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Best Rom for my T-Mobile Vario

I got now:
IPL, SPL: 1.03
GSM: 1.4.10.0
OS: 1.3.2.3
ROM versie: 1.3.2.3 NLD
Radioversie: 01.04.10
Can you tell me.. do i need to upgrade? What will be better when i upgrade?
With which ROM do i need to upgrade?
Please help.

Qtek ROM version 1.6.7.1
In my humble opinion; Qteks 1.6.7.1 ROM is the most stable ROM to date. Everything works perfectly for me with all my 3rd party software installed too!!
PS if you haven't already done so, you can totally unlock your phone from T-mobile by following the following instructions. Also do searches for the quted software (download them first):
mackaby007 said:
abgarman said:
hey mackaby007!
I wonder whether you had any problems during new rom installation...
I tried this ROM, but after the installation was finished, Etx_rom installed and system rebooted I got a "device locked message. illegal ROM, given only to customers who bought their wizard/qtek at ...[]" I had to go back thru several instals to restore my original ROM (which i never truely accomplished - i have no ability to change ring tones and assign them to different contacts)
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Hey back at ya.
First download lokiwiz v2b. Don't use previous versions or you'll not get through this!!
Hard reset your device (not necessary, but it ensures you'll have no hassle with Activesync).
Done that? Good. Extract the lokiwiz v2b .zip folder and copy enablerapi.cab to your memory card or to 'My Documents' folder on your device. Then execute the 'enablerapi.cab'.
Done? Just switch off the device (power button; put it in standby mode).
If you have Activesync already installed, un-install it and re-install directly afterwards (ensure a brand new partnership).
Then when prompted by Activesync, plug in your USB cable PC-PPC and it should recognise as usual.
Then execute the lokiwiz.bat file (in the folder that was generated earlier when you extracted the lokiwiz02b.zip file) and when you see the MS Dos (black screen) choose the option CID Unlock (SuperCID) and wait for it to COMPLETELY finish. You'll know it's finished when your Wizard is re-booting. Plug out your USB cable at this stage.
Once re-booted and back into WM5, re-connect your cable and if all goes well it should re-connect to Active Sync (wait till it has finished syncing or says connected!).
Finally......double click the executable file, which should be:
RUU_Prodigy_1060701_101_11310_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe
Hopefully it will now install the ROM without hiccups (about 10 minutes).
Hope this helps. let us know how you get on.
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I searched the whole forum.. I i unlocked my Vario 15 minutes ago. Thanx a lot!!

Re: Qtek ROM version 1.6.7.1
Will the follwoing also work with the Cingular 8125. I haven't SIM unlocked it yet. Also, is a SIM unlock the same as a CID unlock. Is there tow different things that need to be unlocked. And which do I do first, if there are two things that I must unlock. Thanks for the help...and sorry if this questions has been answered before...
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mackaby007 said:
In my humble opinion; Qteks 1.6.7.1 ROM is the most stable ROM to date. Everything works perfectly for me with all my 3rd party software installed too!!
PS if you haven't already done so, you can totally unlock your phone from T-mobile by following the following instructions. Also do searches for the quted software (download them first):
mackaby007 said:
abgarman said:
hey mackaby007!
I wonder whether you had any problems during new rom installation...
I tried this ROM, but after the installation was finished, Etx_rom installed and system rebooted I got a "device locked message. illegal ROM, given only to customers who bought their wizard/qtek at ...[]" I had to go back thru several instals to restore my original ROM (which i never truely accomplished - i have no ability to change ring tones and assign them to different contacts)
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Hey back at ya.
First download lokiwiz v2b. Don't use previous versions or you'll not get through this!!
Hard reset your device (not necessary, but it ensures you'll have no hassle with Activesync).
Done that? Good. Extract the lokiwiz v2b .zip folder and copy enablerapi.cab to your memory card or to 'My Documents' folder on your device. Then execute the 'enablerapi.cab'.
Done? Just switch off the device (power button; put it in standby mode).
If you have Activesync already installed, un-install it and re-install directly afterwards (ensure a brand new partnership).
Then when prompted by Activesync, plug in your USB cable PC-PPC and it should recognise as usual.
Then execute the lokiwiz.bat file (in the folder that was generated earlier when you extracted the lokiwiz02b.zip file) and when you see the MS Dos (black screen) choose the option CID Unlock (SuperCID) and wait for it to COMPLETELY finish. You'll know it's finished when your Wizard is re-booting. Plug out your USB cable at this stage.
Once re-booted and back into WM5, re-connect your cable and if all goes well it should re-connect to Active Sync (wait till it has finished syncing or says connected!).
Finally......double click the executable file, which should be:
RUU_Prodigy_1060701_101_11310_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe
Hopefully it will now install the ROM without hiccups (about 10 minutes).
Hope this helps. let us know how you get on.
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Re: Qtek ROM version 1.6.7.1
OnImpulse said:
Will the follwoing also work with the Cingular 8125. I haven't SIM unlocked it yet. Also, is a SIM unlock the same as a CID unlock.
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I don't know if this will work with the 8125, but If under 'Start/Settings/System/Device Information/Identity' it says 'WIZA200', i would assume so, as it was created for the HTC Wizard, but I'm not sure.
As for totalyy unlocking your phone, YES it will. CID Unlock did it for me, but I'm not the developer of this software so am not in the best position to advise if it is suitable for anything else other than a Wizard.
Hope this helps.

