Change Model Number - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just installed GingerElite V2 on my X8 and have had a good experience with it. But I just noticed one issue that keeps bugging me, in the about phone settings the model number is displayed as E16i which is wrong as I have the E15i. I tried changing the build.prop file but it keeps restoring the E16i model name, is there any permenant way of fixing this?
PS: I changed the build.prop with root access so it is not about my modifications being rejected-its the system restoring the default value.
Also I have done research but could not find any help.

I use gingerelite v3...it is the same, maybe can't change.
Sent from E15i using xda..

ShinOrochiX said:
I just installed GingerElite V2 on my X8 and have had a good experience with it. But I just noticed one issue that keeps bugging me, in the about phone settings the model number is displayed as E16i which is wrong as I have the E15i. I tried changing the build.prop file but it keeps restoring the E16i model name, is there any permenant way of fixing this?
PS: I changed the build.prop with root access so it is not about my modifications being rejected-its the system restoring the default value.
Also I have done research but could not find any help.
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Not sure about this, but is there 2 build.prop files in GingerElite? One in /system and one in /system/bin? Change both if this is the case.
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SpyderX said:
Not sure about this, but is there 2 build.prop files in GingerElite? One in /system and one in /system/bin? Change both if this is the case.
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2
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IT WORKED!!!!!! I changed both of the build.prop files and rebooted, then I checked and the model was changed to E15i! Thank-you, YOUR THE BEST!!!!:victory::good:

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help me please same but I flashed u20i rom on e15i and I got [email protected]#$% my model number is now u20i and I cannot revert and not even install any other rom please help.....
I tried to change it in build.prop but it changes bur then I cant flash any rom mither using cmw nor with flashtool plz plz help.....
I by mistake installed cm10 4.0.2 mimmi instead of shakira !!!!

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ditou007 said:
help me please same but I flashed u20i rom on e15i and I got [email protected]#$% my model number is now u20i and I cannot revert and not even install any other rom please help.....
I tried to change it in build.prop but it changes bur then I cant flash any rom mither using cmw nor with flashtool plz plz help.....
I by mistake installed cm10 4.0.2 mimmi instead of shakira !!!!
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as u say u tried CM10 4.0.2 ICS Rom. u must have unlocked Boot loader and custom nAa - jb kernel ( ana JB xxxx )
flash the stock kernel. relock boot loader with s1 tool
Be careful don't lock bootloader with cutom kernel. First flash stock kernel and then lock it.
locking the bootloader wtih custom kernel will brick your phone.
and then revert back to stock ROM
Procedure Sony companion ,
1. install Sony PC companion on computer.
2. click support zone with out connecting the phone. & follow
3. select X8 from list and follow instructions.
let me know for if you need these stock files
cheers!
RoyalEagle
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X8 Black : SDE 3.0 + Seeder + Mods ( it really looks like Xperia-S )
X8 White : MiniCM 9 + moded to have Xperia feel. thanks nAa
Hit thanks if you feel "I helped you"
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RoyalEagle said:
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as u say u tried CM10 4.0.2 ICS Rom. u must have unlocked Boot loader and custom nAa - jb kernel ( ana JB xxxx )
flash the stock kernel. relock boot loader with s1 tool
Be careful don't lock bootloader with cutom kernel. First flash stock kernel and then lock it.
locking the bootloader wtih custom kernel will brick your phone.
and then revert back to stock ROM
Procedure Sony companion ,
1. install Sony PC companion on computer.
2. click support zone with out connecting the phone. & follow
3. select X8 from list and follow instructions.
let me know for if you need these stock files
cheers!
RoyalEagle
=============================================================
X8 Black : SDE 3.0 + Seeder + Mods ( it really looks like Xperia-S )
X8 White : MiniCM 9 + moded to have Xperia feel. thanks nAa
Hit thanks if you feel "I helped you"
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Another Method ( give it a try )
1. go to recovery
2. format all partitons ( including system )
3. reflash desired kernel
4. flash desired ROM
let me know if it works.....

