Sonyericsson DB2020 CID53 unlock using setool2

From CPKB - Cell Phone Knowledge Base
Revision as of 13:52, 24 November 2010 by WikiSysop (Talk | contribs)

(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

Unlock procedure of Sonyericsson DB2020 CID53 phones

Also known as[edit]

  • Sonyericsson / Sony Ericsson DB2020 / DB 2020 CID53 / CID 53 phone unlock / delock using Setool2 / Setool3

Notes[edit]

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?[edit]

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

Compatibility[edit]

Compatible Sonyericsson unlock methods:

Compatible Sonyericsson mobile phones:

Unlock method[edit]

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.

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 1.jpg

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.)

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 2.jpg

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".

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 3.jpg

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.

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 4.jpg

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.

DSCF9616.JPG Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 5.jpg

7. When setool2 asks, remove phone from cable, then remove and insert battery. Press "Ready" button.

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 6.jpg

8. Now setool2 will ask to connect phone on USB datacable while pressing "C" button on phone.

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 7.jpg

10. After You connected the phone, setool will finish unlock it and reset user code to original.

Sonyericsson db2020 cid53 unl setool 8.jpg

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!

Possible error messages[edit]

See also[edit]