tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49169452478594367372023-11-16T18:52:18.377+00:00xperia mini pro blogroot, hacks, guides, optimisation, reviews for sony ericsson xperia mini pro (U20i & E10i)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-82269674785026803322011-01-11T11:18:00.005+00:002011-01-11T11:21:33.651+00:00Official Skype now works on X10 Mini / Mini Pro<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Skype-Android.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="103" src="http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Skype-Android.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
I hope all you Skype users are aware that Skype launched an official app that supports the X10 Mini and Mini Pro. You can grab it directly off the Market now. This is old news but better late than never right :)<br />
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In case you cannot find it on Market or for the sake of convenience, I have uploaded the APK of the latest version <b><a href="http://www.multiupload.com/7W5IR3CB6E">here (Skype_v1.0.0.659.apk) 7.42MB</a></b><o:p></o:p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-90807558734399599792011-01-11T10:57:00.004+00:002011-01-11T11:04:34.429+00:00How To: Root Android 2.1 X10 Mini Pro U20i / U20aI am writing this up mainly because I suspect many of you guys are attempting the Android 1.6 ROOT method on their device, whilst having Android 2.1 installed. The 1.6 method will not work in 2.1. Fortunately the method for rooting Android 2.1 is very easy.<br />
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<b>NOTE: I have not tested z4root on FW 2.0.2.A.0.24 (the latest update). It is confirmed working on earlier versions namely 2.0.A.0.504. If you have problems please go to <i>Settings > About phone</i> and check what build number you are on.</b><br />
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<u><b>METHOD 1 - VERY EASY - DO THIS ON YOUR DEVICE - NO USB CABLE NEEDED</b></u><br />
<ol><li>Go to <b>Settings ></b> <b>Applications</b>:<br />
a. Enable <b>Unknown sources</b><br />
b. (Since you are here do the following too) Go to <b>Development</b>, enable <b>USB debugging</b> and <b>Stay awake<br />
</b></li>
<li>Download <b>z4root.apk</b> from <a href="http://www.multiupload.com/9NLHPR6P46"><b>here<br />
</b></a> </li>
<li>Once downloaded run / start z4root and it will perform the root process for you.<br />
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<b><i>After the reboot you have root!</i></b></li>
</ol><br />
<u><b>METHOD 2 </b></u><br />
<ol><li>Do step 1a from above first, then download <b>z4root.apk</b> from <a href="http://www.multiupload.com/9NLHPR6P46"><b>here</b></a> <br />
</li>
<li>Connect your phone via USB to your computer, transfer <b>z4root.apk</b> to the SDCARD<br />
</li>
<li>On your phone use a file explorer to navigate to the SDCARD, find and install <b>z4root.apk</b><br />
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<i><b>After the reboot your have root!</b></i></li>
</ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-27939481403679002922010-11-02T11:38:00.001+00:002010-11-02T11:38:51.733+00:00UPDATE: Android 2.1 for Mini Pro UK<div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>Android 2.1 is rolling out across Scandinavia at present since last weekend.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>UK users should be able to officially receive it very soon too. There is a method posted on the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=826455">XDA Forums</a> for getting the Scandanavian (Nordic) update early. Personally, I am going to wait for the official UK release, because it is unclear at present if we can downgrade back to UK 1.6 then upgrade to the UK 2.1 update.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-46523994409392554402010-09-09T13:44:00.002+01:002011-01-11T12:16:22.228+00:00Whole month off! Back now...<div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal">Hi well I been busy with work... Since my absence I have happily used my Xperia Mini Pro as my primary phone for the entire time and I have become very attached to it. Brilliant for Gmail chats, emails, photos.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Looking forward to SE releasing Android 2.1 later this month :)<o:p></o:p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-69569556794221408042010-08-09T16:40:00.006+01:002010-08-09T16:46:47.403+01:00Simpler alternative exploid ROOT method (X10Root.apk) for your Xperia Mini Pro<div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal">NOTE: I see no reason why this should not also work on the E10i (Xperia Mini)<br />
