Posted by s32bauer
Hi,
Due to several issues with the C905, I am now upgrading to the W995. The only problem is that all my previous phones have been from Carphone Warehouse, and have been unlocked and debranded. I have now had to order from Phones4U, and I've heard that their phones are branded and/or locked.
The handset I'm getting is the W995, and it's on an Orange contract. I'm guessing that the handset itself will have Orange branding on it, and possibly the firmware itself. In any case, I'm assuming that it will also be locked to Orange. If anyone else has bought a W995 on Orange from Phones4U and knows otherwise, please let me know!
Failing that, I would need to unlock it, and would like to debrand it as well. I can look into the phone unlocking, however if anyone has any suggestions they would be welcomed as well.
I have been looking at XS++, and have seen that it can sometimes debrand handsets. I don't know much about it, as you can probably tell. I have the XS++ software and the firmware from here (http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=186179#post2684352). Can anyone tell me if this is suitable, or if there is a better way to debrand the handset?
Any and all advise would be welcomed!
Posted by s32bauer
Also, I've come across this website (http://www.aerix-group.com/default.aspx?cms.page=index) which claims to offer free unlocking for A2 Sony Ericssons, however it does not have the W995 listed. Does anyone know if it is definitely an A2, and if (in their opinion) setting it to a C905 would still work correctly? Or is it likely that the W995 firmware is too different from the C905?
[ This Message was edited by: s32bauer on 2009-06-11 19:54 ]
Posted by totalgsm
It's a DB3210 platform(A2).
You can try aerix, but remember there are complaints about the battery life going down.
We also have the facility to unlock this using CSCA server.
http://www.totalgsm.org is our link.
[ This Message was edited by: totalgsm on 2009-09-06 13:44 ]
Posted by babianfarthez
Did you try it with the c905 fw? just wondered as i have the same question!
Cheers
Posted by totalgsm
Aerix cannot unlock the W995.
We now have 2 options for unlocking this phone.
1. By cable (instant)
2. Code (max 24 hrs)
Posted by lomb
I unlocked my W995 using ultimate unlocker software. It requires a simple download which is found download...
Unlock was simple and completed in under a min. The debranding can be done free with a SEUS hack i believe for A2 phones?
Posted by kingmobilephone
yes..that's right.W995 is a A2 CID53 and there is no free software.
We also sell the credits at a lower price than the web you mentioned
http://www.kingmobilephone.co[....]8-t707-t715-unlock-software-co
[ This Message was edited by: kingmobilephone on 2010-04-27 21:11 ]
Posted by DjFlegg
Hi, im having problems, i have used Ultimate unlocker and XS++ and neither of them have worked, ultimate unlocker is just bombarding me with error messages and XS++ tells me that my phone model is not supported ?
anybody help with this ?
Posted by mriley
use another program for it if yours isnt compatible
Posted by tranced
@DjFlegg: the xs++ is for DB20xx phones. The W995 is a DB3210. You must use the A2 file access & flasher tool.
Posted by totalgsm
On 2009-12-03 19:21:09, DjFlegg wrote:
Hi, im having problems, i have used Ultimate unlocker and XS++ and neither of them have worked, ultimate unlocker is just bombarding me with error messages and XS++ tells me that my phone model is not supported ?
anybody help with this ?
If you are looking to unlock the phone, then XS++ does not support it.
Posted by dgilmartin
Hi Lads,
Recently purchased a W995 on Orange.. It obviously was locked and branded.. I unlocked the phone, all was good and worked fine.. I then de-branded the handset and updated with SEUS.. Now I get "No network coverage" I'm in Ireland, this was originally a UK Orange handset.. Any Ideas??
Cheers in advance
Dan
Posted by totalgsm
Try to flash it with another firmware.
Posted by dgilmartin
On 2010-02-27 05:14:33, totalgsm wrote:
Try to flash it with another firmware.
Cheers, I have a previous FW downloaded, but any ideas on whow to install it..?
Thanks
Posted by dgilmartin
On 2010-02-27 11:56:23, dgilmartin wrote:
On 2010-02-27 05:14:33, totalgsm wrote:
Try to flash it with another firmware.
Cheers, I have a previous FW downloaded, but any ideas on whow to install it..?
Thanks
Bump..
Posted by kingmobilephone
did you install those AR firmware ?
cos from what I remember some A2 SE phone has some firmware with AS extension in the end..if you have a AS type phone and flash with non ar extension firmware, it caused u trouble like that / camera problem etc, but it can be fixed by flashing the right firmware back
anyway, if u live close to london, feel free to pop in and I can have a look for you (no fix no charge, while u wait as usual)
Ben
[ This Message was edited by: kingmobilephone on 2010-05-13 14:33 ]
Posted by nicusor
After numerous attempts and a myriad of accounts made to omnius I quit ...
how to unlock a W995
any help thanks