Help Unlocking Siemens C56 - GSM-Forum

jpeirce · 08-21-2006, 23:24

Hey, I'm trying to unlock my Siemens C56 that is locked to AT&T to be used with T-Mobile.

I read through a bunch of threads, and figured out that I had to order a aftermarket data cable, then use Freia to unlock it.

I ordered this cable: http://tangshop.com/siemens-a56-c56-s55-data-cable.html

I ordered this one because I saw it linked to as a cheap, working cable. However, it is not working for me.

Here is what I am doing:
Running Freia (v10, v15, v18, none of them work) selecting the C55, then going to unlocking functions, clicking direct unlock no map is saved, then clicking use Original IMEI.

This is the result:
FREIA - Engine build 10, Frontend build 9
Thanks goes out for the following:
Maxim, Rolis, Sergey, PapaJoe, Lead,
TheWizard, Jozso (for hardware and cable
support and of course beta testing),
Nico, Victor, Pinker, Tom,
and all the others who supports ...
COMM_LoadBoots : selected phone family is 8
TTY_OpenCOMPort : opening COM1
TTY_OpenCOMPort : baudrate is 57600, DTR is enabled, RTS is enabled
COMM_IsBootRunning : bootcode does not seem to be running
COMM_LoadBoots : Waiting to power on the phone ...
COMM_LoadBoots : phone is not powered on
TTY_CloseCOMPort : Closing COM1

I power on the phone as soon as I see the line:
COMM_LoadBoots : Waiting to power on the phone ...

Is there anything I am doing wrong?

jpeirce · 08-22-2006, 01:26

Sorry for posting twice in a row, but I am almost positive that I need some kind of drivers for the cable, is there anywhere I can find this software?

jpeirce · 08-22-2006, 01:50

Sorry for posting again, but I just found something that I think may be important.

I downloaded the Siemens Data Suite, and was screwing around in the configuration panel. In the connection tab, if I select the correct port(COM1), and check the box next to use alternative method of connection, it will recognize my phone, but only if that box is checked.

Is there an equivelant function in Freia or another software used for unlocking my phone? Thanks a bunch!

**Chris02** · 08-22-2006, 13:24

Your phone has got to be powered OFF!!!

If freia writes

Quote:

COMM_LoadBoots : Waiting to power on the phone ...

ou have to press power on button SHORTLY!!! The phone may not power on!

jpeirce · 08-22-2006, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris02

Your phone has got to be powered OFF!!!

If freia writes

You have to press power on button SHORTLY!!! The phone may not power on!

I do not believe this is the problem. I have tried holding the button just long enough to turn the phone on, just tapping the button, and holding the button the entire time, and make sure I do this as soon as I see that message from freia. None of this has worked.

superman2002ai · 01-20-2007, 07:27

see this topic
or

Quote:

Successful unlock, Used Joker with the standard COM cable that I had, speed set to 115K

Steps:
1) back up EEPROM and entire flash memory to files
2) set boot mode to "BCoreBug"
3) switch off phone, click on "calc skey", quickly press and release the power off button. (the phone enters service mode)
Joker calculates the key needed to enter factory mode.
4) click on "send key" and type in the skey that was found in step 3. (The phone enteres factory mode)
5) click on "5008 phone code"(quickly press and release the power off button), it will prompt you if you want to clear all locks and passwords, click yes.
6) restart the phone and youre all set.

Note: if the log shows the phone not doing anything, its probably waiting for you to click on the power off button. Dont press the power off button for too long,otherwise it will turn the phone on.
I got the latest version of Joker (0.343) from http://monitor.espec.ws/section6/post511228.html

jpeirce · 01-27-2007, 21:29

I'm still having trouble. I'm trying the "Calc Skey" part.

I see it says "Start..." So I press the power button very shortly. The phone does not turn on, and nothing happens.

I am using the correct COM port, using Boot Type BCOREBUG, and COMSPEED 115200.

My cable does work because I can power it off using Joker successfully.

gophone · 01-28-2007, 15:50

send me the imei of the phone.

08-21-2006, 23:24	#1 (permalink)
jpeirce Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Member: 335470 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Unlocking Siemens C56 Hey, I'm trying to unlock my Siemens C56 that is locked to AT&T to be used with T-Mobile. I read through a bunch of threads, and figured out that I had to order a aftermarket data cable, then use Freia to unlock it. I ordered this cable: http://tangshop.com/siemens-a56-c56-s55-data-cable.html I ordered this one because I saw it linked to as a cheap, working cable. However, it is not working for me. Here is what I am doing: Running Freia (v10, v15, v18, none of them work) selecting the C55, then going to unlocking functions, clicking direct unlock no map is saved, then clicking use Original IMEI. This is the result: FREIA - Engine build 10, Frontend build 9 Thanks goes out for the following: Maxim, Rolis, Sergey, PapaJoe, Lead, TheWizard, Jozso (for hardware and cable support and of course beta testing), Nico, Victor, Pinker, Tom, and all the others who supports ... COMM_LoadBoots : selected phone family is 8 TTY_OpenCOMPort : opening COM1 TTY_OpenCOMPort : baudrate is 57600, DTR is enabled, RTS is enabled COMM_IsBootRunning : bootcode does not seem to be running COMM_LoadBoots : Waiting to power on the phone ... COMM_LoadBoots : phone is not powered on TTY_CloseCOMPort : Closing COM1 I power on the phone as soon as I see the line: COMM_LoadBoots : Waiting to power on the phone ... Is there anything I am doing wrong?

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08-22-2006, 01:26	#2 (permalink)
jpeirce Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Member: 335470 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry for posting twice in a row, but I am almost positive that I need some kind of drivers for the cable, is there anywhere I can find this software?

08-22-2006, 01:50	#3 (permalink)
jpeirce Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Member: 335470 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry for posting again, but I just found something that I think may be important. I downloaded the Siemens Data Suite, and was screwing around in the configuration panel. In the connection tab, if I select the correct port(COM1), and check the box next to use alternative method of connection, it will recognize my phone, but only if that box is checked. Is there an equivelant function in Freia or another software used for unlocking my phone? Thanks a bunch!

01-27-2007, 21:29	#7 (permalink)
jpeirce Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Member: 335470 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm still having trouble. I'm trying the "Calc Skey" part. I see it says "Start..." So I press the power button very shortly. The phone does not turn on, and nothing happens. I am using the correct COM port, using Boot Type BCOREBUG, and COMSPEED 115200. My cable does work because I can power it off using Joker successfully.

01-28-2007, 15:50	#8 (permalink)
gophone Freak Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 182 Member: 336744 Status: Offline Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	send me the imei of the phone.