I came across this method last week and tried it over the weekend. I had success with this simple method, and used the app <b>Terminal Emulator</b> to test – I did get root # but was unable to delete <b>peggle.apk</b> from the <b>system/app</b> folder, I got the error “<b>Permission Denied</b>”. I think I need to do a <i>CHMOD </i>command to change the permission to allow this to work. When I get a chance to retest it I will report back and update this entry.</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ol><li><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Download <b><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?572zc2x66st4prv">this APK</a></b> and install it on your device by running it through a file manager. It would be a good idea to download this using the Browser on your device</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px;"></span></span>You might have to <b><a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-enable-third-party-apps-on-your.html">enable third-part-apps</a></b> if you haven’t done it already</li>
<li>After installation run the app and follow onscreen instructions</li>
<li>I found tapping on the screen where the outputs are running reverses the ROOT (unroots) so avoid doing that, once it has finished press the HOME button</li>
<li>Download <b>Terminal Emulator</b> from the Market (or another terminal app) and test it out!</li>
</ol><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Would be great to hear how you get on with this.<o:p></o:p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-60523144683320968682010-08-04T15:59:00.004+01:002010-08-05T00:30:40.302+01:00How To: Remove root / unroot your Xperia Mini ProNote: This restores original software to your phone, it is the repair method and can be used to fix numerous issues on your handset.<br />
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If you have rooted your Mini Pro and for some crazy reason want to undo the root here is the info you need... admit it, you deleted something you shouldn’t have! :)<br />
<ol><li>Disable USB Debugging mode (do the opposite of<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-root-your-mini-mini-pro-newbie_02.html">step 4-b here</a></span>)</li>
<li>On your computer, start-up <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sony Ericsson PC Companion</span> (<a href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10mini?cc=gb&lc=en" style="font-weight: bold;">download it here</a>)</li>
<li>When prompted connect the phone to the USB cable, if not prompted just plug it in about 30 seconds after starting SE PC Companion up.<br />
--It's your choice to update or cancel update if prompted, I advise cancelling the update until later</li>
<li>On the main SE PC Companion screen, click on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Start </span>in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Support Zone</span> box<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWNEjQykfhp7TD-kmxNvCRiCli_79KnniVdul3rUnlhg_iypuZjvVqTbV3QGWMPkfFtu9D3I6-d6SvVr9ihKEHHvSr9W8W-x5uGRBl10pEhqgW463obB9A-iN91DKa-PeFyZEdeLhV_vl/s1600/unroot1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501573366482042114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWNEjQykfhp7TD-kmxNvCRiCli_79KnniVdul3rUnlhg_iypuZjvVqTbV3QGWMPkfFtu9D3I6-d6SvVr9ihKEHHvSr9W8W-x5uGRBl10pEhqgW463obB9A-iN91DKa-PeFyZEdeLhV_vl/s320/unroot1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 222px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></li>
<li>Under Software Update, click on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Start<br />
</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W5l3A_nxwovDO50p8ea9siDchYKC3G7tETbO75B_EV39id-T4jPWdqGLI2mV8cmUWy08mxiCQcGfEOHJMFhijDcRMyVP37tGwZzqAsrLeBFO-tH1g0C1phfpk2QaYtBonCUEBSUr-kYO/s1600/unroot2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501573371069570626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W5l3A_nxwovDO50p8ea9siDchYKC3G7tETbO75B_EV39id-T4jPWdqGLI2mV8cmUWy08mxiCQcGfEOHJMFhijDcRMyVP37tGwZzqAsrLeBFO-tH1g0C1phfpk2QaYtBonCUEBSUr-kYO/s320/unroot2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 223px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></li>
<li>Now click on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Repair<br />
</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0IBTSlMRdaGk9a6tXz9wDj7UqdqnFwLhvrqo-LRW5Jd7q3VWZLK7aYR0Xbaic2xUNm_OU7rlZF7msqrjw4K0VEAdUMpt1NsaZzxw8ZAhYv5Tg7eFkf_5vxJQywu-eNGGGdsJolNRRnUH/s1600/unroot3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501573379116000946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0IBTSlMRdaGk9a6tXz9wDj7UqdqnFwLhvrqo-LRW5Jd7q3VWZLK7aYR0Xbaic2xUNm_OU7rlZF7msqrjw4K0VEAdUMpt1NsaZzxw8ZAhYv5Tg7eFkf_5vxJQywu-eNGGGdsJolNRRnUH/s320/unroot3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 206px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></li>
