[Q] reinstall 2.1 by SE - XPERIA X8 General

Hello guys!
I was wondering how to restore my phone to 2.1 by SE I've 2.2.1 beta 2.1 mici cm
Have I just to use restore in PCC or SEUS?
thanks in advance!

you should do a backup before install of minicm. Yes, with seus you can restore 2.1, but if you bought your phone from a provider (tmobile) later you need to edit build.prop file in system dir, to get warranty back.

ok thanks, i've a unbranded x8 and I haven't done the backup because I had to upgrade to 2.1.1 from 2.0.1 so i had no features installed
so i have to click repair and it's ok?

Siso93 said:
ok thanks, i've a unbranded x8 and I haven't done the backup because I had to upgrade to 2.1.1 from 2.0.1 so i had no features installed
so i have to click repair and it's ok?
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xRecovery backup is the best, that can save your phone if it bricks!

aerosmith1 said:
you should do a backup before install of minicm. Yes, with seus you can restore 2.1, but if you bought your phone from a provider (tmobile) later you need to edit build.prop file in system dir, to get warranty back.
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Wouldn't it be easier to flash clean 1.6 and then install the branded update via SEUS? Then he wouldn't need to root it in the first place. Unless he wants to

how much was the unbranding and where did you done it?
Just click repair on seus and thats all.

I've no idea whatsoever, I don't use tmobile, I simply suggested that installing pure 1.6 and then updating the phone with SEUS will give a similar result as setting build.prop for a proper network - SEUS will install you a proper version for your network anyway.

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[Q] Custom ROMs/stuff with branded X8?

Is it possible to install Root/xRecovery/Custom Modules/JIT/Custom ROMs on a branded Xperia X8?
DustArma said:
Is it possible to install Root/xRecovery/Custom Modules/JIT/Custom ROMs on a branded Xperia X8?
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i think yes coz i dont think branded xperia have diff rom from unbranded one how bout u start with root it, then xrecovery then backup ur rom first then do others
kecil26 said:
i think yes coz i dont think branded xperia have diff rom from unbranded one how bout u start with root it, then xrecovery then backup ur rom first then do others
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I managed to root it, installed the APK version of xRecovery, installed xRecovery from there but I can't seem to be able to actually get into xrecovery, flashtool's reboot into xrecovery option is greyed out.
Furthermore, the Eclair version this x8 is running is outdated:
Baseband 06 with 2.0.1.A.0.47 while the latest one is 2.0.2.A.0.24, I tried flashing the latest one for this baseband using flashtool with the files from this post but it didn't stick, phone was still running 2.0.1.A.0.47 after the process was completed. SEUS says the phone is running the latest version.
*EDIT* Success, the APK installer wasn't working properly, so I did a manual install and now xRecovery is working *EDIT*
Seriously u should first update to 2.1.1.A.0.6 first which is the latest version..coz most of app here required latest baseband (15) and latest build to work properly
kecil26 said:
Seriously u should first update to 2.1.1.A.0.6 first which is the latest version..coz most of app here required latest baseband (15) and latest build to work properly
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I tried with PC Companion and SEUS, both say that the current version is the latest, and I don't know if I can just flash the newer version in using flashtool.
DustArma said:
I tried with PC Companion and SEUS, both say that the current version is the latest, and I don't know if I can just flash the newer version in using flashtool.
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Ofc you can use flashtool to flash basebands and latest frimware
Dare-Devil Inside said:
Ofc you can use flashtool to flash basebands and latest frimware
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Great, thanks.

Installation custom rom via pc

Hello
It is possible to install customs roms (update.zip) directly from computer, with flashtool or other software ? Or only possible with Xrecoveru on sdcard
Yes, flash tool
green2005 said:
Hello
It is possible to install customs roms (update.zip) directly from computer, with flashtool or other software ? Or only possible with Xrecoveru on sdcard
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It is possible. But xRecovery method is a lot better. You can create a backup, and if something goes wrong with a custom rom, boot into xRec and restore. Cake really.
How do you install from flashtool? From Flash? But that's for firmware if I remember correctly~
So if it is possible ! How to flash update.zip with Flashtool or any one other soft ? Because i want to try to flash Customs Roms without sdcard
Can i upgrade x8 1.6 to 2.1 using xrecovery, ie, by placing the stock 2.1 rom in place of a custom rom? Is it an alternative for pc companion and seus?
neofactor.is3 said:
Can i upgrade x8 1.6 to 2.1 using xrecovery, ie, by placing the stock 2.1 rom in place of a custom rom? Is it an alternative for pc companion and seus?
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i don't thik so, because the 2.1 update has new kernel (but i'm not sure)
I'm really confused with it but i want to know. Thanks for the reply, anyway.

