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How to upgrade from WM5 TO WM6
To upgrade your prophet to WM6 I recommend that you first of all downgrade to the NVID version of WM5 AKU2.2 and get the latest Active Sync:
1. Download the NVID(no vendor) AKU2.2 rom for WM5 here :http://rapidshare.com/files/17208693/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exe YOU CAN USE Step1 of PdaMobiz or PDAViet Temp INSTEAD OF NVID(no vendor) AKU2.2 ROM...
2. After it has been downloaded get the latest Active Sync from Microsoft.com
3. Install active sync, you might need to reboot
4. When your computer has rebooted, run the file from step No 1 . Follow the steps, remember that it can take some time and seem to stuck at 80% and higher, but just wait.
5. When you have done this, your pda will reboot. After it comes with the welcome to windows mobile screen,"Tap Here To Begin",JUST LEAVE IT. In fact don't touch your device before the next steps are finished.
6. Now download one of the WM6 versions( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1279985&postcount=1 )
7. Now find a file named Upgrade.bat,and run it.(you don't have to run Step1 of PdaMobiz or PDAViet Temp,as you have already downgraded to AKU2.2)
8. Wait until the upgrade finishes(usually takes 12-15minutes)..WAIT WAIT WAIT
9. A message will be displayed in the dos box,and it will say that the upgrade is finished etc....etc...,now you HAVE to HARD RESET,to finish the upgrade and enjoy you new WM6!
How to downgrade from WM6 TO WM5
The downgrade process from WM6 to WM5 is pretty simple. All you have to do is to downgrade to WM5 NVID and after that upgrade to the WM5 you want:
1. Download the NVID(no vendor) AKU 2.2 rom for WM5 here :http://rapidshare.com/files/17208693/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exeYOU CAN USE Step1 of PdaMobiz or PDAViet Temp INSTEAD OF NVID(no vendor) AKU2.2 ROM...
2. After it has been downloaded get the latest Active Sync from Microsoft.com.. Simply search for "Active Sync"
3. Install active sync, you might need to reboot
4. When your PC is ready run the NVID file you downloaded in step1 and follow the guide, remember that it can take some time and seem to stuck at 80% and higher, but just wait
5. When its done downgrading to the NVID WM5 rom, you prophet will reset and you can upgrade to the version of WM5 you want.
NOTICE
If you use a different AKU 2.2 ROM(like PDAViet Temp),you may have two EXEs in the folder you extracted.Be careful and use the one that is made for your device:
FILENAME G3.EXE
is for G3 devices:IPL x.xx.0000, SPL x.xx.000.0 (this is shown when you reset)
FILENAME G4.EXE
is for G4 devices:IPL x.xx.0001, SPL x.xx.000.1 (this is shown when you reset)
RECOVERING FROM ERROR IN STEP 8 WM5->WM6
1. Don't panic
2. Don't panic
3. Unplug the phone
4. Reset with stylus,and keep the Camera Button pressed.
5. A 3 color screen will appear(Bootloader Screen)
6. Connect your device with your PC,and run the NVID(no vendor) WM5 rom.
7. The device will be resetted after RUU(rom update utility)finishes
8. Repeat the WM6 upgrade,from STEP 5..
How to switch or upgrade/downgrade between WM6 versions(for example PDAViet->Trueneytral)
1. First you have to downgrade to WM5 AKU2.2 using the WM6->WM5 guide(some say that you don't have to do that,but i believe that it's better to downgrade first rather than making a simple overwrite)
2. Now follow STEP 5 of the WM5->WM6 guide
Device doesn't connect to PC after flash
If your device doesn't connect to your PC after flash,just enter bootloader(press camera button+while pressing soft reset and hold,until a tri-color screen shows up),and flash the NoVendor WM5 Rom: http://rapidshare.com/files/17208693/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exe .Then repeat the whole process...
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KEEP IN MIND:
UPGRADING CAN BE DANGEROUS,YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE
DO NOT RESTORE BACKUPS FROM ANY ROM OTHER THAN THE ONE IT WAS CREATED ON
THERE IS NO "BEST WM6 ROM",THE BEST IS THE ONE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU
(part of the guide is taken from Da9L's guide,in the WM6 Rom Collection)
I will edit/update this post soon and clean it up, ask questions in another thread, and by god please read the wiki first, 90% of the questions asked are answered in the wiki....
WM6 Upgrade Guide...reply
great info sir! thanks so much! downloading...i'll be happy to send feedbacks on this WM6 ROM! thanks again!
Thanx a lot tonydeli7 , very very good guide and a lot of ppl really needed it
Great
Thanks to you all. I have Qtek S200 and trobuled with WM6 it wonderfull guide for me thank you very much.
I need to downgrade to WM5, 'couse I cannot boot anymore. After running the setup I get an error that the device cannot be found. I have connected the S200 with the boot loader running.
Edit: Now it works on an "old" WinXP machine.
Huge Problem!!
Ok guys I am having a huge problem. I tried to upgrade to WM6 but when running the RUU and changing the rom, it encountered an error saying the nbf file cannot be installed on my pda phone and now my phone is stuck(i think permanantly) on the bootloader screen.
No matter what I do to try to fix this, IE: restart device, power down by removing battery, try to run the RUU again, nothing helps. Its is really stuck and I really need this cell phone.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.
Dan.
dharvey4651 said:
Ok guys I am having a huge problem. I tried to upgrade to WM6 but when running the RUU and changing the rom, it encountered an error saying the nbf file cannot be installed on my pda phone and now my phone is stuck(i think permanantly) on the bootloader screen.
No matter what I do to try to fix this, IE: restart device, power down by removing battery, try to run the RUU again, nothing helps. Its is really stuck and I really need this cell phone.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.
Dan.
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Put you pda on bootloader mod... and try any of this rom's i have managed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316062
Stay cool!
I followed the instructions carefully, and my phone (Qtek S200) seemed to boot with WM6.0
However, after aligning screen, it tried to initialize the phone with some extended roms, a procedure which failed, and I had to soft reset.
After reboot, it seems to work fine.
Is it?
EDIT: Another thing I noticed is that keyboard is in THAI !!! How can I make US the default? Olso, I have Resco keyboard GR edition. Will this work with WM6?
tonydeli7 said:
1. Download the NVID(no vendor) AKU2.2 rom for WM5 here :http://rapidshare.com/files/17208693/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exe
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Is this G3 only, or both?
I'm asking, because in PDAviet's temp file there are two different rom updaters, but in the file linked above there is only one.
yoda_143 said:
Is this G3 only, or both?
I'm asking, because in PDAviet's temp file there are two different rom updaters, but in the file linked above there is only one.
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i don't know mate.i believe you can use pdaviet's temp instead of aku2.2 nvid...
Another thing I noticed, is that it looses pairing with my bt handsfree...
I am making the pairing, and works fine. However, when at night I am shutting off my hf in order to save battery, the next morning the pairing is gone.
Any solution to this?
i hav a problem!i have sucessful boot wit wm6 and everythings fine but only i can't access to contacts,everytme i press it will automatic switch back to today screen...and there is no autoconfig???anyone help???i can't save my contacts...
dufchan said:
i hav a problem!i have sucessful boot wit wm6 and everythings fine but only i can't access to contacts,everytme i press it will automatic switch back to today screen...and there is no autoconfig???anyone help???i can't save my contacts...
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You've forgot to do a hard reset after flashing, please read one of the flashing guides.
I-mate Jamin
hello evrybody
i just wanted to know if i can upgrate my WM5 to WM6 on my I-mate JAMin?
rondol1 said:
You've forgot to do a hard reset after flashing, please read one of the flashing guides.
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thank u very much!!now my dopod working fine!!thanks a lot!!
thanx for the guide
help me please..
P4k1t0 said:
Put you pda on bootloader mod... and try any of this rom's i have managed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316062
Stay cool!
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how to do that?
thx..
Choice of ROM
Hello guys, tanks for a so nice job !
I would like to have more information about the choice of ROM.
I don't want any special feature, just the row wm6.
no programs added, no tweaky today, no bugs, no battery problem, etc etc
which one would fit that the best ?
thanks
Thnx for this man, much appreciated!
Hello all,
unfortunately, my prophet has been broken by the well known ROM update SPL 3.08. The exact name of this file is: Jesterzs_Aku2.20_with_3.08IPL_and_2.20SPL_ONLY_FOR _G4_
So the current situation is:
IPL 2.09
SPL 3.08.0001
I am looking for a solution. The ideal one would be:
upgrading again with a valid SPL but greater version number (such 3.09).
The second step is to unlock the CID (No problem for that),
and finally downgrading everything to ROM 2.20 (Easy).
By now, I create a modified 2.20 SPL to 3.09. Please check attached.
But the ROM update seems to not work. Indeed at the end of the operation, the prophet shows a wonderful screen with degraded green and the following words:
IPL 2.09
SPL 3.08.0001So, I can conclude that the first step is not sucessfull.
When the ROMUpdateUtility_G4.exe check the version number, the version of the prophet seems to be empty...
Does anyone have any idea?
thank you for your comment.
cheers
Andre
do u think this is possible ??
and waht is the difference betwen the towo verssion ??
well, what can you do with a prophet upgraded to 3.08? nothing.
my problem would be dissambling the SPL and IPL for changing the version.
Modifying directly the binary doesn't work.
seeya
Hello everybody.
I had installed "TouchFLO Charmer WM6_GER ver. 2.8 BETA by mschmitz" over an WM5 T-Mobile MDA compact II (Charmer) and everything worked great.
see link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=331142
Now i cooked my own ROM (Charmer WM6) with some improvements and correct working German Input methods.
see Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2075053#post2075053
As there are several "how-to" here but all are spread around this forum, i will try to give a checklist how you probably not kill your device.
Print this checklist and search the forum for the how-to's.
Prerequisitions:
If something goes wrong, be sure to have a ROM of your Phoneprovider (e.g. T-Mobile WM 5 AKU 2.2 for a T-Mobile device).
If you sdo not have an original ROM, you can use this one to flash back to WM5 (i used this, do not worry that it is english): http://www.tm-phonedownloads.com/files/RUU_Compact ll_2060227_20602110_021921_T-MobileUK_Ship.exe
Backup your data! All will be lost after upgrading, or if anything goes wrong. You can use Sprite Backup (the only tool that allows upgrading from different WM versions - eg. from WM5 to WM6 - but you wil loose SMS. Use PPCPIMBackup Freeware to backup SMS).
Always use the corrrect ROM (do not use e.g. a MDA III ROM on an MDA II)
I also recommend to delete your Active Sync Partnership after upgrade (Active Sync/File/Delete Mobile Device) and let Active Sync setup a new one (otherwise you may have problems with File sync, sometimes an error pops up).
If you have problems to sync with outlook, it might be a problem with the restored data of SPRITE BACKUP as WM5 has a different database than WM6.
In case you geet an error "Error 8007000e" or similar do the following:
1) Hard Reset
2) Do NOT connect to Active Sync !!!
3) Restore your personal data (If you use Sprite backup select Merge, Level 1 but do NOT select "Migration Data" whern you get the filetree)
4) On your PocketPC start the program "Active Sync" (still NOT connected to PC)!
5) Go to Menu/Options and DELETE the partnership (e.g. "Windows PC").
All Syncroniced data will be deleted on the PocketPC (Contacts, Appointments, etc..), but they are still available in OUTLOOK on your PC.
6) Thereafter delete your Partnership also on the PC (Active Sync - File/elete Mobile Device).
7) Now connect your PocketPC to the Desktop PC and the Outlook data will be syncronized again without error.
You can try to start at point 4) maybe you do not need a hardreset/backup again, try....
After upgrading you should always delete the partnerships....
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Now the upgrading steps. Make sure to check them all!
1) Unlock your device (CID and SIM). You have to CID unlock your device, or otherwise you cannot install a ROM that is e.g. not T-Mobile on an T-Mobile MDA.
How?
First of all you have to check what device (G3 or G4) and what Bootloaderversion (IPL/SPL) 1.x or > 2.x you have.
SOFT reset your device and note the red numbers that come.
If you have something like
IPL: 1.12 (or 1.12.000)
SPL 1.12.0000
you have an G3 device.
If IPL or SPL ends with 1 (e.g. 1.12.0001), you have an G4 device.
(0 is G3, 1 is G4)
Now check the first number.
1.12.xx is an Bootloader version 1 and 2.12.xx is 2, and so on.
I had an G3/Bootloader V1.x device, so I CANNOT say if it works for other devices.
For a G3 device you have to use Lockiwiz2b to SIM/CID unlock your device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=249474).
For a G4 device you have to use Lockiwiz3 to SIM/CID unlock (dont know if it works)
Its easier to unlock an 1.xx. device, so unlock before upgrading (even with an official ROM)
You will NOT loose your data as no HARD reset is necessary. Lockiwiz will not harm your system (if you do the right thing).
2) Now that you have CID unlocked your device, check your Bootloader Version. WM6 can only be installed with an V2 Bootloader (IPL/SPL 2.x.xxx) or higher!!.
So if you have e.g. IPL/SPL 1.12.xx, you first have to upgrade your device with a more recent WM5. I installed T-Mobile WM5 AKU 2.2 and thereafter i had 2.20.xx
3) WM6 cannot be installed over WM6 !!!
If you allready have a WM6 on your Charmer, DOWNGRADE to WM5, thereafter install the new or updated WM6!
4) Install ROM and enjoy.
If soething went wrong, you can save your device by going to Bootloader mode (push and hold camera button and reset with stylus. When you see the 3 colored Screen, release Camera Button. Then you are in bootloader mode and you can flash the original ROM vie your PC and ActiveSync (thats why you should have a WM5 ROM by the hand)
Summary:
1) Check what device you have (G3/G4)
2) Check what Bootloader Version you have (1.xx.xx or > 2.xx.xx)
3) Unlock CID (and SIM) with Lockiwiz02 (G3) or Lockiwiz03 (G4)
If this did not work, STOP here and forget it, nothing is lost until here! If your device is not CID unlocked you will kill your device with a "non vendor" ROM
4) If your bootloader (IPL/SIP) is 1.xx.xx, first upgrade to 2.xx.xx via an official WM5 ROM upgrade (or check XDA-Developers ROMs), otherwise device is dead
5) If you allready have an WM6 on your device, downgrade to WM5 first!
6) Install WM6 and enjoy.
Regards
Ridingshark
You dont need to CID unlock the device to upgrade to WM6. In fact, CID unlocking works only on 1.xx bootloader, and once you've bought a device with 2.xx, you can't go back.
That's why, instead of cid unlocking, you can just use NO_ID RUU, which bypasses checking the VendorID in the flashing process. You can find it here: http://www.windowsceportal.hu/tartalom/programok/htc_charmer_upgradeut_noid.zip
Other than that, its a great thread. Making it sticky.
"WM6 can only be installed with an V2 Bootloader (IPL/SPL 2.x.xxx)!!."
Add: WM6 can be installed with an V3 Bootloader (IPL/SPL 3.x.xxx also
tuecan said:
"WM6 can only be installed with an V2 Bootloader (IPL/SPL 2.x.xxx)!!."
Add: WM6 can be installed with an V3 Bootloader (IPL/SPL 3.x.xxx also
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Thanks, i changed it to V2.xx or higher (thats what i meant).
Tahnks also to vlodeck for the hind how to with V2.xx devices.
As i said, i can only tell you how it worked for me (Version 1.xx)
Regards R
Where can I find Lockiwiz3 to download?
I recommend lokiwiz2b instead of 3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=249474
A FAQ for flashing vlodeck´s ROM, can you Download here
It is in English and German language with pictures
Can I Upgrade My BenQ P50 which is based on WM2003 to WM5/6?
Can I Upgrade My BenQ P50 which is based on WM2003 to WM5/6?
Can Anybody help out me with this fact or give me some information you know.plz.......
vlodeck said:
You dont need to CID unlock the device to upgrade to WM6. In fact, CID unlocking works only on 1.xx bootloader, and once you've bought a device with 2.xx, you can't go back.
That's why, instead of cid unlocking, you can just use NO_ID RUU, which bypasses checking the VendorID in the flashing process. You can find it here: http://www.windowsceportal.hu/tartalom/programok/htc_charmer_upgradeut_noid.zip
Other than that, its a great thread. Making it sticky.
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I would like to do it this way but I don't know how get nk.nbf for Charmer_Touch_ver._2.1 . Any help? Thank you in advance...
Your thread is very nice and help me a lot
Can you help me to upgrade bootloader from 1 to 2
Thank you very match in advance...
amoor1 said:
Your thread is very nice and help me a lot
Can you help me to upgrade bootloader from 1 to 2
Thank you very match in advance...
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Hello amoor.
I also had Bootloader version 1 and simply used the official AKU 2.0 upgrade from T-Mobile from their homepage.
Thereafter it was Bootloader Version 2.
If you do not have an original ROM, you can use this WM5 (Do not worry that it is in english): http://www.tm-phonedownloads.com/files/RUU_Compact ll_2060227_20602110_021921_T-MobileUK_Ship.exe.
Thereafter you can upgrade to WM6.
Regards R
hey, is there a known problem with the rar archive? i always get a crc error when i want to extract the os.nb file using "wm6" as pass
Thanks a lot! It works!
... I just upgraded my Charmer's ROM following your instructions. Perfect!http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
vlodeck said:
That's why, instead of cid unlocking, you can just use NO_ID RUU, which bypasses checking the VendorID in the flashing process. You can find it here: http://www.windowsceportal.hu/tartalom/programok/htc_charmer_upgradeut_noid.zip
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this link doesn't work anymore !! please upload it somewhere else
HTC Charmer noid
HTC Charmer noid
Hello,
I have WM6 to installt on my mda compact 2. How bekome I the language in German? Under regional Settings I Have German Others, but the language ist in english.
Thank you for your Answer.
The Menue is in english but the date was in german.??
Why don't you just install a German ROM by Ridingshark or Cyberdel. Then it will be German.
30.53 MB of storage -> OK - after UNhide -> ActiveSync Problem
Hello,
yes it works!!!! 30 MB storage - perfekt - Thank you.
Bevor UNhide 14 MB storage - but ActiveSync works perfect
After UNhide 30 MB storage - Active Sync dosen´t sync!!
Bevor and after unhide the same ROM (WM ROM 6.5 German (CTRLPDA))
all programs work fine BUT SYNC with ActiveSync dosen´t work.
ActiveSync tells me NO MEMORY on device?!?!? I can not sync any caleder or contacts!
Why?
Sorry for my bad english!!!
Greetings from Germany
seit1999
Who is CTRLPDA? Is it a forum member? We can't help you supporting ROMs not made in the forum cause we don't know the base then.
And what did you unhide? The extROM or what?
IPL 2.15.0001
SPL 2.15.0001
GSM 02.07.20
OS 2.15.3.22 GER Date 3/13/06
EXTrom 2.15.3.102
hello i have this phone ( XPA S200)from SWISSCOM the language is in German and i want change to English , what i need to do , i read lot off things from the forum and I'm a bit confused, and i want to upgrade to a a custom OS , which do you recommend, please help me .
You have a G4 device, this will make a difference regarding what is below.
You must first, SIM unlock the device. here
Then you must HardSPL your device here
Then, you can choose which ROM to use. The majority of cooked ROMs are in english, although there are some localised versions. See here
Hi,
I just updated two XDA NEO G4 from GER to ENG WM 5.0
Very easy:
1. Download ActiveSync 4.5
2. Download PVTemp 5.0 ROM and do unzip
3. Connect as a guest on Active Sync
4. Go to bootloader mode (Press Comm button and after pres soft reset and release, RGB screen should appear on screen.
5. Connect to USB (USB should apperar in left corner)
6. Start ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4.exe (if its G4) or ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G3.exe (if its G3) which you can find in PVTemp folder
-----> G3 shows on screen: SPL .000 or .0000
G4 .001 or .0001
(ACCORDING TO THIS YOUR IS G4)
7. Accept al offered
8. Enjoy!
Also reconsider recomendation from l3v5y if you have any troubles upgrading!!!
I have read hundreds of pages before upgrade XDA neo even if I flashed more then 30 devices earlyer (1010,2020,S100,9100)
Good luck!
l3v5y said:
You have a G4 device, this will make a difference regarding what is below.
You must first, SIM unlock the device. ................... i have already done
here
Then you must HardSPL your device ................. going to do
here
Then, you can choose which ROM to use. The majority of cooked ROMs are in english, although there are some localised versions. .................. going to use this one is ok to use this one ... ... . RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_QtekWWE_Ship
See here
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please check is is ok
done , i use the second opinon and is ok
It´s goodto help someone.Last night I spent few hours reading forum and THERE IS NO SINGLE THREAD HOW TO FLASH WM 5 ROM!! Just 6.0, butfor me imortance is language, not version.
I red this one and decided to try following this from l3v5y and few other topic so final resul was pozitive.
regards
Help, my athena problem when i want to upgrade from spl 1.2 to 3.5 using michy, for your information mine is spl 1.2 but when i upgrade using michy r4.1 spl 3.5 but after i flash at 95% it say error afterthat i reset my athena and i want to install spl 1.2 r4.1 michy is run until 1% then it restart and it happen everytime i click ROMUpdateUtility.exe for michy r4.1 spl 1.2 then it restart after 1%
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Help, my athena problem when i want to upgrade from spl 1.2 to 3.5 using michy, for your information mine is spl 1.2 but when i upgrade using michy r4.1 spl 3.5 but after i flash at 95% it say error afterthat i reset my athena and i want to install spl 1.2 r4.1 michy is run until 1% then it restart and it happen everytime i click ROMUpdateUtility.exe for michy r4.1 spl 1.2 then it restart after 1%
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You need to install AP4 to upgrade to SPL 3.5
But you must have a working rom installed
Try installing AP3 from the bootloader
If you don't know what this means , I suggest you read the AP4 upgrade threads and the wiki,
though I have to admit your problem is not specifically addressed in the wiki.
ok..thanks lakeman..done already
MAC Address for ATHENA
hi lakeman,
thanx for reply at my post elsewhere.
but i wanted to know that my ATHENA is stuck at the BOOTLOADER screen and unable to go any further.
for the MTTY process, i need to have the MAC address of my athena.
how can i get it in this situation?
is it printed on my mobile, or do it comes in the booklets?
help me out kindly, so that i can start playing outside like the other childs.
ERMANO.ESTE said:
hi lakeman,
thanx for reply at my post elsewhere.
but i wanted to know that my ATHENA is stuck at the BOOTLOADER screen and unable to go any further.
for the MTTY process, i need to have the MAC address of my athena.
how can i get it in this situation?
is it printed on my mobile, or do it comes in the booklets?
help me out kindly, so that i can start playing outside like the other childs.
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Hi ermano
look under the battery cover or in the router logs
if you cant find it use the mac address of something else
happy new year