:?: Is there anything to stop me buying a T-Mobile MDA in the US and putting a UK simm card into it (bar unlocking the MDA - i assume it's locked) ?
Just wondering..
O2 seems rather expensive to me!
I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong!
The answer is nobody is exactly sure. The bandswitch and unlocking tools provided on this site in theory should make this possible, but nobody has actually tried and tested this yet to confirm how fuctional it is.
In my opinion though if you live in the UK, as I do, you are probably better off buying a machine designed for the UK networks and paying the bit extra, as we do on almost everyting it seems.
You can get the 32mb versions very cheap now on contract anyway.
yep it does work
I bought a t-mobile MDA from ebay and been happily using it on O2 since Jan.
It'll only connect to O2 & Vodafone, I used a serial cable to unlock it.
I Want to use KSE truefax on my xdaII but the web site says I need ROM 1.72.01 (Radio-version 1.17).
Mine is ROM 1.66.00 radio 1.08.00.
Im worried that if anything goes wrong with updating it I will end up with a worthless piece of plastic.
Is updating the rom safe?
Fax software
I had a similiar problem on my T-mobile MDA PRO.
KSE does not support the modem in the device yet, or WM 5.
Gave up trying to send, tried a few other trial versions of various s/w no joy.
Going to sell my MDA PRO after 6 weeks I find I can not do that much with it and magician /compact. Hope to raise 450 quid.
It is a large 3G brick crying out for applications and purpose.
Lucky for me T-mobile gave me MDA PRO free of charge to settle a dispute where they had made a big mistake.
Hello,
I ordered a new full set housing for my Cingular 8125 and it should come in the next week or two. When I get it, whats the best way to remove the original housing?
I have absoluteley no Idea how to change the housing, but don't forget to make pictures while you change.
Thanks,
Andre
Where did you get the new housing and is it different from the original one?
GSXR_6 said:
Where did you get the new housing and is it different from the original one?
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The 8125 wizard casing is all over ebay but some sellers charge upto $90 for it! You should find dissassembly instructions in the service manual on the FTP site. I have the MDA vario wizard casing ( no stubby aeriel ) listed on ebay under id fluffcat1.
Richard
I too would like to change my 8125 housing. I dropped mine the day after I bought it. I think the stock case was my problem. I hate tucking it in and out of that thing. I have another one coming and want to get another housing.
GSXR_6:
Where can I locate the FTP site. Sorry, I'm new and this is my first post.
I also thought of reworking the color of the housing once the warranty is passed.
Here we go, 3rd attempt (having issues with attaching file.)
HTC Wizard WIZA200 housing with MDA T-MOBILE written on bottom left and right:
Ebay Item Number 130005148788
2 more housings (almost double the price of previous) with T-MOBILE written on bottom center:
Ebay Item Number 9733402561
Ebay Item Number 9141941613
And the attached service manual is the one from the FTP just renamed from Prodigy to Wiard so i could locate it easier on my pc.
Also when disassembling your device watch out for the clips, i've broken a total of like 4 or 5 on my device, although when all put back together it is good as new.
ok, stupid thing doesn't want to attach.go to the Wiki of this site and theres an ftp tutorial of how to get to it.
Can someone please link me to the ftp page where I can download the instructions on how to replace my wizard's housing? I can't find it on the ftp site.
fone_fanatic said:
Here we go, 3rd attempt (having issues with attaching file.)
HTC Wizard WIZA200 housing with MDA T-MOBILE written on bottom left and right:
Ebay Item Number 130005148788
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That's my auction
They are both original BTW, mine are t-mobile UK 'MDA vario' cases and Che_sir's are US spec - the only difference being the placing of the logos.
I only have limited quantities ( 2 left for now) and che_sir seems to have loads of 'em.
Che_sir also has digitisers and other parts that I simply cannot get hold of :-(
But I'm cheaper
Richard
HAHA, I think i messaged you on ebay asking about other parts for the wizard. Well i might have to buy one of the cases, depending on the damaged wizard i just bought on ebay for parts. We'll see.
Cingular 8125 & T-Mobile MDA
Even though these 2 are the varient from Wizard, but is the housing interchangable? What I mean is buying a Cingular housing for T-Mobile MDA. Is there a good place to buy T-Mobile MDA housing other than ebay? Thanks!! 8)
Check the FTP.
jetfxr27 said:
PM me. I have the HTC Wizard service manual .pdf. Perfect details.
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It's also in the FTP or at least was - thats where most people got it from :wink:
Richard
how to remove mda/8125 cover
Guys,
if you're still interested in "how to open the mda apart & change the cover" then tell me and I'll try my best to explain it.
it's a long story.
Tall_Man said:
Guys,
if you're still interested in "how to open the mda apart & change the cover" then tell me and I'll try my best to explain it.
it's a long story.
