I'm going to buy the Xperia X8, unfortunately, at the moment it is locked to O2. How can I debrand it? Is it similar to debrand an X10i phone?
Please help me.
O2 don't lock their phones, but not sure how you would debrand it.
Do you mean that I can use X8 bought from O2 with Any SIM?
Yep, and always have been able to.
To debrand we have a few methods - both require at least one thing we don't have now:
1) knowing the CDF number for the generic firmware (maybe from EMMA or someone with a generic handset)
2) someone with a handset willing to re-flash there phone with SEUS with a couple of modded extra's to extract the firmware
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Hi,
I buy my XPERIA yesterday... now I need help.
First Thanks for all advices.
I buy my Xperia from O2 England.
Now I want to CHANGE my ROM with this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437785
I choose:
Customized UK
http://rapidshare.com/files/1548890...K_1213-6450_CDF1215-1832_KOV_R1AA017.zip.html
It is possible my XPERIA to be locked. How can I check this?
I want to use my phone with other Mobile Operator.
What must I do:
I download this:
APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_1213-6450_CDF1215-1832_KOV_R1AA017.image
I don't know what next....
Step by step.....
Did I need to do Hard-SPL for Xperia X1 ....or ....something more....
I need step by step quick guide.
THANKS for ADVICE
The simple check to see if the phone is locked is to put another network SIM in it.
I'm pretty sure all the current UK models are SIM free anyway.
Ok Thanks,
How can I do other steps.../to change my ROM/
i got my x10i on contract with orange a few weeks ago im not sure what version i was on upon recievership but i did update it to 020
now im struggling to find any orange branding on the device and this leads me to a question
normally handsets are carrier locked and updates come to us via carrier
but since i can use seus and the pc companion im assuming the device isnt locked
but i cant seem to get the 026 update ive tried the pc companion and seus and im getting nothing nor by ota
i also had a glance at the updates by country and i saw orange isnt listed as a carrier
just 3 vodafone generic and another one
anyone goit any clues??
its not so much the update im after ity more the clarification as to when i get them
ie do i get it when sony ericcson say so or do i have to wait
-PiLoT- said:
but since i can use seus and the pc companion im assuming the device isnt locked
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I've read some branded handsets are and some aren't, so it could just be the luck of the draw, but I assumed SEUS would just flash newer carrier firmware anyway so doesn't necessarily mean it isn't locked.
well ive waited and waited and still havent got the newest update has anyone else got the x10 on stock orange non rooted software and have been issued the newest update ive tried all the normal ways
-PiLoT- said:
well ive waited and waited and still havent got the newest update has anyone else got the x10 on stock orange non rooted software and have been issued the newest update ive tried all the normal ways
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Try running the "repair" method using SEUS if you haven't already, as I've seen some report that that has updated the handset to a newer firmware despite SEUS saying it's up to date.
XperiaX10iUser said:
Try running the "repair" method using SEUS if you haven't already, as I've seen some report that that has updated the handset to a newer firmware despite SEUS saying it's up to date.
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This is true but be warned if you do an update using the repair service in PC companion you may loose apps, I did.
Also found some of them missing from the market so I reflashed to generic 016 and tried again using SEUS I download from the Sony Ericsson support website and this time I didn't loose any apps.
Where did you get your X10i? If it was Carphone Warehouse then it won't be sim locked or branded, otherwise I would imagine it's branded. I'm not sure if Orange have released the recent firmware update as my X10 was with Vodafone but is now unbranded, if you don't want to wait for Orange de-brand your phone.
Posted from my X10i using XDA App & Swype
well igot it from orange over the phone upgrade but i cant se any branding at all on the phone
rather not de brand
i can wait im just womdering if all orange users
The Orange var are orange locked, no intrusive branding but it has a Custom version number. If you use the Debrand method then you will no longer have the issue as it makes it a Generic UK spec but with an Orange sim lock.
(PS i work for a large UK Telecom retail company and so you can trust this info 110%)
well i understand but that would also
a, invalidate my warrantly
b, not let me update via seus
like i say i dont mind the wait but i see nearly every one get it but im wondering if orange is behind or its my phone
also i still didnt get 023
First yes de-branding would invalidate your warranty but you would still be able to update using SEUS, you'd only be exchanging the minimally branded Orange firmware for generic UK firmware.
As for Orange being slow, I wouldn't worry about it as far as I'm aware O2 users don't even have the R2BA020 update!
Posted from my X10i using XDA App & Swype
okee dokkee debradning it is
Hi i bought this phone yesterday and it is carrier locked to SMART Telecom Philippines.. can someone tell me how to debrand/unlock the phone making it usable with other simcards? Thanks
Hi!
I have the same question of the title: I bought a X8 branded by "3". I just wanted to know HOW to debrand it, I don't need to flash any custom rom actually, I just want try the phone with the original generic firmware, but without any "signs" of my operator.
If I just connect the phone to computer and try to reinstall the firmware with PC Companion, it will not debrand it, isn't it? Do I previously need to root the phone and then flash it with the original firmware downloaded somewhere else?
