Remove SIM-lock patch generator

[simox]

Maybe you should put that in the first page as part of the flashing instructions

It's not a bad idea...

Just to clarify something though, if I were to update camera or sound drivers using FAR Manager + SEFP, I have to reflash the Main so I will lose all patches and have to reapply, am I correct?

It is correct what you wrote, BUT if you make a rest file for SEFP (*), then you can flash that instead of entire MAIN, and you will not loose any patch.

* - in [SEFP folder]\rest\ folder there is a mkrest.exe(or something like that). With that tool you can make a rest file for SEFP.

[wongnog]

It is correct what you wrote, BUT if you make a rest file for SEFP (*), then you can flash that instead of entire MAIN, and you will not loose any patch.

Great to know! So can I use XS++ and flash the rest file instead of main, or do I have to use SETool2 to do that (load the rest file in the Restoration line)

[simox]

Use XS++, and flash the rest file as MAIN(select it in MAIN firmware box).
Note: Apparently XS++ will never finish the rest file flashing. When it flashed 4 blocks(I think), or wait about 30 seconds (it should be more than enough), then stop the flashing operation. XS++ will give you a warning message, but just ignore it, it is completely safe in this situation.

[wongnog]

Note: Apparently XS++ will never finish the rest file flashing. When it flashed 4 blocks(I think), or wait about 30 seconds (it should be more than enough), then stop the flashing operation. XS++ will give you a warning message, but just ignore it, it is completely safe in this situation.

Thanks simox. I noticed the same thing when I flashed the bootloader with XS++ (before using FAR Manager + SEFP), but all seems to be fine.

[futuramax]

Is it work fine with W810i CID50?

[simox]

It cannot be unlocked for free, because the patching tools aren't capable to apply patches to CID50 phones...

[tabinogi00]

i think i just bricked my s500i, when i hold C and connect to pc, setool just not pick it up........ anyway to unbrick it?? help!!!

[simox]

Have you installed the USB Flash Driver? If yes, then probably the EROM is damaged, so try this: REPAIRING EROM GUIDES for most sonyericsson phones

[wongnog]

Simox: not sure if this has been mentioned here before or not (94 pages in this thread -- DAMN!), but I found a good way to check if the simlock patch works. Key in the sequence > * < < * < on your SE phone to enter the Service Info submenu. Click on SIM Lock and if the patch works, you should see Network has an "unlocked" icon and the number 5. If patch didn't work, it will have a "locked" icon and the number 10. Hope this helps others! (maybe you could add it to the 1st post too? Thanks for the update on the rest file, your tutorial is looking great)

[kpm197]

tabinogi00, are you removing the battery in between flashing attempts?

does your phone try and boot into file transfer mode?