yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] xnomox:
1. First, you need to have a rooted phone.

2. If you have rooted your phone, just transfer the 3 extracted xRecovery files(busybox, chargemon, xrecovery.tar) to your sdcard.

3. Now, after you have transfered the 3 files to your sdcard, you need an app called Root Explorer(paid) or Super Manager(free) or Android Mate(free) or ES File Explorer(free but root explorer is an experimental feature, so it may not work) or other root explorer you can find. You can also use ADB shell but using those apps are much less complicated

4. Using your root explorer, select the 3 files from your sdcard and copy them to /system/bin/. You can only find that directory if you have root explorer apps like I mentioned above. If you are using the Root Explorer app, it will not let you paste the files to /system/bin/ until you click the "Mount R/O" button at the top of the screen, the button should now change to "Mount R/W" (R/O=Read Only; R/W=Read/Write).

5. When you have successfully transferred the files to /system/bin/ you need to verify and change each files' permissions. Like the picture HERE. Changing permissions may differ depending on which app you use. If you are using Root Explorer, select and hold the file then on the context menu that pops out select Permissions. If you are using Super Manager, highlight the file then scroll and find the icon with gears and 777 to edit the permissions accordingly. Repeat the steps to the other files.

6. Restart your phone. While booting, repeatedly press the "Back" button(right) the moment you see the

first

Sony Ericsson splash screen. It should now display the xRecovery menu
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] lampiaio:
:( I've followed every step very closely, but step 6 still won't do anything other than boot normally. The files were properly copied into /system/bin, the permissions were set to read/write/execute using root explorer. What am I doing wrong??:confused:

ETA Could it be because I have App2SD?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] lampiaio:
ok, I got it to work by following this, but in reverse:

My chargemon already had event1. I changed it to event0 and it worked!!:D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] NoodlesIsHere:
hmm im having trubble booting up xRecovery, im sure iv done every thing right :( ...every time i restart the phone ..i keep clicking the back button and it still boots up normally ...is there any other way to do it ?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pratyush_gamer:
I know that you have done each and every step correct.......but as per my request pls do t again with my attached files.

I think u should try other files,take these file an then overwrite them(with the help of root explorer).....then set the permissions of all the three files as Read,Write and Execute.(Don't forget to Mount in RW mode in Root Explorer)......Reboot ....and enjoy!!!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] xnomox:
If you are using

x10 mini

, use the xRecovery files in this thread. If you are using

x10 Mini pro

, you should use the files from HERE
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] michelsampa:
very good work! Mini Pro 2.1 x10 installed z4root xrecovery
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Buddha:
Thanks for this!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Erebosdream:
YAY!! great.... it works in xperia x8 with android 2.1
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] oawalker:
Anyone know why?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ravi_buz:
Did you rename the file properly.. does it have the extension properly as "zip" there is a option to search for zip files, try using the browse option to find the zip file.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ravi_buz:
Thanks.,,,,Saved my ass...:D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] naero:
thanks a lot. it works perfect on the mini pro ;-) great job!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] jonnieboyrevel:
I guess this is just me being incredibly stupid but it's getting very frustrating now...

I can't seem to copy the files into the system/bin folder. I have rooted the phone, I've tried with both root explorer and super manager but cannot get either to put anything in the folder.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] xnomox:
If you are using Root Explorer make sure /system/bin is mounted as R/W(Read-Write) and not R/O(Read Only) before copying those files. There is a "Mount R/W" button at the top of the Root Explorer, press it and you can now copy the files into that directory
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] arikstress:
Dear ,

firstly my device is SE X8 with origin OS, Donut . rooted.

i want update the os to Eclair, but i want to backup first with xrecovery.

then i try to download, and when i extract , there is 3 files that should be placed on /system/bin folder. for two files is copied nicely except for "chargemon" files, because on /system/bin folder is already has it. the size is different, my question is

1. should i overwrite it to make xrecovery works?

