This is everything you need to get 2.1 on your X10 mini. It doesn't mind your zone, the version you have or if it's unlocked or not. Also it's a easy way to unbrand your phone.
Edit: The method is very easy and WORKS (tested few phones and also some of you), but do it in your own risk.
1) You have to root your phone. If you haven't rooted yet, install "Androot" (it's attached to this post), run it and press root. Be sure the app says: rooted! if not, repeat it again.
2) Get "Root Explorer". You can get it on Market or wherever you can find it (because it isn't free ). Install it, run it, and give it root privileges.
3) Unrar and copy build.prop on your sdcard. This build.prop is from a GENERIC 2.1 ROM (1237-8596_R3B). I attached this file cause it's easier than editing the existing one.
4) Run Root Explorer, push the button "mount R/W" copy the build.prop that you copied in /sdcard over /system/build.prop and overwrite it. Push the button again "mount R/O". Edit: (Make a backup of your old file if you want, I haven't tested but maybe you can do the same to revert to the old version, I dunno!).
5) Reboot the phone. This is important. In some phones, you could get some error messages and the home app crashes continuosly, but don't worry about it.
6) Once rebooted, turn off your phone.
7) Run SE update service. When you hold the back button to plug the cable, DON'T RELEASE IT, although the program says you can release it, that's important, because if not, it won't work. Wait a while (be patient) and then the program will say that you have a new update available. Now you can release it and install the update. Edit: If the program says that you have the newest version, don't worry, only choose repair... and that's all !!!
Enjoy.
Extra info:
- This method (or trick) could be over with an update of SEUS. So take advantage of it ASAP if you want to do it.
- You can edit the build.prop and change the ROM version you want. I.e. if you want to change the zone, only do the same with the build.prop data of the exact ROM you want, repair and that's all.
- If you repair and it doesn't change anything, delete the "db" folder in SEUS directory on your computer, to force to re-download the firmware. Repeat the process again.
This thread was only to make a "clear" and easy text to do it, without using a shell. Thanks to all who helped me and the authors of the other posts.
PS: Sorry about my English
Anybody got the build.prop for the u20i? The mini pro?
darfito, is it from a u20a or u20i version?
E10i, X10 mini (isn't pro)
Thanks. I have a mini pro, guess I'll have to wait a little longer.
So is this a global generic or Nordic generic?
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Looks like Indonesia Generic (judging from the 1237-8596 code).
Certainly I don't have any idea. I flashed my phone via Davinci with that ROM. In the ROM name didn't appear any region, like a global generic one. There were the NCB (nordic, I think) and ID (i don't know where is from), and this one. I think maybe a chinesse ROM, but I'm not sure. It works great.
I used my build.prop with my girlfriend's x10 mini, exactly like I described in this method and worked perfectly. We have the same ROM installed, so I don't know where is it from!
thank you my brother from another mother !
pacoguevara said:
Thanks. I have a mini pro, guess I'll have to wait a little longer.
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I think if you get a build.prop from any generic x10 mini pro updated to 2.1, you can do the same process. Ask to a x10 mini pro owner who had updated to 2.1 and try.
Also you can edit the build.prop, but I don't know the data for the pro, search on the forum or google.
The point is that this trick could be finnished when SE update service updates itself... so my advice is if you want to unbrand and get a generic 2.1 take this ASAP.
Did anybody test with an e10a device? Once flashed any 3G issues?
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Anybody got the build.prop for the u20i? The mini pro?
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need build.prop 4 the u20a mini pro anybody please thanks
A great effort and thank you, but I only want to use a global generic, I'm a bit funny like that, if anyone knows the code for global generic mini I would be hugely grateful
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That's a generic one. The global generic doesn't exist and won't exist. There're generic ones in each zone/country and they're the same between them, there're only minimal changes like some language added, or some extra stuff added (like keyboard), but nothing else. Mine is a generic world one, but made to be rolled out in China or wherever.
