[REF][INDEX][Guide][How/Where-To] ALL-IN-ONE Consolidated X10 INFO | ROMs/THEMEs List

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[last updated: 09/July/2011 12:45 AM IST]

Disclaimer: I am not responsible if anything that happens to your device. Please read the complete before applying roms/patches/themes/etc. Use at your own risk. Almost all the things mentioned here will lead to the warranty getting void (if u are unable to get it back to stock settings. there are roms for that, so dont worry too much)

Welcome X10 owners…
Seeing that there are so many redundant questions that get raised related to ROMS, baseband, tweaks, etc and that most of the (useful) info is scattered among a LOT of threads and across multiple sections of the X10 forum, I thought I would start a thread which will help new users get an idea of what all can be done on their Xperia X10 phones and point them to the right threads where they can find out the procedures for the same.

If you are new users and dont have much experience on how to install ROMs/Themes I recommend that you read through each of the following sections step-wise so that you follow the steps and requirements of how-to install them.

I made various sections for this: [u can separately download each section as PDF!!! thank you cvchetan for the idea]

Basics [Save as PDF]

The Right firmware/baseband [Save as PDF]

Rooting [Save as PDF]

Recovery [Save as PDF]

Custom Kernels [Save as PDF]

Custom Modules [Save as PDF]

[2.1] Eclair ROMs [Save as PDF]

[2.2] Froyo ROMs [Save as PDF]

[2.3] Gingerbread ROMs [Save as PDF]

[3.0] HoneyComb ROMs [Save as PDF]

Alternate OS [Save as PDF]

Themes [Save as PDF]

Tutorials [Save as PDF]

Optimizations / Tweaks [Save as PDF]

Tools [Save as PDF]

Miscellaneous [Save as PDF]



I will keep on linking to the various threads as I come across them and as per suggestions which I (hopefully) will get from the senior members. If I have missed out something that u feel should be posted here please send me a pm regarding the same.

All credits go to the amazing work done by our devs and members in keeping our X10 alive, updated with the latest OS versions, performing brilliantly and looking darn sexy…

to name a few:
Bin4ry http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=1346722
Androxyde http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2807379
zdzihu http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=1244612
jerpelea http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=359497
TripNRaVeR http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2689951
rdannar http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2002783
rendeiro2005 http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=1022236
MrHassell http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=3296599
Chumby_666 http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=3525508
th4r http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=1766641
SEMPITERNAL http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2771190
My_Immortal http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=426752
erickwill http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=1384487
XperiaX10iUser http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2735402
cobrato http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2720279

and others… I am sorry if I have missed out any name but will keep updating them…

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Tutorials

[TUTORIAL] Baseband and custom rom flashing for x10i/x10a http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=939812

[Guide] Hacks and mods: Three tutorials for modifying your x10 OS aesthetically http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=714288

How to: FreeX10 Beta3 Froyo 2.2.1, DualTouch, Root and xRecovery for dummies! +FAQ by {rodak} http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=908791

[GUIDE] X10 Battery Calibration http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=943626

[GUIDE] ServiceManager & APN Settings http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=933558

[GUIDE] About Android and Optimizing Sony Xperia X10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=844256

[GUIDE] How to get a HIGH QUADRANT SCORE http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=935919

[Howto] App2sd Step by step http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800555

[Tutorial] My easy guide to SPEED-UP a lot X10 with STOCK SE 2.1 ROM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=934486

[GUIDE] Flashtool HOW TO for n00bies http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343

[GUIDE] Android 2.1 to Custom ROM 2.2 on X10 - for newbies http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=979561

[How-To] Extracting/Accessing xRecovery/Nandroid backup (.img) files http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961164

[How-To] create themes http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834806

[How-To] [EXPERIMENTAL] How-To for testing custom boot.img http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1003605

[GUIDE] MIUI on the X10 (TripNMIUI) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1027533

[TUTORIAL] Guide for newbies installing: [ROM] CM 6.1.3 V054 720p by WolfBreak http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1028493

[How-To] Create update.zip flashable via recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1041064

[How-To] Get Back to Stock Even With Broken / Damaged USB Port http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1054818

[TUTORIAL] How to Use Multiple Partition in FROYO http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1065348

