Greetings.
I have spent the past couple days searching for a solution to unlock an MDA. I have got all of the different versions of lokiwiz, wizardunlock, lokiwizMsl, etc. and the mda refuses to be unlocked. I believe I am following the directions step for step, but even the forums where people have the same problems as I (internal read/write error, can't find specified path, etc.), none of the solutions are working for this device. From my searching I believe it is a g3 MDA. The stats for the device are as follows:
IPL 2.26
SPL 2.26
GSM 02.25.11
OS 2.26.10.2
I have tried downgrading the firmware to no avail (the ftp site doesnt have the file), and the phone doesn't want to be DOWNgraded anyway. If ANYONE out there is cyberspace can assist, my gratitude will be pouring forth from their screen!
[email protected]
So have you followed this thread? It has valid links to get the Button ROM so you can do the downgrade and points you to the threads that will help you do this unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
In a nutshell, downgrade to the button rom (just execute the file and follow the directions). Your IPL will be 1.xx at this point and then you can use lokiwiz .2b to do the CID unlock. all of this is outlined in the excellent guide by Dr. P (which the above link will take you to). Then get your SPL down to 1.xx, then upgrade back up to 2.xx. Then you can start flashing custom roms.
If you still have issues, let us know exactly what you are doing and exactly what errors you see (or what your phone does or doesn't do).
Greetings mfrazzz.
I have indeed downloaded and attempted the button ROM. The installer started and then after about two minutes told me that the phone wouldn't let me Downgrade the ROM. I am currently downloading (70% done) the button ROM again and will see if it has the same problem. If so, I will of course seek the help of the experts here. Thanks for the quick reply!
gtw said:
I have indeed downloaded and attempted the button ROM. The installer started and then after about two minutes told me that the phone wouldn't let me Downgrade the ROM.
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Let us know the exact error you get (I assume the error is on the PC side) and then what the behavior of the phone is after you do this. Also, at what point does this error happen (has it actually started loading the rom or is it before it gets to that point and where its just checking your phone?)
Another option would be to try putting on the Wizard Love rom and then downgrading to button. Shot in the dark but worth a try.
Also remove your SD card when you try to downgrade. Try from a different PC if you can, or reboot your current pc before attempting this again.
Good luck!
Greetings again.
After downloading and executing the button ROM updater, it went to the status bar screen and stayed there for about a minute before displaying the following error message:
Error [296] : UPGRADE ONLY
This is (I believe) the same error I got previously. I was using RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship (which is the file that I downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613 under the link button ROM (step g3.3).
ALSO... the phone is stuck in the multicolored ROM screen. (the red green and blue) On the screen (from top to bottom
IPL 2.26 RUU
SPL 2.26
USB
gtw said:
This is (I believe) the same error I got previously. I was using RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship (which is the file that I downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613 under the link button ROM (step g3.3).
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Nope, thats the Cingular 2.25 ROM. Thats why you are getting the error (since you aren't CID Unlocked it won't let you load that).
The ROM you are supposed to be loading is this one:
http://rapidshare.com/files/18212239/CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe.html
Thats the Button ROM (and the one I show being in that link on that page). Please download that, and run it. You should make more progress
Since you are on the bootloader screen (Rainbow screen you described) just run the button rom when you get it downloaded (active sync will not connect, but since you see USB above the left soft key you have the connection to do this).
I see....it would make a difference if I got the right program! Rapidshare says I have ten minutes before I can download another file, so after I download http://rapidshare.com/files/18212239...WWE.exe.h tml, I will try it and post the results here! Thank you so much for your help, mfrazzz!
Greetings.
After downloading and installing (onto the phone) http://rapidshare.com/files/18212239...WWE.exe.h tml, the stats for the phone are
ROM: 2.26.10.2 WWE
Radio Version: 02.25.11
Protocol: 4.1.13.12
ExtRom: 2.26.10.105
After executing lokiwiz, lokiwizMSL, wizardunlock, and a few different versions of each (after I put the enableRapi onto the phone), the phone still won't unlock. It either gives me a "Cannot find the specified path" error, or the "Internal read/write error".
Im not sure that the file I downloaded was a 'down'grade, so if anyone sees a solution, please post!
Thank you
Did the flash of the Button ROM work? Your IPL should have changed to 1.xx after doing that flash (and your splash screen would be a photo with a mug of beer in the foreground). Since your IPL and SPL still show 2.26, it appears the flashing of the button rom didn't happen.
Not sure what else to tell you. It should be as simple as running the CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe file, and letting it flash to your phone to do the initial downgrade. But you have to be a 1.xx for IPL before the lokiwiz .2b will be able to work (so there is no point in doing anything else until the steps before that complete. Again, follow to the letter (including checking the results) the thread by Dr. P on CID Unlocking. You should never try to do steps before the previous step is complete).
mfrazzz said:
It should be as simple as running the CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe file, and letting it flash to your phone to do the initial downgrade.
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I thought it would be that easy too. I clicked on the file, it went through the flash, and those are the stats that showed up. I am currently trying the flash again. One difference I noticed this time is that the version it says is going to be installed is 1.xx this time, last time it said 2.XX. It looks like its going ok, though. Ill post again once it is done.
