21A0435 with Flip Animation Framework

Here is the framework-res.apk file with fip animations added. If you need help with installation check out this post.

Download Link

X10a 21A0435 Global Firmware

Hey guys this is the latest X10 SE firmware. In my opinion this is the best stock firmware that SE has released so far. There are some nice improvement and some noticeable eye candy. This is the X10a version but it wouldn't really affect you if you have a X10i device. You will have to enter your apn's manually.

 The installation process is typical. You plug your phone while in flash mode. 

After installing the firmware I highly recommended installing the latest Flash Tool. You can root, install JIT, install xRecovery, and other necessary applications with a few clicks. This firmware is root-able. 

Some of the changes that I have seen are

-MediaScape is much much better. Much more touch friendly and stream lined. You also get more control such as which sections (most played, favorites, shuffle) to display on the main music screen. The library fonts are larger and the scrolling seems more fluid. Now there is dedicated player and library buttons. The best new change is the player. The player does not resize album covers, and overall looks great. It is the best looking Android music player. Now when you hold and swipe left and right your can seek through tracks. Another new feature is the new landscape player. Now you can have the player in landscape mode, but there is no way to disable this.

-Calender has a more professional function look now. When you select the month view you get a month calender and upcoming events on the bottom.

-Picture Viewing in MediaScape now get the hold and swipe zoom feature.

-Dual Touch is another big plus in this rom. Works well and is more fluid.

-In terms of performance I really can not say much since I modded my phone with all the performance tweaks. But it does seem more responsive. But there is a little bit of lag here and there.

Overall this is a must and I recommend you guys flash this firmware. There are probably more changes in this firmware but these are the noticeable ones that I found in a few hours use.

Flash Tool 

Firmware Download 

Firmware Thread

Droid X IME

After I got dual touch enabled on my phone I searched around for the Droid X IME. I got it working on my phone but there are some issues.

1)Key letters/symbols/numbers are small

2)The multi touch works but it is not 100% accurate

3)It replaces the default Android IME (but you can get it back thou)

If you want to just try it out for fun follow these steps.

First download this file

Then rename the file to LatinIME.apk

Then open X10 Mod Tool and navigate to /system/app/

In that folder search for LatinIME.apk and PULL it. Now you have a back up of the default Android IME.

Now select the Droid X Latin IME and PUSH it to the /system/app/ folder

Now with root explorer navigate to /system/app/ select LatinIME.apk and install it

Now go to any text input application, open up the "Select Input Method" screen and select the multi touch keyboard. 

You Are Done = ) 

Now if you want to get your default Android keyboard back just copy paste the LatinIME.apk from the backup folder in X10 Mod Tool and do the steps all over again. 

Push file

Install File

Select Input Method

DUAL TOUCH !!!!!! FULL TUTORIAL

GREAT NEWS EVERYONE DUAL TOUCH HAS FINALLY BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE X10!!

Thanks to Bin4ry for the dual touch implementation and for the guide. Thanks to My_Immortal for making dual touch enabled in every application.

You will need
1) This File
2) The latest Flash Tool
3) X10 Mod Tool

Step One - Getting Dual Touch on your phone

Note - This process does not overwrite any files, you do not need to worry about backing up your files.

Extract the download file and then place the "Dualtouch" folder in the "firmwares" folder in the Flash Tool.

Then start up the Flash Tool then hit "connect". Select X10 then plug in your phone in flash mode. (plugging in your phone holding the back button, you should see the green notification light).

Then select "Flash" select the Dualtouch sin files hit ok and the files will get flashed to your phone. 

After flashing unplug your phone and reboot. 

-To test it out search and install "MultiTouch Visualizer 2" in the market place and try it out. 

Step Two - Getting it to work on all Applications

In the downloaded file there is a XML document called android.hardware.touch-------

Place that file in your "files" folder in X10 Mod Tool

Plug in your phone with USB debugging enabled then start up X10 Mod Tool

Select the X10 XML file on the left box then on the right one navigate to /system/etc/permissions/ and push the XML file to that folder. 

Then reboot. 

Now open up Google Maps and Zoooom !!

Enjoy.........Angry Birds, LauncherPro, ADW Launcher, GameBoy Emulators, Gameloft games, and more!!!

