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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Wa_1:
X01HT Black can't unlock

Could somebody help me,

we have X01HT new colour is black,

already try with v3a unloocker but still cant unlock.

please help me,

Thank you very much

best regards

Wa1
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] benj180:
Device Not recognised

Hi, after following the included instructions, i turn off 'allow usb connections' on activesync, run SSPL-HERM.exe, when i connect the device it says that it isnt recognised. The utility then fails with no prompts from the device. Should the fact that im using Vista make a difference?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] luiggi:
Unlock code

I got to this point and I used 22051978 as the unlock code according to the instruccions from previous version v2a, this worked since I have at least the SIM unlocked (100% sure), I´m not sure about CID since info 2 on tty ruturns a shorter string without CID and without CRC. The question is: Should I run v3a again until I get the 23 position string as a return from info 2 command?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Spookmeister:
This ludite needs an idiots guide to...

I have inherited an M3100. I have realised that this kit can do significantly more bluetooth porn, let the wife call me and play games. But it scares me. If I do something I could FCUK it.

Firstly thanks POF I have unlocked my unit so I can use my O2 sim (I promise I will donate). I am confused about the benefits of using or doing or having SuperCID? Reading between the lines I gather it's a way of removing firmware or indeed adding firmware or other software, etc. (Maybe it's more powerful than that). Why would I change firmware? Where would I get firmware from?

Is there an idiots guide - I am truly out of my depth.

Thanks.

S.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] sparkyjf:
Thanks pof - awesome!

Just wanted to add my thanks to pof et al - superb work. I used the AUTO batch file on my virgin T-Mobile MDA Vario II, and it just worked - did exactly what it said it would do! I did this before any other updates (original Radio version 1.21) as I have seem some posts indicating that later Radio versions can't be unlocked yet.

Huge thumbs up from me! :D Donation sent ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] monz87:
Problems with unlocking Vario II

Hi, I tried to unlock my Vario II yesterday, however I get a

"SimLock"

"You have tried 7 times, please wait until timeout" message.

So I still can't use it with another sim!!

Any ideas?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
Need more details:

*How* did you try to unlock it?

What ROM/Radio versions are on it?

What IPL? <=== found on the bootloader screen

What SPL? <=== found on the bootloader screen

etc.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] monz87:
I used the unlocker from here: http://pof.eslack.org/hermes-unlocker/ just did sim unlock not CID

I have:

MDA Vario II

Black 3.01

IPL-1.01

SPL-1.40.Olipro

RadioROM 1.4.1
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] calangobr:
Strange !!!

Really strange ! I'm trying to unlock my phone ! I've already install another room version ! But when I try to use the pof's tool the Hermes does not upgrade the radio version to 1.16 ! It remains in 1.14.01.10 !!! I've tried another tool to just upgrade the radio version to 1.38 ! Without success !!! What am I doing wrong !? Any idea !? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Thanks in advanced !!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
@calangobr:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=301952
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] khammo01:
Anyone know if it is possible to cook this welcome.exe into the ROM? The problem is if you do a hard reset without a Softbank SIM, the OS goes into "Sim lock" mode.

I tried to extract the Softbank original OS with Tadzio toolchain - I sort of worked - I got a bootable OS and 60mb storage space when done, but many "OEM-like" files were missing (IE shortcut, preautorun, preconfig.txt, etc.).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] VIPERxGTx2000:
OK- I have read a bunch of different things people are saying and now i'm confused.

I just bought the 8525 from cingular and it's still arriving in the mail. Do I have to soft reset when the "customization will begin in 3 seconds" message comes up? or do I just use the v3a unlocker?

There are two threads and I don't know which one i'm supposed to follow in unlocking my phone. Thanks for anyones help in advance.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
@VIPERxGTx2000: just use v3a. The softreset stuff is only for x01ht owners.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] VIPERxGTx2000:
ok thanks for your help :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Macsek:
Thanks, pof. :)

AUTO_Unlock_v3a.bat worked correctly. I have read all the 333 posts of course.

