I will be sending my wizard in for repair through radio shack, and I was hoping someone could instruct me on how to re-lock my phone.
I am not sure if they will check to see if it is locked or not, but I just wanted to be safe.
Please advise asap, so I can send it in and await it's replacement.
Thank you in advance.
Do you know the CID code of your provider? If so the you can downgrade the bootloaders to 1.xx and use WST to write the new CID code. After that only your provider ROMs will be accepted.
good luck
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I am seeking any expert's idea on CID unlock issue. I searched around and could only find this one. If anyone knows the answer upfront, appreciate.
"I called T-M tech support. They confirmed that the ROM update would NOT return a previously unlocked MDA to a SIM-locked condition. Of course, I did NOT ask about the CID lock Embarassed
fuzzycuffs wrote:
Can anyone verify whether or not a pre-sim unlocked and CID unlocked Wizard, after upgrading to TMO USA 2.26, returns to SIM and CID locked? I'll stick with cooked 2.24 if upgrading to 2.26 means it'll be locked again.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=57691&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50
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xl46 said:
I am seeking any expert's idea on CID unlock issue. I searched around and could only find this one. If anyone knows the answer upfront, appreciate.
"I called T-M tech support. They confirmed that the ROM update would NOT return a previously unlocked MDA to a SIM-locked condition. Of course, I did NOT ask about the CID lock Embarassed
fuzzycuffs wrote:
Can anyone verify whether or not a pre-sim unlocked and CID unlocked Wizard, after upgrading to TMO USA 2.26, returns to SIM and CID locked? I'll stick with cooked 2.24 if upgrading to 2.26 means it'll be locked again.
"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=57691&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50
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why would it??? i have been running a stripped 2.26 t-mo OS with a custom cingular ext rom and the cingular radio... and i cant even count how many times i have reflashed over the weekend getting my new rom to work.. and it has not returned to cid/sim locked
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xl46 said:
I am seeking any expert's idea on CID unlock issue. I searched around and could only find this one. If anyone knows the answer upfront, appreciate.
"I called T-M tech support. They confirmed that the ROM update would NOT return a previously unlocked MDA to a SIM-locked condition. Of course, I did NOT ask about the CID lock Embarassed
fuzzycuffs wrote:
Can anyone verify whether or not a pre-sim unlocked and CID unlocked Wizard, after upgrading to TMO USA 2.26, returns to SIM and CID locked? I'll stick with cooked 2.24 if upgrading to 2.26 means it'll be locked again.
"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=57691&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50
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why would it??? i have been running a stripped 2.26 t-mo OS with a custom cingular ext rom and the cingular radio... and i cant even count how many times i have reflashed over the weekend getting my new rom to work.. and it has not returned to cid/sim locked
I have a vodafone U.K G4 Wizard,i understand some are CID locked some are not.I cant find any info explaining how i can tell though,should i just try and flash to another operators rom and if it refuses its locked?The phone is sim unlocked.
Cheers Tony
maxoutput said:
I have a vodafone U.K G4 Wizard,i understand some are CID locked some are not.I cant find any info explaining how i can tell though,should i just try and flash to another operators rom and if it refuses its locked?The phone is sim unlocked.
Cheers Tony
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If you personally haven't unlocked it it is most likely CID locked. For a G4 you will have to go to the pay site to CID unlock.
There is also a G4 sub-forum of the Wizard forum that might have a good bit of information that you would find useful.
maxoutput said:
I have a vodafone U.K G4 Wizard,i understand some are CID locked some are not.I cant find any info explaining how i can tell though,should i just try and flash to another operators rom and if it refuses its locked?The phone is sim unlocked.
Cheers Tony
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Use this app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=295038 to read the CID block and report its status
Nice one Mestrini! Just checked and as suspected its CID locked,damn,blast and phoo lol.
