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[XPERIA X10 Android Development] shankarana:
xRecovery & Rooting - A Deadlock

Hi,

The xRecovery thread ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=859571 ) lists following requirements

1. Phone must be rooted

2. Busybox from the market installed

And the current thread ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=885956 ) for rooting required xRecovery to be pre-installed.

So, I think I am in deadlock. Please help.

PS: I tried installing xRecovery it Force Closes

Thanks

Shankara
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] drunken_m:
Hi!

As stated before, you need the OLD firmware to be rooted. There is no deadlock here.

1. Have your X10 Rooted - preferably 2.0.A.0.504-NORDIC (or -GLOBAL). You can root this version with z4root or SuperOneClick. (I used SuperOneClick 1.55)

2. Install BusyBox from the Market to your - now rooted 2.0.A.0.504 - phone. Version should be 1.17.1

3. Install xRecovery on your .504, rooted phone. BusyBox changes from 1.17.1 to 1.15.x (don't know the exact version). LEAVE this version, otherwise xRecovery won't work! DO NOT change it back to 1.17.1!

4. Now you can begin with the steps from post #1 by installing update.zip and flashing the new ROM.

Hope this helps...

BTW I've read through all posts in this thread, but still have the question about the in-call volume. Is it louder? Did anybody notice any difference?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Diabloq:
i may to install theme x10 dark on 2.2?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] TimMun:
If i understand correctly, when I want to root my device I first have to flash back to the previous newest rom, root it, install xrecovery and then flash the newest rom from the first post?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
I uploaded new version of JIT Enabler (now ~33k Linpack score).

Take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=885977

Cheers,

z
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] nukester84:
any chance of having the junk files removed from this version and having jit v2 build in
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] olafski72:
I am the same situation. I did not know there was a new firmware that could not be rooted yet. So I accidentally upgraded to the new firmware. So I can't root, install Xrecovery and install this image... :( I think I have to wait until there is a root method for the new version than?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] sscdougal:
befoer you all start flaming me i have had a look round forum and searched but not sure which to follow.

could someone point me in ht e right direction for the instructions on how to flash and instal this firmware as mentioned i have already searched and found plenty of guides but not sure which to follow.

oh and forgot to mention but i have already got this frimware (dint realise i'd lose root) so think i mite need to roll it back first (not sure really) butn need to read some instructions and decide if i can do it
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pedrocel85:
Hey bro, this question was awnsered dozens of times. Do a easy search for firmware rollback or downgrade.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pedrocel85:
No need to wait nothing. Do an easy search for firmware rollback or downgrade. This was awnsered many times.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] olafski72:
@pedrocel85, thanks for your reply. I meant 'I WILL wait for a root', instead of 'I have to wait'. I have seen the procedures to downgrade with flasher and the generic X10i_2_0_A_0_504_GLOBAL firmware. Then install Xrecovery and then install this new firmware.

I will just see whether the new firmware is being able to be rooted. If this takes too long, I will do this.

Thanks again!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ealax:
I recommend you to upgrade, I downgraded to 2.1 old rom, rooted, xRecovery, UPDATE.ZIP, reflashed with loader.sin and then I installed the JIT v2 and now my phone runs very smooth, faster than ever!!

the xRecovery has the functionality of backup so you can back it up again and try different things.

NOTE: I used the backup from SE to backup all my sms and contacts before downgrading.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pedrocel85:
Do you follow all procedures in first post.

You have to use update.zip AND fçash the .SIN files.

Did you do all that?

Hey bro,

I was saying you dont have to wait nothing to be more easy than now.I really think no one is putting efforts to root the new firmware if there is another easyer methods, you wait may be pointless. A litle leaning and research is very nice, more knowledge is always better. But anyways, do as you wish.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ag4751:
Here is a link to Google 2.1 Voice Search which may help you

http://code.google.com/p/goodev/downloads/detail?name=VoiceSearch_2.1.apk
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] sve1313:
Use this link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=683793
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mety333:
i have the stock 1.6

can i just update to this?

root my 1.6 x10i and then falow the instructions on the first post?

thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jakkmalm:
how to downgrade

How do I downgrade to the older firmware? I've already updated mine to the newest firmware 2.0.A.0.24...

