Frequently asked questions (faq). Tips and tricks.

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How to enter new support area?
Download latest version of Supporter software from www.setool.net, start it and press "GO SUPPORT" button. Also you can enter support area from SETool software by pressing the same button (v0.91380070 and higher).

Why did you change support system? Get all back!
Old support system will not be installed back. Users and administrators are more satisfied with new one. Please no more discussions on this topic.

Very slow downloading
Approximate download speed per peer is 50Kb/s. If your download speed is slower, it seems, that your internet provider has too narrow connection to the direction of SETool support server location. Unfortunately, we cannot deal with this problem. You need to check your internet connection

Cannot connect to server/Cannot display page/Connection has been reset, mysql reports error, etc.
Maybe server is currently down. Please create one (only!) topic in this section and wait until support access will be restored. If such topic already exists, no need to even post in it. It is enough for us that it exists to pay attention to problem

Resuming downloads
Download resuming is supported. You should use it if possible. Please pay attention to the fact that several Download Managers are incorrectly use features of HTTP protocol, incrementing by this daily download counter by 2 instead of one. I checked FlashGet only. It is working fine. Cannot say something about the others.

Errors list explained

Your account is suspended by admin. Please contact your reseller.
Please contact your reseller. Don't spam forum. Contact your reseller first and do as he says.

This link is already used. Please relogin from software.
If you closed browser window, you need to relogin to support area from software only.

Please login from soft only
Please ensure you entered support exactly from software. If you did so, then probably the problem is in the fact, that your browser does not accept cookies. You need to set it up to allow cookies at least from setool.net. If you will still get this error with IE, download Mozilla FireFox, install it and make default browser: http://www.getfirefox.com.

Wrong IP. Please relogin from soft
Your IP is changed during browsing support area. Please relogin from software.
Please ensure also, that you don't use proxy server for internet surfing.

This session is expired. Please relogin from soft
Just relogin from software.

You have exceeded your today's download limit
Just wait for the next day for daily download limit to be reset.



If there is no answer to your question in this FAQ, please create one (only!) topic in this forum, clearly describe your problem and wait for us to answer. If such topic already exists, don't create another one.

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Q: after i made csca unlock on k320 phone (or other) i have 5-locks in service menu and phone not accepting any card.
what to do ? i lost x logs !!!

A:
Welcome to SEMC "security addon".
in such case you must

1. select in "misc. edit" file
%setool%\backup\%imei%_%datetime%.fixup (created from version 076)
2. execute "write script".

if you restored .seczone file by accident ( unwise ) - you MUST repeat CSCA unlock (lose another 4 creds) and go to step 1.

important addon

that bug is fixed in R4GC012 firmware series.
so, if you lost somehow (?) your original .fixup, just flash phone with R4GC012 firmware and redo CSCA unlock.

[Mohsin-*]

Question:
"What are custpacks, and how do I use them?"

Answer:
Custpacks are zip-files containing ORIGINAL customization files. These serve as basic configuration files for the handset, which languages to allow, data accounts, branding etc...

Using custpacks is preferable to checking "COMPLETE PHONES AFTER FLASH" in "Settings". "Complete..." uploads a "working" customization, but the files are not handset-specific and their use might lead to the following:
1: Phone won't work with SEUS.
2: Phone will be refused at a service-center as EMMA might pick it up, and that it's pretty obvious that the phone has been "tampered with".
3: Software ****ups.
4: Etc...
Now, some of the above will be avoided by using custpacks. I''ve attached some screenshots to demonstrate their use.

Screen one:
Select a proper MAIN/FS combination (duh...). Then select the desired custpack in MISC. SETool => v.0***77 will tell you which languages it contains/allows, the CDA etc.
Screen two:
Uncheck "Complete..." in "Settings".
Press FLASH.

Screens three and four serve only as a map for finding custpacks @support. In my example, the selected custpack will configure the K750 as a generic EUROPE_4 one. It is found inside the large K750 custpack archive. Other handset custpacks might have been uploaded separately. Just look for the desired CDA.

