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[rendeiro2005]

Hi all,

Since some of you may have some issues how to use flashtool here is a quick(?) guide to use it.
This is a copy of my thread at XDA.

Please visit the main thread to search for news and firmware updates on 2nd post.
With this tool you can go SWITCH FROM/TO android 1.6 and 2.1 and GB. Just download the firmware rom links posted down and choose.

Please, if this thread was usefull for you in some way don`t donate me anything. Just ckick on THANKS, RATE THIS THREAD on top and vote on POLL . If you want to donate please do but on the right guys who made this incredible tool for us to use. Androxyde and Bin4ry.

I`ve only tested this on X10 even so by XDA feedback this also work on every X family.

INDEX
2nd Post - SE Firmware Files
3rd Post - HOW TO (*.ftf files)
4th Post - HOW TO (*.sin files)
5th Post - How to root and more...
6th Post - Apps that you can delete

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WHAT YOU NEED:
Flashtool from HERE

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CREDITS TO:
Androxyde
Bin4ry
DooMLoRD
aZuZu

Everyone from XDA (specially FreeXperia Team) & MoDaCo
and myself of course for making this

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Regards,
R

Edited by rendeiro2005, 30 August 2011 - 09:50 AM.

[rendeiro2005]

Here you`ll find SE Firmwares to install through flashtools.

All file listed by released date (last came first).

ASK: If anyone had different ftf or sin files, please send me a PM so that i can link that to this post so we can have all files in the same place;)

note: all links will send you to dev links except the ones created by me;) saying that, i`m NOT responsible for ANY removed links provided here except the ones provided by me.

X10 ftf files - then go to 3rd post HERE

2.3 (gingerbread) android version

I´ll release 1 ftf file per day starting today (26-08-2011). Don´t ask me for any particular one. I´ll release in alphabetically order starting from AT&T and only BRANDED ones.
For another GB firmware versions please go HERE and check arkedk files

AT&T

X10a_GB2.3.3_USA - MD5 - 7467DC05473AEDBE2F044B2C6BE760DA

CLARO

X10a_GG2.3.3_ARGENTINA - MD5 - 63E2816660A2E6A9FB150A163592D897
X10a_GG2.3.3_BRASIL- MD5 - 7CEA14B5FF606DCF9A54821DAAF475D5
X10a_GG2.3.3_CHILE - MD5 - 4C4ACDDB0C96E94A64067AB8306E8DE8

2.1 android version
X10i Generic

X10i_2.1.B.0.1_GENERIC
X10i_2.1.1.A.0.28_GENERIC
Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
2.1_2.0.2.A.0.24 with DualTouch already in HERE just need to flash once

X10i Branded

X10i_2.1_B0435_Bouygues_FR - thks to Thol
X10i_2.1_A0435_Orange_FR - thks to Thol
X10i_2.1_A435_SFR_FR - thks to Thol & Kwashis
Bouygues Telecom version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
Era Branded X10i_2.1.1.A.0.16 (thks to arkedk)

X10a Generic

Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
2_1_A_0_435 with DualTouch already in for ALL apps HERE

X10a Branded

X10a_2.1.A.0.492_AT&T

X10 mini pro ftf files - then go to 3rd post HERE

U20i Nordic
U20i UK
U20i Singapore
U20i French
U20i German
U20i NLU20i ITA - Thks to ginoscopesce for this one:)

  
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X10 mini ftf files - then go to 3rd post HERE

E10i Nordic
E10i UK
E10i French
E10i German

Baseband
Please check THIS thread to choose your baseband version

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sin files - then go to 4th post HERE

2.1 android version
X10i SHIPPED 2.1 ROM

X10i_2_0_A_0_504_NORDIC
X10i_2_0_A_0_504_GLOBAL
X10i_2_0_2_A_0_24_GLOBAL

X10a SHIPPED 2.1 ROM

X10a_2_0_A_0_504_GLOBAL
X10a_2_0_2_A_0_24_GLOBAL

SO-01B

WWE_R1EA018
WWE_R1EA025

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  allways updating...

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Regards,
R

Edited by rendeiro2005, 30 August 2011 - 10:07 AM.

[rendeiro2005]

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG!!!

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How To Install *.ftf files

1. Install Flashtool

2. Copy the *.ftf files that you `ve downloaded earlier to firmwares folder from Flashtool.



3. Click "Flash" button from flashtool and select the *.ftf file firmware and click "OK"

4. Relax and wait a while. When the proccess is completed you will get a popup message (don`t click on that!!!)

5.

a. Unplug your USB cable from PC[/font]
b. Power off your phone[/font]
c. Press back button and keep your finger on button[/font]
d. Plug USB cable to PC[/font]
e. Check if the green LED appear[/font]
f. Popup message will disapear and flastool start to run[/font]
g. Sit down, relax a bit.[/font]

6. IF the "Start Flashing" message appear everything`s ok if not...repeat. Sitdown and relax (again )



7. When last message appear unplug/plug USB cable

8. DONNE

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Regards,
R

Edited by rendeiro2005, 02 August 2011 - 12:26 PM.

[rendeiro2005]

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG!!!

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How To install *.sin files

1. Install Falshtool.exe
2. Unzip your FW version
4. Now, after install flashtool you will get this structure



5. Copy your FW and Dualtouch to firmwares folder







7. Click on dots



8. Choose the path to you FW and click "open"



9. Put whatever you want on (1) select all files from left, click right arrow (2) and ok (3)



10. Now wait a while and you will get your *.ftf file on firmwares folder

- This is the file you`ll need to flash your phone. Now go up to STEP 1 on 3rd POST.

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Regards,
R

Edited by rendeiro2005, 02 August 2011 - 12:31 PM.

[rendeiro2005]

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG!!!

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In this post i will explain and demonstrate how simple it is to play with our phones with this incredible tool provided by Androxyde and Bin4ry.

1. ROOT ACCESS

1.6 and 2.1 android version
To gain root acces it`s quite easy. Just have to do this:
1. On your phone check "debbuging mode" on Setting > Applications > Development
2. Plug you USB cable
3. Open your flashtool and click on Root box
4. Wait a few seconds and your phone will rebbot
5. Voilá

2.3 android version

Check THIS thread at XDA or watch the video



3. CLEAN SE JUNK

Now this is where it can get tricky. Remember this: DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING! On next post i will provide a list of witch apps you can delete. without messing your phone.

1. On your phone check "debbuging mode" on Setting > Applications > Development
2. Plug you USB cable
3. Open your flashtool and click on Clean box. If you can`t do that press on Ask Root Perms before.
4. Now from the new window you just have to choose witch apps you want to install/remove. It can`t be more simplier

NOTE: If you don`t want to loose the possibility of the phone automatically acquire APN settings, please remove ReadyToRun file from the top right window (it will remove by default).
Also install a home replacement before you delete SE Home Launcher

5. Once you're done just press on the OK button.

info: All chages you made here will affect how system will work. All apps will be instaled/removed on system/app folder. The only way you can remove files from here is by using thridparty apps (like TitaniumBackup) or this tool.

4. CUSTOMIZE

This is another great option of this tool. With this you can install all your *.apk files in just one click. To do that:

1. Copy your *.apk to FlashTool > custom > apps
2. On your phone check "debbuging mode" on Setting > Applications > Development
3. Plug you USB cable
4. Press Customize button on flashtool
5. That´s it...dificult, hã?

5. OPTIMIZE

What does this do? Simple. Install JIT on your phone
And what the hell is JIT? See THIS

In another words. On stock rom you`ll get 450 (more or less) and after applying this you`ll get 650 (more or less) on bechmark tests.

1. On your phone check "debbuging mode" on Setting > Applications > Development
2. Plug you USB cable
3. Press Optimize button on flashtool
4. Your phonne will reboot

6. ADVANCED MENU

From here you can do some tweaks on your phone.
Install xRecovery from zdzihu to install/backup rom´s and more
Play with build.prop - be carefull with this!!! for some tweaks see THIS post

note: If you had any issues with xRecovery (X10 HD) please go HERE and download xRecovery-0.2-X10HD-release.apk fix by zdzihu.

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Regards,
R

Edited by rendeiro2005, 02 August 2011 - 01:55 PM.

[rendeiro2005]

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG!!!

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changelog
27-01-2011
- Updated list of applications can be uninstalled;
- Add "safelist.properties" file to test - ATENTION!!! All apps aboved will be deleted. You must have other dialer, message, contact list and home replacement (this one before run "clean").

note: copy "safelist.properties" to FlashTool\custom\clean folder


 safelist.rar   1.23K   12 downloads
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This is a list of all apps that i deleted from my phone without screw it up

If you know more apps that can be deleted (without affecting your phone) please SHARE and i will upload that info here.