I want the older version! please :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] get2easy:
Xperia X10 doesn't root

Hello,

I have the Xperia X10i with Android 2.1 updates 1! Last week on Thursday SEUS has pointed out me suddenly on it new update, it has obeyed of course and since then I am not able to do my X10 any more root. However, quite several times with the newest Verion z4root tries as soon as I on Temporary root or Constantly root clicks, it still goes briefly and below stands though aquiring root shell then it lasts only pair of sec. and it is away.

Before it went without problems with root, has also tried SuperOne click. No chance. Several times completely about SEUS everything anew downloaded and installed, without occur.

If you can help me there, please.

If this also has xRecovery instal then restarted and with that back feels anytime low-spiritedly with it in recovery, however, comes without occur.

greetings and thank you beforehand

P.S

FW 2.1 update 1

Base tape-version 2/0/49

Kernel version 2.6.29-SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build number 2.0.2nd of A/0/24

The topical data from my X10

get2easy(Skype is my name)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ag4751:
Check this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=683793
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] telmoabff:
Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=883890
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ag4751:
The new vrsion direct from SE will not allow any form of rooting, you will need to downgrade, see the link I just posted above (post 369) then when you have done that go to this link to get the rooted version of the new SE software and install that this will give you root back

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=885956
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] get2easy:
Hello Wolfbreak, kommst du aus Österreich??

Bitte um eine Antwort, mein English ist nicht gerade besonders, verstehe einiges aber nicht alles.

gruss

get2easy
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] DevilsSon:
Hi, Just a quick question, is this applicable to x10a or just for x10i only or both? thanks
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jimbo77:
Applies to both... I have a X10a and so far any issues to report...

Jim
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] DevilsSon:
Thanks buddy, I'll give it a shot today. Appreciate it!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] gundisalvu:
Up and running smooth so far. Thanks for this.

Happy New Year to all
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] superleeds27:
Having trouble replacing fonts with this...

Any reason why?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Wolfbreak:
Bei was brauchst du denn Hilfe?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Icywat3r:
updated a few days ago and it runs smooth so far
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] donetus:
i've dowgraded my mini pro to v1.6 and already rooted the phone. i can't go thru the process because I'm unable to install xrecovery.

am i missing some steps? do i need to update something?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zaryab:
Xrecovery is only for X10i nd X10a

not X10 mini or pro
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] donetus:
that explains why .. thanks .. :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] m@rkiboy:
MR Z!!! can you release just the new firmware update?? without the pre-rooted one?? :D if possible?? it woulndt update on my PCC ...tsk3..:(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] midimaker:
Flasher

Hello All

The biggest problem people seem to be having is with the flasher steps at the end of the process. I can understand why too - took me a while to figure it out and I couldn't see the solution written down anywhere.... but then I remembered I'd seen something similar when initially rooting the phone which really helped!

1st problem - Xrecovery vs going into flash mode.

- To go into Xrecovery, you press back a few times as soon as you see the sony ericsson text on boot up (well before you see the animated logo).

- To get into flash mode, remove the battery, wait five seconds minimum, reinsert the battery, hold back and whilst holding back insert the USB cable... then keep holding back! If you are plugged into the PC this normally triggers boot and gets the green flash mode light.

If you are getting these confused then you are pressing back at the wrong time. The above should help.

2nd Problem - Unable to find phone in flash mode / use flash loader.

You need the following: Flash loader software, the "sin" files, and your deviceID.

Get Flash Loader here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8976947 - I really recommend the older NON-GUI version.

Get your SIN files from the package you downloaded at the start of the thread. Copy all the SIN files, including the loader SIN file relevant for your phone into the "firmware" folder of the non-gui flash loader.

Open the DeviceID.txt in your main flashloader file and locate your DeviceID in the registry. It will be in this format: 5&2fb2faa7&0&1

It was stored here in my registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde

Copy your deviceID to the text file, save and close.

