yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
those kind of questions should be posted on the roms thread. i don´t know the rom in particular and besides this thread is to get help regarding flashtool
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Masjo:
Hey everyone,

I've tried to use Flashtool with my X10a but I keep running into the same problem. I have finally had it "Find" my Xperia, only to have it start flashing, flash loader, and then come up with an "error flashing: aborted" message. It then tells me to go to my Application settings and turn on Unknown sources and debugging (both of which aren't in the instructions)... but they already are turned on. I've tried this twice more and still I get the same messages. What could be wrong? My battery life is sort of low (~30%), and I used the firmware for the X10a with MT on it
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fdo0:
Yes, I know that. But I can't post on any other area, just here ... I need to reach 10 posts to be able to directly ask that topic.

But if I ca't get answers on this topic, ok. I appreciate your help.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moosamm:
Any ideas???
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandeloup:
Got the same problem here! Tried out almost anything and it don't help at all

And my battey is full
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callyh87:
wait...and your phone isn't flashed? still the same ROM?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandeloup:
Yeah, the basic rom from SE, that damn thing won't flash at all. And i need to flash it 'couse the baseband version isn't the one suported by the custom roms
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callyh87:
I'm assuming you did try it until you were about to beat up flashtool...well, all I can say is flash again. it happened to me and i flashed it again, and it worked. :confused:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandeloup:
I've tried it countless times, but the problem remains the same! And it don't mind if i turn debbug options on or off, the flashtools give me the same problem!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callyh87:
I'm not an expert at flashtool, I just had a few problems and got them fixed by myself. This problem I don't know. Maybe rendeiro2005 or someone who's really experienced can help you. Sorry I couldn't help you. :(
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinay2070:
Hi Guys,

Got an xperia x10a (at&t) from ebay. It was on 1.6 android.

I just flashed it with the 2.1.A.0.435 using flash tool 0.2.9.1.

But when I put a non at&t sim, it still asks for "SIM network unlock PIN".

What do I do? How do I unlock this? :confused: :(

Thanks

Vinay.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinay2070:
Ok came to know about the difference between debranding and unlocking. Also AT&T would give out the unlock codes after 90 days since the phone was sold. But should I tell them that I got it from Ebay? :confused:

Thanks,

Vinay
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jonathan Silva Duarte:
Works great! I had some problems on the first attempt to install, but it got slow. Now, for the second time I installed and it is perfect! Great Job
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dandeloup:
Does it take long to Flash the device? Mine's still on

- INFO - Flashing kernel.sin -

For about 10 minutes!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vu2ikl:
there isn't 1.6 firmware anywhere is it?

i want to flash it with 1.6 before i declare it defunct. it keeps rebooting IF sim card is inserted in it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
The only 1.6 firmware that's still floating around is the AT&T branded one from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=755774

I also saved this from a while back:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=872298

Hope you find what you are looking for.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewddickey:
Flashable Recovery

I've become somewhat of a flash-aholic recently and brick my phone quite often. Especially with all the experimentation with dual boots and kernels and such.

Is there a way to convert my backup .img files to .sin/.ftf files so that they may be flashable via flashtool? I've looked all over the internet and XDA, but can't quite get everything together to make this happen. I know that being able to flash data could be troublesome, but I get tired of having to flash stock firmware and then root, then xrecovery to get back to my backups.

And by that time, I've forgotten what I was experimenting with/where I left off and what baseband I was on.

I'm not looking for a walkthrough, but just a finger-point of in the right direction.

Checked out Doomlords posts, SIN2IMG and the such, but that's to go in the opposite direction that I need.

(I highly doubt, but) If anything, a way to flash xrecovery via flashtool without having a working rom.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iAndroid32:
FirmwareAt&T.rar

I still don't understand how to transform a .rar file into a .ftf file. :confused: Could someone please explain this to me step by step... I'm trying to downgrade my firmware in order to take my phone in for repairs. :(
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewddickey:
Unpack the .rar with Winrar or 7Zip. Should be .ftf or .sin inside.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iAndroid32:
What exactly is Winrar?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewddickey:
WinRAR is like WinZip. But better. Better than that is 7-zip but only if you're on Windows 7.

Google, my friend.......Google.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vu2ikl:
thanks..unfortunately could not find the generic 1.6.

anyways.. now i have given my phone to the service center.. lets see..
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kougloff:
I also have the same problem, any idea how to solve this problem?

