Remove SIM-lock patch generator

[simox]

In Download Area :)
Or you can search for it using any search engine...

[jmmL]

Hi - I'm new to this site and these forums and I've just got a few questions before I begin to try to unlock my phone.

I've got a SE k550i locked into T-Mobile (in the UK). It was CID 51, but I upgraded it to CID 52 using XS++.
I'm following this guide and I'm at the stage where i need to generate a quick-access patch from a MAIN (.mbn) file. My phone's firmware is currently R1JD001 but I can't find a MAIN file of that version.

Would it be safe to use another firmware for the k550i (R8BA024) that i got from here here and then follow the rest of the guide using that firmware? If it isn't a good idea, could somebody point me to the file i need (k550_R1JD001) because I've had a look around and i can't find one anywhere.

I also saw something on page 20 of this thread about a guy in a similar situation, and simox posted a solution, but i didn't understand it...

If anyone could help I'd be really grateful!

[simox]

Yes, it is safe, you can use that firmware...

[jmmL]

Thank you - it all went swimmingly and now i'm looking at an unlocked k550i!

Just one thing - in step I.7 in your guide it just says "follow instructions by SETool", and when setool instructed me to remove the cable and battery, i sat here for a few minutes wondering whether it conflicted with your advice: "DO NOT remove the CABLE"

Eventually i did as setool asked, and it went fine from there. There's nothing wrong with your guide, i just feel that it could be a tad more explicit in that instance - just so people like me are less worried!

Anyway thank you for your excellent guide and tool.

[simox]

davidw89:
Then apply the patch using JDFlasher DB2020 CID52

[davidw89]

My problem has been solved simox
Thanks

[davidw89]

Oh after successfully doing your method on first page, my phone remains locked (locked to Virgin). I have tried other carrier but it will not work. What does this mean? How can icheck if it's really unlocked and when i called the carrier up they said u need to unlock it by giving them the IMEI (but fees apply)

[wtu54y]

Guy's this is a very Noob question, i know i have asked this question for the first time on another thread, but i cant remember where i made the comment.. but i hope this helps me. i want to know where i can find the MAIN.mbn file? i really dont know where to find it, ive even just searched for it in my comp but i can find it.. can someone please help me after you've laughed at me?? Please? thank you..

[davidw89]

lol very noob indeed ..GOOGLE..

[newguyoz]

I have an S500i locked to the virgin network. I have tried to use the Setool V1.1 to unlock it but i cant even get past the first identification stage.

I have two sony phones one s500i and one Z550i. I have plugged both in, both while being turned off and the program still doesnt pick up that a phone has been installed.

Am i missing some drivers or something? I downloaded the setool proggie with the video instructions.

Its really frustrating me at the moment. I have no idea why it wont recognise the phones.

Windows detects them but the program does not.

The battery is in the phone and the sim is inserted. (does the sim need to be in the phone??)

thanks for the help. (Running XP OS)