Hi People
I am new to upgrading. Before I get the business of "you have not read the posts" I have read the posts. That's why I am writing here. The more I read, the more contradicting it is. I have the following:
T-Mobile MDA Unlocked SIM
IPL/SPL 2.26.0001
GSM 02.25.11
OS 2.26.10.2
I know this is a G4, but I have read that you can flash a ROM to an locked CID, but other areas say you cannot. I also have seen many different guides to flash, but some say the CID have to be unlocked others don't. I also have not seen whether the original ROM is saved in case you want or need to put it back. I have also read that you may have to input the GSM settings (I use Rogers in Canada). I bought this unit on eBay unlocked and all I had to do was put in my SIM card and it worked. Will the same happen if I upgrade the ROM? I find after reading so many threads it seems so confusing and was hoping someone here could help me out as you all seem to love flashing ROMs.
Thanks so much in advance,
Mike
Read some more and took a chance and it worked
Miker2006 said:
Hi People
I am new to upgrading. Before I get the business of "you have not read the posts" I have read the posts. That's why I am writing here. The more I read, the more contradicting it is. I have the following:
T-Mobile MDA Unlocked SIM
IPL/SPL 2.26.0001
GSM 02.25.11
OS 2.26.10.2
I know this is a G4, but I have read that you can flash a ROM to an locked CID, but other areas say you cannot. I also have seen many different guides to flash, but some say the CID have to be unlocked others don't. I also have not seen whether the original ROM is saved in case you want or need to put it back. I have also read that you may have to input the GSM settings (I use Rogers in Canada). I bought this unit on eBay unlocked and all I had to do was put in my SIM card and it worked. Will the same happen if I upgrade the ROM? I find after reading so many threads it seems so confusing and was hoping someone here could help me out as you all seem to love flashing ROMs.
Thanks so much in advance,
Mike
Read some more and took a chance and it worked
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hi,
ok,now let me try to explain in plain words,
1. U cannot for sure upgrade to a newer rom untill u r CID unlocked, now as u say u got ur wizzard from ebay.now it must have come with a pre-installed OS,plz check from which carrier it is from.If its Cid locked than it can only be upgraded with that official rom from which it came pre-installed with. But if u want to upgrade to some other wm6 cooked rom than u'll have to get it Cid unlocked.
now to upgrade,do the following:-
a)If u want to upgrade with official rom from which it came preinstalled,than visit the official site and download the official rom for ur exact device and upgrade without any Cid unlocking process ,its fairly self explanatory,how to upgrade with official rom as it comes with a self upgrade romutility.
b) if u want to upgrade to any other wm6 cooked rom,than i'am afraid u'll have to CID unlock ur device.As u say u have a G4 device there's a different procedure to Cid unlock it than G3.It's done with a utility tool called SHELLTOOL.search and read how to go about it.First download a tool "WST tool" by Mestrini ,install it and check if ur device is Cid locked or unlocked.If u find it locked than adopt the Cid unlock method through SHELL tool,if its already Cid unlocked than go ahead & flash with any wm6 rom.
As for ur question about sim unlocked,its different being from CID unlock.with sim unlocked u can put any carrier sim and use ur device.But with Cid unlock u can upgrade to any rom u desire.
Well, once SIM/CID unlocked it remains unlocked forever,unless u personelly don't lock SIM/CID.
Well,I believe if it came SIM unlocked, than it might be CID unlocked also.cuz all the carriers never give Sim unlocked.but than there might be some exceptions.therefore u must get it confirmed before any upgrade.
Hope I was able to clear some of ur doubts.goodluck
zabardast_1 said:
hi,
ok,now let me try to explain in plain words,
1. U cannot for sure upgrade to a newer rom untill u r CID unlocked, now as u say u got ur wizzard from ebay.now it must have come with a pre-installed OS,plz check from which carrier it is from.If its Cid locked than it can only be upgraded with that official rom from which it came pre-installed with. But if u want to upgrade to some other wm6 cooked rom than u'll have to get it Cid unlocked.
now to upgrade,do the following:-
a)If u want to upgrade with official rom from which it came preinstalled,than visit the official site and download the official rom for ur exact device and upgrade without any Cid unlocking process ,its fairly self explanatory,how to upgrade with official rom as it comes with a self upgrade romutility.
b) if u want to upgrade to any other wm6 cooked rom,than i'am afraid u'll have to CID unlock ur device.As u say u have a G4 device there's a different procedure to Cid unlock it than G3.It's done with a utility tool called SHELLTOOL.search and read how to go about it.First download a tool "WST tool" by Mestrini ,install it and check if ur device is Cid locked or unlocked.If u find it locked than adopt the Cid unlock method through SHELL tool,if its already Cid unlocked than go ahead & flash with any wm6 rom.
