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How To Flash a Firmware Using Flashtool on Xperia

Required files: Flashtool  —  Download link Firmwares  — Download the “.ftf” firmware file for your phone. Below are the links: Android 2.3.4    [4.0.2.A.0.62] Download LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global  [Updated] Instructions: Switch off your phone and put it aside. Extract the “FlashTool_x.x.x.x.exe” file on your PC (you can just double click on it to extract) Few files and folders will be extracted — the two which we’ll be using are the ‘ drivers ‘ folder and the ‘ firmwares ‘ folder. Inside the ‘ drivers ‘ folder there’s a file named “ ggsetup-2.2.0.10 .exe”, double click on this file to install the proper driver on your PC. Now copy the “ .ftf ” firmware file that you downloaded for your phone, and paste it inside the “ firmwares ” folder. Double click the “ X10FlashTool.exe ” file. Once the program opens — click on the “ Flash ” button. You’ll see the firmware that you copied in Step 5 loaded on the screen — click “ Ok ”! Now it should ask you to con

Sony Erection Xperia X10 gets Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)

After initial beta versions of Android 4.0 custom ROM ports got out for Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Nexus S, EVO 3D, Nexus One, HTC Desire and even the nearly unthinkable for this, the HTC Wildfire, the Xperia X10 has scored one, too. If you remember, it’s the same device for which Sony Ericsson — the phone’s manufacturer *ahem* — said that they would not be able to update it to (even)  Android 2.3  Gingerbread. But here we are, the first Android 4.0 ICS ROM has already booted on the Xperia X10, with much stuff working, although it’s not at all good for daily life usage. Yes, credits go to  zdzihu  over at XDA for this. Here’s more info about the ROM: [KERNEL] - ol’ good 2.6.29-SEMC - fixed touchscreen driver (now backward-compatibile with Gingerbread) [ROM] - partially based on  drewis release  (thanks!) – currently I don’t have access to PC that could handle compilation of the whole thing  If someone could compile clean es209ra build and upload it would be awesome. [WORKIN

What is ICS on Android ?

What is ICS on android? Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is the latest version of the Android platform for phones, tablets, and more. It builds on the things people love most about Android; easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing. Features of ICS Android: Refined, evolved UI:  Focused on bringing the power of Android to the surface, Android 4.0 makes common actions more visible and lets you navigate with simple, intuitive gestures. Refined animations and feedback throughout the system make interactions engaging and interesting. An entirely new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished, modern feel to the user interface.  Virtual buttons in the System Bar let you navigate instantly to Back, Home, and Recent Apps. The System Bar and virtual buttons are present across all apps, but can be dimmed by applica