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    Arrow XS++ 2.x Guide

    XS++ 2.x flashing guide


    Supported phones:

    DB2000: CID36, CID49 <---needs bruteforcing
    DB2010: CID36, CID49
    DB2020: CID49, CID51, CID52

    Get XS++ here or in the download area

    Contents:
    I. USB Flash Drivers
    II. Backing up the GDFS/Restoring the GDFS
    III. Choosing the correct firmware:
    IV. Flashing the firmware to your phone:
    V. Uploading acoustics/camdrivers etc
    VI. Upgrading the EROM




    I. USB Flash Drivers

    First of all you need to install the USB flash drivers:
    Get the one you need on: http://ma3-origin.extranet.sonyericsson.com/drivers/

    Hold down the “C” button on your phone and plugin the USB cable (the phone must be turned off!).
    Windows will detect a flash device. Enter the path where you extracted the flash drivers if Windows doesn’t install them automatically.



    II. Backing up the GDFS/Restoring the GDFS

    The GDFS contains the calibration data of your phone. Your phone won’t work if the GDFS is damaged. A defective GDFS is hard to fix, therefore you should ALWAYS backup the GDFS of your phone before you do anything else.

    1. Connect your phone while holding down the “C” button.
    2. Choose the “GDFS” tab (in “Configuration” on the bottom right)
    3. Click “Backup GDFS”
    4. Store the GDFS file in a safe place – it could safe your phone after a mistake!



    Writing the GDFS back to your phone:

    Do this when your GDFS is damaged
    1. Do steps 1-3
    2. Choose your GDFS file (make sure you’ve picked the right one) in “Restore GDFS” and click “Write GDFS”.

    NOTE: Every GDFS is unique, that means every phone has got a different GDFS, even if it’s the same model. If you write the GDFS from another phone to your phone your phone won’t boot up. That’s because the IMEI stored in the new GDFS doesn’t match the IMEI in your OTP. Do NOT write any other GDFS to your phone unless you are 100% aware of what you’re doing!



    III. Choosing the correct firmware:

    XS++ always shows you the EROM CID and the EROM Colour of your phone after connecting. You need to flash firmware matching that CID and Colour or your phone won’t work properly. If you’ve got a BROWN EROM you need to change it to a RED EROM before flashing red firmware to the phone.



    Region Codes
    : Firmwares are designed for specific regions and contain different languages.
    If you want to debrand your phone you have to use GENERIC firmware files.
    Have a look at the Languages Description on TopSony’s mainsite to find out which region you need.
    http://www.topsony.com/forum/cmps_in...=info_lenguaje

    CDA/Custpack
    : XS++ has got many custpacks already. Connect your phone, check “Customize File System” and check if the one you need is already there. Have a look at the CDA number and check it on TopSony’s CDA List: http://www.topsony.com/forum/cmps_in...page=lista_cda
    Sometimes you will see several CDA’s with same name. For example EUROPE_2 (CDA102497/105) and EUROPE_2 (CDA102497/9). The first one is branded, the second one is for Generic Trade. The unbranded CDA’s usually have got a smaller number.

    Supported file formats:
    MAIN files - .mbn .bin
    FS files - .fbn .bin

    Please do NOT try to flash Cruiser/SE King/SE Tool 3 files. These are encrypted and your phone won’t be working after flashing them.



    IV. Flashing the firmware to your phone:


    1. Connect your phone while holding down the “C” button.
    2. After your XS++ successfully recognized your phone it will switch to the “Flash” tab automatically. Check “Flash Main Firmware”, “Flash File System” and “Customize File System”.
    3. Choose your firmware and CDA, then press the “Flash” button.

    Do this if the custpack you need is not implemented in XS++:
    4. Download the custpack you need
    5. Extract the files into the “own_custpack” folder in XS++
    NOTE: Make sure that the first folder in own_custpack is “tpa”
    6. Do steps 1. and 2.
    7. Check “Customize file system”
    8. Select “Own Custpack” in the “Select phone Model” dropdown menu
    9. Press the “Flash” button




    NOTE: Your phone will NOT work if you don’t customize the files system after flashing the FS. You will get an configuration error after trying to turn it on.



    V. Uploading acoustics/camdrivers etc.

    1. Extract the files you want to upload into the “files_to_upload” folder
    NOTE: Make sure you preserve the correct path, the first folder in the “files_to_upload” folder should be the “tpa” folder
    2. Connect your phone to XS++ and switch to the FSX tab
    3. Click “Start FSX”



    VI. Upgrading the EROM


    1. Download an EROM that suits your phone.
    2. Connect your phone while holding down the “C” button.
    3. Insert the EROM file in “Flash Main Firmware” .
    4. Press the “Flash” button.




    Feel free to press the but please, do not create posts to say "thank you"! Thanks ;)

    You may not copy this article and post it on other sites/blogs/etc without my permission!
    Last edited by ts013; 02-23-2008 at 10:20 AM. Reason: Slight change


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    Hi
    Can I flash my P990 by XS++ v2.x????

    thanks in advanced

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    Yes, that should be possible. XS supports P990 smartphones since v2.0.
    Ask HERE if you've got questions regarding your smartphone and XS++.
    Last edited by ts013; 10-22-2007 at 08:07 AM. Reason: writing cid49 instead of smartphone while beeing outta my mind...

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    Nice, the only thing you may want to consider adding is to tell people how to use their own customization files with this if the one they want isn't included already on xs++. That's my two cents, otherwise nice job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by japan6 View Post
    Nice, the only thing you may want to consider adding is to tell people how to use their own customization files with this if the one they want isn't included already on xs++. That's my two cents, otherwise nice job.
    Wow, I totally forgot that! Thanks for pointing it out! I'll add it today.

    Thanks again!
    Regards,
    justme

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    I know this may sound a bit nit picky, but for clarification for people, on the newly added part for adding your own cust pack, step 3 says do steps 1 and 2. This could potentially be a bit confusing since steps 1 and 2 say

    " 1. Download the custpack you need
    2. Extract the files into the “own_custpack” folder in XS++"

    when I know you actually mean do steps 1 and 2 from the start of that section. nothings wrong or anything, but people may get a bit confused and may try to keep downloading the custpack they need and extracting the files into the “own_custpack” folder in XS++ a few times before they figure out what they really need to do.

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    I don't think people would really get confused about that but I changed it. Thanks for paying attention!

    Regards!
    Last edited by ts013; 10-07-2007 at 03:29 PM.

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    So I can debrand my W880i with XS++ now?

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    Yes , you can.

    Nice day

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    if i flash my k550 red52 with xs++ v2.2 then i would be able to customize(finalize) it?

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