GDFS Backup
Jan 11
This this tutorial is about GDFS and how to back it up for safety reasons
GDFS is the phones “stash”, where all settings and calibration data is stored (this also goes for the firmwares IMEI-resource as well as the SIM locks). Similar to other brands use of NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory).
GDFS contains a very important variables need to start phone ! If the gdfs is corrupted then starting the phone will not start turning to a dead phone ! GDFS rarely gets damaged ! But as a precaution we make a backup of GDFS so that in case your GDFS variables are messed up then we can restore the backup and save the phone !
Your phone’s GDFS is unique to your phone
Before we backup GDFS you need to Install USB FLash drivers required for programs like XS++, SeTool 2, and Far Manager. Please Install USB FLash Drivers ! Follow this tutorial ! Also Another Tutorial here !
Ensure that your phone is charged to 100%
We will now use XS++ to backup GDFS. Download XS++
Backup of GDFS !
Shutdown phone .. Reinsert battery !
Start XS++
Click on connect in XS++
holding C connect phone to USB cable ! don’t leave C untill XS++ says ready for operation !
Connecting phone to XS++ is the same as connecting phone to SEUS.
Now In configuration select GDFS..
Click Backup GDFS…!
wait for few seconds..!! you get your GDFS back up file in XS++ backup Directory !
Keep the copies of your GDFS safely !!!!
Checkout the pictures of XS++ in action backing up the GDFS.
Note: You can use XS++ to backup gdfs of any Sony Ericsson db2010,db2012,db2020 phones.
Backup GDFS only Once for the first time !!
Warning > Do not try to write a GDFS. First Read This Tutorial and Make your choice.
That’s It Folks. Your First Time with XS++.
Now you go ahead and flash your phone. Check out the tutorials section for customizing your phone with flash menus, Walkman Skins, Menu Modding etc.
Picture Credits to Rekoil of Se-nse
Regards
Akshay
SE Flashing
Jan 11 at 16:11
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Jan 18 at 05:10
where the backup gdfs are store
Jan 18 at 06:20
its stored in the backup folder of XS++
Jan 22 at 21:21
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Jan 27 at 03:52
ok….all went wrong……i backed up my k800 GDFS using setool….then surprisingly all sound started to came from ear piece….so i decided to flash the firm ware then although the speaker worked(restarting the set without sim and while watching the demo video) bt when i insert sim i shows a msg “configuration error check ur network service 0r service center”…i went to sony service center…they said they cant guarantee me. there is posibility that the set will be dead if they flash with original firmware..:-((((
Feb 15 at 11:00
u forgot 2 customise ur phone .
upload the contents of custom files
at tpa/preset/custom
u’ll find custom files for ur phone at
topse ru
Mar 16 at 12:29
i am not able to sign up in esnips.com? wtf? i tired like 100 times still not gettting in? what shud i do i need to do fs now and i cant sign up with esnips.com to download the file!
Mar 19 at 15:45
i have 2 phone…im trying to flash on w800i 1 i backed up the gdfs for w800i. if i want to flash k550i i need to backup gdfs again?
Mar 19 at 15:58
you need to make backup of each phone once
Mar 19 at 16:53
oooooooo…………….i srewed up w800i menu. its say ‘dynamic menu error’ how to undo this??
Mar 19 at 17:01
reflash fs or upload original menu ml
you can use SEmenu editor to get a w800 or w750 menu ml
Mar 19 at 17:10
ok.ill try! thanks
Mar 19 at 17:12
yes….thanks. i kinda figured out how to flash it properly.
Mar 20 at 10:07
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Apr 05 at 09:24
My Phone Was Dad I Have For Gdfs is Not Start. I Havent My Backup Of my gdfs. What Can I Do. Help Me . Wehre Can I Found This Gdfs File.
Apr 05 at 11:11
GDFS can’t be provided, it must be hacked to use on a different phone. But probably you don’t need it. What you need is to reflash main (mbn file)!!