I get te following message when I run lokiwiz.bat
CID unlocking mobile... DO NOT DISCONNECT UNTIL THE PHONE REBOOTS!
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
Your phone is now CID unlocked....
Store the generated 'lock_backup.bin' file in a safe place. It can help to resto
re your device if anything goes wrong.
ECHO is off.
"Standing on the shoulder of giants"
Ricardo Afonso, 2005
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The device does not reboot and the ROM upgrade afterwards fails. Any tips?

hav0c said:
I get te following message when I run lokiwiz.bat
CID unlocking mobile... DO NOT DISCONNECT UNTIL THE PHONE REBOOTS!
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
Your phone is now CID unlocked....
Store the generated 'lock_backup.bin' file in a safe place. It can help to resto
re your device if anything goes wrong.
ECHO is off.
"Standing on the shoulder of giants"
Ricardo Afonso, 2005
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The device does not reboot and the ROM upgrade afterwards fails. Any tips?
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First download lokiwiz v2b. Don't use previous versions or you'll not get through this!!

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When I double click on the new Rom, does it erase everything on the Vario (Programs) ?! Do I first have to sync and then put the new rom on it !?
what r the main diffrences between the roms ?
I have a T-Mobile Vario with a german rom and I'm thinking about putting the RUU_Prodigy_1060701_101_11310_QTEK_WWE_Ship or the
RUU_Prodigy_1060701_101_11310_QTEK_GER_Ship
on it, which one is better and again what r the differences between those two and the original ?
or is there even a better one !?
greetz

Absolutely 100% perfect working tutorial. CID unlock worked as did the new ROM. I too changed form MDA T-mobile NL version to Qtek WWE one.
Great tips. Thank you very much, you just saved me a few 100 euro's, and I got a device which is useful and faster.

Newbie needs help and advice on SIM and CID Unlocking 8125

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?