[TUTORIAL] porting miui nexus rom to x10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1064074

[Guide] Installing/restoring in a few mins all your apps on a new ROM! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056458

[How-To] Enable Hardware LED and Camera flash http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1081496

[TUTORIAL] How to make an Boot animation http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1082864

[Guide] AT&T X10a Upgrade from 1.6 to 2.1, root, optimize(enable JIT), xRecovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1012380

[How-To][For DualBoot] Convert nandroid/recovery backups (yaffs) to ext2 images http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1114544

[How-To] mount ISO in CD-ROM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1118156

[Guide] Optimizing your battery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1071885

How-To Unbrick Semi-Bricked X10 (red flashing led) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1034997

[Guide] How to disable the home key button at screen off http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1117810

[HOWTO] Facebook chat through the gtalk http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1093045

[GUIDE] Unbrick your X10 or X10i/X10a when you lose access to Xrecovery, SEUS etc. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928210

Flashtool / SEUS working in Virtualbox (Ubuntu) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1120580

[HOW TO] Play TEGRA, QUALCOMM and POWERVR based games on your android device! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1096027

[How-To] Make custom bootscreen/bootlogo (image to rle)/(rle to image) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1140406

[Tutorial] Making your own theme using UOT Kitchen http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1141723

[GUIDE] Change your boot animation

Basics

1st thing which u need to do is to know wht model number/baseband/build/OS version is on ur phone. For this go to: Settings -> About Phone



What it all means for u:

Kernel version:
Currently we all are stuck with Kernel version: 2.6.29 so don’t bother too much with it. Though each firmware has certain kernel modifications, even if u flash (only) the BB package the kernel also gets updated.
Some devs like Bin4ry, zdzihu & jerpelea have managed to bypass the bootloader and load custom kernels!!! so look forth for new custom kernels with TONS of features!!!
For current Custom Kernel Development related info go to: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1027111


Model number:
The X10 has two models X10i and X10a. They differ in the spectrum of frequencies supported for 3G/WCDMA http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_x10-2964.php
X10i => HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
X10a => HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1900 / 2100
Keep in mind that this model number is very important if u intend to flash firmwares/basebands (more on this in subsequent posts)

Android version: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)
S.E. officially launched this phone with android version 1.6 (aka Cupcake) which is fairly old
They recently (Nov 2010) gave *most* of the users android version 2.1 (aka Éclair)
If u want to use themes, optimizations, tweaks for ur phone they are mostly for specific OS versions

Baseband version: [linked to firmware version]
(Crudely) this is a software interface which improves gsm/3g performance, adds features like dual touch, acts as a base for the main OS to ‘talk-to’ the hardware on the phone [I know this explanation isn’t precise even partly incorrect.. if someone can help me out I will update it]
*** this is extremely important part as many ROMs are specific to particular Baseband versions [where ever possible I will post the requirement of baseband in the links to the ROMs]
*** Dual touch was introduced very recently (around first week of Jan 2011) so if u have not updated the phone after Dec 2010 u mostly are missing Dual Touch!!! [to get dual touch only head over to: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920669 ]

Build number: [aka firmware version]
This is dependent on which firmware u flash on ur phone and is linked to the baseband version.
Btw some devs use this field to add their own ‘signature’ to the ROM so if u are using custom ROMs this field might be varying. Though the Baseband version for a particular firmware remains same.

Themes

*** ALL THEMES/MODS ARE SPECIFIC TO FIRMWARE(FW)/BASEBAND(BB)/OS VERSION. USING THEM ON OTHER FW/BB/OS MAY LEAD TO CONSTANT CRASHES/REBOOTS/FREEZES/FCs/STUCK UP @ BOOT***

DAMN WE HAVE A LOT OF THEMES
As you can imagine it takes time to collect/update this info... so i will be updating this section every weekend...

