W810i - Would like to backup FULL FIRMWARE. HELP!

[dvdmkr]

First, love coming here and reading articles.. (Previously, Unlocked SGH-D500 owner, but phone got busted.) Thanks for the great knowledges.
Anyhow, Since my old phone got busted and it was time for me to try new carrier(been with T-Mobile for 2+ years), so I just bought W810i w/ Cingular, and I would like to do FULL FIRMWARE BACKUP before start de-branding it.
DCU-60 came with phone, and downed FAR manager and latest SEFP plugins.

1. My phone is not activated yet.(Well, when I turn it on, "Inactive SmartChip" comes on).
Is it better to do full backup before SIM gets registered/activated with Cingular OR does not matter?

2. I saw instruction in tutorials & guides section on doing Full firmware backup on K750/W800 and other phones using FAR + SEFP plugins. I followed that instruction but my phone just turns on and going in File Transfer mode.
Is there FAQ/Instruction/URL on doing Full Fiemware backup for W810i?

3. I saw someone unlocking W810i with DCU-60 and SEMCTools cracked.
But, seriously.. Can you really unlock it with only those two? I heard DavinciTeam is best unlocking/debranding W810i. Should I just purchase Remote Unlocking service from Davinci?

Anyhow, before doing any unlocking/de-branding, I first would like to do full firmware backup to keep the original.

Please Help, and I really appreciate it..

Thanks a million! :)

[Khaba]

1. I don't know about this, sorry I can't help here

2. W810i is different cuz it's CID 49, FAR can't read it just like that, you need to flash a brake-in loader or a so called fake main (w810_p3k_dcu.49R.ssw) and just after that you can acces the phone with FAR.

3. You saw wrong, you can unlock W810i at home but you need a cruiser or a service cable to do that. DaVinci is the safest way to unlock W810i with DCU-60 cable. For unlocking use DaVinci for unbranding use XS++ and FAR.

Here are two links on how to customize and debrand W810i for free with DCU-60:
http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45 - this is how to customize
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/show...9&postcount=17 - here is the tutorial on how to unlock and to unbrand W810i (you need to replace the MEDITERR firmware (FS and CUSTOM files) with the ones you need according to your area)

[mourad_ada]

First, love coming here and reading articles.. (Previously, Unlocked SGH-D500 owner, but phone got busted.) Thanks for the great knowledges.
Anyhow, Since my old phone got busted and it was time for me to try new carrier(been with T-Mobile for 2+ years), so I just bought W810i w/ Cingular, and I would like to do FULL FIRMWARE BACKUP before start de-branding it.
DCU-60 came with phone, and downed FAR manager and latest SEFP plugins.

1. My phone is not activated yet.(Well, when I turn it on, "Inactive SmartChip" comes on).
Is it better to do full backup before SIM gets registered/activated with Cingular OR does not matter?

2. I saw instruction in tutorials & guides section on doing Full firmware backup on K750/W800 and other phones using FAR + SEFP plugins. I followed that instruction but my phone just turns on and going in File Transfer mode.
Is there FAQ/Instruction/URL on doing Full Fiemware backup for W810i?

3. I saw someone unlocking W810i with DCU-60 and SEMCTools cracked.
But, seriously.. Can you really unlock it with only those two? I heard DavinciTeam is best unlocking/debranding W810i. Should I just purchase Remote Unlocking service from Davinci?

Anyhow, before doing any unlocking/de-branding, I first would like to do full firmware backup to keep the original.

Please Help, and I really appreciate it..

Thanks a million! :)

try with USbsmart tool ..just like in the attached pic below , hopefully that
will help you .

[sincedino]

i think u should do a backup using another fone
then just copy to yours

[mourad_ada]

i think u should do a backup using another fone
then just copy to yours

It doesn't realy make sense ....since each single phone has its proper an unique data ...

[el_venga]

backup is kinda useless, most firmwares, if not all, can be found. the forum has some, davinci has lots. i suggest you look for them instead of backing up. its easier and less dangerous.

[kiryo]

backup is kinda useless, most firmwares, if not all, can be found. the forum has some, davinci has lots. i suggest you look for them instead of backing up. its easier and less dangerous.

backing up could be alot safer(depending on method) than downloading from internet :D.
Also its also possible that you cant use (or dont want to pay) for your firmwares/flashing.