Apr 16 at 10:44
why didnt it work for my cellphone!!!!k800i
Apr 16 at 11:57
what’s up ? gdfs backup is simple thing
what’s wrong with your phone
you are doing something wrong
Apr 16 at 13:39
Or just no drivers installed.-.-
Apr 16 at 16:20
Firstly my k610i java stopped working. A friend of mine suggested me to upload a new firmware. I did so and after flashing, when i started my phone it said: “Insert correct SIM”. I typed: “rigt-#-left-left-#-left-#” and in system info i saw this “network: locked 5″.
how can i fix this?
Apr 16 at 16:26
unlock your phone now
http://www.akshayy.com/sonyericsson/tutorials/unlock-db2020-se-phones/
Apr 16 at 16:33
Thanks. I’ve gone through these steps but it still says: “Insert correct SIM” . I wonder if the quick access patch is not properly applied with Setool
Apr 16 at 16:35
after QA patch
apply unlock patch……
Apr 16 at 16:35
you read all tutorial once again
its sure to fix..
Apr 26 at 00:17
i cant find my gdfs backup
my xs ++ doesnt have any back up folder
am i usin a fake version?
Apr 26 at 05:25
Did you back it up yourself?-.-
And did you download XS++ from Seflashing.extra.hu or so?
May 05 at 17:57
pls i ave a k770i locked on t mobile and when i put my new sim it says incorrect sim. pls how do i fix this. i have been reading your post and all this ou guys are saying is like greek to me. pls help me
May 05 at 18:01
also pls what program will b used to open the XS++ file because i ave downloaded xs++_v3.1.rar file now and i dont know what program i will use to open it. pls help
May 05 at 21:23
You unlock it with a tutorial that you can find on this site.
To open rar files, you can use WinRAR ( http://rarlab.com/ ), but that is basic PC knowledge, not flashing stuff.
May 06 at 22:06
i need some help my phone won’t let me backup the gdfs
send me a reply via email ravi_hirani@hotmail.co.uk
waiting upon your reply
May 07 at 08:41
Mail sent.
May 09 at 12:15
HELP!!!!!!! My phone’s GDFS is corrupt and i did not get a chance to back it up
So what should i do
May 09 at 23:57
similer situation here like Mike.. Can I get GDFS?? need help!!!
-Dev
May 10 at 14:19
Mike.. how can you say that…???
Dev which phone.
i know how to fix a db2020 corrupt gdfs. but you can never get new one.
May 14 at 21:33
hi, i have recently used sx++ n now for some reason my fone is not starting up any more and i frgot to make a copy of the gdfs of my phone and when i connect my fone to the sx++ software it says gdfs file corrupt or somefin like that can any one plzz help me?
May 14 at 21:34
my fone is a w610i…plzz can you help me get it fixd plzz thank you
May 15 at 05:28
I would try this:
http://myforum.lasyk.net/showthread.php?t=39486
May 18 at 16:13
So how do you fix one
May 18 at 16:31
That previous message may help you.
May 24 at 12:35
when i go to back up my gdfs. it says that gdfs backup is successful but then when i look for it i can never find it. Its is assigned to a folder in xs++ but i cant find it
May 24 at 13:05
In XS++’ folder there should be a Backup directory. If it doesn’t create it, it may be some Windows restricted account or so.
May 27 at 19:22
Dude !!!
YOU ARE MY HERO DAWG !!!
Thx 2 U I CUD RECOVER MY ALMOST DEAD W550i…
Thx A Ton Bro !!!
Keep Up D Gud Work !!!
May 28 at 05:27
Which bro? XD
May 31 at 14:50
can sme one plzz help me. ma w610i would not come on. i took it to da shop bu they cant figur out whats wrong wiv it! but they say the phone does take in power but just doesnt come on …i finks its da gdfs file can any one tel me how i can get it fixd ps i have used se tools to costumize ma fne den it went dead …help plzzzz
May 31 at 16:56
massmurda…
i don’t know. it can’t be gdfs.
may be hardware defect.
may be display problem, or dead EROM.
you have not touched your gdfs. and your gdfs is all safe.
Jun 06 at 00:08
aaarghhh please help me, my girlfriend wanted me to unlock her k810 and i followed the instructions but the gdfs hasnt been saved anywhere, i now have a bricked k810 and an angry girlfriend can you please help, something about hacking a gdfs to work on another phone or something.
