Sony Ericsson DB2020: What it Means and How to Unlock it

Unlocking Sony Ericsson DB2020 cell phones is possible through three different methods and I will tell you exactly what they are and which ones to use. The most convenient way to unlock it is by operator unlock code. Before I show you how DB2020 unlocking is done, here is some important information you should know:

What is Sony Ericsson DB2020?

DB2020 is a technology platform developed by Sony Ericsson on which they build several of the new cell phone models. Many of these models are sold in Europe and are very much in demand in the US because they look awesome, have superbly advanced technology, and because only few people have it in the US. So why not buy a cheap Sony Ericsson DB2020 locked to some European provider, and then unlock it to use it in the US or with any network provider of your choice!

Yes, it can be unlocked and there are three different methods that work.

The first method is called “unlock by IMEI”, which simply means that you enter an unlock code into your DB2020 phone. This code is network provider specific. For example, if you are locked to Vodafone, Rogers, T-Mobile, or to Orange, then only a code from that network provider will work guaranteed.

The second method is called "unlock by cable", which means you install special software on your computer and connect your DB2020 to the computer with either a special unlocking cable or with the cable that came with the phone.

The third method refers to mailing/bringing it to a store, where they use special equipment to unlock it.

This depends on how convenient you would like it to be. The easiest and most convenient method is "unlock by IMEI". You simply enter the code and it's unlocked. This is also the most expensive way to unlock it. However, you don't have to mail in your phone and you can do it by yourself, without needing some special cable or software. This option is great if you are an end-user and need to unlock only one or a couple of cell phones.

If you want to unlock many DB2020 cell phones and can handle some technical stuff, I suggest using the "unlock by cable" method. It is a great way for bulk unlocking but you need the actual phone, a special cable or the cable that came with the phone, and special unlock server software. Google the following keywords and check how up to date the servers are with unlocking DB2020 models:

Unlock Servers:
Cruiser DB2020
GOT Access
GT Server (Griffin Team Server)
KulanKendi DB2020
SETOOL DB2020
SMTI
UB-Box
Total Multiserver

If you mail in your phone or bring it to a store, they will use special unlock equipment or server software. Look up stores in Yellow Pages.

You can call your network provider or you can buy the unlock code in the open market. Your carrier may not give you the code because they would lose money if you run off to a different network once your phone is unlocked. Some carriers give you the code for free if you have been with the carrier long enough. If you cannot get a code from your carrier, buy the code from unlock professionals in the open  market.

You can search my eBay store, called unlock-cell-phones, for operator specific Sony Ericsson DB2020 unlock codes by clicking here. .

What cell phones are DB2020?

Here is a list of Sony Ericsson DB2020 phones. This list is constantly updated. Please send me a message if you’d like to add a model.

Obtained from Sony Ericsson and updated September 19th, 2007:

• K610i
• K610ir
• K618i
• K790i
• K790a
• K790c
• K800i
• K800ir
• V630i
• W710i
• W830i
• W830c
• W850i
• W880i
• Z610i
• Z610ir
• Z710i
• Z710c
• W200i