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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] weihu:
Help please!

My mobile is T-mobile MDA (German version) with IPL/SPL=2.21. At first I doubt whether I can CID unlock my mobile as I read that a G3 machine with IPL/SPL >=2.21 can't be unlocked. Later on I read this thread and was happy to see that "as long as it's a G3 this will work". I am in China currently and wish to use a sim card of China Mobile, which will save me a lot of money. Also I would like to see a OS in Chinese.

Today I followed the guide step by step trying to unlock the wizard. I downloaded first the CUSTOM__RUU_Wizard_1050412_WWE_101_11210_WWE.exe file and then run the program. The mobile has been detected by the Activesync and all other programs, even the anti-virus program have been shut down except the RUU. It worked fine at first. The progress bar increased from 0% to 98% gradually, but then stopped. I found that after a rather long pause the progress bar in the pc went on to 99% (it took over 10 mins for this process), but in the mobile screen, the progress bar still showed 98%. Then another 10 mins later (or even longer), the RUU reported completion of the upgrade, followed by an error message saying that "0x7c931ec3" command quotes the "0x00199922" memory, but the memory can't be written(Sorry I translate the Chinese message here and am not sure it would show the same in an English version windows xp). Another error message said that "the ROMUpdateUtility MFC Application has to be shut down. we are sorry for that".

I have tried 3 times and every time I got the same result! I also tried to upgrade it to another T-mobile 2.26 ROM (ROM recommended by Dr. Puttingham):( Now I have no idea what I can do with the machine, and don't know whether I can still install any ROM to the machine. I do wish you experts can help me out. Any suggestion would be appreciated!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
- weihu -

Suggest you try this on another computer. If that's not possible I'd first delete your temporary files in your user profile (not to be confiused with your temporary internet files. With Windows XP these are located (usually) in C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\temp substituting your logon name for the Username. A real easy way is to paste the following into your Run box ...

cmd /k del "C:\Documents and Settings\%Username%\Local Settings\temp" /f/s/q

run a "chkdsk /f" from a command prompt on drive C: and answer Y to the prompt and reboot your computer and let it scan for errors.

I really suspect that the issue is with you PC and not with your PPC.

What version of ActiveSync are you running also?

Good luck!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] weihu:
Hi Puttingham, thank you for your reply. I was running ActiveSync 4.2.

Today I tried it again with my friend's laptop which is equipped with windows xp English version. The result is absolutely the same! Since i can't restore the original ROM, I can't even send it back to T-Mobile. :mad: Looking forward to your more suggestions!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Remove the battery and then put it back in and reboot the PC and try again (every time the program doesn't work you MUST reboot the PC)

For fun try and boot you PC into safe mode with networking and see if you can downgrade.

Let us know.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] weihu:
hi Puttngham, actually I rebooted the pc every time when I tried the program again. And also I have tried removing the battery before starting it again.

Could I skip the downgrading and jump to the unlocking stage with lokiwiz? I would like to try it this way.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
-weihu-I'll try to help you personally, check your PM's
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] apljuc:
battery recognition problem

Hi there, would be grateful for any assistance you could offer. I tried to use your protocol on my T-Mobile MDA Compact II (aka charmer) as I thought it would be compatible...made it through step 3 but now I cannot turn on the phone unless it is plugged in via the charger. The battery was working fine before this and was fully charged. Furthermore, if the unit is plugged in without being turned on, the green ligt at the top still comes on, indicating the battery is at full charge. However, if on battery alone or via USB, the system can't boot up (and can't even get into bootloader); there's just a faint flash for a millisecond. When the unit is plugged in via the charger and booted up, Windows shows the battery at 0% charge and not even in the process of charging! I have figured out that I can start up via the charger, then quickly unplug the charger and plug in the USB connection, so I can connect via USB, but it stills shows the battery at 0% and therefore I cannot reflash, nor can I enter bootloader mode. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] dwny:
Hey Doc

I noticed you guys situation and it's cool they you're working with him the way that you are. Try Xelencin's 2.26 rom...it has Manichiagod's CID unlocker included in it and the rom is based on TMo's 2.26 rom. This rom will kill alot of birds with one stone This was my very 1st rom upgrade and I haven't had any issues installing any roms since.