The only point where I was not totally sure when I had to make an ActiveSync connection but the icon did not change to green :eek: (I used then File / Connection Settings / Connect)

I have ran it on two HERMES units.

1st I tried it on a HERM300 (vario 2). I managed some usb (probably loose connector?) problems and everything worked. Later I played with some registry changes documented in the wiki, changed two wlan-related ones (enabled 811g which may have been totally unnecessary and enabled PEAP). Then I wanted to switch WLAN on but I cannot. :confused:

So I have restored my changes back to original in the registry, unsuccesful.

I have also tried a hard reset, aborted customisation, did not work. Then hard reset with customisation, unsuccesful. Then I have restored a backup, still no wlan. :confused:

Should you please (not only pof, of course anybody of this helpful community) suggest me what to try?

I have already re-run pof's procedure, still no wlan.

I guess someone has already ran it as all the versions were the same before and after the procedure. (yes, it was sim-free, and SuperCID. Why have I ran the process then? Because 3G seems not work. The seller told me it worked with one operator but not with the other, I hoped it will be just some sw or config. error then. So now neither 3G nor Wlan. I hope BlueTooth will not disappear next )

The other unit is a HERM100 (SPV M3100). I hoped I will not destroy this as well and it went smooth, the device is free now (and Bluetooth, Wlan, etc works)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] monz87:
Hi, I've managed to successfully Unlock my Vario II. However, before I had Black 3.0.1 with Radio ROM 1.4.1 which was fine.

After Unlock, I have Radio ROM 1.16 and i'm ok with it apart from the fact that when i'm on the phone to someone it is SOOOO rubbish. Their voice goes choppy and I get bad signal. It was ok with the other radio ROM. I'm guessing if I install Radio ROM 1.4.1 again the phone won't be unlocked anymore?

What should I DO?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
guessing wrong... once unlocked, unlocked forever.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] monz87:
So are you saying if I install Radio ROM 1.4.1 now, when I put like an o2 sim in it will work?

or could it ask me

"SimLock"

"You have tried 7 times, please wait until timeout" message.

Like my first unlock atempt. Cos I saw somewhere that I HAVE to have Radio ROM 1.16 for the unlock to work....?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
It will work if you have launched the Herm_Unlock_v3.exe on your hermes and selected "SIM unlock" option.

Yes, you need to have it flashed before you run Herm_Unlock_v3.exe, but after this you can flash any radio.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kikura:
softbank rom

I want to unlock softbank phone with has radio version 1.14.0.10 .

But, how i keep softbank rom after unlocking it . how can i do it .

Help me please . I search the wiki but not found the answer .

sorry for my poor english !!!! :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
@kikura: read 10 comments before yours.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Macsek:
What if I would try to flash a new image on that?

Which image do you recommend to try?

Thanks in advance
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Fusion_XT:
Tmobile vario II + unlocker

Hi,

Dit someone already tryed the unlocker with the tmobile vario II?

Thanks in advance.

Fusion.

RE: sorry, found the information
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
Being asked for SIM unlock code...

I'm getting a white screen at phone startup asking for the SIM unlock code

when I have my Rogers SIM card installed. I already ran the SIM unlocker

on a X01HT that was never started and remained in its box after I checked

it at the SoftBank shop.

Here is what I've done so far in this exact order.

Installed the OEM CD-ROM ActiveSync 4.1 Japanese version on my PC

and that was the only item installed from that CD-ROM.

Powered the X01HT up for the first time and soft reset it when it asked

to wait for 3 seconds.

Ran the Hermes_Unlocker v3a and confirmed the radio version was flashed

to 1.16.00.00

Ran the Hermes SIM & CID Unlocker and got a "success".

Ran the pof patched SoftBank ROM "SoftBank_1.33.761.4_ExtROM"

After all that checked the \windows folder on the phone and could not find

the udp.log :confused:

I checked the ROM Version and it was 1.33.761.4, the ROM date was

11/10/06 and the Protocol version was 32.53.7018.01H.