I might have missed a few... just PM me on any missing ones and I will update them...

where ever possible i have included the info relating to the compatible firmware/baseband/OS

Theme Tools:
[1.6 ONLY] How to install a theme using Chewitt's Installer http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=810178
[2.1 ONLY] How to install a theme using Chewitt's Installer http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=835004

*** Program to push/pull system files: [PC-APP] X10 Mod Tool - De/Recompile APK/JAR, Pull/Push files, Install/Remove Apps http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=842060


Excellent reference on how to create themes http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834806

Theme collection http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9126774&postcount=9

[REF] X10 Themes & Apps http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=678162



Themes for 2.1 ROMs Eclair:
[2.1 THEME] X10 Res Mods v1.8 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=832253
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] Full Black theme☆☆ARC STYLE☆☆ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=960550
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435 & 2.0.2.A.0.24] x10 Red theme| .24| 2.1.A.0.435 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=951400
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435 & 2.0.2.A.0.24] X.Gbread http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9872345&postcount=2
[FW: 2.0.2.A.0.24 & 2.0.A.0.504] ElementaL Orange http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=839476
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] X10i Desert Theme 2.1 "2.1.A.0.435" http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=948524
[FW: 2.0.A.0.504] PITCH BLACK THEME http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=832190
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] X HC http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=958879
X10 THEMES [HTC SENSE] [Android STOCK] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=835536
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] [THEME-NEW BATT ICON!!] HoneyComb on X10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=935187
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] XPERIA X10 Android 1.6 theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=945897
[FW: 2.0.2.A.0.24 & 2.0.A.0.504] IRIS for stock SE ROM - .504 and .24 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=932480
Transparent status bar theme, now with AOSP theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=843856
Xdre4m http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833075
PGFX™ Eternity http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=842377
Enigma http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=775898
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] 'Suave Green' (Beta) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=964299
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] Arc Theme for xRecovery + Dark status bar http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=975209
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435 & 2.1.1.A.0.6] Carbon/Blue/Black/Pink/Green ARC Themes http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=987465
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] X.Dark http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991747
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] GreenSugarXarc http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991556
[THEME] UPDATE4 SE21ROMS-HTC Sense framework for x10a/i http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=997451
ElementaL Orange/Black Theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1045494
X10 seNSe Black & White Theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1099595
DarkArc http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103428
BlackStatusBar for stock 2.1.B.0.1 + Arc Sliders http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1143377



Themes for 2.2 ROMs Froyo:
FreeX10 2.2.1 Beta 4 Theme CyanogenMod7 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944309
[BB: 2.0.xx] X.Gbread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=876226
CYANOGENMOD CM6.1.1 Tron http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=958080
DarkStyle http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=905586
[BB: 2.0.xx] Slimer ~ Cyanogen 6.1.1http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961235
X HC http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=958879
[BB: 2.1.54] BitSnacker.com mods http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=935187
FroShed Blue / Gingerbread / Lucid-X10 / Frost-X10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=948701
Minimalistic Black & White http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944614
[CM 6.1.1]Bliss HD http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=946421
Gbread theme AOSP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=895858
GreenGlow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=925636
[BB: 2.1.54] green-white-cyan theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=943001
[BB: 2.0.xx] Runs on Cyanogen 6.1.1 & FreeX10 ~ Cyan Extreme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=947064
[BB: 2.0.xx] GALAXY http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=926614
[BB: 2.1.54] [THEME CM6.1.1] Gingerbread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944066
[BB: 2.0.xx] FreeX10 BuuFm0d http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=922631
[apps] Gingerbread apps [keyboard + launcher + live wallpaper] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=919436
miui top 100 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=963709
[BB: 2.1.5x] [THEME-GINGERBREAD] [MOD][rendeiro2005]Cyanogen6.1.3_v01 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=964364
[THEME] MattedBlues for CM 6.1.3 V4.5 wolfbreak rom with battery % mod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1000134
[THEME][ARC]Phone/Contacts/Framework/Settings mod for CM 6.1.3 by Wolfbreak http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=997920
[Theme][CM6.1.X]Modified Wolfbreak's CM6.1.3-V4.5 stock theme with % Mod SC battery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1002258
[THEME] BitSnacker For Wolfbreak/Rendeiro CM6 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1010974
[THEME] SJ CM 6.X for X10 OS 2.2 based http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1009744
<LIST> Themes for TripNMiUI http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1013356
[THEME] CM7 RC2 [Sculpted 2.1][BlueBuzzer] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1011813
[THEME] WhiteOrange for Wolfbreak´s CM 6.1.3 V054 Rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1020909
[BB: 2.1.5x] TMR MIUI MODS 3 different flavors of MIUI http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1009667
RealBlueOrange http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1041429
TransFormMiUI http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1051484
Bluewall's Theme for Wolfbreak CM6 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1097795
ProjectX for Wolf's CM6.1.3 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1112947
BitSnacker for CM6.1.3 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14911070#post14911070



