[CONFIRMED] --> *** X10A users: Android 2.1 Update works for X10a ***

Search This thread

gtrab

Senior Member
Aug 10, 2007
2,973
512
America
We are all waiting for our country/operator specific update now that the Android 2.1 update has been officialy released for Nordic countries.

The aim of this thread is to exchange experiences and share news
for those of us who got the X10a hardware version
(850/1900MHz bands for some Australia, North America and Latin America operators)

If somebody with an X10a has already updated, please share if you got it straight from SEUS/PC Companion or by changing to a Nordic 1.6 first, and then updated to Nordic Android 2.1

A "Yes I just got 2.1" is now what we expect:
Please share as much info as possible
(method used to update, tested radio 3G connectivity, locale, operator/carrier, language, etc)

Let the fun begin




[EDIT NOV 04, 2010]

NAM 3G bands: CONFIRMED WORKING
Overwhelming feedback confirms both currently released Android 2.1 firmwares (Nordic and Global) DO WORK for the X10a.
jerpelea suggests Sony Ericcson may have unified the bands because the X10i firmware works on the X10a, 3G and all.

ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUES languages: CONFIRMED PRESENT
Source: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824935

Released firmwares tested to date by xda-devs users:
- Nordic region Android 2.1 --> reported OK from many X10a users
- Global international Andoird 2.1 --> reported OK from many X10a users
- Notice: some users (espcially Rogers Canada) are reporting problems with 3G speeds (check next pages of this thread)

Where to obtain instructions and the Android 2.1 update firmware:
- 2.1 firmware "Nordic" and flasher by Bin4ry: (this is the one I used, a nice tutorial by user gfgodoy at post 3): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825201
- 2.1 firmware "Global" and flasher by jerpelea: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=683793
- 2.1 firmware "Gobal" and flasher by MarylandCookie: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825675

TIPS:
- Charge your phone, at least 50% prior to updating the firmware
- Extract the flashing tool into a folder in your root directory ("C:\")
- Make sure you put the firmware files into it ("C:\X10Flash-2.1\firmware")
- Make sure you have "SEUS" or "PC Companion" installed and you have connected your phone at least once (for it to install the USB drivers)
- For problems ("unable to open channel", "Exception in *** java", etc) plase check this nice thread by Bin4ry: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=823115

THE UPGRADE IS REVERSIBLE:
- If you test Android 2.1 and for some reason want to go back to Android 1.6 :confused: please check this thread by SaintyUK: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824782

.
 
Last edited:

Sighx

Senior Member
Jul 12, 2010
627
24
2.1 for x10a can be found in Dev thread. I'd do it but at work blah. Another 9 hours till home
 

JuaNMaN

Senior Member
Oct 4, 2010
160
4
Distrito Federal
Well, I will wait until TELCEL or Sony Ericsson México says something about the date of the release of the 2.1 update, if they don't say nothing or the date is about a month or later, I will use other methods...
 

gtrab

Senior Member
Aug 10, 2007
2,973
512
America
could you please link ??

I can't seem to find a successful attempt
and all of our efforts are fragmentated into many threads
 

mackdaddy187

Senior Member
Jul 5, 2010
216
13
Brampton
I just installed the X10i 2.1 on my x10a and rooted. It works fine except it occasionally loses 3g connectivity and steps down to the 'H' (I don't know what H means). But even in 'H' data works.

The big difference I noticed was the different apps loaded faster. But overall the system is still sluggish and bringing up the app menu is choppier than before. All the Sony stuff like Dialer, Mediscape, timescape are still choppy.

So I guess you will expect this on the x10a roms too.
 

jly77

New member
Oct 20, 2008
2
0
I just installed the X10i 2.1 on my x10a and rooted. It works fine except it occasionally loses 3g connectivity and steps down to the 'H' (I don't know what H means). But even in 'H' data works.

The big difference I noticed was the different apps loaded faster. But overall the system is still sluggish and bringing up the app menu is choppier than before. All the Sony stuff like Dialer, Mediscape, timescape are still choppy.

So I guess you will expect this on the x10a roms too.

H means HSDPA, which is better than 3G
 

bongd

Senior Member
Jun 20, 2010
1,533
170
I'm dying to install it but just got to work 2 and a half hours ago. Counting down the hours till I get home and install this bad boy!!
 

mackdaddy187

Senior Member
Jul 5, 2010
216
13
Brampton
which method did you use ??

I've been reading tons of threads
Was it from this thread ?? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825201

Yep it worked flawlessly. The Market that shows up for me is the Canadian one and it even gave me the option to run using English (Canada). So I guess that stuff does not depend on the rom.

You just have to make sure everything you need to flash is installed and running. Most people have problems with java but there is a link in there that tells you how to fix it.

Then I used this to root. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824788
 

ucaboys

Member
Aug 17, 2010
11
0
Information for default.prop & build.prop
I remember seeing information about changing the Build descriptors on both of theses files - Where you cahnge the values:

ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=X10_XXXX-XXXX

Mine is running Generic LAM - 1227-4607

What is the build.prop number for Generic North America - Generic NAM???
 

gtrab

Senior Member
Aug 10, 2007
2,973
512
America
Thanks for sharing experiences

Will go for it myself and update the front post when double-checked
 

ralphodog

Senior Member
Aug 7, 2010
59
3
I'm interested in how it works as well. I own an X10a, but I live in Europe, so I'm wondering if it would matter anyway. The smartest move would probably be to wait, but if it's going to be a matter of weeks instead of days, I may jump on the X10i update methods.
 

the_ahmadzais

Senior Member
Jul 11, 2010
613
10
I have debranded X10a and rooted 1.6. I read your tutorial on forum. Just a question is this for X10a? Would my phone change to X10a or x10i? Is there any chance to brick the phone? Does it removes all the apps? And my root? Please let me know thanks


Sent from my X10a using Tapatalk
 

bongd

Senior Member
Jun 20, 2010
1,533
170
Can't wait to give it a shot. Off work in 4 and a half hours and it could come soon enough!! LOL
 

saltorio

Senior Member
Feb 20, 2009
1,098
67
Ottawa, ON
www.NutsNGum.net
Just want to mention that I too have updated my X10a using the methods described above (just follow the directions in post #3 of the 2.1 flashing thread).

I have tested, and root worked (have already restored many of my apps via Titanium and am posting this on my laptop tethered via Barnacle). Market works too, and appears to be displaying the Canadian market for me properly.

Thanks for the info everyone.
 

kbadone

Senior Member
Dec 13, 2008
384
59
United States
Just want to mention that I too have updated my X10a using the methods described above (just follow the directions in post #3 of the 2.1 flashing thread).

I have tested, and root worked (have already restored many of my apps via Titanium and am posting this on my laptop tethered via Barnacle). Market works too, and appears to be displaying the Canadian market for me properly.

Thanks for the info everyone.

Is your 3G connection working fine?
 

Top Liked Posts

  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 1
    There have been multiple comments on here that both confirm that the X10i and X10a firmware work fine on the X10a hardware. I am using the X10a world generic on my AT&T X10a.