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[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dellconn:
How if i got error when connecting it with flashmode? it always say "ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode" although i had connect it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
cause your doing the wrong way i guess:confused:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krak_attak:
incredibly helpful! took less than 5 minutes to debrand and update my phone with multitouch. I've been trying to get the damnned at&t programs off of my phone since august when i got it. yay! i can finally play sonic on my phone with the on-screen controller! thank you soooo much.

usa/at&t/x10a
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krak_attak:
turn off phone and disconnect 1 end of usb cable don't turn phone on hold back button while plugging it, let button go when green light comes on. that should fix the flash mode error
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaun1991:
Any clue why the Flashtool tooks more than 3 hours to flash the Generic 435 Firmware ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
there`s no reason for that behavior!

try to unistall SEUS & PCC you may have an USB drivers problem then try again. at most this would take only 5 min. top
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaun1991:
I unistalled it and restarted. Even tried to use another USB Port do not help.

Maybe it will help...

02/021/2011 13:21:53 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

02/021/2011 13:21:53 - INFO - Starting adb service

02/022/2011 13:22:01 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

02/022/2011 13:22:05 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

02/022/2011 13:22:05 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode

02/022/2011 13:22:06 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

02/022/2011 13:22:06 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode

02/022/2011 13:22:07 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

02/022/2011 13:22:08 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&216DB789&0&1

02/022/2011 13:22:08 - INFO - Start Flashing

02/022/2011 13:22:08 - INFO - VER="R8A026";DATE="20100412";TIME="11:41:00";

02/022/2011 13:22:08 - INFO - Flashing loader

02/022/2011 13:22:08 - INFO - Flashing loader finished

02/023/2011 13:23:13 - INFO -

02/023/2011 13:23:13 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin

02/050/2011 13:50:24 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin

02/050/2011 13:50:51 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fisco71:
Hi,

I have been reading these forums for a couple of days now, and I'm getting a bit lost really, as this is all new to me.

Anyway, I'm live in the UK, and I recently purchased an X10 Mini, from Vodafone. The Firmware version says 1.6, and after checking with PC companion, and a few emails, it seem that there is no 2.1 (branded update) for my phone, and therefore will not update to 2.1 via normal channels.

I assume my phone is locked to Vodafone, and there are some Vodafone apps, 'hardcoded' so I cannot remove them.

What I would like to do, is flash the phone, and remove the branding and the apps that Vodafone have forced on me.

I have downloaded the flashtool from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=10738467

And have downloaded the X10 mini firmware from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825664 they are *.sin files.

Now I have read the instructions, but I have some questions.

1.

Do I need to leave the sim card in the phone or do I remove it whilst flashing, or does it not matter either way.

2.

I have read that I need to remove/wipe the userdata before I flash from 1.6 to 2.1. Where is this userdata, and how do I find it and delete it. I see in the firmware folder I download, that there is a userdata.sin file, is it this that I delete, or is there a similar file already on my phone that I need to delete.

3. I have not added any apps to my phone, but there are apps there, such as youtube, facebook, google talk, maps etc. Do I need to back these up, or are they part of the standard firmware.

I realise that these questions may have been asked before, but I am the noob of noobs, when it come to this, so any help would be grately appreciated, along with my current appreciation for this forum and also those who contribute.

Many thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
try re-download FW then. i see you don´t have any usb issue so my guess is that your downloaded file is corrupted somehow

1. leave it. doesn´affect anything

2. userdata will appear when you choose FW to flash on a pop-window

3. standart FW

EDIT:

Try this version http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=951777

or if you flash with this one DON`T press OPTIMIZE
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fisco71:
Thankyou so much for the quick reply, and the info.

I feel a bit more confident about trying this out now, and I'll let you know how I get on.

Thanks again.

