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Have I bricked my MDA? Please help!!

Was trying to upgrade to the most recent T-mobile ROM, but it all seems to have gine horribly wrong!!!
Bought SPB backup earlier. Was feeling brave, so was gonna upgade rom and try and cook my own external ROM........... but now.....
Will not boot at all now, and a hard reset gives you the option to resttore factory settings, but then reverts to "loader" screen.........
Any help would REALLy be appreciated

I had exactly the same problem earlier today.
Unfortunately I can't remember the thread title for the solution but you will need to do a search for MDA and bootloader - then look for a thread that lets you download mtty and gives instructions involving typing set 14 0 in mtty - it should recover it fine.

SORTED!
Thanks for your help numanoids - greatly appreciated! 8)
Let the cooking commence!

Dutch to english ROM

Hey guys,
Im another newbie, but who is actually scared of screwing up the phone. I have the Tmobile MDA compact III obviously, and the information page looks like this:
ROM version 1.13.114.1 NLD
ExtRom version 1.13.114.101
Model nr ARTE 110
CPU OMAP850
Im not so sure what this information tells you people who are knowledgable about this, however can I safely use the customised powermap file from this website's ftp (ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Artemis/Customized_ROMs/) to change the phone to english?
What are the procedures EXACTLY please, and what problems should I expect.
Another thing, what is CID lock, and how can I see if mine is or not?
I checked most of the threads, so I am knowledgable about this issue a bit, however because none of the topics were specifically about the Dutch version I wanted to make sure. Thank you a lot for your help...

1. you have to CID unlock your phone. only real solution is imei-check website, and that will cost you $40. this will prevent MANY of the problems with installing ROMs
2. don't do updating on Vista PC, use XP or older
3. follow on screen instructions of your chosen ROM update utility. don't panic if it takes too long and looks like the update process has "freezed". make yourself a coffee and let it finish installing.
4. enjoy!
PS... i strongly suggest you read as much as you can on this forum before doing any upgrading.... then you'll know what to expect.... and of course, don't forget that only YOU are responsible for anything that happens to your device, good or bad... good luck!

hey dim4x4,
thanks for the post, I appreciate it. However is the exe file I mentioned (customised power map) the right one? i know there are a few options to chose from, like the 3 options of the pdamobiz.com website. While im not too clear of the main differences, the general concensus on the forum is that the powermap is preferred, and has a lot of nice things. Is there a better one? perhaps on a different ftp. Maybe if you have one you can send it to me.
Another thing, if it dont work, or works and I dont like it, can I get back to my original ROM, the dutch one from the tmobile dutch file on the ftp site as well?
Thanks

1. Personally, I use PDAmobiz Lite version. Powermap version has a map of Thailand which I don't need. "A lot of nice things" for my purpose is a lot of unnecessary stuff. If I need something I can install it myself into RAM or storage card. You have to choose the version which suits you best.
2. Everything is on this server. You have to register to log in http://www.wm-gurus.com/registration/signup.php
3. I went back and forth with different ROMs (versions, languages, etc.) without any problem until I found more or less what I want. Please note, my device is CID unlocked by imei-chek.
Good luck!

Urgent Help
I tried the powermap version of the ftp. This is exactly what I did:
I connected the phone and established contact through activesync, then I started the exe file. The DOS windows opened, and then it started initialiying, and the process started. It said that it will take 15-30 mintues, and the process has started. So far im sure everypone is familiar with those. However, I waited about 35-40 minutes, and still nothing different on either screens. The DOS window said however that if nothing starts I should reset the process. I tried but didnt work. At that time I tried to reset the phone and now it is stuck in the startup screen. All I see on it is the IPL/OS data, and it is not moving further.
Please help, what do I do now?

So this is what I did so far....
1. Flashed with PDAMobiz_Dopod_P800W_AKU301_v1.1.2_PowerMap.exe (with device on Today screen)
2. The process started and stuck on "uploading file [don't remember] and as the instruction said I reseted the phone after 30 minutes.
3. All there is on is T-Mobile splash screen, version infos and that's it.
5. Tried to flash again in bootloader mode but the device was not visible by PC
How do I go from here? Maybe I need to flash the original rom version of the phone. I have the dutch tmobile mda compaxt III, but with the dutch ROM version on the ftp of this site is scary, because there are too many files and have no clue which one to flash.
Any suggestions?

