Sonyericsson DB2020 CID53 unlock using setool2
Unlock procedure of Sonyericsson DB2020 CID53 phones
Also known as
- Sonyericsson / Sony Ericsson DB2020 / DB 2020 CID53 / CID 53 phone unlock / delock using Setool2 / Setool3
Notes
This method:
- will not erase user data on phone,
- will reset usercode (to "0000")
- does not need any credits
- is a patch unlock method, if You flash new software on phone, the lock will be restored!
- is a general DB2020 CID53 unlock procedure (even the pictures show how to unlock a Sonyericsson K800i CID53 phone)
What is needed?
- seetol3 toolbox
- DCU-60 USB data cable
- installed setool3 software and drivers
- installed phone USB cable drivers
Compatibility
Compatible Sonyericsson unlock methods:
Compatible Sonyericsson mobile phones:
Unlock method
1. Connect setool3 box and DCU-60 USB cable on computer.
2. Start setool2 software, on "Sonyericsson" tab choose "USB" as Interface, "921600" as speed, then "Phone type" then press "Identify" button.
3. Setool will ask to press and hold "c" button on turned-off phone then connect to DCU-60 data cable. (Install USB drivers if needed.)
Setool will read phone: CID number, Phone SIMlock state, and restoration file avaibility.
If setool write that "Restoration file present for detected firmware" than You don't have to download restoration file from support site. (If not, download it from support area: press "Go Support" to access the support website.)
4. On "Settings" tab check "Signed mode", "Enable alternative security bypass", "Enable preloader security bypass", "Customize phone after flash", "Unlock during flash procedure", "Perform full unlock instead of usercode reset".
5. Go to "Sonyericsson" tab, press "Unlock / Repair" button. Then setool2 software will ask to connect phone on USB data cable while pressing the "c" button on phone.
6. Setool2 software will start the unlocking process. When asked, disconnect phone, insert SIM card in phone, turn it on then connect on data cable. Choose "Phone mode" on phone when it is asked. After that install USB data cable drivers (it can be downloaded from setool support area). Setool will recognize the phone, start "executor" java applet on phone, after that phone will turn off.
7. When setool2 asks, remove phone from cable, then remove and insert battery. Press "Ready" button.
8. Now setool2 will ask to connect phone on USB datacable while pressing "C" button on phone.
10. After You connected the phone, setool will finish unlock it and reset user code to original.
9. When "Unlock FINISHED" appear, You're finished. Phone unlocked.
10. Now turn on phone with SIM, go to games menu and delete "executor" java applet from phone. Do not start it!