2. should i update first to eclair to make xrecovery works?

Thanks before...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] memberfive:
SD card mount bug ?

Something wrong with xRecovery when mount and working with SD card. After reboot SD card is mounted as RO, I need reboot again and do chmod 755 in xRecovery to fix it.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dricos:
Work for app2sd installed before ?

as title..

Does it work on installed app2sd before ?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] draco_ag:
It that single version which work on E10i?

I tried to install Xrecovery 0.3 on mini by fail.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] DanielMalmgren:
Hi all.

Most of the backups I do seem to with this seem to go wrong. It says the backup went ok but it doesn't work restoring from the backup and when I look in the backup directory there is only data.img and system.img there, thus no cache.img and no nandroid.md5. Anyone knows why this could be?

This is on an E10i, using the xrecovery files from the first post in this thread. The sdcard has about 13 GB free.

/Daniel

edit: Correction. None of my backups seem to work. And it doesn't actually say the backup went ok, I'm just thrown back to the menu (don't know if this is the correct behaviour?). Anyone know why the heck it would do this? I want my backup!

edit2: Solved it myself. For those reading this: Under advanced in the menu there is a "report error" item. This is useful. It copies the recovery-log over to sd-card for analyzing. I saw in my log file what the recovery was doing before it apparently bailed out. Removed the faulty directory and now it's working again.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ribben:
I have a solution for your wifi to work!!! Before you install cyanogen you must upgrade to the latest SE rom... Then root and install xrecovery!!! restore your system with floyo-0.9a and without rebooting install update-0.10a.zip!!! Now reboot and you will probably have no issue with your wifi! At least that was what i did!!!

Edit:Sorry sorry i was so in hurry to write this in cyanogen and i confused in my mozilla tabs!!! Please delete...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kiwiBratwurst:
Double check you have busybox installed properly (download from market or search on here for the apk.. or install titanium backup and it will install busybox for you) once you have installed busybox.apk then open the busybox application and select "install" that should solve your problem (and as a previous member said too.. make sure you select mount RW in Root explorer)

if you are still having problems just use this automatic xrecovery installer.. found here (you still need to install busybox)

Busybox.apk

goodluck!

Kiwi

@draco,

This seems to be the only version for the mini atm. I also tried to get xrecovery 3 working on the mini and failed (boot loop).. (I guess we are stuck on version 1 until someone mods version 3 for us, it needs a different chargmon file and a resolution change among other changes. if I am not mistaken)

Kiwi
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] faddys123:
How do I boot into the recovery?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] skyleth:
can we use the charge off fix from the x10?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kiwiBratwurst:
I tried to get it working by modifiying the chargemon file from the mini to point to the charger program and copied both files to the system/bin, fixed permissions and reboted... xrecovery still worked but it didn't enable offline charging... the log in the charger program had heaps of errors (can't find files and access hardware) so I guess charger is just for the X10 not for E10 or U20.. someone had to try tho.. its how we learn. :D

Kiwi
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] zeroize:
Please update the offline charge option to the X10 mini.

Thanks! ;)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] zdzihu:
This is a custom recovery for Xperia X10 mini/pro based on Cyanogen's recovery source.

Credits and special thanks to everyone involved in Cyanogenmod project!

Thanks to:

ruotal for framebuffer fix!

zoz33 for his apk installer!

DaRk_dOg peetr_ Zocker Tko for alpha testing!

​

How?

Press BACK button few times right after white SE logo appears.

Controls:

Use VOLUME-UP and VOLUME-DOWN to browse, HOME to select, BACK to go back.

