yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
This tool has been superseded by: http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=24779

Go there for support of the newer models! (thanks to Itsme)

Update June 3 2004: With an improvement of the repairing process it is now also possible to unlock the Orange SPV M1000. The latest version is v2.2

Update April 6 2004: After testing it was determined this tool works for all Radio ROM versions except for 1.05.12. If you have this version either use the older method or upgrade your phone with an upgrade by your vendor.

To provide a continued quality user experience, we are happy to announce an update to the XDA 2 network lock repair tool!

Supported Radio versions: 1.05.12A, 1.05.14, 1.06.00, 1.06.01, 1.08.00, 1.10.00.

Please report differences or additions to this list.

This tool does NOT support the XDA IIs, XDA IIi or XDA III.

As this tool is fundamentally different from the previous version it pays to read this closely:

The new tool is a PocketPC application. As such it no longer runs on the desktop itself. The good thing is it needs *no hard reset* anymore. The application communicates on the device with the GSM phone directly. The program xda2unlock.exe now needs to be copied on to your XDA 2. To do this there are two options (choices):

1. Use the packaged installer xda2unlock-setup.exe, which will install the program on your PocketPC for you. (so this does run on your desktop but does not unlock anything yet)

or

2. Copy the binary xda2unlock.exe onto your device manually.

Next is to run the application on your XDA 2. The following is taken from the readme.txt in the installer:

Welcome to the Himalaya network lock repair tool!
xda2unlock.exe v2.2

This tool installs a program on your Pocket PC called xda2unlock.
It is installed in the \Program Files\XDA2Unlock directory.
But you can also find it in under Programs in the Start menu.
You need to tap on xda2unlock to execute it. A screen will appear
informing you of the progress and any errors that might occor.
When you are done you can remove the program under:
Start -> Settings -> System -> Remove Programs

This tool is free and you can find more tools and information at:

http://xdaforums.com

Running the tool on the XDA should provide you with information if it was successful or not. This tool should specifically provide support for newer radio versions such as 1.10.x.

If you have problems, it does not work or you see other strange behaviour please post it in this thread. Supply as much information about your software as you can find and about the circumstances.

Version 2.1 adds some more error reporting to assist with 1.05.12 problems.

Version 2.2 adds repairing of all locks instead of just the network lock.

Enjoy.[/b]
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SimonTALM:
The original tool required a hard rest to enable the code to be obtained (as it went in to boot loader). I am reluctant to do a hard reset (unless I am forced to) as I have a working system and don't want to have to reinstall everything.

My question is - Does this updated tool now mean a hard reset is not required?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrg2003:
Use a backup program

Sprite backup can restore from bare metal(hard reset) in a few minutes. I have to use it several times a month and it works well.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suitstusir:
Sim Unlock

I have been semi successful in unlocking my XDA II: :?

For some reason I was unable to unlock my phone using the latest method.

After 3 attempts I reverted to the Bootloader/hard reset method which was succesful in giving me an unlocking code.

I then entered the code and it was accepted.

These are my results:

Vodaphone sim - Phone signal ok but no GPRS?

Orange - No phone signal or GPRS

O2 (original sim) - Phone signal ok and GPRS ok.

Has anyone had similar results or any suggestions as to how I can rectify the above problems?

Any help would be much appreciated.

PS I must say this is a fantastic website and will be donating the money that O2 wanted to unlock my XDA II to the upkeep of this site.

Keep up the good work chaps. :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
feedback

Hi

I'm very much interested in feedback as the tool was only tested in a very limited way. What did it say when you ran it?

Did you run it with the blocked SIM in it or without SIM?

As you might have noticed the tool does not require a hard reset now.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] matts:
magic failed

Hi,

I tried this potentially very useful tool a few times from my XDA II from THE LINK with O2 200 tariff.

It failed everytime with the following message (part)

Start of repair process...

Preparing modem ...

Performing magic ...

Failed to do magic

I have a vodafone sim card with £25 top up left that I would like to use up in the XDa II.

