Beginner Debrand on W810i

[krdu]

SeTool/XS++ and unlocking patch, the patch was posted on this thread,
Unlock and Reprogram help for SE W810i - Top Sony Forums

I originally asked that question and the help I got allowed me to de-brand the phone. Unfortunately, I can't seem to write a patch to the phone.

I start SETool Lite Edition v 1.08. It gives the following message on load:

Supported DB2010/DB2012 CID49/51/52
Loaded 51 flash descriptors

I select "W810" from the model box.

I then remove the battery from the phone, replace it, and click "Identify." I get "Hold 'C' and insert USB cable!" which I do. An entry is addrd to the log file, "12/23/2007 11:47:20 AM identify, IMEI 35--------------"

SETool displays the following:

ChipID:8040,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:49
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:49 PAF:1 IMEI:35--------------- CERT:RED
FLASH CID:49 COLOR:RED

MAPP CXC article: R4EA031 prgCXC1250316_GENERIC_HN
MAPP CXC version: R4EA031
Language Package:AMERICA_1
CDA article: CDA102555/106
CDA version: R2A
Default article: cxc1250324
Default version: R4ED001

Network LOCKED
Operator: MULTIPLE

USERCODE:0000

Elapsed:9 secs.


Then I click the filefind button next to "Misc Files" and select "Remove_SIM_lock_W810_R4EA031.vkp" I then select "Write Script." I then see, "Going to execute VKP script."

The blue line runs to the end, starts over, runs to the end, and does this forever.

Finally I click "Stop."
The display says,

Abort all operations.
phone pre-boot failed,possible RECOVERY needed.
Elapsed:136 secs.

I then re-boot the phone, works fine, not unlocked.

I have done this about 2 million times with different versions of SETool and different copies of the same version. I have also tried XS++ but the "apply Patch" button is greyed out and I can't apply the patch.

What am I doing wrong?

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TOTAL LOG ENTRIES:

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welcome to setool2 lite edition v 1.08
supported DB2010/DB2012 CID49/50/51/52, DB2020 CID49/51/52
Loaded 51 flash descriptors
ChipID:8040,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:49
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:49 PAF:1 IMEI:35----------------- CERT:RED
FLASH CID:49 COLOR:RED

MAPP CXC article: R4EA031 prgCXC1250316_GENERIC_HN
MAPP CXC version: R4EA031
Language Package:AMERICA_1
CDA article: CDA102555/106
CDA version: R2A
Default article: cxc1250324
Default version: R4ED001

Network LOCKED
Operator: MULTIPLE

USERCODE:0000

Elapsed:9 secs.
Going to execute VKP script....
Abort all operations.
phone pre-boot failed,possible RECOVERY needed.
Elapsed:136 secs.

[abmadman]

Preboot failed means your phone could not be connected to SETool.
Often its due to a couple of reasons.
1.You're not pressing 'c' on the phone while connecting.
2.Your cable has dirty contacts(or your phone does) or it does not work.
3.You dont have USB flash drivers installed.

EDIT: MATE! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, EDIT YOUR POST AND REMOVE YOUR IMEI FROM ALL LOGS. You dont want poeple copying it :)

[krdu]

Preboot failed means your phone could not be connected to SETool.
Often its due to a couple of reasons.
1.You're not pressing 'c' on the phone while connecting.
2.Your cable has dirty contacts(or your phone does) or it does not work.
3.You dont have USB flash drivers installed.

EDIT: MATE! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, EDIT YOUR POST AND REMOVE YOUR IMEI FROM ALL LOGS. You dont want poeple copying it :)

1. Yes I am.

2. It seems to work for everything else. I did debrand the phone. I uploaded many games ringtones and themes.

3. Hmmmm... A possibility. Does SEtool need different drivers than XS++? If so, where do I get them and how do I load them?

[abmadman]

Naa SETool does not require special drivers.
What did you use to flash? Was it SETool or something else?
And your phone works right? As in it functions properly right?

Oh ok I think i See the problem. After you IDENTIFY the phone you must AGAIN disconnect and reset (remove and replace the battery) and THEN click on WRITE Script. Then it's gonna say press 'c' and connect and only then you connect your phone.

[krdu]

That seems to have worked fine. The only SIM card I have is a NET10 prepaid card and it says "No network Service" even though I see bars. I can't connect to 611 but I can connect to 911. Since it doesn't say "invalid SIM" or something like that I assume that it is unlocked. I checked the Unlock menu and the 4 locks have a picture of a lock, and the network lock picture seems to have a little break in the hasp but the damn thing is so small I can't be sure.

[abmadman]

lol
Yes as long as your phone does not say Invalid SIM I guess it unlocked.
I'm not too sure about the locks since we dont have locked GSM phones in my country, though i think that an unlocked icon has '5' written next to it and a locked one has '4' (err..not too sure about that).

Anyway you can try with a working SIM, that'd be the sure shot test.

[Khaba]

I attached you the locks, first means locked the second means unlocked if all locks look like the second then your phone is unlocked

[GarConway]

hi again guys, got new k800 today and tried to debrand it
and when i power on the phone i get "Configuration error. please contact your network operator or service centre"

what have i done wrong

K800 db2020
otp cid: 51
erom cid:52
erom color: red
cda102511/18 r16a
firmware: r1jc002
erom:r3a022
Vodafone Ireland.

:(

[abmadman]

Dont worry mate.
you have'nt done anything wrong.
You just forgot to finalize/customize your phone.
Use a cust pack that matches your CDA (cda102511/18 r16a) and firmware version (r3a022).
Upload it via xs++ or setool2 whatever you use.
And then it will work fine.

[LunatikBunnie]

Um, which custpack is appropriate for W810_R4EA031_MAIN_CMCC_HN_RED49 ?