Unlock/Flash Sony Ericsson j230 :: Total Multi-Server tutorial
Software controls and their explanation
- Help : Display available help on selected phone and model
- Brand & Model : Dropdown lists to select needed phone brand and model
- Read Unlock Codes + Phone Lock Code :
Press to perform the selected functions ( credit discounted )
- Port : Select from available com ports
Problem determining which port to select?
- Cable Speed : Select lower speed for more stable connection
- DTR, RTS options : Check/Uncheck if phone can not connect to PC
- Original Sony Ericsson PC-Suite USB Cables :
Select one of the checkboxes for the cable you are using
- Username & Password : Enter username and password
- Info : Press to check available credits
- Download area : Access to download area
- Generate ATS : Check to enable ATS error reporting. In case of error email .ats
and .jpg files located in program folder to
- Output window : Outputs results of flashing/unlocking, downloadable files etc
Installation and setup
- Download unlocking software and drivers (use login info you received from us)
Download link
- Using Winzip or
Winrar extract the content of the file.
Cables used with Total Multiserver and driver installation
Use only cables compatible with the unlock software.
See
cable compatability chart to determine which cable fits your phone.
Multiserver
or
Cruiser
cables require drivers to be installed prior to connecting the phone.
- Connect cable to a vacant USB port on your PC. Cruiser cable is
externally powered and requires a 3 volt power source (equivalent of 2 AA batteries).
- Windows will prompt you with a dialogue box
- Select "No, not this time" and click "Next"
- On the next screen select a lower option
"Install from a list or specific location" and proceed to the next step by clicking
"Next"
- Choose location where you extracted the content of the downloaded file
then click "Next"
- When prompted with a Windows Logo testing dialogue select "Continue
Anyway"
- Drivers are now installed
Note:
With
DSS-20, DSS-22, DSS-25 cables use original drivers supplied with those cables.
Phone connection problems?
Unlocking : Sim lock, Network lock
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- Make sure your mobile phone's battery is fully charged.
Battery discharge during unlocking/flashing process may damage the phone.
- Power off phone, remove battery and sim card, reconnect battery and connect cable
to phone and PC. Phone has to be off.
Compatible cables.
- Enter username and password, select phone and model from the dropdown list [2].
- Check off 'Generate ATS' option.
- Press 'Read Unlock Codes + Phone Lock Code' [3]. It will read both service
provider lock and security code.
- When prompted shortly press phone's "Power" button and follow the on-screen
instructions. Note that phone has to stay off all the time.
- Codes will be displayed in the output window [12]. To enter the unlock code
insert a SIM card, which is not accepted by the phone, and using the keyboard and
joystick enter this combination
<**<
(<
means move joystick (jog-dial) left or press left button).
There will be a picture of a closed padlock, press 'Yes' or 'OK' over the closed padlock
and enter the code that phone is asking for.
Unlocking requires ONE credit.
Unlocking : Security Code
Security code allows access to the main user area of the phone. It is also known as:
- Security Code
- User Code
- Phone Code
- Lock code
Please note, PUK and PIN codes can't be recovered by this method, you have to contact your
service provider for that.
- Make sure your mobile phone's battery is fully charged.
Battery discharge during unlocking/flashing process may damage the phone.
- Power off phone, remove battery and sim card, reconnect battery and connect cable
to phone and PC. Phone has to be off.
- Enter username and password, select phone and model from the dropdown list [2].
- Check off 'Generate ATS' option.
- Press 'Read Unlock Codes + Phone Lock Code' [3]. It will read both service
provider lock and security code.
- When prompted shortly press phone's "Power" button and follow the on-screen
instructions. Note that phone has to stay off all the time.
- Codes will be displayed in the output window [12]. To enter the unlock code
insert a SIM card, which is not accepted by the phone, and using the keyboard and
joystick enter this combination
<**<
(<
means move joystick (jog-dial) left or press left button).
There will be a picture of a closed padlock, press 'Yes' or 'OK' over the closed padlock
and enter the code that phone is asking for.
Security code unlocking requires ONE credit.
Note that remote flashing is not availalbe for this model. Please use
our Ship-in Debranding/Firmware Upgrade service or use any of the
flashing tools
available at our store.