Any ideas please?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sid:
me too,with exactly the same problems,i got 3 XDA II from the Link with O2 but it doesnt work.It displays failed magic like Matts...So plz help me.

there is my situation:

I install the progamme to my laptop,then copy the file to my XDA II,after suscess install i run the file in my XDA II,it failed .Do i need to connect to internet ??? or sthing else?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] matts:
success at last

The new xda2unlock failed for me as reported earlier so I tried using the earlier file direct on the PC after going into the bootloader as per instructions. This worked first time and extracted the unlock code.

Using this code I can now use my vodafone sim which has a lot of top up time prepaid.

NOTE:-

1, I did a full active sync backup to PC before starting. The backup file was approx 38MB.

2, I did a soft reset after removing XDA II from the cradle. It then behaved exactly like a hard reset installing from scratch from the extended rom.

3, I then restored the active sync backup using guest mode (I did not want to remove my old settings)

4, When prompted I replaced the XDA II contents with the PC contents.

5, Finally I did a fresh active sync.

My XDA II is now almost exactly as it was before I started.

The big difference is it is now UNLOCKED!!!!

MANY THANKS to the experts in this forum.

I now feel brave enough to tackle the extended rom with customization in mind.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Tuurtje:
@W4XY

Worked well.

Unlocked brand new dutch T-Mobile device.

Version: 1.60.00WWE

12/0/03

1.06.01

1337.16

1.60.16

MS 4.20.0 (build 13252)

Removed simm did a soft reset and then used the unlock file

So I had no Simm in it, during unlock

After unlocking it behaved like a HARD-reset

But unlock worked. Tested it with a KPN Simm and all is working well.

Tuurtje
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
but what is your info?

Ok,

I see a few reports of failure here, but still no idea what you guys are running. Please at least supply the info found in Start -> Settings -> System -> Device information

If you're interested in a fix that is.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suitstusir:
I experienced exactly the same screen messages as Matt & Sid.

As I mentioned in my previuos post though I did manage to get an unlock code using the old method and it was accepted.

The strange thing is I get varied levels of signal & GPRS depending on which networks sim I use.

Question for W4XY: If I have generated an unlocking code and my XDAII accepted it, should my XDAII now be sim unlocked for all networks or is it possible that its only unlocked for some?

:?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] digitron:
Failed unlock

Tried both with sim in and sim out, same failure both times.

Performing magic

magic failed

Rom: 1.03.00 USA

Date: 09/24/03

Radio: 1.05.12

Proto: 1337.12

Microsoft: 4.20.1080 (Build 13100)

:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
Well this does not sound so strange. I have different performance with different networks too. Depends on their quality, antenna placement etc etc

It should be unlocked for all. A phone can be locked to multiple networks, but once it is unlocked for a network that was previously locked, it should be unlocked for all.

Please at least give your radio version from Start -> Settings -> System -> Device information so we can figure out what works and what doesn't. It could be the older 1.05.x radios behave differently.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] matts:
Although I am a happy bunny now, as the bootloader method worked for me, for completeness here is the info from my O2 XDA II. The new method failed on this device reporting magic failed.

ROM version: 1.03.00 USA

ROM date: 09/24/03

Radio version: 1.05.12

Protocol version: 1337.12

This device was purchased on 11/mar/2004

Surely this is not an old radio.

Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xdaII4mick:
:cry:

xda2unlock

failed to do magic

what can i do now, i tried the bootloader way, and direct from pc.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
The bootloader way should work. It should give you a unlock code. Unless you have Radio version 1.10.x.

PS:

From now on I won't respond to problem reports anymore that do not contain the radio version in their message.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suitstusir:
Sorry I keep forgetting to post radio version etc.

I thought it was appearing automatically because I entered the information in my profile. Ooops! :oops:

ROM Version: 1.03.00 USA

ROM Date: 09/24/03

Radio version: 1.05.12

Protocol version: 1337.12

Q. What differences would a user notice between the different radio versions? are some better than others?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
To be honest, I'm not sure on what the differences are precisely. I think the 1.10.x is definetly an update to improve as it also specifically blocks the extraction of the unlock code.