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[Q] help for flashtool

hi i was following this video tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb9e99VT3Os and everything was going fine. but when i click on plugin option of flashtool then there is nothing in that menu option. do i need to download any particular plug-ins to unlock bootloader. i m attaching a pic plz look at this whats happening with flashtool. before it i succesfully managed to flash stock rom with flashtool. help me plz i want to unlock bootloader and install naa kernel. plz help me
harjot47 said:
hi i was following this video tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb9e99VT3Os and everything was going fine. but when i click on plugin option of flashtool then there is nothing in that menu option. do i need to download any particular plug-ins to unlock bootloader. i m attaching a pic plz look at this whats happening with flashtool. before it i succesfully managed to flash stock rom with flashtool. help me plz i want to unlock bootloader and install naa kernel. plz help me
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You may need to take a look at this thread before unlocking your bl
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
press thanks if I helped
harshitgroup said:
You may need to take a look at this thread before unlocking your bl
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
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thanx har**** ..... will you tell me which rom and kernel u r using now and howz the performance ?
thanx brother ... with ur help i have succesfuly unlocked bootloader and i installed nAa kernel . when i went to revoery to install rom lyk i have escha arch 5.1 ,, it says baseband is not latest, but i think i have latest baseband it is baseband version
M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015....... do i need to change baseband or do i need another rom ? i installed kernel nAa11 .... plz tell me any custom rom which is best for kernel nAa 11. give me link . also one qusetion more do i need to unlock bootlaoder again if i flash again stock rom 2.1 with flashtool ? plz help me
Kernel nAa is for MiniCM7 ROMs (and based-on ROMs). So You can choose between f.eg. original MiniCM7 2.1.9, iROM v005, GingerXperiaRay.
The ROM You mentioned is for ALFS kernel
If You unlocked Your bootloader it will be unlocked, even if You flash stock ROM. But if You do so You will have to change kernel and root Your phone again, cause stock ROM works only on stock kernel
Bolussimo said:
Kernel nAa is for MiniCM7 ROMs (and based-on ROMs). So You can choose between f.eg. original MiniCM7 2.1.9, iROM v005, GingerXperiaRay.
The ROM You mentioned is for ALFS kernel
If You unlocked Your bootloader it will be unlocked, even if You flash stock ROM. But if You do so You will have to change kernel and root Your phone again, cause stock ROM works only on stock kernel
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thanx bolussimo ....
harjot47 said:
thanx har**** ..... will you tell me which rom and kernel u r using now and howz the performance ?
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I personally use fire droid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495802
with alfs07 ICS kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340861
Its an awsome combination...
Games ke liye bhi mast hai
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[Q] Can bootloader be unlocked with GDX v025?

I read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
but i don't have the stock ROM, and was wondering if i can unlock the bootloader on GDX v025. I have a W8 with 11W20 and i plan on installing MiniCM9. Also, i read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24304432
What does he mean about flashing it to Gingerbread ROMs? I'd appreciate the help.
And is getting the stock ROM as simple as downloading it and then flashing it with CWM? and will i need to update it to the latest basebands or is there one already updates that's available?
Thanks
AlchiManche said:
I read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
but i don't have the stock ROM, and was wondering if i can unlock the bootloader on GDX v025. I have a W8 with 11W20 and i plan on installing MiniCM9. Also, i read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24304432
What does he mean about flashing it to Gingerbread ROMs? I'd appreciate the help.
And is getting the stock ROM as simple as downloading it and then flashing it with CWM? and will i need to update it to the latest basebands or is there one already updates that's available?
Thanks
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It's is highly advisable to be on stock ROM. Just flash it via PCC/SEUS. Why this is required , I don't know. But always people recommend unlocking on stock ROM. I too would therefore recommend the same. Get back to stock ROM
Don't risk it by unlocking on GDx v025
What he means that the kernel is meant for ICS ROMS only and is NOT meant for GB or stock ROMS
Another thing
So...
1) Flash Stock Rom using SEUS (will this be the one with the latest baseband and will my phone still be rooted?)
2) Unlock Bootloader while on Stock Rom (as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957)
3) Flash ICS kernel while on Stock Rom (as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24304432)
4) Flash MiniCM9 (as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575094)
Am i right?
Also, is it necessary to install all to Google Apps which nAa has provided a link to?
And where does the currently rooted state of my phone lie in all of this?
Thanks
AlchiManche said:
So...
1) Flash Stock Rom using SEUS (will this be the one with the latest baseband and will my phone still be rooted?)
2) Unlock Bootloader while on Stock Rom (as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957)
3) Flash ICS kernel while on Stock Rom (as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24304432)
4) Flash MiniCM9 (as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575094)
Am i right?
Also, is it necessary to install all to Google Apps which nAa has provided a link to?
And where does the currently rooted state of my phone lie in all of this?
Thanks
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Not sure about SEUS , but if you use PCC , your phone gets unrooted.
I guess both ways, you have to root again. But that's not a cumbersome task. Just use superoneclick and then place xrecovery files in /system/bin
Just make sure that after flashing the kernel , you flash the ROM directly after it. If you reboot your phone after flashing the kernel , you will encounter a soft brick.
It is not necessary , but recommended. I would suggest that you flash Gapps (Google Apps) , and then manually remove the applications you do not want by using apps like "Root Uninstaller" from the Play Store.
I did not understand your last question.
I am 99.999% sure of what all I told you is correct. However , since I have a locked bootloader , I might have missed somewhere (I'm sure I have not though)
I unlocked my 11w18 with GDX , no problems
Sent from my X8 running nAa and D_d piece of art called MiniCM9.
That's for xRecovery. But MiniCM9 requires CWM to install...instructions please?
AlchiManche said:
That's for xRecovery. But MiniCM9 requires CWM to install...instructions please?
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Download x8toolbox and install it. Its the easiest way.
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
AlchiManche said:
That's for xRecovery. But MiniCM9 requires CWM to install...instructions please?
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This thread should help --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100&highlight=toolbox
Another Question...
Sorry to keep bugging you, but do you need ADB Shell or something similar to run the scripts mentioned? Or is it just a simple double click?
Thanks
Thanks Everyone
WooHoo MiniCM 9
Thread is good as closed
AlchiManche said:
WooHoo MiniCM 9
Thread is good as closed
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.....Only God knows how much I miss those excitement
Congrats!Lets me give u your first thanks as a gift.
zmuhammx said:
.....Only God knows how much I miss those excitement
Congrats!Lets me give u your first thanks as a gift.
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You rule!!!
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