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q: what is procedure for unlock db2012/db2020/pnx5230 by flash patch ?
what problems i can meet and how to resolve them ?

important! that is applicable only for alternative security bypass via server!
error messages and way to resolve them are common,though.

a:

terms:

- you can only unlock by flash patch using server next models:

db2012 (k320,w200,etc) with FLASH CID 49,50,51
  db2020 phones with FLASH CID 49,50,51
  PNX5230 phones with FLASH CID 49,51

- flash CID can be determined with IDENTIFY button
- you CAN NOT repair phones with damaged/foreign GDFS (red blink when startup)
- you will need ONE CREDIT per ONE PHONE

howto:

1. open setool2, select correct model.
2. go to settings tab.
3. enter your server, user, password
4. mark "signed mode (using server)", "enable alternative security bypass", "unlock after flash"
5. go back to semc tab. PRESS SAVE.
6. i recommend to use dcu60 cable with any db2020 model - it is FAST and STABLE.
7. now, did you download new rest files ? no? then do it.
8. press identify, look for current firmware version and try to find it in new rest files.
9. found ? nice. press unlock now - you will see smth like

 
SERVER SUPPORT ENABLED.
ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:51
Speed:921600
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:49 PAF:1 IMEI:30000000000000 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:51 COLOR:RED
PATCH:061205 1523 HANCXC9876543210_DB2020_MEM_PATCHER_R2A006 0
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
bypassing DB2020 security...
done,restarting...
ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:51
Speed:921600
Trying to launch embedded bootloader...
Embedded flashloader:
DB2020_PRELOADER_FOR_SETOOL2
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
Restore from:C:\2\setool2\newrest\tems_r1b_k800
full sig complete.
USERCODE reset to "0000"
Searching...
Firmware lock check determined.
Unlock Done
Elapsed:42 secs.

and that means your phone is unlocked.

10. if you can't find rest file for yours firmware, nothing to worry !
just select main+fsimage+custpack and press flash

you will get smth like that

 
FILE RECOGNIZED AS CUSTOMIZATION PACKAGE.

CDA:CDA102568/8
MODEL:HB1-06 Generic
VARIANT:RUSSIA
LANGUAGE: EN
LANGUAGE: RU

SERVER SUPPORT ENABLED.
ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:51
Speed:921600
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:49 PAF:1 IMEI:30000000000000 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:51 COLOR:RED
PATCH:061205 1523 HANCXC9876543210_DB2020_MEM_PATCHER_R2A006 0
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
bypassing DB2020 security...
done,restarting...
ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
PHONE IS RED RETAIL PRODUCT
FLASH CID detected:51
Speed:921600
Trying to launch embedded bootloader...
Embedded flashloader:
DB2020_PRELOADER_FOR_SETOOL2
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
Nothing found,use manual selection
writing C:\2\k800\cid52\R1JG001_1250210_GENERIC_WI.ssw
CURRENT FLASH FILE CID:52
SSW uses complete hash, hash len is:9200
Will flash 460 blocks...
SSW loading returns:0
writing C:\2\k800\cid52\R1JG001_FS_BALTIC_WI_RED_CID52.ssw
CURRENT FLASH FILE CID:52
SSW uses complete hash, hash len is:4420
Will flash 221 blocks...
SSW loading returns:0
full sig complete.
USERCODE reset to "0000"
Searching...
Firmware lock check determined.
CSloader version:
060426 1726 HANCXC1329133_DB2020_FILESYSTEMLOADER_P5G
loader startup: executed
loader filesystem startup: executed
loader GDFS startup: executed
loader unlock: executed
Writing package...
Directory: tpa/preset/custom/
CONTENT_DOWNLOAD_HOOK.itm (10240)
Customize.xml (962)
FM_PICTURES_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
FM_SOUNDS_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
FM_THEMES_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
FM_VIDEOS_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
GAMES_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
MEDIA_PLAYER_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
ORG_APPLICATIONS_HOOK_3.itm (10240)
preloaded_config.xml (78607)
SETT_RINGTONE_HOOK_1.itm (10240)
SETT_SCREENSAVER_HOOK_1.itm (10240)
SETT_STARTSHOW_HOOK_1.itm (10240)
SETT_WALLPAPER_HOOK_1.itm (10240)
VIDEO_PLAYER_HOOK_1.itm (10240)
Phone detached
Elapsed:415 secs.

