yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
As it says in the guide. Press the Mount R/W button in the top right corner.
[XPERIA X10 General] Maikel205:
Thank you, working perfect! Updating to 2.1 now.
[XPERIA X10 General] LIQU1D5NAKE:
sorry but i cant see a button that says Mount R/W
[XPERIA X10 General] vickysud:
i hv rooted my phone n now wat is the nxt step rom where should i get root explorer ? in the market its not showing
[XPERIA X10 General] mitalbr:
Use adb...

run "su"

execute this in the # prompt : mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

execute this...

cd /system

busybox cp default.prop /sdcard/default.prop

Keep adb running... Mount your SDcard... Navigate to default.prop on your PC in a memory card. Open file, edit and save...

Unmount SDCard.

run following in the command prompt...

busybox cp /sdcard/default.prop /system/default.prop

Run the update...
[XPERIA X10 General] freco:
You are the man. Works fine. Thanks.
[XPERIA X10 General] androidfanboi:
AWESOME 2.1 IS ON ITS wayyyyyyyyyyy i can confirm this method works!!!
[XPERIA X10 General] prabhu_camry:
lol , then we're stuck with this nordic fw till someone finds a solution ?
[XPERIA X10 General] mazora:
Works great! Too bad my highscores from 'robo defense' are gone.

edit: only saved game went lost, results are still there :)!
[XPERIA X10 General] bardia-pl720:
It is root explorer (the one that has a purple icon named root on its icon!)
[XPERIA X10 General] genuinereyon:
This process worked flawlessly. Used universal androot to achieve root then the rest is history.
[XPERIA X10 General] bardia-pl720:
And now that I installed the latest version of root explorer, I cannot even edit the text!
[XPERIA X10 General] kevgen:
Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I works !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Nope latest Nordic Firmware is Eclair 2.1 (2.0.A.0.504)

If you don't get a Update available, you're probably not on Nordic Combined (B) Firmware, probably another region.

So just follow my guide to get the Update.
[XPERIA X10 General] prabhu_camry:
this application rite ?

http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-speedsoftware-rootexplorer-Fiq.aspx
[XPERIA X10 General] nasuc:
Amazing

Thank you very much for this....I finally got it working in 2 minutes after I;ve struggled for more than 4-5 hours with others methods...i wante cause i haven;t seen your post, but nevertheless, better later than never.

Thanks again, this method was easy and straight forward.:D:D:D

Now I have android 2.1 and it's great.
[XPERIA X10 General] sid.d:
Can I change the country code back to India after the update?
[XPERIA X10 General] EdMech:
Hi to all ,I have a problem concerning my x10i(rooted) because I'm dumb .I tried to edit de default.prop file to debrand it to nordic so I could update it to 2.1 ,the problem is that I acidentaly deleted the default.prop file from the \system folder and now most of things,like timescape and browser, dont 't work(timescape for exemple tells me that it only work on an sony ericsson phone) .I've

tried to repair it using SEUS but when it gets to the part of turning the phone on while pressing the delete key it tells me that's not possible .I would like to ask if someone can give me a help on how to solve this issue ,I have a copy of the DEFAUL.PROP file but I can't copy it to the \system folder,I've tried to copy it using root explorer(I have R\W permisons on) but altouhgt it doesn´t give me any error the file isn't copy to the folder,using the move option doesn't work also I've tried several file managers like Astrofile ,rootexplores ,filexpert and I can't copy the file to where I want it .Can anyone give me clue on how can I resolve this .Do I need to flash my firmware or is any other way to fix this thing that I've done.On the info menu it says that I have R2BA023 compilation ;2.6.29-rel Kernel ;1.6 firmware and on the model tab it says "Unknown".

Sorry for my English but I'm mad with myself for doing

this thing to my 2 weeks X10 ,if more info is nedeed please tell me.

Edmech

PS: Do not try to Watch the motogp race and work on X10 at the same time :))
[XPERIA X10 General] bardia-pl720:
yes. exactly it is.

:(
[XPERIA X10 General] W_FJr:
Debrand X10a - any solution?

Hi I really try to read the previous posts, but I did not find any related w/ debrand to Nordic solutions for X10a.

Is there some possible way to debrand to Nordic and get the 2.1 update for Xperias X10a?

SE Brazil just will release the update to my operator in the end of November, so the operator will have to check and agree and this it will take some more weeks. This not counting the delays.

Thanks.
[XPERIA X10 General] billjw:
Am I missing something?

I (think I) followed the instructions to the letter but no update.

I have a baseband of 1.1.31

Model is X10i

Kernel is 2.6.29-rel semc-android@semc #2

Build R2BA026

Is there something I should know?

