I bought a Wizard and I don't know how to know if it's CID locked !!
You can download Wizard service tool and check it.
Yep, WST is easiest way to find out. Also, make notes of your G ( ya know G3 or G4).
Thanks to all!! I've already CID unlocked my G3. It was not as difficult as I thought.
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Hello :
My frind wizard is ipl /spl 2.16 ( no more numbers)
Its a g3 ?
Do i need to cid unlock to go to wm6 ?
Wich version of wm6 do you all recomend »?
Thnks a Lot
If you read the wiki you will know that your friend have a G3 device. and you can flash wm6 rom wether you have CID unlock or lock but we recommend you unlock it..
Thnks ! But how can i see if it is unlocked or locked ?
What is the rom with wm6 that you recomend ?
Thnks
The easiest way to say whether your device is locked or unlocked is by sticking in a SIM-card from a provider that did not come with your device.
If it accepts it, and you are able to make a call your friend's device is unlocked, if it says something similar to unrecognized SIMcard or please insert a different SIM, the device is locked.
but unlocking the CID Unlocked device will not harm your device..
just to make sure..
Ok.
SIM LOCKED is The SAME as CID LOCKED ?
Thnks a lot
no!..
its different..
sjolmers said:
The easiest way to say whether your device is locked or unlocked is by sticking in a SIM-card from a provider that did not come with your device.
If it accepts it, and you are able to make a call your friend's device is unlocked, if it says something similar to unrecognized SIMcard or please insert a different SIM, the device is locked.
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This just tests if your phone is SIM unlocked... doesn't prove that it's CID unlocked.
AFAIK, the only sure fire way to test if your phone is CID unlocked is to flash it with a different ROM that has ipl/spl. If you decide to do so though, I'd just recommend going through the g3 unlock procedure and know that it will be unlocked for sure.
Regarding which WM6 is recommended, just do a search or skim through the first few pages of threads... There have already been several polls regarding this. There is no "best" one... it all depends on what you are looking for. To start you off, some popular ones are: Most Beautiful Edition, PDAViet3, PDAViet4, Underground Edition and Orwell...
the best to do is not to check if you're a CID LOCK or UNLOCK..
just UNLOCK it even if its LOCK or UNLOCK..
atleast if you did.. you're so sure that now its unlock..
Thnks,
I will do.
Tsuioku said:
This just tests if your phone is SIM unlocked... doesn't prove that it's CID unlocked.
AFAIK, the only sure fire way to test if your phone is CID unlocked is to flash it with a different ROM that has ipl/spl. If you decide to do so though, I'd just recommend going through the g3 unlock procedure and know that it will be unlocked for sure.
Regarding which WM6 is recommended, just do a search or skim through the first few pages of threads... There have already been several polls regarding this. There is no "best" one... it all depends on what you are looking for. To start you off, some popular ones are: Most Beautiful Edition, PDAViet3, PDAViet4, Underground Edition and Orwell...
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Simple way to check CID is the type2 command in mtty
[I am currently @work, so I can't give the exact command]
If it returns SuperCID it means it's unlocked
hi im a owner for a g4 wizard (without cid unlock) and i view a feature for cid tool.....
so my question is if a friend with a cid unlocked g4 can read his cid unlocked sector and pass me the file then i write it with this tool and then have a g4 cid unlocked device??
greettings in advance
londere said:
hi im a owner for a g4 wizard (without cid unlock) and i view a feature for cid tool.....
so my question is if a friend with a cid unlocked g4 can read his cid unlocked sector and pass me the file then i write it with this tool and then have a g4 cid unlocked device??
greettings in advance
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This question should have been posted in the Wizard Service Tool thread and could have been avoided if you'd read the whole thread carefully because it's very clear that there's nothing my tool (or any other based on the same apps) can do regarding G4 CID unlocking.
It's not a problem of not knowing how to unlock the CID (the method is the same as with G3) it's a problem of NOT being POSSIBLE to write to the CID zone because of the write-protection.
So to conclude, NO, you can't use your friend's CID block in your phone because you could never flash it (not mentioning the issue of the key index compatibility)
But what you and your friend can do is share your CID blocks to help this project http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=307558 no matter if the CID is blocked or not (as long as they are not yet provided by others)
tx
cheers
thx in advance
mestrini said:
This question should have been posted in the Wizard Service Tool thread and could have been avoided if you'd read the whole thread carefully because it's very clear that there's nothing my tool (or any other based on the same apps) can do regarding G4 CID unlocking.
It's not a problem of not knowing how to unlock the CID (the method is the same as with G3) it's a problem of NOT being POSSIBLE to write to the CID zone because of the write-protection.
So to conclude, NO, you can't use your friend's CID block in your phone because you could never flash it (not mentioning the issue of the key index compatibility)
But what you and your friend can do is share your CID blocks to help this project http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=307558 no matter if the CID is blocked or not (as long as they are not yet provided by others)
tx
cheers
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thx you you help me a lot so i´m in searching for a definitive tool for g4 wizards
londere said:
thx you you help me a lot so i´m in searching for a definitive tool for g4 wizards
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Search no more as there are no FREE tools to do what you want. Only the guys at imei-check, and they charge.
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 ..
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Read some more and took a chance and it worked
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Hi guys,
I wanted to sell my Cingular 8125 back on eBay. What do I need to unlock? I am confused about CID unlocking / SIM unlocking ...
The device works perfectly, I have installed mfrazzz WM6 version 4.
Thanks!
Telenochek said:
Hi guys,
I wanted to sell my Cingular 8125 back on eBay. What do I need to unlock? I am confused about CID unlocking / SIM unlocking ...
The device works perfectly, I have installed mfrazzz WM6 version 4.
Thanks!
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Is it a G3 or G4 and how much do you want for it?
Telenochek said:
Hi guys,
I wanted to sell my Cingular 8125 back on eBay. What do I need to unlock? I am confused about CID unlocking / SIM unlocking ...
The device works perfectly, I have installed mfrazzz WM6 version 4.
Thanks!
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If you have a cooked rom on it already, I'm guessing it is already unlocked. My suggestion, use the WST to do a check. CID unlocked allows for custom roms. SIM unlocking allows for other providers. A quick glance at the stickies or wiki would explain it more, that's why we have them. They will also help you determine what (if anything) needs to be done to your device.
I just got my MDA 2day and need help unlocking ive searched the forum but just keep seeing g3 unlocking so could someone please help me!!!!!
There is a G4 subforum, look at that.
U need to find a thread with SoftSPL or HardSPL...with these programs u can remove CID lock from ur G4 device...
kayzerrr said:
U need to find a thread with SoftSPL or HardSPL...with these programs u can remove CID lock from ur G4 device...
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WRONG!
Those utilities patch the SPL only. Although the final result is the possibility to flash any ROM the truth is that the CID block remains untouched...