sfi files what for? - GSM-Forum

denisirias · 01-29-2009, 05:33

Sorry for my stupid question what is sfi files why do I need this, what is the use of this files if I just need to read codes from blackberry or in what cases I need sfi files

luskao · 01-29-2009, 10:25

Well Denisirias, the SFI files are used to:
[*] Repair BB[*] Slow unlock method (When fast fails or you prefer Direct unlock)[*] Change BBPin, IMEI and other options[*] ...

About SFI files you have to check version in your BlackBerry and Platform version. In order to success both numbers must be the same as the numbers of the SFI file

BR

Luskao

denisirias · 01-29-2009, 17:06

thanks for your answer looks like this is the way you guys call the flash file of the phone one more question is there any specific folder where i should put this files or not please let me know exact location where files should be in

luskao · 01-29-2009, 23:10

WEll it's more or less like the flash files. It would be more exactly as the MAIN in SonyEricsson or MCU in Nokia. And there is no need to be in an specific folder.

BR

Luskao

mutuza · 02-01-2009, 00:01

hi product supporter.

if i am just wishing to use the read codes function and unlock using the codes, do i still need to use the sfi file.

and also is the new bb 8900 (curve) supported. thanks.

luskao · 02-01-2009, 09:13

No, if you just want to read codes use Fast code read. If fails you will need SFI file and work on slow mode

BR

Luskao

mutuza · 02-01-2009, 21:50

thanks, for your reply.

i am trying to find sfi files for the new bb curve the bb 8900 but i cant find any is it possible to post some here or on the support site.

are the sfi files for the bb 8900 (curve) available?

thanks to product supporter

hicmet · 01-12-2010, 21:37

why after i chane imei on bb 8310 with correct sfi,phone changed imei but no internet icon on phone,i do 8100 pearl same thing,no internet browser ,any experience this problem?

denisirias · 01-13-2010, 09:29

if you are trying to make phone browse the internet you need also to change pin too and register phone in your service provider database

roberts · 01-13-2010, 10:38

He haven't icon even.

google_uk · 08-12-2010, 23:15

i have a bb bold with data plan but the internet browser,its comes to the EDGE,and registration message,but when u go to the option-advance option-browser,its stuck at the hot spot browser, is there anyway out of this,i need help urgently.

FTEAM_MODERATOR · 08-13-2010, 08:48

Weird, try to update firmware and check that with RIM guys as has nothing to do with unlocking and phone seems to be running. Smells like a software bug

01-29-2009, 05:33	#1 (permalink)
denisirias No Life Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DAVIE FLORIDA Posts: 1,629 Member: 309299 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 259	sfi files what for? Sorry for my stupid question what is sfi files why do I need this, what is the use of this files if I just need to read codes from blackberry or in what cases I need sfi files

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mutuza Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 222 Member: 682885 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 69	sfi files hi product supporter. if i am just wishing to use the read codes function and unlock using the codes, do i still need to use the sfi file. and also is the new bb 8900 (curve) supported. thanks.

02-01-2009, 21:50	#7 (permalink)
mutuza Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 222 Member: 682885 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 69	sfi file thanks, for your reply. i am trying to find sfi files for the new bb curve the bb 8900 but i cant find any is it possible to post some here or on the support site. are the sfi files for the bb 8900 (curve) available? thanks to product supporter

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01-29-2009, 10:25	#2 (permalink)
luskao Product Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 5,993 Member: 81703 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,332	Well Denisirias, the SFI files are used to: [] Repair BB[] Slow unlock method (When fast fails or you prefer Direct unlock)[] Change BBPin, IMEI and other options[] ... About SFI files you have to check version in your BlackBerry and Platform version. In order to success both numbers must be the same as the numbers of the SFI file BR Luskao

01-29-2009, 17:06	#3 (permalink)
denisirias No Life Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DAVIE FLORIDA Posts: 1,629 Member: 309299 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 259	thanks for your answer looks like this is the way you guys call the flash file of the phone one more question is there any specific folder where i should put this files or not please let me know exact location where files should be in

01-29-2009, 23:10	#4 (permalink)
luskao Product Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 5,993 Member: 81703 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,332	WEll it's more or less like the flash files. It would be more exactly as the MAIN in SonyEricsson or MCU in Nokia. And there is no need to be in an specific folder. BR Luskao

02-01-2009, 09:13	#6 (permalink)
luskao Product Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 5,993 Member: 81703 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,332	No, if you just want to read codes use Fast code read. If fails you will need SFI file and work on slow mode BR Luskao

01-12-2010, 21:37	#8 (permalink)
hicmet Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RSA/HONG KONG/SHENZHEN/BNGKOK Age: 41 Posts: 372 Member: 225128 Status: Offline Sonork: 1602598 Thanks Meter: 25	why after i chane imei on bb 8310 with correct sfi,phone changed imei but no internet icon on phone,i do 8100 pearl same thing,no internet browser ,any experience this problem?

01-13-2010, 09:29	#9 (permalink)
denisirias No Life Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DAVIE FLORIDA Posts: 1,629 Member: 309299 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 259	if you are trying to make phone browse the internet you need also to change pin too and register phone in your service provider database

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roberts No Life Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Poland, Wroclaw Age: 50 Posts: 1,663 Member: 67562 Status: Offline Sonork: none Thanks Meter: 89	He haven't icon even.

08-12-2010, 23:15	#11 (permalink)
google_uk No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 751 Member: 235703 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 39	i have a bb bold with data plan but the internet browser,its comes to the EDGE,and registration message,but when u go to the option-advance option-browser,its stuck at the hot spot browser, is there anyway out of this,i need help urgently.

08-13-2010, 08:48	#12 (permalink)
FTEAM_MODERATOR No Life Poster Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FuriouSGold Age: 18 Posts: 9,059 Member: 1144248 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1574721 Thanks Meter: 3,936	Weird, try to update firmware and check that with RIM guys as has nothing to do with unlocking and phone seems to be running. Smells like a software bug