<li>Following the instructions on screen to progress<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWTrG6ZNOseq8H752A0Qi3HdJGPKw-s-MCTzT5lRYFi-PkOrxsfiEOeUmDOacdXhPyCeq112fgxrafCbnt_fT6S1Xu_NzAg7yJPeLFlevA4l0M3t7X45kRpKhw-jxfxEwexcW1DipQVnS/s1600/unroot4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501573393845783778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWTrG6ZNOseq8H752A0Qi3HdJGPKw-s-MCTzT5lRYFi-PkOrxsfiEOeUmDOacdXhPyCeq112fgxrafCbnt_fT6S1Xu_NzAg7yJPeLFlevA4l0M3t7X45kRpKhw-jxfxEwexcW1DipQVnS/s320/unroot4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 186px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></li>
</ol><br />
Good luck with your repair / unrootUnknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-91617101995097042182010-08-03T16:32:00.006+01:002010-08-04T12:30:18.679+01:00New update on Mini Pro via SE PC CompanionToday I connected my Mini Pro via USB and was notified an update has been released. Despite my phone being <i>exploid rooted</i> so far it is looking like the update will proceed… I will report back later with the outcome <strike>(or tomorrow)</strike>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyChdvWi5JpbBJwX-2eNzcPdt3GMGQssH3Reu0PsmfhXLOAZN51bGKjrBurURI04EvK70YUzsQoyezNLWe55S9-0BsCF2ceQylZkG4-3jrrsntYkK2euGB68MfSqpP23xsAKdnykQ4A1p/s1600/miniproupdate.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyChdvWi5JpbBJwX-2eNzcPdt3GMGQssH3Reu0PsmfhXLOAZN51bGKjrBurURI04EvK70YUzsQoyezNLWe55S9-0BsCF2ceQylZkG4-3jrrsntYkK2euGB68MfSqpP23xsAKdnykQ4A1p/s320/miniproupdate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501207589201430706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u>UPDATE:</u></span> I have turned the phone on after the update process illustrated above and about 5 full minutes have elapsed so far -- still my Mini Pro is currently displaying the Sony Ericsson splash screen and appears "frozen" but I will wait for it continue loading...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNa9HcYeTzU02vd9wgEIIcBDhbGZ-Iak3AQ0IK7IPCUcWCZeHwhwg8h6V8Qo9YKABA1B-kWV3vA86bq7MXg-uewD5Lo-jKnuCo03s11_yIw8-aqg3u_qWW-kBM7-xsRQ5hJAOCChWQeBA/s1600/miniproupdate2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNa9HcYeTzU02vd9wgEIIcBDhbGZ-Iak3AQ0IK7IPCUcWCZeHwhwg8h6V8Qo9YKABA1B-kWV3vA86bq7MXg-uewD5Lo-jKnuCo03s11_yIw8-aqg3u_qWW-kBM7-xsRQ5hJAOCChWQeBA/s320/miniproupdate2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501210083624571746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u>UPDATE:</u></span> The boot up took about 9 full minutes. It is now up and running... connecting the USB back in now.<br /><br />Okay so the update was successful - this is what my Mini Pro is running now:<br /><ul><li>Firmware version 1.6</li><li>Kernel version 2.6.29</li><li>Build number 1.1.A.0.12</li></ul>I have to admit somewhere deep down inside I was hoping it was going to be an Android OS upgrade :p (to 2.1 or 2.2!)<br /><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-4896083508149071052010-08-02T16:39:00.002+01:002010-08-04T16:02:58.935+01:00Full ROOT coming soon hopefully<div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>The <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-root-your-mini-mini-pro-newbie_02.html">exploid method</a> to ROOT your Xperia Mini Pro is fine for Android 1.6 but it will not allow flashing the ROM to change the bootloader i.e. to load Android 2.1 or 2.2 on to the device right now. With the anticipated Android update coming from Sony Ericsson very soon, it is likely the exploid root will be patched.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>On the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=723">XDA forums</a> a user called <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1346722">Bin4ry</a> is currently working on finding a method of properly rooting the device. When it is announced as discovered I will provide coverage on my blog, but for the absolute latest breaking news get yourself registered on the XDA forum.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Currently there are no custom Android 2.1 and 2.2 ROMs for the Xperia Mini / Mini Pro, so that is another thing the community of owners are waiting for.<o:p></o:p></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-35771842211384709542010-08-02T15:43:00.010+01:002011-01-11T14:09:26.710+00:00How To: ROOT your Mini / Mini Pro ANDROID 1.6 (Newbie-friendly guide) exploid method<div class="MsoNormal"><u><b>UPDATE 3:</b></u> If you are running Android 2.1 please <b><a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-root-android-21-x10-mini-pro.html">see these instructions</a></b> for root instead<br />
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<u><b>UPDATE 2:</b></u> Refer to <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/08/simpler-alternative-exploid-root-method.html"><b>this post</b></a> for a SIMPLER root for your Android 1.6 Mini X10<br />
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<u><b>UPDATE 1:</b></u> I have cleaned up the instructions + formatting<br />
