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This thread was created initially by me when flashtool appear on market

In the beginning of the week i was contacted by G-FACE to offer his help cause he had created a thread similar to this one on a site of his country.He offered himself to translate and i´ll put the translation here.Well, that wasn´t exactly how i see things. He do the job. He must take the credit for it

So, the next posts and despite the fact it appears like it was written/created by me that´s WRONG! He did it after contact mods and give him accessto do so.

SO. Thank you G-FACE and thank HIM not me

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi all

Since some guys having trouble using flashtools and how to abuse it , this is a "HOW TO FOR N00BIES".

Please visit the main thread to search for news and firmware updates.

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 onPOLL . If you want to donate please do but on the right guys who made this incredible tool for us to use. Androxyde and Bin4ry.

Thank you all to get this thread sticky

AndroxydeBin4ryEveryone from XDAand myself of course for making this

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It is working with for all XPERIA range devicesOnly some of the functions are working only for some specific devices. It is described on the topics.

CONTENT:

1. Check if Flashtool recognizes our phone and if you have installed the needed drivers.

2. How to flash firmware [stock SE firmware] on the phone

3. How to Root your phone

4. Installing Recovery: xRecovery or Clockwork Mod

5. Bootloader Unlocking. For X10, X8, X10 mini/mini pro

6. Uninstalling system applications

7. Installing applications [apk files] on the phone

8. Editing files on the phone in text format [eg. buld.prop editing]

9. Firmware Rebranding [Х10 only]. Switching from operators brand to global and vice versa

*Flashtool = One tool to rule them all!


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RECOGNIZING YOUR PHONE

Download the latest version of Flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/ thanks to Androxyde & Bin4ry

Install Flashtool exe file and the update file if needed.

The first and most important thing is to be sure that Flashtool recognizes your phone:

Start FlashtoolConnect the phone with the computer via USB cabelWait till flashtool shows that your device is recognized. You will see your phone model on "Connected device:"


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HOW TO FLASH FIRMWARE [*.ftf file]

Download SE firmware in *.ftf file format and put it in Flashtool/firmwares folder

Start Flashtool and click the First icon: the "Lightning" icon [Flash]Choose the required firmware from the list (if you have more than one ftf file in /firmwares folder you will see all of them in the list)


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HOW TO ROOT

That version of Flashtool can root all Xperia range* devices.

*X10, X8, X10 mini/pro - this method can root Android 2.3.3 as well as Android 2.1

Start FlashtoolConnect the device to the computer and wait until it's recognizedClick the icon with the "Padlock [the second in a row]FT will start pushing files, wait till it finishes. Meanwhile the phone will reboot once.


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INSTALLING RECOVERY

Working only on x10 for now

Start Flashtool and connect the phoneWait till it gets recognizedClick the "Cross" icon [the icon before last]

Dialog window will open to choose the type of Recovery you wantChoose between:

1. 0.3GB - for xRecovery 0.3 GB

or

2. CWM5 - for ClockWork Mod 5

Mark to your flavour and click OK


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BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING [BL Unlock]

ATTENTION: Working only for x10, x8, x10 mini/pro

IF YOUR PHONE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING, THIS FUNCTION IN FLASHTOOL SHOULD BE GRAYED OUT, BUTFOR YOUR SAFETY YOU CAN CHECK IT WITH S1TOOL!

Check if your phone is good for bootloader unlocking:

Download s1tool thanks to the_laserStart the program and click on the "IDENTIFY" buttonthe program will ask you to power off the devicehold the "back" button on the phone and plug-in the USB cabelwait until you see the following:


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UNINSTALLING SYSTEM APPS

Start FlashtoolConnect your phone to the computer and wait for flashtool to recognize itClick on the "Clean" button [fourth in a row]

New window will popupOn the left side you will see all the system apps installed on the phone


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INSTALLING APPLICATIONS [APK FILES] ON THE PHONE

Working on every Xperia range device

Get the necessary apk files that you want to install on the phoneCopy them to /flashtool/custom/apps folder

Start FlashtoolConnect the device and wait till it's recognizedClick on the "APK installer" button [fifth in a row]

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EDITING FILES ON THE PHONE

Working on every Xperia range device

Start FlashtoolConnect the device and wait till it's recognizedGo to Advanced/File Editor



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25th January 2011, 02:35 PM # 11

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REBRANDING FIRMWARE [Х10 ONLY]. SWITCH BETWEEN OPERATORS BRANDS OR GENERIC ANDVICE VERSA

Start FlashtoolConnect the device and wait till it's recognizedGo to Advanced/Rebrand

New window will popupIn "Type" field choose if you want a Generic or Operators firmwareIn "Brand ID" field choose the region/operator which you'd like to rebrand to.Confirm and wait a little bit


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25th January 2011, 05:53 PM # 12

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Here you will find SE Firmwares ready for flashing with Flashtool.

Sony Ericsson X10 *.ftf files:

X10i GenericX10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_CUST-UK GENERIC 1235-7379Generic version 2.3.3 build 3.0.1.G.0.75Generic - Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.B.0.1German Generic - Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.B.0.1X10i_2.1.1.A.0.28_GENERICSony Ericsson X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERICGeneric version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504

X10i Operator branded firmwaresBouygues Telecom version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504Era Branded X10i_2.1.1.A.0.16

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Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro *.ftf files:

U20i NordicU20i UKU20i SingaporeU20i FrenchU20i GermanU20i NLU20i ITA

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25th January 2011, 06:23 PM # 14

what exactly "X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch.ftf" includes and where did you get it? Does it include both firmware and mutlitouch update??Thanks Meter 26

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what exactly "X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch.ftf" includes and where did you get it? Does it include both firmware and mutlitouch update??

Thats a file that I've build as described on step 2 3rd post. From .sin files. And give that name cause I've copy kernel.sin file to 024 build.That way when i flash it has MT already in

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Originally Posted by rendeiro2005

Thats a file that I've build as described on step 2 3rd post. From .sin files. And give that name cause I've copy kernel.sin file to 024 build.That way when i flash it has MT already in


Isn't it possible to flash only MT update? Flashing only kernel.sin will not work? Do I have to flash my firmware also?

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25th January 2011, 06:46 PM # 17

Originally Posted by aLPaSLaN07

Isn't it possible to flash only MT update? Flashing only kernel.sin will not work? Do I have to flash my firmware also?

Did you even read 2nd post, do you? LOL

If you already have 2.1 just install kernel.ftfYou can dw from 1st post.Once again you didn't read. LOL



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25th January 2011, 09:09 PM # 18

When you create the ftf file it seems to make no difference if the laoder.sin is included. The flash tool gets its own laoder sin. I've tried both includeand not. Both ftf file flashed OK.Why is loader.sin included in build of ftf?

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Originally Posted by Tony_C

When you create the ftf file it seems to make no difference if the laoder.sin is included. The flash tool gets its own laoder sin. I've tried bothinclude and not. Both ftf file flashed OK.Why is loader.sin included in build of ftf?

yes it`s already in. you can check that on \FlashTool\loaders. so no need to download them


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25th January 2011, 10:42 PM # 20

Im using Emience 2.1 rom,So i downloaded the multi touch file for any rom the copied that to the firmware folder of the flashtool,and copied thedualtouch to it to.. When I click the Flash button,it only displays one file there at its kernal.sin file. Please help

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