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So, due to the huge amount of threads with information for the X8 I found, I think getting the info you need is pretty confusing.
Not saying that this is THE guide for everything, but it should sum it all up nicely.
A Warning
First off, let me start by saying that if you don't think you need rooting, don't root.
It can be dangerous if done wrong, so be sure you know what you're doing.
With that out of the way, let's get going then.
Updates and Basebands
First, before you do anything else, you need to update your phone using PC Companion (download here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax8?cc=us&lc=en). PC Companion will guide you right through all the steps for updating.
The latest version is 2.1.1.A.0.6, and the latest baseband is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015.
You can check your version by going to Settings -> About Phone.
If you are already running a custom ROM, you should update using PC Companion too, because some roms (like MiniCM) need the latest official version.
Advanced
If you need basebands for your X8, here's a helpful thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976538
Flash them with FlashTool.
Rooting
This is very simple to do, really.
First, download SuperOneClick (thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) and place it on your desktop.
Next, on your phone, go to Settings -> Applications and enable Unknown Sources. Next, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development and enable USB debugging.
You also need the proper USB drivers. To check if you have them, start SuperOneClick.exe and click Driver Check. If the driver check fails, update your phone with PC Companion.
Now, connect your USB cable from your X8 to your computer. When connected it is VERY IMPORTANT to select CHARGE PHONE. Really, I can't stress this enough.
Start SuperOneClick.exe and just click ROOT. Everything should go normally. You might get a message asking you if your OS is 2.0 or higher, just go ahead and click Yes.
You should now be rooted!
xRecovery
YOU MUST BE ROOTED TO DO THIS
Installing xRecovery is the first step in the world of custom ROMs. Installing xRecovery also means if you are stuck in a bootloop, you can just recover to a working backup.
The first step is to download xRecovery mini-beta 0.1 (any other version WILL NOT work on your X8) (download HERE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8AJTKDTQ).
Next, download Root Explorer (download HERE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGC110EX).
Copy both the xRecovery folder and the Root Explorer .apk to your SD card.
Install any file manager from the Android Market (I recommend OI File Manager or Astro) and use it to browse to the Root Explorer .apk file and install it.
Run Root Explorer, browse to the xRecovery folder and copy the 3 files inside onto the /system/bin folder.
xRecovery is installed. To start xRecovery you press the Back button while the Sony Ericsson logo is showing during boot. Restart your phone and just keep pressing the Back button.
To move around in xRecovery you use the volume buttons, to select an item you press the Home button (the middle one), and to go back you press the Back button. Go ahead and make a backup of your current system (make sure you have at least 300MB of free space on your SD card.
You'll find the backup you just made in the xRecovery/backup folder. Name it something you can identify (don't use spaces). Copy that backup onto somewhere safe on your PC.
Backups are REALLY important, don't be a lazy bum.
So, you bricked your phone.
Don't panic, don't worry, everything is going to be alright. If you have xRecovery installed, just recover the latest backup you made. That simple. If, however, you DON'T have xRecovery installed, we can still recover your dear phone, don't worry
Using PC Companion: Connect your phone to your PC and turn it on. Look around the update phone section of PC Companion for an option called "Repair your phone". Just follow the steps and your phone will be in working order pretty soon
That's about it, I'll probably add a section for custom ROMs in the future, with links to ROMs I recommend.
So, if you have any questions, feel free to post below
Custom ROMs
Alright, when it comes to custom ROMs, it's mainly personal preference. I'll list some ROMs I've tried (and recommend)
For Beginners!
If you're flashing your first custom ROM, and you want a ROM that you can use daily, miniCM is probably your best option. I have tested and can vouch for both of these ROMs.
Floyo 2.2.1 miniCM 1.0.0RC2 by ponanovn (CyanogenMod 6): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223
Really simple ROM, basically everything you need to get started in the custom ROM world. The fact that it has CyanogenMod 6 is kind of a disadvantage comparing to for example, Racht's or Jerpelea's ROMs (they use CyanogenMod 7).
It features dualtouch which means pinch zoom is working. To activate it, put one finger on the screen then another finger. Then spread your fingers. The SD Card safe to remove bug is finally fixed with the latest revision!
Not working: Compass isn't working, some Bluetooth headsets are bugged.
Rating: [ ]
Floyo 2.2.1 miniCM by lizypen (CyanogenMod 6): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036335
Very easy and very smooth, a perfect ROM for beginners! Battery life is better then average, because it isn't overclocked to an extreme level. Like Ponanovn's rom, it uses CM6.
Not working: Same as ponanovn's miniCM.
Rating: [ ]
More advanced ROMs
These use CyanogenMod 7, and the reason why I say these are more advanced ROMs are that they need a little more configuration to get up and running then these miniCM roms.
Racht's HackDroid GingerBread (CyanogenMod 7): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914513
Racht is an amazing cooker, and it really shines through in this ROM. This features GingerBread (Android 2.3.3). It's really nice, it just takes a little bit more configuration.
UPDATE 25/04: Racht updated his rom! No more SD-Card safe to remove crashes, which also means this is the most stable rom to date. Thanks Racht!
Not working: Camera.
Rating: [ ]
I'll add a review of Jerpelea's ROM when I have used it for a little longer
Time for FAQs!
Frequently Asked Questions
This section will (hopefully) answer all your questions related with the X8. If you still have any doubts, go ahead and post here, or send me a PM.
SuperOneClick is stuck at "Waiting for device"!