I'm in Australia and the phone was originally an X10a

Thoughts?

Bill :)
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
As i stated in the guide this is only for X10i's
[XPERIA X10 General] billjw:
True, but it is now listed as an X10i in the default.prop, that doesn't make any difference?

thanks for the quick response too :)
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Nope doesn't make any difference since SEUS won't recognize your device because it's a X10a running a X10i firmware.
[XPERIA X10 General] .kannabizz.:
Why i just get the option : open as text and cant replace? Help please.
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Update your root explorer

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8935533&postcount=65
[XPERIA X10 General] The-Lord:
People who cannot make this work and get the message that your phone has the latest software. Try this.

1. Edit the default.prop file in the root folder too and add the nordic firmware number.

2. Delete the db folder in the Update service installation folder. (C:/Program Files/Sony Ericsson/Update Service/db)

3. Try running SEUS and check again.

Worked for me. :)
[XPERIA X10 General] go3asy:
Whats the reversal proces to get back to generic UK FW when its out? havent been able to root yet but assuming i will be able to can i change change these numbers back to UK generic 2.1 then run a repair? when its out... if so anyone know what this will be?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Don't know what the new procedure is on 2.1, since there is only a build.prop file in the system folder on 2.1 firmware.

So don't really know how to get 2.1 UK GENERIC F/W on via a similar method yet.

If you want 2.1 now you gotta get Nordic F/W, witch I can't really tell the difference from to a UK Generic.
[XPERIA X10 General] go3asy:
yeah i do have it, phone keeps rebooting install repair twice, doing my head in, used to get this with GPS Nav on 1.6 think the phones maybe nackerd and obv 2.1 using more ram and its crashing out more
[XPERIA X10 General] mateuspt:
hello people

i have a SE X10 from Portugal and mobile network TMN, i changed the codes with root explorer but SEUS and PC Companion dont find the update!!!!

what can i do now?
[XPERIA X10 General] d_wings:
what are the digits for o2 germany branded?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
X10i O2-DE GENERIC [COLOR="Red"][B]1233-2794[/B][/COLOR]
[XPERIA X10 General] JonRushton:
Its worked for me!!

One thing to note... i got a little update-happy, and didnt do a reboot before powering off for the SEUS bit.. it just put 1.6 back on again.. so it seems the reboot is vital. (RTFM springs to mind! :)

Anyway, took me 2 attempts, but its downloading now!!

Jon
[XPERIA X10 General] slezi:
replace original digit back

Hi!

When i finished the 2.1 firmware upgrade can i replace the original two digits in default.prop files?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Nope don't think so, because 2.1 is different from 1.6.

The procedure described only works on 1.6 as of now.

Haven't had a look yet on, how to derive a similar procedure on 2.1

Will do so when different regions come with 2.1
[XPERIA X10 General] ten_tickles:
Dude, I've just updated my X10 mini to 2.1 and I really don't care that it's no longer uk firmware. 2.1 has turned my mini into a whole new phone, live wallpapers, old games and apps look sharper and run smoother. Even angry birds works like a dream. The whole experience is worth it!

Also,if they update in the future....isn't it likely that nordic firmware will get it first again?
[XPERIA X10 General] muhammadshais:
works like a charm

thanx a lot
[XPERIA X10 General] a2gelos:
I changed the digits to the Nordic ones and the phone managed to find the update..my question is if I want to roll back to the digits that were written before( Greece and Balkans for my phone) where can I find the actual digits for my country?? Thanks a lot for the tweak btw;)
[XPERIA X10 General] richyharrison04:
Wow this works perfectly! Follow the instructions and you cannot go wrong! I'm on Orange (UK) and the 2.1 update is downloading as I write this!

Cheers lads!

Richy
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
If GBA is short for Greece & Balkans then it's this one.

X10i CUST-GBA GENERIC [B][COLOR="Red"]1238-3757[/COLOR][/B]
[XPERIA X10 General] datapunk:
anyone knows the digits for german unbranded?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Here you go

X10i CUST-DE GENERIC [B][COLOR="Red"]1235-7836[/COLOR][/B]
[XPERIA X10 General] mith500:
whats the code for global generic?
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
i followed the instructions, i changed the numbers and the country name too. and when i searched for an update from my phone, it found an update. but when i searched from SEUS, it said i already had the latest software. so i updated from my phone, and now i have 1.6 with firmware 026. i had 020 before. now that i search, it says that i have the latest software.

