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[Hero, G2 Touch General] shotgunfool:
Take the sim card out and put it into another tmobile phone, as the contacts may be stored on there, i know i do to save the hastle when getting a new phone, or use a micro sd card reader check whats on the memory card there may be some contact info.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ExMM:
I am glad to know that there are honest people like you in this world.. :)
[Legend General] Exanimus:
i am trying to unroot and restore my Legend to it's original firmware and state because i have to send it to the workshop for some repairs (and i heard that flashing into custom roms voids the warranty), but i can't flash the original RUU's.. i get some strange message about wrong version.

I have a Legend that is bought in a "3-store" in Sweden, so i guess it's 3-branded. I have tried several wwe-roms from shipped-roms.com but no one seems to work. anyone know how to get this done?
[Legend General] acid74:
Use gold card,I never had any issues while flashing my legend with RUU's.
[Legend General] Exanimus:
Goldcard didn't help :(

but then i followed this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=822726 for the second time.. and then it worked :)
[Captivate General] *** Adrian ***:
My captivate is already rooted, i use the Astro app to edit files and now im trying to edit the /system/etc/gps.conf, but when i try to save...does not save...i notice this file is read only rights. How can i edit that and save it???:confused:
[Captivate General] Kaik541:
to mount /system as read write, you need to be rooted (obviously) and open up an adb shell.

mount -o rw /dev/block/stl9 /system

depending on what kernel you're running and what filesystem /system is mounted as you *may* need to specify the filesystem ("-t vfat" for rfs, "-t ext4" for voodoo) but I've never had to before.
[XPERIA X8 General] Lef.teris:
Hello,

If anyone want to go back to 1.6, I made this guide to apply the downgrade to your E15i (X8)

1. Download the Xreria flasher from Bi4ary (one big thanks):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=827065

2. Download my decrypted ROM for X8

http://rapidshare.com/files/432487345/E15i_1.6.rar

3. Put the folder (ROM - .sin files) to Bi4ary flasher root folder

4. Follow the manual from Bi4ary's thread.

That's all!
[XPERIA X8 General] aquariusk:
anyone successed？
[XPERIA X8 General] pulpoff2:
Thanks a lot!

Worked (non-gui version) smooth!
[XPERIA X8 General] timk1764:
Worked perfectly thanks!
[XPERIA X8 General] leochen679:
Thanks for sharing
[XPERIA X8 General] henry2002hk:
i have a question on flashing my X8

in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
[XPERIA X8 General] aquariusk:
maybe hold BACK and press POWER
[XPERIA X8 General] Lef.teris:
Turn off your device, push and hold the back button and plug the USB.
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
I don't understand. How is this possible with the boot loader being locked down 'n all?
[XPERIA X8 General] latter21:
thanks a lot ~~~~~~~:)
[XPERIA X8 General] neptun2:
Sony uses the same kernel and drivers for both 1.6 and 2.1 so the update actually changes only the contents of the system folders. This is why unlocked bootloader is not needed.
[XPERIA X8 General] Edinhox:
So if X8 bootloader doesn't need to be cracked, why don't just upgrade it with a custom rom like 2.2
[XPERIA X8 General] neptun2:
Without cracking the bootloader we can not use our own kernel and drivers. Of course custom 2.2 rom which uses sony kernel and drivers can be made. This is just what jerpelea and zdzihu make for X10. Unfortunately obviously there is no developers with X8 at this moment to make such rom. If you take a look at the topic for the 2.2 custom rom for X10 you will see that the old sony kernel makes some problems when teamed with android 2.2 (for example app2sd is not working) so it will be best if the bootloader is cracked.
[XPERIA X8 General] Taras_polik:
HI guys. thanx a lot for your work.:)

my Bin4ry got stuck on -- flashing loader.sin...--

it is there for already 20 minutes

is it OK that it takes so long?

I really need to get my 1.6 back, thanks for help
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
--removed--
[XPERIA X8 General] pulpoff2:
No, this means the phone was not connected or not found.

If you are using the no-gui version, than follow these steps :

start the .bat, answer all the questions, and get to the point where u see dots running (.............................................|)

At this point :

1. Take phone battery off.

2. Connect USB to computer, than to phone.

3. Press and HOLD back button

4. Insert the battery

5. Let go the back button (release)

Now you should see that phone was found and flashing process will begin.