New Flash Tool Must Have Application

Hey guys once again the Flash Tool has been updated by Bin4ry and Androxyde, and it is a must have application. Now the flash tool is more user friendly and it is packed with some vital features. Now you can root,  installed busybox, clear your phone, install firmwares, and it installed key custom apps as well like launcher pro and the htc ime. So all you have to do is download the file the extract it. Connect your phone with usb debugging enabled and operate.

There is one more feature as well, it installs xRecovery with no problems, this is a big plus. I know that some viewers are having trouble installing it. I was facing the same problem as well with this tool it was done in seconds and it works.

Note
-If you are going to flash you phone you have to place the firmware sin files in a new subfolder in the FIRMWARES folder. Hit flash then connect your phone in flash mode.
-Today I updated my phone to the 024 X10a global firmware (but flashing with the included flasher). I used this to install root, xRecovery, and the custom applications. Everything worked well and was quick ans easy. This does root the new 024 firmwares as well. You can find them here.

Download Link

Keep track of the thread for future updates

Global X10 i/a 202A024

Hey guys here are the links for Global X10 i/a firmwares. Everything works well, you just have to download them, extract, and then run .bat file. 

X10a

X10i

Thread

Note
-The procedure is the same like before
-You need to have the latest Java installed
-Flash mode = turning off your phone then plugging it in while holding the back button

Root For 2.0.2.A.0.24

Thanks to Zdzihu and Scotty2

Here is another method of rooting 2.0.2.A.0.24, it was posted here. This method seems simplest of them all. But if you can not get this to work do not worry there is 2 other methods as well. For this all you have to do is download the file then execute the rootme.bat file on your computer. Remember that you need to have your phone connect via USB with USB debugging enabled.

Download Link 

Root For 2.0.2.A.0.24

If you updated to the new firmware there is a root method that has been reported to be working. It is done through a modified SuperOneClick program. Just install the device, enable usb debugging on your phone, hit root and follow the prompts on the SuperClick dialog box. So now you should have the latest firmware with root advantage as well. Also if you have problems or if you want to get everything done at once check out this post for another method.

Thread

SuperOneClickv1.5.5 (for 2.0.2.A.0.24).zip

framework-res.apk With Flip Animations

Hey guys I modded the framework-res.apks for the Gingerbread framework and the default 2.1 with the battery mod framework, with the flip window animation. The video will show you what the flip animation is like. Its like the animation found on the Nokia 5800 and looks pretty cool, and is pleasing to look at.

GingerBread Style Flip

2.1 Style Flip

Download which one you like and then use the X10 Mod tool to push it to your phone. For more help just follow the instructions here. 

Note

With a fully modded X10 with JIT and stuff it was kind of hard to notice the animations, my phone was that fast. So I downloaded Spare Parts then set the animation(s) to slow.

Enjoy

Changing Fonts

I know that this is kinda old now but I don't know why but I kept on skipping on this. Quick tut on changing fonts.

1)You will need Root

2)You will need to install TypeFresh and AndExplorer on your phone

3) Thanks to XperiaX10iuser for packaging this zip with compatible fonts

4)Additional Fonts that work as well Babel Sans and Comfertaa. I am using Comfertaa easy to read and has no issues. The following is Comfertaa, every letter is changed even keyboard keys pretty cool,

5) Original X10 fonts. Just in case if you mess up.


Note
This is an important note to keep in mind. Not all fonts work properly on your device. The following will explain what I mean. Some fonts render certain letters and symbols as boxes. The following is my favorite font Sony Sketch = (.

IF you want to use your own font all you have to do is rename the regualar and the bold .ttf as DroidSans. For example if you download the Babel font in the folder you will find 2 files. BabelSans.ttf and BabelSans-Bold.ttf. You will have to rename them to DroidDans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf for the fonts to work. 

After you have got all your files ready and installed the 2 apps on your phone you can begin. 

1)In TypeFresh you can backup your original files by hitting menu then back up fonts. The fonts will be saved on your SD card/Fonts/. 

Now lets say that you want to use Comfertaa font. Extract the folder and place the folder onto SD card/Fonts.

Then in TypeFresh select on DroidSans.... and then open the Comfertaa folder and select the DroidSans.ttf file. Then select the DroidSan-Bold.... select the Comfertaa folder and select the DroidSans-Bold.ttf file. Now in the main TypeFresh screen you will see blue arrows beside the fonts that you have changed, make sure that they are all right. Now hit menu and apply fonts. You device will reboot. 