what do i do?
[XPERIA X10 General] tybyt:
I do not have it there. only

#

# ADDITIONAL_DEFAULT_PROPERTIES

#

ro.secure=1

ro.allow.mock.location=0

ro.debuggable=0

persist.service.adb.enable=0

ro.semc.version.sw=1227-4612

ro.semc.version.sw_revision=R2BA026

ro.semc.version.sw_variant=GENERIC

ro.semc.baseband.version=1.1.31

what should I change

TY
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
where you found this file, scroll down till you see 'system' folder, edit the default.prop file in there
[XPERIA X10 General] aLPaSLaN07:
Debranded and SEUS Found the Update.. Great work.. But wonder if something will go wrong because of the line that my phone belongs to the UK in the "default.prog". Any confliction possibilities?
[XPERIA X10 General] tybyt:
salmanhijazi TY... :)

and what number to write there?? XXXX-XXXX ???
[XPERIA X10 General] samox:
read first post first page on this thread :):D
[XPERIA X10 General] samox:
ok i have me to greece & balkans if not change code back what hapen? right now i SEUS update 2.1 my x10i , iohoo.
[XPERIA X10 General] tybyt:
ro.semc.version.cust=1234-8465

ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R7A

ro.product.name=X10_1234-8465

ro.semc.country=Slovak Republic

ro.semc.product.brand=Orange SK

ro.product.brand=SEMC

........

I changed but nothing found... :(
[XPERIA X10 General] im_iceman:
I just had this problem too.. however I realised that after changing those settings you have to switch the phone off.. then on again (must change some hidden settings somewhere when you reboot it).. then switch it off and try SEUS... worked a charm.. phone is just booting up right now with a nice 2.1..

Mega!
[XPERIA X10 General] tybyt:
im_iceman and what can still change
[XPERIA X10 General] HB2010:
Here goes nothing, Downloading update as we speak, Easy instructions for FW flash cheers guys. Will report back

Oh just a note for the noobs like me, the instructions say to reboot after the change to the file, that means restart your phone. :) then switch it off for the SEUS update.
[XPERIA X10 General] tybyt:
Thank you.... :D I had 2x reboot :D
[XPERIA X10 General] HB2010:
OK update completed, on starting up the phone u get the standard sony ericsson display then a picture of a camera with a blue down arrow, then back to the sony screen and the phone will start. The camera is shown for a few minutes. then a few more minutes for the phone to start up. whooohoo and there it is, time to play back soon
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
does it matter if mine is a SO-01B?
[XPERIA X10 General] xateeq:
Worked like a charm. Phone saying connect pc software to update. thanks a lot.
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Yes it's only for X10i
[XPERIA X10 General] HokutoNoFred:
Hello

I can't modify the txt file because Root Explorer"has not yet managed to obtain root access"...

I rooted my X10i 1 mounth ago with X10Root_1.0.8, to install Dark10 themes.

So i guess my phone is really rooted.

But Root Explorer kepps telling me to restar the app...

I'm unstalling/re-installing the app for 1h now, please help !!

:'(

EDIT : It's OK now

I updated the SuperUser application, via the market.

2.1 Update is under progress !
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
what firmwares were you guys running before the update?

im on 026. which my phone just updated to, instead of the 2.1 android update =/
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
what??? omg nooooo!

SO-01B runs on x10a configuration! but is says in the phones info that its a x10i

this is a scam! omg! =(
[XPERIA X10 General] HB2010:
Bit laggy to start must be alot going on in the background. Getting better with every passing minute.
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
I was running 026 before.

Do you get a Update notice when you check for updates on your phone?

Try closing down SEUS, and delete the folder named with alot of numbers inside the db folder.

Press: Windows Key+R or type "run" in your Start menu and insert the line below

%programfiles%\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\

Then restart SEUS and install again.
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
ive tried everything. ive been at it for over 5 hours now.

but it just doesnt find a new update. changing the region got me from 020 to 026.

after that, it keeps saying ive got the latest software no matter what i do. in seus, i tried choosing both options of x10 and SO-01B. no joy =/
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
And your phone is a X10i, not X10a or SO-01B?

I clearly stated this only works for X10i in the first post!
[XPERIA X10 General] salmanhijazi:
yea i know you did. my phones information said its a x10i. so i was happily trying, thinking that maybe i was messing up. but i just googled, and hence this post of mine:

thank though, great guide. helped alot of people! *thumbs up*
[XPERIA X10 General] mohamadcitrix:
hi guys

my phone is x10 mini pro ! but i cant update :( and my model is u20i ! plz help me
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
This is for X10i

not Mini (Pro)
[XPERIA X10 General] Pax01:
Totally works!