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Im so interested to know how .. and if you do have pictures then you saved my life if not atleast you helped me and guided me (thanks in advance).
if you do have a pdf file or anything like other members said send it to my email address if you dont mind.
please reply me back as soon as possible
my email [email protected]
Disassembly of the 8125 (Dopod 838 case) is a little bit different from the Tmobile mda (Qtek 9100) casing. I still haven't found instructions for the 8125 but for the mda, its on the ftp site.
clemsyn said:
Disassembly of the 8125 (Dopod 838 case) is a little bit different from the Tmobile mda (Qtek 9100) casing. I still haven't found instructions for the 8125 but for the mda, its on the ftp site.
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Sorry for bumping up an old thread but anybody ever find a manual or figure out how to do it? Debating whether or not to get a new housing or purchase a clear case and paint it...
look down
bbobeckyj said:
look down
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That's the service manual for the Wiza200... we're looking for the service manual for the Wiza100...
Disassembling is different between the two models...
Tsuioku said:
That's the service Wimanual for the Wiza200... we're looking for the service manual for the za100...
Disassembling is different between the two models...
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i didn't realize the that the 8125 was the wiza 100 (and it looks imo)
how different can it be, is it not just the shape of the housing, meaning the clips and principles must be same/similar
anyway here is another guide to disassembly (actually the stylus fix) still of the wiza200 but the pictures may be clearer if it may help
vlestat123 said:
Im so interested to know how .. and if you do have pictures then you saved my life if not atleast you helped me and guided me (thanks in advance).
if you do have a pdf file or anything like other members said send it to my email address if you dont mind.
please reply me back as soon as possible
my email [email protected]
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X2 !
Can you send me?
my email: [email protected]
thanks!
I want to know is there is a possibility to Flash the HTC Hermes of Softbank:
http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/product/3g/x01ht/index.html
And change JAPANESE the ROM to English (or Spanish) one.
Thanks!
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeFAQ
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Upgrades
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeProblems
Beware the X01HT from SoftBAnk uses Bootloader 1.06. Basically that means that flashing it is impossible unless a fix for the bootloader issue is found. I just found out that I am stuck with Japanese now too
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Beware the X01HT from SoftBAnk uses Bootloader 1.06. Basically that means that flashing it is impossible unless a fix for the bootloader issue is found. I just found out that I am stuck with Japanese now too
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I had plans to go this afternoon to buy one What is this problem? I was looking in the forum but I couldn't find anything about it
The problem is that with Bootloader 1.04 the update software did not check the vendor ID of the Hermes. That meant that you could update a e.g. Cingular model with a T1 ROM or use a ROM with a different language.
Hermes that have Bootloader 1.06 (like the SoftBank X01HT) nocw ckeck that ID and won't let you update with a ROM from a different vendor....
Before you buy it, you can check mine if you are in Tokyo....
Yes, I'm living in Tokyo
So, is not possible to flash it Is there any post that speak about if they're researching to fix this issue?
Anyway, I don't speak many NIHONGO. Do you know any way to make it work in English (or almost English) ??
Other thing. I read in the Web that this model can't handle MMS. I imagine that it's because they didn't put a MMS program there. Could you make MMS work in your model?
Thanks for all!
Sesaru
Sorry for my late response here - I'd say currently there is no (easy) way to use a different ROM of the SoftBank model. I wil require somebody to come up with a solution for that, but that may take time. I'll go to the SoftBank store on the weekend to see if they plan to come up with an English model.
Right now, the unit will work in Japanese and Japanese only, no way you can get it to work in English as far as I can say at the moment.
MMS also does not work, so you are restricted to SMS. I am myself contemplating taking it back (I made an arrangement with the SoftBank people last Saturday to try how far I can get...) and get me a unit form Singapore.
So, if you are not comfortable with the restrictions, I'd rather advise to wait with the purchase. Let's see how DoCoMo will handle this...
Some more points:
You cannot use it currently as a wireless modem for your laptop (that's disabled)
There is no MSN chat on the unit (disabled too)
Outlook is fully restricted to SMS, I could not get pop or imap access to any other mail account to work.
I had the opportunity right now to compare a frirends DOPOD variation - he bought in Singapore. e uses it while visiting here utilizing his Singapore SIM roaming. On his, all functions work, including wireless modem, etc.
In my opinion, SoftBank did a great job in crippling the X01HT to the extent that it is less functional than an odinary Japanese 3G phone. My best advise is to buy a unlocked in Singapore or Taiwan. Alternatives on the Japanese market are the Wilcom units (but agreed, they are big and ugly compared to the sleek X01HT)
Hope that helps...
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In my opinion, SoftBank did a great job in crippling the X01HT to the extent that it is less functional than an odinary Japanese 3G phone.
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Sad to know that SoftBank are following Vodafones footsteps when it comes to crippling firmware!
