yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] reveil:
Alpine Storage Locked!

Hi!

I'm also facing the same problem.

One of my friends says this problem is solved only by refreshing ROM.

My Alpine is HK version and so far I do not have any ROM which I can refresh its ROM.

You say you upgraded ROM (v 1.10.124) isn't it?

I'm not asking you to try.because even I'm not so

sure if this method really can release locked Storage.

In case you have already tried, can you please let us share your experience?

Thanx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jeet:
Extended Rom XDA IIi

Pls if anyone can explain how can we unlock the extended rom for XDA IIi.

thx a lot

jeet
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] uday:
i have o2 xda2s which shows network locked when sim is inserted please how to unlock it :?: :?:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] naack:
if anyone can explain how the extended rom unlocker works it would be great. maybe others will be able 2 apply it to other pdas that r not supported.

thanx for the awsome work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Pico minoni:
wm2005,bootloader,radio upgrage,ROM upgrade, XDAII

I want to upgrade my wm2003 to wm2005. Unfortunately am not a techie like most out there (rather a turkey). Isn't there any script which can help turkeys like me (I know there's a lot of us out there!!!) upgrade? I downloaded a type for my XDAI which changed the surface of my device ( I enjoyed that a lot and motivated me to buy spv).And why is no one mentioning ORANGE SPV M1000 and only XDAII, Qtek, blah blah. Do I come in the picture with my SPV? Kindly let enjoy the only site I know
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] naack:
what would be more effective is to learn how its done on other PDAs and perhaps you are able to apply it to your pda with some changes.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gadjet:
Any help for the HP iPaq HW6515 would be most appreciated. :D

The error messages I get are as below, I can use a registry hack to show my ROM but can't edit it!

(Registry at HKLM\System\StorageManager\Profiles\VDisk and change MountFlags from 1 to 0 and reset. Then go in and run LoadVDisk.exe in the windows directory)

debug ERROR

debug FL_IOCTL_BDTL_HW_PROTECTION

debug -The parameter is incorrect

debug extrom unlocked

Please,please help.. :oops:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skeeve666:
SWEET software m8, my first edit on my phone, removed the orange network config files, and edited the config.txt (after backing up the originals) no more annoying hard to remove orange links and settings!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GBird:
The XDA2i registry has been altered so that the unlock that works on the XDA2 does not work on the XDA2i.

The reason for this is that the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\TRUEFFS_DOC

referred to the Extended ROM on the XDA2 but now refers to the Storage on the XDA2i.

If you've managed to lock the Storage folder and need to unlock it. Get a remote registry editor (there is one in amongst all the SDK downloads from Microsoft somewhere) and connect to the XDA2i.

The settings in:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\TRUEFFS_DOC

should read:

DefaultFileSystem = FATFS

Name = DiskOnChip M-Systems

PartitionDriver =

Folder = Storage

MSystemExistenceFlag = 1

The unlocker may have added MountFlags = 1 to this list and this entry needs removing.

Soft reset the device and you should have access to the Storage area again.

So far I do not know of a way to unlock the Extended ROM of the XDA2i. I would be very interested to know if there is a way to do it.

GBird.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GBird:
Small correction to the above:

The locking mechanism on the XDA2 (bootloader 1.06 I think, though it may also be in place for other bootloader versions) is not simply a registry setting, but some clever folks have found out how to get round it.

If one of these tools has been used to lock the Storage folder I'm not sure how to unlock it (since I have yet to find a good source on how it was locked in the first place).

Sorry about that.

The comments above concern the hiding mechanism and why that works differently on the XDA2i.

GBird.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hrb:
Magician

Still no way to unlock ext ROM on the magician ?

CAB installs fine, creates a nice folder with 4 shortcuts (lock,unlock,hide,unhide).

But when clicking on unlock, I get an

ERROR: (blank)

Any clues ?

Cheers

Hans
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maldives:
could some help me

I HAVE ALSO GOT SAME PROBLEM, CAN SOME ONE HELP ME.

IM USING O2 XDA2 MINI.