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First and foremost, full credit to exploid and <a href="http://android.doshaska.net/x10miniroot">source</a>.<br />
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If you have struggled to follow the steps found elsewhere then I am writing up these altered version of the steps with you in mind, hopefully you can smoothly ROOT your Mini Pro now.<br />
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Please follow each step carefully. These steps are to be carried out on a Windows XP, 2000, Vista or 7 computer (32/64 bit).<b><u> <br />
<br />
Note:</u></b> You are advised to have about 50% charge on the battery minimum, ideally much higher if not fully charged.<br />
<ol><li>Download <b><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/73e29s1dwp3fdhu/exploid_x10mini.zip">exploid_x10mini.zip</a></b><br />
a.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Extract the ZIP file contents to <b>C:\exploid_x10mini<br />
</b></li>
<li><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Download the <b>Android SDK <a href="http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html">here</a></b><br />
a.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Open up the downloaded file and browse inside it to <b>android-sdk-windows\tools\ </b>-- now extract the entire contents of this folder to <b>C:\exploid_x10mini<br />
<br />
</b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% red; color: white;"> IMPORTANT:</span> Make sure the files have extracted properly, sometimes you may accidently end up extracting them to <b>C:\exploid_x10mini\android-sdk-windows\tools\ </b>- if this happens go in to <b>C:\exploid_x10mini\android-sdk-windows\tools\ </b>and move the entire contents to <b>C:\exploid_x10mini\<br />
</b><b> </b></li>
<li>Download the <b><a href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10mini?cc=gb&lc=en">Sony Ericsson PC Companion</a></b> – do <b>NOT</b> plug the USB cable to your Mini Pro when it prompts<br />
</li>
<li>On your Xperia Mini you need to <b>enable USB Debugging</b>:<br />
a.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Go to Settings > Applications > Development<br />
b.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Tick to enable: USB Debugging<br />
c.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Tick to enable: Stay awake</li>
<li>You need the <b>Power Control Widget</b> enabled on a home screen for a later step, doing this now is best:<br />
a.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>On the Home Screen press the Menu button (left button)<br />
b.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Select on <b>Arrange Widgets</b><br />
c.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>Find and select <b>Power Control</b><br />
d.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Press the Back button to return to the home screen, you should be on the page displaying the widget<br />
e.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>On this widget do a quick test, touch the left icon for wifi to enable/disable it to make sure it is working<br />
f. <span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% red; color: white;"> ALTERNATIVE:</span><span style="color: white;"></span> Download a WIFI on/off widget and use that instead for the later stepg.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% red; color: white;"> <br />
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IMPORTANT:</span><span style="color: white;"></span> Leave the WIFI turned ON – doesn’t matter if you are connected to an AP or not<br />
</li>
<li>Plug the USB cable between computer and the Mini Pro. Windows should show a driver installation notification but ignore the state of the Sony Ericsson PC Companion, leave it running in the background <br />
</li>
<li>Click on <b>START</b> and type <b>CMD</b> and press <b>Enter</b>. Alternatively Press the <b>FLAG button + R</b> and type <b>CMD</b> and press <b>Enter</b>.<br />
</li>
<li>At the CMD command line type in all the RED TEXT as displayed below, the text in white should be similar to what you see happening after you type the red text and press Enter. <br />
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<tr> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 478.8pt;" valign="top" width="638"><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
C:<br />
cd c:\exploid_x10mini</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">C:\exploid_x10mini></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/Superuser.apk</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
* daemon not running. starting it now *<br />
* daemon started successfully *<br />
315 KB/s (38823 bytes in 0.120s)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">C:\exploid_x10mini></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">adb push su /sdcard/su</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
1080 KB/s (22120 bytes in 0.020s)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">C:\exploid_x10mini></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">adb push exploid /sqlite_stmt_journals/exploid</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
1049 KB/s (9672 bytes in 0.009s)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">C:\exploid_x10mini></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">adb push busybox /sqlite_stmt_journals/busybox</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"> <br />
1901 KB/s (1709832 bytes in 0.878s)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">C:\exploid_x10mini></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">adb shell</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
$ </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">cd sqlite_stmt_journals</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
cd sqlite_stmt_journals<br />
$ </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">chmod 755 exploid</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
chmod 755 exploid<br />
$ </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">chmod 755 busybox</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
chmod 755 busybox</span></div></td> </tr>
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<span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% red; color: white;"> IMPORTANT:</span> Immediately after the next command, you will need to disable and enable the wi-fi using the <b>power control widget</b> (from step 5) on the phone</div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% black; border-collapse: collapse; margin-left: 72pt;"><tbody>
<tr> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 478.8pt;" valign="top" width="638"><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">$ </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">./exploid</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
./exploid</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Consolas; font-size: 12pt;">[*] Android local root exploid (C) The Android Exploid Crew<br />
[*] Modified by birdman for the DroidX<br />
[+] Using basedir=/sqlite_stmt_journals, path=/sqlite_stmt_journals/exploid<br />
[+] opening NETLINK_KOBJECT_UEVENT socket<br />
[+] sending add message ...<br />
[*] Try to invoke hotplug now, clicking at the wireless<br />
[*] settings, plugin USB key etc.<br />
[*] You succeeded if you find /system/bin/rootshell.<br />
[*] GUI might hang/restart meanwhile so be patient.</span></div></td> </tr>
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<b>Now turn Wifi OFF and back ON</b><br />
</li>
<li>Now type in <b>rootshell</b> and press Enter<br />
a.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>Enter this password <b>rootnow</b>b.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span><span dir="LTR"></span>The prompt will change to # … <b><i>you now have ROOT!<br />
</i></b></li>
<li>Type the following commands, pressing Enter on the keyboard after each line:<br />
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 72pt;">./busybox cp /sdcard/Superuser.apk /system/app/</div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 72pt;">./busybox cp /sdcard/su /system/bin/</div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 72pt;">./busybox cp busybox /system/bin/</div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 72pt;">chmod 4755 /system/bin/su<br />
rm /system/bin/rootshell </div></li>
<li>Type <b>exit</b> – this will exit out of rootshell<br />
</li>
<li>Type <b>exit</b> again – this will exit out of adb shell<br />
<br />
<b>Your device is now rooted but lets verify this now:</b></li>
<li>Type in <b>adb shell</b> and press Enter<br />
</li>
<li>Type in <b>su</b> and press Enter – look at your Xperia Mini Pro screen – Superuser.apk should run on the phone and will ask whether to allow the root permission.Feel free to leave questions in comments if you get stuck or do not understand any of the steps.</li>
</ol></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-1475075910783628392010-08-02T14:32:00.003+01:002010-08-02T14:34:33.369+01:00Faster recharge time using the AC charger<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Just a note – when recharging the battery off the USB connected to a laptop/computer it will take many hours to recharge. When charging using the AC charger the recharge time is significantly faster. Car charging is the same as using the AC charger. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hope this is useful to some of you!<o:p></o:p></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-27888968550147675132010-08-02T14:05:00.002+01:002010-08-02T14:30:51.045+01:00Easy method to ROOT your Xperia Mini and Mini Pro<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Head on over to this link:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://android.doshaska.net/x10miniroot">http://android.doshaska.net/x10miniroot</a> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Full credit to Exploid - brilliant work.