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Ok I’m a total noob and ‘ve have already unlock my T-Mobile MDA so I can use it as a Cingular cell phone . about I know I got a G3 since my
IPL is 2.xx
Spl is 2.xx
Gsm 2.35.11
os 2.26.10.
Now my Question is what’s next? What’s that rom I’ve been reading about? howe do i know what version i have ? What is the os 2.26.10? What version should I be using? how do I REMOVE THE T-Mobile logo an stuff? I know it’s a lot of question but I figured that every one can jump in and give me some knowledge than you very much .for reading this.

ROM = firmware = Windows mobile
OS 2.26.10.2 = newest oficial firmware
Radio 2.35.11 - I think it does not exist
IPL/SPL = bootloader (it depend on the end of that number) if you have G4 (IPL/SPL ends 0001), than you can`t unlock and write unoficial (better then oficial) ROM
T-Mobile logo is easy to rewrite by any unoficial ROM or by your cooked splash screen

for simplicity...think of a ROM as the operating system and the extended ROM as the bundled software your computer comes with...
you can flash your phone with any wizard ROM you'd like...and as a noob you may not know that most ROM's are cooked without network customizations so you'll need (in your case cingular) the cingular customizations cab file (do a search)
like johnny said...most custom ROM's have all the tmobile/cingular/etc bull**** removed so you won't have to worry about it
the os 2.26.10.x is the version number of a ROM (newest official as of right now)
know this...you will void your warrenty when you unlock your phone further which you'll have to do...so first go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
and then find a ROM you like...

THX a couple more questions
Ok 1st I need to say THX to both Johnny & j3d1n4s7y For your reply I got a couple more questions if my SPl is 2.26 so I need to down grade to bring it back to 1.xx right?
What is
Rom 2.26.10.2 WWE & Radio 02.47.11 what are their purpose?
thank you in advance

Be Careful...
-tiouko-
I notice that you want to upgrade/downgrade ROMs. Be aware that there are two types of devices, G3 & G4 and you should be aware of what type of phone it is. If when you boot your phone & the IPL & SPL read 2.xx then you have a G3 phone if it reads 2.xx.001 or something like that then you have a G4. Be aware that if you use the wrong type of ROM to flash you will brick your phone - read; read; read; before you start flashing your ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435 by Doc P is a great read if you have a G3
Good Luck!!
And Btw, I believe ROM stands for "Read Only Memory" which is where you write the OS and then the applications only read from this place. It is pretty much similar to the ROM on your PC.
tiouko said:
Ok 1st I need to say THX to both Johnny & j3d1n4s7y For your reply I got a couple more questions if my SPl is 2.26 so I need to down grade to bring it back to 1.xx right?
What is
Rom 2.26.10.2 WWE & Radio 02.47.11 what are their purpose?
thank you in advance
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... and WWE = "World Wide English", the language of the ROM. FRE might be for French for example. The World Wide part means that the version is applicable accross all English Locales, as opposed to having localised English versions for Australia, the US, and the UK for example.

Yeah man thanks for the warnings I believe that my is a g3 because is 2.26 and my spl is 2.26 with out the extension. I'm currently doing my readings carefully before i do anythings major.

This is a wonderful thread.
I am a newbie and I am facing lots of problem with my ROM.
I am using Dopod838 and my phone warrenty is void.
I am thinking to upgrade the ROM since my original rom does not support A2DP.
Since my phone is unlock, whereby I can use any provider sim card and use it in my phone, do I still need to unlock my rom?

I got one las question i confirmed that my wizard is a g3 according to the ultimate guide I should downgrade if i want to run home brew rom which is what i wanr to do . I've already downloaded the button rom 1.o5 along with lockwiz o.2b my question is do I cid unlock first or do I downgrade with button 1.o5 than cidunlock second I could of swear I was suppose to cid unlock first.Please help.

tiouko said:
I got one las question i confirmed that my wizard is a g3 according to the ultimate guide I should downgrade if i want to run home brew rom which is what i wanr to do . I've already downloaded the button rom 1.o5 along with lockwiz o.2b my question is do I cid unlock first or do I downgrade with button 1.o5 than cidunlock second I could of swear I was suppose to cid unlock first.Please help.
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5th Sticky has the information you need, its title is:
SOLUTION FOUND -CID/sim UNLOCKING FOR WIZARD WITH AKU2 ROMS.
Gives you a step by step process. Basically you can't CID unlock until you downgrade to the button rom. By your post it looks like you have the tools you need. This thread will give you the instructions on how to use them and when.

