Sonyericsson W205 unlock using setool2

From CPKB - Cell Phone Knowledge Base
Jump to: navigation, search

Unlock procedure of Sonyericsson W205 mobile phone

Also known as[edit]

  • Sonyericsson W205 unlock using Setool / Setool2 / Setool3 standalone version
  • Sony Ericsson W205 delock using Setoolbox / Setool2box / Setool3box activated version

Notes[edit]

This method:

  • will not erase user data on phone,
  • will reset usercode (to "0000")
  • does not need any credits (no credits will be deducted)

What is needed?[edit]

  • seetol3 toolbox
  • DCU-60 USB data cable
  • installed setool2 1.0x software and drivers (activated)
  • installed phone USB cable drivers

Compatibility[edit]

Compatible Sonyericsson unlock methods:

  • Sonyericsson ODM phones

Compatible Sonyericsson mobile phones:

Unlock method[edit]

1. Connect setool3 box and DCU-60 USB cable on computer.

2. Start setool2 1.0x software, on "ODM" tab choose "W205". Then go to "Settings" tab.

3. On "Settings" tab check "Signed mode", "Enable alternative security bypass", "Enable preloader security bypass". Then go to "ODM" tab.

4. On "ODM" 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 and hold "c" button on turned-off phone then connect to DCU-60 data cable. Install USB drivers if needed.

6. Disconnect phone from cable and disconnect then reconnect battery of the phone. Then press "Unlock / Repair" button to start the unlock process. Connect phone on USB data cable while pressing the "c" button on phone. After that setool2 will connect the phone, and start the unlocking process.

8. Setool will unlock it and reset user code to original.

9. When "Unlock FINISHED" appear, You're finished. Phone unlocked.

10. Now check the simlock state.

Possible error messages[edit]

See also[edit]