I had unlocked my XDA using a method whereby you made a call before the simlock notification came on..... and that seemed to work (I wont go into how you did - I am sure people have already done it)
however - I have now downloaded and upgraded my ROM.......
the the unlock trick doesnt work now - !!!!! it seems as though they have fixed the bug that was there before....
any Ideas about unlocking it again - I have downloaded the manipulator (which I read to be fantastic) - but I dont have the serial cable (bugger), and so wondered if there is anything I can try before buying the cable......
can I give someone my IMEI and they can supply me with the unlock code.... would that work???
ALSO
I had backed up all of my data with activesync before upgrading... all seems to be fine, however - the xda device is naming its own partnerships when synching..... and not the original name (which it needs to be to be able to restore the data)........
make sense?!??!
has anyone got any ideas how to rename the partnership (or delete) which is in the XDA and therefore rename it to the correct name. Im not recieving the dialog box which you get on the pc when you sync a new device - it is simply setting up its own name called POCKET_PC....
ARRRRGG!!!!!!!!
help!!!!
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Hey all, O2 are peeing me off :evil: . - Incidentally it's not actually against Oftel regs to do this, (see faq on Oftel site), but this is an alteration of their normal policy and they did not warn us pre-purchase.
BUT
:twisted: I tried using one of the utility file browsers to play around with the SimLock.exe file.
Since it's ROM, you cant overwrite it, but what you can do is create a copy of another exe file (i chose power.exe) and rename this to also be SimLock.exe
(incidentally make sure you create a copy of the original simlock.exe file on your PC so you can copy it back later on)
This must alter some registery info somehow, as when you power the XDA2 up after this, lo and behold the power utilty boots instead of simlock.
Unfortunately, Simlock is nessesary to validate if you have a proper SIM at all (irrelevant if it's O2 or not), so the phone will only take emergeny calls (it's this point you need to copy back the original SimLock as it doesn't even take O2 sims at this point.)
BUT - While i never had an XDA1, I presume there is a similar app, i.e a SIM validation (perhaps not called SimLock) in that. Or perhaps in an already unlocked XDA2.
So what' I'd like to try is replacing my SimLock program with either one from an unlocked XDA2 (may not work if there is an IMEI number mixed with it somehow) or one from a XDA1 program which (i guess) either never had the IMEI mixed in or if it does - there are already the tools to alter it to the new IMEI of the XDA2 needing unlocking.
So could some one who has an unlocked XDA2 or XDA1 be kind enough to post these files somewhere so it can be tried out.
ArielS,
I posted at http://xda-developers.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4017&highlight=
I thought your idea was brilliant,
After playing around for a while I remembered my original XDA is unlocked via the SER 1.2 from XDA-deve
I checked to see is there was a SimLock.exe on this machine so I could replace it with the one on my XDA II
But when I was look for it, its not there, all files unhidden
But its not there, I can see it on the XDA2 but not on the xda
Maybe it deletes itself once unlocked?
dunno
I still wonder if someone with an xda2 would still have it.
I was reading the old xda-deve/SER page and noticed that there program xdaunlock.exe
"Removes simlock"
Now I’m wondering (maybe xda-deve could help)
Does this mean it actually removes the file (as it’s in rom)
Or does it unlock it????
Any help would be appreciated
Jerreb
I have just Up the Rom "XDA_IIi_Upgrade_v1.11.162_Radio_1.04" and now my O2 have a big problem.When i finish Up Rom,I HR and O2 start install the application,and when install the Cab_java_tao...,it said that "The file "rofs_target.zip" was not copied successfully.To reinstall,you will need to get the source.cab file again."Then it stop install and i must SR,so many application can't be install.And i tried to Up many diiffirent Rom,but i still error.My friend in Vietnam give me a Rom which have been Cook,he delete the Cab_java_tao...,so the error "The file "rofs_target.zip" was not copied successfully.To reinstall,you will need to get the source.cab file again." does not appear.But I can't Up any newest Rom with Cab_java_tao...Any one can help me
You've tried unlocking the extended ROM using the tools on this site haven't you. They don't wirk unfortunately, all they do is lock the storage so you can't write to it and unfortunately hard resets don't work. I know, I did it when I knew nothing about these devices as well. Have a look at this tool by Gorosz:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=147439
Also if you are not in the UK, this ROM may be better for you:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_Ext-1.11.162_Radio-1.04_O2stuffstripped.rar
Good luck,
Pug.
Thx Pug,i can fix my O2 error.I uesd exttools_modified_alpine to unlock the Stogare and delete all files in Storage.After that,i Up Rom again and everything is good.
Anyone have the same error with me can do that:
1.Open the registry->HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->System->StogareManager->Profiles>TRUEFFS_DOC->
rename "Stogare" to another name(e.x: "hello")
2.SR->used exttools_modified_alpine to unlock Extrom Rom
3.Go to the folder using File Explorer to delete all files in folder that you rename (e.x: "hello")
4.Rename that folder (hello) to Storage again and SR
5.Up Rom again and everything will good.
Thx for a friend in VN help me fix this problem and thx for Pug much.
Hi Pug,
I need your help buddy. I bought Alpine (PDA2) and it was so cool. Now I have a problem that its touchpad is not working anymore. PDA is working fine but no more touchpad. I didnt drop it at all. Let me tell you what happened.
I used permanent save function to save my contact list. It saved the contacts and then it happened. After some time a window showed up "Contact syncronizing" and after that touchpad didnt work.
I have replaced different ROMs since then, every update has completed successfully but touchpad is not working. Can you guide me what to do ? I am sure somehow touchpad has become disabled (not hardware problem) is there any pc utility which can link with it ??? Pls help
Qbukhari.
