w810i unlocking terms explained please

[rogerbrain]

Would like to unlock an 810i, explored the forum posts etc but would like some of the terms explained, if possible, I believe it to be 2010 cid49 but have not been able to confirm?,how do I do that, what is gdfs why is it best to back it up and how, what software will I need to unlock, for example what is xs++ I am sure there will be more questions as I get deeper into the concept, many thanks,
Rog

[jasmin]

Hello

First look here:

SonyEricsson Hardware and Firmware Definitions!
Step by step instructions for flashing a phone using only XS++ 3.1

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[rudie]

Hello

First look here:

SonyEricsson Hardware and Firmware Definitions!
Step by step instructions for flashing a phone using only XS++ 3.1

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Didn't know this Hardware and Firmware Definitons exists. This is really helpful. Now I am begining to see the light.

[mackydon]

Would like to unlock an 810i, explored the forum posts etc but would like some of the terms explained, if possible, I believe it to be 2010 cid49 but have not been able to confirm?,how do I do that, what is gdfs why is it best to back it up and how, what software will I need to unlock, for example what is xs++ I am sure there will be more questions as I get deeper into the concept, many thanks,
Rog

xs++ is a program used to flash the firmware of your phone. Flashign your firmware gets rid of operator logos n stuff. that vodafone, o2, tmobile etc like to put on phones.

Unlocking is easy on w810 but harder on new phones you just need to figure out what firmware you have, generate an unlock patch and then patch your phone.

[mackydon]

Would like to unlock an 810i, explored the forum posts etc but would like some of the terms explained, if possible, I believe it to be 2010 cid49 but have not been able to confirm?,how do I do that, what is gdfs why is it best to back it up and how, what software will I need to unlock, for example what is xs++ I am sure there will be more questions as I get deeper into the concept, many thanks,
Rog

xs++ is a program used to flash the firmware of your phone. Flashign your firmware gets rid of operator logos n stuff. that vodafone, o2, tmobile etc like to put on phones.

Unlocking is easy on w810 but harder on new phones you just need to figure out what firmware you have, generate an unlock patch and then patch your phone.

first thing you need to fond is a sony ericsson usb flash driver
(i havent got a link for this but it shouldnt be hard to find is a phones use the same driver, i think its called ggsemc.dll)

You need to download xs++ or setools(recommended)

xs++ -- http://www.se-nse.net/gbrooks3/XS++/download.php
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One you figure out what firmware version you have you need to download it from somewhere it will be named R.. someting. for example "R4DB005" Setools or xs will tell you your firmware version

i have a link here for "R4DB005" firmware only
Download

if you cant find a link for your firmware then reflash your phone with this firmware(find a tutorial) ITS EASY
then make a patch from it using the sim-unlock generator in the link i provided


Sounds harder than it is :)

[bennyboy™]

Sounds harder than it is :)

So true, ive confused so many people trying to explain this.

[rogerbrain]

I have read thread after thread, here and elsewhere but still have some queries, like, in the all in one w810ipack,'t=3314&highlight=w810'
at step 12 why mediterr, and what does it do, as my phone is r4db005, should I use that fbn file instead (obviously I should think) and if I only want to unlock at this stage, at what point do I use the unlock patch and where do I flash it to please?
thanks

[rudie]

I have read thread after thread, here and elsewhere but still have some queries, like, in the all in one w810ipack,'t=3314&highlight=w810'
at step 12 why mediterr, and what does it do, as my phone is r4db005, should I use that fbn file instead (obviously I should think) and if I only want to unlock at this stage, at what point do I use the unlock patch and where do I flash it to please?
thanks

I was just as confused as you but now I am begining to understand some of this stuff. Bro, I would say continue searching are reading other posts.

[rogerbrain]

OK all done now, actually a lot easier than I imagined, xs++darwin to back up gdfs, seetool 1.8 to apply unlock patch, breath easy now!
thanks all

[marcelogsa]

How do I work with the phone and the program ?