Sonyericsson DB2020 CID52 unlock using setool2

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Unlock procedure of Sonyericsson DB2020 CID52 phones

Also known as

  • Sonyericsson / Sony Ericsson DB2020 / DB 2020 CID52 / CID 52 phone unlock / delock using Setool2 / Setool3

Notes

This method:

  • will not erase user data on phone,
  • is a general DB2020 CID52 unlock procedure (even the pictures show how to unlock a Sonyericsson V630 CID52 phone)

What is needed?

  • seetol3 toolbox
  • DCU-60 USB data cable
  • installed setool3 software and drivers
  • installed phone USB cable drivers

Compatibility

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 "Phone type". Then go to "Settings" tab.

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3. 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". Then go to "Sonyericsson" tab.

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4. On "Sonyericsson" tab You may press "Save" button to save the settings. Then press "Identify" button to read the phone. After pressing the button, setool will search for the phone. Press "c" button on turned-off phone then connect to DCU-60 data cable. Install USB drivers if needed.

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5. If You see "Restoration file present for detected firmware" then it is not needed to download the restoration file. (If restoration file not present, download it from support area.)

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To be continued...