Features:

ADB root shell

Reboot

Install update.zip from SD Card

Factory reset (full wipe)

Wipe cache partition

Install custom zip

Backup and Restore

Partition tools

Mount/unmount partitions

Format partitions

Mount as USB Storage

Advanced options

Wipe Dalvik cache

Wipe battery stats

Fix permissions for apps (FC fix)

Automatic Installation (recommended):

To be announced

Manual Installation:

- Download and unpack the recovery package

- use Root Explorer to remount /system rw

- copy the content of the package (3 files) into /system/bin folder

Notes:

Please bear in mind that it's not the regular android recovery (we cannot replace recovery image without cracked bootloader). Instead, the boot hijacking is used to start recovery mode. You still need basic files on your /system partition to use this. NEVER use the "format /system" option (it's there only to check if anyone reads this long, boring note).

This recovery is NOT tested for compatibility with app2sd! Use at your own risk.

This recovery WILL be used to flash custom roms easily.

DO NOT reinstall busybox. Recovery depends on it's particular busybox version.

Requirements:

1. Phone must be rooted

2. Busybox from the market installed

Changelog:

0.1.1-beta: fixed event0 issue for mini pro

0.1-beta: Initial release

Download:

xRecovery-minipro-0.1.1-beta.tar.bz2
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Zocker Tko:
I cant believe it, wonderfull news today.:) I will try it and report later;)

at first i would say thank you:D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sibbor:
Wow, definitely subscribing to this thread. Good work!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] eel_lobo:
WORK PERFECT!!!!

Launch perfect :D

testing Backup & Restore. ... and... WORK PERFECT!!!!

thanks bro =)

:D you are the best!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Zocker Tko:
How become you get it to work?

because i must changed

cat /dev/input/event1 > /dev/keycheck& to event 0

in chargemon

you too?

Now it works for me like a charm
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] eel_lobo:
me only replaced the xrecovery.tar

previously installed this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9818553&postcount=535

yes... is you post ^^
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
First not worked.

Then I changed to event1.

Now working...

Thanks.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dexter90:
hello with my se x10 mini pro don't work... the screen appaer damaged with more pixel... recovery sorry for me english
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dexter90:
Hi now this recovery work
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ravencz:
All hail hypno.. I mean zdzihu! Thanks for this relly, really much.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] zdzihu:
Hi guys, just clarify which eventXX is it and I'll fix it ASAP :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
In chargemon file changed

"cat /dev/input/event1 > /dev/keycheck&" to	"cat /dev/input/event0 > /dev/keycheck&"

Then it worked.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] datagubben:
Hello, I dont know how to install, please somebody help. :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ribben:
Hello great work zdzihu!!! Please can someone tell if the option wipe battery stats works because in my x10 mini i have battery issues and i have read that this may be my solution to gain the full of my battery!

My regards,

Ribben
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] galaningenieros:
Fantastic job man. Works great! :D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dave481985:
hi

i've tried recovery from this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=869708&page=4

and it worked but i can't boot into recovery with this one

i copied the files in system/bin but i didn'change permissions

did i had to?

and when the white sony ericsson pops up i press multiple times the back button but it boots normally.

any help appreciated
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dave481985:
finally it worked with lobo's way

thnx a lot for the tool
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] eel_lobo:
jijijijiji, thanks to all dev's from this forum ;)

regards!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mehmehmen:
Cool beeeeeaaaaaans

great i was having probs at first to, seems like the install the original chargemon and busy box from zocker two's zip and then the xrecovery.tar from this threads files, everything worked fine for me when i followed that path, mayb you should make the zip with those files together and it will save people having to mess around more than is needed
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] juadagu:
I just feel sorry for any lazy Ba$tard that wouldn't read the entire first post... plz delete this one if you feel the need to screw with noobs or lazy ppl.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] s0ftcorn:
Allright! thanks :)

btw your installer works fine. But could you implement that it mounts automaticily system as R/W?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] palmerx:
Could someone please explain to me what does the "Fix Permissions" in xRecovery does? what is it used for? I have searched for the answer but I can't find anything? All I know is that it is an FC fix but I don't know what an FC is. Sorry if I sound too noob, perhaps I am. :o

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] D4rKn3sSyS:
Fixes all apps permissions :), that make that some ones not force close...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] palmerx:
Great. Thanks for your answer D4rKn3sSyS. So it should be harmless if I fix permissions even if I experience no FC's, right?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ginepraio:
I always get the same error when I try to install any file zip : e: can't open /sdcard/update.zip (bad) installation aborted or e: can't open /sdcard/(namezip).zip

help me!!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Agosh13:
There will be new updates of this recovery?

