yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
don't be mistaken: YOU HAVE A G4 device. In the end, what matters is the last digit.

G3 devices don't display zeros after the bootloader version: 2.26 and nothing more. What really happens is that the G3 IPL/SPL files have 2.26.0000 but it simply isn't displayed when rebooting.

G4 devices instead do show it all: 2.26.0001

The confusing part is that there are claims (to me is an urban legend until proven otherwise) that there are G3 devices with 2.26.001 (notice the 2 zeros and not 3)

Use WST to clear your doubts if you'd like
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
LOST THE PLOT PLZ PLZ HELP@ new member

I upgraded my MDA compact 2 ROM with XDA_Neo_Radio_2.61.21 AND NOW I SEE

IPL 1.12

SPL 1.12.000

OS 1.12.2.23

there is no gsm and the phone cannot be recognised by active sync nor can be restarted i just get this screen stays.

Plz plz help me i am completely lost.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Don't use 2.xx Radio with 1.xx Bootloaders!!!

Get device in bootmode and flash a 1.xx radio or the full original ROM

ahh, and go read the wiki
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
Where To Find Radio 1.xx

hI

thankyou, i have flushed with Button 1.05 by

Join Date: Nov 2006

Posts: 497

[Netherlands] [Netherlands - T-Mobile (Ben)]

Default How to flash a new ROM to your Wizard... a little tutorial! by vippie

where can i find radio 1.xx

thanks for help
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
And just why may I ask would you want a 1.x radio? The purpose of the Button 1.05 ROM is simply to be able to unlock, nothing more.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
It goes back m8. He flashed a 2.xx Radio to a 1.xx Bootloader+OS.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
battery problem

now my power charger is not working and USB via laptop cannot charge.

so no battery left at all. my mda compact 2 only works ( make recive call once the power cable is attached) i understand that i cannot update this

ipl 1.01

spl 1.12.000

gsm 01.12.10

os 1.5.4.2

to any thing.

i need from senior gurus

how can i charge my battery from power cable, i can sync via infrared now

can reg edit software make changes so that i can use power cable to charge battery.

can i use Sd card for RUU,

I still need Updated ROM so that i can txt and use voice mail .

plz help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
batter problem

is there any way i can make registry changes via reg edit and charge via usb connecting to pc?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
You cannot update by any means if you don't have enough battery!

What i don't understand is if you can load phone into the OS then USB cable should charge easily. Even laptop's USB plugs must provide 5V whereas mobile phones usually need 3.xV to charge
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
main power cable is not charging as i cannot see the battery bar going up when it is connected to main power

it can just sustain the mobile alive but is not charging the battery

when i conect the USB via lab top USB2 it is not providing even that much power to keep mobile alive... not sure what to do from here
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
is it possible that my phone is missing a pluggin for charging battery from main power or USB

if it is so is there a way to install any .cab as i can syn via infrared and can upload the cab files easily
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] PURESKILLZZZ:
1st mate have you tried any other charger or charging methond. 2nd have you tried to charge another phone with your charger or usb cable. 3rd have you tried to charge your battery in another phone. I believe you were already nformed no flashing without fully charged battery. Please try a few of these steps first, You may have a simple solution to your problem.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
thanks for your reply

my battery was 100% before i started and if u read the 4 post above i flashed apperantly with wrong ROM and then used Botton 1.05, it took a lot of the battery life

my usb and power charger are working ok with other phones i have already tried that.

now problem is i dont have an external charger for mda compact battery and have a dead battery.now i can only think of following options

1. is there a way out to RUU via infra red active sync or

2. via sd card while mda plugged into mains power as it keeps it alive

thanks in advance for all help and advice
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
I already told you earlier that you CANNOT update if you do not have enough 'juice' in your battery. While in bootloader and while flashing there's no charging circuit enabled!!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rusar:
disabling the touch pad configuration at startup

is it possible to disable the touch pad configuration at

the initial start up.my touchpad isnt functioning and i

wish anyone would help me with a rom that doesnt allow

you to configure the touch panel so you can go straght to

the system or a way i can disable it.

my Pda is

tmobile MDA USA

IPL 2.26.