Thx Buddy exactly what I wanted to know I'm going to get started I'll let you know how I did.

Success
Success, success, success Thank you guys so much for your help I did not brick my expansive device .
Ok I followed all the steps on the guide buy using button's 1.05 ROM and wait specially when it reaches 98% Than I used lokiwiz - HTC Wizard Unlocker UPDATE Version 0.2b and finally I used button's 1.05 ROM again to get my SPL down to 1.01. I got my phone both Sim Unlock & Cidunlock I guess I’m ready for the world. Yet still have more questions .
I got
IPL 1.01
SPL1.01
Gsm1.12.10.0
Os1.5.4.2
Now I need to install the best I’m using singular but I don’t care about their ROMs I need the latest of everything including extended roms , radio, you name it . Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated..
Are you listening decent_devil since you seem to be in the boat as I am?

tiouko said:
Success, success, success Thank you guys so much for your help I did not brick my expansive device .
Ok I followed all the steps on the guide buy using button's 1.05 ROM and wait specially when it reaches 98% Than I used lokiwiz - HTC Wizard Unlocker UPDATE Version 0.2b and finally I used button's 1.05 ROM again to get my SPL down to 1.01. I got my phone both Sim Unlock & Cidunlock I guess I’m ready for the world. Yet still have more questions .
I got
IPL 1.01
SPL1.01
Gsm1.12.10.0
Os1.5.4.2
Now I need to install the best I’m using singular but I don’t care about their ROMs I need the latest of everything including extended roms , radio, you name it . Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated..
Are you listening decent_devil since you seem to be in the boat as I am?
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Yes I m .. hehe! I hv lots to read.. I still got to read through all the sticky note so that I can load a new ROM to my dopod 838.
I'll probe u when I bump into problem.. hehe!

Some of the best ROMs are introduced (and downloadable) via this forum. So you can check out yourself what they include and if it fits your needs.
The latest ROMs are based on AKU 3.2/3.5, but they are still in development and can be a bit buggy.
Personally I am very satisfied using the Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom (based on AKU2.3).

skyrebel said:
Some of the best ROMs are introduced (and downloadable) via this forum. So you can check out yourself what they include and if it fits your needs.
The latest ROMs are based on AKU 3.2/3.5, but they are still in development and can be a bit buggy.
Personally I am very satisfied using the Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom (based on AKU2.3).
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thank you sky rebel i'll get right on it.
Also no problem D devil

I have a t-mobile mda....unlocked (but not by me)...how do I know if the CID is unnlocked aswell ?

bruce.wayne_ire said:
I have a t-mobile mda....unlocked (but not by me)...how do I know if the CID is unnlocked aswell ?
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Qood question I'm not sure being that I', noob but i would assume that it's not cid unlock since you have to go the extra mile to get it cid unlock . can you tell me if you are seeing network logo ie singular or t mobile on the screen is yes it's possible that' it's not cid unlock. but keek asking hopefully some one would have the right answer for you. good luck

bruce.wayne_ire said:
I have a t-mobile mda....unlocked (but not by me)...how do I know if the CID is unnlocked aswell ?
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If in doubt just CID unlock again. It doesn't hurt anything and that way you can be sure that you are unlocked.

tiouko said:
Also no problem D devil
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I have successfully upgrade my rom to Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom as well!
It solved all the bugs facing by using the default Dopod rom! Hurray!

decent_devil said:
I have successfully upgrade my rom to Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom as well!
It solved all the bugs facing by using the default Dopod rom! Hurray!
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Great man I I'm Using Molski .biz 3.o version. Now come my next challenge. wifi Have you gotten that to work yet? if yes please let me know the procedure cause i can't get that to work.
I know that the wrong thread just thought you might know. If any one read this please help.

Anybody Help Me..?