Greetings.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP MFRAZZZ! Not only did your prompt responses brighten my otherwise gloomy, MDA filled day! Your patience with my noobitude on this device (its not mine) has been a blessing beyond anything I could have hoped for. The device is now UNLOCKED!!! After the last flash, the beer mug showed up and all was well. Lokiwiz worked like a charm and your help, as I said, was much needed! THANK YOU!
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Greetings.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP MFRAZZZ! Not only did your prompt responses brighten my otherwise gloomy, MDA filled day! Your patience with my noobitude on this device (its not mine) has been a blessing beyond anything I could have hoped for. The device is now UNLOCKED!!! After the last flash, the beer mug showed up and all was well. Lokiwiz worked like a charm and your help, as I said, was much needed! THANK YOU!
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Very cool. Just make sure you get the SPL down to 1.xx before you move back up to a 2.xx Official rom and you will be golden.
Congrats, and glad I could help
mfrazzz you are amazing
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Hello everyone. My first post here. I just got my Cingular 8125 and wanted to unlock the device so that I can use it with T-Mobile (U.S.A). I've been searching through the posts on this site, and I must say that you guys do a wonderful job making this forum all that it is.
I'm still browsing through the many posts regarding unlocking the 8125, and I gather that I am going to need to unlock the SIM and the CID (so that I could upgrade the ROM). I'm still searching and reading through posts, but hope that someone could help make my life easier by suggesting what I should do.
It seems like the Lokiwiz Version 0.2b is the most updated version that can do both SIM and CID unlocking. What I wanted to know is if this version would be able to do the CID unlocking on my device, as I am unsure whether I have the G3 or G4 chip. Below is the info I have regarding the Current ROM and info thats on my device:
Rom version: 2.25.11.1 WWE
Rom date: 5/11/06
Radio version: 02.25.11
Protocol version: 4.1.13.12
ExtRom version: 2.25.11.102
Thanks in advance!
G3. Anf=d yes the lokiwiz 2b is the way to go.
Follow faria's footsteps precisely and it'll work!
Disregard the "Won't work with 2.21 and above" disclaimer. I've personally flashed over a dozen Cingular 2.25's with this technique.
If you follow every step it will work!
Thank you Dr. I'll definitely give that a shot.
Nothing to backup then.
Good luck!
Ok, I followed all the steps. I have posted below screenshots of the messages for SIM Unlocking and CID Unlocking. However, I'm not sure if it sucessfully CID Unlocked my phone as I never got the "Your phone is now CID unlocked...." message, nor did I ever recieve an error message. The command prompt screen went away after the "CopyFileToTFFS(cidunlocked.bin:0, 0, 00010000)" message and the phone rebooted. It did however create a CidUnlocked.bin file in the folder. After the phone booted up, it still read:
IPL 1.01
SPL 2.25
GSM 01.12.10
OS 1.5.4.2
Shouldnt the SPL be changed if it was successfully CID Unlocked? Or does that only happen after I install a new ROM? I think I'll refrain from updating the ROM, until I get confirmation from one of you guys, that the CID has been sucessfully unlocked. By the way, was I supposed to reinstall enablerapi.cab again, after I finished doing the SIM Unlock? I did the SIM Unlock first, and then the CID unlock. Below are the screenshots:
You appear to be unlocked. I'm going a assume that you downloaded and installed the 1.05 ROM. Then you copied enablerapi.cab to your device. You navigated on your device to where you copied that file and executed first before runing lokiwiz? All indications are that you did everything correctly.
Yes I believe that "you done good"
Congrats!
Thank you very much for your help! After the reboot, it showed IPL 1.01 and SPL 2.25. Shouldnt the SPL be changed and match the IPL if it was successfully CID Unlocked? Or does that only happen after I install a new ROM? By the way, can I upgrade to the latest official Cingular ROM, and then in the future, still be able to switch to another cooked ROM like Mr. Clean or Summiter or perhaps even the one you made?
Install the 1.05 a second time. Seems that I have to do it twice every other device or so. Don't run lokiwiz as your unlocked. And now you can install most any ROM.
Congrats again!
So I can just reinstall the 1.05 over the same 1.05 thats is currently on? Will the SPL and IPL both match and show 1.05 then?
yes!
Woooo Hooooo! Worked like a charm per your advice Dr.
After the Rom update, the boot screen showed:
IPL 1.01
Spl 1.01
GSM 1.12.10.0
OS 1.5.4.2
So I guess I am good to go, thanks to you! After I installed the ROM, and did my first Sync with the "Files" folder, I got a message on my PC asking if I wanted to 1) Combine the files on my PC with the ones on the device 2) Overwrite the PC files with the files on the Device 3) Overwrite the Device files with the existing files on the PC. I chose the first option and combined the files. Below is a screenshot of my WM_User My Documents. It seems that the "My Music" and "My Sounds" folders are identical. They both have the files: "Alouette.mid" and "ding.amr". Should I delete one of these folders? Also, for future reference, when I update the ROM again, and do my first Sync, shoud I always chose to "Combine the files on my PC with the ones on the device", or chose one of the other ones?
Hey Doc (or any1 else), a couple Noob questions if I may...
After thorough readings and praise about the new beta rom, I am sure I'm about to try this out, and though I've been helped a whole bunch by shogun, I still have some questions if you guys don't mind...
0. Before anything, where can I find [wizBackup.exe] to back up my device? Is there any prep involved like: removing battery, holding certain buttons like camera button to get that screen with the 3 colors thing and then running everything?
