X10 Custom ROM AOSP 2.1 : How to for dummies [tutorial & discussion]

fyzm345 · Dec 17, 2010

this thread is open to help newbies to install the 2.1 custom rom with the simples way..
you also can discuss any problem here..
dont mess the dev thread with a dumb question...

thanks to "Perceval from Hyrule" for the original tutorial..
this is revise version for 2.1

INSTALLATION FOR 2.1 AOSP

Before attempting anything, make sure you have AT LEAST 50% of battery charge. Don't try anything with low battery, you can abort the flashing and brick your device !!!
Please make sure you're also running a 2.1 rom (Generic, nordic, official, custom...)

1st step:
make sure your computer is adb debugging ready..
in case in need for command execution..

- Download Android SDK
You don't need to save the entire archive (but you can), you just need the Tools folder (because it contains ADB, the Android Debug Bridge we need to install files).

2nd step:
- On x10 :
Enable USB debugging (Setting > Applications > Development).
Root your device. easiest way by using z4root.
Download and install Busybox (from Market), make sure it says "Done!".

3rd step:
install xrecovery for recovery menu.
xrecovery a.k.a recovery menu

4th step:
option 1:
Download rom.
2.1 AOSP ROM (make sure 2.1 since this tutorial is for 2.1)
extract the rom (u will get 2 folder + 1 files)
upload the file into your sd card root(sdcard/*.zip)
rename the *.ZIP to Update.ZIP
*the 2 folder contain application which u can install if u like

option 2:
Download rom.
2.1 AOSP ROM (make sure 2.1 since this tutorial is for 2.1)
extract the rom (u will get 2 folder + 1 files)
upload the file into your sd card root(sdcard/*.zip) or in any folder u like
*the 2 folder contain application which u can install if u like

5th step:
boot into recovery menu (by restart and hit few times back button when "SONY ERICSSON" word appear)
backup your original rom(in case u want to restore next time)
hit full wipe

option 1:
hit install update.zip from SD card

option 2:
hit install custom zip
search for the custom zip in folder where u save it
hit the zip file

after reboot, u will get custom rom installed in your X10

good luck ;-)

fyzm345 · Dec 17, 2010

TIPS
1-u can do like rendeiro2005 said by creating rom folder and put the rom collection in it..
so if u want to change or try other rom just choose zip file from the particular folder...
this require using step from option 2

2-another one, by creating folder which contain backup image..
u can collect your friends backup image and put in one folder..
if u want to try, just restore the particular image file using backup/restore option in recovery menu and choose the backup image file..

collection of custom rom backup file for recovery menu:
2.1 Custom ROM AOSP by jerpelea & zdzihu
2.1 Shipped ROM 002 Full by jerpelea
2.1 Shipped ROM 002 Light 002 by jerpelea
Eternity by SEMPITERNAL
Xten by rabetionline
X10 Eminence by XperiaX10iUser
[2.1 AOSP THEME] X10 AOSP Theme by rmourar
Android 2.1 Gingerbread Style by Thijs96

for testing purpose only (not fully work)
MIUI tehnical preview by jerpelea
Gingerbread 2.3 PREVIEW rom by zdzihu

p/s: anyone who want to contribute their customize custom rom using backup image and list here can either pm me or response in this thread..
for use with recovery menu only..

Crowds · Dec 17, 2010

Hi bro,

Only two calls on your excellent tutorial:

1. No need to put the rom in the root of the sdcard. I, for example, to distinguish the roms, I`ve created a folder "Rom" in the root and put the roms in there.
2. It is not necessary to rename the *. zip file.

When we entered the xRecovery, you can go to "install Custom Zip> zip Choose Custom from sdcard>" Now in my case I a. .. "Roms >........" and I intend to choose

fyzm345 · Dec 17, 2010

rendeiro2005 said:
Hi bro,

Only two calls on your excellent tutorial:

1. No need to put the rom in the root of the sdcard. I, for example, to distinguish the roms, I`ve created a folder "Rom" in the root and put the roms in there.
2. It is not necessary to rename the *. zip file.

When we entered the xRecovery, you can go to "install Custom Zip> zip Choose Custom from sdcard>" Now in my case I a. .. "Roms >........" and I intend to choose

thanks for the info..
i forgot we have 2 ways of installing...
reupdate..

