Hey i've got a sony ericsson w200a. it has the CID53 firmware on it. I'm trying to get the security code off of it. XS++ and SEtool don't work. is there a work around to thing. i have to get some contacts off my phone and i can't get in.

Not really, no.

Why do you need the security code to get the contacts?

The default code is 0000, try that.

0000 doesn't work
is there some way i can flash the phone to remove the security code request from coming up on start up?

I am not very sure.
I think XS ++ can reset it to 0000.

XS++ nor setool don't work on the phone.

Then the only option is online flashing service or taking it to a local store.

does anyone know when XS++ or SEtool is coming out with CID53 support?

XS++ v4.1 BETA "CrossFire" has support for it. Linux only.

thanks for the info. i find this to be really stupid for these people to create a workin CID53 software for linux and not for windows. most people have windows whats this about?

Then get linux.

Different people have different preferences. They made the software for free, don't expect them to do everything for you.

You either get linux or wait. Don't call them stupid just because they don't make the software for the majority.

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There is free software for CID53 for windows, just that it cannot read out your security code. Its called JDFlasher.

Go see the Research & Development section.