Hi guys, I tried the much anticipated 2.1 last night, i had to read couple of the posts just to make sure i also get it right, and here is my summary:
1. Ensure you are X10i (X10a and X10mini doesnt work-as i've read)
2. Make sure you are rooted / with SuperUser permission working after rooted
3. Debrand to Nordic (At your own risk as it will take out your warranty), I am branded with Optus-Australia
4. Install ROOT EXPLORER This is important so that you can access the file and steps mentioned below from XDA: Without it, it is difficult to modify and save the DEFAULT.PROP", you can try it with other text editor but with I experienced, after changing the XXXX-XXXX numbers, it does not want to save, so use ROOT EXPLORER.
Debrand to Nordic Combined (B) Quick and update to 2.1 - xda-developers
Edit you current
system/default.prop file with Root Explorer.
Go in your system folder, press the Mount R/W button in the top right corner.
Long press the default.prop file > Open in Text Editor
Replace the digits (XXXX-XXXX) in these 2 lines:
Code:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=X10_XXXX-XXXX
With the Nordic Combined (B) digits wich is:
Code:
X10i CUST-NBC GENERIC
1234-8465
Save & Exit.
Reboot your phone
Use SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to re-install your phone to 2.1.
By the way, one important to change as well is your country, as it was AUSTRALIA on the default.prop, i had to change it to NORWAY, then save and exit and do the SEUS.
Takes me about fifteen minutes to update as I had to download the SEUS and load to the PC and install to the phone. After the installation, you will be asked to remove the usb from phone and restart the phone.
You will see during initial boot, an icon of CAMERA and phone blinking, that may be the initial setup screen, just let it finish for a few minutes, then you will go to the initial setup screen and that's it.
My data in the phone (Pictures, backed up Apps, MP3s) were not affected and are all there in their folders after the initial setup. However, you need to import contacts from SIM, re-install the apps (though most are already included on installed APPS of 2.1).
So far, no lags, the screen is much responsive which previously was like sticking to your finger when swiping or moving across screens. The rest i had to discover yet!