If you decide to go this route & no longer have access X's 2.26 rom....pm me and we'll some how work it out.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Ouch!

-apljuc- Man I feel for you but I'd guess that you bricked it. The Charmer isn't a Wizard and you can't flash a Wizard ROM to it, at least to the best of my knowledge. I looked at the wiki under HTC_Charmer and it doesn't look good for you.

Sorry but I have no suggestions.

Good luck.

(I know you feel bad but I really do wish you would have researched a little more... I'm sure you do too, hindsight is 20/20)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
That's not a bad idea in this instance. I'd forgotten about the Xelecin ROM, wasn't sure if when I tried it that it really unlocked the CID. Looks like a good time to kick the tires!

Thanks again.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] apljuc:
battery part 2

hi again, thanks for your thoughts, and i agree with you on all counts! question: if it is truly bricked, why is it fully functional (other than the battery) when plugged in?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
-apljuc- I dunno! Lucky I guess. I know absolutely nothing about the Charmer though, sorry! I suggest you visit the Charmer forums here. Probably downloading and installing a Charmer ROM from the ftp would be the best approach.

Good Luck!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] aarkay411:
Dr P,

Thanks for the elaborate post. I have a Cingular 8125 - G3 and Per your post & Faria's note, I started off to downgrade to the 1.05 ROM - but unfortunately I miserably failed. At the end of the ROM upgrade where my PC read 100% & my device read 98% - I received a General Protection Fault Error & I was unable to continue doing anything. And now my phone does not seem to proceed beyond the boot up point of showing the IPL SPL of 2.25 & the four different colors. I can't even run ActiveSync on this phone and I don't know how to get this to go back to the default ROM :-(

Did I Brick my phone??

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

-aarkay411
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
And what happened after you rebooted your PC and reran the 1.05? Two paragraphs after step 17 I addressed this exact issue.

(And double posting is a no no! )
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] darthas:
me too pls help!

hi i am a super newby here, so i tried to follow the steps, i was dowgrading the phone and the progress bar in pc was 98% and the pda too, after a time y accidently press enter key(i am so stupid:eek: ) and the program closes. after that the cellphone doesn`t turn on, only shows a colored screen and it says: IPL 2.25 AND SPL 2.25, i have no idea what do...please help :(

i have no a backup!

sorry for my english
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] aarkay411:
Exact Same Problem

Darthas,

I ran into the exact same problem & Dr P asked me to re-run the 1.05 ROM. (Around two Paragraphs after step 17 - he has addressed this issue) I will be doing it today - shortly after I get to work. For both of us RTFM is the way to go.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] chg1282002:
Hi Dr Puttingham,first thanks a lot for help.

Now my MDA rom is NBD v8.1.

IPL-SPL still 2.26 ,can i update my IPL-SPL to 3.08,after update ipl-spl do i need flashing rom again or just leave it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] webtronix:
wow

If i could write as much and accurate as you could then i would be rich - hey - thanks for the instructions - i will give ( brick ) a shot and fingers crossed it will turn into a beatifull pda !!! ,

:)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] nicedude_abad:
Hi Dr. Puttingham,

I followed the steps for about 4-5 times. However, in the first time I used the 3.x SPL/IPL and now no other rom than the Button Rom is loaded on the devise.

If I load the O2 XDA Mini S Rom it says 'This NBF cannot be used with your PDA Phone...'

Any solution will be appriciated.

Thanks in advance.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
@mestrini - Thanks brother, OP is updated with that advise!

@nicedude_abad - much more info is needed... did you unlock your device? If not why did you install the 3.08. If it IS unlocked and you installed the 3.08, why are you trying to downgrade it??

