XS++ 3.1 Guide-Flashing, Customizing, Recovering

[ama95]

MAIN can be .mbn or .bin and FS can be .fbn or .bin or they both can be without file type.

Sorry for my english.

[p_mandelia]

Hi guys,
Sorry for repeating the same kind of question again. But, before attempting unbranding and unlocking on my W580i, I needed to confirm the following things:

1. I have a Sony Ericsson w580i which was purchased from AT&T Cingular USA.
2. Now, I have been transferred back to Mumbai, India and want to unlock it for using it in India with the local GSM operator MTNL.
3. So, kindly suggest the corresponding Main and FS firmware & custom pack applicable.
4. Also, while selecting the phone model in XS++ v3.1, W580 is not present in the drop down list, so which model should I select?
5. I have successfully backed up my GDFS & the report is as below for reference.

02:34:39| XS++ v3.1 (Darwin) Ready !
02:34:39| Executed on Microsoft Windows XP
02:35:33|
02:35:33| Attempting to open the interface...
02:35:33|
02:35:33| TURN OFF PHONE!
02:35:33| Hold 'C' button on phone and connect phone NOW.
02:35:33| You have 30 seconds...
02:35:33|
02:35:39| Baseband ID: 9900
02:35:39| Protocol Version: 3.1
02:35:39| Warning: IMEI name does not match GDFS name (IMEI:NULL GDFS:W580)
02:35:39| ...using GDFS name
02:35:39|
02:35:39| Profiling SEMC phone...
02:35:39| Platform: DB2020
02:35:39| OTP CID: 51
02:35:39| EROM CID: 52
02:35:39| EROM Color: Red
02:35:39| IMEI: 01127100xxxxxx
02:35:39| Phone ID: W580
02:35:39| Region: CINGULAR
02:35:39| CDA: CDA102774/102 R17A
02:35:39| Firmware Version: R7AC001
02:35:39| EROM: R3A022
02:35:39| Ready for operation!
02:35:52|
02:35:52| Sending db2020_cid01_prodid_p3j.bin...
02:35:52| Applet ID: 070129 0950 NGUCXC1250330_DB2020_PRODUCTIONIDLOADER_P3J
02:35:52| This is a PRODUCTION_ID loader
02:35:52|
02:35:52| Sending db2020_mem_patcher_cid52_r2a006.bin...
02:35:53| Applet ID: 061205 1523 HANCXC9876543210_DB2020_MEM_PATCHER_R2A006 0
02:35:53| This is a MEM_PATCHER loader
02:35:53|
02:35:53| Sending db2020_red52_cs_r3a009.bin...
02:35:54| Applet ID: 070410 1557 HANCXC1250562_DB2020_CSLOADER_R3A009
02:35:54| This is a CHIPSELECT loader
02:35:54| Activating loader...
02:35:54| Activating GDFS...
02:36:17| This loader is UNLOCKED
02:36:17| Resetting Lock Code...
02:36:17| Lock Code...Reset to '0000'!
02:36:17| Terminating GDFS Access...
02:36:17| GDFS operation was successful
02:36:20| Disconnected... Unplug the phone
02:51:15| XS++ v3.1 (Darwin) Ready !
02:51:15| Executed on Microsoft Windows XP
02:51:19|
02:51:19| Attempting to open the interface...
02:51:19|
02:51:19| TURN OFF PHONE!
02:51:19| Hold 'C' button on phone and connect phone NOW.
02:51:19| You have 30 seconds...
02:51:19|
02:51:23| Baseband ID: 9900
02:51:23| Protocol Version: 3.1
02:51:23| Warning: IMEI name does not match GDFS name (IMEI:NULL GDFS:W580)
02:51:23| ...using GDFS name
02:51:23|
02:51:23| Profiling SEMC phone...
02:51:23| Platform: DB2020
02:51:23| OTP CID: 51
02:51:23| EROM CID: 52
02:51:23| EROM Color: Red
02:51:23| IMEI: 01127100xxxxxx
02:51:23| Phone ID: W580
02:51:23| Region: CINGULAR
02:51:23| CDA: CDA102774/102 R17A
02:51:23| Firmware Version: R7AC001
02:51:23| EROM: R3A022
02:51:23| Ready for operation!
02:51:42| After making any changes with FSX
02:51:42| you must press the 'Shutdown' button
02:52:43| ~~~~~~~~~~ Custpack information ~~~~~~~~~~
02:52:43| Custpack: AMERICA_2 (CDA102460/101) (K510)
02:52:43| Generic(non-branded) custpack: Yes
02:52:43| Allowed languages: en, pb, xl,
02:52:43| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Software Info:

R7AC001 prgCXC1123480_CINGULAR_LA

EROM: R3A022 prgCXC1250616_EROM_DB2020_HB106GENERIC_FOTA_SIMLOC K_FLAFLA_SIBLEY_SEMCUSB

ITP SW Version: CXC 1123323 R1E.

Customization: CDA 102774/102 R17A cxc1123364 R7AC001 CINGULAR.

UA version: CRH 1069179 R3B025.

6. Can I download the firmwares from another local w580 phone. If yes, how?

Thanking you all in anticipation of your valuable help.

[mohdumer]

Flashing MAIN+FS+Custom Will Debrand Your Phone. It Wont Unlock. To Unlock, You Should Use Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums But Do This After Debranding. Since You Are New To All This Therefore Read General Information about Patch-Unlocking (start here if you want to unlock) - Top Sony Forums Before Strating Over. Since You Are In India, So Heres A MAIN+FS+Custom Combination For You.
MAIN: Downloads - R8BE001_RED52 - W580_R8BE001_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52 - Top Sony Forums
FS: Downloads - R8BE001_RED52 - W580_R8BE001_FS_S_ASIA_LEVAN_RED52 - Top Sony Forums
Custom: Downloads - w580custpack - HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_110_R8A_GENERIC_S_ASIA_LEVAN - Top Sony Forums
Since Your W580 Is Not In Dropdown List, So Use The 'Uploading Files Via FSX' To Unpack The Contents Of Custom Archive To "/tpa/preset/custom". For Your Last Question, NO. You Cant Download Firmware From Another Phone. Download Them From Download Area But Read This Before: How to get access to Download Area? - Top Sony Forums

[p_mandelia]

I have a lot of information now. I'll download the firmware files, unlock & unbrand phone and will surely let you'll know the result. It's just that it might take some time as I'll be doing this for the first time.

Bye & thanks for your timely help.

[devcarpsp]

if my phone gets damaged, is there any way to get it fixed?

[p_mandelia]

:eek:
:mad:

1. The start was good. I successfully unlocked my w580i from at&t and used
my local Indian SIM for about an hour.

2. Then started debranding as at&t destroyed the usage of the phone.
3. The Main, FS and custpack files used were
MAIN: W580_R8BE001_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52
FS: w580_R8BE001_FS_S_ASIA_LEVAN_RED52
Custom: HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_110_R8A_GENERIC_S_ASIA_LEVAN
4. Flashing successful. W580 debranded successfully.
5. Then while FSX I got the Command Error.
6. So, when I insert the SIM now I get a configuration error.
7. I have my GDFS backed up, but what do i do with GDFS?

I checked all the posts again, but confused which combination of Main & FS should be used.:confused:

[mohdumer]

:eek:
:mad:

1. The start was good. I successfully unlocked my w580i from at&t and used
my local Indian SIM for about an hour.

2. Then started debranding as at&t destroyed the usage of the phone.
3. The Main, FS and custpack files used were
MAIN: W580_R8BE001_MAIN_GENERIC_LA_RED52
FS: w580_R8BE001_FS_S_ASIA_LEVAN_RED52
Custom: HB1-06_Gen_CDA102568_110_R8A_GENERIC_S_ASIA_LEVAN
4. Flashing successful. W580 debranded successfully.
5. Then while FSX I got the Command Error.
6. So, when I insert the SIM now I get a configuration error.
7. I have my GDFS backed up, but what do i do with GDFS?

I checked all the posts again, but confused which combination of Main & FS should be used.:confused:

Your MAIN And FS Are Perfect:). Even Your Custom Combination Is Correct But Since You Recieve A Configuration Error, You Had Made A Mistake Applying Custom Files. Reapply The Custom Pack And Post Your Logs If You Still Get Error. And You Need To Re-unlock Your Phone For Sim To Work Since Flashing MAIN Destroys All Patches And Thus Patch Unlock Too.

[mohdumer]

Read The Last Section "Recovering From A Bad Flash".

[p_mandelia]

Dear mohdumer,

Sorry for not attaching the log as requested. I pasted all the logs in a document file and forgot to save it. But, will attach it tomorrow as I’ll have to do the entire process again as I’m still unsuccessful in removing the configuration error.

Referring to the problem: I think you’ll need to guide me with the sequence of operation for debranding and then unlocking. I’ll share the different options I’ve tried and possibly you could find my mistake or suggest me better options.

1. Initially, I debranded my AT&T W580i Sony Ericsson phone. The Main, FS and custom packs were selected as suggested and you have acknowledged the same.
2. Flashing was successful, so I started customization using FSX. As I got a Command Error previously, I removed my memory card this time and FSX was successful.
3. Network was locked as expected, hence, used Setool2lite v1.11 to unlock the phone. It Flashed the main area again and unlocked my phone successfully, but when I insert my Sim, I receive a configuration error “Contact Service centre or network provider.”


I tried the following options to get my phone working depending on the various posts with reference to debranding and unlocking:

1. I debranded my phone again using XS++ v3.1 and tried writing only the unlocking SCRIPT using Setool2lite. But, the Setool2lite fails at embedding bootloader.
2. I followed the normal Setool2lite procedure and successfully unlocked the phone. So, I connected the phone to XS++ and found that the custpack was erased while unlocking using Setool2lite.
3. Hence, I flashed only the FS using XS++ after unlocking the phone and added the custpack using FSX. The phone was unlocked and all the Main, FS & custpack were loaded, but, still the configuration error.
4. I think I should try the America_1 FS and custpack available at some anro**.com and hope it works.
5. Else, I should modify the configure.xml file in the custpack by contacting my network service provider. I hope they’ll help me with some details.
6. I’ve used the Phone locks option in XS++ GDFS area which says that the phone locks for DB2020 has been reset to 0000. I’m still unsure about what this means.

Sorry, for the long post without a log. Please help!!

[mohdumer]

Dear mohdumer,

Sorry for not attaching the log as requested. I pasted all the logs in a document file and forgot to save it. But, will attach it tomorrow as I’ll have to do the entire process again as I’m still unsuccessful in removing the configuration error.

Referring to the problem: I think you’ll need to guide me with the sequence of operation for debranding and then unlocking. I’ll share the different options I’ve tried and possibly you could find my mistake or suggest me better options.

1. Initially, I debranded my AT&T W580i Sony Ericsson phone. The Main, FS and custom packs were selected as suggested and you have acknowledged the same.
2. Flashing was successful, so I started customization using FSX. As I got a Command Error previously, I removed my memory card this time and FSX was successful.
3. Network was locked as expected, hence, used Setool2lite v1.11 to unlock the phone. It Flashed the main area again and unlocked my phone successfully, but when I insert my Sim, I receive a configuration error “Contact Service centre or network provider.”


I tried the following options to get my phone working depending on the various posts with reference to debranding and unlocking:

1. I debranded my phone again using XS++ v3.1 and tried writing only the unlocking SCRIPT using Setool2lite. But, the Setool2lite fails at embedding bootloader.
2. I followed the normal Setool2lite procedure and successfully unlocked the phone. So, I connected the phone to XS++ and found that the custpack was erased while unlocking using Setool2lite.
3. Hence, I flashed only the FS using XS++ after unlocking the phone and added the custpack using FSX. The phone was unlocked and all the Main, FS & custpack were loaded, but, still the configuration error.
4. I think I should try the America_1 FS and custpack available at some anro**.com and hope it works.
5. Else, I should modify the configure.xml file in the custpack by contacting my network service provider. I hope they’ll help me with some details.
6. I’ve used the Phone locks option in XS++ GDFS area which says that the phone locks for DB2020 has been reset to 0000. I’m still unsure about what this means.

Sorry, for the long post without a log. Please help!!

Well I Cant Help Without Logs. Heres A Noob Answer Which Might Help You. In FSX, Browse To /tpa/preset/custom And Paste The Custom Files (Around 10 Files) In The Pack To The Folder. Well Please Post Your XS++ Log And Also Upload Your customize.xml File So I Can Help You Out.