SPL 2.26.

GSM 02.25.11

OS 2.26.10.2

thanks in advance
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jayha71:
Having Problems

done everthing as desribed but getting "The system can not find the path specified' when i run th lokiwiz.bat file from my ms dos promt
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
You can't drag the files out of the archive! You must extract along with the folders ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kwando:
great turorial...worked for me.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Steps 5 and 11 my friend. Extract to the root of your C drive.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] markm2:
well ive managed to brick my wizard, i followed the instructions sucessfully & all went wrong when i tried to put WM6 on afterwards...now im stuck in the bootloader screen & can't re flash anything...tried wizard love & 1.05 none will work...i also tried the o2 software update & that give me a update only error saying the NBF file is wrong....

can anyone help me unbrick it ?

thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Tna:
Exactly the same happened to me.... yesterday afternoon ....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] truthurtz:
i downloaded the buttons 1.5 now i need to activesync but it will wont reconize it but it will on my other mda it is currently at

Rom version: 1.5.4.2 WWE

Radio Version: 01.12.10

Protocol Version: 4.0.13.23

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz can someone help me all i wanna do is jus go back to 2.26 or even 1.8
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ITAdmin:
Ok, after reading well over a 100 pages today I am dizzy to say the least. Does this proceedure shown at the beginning of this thread work on my G3 Wizard with the following info: (Any data I thought could identify my unit has been replaced with "X"'s)

CPU: Texas Instruments - OMAP850

MODEL: Wizard

IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

=> Bootloaders:

IPL: 2.25 (G3 device)

SPL: 2.25 (G3 device)

Built on May 12 2006 at 00:37:41

Copyright (c) 2003 High Tech Computer Corporation

=> Firmware:

OS: 5.1 (Build 14928)

ROM: 2.25

Registry AKU: .2.2.0

Radio: 02.25.11

Protocol: 4.1.13.12

=>Extended_ROM:

Version: 2.25.11.102

Name: Extended_ROM

Status: hidden

=> Drives and partitions:

|--Handle--|---Size---|

ede77fda - 1.86G (0x7756fe00)

4e9dc342 - 9.99M (0x9fd800)

8ea9b13a - 48.23M (0x303c000)

0fb23f92 - 50.95M (0x32f4000)

0fb23f3e - 2.94M (0x2f0000)

efb23fb6 - 3.06M (0x30fc00)

=> DOC chip unique ID:

00000000XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Key Index: 88

All Done.

Reading CID block...

Calculating CID block sum...

CID checksum: 3C8B01BE

Decrypted stored sum: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Decrypted calcd sum: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Key index : 88 - Block index: 131

CIDkey: MODULESN

CID IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

SIM lock status: 0100000000000000 LOCKED

Lock #1 in use.

SPL version: 2.25.0000

DOC chip is write-protected!

I was reading Faria's thread (SOLUTION FOUND -CID/sim UNLOCKING FOR WIZARD WITH AKU2 ROMS) and near the end I read what I believe is a problem with the IPL/SPL of 2.21 or higher.

Just want to be sure before I take the Nestea plunge!

Thanks

ITAdmin
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
@ITAdmin - You should be OK, Faria never updated his thread and kind of handed the unlocking over to me. I've unlocked several Cingular 8125's with a 2.25 IPL/SPL.

@truthurtz and Tna - disconnect PDA and put in bootloader mode. Reboot PC. Connect to USB cable and try and flash. We really need more info to help you.

@markm2 - same for you...

Come on folks! You want help and you post no information about your device's state (except ITAdmin)

What's your IPL and SPL ????

What's your Radio ??

What's your OS ???

