[Debrand] A2 (Db3150) Tutorial

First of all, i dont have any credit for this method. I was helped by several users ( Thanks ! ) and i decided to make a guide to help.

This is an A2 Debrand Tutorial

Software Required:
- A2uploader ( google search )
- Sony Ericsson Update Service ( Comes with the phone CD, or download on SonyEricsson website )
- Notepad ( Comes with Windows ... )

Note: On some Sony Ericsson Models, you have to press 2+5 instead of C.

Recommended Step: (For Users with Phone Warranty)
- You will need to identify your CDA to Debrand again your phone in case you need to take it to Warranty.
- Turn Off your phone and remove the battery and put it again.
- Connect the USB cable to the phone and Press C button.
- Execute A2uploader on your computer, and press the identify button:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/619a323f...8-38fdbd598b69
- Then plug in your USB cable to the computer, and should appear a text like this:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/e5bbea7d...c-216419fa1300
- Save that number on CDA-Article
- Follow the next steps:

Step 1:
- You need to switch your phone CDA to a Generic CDA, this makes SEUS to update to the debranded firmware.
- Create your new CDA from this website, dont forget to choose your phone model. ( for people who want to restore the phone "Recommended Step", in cda number on xml, copy the one you got from A2uploader )
- Then you will get a code line like this (example):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1201-0077</cda-number>
<language-variant-name>WESTERN-EUROPE</language-variant-name>
<created-by>Jockep</created-by>
<model>W910i</model>
</info>
</customization>

- You only need this code (example):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1201-0077</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

- Open a new document on Notepad, and paste your code into. And then save the document as customize_upgrade.xml.

Step 2:
- Turn Off your phone and remove the battery and put it again.
- Connect the USB cable to the phone and Press C button.
- Execute A2uploader and press the FileSystemTool button:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/f7bd3cac...4-74c238430d76
- Go to tpa/preset/custom directory and drag the customize_upgrade.xml to there (after copy, check if it is there):
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/433874ca...c-e05ef4127431
- Press Stop button on A2uploader, and Quit

Step 3:
- Turn on the phone, to (in other words) install the new CDA.
- Turn off the phone

Step 4:
- Execute Sony Ericsson Update Service, and press Start button:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/c4a6beb3...c-f624f8c3f9c9
- Choose your phone type and click continue: (In picture, im using SE W910i for example)
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/3dad5da9...1-b9afaa190df3
- Choose your phone model and click continue: (In picture, im using SE W910i for example)
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/82ddec10...1-487f26f07217
- Follow the program instructions:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/823b91b8...8-a62d40c3d017
- Then will appear your new firmware type, and u press continue: (In picture, im using SE W910i for example, western europe firmware)
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/6f9a893f...6-75abaf234efe
- It will pop-up a window for you to confirm, you have to press Yes twice:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/44a42401...2-9459e7faa642
- Now you have to w8, for the process to finish:
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/2fc9a2db...0-db68cefa4e41
- Congrats ! You have debranded your Sony Ericsson, disconnect the USB cable from the phone, remove battery and put it again, and turn on the phone. Enjoy
http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/8107988f...b-5242c899b5a4

I hope this helped. Any doubts or error in the Tutorial, just reply in the post.
Enjoy !!! :D

thanks for your post. but i can't drag the file to the directory.

any tips?

man i succeeded. God i love u so much......!!!!!!!

U need to hold 2+5 instead of c

Doesnt work on w595 just to let people know, and that site does not support every phone. So just change the cda section to what your is.This is supposed to be the one for my phone for customised uk. But SEUS says i already have the latest installed. Now everyone know orange firmware isnt going to be more uptodate then generic and im not even sure if that would actually make a difference.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
- <customization>
- <info>
<cda-number>1214-5668</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

A thousand thanx :D this finally removed that stupid vodafone randing from my w595 :D

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Originally Posted by wod07

Doesnt work on w595 just to let people know, and that site does not support every phone. So just change the cda section to what your is.This is supposed to be the one for my phone for customised uk. But SEUS says i already have the latest installed. Now everyone know orange firmware isnt going to be more uptodate then generic and im not even sure if that would actually make a difference.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
- <customization>
- <info>
<cda-number>1214-5668</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

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Did you followed everystep ?

Yeah i did, ive even tried two different cda's. Ill show you what i get.
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4...1546va9.th.jpg

But if i restore the original cda (orange uk) then i can re-install my firmware even though it is the latest. But reinstalling orange firmware isnt going to get me anywhere

After you Copied the upgrade_customize.xml to phone, have you turned it on ? You need to do it after the copy

I did, and i get the please wait with the loading bit. I can see the cda installs because when i put in a different cda. SEUS comes up the same way as shown in the picture. Where as if i use the orange uk one it lets me reinstall :@. Ive tried two cda's no luck with either.