There is no Dutch T-Mobile ROM available yet.
You could try the English T-Mobile ROM (art_tmouk_11311001_024990_wwe_ship.exe), which is available on this site: http://www.wm-gurus.com/registration/signup.php
There's a chance this ROM will work on your Dutch T-Mobile phone, if the signature is correct (I assume your phone is still CID locked).
Read this link http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Artemis_Resets on how to enter the bootloader of your phone.

mRmAGIC...
I Tried That Already; But I Got An Invalid Id: So I Dont Know What Else So Far: Do You Think I Have To Cid Lock The Phone To Be Able To Try The Other Versions?

tghobar said:
I Tried That Already; But I Got An Invalid Id: So I Dont Know What Else So Far: Do You Think I Have To Cid Lock The Phone To Be Able To Try The Other Versions?
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CID unlocking isn't possible if your phone isn't working.
If you don't have your original rom, you have to contact your provider to repair it.

try from bootloader screen
Hi I also did as u did but with a hards reset in the beginning.And it worked fine.read somewhere that if u dnt do a hard reset you could get into problems.If u can try to go to bootloader screen and try to flash from ther.

flashing from the bootloader screen gives me an error, the file cannot recognize that a phone is connected to the PC. that is the biggest problem I think.
DO you know how to flash the Tmobile NL version on the ftp. there is one that I dont know how to use

HELP - Connection broken during a firmware update (Cingular 8525)

Hi everybody! I´m new here and I really need your help! I have a Cingular 8525 mobile and I was updating its firmware to the new WM6 when the power supply of all my city was broken suddenly (the update was in 18%). Firstly the only screen that I could see was the tri-color screen (bootloader screen)... then I followed the procedures that I´ve found here (using the mtty), and now I also can turn on the mobile, then the initial screen appears (written At&t) as before, however after it I get a black screen.
I already tried to flash the ROM with the lastest version and the version that I was using before, but when it is in 1% my mobile reset automatically and on my PC the error message "Invalid Vender ID error" appears, I also download the oldest ROM version I´ve found here and the RUU even doesnt recognize my device... I tried the steps described at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeProblems to solve the Invalid Vender Id Error but it didnt work, I tried to flash my mobile from the SD card and it didnt work as well (i got the error message "dont allow" on my device). Could one of you help me ?? Thanks a lot!
Carlos Parejo

What new WM6?
You need to do a little more research and provide more information on what you were flashing. You're extremely lucky you've not totally screwed it by trying to flash earlier ROMs that don't match your device. With this answer, you will get your device working and learn a lot more about it - follow it carefully.
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Start here - Read up on CID in answers 17, 19, 2 and 20 that will explain your first error and prepare you for unbricking your device. It's also why I don't think the "latest" WM6 you're trying was either not for your device or your device had been tinkered with before. Certainly doesn't sound like HardSPL either.
Then you have 3 choices :
1) If it was genuinely your network providers own update, supplied by them and you are not confident AND unprepared to read the wiki then - call your network for support - it broke using their update.
2) If it was not a genuine update and something from here, elsewhere, cooked etc and you are unprepared to research in the wiki and forums about upgrades before attempting one ignoring the posted warnings then your carrier will be able to arrange a fix under warranty. Tell them it "just died".
3) If you are prepared to learn a bit first -
* DO NOT attempt to flash any more ROMs until you know where you went wrong or you will totally brick your phone.
* Understand what you've done wrong
* Find out your SPL & IPL from the bootloader screen
* have a look here then have a look here before doing anything else.
* If your SPL is 1.06, 1.09, 1.11 or 2.02 then flash any shipped ROM matching your CID, if such rom is not available wait until your carrier releases it or send it to repair or warranty..
* If your SPL is 1.04 then flash any shipped ROM with bootloader 1.04 on it twice.
* If you plan to tinker again in the future, read about HardSPL.
* Have a search in the forums for similar questions which have full posted answers (millions of them)
* When you have an idea of whats happened or more information and have done some reading - if you can't fix it by then and need help then post again.
People will help if you are not confident but you need to supply as much info as possible and do the above first!
Knowledge is thy key to thy kingdom and thy brick will grow wings and fly free once again
Mikeapollo -
(doing a philosophical and Pof type post due to being tired) (where is he thesedays?)

Upgrade Instructions!

