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[Q] New to Xperia X8

Hey, I just got my X8 last week, so I'm pretty new to it. Can anyone recommend what I should get for starters? And I've been hearing about this Froyobread or Android 2.2. Can anyone explain what that is to me? Thx.

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Read the stickies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA

soulstrummer said:
Hey, I just got my X8 last week, so I'm pretty new to it. Can anyone recommend what I should get for starters? And I've been hearing about this Froyobread or Android 2.2. Can anyone explain what that is to me? Thx.
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First you should root your phone, and then to install xrecovery. And if you want you can install a custom rom. Read the stickies for that.
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definetely get your x8 rooted and install a custom rom

[Q] Install gingerxperia on stock X8

Hi, i want to install gingerxperia (v25) on my absolutely stock x8 (android 2.1)
What do i have to do, step by step please.
As far as i know, i have to root it, then install cwm recovery (but i dont know how!), then flash nAa kernel v10 (i dont know where to download that) via flashtool (not sure how to flash the kernel) and then after all install gingerxperia via cwm recovery.......is that right (if yes, please tell me the exact way how i have to do these things.....also step by step please )
Thanks in advance

therefore there is a big button which says SEARCH and also a site which is called GOOGLE(search machines in general)

i know, i'm not stupid but i've allready looked for a tutorial or something, but i couldnt find one, and i dont want to brick/ruin my phone, so if you dont want to help me other than telling me to search for my self (which i already did), why do you even comment? I dont want to be rude but your comment seams a bit senseless to me and doesnt help me....
the reason why i ask this is that i really dont know and dont want to make a mistake and have a broken phone, for someone who knows how to do it, it wont be a problem to tell me step by step in a short way how to do it i think, and thats what i am asking for

Check the Rooting tutorial in XPERIA X8 Android Development then when you root ur x8 check the thread for xrecovery when u got rooted xperia whit recover pm me
Hit thanks if I helped!
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root and cwm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100&highlight=x8toolbox
unlock bootloader:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436924
flash tool:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986697
naa kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350484&highlight=naa
gingerxperia v25:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373679&highlight=gingerxperia
general guide to all things:http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/82885753?access_key=key-2hez0mrgf52fca61khop or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516967
and you said you didn't find anything?! anyway you might dont...i hope you will appreciate it. next time search more...

NOTE: The GingerXperia v25 is ONLY for nAa kernel!
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stamatis16 said:
root and cwm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100&highlight=x8toolbox
unlock bootloader:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436924
flash tool:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986697
naa kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350484&highlight=naa
gingerxperia v25:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373679&highlight=gingerxperia
general guide to all things:http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/82885753?access_key=key-2hez0mrgf52fca61khop or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516967
and you said you didn't find anything?! anyway you might dont...i hope you will appreciate it. next time search more...
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the gingerxperia thread is down/or removed.

Check these out for guide to use flashtool..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755215
Hit tanx if it helps..
Sent by the walking walkman..

gagan_sj said:
the gingerxperia thread is down/or removed.
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yea, its been removed.

I suggest to check GingerJH ROM.
Is it important how did i send this?

[Q] W8-X8 mods/cRoms/fixes etc.

Hello sony ericsson X8/W8 users! I not newbie here on xda, but is new on your X8 thread. I have a new SE W8 which was given to me by my mom.. Now i was looking for a w8 thread here on xda but only led me to X8. i know X8 and W8 are close to being perfectly the same though there are a few things inside the phone also a better sound system on W8 which i researched the day i got it.
Now for my question: can you flash X8 stock roms, croms, fix, mods etc? Or they have their own Just like my first phone sgs i9003. It may look exactly like the i9000 but they have diff. stuff inside them which would brick the phone if you tried flashing i9000 roms on i9003 (happened to me on the first week i got the phone ...)
if you're kind enough, please help me with links for roms/mods specifed for w8
I am pretty confused with the x8 and w8 stuff... they should make a separate thread.... Sorry for those who might get annoyed with this post or sumthing. and thanks in advance for those who could help me with this

