Some w580i unlocking questions...

Hey everyone, I've not too long ago got myself a W580i, and am on Australia's Optus network. I'd like to unlock it because I've found I've been using WAP way too much--and, like everyone else, hate those logos all over the menus...

I've read the brilliant XS++ 3.1 Guide here, and I understand that my phone is DB2020 and CID 52, but I still have some questions.

The main one is, what exact location should I be getting the FS and MAIN files for? I know there's a selection of like Europe, US etc., but there's no specific 'Australia'.. so what am I looking for? The tutorial over here contains some links to download the FS, MAIN and Cust pack, but will those ones work on my (Australian) phone?

And also, what is it with the Remove SIM-lock patch generator? Is it something I need?

Thanks HEAPS in advance for any assistance! :D

Yes those files will work, to patch you will need GENERIC firmwire. And after reading what you just said I think debranding is what you want, debranding is getting rid of your operator logo on your phone.
Which you can simply do by using XS++:
XS++ 3.1 Guide-Flashing,Customizing,Recovering - Top Sony Forums
Flash the MAIN and FS and the custom pack.

The:
Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums
Is a to patch unlock your phone, which means if your phone is updated it will get rid of the patch.

So, you want to get rid of operator's branding. In this case you don't need the Remove SIM-lock patch generator, because it is for unlocking (remove service provider lock) your phone.

You just need to debrand your phone with XS++, for this you need the following files:
MAIN: a generic MAIN firmware(e.g. W580_R8BE001_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52).

FS: I suppose you need the English language only. In this case you can use ANY EUROPE_x or AMERICA_x FS(e.g. W580_R8BE001_FS_EUROPE_1_RED52 ). The only difference between FS files is the language support.

Custom pack: and you need a matching custom pack. XS++ has many incorporated custom packs (e.g.HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_10_R8A_GENERIC_EUROPE_1). In XS++ you can select from custom pack dropdown list the EUROPE_1 CDA102568/10(or something like this).

Thanks HEAPS for the help guys.. I know you get a ton of help requests like this, so the assistance is very appreciated.

I'm yet to do the operation, but I'm a lot more aware of what I'm doing now. Thanks again. :D

so debranding it is just removing all the SP stuff?
and unlocking is unlocking the sim lock (obvious)

if you debrand do you have to reset all your stuff?
like internet etc?

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Originally Posted by moeiscool

so debranding it is just removing all the SP stuff?
and unlocking is unlocking the sim lock (obvious)

if you debrand do you have to reset all your stuff?
like internet etc?

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Read here:

SonyEricsson Hardware and Firmware Definitions!

Mobile Technology Definitions

Nice day

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