[READ FIRST] The Definitive Guide to Unlocking & Rom Upgrading G3 Wizards

OK, a word from the DOC.... to the wise ...
If one has successfully unlocked their G3 device they won't be complaining that their device doesn't have the themes, ringers, little tweaks and proggies installed by the extended ROM as these things will be installed...
Vippie has prepared a nice tutorial named Howto flash a Wizard... a little tutorial! that is a "must read" IMO, please take the time!
jpmche has published an unlocking guide for our Spanish only amigos here at [Favor de Leer antes de Preguntar] La guia en Español para Des-bloquear el Wizard
mestrini recommends saving your CID block that is backed up when running the Lokiwiz tool. Lokiwiz will save it as a bin file and it is useful if you encounter a "Data Crashes. Please contact your service center" error. Please take a look at his thread.
btw, a G4 PDA will report an IPL and SPL similar to 2.21.0001 and a G3 PDA will report something similar to 2.21 (notice the G3 doesn't have the trailing .0001!)
Read between the lines here... almost ALL the postings of problems posted in the ROM threads are directly due to people not truly unlocking their device.
In the real world there is a phrase ... RTFM, loosely translated to "Read The Freak'n Manual"... Faria in particular took pains to create a manual for unlocking G3 devices. I've personally unlocked probably close to 50 Cingular 8125's and a few T-Mobiles. I've seen PROBABLY every situation with a G3 device here.
A couple of things...
1st - Most of the custom ROM's here require that your device be CID unlocked.
2nd - CID unlocking, as well as flashing a custom ROM, will void your warranty.
3rd - There is always the chance, even after all precautions are taken, that you might brick your device. This, however, is extremely unlikely unless you have a G4 PDA and attempt this.
4th - Please don't cross post. This particular thread was "stickied" to keep it at the top where noobies can see it and veterans can attempt to help. My attempt with this thread is to alleviate the posting of obvious CID unlocking problems in the chef's threads so that they can concentrate on perfecting their ROM and not answering questions that have been already been answered countless times before and really have nothing to do with their ROM.
5th - Faria and I reference the Button 1.05 ROM. You DO NOT have to use the 1.05 to unlock your device but you may instead use an official 1.x ROM (Lokiwiz .2b only works with 1.x ROM's) if it will allow you to downgrade to it. Often, however,the only way to downgrade to an official 1.x ROM is to downgrade to the 1.05 first... catch-22.
6th - This technique is the best way to downgrade a device to a previous version, for instance when you need to return to an official "shipped" ROM for warranty reasons.
PLEASE take the time to read all the way through this before making the decision to unlock your phone. We are not responsible for you bricking your device.
If you have a G3 device and follow Faria's instructions, which I only repeat time after time, you WILL have a working device..... no ****!
If you have a G4 device DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS, YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!
Also, if you DO have a G4 Wizard, please do NOT post anything here regarding how to unlock your device. This is for G3's only, please start your own thread...
So... being that my friend Faria's primary language isn't English (though he has a better mastery of it than many of my fellow Americans...) I'll expound on it ONE LAST TIME ...
Please do not use the PC for anything, including browsing the internet, checking email, playing freecell, or anything while this is happening! Have nothing going on in the background.
mestrini advises (and I agree!)
I've come to realize that many "NO COMMUNICATION" errors are due to low voltage battery so i think it would be good to include in your guide to have a full (or almost) battery before using any RUU.
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1. Glance through Faria's original thread on this (he wrote the book!!)
2. Download Button's 1.05 ROM at RapidShare or Badongo
3.. Downgrade your ROM to the Button 1.05. Let it go through the whole setup please...
