Posted by TomEngland
Hi guys, i recentaly got my new C905 and am quite nervous about Debranding it from Orange UK. I have the GDA code from Orange in case anything goes wrong and i've been wondereding how do i restore my Orange Frimware if needs be? and also i have the Custom_upgrade.xml file and in the told directory i also have a Custom.xml file or something like that, do i need to move that, delete it or does that not affect my Debrand?
Any past experiences with Debranding for reassurance would be appricated aswell, thankyou
Tom
Posted by alexlindley
On 2009-02-26 22:16:34, TomEngland wrote:
Hi guys, i recentaly got my new C905 and am quite nervous about Debranding it from Orange UK. I have the GDA code from Orange in case anything goes wrong and i've been wondereding how do i restore my Orange Frimware if needs be? and also i have the Custom_upgrade.xml file and in the told directory i also have a Custom.xml file or something like that, do i need to move that, delete it or does that not affect my Debrand?
Any past experiences with Debranding for reassurance would be appricated aswell, thankyou
Tom
I did exactly the same thing, debranded my Orange C905, it worked a treat. I copied the customize_upgrade.xml to the place it says in the earlier post and then unconnected the phone turned it on, turned it off then updated with the latest unbranded firmware on SEUS. No need to remove the custom.xml thats already there just copy in the new one to that dir.
Posted by TomEngland
I did exactly the same thing, debranded my Orange C905, it worked a treat. I copied the customize_upgrade.xml to the place it says in the earlier post and then unconnected the phone turned it on, turned it off then updated with the latest unbranded firmware on SEUS. No need to remove the custom.xml thats already there just copy in the new one to that dir.
Well i put my trust in you, and, Thankyou!! Thankyou no end, you can rest from now one knowing you made my life that little bit better.
YOU GENIUS'!! Thankyou!!!
one More question, if i had to take it back to Orange for Warrenty do i need to install Orange Firmware? and if so How?
Posted by gregpot2000
technically yes, although in truth they will never actually notice or say anything about it, i have returned 4 phones now with various problems and orange have never noticed.
although thats not to say they wouldnt try use it as an excuse against you to avoid having to pay out on the warranty, but it is very unlikely they would do this
Posted by goldenface
I can't tell you how hideous the branding was on the Orange fw, I'm so glad I got rid of it, its like a different phone altogether. Thanks to the tutorial it all went swimmingly.
Oh, and I have ordered three 'Cyber-shot' stickers (1 + 2 spares) for the front of the phone to replace the 'Orange C905' one that is currently below the display - they should be here in about 5 days, all being well.
I'll let you guys know how it goes and I'll post before and after pics.
Posted by Knight UK
On 2009-02-27 13:14:36, goldenface wrote:
I can't tell you how hideous the branding was on the Orange fw, I'm so glad I got rid of it, its like a different phone altogether. Thanks to the tutorial it all went swimmingly.
Oh, and I have ordered three 'Cyber-shot' stickers (1 + 2 spares) for the front of the phone to replace the 'Orange C905' one that is currently below the display - they should be here in about 5 days, all being well.
I'll let you guys know how it goes and I'll post before and after pics.
Didn't know you could do that! I hate the orange branding too.. I just cant understand why they ruin every phone they sell with stupid ugly firmware.
Posted by jumbocod
goldenface - where did you order the 'cyber-shot' stickers from?
I would like to do that too to completely get rid of the orange branding.
Posted by goldenface
On 2009-03-01 16:35:19, jumbocod wrote:
goldenface - where did you order the 'cyber-shot' stickers from?
I would like to do that too to completely get rid of the orange branding.
mobiltec24.de
I ordered them on Friday and they arrived from Germany today so it was quite quick. They take paypal an all.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2009-03-02 18:41 ]
Posted by robbie1
hi all i have debranded before...but recently got a replacement and have unlocked the phone first so i can use any sim,now i want to debrand the horrid orange rubbish,,will this overwrite the sim freee option i now have??or will it just get rid of the orange and keep it unlocked
regards
robbie
Posted by goldenface
@robbie1
It will stay unlocked after debranding.
Posted by robbie1
thanks for the quick reply
Posted by TomEngland
Hey again guys
You've all helped me alot on Debrading so i was wondering if you could take a look at something else for me?
Heres the link to the Thread
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=182745
Thanks in advance
Also need help obtaining some file alone this name?