As for ur question about sim unlocked,its different being from CID unlock.with sim unlocked u can put any carrier sim and use ur device.But with Cid unlock u can upgrade to any rom u desire.
Well, once SIM/CID unlocked it remains unlocked forever,unless u personelly don't lock SIM/CID.
Well,I believe if it came SIM unlocked, than it might be CID unlocked also.cuz all the carriers never give Sim unlocked.but than there might be some exceptions.therefore u must get it confirmed before any upgrade.
Hope I was able to clear some of ur doubts.goodluck
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@zabardast_1 dude..
@Miker2006
Upgrading won't affect your Sim unlock status, it's permanent.
You don't NEED to CID unlock your phone to upgrade:
You can use Soft SPL to make the phone temporary think it's CID unlocked (while flashing).
Or you can semi-permanent let the phone think it's CID unlocked by Hard SPL.
This SPL will mimic a CID unlocked state, so you can flash all kinds of ROMs to your device.
BTW ShellTool WON'T cid unlock your device, Hard SPL is the closest you get to a Free CID unlock.
Best regards,
EquinoXe
PS. Read the stickies before Flashing, don't turn your wizard into a brick.
Actually it is a good show case that reading helps .. one day after his post Miker2006 did ..
Miker2006 said:
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hi,
in a german forum i read, that only the cid unlocker which you had to pay for permanently gives you supercid status. now, i unlocked my trinity with the xda-developer version ''sspl'' for free, and want to restore the original condition, with locked cid, and original rom...
is this possible, and if it is, how?
kind regards, luki
ps: i used pofs method to unlock the trinity
Hi.
I'm searching for the same question and that's why I'm still on original WM5 ROM.
Mine is locked to Vodafone PT and I'm afraid to put another ROM like Dopod one, and if I got some problem, I don't know if it's possible to return the Trinity to the original state (CID) and send it back to waranty.
I keep an eye on this post and if you find some information, please put in here.
Good luck.
I don't think that you could CID locked your PPC !! But if it's just for going back to warranty...Often, they didn't see anything if you reinstall the original Rom ...
shym said:
I don't think that you could CID locked your PPC !! But if it's just for going back to warranty...Often, they didn't see anything if you reinstall the original Rom ...
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Are only branded trinitys cid locked ? what is cid lock ?
CID = Customer Identity
I don't know exactly why CIDs exist but i think it has something to do with licenses and stuff like this.
And no, original HTC devices have a CID lock too.
But @ shym I think you shuold watch out for the CID bypasser, I'm pretty sure it doesn't unlock your phone but you will be able to flash other ROMs anyway...
That's exactly what I'm looking for.
A way to flash another ROM, like Dopod or coocked one, and if I don't like or need to go back to WM5, just put the operator (Vodafone) original ROM and returnt it to warranty, if is the case (hope not)
Don't want to risk my Trinity to loose the warranty if the service found the phone was CID unlocked or else.
How can i know if my Hard-SPL is unlocked without upgrade anything ?
(i use a prototype phone)
Thanks in advance for your response.
Dancorp said:
How can i know if my Hard-SPL is unlocked without upgrade anything ?
(i use a prototype phone)
Thanks in advance for your response.
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You won't have Hard SPL.
Carriers don't ever make Hard SPL's, xda-developers do.
Some prototypes are SIM unlocked or Security unlocked, but they will still have an SPL that requires a signed and matching CID image before it will flash it.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks for your response
And...Yes, my phone is SIM unlocked or Security unlocked