You are now ready to go - so boot your phone into flash mode, and quickly execute the x10flash file which should do the rest. You can release the back key once the flash has started. If like me, you don't see anything on screen, don't panic - you'll know it's working when it stays in flash mode for londer than usual and the log text file will be updated once it's finished.

It was quite quick for me when it worked (second try), so if it's taking ages and not updating the log - try again.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] cristianX10:
I would appreciate a more thorough instructions, i have my x10 rooted and 2.1 but i'm very unexperienced on this affairs and don't want to mess my phone, thanks and great job.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] rabetionline:
How use X10flash?

I dont know what i do with SIN files?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] rabetionline:
I am in step 4.

How can i do step 5? is it necessary?

please help!!!!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] legzd2010:
Successful flash, no problems. Seems a little slower than custom roms. Only noticed change is the new market is pre-installed. Any one with problems, you only need xrecovery on your phone and the update.zip on root of sdcard. Boot into recovery and select install sdcard:update.zip ... You will loose all data on internal memory
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
Why would I post unnecessary steps? :)

Did you click the X10flasher link and read "HOWTO"?

Cheers,

z
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] creage:
OK, but if I restore my recovery backup - wouldn't it revert new FW?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pedrocel85:
Hey guys,

For the x10 flash tool to work

Turn on flasher tool, it will say looking for phone

1.you need to turn off phone

2.take batery out

3.put batery back

4.press back buton(keep pressing)

5.insert usb cable

DANG! It will find

If it give an error"loader mising"

Download the loader

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3754EJB0

If everthing goes nice, you will get:

24/003/2010 11:03:13 - INFO - Logging system initialized to INFO level

24/003/2010 11:03:17 - INFO - start

24/003/2010 11:03:17 - INFO - Searching for Xperia....

24/003/2010 11:03:27 - INFO - Start Flashing...

24/003/2010 11:03:27 - INFO - Flashing loader.sin ...

24/003/2010 11:03:33 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin ...

24/003/2010 11:03:33 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin ...

24/003/2010 11:03:34 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin ...

24/003/2010 11:03:56 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin ...

24/003/2010 11:03:58 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin ...

24/004/2010 11:04:00 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin ...

24/004/2010 11:04:13 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin ...

24/004/2010 11:04:22 - INFO - file system.sin not found. skip..

24/004/2010 11:04:22 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin ...

24/004/2010 11:04:25 - INFO - Flashing finished.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] superleeds27:
Damn, Pedrocel beat me to it!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] HunteronX:
Thanks zdzihu - the rom installs fine, and with jit, it seems to be faster too.

I don't know about the increased in-call volume, though...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] superleeds27:
I honestly don't think that the In-Call volum will have increased. I think this update from SE was a quick Media/Timescape update, and their attempt to stop Root.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] asaferah:
I am stuck with the new unrootable firmware...

What is the way out...

Do I have to downgrade and root...then update?

Is there any shortcut?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] superleeds27:
Downgrade and root, then use this method
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
No change in in-call vol for me.

I'm more curious about kernel/baseband changes (other than patching rageagainstthecage :mad:)

Cheers,

z
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] arkedk:
Are the xrecovery and flashtool methods two different methods?

If so then, please rewrite the tutorial so the steps are seperate.

Other than that, big thanks to you zdzihu!

ex.

xRecovery method.

1. Download and unpack the file

2. Copy update.zip to SD Card

3. Boot into xRecovery and install update.zip

Flashtool method.

1. Turn off phone / remove battery

2. Unpack the 2.0.2.A.0.24_for_X10-flasher.tar.bz2 and flash the SIN files with X10-flasher

3. Enjoy!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Tony_C:
Unpack with winrar

Took awhile to figure out cannot unpack with 7-zip need winrar, or someother that works with bz2.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pedrocel85:
Hey bro,

The method are complementary.

You nEED to make bolth.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
No.

You need xRecovery to flash rooted system (and system only) image.

