[z500] Complete FLASH guide

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nicon can u help with a problem i flashed my z500 now it comes up with unregistered sim cna u help with this matter if poss ty
 
I suggest you read the codes from the phone with winimei using cable and enter them manually to permanently disable all locks.
 
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): Download
Z500 firmware BVEG4_EG5: Download
USB drivers: Download

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.

When done click OK and disconnect the cable. The phone will self reboot and prepare your file system then reboot itself once again and it is done.

Verify your firmware with *#1234#.

Good luck!
 
ok i flashed successfuly the pohone it works with no probz :P (i forgot to make back up,but no probz,dont forget urs!) but im wondering can i edit the FW ?
 
A very fundamental rule of flashing, with any phone, make sure your battery is fully charged!
I don't think you can do anything personally except take it to a service point, but I hope I'm wrong and someone here can help you
 
Thanks! Worked a treat!
I flashed my Z500V from vodafone firmware to an O2 firmware. I can't wait until there is a full unbranded firmware
 
Rapidshare doesn't work at the moment.
Anyone got an alternative link for Z500CTEG1 ??
 
Have found unbranded firmware...!!

Z500REX03.1 29/09/2005 Italy By Rexnet None 1 2 Tested. CKEH2 modification
from samsung serie Z

Register first (becouse i didn't know, could't read it, so can't DL it :S) and then you can download from the firmware section the file.

Works perfect for me!!!
 
Z500CVEG1 was very clean. No operator logos or custom menus nor startup/shutdown modified pictures. Though I still recommend Z500BVEG4_EG5 for the cool side menu (addition in newer firmwares or an Orange custom hack?)

Z500CTEG1 is very clean too. Apparently only the connection profiles which you may remove.
 
Thanks for you help. The reason why I want to do this is, because the new firmware is unbranded. If this firmware does not work OK, I want my old one back. The problem is that I don't have this firmware, so I can't restore it.
When I could make a backup, I could flash it back.
But many thanks for your help!
 
Hi all,

I came across these forums when looking to debrand my Z500. I have only had it for one week and have unlocked it so I can use TESCO mobile (they are cheap).

Will the USB cable that came with the phone be able to be used to flash it?

I am quite new to the "phones scene" but have been reading up. A lot of the links seem to be dead and I was hoping somebody could email me a firmware and the files needed to update my phone.

I would like the phone debranded really, so I can get rid of the stupid voda logo's.

Thanks

My email is [email protected], I will host any files I am sent for other people to download.


Also, I have tried looking at http://www.samsungseriez.com but I cant understand the language

Thanks
 
Out of curiosity, what firmware is it that you currently have? If you type *#1234# on your phone it shows the firmware version, just post it here, someone may have it or know where it is.
 
Hi,
...and for Z300, the process is the same? Can i use the original samsung cable with no complications? Does the IMEI became different after the unlock operation or no?
Changes only the firmware.
Does anyone know where i can find an unbranded firmware for Portugal?

If i want to use the codes that i can easiely find in the forum, the phone became unlocked too but with the operator logos.
This operation will change the IMEI?

Regards
 
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