Thank you for answering, I really appreciate your help, I'm very new to the beautiful Android world!
Have a look here
Thank you , but I asked for a different thing, I don't want to unlock the phone removing the operator lock, I just want to DEbrand it, removing any images, apps, other stuffs related to my provider. I want a "clean" X8, like if I bought it without any SIM
change ROM
DougTheModder said:
Thank you , but I asked for a different thing, I don't want to unlock the phone removing the operator lock, I just want to DEbrand it, removing any images, apps, other stuffs related to my provider. I want a "clean" X8, like if I bought it without any SIM
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you can do that by using another ROM. I had an X8 with stock android 2.1 and now it's android 2.2.9, fully functional. No trace of operator , of course.
Thi will not unlock your phone.
DougTheModder,
you can grab original no-brand SE ROM 2.1.1.C.0.0 here
I'm using it on my phone ex-3-ITA-branded (like yours).
Downloaded with SUS, extracted with Flashtools, per instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129.
T-Mobile branded Croatian firmware (350). Hope it will help someone as a backup because i doubt we will see firmware update on HR T-mobile
Feel free to provide mirror on some other server.
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZkNzzLhY!EFK3h3femZZEF6BLW5z1lHB_2KF8n6CUPOJ0omGPUME
Hey can you please upload a Vodafone branded firmware? Muchos gracias
Thanks for this, downloaded it for the baseband
Note: Mega works properly only with Chrome (at least for me).
I would if I had another Vodafone XZ
This is only one I can provide, sorry...
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
dmandic said:
Downloaded with SUS, extracted with Flashtools, per instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129.
T-Mobile branded Croatian firmware (350). Hope it will help someone as a backup because i doubt we will see firmware update on HR T-mobile
Feel free to provide mirror on some other server.
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZkNzzLhY!EFK3h3femZZEF6BLW5z1lHB_2KF8n6CUPOJ0omGPUME
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Sorry for OT , but why do you think there will be no firmware update on T-mobile Croatia?
because it sucks, t mobile croatia sucks hard, no other way of putting it
I agree, just thought you had some more info. PC companion just said there is an update available when I connected my phone to the computer, downloading it now, but still nothing OTA.
_z00m_ said:
I agree, just thought you had some more info. PC companion just said there is an update available when I connected my phone to the computer, downloading it now, but still nothing OTA.
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same thing happened with my old xperia t, no OTA, but pc companion shows an update
could this be sonys thing or is it all t-mobiles fault?
Does anyone have the Xperia Z Vodafone Phone Software Version for the Xperia Z? I mean like dialling *#*#7378423#*#* and going into Software info and its the top one
Hello,
I am trying to create a ftf too. Have you included these files in the bundle when creating the ftf with flashtool?
1. loader.sin (in a tutorial I read dont include this)
2. simlock.ta (many says dont include this too)
Your help will be much appreciated.
where can i find the stock NL (dutch) tmobile branded rom?
my usbport is broken,so i have to restore the stock rom for warranty
blowtje90 said:
where can i find the stock NL (dutch) tmobile branded rom?
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In a sticky called Xperia Z Resource Thread-|-Firmware-Guides-Mods {Update 24/06/13} maybe.
XperienceD said:
In a sticky called Xperia Z Resource Thread-|-Firmware-Guides-Mods {Update 24/06/13} maybe.
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looked there, find no tmo firmware for NL phones
blowtje90 said:
looked there, find no tmo firmware for NL phones
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See the first few links under "Firmware", should help you to get it.
XperienceD said:
See the first few links under "Firmware", should help you to get it.
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checked that tread, no NL tmo fw, only nl generic firmware (unbranded)
blowtje90 said:
checked that tread
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[INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding) {09-Jun-2013}
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization with SUS and create an FTF with Flashtool
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Create your own.
blowtje90 said:
looked there, find no tmo firmware for NL phones
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You don't need to reflash the original customization, just make sure your bootloader is locked and you can repair with Sony Update Service without issues.
impossible, the usb connector responds 1 of a 10000 times(and if i look to it, it will disconnect..), and i am on .254, so no root without downgrade, so just only need the FTF file of the NL tmobile rom, other ways i dont start with it, i'm too scared that the usb connector will permanently die
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impossible, the usb connector responds 1 of a 10000 times(and if i look to it, it will disconnect..), and i am on .254, so no root without downgrade, so just only need the FTF file of the NL tmobile rom, other ways i dont start with it, i'm too scared that the usb connector will permanently die
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I suppose you mean 10.1.1.A.1.253? Just root with this: [Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) {perf_event exploit}[20130624]
Then use this guide: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
to change your customization number to 1270-3839 (part A)
and restore stock firmware (part B)
Yes, you would have to connect your phone, but that's the same with Flashtool + FTF.
Also had to send in my T-Mobile NL Xperia Z for warranty a few months ago. Don`t worry about not having the T-Mobile branding anymore.. Any original rom (with locked bootloader) will do (at least, it did for me) :good: