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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hello people
i got my x10i this week, and tried to hack it...
unfortunatly i deleted all my phone files and now when i start it, the bottom of the home screen there is a sort of sun pic i can't delete or change
i tried changing the bg, and also trying to change theme with metamorph, but with no results
please help
thx
mcsebi said:
hello people
i got my x10i this week, and tried to hack it...
unfortunatly i deleted all my phone files and now when i start it, the bottom of the home screen there is a sort of sun pic i can't delete or change
i tried changing the bg, and also trying to change theme with metamorph, but with no results
please help
thx
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Hi,
please flash your phone back using the sony updater on your pc, once you have done that go to the link below, read everything carefully, follow each step and you should get there-good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908791
2.1 System Apps/Framwork | 2.0.2.A.0.24 | - In Case You've Deleted Them...
thx for the answer
problem is i have windows xp 64bit, and i can't install android new version because there are no files for 64bit version (i think)
maybe i only need a complete theme, because it only disturbs me to see that sun pic on the bottom
btw, how do i install it?
i got universalandroot, but when i open it on my phone the install button won't appear...
I can probably send you your phone numbers and those photos of your holiday in Maui, but I'm inclined to keep some of the text messages between yourself and a Miss Kandy Trix... Unless of course, we can agree on a suitable price.
didn't understand that
please forgive me for asking the following questions... i'll list phone info etc 1st...
(i have done my research not only on this site but many other sites... but poss cant find the answeres?)
details: i have a samsung (t-mob) vibrant : model # sgh-t959, firmware version 2.2, baseband version t959uvka6, kernal 2.6.32.9, (build number FRYO.UVKA6)...
**** note i updated from eclair via kies mini per t-mob's instructions as it was not avail OTA so i had to do it via a pc****(I DO NOT HAVE THE PC AT HAND AND AVAIL TO CONTINUE TO ROOT THE PHONE).....
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My question(s) if so can be kindly answered are as follows: (list of where i am in steps) to root my phone to get rid of bloatware.. but i THINK I NEED A ONE CLICK ROOT OPTION/APP to do so as follows per my computer situation and phone firmware?
#1 I run a MAC w/ 1.25 GHz powerPC G4 w/ Mac OS 10.4.11 having only 768 MB DDR SDRAM... none of the programs similar to kies mini run on my operation system because they req 10.5 or dual pross etc... so seems side mount/pc (not having a windows machine) will not work?
#2 i have tried ryan's z4 root and it does not work anymore after stock-up grade to froyo via kies mini from t-mob.
#3 i've been reading thruthis thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746129 DOES T WORK FOR 2.2?
#4 i dont really want anything special... i just want to get rid of the bloatware from t-mob... once up-dated to 2.2 added more now can't rot via one click/app...
(i have titanium back up and superbox, astro and oclf(which wont work now)
#5 i was looking at this galaxysroot apk .. but didnt see anywhere if it roots 2.2?
#6 FINAL QUESTION IS THERE A ONE CLICK ROOT OR A APK THAT I CAN USE W/OUT A WINDOWS MACHINE? OR ALSO IS THER A PROG THAT I CAN DN FOR MY MAC OS?
im a graphic designer/ also a discgolf basket maker... im willing to trade services...
i hope i've listed all info need for my situation... if not please contact me...
thanx for your time and viewing this message
-matt-
Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834195
It's a cross-platform, possibly safer than ODIN alternative.
Man I miss Disc Golf days.... o College years.
thankyou... i will look it over and get back to as if works or not
-m-
so i clicked on the link and the download is no longer there? any ideas?
Look Here....:
http://www.derpbox.us/index.php/files/get/mjnVpJpXft/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-mac.dmg url
thankyou that link worked... ok
awca22 said:
Look Here....:
http://www.derpbox.us/index.php/files/get/mjnVpJpXft/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-mac.dmg url
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i down loaded the link successfully and went to install on my mac.. prog is not compatable w/ os10.4 only compatable w/ os 10.5...
is there a version that is compatible w/ os 10.4 ? thanx for your helping still stuck
-m-
If you could go use someone's PC, it would take less than 30 minutes to download the SMALL program file (ODIN) and then the 200+MB stock files needed.... once you have those on a PC, it takes about 3 minutes.