I HAVE RESCO REGISTRY KEY EDITOR TOO

SO SOME ONE HELP ME
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maldives:
Extended Rom Ulocker

Hello mate I have tried it too, does not work, But I heard that I will work if registry key edit. mate i have registry key editor(resco registry key editor) but i dont know which key to edit ......

So can u help me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] naack:
i donthave that problem but for the ppl that do, did u try to hard reset your device. it will probably restore everything back to normal. back it up before doing so.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maldives:
can u help me to unlock it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] naack:
i dont have the same device that you do. all i am saying if u have locked your built in storage folder that should be fixed with a reg editor then u can also hard reset your pda that should solve your problem.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Explodingfist:
How to Unlock your External Rom

The external rom unlocker tools only workeds on the Himalaya models.

there are 2 ways in which you can reveal your Extended ROM on the later Alpine models (i.e. XDA 2i)

1. Bypass the "auto installation process" after a hard reset which means, everytime after a hard reset and when the Message "It will auto install in 3 seconds time" comes out, do a SOFT RESET immediately and after its done, you will see the Extended ROM folder when you use your File Explorer...

2. If you did not bypass the "auto installation" process after a hard reset, do these steps I write below to reveal the Extended ROM

- You will need a File Explorer like Resco File Explorer to "Show all Files" this function is to reveal all the files including those hidden files...

- After you "Show all files" go to your \Windows folder and look for a file called LoadVDisk.exe

- Click on it and then move one directory up and you will see the Extended ROM folder

By the way where could I download Windows 2005 1.60b? Would appreciate it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vuquan:
Re: lock / unlock error messages

I have the same problem, I use MDA II.

after the message: "extrom unlocked" The extended can not be wrote to

Anyone help, please!Thanks a lot
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pug:
HELP!

I have an XDA 2i but the storage card is locked and I can't write to it. I found this thread but none of the registry edits seem to work. This is where it gets nasty.....

I performaed a hard reset but this didn't work....

I let the backup battery run out but this didn't work....

I then down dated the rom but this didnt work....

I the updated the rom.....guess what....

Has anyone any ideas???????? PLEASE!!!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pug:
OK sorted it thanks to gorosz.

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=147439
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maldives:
Re: How to Unlock your External Rom

Thank very much for your kindly description, but I did something else that called bigstorage hack. if any body likes it ill mail it.

big storage hack is, storage and extended rom getting merged. after storage size is 26MB.

thank you.

hey bro i also didnt get windows mobile 5.0 for xda mini

if get any info send me.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maldives:
Re: How to Unlock your External Rom

did u get windows mobile 2005. i have it now.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Chib:
Sorry for my ...

Is it really mean, that I may edit my ext Rom directly on the Hymalaja if it is not locked??

where I may found the command list which Autorun recognise from ini??

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bartrum666:
Re: Magician

Same here - anyone got this running yet. can't do bigstorage hack cos' I only have a mac available at work!! Would be nice to be able to delete the stuff I dont want from my phone (Orange SPV M500).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] originalraven:
Charmer (MDA Compact II) Extended Rom

This program successfully unlocks the MDA Compact II rom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] wil_77:
Atom

Anyone knows of any tools to unlock the Ext. ROM in O2 atom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hoanghon:
Please help to create a new storage for Extended_ROM on sx66

Hi. I have a blue angel (siemen sx66) I recently use the tool {xda-developers_Unlocker} and { Repart_DOC} but now I can not run Repart_DOC to format the extended rom anymore. It popup the error messege. I have tried to upgade the complete rom, radio and extended rom but the Extended Rom always stop at 2%. Can anyone help me how to restore the Extended rom at original one.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] andrew.moiseenko:
Hi!

I'm trying to unlock Registry on MDA Pro. But I cannot run this program on the device. Is it possible to unlock Registry on this device?

At the end I want to have access to the extended ROM.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pgosling:
Completely new to this - I am trying to unlock the extended rom to enable MMS on my SPV m1000

How do I install this cab file to unlock the extended rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Krinkiespijer:
extended rom unlocker

...to access ExtendedROM, open i.e. TotalCommander and fill in the upper window the line "\ExtendedROM". Then you'll see all the files within it's 'directory'.