Can you align the screen at all after a hard reset or rom update? If not it's a hardware problem and the touchpad needs replacing. Possibly the connector from the screen to the m/board has come loose, unlikely though.
The only problem I have found that survived a hard reset was a locked storage.
But may i have attention plz
i have an alpine (O2 xdaIIi)
i never delt such a case i had today, it was just a user code in that set, i hard reset that set but the password was still there, i was surprized. why code is still there after hard reset.
i quickly flashed my set with this rom Alpine_Ext-1.11.162_Radio-1.04_O2stuffstripped
but my amazment was more gaged after doing flash that user code is still there...........
how it can be possible ???
now i wanna know is, if the rom is erased and ihave flasehd a new rom then why password is still there
and phone is still giving owner info
pleaes seniors i need answer on this strange issue
I've got hold of an old c500 from a mate so I don't have to take my XDA IIs out with me all the time. I've tried to unlock the phone but to no avail. I was wondering if flashing the ROM to WM5 would remove all the crap that Orange has put on there and unlock it to allow me to use my O2 SIM.
If you had searched, you would know...
Do a search.
If you don't find it, list your search criteria and I will tell you..
If I use the same search critera and DO find someting.. ..well, then you suck at searchng?
Right, I'm mid-way through SIM unlocking my C500. I've application unlocked it and need to install a .cab file to allow the sim unlock, however, now that I have application unlocked it, it will only register as a guest on my PC through active sync meaning that I can not browse files and copy the .cab file over.
Help!
Strange
Then you are in a very peculiar situation.
I can browse the contents of both my XDA II and XDA Exec while connected as "Guest".
Actually, it's the only thing I can do as guest..
How ever, if your guest mode is different from the rest of us, why not use IR, Bluetooth or a SD card reader to copy your app?
In worst case, perhaps mail it to yourself and install it?
Or upload to an FTP, and then download and install?
Having now followed your advice and uploaded, then downloaded the .cab it will not install citing lack of permissions as the cause, indicating to me that the device has not been application unlocked. I did it using the HTC Unlock programme from SPV Services. I have also tried unlocking via the offical Orange system but the Action Register will not run and keeps asking me to reconnect the device.
I think we need to clarify some terms here..
What exactly do you mean by "Application unlocked" ?
using an app to unlock the phone, or removing some lock preventing you from running apps?
And by "Lack of permission", was ever a certificate or "signed app" mentioned?
Application unlock meaning that I should have nothing stopping me running any apps I want nor should any of the phone's features be barred to me.
I don't know but I assume that's what I mean. All FAQs and tutorials about SIM unlocking the c500 talk about having to have it Application unlocked first.
Hi All,
first of all , hope to put this issue in the correct forum path....
my friend has a problem with the Pro2, as you can see by the attach , concerning the keyboard password lock.
His password doesn't works and also performing all the reset type , after the reboot the mobile starts with the keyboard locked (only emergency number is possible call).
he has reported me that at the first time, the mobile has gave to him an alphanumeric code to try to unlock the code but it doesn't solved the issue.
probably re-installing the software (6.5) the problem is solved but he doesn't want loss the date / appointments due the fact he has a doctor.
please help us.
thanks
Hi again,
it's appreciated also if someone know if there's a way to perform the backup in this condition.
Thanks again
tezzuro said:
Hi again,
it's appreciated also if someone know if there's a way to perform the backup in this condition.
Thanks again
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Did he ever use Activesync or Google Sync? If he did, most of his information sould be saved that way. Also, you may want to try doing a hard reset but only after exausting all attempts to back your data up. Send a couple of PM to Senior memebers or Moderators, you might get some help that way!!
Good luck!!
thanks for your post....
principal problem is that is not possible connect the mobile to pc in order to use activesync or other program due the fact the mobile is locked....and not save data has been performed before....
Double chack that his SIM card is in correctly.
Same exact thing happened to me. My phone battery was at about 10% and when I tried the password that I had set... it didn't work. This made me frantic and very ticked off. I had a ROM on my SD card so i just reflashed from there. Since then I always install a different locking app then the stock one. I just can't trust it. So I think youre only option is to hard reset and hopefully your contacts are saved to the SIM so they won't be deleted.
Hello,
My phone has 4 number security code you have to enter when the phone's being unlocked(did in settings, default winmo lock but HTC made an unlocking skin on it).
I've taken out a battery while the phone was on, then turned it back again in 3 hours. I move the unlock image, and as usual dialpad appears asking for security code. I enter as I usually do and it says INVALID CODE. I'm like - WTF? Tried again, nothing. Tried dozens of times, nothing. Reboot doesn't help. Now it even stopped saying INVALID CODE, when you press the unlock button it doesn't do anything.
I had the "lock" feature working fine for weeks.
QUESTION: What to do(without hardreset)? Phone is set to sync when USB connected, Windows Mobile Device Centre says unlock your phone first before sync. I can't do anything, can't make call(i can receive it), can't check messages or anything, i can't unlock it ffs! Help please, any ideas are welcome
you aren't alone,happened to quite a few.
did you recently install swype 3.9?(there are other reasons)
i've not seen anyone get out without hard resetting.
i have miri rom with swype pre installed
maybe there's a way to upload a file to storage card that will change some registry keys? problem will be how to run it
Sallcho said:
i have miri rom with swype pre installed
maybe there's a way to upload a file to storage card that will change some registry keys? problem will be how to run it
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About the only thing I can think of is if you were able to find a way to put something in the \windows\startup folder that fixed it - but like someone here already said - odds are you're going to have to do a hard-reset.
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It happened to me awhile back...i tried to find a way but didnt manage to find it, i had to hard reset..