Themes for 2.3 ROMs Gingerbread:
FreeX10 2.3.2 Theme CyanogenMod7 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11176889&postcount=2
X HC http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=958879
Xperia Arc 2.3.3 theme + lockscreen for CM7 RC2 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=981052
[REF] ARCify your X10 Official ARC Wallpapers | Theme | Launcher | Ringtones | Apps http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=976267
CM7 Theme Chooser & Fonts http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=987063
CM7 themes (thank you smartgardens for this find) http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/17567-cm7-theme-chooser-themes/
MIUI gingerbread KOBALT IC3 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1042583
darkKOBALT v1 MIUI gingerbread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1069672
2.3 Blackened OVERDRIVE BacktoBasics http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125580



Backup of original system files:
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] 2.1 System Apps/Framwork | 2.1.A.0.435 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=956742
[FW: 2.1.A.0.435] 2.1 System Apps/Framwork | 2.1.A.0.435 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=826849

Optimizations / Tweaks

*** MOST OF THESE TWEAKS/OPTIMIZATIONS REQUIRE ROOT AND/OR XRECOVERY ***


System cleanup/unnecessary app removal/ROM specific optimisations:
[UPDATED Latest FW (2.1.A.0.435)!!]Junk Apps Clean up + Xrecovery + Jit V2 Optimized http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=895351
X10 - [Tutorial] Remove Junk Apps + List of Junk Apps (2.1.A.0.435) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=947974
[Tutorial] My easy guide to SPEED-UP a lot X10 with STOCK SE 2.1 ROM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=934486
{android 1.6} [Tutorial] Rooting the X10 and removing apps http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=714004
Getting some Cyanogen settings on Free X10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=938464
Get the most out of TMR_CyanogenMod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=941470
Android 2.1 OPTIMISER V002 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=829660
2.1 Customizer v0.99.1 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833324
{ONLY FOR 2.1} JIT Enabler v2 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=885977
{ONLY FOR 2.1} Boost your Xperia X10 performance – JIT installation guide @xperiax10.net http://www.xperiax10.net/2011/02/20/boost-your-xperia-x10-performance-–-jit-installation-guide/

Generic Tweaks:
[APP] Sysctl Config (Boost your X10 Performance) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=929448
How to to modify build.prop specificly http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11073006&postcount=4
[GUIDE] X10 Battery Calibration http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=943626
[GUIDE] ServiceManager & APN Settings http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=933558
[GUIDE] About Android and Optimizing Sony Xperia X10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=844256
Xperia X10 3G+ enhancement http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=951765
rendeiro2005 - tweaks http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1005027
Fugu Tweaks for the x10 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1001552
SD-Card Speed Up! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1028465
Increase SD card performance http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1047536
[BOOST] Give your X10 a REAL boost! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1040497


Region changing to get latest updates:
Change Region, Debrand or Rebrand 1.6 and 2.1 via CDA http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824711


Camera related:
[APP] 2.1 Stock Rom - Camera Mod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=922657
[Guide] How to disable stock camera shutter sound on your X10! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=937759
[MOD]&[DEV] Camera for 2.2 standard/hd 720p versions http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=994402
2.2 Camcorder Fix http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=994336


Wifi tweaks/fixes:
Wifi fixer/blade wifi fixer http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=927166


Benchmark related:
[GUIDE] How to get a HIGH QUADRANT SCORE http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=935919


Customizations:
[MOD] Reboot Options in Power Menu http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=836942
[MOD] Change your Battery Icon to show Percentage charge level http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=826816


Using data card to boost performance:
[Howto] App2sd Step by step http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800555
[APP] Link2SD - *choose* which apps to move to SD on Eclair http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928622
TripNMiUI 0.2.4 APP2SD FIX http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=960886
DATA2SD for FreeX10 (froyo) http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11047664&postcount=3667
How to for DATA2SD for FreeX10 (froyo) http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11217722&postcount=4672