imei restored. I bored

When I install the official rom imei deleted. I do every time restore imei. I bored. Is there a solution? thanks.
We would help you, but you're not giving any info.
On what ROM, on what kernel, on Windows or Linux?
solved usb.
There is a new problem. When I install the official rom imei deleted. I do every time restore imei. I bored. Is there a solution? thanks.
i think he means that he has to restore imei ( by going back to 2.2 ) everytime he updates his rom to official 2.3.5
and as you know you cant get .35 kernel without official installer
or can we ?
JaymzBond said:
i think he means that he has to restore imei ( by going back to 2.2 ) everytime he updates his rom to official 2.3.5
and as you know you cant get .35 kernel without official installer
or can we ?
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He modified topic name, he had USB problem before.
It is possible to create a flashable zip of 2.3 too, but I don't think it changes anything.
@OP: Try to use the imei backup/restore tool (5irom). Back it up on 2.2, then update to 2.3 and restore.
Sent from my U8800
Blefish said:
He modified topic name, he had USB problem before.
It is possible to create a flashable zip of 2.3 too, but I don't think it changes anything.
@OP: Try to use the imei backup/restore tool (5irom). Back it up on 2.2, then update to 2.3 and restore.
Sent from my U8800
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as far as i know it causes boot problems if u dont restore an imei of different version
Blefish said:
He modified topic name, he had USB problem before.
It is possible to create a flashable zip of 2.3 too, but I don't think it changes anything.
@OP: Try to use the imei backup/restore tool (5irom). Back it up on 2.2, then update to 2.3 and restore.
Sent from my U8800
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yes. modified topic name.
I not want imei restore.

(HowTo) Root YOUR (ARC S) (LT18i) Without unlocking bootloader

1. Flash this http://www.mediafire.com/?j5on1nw8obzejlw 0.42 generic world
2. Root your Phone with DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
3. Update over the air to 0.62
i´v just tried this and it works perfectly!
UPDATE
This rom is Generic Global Rom for LT15i, i dont know if that works similar to LT18, because i cant test it.
www.mediafire.com/?8ebba1p37e74b1v
check this out if you have LT15i.
thanks , I did it. downgrade to 42 and rooted.
Does the funktion "Don't wipe userdata" work at flashtools? (or loose i all my settings?)
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App
i whiped all my things befor i flashed Generic global! you can download any free recovery app and save anything after flashing and rooting and updating only download again an recover that all back
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
Jomangy said:
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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ähm, i hope you have seen, that this is for LT18i (=ArcS)? (I do not know if the above mentioned link also works with your LT15i)
Glenfiddich01 said:
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
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does it work for you ?
yes of course. I have all datas (i don´t "wipe data") Now i´ve a rooted .62 with all my datas. Only my own Background was after the update not on my homescreen, but thats no problem.
Bevore I delete now the bloatware, i make a "restore"-point with CWA. So, if in the future a new update come (OTA), i can install the "untouched" .62 and OTA should work without flashing with flashtool.
may i ask something. link at the number 1. is't the original fw for LT18i?
yes this is original firmware firmware
first is LT18i
second is LT15i
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
cleric28 said:
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
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yes u can. the easy way is using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582. without unlock BL...
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
hackdima said:
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
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Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
cleric28 said:
Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
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iv posted:
first downgrade to generic global
than root
than udate over the air
that ist not the same as update over the PC
sblar said:
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
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i don´t know . maybe only on generic global firmware
I have a lt18i...i rooted my phone and tried to update ota but installation fails. Its generic uk firmware. Nothing has been changed in the phone eg uninstalling system apps
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk
Please rtfm.
GENERIC WORLD not others. You cant update other firmware over the air.
Gesendet von meinem LT18i mit Tapatalk

[FAQ's][TUTORIAL] What must I do after update 4.3?