@chg1282002 - the 3.08 is an IPL/SPL upgrade, non destructive (YMMV :) )

@scotdevlin - wrong thread! Start here and don't forget the Hermes Wiki
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] nicedude_abad:
Hi Dr. Puttingham,

I unlocked my device as you stated. In the step 17 I used 3.x IPL/SPL option instead the 2.X option. However, whenever I tried flashing new rom like NBD 8.1 it brought me back to the button rom only. So I thought, let me do the process again as I might have scr*wed up.

Following this thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=319248&highlight=downgrade+spl+wizard) I then changed my IPL to 2.26 however SPL shows 3.08 and I thought that was the reason why the flashing or rom is not working.

I then flashed the Wizard Love Rom and it flashed properly.

But if I try and flash other rom it just doesnt work. I have tried NBD, Blackdiamond but it just doesn't work. With NBD it brings me back to (at first Button rom and when I shifted to Wizard love later on to wizard love) basic.

As stated in earlier post, when I try to flash the XDAmini S rom or the T mobile 2.26 rom it says 'This NBF cannot be used with your PDA Phone...'

The latest update: well, it seems my device is not unlocking while performing loki.bat step. I read Faria's comment on that and after doing it again and again it still doesn't unlock. Any suggestion on that Dr.

Hope this helps you in suggesting some solution.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
You didn't have to quote me m8.:o You could have used your words.

Anyway, it's sad that most people simply bypass the RUU initial warnings about a well charged battery and simply check the agreement boxes without a second thought.

Then again, i'm seeing a few more posts where people are solving issues after a good charge and that must be good; let the word spread :D

cheers m8
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] nicedude_abad:
Thanks Dr. Puttingham,

It worked out at last for me. I scr*wed up on the unloacking phase but now its working fine. Thanks a TON mate.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] chg1282002:
thanks a lot
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] PURESKILLZZZ:
Dr Puttingham ... It is so nice you are still helping tons of people . Hopefully most are happy and we can start on other things .
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peanutoil:
nicedude_abad..what did you o to fix your problem? I am suffering the same issue and its really kicking me.

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] PURESKILLZZZ:
What problem exactly are you experiencing ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peanutoil:
after unlocking my CID using Dr. Puttingham's tutorial, i went directly to IPL/SPL 3.08 instead of the T-Mobile 2.26 RUU. I now cant downgrade back to 2.26 and everytime I load any WM6 it never shows an updated build. Now Im stuck with the base button 105 ROM.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
If you have an IPL/SPL of 3.08 but you don't see full WM6 then most likely you're not unlocked...

Try and flash the Button 1.05 again, get your IPL/SPL back to 1.05 and then flash the 2.26.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] alexel:
Problem with upgrading my Wizard

Thank you very much for your tutorial...

I have successfully downgraded my German T-Mobile Vario Wizard (IPL 1.06; SPL 1.06) to English ROM 1.05, and it's stable and works fine... But I tried to upgrade it to recomended version (2.26) but I got stuck on rgb screen with message:

"INVALID VENDOR ID"

This update utility cannot be used for your PDA Phone. Please check your Update Utility.

1) The main reason why I want upgrade is MMS, I see there is help file for "arcsoft mms composer" but there is no option for composing mms, there is also mms configuration but I can not send MMS (no option)... I tried to install arcsoft mms composer 4.2 but it didnt fix the problem...

2) I would also like to know is there possibility to change english keyboard back to german, because the symbols are not on the same place for these two???

Any tips would be appreciated... Maybe another rom? I tried even newest from t-mobile UK site, but I couldnt install it eather... What I did wrong? I have unlocked everything that can be unlocked;) I think:confused:

Thank you very much in advance!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peanutoil:
Thanks for the reply Dr. Puttingham. I have tried tried several times to reflash button 1.05 and everytime that I do, I get an IPL of 1.05 but my SPL always stays the same. even on the initial attempt to unlock, I got an IPL of 1.05 and an SPL of 2.26.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I just flashed the button ROM again and both IPL/SPL are at 1.01. I will try the T-Mobile 2.26 followed by the 3.08 update before proceeding.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peanutoil:
Eureka

OK, so after re-flashing button a couple of times, i was able to re-load the T-mobile 2.26 RUU followed by the IPL/SPL 3.08 update. I now have Jaguar 3.1 loaded and am really excited to try it and other variations out, Farias crossbow is definatly at the top of the list.