Note: If your device fails at 98% with a 302 error follow Vippie's advice and try the Xda_MiniS_LaunchROM_v154102 instead.
4. Download lokiwiz - HTC Wizard Unlocker UPDATE Version 0.2b
5. Extract the afore mentioned file to the root of your C drive. Do NOT extract to a folder with spaces...
6. Open Activesync WITH YOUR DEVICE NOT CONNECTED! and delete your partnership.
7. Connect your device and cancel the partnership. (You're a guest )
8. Open ActiveSync, Explore and copy enablerapi.cab from your PC's C:\ (remember that's where you extracted lokiwiz to...) to you device, I don't care where.
9. Pick up your PDA, File Explorer, find the enablerapi.cab and click it.
10. (Back to your PC) ... <Start> <Run> <cmd> <Enter> to give you a most wonderful MS Dos prompt (be afraid, VERY afraid!)
11. In the MS Dos box (mouses not allowed!!!) type "CD\" <enter> (no quotes)
12. Type "lokiwiz.bat" <enter> (Actually, if you have XP, type lok then <tab> it SHOULD complete the filename, YMMV.
13. You will see a screen that has ...
U. Unlock
L. Lock
C. CID Unlock (SuperCID)
Q. Quit
14. Hit the U key on your PC and press <Enter> ... your PDA WILL REBOOT upon completion !!!!!!!
15. Wait for your PDA to reboot, rerun the lokiwiz batch file (if you hit the up arrow key twice on your keyboard it will retype "lokiwiz", then hit <Enter>) then hit the C key on your PC and press <Enter> ... YOUR PDA WILL REBOOT UPON COMPLETION !!!
(if your Pocket PC Phone does NOT reboot each time, you didn't do it right! Stop and make that work, trust me!, then go on)
16. Watch the rebooting of your PDA, if BOTH IPL and SPL are 1.xx then great. Quite probably your IPL will be 1.xx and your SPL will be 2.xx. Rerun the button 1.05 ROM downgrade a second time and it will become 1.x on both IPL and SPL. You don't need to redo the unlocking.
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.
Now you SHOULD have a IPL and SPL of 2.26 to work with. If not, you screwed up! Don't attempt to install someone's hard work and ***** before you do these steps!
EDIT for Step 17 - Download and install the 3.08 IPL/SPL rather than the 2.26, your choice! (I suggest doing the T-Mobile 2.26 first but that's me
IF, by chance your device hangs and never completes the flash (always give it a LOT of time, with no programs running, hopefully after a fresh reboot of your computer) you'll be stuck in (hopefully) the bootloader screen. It's very scary (at least to me the 4 or 5 times my own custom ROM's have been bad) all is not lost. Each time (after trial and error) I was able to restore. If this happens reboot your PC and then rerun the Button 1.05. It will act like it doesn't see it at first but have faith! I've tried this by using various provider's shipped ROMs and it always tell me it can't communicate. But, if I reboot, the 1.05 has always worked.
If you still have issues, uninstall ActiveSync. REBOOT! Download and install ActiveSync 4.5 Don't create a partnership. Try to run the 1.05 again.
Also a good idea is to delete your Windows temp folder. With XP this is typically
"C:\Documents and Settings\PC User's Logon Name, whatever that is\Local Settings\Temp" (Show hidden files need to be checked)
Most of you can paste this into your "RUN" box and click OK
cmd /k del "C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Local Settings\Temp" /s/q/f
(type exit and hit enter when it completes)
Also, a good idea is to close all apps, shell to a command prompt by clicking <RUN>, typing cmd and clicking OK. A nice black MS Dos box awaits. Type CHKDSK/F and enter. Then type Y and hit enter. Type exit and hit enter. Reboot your PC and let it go through the data integrity test. Try again.
A last note. If you DO ever go back to the 1.05 ROM for any reason you need to repeat the lokiwiz steps as you won't be able to install a 2.x IPL/SPL bootloader.
A last disclaimer
Faria originally posted this unlocking technique using Button's 1.05 and machinagod's lokiwiz 0.2b. I have merely attempted to simplify the steps.
Final note
Microsoft has asked that all ROM's be removed from the FTP and we have complied. I have searched the internet and found the Button 1.05 and T-Mobile ROM's and updated the links here. Thanks to whoever posted the Button 1.05!
Enjoy!