I then updated my OEM CD-ROM Japanese version of ActiveSync 4.1 to

an English 4.5 version from the M$ website.

Then I flashed Hard-SPL v7 on to the phone.

Then I followed the instructions here on how to install Dutty's Windows

Mobile 6 Premium v2 and it was a success. NICE OS version and tweaks!

The X01HT then went through its power up process with setting up the

screen etc. and then asked for the 3 second wait which at this point I

figured was a non-issue and let it proceed.

I am currently in Canada and the phone works great with the SoftBank

USIM installed with and without (airplane mode) the radio active.

However, if I place the Rogers SIM card in and power up the phone all

I get is a white screen asking for the SIM unlock code. What is up with

that? :confused:

Have I done some wrong or missed a step along the way. BTW the ONLY

time the phone has EVER gone through a hard reset is right after installing

the WM6 v2 by Dutty so I don't think this phone could have been locked

by SoftBank or could it? :confused:

The current ROM version is: wm6.premium.v2

The current ROM date is: 04/17/07

The current Radio version is: 1:41.00.10

The current Protocol version is: 32.74.7020.18H

Anyone have any suggestions?

TIA :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mysharif:
Downgrade to original SPL 1.04

Hi ..i'm totally lost here. I installed the latest m3100 unlock software v3a doing so my SPL is now version 1.4 Olipro. For warranty purposes how do I downgrade back to 1.04? I'm sorry this problem might have been addressed somewhere on the forum..if so cud someone provide the link to the thread on this. thank you so much.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kikura:
Thanks pof for your answer.

But before running the AUTO_Unlock_v3a.bat file, I need to keep my softbank sim card in my phone or not.

After unlocking , if It appear a protect sim window . If the unlock code not work Will I need a wellcome.exe file ??? And How can I transfer the wellcome.exe file to my phone . I will connect ppc with my pc and run M3100v4Unlock.exe . When it ask the imei number , I will close it and the phone will restart and after that I can input any sim without protected window , can't I ????

I am a new mobile, so sorry for my stupid question.:confused: :confused:

Anyone can help me ???:) :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
As far as I understand it you *must* have your SoftBank USIM card in the

phone or you *will* have the phone locked up so you will not be able to

proceed with unlocking it. If I'm wrong could someone please correct me.

If after you unlock the X01HT and you keep the SoftBank ExtROM (even the

patched pof version) you will need to delete the "welcome.exe" to avoid the

SoftBank software lock that prevents you from using the OS if you do not

have the SoftBank USIM installed. Again, if I've got it wrong, someone

please let me know.

I'm not sure about the rest of your questions so I won't go into answering

something I have no clue about. Sorry.

Good luck with the unlock.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] khammo01:
For Pre-April units, you could use IMEI-CHECK's unlocker even without a SIM.

For post-April units, I think it is still possible to unlock even if you don't have a Softbank/Vodafone Japan SIM if you perform the procedure as follows:

1. Turn on or hard reset and configure your X01HT, BEING SURE NOT TO RUN THE POST APRIL EXTENDED ROM 3 SECOND AUTORUN SETUP ROUTINE. When the phone boots, QUICKLY press the Comm Manager button and disable the "Phone" radio. You might need to press the "Start" button twice quickly to get the start menu to appear. You may have about 15-30 seconds before the SIM lock message appears.

2. Download the X01ht unlocker from IMEI-CHECK.co.uk (http://www.imei-check.co.uk)

3. Run the unlocker executable when connecting X01ht via Activesync (look for green icon).

4. The phone will reboot into bootloader mode, but the important thing is what happened BEFORE the phone rebooted. The executable will copy a file 'welcome.exe' to \windows\startup. Since a dummy version of 'welcome.exe' is already running at Windows startup, Windows will not launch the SIM checking 'welcome.exe' which came with the OS ROM.