The roll out is stepped, by country/zone to ensure a smooth update, nothing else.
I'm only afraid about UK update, cause in SE UK twitter, they say that the update is delayed because of laws and regulations... or something like that... that sounds very bad... so, also for that point, the firstly released ones should be the less modified... I think...
SG-generic also seems to work: 1238-7173 (this is for the Mini PRO u20i, not the Mini!).
I waited for SG instead of Nordic because I'm pretty sure that Singapore uses English keyboards and won't be messing about with Nordic special characters and such... hopefully it won't turn up with Singapore-specific modifications. But the speed of the release suggests that it must be quite similar to the Nordic firmware.
help..!!!!!
darfito said:
This is everything you need to get 2.1 on your X10 mini. It doesn't mind your zone, the version you have or if it's unlocked or not. Also it's a easy way to unbrand your phone.
1) You have to root your phone. If you haven't rooted yet, install "Androot" (it's attached to this post), run it and press root. Be sure the app says: rooted! if not, repeat it again.
2) Get "Root Explorer". You can get it on Market or wherever you can find it (because it isn't free ). Install it, run it, and give it root privileges.
3) Unrar and copy build.prop on your sdcard. This build.prop is from a GENERIC 2.1 ROM (1237-8596_R3B)
4) Run Root Explorer, push the button "mount R/W" copy the build.prop that you copied in /sdcard over /system/build.prop and overwrite it. Push the button again "mount R/O".
5) Reboot the phone. This is important. Surely you'll get error messages and apps crashing, but don't worry, once rebooted, turn off your phone.
6) Run SE update service. When you hold the back button to plug the cable, DON'T RELEASE IT, although the program says you can release it, that's important, because if not, it won't work. Wait a while (be patient) and then the program will say that you have a new update available. Now you can release it and install the update.
Enjoy.
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my whole phone is not working home screen force close.....and de update is nt working plz help me plz plz plz
You need to elaborate.
Ah ok, thanks for the info, only wanted a global generic cost I had seen the big x10 had the option of that firmware,i will try your method to update after i have had a coffee or two to wake up
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update worked using your method only prob is now cant connect to my wifi network, anyone have any ideas?
sanjay_bandaru said:
my whole phone is not working home screen force close.....and de update is nt working plz help me plz plz plz
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The main home apps crashes when you reboot, that's normal. You have to power off, use SEUS and don't release the back button till it says there's a new update. If you say what's the problem, I could help you (error message on SEUS). I just done it again with a friend's one and worked perfect. Too much easy.
About wifi problem, restart it or check your router, mine's working fine. If the update worked, remember that it's an official ROM and also an official program (SEUS), so i don't think this method was the problem.
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Greetings. Been haunting this place for awhile, happy to finally have root.
After the phone is rooted the last step is something that sweeps up a bunch of SE's stock apps that most people don't want. What about us who actually liked a few of them, though?
I would have liked to keep the app called "TrackID," and am wondering if there's any way to get it back? I can't really find like a repository for the base APKs (I might want the Mixi plugin for Timescape back in the future, as well).
Can someone rip these out somehow for individual installing?
Here it is:
http://rapidshare.com/files/403753839/trackid.apk.html
Just install the apk.
Its works for me.
Nice threat, nice anwser.
It works fine with me too.
Thanks!
Preventing the rooting process from removing apps
Hello, You could just enter the step4 folder and open the cleanup.sh file in notepad or similar.
Remove the line saying rm *packagename here*. Then your app will only be copied to your SD, but it will also remain on the phone.
track id request
i couldnt download the package, the link no longer works :-(
Could someone uóad it again to another server? Because its a common problem and will br of much help thanks
http://balsat.hopto.org/builds/seX10-system/index.php?dir=..%2FseX10-system%2Fdir%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2F
ok... but now...
I have the app already installed, but now evertime it tries to connect it says "authentication error".... help?
I gave up and rooted the phone again, i went from steps 1 to 3 with no problems, using track id everytime to make sure it worked, and it did, I even used the cleanup script and it was there working very well...
