If I De-brand...?

[jccage]

Hey guys. Just wondering, if I de-brand my T-Mobile U.K Xperia X10i, Will I be able to upgrade to the official Gingerbread? Is that possible/been done before?

Thanks

 

[BingoRingo]

Sure, but why don't you go the easy way and simply flash 2.3.3?

There is a pre-rooted version here with a few tweaks that optimize it:

WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread V3.6.0 | 55fps, no Audio lag, xLoud & Bravia | 8/8/2011 - xda-developers

You need xRecovery and the Flash Tool though, but instructions are available on XDA Forums or ask questions here.

 

[jccage]

Sure, but why don't you go the easy way and simply flash 2.3.3?

There is a pre-rooted version here with a few tweaks that optimize it:

WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread V3.6.0 | 55fps, no Audio lag, xLoud & Bravia | 8/8/2011 - xda-developers

You need xRecovery and the Flash Tool though, but instructions are available on XDA Forums or ask questions here.

Nice to have more then one option. Are those fairly easy to do? (Installing the xRecovery and that)

 

[BingoRingo]

Very easy.

First you need to root your phone (there are more than one method, I think the latest Flashtool can root your 2.1 phone, else try with SuperOneClick).

Then install xRecovery (you will need to download and install BusyBox from the Market first)

[RECOVERY] xRecovery 0.3 | Fixed Mass Storage mounting | 31/07/2011 - xda-developers

Instructions are not clear in the thread but it's easy, you might want to watch this video (the video is outdated so ignore some of the comments about rooting, etc.):

‪Installing xRecovery & Custom ROMs on an Xperia X10‬‏ - YouTube

Then that's it, you can boot into xRecovery by pushing the "Back" key a couple of times when the "Sony Ericsson" logo appears, install the ROM following the instructions in the link in my first reply, and follow the instructions for the flashing tool.

If you follow the instructions it can't go wrong!

 

[jccage]

That sounds awesome. Thank you so much for your help!

 

[BingoRingo]

Let me know how it goes!

 

[stevierite]

Just got the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update from vodafone uk though my pc companion and its works great.

Now i have flash woop woop!!!