If today Sony roll-out update 4.3, i make FAQ's for you
Q: I have already Unlocked Bootloader, does i can get 4.3 update?
A: Yes, you can get it but you can't install it via OTA or PCC (See this)
Q:What happen when I root my devices, but i dont have unlocked bootloader.Can i get update too?
A: Yes you can update it
Q:How to update while my device has not to get it?
A: Just wait FTF and flash it.
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it use Sony Backup and Restore app [Restore 4.3 Method*] ( Or Use App Backup & Restore) in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Q: I have rooted my devices, what happen after I update?
A: Your devices will lost root, so you must root again.See second thread
More question you can add in comment section below.
*Only for update 4.3, Install manual apk if you want to restore backup from 4.1.2
For Unlocked Bootloader Only
Use this method when you dont want wait FTF upload.
Sont Update Services
Thanks @xl VipeR lx
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129)
PC Companion Method
Thanks @Apollo89
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653)
ROOT METHOD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
DEODEX FIRMWARE 12.1.A.0.266
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50314210
Fix Volume Panel bugs on custom Rom thanks @jancsessz
Must root first then remove apk
system/vendor/overlay/android-res.apk
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OR
Recomended : Deodex Stock Rom
Levered said:
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it using Backup and Restore app in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Backup and Restore app in your phone will not work with the backups you have made on 4.1.2 once you get 4.3 . I had the leak 4.3 installed and it said those backups are not compatible. The PC Companion backup worked fine.
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marsx1984 said:
Levered said:
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it using Backup and Restore app in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Backup and Restore app in your phone will not work with the backups you have made on 4.1.2 once you get 4.3 . I had the leak 4.3 installed and it said those backups are not compatible. The PC Companion backup worked fine.
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yup because it other version...it possible to restore
btw you can use titanium backup
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i dnt think sony is going to release the update soon....!!
anyway... if i get update notification today... i'll die by heart attack...!! and this is not gonna happen....!!
alone_in_dark said:
i dnt think sony is going to release the update soon....!!
anyway... if i get update notification today... i'll die by heart attack...!! and this is not gonna happen....!!
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hahaha.....:laugh::laugh:
Levered said:
If today Sony roll-out update 4.3, i make FAQ's for you
Q: I have already Unlocked Bootloader, does i can get 4.3 update?
A: Yes, you can get it but you can't install it via OTA or PCC (See this)
Q:What happen when I root my devices, but i dont have unlocked bootloader.Can i get update too?
A: Same answer as above (See this)
Q:How to update while my device has not to get it?
A: Just wait FTF and flash it.
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it use Sony Backup and Restore app ( Or Use App Backup & Restore) in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Q: I have rooted my devices, what happen after I update?
A: Your devices will lost root, so you must root again.
More question you can add in comment section below.
Btw i will post when update is roll-out..
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But i am pretty sure ota and pcc work with root on locked bootloader. I updated from .257 rooted to .254 without any problems
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Sadman Khan said:
But i am pretty sure ota and pcc work with root on locked bootloader. I updated from .257 rooted to .254 without any problems
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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thanks for report
Levered said:
thanks for report
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In your OP, the last query..you said that you'll lose root once you update your phone...it usually depends on the way how you updated your phone, i mean thru OTA or PCC? If thru PCC you will definitely lose root, in OTA there is a way to keep root though. Tried it on my SP and works flawlessly:good:
I will give tutorial root, deodex and others soon as possible
Levered said:
I will give tutorial root, deodex and others soon as possible
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Bro,plz post rooting tutorial ASAP... we can deodex later...!! need to restore messages and games save files...!!
Are you referring to XSP's latest 4.3 :victory:update..?
alone_in_dark said:
Bro,plz post rooting tutorial ASAP... we can deodex later...!! need to restore messages and games save files...!!
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now...i want to fix some error...adb shell not detect our devices...
Levered said:
now...i want to fix some error...adb shell not detect our devices...
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ow...!! I thought u was able to root it yesterday when you posted that.... Best of luck bro....!!
alone_in_dark said:
ow...!! I thought u was able to root it yesterday when you posted that.... Best of luck bro....!!
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thus, you have try used doomlord method?
Levered said:
thus, you have try used doomlord method?
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Yes...!! tried rootkit 18... nothing happened,just shows "deamon started"
I flashed 4.1.2 fw's 254 kernel,device started crashing after sony logo...!! This way,we rooted a 2011 xperia,thoug it was also in bootloop..
Bt in the case of SP,nothing is detected...!! So,turned off it using "power off" button and again on fresh 4.3....!
alone_in_dark said:
Yes...!! tried rootkit 18... nothing happened,just shows "deamon started"
I flashed 4.1.2 fw's 254 kernel,device started crashing after sony logo...!! This way,we rooted a 2011 xperia,thoug it was also in bootloop..
Bt in the case of SP,nothing is detected...!! So,turned off it using "power off" button and again on fresh 4.3....!
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now i this problem has fixed...wait..i will upload rootkit and deodex tool:fingers-crossed:
Levered said:
now i this problem has fixed...wait..i will upload rootkit and deodex tool:fingers-crossed:
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Thank you..........So much.......!!
alone_in_dark said:
Thank you..........So much.......!!
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can you test it...
https://www.mediafire.com/?yaow278moj238bn
alone_in_dark said:
Yes...!! tried rootkit 18... nothing happened,just shows "deamon started"
I flashed 4.1.2 fw's 254 kernel,device started crashing after sony logo...!! This way,we rooted a 2011 xperia,thoug it was also in bootloop..
Bt in the case of SP,nothing is detected...!! So,turned off it using "power off" button and again on fresh 4.3....!
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You kept crashing on sony logo coz doom's method to root will not work on .266 anymore because the system in .266 is android 4.3 and the kernel on .254 was of android 4.1.2 hence that kernel dint managed to boot up the system of .266 and kept crashing on sony logo.

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