So, I used steps 4 and 5 (for the X10a) But now it wont work... it says "authentication error".... what gives?
Sorry for my english, I´m from mexico...
Everything on my phone is working fine...
For TrackID I can only say that it was probably a rights issue.
Use chmod or Root Explorer to set the rights(644).
For step 4 and 5 i cant help,i have only a 3 step X10i ,sorry.
But dont give up, i think u find the help here on XDA.
Can someone please post how to flash your update to 2.1...
im, sry for nagging, but ive posted for help on several threads and still noone replys. and there's too many threads about 2.1(optimizer, flashing, etc...) and its confusing which software to download and you get the idea...
im not very tech savvy, so i would greatly appreciate if someone posts a detailed yet simple explanation on how to flash your xperia x10 to 2.1 from 1.6.
it'll only take 20 min of your valuable time tops, and it will help a LOT of people who are still confused on how to do it get android 2.1.
oh and if this helps a little...
Country: Singapore
Brand: Singtel
Carrier: T-Mobile USA
Unrooted, basically stock phone.
computer info:
Windows Vista, 32 bit I believe
Doesn't get any simpler http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
Follow this thread is really simple and the phone will be flashed with World Generic 2.1 in about 2 minutes... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
Hope you can do it.
hey guys thanks for all the help, i looked at that thread and the same problem, it links to other threads which tell me to do other things like disable uac in vista, what is uac lol?
then it wont work in java or something, etc...
and there's like 3 different files to download
its very confusing.
can someone with a windows vista computer tell me exactly how they did it with a link to the most up to date flasher?
apr1000 said:
hey guys thanks for all the help, i looked at that thread and the same problem, it links to other threads which tell me to do other things like disable uac in vista, what is uac lol?
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UAC.
apr1000 said:
can someone with a windows vista computer tell me exactly how they did it with a link to the most up to date flasher?
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MarylandCookie said:
Okay guys.
Here is Global World Firmware 2.1 Version with x10Flasher 2.1 (old 1.6 Firmware can not be flashed with this at the moment).
Windows 7/Vista Users should diasable UAC!!
Download Firmware and Flasher:
http://www.multiupload.com/9N5BJ7II13
Thanks to Bin4ry, jerpelea and the_laser for x10 Flasher 2.1
The Global World firmware is inside the "firmware" folder and must reside within this folder!
Just run X10flash.bat and follow the instructions.
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What's confusing about that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
ok, so i believe that one has the most up to date flasher right?
so i disable UAC by going to MSCONFIG and hitting the disable UAC then restart my pc
then i go to the thread linked at the top, download the 2 files, extract everything. put the firmware downloaded into the empty firmware folder. hit the .bat file. hit the values it asks me for(3 for vista, yes for delete user data, and xperia x10)
then when prompted to, turn off my x10 and plug it in while its in flash mode and it'll do the rest right?
am i missing anything?
x10i user thanks so much for ur help, very appreciated that ur taking ur time to help me
apr1000 said:
am i missing anything?
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Nope. Report back when you've done or have any issues.
ok, so im gonna do all of this on tuesday, since i have a chemistry and a physics exam next week and need to study for them. So i will tell you guys how it went on tuesday.
one last thing though...how about backup?i have my contacts and calender synced with the SE servers but if i want to restore them i have to do it manually which takes hours.
can i use the default backup and restore app? any suggestions?
thanks
suggestions for backup use MYPHONE EXPLORER 1.8 and connect using/installing the supplied apk (you will find it in the myphone explorer installation folder)
once connected copy/sync all your contacts and backup your messages (you can also backup your other stuff like photos,music etc but they are on your sd anyway)
once you have done this use oneclick root app on your 1.6 such as UNVERSAL ROOT etc to root your 1.6 and then use Titanium backup to do a FULL BACKUP of all your apps and data settings
If your not sure about using the flasher program as suggested above then use the method Simple way to switch from one 2.1 version to another method by editing your build.prop etc files using root explorer in conjunction with SEUS yep its still a little more messing but it works pretty well on just about any machine that can run SEUS
1 last thing i forgot about, i have SEUS and pc companion installed on my PC, should i delete those or will the flash program still work with them on my pc?
