I am having afew problems trying to upgrade the rom, and have afew questions before i start i have not been able to find the answers for in the forum.
Does upgrading the ROM with an O2 version lock the SIM type again, so it has to be unlocked again?
Can you upgrade using an IRDA cable or does it have to be serial or USB?
Why does the provided ROM upgrade crash after step 2?
I seem to be having no end of trouble with this thing. It seems that one problem just seems to lead to another. I'm seriously starting to regret this!
Dave said:
Does upgrading the ROM with an O2 version lock the SIM type again, so it has to be unlocked again?
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If you've unlocked it properly (i.e. with an unlock code from your provider or with The Manipulator), it will remain unlocked.
Can you upgrade using an IRDA cable or does it have to be serial or USB?
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An IRDA cable? You can upgrade via serial or USB.
IRDA
You can install stuff using active sync and an infra red cable, i am assuming you cannot upgrade the rom using the same equipment. Could this be the reason the software crashes after step 2 of the rom upgrade?
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XDAunlock needs no serial cable
You can now use XDAunlock to remove the SIMlock from phones with the latest ROMs (Qtek or XDA-developers Special Edition ROM).
Users that install the Special Edition ROM do not need to download since XDAunlock is included and ran at cold-boot. Users of Qtek 3.16.52 ROM click here.
Using XDAunlock you can also view the SIMlock code or re-lock your phone (using command-line arguments).
[I attached the EXE for easy downloading. Works on any 3.x ROM that has wmodem.exe]
Excellent work! True brilliance
I'll be testing this real soon. All I have to do is find a unix box....or will linux do aswell?
Chiani
a windows box with http://www.cygwin.com/ unix tools will do too.
make sure you select perl and bash in the cygwin setup tool.
xda unlock
i have recently downloaded the xdaunlock.exe and transfered it to my xda but an error occured.
the error message was: "error getting unlock code"
could this happen because i have the german version or where can i find a data which is working on my german xda.
Or is it enough only to change the language
It says on the page: XDAunlock only works if you upgrade to a ROM which also has the Wireless Modem feature. Presently, this is either the new O2 English ROM, the latest Qtek ROM, or our own XDA-developers ROM, of shich a new version is due out later today. Given the number of irritating issues some people are experiencing, you may want to wait for the new one, which will fix all these issues.
Special Edition ROM now official unlocking method
I've updated the Manipulator page to say that we no longer advise anyone to download The Manipulator unless they already have a serial cable and need to reset call counters or change IMEI on pre 4.20 phones.
Installing the Special Edition ROM is the preferred method for unlocking from now on. Sell your XDA serial cable company stocks today.
Just use this excellent proggy with my XDA which was locked to O2 took 2 seconds to unlock with just this proggy and its now unlocked to all networks, GREAT JOB Guys thx
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Just use this excellent proggy with my XDA which was locked to O2 took 2 seconds to unlock with just this proggy and its now unlocked to all networks, GREAT JOB Guys thx
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Hi where I can get it
XDA developer Peter Poelman said:
XDAunlock needs no serial cable
You can now use XDAunlock to remove the SIMlock from phones with the latest ROMs (Qtek or XDA-developers Special Edition ROM).
Users that install the Special Edition ROM do not need to download since XDAunlock is included and ran at cold-boot. Users of Qtek 3.16.52 ROM click here.
Using XDAunlock you can also view the SIMlock code or re-lock your phone (using command-line arguments).
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hi can I get help
my phone doesnt work
regards
avri
[email protected] said:
hi can I get help
my phone doesnt work
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Great, I love detailed error reports.
Avri: I think the moderator of your forum has already contacted us. If you're the same person, you probably have 'no signal', right?
If so: did you mess with the 'GSM band' tool under 'Programs'? If you did, just set it 900/1800, possibly soft-reset your phone afterwards (stick the stylus in the big hole on the bottom left) and you should be fine. Let us know if that is not it, or if you're a different person altogether. But please, please, please, do not come back saying:
It still doesn't work. Please help.
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Instead: provide detailed descriptions of why and how precisely "it doesn't work".
XDA developer Peter Poelman said:
[email protected] said:
hi can I get help
my phone doesnt work
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Great, I love detailed error reports.
Avri: I think the moderator of your forum has already contacted us. If you're the same person, you probably have 'no signal', right?
If so: did you mess with the 'GSM band' tool under 'Programs'? If you did, just set it 900/1800, possibly soft-reset your phone afterwards (stick the stylus in the big hole on the bottom left) and you should be fine. Let us know if that is not it, or if you're a different person altogether. But please, please, please, do not come back saying:
It still doesn't work. Please help.
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Hi
Yes I am the sane person.
I didn't sleep for 2 nights I read a lot in this forum.
I tried what you said I get i bandswitch current 900/1800
but I still get NO SIGNAL.
I wroth before that I have T-Mobile PW10B1 model.