Edit: Worked like a charm, my X10 Mini, now has firmware version, 2.1 update 1 build 2.0.A.0.504

Now I would like to know if there is a newer build, and if so what is the latest build for the X10 mini, and where can I download it. :)

Thanks so much
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diogenessm:
thank you for the help.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaun1991:
Do not help i will try it on my Netbook tomorrow maybe it will help....
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaun1991:
So well,

i tried something nothing helps.

My own Pc do not work. Win7 32-Bit

My Sister and my Netbook. Both WinXP 32-Bit wont work.

So should be any Problem with the Device....
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
that`s so odd:eek:

please try any other fw to check if this is due fw files or anything you do.

either way i don`t believe that`s related with 435 fw since so many people install that without any issue wi`ll never know...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guerrilla Pimp:
I cannot seem to get Flashtool to recognize my rom. I am running Flashtool 0.2.6 and have rom 2.1 x10a generic. In flashtool, I click on "Flash" and the rom is not showing. I have placed the rom in the same folder with Flashtool and have ran as administrator.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrmre:
This is a wonderful post! I have a question though.

I will want to flash the Blue Sparks rom, but I need a 2.1.54 firmware first.

In your guide, will I need to use Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504 ? or is there another update I need?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
What you need is the correct baseband. Not all firmware.

Check on 1st/2nd post for change just the baseband.

sent from my [Cyanogen6.1.3]gingerbread[v01]
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
You ftf file should be inside of xxxxx\flashtool\firmware

Inside firmwares folder.

sent from my [Cyanogen6.1.3]gingerbread[v01]
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] litemint:
Excuse me,

Where can I download the 2.1.1.A.0.6 for xperia mini pro? Currently im running .504?

Im trying hard to update on it on Seus because of slow internet connection. :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
I really don't know.

I only have links for the ones linked on 2nd post.

Try on your section.

If you find send me a PM with the link so i can put that here;)

Thks

sent from my [Cyanogen6.1.3]gingerbread[v01]
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuldipcool:
link is not working.

the link of this below files is not working.

X10(i) / (a) / SO-01B sin files
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
im sorry but im not responsible for those links.

every and each one of those are liked directly to the author he might remove them.

i holy put the one with RED
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wake1992:
sorry guys to ask (if it was asked before, but didnt want to read 30 sites of this thread..) . i just tried the tool for dualtouch on my freex10rom (baseband 2.0.46) and it got till "flashing kernel.sin". i let the tool operate about 25 minutes and nothing happened. after then i exit the flash tool. from that point my x10 does not boot. i can't enter recovery though. when pressing the power-button, it short vibrates and the display remains dark...

anyone help?

thx and sry if someone questioned before..

//edit: i flashed the bin4ry dualtouch again and it worked. the x10's boots again and i think everythings fine. delete this post if u want ;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoiseMCSS:
Thanks a ton. I flashed last night and all works fine. One thing though, I didn't back up so now I have to reload everything. Not a big deal though, I didn't have much to begin with.

Again thanks!!!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yammy35:
I need some assistance...

Hi guys good day!!! I do have a x10i with FIRMWARE 1.6, BASEBAND 1.01.14, BUILDER NO. R1FAO14 which was working perfectly fine. Until I tried to update it using SEUS which was successful (as per the software) then I restarted my phone and saw it was updated to FIRMWARE 2.1 UPDATE1, BASEBAND 2.1.54, BUILDER NO. 2.1.a.o.435. The problem was after 5-10 mins buttons no longer work and only the touch screen works. Please if anybody has a solution please let me know.

I’m thinking of two things, FIRST is reverting it back to 1.6 if possible (I don’t know how...) SECOND is to continue using the current firmware (2.1 update1) but resolving the button issue.

Thanks...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitezboon:
Try to update with seus again......or Try flashing the global generic fw wth flash tool...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stingray1980:
Help! please and thank you!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbgeek:
Several have reported phone connection issues when attempting to flash. I had the same prob on an older PC that had an early version of XP. Once I moved the files to a newer PC with a more recent version of XP, it ran smooth as silk.