I attached the log. What I observe different from the 2nd post on the first page of rendeiro2005 is I didn't get the starting the adb services info

actually my problem is not that I couldn't root the phone, but that just I couldn't get the mobile data network to work.

it kept telling the network state is disconnected just a thought that if I flash another FW it might solve the data network problem

^^
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jim1211:
Operating System

i heard flashtools only can be use using XP,is it true?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jim1211:
just what do u mean by transform? u just need to extract rar file to get the ftf file..to extract u need winrar application installed in your computer..
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 10speed:
Flashtools works fine with Windows 7 x64
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr3bdul:
thanx ... that was a big help for me
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shpapy:
saved

you saved my phone thanks alot!!!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zimmerAndy:
You can't brick a X10 you can always go back to stock... long live X1o!!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieron123456789:
thank you :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tigerphil:
Hi

I'm completly new here but been researching alot into how to root my phone, mainly to get rid of things such as mozier apps etc. So far this has been the best place to look but I am now confused..

Basically i have downloaded the flashtool but now stuck on which SE to download before i try going any further.

My phone is a generic X10i

Firmare version 2.1-update 1

Baseband version 2.1.54

Kernal version 2.6.29 SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build number 2.1.A.0.435

any further info would be much appreciated :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
If all you want is to clean extra apps on your phone, why don't you just root the phone, install xrec, boot to xrec, make a backup, reboot the phone again then do clean from the flashtool. It will list all your apps and you can remove what ever you want.

Also, almost all the custom roms have none of the junk apps but you don't have to get a custom rom right away. Try my first suggestion then decide if you wanna go custom.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KoRoZIV:
Hi

Never installed a mod or a kernel before; i am on stock 2.1, baseband .54, rooted with flashtool.

I have no idea how to install zKernel 2.6.29, what exactly do i have to do with the zip file ? Does it worth just changing the kernel or should i look for a custom rom ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Other thread is very usefull.

It shows how to make DT work on other apps (i.e. maps, browser, etc)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bill4d:
Thanks. I will try that.

What about the "CUSTOMIZE" button in the flash tool? What does it do?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
i think it`s well explain...:confused: on first phrase

If you had any apk that you want to install this will do that in just one click instead installing one-by-one:confused:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bill4d:
Sorry I see that from your first post.:o

When clicking "Ask Root Perms" though, this does not root your phone correct?

The program is just asking permission to perform a root level modification to allow the JIT to be installed???
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
I`m not really sure if you just click on that without root first you where abble to do anything since i always root my phone right after flash :confused:. Good question...try and see for yourself ;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] w2wells:
Hey

About Flashtool version 0.2.5, i asked already here, my problem is that i got it not working with flashing rom and DT on x10mini with new. What do you think? and

i used to flash with X10 Flash Tool - Version (14.11.2010) old to work flawlessly.

Can you give me a instructions installing DT with old one?

Thank's.. best regards
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Hi,

for every proccess this tool should work for x family but regarding dualtouch it won`t work. simple as that.

why?

the kernel.sin witch was "compiled" as ftf was extracted from a japanese x10 rom and i`m almost sure that kernel from x10 and the rest os x family are different. that`s why you won`t be able to get that to work. sorry ;)

Where did you get your sin files?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] w2wells:
Which sin files do you waant to know, rom or dt?

btw i am downloading your x10i update 2.1 sin generic files

let me get it straight, did you mean since flashing tool .0.25 not working to me it won't get me the DT too? can't i get it thru old flashtool?

SE launched it in Japan right, do you think it would launch in US?

me really obssessed in DT that till now it doesn't work to me ;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Let`s put our brains straight LOL

If you have a mini pro you CAN`T run eather DT or my file

My file is X10i rom and DT is from a japanese X10i rom

So. do you have a mini pro or x10?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] w2wells:
mine is x10i, not x10 nor x10a, how bout you?

i decided to pick x10i files from you files

Looking forward to install it in mine. Because i thought mine 2.1update from D_d can't be flashed DT using FT .0.25 nor rom2.1generic

I realizd The DT and ROM files are fine and new FT is fail to install them.

idk what should i do now ;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Now we're getting somewhere :)

Download the right fw (in your case you can download the one with dualtouch already in - 1st post).

Then just follow the simple? guide from 2nd post.

And if you had any trouble then ask but be precise with your error.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s7ev3n:
build number

Which build is newer/better?

