yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Did the PDA reboot twice? If so you should be fine. Flash the T-Mobile ROM. If your SPL changes to 2.26 and you get all the T-Mobile crap then you're OK.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] funkadesi:
the pda rebooted twice, during the cid unlock process, when i press U and c..

however i did notice that the lokiwiz menu is different in the command prompt then the one showed in you tutorial....

yours shows

U. Unlock

L. Lock

C. CID Unlock (SuperCID)

Q. Quit

the lokiwiz i used 0.2b i believe shows this menu

U. Unlock

L. Lock

Q. Quit....

how ever i am able to press and enter and it does both steps.. and it rebooted perfectly fine during the 2 steps of unlocking and cid unlocking...

1!!! whenever i try ugrading to the t-mobile prom... i get an error saying the device isnt compatible. however i am able to switch to Faria's rom or xplore, THE WWE roms.....

2!!! i installed registry program i found on this website.... and when i ran it it told me aku .2 is not installed... whatsup with that?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] akuku:
Unable to downgrade my ROM on the Cingular 8125 to 1.05

I have loaded the ROM 1.05 close to 20 time but my 8125 comes up with IPL 1.x and SPL 2.xx every time. Is there something I am doing wrong? I followed the instruction line by line.

Please help

_______________

Cingular 8125

IPL 1.0.1

SPL 2.25

gsm 01.12.10

os 1.2.42
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] redoctagon:
Some upgrade basic questions...

Some the questions are probably pretty basic but I wanted to make sure I have everything settled before upgrading my device.

From reading the guide, it sounds like upgrading a device's rom erases all the data such as contacts, etc...

If I backup my information(contacts, etc...) with ActiveSync, will I be able to use it to restore the data after I've successfully upgraded the ROM? Reason I ask is that I noticed one of the upgrade steps involves deleting the ActiveSync partnership...will this be a problem?

Is there another sure-fire way to backup/restore data such as contacts/appointments/etc.... before/after ROM upgrades?

Thanks.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mfrazzz:
Yes when you flash a new rom you blow away everything on the device (but not on the SD card, but links to programs there will be gone).

ActiveSync will work to restore your contacts and appointments. What I've found to be an excellent program is PIM Backup. Just install it on your device now, and do a backup with it. Then when you get to the new rom, do a restore, and you'll have your contacts, appointmets, messages, and more all restored back to the new rom (and no worries about differences between one rom and another one).

I would also suggest you copy your My Documents and other important folders to your SD card so you have them too. I keep a folder on my SD card called Setup where I store important cabs (like PIM Backup, Cingular GRPS and MMS settings, etc).
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] tommhnyc:
Hi guys,

I thought I would never write here about my problems. I had a tough day and unfortunately, I made a mistake and I installed T-mobile Radio UK after unlocking CID instead of upgrading IPL/SPL. Now I can't connect my MDA via ActiveSync to the PC. ActiveSync stays inactive. I also reinstalled ActiveSync but it didn't help. I also want to add that MDA is slooow now and the battery indicator shows that it's connected to the charger when it's not and when i click on it battery bar is empty and it says Main Battery: Unknown. And one more thing, I can't connect to my network Cingular.

If you know how i can fix it, i would appreciate that.

Thank you in advance,

Tom

IPL/SPL	1.08

GSM	01.09.10 (changed to T-Mo UK)

OS	1.8.10.2
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
You should be able to just put your device into bootloader mode and start at step one.... you've really no problems...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] tommhnyc:
Great, I found those steps in WIKI. Works fine.

Thanks Dr,

Tom
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] diesel12:
Thanks for the excellent post. I had been putting off doing a full unlock and was using the shelltool to get new roms on my device. This worked like a charm!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peran281:
hi,

i have some problems and they're becoming worse.

first i tried to flash the buttom 1.05 rom several times after reading the whole thread and tried it with 4 different pcs and all the hints given but it WON'T work.

now i used Xelecin's 1.08 rom and this one worked. then i used lokiwiz and it was successful(i thought).my o2 xda rebootet after each step of the tool.

but then i flashed the tmobile 2.26 rom and this worked but i couldnt use my sim-card any more. always when i insert my pin it said unknown sim and then crashes. i thought i sim-unlocked the wizard? another problem was when i want to flash the official o2 rom it said unknown vendor id and with other roms its the same problem, only the xelecin roms work...but i used before lokiwiz and there were no errors...:confused:

...and the last question, i know there are many now, what can i do with the sim-code i got from lokiwiz because i have 2 different one...i tried lokiwiz 0.2b and got one and i tried lokiwz0.3a and got another... i thought each xda has only one simlock code ?

my biggest problem is my simcard which didnt work with my pda anymore...:(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] sundboell:
Thanks

Dr Puttingham, Faria and others,

I'm amazed by your patience and willingness to help others. Your guides have helped me, a novice, through a difficult period in my PDA-life - thank you very much !
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Zzan:
Well first thing you need to get clear is that SIM unlocking and CID unlocking are 2 different things.

