New Handset from Orange - W850i

[cd02]

Hi

I got my new handset from orange uk today, a SE W850i which was to replace an old W850i that had software problems. Anyways, I hate the Orange software and would like to know if I can debrand this for free and if so how ?

I pluged it into XS++ and this is the output I got..

DBID : db2020
OTP CID : 51
EROM CID : 52
EROM colour : Red
CDA : CDA102677/36 R11A
Firmware : R1JC002
EROM : R4A022

I'd appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction and confirm what files etc I need and if there's any other benefits to actually doing this rather then just getting rid of Orange's crap.

Also, can the W850i's be unlocked free yet ?

Thanks for your help.

James

[ahaydock]

Well I have just debranded my Orange K810i and it is much better. Not only has all the Orange software and icons gone, it is quicker and more stable! I used SEtool2 Lite and got my MAIN, FS and CDA files from here (had to pay for them, as I didnt want to wait but it was about £1.50).

Where are you based James? I am assuming UK. If it was me I would download SEUS from SE direct and make sure it is all up to date. Then I reckon theses are the files you need:

W850_R1KG001_MAIN_GENERIC_CY_RED52
W850_R1KG001_FS_EUROPE_2_RED52
HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_11_R5A_GENERIC_EUROPE_2

Do you have experience in updating?

[cd02]

i debranded my old w850i using wootan (i think) but thought i'd try it this way now lol

i'll look into what you said and see what happens lol

[ahaydock]

I must admit I tried Wotan first, but couldnt get it to connect and am still waiting for their Tech Support! Would be interested to know how you get on...

[andd2007]

why to pay for client flashers, when xs++ or setool is free.
The firmware you can also download from 4shared.com - free file sharing and storage, there are manfy firmwares but sometimes no wanted languges in FS's so you have to know which files you need and with which languages.(e.g. EU1,EU2,ASIA,EMEA....)

[shachash]

use setool lite very simple
unlock not yet free