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[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
what is your phone software CDA region is it generic world?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Pavel.Hritonenko:
Don't know. I event don't know what "generic" mean. It's no operator contract phone, I bought this phone in usual internet shop for about $250. Russian, cyrillic firmware.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Pavel please follow the following instructions and tell us which is your customization code.

1. Lock the screen of your phone. Press the menu button (left button) so that the screen is lit but still locked.

2. Press the home (central button) and back (right button) in following sequence:

home-back-back-home-back-home-home-back

Try several times if you can not do it the first time. when successful secret menu will appear. Go to Service info->Software info and find "customization version"

It should be something like 1241-3708_R3A (this is my code, your will be different but the same format).

Give us this code so we can update also.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
Till we get the right customization code, somebody tell us how can we change the default ccode in our phone?

I think this works with adw but how?

Thank you.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
afaik you have to change it in default.prop file in /system using root explorer. but on my phone there is only build.prop file ,no default.prop idk if it only works for x10i.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Here are instructions how to change your code:

1. You need your phone to be rooted. I use superoneclick 1.5.0. for me it works best. Newest versions do not work correctly at my X8. The attached archive X8win is the superonelick 1.5.0. You should enable usb debugging (settings->applications-development) and connect the phone to your pc. If you do not have drivers for the debug mode you can use the ones from the "X8 drivers" archive which i have also attached. After you have the drivers installed ,usb debug enabled and phone connected start superoneclick.exe and press root. You may need to wait 5 or even 10 minutes for it to complete. Wait until you see "Your device is rooted" popup.

2. Install root explorer. I have also attached it. Start root explorer. Open the "system" folder. In the upper right corner of root explorer you will see "Mount R/W" button. Press it. Now go to the build.prop file. Long press on it and select "Open in text editor". You should edit the following items:

ro.product.name=E15i_XXXX-XXXX where XXXX-XXXX is the customization code. For example mine is 1241-3708 but there is still no update for it.

ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/E15i_XXXX-XXXX/sonyEricssonE15i/

ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX

You should replace XXXX-XXXX with the desired customization code for all the lines listed above.

When ready press the menu button (left) while still in the text editor and press save.

3. VERY IMPORTANT - REBOOT YOUR PHONE.

4. After reboot check for update with Update service or PC Companion and it should find it.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Pavel.Hritonenko:
1241-4091_r2b
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dink69:
ThanX Pavel.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
thx maaaaan .now trying
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Thank you Pavel. Update in progress.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
Upgrade in progress. Cool. :D

Thank you for ccode sharing.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Successful update using Pavel's code. Firmware 2.1-update1. Build number 2.0.1.A.0.47
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
1241-3836_R2B

Indian customization no.

If it helps...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nick_gkikas:
somehow i can't root my phone! :(
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
Me neither. :[

What is the cause?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] karun11:
@muzik_demon

Is the update available in India? With India customization or do you have Generic-World user?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] manhchien1311:
I don't undersand, what's customize code? and how to update, plz... I use SEUS, companion but no update :(
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
see previous page.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nick_gkikas:
i managed to root my mobile and i did the customisation code now i reboot and will check for the updates
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] machode:
follow instructions on page 10, i just successfully updated to 2.1 took 10 mins. thanks pavel for the code.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
try the rooting method for 2.1 on x10 forums. i don't have the link sry.

still downloading .slow connection
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nick_gkikas:
updating !!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] goeland86:
Does anyone know if rooting the phone blocks the update? I'm supposed to get the update (SE support website for my location shows it), but my phone searching for updates doesn't see it, nor does installing the update service do anything...

My build number is 1.3.A.062, with Firmware version 1.6.

Thanks!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
My phone had root and when i edited the build.prop with proper customization code it worked without problem.See instructions on page 10.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nick_gkikas:
2.1 on my x8 thnx alot for this great job everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
No Update on my X8 form Austria

Network: Hutchison 3G Austria
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] goeland86:
That's my code as well. I don't know if I want to get the cyrillic FW for 2.1 though... (assuming I understood right that Pavel's phone is cyrillic FW).

Will it still install in english?:confused:
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Pavel's firmware has english both as a language and for writing so do not worry about this.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
So his code is only Russian and English?

Or is there may German/Deutsch too?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] D-SHEL:
Update is available Russia today. Arrange Moscow time.

I update my X8 :) FW is 2.0.1.A.0.47.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
It has german, french, italian, spanish, and many other languages.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
Ohh Yess ^^

Going right to update it!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
has anyone succeeded to root?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] yonutm:
Successful update using Pavel's code:)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Still no root. Neither superoneclick nor z4root work.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
First post updated.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] droidjens:
Phone seems slower and more unresponsive after update. Is it just me? Hope so, cause a reset might fix that.

Hopefully someone will figure how to root it so I can get rid of timescape and such again :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deconfrost:
anyone try rooting in adb shell manually?

my other half uses the x8, I will give it a go on rooting it when I get the phone and update it :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deconfrost:
its normal on first boot, let it do its things, after a cpl hours, reboot and you see the difference
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
phone is smooth angry birds working properly :D

no root :( nothing works adb shell,superoneclick,z4root...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] droidjens:
Think you're right. As hoped, it seems snappier than 1.6 :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] manhchien1311:
Haha, I've just updated, thanks all.......
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
Updatet and Work great!

But have to wait for Root -.-

But here 2 Screens
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] langsk:
Got Chinese or not....
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] gas03:
The Russian code contains Hungarian language? Thank you in advance for your answers to! (Google translate: D)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] android167:
Updating right now!!! Croatia - bonbon
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Pavel.Hritonenko:
Russian Firmware contains languages:

Русский (Russian)

Bahasa Indonesia

Bahasa Melayu

Basa Sunda

Bosanski

Catala

Cestina

Dansk

Deutch (Deutschland, Liechtenstein, Oesterreich, Schweiz)

Eesti

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zeland, Singapore, South Africa, UK, US)

Espanol (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Espana, Mexico)

Euskara

Francais (Belgique, Canada, France, Suisse)

Galego

Hrvatski

Islenka

Italiano (Italia, Svizzera)

Jawa

Laviesu

Lietuviu

Magyar

Nederlands (Belgie, Nederlands)

Norsk bokmai

Polski

Portugues (Brasil, Portugal)

Romana

Shqipe

Slovenscina

Slovensky

Srpski

Suomi

Svenska

Tagalog

Turkce

Greece

Bulgarian

Kaзak

Ukrainian

4 hieroglyph languages (DON'T KNOW)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] android167:
wtf??! I updated my phone but i still have 1.6 on it :S
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
@android167

pa jel si promenio code na x8?

i ja zam imo taj update ali to je samo promenilo Bulid-Number na 1.6 tek ako uzmes onja Code Ruski onda mores update na 2.1 napraviti tako je kod mog is Austrie X8

I na Ruskoj Firmware ima Hrvatski jezik :)

Sry i post i in English too :)

Have you change the code on x8?

I have the same update on my but it change only the Bulid.Number on the 1.6 first after i have put in the Russian Code it has make the update to 2.1 that was on my x8 from Austira!

And on the Russian Firmware is Croatian too as language!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] android167:
@KINGMANI

Promjenio jesam, neki na 10. stranici ja mislim, a sad cu onda probat s ovim...

I changed it, the code was from 10. pager i think, but ill try it with the russian one
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] account1:
pay attention guys:

when you edit "build.prop" file and place it back to /system/ folder, change the permissions according to this: (attached image)

@neptun2

kindly please update first post
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] :
Could somebody post up their build.prop file?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] droidjens:
Here you go
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] gas03:
Thx Pavel!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] android167:
Ive used a russian code but it cannot find any updates... :(
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] isaac12:
thanks fully working..:):)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] KINGMANI:
Hmm na telefonu si probo update ili na pc preko Sony Ericsson PC Companion?

I code 3 puta promenio ? i onda restart?

Ako da onda da bi trebalao pokazati update preko PC Tool ako Telefon preko usba spojis!

Hmm on the cellphone have you try the update or over the Sony Ericsson PC Companion?

Have you changed the Code 3 Times ? and than make a Restart?

If Yes than you must get a Messeage that you can make a Update on the PC Tool if you conncet the Phone with it!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] FCW:
Why cant I do this. There is no txt editor. My device has been rooted since the day i got it so wtf is wrong
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] android167:
yeaaah, i did it!!! Its working great, faster than my hero and pulse...great phone
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] podsiar:
thx Pavel for code

upgrade in progress :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] david4ie:
could someone please post a 1.6 original build.prop file. What ever change I made seems to have stopped some apps from working.

Cheers.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Pavel.Hritonenko:
Now there are no root method for 2.1, and u cannot change it back.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] mzmz83:
It`s working now on my X8. Fantastic.

Greetings@Pavel and KINGMANI
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] savin2:
Awesome! Now I can play fifa 10!!!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] billerium:
Dudes , i got prob , im connecting to pc companion but says its fully updated , but i still i got 1.6...what should i do with that build... ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] savin2:
Back-up your phone, than click repair from the software update and install. Before to start installing the files to the phone, you will recive a prompt that a new software version is available.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] billerium:
hmm , i repaired it..but still nothing...again says its full updated...but SE announced the 2.1 ...
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] DerEineDa:
Wow, the interface is much smoother with Android 2.1.