awesome guide, and i just want to thank you guys for doing so much for the community

Great job Dr. P. and real wise words!
Regards,
Molski

Can this thread be stickied?
If anyone wants it, i think i might want to write a thread for newbies later... just to point them to the right direction...

vseehua said:
Can this thread be stickied?
If anyone wants it, i think i might want to write a thread for newbies later... just to point them to the right direction...
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Yeah, this thread should be stickied....and XDA-Dev should make me a mod of this forum, so I could delete every cid-unlocking question
Molski

great post !
bravo doc !

Thanks guys!

faria said:
i also sugested that applying new members should not be able to post when registred ,they shoud waith a week or more ,therefore forcing them to read ,in order to fix their problems.this i belive would make the forum wizer and allot cleaner by simlpy applying that rule.
what do you think guys?
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Having read varios forums I don't think that would cure the problem. The best solution I think would be as Molski suggested in having moderators with the ability to delete repeating questions. My own suggestion would also be to give people of a certian level (ie: senior member) the ability to start and moderate thier own threads, therefore giving you the ability to keep a thread on topic.

faria said:
thanks steve for the kind words.
i for one i m not coming back untill there is some clean up in his forum,
the admin has contact me and said they are looking at the issue.since this is a non paid jod and everyone got lives it could be a very long while.
i also sugested that applying new members should not be able to post when registred ,they shoud waith a week or more ,therefore forcing them to read ,in order to fix their problems.this i belive would make the forum wizer and allot cleaner by simlpy applying that rule.
what do you think guys?
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First...great job Dr. P Although you have typed the same thing many times before. I know I read them all.
Now... I agree with what Jose has said here. I for one spent a long time reading and learning before I felt comfortable messing with my phone and I work with software and hardware for a living. Many of the new owners of these phones come on here and jump in with both feet and then the trouble starts. Perhaps Molski should be a mod on this forum, it might help (Molski i will tell you now it is a thankless job.) at least then things would be cleaner around here. I know that everyone has other jobs but couldn't troublemakers be banned sooner than they are and is it really that hard to block an IP? I'm done rambling besides i have to get back to work.
Kirby

Wooh everyone's back at least to offer their 2 cents and Dr. Puttingham, we Americans do speak good ole English maybe colo(u)red sometimes . Faria thanks for commenting. Molski keep up the good work and Summiter, please reach out. This place is not going to be the same without you folks.

Any idea, on how to downgrade a rom back to the original one? My phone needs to be shipped back to TMobile, and i can't get it back to the original T-Mobile NL rom?

Sgele said:
Any idea, on how to downgrade a rom back to the original one? My phone needs to be shipped back to TMobile, and i can't get it back to the original T-Mobile NL rom?
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To my knowledge Button's 1.05 is lower than any provider's shipping ROM so you shouldn't have any problem "upgrading" to your official shipped ROM. I've personally taken 3 Cingular 8125's back to the shipped 1.08 this way to return to Cingular.
Good luck!

My apologies to Dr. P and all the senior members. I was one of those guys that were constantly asking the repeated question. I got it straightened out now. Both of my MDA's are unlocked and working perfect. Thank you all so much for all your help.

xtra3 said:
Just an idea - do we all have to have open PM and email. If we could have PM or email only on invite or something, the good people here could get some peace, and everyone had to ask on the forum, where everyone else (at least some of you) can give an answer. We still have to have some moderators i think, but you didnt have to answer hundreds of PMs and emails.
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Yes this is off topic. Please don't hijack this thread with issues not directly related to unlocking G3 devices...
Which is precisely what has the folks angry, the threads going in different directions than what was intended.
No offense meant.

Im sorry. I guess that applies to faria, andy_morgan, rkwhyte2, and brando457 too, who was off topic before me. I am new here, and saw the discussion went off topic, but when they did it, I thought it was ok. Sorry again. Im learning, and it will not happen again.

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Im sorry. I guess that applies to faria, andy_morgan, rkwhyte2, and brando457 too, who was off topic before me. I am new here, and saw the discussion went off topic, but when they did it, I thought it was ok. Sorry again. Im learning, and it will not happen again.
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Yes it does but as I said, no hard feelings. (I'll deal with the others in my own way )

Great job
This guide is to good for words... Even my mother can now CID Unlock a Wizard
Thx Dr. P and the rest.

..im wondering if we should include screen shots along with this?! what do you guys think

Did anybody unlock phone in this way?
Im afraid from "brick" of my phone!

..wow are u serious?

8125 Rainbow Screen

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.
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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.