and that means you have fullflashed and unlocked phone

if you get

 
Flash props sent ok
bypassing DB2020 security...
smth wrong with GDFS format,error is:30
prepare failed

that means you HAVE NOT SELECTED BOTH "USE SERVER" and "USE ALT BYPASS".
re-check settings, not forget to save profile after you selected settings.

if you get

 
Firmware lock check determined.
llbug: can't get all data, got:0 expected:1926
processing error when reading

while using com/ufs cable that mean problem with your cable/drivers.
install latest drivers, play with latency.
but better use dcu60 cable with any db2020 phone.

once again IF YOU GET

 
FOUND: R1ED001_CXC1250556_VODAFONE_MW
Restore from:R1ED001_CXC1250556_VODAFONE_MW
can't open file "C:\setool\rest\R1ED001_CXC1250556_VODAFONE_MW "
full sig complete

read that post again, from beginning.


very rare, with some bad cables (thats happens only with some improperly made ufs/com cables),
phone fails to detect interface and you will get following:

........
bypassing DB2020 security...
done,restarting...
ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
Speed:921600
Trying to launch embedded bootloader...
Abort all operations.
embedded flashloader not responds !

on subsequent attempts of flashing with usb

ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
OLD EROM, OVERRIDING CID
error while reading security units
SECURITY UNITS CAN'T BE READ !
PHONE IS EMPTY OR GDFS IS DAMAGED

.
and on "identify" it will show

 
ChipID:9900,EMP protocol:0301
Speed:921600
Flash ID check:897E
Flash props sent ok
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:49 PAF:1 IMEI:00000000000000 CERT:RED
FLASH CID:49 COLOR:RED
set_gdfs_props failed, exiting
Elapsed:8 secs.

solution:

first, get normal 4in1/ufs cable (with both ports soldered and good pinout)

next,
select interface com/ufs
semc tab, select proper model.
settings, check ONLY "use server",
add to flash files ONLY main firmware image, situable for selected model
press flash
check if phone turning on. it should.

redo unlock procedure, read topic for start first.
(remember - dcu60 is fastest and safest way to work with db2020 phones)

[Mohsin-*]

Some questions with some answers...

Q: How can i know wich CID is my phone?
A: Press "IDENTIFY"

Q: Can i change IMEI on my PDA?
A: If is NEW SECURITY, no, you can't. If is OLD security, you can do it.

Q: After unlock my K310/K510/W300/W810/Z530/Z550 CID50/51 phone is dead and rest was present. What must i do?
A: reMake RESToration file and repeat procedure.

Q: What operations are free in DB2012/DB2020/PNX5230/PDA?
A: All the operations EXCEPT: Unlock (Alternative Bypass via server), Unlock (FULL unlock via server)

Q: If i unlock a phone using patch metodh, will be blocked if flashed?
A: Yes, phone will be locked again

Q: If i unlock a phone using patch metodh, will be blocked if flashed again using Alternative Bypass?
A: No, will be unlocked if you check UNLOCK AFTER FLASH option.

[Mohsin-*]

Here is Language Description for A2 phones (W910, V640, K850, Z750 and newers...):