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Originally Posted by k_bury87

A thousand thanx :D this finally removed that stupid vodafone randing from my w595 :D

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Can u tell us what CDA you used ?

Hi @ all :D

I come from Germany, and I just packed out my brand new W595!

I was so happy... until there was the ugly blue "o2" Branding....

I searched a little and then found a solution. I have downloaded a2uploader, generated the customize_upgrade.xml and filled in a generic (?) CDA.
Here's the customize_upgrade.xml:

Code:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1201-0077</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

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Then pulled battery out and in again, started a2uploader, clicked on filesystem, hold C and connected with PC, and drag customize_upgrade.xml to tpa/preset/custom.

Then I klicked on "Shutdown FS" then "STOP" then "QUIT".

I powered on my handy (cell phone in english) wait a little bit and turned it off. Then started SonyEricssonUpdateService and followed the instructions.

Enjoy :D

Thank you so much, i tried it twice, because the first time SEUS said that my phone was up to date, and when i reread the directions, i found i forgot to turn it on after transferring the upgrade XML fine.

Now my AT&T branded w760a will be a Sony Ericsson w760i... removing all AT&T logos...
for all other w760 users, hold down the '5' key instead of 'C'

Ok ill try that one :) see if i get anywhere thanks

THanks very much, I hope it would work on mine

Nope, never worked. "update not available" and no option to re-install. Ive talked to about 5 people now and no1 has a clue. :S

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Originally Posted by wod07

Nope, never worked. "update not available" and no option to re-install. Ive talked to about 5 people now and no1 has a clue. :S

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There is one more tool for debrand - KK client , but you must search on Google for firmware suitable with KK ( KulanKendi)

Will it work with my phone mate?

ChipID:C900,EMP protocol:0401

PHONE STATE: "RETAIL"
FLASH CID: 0052
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:52 PAF:1 IMEI:--- CERT:RED

Model:W595
MAPP CXC article: R3DA029 prg12067096_ORANGE_LD
MAPP CXC version: R3DA029
Language Package:ORANGE-SIGN
CDA article: 1201-0077
CDA version:
Default article: 1206-7066
Default version: R3DA029

Network LOCKED
Operator: 234-33

Elapsed:20 secs.

I don't know,but go to their site and check if your phone model is supported

Nah its not, would of thought a debrand would work as the files are found in the same folders within the phones :S. Guess i cant do anything :(
Thanks anyway
Warwick
- C702
- C902
- G502
- K630(i)
- K660i
- K850(i)
- V640(i)
- W760i
- W890i
- W910(i)
- W980i
- Z750(i)

Sorry, but i dont know how to help you :S

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Originally Posted by wod07

Nope, never worked. "update not available" and no option to re-install. Ive talked to about 5 people now and no1 has a clue. :S

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For my UK Vodafone W595 I used:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
- <customization>
- <info>
<cda-number>1214-5668</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

Initially it didn't work but the filename is case sensitive so must be "Customize_upgrade.xml", with a capital "C".

Also, be sure to turn the phone on and off again after copying "Customize_upgrade.xml".

Then, when you run SEUS it says that the most up to date software is already installed but instead of quoting the W595 VF LIVE software it quotes W595 WESTERN EUROPEAN and asks to reinstall anyway. Agree to reinstall anyway and this debrands it.

i used customize_upgrade.xml without the capital C. I dont think itl make a difference but ill give it a go. All i get is uptodate without the option to reinstall. And then when my orange cda is reset back it detects it tell me its orange firmware and lets me re-install :(

is that exactly how ur xml looks ?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
- <customization>
- <info>
<cda-number>1214-5668</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

Quote:

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Originally Posted by wod07

is that exactly how ur xml looks ?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
- <customization>
- <info>
<cda-number>1214-5668</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

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Sorry, the two "-" shouldn't be there.
This is copied from my "Customize_upgrade.xml" file and I used "Preview Post" on the website this time to make sure it looks correct:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1214-5668</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

My initial attempt at this didn't work, SEUS just recognised my Vodafone VF shiteware.
SEUS only recognised W595 Western European 1214-5668 after I capitalised the "C" in "Customize_upgrade.xml" AND switched the phone on and off after a2uploading "Customize_upgrade.xml". (As per the tutorial I also took the battery out and put it back in again before using a2uploader, SEUS asks for this too). I suppose it could have been any of these things that made it work but I did read on another website about the filename being case sensitive.

I have noticed however that the debranded phone (using 1214-5668) doesn't seem to use the menu part of a theme, you always have the same menu icons regardless of the theme that is loaded ? The "Entertainment" icon is a folder with pencils sticking out and not a gamepad which is a bit kak but nevermind.