I'm a total newbie on all this, but even I could follow this.

Thumbs Up!

Fyi, to install the APK I used OI FileManager, so I could browse my SD-card and activate the apk's.

That way, you don't need to know anything about "abt install" or whatever.

Thanks.
[XPERIA X10 General] Growly_:
Well im using an X10i and just this minute got Root explorer 2.8.1 which i presume is the most updated root explorer.

The button which you are talking about is simply none existent and ive tried the earlier versions of root explorer to no avail.

Could you please tell me which root explorer you are running and perhaps a screenshot of where this button exists, as i know it is not just myself having this problem

Thank in advance.

UPDATE, i can access the build prop via the root folder AND edit it. However this is not where the editing has to be done, its in system but when i click open in text editor it says it is read only and cannot be edited :/ ?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Sounds like you didn't "Mount R/W" the system folder.
[XPERIA X10 General] jemmycecilio:
.,after reading all of the responses from this thread, to help me decide to root and debrand my x10, questions below comes into my mind;

1. I am not pretty much sure if my phone is X10a or X10i, on the actual info on my phone it is < X10i, 1.6, 1.1.13, 2.6.29-rel semc-android@SEMC #2, R2BA026 >

i have updated this twice through SEUS since the time i have purchased this.

how can i assure if my phone is X10a / X10i from the start.? I am from UAE.

2. My phone still not rooted for its warranty reasons, and as i have read from this thread, you can not run root explorer if you are not rooted, but in my x10 it works fine. the only problem is that whene i am in this < /system/ > directory i can not MOUNT R/W because i couldn't see that buttons on my x10. I am always in R/O mode if i am entering on this directory. i installed Root Explorer

v2.12.4.

3. Why is it that i can not see any MOUNT R/W button on my x10. Is it because my x10 still not rooted?

Please help me
[XPERIA X10 General] Growly_:
Im using that now however the problem i am getting is that it says when i try to edit it that the file is read only? :/
[XPERIA X10 General] c4rimson:
I need help with rooting. When I install exploid one click v1.0.8 and click root, and after that i reboot my phone, nothing happens. When I open the application once again I am again offered with Root option, nothing else. What should I do?
[XPERIA X10 General] olafski72:
For my wife's phone I also changed:

ro.semc.product.brand=Vodafone NL

to:

ro.semc.product.brand=Customized

Then I got the update! And it was debranded! :D
[XPERIA X10 General] Growly_:
Update: Ok SEUS has now finally found the update. As a side note as i seemed to run into every problem mentioned in this thread is anyone requires some info on how to get past parts youre stuck at feel free to ask
[XPERIA X10 General] talldub:
Is there such a code for Global Generic X10i? No operator branding at all?

By the way, I used the option to change to Nordic generic and it works fine, haven't applied the update yet, am wondering if anyone has managed to revert to 1.6 in case it needs, for example, to be returned for repairs.
[XPERIA X10 General] dalvanilima:
Hello. I have a rooted x10i. I replaced the codes in the 2 lines sucessfully. SEUS finds no updates. I live in Brazil .... could it be that? Software info shows Customization Version: 1234-8465_R7A, Phone Software Version is 1227-4612_R2BA024 GENERIC. Model Info shows Model: X10i, Country: Generic GLOBAL, Brand: Generic. Anything wrong in those? I've been on it for a few hours now. No success. Thanks for any help.
[XPERIA X10 General] houssam.ss:
thank u

it works like a charm:)
[XPERIA X10 General] kill3rmus:
worked like a charm, does this have any bad side affects? using nordic? like limited access to the market and such?
[XPERIA X10 General] soulxsmart:
Wow, it's starting to download (163MB), I'm so happy :)

Didn't work the first time, needed to reboot twice before the SEUS 'recognized' the new content of the default.prop.
[XPERIA X10 General] brizzyboy:
hey guys im looking for the unbranded UK product code or the global generic the nordic one seems to be verry choppy

thanks in advance :)
[XPERIA X10 General] mspl:
After i install performance is poor; phone gets slow ... seems like hang ..

and it not quick ..

how can i go back to R2BA20 ; back to UK rom
[XPERIA X10 General] heykiii:
A million time thank you !!!!

Thank you finally I can use my phone!
[XPERIA X10 General] fuusuke:
Once it find the update, i reboot into flash mode and nothing happens.. the phone just eventually boots up and the program just sits there. Doesnt download the update or anything, it just sits on the "Prepare" with the images on how to boot into flash mode :/

What do?

OMG LOL! didnt release i had to press enter.. sigh

Okay, so i can get through the next screen but it doesnt start downloading the update, and the phone just boots up as normal :/
[XPERIA X10 General] MagicHunta:
Everything went well, and I got my 2.1 and stuff...

