Video tutorial for absolute newbies: How to Root + Upgrade + and load Custom ROM

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clozecall

clozecall

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QuakerJeff said:
Hi clozecall and thanks for the help:
While doing everything you said in your videos (I'm a noob), I got stucked in step N° 2. After flashing with "aZuZu Kernel - Upgrade" my x10 doesn't reboot correctly. The SE logo just appears and then it turns off, and again the logo and again off and over and over... any idea or help pls?? :confused:
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Sounds like you're in a boot loop and it happened with the rooting process. The only thing I can suggest is redo the rooting step. Make sure you flash the correct kernel and the correct firmware content. Remember there are 2 for each, make sure you select the correct ones exactly as I do in the video, especially because you have to flash the kernels twice in the rooting procedure.

If that still doesn't work I suggest you do a search in the thread that the rooting process was created: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196421&page=1
Hope that helps, best of luck.
 
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Phantomht

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i was following along nicely in the 1st video up until almost the end when you turned PC Companion back on and the update was available, mine is not. im using T-Mobile in Los Angeles on a AT&T branded phone, i just switched over a couple months ago.
There is a way for me to put gingerbread on this thing, right?
another big difference i have from your video is when you go into Applications, i think the AT&T phones DONT have an Unknown Sources box to check/uncheck.
my FW version is 2.1-update1 and baseband version 2.1.65

Am i up a creek?
 
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killua99

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Sep 19, 2010
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Hi,

I did it to my X10 and now are awesone!! but I want one more thing, how to debrand my X10 when CM7 is running, thanks! Great your tutos!
 
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squarehead94

Senior Member
Feb 15, 2010
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Whitehaven
rooting issue

hey all... followed this guide to the letter and got this in the box...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
$

$ export TEMPRANDOM=97116;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.build.version.release

2.1-update1

export PS1=""

END:97116

export TEMPRANDOM=97565;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.product.manufacturer

export PS1=""

Sony Ericsson

END:97565

export TEMPRANDOM=45315;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.product.model

export PS1=""

X10i

END:45315

export TEMPRANDOM=32010;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.build.version.incremental

export PS1=""

-X_d

END:32010

export TEMPRANDOM=36271;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;ls -l /system/xbin/su

export PS1=""

/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory

END:36271

export TEMPRANDOM=49801;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;ls -l /system/bin/su

export PS1=""

/system/bin/su: No such file or directory

END:49801

export TEMPRANDOM=67367;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox

export PS1=""

END:67367

export TEMPRANDOM=79701;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;rm /data/local/tmp/boomsh

export PS1=""

rm failed for /data/local/tmp/boomsh, No such file or directory

END:79701

export TEMPRANDOM=51670;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;rm /data/local/tmp/sh

export PS1=""

rm failed for /data/local/tmp/sh, No such file or directory

END:51670

export TEMPRANDOM=35669;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;chmod 700 /data/local/tmp/zergRush

export PS1=""

END:35669

export TEMPRANDOM=70802;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cd /data/local/tmp/

export PS1=""

END:70802

export TEMPRANDOM=11900;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;./zergRush

export PS1=""

link_image[1722]: 3758 could not load needed library 'libdiskconfig.so' for './zergRush' (load_library[1052]: Library 'libdiskconfig.so' not found)CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE
help please?
 
gregbradley

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squarehead94 said:
hey all... followed this guide to the letter and got this in the box...

*
link_image[1722]: 3758 could not load needed library 'libdiskconfig.so' for './zergRush' (load_library[1052]: Library 'libdiskconfig.so' not found)CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE
help please?
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This rootmethod needs 2.3

Update to 2.3.3 (official rom) using pccompanion and/or seus first.

They are official software products from SE, just google and download for free
 
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abeteamone

Member
Mar 5, 2011
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Jakarta
need help :D

i'm using erickwill rom :
NEW X10x EWJet xKernel Version X2.2ex

but when i get an update to the better version

NEW EWJET xKERNEL GINGERBREAD Version X5.1ex Rom - EW xKernel (The Magic EW Kernel release - Thanks to DooMLoRD, thjap, Zhzidu, viulian and Jerpelea for helping and a HUGE THANKS to DooMLoRD and Tkymgr for all help and sources) and POWERFUL PATCH V3.1e (05NOV11
HTML: 
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192326

i have a little bit problem , my WIFI was an error , anyone know how to fix it ?? :D
 
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sai_21

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Nov 19, 2011
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custom rom

Hi guys...im a noob here...the tutorial was great..i installed wolf experia6 Rom...everything any fine...but i'm unable to use messaging app...i also tried 3rd party apps..t gets force closed...pls help.

Thanks i n advance..
 
a3r0n1

a3r0n1

Senior Member
Sep 28, 2008
251
122
Auckland
Locked

Hi, I have a Xperia x10 locked to Telecom network in New Zealand.
If I root this phone will unlock the celluar provider so I can use Vodafone.
Thanks in advance :)

Ignore Solved...
 