This is most likely caused by the lack of USB drivers for your X8. Go ahead and click Driver Check in SuperOneClick. If the window that pops up says "No issues found!" the problem is NOT your USB drivers. Otherwise, download PC Companion (which comes with the USB drivers for the X8) right here. Install PC Companion and give your PC a reboot.
I'm working on this section whenever I have time, which doesn't happen a lot, because of school.
This Guide brings you all the a list of all the ROM's floating in this forum.
::Custom ROM's for X8::
Gingerbread (Android 2.3)-
Gingerbread 2.3.3 CM7 J007- Jerpelea
Current Version-007
Link
Srom GingerbreadX8- stelios97 & zousoum96
Current Version- 1
Link
Hackdroid CM7 Nightly- racht
Current Version- 54
Link
xCyanogenShakira- owain94
Current Version- 3
Link
Froyo (Android 2.2)-
MiniCM6 Final- nobodyAtAll & ponanovn
Current Version- 1
Link
Nexus X8- rafcamora91
Current Version- 2
Link
Stable 2.2.1- lizypen
Current Version- 1
Link
Elelinux- artoseven
Current Version- 3
Link
Eclair (Android 2.1)-
Stock SE Build 2.1.1.A.0.6- mohakrastogi
Link
BehradGH ROM Series- BehradGH
Current Version- 4
Link
Donut (Android 1.6)-
Stock SE 1.6- Lef.teris
Link
Honeycomb (Android 3.0)-
Honeycomb SDK- mohakrastogi
Current Version- Alpha 0
Link
MIUI-
MIUI ROM- as-mario
Current Version- Alpha 1
Link
*the thread is instantly updated as soon as any developer releases a new version of his ROM*
Please do not SPAM!
If you like my work, please click the 'Thanks' button.
If I might get THIS as a ref link or a sticky it would be really nice.
Also - THIS has a huge potential
Another thing is Haka's post is heavily outdated
wow, nice sticky thread here, this helps a lot for those newbie out there who just got there x8/w8 devices...
keep it up XDA!
Hehehe, I remember when rachts roms were very popular
sent from my x8
I just noticed that my sentiments was posted in the OP Thanks colossus for updating.
Read it guys
HELLO
Hello.... I need your HELP to unlock my phpne... Can enyone Help me??
soni erikson xperia E15i
SL 1242-4846
TYPE: AAD-3880091-BV AAAL
IC:4170B-A3880091 BX9 11W16
S/N:BX902D9R9M
FCC ID PY7A3880091
IMEI: 012685001982457
Thanks in advance
Hi guys,
I am trying to find the latest MIUIandroid rom for I747m, which I think is version 3.9.27 found at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317545
But when I try to download it from the link mentioned in the above thread (page 1), the download is very slow and never finishes downloading, beraks at like 60megs.
I already tried to download it at different time of day..etc always the same issue.
Is there another mirror with the file? Also, which file should I download Multi-Lang MIUIv5 JB4.2 d2att 3.9.20 REBASE or Multi-Lang MIUIv5 JB4.2 d2att 3.9.27 (what is rebase ?)
both files have the same downloading issue.
I am very new to the anodroid rom flashing world ( this will be my first flash) and new to this forum. I apologize in advance in case I am not downloading from the right place or posting this in the wrong topic.
Please help,,
Thanks a lot,
You've posted in Note III's forum instead of S III's.
hello friends , i am created a special website for our motorola moto e. it included all the available Roms [lollipop and kitkat], all the available kernels [lollipop and kitkat] , Recoveries , Rooting guide , Stock roms [kitkat and lollipop] , latest Gapps and much more . it took ten days to complete. i hope you are like this website. Please review my site.
FenomenalMod is v9 now, better you erase version no. Becoz kernelz are updating weekly so you have to update version number everytime, and alpha kernel is out of development so it will better to remove
Adarsh1998 said:
FenomenalMod is v9 now, better you erase version no. Becoz kernelz are updating weekly so you have to update version number everytime, and alpha kernel is out of development so it will better to remove
Click to expand...
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OK , thanks for suggestion . v6 is now removed.
XDA has a "special forum" for your Moto E - this one.
Thread closed - please don't do this.
DEV-Flash
Brought to you by Thargorsson with a HUGE thanks to argraur
DISCLAIMER
IM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU OR YOURE PHONE YOU DO THAT ON YOUR OWN.
OK?
First, modifying he bootloader is risky.
Even more if you update it via recovery.
Dev-Flash is a project that was created by me serveral years ago but for now only for private use cases on my old HTC ONE m7 (that's why i call it hboot)
The final point gave argraur to me by releasing his AWESOME Pixel port for out 5X that brings it's own bootloader.
To wrap it up you can flash those zips to use multiple android systems (one after another of course) on your phone without freaking out in front on the computer due to a new factory image you have to flash (in order to get the lastest custom rom working with newer radio etc...).
Download links are below this little Q&A PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR THEM!
Obviusly only the 7.1.1 and 7.0.0 are uploadet now.
The others are coming later next week.
What is it?
- a collection of Bootloader/Radio/Vendor images
What are the opportunitys?
- no need for a computer anymore :victory:
-> in cause of a flashable zip?
Is this backwards/custom rom/stock etc... compatible?
- simply yes it is as long as you do not really mess around with those things
Downloads
Code:
Leave a thanks if u used my work :)
Android 7.0.0 (without vendor.,img)
https://mega.nz/#!md80ybia!5DM_dC_WW_mGT3gdPSveLdAv_9zFjYiK5bVmicVm7Ac
XDA:DevDB Information
Dev-Flash, Tool/Utility for the LG Nexus 5X
Contributors
Thargorsson, argraur
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Created 2016-12-21
Last Updated 2016-12-21
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