k810i Sim unlocking

[Sin]

Hey guys I am new here!
I ve got this Sony Ericsson k810i and its locked onto VodaFone network,which I dont like at all.
So decided to unlock it,found this page

Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums

and now i think i understand pretty much everything except where to find this MAIN file (.mbn) ?
I ve payed for premium membership,so i should have acess to the download area soon, so i wonder if the file i will be need for sucesfully unlocking my phone is there?

Here is log of Identify from SETools lite 2:


ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:52
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:51 PAF:1 IMEI:35612701913248 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:52 COLOR:RED

Model:K810i
Brand:SI vodafone
MAPP CXC article: R8BA024 prgCXC1250811_GENERIC_SM
MAPP CXC version: R8BA024
Language Package:VFE_3
CDA article: CDA102779/89
CDA version: R4A
Default article: cxc1250813
Default version: R8BA024

Network LOCKED
Operator: 293-40

Elapsed:20 secs.

If you have any advices or tips from past experiances droping a line would be much appriciated.

Thx for reply guys.

[TheRascal]

Flash your phone with this Main (or other generic MAIN flash file) and FS (depends on what language u want) files. Then drag & drop the MAIN flash to the SIM lock patch generator. After the patch is made write it with SE tool 2 Lite.

[akhilnath]

Flash your phone with this Main (or other generic MAIN flash file) and FS (depends on what language u want) files. Then drag & drop the MAIN flash to the SIM lock patch generator. After the patch is made write it with SE tool 2 Lite.

Will this method can be applied for k800i locked with orange

[yooman]

Yes, this method can be applied for your K800. See the full tutorial from here
Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums

[Sin]

I used the method i posted the link in first post of this theme and it workded.
Now i still have this stupid vodafone screen when startup and some menu items of vodafone.
I thought that with flash and installing new firmware that also will go away,but looks like it didnt.
Any ideas how to remove that?

Many thanks

[lingling]

Just change the STARTUP_IMAGE_SEMC to a .gif or .jpeg picture. You find it in FS\tpa\preset\system\settings.No idea how to change the menu icons??

[Sin]

How about that thing that its called Debranding ?
Isnt that a soulution to get rid on anything damn makrs operators leave in the phones?

[debeliz]

Yes it is, I think is the best way.
Fulflash will remowe all branding, but you also lose warranty

[Sin]

Is there any tutorial about how to do that ?

[kursaros]

just search for "debrand k810"...but remember..after you flash again your phone,in order to unlock it with patch,you will have to do the same procedure again...