2.0.2.a.0.24 or 2.0.2.a.0.504?

ty

p.d. i had 504 and "updated??" to 24 using flashtool and then seus so i want to know if i did ok
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
you wrote that wrong :)

1 Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24

2 Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504

LOL

but i`m really not sure know that but my guess? 2.0.2.A.0.24

and by the way...if you flash with this tool why flash again with SEUS?!:eek:

probably i got a update message? don`t update that or you will loose Dualtouch
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pbezza:
I can't bundle the .sin files. It says starting bundle creation but nothing happens after this and no .ftf file is created. I have reinstalled Java but it still won't bundle.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] w2wells:
hey,

rom 2.1 from D_d, replaced by DT kernel.sin

flashed thru flashtool old

it stuck in bootloader

can i have DT alternative thru old FT than newer?

actually Newer one able to add on DT. But it never works in device, indeed.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androidius:
I have an error while trying to install .ftf file through flashtool. When I connect my phone in flash mode I get a message:

28/003/2011 12:03:27 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers in driver folder

What am I doing wrong?

The phone reboots normally after this and every time I try to flash it I get the same message
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
sorry but don`t know . works perfectly with me :confused: just tested now...

or try download the file posted o 1st post with DT already in

try to reinstall PCC and SEUS. sems you`ve lost USB drivers
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androidius:
I reinstalled ADB USB drivers but I dont have SEUS... do I really need it to flash?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
when you install a printer on your computer what does "he" do?

install printer driver or another ones ? :rolleyes:

if you don`t have/loose your usb port driver for your phone how do you expect it work?

but this is only a maybe...your problem may be other...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androidius:
installed seus and flashed again. now it worked!!!=) it's awesome, my phone now is capable of DT! yeah! thnx man=)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
You'll need xrecovery, which can be installed via flashtool, to install custom roms & custom kernels. Xrecovery will be the one responsible for flashing the zip file to your phone. You'll need a custom rom to take advantage of a custom kernel so I'd take the time to research both.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NinoRapis:
hi, can i make a firmware backup of my Xperia X10mini?

i have 2 of this...in one i have some problems after a wrong update ...i want try to make backup of the good one and replace this in bad X10 with X10FlashTool.

It is...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ynkamat:
HI. Few simple questions.

If I get access to root my phone by installing z4root application, will I loose my right to update my phone via SE updator?

And how to install themes which change the phone icons. Are they rom specific?

And again by installing the themes will I be able to update my phone via SE updator?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biggstank:
Does build # matter?

I have branded AT&T x10a with build number 2.1.0.a.492...

To de-brand and root would I use the generic firmware for build number .435?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hash94:
anyone done with 2.1.b.0.1 update through flashtool?

any problems?

cause i have x10 which is all on stock

Firmare version 2.1-update 1

Baseband version 2.1.54

Kernal version 2.6.29 SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build number 2.1.A.0.435

and i want to update it but update service doesnt show any update...

i found one german generic and global generic for the 2.1.b.0.1 update ... for which should i go?

and do i need to root before flashing?

help
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jfkdon:
New to this...

Which one should I be downloading? Im in the uk..

Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435

Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24

Model Number x10i

Firmware Version 2.1-update1

Baseband Version 2.0.46

Kernel Version 2.6.29 SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build Number 2.0.A.0.504

I dont want to root the phone as id rather wait for SE to release the update so I just want to debrand. Does this flashtool debrand without rooting?

I'm gonna give it a go!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
Correct...actually any generic firmware you flash will debrand it. As for rooting, all you need is the flashtool.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
I've used the flashtool several times to flash 2.1.B.0.1 and it worked fine. If you are talking about the SE update service then yes it won't find any updates because you're firmware is current. The official firmware right now is 2.1-update 1 so technically you already have it. That's why SE update service doesn't find any updates.

If you want 2.1.B.0.1 then you'll just have to use the flashtool. Use Generic and no you don't need to root before flashing.

Both are generic and will debrand your phone. The only difference between them is the baseband. Try them both and see for yourself if there's a difference in getting a signal. Flashing a generic ROM through the flashtool does not automatically root your phone unless the person that cooked that ROM created it pre-rooted.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shady8701:
quick noob question

Hi,

I am plagued by that famous X10 rebooting problem and its become so bad that now my phone keeps rebooting itself and I'm not even able to use since last night.

I tried doing all the steps mentioned here to flash a generic firmware (same version that my phone already had), but that did not seem to help the problem.

Can someone let me what I can do to help with that problem?

Just google x10 keeps restarting if you haven't heard about that problem and let me know if flashing/rooting my phone will help, and additionally, will I be able to go back to be able use the SE update facility after flashing my phone?

Thanks for the patience!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hash94:
thanks dude....but i am little afraid cause i am using the flashtool for the first time :D
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
No worries buddy I understand. Just to be safe, you can make a backup of your current ROM along with anything you currently have on it using XRECOVERY. That way if you think you made a mistake you can always restore from back up.