</span> I have seen many people struggling to follow these steps successfully on various forums and comments sections -- I will post an altered version of the steps found on the above URL.<br /></o:p></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-20983842057211841702010-07-22T11:19:00.005+01:002010-07-22T11:33:45.971+01:00HelixLauncher Donut - Alternative user interface for your Xperia X10 Mini ProWatch this video (not my video!) if you want to try this user interface on your Xperia Mini Pro the steps are below. I have been using this since I bought my Mini Pro and love it, it is much better than the default Home launcher UI and there are a lot of reports on forums and blogs that it improves battery life. I get over 48 hours off a full charge so perhaps HelixLauncher is to thank for that.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0de9G1HTZgM&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0de9G1HTZgM&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br />This will not delete the current Sony Ericsson Home UI, it basically works "instead" of it if you install it (and when prompted if you set it as your default) -- you can safely uninstall it if you do not like it.<br /><ol><li>Make sure you can <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-enable-third-party-apps-on-your.html">install 3rd party applications</a> on your device</li><li>Do you have a file manager already installed? I recommend <span style="font-weight: bold;">ES File Explorer</span>, available from the Market<br /></li><li>Download <a href="http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/download.php?id=19"><b>HelixLauncher Donut</b></a>, browse to the download location and run the APK file using a file manager<br /></li></ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-14039487565747721062010-07-09T12:54:00.011+01:002011-01-11T14:14:47.332+00:00How To: Install Skype on your Xperia Mini or other Android phone<div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u>UPDATE:</u> </span>Skype has been officially released, you can<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2011/01/official-skype-now-works-on-x10-mini.html">get the APK here</a>.<br />
<u><br />
UPDATE 02 AUGUST 2010:</u></span> Bad news, it looks like the versions of Skype available on the repos right now only allow audio calls by dialling a local number. I have uploaded <span style="font-weight: bold;">Skype (BETA) v1.0.0.5 <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?hgf260hj9oi2m6m" target="_new">here</a></span>.<br />
</div><hr /><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">In the UK and USA Skype has some special agreement with specific networks, in the UK it's locked to the Three network. This means unless you are with Three you cannot download/run Skype – browsing to <a href="http://skype.com/m">http://skype.com/m</a> does not currently allow you to download Skype if your on a different network.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">This is how to install a working version of Skype on any Android phone:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">1. You need to firstly <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-enable-third-party-apps-on-your.html"><b>enable third-party apps</b></a> on your phone<br />
2. You need to <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-find-and-install-many-apps-on.html"><b>install and run APKtor</b></a> on your device, use the <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-find-and-install-many-apps-on.html"><b>mentioned repos</b></a><br />
3. Search for <b>Skype</b> – install it<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I am on Vodafone in the UK and I have tested this briefly on my Xperia Mini Pro – the app seems slightly buggy at times but the majority of main features are there (IM, audio call, contact lists, profile editing) – looks and feels a bit like the Symbian S60 version. My test call worked brilliant. <b>Worked using wifi, Edge and 3G</b>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-54119868018147525402010-07-09T12:34:00.008+01:002010-07-23T11:33:27.395+01:00How To: Find and install third-party apps on Android / APKtor alternative to Market<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>NOTE:</b> This how-to may enable you to download paid/cracked apps, for which I take no responsibility or liability - do at your own risk.