root access on Xperia X10

[#1]

Hi,

First of all i Understand that this would potentially void my Warranty, but what if im Perfectly fine with that?

Is it possible to gain root privileges on Xperia X10 and / or flash modified System Images, lots of developers and Power users would benefit from that.

[#2]

You so right , who wants that Timecrap stuff anyway ? All i want is remove it , it's laggy as hell and therefore pretty much useless. Besides it swallows RAM like crazy. The Phone in itself is nice (thats why i bought it) but with no updates for xx Month's and old Anfroid 1.6 without a official statement about Froyo it sucks big time.

[KrazyD]

Do you really think that Sony Ericsson will tell you how to root the phone, somehow I dont think so.

[#4]

Please remember to remain respectful, some People (like me) actually think Timescape is a great app

[#5]

Yes ! I want that too. Give us some love....and root access

[#6]

I want that too !

[#7]

I and many people who own an X10 would be very grateful for this, as it would allow people to unlock the full potential of our phones - just look at the nexus one!

Of course, the warranty would have to be voided, as it would cause you a lot of trouble if that was not the case.

Thanks for reading this.

[#8]

Please make this happened:) Would be very useful!

[#9]

Well this is interesting!

So i bought the Xperia x10,  I'm on a 24 month contract - Only to find out that SE are absolutely terrible on updates.  3rd Quarter 2.1 release?  by which point everyone else will be on android 2.2.

I bought an Xperia x10 thinking 'Great, Android! finally something i can customise and make my own.  and ofcourse it being similiar to linux i'd be able to have some fun doing it!'

But unforunately for some reason i have no idea why but  SE think it would be best if i didn't have root access? and ofcourse fill the phone with stuff personally  i really have no use for!

I bought the hardware.  It now belongs to me - Surely i should be able to do what i see fit?

Why can't i have root access on my own phone?

Whats the harm?

Now from what i know,  many other android phones now have root access - Infact alot of people i know intend to trade thier Xperia X10 and get a HTC Desire as the support is so much better.

For most people / none techies indeed not having root is a good thing!  but for people who can handle it? people who know what they're doing? people who understand the risks and fully accept them?

Android is open-source yummyness! It should not be locked down like this.

IMHO The Xperia x10 currently is just like any other phone i've had in the past... nothing special - just a phone!  but i want more :/!!!

-Sean

GIVE US ROOT!   please

[KrazyD]

Sony Ericsson wont just let you root your device.

[#11]

Then i'm afraid SE will be losing many customers / supporters because alot of people are not happy with this situation.

The way i see it, people who have the knowledge and experience should have root access.  Its a small portable linux system in the end.

We all know linux is utterly useless without root.

Now i know SE probably won't look twice at this thread. But in all honesty mate i'd rather post and hope.

Rather than do nothing and staying quiet over a product i am not happy with and to be quite honest if this isn't addressed i'll be returning my phone to my contract holder and getting a HTC Desire.

There is no logical reasoning for not allowing experienced users root access to a system they own.

Besides the customer is always right remember

-Sean