Unlocking G3

I have read both SOLUTION FOUND by faria and [READ FIRST] The Definitive Guide to Unlocking & Rom Upgrading G3 Wizards by Dr Puttingham (God knows howmany times) abd been successful until I get to the unloocking part..... i have read the instructions for about 2 months now and finally went f... it and tried. DIDN'T Work for the kid tried 3x already from the first step HELP... atleast I didnt brick it
thanks

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clark kent said:
I have read both SOLUTION FOUND by faria and [READ FIRST] The Definitive Guide to Unlocking & Rom Upgrading G3 Wizards by Dr Puttingham (God knows howmany times) abd been successful until I get to the unloocking part..... i have read the instructions for about 2 months now and finally went f... it and tried. DIDN'T Work for the kid tried 3x already from the first step HELP... atleast I didnt brick it
thanks
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You have already posted ur question in the relevant thread of Dr.Puttingham's grrrrr8 guide,plz have patience.All the senior members here r very helpfull,even Doc Putts himself goes out in any manner to help,there's no need to open a new thread for it.
Anyways,if u can't understand the method in ( as u say) 2 months,it's really amazing,it's so simply explained.
ok, Plz first post what are the vital details of ur wizard like IPL/SPL...? is it G3 or G4 ?
secondly post exactly where u don't understand,where r u doing wrong,u say 'untill i get to the unlocking part' ? what u mean by this ?

Sorry about that I reckon i'm on here all the time reading and going into over load that everyone was doing the same....
I reckon that my problem is where I need to put the unrared file on the c drive. I had the screen come up 2x but and i had hit u both times but phone never rebooted.... the mda is a G3 and i have never done anything to it ang i got it the day it launched in the U.S. but before i did anything i made sure that it was a G3.
sorry for the double post now i know I gotta have Patience...