Thanks for all the help.

Dr. Puttingham - THank you for posting what must be the most informational post in the wizard forum. If it wasn't for your detailed instructions, noobs like myself would never have the excitement I am feeling right now.

Thanks to all the cooks in the "kitchen":D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Glad to be of service!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] alexel:
Hello

I did it:) I guess i skipped one step:o

Thank you again for tutorial...

I have one another question, I can not add new MMS server or change the T-Mobile's one (in MMS configuration), so I cant send MMS nor can I receive them... Is there any option in registry that forbbides me to add new server or change existing one? How to fix this? I've searched this forum for this issue but I found nothing...

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] SanfordE:
How many times did you have to flash with button?

to downgrade the spl from3.08 ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] KGET:
I get the same problem IPL is actually at 1.01 and spl at 2.25. I have tried to reflash several times I never get the SPL to change
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] LowlandsFreak:
Problems

Hi, I'm trying to flash XDA Mobile 6 r2a.

So I wanted to unlock my CID, but I can't even get button's rom flashed on it.

I keep getting ERROR [300]: INVALID UPDATE TOOL with every rom I try to flash else then the lastest update from Qtek.nl

My IPL version is 2.18.0001, my SPL is 2.18.0001 and my GSM is 02.07.10.

Can anyone help me please?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Yes. DON'T DO ANYTHING!!!!

Read carefully first post!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] KGET:
Cant get SPL to change to 1.xx

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!

I cant get SPL to change. I have tried to flash aprox 8 times, both button and XDA_MINIS launch. neither one will change my SPL so I can upgrade.

I get the splash screen with the beer mug but I am still :

IPL 1.01

SPL 2.25

Current ROM is 1.5.4.2 WWE

This is my first ROM upgrade and I cant get past the first steps.

I have a cingular 8125
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peanutoil:
I flashed 3 times before I finally saw the right IPL/SPL versions. During the whole process I must have flashed button at least 7 or 8 times.

I went through the whole procedure again from scratch 3 times, I guess you just have to be persistant.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] KGET:
RE SPL

Yeah!!!

This thread has rescued me, persistence is right! I found a thread that said that usually that happens when you arent fully unlocked..... so, I went through the loki again and reflashed button again and I now have 1.01 for both IPL and SPL

onward ho!!!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
Noobie's Little Clarifications

Dr Puttingham

Hey

awesome job..... a very concise & elaborated guide..CONGRATS:D

Well I have gone through all the guides put up by all the MAESTROS here like yourself,Faria,machinagod,vippie and all the others,I have been reading n reading all of them again n again since last 7 to 8 days,I do hope I have understood all of it quite well,but still have some clarifications I wud like to clear, now here r some doubts in my mind and I'am sure many other wud be having also....

First my Wizard specs:--

i-mate K-Jam WIZA200 (with original pre-installed i-mate rom wm5)

Rom Version 1.1.93

Rom Date 09/16/05

Radio Version 01.01.10

Protocol Ver 4.0.13.16

Ext Rom Ver 1.1.9.106

IPL 1.01

SPL 1.06

*Sim Unlocked certainly, cuz I can use sims of many other carriers.must have

come sim unlocked by the i-mate.

*But must be CID locked ,I think as I have not really tried to ugrade till now*

So, I believe it's a G3 with IPL/SPL 1.xx

Ok now,

1.Do I still need to downgrade by flashing Buttons_105 Rom, or straight away use Lokiwiz v0.02b and unlock CID ? as it's already very old & downgraded.

2. As u must have noticed that I have IPL/SPL mismatch (IPL 1.01 & SPL 1.06) as I have read in some thread that both IPL/SPL shud be same e.g IPL/SPL both 1.xx or 1.06/1.06.What u advise I shud do:

My options a)Flash with Button's_105 Rom to have both ipl/spl same,

or

c)It wudn't make any difference & wud not create any problems,so, Go ahead use lokiwiz v0.02b,unlock cid and Flash T-Mobile_Rom to have IPL/SPL 2.26 and onward flash to a newer WM6rom.