Btw, I had to update using "Sony Ericsson Update Service" (SEUS). PC Companion didn't work, because it still said there were no updates.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] zackie012:
Woah!Very good!2.1 rock!
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] sovikhaque:
No update for my X8 yet. got mine from Meteor Ireland.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] DerEineDa:
I am very pleased with the update: Even the compass is working correctly now. Finally the compass works perfectly with apps like Google Street View (compass mode), Google Sky Map, Wikitude and some others.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] MrBrightside:
So I assume I was right in the first place :P
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
All unlocked x8 got the update yesterday.

So what are your reviews guys?

Pros:

Games works awesomely well

Phone feels much snappier

Better battery life

Live wallpapers-no lags

More applications

Cons:

No easy root yet

Still no playlists in stock music player

The color combination feels odd at some places

Contacts handling is a pain

( I hope this is a bug whenever you exit a contact from contacts it takes you to top of list back to A, so annoying when you are editing..)

Camera still same old (no new options)

Try the 3d gallery(not included)

You will find it in x10 mini themes and app sec..its looks awesome no lags there as well..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Alihosny:
i am done with the rooting for today . it's 6 am here and haven't slept yet.i wrote several scripts and tried adb workarounds but for today i am out .i will try again tomorrow. hope i will succeed.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Do share your method all of us waiting for root..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] leochen679:
I could not updated X8 yet

It's the HongKong of the FW
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] qsmyle:
Instead of the default phone app i use aTAKEphONE app.

Try and fly.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] droidjens:
I was almost at the point of returning my phone when this update hit. Now I think it's all it should be, considering the price. Even runs Angry Birds without problems :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] khaled.h:
Updtingggggggggg

nicee
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] danielbotez:
i have a problem with root acces. Everything works fine until SuperOneclick make a SU test:

....

Pushing Superuser.apk...

1487 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.129s)

OK

Remounting system with read-only access...

mount

OK

Running a SU test...

Test failed!

FAILED

also i tried with "Z4root" and i have the same problem.

My phone is locked in "Orange Romania" if that help for future explanation.

Everyone can help me to gain root access?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] dink69:
At that moment.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] karun11:
How is the social phonebook feature? Does it show Facebook updates in the phonebook?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] muzik_demon:
Hmm you were able to get this far atleast when I try to root its goes into a loop

Its not able to mount it..

What are you using to root?which version?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
I suppose that Daniel is with 1.6.I have seen this behaviour with newer versions of superoneclick and X8 with 1.6 firmware.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] account1:
good progress then!

so you managed to push Superuser.apk, does it appear on the menu?

did you reboot afterwards to see if that helps?

it's not obligatory to run the test though

please check and report back
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] khaled.h:
the update done :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] danielbotez:
I have 1.6 and I tryed with SuperOneclick 1.5.5.

I need root for upgrade to 2.1
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] danielbotez:
No, Superuser doesn't apear in menu. I have rebooted my phone but nothing happens
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] neptun2:
Daniel try with superoneclick 1.5.0.I have attached it in the first post. First try unroot with 1.5.5 and after this apply root using 1.5.0.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] DrMoos:
Heyho!

Can someone tell me, why there are multilanguage updates available only in a few countries, or better: not for all custimization-codes? With an unrooted X8 there's still no update possible in germany, neither via SEUS, nor via PC Companion, nor via repair-function of PC Companion. Does the SE-support of every country has to enable updates manually for it's own country?

I know that it's possible to root the phone, change the customization-code and update. But there's still no root for 2.1 on X8 yet and so i don't see a confirmed method to change the customization-code back to origin

yet

.

I really don't get it and this "waiting" really makes me %*#&$ :D

Thanks a lot for the great discussion- and information-platform here!

Hope to see X8 root und custom roms (i know, this doesn't belong to this thread) soon, 'cause X8 is a really great phone, especially for it's pricing.

DrMoos
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] danielbotez:
Ok!I'll try right now.
[Android] zHk3R:
Hello! to anyone who might read this

First off, let me tell you a tiny bit about myself (Bare with me here).

My name is Christian, I'm 19 and I'm an intern at an IT-section. I've been working here for a year already - Each year interns are to write two individual papers about different subjects. My last paper was a virtual Windows Server 2003 Server Park Environment for another company. This year my first paper is on Android.

My place of work supports other workplaces, such as schools, the hospital, social workers, basically everything. With next-gen phones and new OS' out - Naturally, we're upgrading. The question is what OS to go with. That's why I was asked to create a paper on Android, showing how a work-phone could be. Not all of the details have been planned out yet, but it goes something like this:

- Create a ROM with the necessary applications

- Strip the ROM of anything ..unnecessary (Could be anything, Gapps even).

- Choose/Develope a Launcher that can work pretty much out-of-the-box without having to customize too much.

