unlocking/unbranding w508i

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ive searched around and i've d/L-ed the cda's that i think i need >>
HB1_06_Gen_CDA102568_15_R5A_GENERIC_AMERICA_1
HB1_06_Gen_CDA102568_16_R5A_GENERIC_AMERICA_2

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These two are custom packs. You need also the MAIN and FS firmwares:
W580_R8BA024_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52 (MAIN firmware), and W580_R8BA024_FS_AMERICA_1_RED52(FS to use with HB1_06_Gen_CDA102568_15_R5A_GENERIC_AMERICA_1), or W580_R8BA024_FS_AMERICA_2_RED52 (FS to use with HB1_06_Gen_CDA102568_15_R5A_GENERIC_AMERICA_2).

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also, i heard that i'll lose my aol instant messenger (and all my other messengers) if i flash my phone.

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Yes, it is true. You will loose everything if you don't back them up. You can save the java applications(I think AIM is one of them) if you download them from phone with XS++ for example. For this I suggest to use at least XS++ v3.1. Download the *.jar and *.jad files from \tpa\preset\system\ams\ folder.

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would i need that 'custom firmware' to flash because the XS++ i have doesnt have the w580 in the phone list?

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That 'custom firmware' is the custom pack you just downloaded. If XS++ (that you use) doesn't have w580 in the list, download the latest version. That will have W580 support...

Before any flashing attempt read this tutorial: XS++ 2.x Guide.

And don't forget to backup your user data(contact list, ringtones, pictures, etc.) before flashing. For this operation you can use My Phone Explorer (http://www.fjsoft.at/en/).

thanks a lot simox!! you cleared up a lot of stuff for me!! i actually understood what you said!! lol!!

this forum is great!!

so when i go to save the prog from my phone to my desktop, and use the main and sf that you provided, i could then flash my phone correct? would i still use XS++ to upload flash menus?

when i backed up my phone the very first time, i thought it saved EVERYTHING on my phone already and if i ever wanted to go back to that, i could just use that? or is saving programs different than that..?

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thanks a lot simox!! you cleared up a lot of stuff for me!! i actually understood what you said!! lol!!

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Good to hear that :D

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so when i go to save the prog from my phone to my desktop, and use the main and sf that you provided, i could then flash my phone correct?

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Yes, it is correct.

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would i still use XS++ to upload flash menus?

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Yep, you need to copy the flash lite file (*.swf) to
\tpa\preset\system\desktop\flash\ using XS++. And copy the theme file (*.thm) to Themes folder using Sony Ericsson's File Manager etc. and done.

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when i backed up my phone the very first time, i thought it saved EVERYTHING on my phone already and if i ever wanted to go back to that, i could just use that?

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When you back up your phone via My Phone Explorer for ex., the backup will contain all user data(pictures, contact list, SMS, ringtones, and a lot of more stuff), except java applications/games and settings(including WAP, MMS etc.)...

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or is saving programs different than that..?

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You need to save your java applications separately, like I said in above post.

is there any other place i could d/l them? i dont seem to have enough privilages.. :(

here... just click thanks...

lol!! thanks a bunch!! on to flashing!! wooOOoo!!

edit: okay.. nevermind the flashing because i still dont have the firmware :( i guess when i get up to 20 posts i'll see if i could download em again

ixcocoyxi, i guess if you search the web a little, you will find the right FW versions, i did so. like you see, i have the post prob as well :-D

but this forum is by far the best for sony ericsson, big respect to all of the people involved

et, MystiK972, t'es un dieu :D

this site is the best site for us sony owners!! im just afraid to d/L fw's from other sites because i dont really trust em.. hahaha!!

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Originally Posted by Guysch

ixcocoyxi, i guess if you search the web a little, you will find the right FW versions, i did so. like you see, i have the post prob as well :-D

but this forum is by far the best for sony ericsson, big respect to all of the people involved

et, MystiK972, t'es un dieu :D

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lol pa d'pro mec! comment tu sais k'je suis francais? :D

@ ixocoyxilol and 20 useful posts not spam! if spam you're banned!

you all have been a great help! @ixc I've read both cases of losing/not losing AIM program. I think it depends on the firmware you flash in