I uploaded a new version of xda2unlock above. Version 2.1 should provide some more error information. Please report what it sais.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sid:
i just try the new version n here is my report with the new verson that W4XY just posted:

Magic failed

Err 11 ....

and here is my details

My Rom version is 1.03.00 USA

Rom date 09/24/03

Radio version 1.05.12

Protocol version 1337.12

Plz check it out with Error 11...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] W4XY:
Please try and be precise as possible. I suppose it read something like:

Read: 11, Error

I know it can contain weird characters, but at least try. Never assume details don't matter.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] reefergeezer:
Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd let you know that I have managed to unlock my O2 Xda II in no time at all :D

This is a fantastic site - although I can be a bit of a techie, I am totally new to the world of PDAs, but the program was very simple.

HOWEVER, does anybody know of a way to get rid of the O2 brandings on the Xda (e.g. the logo next to the signal strength, the start up screen etc.)?

ROM version : 1.72.00WWE

ROM date : 03/15/04

Radio version :1.17.00

Protocol version : 1337.28

ExtROM Version : 1.72.81

I have no idea what the above means, but I know you'll find it useful! :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sweep:
XDA IIs

Hi W4XY following on from my previous post i have now bought an xdaIIs for the wifi functionality. As mentioned the unlock worked for my XDA II and from previous posts i can see that the unlock doesn't work for the s. Is this currently in the pipeline?

Once again thanks for the great website.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pzenou:
m2000

is it work for m2000

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bigies:
work fine with me O2 Rom 1.72.00WWE

Radio 1.17.00

ext rom 1.72.181

Thanks for xda-developers.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ma_n_el:
spanish vodafone qtek2020

thnks people

ROM: 1.72.03ESN

ROMD:03/15/04

RADIO:1.14.00

PROTO:1337.24

EXTROM:1.72.651
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LucPaquay:
What about MDAIII?

When can I unlock my MDAIII from T-mobile? I'm still using an extra cellphone, because everybody calls me at my wellknown O2 telephonenumber and I can't use it together with my MDAIII!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Myrdhin:
I'm certain some developer is working on the MDA III/XDA III/PDA2k unlock software. Just be patient......
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yasirg:
Did not work??

Hi,

The new tool did not work for me the magic failed. My device info is as follows:

ROM Version: 1.03.00 USA

ROM Date: 09/24/03

Radio Version: 1.05.12

Protocol version: 1337.12

I hope this information is enough if anyone can help would reall y apreciate it. Please make it easy to understand as i am not the most technically minded.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shanedean:
XDA2i?

Got my XDA2i this morning. Is it worth me trying the unlock or not, do you think?

OK EDIT - No joy :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Makis M:
O2 XDA II

ROM Version 1.72.00WWE

ROM date 03/15/04

Radio version 1.17.00

Protokol version 1337.28

ExROM version 1.72.181

Unlocked. It was so easy

Thanks a lot guys
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] daash:
XDA IIi

Does this work with the XDAIIi?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] awmshum:
green user

I'm a new user of unlock and modifly my XDAII a new rom. I have already unlock my XDAII (as the xda2unlock.exev2.2 told me that) then what is the next step to install a extended rom. Thanks for all! Cheers! :lol:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shanedean:
daash,

as you can see above in the thread, I tried to unlock my 2i but to no avail :(

ROM 1.10.00 WWE

Radio 1.00.00

Protocol 1337.39

Ext ROM 1.10.124 WWE
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alsatian:
WORKS GREAT !!

I have unlocked succesfully.

ROM VERS 1.72.00WWE

ROM DATE 03/15/04

RADIO VERS 1.17.00

PROTOCOL 1337.18

EXTROM 1.72.165

xda2unlock-v2.2.exe applied.

Thanks the authors. GREAT JOB !!

I'm trying to attach screenshots.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chemosabe:
ello all,

unfortunately it didn't work for me..

neither the old-xda2unlock nor the xda2unlock-v2.2..

when i run the old one according to the instructions, it will start reading fine, but only the first block, it keeps on dotting up my screen...not going to 2nd block. (took a shower, came back...still running 1st block)

the v2.2 says:

Performing magic...