- Sim Unlock allows you to use sims from other carriers in your device.

- CID unlock allows you to flash cross carrier or custom roms.

What are your IPL/SPL now?

What were your IPL/SPL before you started?

Did you make sure your device was definitely a G3 before you attempted any step in this tutorial?

Did you follow each and every step completely and not skip anything -- EVERY step is important and must be done regardless of if you think it should or not.

By the sound of it you are not SIM unlocked and you are not CID unlocked.

What I would do if I were you: flash back to your carriers approved rom.

see if you can use your phone again, if so great you can start from the beginning and unlock properly.

If not then you need to successfully flash the button rom or the Wizard Love rom and get your device unlocked (both ways) If you are unable to do it this way then you may have to break down and pay the unlocker website to do it. Though you should not have to do that unless your device is a G4 and is not bricked.

If you can get at least into the bootloader you are not bricked and should be able to recover.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peran281:
My Ipl/Spl now is 1.08

before it was 2.21

i learned from a friend who also has a wizard that the phone is sim unlocked by default.

And yes, i am sure that i have a g3 device.

yes i followed each step i tried it very often.

thats my problem at the moment. i can enter the bootloader mode but my device doesnt accept the rom from my provider it always says "unvalid customer id".

i'll try again to flash the button rom but it never worked before.

what i dont understand is why my device doesnt accept my providers rom anymore and did it before i flashed the rom from xelecin?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Berniedaddy:
chapeau bas, messieurs ! many thanks

...which is something like I take my hat off to you, ....:) in french.

to you all, author of this "guide" at top of post, Faria, etc... for your dedication to sharing with and helping others, and the clarity of your explanations.

Just this very minute got rid of french orange OS on SPV M3000 (Qtek 9100)

I was 2.16.1.3 FRE, Radio 01.04.10, OS 12.16.2.109.

No problem to reach, as mentioned, T mob with 2.26/2.26.

thanks again for your help, and as I had not visited you for a while, since beginning of 2006 actually, sorry to read about the M'soft business. I do hope you can still be in the near future as efficient as always without being "annoyed" by legal issues.

Cheers
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ljinsane:
TIP for Using Lokiwiz

step number 11 says type 'cd\' when really it should say type 'cd lokiwiz' this makes all the world of difference when unlocking ......:) Thank to all the developers....i loved my 8125 before now im IN love with it with WM6 installed....lol
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Pacer:
Would this help with finishing the button ROM or is this for connection with lokiwiz?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] lolololol:
Dr Puttingham thanx mate.. ur and faria topic helped alot.. infact it tells everythin .. thanx again..

wanna know one last thing .. if i want to change my ROM from Xplore to some other crossbow .. then ? do i have to reinstall T mobile ROM again then my desired crossbow rom?

or

just replace the existing one with the one i want to ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
That's because Step 5 says to extract lokiwiz to the root of Drive C. When you shell to the MS Dos prompt with Windows XP your prompt will be "C:\Documents and Settings\"Insert your logon name here". If you type lokiwiz from there you'll get a "file not found error" because it's located in C:\Lokiwiz"

If your results varied then you didn't follow the instructions exactly but the end result was that you're unlocked.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
You should only have to go back to the T-Mobile if you want to be absolutely sure that all traces of the last ROM you flashed are gone. That's extremely rare nowadays. If your current ROM doesn't appear to have all the features that are reported then yes, typically no.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
That is simply a command prompt virus / malware scanner.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] lolololol:
alrighty! am having prob installing Activesyn 4.5 setup package needs some dll it sayz is dat can i syn with 4.2?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
I don't see why not. I'd research why you can't install 4.5 though....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Berniedaddy:
Thought it was OK...still need help

I thought I was fine but I obviously still miss some step.:confused:

Can someone help?

I followed the tutorial by the book and did the following:

1/ my mobile was SPV M3000 french ROM operator Orange

2/ following this tutorial and WiKi I've done all the steps, and as the mobile is now working fine with this T Mobile 2.26, I take it that it's properly unlocked.

3/ I've then installed the 2.19.11 radio as indicated on some posts.

I thought I had a clean base to start experimenting But I get an error 260 every time I try to install and test any other ROM.

Hard reset gets me back to T mobile no problem but I'd like to get out of this catch 22.

I'm using active sync 4.5 on windows XP SP2.

I'm running RUU with no programs running in the background, no firewall, no antivirus etc...

Anyone with a suggestion ?