Hi,
Just wondered if anyone could please give even some brief instructions on how to go about flashing an XDA Orbit with Artemis_Touch_4.01_Full.
I have searched but there just doesn't seem to be any step by step guide. I'm running WM6 and have a Vista based pc with the above ROM downloaded, but can't figure out how to go about flashing and don't want to brick my phone.
Any help woud be greatly appreciated!
Cheers

Ok its pretty easy enough. First u gotta make your Orbit "unlocked". This is done by flashing USPL to it (which I guess stands for "Upgraded Service Provider Lock" or something like that). This will also make it CID unlocked (which I guess stands for "Country ID" or whatever). Anyway doesnt really matter what they stand for.
Once this is done, you can now flash your ROM to your Orbit because there shouldnt be any locks in the way stopping you.
....Meschle has made these steps pretty simple in all of his ROMs.
1 - connect your Orbit to your PC and make sure it connects to ActiveSync OK
2 - if the ROM is in a .rar then extract it and run "STEP 1 - activesync then uspl cid unlocking.bat"
3 - once thats done and you have followed the instructions that appear and your Orbit has been reset (or rebooted, whatever), reconnect to PC and ActiveSync again, then run "STEP 2 - activesync then flash artemis touch rom.bat"
....and there you go, once everything is finished and your Orbit is rebooted, you now have a brand new ROM on your Orbit. This will wipe your data (much like formatting your hard drive with a new operating system) so make sure to backup. And maybe try running "STEP 2 - activesync then flash artemis touch rom.bat" two or three times, sometimes it helps.

thanks fubofo for easy instruction, i have orbit with wm5 and to unlock i use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311403
but how i can be sure that it is CID unlocked and USPL what is this? and how to unlock it?,
i just dont want to risk my xda as if its not cid unlocked it can be
once again thanks for your help.

wasim21k said:
thanks fubofo for easy instruction, i have orbit with wm5 and to unlock i use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311403
but how i can be sure that it is CID unlocked and USPL what is this? and how to unlock it?,
i just dont want to risk my xda as if its not cid unlocked it can be
once again thanks for your help.
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I think SPL means Service Provider Lock (like O2 or Orange) or something like that. USPL is basically a patched SPL that you write to your Orbit. Just follow the instructions on that post and when your Orbit restarts, just check (at the very start, in top left corner in red font) that the SPL displays 1.11. If it does then your unlocked and ready for flashing new ROMs

thanks fubofo for your instructions,
i done that and its working perfect, just one more question, what if i want to change with some other rom can i do this?

wasim21k said:
thanks fubofo for your instructions,
i done that and its working perfect, just one more question, what if i want to change with some other rom can i do this?
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Hey, glad everything worked out OK. Yeah, now that your USPL is 1.11 you flash whatever ROMs you like whenever you like. Trust me it gets a bit hectic at times, so many new ROMs every week or so lol.

fubofo said:
Hey, glad everything worked out OK. Yeah, now that your USPL is 1.11 you flash whatever ROMs you like whenever you like. Trust me it gets a bit hectic at times, so many new ROMs every week or so lol.
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this only thread i seen tonight that tells you so simply how you know if yuor CID unlocked the only otherone i saw you had to run NHtool that didnt work for me anyway so thanks alot that was such a useful bit of info

LOL thanks, although there are definately alot of other posts that describe flashing ROMs

Newbie To Mda

I just got a TMobile MDA, and am brand new to this. I tried upgrading thru TMo site, but couldn't get Windows Mobile 6.0. Still have ROM 2.26.10.2; Radio 02.25.11; ExtROM 2.26.10.105. Anyway, I tried SNN Ver 2.o off of this site and it wouldn't upgrade. Any help from anyone before I start looking through site. Just looking for direction and a helping hand before I fry my MDA. Thanks to one and all. Looking forward to making great use of the site.!!!

Look here first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
You will need to make sure that your phone is unlocked before you can proceed with any upgrades to wm6
Check out the Wizard Wiki also - lots of great info
Remember - you are on your own, you are responsible for any issues with your phone. But, if you read the sticky posts here, and on the wm6 wizard board - the directions, while extremely detailed - are right on.
Read, understand, and when you are ready to proceed - do not skip a step, and if the directions tell you to flash something, or upgrade something twice - it is for a reason - do it twice.
Good luck

mucho thanks
Much appreciated. Don't know if phone is unlocked, but like you said ... will read everything twice. Thanks alot. One more thing ... can you guide me to info on how to find out if fone unlocked ... or how to do so. Once again, thanks. Looking forward to using the info.

