unlocking my k800i

[del12]

is there any chance i could unlock my sony k800i its on oragne and i would like it to be branded to vodafone im in the uk so if theres any thing else you need to know let me know
cheers del

[SMD]

You have to install the vodafone branded firmware.Search for it.
Also,this isnt called unlocking or debranding.You are branding your phone with a new firmware.If you want to debrand or unlock your phone you have to install generic firmware on it.

[jasmin]

To unlock your phone you should use this program at this page:

Remove SIM-lock patch generator

But first you should brand it too Vodafone and then unlock it.

Nice day

[del12]

i see so i need to get the uk vodafone firmwear and replace it with the old one (orange)
is it that simple also what program will i have to use

thankyou del

[jasmin]

I used xs++ 3.1 version. Here is a guide:

xs++ 3.1 guide

Languages Description

Custom pack Description

But first read this:

How to get access to download section

and

Forum Rules

Nice day

[del12]

thankyou for the info mate
im new to the and not that confident
+ its my mates phone that i want to by i got it here but dnt want to buy a usless phome
shall i sharnt i
hhhmm
could you explain the basics i need to know please
thankyou del

ok ive reflashed my phone but it still will only take the orange sim and not my vodafone one that i want to use
any idears ppl
please
thankyou del

ive ran the sim unlocker but cant find where its saved the vkp number file :(

found the file but what to i do now
please

;K800 SW-R1JC002
;Remove SIM-Lock
;(c) IronMaster
;(p) simox SIM_lock_remover patch generator v2.1
+44140000
628AB0: 30B5041C00231A1C111C1C207DF4 F0B505213A2284F46BFD0020F0BD

ive tryed to put the vkp code in my phone with setool lite
but it dont work

can someone please tell me the walk through for unlocking my k800i
ive sorted the unlock code and got setools 1.1 but cant work out how to apply the patch

thankyou del

please help someone :)

ive done it lol dont know how but thankyou to this site for all your help :)

[jasmin]

How to remove or add the patch with SETool 2 Lite:

First copy this code to notepad and save as patch.vkp
Then:

- Select your phone model
- click Use "quick access" patch tick box
- add the same Patch to MISC File
- Click Write Script
- Hold C and insert Cable
- Click "Yes" to remove the patch. Click "No" to add the patch.

Nice day

[del12]

every things sorted now i even unlocked my mates k800i
hes well happy :)

will i beable to unlock a k800i on the network 3
thankyou del

[nworulz]

cant seem to get it to work got the vkp file and i click write script then i connect my phone but my phone just starts up anyone got any ideas?

[del12]

now my k800i what i flashed wontn turn on or sx++ or setools lite 1.1 wont identfi it :( what now :(