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Hello everybody !!
I just spent about 28 hours reading the threads in order to change my GERMAN O2 XDA MINI S (Wizard) ROM. Into an english one.
For that matter I know I need to unlock my CID, but since i have the latest ROM installed, IPL 2.21.001 and SPL 2.21.001 Lockwiz won't work !!!!
so I tried to Downgrade my Rom in order to make the Lockwiz work, but I am not able to find a suiting German Rom anywhere on the Net.
So I was wondering if nebody would be kind enough to tell me where to find and older German ROM or how I can avoid DOWNGRADING and simply unlock my CID
best regards ... Bayardo
I3aYardo said:
Hello everybody !!
I just spent about 28 hours reading the threads in order to change my GERMAN O2 XDA MINI S (Wizard) ROM. Into an english one.
For that matter I know I need to unlock my CID, but since i have the latest ROM installed, IPL 2.21.001 and SPL 2.21.001 Lockwiz won't work !!!!
so I tried to Downgrade my Rom in order to make the Lockwiz work, but I am not able to find a suiting German Rom anywhere on the Net.
So I was wondering if nebody would be kind enough to tell me where to find and older German ROM or how I can avoid DOWNGRADING and simply unlock my CID
best regards ... Bayardo
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Since you have a G4 boot chip (the tailing .001 in IPL and SPL tells that) you CANNOT downgrade your ROM to 1.x version.
DO NOT TRY INSTALLING A 1.X ROM: YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PPC!!! DO NOT FOLLOW FARIA's PROCEDURE TO CID UNLOCK 2.X PHONES: IT WON'T WORK IN YOUR CASE ('cos you've got a G4 boot chip).
This means that you will NOT be able to CID/SIM unlock your phone with lokiwiz 0.2b (however you can still use lokiwiz 0.3a to SIM unlock it, but no CID unlock).
But don't despair, you CAN still change your phone language and install whatever 2.x rom you like. The procedure to follow, however, is a bit different: you cannot simply download a rom you like and install it, you'll need to hack it a little first, but the results will be the same!
Basically, all you have to do is get the ROM you like (only 2.xx ROM!!!) and remove from it the IPL/SPL part. Then, you have to flash this 'hacked' rom using a slightly modified ROM Upgrade Utility (i can provide it to you if you want). With this method you're not going to replace the IPL/SPL (bootloader) of your phone so you don't need to CID unlock it (which, at the time i'm writing, is impossible).
To remove IPL/SPL from your ROM you have to extract the file nk.nbf from the ROM and get its content with typho5 tool (search this forum to have more info). Then you have to reassemble a new nk.nbf using nb2nbf. The new nk.nbf, of course, must NOT contain the IPL/SPL parts.
If you prefer, you can tell me what ROM are you interested in and i'll do the dirty work for you. Just let me know.
Bye
Basically, all you have to do is get the ROM you like (only 2.xx ROM!!!) and remove from it the IPL/SPL part. Then, you have to flash this 'hacked' rom using a slightly modified ROM Upgrade Utility (i can provide it to you if you want). With this method you're not going to replace the IPL/SPL (bootloader) of your phone so you don't need to CID unlock it (which, at the time i'm writing, is impossible).
To remove IPL/SPL from your ROM you have to extract the file nk.nbf from the ROM and get its content with typho5 tool (search this forum to have more info). Then you have to reassemble a new nk.nbf using nb2nbf. The new nk.nbf, of course, must NOT contain the IPL/SPL parts.
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I would be very thankful if you could post a link or send me the ROM upgrade Utility needed
best regards
Bayardo
risidoro said:
I3aYardo said:
Hello everybody !!
I just spent about 28 hours reading the threads in order to change my GERMAN O2 XDA MINI S (Wizard) ROM. Into an english one.
For that matter I know I need to unlock my CID, but since i have the latest ROM installed, IPL 2.21.001 and SPL 2.21.001 Lockwiz won't work !!!!
so I tried to Downgrade my Rom in order to make the Lockwiz work, but I am not able to find a suiting German Rom anywhere on the Net.
So I was wondering if nebody would be kind enough to tell me where to find and older German ROM or how I can avoid DOWNGRADING and simply unlock my CID
best regards ... Bayardo
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Since you have a G4 boot chip (the tailing .001 in IPL and SPL tells that) you CANNOT downgrade your ROM to 1.x version.
DO NOT TRY INSTALLING A 1.X ROM: YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PPC!!! DO NOT FOLLOW FARIA's PROCEDURE TO CID UNLOCK 2.X PHONES: IT WON'T WORK IN YOUR CASE ('cos you've got a G4 boot chip).
