Unlock W880i DB2020 CID53

[jedi0]

Hello All, (help needed in the UK)

I have a W880i that is locked to T-mobile network which I would like to use with the 3 network.

I purchased a unlock code on the internet and was sent some software and instructions which did not work, I complained and got a full refund. After locating this website I found this was due to cid53.

I have been reading/serching and located the below

Flash K800 CID53 with K810 software CID53 (for begginers) - Top Sony Forums

Patching CID53 (DB2020)DB2010,2012 - Top Sony Forums

I'm not sure what files I neede i.e. main, fs, custpack :confused:

If I post a log can someone point me in the correct direction please?

Would it be worth debranding the device and sticking the network 3 gubbings on so I can use all the features

Please find attached log from XS++

21:03:53| XS++ v3.1 (Darwin) Ready !
21:03:53| Executed on Microsoft Windows XP
21:04:46|
21:04:46| Attempting to open the interface...
21:04:46|
21:04:46| TURN OFF PHONE!
21:04:46| Hold 'C' button on phone and connect phone NOW.
21:04:46| You have 30 seconds...
21:04:46|
21:04:49| Baseband ID: 9900
21:04:49| Protocol Version: 3.1
21:04:49| Warning: IMEI name does not match GDFS name (IMEI:NULL GDFS:W880)
21:04:49| ...using GDFS name
21:04:49|
21:04:49| Profiling SEMC phone...
21:04:49| Platform: DB2020
21:04:49| OTP CID: 51
21:04:49| EROM CID: 53
21:04:49| EROM Color: Red
21:04:49| IMEI: 35159602xxxxxx
21:04:49| Phone ID: W880
21:04:49| Region: T_MOB_INT_A
21:04:49| CDA: CDA102719/19 R18A
21:04:49| Firmware Version: R8AE001
21:04:49| EROM: R3A022
21:04:49| Ready for operation!
21:05:17| Sorry, your phone is NOT SUPPORTED
21:05:17| Sendinging shutdown signal to phone...
21:05:19| Shutting down...

OK I have gone ahead and done the 1st part and started the Patching process but can't make rest file using the MAIN?

Just to confirm these are files I used

W880_R8AE001_FS_T_MOB_INT_A_RED53.fbn
W880_R8AE001_MAIN_TMOBILE_AI_RED53.mbn
Ai_i_CDA102719_19_R9A_T-mobile_United_Kingdom

[riders4sia]

use these files :
W880_R8BE001_MAIN_GENERIC_AI_RED53
W880_R8BE001_FS_EUROPE_4_RED53
HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_13_R8A_GENERIC_EUROPE_4
just drag you main firmware over the mkrest2.exe, you need to go to "C:\Documents and Settings\user" folder to get the rest file, move the rest file to the rest folder of jdflasher

[chuko]

Hi am in the same boat as jedi0, trying to unlock w880i cid53. I have used simox's SIM-lock patch generator version 2.2 and it is successfully creating the .vkp file however when i go to flash phone using SETool2 lite v1.11 i get following responses:

a) With "Bypass DB2020 security" box and "use "quick access" patch" boxes ticked i get

Welcome to SEtool2 ( LITE edition ) v 1.11
supported DB2010/DB2012 CID49/50/51/52, DB2020 CID49/51/52
Loaded 51 flash descriptors

if you like LITE edition - please visit http://www.setool.net and buy FULL.

ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:53
Speed:921600
Trying to launch embedded bootloader...
embedded flashloader not responds !
Elapsed:42 secs.

b) With only "Bypass DB2020 security" box ticked i get

ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:53
Speed:921600
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:51 PAF:1 IMEI:35************ CERT:RED
FLASH CID:53 COLOR:RED
Can't build loaders chain ;(
Elapsed:9 secs.

Can anyone please help?

Also is there anyway yet to back up GDFS for CID53 as i am trying the above unprotected without back up.

Thanks in advace

[riders4sia]

setool does not support CID53, read here : Patching CID53 (DB2020)DB2010,2012 - Top Sony Forums

[Adam Blue]

What MAIN, FS, and custpack do I need for the following?

Welcome to SEtool2 ( LITE edition ) v 1.11
supported DB2010/DB2012 CID49/50/51/52, DB2020 CID49/51/52
Loaded 51 flash descriptors

if you like LITE edition - please visit http://www.setool.net and buy FULL.

ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:53
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:2019
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:51 PAF:1 IMEI:35578501483371 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:53 COLOR:RED

Model:W880i
Brand:Generic Trade BLX
MAPP CXC article: R8BA024 prgCXC1250640_GENERIC_AI
MAPP CXC version: R8BA024
Language Package:EUROPE_3
CDA article: CDA102719/98
CDA version: R2A
Default article: cxc1250651
Default version: R8BA024

Extended LOCKED
Operator: MULTIPLE

Elapsed:5 secs.

[jedi0]

Mrs got fed up, so took it to the local market and a chap with laptop unlocked it in a few mins and only charged £5

Thanks to who tried to help out and Good Luck chuko + Adam Blue

[ewydler]

Hi! Thanks for your instructions on unlocking w880, i have followed all the steps but cant get past the EXECUTOR part the phone keeps giving me a error when i try to run it.

This is my phone info

ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:53
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:2019
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:51 PAF:1 IMEI:35476902233702 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:53 COLOR:RED

Model:W880i
Brand:Vodafone
MAPP CXC article: R8BA024 prgCXC1250641_VODAFONE_AI
MAPP CXC version: R8BA024
Language Package:VFE_LIVE_2
CDA article: CDA102719/122
CDA version: R6A
Default article: cxc1250651
Default version: R8BA024

Network LOCKED
Operator: 234-15

Elapsed:6 secs.


CDA102719/122 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone United Kingdom


And i am using these firmwares

W880_R8BA024_FS_VFE_LIVE_2_RED53.fbn
W880_R8BA024_MAIN_VODAFONE_AI_RED53.mbn

and the following CID W880i_CDA102719_122_R3A_Vodafone_United_Kingdom


is this correct_? i take the battery out in every operation like u say, i also use the old jarflash with updated anycid. I am using w880 ".b" file.

Please help me if you can! thanks in advance!

Regards,
Ed

[riders4sia]

Hi! Thanks for your instructions on unlocking w880, i have followed all the steps but cant get past the EXECUTOR part the phone keeps giving me a error when i try to run it.

This is my phone info

ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:53
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:2019
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:51 PAF:1 IMEI:35476902233702 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:53 COLOR:RED

Model:W880i
Brand:Vodafone
MAPP CXC article: R8BA024 prgCXC1250641_VODAFONE_AI
MAPP CXC version: R8BA024
Language Package:VFE_LIVE_2
CDA article: CDA102719/122
CDA version: R6A
Default article: cxc1250651
Default version: R8BA024

Network LOCKED
Operator: 234-15

Elapsed:6 secs.


CDA102719/122 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone United Kingdom


And i am using these firmwares

W880_R8BA024_FS_VFE_LIVE_2_RED53.fbn
W880_R8BA024_MAIN_VODAFONE_AI_RED53.mbn

and the following CID W880i_CDA102719_122_R3A_Vodafone_United_Kingdom


is this correct_? i take the battery out in every operation like u say, i also use the old jarflash with updated anycid. I am using w880 ".b" file.

Please help me if you can! thanks in advance!

Regards,
Ed

flash it with generic main, fs and custpack and try again the unlocking procedure

[pkdog167]

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[laurenmcba]

Hi there,

After many tutorials and searching the websites to unlock my w880i CID53 phone - I finally found a way to do it and would like to share!
This method also unlocks CID52 phones by using the SEUS update service to upgrade (also installs the USB drivers for you).

Firstly you must remove your network custom pack by replacing it with a generic custom pack.
Use this tutorial to do so: Flash K800 CID53 with K810 software CID53 (for begginers) - Esato archive

Then you can create a remove lock patch using simox v2.2 (http://www.*******.com/forum/attachm...chgen_v2.2.rar) following this tutorial: Free Unlock Sony Ericsson Phone | SE Flashing

Now to use this you need to install 3 files and then apply the unlock patch using this tutorial: Patching CID53 (DB2020)DB2010,2012 - Top Sony Forums
Note: After you applied/copied the rest and qamaker accross, copy the unlock patch accross at the same too and now you're phone is debranded AND unlocked!

You can get all the firmware files and custom packs from here by registering first and using google translator to find where everything is: http://www.********.cz

Enjoy!