FS_BALTIC: English, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian
FS_HONG_KONG: English, Chinese (Hong Kong)
FS_NORDIC: English, Albanian, Arabic, Croatian, Danish, Finnish, IS, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
FS_WESTERN-EUROPE: English, Euskara, Catala, Dutch, French, Galego, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Nederlands.
FS_ADRIATIC: English, Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Romanian, Russian
FS_AMERICA: English, Portuguese, Canadian French, Dutch, French, Latin American Spanish, Spanish
FS_APAC-ANZ: English, Dutch, French, German, Malay, Indonesian-Bahasar, Philippine-Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese simplified
FS_C-ASIA: English, Arabic, AZ, Persian-Farsi, KK, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian
FS_CENTRAL-EUROPE: English, BS, Croatian, German, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian
FS_FRANCE: English, French
FS_S-E-EUROPE: English, Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Greek, Hungarian, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Serbian
FS_S-ASIA-LEVAN: English, AR, AZ, BN, Persian-Farsi, French, Philippine-Tagalog, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian
FS_S-CENTR-AFR: English, AR, Dutch, Persian-Farsi, HA, German, IG, Sesotho (South Africa), YO, Zulu, Portuguese
FS_TAIWAN: English, Chinese traditional Taiwan

Languages like "AR", "AZ", "YO", etc are unknow yet (at least for me).

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Q: what is procedure for servicing db2020 cid52 with "alternative security bypass" ?
what problems can i meet ?

important! that is only situable for "old" cid52 bypass, it is not supported in latest setool2 version (>=v0.914029)

A:

ensure that phone has NO 5 locks and IMEI is not mismatched (with identify operations)
(other way to check - phone must be able to connect with DCU60 using "C" (or "2" for w880) button .

then

1. select corresponding mode.
2. go to settings, mark:
mandatory "use alternative security bypass","use server"
optional "unlock after flash"
optional "allow to change IMEI when unlocking","path gdfs<>otp check in firmware"
optional "complete phone after flash"

go back to semc tab.
due nature of cid52 altbypass, entire main firmware area is damaged.
so, you NEED reflash at least "main firmware area"

in other words :

add to firmwares "main,fs image".
select in misc edit custpack (or script, or .vkp patch)

press flash. not "unlock/repair, not write script, not anything except FLASH.

i STRONGLY recommend you use dcu60 and LATEST usbflash drivers.
because old usb drivers can bring you to "can''t get packet props" error and etc.
and using com/ufs is painfully slow (~25 min per phone,while with dcu60 you can make all in ~10 mins)

when asked - detach phone from cable, remove battery, insert battery, attach phone to cable WHILE HOLDING "C" ("2" for W880) button


possible problems.

- phone can't start embedded bootloader.
use dcu60 and be sure phone is perfectly okay.

- phone can't finish flashing with different errors like "can''t get packet props","llbug:",etc.

charge battery fully.
ensure you have LATEST usbflash drivers
use only externally powered usb hub (for example, embedded usbhub on ufs is very bad for usb flashing)
try different usb ports
try different usb cable

if you still having "can't get packet props" error
1. when doing cid52 alternative security bypass - add to firmware area IN ORDER
FOTA,MAIN,FSIMAGE (3 files, NOT 2)

FOTA files attached

 
R3B021_CXC1250593_FOTA_UA_MARIKA_NAND_RED_CID52.rar - for k790/k800/k810
R3B021_cxc1250592_FOTA_UA_MARIKA_CID52_RED.rar - for all other db2020

if you still having "can't get packet props" error

1. use next trick: VIA ALTBYPASS flash only main (+unlock in options).
2. then WITHOUT altbypass flash fsimage+custpack (alternative security bypass UNCHECKED)
3. try to use com/ufs cable.

[Mohsin-*]

SETOOL WINDOW OR SOFTWARE DISAPPEARS WHEN I TRY TO CONNECT TO A PHONE

Reason - You have a virus, trojan, malware or other memory resident software that is trying to debug Setool software.

Solution - Run a full virus scan with a QUALITY commercial virus scanner such as Norton 360, NOD, Kaspersky etc. Free solutions such as Avast and other public domain software will not fully remove the of*****ng software (they may not even detect the virus). You may also consider installing software such as Adaware or another spyware detection software.