I had/have bricked my X10 Mini Pro
I followed the instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743800
and after receiving NO errors and thinking everything was finished unmounted from the host machine and unmounted the sd card and re-booted the phone
Sadly it all went tits-up.
It booted into the locked screen and the reolution was way lower than before
The GUI was gone leaving only the activity/notification bar - the rest of the touchscreen was a fetching blue, with no applications, no corners, no nuffink.
Somewhere in this forum was a tip to start PCC and hold down the back and home keys, tap the power button and when the screen goes black connect the phone to the PC.
This gave me back a GUI but I have lost some Apps and more importantly it has booted into airline mode and no amount of turning 'Airline Mode' on/off with the power button will get rid of the airplane icon in the notification bar. So I can't get into my phone carrier nor any wireless networks.
So a few questions before I start again
Build.Prop file
changing numbers to have an unbranded phone for Australia ?
- is it just a matter of opening the file with gedit and changing the string with something from the list for Australia then saving or need I also change locale to AU ?
ok assuming that I only cut 'n' paste the 1234-1234, or whatever the number is I need to use to allow SEUS to update the phone for me, into the build.prop file then save it to copy from the SD card into the phone's system directory
( ./busybox cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/ )
I think that command roughly translates to " run busybox to copy the build.prop file on the card into the system sub-directory of the phone"
doesn't it ?
so, to continue this example,
I am in Australia,
I have a phone that used U20a firmware from this line
U20a WORLD-1-2-5 CDF1238-2298 1239-2226 3 AU/Black
I would cut the 1239-2226 and paste it into line #3 of the UK generic .prop file
ro.product.name=U20i_1238-0199
or do I change the line to read ro.product.name=U20a_1239-2226
or am I barking at the wrong tree ?
and
#68 ro.product.locale.region=GB
should that now read
"ro.product.locale.region=AU"?
hey mate hope this helps:
backup your build.prop first
open build.prop and replace the 1234-1234 values with the values directly after CDF, in this case 1238-2298.
do the following:
adb push build.prop /sdcard/build.prop
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system
busybox cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/build.prop
exit
Now run update service.
it will ask you to connect your phone to the system. You will need to turn your phone off, hold the back button and connect the usb then after that just follow the prompts.
goodluck
Am I editing lines
#3 ro.product.name=U20a_1238-2298
AND
#8 ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/U20a_1238-2298/SonyEricssonU20a/delta:1.6/1.1.A.0.8/1:user/release-keys
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backup your build.prop first
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I assume this is
./busybox cp /system/build.prop /sdcard/
Boo hoo hoo
That didn't work, having rooted the phone (I assume that when I connect it to my PC run CMD.exe and in the terminal run 'adb shell' then su the SuperUser application opens up in the phone to allow/deny is an indication that I have root)
I have edited the generic UK build.prop file to change it to an Australian Vodafone build.prop file ---I think ---
Exited out of the adb shell, exited out of the command line interface
unmounted the phone from the host machine
unmounted the client - the phone
shut down the phone
removed the battery for at least 5 seconds
during which time I completely removed all traces of SEUS using a Windows application called CCleaner
and reinstalled
opened the Update Programme
put the battery back in the SE phone
held onto the Back Button as if my life depended on it
connected the phone to the PC
SEUS says ..........
wait for it ..............
No new software available, try again later
I may well be the last Australian X10 mini pro owner running Android 1.6 and am getting pretty frickin' sick of being told by Sony that there's nothing new for me
i had the optus firmware but since i live in china now i have been using the chinese firmware. do system restore and see how that goes, otherwise get the optus system installed and update it...but as far as i know everybody should be upgraded to 2.1 by now...
