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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03-26-2008 #1Recently Initiate
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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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How to get access to Download Area? - Top Sony Forums
Originally Posted by romilio
Read some more threads.
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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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but you must know first debrand then make a patch:o maybe stupid answer but someone can make a mistake:) Originally Posted by mohdumer
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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?
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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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What I did
This is how I did it.
Download the necessary files first and then follow these guides.
1) Flash your phone and How to apply or remove patch using SETool 2 Lite - Top Sony Forums
2) Remove SIM-lock patch generator - Top Sony Forums
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