Customised_United_kingdom custpack
[ This Message was edited by: TomEngland on 2009-03-07 22:21 ]
Posted by alex-uk
Thanks for these great instructions. C905 debranded from the nasty Orange software nicely.
A few issues though...
+ There are no SMS conversations (or anything from the new software like iPlayer, Youtube, etc. apart from the smile shutter).
+ Neither Google maps, nor navigator, nor tracker, nor view photo on map work. If they are clicked nothing happens.
+ Just noticed that calculator does not work either!
Has anyone else had these problems - or does anyone know how to fix them?!?
Apart from that everything is working nicely...!
[ This Message was edited by: alex-uk on 2009-03-26 14:37 ]
Posted by TomEngland
On 2009-03-26 14:10:02, alex-uk wrote:
Thanks for these great instructions. C905 debranded from the nasty Orange software nicely.
A few issues though...
+ There are no SMS conversations (or anything from the new software like iPlayer, Youtube, etc. apart from the smile shutter).
+ Neither Google maps, nor navigator, nor tracker, nor view photo on map work. If they are clicked nothing happens.
Has anyone else had these problems - or does anyone know how to fix them?!?
Apart from that everything is working nicely...!
Yup, youor lucky, i lost the entire function to send SMS messages although the Sms convo option was there i couldn't send standard text messages (unless SMS conversations is sonys new Sms?? anyone?) anyway, lost the entire SMS function but had youtube and all htat. i dont know how to fix it, i had to get a new C905 because i lost my SMS but i wouldnt worry too much, maybe it needs flashing? or try SEUS again? all i can suggest sorry
Posted by gtr83
@alex-uk
That's horrible. For the SMS conversation you can simply edit the customize.xml since it's already there, deep in the software.
Posted by alex-uk
I've just restarted the phone and Google maps, tracker, etc. all work now. Still no iPlayer or you tube but glad to have working GPS!
@gtr83
Which bit of the customize.xml do I edit, or is it really obvious?
Posted by gtr83
Whoops sorry for the last post, I couldn't seem to write it right. Check your PM, can you see it correctly?
EDIT: here's a link http://www.4shared.com/file/9[....]e_upgrade_enable_chat_sms.html
[ This Message was edited by: gtr83 on 2009-03-26 15:36 ]
Posted by alex-uk
Thanks gtr83 - conversations working nicely now!
I'm a happy chap.
Posted by gtr83
Good to hear that alex_uk, hope you enjoy many good moments with C905!
Posted by rich-m
Hi - first post, but been studying this topic for a while and have just followed the steps to deband my phone.
All seems to have gone ok, but the menus have changed in that I have a 'Playnow' button that has replaced the Orange file menu, is this normal?
Also I dont think the themes are working properly for example when I goto settings > theme > menu layout > from theme, this disabled so I dont get the full theme.
Can anyone confirm if the de-branding has worked properly or not?
Also, how easy is it to return the phone back to the Orange firmware (CDA version: R24A) and where do I get this xml file from?
Thanx
Rich
Posted by rich-m
On 2009-05-21 22:19:39, rich-m wrote:
Hi - first post, but been studying this topic for a while and have just followed the steps to deband my phone.
All seems to have gone ok, but the menus have changed in that I have a 'Playnow' button that has replaced the Orange file menu, is this normal?
Also I dont think the themes are working properly for example when I goto settings > theme > menu layout > from theme, this disabled so I dont get the full theme.
Can anyone confirm if the de-branding has worked properly or not?
Also, how easy is it to return the phone back to the Orange firmware (CDA version: R24A) and where do I get this xml file from?
Thanx
Rich
Hi, as an update I ve just realised that I dont have the latest software version despite useing SEUS, its only at R1DA032 and came down after I applied the re-branding as per the original post!
Is this perhaps why my flash themes dont apply for all menus (including writing a text)?
Any help much appreciated,
Rich
[ This Message was edited by: rich-m on 2009-05-22 16:49 ]
Posted by Dunkwho
Thanks for this great guide, I've just been through it to remove the 02 software on my c905. note that I modified the xml to use the CDA 1225-0148, that's the value in my wife's c905 that has working iplayer, google maps, and you tube so i figured I'd use that one (known as carphone warehouse customisation). These features have now been added to my phone. Only thing to try and work out (if I can be bothered) is how to remove the o2 welcome and goodbye animations!