clark kent said:
Sorry about that I reckon i'm on here all the time reading and going into over load that everyone was doing the same....
I reckon that my problem is where I need to put the unrared file on the c drive. I had the screen come up 2x but and i had hit u both times but phone never rebooted.... the mda is a G3 and i have never done anything to it ang i got it the day it launched in the U.S. but before i did anything i made sure that it was a G3.
sorry for the double post now i know I gotta have Patience...
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ALRIGHT!!!
I'm doing this only to make you understand all the steps for 'SIM/CID unlocking' in a layman's language as per described in excellent guides by Dr.Puttingham and Faria."ALL CREDITS" go to these two wonderful guys,who did hard work and taken pains to write these very elaborative and simple to understand guides,by virtue of which thousands of us have benefited from AND THAN 'ALL THE CREDITS'for MACHINAGOD,the MAGICIAN for giving us the magic tool'Lokiwiz02b' BLESS YOU
OK! Let´s shoot.....
- Download "lokiwiz02b.zip" to a folder on your PC.
a) SO NOW YOU HAVE lokiwiz02b.zip file (827 KB) IN A FOLDER OF YOUR PC (Mostly where you usually download software)
Step 1- Unzip lokiwiz02b.zip to somewhere in your computer(Preferably in the root of Drive C:\ where you have your WinXP installed)
a) RIGHT CLICK lokiwiz02b.zip AND SELECT TO EXTRACT TO THE ROOT OF Drive C:\ , NOW YOU HAVE IN YOUR Drive C:\ A FOLDER NAMED lokiwiz02b CONTAINING THE EXTRACTION OF lokiwiz02b.zip
b) DOUBLE CLICK THE FOLDER NAMED lokiwiz02b TO OPEN AND YOU´LL SEE THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS IN IT
1) A FOLDER NAMED 'Utils'
2) A ZIP FILE NAMED 'EnableRapi'(70kb)
3) MS DOS BATCH FILE NAMED'Lokiwiz'(3kb)
Step 2- Copy EnableRapi.cab to your Wizard (the phone itself!!!)
a) CONNECT YOUR PHONE TO YOUR PC VIA USB CABLE AND ACTIVE SYNCHRONIZE(MAKE SURE CONNECTION IS ESTABLISHED)
b) RIGHT CLICK ZIP FILE NAMED 'EnableRapi'(70kb) SELECT COPY FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU AND COPY TO ANY FOLDER IN YOUR PHONE(or in My Documents Folder in your Phone)
Step 3- Execute the EnableRapi.cab in your phone. Wait for it to finish.....
a) PICKUP YOUR PHONE AND USE FILE EXPLORER IN YOUR WIZARD TO LOCATE THE FILE THAT YOU JUST COPIED (EnableRapi.cab) AND TAP ON IT, IMMEDIATELY YOU´LL BE PROMPTED TO ACCEPT OR CANCEL THE INSTALLATION, YOU MUST ACCEPT, THEN THE FILE STARTS TO EXECUTE AND YOU SEE A PROGRESS BAR AT THE TOP OF YOUR WIZARD SCREEN, WAIT UNTIL THE EXECUTION COMPLETES (LIKELY YOU´LL GET A PROMPT FOR SUCCESFUL INSTALLATION)
Step 4- Guarantee that your phone is connected via ActiveSync with the computer!!!
a) ACTUALLY YOU SHOULD ALREADY HAVE HAD A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIZARD AND YOUR PC SINCE YOU COMPLETED STEP (2a), ANYHOW MAKE SURE THE ACTIVESYNC WINDOW IN YOUR PC SHOWS THE STATUS AS CONNECTED (CONNECTION AS GUEST IS ALRIGHT, YOU DON´T HAVE TO HAVE A SPECIFIC PARTNERSHIP).
Step 5- Execute lokiwiz.bat
a) NOW IN YOUR PC GO BACK TO THE FOLDER OR THE DIRECTORY NAMED 'Lokiwiz02b' ON DRIVE C:\ THAT YOU GOT ON STEP (1b) AND DOUBLE CLICK THE MS DOS BATCH FILE NAMED 'Lokiwiz' (3kb), REMEMBER YOU HAVE 3 ITEMS IN THIS DIRECTORY OR FOLDER,AS PER STEP(1b)!!!!!
b) 'Lokiwiz' (Batch File) WILL BE EXECUTED AND YOU'LL GET THE MS DOS PROMPT ON YOUR PC SCREEN,(Black CMD Screen,like the one you get when you click Start-->Run-->type cmd)
Step 6)- YOU WILL SEE IN THE BLACK SCREEN (MS DOS PROMPT) IT HAS THE FOLLOWING OPTION.....
U. Unlock
L. Lock
C. CID Unlock (SuperCID)
Q. Quit
Step 7)- To GET YOUR PDA SIM UNLOCKED.....
a) HIT THE 'U' KEY ON YOUR PC KEYBOARD (Watch at the black Screen,letter 'u' will appear written,where it say's 'Type the letter and press enter' at the bottom of the screen) AND PRESS <Enter> ON YOUR KEYBOARD....YOUR PDA WILL REBOOT UPON COMPLETION !!!!!!!
(Wait for your PDA to REBOOT This will get your PDA SIM Unlocked,Now you can put in SIM of any Carrier to use,It will never ask for any PIN/Sim Code)
Step 8)- To GET YOUR PDA CID UNLOCKED
a) CLOSE THE MS DOS PROMPT SCREEN(Black Screen on your Monitor)BY HITTING 'Q' ON YOUR KEYBOARD (Watch at the black Screen,letter 'q' will appear written,where it says 'Type the letter and press enter' at the bottom of the screen) AND PRESS <enter> ON YOUR KEYBOARD IT WILL END
b) NOW RERUN THE "Lokiwiz BATCH FILE" AGAIN AS YOU DID IN STEP(5a)-DOUBLE CLICK THE MS DOS BATCH FILE NAMED 'Lokiwiz' (3kb)...
c) YOU WILL SEE THE MS DOS PROMPT SCREEN(Black Screen) ONCE AGAIN WITH THE SAME OPTIONS AS IN STEP(6).....
d) THIS TIME HIT THE 'C' KEY ON YOUR PC KEYBOARD (Watch at the black Screen,letter 'c' will appear written,where it says 'Type the letter and press enter' at the bottom of the screen) AND PRESS <ENTER> ON YOUR KEYBOARD...YOUR PDA WILL REBOOT UPON COMPLETION !!!
(WAIT!! For your PDA to fully REBOOT This will get your PDA 'CID' unlocked,Now you are ready to UPGRADE to any WM6 ROM)
Step 9)- CLOSE THE MS DOS SCREEN BY HITTING 'Q' ON YOUR KEYBOARD AND PRESS <ENTER> !!!
NOW,If you have completed all the steps accurately,your Scott free,GO kick some ass and fire up some WM6 Roms,be happy on your achievement and always be obliged to this wonderful FORUM !!!!!
(if your Pocket PC Phone does NOT reboot each time, you didn't do it right! DO ALL THE UNLOCKING STEPS AGAIN STARTING FROM STEP 5 TILL STEP 9)
Hope this will help you, GOOD LUCK