That's pretty much all the information I've been given for now. I've been given a HTC Desire to 'play around with'. I've been told we're going to have a meeting about it soon. The reason I'm creating this thread is to give myself sort of a roadmap, I guess. And I'd love your opinions on how I can best do this, what I should base my ROM on and anything else you might think I need to know.

Peace.
[Android] KCRic:
It's a great idea for a workplace to go with android for employees given the ability to create more secure levels of access since it's based on linux. Also the ability to tailor the OS and UI to suite the needs of the business are something that's desired more and more these days. The downfalls you'll have to overcome are battery power (stripped down OS could nix that) and the fact that most companies will lean more towards Blackberry for two main reasons.

First is security, lets face it, Google

is

the internet for the most part and a lot of people fear the unknown such as where does their data go and what's done with it. Is it erased (securely)? Is it shared and what about data leaks?

Also, even though I love Android, for a business setting Blackberry has everything right. Android lacks in the 'push' area by a longshot and (from what I've seen) Blackberry supports more email protocals. Let's not forget when you're emailing all day or writing a paper a physical keyboard is more desired, a lot of Android phones lack that.

If the correct phones were chosen and (with a custom ROM and apps) the right measures were taken to address the push issue, plus maybe some sort of native encryption to ease security concerns - I think you could make a very valid argument to use Android phones for their employees. Android beats the othe OS types by a longshot, you just have to address those small but major issues.
[Android] Adam_Hawk:
Using Android as platform for devices inside an organization makes a lot of sense.

I disagree with KCRic about the superiority of BlackBerry on push and mail systems compatibility. Remember that BB requires you to use a secondary server to "translate" your Exchange, Notes, GroupWise or whatever you have to the devices.

Agree 100% in terms of the keyboard issue.

Something Android has on its side is that Google is the internet. Android was designed from the bottom up to be a "connected" platform. This means mobile devices with ample access to databases and hosted applications. If a business is still wondering if the data on the cloud is the solution, they may not be here on the next decade.

Believe me, you don't find many devices with VPN support, something that is already supported on most Android ROMs. Secure connections and a secure local storage can be easily achieved, the tools are already there.

Think also not only on phones but many other devices (tablets, kiosks, etc) that can benefit from this idea.

I think the major obstacle will be to convince the service provider to let your organization put customized ROMs on the devices. They will panic. Maybe if your agreement says that you provide the support. I already have to go through some of this (on a different initiative) and it is not easy.
[Android] SirBrass:
KCRic was right about blackberry .... was. The Droid Pro puts that puppy to bed for good, I think. To the OP, your company needs to take back that desire and get ahold of a Droid pro for you. That'll be the (as of right now) best device for workplace use and give you the best launch-off point.
[Android] zHk3R:
Thank you gentlemen, I appreciate your input!

My company will most likely be standardizing on the Desire Z as the 'top notch' phone - And some sort of first level entry phone for employees that don't need aweesomesauce features. I've begun dissecting my own ROM using dsiXDA's kitchen. If my company is going to settle on Android as a platform I will have to build the ROM from source, though. Seeing as when I'm finished with my internship someone else will have to continue development on the ROM.

Right now I'm going to dissect a couple of ROMS. My place of work wants to see which of the two fits best for us: AOSP or Sense. I'm an AOSP man myself but Sense is easier to use for 'newbies' and it's also easier to configure too look-and-work-just-like-this, if that makes sense. THANKFULLY dxiXDA's kitchen exists so the workload isn't .. ****ty just yet.

Again, thank you for your input!
[Android] Thijs96:
If you don't want the employees messing around with their phones, I'd definately exclude the Market app (Vending.apk) and include the apps of which you believe they are necessary. There's just to much crap in the market and even if it isn't meant to damage your phone, it still can do some damage if you put too much apps with the same functions on it. Experience? Yes, with my X10. The thing was damn slow until I removed a whole bunch of apps.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jochr:
Hey,

Does anybody know if there exists a recovery mod (ClockworkMod etc) for the Samsung galaxy tab?

Jo Chr
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sammyfinland:
Home + volume up + power.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jochr:
Ok, thank you. But what I meant is an recovery rom making backup with nandroid and things like that possible.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knightnz:
Not yet. The device is officially released in the UK today/yesterday so hopefully more people will have their hands on it soon and will be able to work out how to unlock the bootloader or whatever is necessary.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] six5alive:
hmmm....interesting
[Galaxy S I9000 General] mansour282:
Great post. works amazingly.

........:xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=807886

No lags and fcs.

Have been noticing an issue. When data transfer is active, like for chat app. No one can call me and txt sms does not come thru. Callers are getting that the phone is off message. Not till data stops, phone is back on, and sms's come thru.

mores so, when a call does get thru, the 3g turns off, sign/icon goes away.

when downloading an mms msg. the 3g turns off then on again.

This has happened after the update from link above.

Has this been happening to anyone? shed some light on this?

thnx in advance