This means that you will NOT be able to CID/SIM unlock your phone with lokiwiz 0.2b (however you can still use lokiwiz 0.3a to SIM unlock it, but no CID unlock).
But don't despair, you CAN still change your phone language and install whatever 2.x rom you like. The procedure to follow, however, is a bit different: you cannot simply download a rom you like and install it, you'll need to hack it a little first, but the results will be the same!
Basically, all you have to do is get the ROM you like (only 2.xx ROM!!!) and remove from it the IPL/SPL part. Then, you have to flash this 'hacked' rom using a slightly modified ROM Upgrade Utility (i can provide it to you if you want). With this method you're not going to replace the IPL/SPL (bootloader) of your phone so you don't need to CID unlock it (which, at the time i'm writing, is impossible).
To remove IPL/SPL from your ROM you have to extract the file nk.nbf from the ROM and get its content with typho5 tool (search this forum to have more info). Then you have to reassemble a new nk.nbf using nb2nbf. The new nk.nbf, of course, must NOT contain the IPL/SPL parts.
If you prefer, you can tell me what ROM are you interested in and i'll do the dirty work for you. Just let me know.
Bye
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Hi risidoro,
I am trying upgrade my O2 German Wizrad G4 version into WWE, I followed your instruction & has used nb2nbf to compile a 2.xx rom without IPL & SPL. When I used the update utility to falsh the Wizard, the utility said something like: Error, this update utility is not for your device. etc.
I think I need to used your modified update utility , can you send it to me?
Also my other question is, when I use nb2nbf , what should I put in the model id for my German Wizard?
You advice can help me & many others to solve our headache in upgrading a G4 Rom! Cheers!
phone_one said:
Hi risidoro,
I am trying upgrade my O2 German Wizrad G4 version into WWE, I followed your instruction & has used nb2nbf to compile a 2.xx rom without IPL & SPL. When I used the update utility to falsh the Wizard, the utility said something like: Error, this update utility is not for your device. etc.
I think I need to used your modified update utility , can you send it to me?
Also my other question is, when I use nb2nbf , what should I put in the model id for my German Wizard?
You advice can help me & many others to solve our headache in upgrading a G4 Rom! Cheers!
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The modified RUU (ROM Update Utility) is attached.
For ModelID you can use both WIZARD or Prodigy (i used the former).
risidoro said:
Since you have a G4 boot chip (the tailing .001 in IPL and SPL tells that) you CANNOT downgrade your ROM to 1.x version.
DO NOT TRY INSTALLING A 1.X ROM: YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PPC!!! DO NOT FOLLOW FARIA's PROCEDURE TO CID UNLOCK 2.X PHONES: IT WON'T WORK IN YOUR CASE ('cos you've got a G4 boot chip).
This means that you will NOT be able to CID/SIM unlock your phone with lokiwiz 0.2b (however you can still use lokiwiz 0.3a to SIM unlock it, but no CID unlock).
But don't despair, you CAN still change your phone language and install whatever 2.x rom you like. The procedure to follow, however, is a bit different: you cannot simply download a rom you like and install it, you'll need to hack it a little first, but the results will be the same!
Basically, all you have to do is get the ROM you like (only 2.xx ROM!!!) and remove from it the IPL/SPL part. Then, you have to flash this 'hacked' rom using a slightly modified ROM Upgrade Utility (i can provide it to you if you want). With this method you're not going to replace the IPL/SPL (bootloader) of your phone so you don't need to CID unlock it (which, at the time i'm writing, is impossible).
To remove IPL/SPL from your ROM you have to extract the file nk.nbf from the ROM and get its content with typho5 tool (search this forum to have more info). Then you have to reassemble a new nk.nbf using nb2nbf. The new nk.nbf, of course, must NOT contain the IPL/SPL parts.
If you prefer, you can tell me what ROM are you interested in and i'll do the dirty work for you. Just let me know.
Bye
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sorry to hijack your thread,
just wanted to ask a short question.
if my info is as below:
US T-mobile MDA Vario
IPL 1.03
SPL 1.06
GSM 01.12.10
OS 1.3.13.5
ROM version: 1.3.13.5 ENU
ROM date: 9/29/05
Radio version: 01.12.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.23
ExtROM: 1.3.13.116
OS 5.1.70(build 14406.1.1.1)
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does this mean that its on a G3 chip and that i can use lokiwiz03a to CID unlock it and upload any 2.x ROM as i please? and downgrade the ROMs too?
