Reborn CFW for Siemens SX1



Manifest:

Reborn CFW for Siemens SX1 was developed to bring the legendary device back to life in 2026.

This project aims to ensure that the aging SX1 can be used efficiently and seamlessly in 2026.

In addition, to preserve nostalgic feel, the Reborn features no visual modifications other than under-the-hood upgrades.

Unlike other legacy CFWs that can still be found online, Reborn runs without requiring a MMC or other things.

Also with this project, you can transform your standard SX1 to McLaren Limited Edition.

I'd like to thank Jesp.r for joining me on this adventure. Without his help, it wouldn't have been possible...


Features:

Quality of life improvements:

- Allowed File Manager accessing all partitions

- Added rebooting device feature by holding down Red button

- Enabled infinite options menu loop

- Increased joystick navigation speed

- Removed some installation questions

- Skipped time and date setup after format

Multimedia:

- Disabled video recording limit

- Set video quality to high, duration limit to maximum and save location to MMC by default

- Set photo quality to high and save location to MMC by default

- Allowed to use Radio without antenna

- Enabled full system scan for Music app by default

- Increased voice recorder limit to 30 minutes and set save location to MMC by default

Communication:

- Removed question before activating loudspeaker

- Set both speaker and loudspeaker volume level to max on phone calls

- Increased volume during call

- Enabled summary after call by default

- Disabled clear call log after SIM card change

- Disabled MMS size limit

Fixes:

- Replaced UAProf with working one

- Fixed colors when overclocked

- Fixed icons of MIDP applications hidden issue

- Added support some MIDP 2.0 applications

- Fixed C disk usage issue caused by SIS files being canceled during installation

Customization:

- Replaced homescreen shortcuts with more frequently used apps by default

- Rearranged application icons in Menu

- Set default Calendar view to month

- Changed startup type of the Converter app

Performance:

- Ready for overclocking and underclocking CPU via SX1Speed app*

- Ready for freeing up RAM via nGage mode app**

- Set MMC freq to 24 MHz

- Reduced CAS latency time for SDRAM from 3 to 2

- Modified timings for FLASH

Development:

- Enabled accessing developer menu by pressing the # key while in Menu

- Ready for debugging via FCAMem app***

Other:

- Modded scriptinit.txt to copy necessary things after format


* You need to install the SX1Speed app manually.

** You need to install the nGage mode app manually.

*** Recommended for developers only.


Additional features of McLaren Limited Edition:

- Original McLaren Edition startup & shutdown images and animations

- Default McLaren F1 car wallpaper

- Default McLaren F1 car screensaver*

- Original McLaren app**

- Original McLaren Limited Edition MMC contents like Ringtone, Wallpapers and Videos**

- Default McLaren F1 ringtone**

- Cleaned homescreen alphanumeric shortcuts by default because of wallpaper


* You need to set it from "Settings > Phone > Screen > Screensaver > Animation > Default animation."

** You need to extract "McLaren_MMC.zip" file to E drive


How to install:

1- Please read "Expand C drive size" and "Original to McLaren Limited Edition" notes below first. Installing wrong software causes permanent damage to your device!

2- Add "siemens_" prefix to your v15 firmware file. For example; "siemens_SX1_GREECE-TURKEY-RETAIL-uk-el-tr_15_0001.exe"

3- Run firmware exe file (WinSwup) and uncheck "Core" and "iBoot" options. Leave all other options selected

4- On "Serial Config" button, select "USB Only" and press "OK" button to save settings

5- While firmware exe (WinSwup) is running, run "APatcher.exe". Select target SXP file from "File > Open" option

6- If your device is 32MB variant, add "32MB.sxp" patch using the "Append" button in Apatcher

7- Select the "Apply patch for RAM" option and wait to see "All DONE!" message

8- Power off device and plug it to USB while pressing joystick button (SwupMode)

9- If you are using VirtualBox, bridge "Siemens" hardware to VirtualBox via the "Devices > USB" section.

10- Install SX1 Flash drivers via selecting Drivers from folder

11- Finally, return to firmware exe (WinSwup) and start flashing process by clicking the "START" button

12- Please wait patiently until the process is complete. Once process is finished, disconnect device and start


Note: Please don't ask how to find firmwares to developer, thanks...

Note2: All known v15 firmware files:

- SX1_BRD-RETAIL-NAVI-uk-de-fr_15_0002.exe

- SX1_CZ-SK-RETAIL-uk-cz-sk_15_0001.exe

- SX1_IBERIA-RETAIL-uk-es-pt_15_0001.exe

- SX1_GREECE-TURKEY-RETAIL-uk-el-tr_15_0001.exe

- SX1_International-uk-de-it_15_0001.exe

- SX1_RUSSIA-RETAIL-uk-de-ru_15_0001.exe


Expand C drive size:

SX1 has two types of internal memory modules: the older 24 MB and the newer 32 MB.

Before installation, you need to determine which one your SX1 has. To do this, copy the "FlashTester.exe" file to the MMC drive, if available, and run it on your device using any file manager application.

If you have the 32 MB variant, it is possible to increase the C drive capacity by another 11.8MB. To do this, after selecting Reborn.sxp (or Reborn_McLaren.sxp) in APatcher, add "32MB.sxp" patch using the "Append" button.

Warning! If you install 32 MB software onto a 24 MB device, you will permanently damage your device!


Original to McLaren Limited Edition:

If you want to convert your SX1 to a McLaren Limited Edition, you should do the following:

- For McLaren app and contents like (Ringtone, Wallpapers and Videos); extract "McLaren_MMC.zip" to your E drive (MMC)

- For McLaren startup splashscreen, boot animation, default wallpaper and default ringtone; use "McLaren" variants of SXP files from APatcher while installing Reborn CFW.


Escape plan:

- If you experience any problems with your device, simply reflash it with your official v15 firmware

- If the device won't turn on at all, perform a hard format via holding * (asterisk) key + # (hash) key + Power Button same time


Suggested 3rd-party apps:

- MSDriveE to move messages from the phone memory to the MMC

- Best vCard to import and export contact backups in VCF format

- FExplorer

- SX1Speed to overclocking/underclocking CPU

- AutoKeyLock_Plugin to automatically lock keys after 2 minutes

- N-Gage mode to enable/disable N-Gage mode to gain more free RAM


Warranty:

Proceed at your own risk!

You are responsible for all possible damages.


Thanks:

Jesp.r, fca00000, Vovan888, Saeed, Tip-Topy, KirillSX1, DeadMan, Bryan, Bril, SERRGE, Jigoku Master, Mert and everyone who made this possible...

This custom firmware was created using patches and tools from the SX1 community. Many thanks to everyone involved.


License notes:

If you believe your rights have been violated, please contact us via the email link below.

If you are going to use this project as a basis for your own project, be sure to give proper credit to the developer "symbuzzer" and the URL "avalibeyaz.com/sx1"


2026 - symbuzzer