[XPERIA X8 General] khartaras:
:)So, due to the huge amount of threads with information for the X8 I found, I think getting the info you need is pretty confusing.

Not saying that this is

THE

guide for everything, but it should sum it all up nicely.

A Warning

First off, let me start by saying that if you don't think you need rooting, don't root.

It can be dangerous if done wrong, so be sure you know what you're doing.

With that out of the way, let's get going then.

Updates and Basebands

First, before you do anything else, you need to update your phone using PC Companion (download here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax8?cc=us&lc=en). PC Companion will guide you right through all the steps for updating.

The latest version is 2.1.1.A.0.6, and the latest baseband is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404

015

.

You can check your version by going to Settings -> About Phone.

If you are already running a custom ROM, you should update using PC Companion too, because some roms (like MiniCM) need the latest

official

version.

Advanced

If you need basebands for your X8, here's a helpful thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=976538

Flash them with FlashTool.

Rooting

This is very simple to do, really.

First, download SuperOneClick (thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682) and place it on your desktop.

Next, on your phone, go to Settings -> Applications and enable

Unknown Sources

. Next, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development and enable

USB debugging

.

You also need the proper USB drivers. To check if you have them, start SuperOneClick.exe and click Driver Check. If the driver check fails, update your phone with PC Companion.

Now, connect your USB cable from your X8 to your computer. When connected it is VERY IMPORTANT to select CHARGE PHONE. Really, I can't stress this enough.

Start SuperOneClick.exe and just click ROOT. Everything should go normally. You might get a message asking you if your OS is 2.0 or higher, just go ahead and click Yes.

You should now be rooted!

xRecovery

YOU MUST BE ROOTED TO DO THIS

Installing xRecovery is the first step in the world of custom ROMs. Installing xRecovery also means if you are stuck in a bootloop, you can just recover to a working backup.

The first step is to download xRecovery mini-beta 0.1 (any other version WILL NOT work on your X8) (download HERE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8AJTKDTQ).

Next, download Root Explorer (download HERE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGC110EX).

Copy both the xRecovery folder and the Root Explorer .apk to your SD card.

Install any file manager from the Android Market (I recommend OI File Manager or Astro) and use it to browse to the Root Explorer .apk file and install it.

Run Root Explorer, browse to the xRecovery folder and copy the 3 files inside onto the /system/bin folder.

xRecovery is installed. To start xRecovery you press the Back button while the Sony Ericsson logo is showing during boot. Restart your phone and just keep pressing the Back button.

To move around in xRecovery you use the volume buttons, to select an item you press the Home button (the middle one), and to go back you press the Back button. Go ahead and make a backup of your current system (make sure you have at least 300MB of free space on your SD card.

You'll find the backup you just made in the xRecovery/backup folder. Name it something you can identify (don't use spaces). Copy that backup onto somewhere safe on your PC.

Backups are REALLY important, don't be a lazy bum.

So, you bricked your phone.

Don't panic, don't worry, everything is going to be alright. If you have xRecovery installed, just recover the latest backup you made. That simple. If, however, you

DON'T

have xRecovery installed, we can still recover your dear phone, don't worry :)

Using PC Companion: Connect your phone to your PC and turn it on. Look around the update phone section of PC Companion for an option called "Repair your phone". Just follow the steps and your phone will be in working order pretty soon :)

That's about it, I'll probably add a section for custom ROMs in the future, with links to ROMs I recommend.

So, if you have any questions, feel free to post below :)