Duncan
Posted by admanz
hey guys
ive just taken a look at the tutorial
and im new to all of this
what is the CDA/ Generic CDA?
thanks x
Posted by superleeds27
Where did you buy the cybershot sticker from?
I need one, mines started to peel
Posted by surfsup2k
Hi all,
I have used the debranding method described on this thread for my first orange c905, and i was very impressed, thank you for the tutorial. As a few
other c905s have done, my speaker died so had a week 0853 sent to me from orange as a replacement. It came and within a few weeks i couldnt see any applications or games the calculator and code memo stopped working. I tried to update software or at least check i had the latest through sony ericsson site, but wouldnt recognise the phone so i thought about debranding it again but saw this read out from A2 when i connected.
13:35:32| TURN OFF PHONE!
13:35:32| Hold 'C' button on phone and connect phone NOW.
13:35:32| You have 30 seconds...
13:35:32|
13:35:33| Baseband ID: E800
13:35:33| Protocol Version: 4.1
13:35:33| Warning: IMEI name does not match GDFS name (IMEI:NULL GDFS:n/a)
13:35:33| ...using GDFS name
13:35:33|
13:35:33| Profiling SEMC phone...
13:35:33| Platform: Unknown
13:35:33| OTP CID: 0
13:35:33| EROM CID: 0
13:35:33| EROM Color: n/a
13:35:33| IMEI: n/a
13:35:33| Phone ID: n/a
13:35:33| Region: n/a
13:35:33| CDA: n/a n/a
13:35:33| Firmware Version: n/a
13:35:33| EROM: n/a
13:35:33| Ready for operation!
This confused me as it didnt recognise the phone. Any help what to do next please, as i fear i may do more damage.
Thanks Ben
Posted by leftajarandy
How's it going
Can anyone just confirm that when debranding, I will have the "emoticons"... Ie the little angry men and happy men that you can attach as SMS messages (and not the other ones orange offer which make it into a MMS)?
Also is the conversations mode easy to enable? as I like that feature also
Thank you in advance
Andy
Posted by PieCaptain
Hi!
I Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but i don't seem to be having any luck with this
how long do i need to hold 'C' for?
I've held it till the phone turns on and sets itself up for mass-storage
and I've installed the SEMCBOOT drivers
so i'm not 100% sure what i'm doing wrong...
I am running XP pro 64 if that might be making a difference and tried 3 versions of the A2 uploader
the amount of "I've done it" post suggests I'm being an idiot
i get this error.. is the phone fubar'd?
phone pre-boot failed,possible RECOVERY needed.
PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED BY USER
Elapsed:131 secs.
Please help!
Cheers!
[ This Message was edited by: PieCaptain on 2009-10-06 21:39 ]
Posted by PieCaptain
Sorry ignore my previous message
i truely am an idiot..
looks like i actually installed the 32bit SEMCBOOT drivers rather than the 64 bit ones...
derrrr
thanks anyways!
Posted by waseem1441
I got Sony Ericsson C905 ( O2 ) with Wayfinder installed only and when I installed google maps manually. The google maps application didn't searched for GPS in my mobile. I successfully debranded my O2 Sony Ericsson C905 by following useful instructions. Now I got google maps with google latitude pre-installed. Problem of Google maps solved.
Posted by JayJay10
Hi All,
I am new on here and am writing to ask if anyone is able to help me with the problem i am having trying to debrand my Orange C905.
i've followed all the steps i need to and i have tried at least about 10 times and still no luck, so if anyone could share some advice with me i would be grateful coz i am just sick of using the same old boring orange menu theme.
Thanks Alot
Posted by totalgsm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjW6mUK79Eg
Posted by JayJay10
was that a video showing that i have to install the SEMC drivers or summit nd does tha make a difference because i haven't done tha nd can someone tell me what exactly i need to do to debrand my phone coz i think i'm missin summit.
Thanks for for the help guys
Posted by TheSunny01
this link is not working please send me alternative link
http://www.4shared.com/file/7[....]f30dbec/customize_upgrade.html
Posted by tranced
Download the cda generator and make a one for you: http://codeclaw.iouri.net/downloads.php?dl=Ultimate_CDA_Generator
Posted by TheSunny01
thanks tranced
Posted by TheSunny01
i have downloaded it but this file is not working