1. I downgrade my rom (current rom):
ipl: 2.25
spl: 2.25
gsm: 02.25.11
os: 2.25.11.1
this is a G3 chip correct?
2. I downgrade my rom with this: ftp://xda:[email protected]__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe
3. I download this lokiwiz here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33796
4. I open/unzip lokiwiz02b and place it in my c: drive on my pc correct?
5. I then will find this cab file "cab file(enable rapi)" in my c: drive in my pc?
6. Do I run the cab file from the pc? or do I place the cab file on my 8125?
7. After the cab file has installed, I then run lokiwiz02b? This will unlock my device. Does lokiwiz CID unlock or SIM unlock? Both?
8. The unlocking process will make a [lock_backup.bin]? Where will this be found?
9. I can now dl and run shogun's rom beta version correct? with the same process, just execute and wait for the install.
10.... Thank you for your time and patience, I'm trying my hardest and I like to be thorough before I try this, scared about bricking my phone, especially since I love it so much... Once again, thanks for all your help and expertise....
I'll try to help answer as many of your questions that I can.
0) I never used wizbackup as I had nothing to backup. All the official ROM's are readily available if I ever want to go back to them. But here is the link to the wizbackup.exe download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=12373
1) Yes you have a G3 Chipset
2) Yup
3) Yes
4) Yes
5) It will be in the LokiWiz folder, which you just extracted on your Crive
6) You place the cab file to your Device, when you have ActiveSync connected to your device. Just go to the "Files" folder on your Sync screen, and select add, and add it. Once you added it, ON YOUR DEVICE, go to Start --> Programs ---> File Explorer --> And double click on the enablerapi.cab file. If you get a prompt that asks you where to install it to, make sure you chose "Device" and not Ext ROM or Memory Card.
7) Make sure you have an ActiveSync connection still. Just follow the prompts on the command prompt screen after you run lokiwiz.bat. If you want to familiarize yourself with it, run the lokiwiz.bat just by itself when there is nothing connected, just to take a look at what the screen looks like. Now, don't run lokiwiz by clicking on the lokiwiz.bat icon in windows. Instead, open a shell on your computer (Start->Run->cmd.exe) and run the program by going into its folder; this way the shell window won't close automatically after the process and you'll be able to read any messages or error messages Lokiwiz is giving you. Here are the steps:
Open a shell (on your computer): Start -> Run -> cmd.exe
- Write: 'cd c:\lokiwiz02b' (without quotes), then press enter. Now you're in c:\Lokiwiz02b
- Make sure you have an activesync connection
- In the shell, write: 'lokiwiz.bat' (without quotes), press enter.
JUst follow the prompts then. "U" is to unlock the SIM. Which is what I did first. After it finished running, it automatically rebooted my device. I then followed Step 7 again, to get back to the lokiwiz screen, and entered "C", to CID unlock the device. It once again rebooted. Anytime it reboots, it will take some time. I looked at the IPL and SPL to make sure that it matched. If it doesnt match, then reinstall the ROM like in Step 2. That should make the numbers match.
8 It should be found in the same Lokiwiz folder on your Crive. After you SIM unlock, just make sure to look into that folder to see that you have a "lock_backup.bin" and a "unlocked.bin" file. I created a new folder named "sim unlock backup" and placed them in that. Same process after unlocking the CID. " I created and placed them in a "cid unlock backup" folder.
9) Cant help you there, as I am still looking for a good, fast, clean rom to update to.
10) No problem. I just did this a couple of days ago with the help of Dr. Puttingham and Faria's guide. It's just like he said, "If you follow every step it will work!"
If you come across any error messages, make sure to take a screenshot and post em. On WindowsXP, if you go to the "PrintScrn" button on your keyboard, and then open up MSPaint and click "edit" and "paste", you will have a screenshot which you can save and post. Good luck! You'll be fine!
worked for me!!
Yes it finally worked for me. I messed up on my G4 phone, but fortunately Cingular replaced it with a G3 phone...and it works!!!
Im glad to hear that... Which ROM do you now plan on flashing to?
@PapaPrem - good posting here... (except it's U and not L to unlock, small mistake!)
I am hereby officially passing the baton to you regarding this as probably 1/2 of my 332 posts here have been repeating and repeating faria's steps.
Thanks!
PapaPrem said:
Im glad to hear that... Which ROM do you now plan on flashing to?
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I'll give the beta Rom by shogun a try.
Dr Puttingham said:
@PapaPrem - good posting here... (except it's U and not L to unlock, small mistake!)
I am hereby officially passing the baton to you regarding this as probably 1/2 of my 332 posts here have been repeating and repeating faria's steps.
Thanks!
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Thanks! :mrgreen: I made sure to correct that. Hopefully, next time anyone needs any help with this, we can just link them to this post.
After installing 3 ROM's today (Xelencin's 2.26 ROM, Cingular 2.25 Official ROM, and Molski's 2.26 ROM) I would highly reccommend Molski's ROM. Compared to the Cingular 2.25 stock ROM and Xelencin's 2.26 ROM, this one boots up much quicker. Took abou 37 seconds compared to the 44 second boot up time, the other two took. Its also very clean and installs just the bare bones and neccessary tweaks, and doesn't install all the programs that not everyone needs.
hello all can anyone help me unlock a cingular htc 8125 2.25 via messanger heres my e-mail [email protected] please?
