Table of contents
i) Terms of agreement
ii) Downloads
iii) Changelog
1) Converting to CID52 (if required)
2) Backing up GDFS
3) Flashing the firmware
4) Customizing your phone
5) Uploading files via FSX *optional*
*) Recovering from a bad flash
i) Terms of agreement
By following this guide you recognize that SE-NSE or the XS++ Team take no responsibility for any damage caused to your handset while doing so, having said that, it is very unlikely that you will.
If you do not agree to these terms leave this page now.
ii) Downloads
USB Flash Driver
XS++(uda eke thiyenawa)
Sony Ericsson Update Service (SonyE PC suit)
Please download all of these files before proceeding.
iii) Changelog
V1.0 - October 1st 2007
Initial release
V1.1 - October 5th 2007
Added links for CDA and language information
Added Foreword and Changelog sections
Updated CID-change information
V1.2 - October 17th 2007
Reorganized a little. GDFS restore is now clearly shown as an optional step
Unless your customizing with FSX, it is also an optional step
V1.3 - October 22nd 2007
Added note about customization
1) Converting to CID52 (if required)
If XS++ detects a DB2020 CID49 or CID51 phone, it will automatically ask if the user wants to upgrade. I can not grab any screenshots of this as my phone is already CID52. (if someone would do that for me though it would be much appreciated
1) Converting to CID52 (if required)
If XS++ detects a DB2020 CID49 or CID51 phone, it will automatically ask if the user wants to upgrade. I can not grab any screenshots of this as my phone is already CID52. (if someone would do that for me though it would be much appreciated
2) Backing up GDFS
Backing up the GDFS isn't something which necessarily has to be done when flashing firmware, but it is a very good way to ensure you don't damage your phone beyond repair.
Step 1.
Take battery out of phone and put back in (do not turn phone on). Open XS++ and click Connect. Hold down the "C" button on the phones keypad and connect the USB cable. If this is the first time you flash your phone you will need to install the Flash drivers I posted further up.
Step 2.
Click on the GDFS tab as shown in the picture.
Step 3.
Click "Backup GDFS" and wait (shouldn't take more than about half a minute).
Step 4.
Done
3) Flashing the firmware
Step 1.
Take battery out of phone and put back in (do not turn phone on). Open XS++ and click Connect. Hold down the "C" button on the phones keypad and connect the USB cable.
Step 2.
Select the firmwares (make sure you extract them first) by clicking the "..." buttons or simply dragging the file from the explorer to the box (don't get mixed up with FS and MAIN).
Click "Flash" and wait (this takes a while, 6-7 minutes is normal).
Step 3.
Flashing is done, you can breathe now