive got but SEUS tells me theres no update available.. am I missing something?

Cheers

Drew
[XPERIA X10 General] bardia-pl720:
When I press the button nothing comes up! :(
[XPERIA X10 General] prabhu_camry:
you're using 'root explorer' or some other software ?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] palle14:
Hi! The new update doesn't pop up for me :( I run on an x10 mini pro U20i, 1.6, 1.2.A.174. And I'm in Sweden.

Please can someone help me!

Regards Paul
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] nightwolf21:
Use the update service program to upgrade:)that should work
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sanjay_bandaru:
is de 2.1 update out???m in india but still it shows no updates:'(
[Vibrant General] BurningArmada:
i botched a accurate battery update through clockwork and now all i get when i restart is the "sorry! the aplication twlauncher stopped..." and several other pop ups that tell me that everything is force closing. any help with a factory reset from this point?
[Vibrant General] kangxi:
Your Vibrant isn't bricked. Bricked means that you do not even make it past the boot screens.

Easy: Odin back to JFD using the 512 pit file. From there you can Odin to JI6. All your stuff will be gone unless you already had a backup.
[Vibrant General] BurningArmada:
any link on how to do this... i am a noob at this and as i can see now shouldnt have messin around with all of this!
[Vibrant General] kangxi:
Here's a complete guide:

http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/...r-vibrant-and-return-to-stock-phone-pc-error/

It's really quite simple and that probably makes it appear harder than it needs to be.
[Vibrant General] BurningArmada:
thank you so much! i'll go try it!
[Vibrant General] DaSmittyman:
if you can get to the dialer this has helped me getting to factory *2767*3855# wipes everything and starts from scratch
[Vibrant General] BurningArmada:
thank you so much! this worked like a champ! :D
[Vibrant General] 30Glock:
lol there is no such thing as a bricked Vibrant.
[Vibrant General] Segnaro:
Unless you have a hardware locked phone, and didn't install JI6.

Although, this solution might work on those phones too :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8822843
[Vibrant General] kangxi:
No problem buddy.
[Vibrant General] Digital_Warrior:
Video on how to Unbrick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhtjWoWpfMg

Hope this helps
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpaceMonky:
i'm kind of new to all this, only had my phone for about 2 months and this is really my first adventure out of stock root and unrevoked3.21. so i'm hoping you will be a little gentle with me. :p

I'm looking to flash myn's twopointtwo and improve my battery life with it. I was thinking of using netarchy's 4.03 kernel and myn's battery tweak with it, but i figured i would come here first and see what input i could get.

from what i understand, HAVS will conflict with the battery tweak or setcpu so i have chosen netarchy's 4.03(non-HAVS) for my kernel. is HAVS better than these? what about setcpu? basically, what will give me the best battery performance?

thoughts? opinions? experiences?

any input would be greatly appreciated!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thlinx:
Myn is good and so is HTC kernel 10. Good battery life and extremely stable. I've had tethering on so my friend at work can check the football scores. Gps enabled, I've been browsing web all day. Talking on the phone via Bluetooth. And it went off charger at 6: 30 to 8:00 so roughly 14 hrs of battery life. I'd say that's pretty good cosidering how heavily used it was. also setcpu will drain the living pizz out of your battery and the tweak makes it worse...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KevinW.:
Hello guys,

I'm having a problem with my Galaxy S, I'm noob w/ Android. I read many users(not from here) saying that Lagfix really does a difference in performance, excited, I downloaded GST(Galaxy S Tweaker) and without root, instaled lagfix.

Now my Galaxy S is working, BUT, the home button stopped working and the back button is working as home button, also the camera stopped working, the touch became horrible, I can only connect to computer using Debug mode and everytime that I turn on the cellphone, appears I9000B and before appear the S logo it changes to I9000.

There's something that I can do?

I'm really desperate and don't care if lose data. I only wanna my Galaxy S working as it should be. :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ickyboo:
Eh. What's the name odd your device. Sounds like you installed lag fix for the international sgs

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
reflash it back to stock or flash another ROM made for the I9000 or I9000M instead of USA variants
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] -Buggi-:
please delete, no problem after all :o
[Desire General] kilohercas:
Hello.

I taked pre-rooted stock android 2.2 rom, and deleted all unusefull programs, widgets etc (Stock.apk, teeteer.apk ,wallpaper end other)

but now somehow HTC clock widget in desktop can't update weather and time, why ?:confused:
[Desire General] madd0g:
My lucky guess is, you removed an "useful" program :D

You got HtcLocationService.apk, WeatherAgentService.apk, WeatherProvider.apk, WeatherSyncProvider.apk and Weather.apk ?
[Desire General] kilohercas:
Yes, i have them all.

Also i can't see coments in market.

I never had ishue like that before
[Desire General] kilohercas:
ok, i found that factory reset some how did this. So how to fix this ?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 267841:
hi,

the volume down of my desire don't works fine, and i not capable to init in recovery mode sometimes.

is possible to init in recovery mode by other via?
[XPERIA X10 General] SXUsr:
EDIT: See HERE
[XPERIA X10 General] unknown13x:
yeah, i mentioned that none of the rooting methods work, nor does the flashing tool work, but i guess no one listened to me :\
[XPERIA X10 General] SXUsr:
I thought the SuperOneClick might have worked but it just hangs.
[XPERIA X10 General] SaintyUK:
unknown13x you tried to downgrade from 2.1 to some 1.6 firmware using x10flash and it didn't work?
[XPERIA X10 General] 3dawg:
Bollocks, I was banking on root still working so I could restore my apps using titanium...CRAP. Yeah ive just tried x10 root + UniversalAndroot, both fail.
[XPERIA X10 General] kakekeke:
Edit: Wrong topic... :(
[XPERIA X10 General] mbrad_26:
Just rooted x10 with 2.1 android with SuperOneClick:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682
[XPERIA X10 General] Jaxxer86:
Mbrad, How did you do it?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Just follow his link