Getting back to 2.3 from ICS

Hey, I wanna to get back to 2.3 from MiniCM9 (nAa) and I don't know If I should first change kernel to standard, or first ROM to 2.3. Can somebody tell me?
mati96PL said:
Hey, I wanna to get back to 2.3 from MiniCM9 (nAa) and I don't know If I should first change kernel to standard, or first ROM to 2.3. Can somebody tell me?
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First change rom to 2.3 then flash the appropriate kernel.
I don't think it really makes a difference, just that one is slightly less risky than the other.
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2
Kernel then rom, if it's rom 1st then you MIGHT have to reflash the rom anyway
Lloir said:
Kernel then rom, if it's rom 1st then you MIGHT have to reflash the rom anyway
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No need for reflash of rom in any circumstances... point is entering flash mode to flash correct kernel is much more doable and likelier to succeed than entering a kernel embedded recovery to flash a rom.
Hence rom first, then kernel.
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2
Hmm... Who to trust?
I'm curently on nAa ICS kernel and his MiniCM9, and want to get back to Achotjan Semc Debrand Engine 2.3 with nAa 11 kernel
From my experience there is no difference at all because the kernel you wanna flash has a recovery and gives you the option to flash your rom. For example when I wanted to revert back to stock without using seus I flashed the rom first and then the kernel because if I did otherwise my device would be softbricked. I hope I made my self clear. The choice is up to you. But I like flashing the kernel first;-)
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
Ok, so I tried now with kernel first -> that doesn't work, now I'm going to check with rom first
you cant build a house without foundation! flashing the kernel first is only proper way to do this!
1.put 2.3 Rom in SD
2.flash a kernel
3.on 1st boot(at kernel logo)push back button rapidly to enter cwm
4.make a full wipe and install 2.3 rom
5.done
zmuhammx said:
1.put 2.3 Rom in SD
2.flash a kernel
3.on 1st boot(at kernel logo)push back button rapidly to enter cwm
4.make a full wipe and install 2.3 rom
5.done
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exactly right~!
It doesnt mattersjust do both no matter which first
Sent from my E15i using XDA