During the flashing process you should see the battery led (orange/green) ON, if its not ON, it means phone is not in flash mode.

I hope this helps.
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
Probably off-topic, but if sony were to realese the source code to the 2.1 rom, could someone just modifiy it to add root, then flash it onto the phone?
[XPERIA X8 General] goeland86:
We have the source code already, that's not the issue. The issue is that only their certified ROM files which have a digital signature issued from SE can actually be loaded onto production phones.

The bootloader won't load a file that hasn't been signed by SE's dev team.

We already have most of the source, anything except for the Market and other proprietary apps is in the open.

I'm a linux guy, so if I find the motivation over winter break (when classes are done torturing me), I might jump on the bandwagon. This is why I bought the X8 after all...
[XPERIA X8 General] bkugla:
How I can change the "Phone Software Version"

I want to download the 1.6 from se update but they say that software is not there. The old build.prop has been restored, but the curent rom is actualy E15i Customized GBA World.

tnx.
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
ARGH. Why did SE do this? What could they possibly gain from locking down the phone? Why must they stop people from having control over their own phones? Goddamit sony!
[XPERIA X8 General] gas03:
Thx Lef.teris & Bi4ary!!! :D

Worked!
[XPERIA X8 General] pulpoff2:
This where you should understand the "sony-ericsson" cooperation.

Sony makes great hardware and manufactures the devices in china, while ERIC**** is responsible for UI and firmware.

ERIC**** = arrogant swedish idiots who torture their customers and who try to kill business for SONY

Ericshits are responsible for PERMANENT DELAYS and for NOT RELEASING .504 rom to X8 that can be rooted and works fine on X10/mini.

Why?

Because they are EVIL, the only reason for this - to make sure SONY will loose customers.

So we don't have a choice. throw SE product in a bin, and never ever buy Eric**** again.

This is the best solution.

Boycott the Ericshits !!!

LETS DEMAND FROM SONY TO RELEASE PHONES WITH GENERIC ANDROID AND STOP ALL COOPERATION WITH ERIC****!
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
There would have to be a logical business decision as to why they choose to lock down the phone, not because they are "evil".

I'm sure SE aren't solely trying to stop us from rooting. The reason why they are doing it is because it is a security flaw. Someone could write up a malicious script that overclocks your CPU and destroys your phone, for example. They are protecting their customers, even if we don't like it.

But other than that, I don't see any logical reason behind locking down the bootloader. Really, no point at all.
[XPERIA X8 General] XperianPro:
Here is example.

You want to update your phone but some virus will delete your bootloader.

You have got dead phone.

But i to want Froyo for my mobile.
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
And how do you propose a virus would do that? Don't you have to turn off your phone and press certain keys to activate the bootloader? I don't think a virus can do that, somehow.
[XPERIA X8 General] :
Should I use X10 mini/mini pro loader for flashing X8?
[XPERIA X8 General] muzik_demon:
If a virus could reach bootloader , I would be very much interested in it cause if it can reach it why can't we :-)
[XPERIA X8 General] XperianPro:
I know is litle stupid i have extracted the arhive and find that os is big 500 mb and have 50000 files.

Who want to explore then explore.
[XPERIA X8 General] kiz1983:
I hope someone would notice the open source files for .504 for x8 n explore it so they can make a rom for it n make us use it n root it...
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
Silly person. I said that if Sony Ericsson didn't lock down the bootloader, everyone would be happy. ^_^ But he argued that if Sony were to do that, someone could write a virus that would activate the bootloader and brick your phone.

But I somehow doubt that, as I'm sure you need to turn off your phone and physically press a button to access the bootloader. I don't think a virus can do that, somehow.
[XPERIA X8 General] isaac12:
How do I find info about the bootloader?
[XPERIA X8 General] muzik_demon:
Calling me silly eh?

You hardly understand english it seems or interpret in a manner you can understand or just really hate me.

I meant if there exists a virus that can do that then we can study it and try to reach bootloader. I am not interested in bricking any ones phones -.-

Infact if I can get root and app2sd I will be more than happy!
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
You misunderstand me.