[Mohsin-*]

some handy scripts for a2 phones (you know how to write script, right ? )

 
a2_enable_3g.txt
gdfswrite:0000013C00

a2_amr_hr_on.txt
gdfswrite:00000152020004050F

a2_amr_hr_off.txt
gdfswrite:000001520200040F0F

a2_amr_fr_on.txt
gdfswrite:00000152020004050F

a2_amr_fr_off.txt
gdfswrite:000001520200050F0F

a2_efr_on.txt
gdfswrite:00000152020004050F

a2_efr_off.txt
gdfswrite:000001520004050F0F

a2_ciphering_indicator_on.txt
gdfswrite:0000147301

a2_ciphering_indicator_off.txt
gdfswrite:0000147300

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K850 - Keyflex update

Description
There has a quality problem with the K850 keyflex (1200-2656) causing touchkey problem.

When pressing a touchkey, the visual indication in the lower part of the display will not work, nor will the actual touchkey. This may be intermittent as there might be microscopic cracks in the solder joints of the affected component that is soldered onto the keyflex.


Solution:
use new keyflex.

[Mohsin-*]

calypso lite/arima (ODM phones)
patch unlock is free
no unlock via server

locosto-based (ODM phones)
patch unlock is free, if mcu is old revision ( if patch unlock not work, it is new revision )
full unlock via server - 2 credits required (when signature server works)

neptune-based (ODM phones)
full unlock via server - 2 credits required (when signature server works)

db2000 cid17/cid41/cid42/cid54 (lg3g)
db2000 cid24 (old sharp 3g)
full unlock is free
patch unlock is free
no unlock via server

db2000 cid16
full unlock is free
patch unlock is free
full unlock via server - 1 credits

db2000/db2010 cid29
full unlock is free
patch unlock is free
full unlock via server - 1 credits

db2000/db2010 cid36
full unlock is free
patch unlock is free
full unlock via server - 1 credits

db2000/db2010 cid49
full unlock is free
patch unlock is free
full unlock via server - 1 credits

db2020 cid49
patch unlock via server - 1 credit
patch unlock standalone - free (required setool2 >=v0.914033)
Full unlock 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)

db2010 cid50
patch unlock via server - 1 credit
patch unlock standalone - free (required setool2 >=v0.914033)
full unlock - 1 credits

db2010/db2020/pnx5230 cid51
patch unlock via server - 1 credit
patch unlock standalone - free (required setool2 >=v0.914033)
Full unlock 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)

db2020 cid52
patch unlock is free
Full unlock 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)

db2010/pnx5230 cid52
patch unlock is free (required setool2 >=v0.914029)
Full unlock 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)

db2010/db2020/pnx5230 cid53
patch unlock is free (required setool2 >=v0.914029)
Full unlock 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)

db3150 (a2 platform) cid49,51,52
no patch unlock
Full unlock via server: 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)
full standalone unlock is free

db3210 (a2 platform) cid49,51,52
no patch unlock
Full unlock via server: 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)
full standalone unlock is free

db2000 cid53
no patch unlock
Full unlock 2+1=3 credits required (when signature server works)

[Mohsin-*]

important information

 
K800 and K790 will also start use the new RNH 942 271 LCD in production 
which requires R8BF003 software.

CS will continue to use RNH 942 268 LCD as sparepart that works with any
software revision.

The RNH 942 268 part no. is found on the label on the LCD flex foil.

 
in short, bulletin means that some k800 and k790 MUST be flashed 
with R8BF003 software in order to display something other,than white screen.

[Mohsin-*]

have a T250i (Vodafone branded) to unlock and change LP to Portuguese Br. Unlocking ok. Testing phone before flash and phone is working. So, go flash phone. All done, but after flash (and unlock again) phone, i had aways "No Network" message. Checking phone´s info screen (press "*" key 3 times without SIM inserted), i´ve found the problem:



So, flashing it again with second file. Same problem:



Flashing again with third file, and problem is solved!