The reboot process will take some time so please do not panic. You phone will reboot and you will see your new font as well.

Simple

NOTE

Not all fonts work like I stated before. 

Stock Sony 2.1 2.0.2.A.0.24 Rooted/JIT

Thanks SK_007

SK_OO7 posted a new thread with the stock Sony 2.1 2.0.2.A.0.24 rooted and with JIT. Unlike the previous method this is much easier and is all done with xRecovery.

Rom Specs
1.It is based on the latest 2.0.2.A.0.24 Rom
(Firmware version 2.1-rooted-zdz)
(Baseband version 2.0.4.9)
(Kernel version 2.6.29
SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1)
2.Off course it is rooted
3.it is latest JIT v2 enabled(previously it was JIT v1 enabled)now you can get a score of upto 35 Mflops in linpack
4.latest market
5.STOCK

Download Link

He posted 3 different methods of installation and recommends the last 2 since they work "all the time". 

1.Copy the zip file[SK_007(Stock)Rom_final-JIT-v2.zip] to the root of your sd card,then reboot into xRecovery and click intall custom zip,then select SK_007(Stock)Rom_final-JIT-v2.zip ,it will start installing it,when finished reboot your device and Voila! its done,Enjoy.....

2.After downloading [SK_007(Stock)Rom_final-JIT-v2.zip] extract it,you will find a folder named "2010-12-29.18.53.53".Copy the following folder in xrecovery/backup folder in your sd card,after that reboot your X10 into xrecovery mod and restore "2010-12-29.18.53.53",and Voila.its done,Enjoy....

3.Go in xrecovery/backup folder(u can use root explorer or u can simply plug in your X10 to your pc with sd card mounted),there will be atleast one folder in it(if u have created a any backup(if not then first reboot into xrecovery and create a backup),replace all the 4 files,i.e cache,data,nandroid,system(img) with the 4 files u find in the extracted filer(2010-12-29.18.53.53),after that reboot your X10 in xrecovery and restore that folder,and yeah it will start restoring,enjoy.

NEW JIT Version 2

Here is a new and improved version of the JIT Enabler. It is reported that it doubles the Linpack score and improves the X10's performance overall. I would recommended installing. The instructions are the same as before. You save the JIT zip on the root of your SD card and then reboot into xRecovery. Install as custom zip and then reboot.

DOWNLOAD LINK

So  I installed this and I have no problems so far. My WiFi is working like normal as well. After I reboot my phone it took some time to get to my home screen, I would say that it took like 2 minutes. So do not panic just give it some time. Now for the numbers,..... I did a Quadrant test right away and my result was 753, which is surprising for me because my phone is packed and fully modded. So download quick and install this mod before 2011, LOL  

Xperia 2.1/Gingerbread Hybrid Theme ??

I was bored one day downloaded a framework-res.apk over at XDA one day and pushed it to my phone. The outcome......a hybrid X10 2.1/Gingerbread look. Personally I like it, its like a black theme with hints of dark blue here and there. Check it out

As you can see there is tints of black in the lockscreen, status bar (gingerbread style), and now playing in MediaScape. Also check box's have a new style as well. Phone book is still the same as well as contacts. The black version of the phone dialer and phone book kinda "blah". The font is not included with this mod you will have to change separately. Honestly it is best you guys try it your self. I will upload the "Hybrid" style and the stock X10 style with the battery mod. So check it out. 

Gingerbread/X10 Style

Stock Style with Battery Mod

How to Install

Download the file that you want and place the framework-res.apk on the ROOT of your SD card. Now you can do this with a terminal on your phone or you can do it with a terminal on your pc both use the same line of code. I did it on my PC, just remember to enable USB Debugging and connect your phone.

Enter this (mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2 /system) without the ( )

Hit Enter

Then enter this (dd if=/sdcard/framework-res.apk of=/system/framework/framework-res.apk) without the ( )

Hit Enter

You will see some lines of code then your phone will reboot 

Easier Method Of Installation

JIT Through xRecovery

Here is another and more easier method of getting JIT. 

JIT Enabler

Download the file and place it on the root of your SD Card. Then reboot your phone and get into recovery mode. 

-Scroll down to "Install custom zip" the select it

-Scroll down to "Choose custom zip from sdcard" then select it 

-Find the JIT_enabler.zip on your SD card. Select it then confirm to install

-Reboot your phone

Original Post

Increase Head Phone Volume For X10

Here is a quick fix to increase the headphone volume on the X10, and this will work on other Android devices as well. So go to your market and install a application called "Louder Volume Hack", "hint google is your friend.