I used the unlocker but saw no pop-up window. Therefor I used the executable in 'CEDebugger 1.2'. It says: device not protected. So I guessed it was already unlocked.

I myself made a new map inside ExtendedROM and send all the files in there, but the new map disappeared and the files which couldn't be moved, changed in a map-icon with undefined names with a size of 65Mb. After a soft reset all the files were disappeared. Then I copied an Excel file to the ExtendedROM-directory (made it 'read only') and after a soft reset it was still there.

I tried it also with a SQB-backup.exe and a zip file but those gave copy error.

¹ So, I've got 3 questions: why/do I need the ExtendedROM and where can I get another extendedROM-version or can I give my variO other hard resets (for further testing) without any problems?

² Which *.extentions can I use to place in extendedROM?

³ In doc & settings I crossed along 2 *.hv files: system.hv and user.hv. What's their purpose?

I hope you can help me...

Thanx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Johnnnnnnnnnny:
is there any way to unlock EXT ROM on HTC Wizard? Change EXT rom into the writable medium?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alipi2007:
it seems this topic is over!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Geo2000:
not install

HI. EXTROMUNLOCKER not install from HTC S310 Oxygen. Please cab install from device OXYGEN. Thanx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ray_jai:
The author of this program should write how to use this program. I'm totally lost.

I click the buttons and nothing happens.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jazo:
Problems with SIEMENS SX66

Can anyone help me? I amn't able to unlock my SX66... I tried all of the following versions of unlocking utilities:

xdadev_all_unlock-v1.3.exe

xdadev_all_unlock-v1.5.exe

xdadev_all_unlock-v1.6_138.exe

but I get the same LOG:

"

xdadev_all_unlock started

device=PH20B1

key found

ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000

simlock answer:

invalid sim lock answer

error getting current lock status

xdadev_all_unlock failed

ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000

ril ioctl 0xc6: 00000000

"

information about my device:

ROM Version	1.33.10 WWE

Radio Version	1.02.10

ROM Date	01/21/05

Protocol Version 1337.35

ExtROM Version	1.33.10

IMEI:	353030002105641

Maybe I need to do anything else but copying that type of exe file and starting it?

I appreciate any advice, which could help me!

Thanks beforehand!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ericosusanto:
Thank very much.

It works very well on my BA
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] funny.zhang:
I installed,but it doesn't work!

My device is Eten X500+:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] a_ok2me:
I have the same error messages. This patch doesn't work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ecoli:
can this tool unlock the extended rom of O2 Zinc?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] madan26:
Will this work for HTC Wizard...........
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvman:
It's a magic tool, I unlocked some files in the rom. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Morticae:
Hello,

I've been enjoying my new S4 (I have the Korean version-- very fast).

I have a question, hopefully one of you know the answer. Whenever I take a screenshot, it then loads up the editing software. I don't want that to happen, it wastes time. I searched and searched for the ability to turn that off, but I can't find it! I'm sure it must exist.

So, if you know how to turn off the auto-edit of screenshots, please help me out.

Much appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Morticae:
I found the answer. I will post it here for future reference.

Settings --> My device --> Display --> Edit after screen capture (near the bottom)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hunt3r.j2:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/

That is what they say on the GS4 review. I have talked to another reviewer and he can confirm that there is a "Write Protection: Enabled" entry on his Sprint review unit.

Sprint has never locked bootloaders, and it is company policy that they do not deny warranty for root/custom ROM reasons. Can anyone confirm that this entry is disabled/bootloader is not locked on international/unlocked models?

Edit: NEW INFO! Write Protection is universal to all i9505. It does not determine bootloader lock status. So far it appears that it only is write protection on bootloader (probably to prevent bricking). Only confirmed models with bootloader lock are the Verizon and AT&T GS4.
[Galaxy S 4 General] musclehead84:
This isn't good. I can't believe that Sammy is gonna start pulling this crap. Looks like custom roms and kernels will be a while. I'm curious about international version as well.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hunt3r.j2:
I just want someone with an international GS4 to please post a photo of their download mode, a photo like this:

If there is a Write Protection: Enabled entry, we're in for some rough times ahead.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuxonhtc:
Samsung is really trying hard to get us to hate them. Seriously, I don't mind that you can't employ some decent designer to get your **** sorted out as far as touchwiz is concerned, now you lock the bootloader too? Seriously Samsung?