I know it's been asked countless times since last year :o but I've tried to read thru the forum and Wiki all over again and I'm stuck

Thanks for your help
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] John Anderton:
Is there a particular reason why this would not unlock my phone? It gives an error after the 2sec delay but then says its unlocked so I'm confused. I tried installing a newer ROM recently and it died midway. I recovered it by installing the latest ROM off the official site. I can't go to a custom ROM seemingly because my phone is locked. An I can't seem to unlock it either :( Any help?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jaredlappa:
Does any of this work on Vista? I am having problems with my 8125. I tried to run the CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE and it gives me an error right when it starts to try and update the ROM. I have to do this first and CID unlock before I can update ROMS like the RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship_1. CorrecT?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
You can try MrVanx's Windows VISTA Config guide at http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=27.

I used it with my Hermes ROM kitchen a couple of times. I've since gone back to XP, not happy with Vista. (waiting on SP1 :) )
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] lolololol:
couple of dayz back i CID unlocked my wizard and installed Xplore 1.1 ROM ( which i guess has some MMS issues ) ... when i tried to installed xplore core2 my device is again CID locked (as it is showing xplore core2 startup screen then old windows... i flashed it with botton ROM again and my ipl/spl are 1.01 already do i have to flash it with button ROM then T-mobile ROM then Wm6 ROM everytime ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
It sounds like you were never really unlocked and I've never heard of a ROM "relocking" a PPC.

Let me explain the purpose of the Button ROM. Lokiwiz .2b requires a 1.x IPL. A lot of times one can't downgrade from a 2.x to a 1.x (I forget the exact error). But one can typically downgrade with the Button.

If you're running 1.x IPL then rerun the lokiwiz steps. And yes, once you downgrade to a 1.x IPL you MUST upgrade to a 2.x or 3.x IPL/SPL (both should be the same also)

Myself, I'd rerun the entire process starting with step 7 (step 9 is crucial!) Install the T-Mobile 2.26. Make sure that all splash screens are T-Mobile when it boots. (You should skip the Ext ROM installation)

I'd then upgrade to the 3.08 IPL/SPL, link is here!

Good luck!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jaredlappa:
Ok, I tried to install the drivers as I was told on the Vista guide and now they are not working because they will not digitally sign. And everytime I run the CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE to try to start the CID unlock process when it is about to start the process it gives me an error saying the program has an error and closes... :/ ... Do I just need to do it on a XP system? lol
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jaredlappa:
Ok, I am pretty sure I got the phone CID unlocked. I followed the instructions on doing that. and it rebooted. Anyway to check it to know if i got it right or not? Now I can't get any of the ROMS to install.. I am still trying on Vista...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] poorboy08:
Did you verify the IPL SPL versions per the instructions?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Brother Tim:
no USB communication after Button 1.05 (second time)

I was TRYING to follow the guide:

I am now unlocked, and have Button 1.05 on there....

I did not flash the T-mobile, I tried IPL-SPL 3.08/3.09 instead (was I supposed to do T-mobile AND THEN go for 3.08/3.09?

Anyway... It was in loop-reboot mode for a while. A couple of hard resets has it booting Button 1.05.

But I cannot communicate - It's like I am doing NOTHING when I put in the USB cable. (Yes, I rebooted the PC :-)

So... I can't flash anything else.

Can I put a rom on my mini SD card to get it there?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rayman555:
Thanks Doc. Your instructions were of great help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] poorboy08:
so when you boot up you have ipl/spl of 1.xx, and buttons 1.05?

after you boot up can you do anything? make sure you have USB enabled through you active sync and not something else like bluetooth or infrared.........just some stuff to check.

I went through this process just this morning again for the second time....followed instructions to the T and had no problems. :-)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mwhitney:
8125 on t-mobile network?

have unlocked my 8125 "cingular" and now use it on the "t-mobile" network. problem I'm having is that I can not seem to get the t-mobile software installed so my internet and other advanced features are not working? any suggestions?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] poorboy08:
search around...I believe there are answers here for setting up "network configurations" per your service provider....might want to check out some newer ROMs with the configs already done...or a cab file that will set it up for you.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mwhitney:
any help out there?

unlocked 8125 but no t-mobile features............
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mwhitney:
??

I went to the t-mobile web site and after downloading the necessarry software and it said it would not work w/this phone????
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] cesarrri12:
after flashed button's 1.05 ROM my mda is superslow and i cant get a usb connection with ActiveSync nor the computer in need that to go to the next step
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Paisan:
like a charm

I bought my T-Mobile MDA Vario a few weeks ago (secondhand). Apparently it had already been flashed by its previous owner to a sim/cid unlocked Qtek rom (ipl/spl 1.3). After searching, reading, re-reading and considering the possible risks, I decided it was time to try and flash the device to something a bit more up-to-date.