What version of ActiveSync???
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ctheodores:
spl wont change from 2.25

so i have def. installed button wizard about 10 times and the ipl went down to 1.05 but the spl STILL says 2.25

and it WONT change no matter what I do. I guess I will try the other ROM as soon as the rapidshare frees up. But i cant cid unlock with spl at 2.25 its making me angryyy
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpracing:
Button 1.05 ROM availability

---------------------------

I am trying to install the WM6 but have not been able to obtain the Button 1.05 ROM. I just need a version for my Cingulare 8125 G3 so that I can unlock the CID.

Currently at the following:

ROM version 2.25.22.1 WWE

ROM date 05/11/06

Radio version 05.25.11

Protocol version 4.1.13.12

ExtROM version 2.25.11.102

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

r_pracing@hotmail.com
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ITAdmin:
Ok all..

I am the proud new father of an IPL/SPL 1.01! WooHoo!!

Getting ready to install the Tmobile rom and then the 3.08 IPL/SPL, then I think I'm going to try the WM5SE rev 4.0 - WM5 without stylus but style! Rom.

I was a little nervous there during the delivery, but the new baby has 10 fingers and 10 toes so all is well!

Thanks to all for the great info and great help!

Just so you know I had an IPL/SPL 2.25 on my G3 Wizard.

ITAdmin
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ctheodores:
once you get that rom tell me how you like it
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ITAdmin:
So far the new ROM looks great! I really like the big clock on the display and I am still trying to figure out the new functions. I will get back to you all when I know some more, but at first impression, this looks SWEET!.

Thanks again all..

ITAdmin
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] fernandosaez:
Thanks!

Thanks a bunch, and yea I skipped a step and had to start all over!!!!!

But it works!!!

I am greatfull!!:D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] dharvey4651:
Possibly the most helpful thread on the whole website. :cool:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
@fernandosaez and ITAdmin - Congrats!

@rpracing - why can't you download? Also, no need to quote an entire post when replying :)

@ctheodores - what happens when you run lokiwiz? (I've unlocked with a SPL of 2.2x if I remember correctly, the IPL is what matters.)

@ dharvey4651 - Thanks! :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] retina76:
Battery not detected by MDA COMPACT

Last night I flashed my MDA Compact II with a ROM in this forum. It's from the thread: Tuning ROM 2.6.2.27 MDA CHARMER(MDA COMPACT II). The ROM update seemed to go okay, but now the Charmer won't boot. All I get is the splash screen, which says:

IPL 1.12

SPL 1.12.0000

OS 2.6.2.27

the i was told by a senior menber to flash it with BUTTON 1.05 (which i did)

and now BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING

and now i have

ipl 1.01

spl 1.12.000

gsm 01.12.10

os 1.5.4.2

i have checked usb cable , main power charger with other pda and it was working ok , i have charged my battery on external charger.

MDA compact is not recognizes if battery

can it be a problem with registry ?

PLZ HELP
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Charmer and Wizard aren't the same model!!

You almost BRICKED your device!!! Don't use files from this section, go to Charmer's
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] TainT:
Well Im about 5 ROM flashes into it and I figure I owe some thanks.

WHAT A THREAD. :eek:

I`ve got bunches to learn and days worth of reading, truth is I`m just stoked I didnt have to ask something CLEARLY POSTED already. Again. Thanks to all involved you guys are friggin Magicians. :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rorszaik:
C:\>lokiwiz.bat

machinagod's HTC Wizard Unlocker v0.2

NOW WITH CID Unlocking POWER!

--------------------

WARNING: This tool is highly experimental!

I will NOT be held responsible for any problems caused by this tool.

--------------------

Thanks to xda-developers, spv-developers, and especially itsme by the work they

released. This solution would not be possible without them.

--------------------

U. Unlock

L. Lock

C. CID Unlock (SuperCID)

Q. Quit

--------------------

Type the letter and press Enter: u

Unlocking mobile... DO NOT DISCONNECT UNTIL THE PHONE REBOOTS!

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

Your phone is now unlocked....

Store the generated 'lock_backup.bin' file in a safe place. It can help to resto

re your device if anything goes wrong.

ECHO is off.

