[XPERIA X10 Android Development] DooMLoRD:
[HOW-TO] Install CM7 ROM on OLD ROMs based on SE 2.1 FW {PICTURE GUIDE}

FOR USERS ON ROOTED 2.3.3 ROMs (OR Custom ROMs based on SE 2.3.3 FW) WITH FIXED XRECOVERY

the following is for:

[ FOR USERS ON ROOTED 2.1 ROMs (OR Custom ROMs based on SE 2.1 FW) WITH XRECOVERY/FreeXperia RECOVERY ]

[ Requirements ]

Rooted 2.1 SE ROM / (old) Custom ROMs (based on SE 2.1 FW)

Flashtool (use latest version)

the following files from the 2nd post:

CWM RECOVERY 4.0.1.4 for amend recovery and 2.1 kernel [CWM-4.1.14-amend_2.1_kernel.zip]

GAPPS ADDON [gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip]

FXP012 FOR CWM 4.x.x [update-cm-7.1.0-RC1-es209ra-FXP012-signed.zip]

baseband 71 WITH KERNEL [es209ra_basseband_71_with_KERNEL.ftf]

[ Before u begin ]

download & copy es209ra_basseband_71_with_KERNEL.ftf file to firmware folder of flashtool:

download the 3 (zip) files and place them on the sdcard

[TIP] create a folder on the root of the sdcard and place the 3 files in it (say 0_CM7_FXP012)

[IMP] SOME INFO on xRecovery/FreeXperia Recovery

to enter Recovery u need to keep repeatedly tapping/pressing BACK button when u see Sony Ericsson Text LOGO

xRecovery/FreeXperia Recovery had a different key mapping to NAVIGATE in MENU

to SELECT an option tap the "HOME" button

to GO BACK tap the "BACK" button

to GO UP tap the "VOLUME UP" button

to GO DOWN tap the "VOLUME DOWN" button

xRecovery/FreeXperia Recovery backups are stored in /sdcard/xrecovery/backup/

[IMP] SOME INFO NEW CWM RECOVERY

to enter CWM RECOVERY u need to keep repeatedly tapping/pressing VOLUME DOWN button when u see FreeXperia LOGO

CWM RECOVERY has a different key mapping to NAVIGATE in MENU

to SELECT an option tap the "POWER" button

to GO BACK tap the "BACK" button

to GO UP tap the "VOLUME UP" button

to GO DOWN tap the "VOLUME DOWN" button

CWM RECOVERY backups are stored in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/

* this folder wont be present if u have never taken backup with new CWM recovery... u can create it manually though... BUT i would recommend that u take backup on a fresh ROM install so that the folder structure gets created *

VIMP NOTE

the backups taken by xRecovery & CWM recovery wont be visible in a different recovery!!!

you will have to manually copy the folders to restore backups

[ How to install CM7 ROM on OLD ROMs based on SE 2.1 FW ]

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[*]Reboot into Recovery

[*]select Install Custom zip

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/01-fxp-2.1-1%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Choose custom zip from sdcard

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/02-fxp-2.1-2%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select the folder where the files are stored (in this example i have stored the files in folder [B]0_CM7_FXP012[/B])

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/03-fxp-2.1-3%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select "CWM-4.1.14-amend_2.1_kernel.zip"

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/04-fxp-2.1-4%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]select YES

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/05-fxp-2.1-5%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]after flashing is done u will see the following

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/06-fxp-2.1-6%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Now reboot phone and when u see the FreeXperia LOGO keep repeatedly tapping/pressing [B]VOLUME DOWN[/B] button

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/07-fxp_logo_off%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]u will now enter the new CWM RECOVERY!

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/08-fxp012-6%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select Install zip from sdcard

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/09-fxp012-7%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]choose zip from sdcard

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/10-fxp012-8%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select the folder where the files are stored (in this example i have stored the files in folder [B]0_CM7_FXP012[/B])

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/11-fxp012-9%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select "update-cm-7.1.0-RC1-es209ra-FXP012-signed.zip"

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/12-fxp012-10%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]then select YES

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/13-fxp012-11%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]the MAIN ROM will now be installed (it will take some time) after which u will see the following... now choose zip from sdcard...

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/14-fxp012-12%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select the folder where the files are stored (in this example i have stored the files in folder [B]0_CM7_FXP012[/B])

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/15-fxp012-9%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select "gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip"

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/16-fxp012-13%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select YES

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/17-fxp012-14%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]the GAPPS (Google Apps) will now be installed after which u will see the following...

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/18-fxp012-15%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]now go back to main menu and select "wipe data/factory reset"

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/19-fxp012-16%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Select YES delete all user data (dont worry SDCARD wont be touched/wiped)

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/20-fxp012-17%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]now u will see the following... select [B]POWER OFF[/B]

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/21-fxp012-18%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]now open FLASHTOOL and select FLASH

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/ftf2.jpg[/img]

[*]now select the FW package u pasted in the firmware folder and click OK

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/ftf3.jpg[/img]

[*]now connect phone in FLASHMODE (green LED)... Flashtool should identify the phone and start flashing the FTF package

[*]after flashing is done u will see the following now u can disconnect phone and start/power on the phone

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/ftf4.jpg[/img]

[*]once device starts/boots u will see SE text logo -> blank screen -> FreeXperia LOGO -> CM7 boot animation

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/22-fxp_logo_off%20(Custom).png[/img] [img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/23-fxp_startup%20(Custom).png[/img]

[*]Congratulations now u have CM7 installed and ready to use :) u can check the Menu -> Settings -> About Phone

[img]http://doomlord.sylvester20007.com/freexperia_files/x10/how_to_install/24-fxp_system%20(Custom).png[/img]

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[ Troubleshooting ]

if u are completely new to flashtool OR have never used it before PLEASE READ THIS: [FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies

sometimes when flashing SEUS/PCC might interfere with flashtool which will lead to flashtool not able to recognize X10... if u have this problem then exit ALL OTHER running apps like SEUS/PCC antivirus/etc... only then Flashtool will work correctly...

many users have reported that it is best to first install latest SEUS and then use flashtool... this will help Windows get the latest drivers for X10 from SEUS...

seems some users are unable to get correct drivers... u can download them from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193066

if u have any other FLASHTOOL specific question u can read thru FlashTool thread

regards,

DooMLoRD

FreeXperia Team