Also all you have to do is just edit the build.prop and restore the original firmware through pc companion... and then try to get the 2.1 update hope that works mate
saywot said:
No new software available, try again later
I may well be the last Australian X10 mini pro owner running Android 1.6 and am getting pretty frickin' sick of being told by Sony that there's nothing new for me
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You should have used "repair". That will work.
vlissine said:
You should have used "repair". That will work.
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There isn't a 'repair' option any more with SEUS
and I keep getting the "No new software for your phone" message when attempting to repair using PCC
I'm guessing that I need to edit something else because I have some sort of a VFE file system version
Can I edit the firmware version in the build.prop file to something else
- then ask PCC to repair ?
Hmm
I just did the HBBHBHHB shuffle and see that in the software info section there appears to be an inconsistency
there is a different identifying strings of numbers for
- Phone software version
- S1 Boot Version
- ETS Sofware Version (whatever that is !!)
- Customization Version
I give up
I have edited the build.prop file with quite a few CDF numbers
re-booted
connected to SEUS
only to be told
"there is no new software for your phone"
I am starting to think that there will never be any 2.1 juiciness
I've tried Telstra AU, I've tried 3 Au, and Vodfone
- nothing and am now at my wit's end
And it's not as if this forum is bubbling over with suggestions as to the reason why a rooted phone can't have different firmware installed so it may have an OS upgrade
vlissine said:
You should have used "repair". That will work.
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well, there's a problem with that
The only 'repairing' is done with PC Companion
I have un-installed/re-installed that POS about 4 times and now it's throwing
"Unable to install or start phone software update components" at me
I decided to just dump the generic UK U20i build.prop file into the system directory and overwrote whatever I had there (the older one was saved as build.prop.bak)
This still didn't get me any software updates from SEUS - if that's what Sony is calling the next Operating System.
So apart from copying and pasting the whole build.prop file I want to use and asking what EXACTLY needs to be changed.
I have a question or two
-- "VFE-1-8 1.1.A.0.8" how can I get it changed to 'World 1-2-5 ?
-- and no matter what I do to the customisation version using an edit or two of /system/build.prop the software version stays the same and this is why I think I keep getting a "No New Software For Your Phone - try again later" from both SEUS and PCC
and the Model Info always reports U20a
as always any help or suggestions will be gratefully received
saywot said:
well, there's a problem with that
The only 'repairing' is done with PC Companion
I have un-installed/re-installed that POS about 4 times and now it's throwing
"Unable to install or start phone software update components" at me
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There was no need to install and reinstall PCC, you could have simply deleted the directory containing downloaded firmware, so that it will download the correct one.
You are doing lots of unnecessary things, and the way you do it takes you nowhere, since instead of simply following the guide which has been posted and tested by practically everyone on this board you start fiddling with wrong parts of the system.
My sincere advise to you is spend 10 euros and get it reflashed by these guys http://www1.davinciteam.com/index.html
Good luck.
There was no need to install and reinstall PCC, you could have simply deleted the directory containing downloaded firmware, so that it will download the correct one.
You are doing lots of unnecessary things, and the way you do it takes you nowhere, since instead of simply following the guide which has been posted and tested by practically everyone on this board you start fiddling with wrong parts of the system.
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Now you tell me !
I know what I have been doing is futile and wasting my time.
But the guide is NOT simple for some of us less-talented people.
It doesn't say whether to replace all instances of the xxxx-xxx number in the build.prop file or only one,
I'm still not clear where there is a mention of CDFxxxx-xxx yyyy-yyyy whether I should use xxxx-xxxx or yyyy-yyyy in editing the properties file
Also the phone is a u20a phone, the UK Generic file is for u20i devices, and the guide doesn't make any distinction between the different hardwares - and they are different
In which directory does PCC keep the downloaded firmware that I am to delete?
