Well being the idiot that I am I didnt read into the Wizard much when i got mine (Tmobile-MDA) I have Cingular service. I wanted to use the phone and I Dl'ed Lokwiz ran it, it unlocked my phone with no problems, I am currently using it.
So did I just do a SIM unlock? Is there a way to tell if its still CID locked?
on my flash screen I get 2.26.0001 on both IPL and SPL.
I guess while I am at it, I am looking for a "non-branded" ROM that supports AD2P and that I can surf the web on Cingulars network, have MSN messenger
CID-unlocking is only possible through imei-check with a G4. Lokiwiz 0.3 only does a sim-unlock.
If you don't want to pay for CID-unlocking you can use a rom that works on a CID-locked device. There is a separate thread for this.
Don't mind me for asking it but I'm thinking of cid unlocking my mda vario, via the imeicheck site, but what is the benefit of doing so? And beside that, how can i check if my device is already cid unlocked? (before paying for it).
TheWizzard2203 said:
Don't mind me for asking it but I'm thinking of cid unlocking my mda vario, via the imeicheck site, but what is the benefit of doing so? And beside that, how can i check if my device is already cid unlocked? (before paying for it).
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Well, some may go through the trouble to get a new ROM for their phone for various reason such as cooler customization or just getting rid of the customization on their phone. While, personally, I don't see much improvements on whatever ROM I used, hence I, myself tend not to use other ROM and install/remove the customizations myself.
Anyway, for CID unlock, I don't think there is an easy and safe way to do it. If you were to run some upgrade software (ROM flashing), it will fail. Some will fail with just a message, others will fail and brick your phone.
I unlocked mine too !!!
I have managed to unlock my G4 Cingular 8125 using Lockwiz 0.3 .
Thanks to machinagod and all the others !
Long live freeware and donationware
Hello , it great to know that I can unlocked the 8125-g4 (sim). I ma trying to change carriers. Wher can i get lockwiz 0.3, I wentto the ftp downloads i could not see it.
Can some one let me know ...Thanks
Berlow is what i found -but locwiz 0.3
FTP directory /Wizard/Unlock/ at ftp.xda-developers.com
To view this FTP site in Windows Explorer, click Page, and then click Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.
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Up to higher level directory
02/27/2006 12:00AM 845,932 Lokiwiz02b.zip
02/27/2006 12:00AM 702 Unlock Ext Rom Wizard.cab
02/27/2006 12:00AM 979,229 aWizard-V1_1b.zip
02/27/2006 12:00AM 918,633 aWizard-V1_2beta2.zip
02/27/2006 12:00AM 984,244 aWizard-V1_3beta1.zip
02/27/2006 12:00AM 984,310 aWizard-V1_3beta2.zip
04/30/2006 12:00AM 920,308 aWizard-v1_2.zip
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THanks
well I found the locwiz 0.3, ran it and in a few minutes i had my cingular 8125 sim unlocked.
I am not sure if is ok to said that lokiwiz 0.3 works for SIm unlocking, but the gurus should let the other know.
Thanks a bunch to machinegod to creating the free software.
i need 8125 cingular simlock code
dakshithaw said:
I have managed to unlock my G4 Cingular 8125 using Lockwiz 0.3 .
Thanks to machinagod and all the others !
Long live freeware and donationware
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Thanks POF, my 8525 is unlocked, but I have gone through hell with Vista so just to let you all know that "don't try these upgrades on VISTA".
I have read many posts and finally got it to unlock. In any case, here is what I did (on a XP box with activeSYNC 4.2 - it is running all the time for each of the steps below):
1) on XP, connect the phone to XP and make sure ActiveSync see the phone. Run the exe in 1.30 ROM for Cingular to download the SPL to 1.04. After this the phone will reboot/restart itself.
2a) On XP, with ActiveSync running and connected, run POF's MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe within the unlocker v2a xip file to upgrade the radio to version 1.16. If it fails with ERROR 114, go to step (3); else go to step (2b).
2b) If the first time failed, DON'T TOUCH THE PHONE. Run the exe again and the second time should run fine. There is a 114 error at the end and it is OK. Once you get the 114 error, soft-reset the phone before next step.
3) On the phone, flash with POF's unlocker (v2a) ON THE PHONE MEMORY HERM_Unlock_v2a.exe (in the zip file same as above download for unlock v2a). There is a success notice at the end.
That is it. Hope this help someone.
Andy
And what about the CID matching
Good for you! Tomorrow I´ll be picking up my 8525 and I´am anxious to unlock it and strat using it, in preparation I´ve been reading throughout the forum and looks for me that it was very simple for you (except for the issues caused by Vista). I was wondering if you had to check the CID in your device or if you just went blind into the procedure regardless the CID inconveniences?
Why don't 8525 users simply call cingular for the subsidy unlock code? Its cleaner, faster, and there is no risk to brick'ing your phone.
I really don't get it.
Just followed your steps and it worked for me as well. The first time I ran MaUpgradeUt_noID it failed with a 112 country code. But like you said, run it the second time and it worked.
Just popped my tmobile sim in and am going to install blackberry connect because that sim has by BES enabled and see what happens
Thanks much!!
wimpy said:
Why don't 8525 users simply call cingular for the subsidy unlock code? Its cleaner, faster, and there is no risk to brick'ing your phone.
I really don't get it.
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I asked the rep in the cingular store, they lie to me, telling me just call the 611 customer support number and they will unlock me. So, it is a company phone and I said fine.
I have been cingular for years and I will definitely switch to TMOBILE once this expire! I had tmobile before and they just require me to be with them for 90 days before I call.
About the 611 call, they ask me to join the $6.99/mo global travelling plan.
MacGuruTX said:
Just followed your steps and it worked for me as well. The first time I ran MaUpgradeUt_noID it failed with a 112 country code. But like you said, run it the second time and it worked.
Just popped my tmobile sim in and am going to install blackberry connect because that sim has by BES enabled and see what happens
Thanks much!!
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I have SIM from all the places I have been to and once a non-singular SIM inserted into the phone, there is a pop-up a screen asking for UNLOCK CODE.
andykwg said:
I asked the rep in the cingular store, they lie to me, telling me just call the 611 customer support number and they will unlock me. So, it is a company phone and I said fine.
I have been cingular for years and I will definitely switch to TMOBILE once this expire! I had tmobile before and they just require me to be with them for 90 days before I call.
About the 611 call, they ask me to join the $6.99/mo global travelling plan.
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All you have to say is you're travelling outside the United States and wish to use the phone with a different sim. They will do it right there and then, or they will log a ticket to have some other group do it. It can be had instantly, just a matter of whether the rep you talk to have access to that system. The unlock code is based off of your IMEI number.
I think there is a number in the wiki page that connects you directly to their roaming group of some sort. I just dialed 611 and they emailed it to me the next day without any additional plan.
You'll simply roam on other carrier if cingular network isn't found.
wimpy said:
All you have to say is you're travelling outside the United States and wish to use the phone with a different sim. They will do it right there and then, or they will log a ticket to have some other group do it. It can be had instantly, just a matter of whether the rep you talk to have access to that system. The unlock code is based off of your IMEI number.
I think there is a number in the wiki page that connects you directly to their roaming group of some sort. I just dialed 611 and they emailed it to me the next day without any additional plan.
You'll simply roam on other carrier if cingular network isn't found.
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That is what exactly I said.... I have 3 other phones with Cingular before and they all unlocked the same way. I think they just mess up on this one this time.
hey ya'll, so I followed these steps and everything works except for now, the backlight on the slideout keyboard no longer turns on -- any suggestions on what to do now?
no cingular unlock code can SuperCID your 8525 however...
I worked for me
andykwg : Thank You!
Having your post as a starting point and after a lot of reading through out the threads I suceed to unlock my 8525 spl 1.06.
I found a couple of issues during the unlock
1.- After 2% progress I got an Error # 262 (Update Error) so I had to get into the recovery procedure, but it was very easy and finally I downgraded to ROM 1.30.502.1
2.- During the Radio Patch flash I got the Error # 120 (Country Error), but as you instructed I only had to rerun the exe and at the end I got the expected Error # 114
Thnk you and pof, I guess I wouldn´t dare if I had read your post.....
I see that you can't do this in VISTA.
Has anyone tried in Windows XP x64 yet?
Thanks,
-J
RUU.dll error when I run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe
So I downgraded from SPL 1.06 to SPL 1.04
I syched.
I tried to run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe and I get this error:
"This application has failed to start because RUU.dll was not found. Re-intalling the application may fix this problem.
I searched the threads looking for this error with no luck. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
8525 owner running XP Pro
wimpy said:
Why don't 8525 users simply call cingular for the subsidy unlock code? Its cleaner, faster, and there is no risk to brick'ing your phone.
I really don't get it.
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I don't think You get SuperCID that way do you?
8525 owner said:
So I downgraded from SPL 1.06 to SPL 1.04
I syched.
I tried to run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe and I get this error:
"This application has failed to start because RUU.dll was not found. Re-intalling the application may fix this problem.
I searched the threads looking for this error with no luck. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
8525 owner running XP Pro
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SAME here... Please HELP ASAP!
For those with errors please ensure your rom firmware and you follow the steps to the letter.
I love my 8525 i just wish they gave a cover, it gets messy on the screen.
Worked for me as well.
Thanks! Followed your instructions to the letter, now mine is unlocked and superCID! No issues and running T-Mobile now.
country code error, what next?
Need a bit of help here. I downgrade successfully my 8525 from 1.06-->1.04 but when i tried to run the map****.ID.exe i continue to get country code error 120.
I must have done this at least three time and still no luck, what next can i try?
DishXpert
dishxpert said:
Need a bit of help here. I downgrade successfully my 8525 from 1.06-->1.04 but when i tried to run the map****.ID.exe i continue to get country code error 120.
I must have done this at least three time and still no luck, what next can i try?
DishXpert
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You are not SuperCID.
Run the new Pof unlocker/SUPERCID version 3.
Hi, i done a fair amount of searching but to be honest there just to many posts about this to get a answer to be sure of.
If someone could spare a moment to help out i be grateful of there time.
1) How do it tell if my phone is CID locked ?.
I sure mine is a G4 model now, but i updated rom and so on, and all works ok there, but i am unsure if i used a locked rom update. So i am unsure, of course i dont wish to brick my phone like some have.
2) I live in England, UK, and like to know what are the newest roms and radio rom for my area.
Currently i have the following....
IPL 2.16.0001
SPL 2.16.0001
GSM 02.07.10
OS 2.16.9.1
Rom Version 2.16.9.1 WWE
Rom Date 2/6/06
Radio Version 02.07.10
Protocol 413.1.03
I read that radio roms do the phone side of things, and would like to update that as i get a few drops on calls, i use O2. What is the best one i can use, also can i use a radio rom from another area not just European ?
I like to test out WM6 but like others lead me to an error on CID locking (300 error code) hence i like to confirm i have a CID locked phone, but i was told when purchased it was fully unlocked.
Any help would be very greatful.
hjkl;' why no delete?
M3NF said:
Hi, i done a fair amount of searching but to be honest there just to many posts about this to get a answer to be sure of.
If someone could spare a moment to help out i be grateful of there time.
1) How do it tell if my phone is CID locked ?.
I sure mine is a G4 model now, but i updated rom and so on, and all works ok there, but i am unsure if i used a locked rom update. So i am unsure, of course i dont wish to brick my phone like some have.
2) I live in England, UK, and like to know what are the newest roms and radio rom for my area.
Currently i have the following....
IPL 2.16.0001
SPL 2.16.0001
GSM 02.07.10
OS 2.16.9.1
Rom Version 2.16.9.1 WWE
Rom Date 2/6/06
Radio Version 02.07.10
Protocol 413.1.03
I read that radio roms do the phone side of things, and would like to update that as i get a few drops on calls, i use O2. What is the best one i can use, also can i use a radio rom from another area not just European ?
I like to test out WM6 but like others lead me to an error on CID locking (300 error code) hence i like to confirm i have a CID locked phone, but i was told when purchased it was fully unlocked.
Any help would be very greatful.
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Here is what you have to do:
- download any G4 rom from xda ftp
- unpack it
- replace the update tool from the WM6 one with the one from the G4 rom (when you will run it, it will be in italian)
- don`t worry about bricking your phone, it can only happen if you try to update your IPL/SPL and the WM6 ROM doesn`t include those upgrades.
(if your Wizard is CID-locked, after the upgrade, your OS will be the same one you had before the upgrade, if not, be happy) )
I can give a little help if you feel you can trust me.
Use a little program called pdocread.exe (by itsme) and read the bdk1 using the following command:
pdocread.exe -n 1 0 0x10000 [saved_filename] and then contact me via PM to send me the encrypted file so that i can read it and check the CID value. I must warn you that the resulting file will have your phone's IMEI in it.
For this program to work your phone must have RAPI and Unsigned Apps enabled
You could also use mtty.exe program to check the CID status by using the info 2 command
Code:
Cmd>info 2
GetDeviceInfo=0x00000002
+ SD Controller init
- SD Controller init
+StorageInit
***** user area size = 0x3D080000 Bytes
[B] [COLOR=Blue]HTCSSuperCID ' HTCE[/COLOR][/B] <------- CID status!!!
To be honest i'd prefer the first solution since i'm writing a Wizard service tool and as my phone is a full unlocked Qtek i need locked CID blocks to compare and understand a bit more about that zone.
cheers
Sent email with pdocread info. Here are my mtty results.
PHP:
Cmd>info 2
GetDeviceInfo=0x00000002
+ SD Controller init
- SD Controller init
+StorageInit
***** user area size = 0x3C8C0000 Bytes
HTCSWIZCNG01 »“4‚HTCE
Cmd>
I assume the "HTCSWIZCNG01" is just verifying what I already knew? That I am CID locked to cingular?
I managed to get a list with a lot of CID codes for different operators and will check your value (once i find the file ) but i also believe that your phone is indeed CID locked; sorry
Many thanks for the details, tried it last night but would not change, so i at least know i have a cid locked system now.
Maybe wiorth getting it unlocked, but to be honest it was more of a wanting to know if it was or was not, know i know that i happy with what i got. Maybe an offical update will work when its released.
Again cheers all for your help and advice.
Any further info still be greatful with details of first post about radio roms still if you can.
Thunder_PC said:
I assume the "HTCSWIZCNG01" is just verifying what I already knew? That I am CID locked to cingular?
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Yep, that CID is indeed from Cingular. Check with the file attached i extracted from some file i can't recall exactly which and where i got it...
Thunder_PC said:
Sent email with pdocread info
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Pls make new dump as it should be 64Kb (0x10000)
Hi, please someone can tell me , as i think, my 9100 is CID unlocked?:
Cmd>info 2
GetDeviceInfo=0x00000002
+ SD Controller init
- SD Controller init
+StorageInit
***** user area size = 0x1E880000 Bytes
HTCSWIZQTK01 µ…“HTCE
Cmd>
After do a CID unlock with awizard, rechecked and still showing the same.
but when i try to dump rom doing "r2sd all" in mtty1.42 it doesn´t allows me. In awizard done.
Cmd>r2sd all
***** user area size = 0x1E880000 Bytes
R2SDBackup() - Download type = 5
usTotalBlock = 1 sizeof(SDCARD_SIGNATRUE_TABLE)=512
You didn't get the proper security level to download a specific image
Cmd>
If it´s unloked, i supose, after reading forums, that i can change rom from WWE to last Spanish (2.18....)
IPL/SPL: 2.17.0001
GSM 02.07.10
OS 2.17.7.2
wait your answers. Thanks.
A quick search around the forum would have shown you that it's not possible to CID unlock a G4 device for free.
Yours is a G4 and if you compare with my values from post #4 you can see that yours isn't CID unlocked
cheers
Thanks.
i suposed that as wasn´t in CID list was unlocked. But i get it more clear.
So the only ways to change rom and language are, or pay or try it with the Solutuion found: how to flash any rom to CIDLOCKED DEVICE.
TOM_WILE said:
Thanks.
i suposed that as wasn´t in CID list was unlocked. But i get it more clear.
So the only ways to change rom and language are, or pay or try it with the Solutuion found: how to flash any rom to CIDLOCKED DEVICE.
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Yep, either with ShellTool or with my Wizard Service Tool that allows to flash the OS binary partition
cheers
mestrini said:
Yep, either with ShellTool or with my Wizard Service Tool that allows to flash the OS binary partition
cheers
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Hi again, it´s done.
I did it with "QTEK Rom 2.18.7.8 AKU2 ESN + Radio 02.47.11 Con CID Bloqueado by jossma". It works great, and in spanish. I have to "repair" a little problem with keyboard.
i´m happy. thanks for all. jejeje
sos.sos.sos
I have blocked SPV M3000
CID: WIZORGB8
Phone is CID LOCKED!
Which withdraw drinking
plz HELP ME !!!!!!!
hi everyone I know im posting in the wroge thread but this site is really huge, I need any help cuz i begin to hate my ppc and im stiil a student and cant buy another one cuz my father is really anoying, so i got an i-mate pda2 which i really love its design but the prob. is wm2003se there is no other roms i can find + i dont know how to get this cid unlocker and any rom just any , i will be pleased v.much for help i want the links where i can find a cid unlocker and a new rom which can run manila or wm5,6 plz helppp :'(
Hi everyone,my name's Larry and I just registered to the forums. Please forgive my newness but I am in a bit of a pickle here.
I have a MDA Vario II, aka Hermes 300, that I bought s/h off ebay. Works fine,no worries, but I upgraded to WM6 because i felt browsing was a little slow and the screen graphics werent as good as I expected. The upgrade was from the T-mobile site itself and all went fine. Only thing is I dont believe this phone can handle it(needs more RAM really) and after being online a while it gets really slow,like steerig a cow through treacle at times so I came to the conclusiong it was a bad move! Now I've noticed a link on here about downgrading to WM5 but is it that easy for one with no specialised tools or knowledge(tho i did build my own PC, or should I say ahem WE did)
Also a problem the phone has developed since the upgrade is it keep deleting my email settings, even tho on the 'desktop' screen it tells me i have so many unread emails in each account! So now i cant check emails from it either!
I do hope I can sort this out cos it is really frustrating having a PDA and not being able to browse properly!
Many thanks
Larry
Welcome to XDA-Developers larry. Well Firstly i would start with CID unlocking your device so that you can flash any rom you can do that by downloading hard spl from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
then once you have flashed that you can basically download and install any rom for the hermes. I have an mda vario ii and hate the t-mobile rom as it installs quite a bit of useless crap. I never use and it is also so damn ugly. if after installing a new rom you find you have internet connection problems and/or mms settings then download and run this http://rapidshare.com/files/92547562/UK_Setup.exe that will install the settings for internet and mms for all uk networks, the majority of the cooked roms on here though ,already have a network wizard to set it up for you, but better to be safe than sorry
P.S. I forgot to add if you are looking for speed and extra ram i would look for a vanilla(clean) rom, install that and then add the apps you want via cab files, you will find them scattered about all over this site
scousemartin said:
Welcome to XDA-Developers larry. Well Firstly i would start with CID unlocking your device so that you can flash any rom you can do that by downloading hard spl from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
then once you have flashed that you can basically download and install any rom for the hermes. I have an mda vario ii and hate the t-mobile rom as it installs quite a bit of useless crap. I never use and it is also so damn ugly. if after installing a new rom you find you have internet connection problems and/or mms settings then download and run this http://rapidshare.com/files/92547562/UK_Setup.exe that will install the settings for internet and mms for all uk networks, the majority of the cooked roms on here though ,already have a network wizard to set it up for you, but better to be safe than sorry
P.S. I forgot to add if you are looking for speed and extra ram i would look for a vanilla(clean) rom, install that and then add the apps you want via cab files, you will find them scattered about all over this site
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Ah thanks for that but I have no idea what CID unlocking is(do you mean like unlocking the phone to other networks?) Also what's hard spl?? Totally in the dark about this!
Hermes300 said:
Ah thanks for that but I have no idea what CID unlocking is(do you mean like unlocking the phone to other networks?) Also what's hard spl?? Totally in the dark about this!
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all your question answered here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
I have looked thru the wiki and cannot find the advice I need.
My device has the following on it and what I would like to know is if I can actually drowngrade the device back to WM5.
The rom version is 3.60.110.4 (T-mobile UK)
The radio version is 1.50.00.00 so I assume that it is boot 0108.
The IPL is 1.04 and the SPL 2.03.
The protocol reads as follows 32.83.7020.20H
I have come across a guide that states if the radio is above 1.27.00.00 then downgrading may not be possible.
"(NOTE: If your radio version is currently HIGHER than 1.27.00.00 then it is very likely the radio bootloader is version 0108, this WILL NOT allow the radio to be downgraded to a radio containing BL 0106 and will result in a "NO GSM" error.)" -http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=27
The other question I would like to ask is this - it is possible to put another verion of WM6 on with this radio version?
Thanks for any advice!
Can anyone help me here!
Do I need to SIM unlock my PDA to update the ROM to a custom ROM, for example Schaps_WM6Pro_Hermes_4.30 which I recently downloaded from here.
At the moment it is locked to T-mobile. I have also updated the SPL to 2.10 olipro and the radio is at 1.50.00.00 and the HTC boot is 0108.
Thanks guys
Larry
Hermes300 said:
Can anyone help me here!
Do I need to SIM unlock my PDA to update the ROM to a custom ROM, for example Schaps_WM6Pro_Hermes_4.30 which I recently downloaded from here.
At the moment it is locked to T-mobile. I have also updated the SPL to 2.10 olipro and the radio is at 1.50.00.00 and the HTC boot is 0108.
Thanks guys
Larry
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I think you might not have gotten help 'cause it doesn't look like you've read what people pointed for you to read. Hopefully this'll help you get over the jargon hump and make progress. Having upgraded from the Offical T-Moble rom and swapped ROMs, it's definitely worth taking the time to learn how to do.
SIM unlock & CID unlock aren't the same.
If you've had you phone with T-Mobile for at least 3 month they will let Unlock you SIM (at least they do in the US). Contact them directly, you'll need an active account & phone number with them. This is free.
CID unlocking allows flashing ROMs onto your PDA. For some reason the folks at T-mobile, etc want you to have to look at their stuff every time you use a machine you bought through them. Using a cooked rom is like reinstalling XP without having AOL on your computer, makes life much better.
(flashing = installing to a PDA's Read Only Memory)
(ROM = OS + Radio + other stuff = basically everything thats on the PDA after a hard reset)
Flashing can be a dangerous thing, you don't want to 'brick' your PDA so you install an escape hatch. Hard SPL is that escape hatch.
(Brick = peice of baked clay = your PDA if a ROM install fails and you didn't install Hard SPL first)
The Hard SPL protects you if the ROM you installs fails 'cause power went out, ROM was bad, you bumped the cable, etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Read & Follow the directions.
Select a ROM from here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Cooked_ROMs
I have the same model & just installed Custel V2.5, seems to work well so far (day 2).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364617
Good Luck
Thanks gt, and we have read advice on here but a lot of seems to be conflicting plus we seem to be just going round and round. Yep, ben there, yep read that etc.
I know the diff. between SIM and CID unlock but all I want to know is is it necessary to SIM unlock the phone to update a ROM?
I wont be using another network but will be staying with T-mobile W n W.
I did it!
Well I did it. flashed the phone with Schaps WM6 4.30 WWE.
Have noticed it runs faster than the previous T-Mobile WM6 and has some really neat features-you can adjust a lot more settings on the phone than before,quite impresed! Thanks for everyones help!
I must be thick as I have read more posts on this than I have had hot dinners and tried various utilities all to no avail although thankfully my Wizard still seems to work.
My O2 XDA-Mini s is about 2 years old and of course locked to O2 although the device come up as SIM Unlocked but CID Locked.
IPL - 2.21.0001
SPL - 2.21.0001
I am now on the Three network and would just like to get back to using the phone I love rather than the freebie I have now, so I am assuming I need to get CID Unlocked?
Having bothered to get to that stage I would want to scrap the O2 software and upgrade to a better ROM.
Sorry for being so stupid on this, I am hoping someone in the know can take the time to reply.
Thanks in advance
If it's sim unlocked you don't need to CID unlock to enable other sims.
If your new sim is rejected, then the device is still sim locked.
CID is only used for flashing, so if you want to upgrade to the better WM6 roms now available, you'd have to unlock it permanently (hard SPL) or use the Soft SPL.
Good luck,
EquinoXe
the-equinoxe said:
If it's sim unlocked you don't need to CID unlock to enable other sims.
If your new sim is rejected, then the device is still sim locked.
EquinoXe
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Thanks for taking time to reply EquinoXe, you have confirmed what I had already thought.
The device reports "Invalid or missing SIM card" with the Three SIM card and WST v4.2.2 reports "Your phone is already SIM unlocked" ??
I do wan't to upgrade the ROM but more importantly I want to get the thing working with the Three SIM card, then I can worry about the ROM.
Any other suggestions will be gladly received.
Thanks in Advance
Download and use the LOLKWIZ03b program from these forums, follow the insturctions EXACTLY, and it will generate you a SIM unlock code.....enjoy!
ashasaur said:
Download and use the LOLKWIZ03b program from these forums, follow the insturctions EXACTLY, and it will generate you a SIM unlock code.....enjoy!
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I have done this twice just recently but my G4 is not asking me to enter any unlock code. I read other threads where people had similar problems so tried a few times, device still comes up "Invalid or missing SIM card"
I ran EnableRapi from the device before running the batch file so I'm not sure what is going on or if it is something quirky about the G4 device??
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Jackson>cd\
C:\>lokiwizmsl
machinagod's HTC Wizard/Prophet/Charmer MSL Revealer v0.3
NOW WITHOUT CID Unlocking POWER!
ECHO is off.
Supports SPL 2.x!!
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WARNING: This tool is highly experimental!
I will NOT be held responsible for any problems caused by this tool.
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Thanks to xda-developers, spv-developers, and especially itsme by the work they
released. This solution would not be possible without them.
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Unlocking RAPI Please wait...
MachinaGod RapiUnlocker v1.0
Initializing.......................Done!
RAPI Unlocked.
Starting MSL work... DO NOT DISCONNECT UNTIL THIS SCRIPT ENDS
ECHO is off.
CopyTFFSToFile(0x0, 0x10000, lock_backup.bin)
ECHO is off.
ECHO is off.
SIMLock Code is your code... Type it with another SIM in...
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Lock Status: 0000000000000000
SIMLock Code: ¨~äe├ÇÔ►-┴«p¦╚.;
This exe file was created with the evaluation version of Perl2Exe.
For more information visit http://www.indigostar.com
(The full version does not display this message with a 2 second delay.)
...
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"Standing on the shoulder of giants"
Ricardo Afonso, 2005
Press Any key to Exit.
Strange, according to lokiwiz (and WST) you are sim- unlocked.
But clearly your three sim card won't be accepted.
I do remember that HTC had been messing with the bootloaders, had to downgrade one in order to unlock it too..
Could you Flash a 2.19.0001 (or earlier G4) IPL/SPL ROM and try again?
You can use dharvey4651's thread as a guide to flash the IPL/SPL.
Just ignore the carrier ROMs, and only update (downgrade) the IPL/SPL with one attached to djharvey's thread (preferably the orange, because that one worked for me).
Flashing bootloaders can damage your device beyond repair, please use this method only if you are shure about the process, and know what you are doing. I am not responseble or liable for any damages.
Flash the IPL/SPL (takes a minute), then try again to unlock the phone.
Note: WM6.x needs IPL/SPL 2.19.xxxxx at least (works great with a 2.19), so if you have downgraded to a lower number, you'd have to upgrade again in order to run WM6.x .
Good luck,
EquinoXe
Same Problem
I have the same problem as the previous post. I downgraded from WM6.1 to a WM5.1 ROM and then ran lokiwiz - success!
I have now gone back to the original WM6.1 ROM and again I am locked out from my o2 SIM.
I am using: WM6.1 ROM Prophet My Green Edition http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2116170
Any suggestions?
IPL 2.10.001
SPL 2.G4.4PDA
GSM 02.47.21
OS 5.2.19.209
the-equinoxe said:
Could you Flash a 2.19.0001 (or earlier G4) IPL/SPL ROM and try again?
You can use dharvey4651's thread as a guide to flash the IPL/SPL.
EquinoXe
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Thanks EquinoXe, I am going to try a T-Mobile, Vodaphone and Orange SIM later to see what results then maybe tomorrow try your last suggestion.
Thanks and I will post any results, hopefully not a flashy paperweight (~:
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I have now tried T-Mobile, Vodaphone and Orange SIM cards in the Wizard and all work OK so unlocking was never the problem, obviously O2 is OK also as this was it's original branding.
So the problem is only with the Three SIM, I have an old T610 and T630 which I just put the Three SIM into with the same results.
Need to do a bit more reading on this but I thought this sort of restrictive trading practice went out with the monopolies issues, as it seems at the end of my contract it's not just a matter of me buying a phone of my choice, if I want a new handset I have to go with Three, who interestingly don't do XDA style phones, or change contracts.
More if it happens.
I'm guessing that the reason the 3 sim card won't work is because the Mini S isn't a 3G capable device - 3 is the only network in the UK that's 3G exclusive, hense why other (T-mobile, Vodafone, O2 and Orange) sims will work and the 3 sim card won't.
Hope this helps.
Right chaps... so, here's the deal, I've done a SIM unlocker for the Sedna, if you want your device sorted, click this link:
http://sedna.htc-unlocks.com
Now... this also contains Hard-SPL; if you *DON'T* need a sim unlock, then just wait as I will be releasing the Hard-SPL here anyway.
if you do need a simunlock, use the link.
Good stuff!
we are receiving P6500 next week
When you say it's for Sedna,do you mean p6500 or p6550? Some call the
P6500 the 'Sirius' so I just want to check first. I have a P6500.
M.S
Same thing (well, as far as this is concerned anyway)
Right, so does this thing invalidate one's warranty?
that depends really... mainly on how badly you break the device.
if you don't break it badly enough to stop you from overwriting the Hard-SPL manually then you just replace it before RMA.
if you can't do that, it's unlikely they'll be able to discern you Hard-SPLd it
Does the SIM unlock still work if you overwrite the Hard-SPL?
Does the very fact of unlocking with this program affect the warranty?
yes, it works indefinitely no matter what you do.
and I already answered the warranty question.
go look up the term "warranty by law" and "warranty by manufacturer"
How much time to obtain the Unlocker?
Naturally, I paid ...
My p6500 now unlocked.
Just to say thanks, this has worked and I've now unlocked / debranded my orange p6500!
Many thanks.
Richard
@OliPro
Will you publish SSPL and HardSPL for SEDNA please?
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The unlocker has not worked on my Orange P6500
I have tried it twice without success.
i keep getting the message 'network locked' when I put a t-mobile simcard in to the device
Mysterious Stranger said:
Just to say thanks, this has worked and I've now unlocked / debranded my orange p6500!
Many thanks.
Richard
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jonboy8841 said:
The unlocker has not worked on my Orange P6500
I have tried it twice without success.
i keep getting the message 'network locked' when I put a t-mobile simcard in to the device
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drop me a message then and we'll see what's not working.
I've not yet encountered one that's worked because of the device; it's always been due to the user.
@Olipro/others:
I can buy the Spanish ROM P6500 from Expansys USA for about $100 less than the WWE ROM (EU) version...
Any reason whatsoever to NOT do this???
Thanks and best regards...
EDIT: Of course I would want to flash WWE ROM to it as my Spanish is a little rusty
nope, save the money and get the cheaper.
Which reminds me, I really should get around to Posting Hard-SPL at some point today.
Olipro said:
I've not yet encountered one that's worked because of the device; it's always been due to the user.
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Au contraire. I can forward the PM's back to you if your memory is that short
Sorted in the end though. No, it wasn't my fault!
M.S
OliPro, Tnx for unlocker and fast replay ... tested with success on Orange P6500 ...
Thanks Olipro, followed your advice and it worked perfectly, i now have an unlocked and debranded p6500 for about 25% of the price orange charged
IT's not working for me
The hard SPL runs and clearly flashes the handset as it's then has the OliPro rom boot image when it goesto update the radio rom it then tells me it's 100% complete then says it's failed to flash the rom propperly and returns the phone to the coloured bars meaning i have to reflash the entire thing with an original rom to make the hand set work.
ANy help would be appreciated, it's a second gen orange 6500 if that helps which may mean they've mucked around with the network lock when they dropped the 6.1 release.
Hi,
Was the HardSPL ever released for this handset?