U can flash all the croms of x8 to w8.... with no hesitation...m using w8 only n i hve flshed gdx v24 n it works smoothly....
Sent from my W8 using xda premium

Here are 2 types of bricks :
1.Soft Brick - Reparable , SEUS , Flashtool
2.Hard Brick - Nonreparable , phone dead .
If you want to flash a custom kernel u need first to unlock bootloader , very dangerous , it leads to hard brick.
The custom kernels have recovery buildin so from there u can flash ROMs.
About Root , use Superoneclick , use search button
Best Combos are , MiniCM7 +nAa Kernel and GingerDX + Alfs.
Sent from my E15i using XDA

soccerb4u said:
U can flash all the croms of x8 to w8.... with no hesitation...m using w8 only n i hve flshed gdx v24 n it works smoothly....
Sent from my W8 using xda premium
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Thanks my friend. ill try flashing roms on my w8 as soon as i get my laptop next week. so for now i will continue flashing croms on my galaxy s... thanks for refreshing my mind. ill thank you for that.

CosminAdriaan said:
Here are 2 types of bricks :
1.Soft Brick - Reparable , SEUS , Flashtool
2.Hard Brick - Nonreparable , phone dead .
If you want to flash a custom kernel u need first to unlock bootloader , very dangerous , it leads to hard brick.
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I would like to know why you people scary new users and make such a big deal of unlocking bootloader when its so damn simple!? 90% people successfully unlock bootloader if they follow the instruction and respect requirements, ok!?
this is tutorial if you wanna unlock it
w8/x8 is not different phone just changed some apps and ui! so dont worry u can flash everything what you want on your w8 from this forum!
and take a look in the list of roms, kernel... more or less everything you need for your phone!
hope it was helpful and make your start easy as possible!!!

I agree with u damir87....i have seen people scarying the newbie...about bootloader unlocking n custom kernel...infact this are so simple.....
Just follow the instructions properly.....
Well damir87 i had unlocked my bootloader but had issues with my sim network....i was not getting the network coverage....wat can be the issue...???
Sent from my W8 using xda premium

CosminAdriaan said:
Here are 2 types of bricks :
1.Soft Brick - Reparable , SEUS , Flashtool
2.Hard Brick - Nonreparable , phone dead .
If you want to flash a custom kernel u need first to unlock bootloader , very dangerous , it leads to hard brick.
The custom kernels have recovery buildin so from there u can flash ROMs.
About Root , use Superoneclick , use search button
Best Combos are , MiniCM7 +nAa Kernel and GingerDX + Alfs.
Sent from my E15i using XDA
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yes i know about the hard /soft bricking.. And thanks for telling me about unlocking bootloaders i'd might brick the phone without knowing i need to unlock it.... +1 for you!
damir87 said:
I would like to know why you people scary new users and make such a big deal of unlocking bootloader when its so damn simple!? 90% people successfully unlock bootloader if they follow the instruction and respect requirements, ok!?
this is tutorial if you wanna unlock it
w8/x8 is not different phone just changed some apps and ui! so dont worry u can flash everything what you want on your w8 from this forum!
and take a look in the list of roms, kernel... more or less everything you need for your phone!
hope it was helpful and make your start easy as possible!!!
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Thanks for the link man. Wow rooting and customizing here takes a little more time on w8/x8... With bootloaders to be unlocked.... On the galaxy s all you need is to flash a kernel using odin. The kernel automatically unlocks the bootloader and of course rooting the phone. also installs cwm superuser and other root stuff... Although rooting here on w8 is easier by using superoneclick right?
About the bricking thing, its ok ive experienced bricking before with i9003. Hard bricked twice, but got lucky that the customer service never suspected it was rooted. Soft bricked before when odin was not responding...
Thanks for your knowlege damir, now i am well prepared with your link so when my laptop arrives i can start instanly! +1 for you on your thanks meter!
Since im in a good mood im giving +1 for those who helped me lol.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA

soccerb4u said:
Well damir87 i had unlocked my bootloader but had issues with my sim network....i was not getting the network coverage....wat can be the issue...???
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If the simlock certificate specified is NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, you can't unlock the bootloader of your phone. If you try, radio capability of your phone will be disabled!
Wahaha123 said:
Although rooting here on w8 is easier by using superoneclick right?
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yes, only one click and your phone is ready for all the greatness of our devs!!!
Regards