Please help this phone cost in Israel about $1,700
regards
avri
If the provider you're trying to connect to is on 1800, chances are things will not work. Major consensus narrative at this time is that at least the filtering for this phone is not set to a wide-enough range to make it a true tri-band phone, even if it might work in some sporadic cases.
XDA developer Itsme said:
a windows box with http://www.cygwin.com/ unix tools will do too.
make sure you select perl and bash in the cygwin setup tool.
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I'm confused, what would *nix be needed for?
cheers
ant
simple onlocking process
WARNING THICKO ALERT!!. I am referring to myself here I have looked at the various postings on unlocking but cant seem to get my head round what is required to unlock my XDA. I have just received a second hand O2 locked 32MB XDA it came with two USB cradles and all the other stuff. Can anyone please tell me is there a simple way to have it unlocked without sending it off. There are many references to the unlocking progam on here but no direct link to it. I would like to be sure that the unlocking process is simple and relativley risk free can anyone offer any help maybe an already created ROM or whatever it is that is required? If the file is largish please send it to [email protected] this is my broadband email address and can accept large files.
Cheers Sean :shock:
*nix (or cygwin) is needed when you want to build your own rom, using our mkrom tools.
you can find xdaunlock here. you will need a relatively new rom ( which includes wmodem.exe ) to run it. either 3.17 qtek, or our own Special edition ROM
Re: Thicko Alert: I managed to download the unlocling software and hey presto its unlocked.!!So yes the thicko was apt all I had to do was read the item fully.
Now for another question. Can anyone suggest a suitable method of connecting to the net using my unlocked xda. I dont need to worry about phone costs (long story) so as long as the dial up is a UK one with no out of country prefixes I should be able to get online free?
Unlocking Siemens SX56 ATT US
I have an At&t siemens sx56 that Im trying to get to work on vodaphone in Germany. I've tried the XDA Unlock program, but it won't work because I don't have the latest ROM. I'm not sure what to do from here, especially because I use it with a mac and the PocketMac software, so I can't use a serial cable. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jake
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jkirsch said:
I have an At&t siemens sx56 that Im trying to get to work on vodaphone in Germany. I've tried the XDA Unlock program, but it won't work because I don't have the latest ROM. I'm not sure what to do from here, especially because I use it with a mac and the PocketMac software, so I can't use a serial cable. Any suggestions?
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Yes: simply back up everything and install the XDA-developers Special Edition ROM. It will unlock your device and make it cooler.
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XDA developer Peter Poelman said:
jkirsch said:
I have an At&t siemens sx56 that Im trying to get to work on vodaphone in Germany. I've tried the XDA Unlock program, but it won't work because I don't have the latest ROM. I'm not sure what to do from here, especially because I use it with a mac and the PocketMac software, so I can't use a serial cable. Any suggestions?
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Yes: simply back up everything and install the XDA-developers Special Edition ROM. It will unlock your device and make it cooler.
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Do I install it from an SD card or through a pc? Sorry for a stupid question.
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jkirsch said:
Do I install it from an SD card or through a pc? Sorry for a stupid question.
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http://xda-developers.com/SER
Hi All,
Reading all the stuf about unlocking through XDAunlock.exe it seems that I need the Wireless Modem feature installed which is not included in my ROM v. 3.12.07 ENG (o2).
I am wondering if it is included with the o2 latest ROM v.3.17 ENG and should first upgrade to it or how and where can I find it to install it ?
Would like first to unlock the XDA & play around and then install the new XDA SER dev. 1.2 version, when available.
Furthermore, after installing the modem, it seems that I can use it only with iRDA or serial cable connection. No USB ?
Any help welcomed!
Many thanks,
Gear
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you can backup your rom either using an sd card.
or with these tools:
Code:
pmemdump 0x80040000 0x1ec0000 x.nb1
Sorry, I lost you.
What has the backup to do with the Wireless Modem?
Gear
Gear said:
Furthermore, after installing the modem, it seems that I can use it only with iRDA or serial cable connection. No USB ?
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No, currently the wireless modem program supports only serial and iRDA. Yes, this sucks.
Thanks for the prompt reply but, where can I find the Wireless Modem application to install?
Rgds,
Gear
Hi
I m planning to unlock the xda of my dad. So if i install this modem wireless function that let you unlock your XDA after using the small program my dad won t be able the sync using the usb cable?
thx a lot
No, He'll be able to sync using USB just fine.
he won't be able to use the device as a wireless modem via USB however, only via IRdA or Serial.
But it doens't affect normal syncing/use of the device.
OFF: Search wireless modem .exe program! Please help me!
Halo,
please help me:
My XDA is WM2003 OS, and not included aplikacion for GPRS modem for PC. Send wmodem.exe files to email [email protected]!
Thank you.
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mouseman said:
My XDA is WM2003 OS, and not included aplikacion for GPRS modem for PC. Send wmodem.exe files to email [email protected]!