You implied that if the bootloader was unlocked, a virus could be created to brick your phone.

I was telling you that it is probably not possible.

Now you are telling me that we can study such a virus to find out how to unlock the bootloader, when it would already be unlocked in the first place?

Just think about your logic for a second.
[XPERIA X8 General] muzik_demon:
I didn't imply that a virus can brick our phone by erasing the bootloader that was someone else...

Anyways touch.facebook site recognizes my x8 as x10 mini after the 2.1 update!
[XPERIA X8 General] propc:
the phone booted repeatedly..at the logo..it happen when I flashed it with 1.6 firmware..but when I flashed it with 2.1 firmware, it booted successfully.
[XPERIA X8 General] tranxene:
i'm also stuck in loader.sin not found part...

i'm trying to flash 2.1 back to 1.6 . I've downloaded the x8 firmware which contains loader.sin but still it says loader.sin not found, should i replace it with x10 loader sin or x10 mini loader.sin?? btw, im using the GUI version.. Thanx guys!!

----

i just misplaced the directory that is why it cannot find the files but i put all the files in the right places and finally i've managed to revert back from 2.1 to 1.6. thankS!!
[XPERIA X8 General] qsmyle:
I have got the following eror message after start flashing:

14/022/2010 09:32:05 - INFO - Logging system initialized to INFO level
14/032/2010 09:32:12 - INFO - start
14/032/2010 09:32:12 - INFO - Searching for Xperia....
14/032/2010 09:32:12 - INFO - Start Flashing...
14/032/2010 09:32:25 - INFO - ### read failed : checksum err! FFFFFFFF!=00000000
14/032/2010 09:32:25 - INFO - Flashing loader.sin ...

What is wrong?

Do I have to push the back button all along the flashing process ending?

All right. I solved it! The correct steps:

When you see the "Searching for Xperia...." text, than you plug the usb cable to the phone while back button pushed. Some minutes ago you release the back button and the flashing process starts.
[XPERIA X8 General] neokyr:
i can't download your decrypted ROM for X8 from rapidshare, the archive is empty
[XPERIA X8 General] tn9:
Hi I have a problem with rooting my X8

Here is the log from SuperOneClick

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...
ROOTED

Getting mount path...
/dev/block/mtdblock0
OK

Remounting system with read-write access...

OK

Pushing su...
884 KB/s (26264 bytes in 0.029s)

OK

chmod su...

OK

Pushing Superuser.apk...
1177 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.163s)

OK

Remounting system with read-only access...

OK

Running a SU test...
Test failed!
FAILED
[XPERIA X8 General] k3ksik:
16/020/2010 21:20:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.

and my phone have black screen and only green led shine

what going on? I must still waiting?

--

I shut flasher, unplug phone and press power and DONE ;)

THANKS!
[XPERIA X8 General] isaac12:
your phone is bricked:(
[XPERIA X8 General] a-k-t-w:
HAHHA! No, it's not that easy to brick these phones.
[XPERIA X8 General] korukoru:
it's worked!!..

but i have some small issues..

in installation i got error "dsp1.sin not found".. other ok..

check my 3g connection very slow

(can help me for this?)

i have one question,

after i downgrade to 1.6, i try to update to 2.1 still can't, even i try to change the customization code still "pc companion detected my phone is up to date.. why? :(
[XPERIA X8 General] mikaforsel:
help! i'm using non gui version since the gui version doesn't work for me it gets stuck on "searching for xperia".. anyway on the non gui, it's able to detect the phone but i get "loader.sin not found skip"..but i already put the x8 loader.sin and other .sin files on the loader folder.
[XPERIA X8 General] Arkaeris:
I have this problem too. Can anybody help ? thanks
[XPERIA X8 General] suhel28:
doesnt work

neither gui nor non-gui
[XPERIA X8 General] suhel28:
ok I found the problem...

the problem with non gui version was when it used to do the flashing process it used to automatically rename userdata.sin to 1userdata.sin which ultimately led to error as userdata.sin could not be found

while it was flashing i renamed the 1userdata.sin back to userdata.sin and it worked .. :)
[XPERIA X8 General] csengoi:
Will I loose hungarian language if I do this downgrade?
[XPERIA X8 General] Arkaeris:
No you won't. ;) it should be there.
[XPERIA X8 General] leenka:
I download now!and i will try after download,hope success!
[XPERIA X8 General] csengoi:
Could someone please tell me what program to use to root the phone after I flash this ROM?
[XPERIA X8 General] csengoi:
SOC did the job well. Now I have to find some solution to remove the sim lock.
[XPERIA X8 General] sig.alleh:
Hi. Altough I'm a experienced Windows user, i'm Android user at 1 week... So, would be this hard for me? I have not a big knowledge about droid... I have fear of brick my x8 ...
[XPERIA X8 General] decided:
I have this problem too.

Can anyone help?
[XPERIA X8 General] timk1764:
Just connect the phone to SEUS it will find the upgrade if you've changed the custom code! I don't get why PC Companion doesn't but SEUS always does for me!!!!! :-)
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
Hello,

Please could someone help me?

I have tried many timed to get my X8 into 'flash mode' but I just cant seem to get it to work. I have tried holding the back button etc whilst plugging it in etc. It just keeps on either ending up on the 'battery charging' screen, or it ends up turning fully on.
[XPERIA X8 General] neptun2:
First be sure that you have installed sony ericsson update service or pc companion so that the needed drivers are installed. After this see below the steps that needed.

1. Make sure that your phone is turned on and the usb cable is NOT connected.

2. Shutdown your phone.

3. Press the back button and continue holding it.

4. While holding the back button plug the usb cable.

5. The application that needs "flash mode" should now detect the phone.

The first time windows will need more time to install the drivers. Continue holding the back button after you have pplugged the cable until the drivers are installed and the application detects the phone.
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
Thanks for the reply, but I still cant get it to recognise the X8 with the "Sony Ericsson X10 Flasher". Also how do you know when its in 'flash mode'? As when I hold the back button the green light above the screen is on and the screen is black.

Here is the script I am getting with it:

26/022/2010 18:22:34 - INFO - Logging system initialized to INFO level

26/022/2010 18:22:48 - INFO - start

26/022/2010 18:22:48 - INFO - Searching for Xperia....

I have also tried this on two Windows XP computers now, If you have any more ideas on what the problem may be please reply :D

I looked at another thread about this.......

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=827065

They suggest updating the drivers from here......http://www.zshare.net/download/823808394dbdd958/

I have got the drivers, but in the control panel I can't see what drivers to update, I can't find this info anywhere :(

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to how to update the "drivers" i.e. what drivers are they and were can I find them to update?

I think this is probably the problem I am having...... getting very frustrated with the bl**dy thing now ;)
[XPERIA X8 General] paradise_human:
Hi ...

I wanted to use app2sd and while i was trying to install it with adb there was a problem and installation failed.

i used xrecovery to restore my back up and when i restored it my phone never boot and on SE white the phone hangs.

when i want to flash it and when i put my phone on flash mode binary flasher application hangs on start flashing and after 10-15 second , my phone exit from flash mode and hangs again on SE white logo ...

What can i do ?

please help.

========================

I used another system and my problem was solved .....
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
I have the exact same problem like Boyzdad

Could anyone help us?

Edit:

I now got it to be found in the non gui version, but after it wants to flash it only says that it can't find all the system files that are needed in order to flash my xperia x8. Where should i copy the Xperia x8 firmware in order to get it recognized by the non gui version?

Here' my log:

28.12.2010 17:40:42 X10flash main

INFO: start

28.12.2010 17:40:42 X10flash main

INFO: Searching for Xperia....

28.12.2010 17:40:42 X10flash main

INFO: Found Xperia at: USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&4117526&0&6

28.12.2010 17:40:42 X10flash main

INFO: Start Flashing ...

28.12.2010 17:41:47 X10flash uploadLoader

INFO: file loader.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file amss_fs.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file cache.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file amss.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file fota0.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file fota1.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file dsp1.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file kernel.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file system.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash uploadImage

INFO: file userdata.sin not found. skip..

28.12.2010 17:42:53 X10flash run

INFO: Flashing finished.
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
I got it working :) Boyzdad

you have to download SE pc companion and SEUS and both instal them. afterwards you click on SEUS and check if theres an update for your phone.