For US AT&T users. This was a piece of cake. There's a suggestion in the main thread to back up your APN's (free tool in Andriod Market). I'm not sure if this was necessary, but I did it just to be sure (restored without checking to see if it was needed).

It took about 5 min for my phone to restart after flashing with x10a ...503 version of firmware, but it runs great. In addition, I've had it wifi connected for 2 days and still have over 40% of battery life.

Only 2 glitches to report after flashing: 1) instead of getting the "3G" icon to denote the 3G connection status, you get "H" (for HPSA, IIRC) and 2) 2.1 for x10a appears to have probs with TM's that are larger than 160 char (you can switch to GSM only, network connection, to send the message, then switch back). This prob is being reported by 2.1 users who's provider gave them the 2.1 upgrade, so it's not a result of the flash process outlined in this thread (or the main one). Upgrading using the 435 version, may fix the prob but, I don't know for sure.

I am a true noob and was able to do this flash. If you know how to move files on your PC, you can do this upgrade, with no probs.

HUGE thanks to rendeiro2005 for this thread (PM me as to how to do the official "thanks" and I would be glad to do so, cuz I can't figure it out :) ) as well as Androxyde and Bin4ry for developing this fix to AT&T's epic fail.

EDIT: never mind on the "thanks". Now that my account is fully registered, I see the "thanks" button.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barsom:
very good guide, this one helped me very much!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nolimited:
Hi!

I have 2.1 on my x10, but i got a problem.

I got my phone unlocked ( sim lock ) about 5-6 week before the DT update.

I really want the DT, but if i flash it with SE update service or PC Companion my phone gets locked again.

So, i'm wondering if my phone will get locked ( bootload reseted ) if i flash the dualtoutch.ftf, or any of the custom roms?

Maybe it's a dumb question because the bootloader is yet to be hacked, but i don't want to take any risks.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
the upgrade through SEUS/PCC/flashtool doesn`t affect the lock/unlock SIM card, either way, if you still had any doubt/concerns you may backup your current SEUS badabase files by store in some place this:

1. FILE_277795427 (in my case that`s the name) with +-15Mb

2. FILE_277827331 (in my case that`s the name) with +-150Mb

placed on C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs

with those files you can, through flashtool, create an ftf file for later installation.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
sorry for my late response but i was abroad.

that shouldn`t happen so try to flash again trough any available method SEUS/PCC/flashtool
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nolimited:
Thanks, but if i'm not mistaken, then the sim lock/network lock is is located inside of the bootloader, right?

And when you update with SEUS/PCC the bootloader gets reseted.

( i'm just curious tho i don't got 40$ to unlock it again =/ )
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
i`m really not sure, maybe someone else can clarify you on that but...

if you haven`t update since you unlock your phone you still have the files i mention before and use them for a backup
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nolimited:
Okey,

Yes, sure, i think i have them, but would they contain the network locked bootloader? Or at least they would just reset my bootloader again if i try i flash back to that rom, right?

But isn't there a way that i can copy the bootloader?

Make a back up? :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightyear420:
I've recommended this guide well over a dozen times in the last two weeks!! Thank you so much, bro for taking the time to write this out ;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
thks;)

even so...lol
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spazo:
Thanks for the guide,extremely helpful,for a noob like me.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hessfer:
Hi guys, i hate to ask stuff like this but i cant find a solution by myself and i haven been able to find anything within the forums... the thing is that when i try to flash my xperia the flashtool (tired with 0.2.6 and 0.2.8) it wont find the ftf file i placed in the folder, its like its not there. i reinstalled java re and it didnt solve the problem, i even tried to do it in a different computer and it was all the same. If anyone can help me ill be thankfull.

Sorry if someone already asked this but i really could not find anything related.