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No, won't work. Presently, your WM2003 ROM is not capable of doing supporting the wmodem application. Either go back to PPC2002 or wait for wmodem on WM2003.
Hi all, my first post here
I am looking at buying an XDA from Ebay, and want to go for a locked one, because they tend to go a bit cheaper, and money is tight atm.
I want to use the XDA on Orange, my questions are:
1. Do I need an O2 sim in the phone to be able to unlock/upgrade it
2. Can I do it with the cables that come in the box with the XDA ?
Many Thanks 8)
So, welcome to xda-developers board.
You were able to wirte your first post, so you also could read the sites on this domain...
Why don´t you take al look at all this threads about unlocking?
1. You can unlock your phone without an O2 sim....
2. You can upgrade to Developersa Rom 1.2 to hget the unlock tool, or you can transfer it via the USB-cradle (or even irda) to your xda, to get the tool running...
Regards
Stefan
LumpiStefan said:
2. You can upgrade to Developersa Rom 1.2 to hget the unlock tool, or you can transfer it via the USB-cradle (or even irda) to your xda, to get the tool running...
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Please note however that the XDAunlock program only works on ROMs (based on) 3.17.03 or 3.16.52. So installing a 3.17.03-based ROM from the kitchen and including XDAunlock, or installing Special Edition ROM v1.2, would both work.
Thanks 8)
G`day everyone,
I have just brought a new SX56 siemens from the US. I am in Aus and would like to use my existing provider. My problem is the SID is locked and I would love to get some help here.
I have tried XDAunlock.exe and received an error (error getting unlocked code). Any help would be great.
Rom Version : A.20.17 ENG
Rom Date : 05/15/03
Radio Version : A.20.10
Protocol Ver : 324e4
Model Number: PW10B1
I think you should be able to install developers special edition rom, this will unlock it automatically. Before doing so, back up your existing rom using sd card method, then you can go back to where you started but with an unlocked machine.
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I think you should be able to install developers special edition rom, this will unlock it automatically. Before doing so, back up your existing rom using sd card method, then you can go back to where you started but with an unlocked machine.
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Thank you for replying so quick mate.
But using the developers special edition rom is something im afraid to get into if something goes wrong.
Also im not familar with compiling etc.
Then again I havent given special edition rom a chance.
Just not confident playing around with the rom.
Ps. Reading about XDAunlock.exe seems alot easier to manage and is my rom version to new to run with XDAunlock.exe?
thanks again cruisin-thru.
The XDA Manipulator will unlock a phone, if you can have a serial cable (Easily purchased - approx. $10).
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The XDA Manipulator will unlock a phone, if you can have a serial cable (Easily purchased - approx. $10).
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Yes I know that the XDA Manipulator will unlock the phone but i read that, this can be of high risk. Also i havent read that anyone has the same rom version and used XDA Manipuilator.
You dont need to know a thing about compiling, just download the exe file, after doing sd backup. Run it on your pc and it will do its thing.
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You dont need to know a thing about compiling, just download the exe file, after doing sd backup. Run it on your pc and it will do its thing.
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Ok again thank you. I will have to order the serial cable online, so maybe in a couple of days i can try.
Cheers cruisin-thru
Hi all!
As everyone say, I used Multi-Port/USB TTYVer1.11a for O2-xda!! so well.
As seem As I can do anything with its ROM.
Now I wanna use Multi-Port/USB TTYVer1.11a with my old O2-xda.
There's a problem. I can't use "\\.\WCEUSBSH001" as Port COM.
So, Are there anyone help me?
What's port name for O2-xda?
And Its Commend?
Thank.....!
can it be, that Multi-Port/USB TTY generally does not work on wallaby (xda/mda) hardware? i think so.
regards
peter
if it require the xda to be usb host and not just peripheral
then it's impossible because of hardware limitations
the only pda i know of on the top of my head which can host is toshiba
S.O.S......!
I read in this Forum and I find XDAtool.exe software.
But My Wallaby Bootloader is V.5.22. It just work with V5.15 or V5.17.
So, What can I do to Downgrade.
My OS is WinCE2003 and I can't Unlock SIMlock. I really wanna downgrade to Unlock SIMlock.
Plz., Help me.....!
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Kavin said:
I read in this Forum and I find XDAtool.exe software.
But My Wallaby Bootloader is V.5.22. It just work with V5.15 or V5.17.
So, What can I do to Downgrade.
My OS is WinCE2003 and I can't Unlock SIMlock. I really wanna downgrade to Unlock SIMlock.
Plz., Help me.....!
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Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=3274&highlight=bootloader+xdarit
just for info, Have you stopped activesync on your computer using task manager ?? wihtout that, you can't connect...
yabadabado said:
just for info, Have you stopped activesync on your computer using task manager ?? wihtout that, you can't connect...
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I've done! But Nothing happened....!