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Sony Ericsson X10 debranding tutorial |
pierreyounes
Joined: Jun 15, 2010
Posts: 3
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hey man...first i cannot find the SEMC OMSI Module folder in C:/ProgramData/Sony Ericsson i only find a folder named 359419033489864, and a folder named services and an xml documet...secondly i have pc companion version 2.00.142 not 2.00.115 and when i install it and when i connect my phone to my pc ot didint ask to update or repair or anything...it starts updating automaticly and i dont know what i should doo..... so please if u can help me out..thank you and keep up the good work  |
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kanjer
Joined: Apr 13, 2005
Posts: 47
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dumb question time, but is this the same process for the x10mini pro? |
fortissimo
Joined: Jun 15, 2010
Posts: 5
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Is there anybody who debranded with the UK-version and got an update to R2BA020?
I can't find some paid apps in Android Market (Battery Droid Pro p.e.) and can't update to .23 either. |
shanespencer
Joined: Aug 29, 2005
Posts: > 500
From: The China
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On 2010-07-08 17:02:15, DragonEye wrote:
krazi3azn's technique works.. just drop the files in when the download approaches 100%.. i started copying the files over when it was 125.0/125.5mb
Worked for me, too. I copied the first file once the second began downloading, and then copied the larger file when it was about 99% complete. Worked a treat!
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kits
Joined: Oct 03, 2007
Posts: 82
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Thanks to the OP for information on debranding and to other posters who gave information on how to copy files 1 & 2 after the SEUS update as the original instructions no longer work without the copy trick.
I debranded my X10a Rogers branded to X10a Generic America BR (R1FB001) and I have the "Automatic Internet Settings" disabled. So, I had to manually set the APN for AT&T but the MMS still doesn't work. Anyone know how I can get Automatic Internet Settings Enabled?
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kits
Joined: Oct 03, 2007
Posts: 82
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Anyone debranded to R1FB001 (X10a) and have Automatic Internet Setting 'enabled'? I debranded to this version and I have it disabled and i am not able to use MMS feature on AT&T Network.
I used APN Settings backup app and saved my settings from X10i on which MMS works and tried the restore on X10a and it still doesn't work.  .
Any help, PLEASE!!!! If no help, I will have to go to generic North American X10a ****14 version which I don't want to. |
TJMonkey15
Joined: Mar 18, 2008
Posts: 104
From: USA
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Actually, if you go to the AR X10a unbranded version, then you can use SEUS or PC Suite to update to the R2BA020 firmware that most regions have gotten. As of a week or so ago, the Brazilian region still hadn't gotten that update. Therefor, it may be beneficial to switch to the 14 firmware anyway. |
kblwd
Joined: Jul 21, 2010
Posts: 2
From: York, UK
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@fortissimo
I have exactly that problem. For instance, Astro file manager introduced the paid-for pro version, and I can't see it in the Market, along with a few others (DTG Full Key being another).
Today I used SEUS to do a full factory reset and re-install of 020, as I had just updated OTA when first available, but the problem remains.
Anyone else? |
kblwd
Joined: Jul 21, 2010
Posts: 2
From: York, UK
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Update
Protected apps appear to be back in the Market. Threads on other boards complaining about this said that Google had to update the authorisation for the new firmware builds, so that the Market would recognise them as such and behave properly. Apps that wouldn't appear yesterday evening are now there - timely.
Cheers. |
hannahbee
Joined: Jul 23, 2010
Posts: 4
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Hey guys, really excited to try this de-branding process. Just read through the whole thread and I'm about to get started. Since I'm a no0b if anything goes wrong I'll have to edit in this post to let you know and ask questions if necessary.
I got my X10a a few weeks ago and I've since done an update to R2BA020. From what I've read it shouldn't be a problem to update. I'm going to try to update to the R1FB001. Hopefully the phone won't get bricked or I might have to freak out on my bf for convincing me to do it lol 
EDIT: So I have tried de-branding with both the R1FB001 and the R1FA014; both times I did multiple restarts/repairs as instructed after following all the steps correctly. Re-named those files and everything... still no luck. Rogers firmware seems to be stuck on my phone Is there any other method I can try? Thanks in advance for your help guys.
[ This Message was edited by: hannahbee on 2010-07-29 04:44 ] |
Tejstar
Joined: Feb 08, 2007
Posts: 82
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Try the method here:
http://www.xperiax10.net/2010[....]rand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/ |
hannahbee
Joined: Jul 23, 2010
Posts: 4
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It worked! We used the Generic North America firmware from that link, and finally got it to work around 4am that same night 
It is a slightly older version of the firmware, but no worries about that if anyone's giving it second thoughts--once it's installed you can just do an update and get the newest version!
As for differences in performance: in-call volume seems to be a bit louder, while media volume is significantly louder! Almost TOO loud when on the highest setting lol.
Battery life seems better in general. I was using Helix launcher for 1.6 but I kept having issues with it crashing, for no apparent reason. That was the last straw, I uninstalled, and a few minutes later my bf got into a force-close cycle with his x10 mini because of helix launcher! He was playing around with re-sizing his icons and didn't follow directions about closing programs first. So just as a warning to anyone who uses it to save battery life... be careful! 
Since de-branding I've now also been allowed to easily switch 3G off and use Edge for when I'm not browsing/downloading, and that seems to have helped my battery time immensely. Pity Rogers didn't let us have that option to start with 
Thanks so much for the tutorials and links everyone, cheers! |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Liverpool City Centre
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I'll be debranding my white X10i tonight to UK Generic. I hope all goes sweetly.
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Denaclias
Joined: Sep 07, 2010
Posts: 1
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Noob question, hoping for an answer . I just bought an x10i from Saudi Arabia and it has the Build number R2BA016. I am going to Canada in a few days. What do I need to do to debrand my phone to work on the Rogers network in Canada with full access to the app market and all apps? Appreciate it greatly.
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bimmerboi
Joined: May 11, 2007
Posts: 32
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you have an x10i. It wont work with Rogers 3G no matter what you do. You need an x10a. You will however be able to use Edge. |
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