Completely Overwhelmed :(

[Hits]

I have my w580(Rogers) and it's still haven't debranded. I thought it would be a pretty simple thing. I just download whatever that is needed to download, pay for whatever that is needed to be paid and I'll be all set. But I have a lot of uncertainties and I hope someone can help me.

1. Is debranding the samething as flashing? I've seen a lot of talk about flashing for free. I'm not particularly interested in the free method as it seems a bit risky, but I am confused.
2. Are Wotan and cellular specialty stores that only two methods I can get it debranded? Would the latter be the fail-proof method?
3. I just want the ability to use mp3 ringtones and flash themes. So would a generic firmware be my choice?
4. After the phone is sucessfully debranded, would it just be a case of click-and-drag to install flash themes and use mp3 ringtones? Or does it also have a complicated method of doing it?
5. Where would I find the cool flash themes that I constantly see on youtube?

[shuyin1946]

First of all is your phone unlocked? And secondly i doubt that u will get damage phone if u debrand cause GDFS mismatch with the firmware correct me if i m wrong. Bout the flash theme u can find the info in www.esato.com or www.se-nse.net cheers and have fun with your phone hehe

[harto]

@Hits

I just debranded my Fido (Rogers) Z710 successfully a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty overwhelmed too, there is a lot of information. I mostly wanted to be able to use MP3's as ringtones.

First read this article: http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28

I used XS++, the newest version is XS++ 1.6.7 download here: http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?showtopic=13690

I found this article helpful: http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3519

note that you can now use "BreakXS" on DB2020 phones as of XS++ 1.6

If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

harto

[Hits]

Thanks. :)
So debranding won't harm the phone? What if I mess up during the process? Maybe I've got the concept all wrong. Is debranding reinstalling the provider's firmware with the manufacturer's firmware or is it just simply removing the locks that the provider has put on certain features?
So would you say that I can use XS++ to debrand it myself? It's free, yes? And will it work if it's CID 51 or 52?
Sorry if I have so many questions. :( I just want to make sure of what I need to know before starting.

[harto]

You have it right, debranding is overwriting the networks firmware (Rogers) with factory firmware. You need 3 files. MAIN, FS, and Custom. The Custom file is the file that the networks change (brand).

You can do it for free using a few pieces of software, I recommend XS++ because thats what I have used, and can tell you that it worked with my Fido/Rogers branded phone.

You can do it yourself, and for free, as long as you can find the appropriate files for you phone. You can download most here, but need to be a Premium User (2 euros or wait a month with 20 posts), or you can search the net.

The phone will still be locked to Rogers, so you cannot use a different carriers sim card with it, but I understand that you just want to debrand so you can use MP3's as ringtones.

XS++ 1.6.7 will work with CID 49, 51 & 52. You need the usb cable that came with your phone (DCU-60). Will also need the SEUS drivers, these are made by Sony. Download the SUES application from there website and install. If using Vista it will install the drivers for you automatically when you connect your phone when its off while holding the 'c' button.

First run XS++ to find out what CID and firmware version you have, so you can search for the correct files. You might as well update the firmware while you are doing this if its available. You may need to update to CID 52 if yours is 51, but if you can find files for 51 then use them.

Its pretty safe to flash these phones, most problems can be recovered.

hope i answered everything for you, but if not just ask.

good luck

[harto]

You will prob. want to use the following files:

MAIN file: Generic
FS file: America 1
custom file: America 1

MAIN and FS need to be the same firmware version.

FS and Custom need to be the same language region name (America 1)

America 1 will give you English & French Canadian, and should support the 'Caller Name Display' feature that Rogers/Fido supports.

[netzeens]

I have debranded my k510 to, no probs at all :)

[Khaba]

before you do anything read much about flashing/debranding W580, read on other SE forums, until understand. so you minimize the risk of makeing mistakes. I can't help cuz i don't know anything about flashing W580, for flash themes and mp3 as ringtones you need generic firmware. READ READ and READ some more. Good luck! :)

[mokoza]

before you do anything read much about flashing/debranding W580, read on other SE forums, until understand. so you minimize the risk of makeing mistakes. I can't help cuz i don't know anything about flashing W580, for flash themes and mp3 as ringtones you need generic firmware. READ READ and READ some more. Good luck! :)

THANKS MAN !!!
Im reading about this and im almost ready...