Then ehad over to the non gui version of binarys flasher and flash it :)

btw the firmware files and only the files not the folder for the files.

I hope i could help you :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
Hello,

Thank you for your help, I cannot still get the X8 to connect though :(. Please could you tell me what steps you are taking when using the non gui version? (and which folder you are placing the firmware files in?)

Thanks :D
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
I copied the firmware files (so the files named .sin and anything else) to the folder named "firmware"

after that I clicked on the programm said i wanted to flash the x10, said i wanted to erase all data, and said that i was on windows xp 32 bit.

then it downgraded to 1.6.

btw is your phone recognized or not?
[XPERIA X8 General] Arkaeris:
Botoxopfer

OMG thanks for you, it works. thank you a lot ;)
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
Hi @Botoxopfer

I tried what you suggested, still no joy :( The program just loops, with searching for the phone.

Ok, just to confirm I am doing this right, I un-installed ALL S/E apps, installed pc companion from the phone. Removed the Battery, waited 30secs, installed the Battery, held the back button (3rd on the right at the bottom of the x8).

I then inserted the USB cable into the phone (the PC is searching at this point), nothing happens on the screen of the phone, the led in the top right of the x8 glows green, the PC makes the "der-dung" noise and the pc companion screen pops up, that's it :(

I then updated the pc companion on-line, same result :( Any ideas? I am going mad here ;)

I am using XP pro service pack 3 (32 bit).
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
ok I think i know what you are doing wrong.

Download SEUS you NEED it. Once finished double click SEUS and install it and then start the programm. Choose Xperia X8 as your phone and then SEUS will tell you what to do in order to flash your phone. It will say there's no software update avaiable for your phone.

*do nothign on your phone now*

head over to the non gui version of binary flasher. Put the firmware files(.sin and all the others) into the folder "firmware" and then start the programm.

Choose X10

then Yes you want to delete your userdata

then XP 32 bit

and then it should work

ah and btw during all this the green light should be lighting on your phone.
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
Hello again,

I have tried this and the green light is on and I have both the flasher software and SEUS open at the same time (is this right?). But it still says searching for XPERIA :(

If you have any other ideas on how I can get it to recognise my X8 please reply :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
First of all: are you German? I could write more quickly and better in german.

wait did you open the flasher after you got that green light with seus or before?
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
@Botoxopfer

No I am English :D

And I have tried opening the flasher before and after I have placed it in flash mode with SEUS.
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
Ok last thing I now you can try and i did too, is downloading this file http://www.4shared.com/get/wp6xpBEZ/USBFlash_driver.html

and copy the folder "x86" to C:/programms/sonyericsson/updateservice/setup/drivers
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
So just place that X86 folder only into the folder? As in the C:/programms/sonyericsson/updateservice/setup/drivers folder I have there are .zip files only.
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
Jep that's what i did. But to be sure you can copy the content of the x86 folder in there too
[XPERIA X8 General] sig.alleh:
Thanks a lot. Fast and great.

I used GUI version. No errors at all... I'm now rooting my X8 via SOC.
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
Yes! Thank you very much I have got it connected and it is now flashing, only problem is now it is stuck on flashing amss.sin? How long does the process take?
[XPERIA X8 General] Botoxopfer:
Yeah I made a mistake before. you must not choose Xperia X10 but the other one so press 2 in the first question fo the programm.
[XPERIA X8 General] sig.alleh:
It tooked a little. 5 to 10 minutes (i didnt counted it).

It stuck at amss.sin and system.sin .
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
@Botoxopfer

Ok I have now closed the flasher program and started again with the 2nd option for the 1st question. I will reply to this topic if it works :)

@sig.alleh

Ok thanks Im hoping to get this done soon as I have been trying to do this for a while now :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
I have tried and left it to do it for around 30 minute now and it is still stuck on amss.sin. So I will try again tommorow, thank you very much for the help anyway :)
[XPERIA X8 General] clawmvp:
Thanks for this :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Boyzdad:
EDIT: Yes! It has finally been flashed back to 1.6 with the non-gui program. Thanks for the help Botoxopfer .