</p><p class="MsoNormal">First, you need to download <b>APKtor</b>,<b> </b>which is available on the Market. You can also download it from <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://apktor.gotoinit.com/download/">http://apktor.gotoinit.com/download/</a> either using the browser on your phone or from a computer, then transferring the <b>APK file</b> (APKs are Android app installation files) to your device and running it using a file manager (I recommend <span style="font-weight: bold;">ES File Explorer<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span> grab it <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://slideme.org/application/es-file-explorer">here</a> if your Market is not working).<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After installation, start up APKtor. You will be notified that no repositories are setup yet. Repositories (aka repo's) are URLs pointing to app collections. Once you add some repos you can directly download and install apps from APKtor. The best way to find repos is to Google around for them.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here are three repo's that I found in a search:<br />- <a href="http://repo.blackdroid.net/">http://repo.blackdroid.net</a><br />- <a href="http://android-es.com/repo/apk/">http://android-es.com/repo/apk/</a><br />- <a href="http://aptoide.com/rep">http://aptoide.com/rep</a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After adding some repo's APKtor should automatically populate a huge list of apps. You can force an update by pressing the <b>Menu/Options button</b> (left button under screen) then touching <b>Update</b>. Simply touch an app and then touch install. You can uninstall apps the usual way and also by going to the "Installed" page within APKtor, touching an app and touching uninstall.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have fun!<o:p></o:p></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-44829138878513789412010-07-09T12:00:00.004+01:002010-07-09T15:12:21.852+01:00How To: Enable third-party apps on your Android 1.6 phone<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">If you enable this feature you can download apps from “unknown sources” such as websites, other Market apps or transfer them between Android phones <b>and be able to install them</b>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">There is a bit of a risk because some of these apps are not Google Market “approved” so if you don’t know what an app does or who it is made by, there is a risk. Use your best judgement rather than impulse downloads and installations – Google check reviews on apps beforehand.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>How to enable third-party app installation on your Android phone:</b><br />1. Go to Settings<br />2. Touch Applications<br />3. Touch Unknown Sources (so the tick is white) – this enables the feature</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>NOTE: </b>This method is for Android 1.6 but may be the same/similar on newer Android versions.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-91288279131137993282010-07-08T14:37:00.002+01:002010-08-04T16:02:18.671+01:00Is your battery discharging too fast?<div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>Using your Xperia Mini Pro off your first full battery charge might shock and disappoint you – the battery will discharge fast and in about 4-6 hours reach 10% - 0%. I read about this before my purchase, but now also know this to be true from experience. It does not make a difference if you charge the battery using USB off a computer / laptop or the AC mains plug.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>THE GOOD NEWS: </b>Your battery absolutely will improve after a few more recharge cycles. My battery now lasts over 48 hours off a single charge. This is achievable for both Xperia Mini and Mini Pro. Most smartphones last 24 hours on a single charge with usage (e.g. iPhone 3GS, HTC Desire…) so to be able to get 48hrs is absolutely brilliant.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>I will write up a post detailing steps on maximising and optimising battery life to get the full 48+ hour results.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>FURTHER GOOD NEWS:</b> When Sony Ericsson finally release Android 2.1 or 2.2 (or when we can ROOT the phone and install it ourselves) it will automatically improve battery performance simply through the improvements made to the Android OS.<o:p></o:p></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-77005899600998982652010-07-08T14:13:00.002+01:002010-07-09T15:22:54.645+01:00Xperia Mini Pro - My likes and dislikes<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Check out <a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/p/likes-and-dislikes-xperia-mini-pro.html">this page</a> for a list of my likes and dislikes. I will be updating this frequently until I feel it is complete.