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[Q] do i need to root my x8 to get 2.3 ?

does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?

wrooney10 said:
does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?
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Ofcourse
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wrooney10 said:
does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?
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Yes, you will need to root you X8, Intall a custom recorvey, then Flash a rom!
I recommend Gingerdx 22 (New one is not as good as before...)
I'm new to XDA!
Please click the "thanks" button if i helped!

crazyforandroid said:
Yes, you will need to root you X8, Intall a custom recorvey, then Flash a rom!
I recommend Gingerdx 22 (New one is not as good as before...)
I'm new to XDA!
Please click the "thanks" button if i helped!
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+1

yes... you can't install a custom ROM without rooting your phone... try using linuxperia for stock kernel...

Actually u can without , flash kernel , recovery , then ROM . But u need unlocked bootloader.
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CosminAdriaan said:
Actually u can without , flash kernel , recovery , then ROM . But u need unlocked bootloader.
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You need root privileges to unlock Bootloader. It says it on the unlocker cmd file. "Getting root rights" or something similar.
Actually, you need to root to do pretty much everything here on XDA.

wrooney10 said:
does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?
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mikel_0004 said:
yes... you can't install a custom ROM without rooting your phone... try using linuxperia for stock kernel...
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CosminAdriaan said:
Actually u can without , flash kernel , recovery , then ROM . But u need unlocked bootloader.
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LOL
my stomach hurts guys!!!
epic thread!

damir87 said:
LOL
my stomach hurts guys!!!
epic thread!
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+100
Mine stomach too

[Q] Problem Flashing new ROM's after restoring Eclair (URGENT HELP NEEDED)

Update : Solved
EXTREMELY URGENT HELP NEEDED
Hi guyz
I returned to stock eclair using the files in B.jay's cloud share but now i can't flash new roms .... (it stucks in CUSTOM kernel logo)... i thought this maybe because of relocking bootloader so i tried to unlock it using CMD files but it said : process is not permitted. and exited./
SO NOW WHAT SHOULD I DO TO UNLOCK IT AGAIN OR ANY OTHER WAYS?

Try updaten ur fone via update service an start over .use flashtools to unlock bootloader . Guess it will help u.

faraz_fireboy said:
EXTREMELY URGENT HELP NEEDED
Hi guyz
I returned to stock eclair using the files in B.jay's cloud share but now i can't flash new roms .... (it stucks in CUSTOM kernel logo)... i thought this maybe because of relocking bootloader so i tried to unlock it using CMD files but it said : process is not permitted. and exited./
SO NOW WHAT SHOULD I DO TO UNLOCK IT AGAIN OR ANY OTHER WAYS?
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Reflash stock rom and kernel.
Root your phone.
Unlock the BL on your phone.
Flash a custom rom and kernel if needed.
FULL WIPE and wipe cache and dalvik cache then reboot.
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Ok Let me see
....

Unlocked the Bootloader (I think...) edit: I checked and it is unlocked
but still it sticks in ALFS Logo...
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what now?

faraz_fireboy said:
Unlocked the Bootloader (I think...) edit: I checked and it is unlocked
but still it sticks in ALFS Logo...
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what now?
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Have you flashed an Alfs compatible rom, then full wiped and wiped cache and dalvik cache?
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Come on... i nearly do these everyday...i had just forgot to root the phone...
everything is right..look URself:
flashed Alfs v8a using flashtool and then flashed Gingerzaraki v4 using CWM...
Also tired with MiniCM7 2.2.1 ....
???