EDIT: it seems it was the tft file that was corrupted, i redownloaded it and everythink worked fine.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ice_pick88:
Good day!

First of all thanks for this tutorial because i was able to update my at&t x10 to 2.1. I just finished doing the 'Easy way' and flashed the X10a _2_1_A_0_435 with DualTouch already in for ALL apps by the thread starter. My question is that do i still need to do the 'Hardway'? Because as i tested my x10 after the easy way its working fine already, dual touch working on apps.

Or can i jump straight to root and JIT?

thanks for the help!

EDIT: ok I think i just figured it out now, i think the you'll only need to do one between the 'easy way' and 'hard way'. am i right? :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] highaltitude:
Yes, what is the fix for this?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maximus223:
what can hapen if my phone is 10i and i flash x10a?

im just courious.........

thank you
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
sorry for this very late feedback lol

doesn`t happen anything special except you can have the latest one.

i usualy move from one to another and vice-versa without any issues at all.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkGonz:
I really want the new FW 0.435... but I can't even start Flashtool, when I click on Flash nothing appears... I tried to look for other methods to flash my x10 but this is the only one I know

If anyone can tell me about other method to flash, or why my Flashtool isn't workin as it should be....I'll be really happy plz
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youqana:
Thanks a bunch for this tut! I'm a total noob to all this.

However I do have one problem. I'm a Mac OSX user, running 10.6.6 and VMware Fusion. I use Windows XP, Home Edition (previous windows user.. waddaya know :p) for the alternate OS and I ran flashtool 0.2.8 to flash multitouch onto my X10

I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the problem but as I was flashing (I followed the instructions carefully) it came up with error messages saying "flash starting","searching for xperia", "*random gibberish I can't remember*" then

"flash aborted".

But it did come up with the last three instructions to unplug, turn on, and enable debug. Multitouch does also function properly.

The real trouble is, I can't seem to root my phone now. I deleted the files and tried again but all other options apart from "flash" and "donate" are greyed out.

On the previous versions of flashtool, they can't seem to recognise that I do have debugging enabled O_o?

If somebody could give me a hand, it'd be most appreciated~

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hkguy783:
is it possible to extra track id from .sin?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Patricks_book:
Try these guys there the shiznit all this stuff worked for me on my x10a benchmarks are 750ish

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746

I use 2.8 not beta if you are a noobie like me it works and watch the video and read

ALL WAYS RUN FLASHTOOL IN Administrator (right click app click run as Administrator)do not click open (on xp pro any way)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343

and this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wacg-dsx9ew&feature=related

this is a new thread i did not use or check out yet but it has some good stuff for later

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=939812

this video is old but the new 2.8 flasher works fine you can root and all the stuff in it works fine.

ROOT FIRST check perm then Install xRecovery, then all rest

All so check ALL DATES on ALL roms an apps "software" you download.

Oh and the

biggest

thing to remember is to THANK ALL THESE GUYs and NOT me i didn't do any thing but pass it on. So cool have fun be patient read

this is my first reply so i hope it works
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kongenv:
something went wrong

i tried to flash the dualtouch files to my x10i with flash tools, but in the end it said error, now unplug your device and turn it on... But when i try to turn on my phone there is a picture of a mobile phone with a big "!" nest to it and then it turns off. what did i do wrong and what can i do ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
you need to re-flash a complete fw rom
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kongenv:
can you explain how or come up with a link? it's rooted but xrecovery are nok installed and i can't connect my phone to flash tools because it won't start up.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
1. remove battery

2. remove cable from pc

3. insert battery

4. start flashtool (last version)

5. press flash and choose you firmware

6. when a new window pop-up, press and hold your finger on back button (on phone :) )

7. insert usb cable

8. when previous pop-window disappear release back button

9. wait till flashtool inform to remove usb cable
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kongenv:
it finished flashing but is now stuck at the 2nd Sony Ericsson logo, the one with the green dot, when i turn it on?