For my language (PT Br), there are 3 flashfiles on Support Area:
- T258c_T250i_T250a_DPY1013220_8_Generic_Latin_Ameri ca: 850/1900Mhz
- T258c_T250i_T250a_DPY1013221_8_Generic_Latin_Ameri ca: 850/1900Mhz
- T258c_T250i_T250a_DPY1013217_15_Generic_Latin_Amer ica: 900/1800Mhz

So, if you have network problems after flash, check info screen to verify SW network operation band. It must be matching with HW band:



If band not match, flash it again with a different flashfile. If match and not works, you have HW (or "blacklist") problems.

[Mohsin-*]

if you have on display warning "insecure transmission,etc"
place next file in misc. edit (check ONLY use signed mode)
and press "flash"

then power on phone - message should disappear.

(should work for db2020/a2)

(file creation is courtesy of "renzox")

[Mohsin-*]

q:
How to service db2010/db2020/pnx5230 cid49/cid50/cid51/cid52/cid53 using new setool2 (>=v0.914029) alternative bypass method ?
what problems i can meet and how to resolved them ?
what precautions should i follow ?

a:

terms:
phone should work fine.
red blink, white blink, etc phones are NOT supported.

you can only use alternative bypass if your phone has supported firmware (you need BOTH rest file and bypass package)
if your firmware not supported, either flash supported firmware (only main part in enough) or post request on forum.
note, that you MUST flash firmware in SIGNED MODE.

please, visit THAT thread to make CORRECT request for missing bypass package and fetch latest bypass packages.

BEFORE using new alternative bypass method you SHOULD turn phone on and install CSCA(MODEM) drivers.

i STRONGLY recommending to browse that FAQ and READ article about com-ports growth - there is EXTREMLY helpful file,which
prevents discovering of same phone models as new devices.

if you are capable user, you can edit .inf files of CSCA(MODEM) drivers - we only need to install
Sony Ericsson Device XXX bus driver and Sony Ericsson Device xxx USB WMC Device Management
- all other devices is not needed.
that will help you to save comport numbers.

important! if your phone had unsupported firmware and you flashed main part (all parts) of supported - you MUST power on phone, so phone will update new firmware info.

because of way new alternative bypass method works, you need
TEST SIM card (mcc/mnc 00101) or OPERATOR SIM card. (you must be able browse phone menu,etc)

supported following models:

db201x cid50/cid51 - k320,k310,k510,w300,etc
db2012 cid52 - normal CID52 phones (w200,w300), abnormal CID52 phones (k310,k510,w810,z550)
db2012 cid53 - normal cid53 phones (w200)
db2020 cid49/cid51/cid52/cid53 phones
pnx5230 cid49/cid51/cid52/cid53 phones

supported operations:
unlock via patch, all additional things that setool2 can provide.

YOU AGAIN NEED REST FILES !!!! FOR ALL MODELS, WHICH ARE SUPPORTED FOR ALTBYPASS !!!
GET THEM FROM SUPPORT SITE OR DO IT YOURSELF

Procedure of new alternative security bypass :

1. select correct phone model
2. go to settings tab,
3. check BOTH "signed mode (using server)", "enable alternative security bypass", that is required

 
if your phone is one next models
db2010 cid50/cid51
db2020 cid49/cid51
pnx5230 cid49/cid51
in order to enable NEW (STANDALONE) alternative security bypass, 
you MUST check ALSO "enable preloader security bypass". 
otherwise server-based security bypass will be used.

4. optionally, check "unlock after flash", "patch otp<>gdfs check in firmware"+"allow to change IMEI when unlocking" (read precautions)
5. optionally, check "complete phone after flash" (i recommend use custpacks)
6. go back to semc tab
7. if you need, add main+fsimage+custpack (script)
8. press desired operation
9. when asked, disconnect phone, insert TEST SIM, POWER ON PHONE FULLY and connect again.

 
when i say "POWER ON FULLY" - i mean state of phone, 
when it shows main screen with operator name ("no network" with test sim)

10. HOLD "C" (or "2" for w880/simular) BUTTON ALL THE TIME UNTIL PHONE REBOOTS.
11. try to power on phone. phone must NOT power on. it is OKAY.

 
If phone power on, go to phone menu->games,
run "executor" application, go to step 11.