Hope this helps.

The website doesn't support generating CDA for C905.
Any other ways?

I think the phrase "Create your new CDA from this website" from Step1. is a bit ambiguous. You only need to create a file called "customize_upgrade.xml" :
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>XXXX-XXXX</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>
and choose as cda number a generic cda for your language(from this website), then upload it to your phone, via "A2uploader"

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Originally Posted by pampi

The website doesn't support generating CDA for C905.
Any other ways?

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1214-7311 from :
CDA/CDF List (A2 phones only) - myForum

I'm trying it.. wish me luck..

No change mate, all i get again is that my phone already uptodate with no info about the firmware in my phone :(

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Originally Posted by azazaz

1214-7311 from :
CDA/CDF List (A2 phones only) - myForum

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Thanks, but my phone is not branded, I just want to flash to R1BA038.
I have currently R1BA042 installed on the phone.


Edit:

For all NORIC users!

C905_1209-4769_R6A_GENERIC_NORDIC

Use the 1209-4769 CDA number to activate the Reflashing alternative in SEUS :)

all done successfully...

i was after it since i bought it from 3 aprox six months ago... u people rocks man...

thanx alooooooot n keep it up...

hi guys,

i tried the website but i couldn't generate any CDA for my W890i. so i jus made the file with a \cda number in it. however, \seus says there is no update available and software is up to date. can anyone help?
Thanks

another information is that my previous CDA is 1210-1176 and i've used this in the customized_upgrade.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1204-9990</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

then i did everything according to the tutorial and also SEUS instruction. the phone managed to update the CDA and its now 1204-9990 but SEUS says there is no update available.
pls help


Regards

why I'm not succeed??? my w910i branded with 3 (THREE) from HK,,, I follow the steps,,, but after I Update,,, it still Branded with 3 :(

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Originally Posted by ulum_joe

why I'm not succeed??? my w910i branded with 3 (THREE) from HK,,, I follow the steps,,, but after I Update,,, it still Branded with 3 :(

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Use this customize_upgrade.xml:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1201-0116</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

1. Copy "customize_upgrade.xml" in the phone
2. Turn on the phone
3. Turn off the phone and and do the software upgrade

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Originally Posted by landa

Use this customize_upgrade.xml:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>CDF1201-0116</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>

1. Copy "customize_upgrade.xml" in the phone
2. Turn on the phone
3. Turn off the phone and and do the software upgrade

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Try this one..

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1201-0116</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>


I've remove the CDF front of 1201-0116.

Is it possible to downgrade the firmware from having the latest one available right now?
I got R8BE001 and CID53 on my 580i ... and XS++ obviously doesn't recognize it, so how can I get back to R6?

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Originally Posted by Infamouz

Is it possible to downgrade the firmware from having the latest one available right now?
I got R8BE001 and CID53 on my 580i ... and XS++ obviously doesn't recognize it, so how can I get back to R6?

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You must use jdflasher,because this is only tool for now that support CID53(free).
Read this tutorial Flashing with jdflasher - Top Sony Forums , but you must find R6... firmware CID53(RED53) - not RED52

First, jdflasher doesn't want to work for me. Second, I'm sure there's many other available programs, one being D-Ultimate Unlocker. You can use that program to chance the CID, then use it to change the firmware; but if not, you can use XS++ after to change the firmware.

I've tried installing many different jdflasher files, I just can't get it to work.

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Originally Posted by Infamouz

First, jdflasher doesn't want to work for me. Second, I'm sure there's many other available programs, one being D-Ultimate Unlocker. You can use that program to chance the CID, then use it to change the firmware; but if not, you can use XS++ after to change the firmware.

I've tried installing many different jdflasher files, I just can't get it to work.

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Ultimate Unlocker isn't free and for now there aren't free tools for CID53 except jdflasher

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Originally Posted by seamonkey

Ultimate Unlocker isn't free and for now there aren't free tools for CID53 except jdflasher

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How isn't it free? I just downloaded 2 different version.. DOWNLOADED, not TORRENTED. I was able to download D-Ultimate Unlocker, and Ultimate Unlocker Cruiser Suite. Anyways, mind supplying me with actual links directly to downloading jdflasher? I don't want a tutorial, I'm familiar with the programs, and none of the links supplied in the tutorials don't seem to want to work for me.

Here you have Jdflasher CID53 update - Top Sony Forums

And yes,you can download them,but you can't connect without any logs for them

Ah, I see. Sorry about that.
Anyways, I have it running. Now, what do I do to get it back to CID52?
Step by step is well appreciated. :)