Loudaman said:
Much appreciated. Don't know if phone is unlocked, but like you said ... will read everything twice. Thanks alot. One more thing ... can you guide me to info on how to find out if fone unlocked ... or how to do so. Once again, thanks. Looking forward to using the info.
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Download WST tool and run the 'CID Action' button,it'll verify the CID lock/unlock status of the phone.
Cheers!

where do i find the wst tool and how do i put it on the phone.

wat is the wst tool and how do u put it on the phoine

abidin786 said:
where do i find the wst tool and how do i put it on the phone.
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You can find the tool here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329170
You install it on your pc - and it will read and diagnose your phone through the usb connection.
Read through the attached post - lots of info, download the file - and good luck

actually i bought the phone from ebay and it didn't come with sync cable its 8125 from at&t is there another way to unlock it somehow maybe. Please help me

You can't upgrade without the usb cord and a computer (you can, but it is far more difficult.
First you need the USB cord
Then You need "Wizard Service tool" Type that in to the search engine on this forum.
Then read the stickies (the ones at the top of every forum) related to the wizard
hint: Faria; Dr. Puttingham.
Then search wor the "Wizard service manual" which will explain how your the wizard works and has IMPORTANT information for you in case you screw up and have to put your Wizard into bootloader mode manualy. You can still recover even if it looks really bad.
Then you need the lockwiz tool that works. I'm not sure that the wizard serice tool will unlock the phone, I did it the hard way before discovering it.
Then you need a version of WM5 that has a hacked IPL and SPL 1.5.xxx (you willl find that in the upgrading and modifying thread on the wizard forum
Once you downgrade; you can use the WST(maybe) or Lockwiz (most likely) to unlock your device (you may have to run it twice or more if you are not paying enough attention)
After the phone is unlocked you should upgrade back to the 2.26 version (Tmobile rom)
Then you should know how to flash roms by then.
Getting the thing unlocked is the difficult part. The cooks make flashing easy. You will probably not be able to yse your device for about a day while you make sure that you follow all the steps making sure that you get it right.
also read all of the directions well. I know it is a lot of information and can be hard to swallow. idoubt that you will "Brick" your wizard. It might seem that way at times; especialy while you are flashing the rom as it take a long pause sometimes right in the middle of it and it's scarry. You should be able to recover just fine. (I have a TMo MDA and it was built far better than I think HTC intended to build it)
Lastly. Take the plunge when you are confident that you have all of the tools, Information, and contingency plans (such as the 2.26 version of tmobile rom)
Word of advice while you are looking for an upgrade: All ROMs have "issues" so if you read all of the posts on a rom that looks good to you, you will see that a lot of people are complaining, asking for improvements and so on. This is what you should use to chose what you want to put into your phone. If you start a thread "which is the best Rom? expecting that the information will come to you; you won't get far. I know that my "join date" says one thing, but I have been looking at this forum since august off and on to see if I should even make an attempt or open my mouth before I figured out how things work here. Heard a preecher say once "God helps those who help them selves" and while I'm not partcularly religious, I have to agree with that kind of policy.
good luck, and don't panic if something unexpected happens; in about a half hour you will figure out how to fix it... unless you panic and loose your head.
Some dude was threatening to "throw (his) phone into a wall." That's not very productive.

To unlock through lokiwiz02b tool,it must have direct physical connection between phone and pc via Activesync. Although,its possible to Activesync with BT(BlueTooth),but not sure if unlocking is possible,according to my understanding,it shud be possible,as all the data can be transfered and all the info can be exchanged via BT,there shudn't be a problem,but as I have never tried it myself,I can't be sure,its certainly not possible to flash a Rom with BT.Rom is flashed in Bootloaders mode only,and in bootloaders,Bt doesn't work,so flashing of rom is only possible via usb cable connectivity.
Cheers!

Everyone keeps saying "the USB cord" when the actuality is, "A(ny)" USB cord will suffice. Any USB to 5-Pin (Mini B) is fine. You should be able to score one from a local electronics source for less than $10 US. Considering their value to you (being able to use ActiveSync, being able to flash the phone), I'd say it is a sound investment in your future fun with the phone.
Here's a (linked) example: