debranding a samsung z500

[BEZO]

I got an unlocked Z500 which is still heavily branded with Vodaphone Live etc....I have all the bit's D/L cable etc...How or which is the best way to debrand it and update the firmware.



Cheers
bezo

[Termy]

I got an unlocked Z500 which is still heavily branded with Vodaphone Live etc....I have all the bit's D/L cable etc...How or which is the best way to debrand it and update the firmware.



Cheers
bezo

Is that the USB cable, I presume it is. What sw do you have, and do you have the correct flash files ??

The best way to debrand it is to flash it, lol ?? Or am I mis-understanding the question m8 ??

I have the flash sw/instructions and flashes here is you need them m8. Or I could do it for you, just pm me for the details m8.

[BEZO]

sorry m8

i have cable and am after the s/w to debranded it

if u have it i would be grateful termy m8

cheers bezo

[Termy]

I am just zipping and uploading it somewhere for you now m8.

Just in case you cannot open the instructions here they are for you m8.

How to flash/debrand z500

This guide will describe how to flash your mobile phone and the software required for it.

Software required:

Z500 & Z300 firmware downloader (MultiLoader v1.6)

Z500 firmware

USB drivers: http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/pr...bilephones.sec

Before you start it is recommended that you take backup of your settings, phonebook, smses, etc, etc. When the flashing is done the phone WILL erase itself.

Firmware version legend:
Z500BVEG4

Z500 = model
BV = Operator
E = 2005 (F = 2006, G = 2007 etc)
G = Juli (H = August etc)
4 = revision (note that G4 in one region does not have to equal G4 in another)

Now to keep it short close down all programs that you can including the ones next to the clock. Especially antivirus programs etc.

Connect the phone througt USB and install the drivers. Disconnect it.

Take out your simcard. While the phone is powered down press and hold key 9 and then start the phone. The main screen should be white and the small should say DOWNLOAD with red background.

Unpack the firmware and connect the phone to the computer via USB. Start MultiLoader.

Click "Search Port". The COM port should be available below. Select it.

Now select the files as following:

Boot Loader -> BOOT_LOADER.bin
USB Boot -> usbboot_z500_d05.bin
MODEM Code -> TMQZS.bin
SHP Rsrc1 -> Rsrc_Z500_*.cnt
SHP Rsrc2 -> Rsrc2_low*.cnt
SHP FileSys -> FactoryFs_Z500_*.bin

* depends on the firmware file.

Now click download, and accept the warning. The flash procedure should start and will take 10-15 minutes.

With thanks to Nicon for this guide. It worked great for me.

I will post the dl link once finished. It is about 31.4Mb.

hERE ARE THE BITS OF SW AND FLASHES NEEDED.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VS6UNULG

[BEZO]

thank u termy

cheers bezo

k on way

[Adit18]

BEZO

Did you manager to successfully debrand your Z500?

I have one on orange that needs doing.