If you are having so many issues, certainly someone would let you borrow a PC?
s15274n said:
If you could go use someone's PC, it would take less than 30 minutes to download the SMALL program file (ODIN) and then the 200+MB stock files needed.... once you have those on a PC, it takes about 3 minutes.
If you are having so many issues, certainly someone would let you borrow a PC?
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well funny thing is.... is thats just it... finding a pc seems to be hard for me lol...
both my roomies have macs and 3 of the 4 are running os 10.4 the 4th that has os 10.5 is currently broken as some how he managed to crash his hard drive...
all my family runs is macs and the few friends that i have w/ pc's are not ready avail for me to use their pc's...
i appreciate the help ur offering but it just isn't an easy way for me to use a pc at any given time.
.... i've tried z4 root, galaxysrooter, couldn't seem to find a new link to universal androot? and am about to try easyroot but not sure if that one will work w/ 2.2?...
is there perhaps a way to download another apk to copy to my external sd card and root my phone via astro?
-m-
hi, I just root my atrix v1.2.6 and update to 1.5.7 but when I run afterupgrade.bat i get this:
/osh/sbin/frozenfish: not found
and never shows the request superuser on the phone.
can you help me?
thanks
Hey sounds like something didnt go right in the beforeupate.bat .. if you have file explorer navigate to /osh/sbin and see if you have frozenfish there..if not you probably have to redo the process.
i redo de process 3 times, i always have success rooting v1.2.6. i tested with titanium backup and everything is ok but I have this problem when i tried to root v1.5.7
Ok so when you are rooted on 1.26 you run the beforeupgrade.bat (gladroot.bat in latest version) file correct? Does it give you any errors? At that point in 1.26 do you see the frozenfish before you upgrade? If so Then you do the update, then you run the afterupgrade.bat...if its not there before the update it wont be there after
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i had the same issue until i re-read the instructions (for windows users) and pressed control while double clicking afterupdate.bat
then it worked fine
That tip is for windows 7 users, im using windows XP.
Can somebody upload frozenfish file?
Thax
I am on XP too. Hope u find your answer
i just need that file
Wen you run the root bat (don remember the name) hit yes wen ask if you gonna update to 1.5.7 this make a backup of the nesesary files
Srry 4 my bad english
This work for me
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Jajaja, thx penpen. We hace to talk spanish next time.
Hey Folks,as u read: I am totally new to android.
But here are some facts about me I'll tell you just to say sorry for dumbp questions right at the beginning.
I have a good base of Linux knowlege and i also always was modding my phones. If it was my Motorola Razr v3i or my Rhodium Windows 6.5.
Most important: I REALLY dont want others to make MY work. Dont missunderstand me: Some People just dont have the ability to make that on their own and i think, they needed to be helped too, but not me. I want to learn it and i CAN learn it.
But sorry if I post a question in the wrong Forum or ask questions wich have been answerted pretty often. My Problem ist not to read or speak english: It is to imagine the words I need to use for google and stuff to find my answeres. So, some hints, tips or links to Howtos or stuff woud help me alot.
Burt here the bunde of my most important questions:
It all started with Adobe Flash. I guess my Pad has a arm6 or 7 CPU... it has 600mhz and i found a version for that here on xda- i installed it and its working so far for the adobe flv player and swf files but not as an plugin 4 the reguar browser or dolphin hd. any suggestions?
I also wanted to download teamspeak 3. it seems, there i have the same problem. it tells me, my device is incomatible at the market. So is there a way to get it anywhere else and my to recompile it and patch it to work?
next: i tried to root my device using androot and also z4root. it goes through the process without errors and everything seems to be fine but sshdroid tells me, root is disabled. the access to some locations of the phone still is denied and so i cant install nandroid for backups and before i will go on, i REALLY shoud install an backup solution, right folks?
Well- for the first, thats it. if i know that i guess, the rest is more easy to find out on myself as it is right noe.
Again: You dont need to make my work. sorry and thanks at once && greetings from ?good? ol' germany. Alex
well- one thing i also coud need some help... i was searching arround how 2 set my phone for data2ext4 ... but if i wont get running my phone rooted, i can forget about that, cant I? my card already hav an 4GB ext4 partition beside a 12GB FAT partition