Hi; I tried to unlock my G3 wizard and now I think I am very stupid.
First, I get CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe and upgrade wizard, on wizard was IPL 1.xx SPL 2.xx, GSM also anything, but OS nothing. Blank line. Then that booted to bootloader.
So I tried RUU_Molski.Biz_226102_22610105_022511_WWE.exe, it wrote IPL 2.26, SPL 2.26 and OS nothing. Then i tried t-mobile rom, but it didn't work, because "only upgrade".
I tried through CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe, so now I have IPL 1.01, SPL 2.26, GSM something, OS nothing (blank line) and I think I'm stupid.
Any ideas? Thank you...
Michalek said:
Hi; I tried to unlock my G3 wizard and now I think I am very stupid.
First, I get CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe and upgrade wizard, on wizard was IPL 1.xx SPL 2.xx, GSM also anything, but OS nothing. Blank line. Then that booted to bootloader.
So I tried RUU_Molski.Biz_226102_22610105_022511_WWE.exe, it wrote IPL 2.26, SPL 2.26 and OS nothing. Then i tried t-mobile rom, but it didn't work, because "only upgrade".
I tried through CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe, so now I have IPL 1.01, SPL 2.26, GSM something, OS nothing (blank line) and I think I'm stupid.
Any ideas? Thank you...
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Make sure that you have unlocked the device correctly. Read Dr. P's sticky:A Definitive Guide to Unlocking G3 Wizards and also the wiki.
I know that i haven't unlocked my wizard The problem was before that I started unlock... OS disappeared after first flash.
Michalek said:
I know that i haven't unlocked my wizard The problem was before that I started unlock... OS disappeared after first flash.
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Reflash with the Button 1.05 Rom, if the IPL & SPL don't match after the first flash then flash a second time with the same Rom, that should fix IPL/SPL problems.
Now Unlock your device BEFORE flashng a 2.x Rom.
Dr P's Sticky Thread covers this, please read it throughly..
kyphur said:
Reflash with the Button 1.05 Rom, if the IPL & SPL don't match after the first flash then flash a second time with the same Rom, that should fix IPL/SPL problems.
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I reflashed Button ROM for three times, I still have IPL 1.01 and SPL 2.26.
kyphur said:
Now Unlock your device BEFORE flashng a 2.x Rom.
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I can't unlock my device, because I haven't OS...
kyphur said:
Dr P's Sticky Thread covers this, please read it throughly..
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Hm, in point 7 - Connect your device and cancel the partnership. (You're a guest )
I can not connect my device, because I haven't OS on Wizard, he boots only to bootloader (with IPL 1.01 and SPL 2.26). I can flash from PC, but then I never have OS od MDA.
I read the "A Definitive Guide to Unlocking G3 Wizards" many times, but I dont's see any solution...
Maybe I have strange wizard
When all else fails, flash an official Rom from your Service Provider. That should get you back to working order then proceed with the unlocking from there.
Michalek said:
I reflashed Button ROM for three times, I still have IPL 1.01 and SPL 2.26.
I can't unlock my device, because I haven't OS...
Hm, in point 7 - Connect your device and cancel the partnership. (You're a guest )
I can not connect my device, because I haven't OS on Wizard, he boots only to bootloader (with IPL 1.01 and SPL 2.26). I can flash from PC, but then I never have OS od MDA.
I read the "A Definitive Guide to Unlocking G3 Wizards" many times, but I dont's see any solution...
Maybe I have strange wizard
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When I say "Connect your device" I mean to connect it to the USB cable. Two paragraphs after item 17 I address this issue. You don't need an OS, just be in the bootloader screen. I've personally had this exact same thing happen where all I had was the IPL and SPL with nothing else. Remove battery from PDA and then put it back in. Make sure you reboot your PC.
Good luck.
When all else fails, flash an official Rom from your Service Provider.
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good idea, but it doesn't work; because "upgrade only" - My originally T-Mobile ROM is only 2.21, so I can't flash it
17. My suggestion, take for what it's worth, is to download and install the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM This will give you a strong 2.26 IPL and SPL to work with.
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Invalid Vender ID.
But I can flash MOLSKI ROM with 2.26 IPL/SPL. Should I?
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For everyone: Thanks for your time, really. But I'm confused, I read all, nothing helped.
Let's say: "Michalek is very stupid, we'll write him "what to do" step by step" ) something like "You asshol, connect your mda in bootloader to pc via usb, then download this, run it, then ...".
Because manual doesn't work for me, probably.
New year, new way I tried to flash today - and - i see OS, I'm in OS, I'm going to unlock wizard based on Unlocking Tutorial ;-)
I don't know, why it was successful. I tried reboot yesterday for four times, but it not helped. Only today.
I'm the happiest man on the planet And, "I've seen PROBABLY every situation with a G3 device here." - it is TRUE
Thank you for your time.
Michalek said:
New year, new way I tried to flash today - and - i see OS, I'm in OS, I'm going to unlock wizard based on Unlocking Tutorial ;-)
I don't know, why it was successful. I tried reboot yesterday for four times, but it not helped. Only today.
I'm the happiest man on the planet And, "I've seen PROBABLY every situation with a G3 device here." - it is TRUE
Thank you for your time.