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/p/likes-and-dislikes-xperia-mini-pro.html">http://xperiaminipro.blogspot.com/p/likes-and-dislikes-xperia-mini-pro.html</a></p> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-92191989882100114192010-07-08T12:41:00.008+01:002010-07-09T15:25:25.761+01:00How To: Hide folders from Album gallery thumbnail cache in Android 1.6<u>NOTE:</u> Be careful, if there is a folder you do not want Album to see and generate a thumbnail cache of, you <span style="font-weight:bold;">must not open Album before doing these steps</span>.<br /><br />1. Go to the Market and download <span style="font-weight:bold;">AndExplorer</span>, open it and find the folder you want to hide<br />2. Long-touch on the folder you want to hide - a green tick should appear beside it<br />3. Press the Menu/Options button at the bottom of the phone (left button below screen)<br />4. Touch Rename<br />5. Add a dot to the beginning of the folder name, e.g. if there is a folder called <span style="font-weight:bold;">NewFolder</span> rename it to: <span style="font-weight:bold;">.NewFolder</span><br /><br />Done. Android treats folders starting with a dot as hidden folders, the Album app will not scan the contents of such folders.<br /><br />By the way, AndExplorer is my personal choice for a file manager app – there are other good ones available too, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Astro </span>for example.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-45039693785652317662010-07-08T12:27:00.006+01:002010-07-09T15:26:40.669+01:00Gmail sync advice - should you use your main Gmail account?I recommend you create a new Gmail account for use with your Android phone. This is because if you, like me, have had a Gmail account for some years you probably have lots of email-only contacts automatically created when replying to emails – mostly people/companies you may never contact again. Also you probably do not have phone numbers stored for your Gmail contacts. Do you really want all this clogging up your device?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Top reasons why to create a new Gmail account:</span><br />• Selected emails/senders from your primary Gmail account can easily be setup to forward to your new Gmail account<br />• You can export contacts from your old phone in to a fresh, clean, empty Contacts list in a new Gmail account – these will then sync to your phone when you add your new account<br />• Less data traffic going to your handset = battery power saved<br />• If your phone is lost/stolen your primary email account is not at risk of being compromised<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Although, to be fair here are some reasons why to use your EXISTING Gmail account:</span><br />• If everything is setup neat and tidy, your Contacts list is clean and has phone numbers<br />• You have properly setup password recovery (ideally using a phone number other than the phone you are syncing to – because what happens if it gets stolen!)<br />• You need your existing Gtalk / Gmail chat contactsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-9733372048977040442010-07-08T10:58:00.011+01:002010-07-09T15:28:25.774+01:00How To: Remove the back battery coverWhen the cover is off you can access the <span style="font-weight:bold;">sim card</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">memory card</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">battery</span>. Be careful when removing the cover because, like me, if you are a bit rough with your handling you can cause a creaking sound to develop when pressing against the cover whilst using the qwerty keyboard.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Here is the proper method on how to remove the back cover:</span><br /><br />1. In one hand hold the device so that the camera button on the side of the device is facing upwards<br />2. With your other hand put a nail in to the groove that is 1cm away from the camera button<br />3. Pull the cover away from the phone and it will "snap" away - use a little gentle force<br /><br />When putting the cover back on, put the USB port part of the cover back on first, then snap the rest of the cover on.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916945247859436737.post-60823469625308716512010-07-08T10:38:00.000+01:002010-07-08T10:43:45.427+01:00Proud new owner of xperia mini proHi and welcome to my blog. I purchased an unlocked, unbranded brand new Sony Ericsson Mini Pro from Carphone Warehouse six days ago. Price £199 + £10 credit on a Pay As You Go sim card.<div><br /></div><div>I chose the phone because I wanted an Android phone with a qwerty keyboard. This particular phone is quite high-spec, both in CPU, RAM, screen and camera -- basically it ticked all the right boxes, particularly the small size.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are already a few good blogs and forums out there covering this device but what I will do on my blog is post very specific experiences, tips, information, how-to's, etc.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2