Success in adding flash menus to my W580i

[tuanlinh]

This might be a stupid question. But anybody here please tell me what is flashing? What is XS ++, what is firmware... All kind of definition. I read a lot of things in this forum about these thing. But I still don't know what is it and what is it purpose.
By the way, what firmware is best for w580i :D
Thank you.

[jasmin]

Look here:

SonyEricsson Hardware and Firmware Definitions!
Look connect your phone to xs++ and copy here the xs++ log.
We need to know more information about your phone, if we could help you.

Nice day

[Norby C.]

Flashing means:
- Installing a new firmware/Filesystem/Custpack, on the phone.

You can through flashing:
-brand/debrand
-install patches
-replace drivers(display, sound, bluetooth, camera etc.)
-modify some functions(ex: SMS storage)
-repair phone if it has EROM or GDFS problems.

Hope you understand.

Happy New Year!

[BAGMAN]

nice explaination!

[d.o.a]

Ok so how do I know what files I need to flash new firmware?

Do I use these files:

W580_R6BC002_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52.mbn

W580_R8BA024_FS_AMERICA_1_RED52.fbn

Laura_i_CDA102774_20_R1A_Generic_Trade_USA.zip
[zipped of course]

Or These...

W580_R6BC002_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52.mbn

W580_R8BA024_FS_AMERICA_2_RED52.fbn

Laura_i_CDA102774_20_R1A_Generic_Trade_USA.zip
[zipped of course]

[m-melina]

How strange, i don't even have a XS++ folder!
i just have the shortcut. should i uninstall it and try again?