HOWTO: Install Missing Android Market on XPERIA X10 Mini

[stynx]

I still can't use the Market. When I clicked the Market there is a second white screen and then straight go to the menu. What should I do? I got my phone with 2.1 on it. Anyone? I've cleared cache too.

 

[shethiad]

Thanks a lot. Great work. I was able to install market on xperia X8 with 2.1.

 

[asraf8]

thanks.. great tutorial...
installed market on my x10i mini.2.1 2.0.A.0.504

 

[kim.k.mitch]

Works OK... I did it on my X10 mini pro. Everything fine...!!!

i can't seem to find the vending apk, help! i dont know where to find it ,or where to go.

 

[asraf8]

i can't seem to find the vending apk, help! i dont know where to find it ,or where to go.

its in attachment in the 1st post.. check again

 

[jrbmendes]

1) Sorry if it is an obvious question, but where do I get the Vending.apk for X10i (not mini) for 2.0.2.A.0.24 ?

2) As I said on (1) I made the mistake of upgrade to 2.0.2.A.0.24 on the hope that it would install Android Market on upgrade. It happened before I read this tread. Will the procedure work if I use SuperOneClick to root the device ? Other forum said that this aplication can root the 2.0.2.A.0.24

3) Any special care I need to take now that I am with 2.0.2.A.0.24 ?

 

[mimsaabir]

Hi It worked for me too... Thanks.
But, I got stucked in step 5, I cannot download the file. Then I downloaded it to my PC and copied to SD card,
Then downloaded SlideMe market place and installed file manager from that. then browse SD card and installed UniversalAndroot.

 

[Draken Mirage]

i have xperia x10 mini pro android version 2.1.1.A.0.6
z4root didnt work so i used superoneclick and it said it was rooted but AndRootFile always lags after i say ok to use su command .
i dont think it is really rooted cuz i still cant copy vending to system.
any ideas??
EDIT : problem solved
if u have build 2.1.1.A.0.6
just use superoneclick instead of z4root which can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906742

and use root explorer instead of AndRootFile which can be found here
http://www.4shared.com/file/DHtj78rk/comspeedsoftwarerootexplorerv2.html

and thanks for crazydip for his incredible guide

 

[anakinlam95]

i just pushed it wif adb and succeeded
using x10

 

[playerz]

sorry.. i rookie in android world..
i stuck at step 5..
Build Number 2.0.A.0.504
kernel version 2.6.29
firmware ver 2.1-update1
baseband version m76xx-tsncjloym-53404006

pliz help me :-(

 

[ghazaaz]

Are these steps work with Samsung Galaxy S Phones? Please help.

 

[burning21]

Success!!!
I had already installed the latest 2.1 update, so was having a heck of a time rooting... I know, I know... but I saw your warning way too late!

HOWEVER! I found one that works!
I used SuperOneClick here, and it worked like a charm: [APP]SuperOneClick v1.6.5 (Root, Unroot, Enable Non-Market App, Get UNLOCK code) - xda-developers
Watch the video tutorial - the instructions make more sense after that.

Good luck, everyone!

Updated the guide to reflect some of the comments given in this thread - especially the ones about 2.1. Now the guide will guide both 1.6 and 2.1 users.

If you have installed the Market but have noticed a few applications missing, this is because some applications are not compatible with Xperia X10 Mini due to its screen size (resolution).

Anyway, thank you everyone for all of your comments and encouragement! Big thank you to everyone who gave additional advice and helped their fellow Android owners.

manzanofab,
What Android version are you using? If 2.1, reread the guide because I have updated it with new root instructions. If rooting does not work, search for a different root app.

WARNING: The latest 2.1 update (2.0.2.A.0.24) DISABLES rooting!! If you install this version, you will not be able to root your phone. You will not be able to install the Android Market. DO NOT UPGRADE TO 2.0.2.A.0.24 before installing the Android Market!!

 

[anwardgr81]

I updated as per the instruction and i was successful but the thing is when i try to download any application it is getting closed

 

[sumeet_sageer]

Thanks Crazydip. I have to say that after all the tries from different resources only your post I have had success with. Have a X10Mini with latest Android version. Below are the steps I did to finally get android market working.

1) Backup data (Using restore or backup app)
2) Download EZ file manager from Slideme (You need a file copier to copy Vending.apk to the Root folder)
3) Download and run Superoneclick (I used v1.6.5) in administrator mode
4) Connect the phone with USB Debugging mode
5) Copy vending.apk to Phone card
6) Use Superoneclick to root Phone
7) Using File manager move Vending.apk to /system/app/ (Here where they will ask for root permission.)
8) Run the vending.apk from /system/app/. Should install without any problems
9) Use Superoneclick again to unroot your phone.
10) Remove cable and uncheck USB debugging mode
11) Turn of phone and turn it on again.
At this point when you check in apps you should see the AM. But I had a problem here where android market starts but then closes with an error. I did a hard reset, which involved using companion suite to repair/update the phone. This unfortunalty deletes everything and you will have restore from the back up in step 1. Waiting for the update to finish and crossing my fingers it worked. Now a happy camper with android market.

Thanks again
Sumeet

 

[sumeet_sageer]

I updated as per the instruction and i was successful but the thing is when i try to download any application it is getting closed

Had the same problem. I had to hard reset my phone and that fixed it. Best of luck.

 

[bazeewm.liby]

finally...i downloaded market on my x10! but after i open it...&try 2download any-apk, it show me 'FORCE STOP', is that problem from da fone? or ders another guess.
thnk u aloooot about ur help.
frind from LIBYA

 

[suspect_1413]

my update is 2.1.1.A.0.6
can I install android market in my x10 mini

 

[faregon]

Hi I was wondering do I have to go trough all the procedures every time when I do a hard reset ?

 

[lawrencegu]

thaqnk u so much 4 sharing

 

[thehmanx]

Thanks Crazydip. I have to say that after all the tries from different resources only your post I have had success with. Have a X10Mini with latest Android version. Below are the steps I did to finally get android market working.

1) Backup data (Using restore or backup app)
2) Download EZ file manager from Slideme (You need a file copier to copy Vending.apk to the Root folder)
3) Download and run Superoneclick (I used v1.6.5) in administrator mode
4) Connect the phone with USB Debugging mode
5) Copy vending.apk to Phone card
6) Use Superoneclick to root Phone
7) Using File manager move Vending.apk to /system/app/ (Here where they will ask for root permission.)
8) Run the vending.apk from /system/app/. Should install without any problems
9) Use Superoneclick again to unroot your phone.
10) Remove cable and uncheck USB debugging mode
11) Turn of phone and turn it on again.
At this point when you check in apps you should see the AM. But I had a problem here where android market starts but then closes with an error. I did a hard reset, which involved using companion suite to repair/update the phone. This unfortunalty deletes everything and you will have restore from the back up in step 1. Waiting for the update to finish and crossing my fingers it worked. Now a happy camper with android market.

Thanks again
Sumeet

wel...i tried it but when i try to copy it says copying failed??

 

[khd]

Excellent man you are really great, you solved my big problem thanks alot. Everything works fine even afer upgrading to 2.1 also. Great job

 

[khd]

Great man Craztdiop i could manage it very well. You solved my big problem, thanks alot for your great help.

 

[humvee998]

please help got stuck in step 5, couldn't launch the universal and root. I placed it in my SD together with the vending pack.

quite frustrated here, any assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks

 

[poleng]

sorry. i'm asking a noob-question but, how do you exactly "unroot"?

 

[alwatiq]

thanks bro..it's really worked on my xperia x10i v2.1..