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1. 02-05-2010, 12:35 PM #1
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   ## HOW TO WORK WITH A1-BASED PHONES

   > basics:
   > - in signed mode firmware with specific CID can only be applied to phone with same CID
   > - in unsigned mode or in signed mode with enabled alternative security bypass you can ignore firmware CID.
   > - patch unlock is temporary, after reflash phone will be locked again
   > - full unlock is permanent

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3. 02-05-2010, 12:57 PM #2
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   > FLASHING OF DB2000,DB2010 PHONES
   > common for all CID:
   > 1. go to semc tab, select proper model
   > 2. add to firmware area correct MAIN, FS IMAGE parts of firmware. order not important.
   > 3. select in misc. field needed CUSTPACK (.zip archive with customization files)
   > 4. if you do not have CUSTPACK, you MUST check on settings "customize phone after flash"
   > 5. please read notes below
   > 6. set other settings according your needs.
   > 7. back to semc tab, press flash.
   > CID 17,24,41,42,54
   > unsigned mode
   > 3. skip
   > 4. skip
   > 5. on settings, uncheck signed mode, alternative security bypass, preloader security bypass,customize phone after flash.
   > for BROWN CID 41,42,73 you must disassemble phone and do testpoint operation.
   > testpoint is simple GND wire attached to specific points on phone board.
   > (upload testpoint pictures)
   > in that case, step 5 will be:
   > 5. on settings, check only "use tespoint (gnd method)"
   > you can use special 'dual" usb+serial cable in order to significantly increase flashing speed for such phones.
   > you can not use script for such phones.
   > CID 16,29,36,37,49
   > signed mode
   > 5. check signed mode
   > unsigned mode
   > 5. on settings, uncheck "signed mode", "alternative security bypass"
   > you can only use USB as interface for phones with CID 49, some CID 36 phones can be upgraded to CID 49 via writing of corresponding EROM.
   > restoration files required for phones with CID 49
   > CID 50,51,52,53
   > signed mode
   > 5. check signed mode
   > standalone altbypass mode
   > 5. check "signed mode", "use alternative security bypass"
   > restoration files required
   > bypass package required
   > please read FAQ post about alternative security bypass.
   > that is preferred mode if you want to do some additional operations during flashing process.
   > starting from v1.1280 this method do not require restoration and bypass package files.
   > however, you can not use USB as interface in this method anymore
   > please note, that if you put in misc. edit any file, which is NOT custpack archive, it will be treated as script command file.

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5. 02-05-2010, 12:57 PM #3
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   > UNLOCKING OF DB2000,DB2010 PHONES
   > CID 17
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to lg tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, uncheck all settings.
   > 5. back on lg tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > please note, than recent firmwares can't be unlocked with such method,use cid 41,42 path or downgrade firmware.
   > CID 24
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to sharp tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, uncheck all settings.
   > 5. back on sharp tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > in some cases you must flash special patched firmware from support area before unlock.
   > CID 41,42
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to lg tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, uncheck all settings.
   > 5. back on lg tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > Skip next instructions, if you using setool2 >= v1.1104
   > if phone BROWN CID 41,42 then you must disassemble phone and do very easy testpoint.
   > testpoint is simple GND wire , attached to needed point on phone board.
   > step 4 should be like that:
   > 4. on settings tab, check "use testpoint (gnd method):
   > testpoint pictures : 8180 testpoint.jpg u8380tpbestcool9ay.jpg
   > CID 16,29,36,37
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, uncheck all settings.
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > that CID is obsolete and upgrade to CID 49 via writing corresponding EROM recommended.
   > you can not use USB as interface for such phones with CID.
   > recovery operation supported for such phones, damaged EROM can be restored without problems.
   > no any special files required for such phones.
   > CID 49
   > standalone method
   > 1. select com/ufs/usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, uncheck all settings.
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > you can not use USB as interface, if SCRC damaged ( IMEI mismatch in IDENTIFY output )
   > restoration files required for that method.
   > that files could be downloaded from support area or created automatically :
   > place main part of unsupported firmware in firmware area,press identify and attach phone with unsupported firmware.
   > this method is removed from setool2 ( starting from v1.1280 ), use reset-based standalone unlock.
   > CSCA method
   > 1. select usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > that is not recommended method for unlocking such phones, slow and useless.
   > you can not repair damaged SCRC via that method.
   > recovery operation not supported for such phones, reset operation should be used in order to repair damaged EROM.
   > you can repair damaged GDFS, damaged SCRC standalone for such phones.
   > CID 50,51,52,53
   > standalone patch unlock method via alternative security bypass
   > 1. select com/ufs/usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode","alternative security bypass"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > you can not use that method , if SCRC damaged ( IMEI mismatch in IDENTIFY output )
   > restoration files required for that method.
   > bypass packages required for that method.
   > please read FAQ post about alternative security bypass.
   > this method is removed from setool2 ( starting from v1.1280 ), use standalone reset-based method
   > standalone RESET-based method
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode","alternative security bypass"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > that is recommended method to use with that phones
   > you can fix SCRC using that method
   > CSCA method
   > 1. select usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > please note,that phones with cid51,52,53 require credits and internet access in order to unlock using CSCA method.
   > that is obsolete method, should not be used,because it long and credit-consuming
   > recovery operation not supported for such phones,
   > reset operation should be used in order to repair damaged EROM,damaged GDFS, damaged SCRC.
   > CID 54
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to lg tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, uncheck all settings.
   > 5. back on lg tab.
   > 6. add to firmware area special patched firmware from support area.
   > 7. press flash
   > if any trouble happens, you must reflash phone with original ( not patched ) firmware.
   > testpoint picture to use, when original firmware can't be flashed : tp8550.JPG
   > CID 73
   > disassemble phone.
   > 1. select com/ufs as interface
   > 2. go to sharp tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "use tespoint (gnd method)"
   > 5. back on sharp tab
   > 6. press unlock button, attach testpoint when asked
   > testpoint pictures : 703SH%202006%20no%20need%20open%20the%20phone.jpg 64ed070aeeb5eb62d36dca8d45c7b618.JPG