'Dashboard' 'Drivers' 'Languages' or 'Skin' are the choices of directories, the rest of the C:/Program Files/Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Companion/ folder are individual files - dlls exes etc etc
So to start again
I am about to upload (via the CLI in Windows) so
one last question (which is really the first question)
which line do I change in the build.prop file
- I am now assuming from the tone and content from #vlissine that I am changing too much so it's one line with one new number
and is it the string of numbers attached to the alphabetic CDF or those immediately following the CDF alphanumeric string in the u20a listing?
This is sort of the firmware I'm after
U20a WORLD-1-2-5 CDF1239-5023 1238-9150 Telstra AU/Black
which is to ask - do I use "1239-5023" or "1238-9150"
B.T.W.
if the phone has 1.1.A.0.8 firmware
and the build.prop file has 1.2.A.1.174
doesn't that create some sort of 'inconvenience' for me ?
EDIT: Ok, it seems that this guide is redundant as 2.0.A.0.24 can now be easily rooted!
Check out this post for more information: [APP] X10 MINI/MINI Pro 2.0.2.A.0.24 *ROOT* *TESTED*
However, the information on this page still stands true and can be modified so that you don't update after 2.0.A.0.24! (Your choice!)
Original Post:
I decided to post this after my Missus connected my phone to my PC to charge it and thought it would be a good idea to sit down and let it update... I realised just in the nick of time and stopped her, there was no way I wanted to let it update to an UN-ROOTABLE 2.0.A.0.24!!!
So here is my attempt of completely stopping the phone updating!!!
In the following guide, I use Root Explorer (Free version here) to modify the files on my device but you could just use Root Explorer to copy the files to your SD card, edit the files on your PC and then copy them back to where they were (You would need to reset R/W Permissions to rw-r--r--).
It is very simple:
Open Root Explorer and browse to your "/system/etc" directory.
There is a file called "default-capability.xml".
Open this by holding down on it and from the pop-up, scroll down and choose "Open in Text Editor" (Note: You need R/W privelages to do this).
At the very botton there is a section that looks like this:
<app>
<productnumber>$SW_NUM</productnumber>
<productrevision>$SW_REV</productrevision>
</app>
<filesystem>
<productnumber>$FS_NUM</productnumber>
<productrevision>$FS_REV</productrevision>
</filesystem>
Edit it and change the "$SW_REV" and "$FS_REV" in the following highlighted areas to:
<app>
<productnumber>$SW_NUM</productnumber>
<productrevision>9.0.2.A.0.504</productrevision>
</app>
<filesystem>
<productnumber>$FS_NUM</productnumber>
<productrevision>9.0.2.A.0.504</productrevision>
</filesystem>
Now save the file (A backup will be created automatically).
(This stops SE PC Companion from updating by telling it you have version 9.0.2.A.0.504 installed - So technically, it would stop the updates FOREVER - or until SE Release a higher version Firmware!)
Now reboot your phone.
To check if everything has gone correctly - Connect your phone to your PC.
I use PC Companion and when I try updating - It says "Your phone is up to date".
On your handset, when you choose Settings --> About Phone --> Software Update --> Update Now it reports "Your phone already has the latest software".
Using this method, you can stop the phone being updated by SE for as long as you like, just reverse the process to allow it to update
I'm not sure if this will work for everyone, but it did for me!
I am also not sure if it will work with SEUS, but if you are running that then you must WANT to update!
There is also the possibility that it will work on other devices but I have no others to test it on
If anybody wants, I can create custom installable packages to be used with XRecovery (Install Custom.zip option) and I have attached my own (Please Note: It has ONLY been tested on an E10i running 2.0.A.0.504 UPDATE: Tried and working on E10i 2.0.A.0.24 too!).
I apologise if anyone has posted this, But given the face of the new update from SE, it seems like a good option to do this modification until 2.0.A.0.24 can be easily rooted!
wrong thread.
the way in Xrecovery
hi there
if i do this by Xrecovery and how can i remove or cancel it?
maybe someother day would like to update the new vision.
thanks!
ohoh..ive tried install the disable upates by xrecovery way but it did not work...
maybe it's not suit to taiwan's x10 mini edition.