12. Disconnect phone, remove battery, insert battery, press "READY", then connect phone while holding corresponding button ('C' or '2' for w880). In 99% cases phone will reboot and connects automatically.
13. turn phone on and check it. delete "executor" from games to save user from regrets of running it.

 
after unlock in phone will be application called "executor"
(menu->games->executor)
it is leftover from unlock procedure, you should delete it ... or....
if you run it - it will install preloader in phone and then you able to do 
any setool2 function without all that long steps... 
(just check ONLY "use preloader security bypass)
phone will appear as "dead" for user in preloader mode

approximate time for unlock by patch using new alternative bypass method is 160-180 seconds on one phone.


easy alternative way of new altbypass method,which NOT require installing of phone drivers,but requre some manual work
couresy of rajSE

at step 9, disconnect phone and power on using test sim/operator sim - DO NOT CONNECT TO PC
navigate to games, and launch executor, phone will "die" (enter preloader mode)
now go to settings, check ONLY"use preloader security bypass"
repeat procedure again, and the phone will be back alive - ensure correct restore file present or make flash+unlock combo


precautions:
please take care that there is NO (at least, i can't get) cid52 firmwares for following db2010 phones: k310,k510,w810,z530,z550

luckily, k310,k510 can be flashed with w200 firmware, so we can always return them to original state.

but it is NOT related to w810,z530,z550 phones.
cause there is no firmwares, we can't recover them in case of error.

because of that, one mistake with that phones - and you get deadweight.
you have been warned.

under mistake i mean:
- terminated flash or anything,which prevents phone from starting up
- changed IMEI of phone, which prevents phone from using new alternative bypass method.

will repeat again:

DO NOT WRITE FOREIGN IMEI IF YOU NOT HAVE BACKUP IN DB2010 CID50/51/52/53 , DB2020 CID49/51/52/53, PNX5230 CID49/CID51/CID52/CID53 PHONE

THINK 10 TIMES BEFORE CHANGE IMEI IN W810/Z530/Z550 CID 52 PHONES
DO NOT EVEN THINK TO MESS UP FIRMWARE IN W810/Z530/Z550 CID52 PHONES

possible problems:

in case of terminated flash/etc you can always return phone to life by flashing any original firmwares into them -
and then it ready for execution again

short info of firmwares we have and have not:

db2012 k310 (via w200),k510 (via w200) ,w200,w300 - CID52 firmwares available.
db201x abnormal CID52 phones Z530,Z550,W810 - NO CID52 firmwares.
db2012 w200 - CID53 firmwares available.
db2020 - supported CID52/CID53 firmwares available
pnx5230 - supported CID52/CID53 firmwares available

on "step 12" phone not connecting, but simple turning on (or embedded loader not responding in 15 seconds)

due delicate bypass process such thing is possible, but that happens VERY-VERY rare.
nothing weird happens in that case - you have 4 choices what do :

1. terminate process (press stop) and retry from beginning.
2. as phone powered on now, go to menu->games and run program called "executor". phone should "turn off",sometimes with white screen,sometimes not. Continue procedure then (step 12)
3. if you run "executor",but pressed stop - go to settings, check ONLY "enable preloader security bypass" - now you can do any operation with phone, like unlock/etc.
4. reflash phone in "signed mode" and start from step 1. (idiotic, isn't it ? )

ps.
as i already wrote in "steps" - allow phone to FULLY power on to minimize risk of such behaviour.


on step 10 setool2 stucks in loop with message "PHONE NOT READY YET", but phone is turned on okay

well, better ask semc programmers why that happens... anyway - to solve that -
just press "STOP" ONCE - setool2 will continue procedure.

on step 10 i got message "CAN'T START EXECUTOR,RETRYING..."

it is okay to have that message if phone not in "normal mode" or starting up. just switch phone to normal mode and wait.

on step 10 i got message "There is NO EXECUTOR in phone !"

perhaps, there is not space for virus, perhaps other problems inside phone fs.
just flash phone using "signed mode" and repeat desired procedure in "alternative bypass" mode