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7. 02-05-2010, 12:59 PM #4
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   > FLASHING OF DB2020,PNX5230 PHONES
   > common for all CID:
   > 1. go to semc tab, select proper model
   > 2. add to firmware area correct MAIN, FS IMAGE parts of firmware. order not important.
   > 3. select in misc. field needed CUSTPACK (.zip archive with customization files)
   > 4. if you do not have CUSTPACK, you MUST check on settings "customize phone after flash"
   > 5. please read notes below
   > 6. set other settings according your needs.
   > 7. back to semc tab, press flash.
   > CID 36
   > such phones should be upgraded to CID 49 via writing of corresponding EROM.
   > CID 49,51,52,53
   > signed mode
   > 5. check signed mode
   > that is preferred mode if you need just flash phone.
   > standalone altbypass mode
   > 5. check "signed mode", "use alternative security bypass"
   > restoration files required
   > bypass package required
   > please read FAQ post about alternative security bypass.
   > starting from v1.1280 this method only requires restoration and bypass package files for PNX5230-based phones.
   > that is preferred mode if you want to do some additional operations during flashing process.
   > please note, that if you put in misc. edit any file, which is NOT custpack archive, it will be treated as script command file.

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9. 02-05-2010, 01:00 PM #5
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   > UNLOCKING OF DB2020,PNX5230 PHONES
   > CID 36
   > that CID is obsolete and upgrade to CID 49 via recovery to CID 49, then writing corresponing EROM required.
   > recovery operation supported for such phones, damaged EROM can be restored without problems.
   > CID 49,51,52,53
   > CSCA method
   > 1. select com/ufs/usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode","do full unlock instead usercode reset"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > that is obsolete method for unlocking such phones.
   > it should only be used if you want to full unlock PNX5230-based phones.
   > you can not repair damaged SCRC via that method.
   > standalone patch unlock method via alternative security bypass
   > 1. select com/ufs/usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode","alternative security bypass"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > you can not use that method , if SCRC damaged ( IMEI mismatch in IDENTIFY output )
   > restoration files required for that method.
   > bypass packages required for that method.
   > please read FAQ post about alternative security bypass.
   > this method is removed from setool2 ( starting from v1.1280 ) and only used in PNX5230-based phones.
   > RESET-based method
   > standalone RESET-based method
   > 1. select com/ufs/usb as interface
   > 2. go to semc tab
   > 3. select correct model
   > 4. on settings tab, check "signed mode","alternative security bypass"
   > 5. back on semc tab
   > 6. press unlock button
   > that method is NOT supported on PNX5230-based phones.
   > that is recommended method to unlock DB2020-based phones.
   > recovery operation not supported for DB2020 phones, reset operation should be used in order to repair damaged EROM.
   > you can repair damaged GDFS, damaged SCRC via reset operation for such phones.

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11. 02-06-2010, 09:04 PM #6
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    > POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
    > after flash, phone said "configuration error,please contact provider
    > write custpack or use "customize phone after flash" option.
    > alternative security bypass failed because of missing rest file,phone dead
    > get rest file, check only preloader security bypass and press unlock or
    > reflash supported firmware with "signed mode" only checked
    > damaged security units, damaged gdfs area,damaged EROM
    > CID 16,17,24,29,36,37
    > 1. select proper model
    > 2. on settings, check "format gdfs when writing"
    > 3. press recovery
    > 4. add to firmware area proper EROM if applicable
    > 5. press flash
    > 6. add to misc. field gdfs in .bin format
    > 7. press write gdfs
    > 8. press unlock
    > 9. reflash phone
    > CID 41,42,54,73
    > disassemble phone.
    > 1. select proper model
    > 2. on settings, check "format gdfs when writing", "use testpoint (gnd method)"
    > 3. add to misc. field gdfs in .bin format
    > 4. press write gdfs
    > 5. press unlock
    > 6. reflash phone
    > you must use testpoint for such phones (upload testpoint pictures)
    > CID 49
    > 1. select proper model
    > 2. on settings, check "unlock during flash process"
    > 3. add to firmware area proper gdfs in ssw format
    > 4. if desired, add to firmware area proper main,fsimage
    > 5. press flash
    > please note, if EROM damaged on such phones, you must execute reset operation.
    > CID 50,51,52,53
    > this is so-called reset procedure.
    > 1. go to emptyboard tab
    > 2. select proper model
    > 3. on settings, check "signed mode"
    > 4. press recovery
    > 5. after succeful recovery
    > 6. on settings uncheck all
    > 7. if gdfs totally damaged, add to firmware area proper gdfs in ssw format,otherwise skip that step
    > 8. add to firmware area proper EROM (EROM CID >= OTP CID)
    > 9. press flash
    > 10. if needed,reflash phone on usual semc tab with needed settings.

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