Hi everybody.
Many years since I have been on XDA Developers. I recently got given a Sony Tablet S and, in my search for info, ended up here. Great tosee the forum is still great and very useful.
I am from the UK and rooted my tablet yesterday (using methods and SW found here) in order to upgrade to ICS. All went smoothly but I have noticed that I am unable to use the infra red functions on my Toshiba TV and Sky Satellite box after rooting and upgrading. They worked fine before.
Would this be anything to do with changing region?
My world will not end as a result of no longer being able to control my TV and satellite with my tablet. Just curious as to why.
Anyone with explanations or a possible fix, I would appreciate some advice.
Also - and this may just be me - I noticed that if you plug a USB device in or insert the SD card, it creates a folder in the Storage directory which is empty but cannot be deleted. So I currently have sdcard, sdcard1 and sdcard2 and usbdisk1 - usbdisk8. Is there any way to remove these as when I try to delete using File Manager HD, it says no.
Thanks in advance for your help.
tonylee2000 said:
Hi everybody.
Many years since I have been on XDA Developers. I recently got given a Sony Tablet S and, in my search for info, ended up here. Great tosee the forum is still great and very useful.
I am from the UK and rooted my tablet yesterday (using methods and SW found here) in order to upgrade to ICS. All went smoothly but I have noticed that I am unable to use the infra red functions on my Toshiba TV and Sky Satellite box after rooting and upgrading. They worked fine before.
Would this be anything to do with changing region?
My world will not end as a result of no longer being able to control my TV and satellite with my tablet. Just curious as to why.
Anyone with explanations or a possible fix, I would appreciate some advice.
Also - and this may just be me - I noticed that if you plug a USB device in or insert the SD card, it creates a folder in the Storage directory which is empty but cannot be deleted. So I currently have sdcard, sdcard1 and sdcard2 and usbdisk1 - usbdisk8. Is there any way to remove these as when I try to delete using File Manager HD, it says no.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I cant give u answer on all but it have two things
First : i hope u did not do a gegion chance while running ics i hope. Strangely enough i thought device should brick but idunno if its supported already
Second : there should be an option to accept root browsing and changing try "Root Explorer" the blue app you can change things if you want. Dont know how much you can adjust change delete etc. Didnt tryed all ofcourse and i think your regular internal sd can not be changed. Permissions for example.
Mahaco said:
I cant give u answer on all but it have two things
First : i hope u did not do a gegion chance while running ics i hope. Strangely enough i thought device should brick but idunno if its supported already
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I'm changing my device region all the time, now I've got sony tablet P region lol
About thread/problem name 'Remote Control Not working after Rooting for ICS Upgrade' - what root has to do with remote control?
If you don't want to have it, then you can reflash your device with stock ICS zip without any mod, root etc. Remember that its 'one-way-ticket'.
Maybe tomorrow I will check xda forum, and will find a thread about 'I used AiO tool, my leg does not bend to the end'.
OK so, the point is that most probably its an ICS issue.
I've got not-US region device, got ICS on it,
and remote control works just fine!
Start with wiping device, then check, then if its not good for you,
then you can still downgrade your device, back to 3.2.1.
(more info about downgrade in AiO thread - FAQ section).
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condi
Maybe tomorrow I will check xda forum, and will find a thread about 'I used AiO tool, my leg does not bend to the end'.
HAHAHAHA lol xD
Thanks for the advice people.
Condi, thanks for taking the time to read and advise - It was your tool I used to root my tablet in the first place so that I could upgrade to ICS.
I think the point of my post may have got lost in translation a little. All I was saying was that before rooting and upgrading, I/R remote was working on my TV and Satellite receiver and after rooting and upgrading, it no longer does.
I just wondered whether the connection was known or obvious. I presume once Sony officially launch ICS in the UK, we will know!
Thx again