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faraz_fireboy said:
Come on... i nearly do these everyday...i had just forgot to root the phone...
everything is right..look URself:
flashed Alfs v8a using flashtool and then flashed Gingerzaraki v4 using CWM...
Also tired with MiniCM7 2.2.1 ....
???
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seems its solved..so nevermind

stamatis16 said:
edit:
seems its solved..so nevermind
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No....I just said that to mention I'm not a noob (and also not a Pro developer)...
but it still sticks in kernel Logo
i also tried it with nAa kernel and same thing again...

faraz_fireboy said:
Come on... i nearly do these everyday...i had just forgot to root the phone...
everything is right..look URself:
flashed Alfs v8a using flashtool and then flashed Gingerzaraki v4 using CWM...
Also tired with MiniCM7 2.2.1 ....
???
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Try with nAa ics kernel and MiniCM9. Does your baseband end in 015? Oh and reflash stock with PC Companion or SEUS first before retrying the steps.
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X8_Shakira_E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
I used this file to restore Eclair...and also PCC showed a update notify but i couldn't update it because of an update failure...
phone boots up in stock ROM ...
but i have not checked the baseband.
EDIT: O O.My baseband no. is:
M76XX-TSNSJOLYM-53404006
How should i change this since i can't use PCC Update?

faraz_fireboy said:
No....I just said that to mention I'm not a noob (and also not a Pro developer)...
but it still sticks in kernel Logo
i also tried it with nAa kernel and same thing again...
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i thought it was because you forgot to root
fix it with pccompanion and do all the things again
edit:just saw your post, you can flash it with flash tool i think, i will search it..give me some min..
---------- Post added at 06:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:02 PM ----------
that must be it(from b jays folder):http://www.mediafire.com/?wspdg0zvidsxd93

guys first i should say a thanks and i will hit thanks in each of ur posts here...
another Q: can i just flash baseband-015 using flashtool? because i just found the file....
and about forgetting : it's all B.jay's fault

Get the baseband .ftf and then flash it via Flashtool then retry my steps.
Edit: yes you can flash it via Flashtool
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stamatis16 said:
that must be it(from b jays folder):http://www.mediafire.com/?wspdg0zvidsxd93
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i gave you the link..

OK guys everything is normal now...
Thanks so much for your helps...
and i should never forget to check things first....
thanks again and thanks buttons already pressed..!

No problem. Glad to be of any help .
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SpyderX said:
No problem. Glad to be of any help .
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same!!glad i helped you!

use SEUS this will help u.. Go to this address download it
sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com

[Q] My X8 date 12w04

hii all ...
my X8 date 12w04 ...so i cant unlock the bootloader
my question is :
can i flash it with any rom without unlocking the bootloader ????
i really want to change this official rom alotttttttttttt

justrelax said:
hii all ...
my X8 date 12w04 ...so i cant unlock the bootloader
my question is :
can i flash it with any rom without unlocking the bootloader ????
i really want to change this official rom alotttttttttttt
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of course.but stock kernel only !!

justrelax said:
hii all ...
my X8 date 12w04 ...so i cant unlock the bootloader
my question is :
can i flash it with any rom without unlocking the bootloader ????
i really want to change this official rom alotttttttttttt
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Yes, but only those for stock kernel. GingerDX and some others work on stock kernel.
Next time use search button.
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SpyderX said:
Yes, but only those for srock kernel. GingerDX and Presto and some others work on stock kernel.
Next time use search button.
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*facepalm*
dont flash presto,you will have soft brick, it requires custom kernel...so unlocked bootloader, just go for gingerdx!

stamatis16 said:
*facepalm*
dont flash presto,you will have soft brick, it requires custom kernel...so unlocked bootloader, just go for gingerdx!
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Oops, was thinking of PrimeHD and then wrote Presto . That's what happens when you use phone in class . Thanks for pointing that out.
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SpyderX said:
Oops, was thinking of PrimeHD and then wrote Presto . That's what happens when you use phone in class . Thanks for pointing that out.
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ok:good:

yes, u can but only roms for stock kernel, see this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763389
u can find here a lot....

Installing Jellybean on X8

Hey the latest hours I've been trying to get jellybean 4.x.x on my xperia x8 with no success. I started with rooting it and getting xrecovery installed. And then I unlocked bootloader using flashtool. Then i flashed the kernel used to the rom i found. Then i installed the rom from xrecovery and now its bricked. Or atleast stuck at boot. How can I get this to work? I'm out of ideas..
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Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked? I see the SE logo and the kernel for jb does not show that. You're still on stock kernel afaik.

Doffe99 said:
Hey the latest hours I've been trying to get jellybean 4.x.x on my xperia x8 with no success. I started with rooting it and getting xrecovery installed. And then I unlocked bootloader using flashtool. Then i flashed the kernel used to the rom i found. Then i installed the rom from xrecovery and now its bricked. Or atleast stuck at boot. How can I get this to work? I'm out of ideas..
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Mate as said by the above user,i dont think u have unlocked your bootloader,secondly if u are flashing a jellybeab rom then u should flash it using ClockWorkMod Recovery and not Xrecovery..Unlock your bootloader if u have not,and then flash custom kernel which has been specified in the rom thread..Follow the instructions in the rom thread and everything will work fine....all the best mate:good:

Pras_92 said:
Mate as said by the above user,i dont think u have unlocked your bootloader,secondly if u are flashing a jellybeab rom then u should flash it using ClockWorkMod Recovery and not Xrecovery..Unlock your bootloader if u have not,and then flash custom kernel which has been specified in the rom thread..Follow the instructions in the rom thread and everything will work fine....all the best mate:good:
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Well how do I unlock bootloader the correct way? Because when I did it with flash tool it said on the flashtool that it sent a couple of files in and it rebooted and in to flashmode and lot's of stuff. And then it said "bootloader should now be unlocked" so I thought I did it..
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Doffe99 said:
Well how do I unlock bootloader the correct way? Because when I did it with flash tool it said on the flashtool that it sent a couple of files in and it rebooted and in to flashmode and lot's of stuff. And then it said "bootloader should now be unlocked" so I thought I did it..
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Did u get 'r' instead of 'R' in s1tool??

Pras_92 said:
Did u get 'r' instead of 'R' in s1tool??
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I didn't use that. But I will now. I had no Idea what I did yesterday. Thank you
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Pras_92 said:
Did u get 'r' instead of 'R' in s1tool??
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Now I used s1tool and got 'r' that meana it unlocked ,right?
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Doffe99 said:
Now I used s1tool and got 'r' that meana it unlocked ,right?
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'r' indicates unlocked bootloader...Now try flashing any custom kernel like nAa and then the corresponding rom...after flashing custom kernel,the 'Sony Ericsson' text during startup will be replaced by the kernel animation...all d bst:good:

Pras_92 said:
'r' indicates unlocked bootloader...Now try flashing any custom kernel like nAa and then the corresponding rom...after flashing custom kernel,the 'Sony Ericsson' text during startup will be replaced by the kernel animation...all d bst:good:
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Hey, now when I've got the bootloader unlocked and CWM installed. I tried to flash a kernel for 'MiniCM9-3.0.5-shakira.zip' The kernel is 'E15_nAa-ics-04_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-04.ftf' but when I flashed it using flashtool 0.9.11.0 it says "flashing finished" but when I go in to the settings on the X8 and at the bottom >about phone and kernel-version. It says '2.6.29 [email protected] #1' did I succeed with the flashing? Because I have no idea. :what:
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Doffe99 said:
Hey, now when I've got the bootloader unlocked and CWM installed. I tried to flash a kernel for 'MiniCM9-3.0.5-shakira.zip' The kernel is 'E15_nAa-ics-04_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-04.ftf' but when I flashed it using flashtool 0.9.11.0 it says "flashing finished" but when I go in to the settings on the X8 and at the bottom >about phone and kernel-version. It says '2.6.29 [email protected] #1' did I succeed with the flashing? Because I have no idea. :what:
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Flashing is not done...try flashing using Flashtool v0.6.8.0....the 'Sony Ericsson' white text as shown by u in the thumbnail should be replaced by nAa animation....