Some apps need to be replaced by another ones. i.e. i`ve deleted phonebook. Of course if i won`t replace that app i can`t make calls

HERE you can see what each app do

MY LIST

TimescapeLargeUIThemeSakura, TimescapeLargeUIThemeGreen, EManual, HTCIme, Sync, OmaDatasyncService, MagicSmokeWallpapers, playnowback, backupandrestore, wisepilot, quadrapop, playnowclient, SemcCheckin, WallpaperChooser, SearchWidget, chinesetextinput, FaceRecognition, TimescapeLargeUIThemeIndigo, Calculator, TimescapeLargeUI, JapaneseIME, DigitalClockWidget, LiveWallpapersPicker, GlobalSearch, ServiceMenu, Conversations, HTCClicker, TimeScapeProvider, moxiermail, LearningClient, trackid, officesuite, playnowappinstaller, AlarmClock, Phonebook, MediascapePluginManager, SEMCSetupWizard, CrashSMS, LiveWallpapers, Gallery3D, TimescapePluginManager, SemcHomeL, RecentCalls, VisualizationWallpapers, LatinIME, mediascape, TimescapeLargeUIThemeBlue, SyncWizard, creatouch, facebook, PcCompanion, SEMCTouchPalKoreanQWERTY, usersupport.apk, EManualLauncher, TimescapeLargeUIThemeOrange, StatusSwitch, textinput-tng, touchnote, TalkProvider
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After deleted all these apps and install others, after some tweaks on build.prop file, i`ve manage to get 870 on benchmark test on android 2.1 and 1750 on gingerbread

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Regards,
R

Edited by rendeiro2005, 02 August 2011 - 01:01 PM.

[Z3US911]

there is alredy one

http://android.modac...rbread-updates/

[rendeiro2005]

Z3US911, on 02 August 2011 - 12:12 PM, said:

there is alredy one

http://android.modac...rbread-updates/

quite diferent

[Z3US911]

rendeiro2005, on 02 August 2011 - 12:15 PM, said:

quite diferent

btw, sry to ask

u have also developed some ROMS.I used ur Scamble ROM for like 3-4 months and still got the backup.

have u stopped developing ROMS now...???

[rendeiro2005]

Z3US911, on 02 August 2011 - 01:11 PM, said:

btw, sry to ask

u have also developed some ROMS.I used ur Scamble ROM for like 3-4 months and still got the backup.

have u stopped developing ROMS now...???

For now yes due some lack of time due work but im working on scamble gingerbread version(but had no ideia when it will be finished)

[Lancez]

pinned

[rendeiro2005]

Lancez, on 02 August 2011 - 01:51 PM, said:

pinned

thks

i was still writing this one and baseband...

[Lancez]

rendeiro2005, on 02 August 2011 - 01:56 PM, said:

thks

i was still writing this one and baseband...

you are welcome. so you don't play i900 anymore?

[rendeiro2005]

Lancez, on 02 August 2011 - 03:49 PM, said:

you are welcome. so you don't play i900 anymore?

for about a year and a half.
i get tired of wm and sent it agains the wall and definitely android is much more fun to play with

[shubham6300]

Which ftf I use for GB Rom?

Edited by Lancez, 02 August 2011 - 05:02 PM.

[rendeiro2005]

Any one from 2nd post referring 2.3 version;)
Cant quote right now cause im driving

[rendeiro2005]

rendeiro2005, on 02 August 2011 - 04:30 PM, said:

Any one from 2nd post referring 2.3 version;)
Cant quote right now cause im driving

Another thing:
Stop quoting the hole post...twice???


Cheers
R

[Lancez]

rendeiro2005, on 02 August 2011 - 03:56 PM, said:

for about a year and a half.
i get tired of wm and sent it agains the wall and definitely android is much more fun to play with

+1, i bought a i8000 after i900 then played with it abot 7 months or so. then moved to android. now i have X10a and SGS captivate

seems like i'm camped out here everyday LOL.

[shubham6300]

Ohk thanks, gonna flash today...

Btw your 2nd post contain HOW TO (*.ftf files) and in Index you have written:-

2nd Post - SE Firmware Files

3rd Post - HOW TO (*.ftf files)

:S

[rendeiro2005]

shubham6300, on 03 August 2011 - 05:13 AM, said:

Ohk thanks, gonna flash today...

Btw your 2nd post contain HOW TO (*.ftf files) and in Index you have written:-

2nd Post - SE Firmware Files

3rd Post - HOW TO (*.ftf files)

:S

everything as it should;)

thanks Lancez