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Heavyliethecrown

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squarehead94 said:
i found out what I had to do, read the change log and saw the author had attempted to root by deselecting usb debugging and rechecking it. thanks :)
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I am getting the same error you were initially getting but I'm not following how you said you fixed it. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

My phone is currently

2.1-update1
2.1.65
2.6.29
2.1.A.0.492
 
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luisjolivo

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Dec 5, 2011
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Can this tuto be used on a X10i running 2.3.3?

I want to root it and install customs ROM's and its already on 2.3.3
 
klacker

klacker

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I always get stuck here (i am a noob). I followed the instructions and get stuck here. I did install pc companion.


07/008/2011 18:08:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
07/008/2011 18:08:22 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/008/2011 18:08:23 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:23 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:24 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:24 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:25 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:25 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:26 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:26 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:27 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:27 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:28 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:28 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:29 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:29 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:30 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:30 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:31 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:32 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:33 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:33 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:34 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:34 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:35 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:35 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:36 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:36 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:37 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:37 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
 
sahibunlimited

sahibunlimited

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klacker said:
I always get stuck here (i am a noob). I followed the instructions and get stuck here. I did install pc companion.


07/008/2011 18:08:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
07/008/2011 18:08:22 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/008/2011 18:08:23 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:23 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:24 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:24 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:25 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:25 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:26 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:26 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:27 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:27 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:28 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:28 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:29 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:29 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:30 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:30 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
07/008/2011 18:08:31 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:32 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:33 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:33 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:34 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:34 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:35 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:35 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:36 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:36 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
07/008/2011 18:08:37 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
07/008/2011 18:08:37 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
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In the flashtool folder their is a drivers folder install ggsetup from that folder
 
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    clozecall
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    Hey everyone I decided to make an in depth video tutorial so that no matter which version of Android you're running you can follow along until you reach the part of loading a custom ROM (in this case zdzihu's final Cyanogenmod 7).

    This was made so that even the biggest noob can follow along this video tutorial if you're stuck with the X10 due to a contract why not get the most out of it?;)

    Q: Have a an error? Got stuck?
    A: Please use XDA search since I didn't do any of the developing!

    Q: Why start from Android 2.1 and show every single step until finally flashing the custom ROM?
    A: This was done intentionally so that no matter what version of Android you're on, if you find the video part that is like running the same version of Android as your X10 then you can follow along from there.

    Q: Doesn't it seem a bit too long? I've seen shorter videos.
    A: Again, this was done intentionally so that even if someone is currently on Android 1.6 or 2.1 they can follow along. I want to show people how to backup apps before losing eveything, its pretty annoying otherwise.

    Q: Why bother showing every step?
    A: My g/f and two friends are stuck with the X10 until their contracts allows them to hardware upgrade until next summer, I want to help other people get the most out of their phone. I don't care about donations, if this helps one person out I'm happy with that. It sucks paying tons of money for a device that is laggy and be stuck with it for years. XDA members have helped me many times, I just wanted to contribute back somehow, the more people share knowledge for free, then the world slowly becomes a better place.

    In part 1:
    -How to backup contacts (like I said, for newbies :p)
    -How to install a driver for the computer
    -How to root
    -How to backup apps
    -How to upgrade to the official Sony Gingerbread

    In part 2:
    -How to root Official Sony Gingerbread
    -Downloading XRecovery
    -Installing the Android SDK
    -Installing Xrecovery
    -Downloading xRecovery update
    -Downloading Cyanogenmod 7 files

    In part 3:
    -Download Cyanogenmod 7
    -Restoring apps via root method

    I take no credit for any of the rooting methods, or making the cusom ROMs, this is simply a video tutorial, all necessary links are in the Youtube video description.
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    clozecall
    clozecall
    akirabog said:
    how can I upgrade my x10 2.1 to 2.3 when it shows it has the latest software?
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    It looks as though the official way of upgrading isn't available where you live or your wireless phone service hasn't released it. You'll have to find an alternate way of achieving it.

    uglyprince said:
    Thanks for the video :)
    but i already stucked in the flashing part, which i tried and got my phone bricked and again made it work. when i tried to install xrecovery, there 3 boxes werenot gone marked, which made me frustated. pls provide me the link for the installation of xrecovery thru PC which u had described it in the video.

    Pls spray the info below for all noobs like me:
    whoever wants to try it, make sure u got all your backups. and back up of your .ftf too.:cool:
    Neve try Flashing more then 3 times, o/w your phone is going to get bricked:eek:, which i experienced myself, for which i was tensed :mad: too much during my phone got brick. Always get the returning path before you follow that path, which will make you safe and relaxed :)
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    The alternate method was linked in my second video, near the end of the description!:D You can check it out: here
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    pficrx
    pficrx
    Nice work mate...
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    Reminin
    Hi. Very nice work! I have a question though. My phone is already running on 2.3.3. Do I disregard the first root of the phone using superoneclick? Or do I have to flash the 2.1 version and start from there?
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    Hanzo.Hasashi
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    Reminin said:
    Hi. Very nice work! I have a question though. My phone is already running on 2.3.3. Do I disregard the first root of the phone using superoneclick?
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    YES! you don't have to downgrade to 2.1!
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