Pras_92 said:
Flashing is not done...try flashing using Flashtool v0.6.8.0....the 'Sony Ericsson' white text as shown by u in the thumbnail should be replaced by nAa animation....
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I installed flashtool 0.6.8.0 but No kernels shows up in the list even though I've put it there. Heeelp!!
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Doffe99 said:
I installed flashtool 0.6.8.0 but No kernels shows up in the list even though I've put it there. Heeelp!!
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uninstall previous version of flashtool and then copy your kernel .ftf file in C:>Flashtool>firmwares...then open flashtool Flash>Flashmode...you will find your .ftf here

Pras_92 said:
uninstall previous version of flashtool and then copy your kernel .ftf file in C:>Flashtool>firmwares...then open flashtool Flash>Flashmode...you will find your .ftf here
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Thanks man, it worked. Now I have the kernel installed! But unfortunately the rom installation was aborted
E: Can't open /sdcard/MiniCM10-4.0.2 shakira.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted
The file was not downloaded completely becauae where I downloaded it from 'goo.im' is doing some system changes so I will retry to download.
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Doffe99 said:
Thanks man, it worked. Now I have the kernel installed! But unfortunately the rom installation was aborted
E: Can't open /sdcard/MiniCM10-4.0.2 shakira.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted
The file was not downloaded completely becauae where I downloaded it from 'goo.im' is doing some system changes so I will retry to download.
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Thats Great man!! You have flashed ICS kernel and MiniCm10 is a jellybean rom'so it will give error while flashing...try installing any Compatible Ics rom then it will work Fine i guess...Enjoy !!:good:

Pras_92 said:
Thats Great man!! You have flashed ICS kernel and MiniCm10 is a jellybean rom'so it will give error while flashing...try installing any Compatible Ics rom then it will work Fine i guess...Enjoy !!:good:
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No actually I changed my mind after reading that the ICS rom didn't have any wifi yet. So i flashed a JB kernel instead So yeah Thanks for everything man It's actually a gift to my littlesister
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Doffe99 said:
No actually I changed my mind after reading that the ICS rom didn't have any wifi yet. So i flashed a JB kernel instead So yeah Thanks for everything man It's actually a gift to my littlesister
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:highfive::good:

Pras_92 said:
:highfive::good:
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I'm unhappy the wifi switch is greyed out
:thumbdown:
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Doffe99 said:
I'm unhappy the wifi switch is greyed out
:thumbdown:
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Hardluck

Pras_92 said:
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do you know any rom for the x8 that has android 4.x.x but with working wifi? Please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42748320
You can also flash yair's cm10 kernel.

no boot after flash XzKernel-24

Hi everyone,
I ready the post about this kernel XzKernel-24 but no found any about this bug, i proceeded to flash but after that my xz not boot, then i flash back the indian stock 4.4.2.
Anyone have an aswer?

Is your bootloader unlocked?
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kingvortex said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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Yes it is... custom kernel = BUL (at least with sony) :good:

jneka said:
Yes it is... custom kernel = BUL (at least with sony) :good:
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Yes, I know. That's why I asked. [emoji3]
How did you flash the kernel? Via fastboot or custom recovery?
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kingvortex said:
Yes, I know. That's why I asked. [emoji3]
How did you flash the kernel? Via fastboot or custom recovery?
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I used both methods, first tried with philz and not start to see that I used fastboot

After you flashed the kernel using fastboot, did you then boot into the included recovery and flash the entire zip? That's the usual procedure for flashing a custom kernel, as there are usually files needed for compatibility in the zip.
I just checked the kernel thread and it looks like v25 has been released, so perhaps try that also. ?
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Tnx
kingvortex said:
After you flashed the kernel using fastboot, did you then boot into the included recovery and flash the entire zip? That's the usual procedure for flashing a custom kernel, as there are usually files needed for compatibility in the zip.
I just checked the kernel thread and it looks like v25 has been released, so perhaps try that also. ?
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Tnx Dude this weekend i'm gonna try again

You're welcome. ?
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