Yesterday I went through the different steps of two tutorials to unlock the thing (bettter to be safe), then downgraded to 1.05, next upgraded to the T-Mobile 2.26. And on each instance: not a single problem, glitch or hiccup.

So... today I decided to really take the plunge, and I installed Faria's WM6; again success from the first try.

What I wanted to say: great guides/tutorials, they really helped a n00b ppc owner (the MDA is my first ever).

Thanks people!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
You're not unlocked, try again.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Nico.Canali:
I was so afraid at first to try this thing...But it worked so well!!!!

Now my italian Qtek became a WWE one! AMAZING

Thank you so much guys...

Now the next step will be WM6... I'm still afraid to try but :P

THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSS
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] thevery:
I've made all steps without errors (including U and C unclock, too) but stuck on step 17 - t-mobile rom tell that I have invalid vender ID - does it mean that wizard is still locked? Now I'm having SPL 1.01.0000 - what does it mean - g3 or g4!? The device is working correctly.

BTW I'm able to flash SPL/IPL 3.08, but flashing wm6 rom over it doesn't change anything - ROM is still button's, not wm6.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Sounds like you have a G4.... if so, sucks being you.

Did the phone reset by itself when you hit the C and a second time when you hit U? (You soft reseting the phone don't count!)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
You sure? Unless he misspelled i believe the DOC is G3 ;)

I think the problem is that he might be jumping to high by going from such a low IPL to the latest. I'd go for a 2.26 T-Mobile or 2.17 Qtek WWE before going into WM6 (but that's just me)

cheers
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] thevery:
Dr Puttingham

yes, after both unlocks it resets himself. The device should not be G4 because it is very old.

mestrini

I'm not misspelling - I have 1.01.0000 SPL. BTW, there is no problem in flashing 3.08 SPL - but I still can't flash WM6 after it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] thevery:
BTW, I can upgrade to SPL\IPL 3.08 - so it seems that I have G3 device.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] azianprince:
Is it possible to go back from 3.08 IPL/SPL? Everytime I try to reflash now I am stuck at 1.01 IPL and 3.08 SPL 1.12.10GSM and 2.26.10.2 OS
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
try to go back to IPL/SPL 2.26 before going down to 1.x
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] thevery:
try to flash button's rom twice
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zim_zimmer:
Can I just ask quickly...

I was going to install my latest O2 XDA ROM (v2.21.4.101), but thought I would check on here something first.

You mention in Step 17 to download the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM after unlocking?? Do you HAVE TO DO THIS?? Or is it optional?

I'm worried about installing a T-Mobile ROM on my O2 phone!!

Will I need to CID unlock to even upgrade my own O2 ROM?

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
It's absolutely necessary to unlock the CID if you flash any ROM that contains IPL/SPL different from the one your phone is locked to!!

Many ROM (cooked) don't require CID unlock since the chefs removed those two parts (IPL/SPL)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zim_zimmer:
So if I was installing an OFFICIAL upgrade from O2 on their ROM then I wouldn't need to do this right??

Also, what about the T-Mobile one?? If I was to go ahead and unlock my CID on the phone what benefits would the T-Mobile one give me compared to others?? And would it be ok to install on my O2 phone?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] shiftiness:
Error during CID unlocking

Hi all-

First thanks for the support on this thread. I appreciate the step-by-step which was very clear. I have encountered a problem though resulting in my phone not being unlocked. Here's details:

- US T-Mobile MDA with the 2.26 IPL/SPL ROM already installed (G3)

- I installed the cab files on the phone using guest account via AS 4.5

- Launch the lokiwiz.bat file and select U, the phone rebooted as described but this was included in the output:

...

CopyFileToTFFS(unlocked.bin:0, 0, 00010000)

ERROR: ITWriteDisk - An internal error occurred.

result=80072745

Your phone is now unlocked....

after the reboot I ran again with the C command but got the same result number. The phone still lists 2.26 IDL/SDL (I can't tell from instructions if that should change to 1.x or not), but the themes have been removed so some action has been taken. I am not certain what else to expect, but the phone is not responding if it were unlocked.

Is there an easy way to confirm it is unlocked? What can you deduce from the error message?

Thanks again!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] freeyayo50:
You have to downgrade the ROM. If you have done that already, then you must try it again. If it still says 2.26, than the downgrade did not work.

You can use Wizard Service Tool to check if your device is unlocked or not.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] gfresh35:
question

First of all, thanks for the great tutorial. I "believe" I have successfully unlocked my phone. The reason why I still have doubt if my phone is unlocked successfully or not is because I've tried using other SIM card (I am in a foreign country and so is the sim card) but once I turn on the phone the phone still ask me to enter a pin number. So, Am I doing something wrong or I miss some other process? BTW, I have a cingular 8125

Thanks