After installing it press on the speaker and you will get the following screen. 

Note - Do not play anything and have headphones plugged in when doing this 

Now in order from top to bottom hit the circled buttons. After you press a button it will apply the mod to your phone and then on the bottom of your screen you will get a message saying "successfully applied to phone" or something. If you get a error message just try it again until you get the successfully applied message. Once you are done hit exit and you are done. 

I tried this method when I was on the bus to see if it works, and surprisingly it did. I noticed a significant increase in headphone volume. I am not sure about the head set volume thou. 

Xperia X10 Update 2.0.2A.024 UPDATED

Recently SE has released a new firmware for the X10. It has been reported it "fixes" the dreadful in call volume. Great timing now I can hear my friends and family when they wish me for the holidays and new years lol. On XperiaX10Blog it was reported that there is a new keyboard, improvements in TimeScape and MediaScape, and overall phone functions. Some say that SE just released this to patch rageagainstthecage, since there is a new baseband and kernal.

But it was also noted that there is no root, which is a big blow.

BUT zdzihu over at XDA posted a new generic firmware that is pre-rooted AND comes preinstalled with xRecovery. Which is great and is a big time saver.

Generic 2.0.2A.024
Sin Loader
Latest Flasher

Normally I would write a step by step process of a mod but this mod does have a few quirks at the moment. So I am going to wait for it to get a solid and a more easier method of installation. You can still do it and I have linked all the necessary files to save you some time. I have also linked some of the posts in the thread that might be helpful.  

Instructions 

JIT  Note that it is reported that WiFi does not work after JIT was enabled 

Force Close

Instructions 2

In Call Response

Instructions 3

SU Issue

Instructions 4

POST LINK

The Changelog soo far, doesn't really seem worth it in my opinion. 
Changelog List:
1- Incall volume is the same as previous
2-Fells faster overall
3-Nothing about Multitouch.
4-Unlock animation is more fluid and more responsive
5-the keyboard is now white and grey, like to HTC

AOSP V-8

Another version of the original custom rom has been posted. It is version 8. The installition procedure is the same, check out this post for more info.

Change Log

008a
-speech engine
-bluetooth

008
-market
-dialer
-musik
-video playback software
-gles
-youtube
-reboots


007a
-reverted market
-fixed vm

007
-lots of changes
-new market
-new youtube
-full hardware decoding (blame se for video bug)

Download Link

Gingerbread Keyboard on X10

Title says it all. The keyboard works well. It is surprisingly accurate, not a bit fan of the color scheme but what ever. All the functions work, and some functions only work it certain areas. For example the emotions button only appears when your texting, pretty smart. Only minor issue, is that the key letter are kind of small. This is the X10 version so there is no scaling issue I will update this post when never versions come on. 

Must have Root

Need to install xRecovery, check out my previous posts to find out how. 

Download this file and place it on the root of your SD card.

-Scroll down to "Install custom zip" the select it

-Scroll down to "Choose custom zip from sdcard" then select it 

-Find the keyboard zip on your SD card Select it then confirm to install

Then reboot your phone, now you have the GingerBread Keyboard on your phone.

Enjoy

Alternative Method to get JIT (Less Work)

After seeing alot of questions and frustration here is a alternative method of getting JIT. It is nothing new it is the latest customizer made by ttxdragon.

You will need to have root and BusyBox installed. Just download enable usb debugging on your phone then connect via USB.

Then run RunMeWindows.bat and the rest is all self explained. Thanks to cmd interface it is easy to get done and its mess proof.

Download Here

Hope It Helps

Windows Phone 7 Launcher Icons

As I was searching for icons I found this great files that has circular Windows Phone 7 icons. I find them pretty cool and there is alot of from from the typical call, contacts, web to Acrobat reader and weather. So download the zip extract then place it on your SD card and depending on your launcher just select custom icons and choose the ones that you like.

I am using launcher pro so I can only change the dock icons and that was easy to do, long press a dock icon then select change icon/custom icon/for me it open my gallery and then I select the icon that I like. 

This is how my home screen looks like. I have weather, phone dialer, app drawer, text messages, then email.

Download Here = )

Note

-The time widget is called TypoClock check out my previous post on it for full info

Hope it helps and enjoy.