But after updating I can not use my Wifi anymore

I tried to connect to my home internet, as well as others.

It always says "Obtaining IP address from..." then "Disconnected"

Restarted my phone a few times as well

Is there a way to solve this?

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] cvchetan:
Can any body from india share there 026 firmware default.prop..

cheers

chetan
[XPERIA X10 General] Siddy1200:
Can you report back after 12hrs or so? has it fixed it self?
[XPERIA X10 General] Siddy1200:
i have a x10i with android 1.6, i want to do this hack but first id like to backup my phone. Is there any app i can use to make an image of my phone so i can restore it if i end up creating a brick? My phone is not rooted btw, i want to backup before rooting
[XPERIA X10 General] MagicHunta:
Okay I will do that.

12 hours with phone turned on or Do I need it off for 12 hours?~

I'll report back tmr Thanx =)
[XPERIA X10 General] Silver_77:
It works! Everything ok, but I found system vwry slowly. Lag is a lot. Anyone have same problem?
[XPERIA X10 General] Silver_77:
I used the SE tool. Sms, contact, Mms. For app I use Appbrain
[XPERIA X10 General] Siddy1200:
Thanks! works Great!
[XPERIA X10 General] mohamadcitrix:
hi guys

in sonyericsson website say x10,x10 mini & mini pro update 2.1 available in 31 october ! im living in iran and my phone is x10mini pro u20i ! i checked in update service for upgrade but is no update ! why ?
[XPERIA X10 General] nawaf_m_d:
the file default is appearing white to me

nothing inside although i chnged r/o to r/w and vice versa

is there any solution
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
Use another version of Root Explorer then
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
For everybody who asked about changing region when your region gets 2.1.

It is possible.

I've just changed my Nordic Combined (B) to Russian Generic via a similar method.

A guide on how to do so is coming soon, so don't hesitate to get Nordic Combined (B) you can always change to your own region when you get the Eclair update (Remember this is still only for X10i. When X10a and SO-B1 gets it's first 2.1, I will update the guide for your models aswell)

Can someone send me their 1.6 X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro build.prop file which is in the /system folder?

I'll have a look and see if I can get a guide together for those models aswell.
[XPERIA X10 General] saint23liquori:
thanks bro, please post it's guide immediately... :D

that's what i'm looking for, my region already release it's eclair...

how?, by change the code on Build.prop???
[XPERIA X10 General] saint23liquori:
Double post, sorry...
[XPERIA X10 General] dogwoofer:
Does this method work if using the global generic code?

I believe global generic 2.1 is out, and that the code for it is 1227-4612?

Will i be able to use that code and get global generic 2.1?
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
There is a lot of cda codes for global generic but that isn't one of them. But sure you can just use the cda code for global generic and get that in 2.1.

CDA for Global Generic is 1232-9897
[XPERIA X10 General] dogwoofer:
Ah, thanks very much :)
[XPERIA X10 General] stuu.f:
Mine doesnt say that,

Mine says:

ro.semc.version.sw=1227-4612

ro.semc.version.sw_revision=R2BA024

ro.semc.version.sw_variant=GENERIC

ro.semc.baseband.version=1.1.28

What do i change in this case?
[XPERIA X10 General] Puck24:
Okay, guys, I used this yesterday and it worked. Now I'm at a friends, trying to do the same, but for the life of me I CANNOT find the root explorer apk that was posted here. Nor can I find it on the market. Help :D

EDIT: Nvm, found one that worked
[XPERIA X10 General] cvchetan:
u r checkin the file build.prop.

check the default.prop

chetan
[XPERIA X10 General] karthick.s.rao:
Originally Posted by arkedk

Debrand to Nordic Combined (B) firmware, quick and easy.

This will only work for Rooted X10i, Android 1.6

NOT FOR X10a, SO-01 or Mini (Pro)

You need to have Root Explorer installed

Edit you current system/default.prop file with Root Explorer.

Go in your system folder, press the Mount R/W button in the top right corner.

Long press the default.prop file > Open in Text Editor

Replace the numbers (XXXX-XXXX) in these 2 lines:

Code:

ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX

ro.product.name=X10_XXXX-XXXXWith the Nordic Combined (B) numbers which is:

Code:

X10i CUST-NBC GENERIC 1234-8465Save & Exit.

followed these rules and now my X10 has got the new 2.1 on it in india before even its released.........Thank u SE.....for once u rule the world................
[XPERIA X10 General] stuu.f:
Found It, Thank you