Jun 06 at 05:41
dude tony
no need of gdfs backup
but don’t write gdfs now.
well all you need to do is REFLASH MAIN+FS+CDA using XS++
http://www.akshayy.com/sonyericsson/tutorials/flash-firmwaredebrand-with-xs/
hv fun.
then unlock again.. properly.
Jun 06 at 13:00
Sounds like bad patching, reflashing main should be enough.
Jun 09 at 21:13
Hey Akshay,
I got a replacement W580i! Except this one is CID53. Is there any way to backup the GDFS on CID53 devices?
Thanks!
-Alvin
Jun 10 at 02:22
Mr Akshay,
I’ve flashed my w610i with W610_R8BA024_FS_EUROPE_3_RED52 file with the help of setoollite. my version is also same as W610_R8BA024.but now i am unable to start my fone.i have also gdfs backup of my fone.but unable to restore.also i am unable to charge my fone.what to do please help me
Jun 10 at 05:22
@Alvin: I think it isn’t possible with JDFlasher.
@Prajal Stha: is the red light blinking and did you reinsert the battery?
Jun 13 at 12:20
Mr. Akshayy,
its my first time here..
i flashed my phone(w580i) using XS++ a couple months ago, and yesterday i was installing some new flash themes, then when i finished, i disconnected my phone the right/proper way and it wont turn back on now, the red light is blinking on the side whenever i push the on/off button,
i tried reflashing it but it didnt work, i tried the repair/unlock erom on setool2lt but it didnt work also,i dont have a back up of my gdfs, so what can i do with this phone?? help me please, i want to fix it!! here is my email poxkee@hotmail.com
thanks a lot, ill wait for reply!!
Jun 13 at 12:57
First recharge battery, if you can. Also some logs would help.
(sent in mail too)
Jun 15 at 08:44
i tried to put on new firmware but it would not go past the first block so i just disconected it and now i get this error
18:26:27| Hold ‘C’ button on phone and connect phone NOW.
18:26:27| You have 30 seconds…
18:26:27|
18:26:31| Baseband ID: 8040
18:26:31| Protocol Version: 3.1
18:26:31|
18:26:31| Sending db2010_cid00_prodid_p3l.bin…
18:26:31| Prologue: Failed
18:26:31| Sending PRODUCTION_ID LOADER
18:26:31|
18:26:31| Sending db2010_cid00_prodid_p3l.bin…
18:26:31| Prologue: Failed
18:26:31| Activating GDFS…
Any ideas?
Jun 15 at 09:49
Nathan No idea.
which phone ???
which version of XS++
and what are you trying to do now ??
did you Reinsert battery and full recharge battery ??
Jun 15 at 10:40
It happened to me with K750@W800. I tried it again and worked.
Jun 28 at 18:05
HELP AKSHAYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! xs++ and setoile lite say
sorry gdfs failed not abale to contect link your phone is not support! please email me so you can tell me how to makle it supported! Please reply sone i need urgant help because of opertation failed on games and apps!
Jun 28 at 18:14
HELP AKSHAYY!!!!! Romaan_iz_ere@hotmail.com thats me email so email me and tell me how to stop it from saying your phone is not supported!
Jun 29 at 05:54
yeah its CID53. CID53 is not yet supported as of now.
Soon CID53 Support will be added to XS++
Jun 29 at 20:29
Please will you email me when CID53 is supported and can I downgrade it some how?Thanks for your help!
Jun 29 at 20:54
You can’t downgrade CID, never.
Jun 30 at 04:36
ok will try to mail
you check out our site..
Jul 01 at 17:35
How long about will it take you to make a xs++ to work with CID53 Akshay. And thanks again for your help so far and if you need my xs++ run tests just ask and ill put them on.
Thanks
Jul 01 at 22:48
No one knows. In a few months, probably.
Jul 02 at 18:15
Okay thanks Peti and Akshay.
Jul 05 at 06:11
im tried to back up my se k810i, n there was an error.it said that the phone is not supported…T_T
anyone plz help me..
Jul 05 at 09:55
Try SeTool2, Read GDFS.