Hi,
This is my first post and I am new at this.
I have a w580i that has AT&T firmware.
I want to unlock it or debrand it, to allow me to use ringtones larger than 600kb and other things.
I was able to unlock a motorola v3, but I think none of the programs can be used for the ericsson.
Is there a guide to unlock the 580i?
I read that I will need xs++3.1 and SETool 2 Lite
I tried downloading from here but I am not allowed.
Can this phone be unlocked?
Thanks
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debranding (or unlocking) a w580i
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Use Simoxs Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums To Unlock And Use This Guide XS++ 3.1 Guide-Flashing,Customizing,Recovering - Top Sony Forums To Debrand:).
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but you must know first debrand then make a patch:o maybe stupid answer but someone can make a mistake:)
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How to get access to Download Area? - Top Sony Forums Originally Posted by romilio
Read some more threads.
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Thanks a lot! Originally Posted by s_parasite
What program do I need to backup my phone's software in case I mess something and "brick" the phone?
Thanks!
Ok I downloaded setool2lite.rar, now I'll try to go throught the guide.
Thanks mohdumer !Last edited by romilio; 03-27-2008 at 01:36 AM.
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Fyi
http://www.topsony.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24
however, i haven't found the start and length of firmware address. But like TheRascal said just backup your phone's GDFS (important, in case something happens) and then flash with generic firmware to get your phone basically back to square 1.Last edited by s_parasite; 03-27-2008 at 01:45 AM. Reason: different url
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I installed the usb driver, and backed up my gdfs with xs__3.1
Now I need instructions to debrand or unlock phone.
Thanks guys!
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Rumilio, you have to find debranded (GENERIC) flash files, after that make backup of your phones GDFS and flash your phone. Create patch with Simox patch generator and upload it to your phone. The hardest part it find the flash files. Good luck!
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Unlocking W580i
I have de-branded W580i and now it is working very well. I do have an internet, text messages, almost everything, except MMS but I don't mind. I am still using T-Mobile and I am happy.
But, my daughter has also Sony Ericsson W580i. I have tried to de-brand the phone and it did not work. This is what happened. I followed every single step in the guide and did it in the same way as the first phone. I have used Wotan. When the process finished and tried to turn on the phone, I have received message "Phone Lock Code" and all of the problems started at this point. Then my daughter told me that she used the security to create a code, which at the time she did not remember, and I think this caused the problems. If she told me before I started the process and to unlock the phone with lock code, I believe we won't experience the problems after the de-branding. I have used XS++++ to reset the phone lock code and it was done well but the application gave me 0000 codes, which I entered into the phone. Then asked me for the SIM, I put T-Mobile SIM card and then message "Please insert the correct SIM card" I removed and inserted few times T-Mobile SIM but I still receiving the same message over and over again. Then I did remember that I have the AT&T SIM (pre-paid) and I inserted it and the phone accepted the AT&T SIM. Now, what this means? The phone is locked again by the AT&T? Originally, I bought the phone unlocked and my conclusions are from what I did many times the phone doesn't except other providers SIMs but it accepts AT&T SIM so, it is locked again. What I need to do in order my phone to work again with other providers SIMs cards? I have paid twice for Wotan de-branding process. So, I did de-brand/ flash twice the phone. Do I have any other options? We called Sony Ericsson and they want we to send the phone and they to fix it. I believe it has very simple solution to this problem but I am not expert regarding cell phones.
Which phone lock code I need? I don't know what to do. Can somebody help me with this? And, which provider now to call AT&T or T-Mobile? So, I insert AT&T SIM - work (the phone has service) and I insert T-Mobile SIM - doesn't work (message: Please insert the correct SIM). Any help, advices, suggestions, I would appreciate. Please help with something??????? Thank you in advance.