Crowds · Dec 17, 2010

fyzm345 said:
thanks for the info..
i forgot we have 2 ways of installing...
reupdate..

it`s not a different way.
i think that way would be more simple (for me at least) `couse you can have different roms puted on the same directory without, everytime that you want to install one change his name to default.zip

but...great TUT (clap your hands floks)

Bluewall · Dec 20, 2010

Since i haved installed the 2.1 AOSP, my recovery were deleted !

So i install the xrecovery.apk but it doesnt work (don't fin the SD Card), so i paste the 3 files with root explorer but nothing to do... the recovery doesn't work at all =(

fyzm345 · Dec 21, 2010

Bluewall said:
Since i haved installed the 2.1 AOSP, my recovery were deleted !

So i install the xrecovery.apk but it doesnt work (don't fin the SD Card), so i paste the 3 files with root explorer but nothing to do... the recovery doesn't work at all =(

its work actually...
try repeat the paste 3 file and make sure the file is exist..
also when paste make sure u hit the mount r/w button in root explorer..

Tchem · Dec 21, 2010

It says make sure you are 2.1 but I'm not im 1.5...... basically I'm stock X10..... and i want to flash so does it matter if I'm 2.1 or not. Because it doesn't make since that you say make sure your 2.1 but I'm flashing to get 2.1

fyzm345 · Dec 21, 2010

Tchem said:
It says make sure you are 2.1 but I'm not im 1.5...... basically I'm stock X10..... and i want to flash so does it matter if I'm 2.1 or not. Because it doesn't make since that you say make sure your 2.1 but I'm flashing to get 2.1

hah...
get it...
actually, to make the xrecovery works, u need to use 2.1...
u can try this flashing tool and reflash your x10 into version 2.1 1st..
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825201

after flash finish, then u follow the step at this thread...

*credit to Bin4ry for the tool and link...

Tchem · Dec 21, 2010

Ahhhhh so that's what I'm doing wrong. But I'm already rooted so can I flash as you say even after I'm rooted and everything will work smoothly?

fyzm345 · Dec 21, 2010

Tchem said:
Ahhhhh so that's what I'm doing wrong. But I'm already rooted so can I flash as you say even after I'm rooted and everything will work smoothly?

yeah...
lets fix it..
u already mess the guide actually...
so let start over again...

make sure u flash ur phone into 2.1...
did u already flash into 2.1??

Tchem · Dec 21, 2010

No I have to wait till my wife gets home she has the phone with her. I'm working out the prelimerarys so when she gets home I can jump right into it.

fyzm345 · Dec 21, 2010

Tchem said:
No I have to wait till my wife gets home she has the phone with her. I'm working out the prelimerarys so when she gets home I can jump right into it.

okay...
u need to flash it to 2.1...
after that, u can follow tutorial from this thread...
since my country is almost 2 a.m, i cant help u for this moment..
i will catch up with u tomorrow...

Marazao · Dec 23, 2010

Just wondering

Hey guys
well i was trying to install 2.1 ASOP, but i notice that i cant do it because i have the dual boot to 2.2.1
Do you guys have a solution so i can use all 3??

or should i just reflash my phone to enjoy 2.1 ASOP or should i stay with my dual boot and play with froyo??

Crowds · Dec 23, 2010

Marazao said:
Hey guys
well i was trying to install 2.1 ASOP, but i notice that i cant do it because i have the dual boot to 2.2.1
Do you guys have a solution so i can use all 3?? or should i just reflash my phone to enjoy 2.1 ASOP or should i stay with my dual boot and play with froyo??

Install all 3?! Yes you can...if you want you can install WM and iOS

Now mre seriously.
If you want to install 2.1 you have to format sdcard to one partition only. 2.1 doesn't work with more than 1.
Then you can flash...follow this guide to do so

Sent from my Xperia AOSP using XDA App

ImS0Raw · Dec 27, 2010

I want to recover my x10!! It stays on boot screen of Eternity build 002!!!!! PC companion dont work. Anyone that help me will have his name in my signature in big!! PLEASE!!!

Crowds · Dec 27, 2010

PlayGunsta said:
I want to recover my x10!! It stays on boot screen of Eternity build 002!!!!! PC companion dont work. Anyone that help me will have his name in my signature in big!! PLEASE!!!

reinstall trhough SEUS?!

korukoru · Dec 29, 2010

+1

thanks for the easy guide.

guess.whoo · Dec 29, 2010

is there any way how to upgrade without using usb???

PoseyBAH · Dec 30, 2010

I have everything installed minus custom rom, I'm hesitant because I'm running different firm ware does this matter. I see most custom are .204 and mine is like .506, I'm running a Rogers x10a I do believe. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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