HAVING KJAM BOUGHT IN KSA WITHOUT ANY CARRIER WITH IPL 2.16, SPL 2.16, GSM 02.07.10, OS 2.16.9.1 ...CAN I UPGRADE TO FARIA'S WM6..?IF NOT THEN WHAT I NEED?HOW I CAN DO IT!

bilalbutt10 said:
HAVING KJAM BOUGHT IN KSA WITHOUT ANY CARRIER WITH IPL 2.16, SPL 2.16, GSM 02.07.10, OS 2.16.9.1 ...CAN I UPGRADE TO FARIA'S WM6..?IF NOT THEN WHAT I NEED?HOW I CAN DO IT!
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First, get rid of the red font and all uppercase... sheesh...
Second you need to read and read... You need to understand this stuff before you start flashing or you will find yourself with a dead phone.
I know this is a ton of info, but this post has links to all the great stuff here and you can learn just about anything you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1206964&postcount=894
Don't expect people to spoon feed you as the stikies and the wiki have everything you need. Just read and learn.

Sorry... can't read in red/caps!

bilalbutt10 said:
HAVING KJAM BOUGHT IN KSA WITHOUT ANY CARRIER WITH IPL 2.16, SPL 2.16, GSM 02.07.10, OS 2.16.9.1 ...CAN I UPGRADE TO FARIA'S WM6..?IF NOT THEN WHAT I NEED?HOW I CAN DO IT!
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where is ksa?

moto211 said:
where is ksa?
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Hmmm. . . Could be any of the following:
Korean Student Association
Kernersville Soccer Association
Kosher Supervision of America
Kansas Sportsmen's Alliance
Knowlton School of Architecture
KARACHI SCHOOL OF ART
Kauai Society of Artists
Kitchen Specialist Association
I'm gonna' vote for the first one on the list, since a Google search for KSA returned more hits for that than any of the others.

Sory for this kind of Font...Studied Enough Now
Hi, i haved been reading on this forum for last many days. for all who dont know KSA - Kingdome of Saudia Arabia.
Red font is just for attention. sory for that.
I have planed to Upgrade my KJam with Faria's WM6. i have read many articles about it. i want to know what Faria Wrote on the Top of his article <[Faria-htc wizard___WWE WM6 ROM- [the real thing] - xda-developers]> in red, <Extended ROM version Faria v5> if i dont have it, then can i proceed with upgrade to his ROM.I need it. Any body plz provide me link for it.
Secondly i need BOOTLOADER VERSION 2XXX OR ABOVE which he wrote must to have.
rest all i have prepared and downloaded. Ready to upgrade after having these two things.
Thanks to all.

bilalbutt10 said:
Hi, i haved been reading on this forum for last many days. for all who dont know KSA - Kingdome of Saudia Arabia.
Red font is just for attention. sory for that.
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Interesting, never heard it referred to that way...
I have planed to Upgrade my KJam with Faria's WM6. i have read many articles about it. i want to know what Faria Wrote on the Top of his article <[Faria-htc wizard___WWE WM6 ROM- [the real thing] - xda-developers]> in red, <Extended ROM version Faria v5> if i dont have it, then can i proceed with upgrade to his ROM.I need it. Any body plz provide me link for it.
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Its in the ROM. When you put on Faria's WM6, you'll get that (he's just listing what all comes with it).
Secondly i need BOOTLOADER VERSION 2XXX OR ABOVE which he wrote must to have.
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That means you have to have an IPL / SPL that are both 2.xx or higher. Don't try to do this with either IPL or SPL at 1.xx
You will have to CID Unlock your device first. So read and follow this guide (and the posts it takes you too). Don't skip steps and check your work as you go and you'll be fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
Key is, you have to downgrade, CID unlock, downgrade again (to get SPL to 1.xx) then upgrade to an official 2.xx ROM. Only after you do all of that can you then try flashing WM6 (or other custom roms).