5. When prompted for a key file, just press cancel and let your X01ht boot again. If this worked right, the phone shouldn't complain anymore about missing SIM because a) the radio is turned off and b) the program that checks for valid SIM cannot start because another program with the same name is already running.

6. Run the Free HTC Hermese SIM & CID locker according to the original instructions of this thread.

Somebody let me know if this works...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
There's no "welcome.exe" here.

In my case I don't even have the "welcome.exe" file in my

windows\startup so why am I still been prompted for a code

when I try to use a non-SoftBank SIM card?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kikura:
Thanks khammo01 and AquiEsta .

1) When unlocking the phone , I must input a 3G simcard or GSM simcard .

2) When it promt the protect window , I can use wellcome.exe or insert code .

My phone is pre April . And can somebody let me know how to keep softbank rom after unlocking it . While unlock it , the unlock tool is only flash the radio rom or it flash the rom , too . If it not flash the rom . After using wellcome.exe , I can keep my softbank rom, can't I !.

Thanks in advance !!!! :confused: :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
I think you more than a little confused about how things are suppose to

be done. I would strongly suggest you read the instructions over here

in detail again as many times as you need to understand what you need

to do. If not I would think you're on your way to bricking your X01HT.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kikura:
Thanks for you help .!!!

I will read it carefully ......

:cool:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] somepeon:
Unlocking after update to new ATT rom

I also updated my 8525 to the new ATT rom. Can anyone confirm if the v3 sim/cid unlock works on the new rom? I've done a search on xda and howardforums with no definitive answers. Thanks in advance.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] khammo01:
That is not how it works.

Welcome.exe gets run by the OS automatically even without an entry in the startup folder.

An alternate version of welcome.exe is placed in startup folder to prevent the ROM version from running. The alternate version has been customized to not poll for valid SIM card.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
Sorry but I'm going on 38 hours with no sleep and I'm overdue for two missed

meals. Work is just insane right now but I'm trying to solve this SIM lock

problem in between so forgive me if I ask questions that might seem so

simple.

I don't understand how the welcome.exe file that was in the SoftBank OS

which should be gone since I'm using dutty's WM6 v2 plus I have flashed

pof's patched Softbank ExtROM could still be around.

Also, isn't the welcome.exe the program that makes you set up the screen,

gives you tips, sets up your e-mail when you power up after installing a

new OS?

I just don't understand how this welcome.exe file is causing me to be

locked to SoftBank's USIM cards. :confused:

The phone will work fine as in run all the apps with a Rogers or Entel PCS

SIM card but as soon as I activate the radio to make a call the phone

then gets locked up. If I start up the phone with the radio in "airplane"

mode the phone is fine with a non-SoftBank USIM.

Any ideas?

TIA :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] garimarii:
sorry for asking BUT i have not understand it

WILL the new V3a modify my original SPL 1.04 to 1.40 permanently ?

the first time i used the V3 and this version uses SSPL so anything ist still after the Unlocking the same as before?

tommorow my new Vario2 will arrive and i just want to UNLOCK the Netlock, so i thinking to take V3 not V3a?

or ?

and has an other Vario2 user flashed the original T-Mobile Germany ROM (or just Radio ROM) to bring it to STOCK settings ?

thank you for answering my "stupid" questions :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] unicorn78:
Allways ask for USB conection

After running Free HTC Hermes SIM & CID Unlocker *New* version v3a. Boot screen showed

Herm100

IPL-1.01

Herm100

SPL-1.40. Olipro

I can´t upgrade new ROM for SPV M3100. The screen stopped at three color bars. And then the sowtware showed somethings as it can't connect to the device, please check USB cable. Although I connect normally with activesync.:( The ROMUpgradeUt only recognizes the Pda when activesync is enabled. In bootloader laptop confirms the present of the PDA as HTC USB sync.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
Which version of windows are you running?