Could someone with international S4 confirm if theirs have write protection enabled too?
[Galaxy S 4 General] krabman:
I'm going to cancel mine Monday morning if this proves out. Locked bootloader = no sale. Does seem odd that both sprint and AT&T owners are now saying that they have root and have accessed the bootloader...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hunt3r.j2:
AT&T and Verizon are definitely, 100% guaranteed to be locked. I remember from the VZW GS3 days that root was very easy, the problem was custom kernels for sure, and possibly custom ROMs. My memory is a bit fuzzy because I never had to read too deeply about the issue, none of my friends ever got a VZW GS3.
[Galaxy S 4 General] krabman:
There are already several AT&T folks who are saying they have successfully rooted their phone. If this is correct it seems almost a slam dunk that the international unlocked versions will not be a problem. Guess its something we just have to see going forward as they get into peoples hands.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hunt3r.j2:
Worst case scenario, I think kexec was what people used to sidestep issues with bootloader locks. Kludgy, but it worked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
Im from the UK and sadly mine states enabled aswell
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hunt3r.j2:
Uh oh. Has anyone contacted Adam Outler? He was the one that managed to crack the bootloader on the VZW GS3 last time this happened.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tuxonhtc:
[MENTION=1341042]djwilli[/MENTION]ams - yours is career locked right? Not international?

This is really bad news.
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
I havent personally tried a different sim yet but others who got theres direct from Three (same as me) have said its sim/carrier unlocked
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
Think mines standard unlocked samsung firmware and not Three's
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hoggles:
Root has been achieved on Qualcomm based S4's. All carriers.

Check the AT&T S4 forum
[Galaxy S 4 General] bouzoubaa:
I have the international i9500 version and there is no write protection enabled on the download screen. Guess the international one is not locked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
Mine is enabled on my international i9505
[Galaxy S 4 General] skivnit:
Cool. So how is it? The phone itself

Are you from Morocco? Ur name sounds from there :)

Swyped from another galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] bala_gamer:
Is it a career based one?

《posted from s3》
[Galaxy S 4 General] bouzoubaa:
Weird. No protection enabled here. If only I could take a screenshot for you to see but don't have a second phone to take the picture and screens hot obviously doesn't work on the download mode :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
Its from three but think its got the standard samsung firmware
[Galaxy S 4 General] bouzoubaa:
I vé made a lot of benchmarks for people asking me about it on the other threads the past few days. The i9500 is more powerful in almost all the tests than the i9505 but not that much to make someone change his mind. The optimisations in next updates are expected to be more on the exynos side (Samsung proprietary :o).

Battery if is on par with the i9505 at this stage, but it is highly expected to be optimisation of the cores and then again we will see a big battery saving impact on the i9500 then the i9505.

Other than that both phones are extremely fast and I m completely in love with the s4.

I ve read in some threads people talking about touchwizz stutter... I have never came across any stutter until now. It is extremely fluid even the usual lag I used to have moving from apps to widgets it s gone and smooth as hell now.
[Galaxy S 4 General] skivnit:
Thanks. I was just wondering not because I'm hesitating which one to get (9500 is the only available version here) but I'm getting next week, didn't wanna get a bad surprise

Swyped from another galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] GSeeker:
i can comfire that the i9500 in China is not locked.

In odin mode, there is no “Write Protection: Enabled” entry.:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hunt3r.j2:
From what I can tell, this was the product of Samsung KNOX. Apparently that has been delayed, so maybe bootloader won't be locked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] harise100:
My I9505 is unlocked.