Make sure you have enough space on your SD card before you try this.

1. Connect your phone via USB and make sure USB debugging & Unknown sources are enabled in Settings -> Applications.

2. In the flashtool click on ROOT. Your device will reboot afterwards so wait until it's done rebooting.

3. Click on ASK ROOT PERMISSION then click yes on your device when it asks for SU.

4. Press XRECOVERY on the flashtool and it will install XRECOVERY.

5. Reboot into XRECOVERY by repeatedly pressing BACK or VOLUME DOWN while on the white SE LOGO

6. Scroll down to Back up & restore then choose back up.

Once it completes then you can flash any generic ROM you want. Repeat steps 1-5 after you flash the ROM that way you will have XRECOVERY ready.

Good Luck.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hash94:
ok i am on stock ROM so it will also back up it?...btw i heard if anything goes wrong just plug the mobile in flash mode and repair using the update service...

and can u send me the global generic for 2.1.b.0.1 cant seem to find it
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
Yes you can use Xrecovery to backup your stock ROM exactly how it looks like before you run the backup. Yes you can do a repair but if you already have a backup of your stock ROM through XREC then just use that.

The global generic for 2.1.B.0.1 is on the 2nd post. It should be the very first file.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
Sorry to hear that my friend. Are you sure the flash completed properly? I mean you did use the same firmware so why don't you try a newer firmware for a day, go easy on it for that day and see how it works. What firmware are you using anyway?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] battila:
Great! I tried it and everything went well!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shady8701:
I was on this version before,

Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435

I'm trying the build 2.1.B.... firmware now. So far it seems to be working alright. One day gone by without any restarts, I hope this has fixed the problem. Will be sure in a few days. Thanks for the help.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
There you go. I'm glad it worked out. The firmwares are practically the same with the exception of baseband. I wasn't sure what to recommend since you never mentioned which version you were using but it sounds like you have it under control.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shady8701:
So basically it doesn't matter which firmware I use, the firmware sets up the baseband and stuff right? Pardon me for sounding like a noob but I wasn't sure if I could use a version other than the one I'm currently on, but in hindsight, It makes sense that using the same firmware would be the same as doing a factory reset on the phone.

Can I ask you another question while we're at it...Will I still be able to get the update for 2.3.3 from SE normally?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
No worries we all started as noobs. Yes you are correct but you can always change the bb on any firmware. For now don't worry about that unless you plan on using custom roms. As far as getting official updates, as long as you stay on stock 2.1 firmware you'll be fine.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francocapo:
ftf creation

1.6 Rogers firmware has different files (.sin, .ta, metadata and update). When creating the .ftf file, do i have to select all the files or only .sin? Thanks.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Just sin files
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael875:
work perfect here! thanks a lot!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Refleksion:
Hi,

I am trying to root my X8 and running the standard SE Android 2.1.1.A.0.6

Looking at the description of the Flashtool, I should run 2.1 (and not as previously 1.6) to root the phone (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746)

When I open the Flashtool and attach my phone in USB debugging mode the Root button in the Flashtool is disabled. :mad:

I have connection to the phone since I've tried to downgrade the firmware to 1.6 previously - but I could not root with the Flashtool there either.

When I check the drivers in Flashtool it says "INFO - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_3149\43423531315050564D31 : OK

"

Can anybody guide me to what the next step is to root the phone - either on Android 1.6 or 2.1? :confused:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lockon Stratos:
@Refleksion I believe you have to flash 2.1 first but since I do not own an x8 I'm not really sure which particular 2.1 you should get...try one of them just to test and see if root becomes available. Also you might just need to enable usb debugging first. Try both then see what happens.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shady8701:
Ah, I've been using the 2.1.B.. firmware for about a week now, and I've noticed huge performance drops 2 days after flashing the phone. Another thing that I've noticed which is very weird is that the battery percentage shows up differently when I switch on the phone without a SIM in it.

What I mean is, I was using the phone and it reported 48% charge, but when it restarted and I took out the sim, it showed me 32% charge, when I inserted the sim and restarted it again, i was back to 42% or so battery level.

And the restarting troubles are back, the simplest of tasks now reboots my phone, and sometimes it get struck in a never ending restart loop which ends only when the phone runs out of battery, I've not tried going back to 1.6 which might fix the problem.

Will check and report on that :(
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shady8701:
So it seems that the phone has settled down a bit, no more restarts. Happens like once every 3-4 days. But the phone seems sliggish and if I try to use any app that seems to use more cpu, the phone restarts. So it seems that my 35k phone is only good for calls/messaging now. not a great idea