@Bola: you have a 1.x ROM so you can CID unlock your phone with Lokiwiz0.2b (NOT 0.3a). Then you'll be able to install whichever ROM you like.
Bye
I've just published a tutorial that can help those with a G4 or G3 (>= 2.21) CID-Locked device to install whichever 2.x ROM they like.
The tutorial is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=56088
Bye
risidoro said:
@Bola: you have a 1.x ROM so you can CID unlock your phone with Lokiwiz0.2b (NOT 0.3a). Then you'll be able to install whichever ROM you like.
Bye
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thanks risidoro.
i'll give it a go later.
there wont be any issue downgrading the ROM later would there?
eg if i were to install:
RUU_Wizard_2211301_22113102_021911_DOP_ASIA_WWE_Ship.exe
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and later back to
RUU_Prodigy_1060701_101_11310_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe ?
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oh, the bootloader (IPL/SPL) doesnt get upgraded either when i upgrade, would it?
oh thank for the help risidoro.
i saw your post after i uploaded mine.
read through your tutorial and i figured that both IPL / SPL will get updated
people like you makes this site great
thanks once again.
Hi,
I have a Vodafone VPA Compact II (HTC Wizard) in German.
I will relocate to USA and I want to update my phone OS etc. into English (Cingular ROM).
I know that I have to first unlock my phone and I used both Lokiwiz02b and aWizard 1.3 beta 2 in order to unlock my phone. And these programs let me know that my phone is unlocked.
"Your phone is now unlocked...."
I have tried both "U. Unlock" and "C. CID Unlock (SuperCID)".
Than I have tried to install Cingular ROM "RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe" but I still get error msg 294.
Than I tried other Cingular file "Cingular_Custom_AKU2.3_Combo_Installer_V1.exe" and it was installed without any problem. But I have still German in my phone. As I understand this file installs only Extended ROM of Cingular.
Now I need to install an English ROM and when possible a Cingular one.
Any tip?
:?:
I have found a solution.
Lokiwiz02b does not work for AKU2 ROMs. I've just downgraded my ROM into an older version and than applied Lokiwiz02b CID unlock with success.
Than I upgraded my ROM into new Cingular 8125 one and works great!
help on Cingular 8125
Hello Web dev90,
Could you please tell me more about the way you upgrade your Cingular 8125 to English ,how to down grade ROM?
Thanks very much
Hi everyone,this is my first tread and I hope someone can help me.
I've just bought a T-Mobile MDA VARIO in USA that is Unlock,because it read me differens SIMs with no problem, but I want to know if is also CID - unlocked because I want to put in, afterwards, the ROM with the italian language.
What I have to do to look if is CID locked or not?
thank you for your time
Mick
mickscores said:
Hi everyone,this is my first tread and I hope someone can help me.
I've just bought a T-Mobile MDA VARIO in USA that is Unlock,because it read me differens SIMs with no problem, but I want to know if is also CID - unlocked because I want to put in, afterwards, the ROM with the italian language.
What I have to do to look if is CID locked or not?
thank you for your time
Mick
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Ciao,
this is what you have to do:
1) Check whether your phone is G3 or G4 (reset and look at IPL/SPL version: 2.xx.0001->G4; 2.xx->G3)
2) If it is G4: you cannot CID unlock it. To install a different rom, then, you must follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=271043
3) If it is G3 AND rom version is >= 2.21 (equal or greater than 2.21): cannot be CID unlocked, use the same tutorial as for G4.
4) If it is G3 AND rom version is < 2.21 (minor than 2.21): follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263116 to learn how to downgrade the rom and CID unlock the phone.
bye
MDA ROM Questions
Thank you, Risidoro, for the excellent advice.
I have a couple of follow-up questions:
Background: My T-Mo (USA) MDA has SPL/IPL 2.26, OS 2.26.10.2 (determined as per your advice). I'd like to install a different "unrestricted" ROM (mainly to get access to JAVA and to impove performance).
Here are the questions:
1. The current ROM (2.26) is not the original software of my MDA: it's the official update released by T-Mo a couple of months ago (I installed it myself). I don't know by now what was the orginal version. It was probably a much earlier version, perhaps 1.17. So, my first question is: does it matter what the original version was, or it only matters what the current version is? Can I fry the phone if I follow your advice for case 3?
2. T-Mo unlocked the phone for me (they do it for its customers after a while). However, I don't know if it's been both SIM-unlocked and CID-unlocked; or just SIM-unlocked. How do I find out? I did run lokiwiz on it (just in case) but I have no idea if it succeded.