Hi,
I am using W8 and i have unlocked my bootloader and currently running with custom kernel and custom ROM (ICS). Before you unlock your bootloader u please chk the number on the Phone just below the battery something like 11W27 ( this is mine) if it above 29 its not advisable to unlock the bootloader, your phone might be bricked. However you can use GingerDX on Stock kernel.. hope this helps

Thank you for the info....mine is 11w34 ...hard luck for me....
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ghost9685 said:
Hi,
I am using W8 and i have unlocked my bootloader and currently running with custom kernel and custom ROM (ICS). Before you unlock your bootloader u please chk the number on the Phone just below the battery something like 11W27 ( this is mine) if it above 29 its not advisable to unlock the bootloader, your phone might be bricked. However you can use GingerDX on Stock kernel.. hope this helps
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Aww. 11w48. But why/how will this brick the phone with bootloader unlocking? And is it soft bricked or hard..
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Hard brick...sony implemented some security **** after 11w29
Sent from my E15i using XDA

CosminAdriaan said:
Hard brick...sony implemented some security **** after 11w29
Sent from my E15i using XDA
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Yes. You are right. Ive done some searching about this and learned that sony noticed that there were lots of hard brickings occurring in this phone unit. So sony had some part of the phone that starts with "Q" (i forgot the name) that holds the security stuff to make this "security hole" (or the "security ****") where bricks the phone whenever someone tries to unlock the bootloader... Thats what i understood... It can still be unlocked though you'll need someone good in hacking, and modding that could bypass the security hole thing and stuff a in the end unlocking the bootloaders.. It'll be tough work...
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium

[Q] ROM or ROOT - ICS Xperia X8

Hello,
I'm new here and don't know what ROM and ROOT exactly is.
can someone please explain to me what is ROM, ROOT and the difference beteen them?
Is someone can recommand me a ROM and ROOT (if needed) to me Xperia X8 that looks like ICS and tell me how to install it??
THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!

You should read the FAQ and not open a new thread. It even says "READ ME FIRST!".

XperiaX8D said:
Hello,
I'm new here and don't know what ROM and ROOT exactly is.
can someone please explain to me what is ROM, ROOT and the difference beteen them?
Is someone can recommand me a ROM and ROOT (if needed) to me Xperia X8 that looks like ICS and tell me how to install it??
THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!
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Rom is a custom firmware for your phone...
Like the OS is for a pc,custom firmwares are like OS for a phone...
and in order to install a custom rom you need to root a phone and install recovery...
so you must start off with rooting...
I would suggest you to search youtube for detailed video instructions

harshitgroup said:
Rom is a custom firmware for your phone...
Like the OS is for a pc,custom firmwares are like OS for a phone...
and in order to install a custom rom you need to root a phone and install recovery...
so you must start off with rooting...
I would suggest you to search youtube for detailed video instructions
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Thank you very much now i get it...
Can you please recomand me a good ROM that looks like ICS for my phone?

Here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20968552
Sent from my X8 using XDA

furylion said:
Here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20968552
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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that fully work?

Yes,, but if you have unlocked your bootloader..
send from my w8 running 749 mhz but still locked bootoader

I brick my phone!! help me please...

I brick my phone!! help me... First my current version phone is Mini Cm 6 version 2.2.1, and last time i update it to Mini cm 7 gingerdx 2.3.7 v027, and than i want to restore it to 2.2.1, but after restore i reboot...and it show Sony Ericsson and for long time don't see nothing...! help me please...please please...

help
My phone sony x8...!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12442257
Lots of threads about bricking. They may help, too.
Pls thank Graveir who started that thread if it helps.
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

Repair your phone through Sony Ericsson Update Service(SEUS)

androidnerd2 said:
Repair your phone through Sony Ericsson Update Service(SEUS)
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or pc companion or flashtool
i think your thread should be in q&a but anyway....

just re-flash stock firmware using flashtool here the firmware