[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] manples:
Yes I tried everything in bootloader mode,

the C3V2 Unlock program launched but after detecting the device, it says my device is corrupted with a kind message "[probably by your fault]" ;-)

So guys, everyone who's trying to upgrade : CID UNLOCK YOUR PHONE BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, and carefully read the (excellent) tuto.

FYI, here's the discussion I had with Imeichek guys :

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Hi,

I'm a little desperate and I hope you'll be able to help me...

I recently bought an 02 Orbit that was supposed to be unlocked (I didn't know the difference between SIM lock and CID lock)

I understood, too late, that I should have ask for my UNL file prior to do this stupid "direct upgrade" I did...

Here are the facts :

1- I didn't follow the instructions found on http://xdaforums.com that explained how to order the UNL file and Unlock the device unlocked

2- I downloaded a new ROM (PDAMobiz_Dopod_P800W_AKU301_v1.1.0_Lite.exe)

3- I unpacked it and double-clicked on UpgradeRom_P800W.bat

4- A dos installation routine the started, then when asked, I performed a hard reset by pressing the softkeys + stylus reset.

now I"m stuck on the O2 logo, with some red informations written :

IPL 1.25.0001

SPL 1.25.0000

GSM 02.67.90

OS 1.28.0.0

but nothing else, the device don't go further

I've tried to install another ROM like ART_HTCWWE_11240501_026790_WWE_Ship, but when I launch ROMUpdateUtility.exe it says that no device connected.

I managed to enter the bootloader but my device is

still not be recognised by my computer (not connected message)

. I tried your C3v2Unlock tool but it says the same : NOT CONNECTED

So please, if you have any information or procedure I could try to fix my device, I would really, really, appreciate, especially after my 30€ contribution ;-)

Best regards

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2007/2/17, unlocksupport@imei-check.co.uk <unlocksupport@imei-check.co.uk>:

Hello,

NO PANIC. You can fix the device. You have to find the CORRECT / a matching ROM for your device. For this you have to know what ORIGINAL phone it is (O2 Xda Orbit UK?)

Tell us what device it is and we try to assist you in fixing it.

Regards,

IMEI-CHECK Team

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Thanks for your fast answer!

Yes it's an original phone, a brand new O2 Xda ORBIT, in box

Regards

Thomas

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Hello,

the language is important. Is it UK version?

Regards,

IMEI-CHECK Team

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yes it's a UK version

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Hello,

hmm, sorry to tell you but for the UK version there is no official ROM update available right now.

All you can to do fix it NOW is to send it to repair (service center).

For our customers we offer to fix the device for free (you only have to pay for shipping costs in both directions). We are located next to Glasgow UK. In case you are interested let us know.

Regards,

IMEI-CHECK Team

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Ok,

I guess I don't have any other choice.

Wich ROM will you install if there's no official O2 Rom ?

What is the procedure, what's your adress, and how much will cost the return ?

Thanks a lot

Thomas

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Hello,

- we can install any ROM of your choice (it only needs to exist)

- we also will unlock the device and you can install ANY ROM you life afterwards

- the device needs to be opnened to use some special hardware to access the flash chip directly

- shipping back to (UK/EU) with INSURED Royal Mail is apx. (7 GBP/15GBP) depends where you are located.

Regards,

IMEI-CHECK Team

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ok thank you,

but will you be able to flash an O2 Xda Orbit with the french ROM that comes with the (Artemis) HTC P3300 sold in France ? this is exactly the same machine.

Regards

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Hello,

yes we can flash ANY available ROM to it.

Regards,

IMEI-CHECK Team

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here I am,

I guess there is nothing else to do.

First I want to thank you all for trying to help, then thanks to IMeicheck, they replied very fast and found a solution, even if I won't hae my Orbit for several weeks.