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Good to hear you are making progress, let us know how things turn out!
--M
-Michalek- Well that's wha we like to hear! The 1.05 works great as a disaster recovery tool. Most times when it doesn't work I tend to lean on the PC as the culprit. CHKDSK, temp files, spyware and virus's, etc.
Happy New Year, no?
Don't feel stupid
I'm glad it's working for you! Don't feel stupid though. My first attempt at loading a new rom went very similar. The CID unlock process told me it was successful (I thought) but it wasn't. I freaked out and thought all was lost. But I finally worked through it by going back to the Button ROM (LOVE THAT BEER SPLASH SCREEN) and starting over. The same problem even happened again about three weeks ago. After freaking out, I reloaded the Button ROM and was back on my way to normalcy
MDA is running on Superrom 1.1 and it works!
I don't know, what exactly was the problem with OS, but it helped me, when I left MDA cca three hours without battery. When I flashed the ROM before, OS wasn't.
At the last time, THANK ALL OF YOU VERY MUCH. And special thanks for Dr Puttingham and his unlocking tutorial. Thanks.
I have an 8125 that I can't seem to get off of the RUU screen. It shows IPL 2.25.0001 and SPL 2.25.0001. Every time I try to use the HTC software update it reaches 95% and then errors out. Any idea how I can get this phone working again?
Thanks,
T
you have a G4 wizard, you need to install the wizard love rom. I believe if you read around, you may be able to find out where to find it. Also read some info about unlocking your CID and SIM for a G4 Wizard.
t_matheus said:
I have an 8125 that I can't seem to get off of the RUU screen. It shows IPL 2.25.0001 and SPL 2.25.0001. Every time I try to use the HTC software update it reaches 95% and then errors out. Any idea how I can get this phone working again?
Thanks,
T
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I found this in another thread, try it.
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Hi there,
If you ever happen to get stuck in the IPL / SPL screen, try the following (it happened to me and I almost got a heart attack...):
"If your device doen't boot after flash procedure with my shelltool you should
1) Hold "Camera" while short pressing the "reset" button. Your device will enter in bootloader mode. You will se 3 stripes.
2) You should connect your usb cable to your device and pc and run RUU and flash this rom.
http://rapidshare.com/files/17792050/Wizard_Love_2.26.10.2_WWE_Novii_CF2.rar
3) read my instruction once more and repeat all step by step. its very important!!"
[I've edited the download link for the love rar, the original one on the ftp server was deleted]
t_matheus said:
I have an 8125 that I can't seem to get off of the RUU screen. It shows IPL 2.25.0001 and SPL 2.25.0001. Every time I try to use the HTC software update it reaches 95% and then errors out. Any idea how I can get this phone working again?
Thanks,
T
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Suggestion.
Go to IMEI Check, buy the unlock and have fun upgrading and downgrading your ROM.
It cost you some money but you can restore your device without to much trouble.
Best regards.
golfernutnflorida said:
I found this in another thread, try it.
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Hi there,
If you ever happen to get stuck in the IPL / SPL screen, try the following (it happened to me and I almost got a heart attack...):
"If your device doen't boot after flash procedure with my shelltool you should
1) Hold "Camera" while short pressing the "reset" button. Your device will enter in bootloader mode. You will se 3 stripes.
2) You should connect your usb cable to your device and pc and run RUU and flash this rom.
http://rapidshare.com/files/17792050/Wizard_Love_2.26.10.2_WWE_Novii_CF2.rar
3) read my instruction once more and repeat all step by step. its very important!!"
[I've edited the download link for the love rar, the original one on the ftp server was deleted]
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I have a 8125 as well and just run the wizard love as above and you will be back in business. As for unlocking you can use latest lokiwiz for free as posted in the forums.
cybercub said:
I have a 8125 as well and just run the wizard love as above and you will be back in business. As for unlocking you can use latest lokiwiz for free as posted in the forums.
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You can only unlock a G3 Wizard like that. G4's are different and have to be unlocked via imei check. The OP has a G4 based on their IPL/SPL they posted.
I can't seem to get my hands on this file. I've tried several places but no joy. Any thoughts on where I can lay my hands on the Wizard_Love ROM?
Thanks,
T
golfernutnflorida said:
I found this in another thread, try it.
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Hi there,
If you ever happen to get stuck in the IPL / SPL screen, try the following (it happened to me and I almost got a heart attack...):
"If your device doen't boot after flash procedure with my shelltool you should
1) Hold "Camera" while short pressing the "reset" button. Your device will enter in bootloader mode. You will se 3 stripes.
2) You should connect your usb cable to your device and pc and run RUU and flash this rom.
http://rapidshare.com/files/17792050/Wizard_Love_2.26.10.2_WWE_Novii_CF2.rar
3) read my instruction once more and repeat all step by step. its very important!!"
[I've edited the download link for the love rar, the original one on the ftp server was deleted]
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t_matheus said:
I can't seem to get my hands on this file. I've tried several places but no joy. Any thoughts on where I can lay my hands on the Wizard_Love ROM?
Thanks,
T
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I was able to pull it from RapidShare in the link that you provided. Its also seeded on PirateBay if you prefer the Torrent method...
mfrazzz said:
I was able to pull it from RapidShare in the link that you provided. Its also seeded on PirateBay if you prefer the Torrent method...
