Unlock W880i

Hello everyone,

i am a little stuck :(

I have a w880i On ORANGE. I want it to use a O2 sim.

1. Ok i have USB flash driver working. DONE
2. I have backed up GDFS file DONE
3. Im stuck what firm ware i need for the phone, Im from UK, i looked on list but unsure what one to choose, i take it any from the FS_Europe section from **HERE** :(

21:17:45| Profiling SEMC phone...
21:17:45| Platform: DB2020
21:17:45| OTP CID: 51
21:17:45| EROM CID: 51
21:17:45| EROM Color: Red
21:17:45| IMEI: 3xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
21:17:45| Phone ID: W880
21:17:45| Region: ORANGE_GEN
21:17:45| CDA: CDA102719/78 R10A
21:17:45| Firmware Version: R1JC002
21:17:45| EROM: R3A016
21:17:45| Ready for operation!
21:17:56| User chose NOT to update EROM CID!

Thanks in advance

I don`t understand you!Is your phone language english?
You want to flash it to use it with a O2 sim,that`s all?

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Originally Posted by schmarakel

I don`t understand you!Is your phone language english?
You want to flash it to use it with a O2 sim,that`s all?

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hi there

yes as you have said above. i think i was confused before and thought i had to flash firmware. When i don't think i need to.

really gratful for a reply mate. spent like 5hrs on this and no luck :(

i just want phone to work on O2 sim as its orange at moment :(

Has you tried to insert a O2 sim?

P.S.Sorry for my english,I`m from german

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Originally Posted by schmarakel

Has you tried to insert a O2 sim?

P.S.Sorry for my english,I`m from german

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yes mate

says insert correct sim:mad:

Then you have SIM-Lock,you can`t insert another sim,only the sim
from your provider!
Firmware flashing can`t remove the sim-lock

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Originally Posted by schmarakel

Then you have SIM-Lock,you can`t insert another sim,only the sim
from your provider!
Firmware flashing can`t remove the sim-lock

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how do i remove the sim lock then :p

thanks

Please use the THANKS BUTTON ;)

First you must upgrade your phone to CID52.Connect it with XS++3.1,then
XS++ ask you to upgrade the CID.
Alternative:Take a look at here http://www.akshayy.com/sonyericsson/...-to-cid52-red/
Have you make this,then you must read this tutorial http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6329

hi man,

thanks for help so far.

I have updated to CID52.

i have unlocked the phone I THINK:confused: because i followed guide using setool2lite... but now i get config error:confused:. I think i need a custom firmware from what i can see :confused:

Where do i get a custom firmware:cool:

Can you give us a more in-depth run down as to what you actually did to end up with a config error.

Did you just update the CID from 51 to 52 or did you go more in-depth like trying to install an updated main and fs as well.

How did you unlock your phone, did you use a vkp patch?

I think your phone is not finalized.Make a full reflash (MAIN,FS and Custompack)

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Originally Posted by lavondys

Can you give us a more in-depth run down as to what you actually did to end up with a config error.

Did you just update the CID from 51 to 52 or did you go more in-depth like trying to install an updated main and fs as well.

How did you unlock your phone, did you use a vkp patch?

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I backed up GDFS.
i flashed firmware first as i thought that is what i needed to do :(
followed the guide with setool2lite and made vks files etc.
i used firmware W880_R1JC002_FS_ORANGE_GEN_RED52 as main.

i think i need to revert my phone back to original condition and start again. But unsure if im using correct firmware now :(

Please help chaps this is doing me head in. i know i must be close to getting it working though,:o

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Originally Posted by schmarakel

I think your phone is not finalized.Make a full reflash (MAIN,FS and Custompack)

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im unsure what packs to even use now :o

So i need Main which would be W880_R1JC002_FS_ORANGE_GEN_RED52
and
FS which is W880_R1JC002_FS_EUROPE_5_RED52
and
what custom pack and how do i apply it as there are many files :confused:

Can you connect the phone with XS++3.1 and post the log here!

Here is the custom pack you need: HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_14_R8A_GENERIC_EUROPE_5. DO NOT unzip it, just select the zip file, following a flashing tuorial.

FS and Custompack must be the same.You must only finalize your phone
with the right CDA!

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Originally Posted by schmarakel

Can you connect the phone with XS++3.1 and post the log here!

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15:44:52| Protocol Version: 3.1
15:44:52| Phone name detected!
15:44:52|
15:44:52| Profiling SEMC phone...
15:44:52| Platform: DB2020
15:44:52| OTP CID: 51
15:44:52| EROM CID: 52
15:44:52| EROM Color: Red
15:44:52| IMEI: xxxxxxxxxx
15:44:52| Phone ID: W880
15:44:52| Region: ORANGE_GEN
15:44:52| CDA: CDA102719/78 R10A
15:44:52| Firmware Version: R1JC002
15:44:52| EROM: R3A016
15:44:52| Ready for operation!

thanks for input chaps.

i am really confused what the heck i have done to the phone now or even what bits i need :(

Ok i downloaded sutom pac as below
HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_14_R8A_GENERIC_EUROPE_5
then i need to download Firmware
W880_R1JC002_FS_EUROPE_5_RED52
also yes?

whats my next steps, so sorry to be a pain.

YOU GOT WRONG MAIN ---- you need this main ------

W880_R1JC002_MAIN_GENERIC_AI_RED52

there no word FS in main file

@dave_200 you need these files:

W880_R8BC004_FS_EUROPE_4_RED52
HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_13_R8A_GENERIC_EUROPE_4
W880_R8BC004_MAIN_GENERIC_AI_RED52

Flash your phone with the files from senter.
Then you must try again to unlock (create unlock patch,apply unlock patch)

Yeah, those files linked by senter are what you need.

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Originally Posted by senter

@dave_200 you need these files:

W880_R8BC004_FS_EUROPE_4_RED52
HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_13_R8A_GENERIC_EUROPE_4
W880_R8BC004_MAIN_GENERIC_AI_RED52

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Ok we are getting there.

MANY MANY Thanks.

One last question before i go for it again.

What guide should i follow please, sorry to be a pain but i messed it up once so want to be sure.

I mean whats my next move. thanks

First flash your phone http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6671
then you must try this tutorial again http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6329

Everyone on this forum is superb.

I will stick around this forum due to this fact and help others.#

I will be re flashing and unlocking the phone 2mra so will let u all know how i do.

thanks

Does it works now?

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Originally Posted by schmarakel

Does it works now?

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YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

ALL WORKING on O2 YIPPEEEE.

Thanks everyone ill stick around here

Woop Woop

Sorry to be too late to response, i see you have no problem anymore. Congrats mate, once you made i mistake, you won't do that mistake again cause you will be remember what you've done wrong. just take every step easy one by one and you will be safe and happy. sorry for my english.

regards

dave

can you send me your gdfs file, and any other files

as i can not get my uk (o2) liverpool phone to work (w880i)

my add is files@cambouk.com

i have tried now for over a week to try get my phone working!

GDFS is unique for each phone. You should always use only your GDFS backup.

Nice day

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