Information how to effectively use the Sonyericsson flasher?

[Burnt Cobba]

hi mates wish to have some guide as regards AVR and ARM flashing.

i flashed a T68i and now it has no bluetooth and MMS in it.

Pls anyone can guide me through this?

thanks for any help

[Kima]

Hi...
Inside new 'original brand' SonyEricsson phones there is two processors (CPU's). One is Main CPU and this is AVR chip, and the second is Modem CPU and this is ARM chip.
The Main CPU (AVR chip) is holding almost all phone functions, including language packs available. The Modem CPU (ARM chip) take care of Infrared communications (IRDA), Bluetooth and Data/Fax functions.
On 'non original' SonyEricsson phones (this are A3618 and R600) there is only one Main CPU (an ARM chip). Also on latest models 'original brand' T200 and T300 the Modem CPU (ARM chip) is no more present.
When flash a phone, usually is enough to flash the Main CPU (AVR chip). The Modem CPU (ARM chip) is needed to be re-flashed only when upgrade T68m to T68i or when make major version upgrade (e.g. from R2A to R5D or so on). If there is any error in "Connect" or "WAP services" menus, or if phone hang-up when try to enter any of this menus, a flash update for Modem CPU (ARM chip) is needed. Also the Modem CPU need to be upgraded if there is any errors in Bluetooth functionality. In all other cases, the Modem CPU no need to be upgraded.

[Manole]

Here you have full manual :)


Installing
1. Plug DONGLE into LPT (Printer) port
2. Plug cable into DONGLE and the other part into USB port
3. Start the software

Now is ready to work with phones.

Working steps
1. Plug phone WITHOUT battery to cable
2. Put the battery to phone
3. Do NOT power ON the phone!!
4. Make desired operation
5. Remove battery
6. Remove cable from phone's bottom connector

!!! Phone's battery must be FULL charged for all operations !!!
!!! Do NOT press any buttons on phone when any operation is in progress !!!

These steps must be followed in EXACTLY this order, especially on A3618 and R600. On A3618 and R600 don't forget to remove battery and put back again before try to power up the phone, because after reading Network Codes the phone remains in TEST MODE. On T300, to avoid any errors is better to put the battery’s cover when make any operation, because on this model the battery not fit strongly enough inside phone without cover, and the contact (electric power) from battery to phone can be lost when operation is in progress.

If any error occurs when working, do these steps in this order:
1. Remove battery
2. Disconnect cable
3. Connect cable
4. Put battery back
5. Try again desired operation


!!! VERRY IMPORTANT !!!

NEVER try to write a Flash file from other model/type!! Especially if you write Main Flash (AVR) files from one "big flash" model (T68, T300) to a "small flash" model (R520, T39, T65, T200) you will damage FOREVER your phone, because Security Area in GDFS will be overwrite!!

!!! YOU CAN DAMAGE FOREVER YOUR PHONE !!!


Where is stored Network codes?
The Network Lock/Unlock codes (NCK, NSCK, CCK, and SPCK) are also saved in file "CODESLOG.TXT". This is very useful for A3618 and R600. Also, for A3618 and R600, the software is shown on the screen ONLY Network UNLOCK codes. The other codes (for Lock to network) can be find in log file named "CODESLOG.TXT" located in current working directory.


How to upgrade T68m to T68i
1. Write (upload) GDFS file "T68m_to_T68i.GDF"
2. Write (upload) Main CPU (AVR) with desired flash (language) from T68i or T68ic
3. Write (upload) Modem flash (ARM) with file from T68i or T68ic. All the time use the file with SAME revision code as used for Main CPU! For example, if you used for Main CPU the file “T68i_EMEA1_R5C001.sbn” you have to use for Modem flash the file “T68i_Modem_R5C001.arm” (in this case the revision code for both files is R5C001). Also, if you used for Main CPU the file “T68ic_HongKong_R2A014.sbn” you have to use for Modem CPU the file “T68ic_Modem_R2A014.arm” (now the revision code was R2A014 for both files).
4. Disconnect phone from cable
5. Press NO (Power) button and keep pressed for 4-5 seconds. Don't panic if phone will not power on immediately!
6. Wait 10-20 seconds until phone will power on (the new flash will initialize phone, and this take some time)

WARNING (specialy for Chinese/Asian market):

On CD received (first release) it was an error.