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Got it and now the phone is working again!
So do I need to unlock the phone and install another ROM or will it work fine with this ROM?
Thanks, again for all your help!
T
Based on your original post, you have a G4 Wizard. You can't do the standard unlock like the stickies from Dr. P and Faria describe. You have to use the other sticky for installing roms with a CID locked phone. Your other option is to go to Imei Check and do their unlock (will cost about USD 40). Its all online (you give them your IMEI and some other info with your payment and then they send you the files to do the unlock). But even then, you still have to use G4 roms (so you need to be careful or you'll be back in this situation or worse).
BTW:I've never messed with a G4 Wizard so I'm only stating what I've read. Go read and re-read the CID Locked install procedure in the stickies to learn more.
[SOLVED! See page 4]
I have a Cingular 8125, which I hadn't used for a while (got a Trinity
I am trying to set it up for my wife, so I attempted to unlock it and upgrade to WM6. It is a G3 (it had 2.26). I had upgraded it several times before. but was never able to bring it down to 1.xx in order to unlock it.
So, I started trying to downgrade it, but basically, every time it entered bootloader, it seemed to lose connection and it just timed out on the PC, without ever going to the update bar on the bootloader screen.
I ran IPL_SPL_3.08, and it upgraded fine. But still no go on downgrading.
Finally, I ran Shelltool (bug fixed) and managed to flash to OS 1.5.4.2. But, after the hard reset, it just stays on the blue Cingular screen (showing IPL 3.08; SPL 3.08; GSM 02.47.11; OS 1.5.4.2.)
I have tried flashing again with an original Cingular WWE ROM (RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship_1.exe), with the 1.5.4.2 ROM, even with a WM6 ROM (again, through Shelltool.) I have placed it in a powered cradle, have tried both Shelltool and RUU flashes, both while in the blue Cingular screen, and while in Bootloader mode. I have disconnected and reconnected each time, and rebooted many times (both the Wizard and the PC.) I have hard-reset. I have also tried both with USB selected and unselected in Activesync.
The Shelltool seems to freeze. The official RUU gives "ERROR [296]: UPGRADE ONLY. The NBF file cannot be used for your PDA Phone. Please get another NBF file." Or, alternately, it gives "ERROR [264]: CONNECTION."
Any ideas if this is repairable?
(Or should I cry (or take a hammer to the Wizard:-((
Mine is a 2.25 and it's a G4.. Isnt 2.26 a G4?
I think it was 2.26 (it may have been something like 2.27....), but it definitely didn't have the .000 at the end. I thought that the Wizards without the .000 were G3. Did I screw up?
Madcap180 said:
Mine is a 2.25 and it's a G4.. Isnt 2.26 a G4?
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2.25.0001 or 2.26.0001 would be a G4
2.25 or 2.26 would be a G3
MacGuy2006 said:
I have a Cingular 8125, which I hadn't used for a while (got a Trinity
I am trying to set it up for my wife, so I attempted to unlock it and upgrade to WM6. It is a G3 (it had 2.26). I had upgraded it several times before. but was never able to bring it down to 1.xx in order to unlock it.
So, I started trying to downgrade it, but basically, every time it entered bootloader, it seemed to lose connection and it just timed out on the PC, without ever going to the update bar on the bootloader screen.
I ran IPL_SPL_3.08, and it upgraded fine. But still no go on downgrading.
Finally, I ran Shelltool (bug fixed) and managed to flash to OS 1.5.4.2. But, after the hard reset, it just stays on the blue Cingular screen (showing IPL 3.08; SPL 3.08; GSM 02.47.11; OS 1.5.4.2.)
I have tried flashing again with an original Cingular WWE ROM (RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship_1.exe), with the 1.5.4.2 ROM, even with a WM6 ROM (again, through Shelltool.) I have placed it in a powered cradle, have tried both Shelltool and RUU flashes, both while in the blue Cingular screen, and while in Bootloader mode. I have disconnected and reconnected each time, and rebooted many times (both the Wizard and the PC.) I have hard-reset. I have also tried both with USB selected and unselected in Activesync.
The Shelltool seems to freeze. The official RUU gives "ERROR [296]: UPGRADE ONLY. The NBF file cannot be used for your PDA Phone. Please get another NBF file." Or, alternately, it gives "ERROR [264]: CONNECTION."
Any ideas if this is repairable?
(Or should I cry (or take a hammer to the Wizard:-((
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I thought I read somewhere that IPL/SPL 3.08 was a bad convert from a Charmer? If this is true and the Charmer bootloaders are different than the Wizard bootloaders then you may have put yourself in a bind.
The fact that you can still get past bootloader is promising even though the phone doesn't finish booting.
Try flashing from the bootloader (tricolor IPL/SPL screen with USB in the corner)
Thanks. I've been trying to flash in both bootloader or "blue" screen, but no go so far. I just tried the official Cingular .nbf through shelltool: it spent about 30 minutes (in bootloader,) then it stopped responding. It's been doing this forever now.
Any other options left?
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Thanks. I've been trying to flash in both bootloader or "blue" screen, but no go so far. I just tried the official Cingular .nbf through shelltool: it spent about 30 minutes (in bootloader,) then it stopped responding. It's been doing this forever now.
Any other options left?