3. After running lokiwiz, I tried to install QTek 9100 ROM with push mail, shipping (I found it on the web, and it claimed to be for a shipping QTeck; so, I thought it's a pretty safe ROM). It states that its version is 2.17.7.102. However, the installation failed: it got to the three-colored screen and stopped there. The device is OK though (after soft reset), just runs the previous software 2.26. What does it tell us? And does it make sense at all to "upgrade" to a lower version just to get an unlocked JAVA-running device? Or you'd recommend a different ROM (which one?)?
Many thanks,
LKMDA
risidoro said:
Ciao,
this is what you have to do:
1) Check whether your phone is G3 or G4 (reset and look at IPL/SPL version: 2.xx.0001->G4; 2.xx->G3)
2) If it is G4: you cannot CID unlock it. To install a different rom, then, you must follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=271043
3) If it is G3 AND rom version is >= 2.21 (equal or greater than 2.21): cannot be CID unlocked, use the same tutorial as for G4.
4) If it is G3 AND rom version is < 2.21 (minor than 2.21): follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263116 to learn how to downgrade the rom and CID unlock the phone.
bye
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For your point 3:
Does the problem appears after I upgrade the ROM version to 2.26 (t-mobile)?
Current version is 1.7.13
can the G4 be unlock through - http://www.imei-check.co.uk/ ?
uccoffee said:
can the G4 be unlock through - http://www.imei-check.co.uk/ ?
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Some have reported that they have used IMEI with the G4 successfully.
--M
How i can downgrade version on WIZA200 (T-mobile MDA) to 2.01?
or how i can debrand ? I try to install (RUU_Prodigy_1030711_120_10410_Qtek_GER_Ship.exe) but gives error and need newer version.
br
john
GSMFLASCH said:
How i can downgrade version on WIZA200 (T-mobile MDA) to 2.01?
or how i can debrand ? I try to install (RUU_Prodigy_1030711_120_10410_Qtek_GER_Ship.exe) but gives error and need newer version.
br
john
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Judging by your post title... you appear to have a G4...
If you determine that you have a G3 you can SuperCID & SIM unlock, then simply install the desired ROM package (.exe) from your desired provider.
Start here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard
If in fact you do have a G4, you can flash any ROM on your device by following the procedures found (SIM unlock required for use with other provider SIMs)...
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=271043&highlight=install+any+ROM
or alternate method just for OS and not other parts look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=271043&highlight=install+any+ROM
Make sure you understand everything that is explained on these pages before you attempt anything or you risk "bricking" your device.
i think my cingular is dead
i have a cingular 8125 Cingular 8125
IPL 2.25
SPL 2.25
Radio 02.25.11
OS 2.25.11.1
i tried to downgrade to 1.8.11 and now is dead.not even start.can i repair it?what shoul i do?
neapci said:
i have a cingular 8125 Cingular 8125
IPL 2.25
SPL 2.25
Radio 02.25.11
OS 2.25.11.1
i tried to downgrade to 1.8.11 and now is dead.not even start.can i repair it?what shoul i do?
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First of all, why are you downgrading? Are you certain you have a G3? Did you unlock your device? If you can get the phone into boot loader mode you can recover. Flash your providers most recent ROM, put the device into boot loader mode first. READ the wiki. If you skip steps, this happens.
my phone is g4 and accidentally i've flashed a g3 rom.the bootloader is crashed.it doesn't even start.can be repaired?
G4
thx for answer,
MDA is G4 WIZARD200 2.21.0001 version, and its T-Mobile branded, which ROM is best for this MDA without branding? Germany Lng.
Because of my broblem i dont want to have any t-mobile-O2-Orange branding on phone just standart some room without any branding in Germany Language.
br
John
GSMFLASCH said:
thx for answer,
MDA is G4 WIZARD200 2.21.0001 version, and its T-Mobile branded, which ROM is best for this MDA without branding? Germany Lng.
Because of my broblem i dont want to have any t-mobile-O2-Orange branding on phone just standart some room without any branding in Germany Language.
br
John
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Yes, just find a G3 Rom that suits your needs and modify it using the instructions in my earlier post to you and you should be able to get it on your device.
ercave1 said:
Yes, just find a G3 Rom that suits your needs and modify it using the instructions in my earlier post to you and you should be able to get it on your device.
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I get crazy , modify is no problem to do , but i didnt find one good rom without branding in germany language, if you have time can you give me a link maybe ? thank u very much.
br
sorry if i ask vry stupid question because I'm new and can someone help me
i need a new soft or ROM vich can make my device ENGLISH and not rusian.
only what i need is to change a lenguage. i need ENGLISH language
plz plz plz heeelp!!!!
Just check your device if it is G3 or G4, then either Unlock or HardSPL/SoftSPL your device and flash one of the Wizard English WM5/WM6 ROMs available.
starkwong said:
Just check your device if it is G3 or G4, then either Unlock or HardSPL/SoftSPL your device and flash one of the Wizard English WM5/WM6 ROMs available.
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plz I'm new andi dont know how to know my device is G3 or G4 and i download official `ROM 2.16 WWE but when i begin update hi wrote that
"INVALID VENDOR ID"
plz help!!!
ok i think my deice is G3 bucause when i sturt up my device ISP/SPL is 2.16. is this G3???
You DID NOT CID unlock your device.
siemensfun1 said:
plz I'm new andi dont know how to know my device is G3 or G4 and i download official `ROM 2.16 WWE but when i begin update hi wrote that
"INVALID VENDOR ID"
plz help!!!
ok i think my deice is G3 bucause when i sturt up my device ISP/SPL is 2.16. is this G3???
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If you have downloaded official Rom from it's website and still can't upgrade then use the 'ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID' replace it with the ruu in the official rom,you can get this from the below link.:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291215
or as starkwong has suggested,you can CID unlock the phone and upgrade to any latest custom build wm6 english roms.To unlock read and correctly follow the method as explained in the stickies for unlocking and upgrading in the 'wizard upgrading forum'.
cheers
zabardast_1 said:
If you have downloaded official Rom from it's website and still can't upgrade then use the 'ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID' replace it with the ruu in the official rom,you can get this from the below link.:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291215
or as starkwong has suggested,you can CID unlock the phone and upgrade to any latest custom build wm6 english roms.To unlock read and correctly follow the method as explained in the stickies for unlocking and upgrading in the 'wizard upgrading forum'.
cheers
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ok thanks!!! i'll try to upgrade my device tonight.
thanks all who try to help me.
sorry about my English.
i,ll try to update but language is still russian an ROM is still same.
I download thes file: RUU_NoID.exe, then i download an oficial ROM, then i replace the original ROM's RUU with RUU_NoID. operation begin, but after and of this nothing change.
ha can i change language for English? can anyone help me an give me a links of this files vich i can use???
my IPL/SPL is 2.16 and i think it is G3???
plz today i must do this i need help!!!
XDA-developers plz help me!!!
Well,I'll suggest you go for the second option,unlock your phone and upgrade to any latest wm6 custom build Roms.Once you get your phone unlocked,it stays unlocked and gives you the opportunity to keep on upgrading to the latest Roms and features.Read the stickies on unlocking and upgrading and do it correctly,I'm sure you'll have much more benefits and enjoyment.
Cheers !
zabardast_1, thank,s I downgrade my device to 1.01 but SPL is still 2.16, but i dont done lokiwiz2b
I have 1 question, if i downgrade SPL to 1.01 and both IPL/SPL will be 1.05
then can i upgrade my device with an oficial rom 2.16 WWE???
plz answer my anyone i dont know what to do
so now i done everything now my SPL/IPL is 1.01.
and can now i upgrad my device with WM6 or WM5???
thanks all !!! it's graet forum. thanks XDA-develelopers and all who write this programs. all you are best friends
siemensfun1 said:
zabardast_1, thank,s I downgrade my device to 1.01 but SPL is still 2.16, but i dont done lokiwiz2b
I have 1 question, if i downgrade SPL to 1.01 and both IPL/SPL will be 1.05
then can i upgrade my device with an oficial rom 2.16 WWE???
plz answer my anyone i dont know what to do
so now i done everything now my SPL/IPL is 1.01.
and can now i upgrad my device with WM6 or WM5???
thanks all !!! it's graet forum. thanks XDA-develelopers and all who write this programs. all you are best friends
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ok,grrrrrr8,if you have managed to downgrade to ipl/spl 1.xx,its time to SIM/CID unlock the phone,read the 'definitive guide for unlocking by Dr.Puttingham and download the lokiwiz-2b tool and do the method exactly as stated in the guide to Sim/CID unlock your phone,after successful unlock upgrade to ipl/spl 2.xx by downloading and flashing T-mobile 2.26 to the phone,only then you can upgrade to any latest wm6 rom,as its required to have CID unlocked phone and ipl/spl 2.xx for upgrade to wm6.
Good luck
& 1 question again.
if i uogarde my device with T-mobile ROM 2.26 and want to upgrade again to WM6 i must unlock CID again??? or i can upgrade ROM without it???