"Standing on the shoulder of giants"

Ricardo Afonso, 2005

C:\>

I did downgrade my rom also.

ok thats the error I am getting please tell me what I am doing wrong

please help me
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Another one that did NOT read the guide with attention. :p

You can't drag the files out of the archive (zip) file. You must EXTRACT them!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] dhack:
thanks!

earlier this year i sat down and really got in to it..

was able to upgrade my 8125.. it's a great device.. thanks SO much for the help guys.. it's appreciated..

i walk around with a great pda that's been modded and overclocked.. i guess it's a bit lame to act like i'm the savvy behind it.. but i'm sure people like us need all the help we can..

thanks again!

damon
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] scottty:
yet another T mobile mda brick

i have recieved a dutch mda vario from t mobile from a friend that has been bricked, so i don't know what the original rom was or could possibly be, i can enter the bootloader and can flash any rom into the device without error, all that happens is the bootsplash screen changes then it freezes at the second boot screen, i have flashed all roms available they all freeze, so it also won't connect with active sync no matter which version i try, can anybody help turn this brick into a useful pda again.

it is a g3 device

IPL 1.05

spl 2.21

gsm 01.12.10

os 1.5.4.2

last rom flashed was the - xda mini launch rom v105102
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] clark kent:
Gggggrrrrrr

Everything was good and helpful until i got to the unlocking part thru the comand prompt (run). In shortness of words I couldn't unlock anything...lol

I reckon its cause I'm a noob (huh) ......... HELP:mad: :eek:

BUT NOT BRICKED:) :) OH I.R.T.F.M lol
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
Well, as long as u can enter into bootloader mode,it's not bricked,so cheer up :) ok,u say u can't proceed further bootsplash screen,it seems u have a bad flash or no flash at all. Are sure it is unlocked,download WST Tool from the below thread and check if it's cid unlocked.

if not than first cid unlock with lokiwiz02b,than flash.hope it'll work out.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=329170

btw, what was the previous version on the mda was it a dutch version or a wwe version,if u happen to know,cuz that can also create problems ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Huckleberry88:
you may want to try the SDcard method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=276963

edit:

sorry, did not see that IPL and SPL are different - please look in the forum to solve it.

If I remember correctly it is suggested to upload the Button ROM until you get it with the same version no. (it may take several times)

edit2: a thread about different version of IPL and SPL:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=284863&page=3
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] candyman123:
Definitive Guide revives bricked MDA :-)

Just wanted to give a big thank you for this guide. Especially the part where it says "RESTART the PC if the MDA isn't recognized by the computer." After many attempts in reflashing without restarting, this guide has helped tremendously in reflash success!!! :)

I thought the Button ROM would be useless for my bricked MDA, but it has proven to be an priceless useful tool :p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Juan Koopermann:
How to downgrade from Mobile 6 to Mobile 5?

Can anyone recommend a surefire method to reverse the upgrade from Windows Mobile 5 to Mobile 6?

I successfully upgraded from 5 to 6, but now must return my MDA to T-Mobile and need to make the phone look "stock."

Thanks in advance for your help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Downgrade to the Button 1.05 then flash your provider's ROM, no biggie. Done it many times to return Cingular 8125's for warranty exchanges. I personally wouldn't worry that they'll check if it's been unlocked but that's me.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] aetor:
17. My suggestion, take for what it's worth, is to download and install the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM

This will give you a strong 2.26 IPL and SPL to work with.

Now you SHOULD have a IPL and SPL of 2.26 to work with. If not, you screwed up! Don't attempt to install someone's hard work and ***** before you do these steps!

EDIT for Step 17 - Download and install the 3.08 IPL/SPL rather than the 2.26, your choice! (I suggest doing the T-Mobile 2.26 first but that's me :cool:

THIS OPTION COSTS ME 1 MDA VARIO (its dead, completly)

:mad:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
What option? Just a LITTLE more information and MAYBE someone could attempt to help you.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] aetor:
Download and install the 3.08 IPL/SPL

I did Download and install the 3.08 IPL/SPL on mine mda vario, it restarts, en when i tried to unlock de sim, it restarts, but did not come to life?

its completly dead (battery is good and power also good)

I am affraid that the vario is dead by de 3.08 ipl install.