Also, do you have any sort of antivirus programme such as Norton AntiVirus

running on your PC while doing this?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] unicorn78:
My phone is SPV M3100 after unlocking by V3a, it is very strange. I can`t upgrade with Orange ROM but I can upgrade with Cingular Rom. So, I think that USB protocols didn´t respond correctly to orther ROMs
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Panayiotis:
Thank You pof!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] unicorn78:
I use windows XP p2. I turned off antivirus, firewall....
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
Which OS do you currently have running on your phone?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] unicorn78:
Before I used WM 5 Orange

Radio Protocol OS Build AKU SPL HTC_BOOT

1.06.04.00 32.37.7010.01H 14955.2.3.0 2.3 1.04 107

Now, I used WM 5 Cingular

1.40.30.00 32.73.7020.16H 15706.3.5.2 3.5.2 1.11 108

I want to instal new version on WM5 Orange but, it seems impossible.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] unicorn78:
The problem was solved. I extracted the Cingular and Orange ship file and replace the file RUU_sign.nbh of Cingular by the one of Orange, then open file ROMUpdateUtility. :D It is like putting a nucleus to a different ovum.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] khammo01:
If you are not using the original Softbank Japanese ROM, you probably don't need to worry about welcome.exe.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] khammo01:
You might want to consider renaming the .nbh file to HERMIMG.NBH and copying to a blank micro SD card. Press side power + side OK button while do a soft reset.

This removes any complexities involved with the host computer (firewalls, etc.) that could be interfering. I do it this way every time.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
The original SoftBank ROM has been replaced by dutty's WM6 v2 ROM and

the original SoftBank ExtROM was replaced by pof's patched ExtROM which

does not have the 0182 bootloader exe file.

Everyone keeps talking about this welcome.exe file which is causing this

SIMLOCK screen to appear but the only welcome.exe I have found is in

the following location \windows\welcome.exe is this the file or could

something be in the SoftBank ExtROM that causing this SIMLOCK screen

to appear.

Oh and on a side note, Rogers Wireless FINALLY announced yesterday

that they will be launching service with the TyTN. How nice of them to

finally get with the programme but at $399 for the handset IF you take

a 3 Yr contract I still think they're out to lunch.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
That quote you are replying to is info I was giving to another user having

problems with the USB connection and ActiveSync.

Was that info you gave suppose to help me with the rtask problem? :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Alkhal:
Just curious, will this work on my 8525 Cingular/At&t new updated ROM? I never flashed anything else besides that. Also does this completely unlocks it for further flashing ROMs?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] chg1282002:
Hey Alkhal.

what do you mean will this work on 8525?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] MikeLim:
Where is v3a?

Pof,

This is the first time I'm posting on this forum. I've been following it with great interest as I have a CHT9000 that I would like to SIM/CID unlock.

However, try as I might, I've been unable to download the v3a file from the link included on the wiki and from your own website. Is this link down and if so, for how long?

Thanks for the great work you've done on this site. Please keep it up.

-M
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
I just tried the link and it's downloading at more than 168KB/s. Maybe your

area ISP could be blocking ports or other ISPs. :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] MikeLim:
Where is v3a? Redux

Hmmm, I've been in Hong Kong and Beijing, China for the past week. Hong Kong, despite what you see and hear, is still a part of China now. You suppose that the link is being blocked by the Chinese authorities?

I wouldn't be surprised if it were. Could someone maybe upload it somewhere or contact me to arrange to email it to me?

-M
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
I can't comment on that... one day I may wish to visit China and still leave

when I want with my camera and X01HT. :D :rolleyes:

E-mailing would be risky if they are already watching traffic don't you think? :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] skyplay:
I am in Hong Kong, and the link

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Hermes/Tools_and_Programs/HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a.zip

is alright for downloading here.

Hey all! Thanks to all hard work done in this forum. I start learning a lot from here, although I haven't got my own PDA phone (of any model) yet!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Panayiotis:
Before using the unlocker in the bootscreen I have this information

IPL 1.01

SPL 1.09

Now

IPL 1.01

SPL 1.40 Olipro

Now,can I install any of the original rom?

Thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] AquiEsta!:
Yes, after you have unlocked the phone.