Check on AndroidWorld ita.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Bavilo:
Could someone please give me a link to the source of this recovery?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] quangnhut123:
Any update for xRecovery to v1.0 as x10
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] r3tr0g4m3r:
In my Xperiax10 mini from EntelPCS (Chile) it didn't work right away, i had to do the following:

1) From your command line:

adb shell

2) Mount the system in read/write:

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2 /system

3) Edit the chargemon script with the Vi Editor:

vi /system/bin/chargemon

4) Click the insert key on your keyboard to edit the file and change this line:

cat /dev/input/event0 > /dev/keycheck&

TO

cat /dev/input/event1 > /dev/keycheck&

5) then type ":wq!" to exit the vi editor.

6) Reboot and press the back key a few times :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mordana:
I'm looking at my x10 mini pro in recovery mode :)

Great work! Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] nico444164:
Sorry, my intention isn't to offend anyone nor underestimate others work, but I have a question. What's the use of this while we have CMW? Even more, if you use recently published nAa's Kernel you have the v5 of it. What is the advantage of using this over CWM, even when you have a noob-proof BATCH program that installs it with just one click?in the case you use a Linux or a Mac, the process to install CWM without that program is exactly the same as this one but with other files. I thought xRec was totally dead, I find that CWM is much better in versatile in terms of functions and because, unless you want to use the mid-2011 MiniCyanogen v12 from Slade, all ROM's are being compiled for CWM and not for xRec. Also, some time ago I found a program that converts Amend (xRec) flashables into Edify (CWM) ones, so... I think using xRec its pretty useless, if you ask me.

Please don't take this bad, I'm just asking what'd be the use of this while we have, at least as I know, better options. Cya!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ruifung:
DUDE! If you note the date of the thread, it was started in 2010. We did not have cwm3 then, besides xRecovery is a older version of cwm.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] nico444164:
LOL, why does it appears on pg. 1 D:! xd
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ruifung:
Because someone posted here recently.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] AchillesAOT:
I followed allll of the instructions, copied them to system and finished. I have Xperia Mini PRO, and the back button isn't like a button you press, it's like a sensitive light or whatever... When the Sony Ericsson logo appears, I tap the back button several times, but nothing happens. Help.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] icerebro:
I think mini pro has another method for getting into recovery when you boot...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Tom.K:
You are in

wrong

part of forum!

xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1242
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] oetkaa:
Is it possible to safely remove xrecovery or change to CWM? And if so, which way do you recommend? It's maybe a stupid question but I can't seem to find it anywhere and it's better to be safe then sorry! ;) Thanks in advance!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] murpix:
Awesome!!, this is GREAT, yesterday i did backup and after restore and all was 100%. Great job man, congratulations!!!

PD: I tested in mini pro.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] chile1010:
It should be event0.

Besides that it's working great! Thank you very much :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] thekindladies:
I think that would be a good idea.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] LFPS:
Very easy to use!

Thanks a Lot!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] KreAch3R:
I use a chargemon with event0 and backup worked correctly (haven't tried restore yet). Thanks for this incredible application!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] HerrKuk:
Works with app2sd too
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Squezzz:
Please tell me , How I can do this in ADB ? because I do it in root explorer whith right premission but my phohe bricked... and only adb can see my phone when I type "su" I get #

So I think I may to replace this files
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] -Sumsy-:
Hi i tried this i installed this on my x10 mini pro and put all the files needed in to system bin folder and installed busybox and i cant seem to get it to work ive spend hours trying to get this to work.im on android 2.1 if that helps lol.

installed busybox 1.5 and tried 1.7

what i did i places all the files out of xrecoverying in to system/bin

mount as rw

restarted the phone and tried pressing the back button loads of times before and after sony erricson white logo. i have also tried with usb cable in to.

can somebody help me with this please
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ozzy1212:
use the busybox and chargemon files from here

and xrecovery.tar from the OP...

cheers!