Thanks Fraz! you confirmed what i was thinking...
I got a used i-mate K-Jam, the x-user was using it just as Phone(for making/recieving calls/sms). So all things(ROMs) are genuine which is
IPL 2.16
SPL 2.16
GSM 02.07.10
OS 2.16.9.1
U have cleared my confusion, so now i can proceed with Faria's WM6 (CB-AIRAF.exe 62.1 file size)
I have made a backup using aWizard (by ahlok_hk).
I also Unlocked it using aWizard (it was locked or not?i dont know, but i went through the Unlock Process & saw the msg that ur device is Unlocked now)Plz tell me how to know which device is CID locked or unlocked.
All things are ripped now...so i can go ahead with Faria's WM6...what do u say...?

bilalbutt10 said:
I also Unlocked it using aWizard (it was locked or not?i dont know, but i went through the Unlock Process & saw the msg that ur device is Unlocked now)Plz tell me how to know which device is CID locked or unlocked.
All things are ripped now...so i can go ahead with Faria's WM6...what do u say...?
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I've never CID Unlocked that way. I've always used the links I pointed you to in my previous post. As far as I know there is no way to know if you are CID Unlocked for sure until you flash a new ROM. If it appears to work, but only the splash screens change (and everything else is just like it was before) then you are not CID Unlocked.
you can give it a try, but personally I'd recommend you do the steps in my previous post as that method definetly works.

didnt find any solutions for this problem in any thread

aaammmm
i have a wizard but till now i couldnt upgrade my phone using any of ROMs available here for WM 2006
my IPL & SPL are 2.16
i unlocked the CID with no problems
but when i start the upgrading it till me : u need newer NPF file
plzzz help me i really wanna upgrade 2006 looks soo beautifull
thanks in advance

First -- which WM6 ROM are you having trouble installing??
If you'll read the Wizard Mobile 6 forums, just about all the threads will advise you to flash the T-Mobile 2.26 for a strong 2.26 base before flashing to a WM6 ROM.

ok first things first
here is my device full information
ROM version 2.16.9.1 WWE
ROM date 2/6/06
radio version 02.07.1
protocol version 413.1.03
extROM version 2.16.9.102
model No WIZA200
microsoft windows mobile version 5 OS 5.1.195 build 14847.2.0.0
IPL 2.26
SPL 2.26
GSM 02.07.10
anything u want to know more just ask
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for ur Q i have tried to flash faria the real thing & the new pandora
im not sure of what u mean by t-mobile but tell me how i can flash to a stronger base as u said & i'll try
thnx for the replies

From your last post, it looks like you already have a IPL/SPL of 2.26. Your initial post reported it to be 2.16. It also appears that you have a G3 chip, so there shouldn't be any problems in flashing any of the WM6 ROMs.
Try maybe a different ROM. I'm using the X-Plore 1.1 by anchillus and have been using it on my 8125 longer than any other one I've tried. In fact, my Wizard is starting to feel neglected. . .
From all the information you've given, you should be good to go with ANY ROM.

will what supposed to be inst happening
inst there anyone else that can suggest other things
also can anyone explain what is this NBF file & where can i get a newer one as the update tool is asking
thanx newbie2 for ur replies
i ask the other pro members to help me too

ok new update regarding my situation
i tried x-plore 1.1 as what newbie2 advised & it accepted the update
after its done there was no change it was still 2005
but i noticed that the when it started up the 2006 flash screen was there
i know that when this happened it mean that i didnt unlock the device but i would say that i did twice & in both of them the wizard started on its own
is there a signal that can make me be more sure that it was unlocked
still waiting for advise ppl
thnx for this forum again for every thing they do for us members

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after its done there was no change it was still 2005
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Yes I know the answer you're.... this is always the case when you're.... I'm certain you're.... CID-Locked.
You can only succesfully CID-unlock you're device from buttons 1.x rom! Lokiwiz can tell you it unlocked succesfully, but it didn't! Make sure you're not confusing CID from SIM-unlock. Follow this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613

Make sure you're not confusing CID from SIM-unlock.
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im not but i tried the old unlock thread i didnt know it was updated
now i was able to uprade
thank u all

who can help me with upgrading the qtek 9100 to wm6?

i have tried 2 times to upgrade my qtek 9100 to wm6 but no succes.
2 times i had a screen with 3 collers and the text:
IPL 1.03
SPL 1.03.0000
and the wm6 upgrade what i am us (toch no evil wm6) said that i must get newer update utilities.
and then i had the 3 collers screen again. (now i have wm5 again)
i don't no it anymore how to upgrade and if i'm looking on this forum i see alot of text and requirements, so i don't no it anymore.
wich ppc expert can give me a good link or suggestion to help me upgrading to wm6 on my qtek 9100?
thanks in advance