Then you need X10 flasher to flash all remaining parts (SIN files = kernel, baseband etc)

Cheers,

z
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] arkedk:
OK, thanks for the info will have ago at it later then.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] BULL3TPR00F:
no they are not two different methods or else he would have listed them that way.

you need to do the flashtool method as well in order to flash the new baseband and kernel as far as i know?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Desperanto86:
http://hotfile.com/dl/92727093/b2b807a/2.1_2.0.2.A.0.24_GENERIC.rar.html
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] vannaing:
Hi brother ,

I try to read and still not understand at the point flash file.sin with x10 flasher...etc

can brother post the screen shots step by step..

Thank
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] smidget:
Hi all, i have successfully followed the instructions in the first page. My problem now is that xRecovery doesnt work now for me to install the JIT enabler. Please help! It always hangs when i press back button after the sony ericsson logo. :(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pedrocel85:
Hey bro, this is wrong forum

Z made xrecovery for x10 mini in mini foruns, go there and you will see.

I instaled in my girlfriend mini and all working well.

Man, you need to do more research, read the main topics, everthing was explained thousand times.

Take care, you really may break your device.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] drunken_m:
Hi!

Just installed the new firmware. I have root, WiFi works also, but I have a small "annoyance" with WebSharing (WebSharing Lite from NextApp). It says, that it could not connect to the WiFi. But it just seems to be a Warning, because the Server starts and I can upload files from my PC to my X10.

So basically it just throws a warning, but if I ignore it, everything works fine.

Other than that it seems really faster (applying JITv2 now :D). Will continue to test...

EDIT: first run with JITv2: Quadrant:788 (could be better), Linpack:34,106 (yeah :D)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] svtfmook:
ok, this could be a stupid question. but....

i have an x10a, after flashing this firmware, my model number is showing x10i. i've also been having some excessive battery drain, cell standby is always the highest percentage item. yet, i have a good signal.

now, knowing that the x10a and x10i have different bands, would there be something in the software, not working correctly with the x10a's hardware, causing excessive data/voice usage?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Red_Dragon76:
Done!

Ok guys, just flashed all the stuff, everything seems to work, thanks a lot for the great job!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ptesmoke:
Nope, the only difference is the build.prop file, and you can edit it so your device shows as x10a. The basebands are unified so both x10I and x10a use same basebands.

As for battery drain, check your apps, I only dropped 4% in 12 hours, mind you 8 of those were overnight. Id suspect you have an app preventing sleep...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] svtfmook:
well, between 12:30am to 6:30am while i was asleep, i lost 15%.

cell standby is at 57%

signal is good

i can't figure it out. i don't have very many apps installed, and i removed a lot of the stock bloatware.

the only thing i can imagine it being is google voice.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
It is probably an app. I had the same problem last week.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] svtfmook:
time without signal is showing 41%

wtf?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] WindGhost:
Installed successfully, Jit v2 enabled, benchmark 730.

Thnx :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] metcard:
Do you have a task killer?

If so, did you put Back up and Restore on autokill?

Leave wifi on if you're at home. Wifi uses next to nothing compared to 3G especially when your network operator is having issues with their 3G network.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] svtfmook:
no task killer

but i've deleted the backup and restore apks

i use wifi at home
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] WindGhost:
still need BusyBox dudes, I'm in Syria, and Google Market is forbbiden here.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Download an app called Market Access from here. It will make your phone think that you are not in Syria and you should be able to use the market.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Herr Noobien:
I haven't actually tried this yet, but I did download X10Flash and I can't find any option to delete userdata. I'm hesitant to start this since deleting userdata seems to be a very important step.

EDIT: using the GUI version.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ramiroquay:
Why i has the xrecovery installed in my phone before update and now i can´t access to xrecovery?

Excuse me my english!!!

Thanks a lot!!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Quasicoto:
Well, it went fine over here. I used the X10flasher non-gui.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] TimMun:
Worked great through xRecovery, thanks!