(or just stick w the files given, no need to change busybox...:))
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
Other way

In chargemon file change

"cat /dev/input/event1 > /dev/keycheck&" to	"cat /dev/input/event0 > /dev/keycheck&"

Then it will work.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] -Sumsy-:
thanks for that it realy worked and its working thank you much
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10bravia:
so does this mean that we don't need a clean install for this?

my fone is already set up the way i like it... i hate to do it all over again just for this.

thanks.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10bravia:
got too excited to wait for an answer...

installed it... xRecovery Backing up my system now!!!!!

W00t!!!!!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Yusei:
i don't understand how install this thing

what i have to do after put the files in the bin folder?

yes i'm a NOOOOOOOB
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10bravia:
^

get busybox from the market....

reboot.

keep pressing back on startup before/during/after the white sony ericsson label.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Yusei:
when i search for busybox it show many things,but not the busybox
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
Don't need to install busybox.

Change the chargemon file according to my above post.

Then put the file in bin folder.

Then it will work.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Yusei:
It work :)

Thx a lot

Now, i want to install app2sd but i've tried so hard and i fail always, how can i install app2sd through this?

And when i try to reinstall said ' you already have app2sd installed', and i install apps from market and it is going to phone memory...

Any help plz
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] datagubben:
Finally it works, thanks very! :D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ed-1980:
Worked perfect for me once I canged that line.

Feel a LOT happier messing around with system apps/framework now!

Oh an Merry Christmas!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] digitalpressure:
Yes...I REPEAT this...same thing happened to me...a complete blurry screen and can't read or understand anything...too risky to do anything :(

It enters the recovery mode but in a corrupted way...

PLEASE HELP...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
I think you installed wrong one.

First delete three file in bin folder.

Download a new file from this thread.

Then change the chargemon file according to my above post.

Finally put all three file to bin folder.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] digitalpressure:
It worked after following everything mentioned in this post :)

Flawless method so far for getting recovery mode for mini pro ;)

Thanks to everybody here :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Yusei:
how do you install app2sd with this app?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Biodegradable:
guys what about the permissions used?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] datagubben:
Permissions already set, no need to change.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Biodegradable:
i have read all the comments and still not able to get this thing working in my x10 mini pro rooted

finally got it working but the recovery screen is messed up.. can't read anything
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ozzy1212:
pm sent bro.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Biodegradable:
recovery screen is messed up.. tried recopying but nothing happened
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mateusxd:
works with app2sd?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
Work with app2sd.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Yusei:
how?

=)

make a tutorial plz
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
What you are asking?

I said After Restore App2sd working properly.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Yusei:
sorry =)

with me works both things too
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] svprm:
I think you asked abt installing app2sd through xrecovery.

I think it is possible.

You can ask abt this to app2sd Dev.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ricav:
backup worked fine

had apps2sd installed
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] briandevlin:
Sorry I cant find xrecovery.apk for my wifes mini pro. Like I used on my x10. Can someone please givens the link.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ozzy1212:
what do you mean?

it's right in the first post...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] briandevlin:
I dlded but could notget the .apk

File when I uncompperssed
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ozzy1212:
sorry, there's no installer for the Mini/Pro...

you gotta do it manually...

you get 3 files:

chargemon

busybox

xrecovery.tar

all of them files should be copied manually to the /system/bin folder...

fix permissions and you should be good...:)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] briandevlin:
Thanks, I must be a bit slow today (to much turkey) thanks Ill give it a try. :+)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pbezza:
Finally, I found a solution.

Cheers.