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De-branding for dummies? |
CybaCowboy
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Despite my extensive knowledge of mobile telecommunications, I have no idea when it comes to de-branding a phone...
Where can I find a decent step-by-step guide to de-branding a Sony Ericsson phone, for someone with no knowledge of de-branding whatsoever?
And before you say it, I can't search the forum- I'm accessing this from my phone!
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gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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Hello,
First of all choose your weapon.
1. EMMA II - Official SEMC server that can service SE phones. Costs maybe around 3000 euros
2. Cruiser - Standalone software - no internet connection needed - costs around 250+ euro
3. Setool Standalone - Standalone software - No internet connection needed $199 USD (UFS box needed)
4. Total Multi Server - "logger" - internet connection needed - Uses T28 cable. Very cheap logs or credits for decustomizing/unlocking
5. Davinci Team - "logger" - internet connection needed - uses T28 cable - can use Sony Ericsson DSS-25 sync station. Very cheap credits
Ok well those are the main players.
Next lets talk about the makeup of SEMC firmware.
Basically (to keep it simple) there are 2 parts:
1. Main firmware, contains all instructions and other very important things.
2. File system (commonly known as FS) comes in 2 forms
- Full File System Image - used to debrand and repair
- Signed File archive (SFA) contains bug fixes and languages etc
Ok, next to debrand: (all of the products named above use the same concept)
You need to purchase 1 credit (if using a logger) then download the firmware from the products support area.
You need a Main firmware file and an FS file
Which ones? well, You need to choose the right combination for your region and langauge. (best to ask when you get there)
Ok so you just need to select these files in the software and flash them.
Now there is one more important thing - Finalizing / completeing the phone
Make sure when flashing you have selected the option to finalize or complete the flash - otherwise when you turn the phone you will get a configuration error and phone can be used until you finalize it.
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CybaCowboy
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1. I don't understand this "logger/buy credit" business
2. What's the best software to use; what's the most popular and what's the easiest?
3. Where can I get the above software from?
4. Do the firmware files come with the purchase of the software, do I have to download them from the developers site or from somewhere else?
4. What hardware (aside from the phone) do I need? I have a Z1010, the included USB data cable and a CSS-25 stand...
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TheWhizz_68
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These people are good.
http://www.davinciteam.com/
you download the program v12.8
http://www.davinciteam.com/client.zip
Then pay for credits using buy instant credits at the top of the Davinci site page.
Once paid you will receive a user name and password to use the program,gain access to flash files and also be able to unlock SE phones.
You can use a SE DSS-25 or T28 service cable with this site.
Pretty easy to use once you've done it once  Don't make the mistake i did the first time, make sure your battery is fully charged...
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TheWhizz_68
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Forgot to add ..
FW flash takes 1 credit
An unlock takes 1 credit.
hmmm, i have 3 credits for sale for this site 
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CybaCowboy
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DaVinci is free?
Roughly how much do credits cost?
I was gonna look at the official Sony Ericsson software, but at $AU5000, I think I'll pass or "find" it else where (;-))...
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TheWhizz_68
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£6-£7 each roughly , the more you buy at once the cheaper they become.
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gbrooks3
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number 4 and 5 i answered by the way. Credits are cheap, i would recommend http://www.totalmultiserver.com
Good luck n finding emma by the way - you are gonna need it
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CybaCowboy
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Where can I get a T28 cable and a DSS-25 Sync Station from?
Are they regular "public" accessories that I can buy pretty much anywhere, or service center-type accessories that I can only buy from certain places (eg. online)?
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masseur
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DSS-20 (and DSS-25) are generally available in UK etc but a little harder to find in Australia
for example here but at an expensive AUD$79.95 (thats about £33) whereas they can be had in UK on ebay for around £10-£15
I had a look and there are none available on ebay Australia unfortunately
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CybaCowboy
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I don't see why my included USB cable wouldn't work, after all, the SyncStation is simply a desktop charger with a USB cable attached...
Either way, I'll be able to buy it for significantly less than the price on Teconi 'cause I work in the industry and get staff discounts.
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gbrooks3
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The software has to support the cable - a USB cable should have ftdi compatibility for flash - maybe you cable does have this but the softare author would also have to have it to create support for it. |
CybaCowboy
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So you reckon Emma'll be hard to find eh?
As hard as it is to find Nokia's "Phoenix" (the technician/developer version of the Nokia Data Suite)?
I used to know a guy that could get me Phoenix (sadly, he doesn't work in AU anymore)!
It's all in the know; you've only gotta know the right people and I might know a guy that can get me a copy (actually, the guy I'm referring to could probably flash my Z1010 with new firmware FOR me if I asked)!
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CybaCowboy
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I just had a thought- does DaVinci (or any of the other packages) offer operator-specific firmware (eg. "vodafone live!" firmware)?
Where do DaVinci and others get their firmware from; Sony Ericsson?
The last thing I wanna do is upload some buggy, home-made firmware...
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Dj Boyi
Joined: Oct 05, 2002
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Did mine earlier,unlocked it ok,but i got it wrong on the 1st flash,2nd flash came out ok at an xtra £6.92 (another credit).
Works fine now,altho my friends dont seem to work,but i got the latest firmware which included an upgrade of the cam sw so im happy now 
Ps,bitches owe me a credit for not having a decent instruction manual! |
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