I f some one has a sollution, pls send it

(i have tried to start it after few minutes via powersupply, but no button is working, no led is turning on?)

sorry for my enlish, I am dutch.....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
WELL...WELL...WELL, OH GOD!!!

Doc.Puttingham very precisely put in here....

Read between the lines here... almost ALL the postings of problems posted in the ROM threads are directly due to people not truly unlocking their device.

In the real world there is a phrase ... RTFM, loosely translated to "Read The Freak'n Manual".

You upgraded to IPL/SPL 3.08 before unlocking your MDA.....

:( And now complain of a dead phone.

you shud have read'n'read again again,untill fully understood,only than upgraded to ipl/spl 3.08.

well now to revive do this,if you can understand it and do it properely...ok

try to downgrade your wizard back to original status by downloading your phone's latest official rom from carriers site and flash back to original staus,it'll work and your phone will start than read and ubderstand the guide and do the steps correctly.ok

other method to reviv is to downgrade the ipl/spl to Button's rom 1.05,but take care to make the downgrade in imcrements like from ipl/spl 3.08--->ipl/spl 2.26--->ipl/spl 1.05 ,don't try to direct downgrade to ipl/spl 1.05 by flashing button's 1.05 rom,it will definitely brick your phone.

hope it will be ok, godd luck
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
aetor

Just on a second thought,afraid !

Are you sure your MDA is G3 and not a G4 ?,cuz it's clearly warned not to flash IP/SPL 3.08 to a G4 device it'll brick ?:eek:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Hmmmmmm...

I've never heard of anyone bricking their device by this method except by the two scenarios presented by zabardast_1. I feel for ya brother but at first glance it would appear that you didn't follow instructions to the letter.

Maybe you could explain exactly what steps you did?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
Little Suggestion

Doc.Putts

Hi !

"17. My suggestion, take for what it's worth, is to download and install the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM

This will give you a strong 2.26 IPL and SPL to work with.

Now you SHOULD have a IPL and SPL of 2.26 to work with. If not, you screwed up! Don't attempt to install someone's hard work and ***** before you do these steps!

EDIT for Step 17 - Download and install the 3.08 IPL/SPL rather than the 2.26, your choice! (I suggest doing the T-Mobile 2.26 first but that's me "

If I may suggest line "EDIT for Step 17" may be changed as not an edit for Step 17,but as an suggestion,if somebody likes to upgrade to IPL/SPL3.08. And remove the line EDIT for Step 17.let your excellent guide complete and finish at actual step 17 by flashing T-Mobile 2.26. and ADD your suggestion or make it Step 18,in order to remove this kind of confusing we just witnessed.

well,just a suggestion,u know :p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] aetor:
But How to put on the phone?

thanks for all suggestions, but!

I CAN NOT PUTT ON THE PHONE!!!

the only thing it reacts on is when you get out the battery, en plug in the adapter, the right led above flashes red (very short) when i put out the power cable, i see the same and the backlight flashes for a very short moment,

otherwise, nothing helps.

ok ok i read the manual wrong, so i did twice unlock the SIM and twice the SID. but when i putt in the orang sim card, it stills ask for the code! so it was not unlocked.

i read also the 17th sense, where was standing:

EDIT for Step 17 - Download and install the 3.08 IPL/SPL rather than the 2.26, your choice! (I suggest doing the T-Mobile 2.26 first but that's me "

so I am not english, but this sentense is loud and clear for me, so i did.

the device did afterward a soft reset, and it works. Then i tried another unlock SIM, and the device did a soft reset again. This time it went dark and it stays dark.

SO any suggestion of putting things back is ok BUT PLS EXPLAIN ME HOW TO PUT THE THING ON !!!!!!

sorry for the big fonts

I am pleased with all the help...

grts aetor