Read the sticky on upgrading G3/G4 wizards. I am unfamilliar with that IPL/SPL and wonder if perhaps your phone is not yet unlocked. You won't be able to flash a custom rom until you have CID/SIM unlocked your phone, and G3 phones are easier to work with than G4's. The sticky explains all. Read and re-read it. Then if you still need help, report back with info on what you have tried, etc.
I know this seems like a sh*tty answer, but in all honesty, the stickies pretty much explain all, and a little reading will help you to better understand what you are working with and how things are done.

akashastrega said:
Read the sticky on upgrading G3/G4 wizards. I am unfamilliar with that IPL/SPL and wonder if perhaps your phone is not yet unlocked. You won't be able to flash a custom rom until you have CID/SIM unlocked your phone, and G3 phones are easier to work with than G4's. The sticky explains all. Read and re-read it. Then if you still need help, report back with info on what you have tried, etc.
I know this seems like a sh*tty answer, but in all honesty, the stickies pretty much explain all, and a little reading will help you to better understand what you are working with and how things are done.
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Well Said!!

'I know this seems like a sh*tty answer, but in all honesty, the stickies pretty much explain all, and a little reading will help you to better understand what you are working with and how things are done.'
INDEED !!!
very well said,I'll only add here "Read The Freak'n stickies"

Radio Rom Links In This Forum ????

I remember seeing links for different version of radio Rom that someone posted after building the cooked rom. For the life of me I searched all over and can not seem to be able to find it. If anyone would be kind enough to link me.....Thanks

I think you meant this right?

Yes, Thank you. i cant believe with all the views and no one replied. What is wrong with the members these days.

Radio Rom Upgrade Details
hey paypalbid
I too downloaded the latest ROM (I believe from the Hermes site). Could you tell me the specific steps on how you went about upgrading just the Radio part. What utility did you use and did your phone need to have Olipro Hard-SPL prior to upgrading the Radio ROM
Thanks
V

To be on the safe side this is what i did
I did use the Olipro unlocker which were on this sticky thread, I did not use his later version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334100
Then I use this program to just to make sure the SIM and IPL/SPL were unlocked completely
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=347682
After that everything was good to go. Just hook your phone up to active syn and run. When it ask what IPL/SPL you have just pick 1.04 and let the process run on its own.

ROM upgrade
paypalbid
The links you send me was for Olipros Hard SPL and then something to check if the phone is unlocked
I have an unlocked phone already with an unbranded ROM. My question is to upgrade "Just" the Radio ROM what did you use. Was is it a Kaiser utility or was is it CustomRUU.
Please give me specific steps "Post" your unlock process and ROM upgrade to perhaps a branded or unbranded ROM.
Also to others reading this thread if you have an unlocked and unbranded ROM in your current TREO how to just upgrade the Radio ROM
To be specific I have V2.27 RWE ROM which put in 1.54.01.00 Radio and need to upgrade to either the AT&T 1.54.07.00 Radio or 1.54.30.10 Hermes Radio. Any links on the various Radio differences. This should be a sticky
V

i used the kaiser one. No radio is "the answer" it is all based on your carrier and where you at. Radio Rom is all about personal trial and error.

I cannot download from the ftp link...
Any other link?

you cam find them here:
1.54.30.10 -
http://rapidshare.com/files/73260236/HERM_Radio_Only_1.54.30.10_CustomRUU.rar
1.54.07.00 -
http://rapidshare.com/files/60589318/radio1.54.07.00.rar
1.54.00.10 -
http://rapidshare.com/files/60046821/HERM_Radio_Only_1.54.00.10_108_CustomRUU.rar
( I also look for them without success, but then I entered into the threads and found them there...)

Good for a newbie with a Treo 750 hehehehe
Thanks

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Good for a newbie with a Treo 750 hehehehe
Thanks
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well don't install 1.54.30.10.
once you do, theres no going back.
personally i find 1.54.07 and 1.54.01 to do the best job.
AT&T - Gainesville, FL, USA.