Rooted with Chainfire Auto Root. No Problem. :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] GTRagnarok:
You can root with a locked bootloader. Installing custom roms is another thing.
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
Thanks I didn't know that. Im normally changing roms every 2 minutes but im only currently interested in blocking ads and titanium backup to start with.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Chuck Bartowski:
Have you checked in download mode?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Toss3:
Why would you block ads? That decreases the revenue of the developers, and should definitely not be supported! If you want ad-free content just pay for the premium version(if there isn't one, just contact the developer).
[Galaxy S 4 General] The-Kevster:
UK Vodafone i9505. Download mode show "Write Protection : Enabled" but I rooted without a problem. Didn't even notice the write protection before I started?!
[Galaxy S 4 General] djwilliams100:
I actively purchase no ad versions to support but where the developer hasnt provided the feature I choose to block.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pack21:
Sorry for rookie question.

This bootloader issue is only for phones from carriers, or is also for free sim unlocked phones?

In case of bootloader, it's possible to remove later with devs help?

thx.
[Galaxy S 4 General] harise100:
Checked Download Mode on my I9505: It says the usual "Warning: You want to install a custom ROM, be carefull"

Mine is a unbranded, carrier free, german SGS4. Bought it in a local electronics store.
[Galaxy S 4 General] MaTiCeK-:
Mine has a locked bootloader as well. Extremely frustrating. Should have done some research before buying...

Bought at mobitel - simfree but not free of carrier bull**** apparently...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Chuck Bartowski:
So, if in download mode it says:

"Write Protection: Enabled", it means the bootloader is locked.

If it says ""Warning: You want to install a custom ROM, be carefull etc..." the bootloader is unlocked?
[Galaxy S 4 General] MaKTaiL:
Apparently yes.
[Galaxy S 4 General] crawrj:
That sounds like the first warning message. You have to hit volume up to see if it is locked or not.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ste1164:
A locked bootloader doesn't affect root. Just when you want to install a custom rom or kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 General] garwynn:
Sprint folks are waiting on a full restore tarball - carrier doesn't even have it yet - before we really try playing with the bootloader.
[Galaxy S 4 General] crawrj:
Since all of the 9505 partitions are the same, why can't we install the bootloader from a phone that isn't locked? Never messed with bootloader so just curious.
[Galaxy S 4 General] StolenVW:
Everything I have seen is pointing to all the 9505 s having a locked bootloader
[Galaxy S 4 General] JasonJoel:
You won't see a lot of activity in bootloader unlocking until the full restore images come out. Not many developers will do things that will definitely soft brick the phone with out a way to restore it...
[Galaxy S 4 General] k2buckley:
Damn, part of the reason I was leaving HTC was due to their crap with having locked bootloaders. I thought that would be resolved by moving to Samsung. Now it looks like it will be the same junk. One thing I can say though, is that every phone I've had came with a locked down bootloader and there was always a team of devs that were able to find a way to unlock it. The question is how long. On the Evo3d it took about a month to unlock the first bootloader, then HTC updated software and it took nearly half a year, if I remember correctly, to find a security hole to unlock it the second time. The key is to never update once you get it unlocked, or S-off, in HTC terms.
[Galaxy S 4 General] yahyoh:
can u go to Download mode and post photo form it :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] rocksterraghu:
Here's a confirmation from Internation I-9500 user - the bootloader is NOT locked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] suadion:
http://i.minus.com/ib1ABPqFD8kdbE.jpg.

writing protection is enabled

i9505 int'l
[Galaxy S 4 General] ste1164:
Well done, hence why he asked for anyone with the i9505/i9500 model to post a picture...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ussy:
You are silly aren't you?
[Galaxy S 4 General] yahyoh:
maybe it somthing to do with SE Linux :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] rocksterraghu:
Here's a picture of download on my international I-9500 (India).
[Galaxy S 4 General] MaKTaiL:
I'm worried now.
[Galaxy S 4 General] yahyoh:
so why only the Qualcomm version seems locked ? :rolleyes:

edit : for people have the I9505 did u tried today update ?

---------- Post added at 07:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 PM ----------

can u share screenshot from about phone :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fsck0ff:
Sadly mine says write protection is enabled as well - 9505 international, no carriers or anything :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] JasonJoel:
To be honest, I'm glad it isn't just the US ones that are locked. More incentive for developers to work on unlocking. Lol.
[Galaxy S 4 General] rocksterraghu:
Sure, here we go.
[Galaxy S 4 General] musclehead84:
Yeah thats what I was thinking.