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Beep Posts: 172

Could do with some feed back on this peeps

The Problem:

Z800 that's locked to 3 (Three)

After a bit of reading and head scratching...

...have I got my facts right????

Are these Fact or Fiction:

Can not use SEUS as phone is locked to 3 (Three) - So no update that way
No need to UNLOCK in order to DEBRAND - So can stays on 3 (Three) but still get debranded
DaVinci is the best way to go to unlock (if needed) and debrand
No Special cable needed to DEBRAND - So can use the standard USB cable - T28 connector
Need USB-FTDI chip based self powered cable sets for unlocking Z800 - with T28 standard connector (UC-10 Cruiser USB-FTDI 4 in 1 cable)
Can use V800 USB Flash driver http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=gb&lc=en&ver=4000&template=ps1_1_3_2_1&zone=ps&lm=p
Z800 R1AB014 EU4: EN DA SV NO is the correct firmware update for English & Swedish
Code:
Z800 R1AB014 EU4: EN DA SV NO
maindvt=Z800i_MAIN_EMEA_EU_R1AB014_CID36.DVT
fsdvt=Z800i_FS_EUROPE4_w26_R1AB014_CID36.DVT

CDA102337/12 - Europe4 is the corrct CDA for firmware selected
Credit can be bought from DaVinci and 1 credit to unlock 1 credit to debrand
I could phone 3 (Three) customer support to get the unlock code (could I???)

I know these type of questions are plastered all over the place with answers...

...but...

...I'm a wimp

I don't mind deleting this topic after the feed back

just to keep the place tidy

I slightly worried about that Submit button...

...It looks bigger than normal and with horns

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Posted: 2005-12-07 21:30:30
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Rekoil Posts: 36

do you need to do cda flash in order to debrand it ?
Edit: i kind of answered my own question, yes i do coz the cda on my phones different it also said something in the phone about customization so i assume that the cda is like the customization file for the phone, correct me if im wrong

yeah you could phone three for the unlock code except they charge you AU$150 unless youve had the phone for a year

original usb cable checks out with the test cid/cable

[ This Message was edited by: Rekoil on 2005-12-07 22:13 ]
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Posted: 2005-12-07 22:07:31
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Beep Posts: 172

$$150

Looks like we heading the right way...

No need to unlock if keeping the 3 SIM

So that save on the cost of the Cruiser cable (or Like).

The FS, MAIN and CDA (PM was CAD sorry, meant CDA) seem OK...

DaVinci looks the best option beens DVT files are save to local disk already

Just a mater of Credit...

...if the flash goes wrong!!!

Oh! woh is me!!!!

[EDIT]
a-ha! ~ a DaVinci forum with a FAQ JOY

[ This Message was edited by: Beep on 2005-12-08 10:29 ]
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Posted: 2005-12-08 10:54:24
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619 Posts: > 500

use www.davinciteam.com to unlock and debrand

u can use dss25 cradle of P900 also.

unlocks in 2mins (1credit)
debrands in 15mins (1credit)

safe as using a condom

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Posted: 2005-12-09 06:46:47
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Beep Posts: 172

thanks for the reply 619 I like your post so won't ignor it

You seem to have been there and done that.

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Posted: 2005-12-09 21:21:34
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masterjericho Posts: 52

hi peeps

need some help... after unlocking and debranding my v800

all seems to work except for the flash. can it be resolved by

master reset or do i need to upgrade the firmware or do debranding

again?

[ This Message was edited by: masterjericho on 2005-12-22 21:56 ]
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Posted: 2005-12-22 22:55:58
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