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I was updating my bootloader using the pnewbootloader.exe app found on the xda developers FTP this morning and something weird happened.
When the app was done it wrote 000000x000000 at the end and that was it. After updating my bootloader I restarted my phone, but it wouldn't start. It just froze at a black screen. Nothing.... I doubt if it's even on. Tried charging it and then turning it on but no responce. Even the Led is dead. I tried all sorts of methods to bring back to life but all has failed. It won't even charge for god's sake. I noticed that when i remove the battery and charge it without the battery, the led would turn red. Otherwise the device is completely unresponsive.
I desperatly need help hear you guys. This is a call for all the Pocket PC geniuses out there. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you have only two options..
GO TO THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER and let them fix it for you
or
Do this (the instruction is for wallaby)
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=WallabyJTAG
if you get the result : 000000000:00000000 .. you upgrade your device correctly.. but why it kills your device .. i really dont know ..
the correct bootloader for HIMALAYA are boot_1.03.nb0,boot_1.01.nb0 and bootloader_1.06.nb0 ..the other bootloader in FTP the 515.nb0, 517.nb0 is for WALLABY .. bootloader_for_wm5.0 is not a bootloader but an IPL thats why i added in the name and warned not to use it.
anyway i already gives my warning about Downgrading/Upgrading a bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=124909#124909
and was about to post HOW to do it .. but i change my mind since i also kill my Device due to some research and experimenting using an older than 1.01 bootloader
-toe
where can I find a service center here in manila?
tnx a lot
Thanks for your tip but ......
Well from what it seems I must have fried my device.... Now my question would be, how the hell are they gonna fix it ? And how much will it cost ?
If it's a matter of flashing a new bootloader then it shouldn't cost too much, but if they plan to replace a rom chip then I would suspect high repair charges.
If any body has any idea how much it might cost to have this problem fixed please don't hesitate to mention it cause it will surely make a difference.
If it's gonna cost me alot then I would rather buy a used xdaII and use it as spare parts for my original xdaII. Probably change the whole PCB and have it replaced with the used xdaII's PCB
evan_gerard said:
where can I find a service center here in manila?
tnx a lot
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• Philippines Repair Centre
Brightpoint Phils. Inc.
Upper Ground Floor,
Ali Mall ( P. Tuazon Side)
Cubao, Quezon City 1100
Philippines
Phone: +63 (2)9957174 Fax: +63 (2)9957182
Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
http://www.seeo2.com/support/XdaII/template/RepairCenter.vm/partregion/ph
Re: Thanks for your tip but ......
tansoftware said:
Well from what it seems I must have fried my device.... Now my question would be, how the hell are they gonna fix it ? And how much will it cost ?
If it's a matter of flashing a new bootloader then it shouldn't cost too much, but if they plan to replace a rom chip then I would suspect high repair charges.
If any body has any idea how much it might cost to have this problem fixed please don't hesitate to mention it cause it will surely make a difference.
If it's gonna cost me alot then I would rather buy a used xdaII and use it as spare parts for my original xdaII. Probably change the whole PCB and have it replaced with the used xdaII's PCB
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if it is under warranty .. just dont tell them about flashing your bootloader .. they will fix it with no cost .. but if already out-of-warranty .. then i dont know how much really it cost for them to repair it ..
but there is always one fact in service center .. no matter how big or small they will do to your device .. it will take long before you can get your device back ..
-toe
I got one question here .....
First of all allow me to extend my thanks to Toenailed for his help on this. Now for my question. I don't get ..... How come, after all the software and hardware knowledge we've got here in this forum, we still can't fix corrupted bootloaders ? Can it be true that service centers have special hardware equipment designed to flash corrupted bootloaders ?
I live in U.A.E, Dubai .... and to be honest, I'm pretty sure that the service center is gonna tell me that the PCB needs complete replacement. Our service centers prefer to replace rather than to fix. I bet if I tell them about the bootloader issue they won't have a clue and insist on replacing the main PCB.
I seriously don't know what to do. I'M STUCK !!!!
is there a way that bootloader can be done without the need of the service centers?can you teach us?
Ok you guys this is ****'n serious **** ....
I sent my phone to the service center this afternoon, and guess what .... they couldn't understand what happened and have sugested to have the PCB changed. Changing a PCB would cost 1,400.00 DHS This is sooooooooooo ****'n expensive. A used pocket pc would cost 1200.00 DHS. I got so pissed off at this. Our service centers prefer to replace than to repair.
Now, it's been 18 hours without my pda and it's been a living hell so far. I'm so ****'n desperate right now that I could actually kiss the guy that comes up with a solution.
This is a call to all pocket pc experts including ( Buzz Lightyear, Toenailed, and Mamaich ) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE you guys ... This is really heart breaking. I'm currently trying some reviving methods but so far I haven't been lucky with anything. I really hope you come up with a solution u guys !!!
There's only one way to fix the Bootloader is by using the Jtag method to the PCB which is not described or anyone went into this experimentation especially on the HIMALAYA's Board or later ones..
I'm sorry to disappoint you my friend but pray if Toenaild will go further more and study it :roll: and making it easy to happen...
I'm really stuck here .....`
Buzz Lightyear & ToeNailed
For God's sake please come up with a simplified version of the steps needed to repair a corrupted bootloader. I'm sooooooooooooo ****'n desperate now. Our local market doesn't even have spare parts or pcbs.
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tansoftware said:
Buzz Lightyear & ToeNailed
For God's sake please come up with a simplified version of the steps needed to repair a corrupted bootloader. I'm sooooooooooooo ****'n desperate now. Our local market doesn't even have spare parts or pcbs.
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sorry mate, i can't help in this case...
I am willing to buy your unit for 150-200 USD (you pay shipping). please let me know if you are interested.
I am in Europe.
and, if you are not satisfied with my offer, take into account that for 450 USD you can get a brand new one with warranty here (not officially, surely )
i finally got my device back ..
i didnt pay even a centavos since it is still under warranty .. they replace the motherboard
i already ask them how much it will cost if i will pay the board and they said it should be around 1,950 to 2,950 Philippine Pesos (35.45USD to 54USD)
-toe
A New Motherboard .....
toenailed said:
i finally got my device back ..
i didnt pay even a centavos since it is still under warranty .. they replace the motherboard
i already ask them how much it will cost if i will pay the board and they said it should be around 1,950 to 2,950 Philippine Pesos (35.45USD to 54USD)
-toe
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A new motherboard .......
and working cam & rec buttons in Magneto :?:
Whatever, toenailed is back in business :!:
toenailed said:
evan_gerard said:
where can I find a service center here in manila?
tnx a lot
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• Philippines Repair Centre
Brightpoint Phils. Inc.
Upper Ground Floor,
Ali Mall ( P. Tuazon Side)
Cubao, Quezon City 1100
Philippines
Phone: +63 (2)9957174 Fax: +63 (2)9957182
Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
http://www.seeo2.com/support/XdaII/template/RepairCenter.vm/partregion/ph
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brightpoint doesn't repair xda anymore as per their customer representative. It took me 2 hours to got to their service center and spend time waiting for my turn just to tell me that they no longer repair/reprogram xda. What a waste of time and effort. Can you please advise me where to get this services, tnx.
Hi,
I have 2 Mda1 , and i have to change the displays.
Is there an Howto ,already written for peaple like me, or could somebody give me some help how to do this?
The mdas are already open, i only dont know how to get the display away from the motherboard.(the connectors). And i dont want to make a mistake.
Would be very nice to help me :lol:
and sorry for my bad english, i`ll hope you understand my problem....
Think this answers the question, worked well for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=15622
Hi, thanks it worked well.
But now i`v got the problem that everytime i touch the mda near the sim-card-holder, the mda goes off.
That means, nearly everytime i take the mda in my hands it turns off.
Is it possible, that the Problem ist the small black thing that is in the right down corner in the batteri-cover ?
What is it for?
Thanks
Imilan
There is a small Micro switch there, that should turn off the device when the SIM-Card is released or entered.
I think this causes your trouble...
Stefan
I'm experiencing this too, but not so often [few times at week my MDA turns off just by touching it].
I agree with Stefan that the micro-switch [in polish it has got a beautiful name "krańcówka"] is the cause of this problem.
So far I don't see any solution 'cause this thing is too small to do anything with it without destroying it [or maybe I've got too shaky hands ]
xpq said:
[or maybe I've got too shaky hands ]
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Maybe drinking some pints of beer before would helg getting smooth hands... ;-)
*SCNR*
Stefan
Yes it is this micro-switch...
but how to solve this problem?
What happens if i will fix this switch with tape?
I think, the only thing is that i have to turn of the mda myself if i change the sim the next time...?
Is this right?
Or could i damage something?
Thanks for your answers!
Imilan said:
What happens if i will fix this switch with tape?
I think, the only thing is that i have to turn of the mda myself if i change the sim the next time...?
Is this right?
Or could i damage something?
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You could try it.
As you said, you have to remember turning the device off manually when changing the sim....
Stefan
Hi,
Thanks for your answer,
I looked the switch with "Power Knete" some glue- plasticine.
And it is now good.
But now my question:
What means turning of?
Is it only power off?(with the key on the top?)
Hard reset?
or what?
Imilan
Hi,
So I'm an idiot who typed on my Ameo's keyboard with wet hands. This means the keyboard is fubar'd. I need to obviously return it to T-Mobile for a replacement, but they'll absolutely slaughter me if it's running Windows Mobile 6, I'd imagine. I'm now faced with two tasks:
1) Downgrading
-- I have a friend who has a WM5 Ameo, so I could always use some sort of firmware-copying-dumping-tool. Anyone know of any?
2) Backing up
-- I need to back everything up to the SD Card, I guess. There's enough space on my sd card to take all programs + info + etc - so can anyone recommend a _free_ application?
Thanks in advance.
Alex.
Adnan farooqui
I am also desperately looking for t-mobile ameo Rom wm5 to reverse my upgrade. I would be very greatful if you or someone can help finding original T-mobile shipped Rom. I would be greatful to that mate. Adnan
If Your keyboard has water damage then you are FUbar'd anyway since this instantly invalidates your warranty. As such you might as well use PKs black dual rom and stick with the fingertouch keyboard. The repair shop will take the keyboard apart and return you some pretty pictures of your water-soaked tapping-pad with little yellow arrows to highlight the water spots.
You have absolutely no hope of pleading with them trust me.
If you have separate insurance cover against accidental damage then the ROM you have on your phone is irrelevant and won't affect your claim, since this is different to a manufacturer's warranty.
If you don't have accidental damage cover and your friend does then....actually I can't recommend that.......
If all else fails, you could buy a new keyboard:
http://cnn.cn/shop/dopod-u1000-full-metal-keyboard-p-1939.html
(from another thread here)
Pricey, but cheaper than a new X7500.
Hey all i'm kinda new here but i just bought a 8525 and unlocked it using pof's v3a - worked great thanks man. i loaded wm6 and the buttons are different for the punctuation buttons - anyone know if the kaiser key pad will work with the 8525
the one seen here
http://cnn.cn/shop/tytn-iitilt-inner-keyboard-p-2058.html
thanks in advance guys
tnel20 said:
Hey all i'm kinda new here but i just bought a 8525 and unlocked it using pof's v3a - worked great thanks man. i loaded wm6 and the buttons are different for the punctuation buttons - anyone know if the kaiser key pad will work with the 8525
the one seen here
http://cnn.cn/shop/tytn-iitilt-inner-keyboard-p-2058.html
thanks in advance guys
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Na man... the keyboard layout is different (longer) and won't fit. The housing is also different for the phone, and around the keyboard.
You could certainly make your own if you were good at fiberglassing or plastic molding.......................... but even then i'm not sure you would be pleased with the amount of time it would take, as aposed to tricking AT&T into giving you a new one for free.... lol.
And how would one trick ATT into getting one?? I would like to know
tnel20 said:
Hey all i'm kinda new here but i just bought a 8525 and unlocked it using pof's v3a - worked great thanks man. i loaded wm6 and the buttons are different for the punctuation buttons - anyone know if the kaiser key pad will work with the 8525
the one seen here
http://cnn.cn/shop/tytn-iitilt-inner-keyboard-p-2058.html
thanks in advance guys
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Did the buttons work beforehand? I'm afraid that you may have misdaignosed your problem. You need to run one of the MANY apps here on that correctly configures the keyboard for your region. Are you in the States on the AT&T network? If so, try the prog called HTCustom and go to (I believe) the last tab and change the layout to Cingular. Save and soft reset. This should do it.
thanks man , i'll look into that
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And how would one trick ATT into getting one?? I would like to know
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4 warranty exchanges within a short time period, for lagitimte reasons, on an "advanced pda device" warrants an "upgrade or exchange".
Do 1-3 warranty exchanges and you'll simply get the same device every time. Do the 4th one, and then call back again after like a week... you'll see that theyre support people will sing a different tune when you tell them you want a different device.
I just received a brand new X10 Mini Pro from an eBay seller. Great little phone! The keys all work fine, however, some of them have a sticky feeling and make a 'sticky' sound, as if the pad below the keys is trying to stick but comes off.
Do any of you have this problem, and would the problem eventually go away?
I saw a disassembly guide online but it seems that removing the keypad requires lifting up the keypad area with something pointy, which I really don't want to do without risk of damage!
Exchanging the unit is a possibility but for me it would be expensive to send it back and then have to pay FedEx brokerage fee for the exchanged unit.
Hi, have the same problem that you have =) I have an x10 mini pro and without any reason my "S" key on the hardware keyboard just lost that 'click' sensation o_o the thing is that the key works correctly, but it feels really strange to press something and have not sure if you pressed that or not... maybe I used to much strong when the "S" key I don't know for sure what caused that. I removed the keyboard and got access to that transparent part of it and when pressed the circle that corresponds to the S key, the sensation is the same...
my question is: There is any simple way to solve this? Without have to disassembly all the phone? I mean I bought my phone only two months ago, I rooted it and changed to 2.3 also XD I guess if I have to send to the warranty I will have to comeback to 2.1 and maybe unroot it (if it is possible)
Also, there is anyway to unroot the phone? thanks in advance
Me too have the same the prob...Infact with a lot of keys....
I thought thats the way it is, aint it....Does anybody(or everybody) has the same prob....?
And the worst part is i never have used my keyboard....LOL
After installin these custom roms i've only used onscreen keyboard..(Installed custom roms just 4 days after purchase)
I have my mini since 0.5 year and keyboard works perfectly. @Alucart88 I think only solution for you is replacing keyboard.