The 2 files from directory “\!Flash\Main_Flash.AVR\T68ic”:
“T68ic_China_R5C001.sbn” and “T68ic_HongKong_R5C001.sbn”
MUST be renamed to:
“T68ic_China_R2A014.sbn” and “T68ic_HongKong_R2A014.sbn”

The 2 Modem files for revision code R2A014 is missing.
Ask your box vendor for this 2 files:
“T68i_Modem_R2A014.arm” and “T68ic_Modem_R2A014.arm”
and place this files in their specific folders and/or subfolders.

WARNING
When use any FLASH file, this must be copyed from CD to PC or NoteBook HardDisk and the Read Only flag must be cleared (all files are stored on CD with Read Only flag set).



Some flashing tips and what is “AVR CPU” and “ARM CPU”
Inside new ‘original brand’ SonyEricsson phones there is two processors (CPU’s). One is Main CPU and this is AVR chip, and the second is Modem CPU and this is ARM chip.
The Main CPU (AVR chip) is holding almost all phone functions, including language packs available. The Modem CPU (ARM chip) take care of Infrared communications (IRDA), Bluetooth and Data/Fax functions.
On ‘non original’ SonyEricsson phones (this are A3618 and R600) there is only one Main CPU (an ARM chip). Also on latest models ‘original brand’ T200 and T300 the Modem CPU (ARM chip) is no more present.
When flash a phone, usually is enough to flash the Main CPU (AVR chip). The Modem CPU (ARM chip) is needed to be re-flashed only when upgrade T68m to T68i or when make major version upgrade (e.g. from R2A to R5D or so on). If there is any error in “Connect” or “WAP services” menus, or if phone hang-up when try to enter any of this menus, a flash update for Modem CPU (ARM chip) is needed. Also the Modem CPU need to be upgraded if there is any errors in Bluetooth functionality. In all other cases, the Modem CPU no need to be upgraded.

[Burnt Cobba]

well i dont think i need to ask more.... both of you just flushed my needs regards the starting of flashing however :-
1. how an i know which ARM and AVR file are working ok on a phone and which not? Original version reflects what can be upgraded to?
2.are there any incompatibilities ? Can i just mix and AVR and ARM i want or is there some rules to follow?
3. IF upgrading from original versio nto anotehr version can i downgrade and upgrade to what version is wanted?
4. When checking the software configuation there are more than one version to be noticed differing from each other when scrolling down... which is the one to look out for?

Sorry mates for all these questions but hoenstly i am tryign to gather as much input as possible (like the Short Circuit robot :) )

thanks a lot my friends and may *** bless you
br
al

[Kima]

Uffff.-:))..
Here is answers..
1. You don't need to know at all..Just reflash ARM and AVR at same time..And this is it..
2. There is no incompatibilities..I mean at least no if you received CD with flash files..And there is ONLY one Modem flash..Which is compatible with all flash files on CD...For T65 for example..!
3. There is no specific version at the moment..I mean there is..But not important..It is not like Nokia..;)
4. Doesn't matter..Just check answer for 1st question..;)

[Burnt Cobba]

thanks mate :D will get soem test phones then to play with.

br
al

[Burnt Cobba]

Kima i forgot to ask this

why is T66 not included?

thanks
al

[Kima]

;)
Well..I can't tell you everyting..;)
At the moment ONLY softmobile.net have unlocker for it...
I can tell you only that all of us must wait
for the "right" moment for some things..:)

[pillin69]

SoftMobile says that T66/T600 are another generation of sonyericsson phones; so normal soft will never support them.
It is just like DTC3 / DTC4, completely diferent...
That's what he said.

[Burnt Cobba]

wow that is a very cool price attached.

thanks for the info mates.

PS. IF anyone got any info on that GPRS issue pls let me know


br to all
al