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You CAN'T use shelltool in boot loader mode! it needs the OS and the TRUFFS to read and write to the phone.
Any phone that doesn't go past the boot loader must be fixed with mtty, RUU or SD card...
Thanks for the info. I've been reading about mmty and just downloaded it. But I only have a 4GB card handy (from my Trinity.) I might be able to find my old 2GB one at home.
Edit: Well, this is what I just found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308772&highlight=mtty+wizard
It seems that the IPL_SPL 3.08 might be a real problem. I'll try the card flash, but based on the above thread, I am not holding my breath.
If anyone has a suggestion or a solution, please let me know.
Thanks!
BTW, if the problem is indeed with the IPL_SPL 3.08, then perhaps the suggestion that we upgrade to it (in red) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435 should be removed, so that we don't get more expensive bricks.
Just to clear up the question about 3.08 IPL/SPL, it isn't an issue at all. It's been tested thoroughly to work well, better than 2.26.
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Just to clear up the question about 3.08 IPL/SPL, it isn't an issue at all. It's been tested thoroughly to work well, better than 2.26.
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After I unlocked my wizard and before I try any new ROM, I always burn the latest German wizard ROM with 3.08 IPL/SPL "ruu_vario_aku3.3_3822_382120_026911_tmo_de_ger_ship". Then I downgrade the Radio ROM to Cingular 2.25.11. Then I burn my ROM of choice. I've found it works best for me. I've never had a problem with 3.08.
TaurusBullba said:
Just to clear up the question about 3.08 IPL/SPL, it isn't an issue at all. It's been tested thoroughly to work well, better than 2.26.
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What are the grounds for such a comparison? How to tell that an SPL works better than another? As far as i know the SPL is there to initialise the hardware and to apply security restrictions.
What i'd like to know is if anyone has been successful in downgrading IPL/SPL from 3.xx to 2.xx as itsme once said that there was a security in newer SPL's preventing downgrading (i must look for it...)
cheers
O.K., so maybe it's not 3.08, but something has sure gone bad.
I am trying to use mtty 1.1.42.538, but see only Port 1, Port 2 and USB. When I type in \\.\WSCUSBSH001 I get a message that it cannot open the \\.\WSCUSBSH001 port.
I tried resetting as described in message #7 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=264652&highlight=mtty1.42, but nothing happened.
I also tried choosing USB, then typed in r2sd all and again, nothing happened - I just get CMD> again....
So, can anyone think of anything else I can do, or should I just drop it from the 4th floor?
What IPL/SPL values you have at this moment?
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What IPL/SPL values you have at this moment?
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Both ar 3.08, and I have the feeling that this is why I cannot flash the official Cingular ROM over what I have now. Which makes me wonder: is there an official Wizard ROM file combined with the IPL/SPL 3.08? This may at leas allow me to flash.
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Both ar 3.08, and I have the feeling that this is why I cannot flash the official Cingular ROM over what I have now. Which makes me wonder: is there an official Wizard ROM file combined with the IPL/SPL 3.08? This may at leas allow me to flash.
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I had also upgraded my IPL/SPL to 3.08 -- up from the 2.25 on the newest Cingular ROM.
Anytime I've flashed to a WM6 ROM, I've been able to downgrade to the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM -- which changes the IPL/SPL to 2.26 -- with no problems before upgrading to a WM6 ROM. After flashing the WM6, I then go back in and upgrade the IPL/SPL once again to 3.08. It's not failed me yet.
O.K., I've spent the weekend screwing around with this:
If I run any of the original 2.xx ROMs, I get "you need an updated utility" message and then the utility goes to the "Exit" screen. (I am assuming this is because of the 3.08 IPL/SPL.)
mtty tells me I don't have permissions when I tried to load the ROM on a SD card (remember, the 8125 is not SuperCD-ed.). It also does nothing when I type "set 14 0" or "task 28."
But, I found that I can run the XDA Mobile 6 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310954) and it actually starts updating, but when it gets to 99%, the bar on the 8125 turns red and after a while the Update Utility tells me that the Wizard is not connected anymore.
Got very excited when I tried mattk_r's InGeNeTiCs' ROM(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311144): it started updating, went all the way to 100%, at which point the bar on the 8125 did turn red, however after a period of time the utility gave me the "Congratulations" message and told me I've successfully upgraded. But then, the 8125 reboots, and unfortunately, it still hangs on the boot screen, and it still gives the OS as 1.5.4.2. Have tried a number of times, always the same:-(
Oh, I tried upgrading the Radio only, and it worked: I was able to upgrade to 02.61.11.
So, does it seem like there is hope, and can anyone think of what else I can do?
MacGuy2006 said:
O.K., I've spent the weekend screwing around with this:
If I run any of the original 2.xx ROMs, I get "you need an updated utility" message and then the utility goes to the "Exit" screen. (I am assuming this is because of the 3.08 IPL/SPL.)
mtty tells me I don't have permissions when I tried to load the ROM on a SD card (remember, the 8125 is not SuperCD-ed.). It also does nothing when I type "set 14 0" or "task 28."
But, I found that I can run the XDA Mobile 6 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310954) and it actually starts updating, but when it gets to 99%, the bar on the 8125 turns red and after a while the Update Utility tells me that the Wizard is not connected anymore.