Read: 4, 'little square thingie' 'little square thingie' FF

Failed to do magic

my specs r:

T-Mobile MDA-Compact

ROM version: 1.01.00 WWE

ROM date: 10/21/04

Radio Version: 1.00.10

Protocol version: 1337.36

ExtROM: 1.01.124 WWE

any ideas anyone?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Myrdhin:
It will not work on an MDA compact, nor will it on an MDA III/XDA IIs etc. Only on the XDA II / MDA II etc. devices
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chemosabe:
whoops...sorry...never mind then.. :lol:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] awarby:
unlocking o2 xda2 radio version 1.17.00

have recently been sent out a new xda2 have tried the hard reset type unlocking software it says already unlocked but it wouldn,t take the voda sim card used the new ppc no hard reset version works a treat i can now load the voda settings i got cheers will be forwarding o2's fee to you thanks again :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] awarby:
vodafoe contract settings

vodafone contract settings are attached if anyone needs them
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gotan:
heres the .CAB file to hide,unhide,unlock,lock extended rom

just install this to ur xda and u can edit ur extended rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jupiter:
Sorry. I am getting "Not a valid win32 application" I have posted this in other threads but haven't had a response. Does anybody know how to get round this.

I want to unlock the phone but without a hard reset.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] efcmandan:
You need to run it on your XDA not your PC.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jupiter:
Yes. I did do that. This message appeared on the XDA2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gotan:
unlock,lock,unhide,hide your extended rom

here is the file. just install this in ur xda2. u can find it in

start/ system
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jupiter:
Gotan,

Thanks for that. Bu can you confirm whether it will need a hard reboot?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] libertygalv:
XDA IIi

Does it work with the IIi ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jupiter:
After running the tool on the xda2 a number of tmes it finally worked. Not sure why I was getting that error before.

I didn' run those cab files since it said that it was the wrong operating sysstem.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] limbros:
Will it work with radio version 1.18.00 ? Im using a XDA2 with Window mobile 2003 SE.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ukemaxxer:
Hi, Just unlocked my XDA2, tested with my Orange sim and it's all working fine. Thanks for the info and the unlock tool.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Kijoki:
Tnx a lot worked great for me!! Bedankt :D It was a Orange SPV M1000 with the Orange simm in it.. I just ran the tool and no probs at all!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jeenious:
The XDA2 Unlock does not work for the T-mobile MDA Compact. Is there a tool available to unlock the MDA compact?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] antony_1974:
UNLOCK YOUR XDA2

i got the link from here to unlock my xda2 from 02 to orange my phone works on and im gald i found the link. I got my phone new from 02 and 02 told me you cannot unlock the phone but you can and it works thanks ....... antony

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] walm:
Would you believe... I got the same error, after downloading the application with Firefox. After downloading the tool with Internet Explorer, it worked like a charm. Could be coinciodental, but I'm interested if anybody else has the same experience.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nigelfish:
unlock

Just unlocked my xda2 took 2 mins and now works on o2 payg and orange,will try in Finland in a few weeks using my Finnish simcard.

Great work

Rom 1.7200wwe

rom date 3.15.04

radio 1.17.00

protocol version 1337.28

extrom 1.72.181
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] forthree:
XDA IIs and XDA IIi Unlock

Does the XDAIIsExtROMUnlocker unlock XDA IIs and XDA IIi? Will it be able to use other simcard other than O2(locked to 02). Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RED:
Re: XDA IIs and XDA IIi Unlock

It seems that the extended ROM unlocker will not unlock your sim card to be able to use it on a different network

but I found a solution -

Link - - - -

--------- Here's how I unlocked my Siemens SX66 (Blueangel) ----------

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=92078#92078
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jgar:
Worked fine first time on my XDAII :lol:

Rom Version : 1.72.00WWE

Rom Date : 03/15/04

Radio Version: 1.17.00

Protocol Version : 1337.28

ExtROM Version : 1.72.181

Tried Orange, T Mobile and Virgin sims. Was Locked to 02.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RED:
More details please.

Please tells us what you did to make it work - what did you change?

Or do you have a link to another post that explains how you did it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] uzitron:
it worked for me

AT first attempt it was not successfull (without SIM card).

Then I inserted SIM and as soon device opened I run the xda2unlock-v2.2.exe. IT WORKED!!!

Flight mode was off...

Thanks alot guys you saved my job! Because XDA II that I unlocked was belong to my big boss....

ROM version:1.66.00.WWE

ROM date: 02.20.04

Radio V.: 1.10.00

Protocol V.:1337.18

ExtROM V.: 1.72.800
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jgar:
All I did was install via activesync, then run the application from the programs on the xda. I still had my o2 sim in the phone. program ran then requested me to turn flight mode on then off again, then switched off and tried other sims. All worked fine except 3. Anyone got a 3 sim working in the xda2 yet?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RED:
Anybody else with simlock

If anybody else also unlocks their phone to be able to use multiple sims please let us know - this is very helpful - Also - please tell us what sim you are using - the problem you had (the error you got when using that sim) - what model of phone you are using and the steps you took to get it unlocked. - any additional phone info would also be helpful, THANKS
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] digiengland:
Please help me to unlock

Could anyone tell me how to unlock, I try the software, it was not working on my XDA II

ROM version: 1.72.00WWE

ROM date: 03/15/04

Radio version: 1.17.00

Protocol version: 1337.28

ExtROM version: 1.72.181
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lak:
T-Mobile MDA Compact

Will this also work on the T-Mobile MDA Compact?

TIA
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] silhouette:
I have a O2 XDA II with the following :

Rom Version : 1.03.00 USA

Rom date : 09/24/03

Radio Version : 1.05.12

Protocol version: 1337.12

I ran the xda2unlock.exe (old tool)and got the following results

....Now the device is ready to extract the unlock code.

Type YES when you have completed the above steps and want to continue: yes

Communication port opened.

waiting for radio bootloader

reading first block...

reading second block...

....

Unlock code: 2121128

When you insert a blocked SIM in your XDA2,

you can enter the above code in the SIMlock box.

Alternatively, you can connect to the wireless modem

and enter the following AT command:

AT%HTCLOCK=0,2121128,1

Do not forget to enable USB in Active Sync again!

Press enter to close....

After introducing another SIM and entering the code, I got the message 'invalid unlock code, 115 attempts, please wait for timeout'

This code does not seem to work. Obviously, there have been other attempts been made before.

What are my options ? Will I have to upgrade ? How ?

This unlock procedure does not seem to work for me.

Any help will be appreciated.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] silhouette:
Thanks

I upgraded and ran the new unlock tool. Now all is well and the device functions with all networks in spain !

Thanks everyone !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RED:
Re: Thanks

What did you upgrade to? Which unlock tool did you run? Are there a list of steps that you followed anywhere that you could give us links to? Are these steps somewhere in this post? Thanks for your followup - RED
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mariojas:
XDA unlock - Need alternatives.

I recently purchased a used T-Mobile pocket pc phone edition from a friend. I would like to use it on the AT&T/Cingular network.

I have tried the unlock utilities XDAunlock and XDA2unlock. I also tried the new ROM and still no success.

I also called T-Mobile to see if they would provide the code but they need the T-Mobile account number or phone number to provide me the code (BTW, the friend I purchased the phone from does not have this info anymore).

Any suggestions? :!:

ROM ver. 3.14.40 ENG

ROM date 11/26/02

Radio ver. 6.18

Protocol ver. 324e4

Model PW10B1

IMEI 35031401044496709
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] olec:
NO SERVICE

my phone always prompt no service. what will i do. tnx. :cry:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s77007:
Unlocking with sim card or Without a sim card ??? pls help

Hi WAXY,

I am new to this and just purchased XDA II

this is my version info

ROM Version: 1.72.00WWE

ROM Date: 03/15/04

Radio version: 1.17.00

Protocol version: 1337.28

ExtROM version: 1.72.181

While unlocking do i have to keep o2 SIM inside or vodafone SIM (or blocked sim) inside or NO SIM at all inside XDA. ??

Please reply as i want to try this new tool, hope it helps me out !!!

After my unlocking i will document all steps in fullllllll . pls help

Thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hbushi:
Hi Waxy,

I've done this with several models of SPV and XDA without presence of SIM card. There is no need to have your SIM card in. When unlocked it will recognize any SIM.

good luck.