No 3g signal after successful unlock GDX | alfs | 015

Hey guys. Sorry if this is the wrong section.
I have an e15a xperia x8 11v14 (perfectly unlockable)
The thing is that i wanted to update to gingerdx v28 from scratch so i went back to stock settings ( rom 2.1, no addons, original baseband, etc).
I followed all the steps to do a clean install
Installed e15a 015 baseband
Unlocked the phone with s1tool and msm7227_semc (before doing this it still showed e15a model, after this it started showing e15i)
Installed alfs kernel
Installed rom Gingerdx
Installed addons
blah blah
Pretty straight forward :good:
Now the thing is that i dont have 3g signal at all, so i went to check the baseband and it was half correct, like i said before it ended in 015 but my model said it was an e15i. Correct me if i'm wrong but i think e15i are models from europe so that would explain why 3g would't work (i'm from south america).
I tried to restore the phone using seus or pcc, with no luck (it kept saying that my phone was updated ).
I got all stock kernels, roms, basebands from stickies in XDA so i don't think that could be the problem.
Somehow AFTER i unlocked the phone the model changed and i cant change it back (tried rooting, flashtool, relock and so on)
Everything else works like a charm, very smooth, very fast, no complaints.
Any ideas about how change with another method cuz now i can't go back to my original e15a model.
PS: apn settings are OK too
Well i dunno if somehow this will be useful to anyone but i SOLVED the problem.
These are the steps i followed (IN THIS EXACT ORDER)
Before unlocking it root it with flashtool
Verify with s1tool it's locked (here's the post i used to do the unlocking http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957)
If everything is cool proceed to this:
install baseband 015 (for e15a model in my case)
install alfs kernel (latest for GDX)
install rom (latest GDX)
install alfs addon
full wipe
wipe davilk cache
wipe battery cache
enjoy
Anyway thanks to all for reading this post, hope it helps to people with my same problem.
PROBLEM SOLVED
how?
how did you install baseband.. the last time i tried it. i got soft brick.. i want to fix my data too... plss provide simpler steps.. thanks!!
Flash it like flashing original firmware.
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2
gigmo92 said:
how did you install baseband.. the last time i tried it. i got soft brick.. i want to fix my data too... plss provide simpler steps.. thanks!!
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Hey pal !
If you bricked your phone you should check this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
About the baseband, first u should check which baseband is correct for you. Phones in America use different frequency ranges than phones in Europe so, to begin with i'd need u to tell me where the phones was sold...anyway, most cooked roms need 015 baseband to be flashed instead of the 006. Check in your phone settings if your device model is E15a (a is for America) or E15i (i is for International, but mostly Europe).
For example: if your phone is E15a you should flash E15a_X8a_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015 in order to install any cooked rom.
You can find almost everything you'll need here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425240
BTW just in case check this thread to avoid hard bricking http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
Good luck !
Hello,
I have no problem with 3G, but problem with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, both not running. I have a Xperia X8 e15a, with Cyanogenmod 7.1 and FXP030 kernel, do I need to install stock kernel?
Or if I install Alfs kernel would it slove my problem?
My smatphone was unlock successful, from 11W12.
Thanks.
guardianboy said:
Hello,
I have no problem with 3G, but problem with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, both not running. I have a Xperia X8 e15a, with Cyanogenmod 7.1 and FXP030 kernel, do I need to install stock kernel?
Or if I install Alfs kernel would it slove my problem?
My smatphone was unlock successful, from 11W12.
Thanks.
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Hey pal !
If I were you i'd set everything to stock (kernel, rom and so on -REMEMBER TO BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE-) and retake all the steps to do a clean install according to the original post requirements. Check your corresponding ROM post
Hope it helps
See ya
Destroseitor said:
Hey pal !
If I were you i'd set everything to stock (kernel, rom and so on -REMEMBER TO BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE-) and retake all the steps to do a clean install according to the original post requirements. Check your corresponding ROM post
Hope it helps
See ya
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Hello Destroseitor,
I install, Cyanogenmod based on Guide install Cyanogenmod from Stock 2.1.
Ok I will set everything to stock, and than can I install the updated rom like Cyanogenmod 7.1(or could be GingerDX)?
Thanks.
guardianboy said:
Hello Destroseitor,
I install, Cyanogenmod based on Guide install Cyanogenmod from Stock 2.1.
Ok I will set everything to stock, and than can I install the updated rom like Cyanogenmod 7.1(or could be GingerDX)?
Thanks.
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Hey buddy
I strongly recommend gingerdx, it's the most stable rom i've tested and you have the choice to use a stock kernel or a modded one (like alfs or naa), plus there's a great guide to install it. Everything you need to do the correct steps is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486
Hope it helps

[Q] My mobile is bootlooping! [SOLVED]

I have flashed a kernel befor installing JB and now it just bootloops !
Is there someone who has the defualt kernel for xperia v lt15i ???
i have newer used the bootloader or what its called and now when i try to come there i cant..
Only way for me to be able to start the mobile or go in the bootloader or what its called is if i get a kernel that works for the stock firmware i gues...
PLEASE HELP !
LilleJohn said:
I have flashed a kernel befor installing JB and now it just bootloops !
Is there someone who has the defualt kernel for xperia v lt15i ???
i have newer used the bootloader or what its called and now when i try to come there i cant..
Only way for me to be able to start the mobile or go in the bootloader or what its called is if i get a kernel that works for the stock firmware i gues...
PLEASE HELP !
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Problem fixed !
I used this kernal from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147792
@LilleJohn if you are trying to install JB 4.3 remember that you can't use a kernel for JB 4.1.2. This will give you bootloop for sure

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