I Can Root Without Flashing Right?
Because if i flashed My X10i to froyo 2.2 since it's not yet Officially Out for my phone ,
the Timescape, Mediascape and Camera Options Will Be Lost!
What's the benefits of flashing anyways?
I Downloaded latest SE Flashtool From XDA forums but haven't used it yet,
can you advise me from your personal experience please :)
Hey DeeJayHooz, I own an X10 too, it's a decent device if you can know how to handle it.
Anyway about unlocking I can't help you so much, but you can search some forums like xda or modaco.
And about rooting, I think it's a must, your device will be like 2X faster and way too smooth (when installing Custom Froyo ROM), even if you want to run 2.1 custom ROM, they still have implemented JIT, thus it's faster than the 2.1 stock, and you still can keep the Timescape (You can flash it anytime you want using xRec); Mediascape is pretty useless you can use Android Gallery. It's highly advised to root, install xRecovery (it's like built in flashtool in your X10, and GREAT tool), and flash some custom ROMs.
This is my daily Froyo ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Don't forget to read carefully and understand the whole process, it's pretty easy once you get used to it and there is lots of guides do your research.
Try those guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989148
Enjoy !