Ofiaich
dandare123 said:
Sorry for my late response here
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No Problem. Thanks for your help
dandare123 said:
I'd say currently there is no (easy) way to use a different ROM of the SoftBank model. I will require somebody to come up with a solution for that, but that may take time.
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Umm, let me know if you find it. I'll do also
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Right now, the unit will work in Japanese and Japanese only, no way you can get it to work in English as far as I can say at the moment.
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That's impossible. Softbank is removing all the staff for gaijins that Vodafone put here. For example, now WAP (Yahoo! Keitai) don't have any in English (I used the "last train" opcion a lot in the past).
dandare123 said:
MMS also does not work, so you are restricted to SMS.
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You cannot use it currently as a wireless modem for your laptop (that's disabled)
There is no MSN chat on the unit (disabled too)
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In my opinion, SoftBank did a great job in crippling the X01HT to the extent that it is less functional than an odinary Japanese 3G phone.
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Really worse than Vodafone.
dandare123 said:
I am myself contemplating taking it back (I made an arrangement with the SoftBank people last Saturday to try how far I can get...) and get me a unit form Singapore.
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My best advise is to buy a unlocked in Singapore or Taiwan.
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Maybe I'll do also. But I imagine that that the price will rise a lot ... Where do you want to buy it? I looked in Expansys and couldn't see anything ...
Thanks for all!!
sesaru said:
That's impossible. Softbank is removing all the staff for gaijins that Vodafone put here. For example, now WAP (Yahoo! Keitai) don't have any in English (I used the "last train" opcion a lot in the past).
Thanks for all!!
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You can still get that - on you phone, start the browser, the second left icon on the top and you are back on the old page where you can find the 'English' link at the botoom. But I agree, SoftBank is a huge step away from opening Japan to the West....
I probably have the chance to travel to Singapore within the next 3 weeks and will check the price there. I got friends in Singapore as well as in Taiwan and China who could ship the unit to me...
Hi!
this is the UK Expansys url. There are other deals with different accessories etc.
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=TYTN
Ofiaich
Outch, this is expensive, considering that I got mine here as an update deal for my old mobile for something around $150-US... so I should not worry about the restrictions too mucｈ... ;-) I now managed to get Gmail up and running in mobile Outlook, so the SoftBank model becomes more and more practical.
What I still do not understand is why they disabled using it as a modem - that is really the single biggest drawback for me. The modem applet is simply not there and without it, dialup from my laptop via Blootooth does not work. It works fine with the same SIM in a Vodafone 3G phone, so I conclude it must e the missing modem app...
BTW, as an anectode - I recall the street price I saw in Taipei 3 weeks ago must have been somewhere near US-$ 400.--
Thanks for the link though!
dandare123 said:
You can still get that - on you phone, start the browser, the second left icon on the top and you are back on the old page where you can find the 'English' link at the botoom. But I agree, SoftBank is a huge step away from opening Japan to the West....
I probably have the chance to travel to Singapore within the next 3 weeks and will check the price there. I got friends in Singapore as well as in Taiwan and China who could ship the unit to me...
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Thanks for the info of English menu!!
About Singapure, let me know the prices ... maybe I'll tell you buy one for me But the one in Softbank is quite cheap ...
More questions, gomen. Do you speak japanese? because using the model en japanese with my very limitated level of nihongo ... and did you try to install the new palm MMS application? It's here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279758
Maybe you can get MMS with this
Bye!
My Japanese is also very limited but I have bi-linguals around me who can help me sometimes... Thanks for the link, I'll explore....
dandare123 said:
My Japanese is also very limited but I have bi-linguals around me who can help me sometimes... Thanks for the link, I'll explore....
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I also have bilinguals that can help me, but I'm scary about bying a "kihongo dake keitai" ... I can speak little, but Kanjis really less. I thought in install as much applications as possible in English to use it, but anyway I'm not sure ...
Anyway, please try MMS program, because MMS in quite important for me
Sesaru
I'll install MMS tonight and let you know...
I've tried the app and it looks great - however, when I try to send MMS it freezes and, well, that seems to be it then. There seems to be a real hard limitation why SoftBank cannot send MMS...
dandare123 said:
I've tried the app and it looks great - however, when I try to send MMS it freezes and, well, that seems to be it then. There seems to be a real hard limitation why SoftBank cannot send MMS...
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Ohh, that's a pity
One local developer sent me a private message and told me that you can try HERMIMG.nbh described here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SDCardFlashing
If you want to try, let me know.
Bye!
Sesaru
I may want to give this a try... definitly... just need to get a SD card tomorrow... ;-)
i need a lcd display for my spv c100, or a out of service SPV C100
can i pay with paypal....please help me
my yahoo id is: c_adryannn
and my mail: [email protected]
tel: 0744.364.712
from
Tulcea - Romania
nobody ?? i am in fact looking for a lcd display and a mainboard
can i pay with paypal if anyoane have....
I'm looking a new frontcover but searched almost the complete internet without any luck.
Have you found a supplier?