3.Unzip Lokiwiz.

a) U and Faria suggest & strongly advise to unzip lokiwiz zipfile in THE ROOT OF "C" Drive, whereas, machinagod says,unzip to any place/directory on ur pc.will it make any difference,where u suggest is better?

b) Unzip the lokiwiz v0.02b zipfile completely to root of c drive.Now when u unzip the zipfile,it places three folders in the c drive ( Utils,Lokiwiz MS-Dos Batchfile and EnableRapi (in a zipfile),shud we further extract the EnableRapi zipfile again in c drive ?, or just extract the zipfile and create three folders as mentioned i.e Utils,Lokiwiz Batchfile and EnableRapi(zipfile) and than copy & paste ONLY EnableRapi zipfile as it is to any folder in the wizard device ?

What exactly u mean by complete zipfile and not only the contents of the zipfile ?

Well u also suggest to upgrade to IPL/SPL 3.08, I might as well like to do so,but I'am not able to download from Rapidshare link,plz kindly give anyother link to download.

I know its a long message,But plz clarify my doubts one by one,as it wud be a grrrrr8 help to me to upgrade successfully.ty
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
@zabardast_1

Thanks for the kind words (but I'm no maestro, ehehe!)

You're already at 1.x so no need to flash Button 1.05.

Yes you're G3, don't worry about the different IPL/SPL (they're gonna change soon)

Just start at step 4 and follow the directions.

If I can get a moment I'll post the files to another site (or maybe pureskillzz could help, hint hint)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] minhdinh85:
i messed up

hi guys im a noob at this thing and tried to perform all these steps. i got all the way to step 16 with no problem, and skipped 17. i then went on to try and install wizard_love as the tutorial said to for flashing roms http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=298613.

I totally forgot to go back to rom tmobile 2.26. and now i cannot active sync to start over. i don't know what to do. can someone help me out.

thanks in advance

-minh
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
Thanks Doc for ur prompt response.It was very helpfull to clear my mind,now i'am all set to go for it,I'll keep u posted of my end results,grrrrr8 help,thanks again:D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
@minhdinh85 - try and flash back to the 1.05 and start over from scratch. Why one would read the entire tutorial and then not continue to step 17 I just don't know... maybe you know something I don't regarding unlocking???

Good luck.

@zabardast_1 - good luck, its not that hard my friend!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] PURESKILLZZZ:
Well then he knows something we both dont know dr ... I am a bit lost now .... :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] wiebe74:
thank you verry much:D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] PURESKILLZZZ:
I am quiet sure the dr says you are welcome.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] BespokeEngineering:
Cannot install button ROM

Sirs -

Just a year ago I used Lokiwiz 0.3 with success before travelling in Europe. Thank you. Now I am trying to upgrade my ROM to Faria's WM6 and in order to CID unlock my Wizard, I am trying to downgrade to Button's ROM, but it will not work. When I run it, with the Wizard connected via ActiveSync, the phone shuts off restarts and displays RGB. Then the downgrade has a 206 error. Can anyone help me, I would be most obliged. Were it that T-mobile would just treat customers decently and let us have WM6. My enetrprise uses IMAP and it plays very badly with WM5. Grrr. Thank you all in advance and yes indeed I will be happy to donate.

It's late Stateside and I'm off to bed, so please no rush to reply.

Good night.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Once CID unlocked phone is forever CID unlocked; no need to repeat procedure (unless you write back the locked backup)

So i guess your problem must be related with something else like low battery, wrong updater files, etc...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
Indeed, Lokiwiz .3 only unlocks SIM, not CID. I believe that you meant an error 260, not 206, correct? Let's go then!

Make sure your battery is fully charged.

Reboot your PC with the device not connected.

Put the device into Bootloader mode. (Hold Camera button while resetting)

Connect the device to the activesync cable.

Run the Button 1.05 executable.

If that doesn’t work, hard reset your device, skip the extended rom setup and then try again, after entering bootloader mode.