Thanks... it done the trick

clark kent said:
Thanks... it done the trick
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Grrrrrrrrr8
Glade you did it,happy at least I cud help you out this situation,now go kick some ass and fire up some wm6 rom's

unlocking g3
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
that was one of the best tutorials ive read so far! great job man!

kanam327 said:
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
that was one of the best tutorials ive read so far! great job man!
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THANKS !
It was just the reproduction of the original guide by Dr.puttingham put in a way how actually perform all the steps with a perspective view of a layman's mind.
I'm glade it helped him to understand and get it done for which he was trying for months and cudn't get it done.
Hope it helped you and many others,

naw the way you did it was easier to understand...... you my friend kick asssss.... lol
thanks again
p.s. I doing it to one of my co-workers brother phone as we speak

clark kent said:
naw the way you did it was easier to understand...... you my friend kick asssss.... lol
thanks again
p.s. I doing it to one of my co-workers brother phone as we speak
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Thanks !!!
hmmmm....
LOL LOL LOL.....

Do you have to unlock the SIM to unlock the CID??

producingyou said:
Do you have to unlock the SIM to unlock the CID??
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SIM unlock means you can use sim of any carrier in your phone.when putting sim of any other carrier it won't ask for any sim/Pin code to use.it's always better to get sim unlocked.
CID unlock means now you can upgrade to any custom build wm6 rom,other than only official rom.

Originally Posted by producingyou
Do you have to unlock the SIM to unlock the CID??
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I would unlock the sim especially if your cell provider piss you the [email protected]%k off then you would be able to use your device some place else and if they have a special going on you would have a free back up phone

Thanks for the replies. Turns out the program just wasn't unlocking the CID proeprly. I used shell tool and that works like a charm. Weee this is fun!!

producingyou said:
Thanks for the replies. Turns out the program just wasn't unlocking the CID proeprly. I used shell tool and that works like a charm. Weee this is fun!!
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Perhaps you had a G4 device,you cannot unlock a G4 device with lokiwiz02b,lol
you can only upgrade to wm6 to a G4 device by adopting method SoftSPL,HardSPL and Shell Tool, Anyway,glade you have done it,good luck

Be Aware!!!!!!!
producingyou said:
Thanks for the replies. Turns out the program just wasn't unlocking the CID proeprly. I used shell tool and that works like a charm. Weee this is fun!!
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This is Fun and also educational (lol) already unlocked 2 mda's changed os 2 times already on my device an once on the othe device....
but my gears are turning now i'm thinking "what if this could to that???" .... and how can a i make a tweak.... yeah this is better than a lot of ****. thanks again zabardast_1 for the help

clark kent said:
This is Fun and also educational (lol) already unlocked 2 mda's changed os 2 times already on my device an once on the othe device....
but my gears are turning now i'm thinking "what if this could to that???" .... and how can a i make a tweak.... yeah this is better than a lot of ****. thanks again zabardast_1 for the help
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