SonyEricsson Hardware and Firmware Definitions!

Setool lite is to apply patchs and for flashing. Xs++ is for flashing only.

If you do right , then it`s a minimal risk , but you should always make a backup of GDFS.

XS++ 3.1 Guide-Flashing, Customizing, Recovering

Flash your phone and How to apply or remove patch using SETool 2 Lite

General Information about Patch-Unlocking (start here if you want to unlock)

Remove SIM-lock patch generator

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