One question though, I did not perform step 5 "Unpack the 2.0.2.A.0.24_for_X10-flasher.tar.bz2 and flash the SIN files with X10-flasher"

But my phone is working fine... What exactly is step 5?

Thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ag4751:
You will still have the old baseband .46 it should be 2.0.49 check post 295 of this thread for a details install guide if you are not sure of what to do the phone will work as you have it but the baseband is wrong
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] malabarth:
I can't use metamorph... why?

My phone is rooted, and latest busybox installed... :(

Somebody have a solution?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chiefy009:
I

I had this, there is a way to get it to work you have to remount sd using terminal, if you search the forum or the web you will find how it gets fixed using adb sorry I cant remember but you will.find it if you search

sent from my Commodore 64
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] malabarth:
No definitiv fix method?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] olafski72:
OK , I did the trick:

-downgrade

-root and install xrecovery 0.2

- and installed this firmware and flashed it

- then installed the new jit via xrecovery

Works like a charm!!!! Thanks all for your support, I have now:

mode: x10i

Firmware: 2.1-rooted-zdz

Smallband: 2.0.49

Kernel: 2.6.29

Build: 2.0.2.a.0.24
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Use non-GUI version it will be there.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] WindGhost:
Thanks, I'm connected via WiFi router, won't work for me :-|
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Touchmypro:
Froyo

So I apologize for my misunderstanding but how does 2.0.2 supersede 2.1? Is this new than 2.1? Is this considered Froyo? Thanks in advance, sorry I'm new to Android.:p
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
This is the build number not the Android version.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Touchmypro:
Now that makes sense lol...thank you
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Jikenda:
problem with update file?

For some reason, I cannot open the update file in xRecovery. Xrecovery tries to open the pkg (the update.zip) and says, it can't open /sdcard/update.zip (bad) and then aborts installation.

Did anyone else get this problem? I have used xRecovery a few times now and this is the first time I'm having a problem like this. I have downloaded the file from the first post twice and unpacked it (in case I had a bad file) and I'm still getting the same result.

I even went back to the older Generic x10a 2.1 rom, rooted and put xrecovery back on and ran into the same problem again. Any suggestions or known fixes?

Thanks for your help..

:confused::confused::confused:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] WindGhost:
I installed BusyBox from market, but it doesn't work also.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
You need to go into root explorer and mount R/W before you attempt to install x-recovery.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] WindGhost:
Damn, I'm an idiot, delete my posts please.

Batman, I was asking about BusyBox, NOT xRecovery :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Oh sorry. I misunderstood you. :p
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] WindGhost:
Holy crap, I got a 790 benchmark now... Z thnx :)

Everything works fine for me. Bluetooth works good, WiFi works good. Installed Arabic fonts. Jit v2.0 makes my X10 like a rocket. BusyBox allready installed. No network problems.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] tears123:
Thanks z. for the first time ever I got 830 in Quadrant and little over 31 in Linpack.

Z. My girl friend also have a x10 but she is still on 1.6

Can I use the x10flash to flash her phone with a rooted 2.1 and then install xrecovery and recover her phone with my current backup of 2.0.2.A..24 firmware?

Thank you
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
You can flash to the earlier version from here. Then, root, install x-recovery and flash the latest pre-rooted FW.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Chikanoz:
New update + JIT v2 really makes my X10 fly..web pages loads faster & overall improved device performance! :D

Thanks zdzihu..& also to all who had posted help tips..u guys rock!

Happy New Year to all in this awesome XDA community!!!

______________________________

2.1-rooted-zdz / App2sd / JIT

X10 Res Mods 1.5 (Circle Mod)

Xperia Peek Boot Screen

xRecovery 0.2

YouTube 2.0.26
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] tuxStyle:
I'm curious if the random reboots are because of JIT or SE's 2.1
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] TimMun:
Thank you =)

Flashing the loaders worked fine! ^.^
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] iridaki:
I've had 1-2 random reboots per week, since I installed the v1 JIT,

and I still have them now on v2.

I noticed though, the reboots occur when I am doing something CPU intensive.