Unlock/Flash Sony Ericsson z520 :: Total Multi-Server tutorial

Software controls and their explanation

1. Help : Display available help on selected phone and model
2. Brand & Model : Dropdown lists to select needed phone brand and model
3. Unlock Menu : Click to activate unlock menu and access unlocking functions
4. Flash Menu : Firmware upgrade, debrand, decustomize, change main phone language
5. GDFS Menu : This function is used in conjunction with ARM+AVR flashing. It removes remaining operator customization, branding, settings and start up logo
6. Unlock Phone + Read User Lock Code : Press to perform the selected functions (credit discounted)
   Check RSA or Test Cable : Press to test cable (no credit discounted)
7. Port : Select from available com ports
   Problem determining which port to select?
8. Cable Speed : Select lower speed for more stable connection
9. DTR, RTS options : Check/Uncheck if phone can not connect to PC
10. Original Sony Ericsson PC-Suite USB Cables : Select one of the checkboxes for the cable you are using
11. Username & Password : Enter username and password
12. Info : Press to check available credits
13. Download area : Access to download area
14. Generate ATS : Check to enable ATS error reporting. In case of error email .ats and .jpg files located in program folder to
    
    
15. Output screen
16. Select Firmware : Select firmware that previously was downloaded from the download area of the TMS server
    Select Default Language : Select language file that previously was downloaded from the download area of the TMS server's download area
17. Disable Camera Shutter Sound while Flashing : Check off to disable camera sound when taking pictures with your mobile phone. This is optional.
18. EROM Repair Current Phone Color : Available options are Blue, Brown, Red.
    This "color" defines what kind of phone we are dealing with. BLUE phones has been assembled at the factory, but have never been programmed with software/GDFS/IMEI (remember, IMEI number is stored in the OTP, One Time Programmable memory) BROWN phones are "developer phones", for testing. Less restrictions are present, as these are used for "debugging" or "beta" purposes.RED phones are your typical retail ones.
19. EROM Repair Repair / Reflash Phone EROM : Use for changing selected EROM type. Should be used to repair dead after flashing phones, before model conversion (e.g. Sony Ericsson V800 to Z800 or Sony Ericsson K750 to W800 conversion). When changing EROM for model conversion purposes use BROWN from the dropdown list. (no credit discounted)
    Another value associated with EROM is CID. CID = This "number" defines the version of SE's protection present in the phone. New CIDs are deployed from time to time, for the sole reason of preventing them from beeing unlocked/flashed/tampered with by non-SonyEricsson service tools. Current CIDs in use by SE are 29, 36, 37, 49, 51.
    When flashing (debranding, upgrading firmware etc) always use the same or greater CID than the one currently in your phone. Don't use flash files with lower CID numbers. .
20. Program Files to Phone Memory : Press to perform the selected functions (credit discounted)

Installation and setup

1. Download unlocking software and drivers (use login info you received from us)
   Download link
2. 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, DCU-60, Mini-USB cables use original drivers supplied with those cables.

Phone connection problems?

Unlocking : Sim lock, Network lock

1. Make sure your mobile phone's battery is fully charged. Battery discharge during unlocking/flashing process may damage the phone.
2. Power off phone, remove battery and sim card, reconnect battery and connect cable to phone and PC.
   Compatible cables.
3. Enter username and password [11], select phone and model from the dropdown list [2].
4. Click 'Unlock Menu' tab [3].
5. Check off 'Generate ATS' option.
6. Press 'Unlock Phone + Read User Code' [6].
7. When prompted shortly press phone's "Power" button and follow the on-screen instructions. Note that phone has to stay off all the time.
   
   Sony Ericsson Z520 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.

1. Make sure your mobile phone's battery is fully charged. Battery discharge during unlocking/flashing process may damage the phone.
2. Power off phone, remove battery and sim card, reconnect battery and connect cable to phone and PC.
   Compatible cables.
3. Enter username and password [11]
4. Select phone and model from the dropdown list [2].
5. Click 'Unlock Menu' tab [3].
6. Check off 'Generate ATS' option.
7. Press 'Unlock Phone + Read User Code' [6].
8. When prompted shortly press phone's "Power" button and follow the on-screen instructions. Note that phone has to stay off all the time.
   
   Sony Ericsson Z520 security code unlocking requires ONE credit.

Flashing : Firmware upgrade, Debranding, Decustomising, Repair

This function also repairs phones with blinking and white screen (a.k.a. White Screen of Death WSOD), mobile phones with message 'Configuration error, Please contact your network operator or service center'. To enable all the features of the upgraded firmware it is recommended to do settings reset after performing this flashing procedure. For this go to Menu -> Settings -> Master Reset -> Reset Settings

1. Make sure your mobile phone's battery is fully charged. Battery discharge during unlocking/flashing process may damage the phone.
2. Power off phone, remove battery and sim card, reconnect battery and connect cable to phone and PC.
3. Enter username and password
4. Select phone and model from the dropdown list [2].
5. Check off 'Generate ATS' option.
6. Enter download area [16]. The list of available files will appear in the output window [18]. Select and download firmware file of the latest date and version (e.g. R7B039 on the picture) and required language file. Note, that the version of both Firmware and Language files MUST match. Explanation of language acronyms.
7. Click 'Flash Menu' tab [4] and select previously downloaded firmware and default language for your SonyEricsson Z520 [6]. Both files have to be flashed at the same time.
8. Press 'Program Files to Phone Memory' [9].
9. When prompted shortly press phone's "Power" button and follow the on-screen instructions. Note that phone has to stay off all the time.
   
   SonyEricsson Z520 Firmware + Default language flashing requires ONE credit.

Flashing : Language Change

This function also repairs phones with blinking and white screen (WSOD), mobile phones with message 'Configuration error, Please contact your network operator or service center'. To enable all the features of the upgraded firmware it is recommended to do settings reset after performing this flashing procedure. For this go to Menu -> Settings -> Master Reset -> Reset Settings.

1. Make sure your mobile phone's battery is fully charged. Battery discharge during unlocking/flashing process may damage the cell phone.
2. Power off phone, remove battery and sim card, reconnect battery and connect cable to phone and PC. Phone has to remain switched off.
3. Enter username and password
4. Select phone and model from the dropdown list (SONYERICSSON Z520) [2].
5. Check off 'Generate ATS' option [17].
6. Enter download area [16]. The list of available files will appear in the output window [18]. Select and download firmware file of the latest version (e.g. R7B039 on the picture) and required language file. Note, that the version of both Firmware and Language files MUST match. Explanation of language acronyms.
7. Click 'Flash Menu' tab [4] and select previously downloaded firmware and default language [6]. Both files have to be flashed at the same time.
8. Press 'Program Files to Phone Memory' [9].
9. When prompted shortly press phone's "Power" button and follow the on-screen instructions. Note, that phone has to stay off all the time.
   
   Sony Ericsson Z520 language change requires ONE credit.