Edit: it was just very long time to start up

But i still got one question, my baseband is unknown according to my phone and i can't get a signal, v´can i just do this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12131561&postcount=1, even though i still have the stock rom ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tientran818:
Wait my x10 a is ATT ... and its already unlocked 1.6 if i flash it to 2.1 is it gonna be locked?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drax61:
base band when to install

Hi

I have read your thread great work

But I have a Few Q for you

I am updating for 1.6 to 2.1

I have read that if I dont use the right base band the phone will not work right.

I have read that if I flash I will uninstall Base band

Can I flash bouth at the same time or one at a time?

and if i cant due bouth at the same time how then ?

Os flash first and reboot and flash base band and reboot?

All so I have read that if I want to save my settings i have to in stall Xrecovery

I can't I am at 1.6 so how can i save my setting if i can use Xrecovery?

Or due I have to due settings by hand ?

I have read a lot of post but I did not see this Q If it is there then I miss it

and I am sorry to ask a old Q
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] addelyn:
What is the FW?

Sorry to be noob, what is the FW??

Where to get the FW files??
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkGonz:
Means "Firmware" the version of ur device....

U can use "search" and you'll find so many post about many FW
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] addelyn:
Unable to find USB software

I include the "X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch.ftf" in the firmwares folder and i click flash.

is this correct??

however, a pop-up message stated that unable to find the USB Software and unable to install.

I dun really get the steps.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VanPersie021:
Hi,

If Timescape is removed, can we still join Phone Contacts to FB Contacts? Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ginoscopesce:
Hello,

first post here at XDA

and many thanks all the guys working on this stuff! :)

I have a X10 mini pro 2.1.1.A.0.6,

I have downloaded the latest 0.2.9.1 flashtool and following your guide I have rooted the phone and removed some unwanted apps like peggle, wisepilot, playnow etc etc

After that I have clicked on "xrecovery" and then on "optimize" (to enable JIT as for I understand):

all was straight forward, I saw no errors and after the phone rebooted all seem working flawlessy.

Due to the fact that my quadrant score is still 530 I ask you if if the "optimize" of flashtool works for minipro too and/or if there is an easy way to know if JIT is correctly working?

In addition I see no FW ftf file for Italian minipro in your list:

there is a way to get the files needed to build the ftf from the PC Companion downloaded ones?

(I have updated my phone so I think there will be those files somewhere in my PC)

Thanks in advance :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
1. go to advanced > decript files

2. then through flashtool explorer go to (not sure if this is the correct path. i own an x10)

C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs

there you`ll have a bunch of files, you need to select:

File_"numbers" - +-15Mb

FILE_"numbers" - +-150Mb

(use PC explorer to see Size)

3. Pass them to the right window and choose convert

4. when finish you`ll get the sin files on the same folder

- use those .SIN files to create .ftf ones (check main post to see how-to)

edit: upload them and PM the link so that i can put that on SE firmware post;) thks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ginoscopesce:
Hello,

I updated the phone using PC Companion (not SEUS) so unlucky your path does not apply,

but I have tried to do a search for *File_* files in the whole Program files (x86) and User folders

and I found nothing... (?)

Any hint?

(BTW: do you know how can I check if JIT is correctly working?)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ginoscopesce:
Ok,

X10 mini pro (U20i) ITA 2.1.1.A.0.6

for SE PC Companion (on Vista 64) I found the following files here:

C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs

FILE_277443441 (64kB)

FILE_277817975 (13.024kB)

FILE_277833989 (104.530kB)

According to your advice I will try using only the two biggest

(please correct if I'm wrong)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
thats correct;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ginoscopesce:
Ok,

I got

8 .sin files,

one simlock.ta file

and two .xml files

(total 11 files)

In the bundle creation window I see 9 files (all but the .xml ones)

should I select only the 8 .sin files or should I select the simlock.ta file too ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Select. SIN and. ta aswell