Got very excited when I tried mattk_r's InGeNeTiCs' ROM(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311144): it started updating, went all the way to 100%, at which point the bar on the 8125 did turn red, however after a period of time the utility gave me the "Congratulations" message and told me I've successfully upgraded. But then, the 8125 reboots, and unfortunately, it still hangs on the boot screen, and it still gives the OS as 1.5.4.2. Have tried a number of times, always the same:-(
Oh, I tried upgrading the Radio only, and it worked: I was able to upgrade to 02.61.11.
So, does it seem like there is hope, and can anyone think of what else I can do?
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If I were you I might be talking to IMEI unlockers. Their process works from bootloader and might be able to get you CID unlocked and fix your corrupted CID area, which seems to be your major problem atm. In any case I would contact them and explain your situation and see if they think their software will unlock your phone. If so then you should be good to go once you CID is "uncorrupted" and unlocked.
one question: can You HARD RESET your device?
Do you have "format failed" message?
if so, you have 50/50 per cent for resurrection.
3.08 is not direct problem here anyway..., version is not exactly matter of problem...
(imei? now? lol)...
Thanks!
Yes, I can hard-reset fine and it claims to reformat fine.
Tx for the suggestion - I will contact IMEI (they unlocked my Trinity before the free unlockers were available
Hey guys, I've read the majority of the tutorials around here and I think I've done reasonably well with the fantastic instructions that you all have written out and my wizard is still in working order.
I managed to flash my wizard following the instructions vippie has laid out. I was forced to flash my G3 with the alternative ROM (Xda_MiniS_LaunchROM_v154102) because mine was one of the many that got stuck at 98% and gave error 302 when flashing with the button rom.
The flash of the Xda mini rom went well and upon boot I now have an IPL-1.05 and SPL-2.25. I moved on to the cID unlocking guide by Dr Puttingham and I moved the enablerapi.cab file to my wizard and it says in the instructions to "open" the file but it doesnt say where to install the file. When I open the enablerapi file there is a new place to install it unlike the old "device" or "storage card" so I installed it to device because it seemed like the logical place to. After installation I tried to run the lokiwiz.bat in the command prompt and kept getting the No communication error. My phone is at 90% battery life and it says that its charging so I don't know if its from low voltage or my lack of knowledge but I also soft reset the phone and tried again to no avail. Any ideas or suggestions would be a great help. Thanks for the assistance.
hey, i guess you have a last gen g3 8125? me too, and i had the some problem. you have to keep reflashing untill both ipl AND spl are 1.xx , otherwise lokiwiz will not work....i just gave up after 30 reflashes but you should try.
SharpieMarker said:
Hey guys, I've read the majority of the tutorials around here and I think I've done reasonably well with the fantastic instructions that you all have written out and my wizard is still in working order.
I managed to flash my wizard following the instructions vippie has laid out. I was forced to flash my G3 with the alternative ROM (Xda_MiniS_LaunchROM_v154102) because mine was one of the many that got stuck at 98% and gave error 302 when flashing with the button rom.
The flash of the Xda mini rom went well and upon boot I now have an IPL-1.05 and SPL-2.25. I moved on to the cID unlocking guide by Dr Puttingham and I moved the enablerapi.cab file to my wizard and it says in the instructions to "open" the file but it doesnt say where to install the file. When I open the enablerapi file there is a new place to install it unlike the old "device" or "storage card" so I installed it to device because it seemed like the logical place to. After installation I tried to run the lokiwiz.bat in the command prompt and kept getting the No communication error. My phone is at 90% battery life and it says that its charging so I don't know if its from low voltage or my lack of knowledge but I also soft reset the phone and tried again to no avail. Any ideas or suggestions would be a great help. Thanks for the assistance.
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First you got to have both IPL/SPL same,you got IPL 1.05 but SPL 2.25.so try to reflash xda_mini a couple of more times to bring SPL 2.25 same as IPL 1.0.For unlocking you must have both IPL/SPL 1.05.
Secondly extract the lokiwiz02b.zip to the root of C:\ drive,where you have your windows installed along with other program files and ete etc,then copy and paste EnableRapi.cab to any folder in your phone via Activesync and click it to execute,only then perform Cid unlocking by selecting 'C' option in the lokiwiz in your pc.
You have not followed the instruction correctly,reread the guide again and follow it correctly.
Cheers !
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First you got to have both IPL/SPL same,you got IPL 1.05 but SPL 2.25.so try to reflash xda_mini a couple of more times to bring SPL 2.25 same as IPL 1.0.For unlocking you must have both IPL/SPL 1.05.
Secondly extract the lokiwiz02b.zip to the root of C:\ drive,where you have your windows installed along with other program files and ete etc,then copy and paste EnableRapi.cab to any folder in your phone via Activesync and click it to execute,only then perform Cid unlocking by selecting 'C' option in the lokiwiz in your pc.
You have not followed the instruction correctly,reread the guide again and follow it correctly.
Cheers !
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I should have specified that I ran the lokiwiz file on my pc. I didn't realize however that I needed to have identical ipl and spl numbers. Is it difficult to make them identical via reflashing? How often does this sort of stuff happen and how easily resolved is it? Thanks for the help.
-Sharpie
Well I've started a new thread to deal with the more pressing issues of IPL and SPL numbers before I can deal with the CID unlocking. Please look at this topic if you have any ideas.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1707909