thank`s man, it`s very usefull!
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thank`s man, it`s very usefull!
very nice, i was looking for a tut like this :D cheers man :D
u need to install driver for your sony ericsson mobile usb cable, so that u can debrand.
use the cd what came with your se
that will install the drivers
thank you del
you can download the software from sony.com as well...
you know what i mean, haha
Yup, download Sony Ericsson Update Service. You don't have to use it, but it will install the correct drivers for you.
Ok, I'm a total noob at this, but am trying very hard to learn. I've been reading for the last few hours at least, trying to understand how everything works.
Can someone answer a few questions I have? I also have a W580i, with Rogers, and am located in Canada.
The first step I want to do is unlock the phone.
Now if I understand correctly, you can use the XS program, the the SEToolite program?
I've downloaded both...
And how do you determine which files you need to flash onto your phone? If I am reading this right, I only need a version of firmware to debrand the phone? And where can you find the correct firmware? I know there is a bunch located on the download section of this site, but having this junk on my phone for 2 months while waiting to be accepted to the download section is out of the question... I'm a little impatient that way.
Are the USB drivers for the phone already installed on the computer? I know when I connected my phone to my computer for the first time, it installed a ton of drivers...
Thanks for any help, I'm sick of all this Rogers crap on my phone and want it gone... The next step would be to unlock the phone, but I want to debrand first.
What are some of the gains of unlocking the phone? Is internet connection one of them? It'd be sweet to surf the net for free via the phone.
Ok, I need help.
I have reflashed the main firmware and file system...
But I don't know how to install the custom packs? Do I need to?
My phone gets the same configuration error when I boot it up as BCSbully...
Let me know as soon as possible....
Thanks,
OK SWEET! Got it to work.
But now I was wondering, is there any way to take off that crappy ROGERS name tag on the main screen? (the one with calls, menu).
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks, the guide is very helpful cause I'm a complete noob at this :P
btw, it works :D:D
I am new here. I have a sony w580i and wanting to use it with my t mobile, I went searching for unlock codes, which I got done, and now I wanted to get rid of the AT&T soI found I had to de brand it. Scary but after finding all the files that I needed, which took forever, and reading in full the tutorial, though it no longer has the screenshots are gone, so when they say refer to the shots I cant, I did everything step by step but my phone is not working, I read through the posts and saw that that I had to get a custom pack from another site, which I am not able to find. Can someone help me with getting my p hone to work again..
Thank you bunches
download it from here, and upload using XS++
iProTebe.cz - Sony Ericsson -> custom_files -> W580 -> Generic
Is there any other way to get a firmware for the US other than using this site and using wontanserver?
Does anyone have it that can send it to me?
you can also search it in 4shred.com or esnips.com
work for TIM Italy W580i?
i just tried to debrand my phone a lil while ago and sumthin bad happnd.
i did just as the tutorial said to do. and after i plug my phone in, it does its thing and works for about a minute and it says "will flash 221 blocks" and it gets to about no more than 60 blocks each time and then freezes on one and says "leftover write fail. fatal" then "ldr blk write fail. fatal" a bunch of times and just stops. idk about u but that looks rele bad. my phone is now brikd i think, i just payed a lot of money for it, and im kinda freakn out cause i dont think thers a waranty anymore so if anyone could help me that wud b amazing. thx.
and by the way u can email me at brentmoore10@cox.net
i got mine all done but cant send or recieve texts internet works fine tryed all message settings any thoughts
I did everything you guys mention here, all I got in the end it's a screen that says "insert correct SIM card", what did I do wrong?, how can I fix it?, please help! I have a w580i
I am brand new to debranding and all this. I live in Canada and I am with Rogers. I know that I want to debrand it but I am really nervous I am going to screw up. I dont understand what xs++ is or any of the other terms. Can someone please lead me in the right direction and tell me exactly what I need to do? I have seen some of the tuts but then I see these codes with them and it confuses me even more!! lol
I see some of these posts are from the end of last year, I hope some people can still help me!
thanks in advance!
FYI, I'm w/ rogers too. But I used se tool 2 lite v1.11. i think it's easier and the guides are very detailed. takes like 30 mins to flash and unlock. just make sure you have the following:
- se tool 2 lite v1.11 (install the drivers first)
- you need 3 files, the FS, Main and CDAfirmware example: R8BE001 is the lastest firmware
W580_CDA102568_107_R8A_GENERIC_AMERICA_2.zip
W580_R8BE001_FS_AMERICA_2_RED52.fbn
W580_R8BE001_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52.mbn
*if you can't afford to pay to download, i'd suggest you use google. it's your best resource!
- SIM-lock patch generator (if you want to unlock)
how to (follow the instructions carefully):
flash: Flash your phone and How to apply or remove patch using SETool 2 Lite - Top Sony Forums
unlock: Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums
Note: when it says drag the file over the application icon, it's exactly as stated. literally have 2 windows explorer sessions open. 1) with the file 2) the other w/ the applcation. then drag the file from 1 to 2, like you would copy a file, but drop it over the 'qamaker.exe' icon. it produces a vpk file, used to unlock.
I hope you weren't an eager person and did the SE service update. Cuz if you updated to CID 53 then you can forget everything i said above. your screwed, at least for now.
Be careful using Sony Ericsson update service - Top Sony Forums
G/L :D
HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_107_R8A_GENERIC_AMERICA_2
All files are in download section, but first read this:
How to get access to download section
Nice day