I have an 8525 and I"m not able to find their download for the new rom. my phone is still all locked up, so I want to use theirs, at least for the time being. Anyone have that link?
Well of course as everyone here will tell you Wiki has all the info you want so read read read read..
Oh and I wuold of course unlock and SuperCID before doing anything..
The official Cingular rom has not been released yet to answer your question directly.
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Thanks, Dwella...
MrDSL, I understand that I should read the wiki, and I did. But after reading 15 or so posts, it gets very garbled in my mind. And since I never saw anything that said "Cingular has not released it yet", I was a bit unclear as to its status even after reading the wiki.
But thanks anyway.
If you just want the offical Cingular release then look
http://www.htcamerica.net/support/8525/software-downloads.html
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Hi,
Im looking at upgrading from the Magician to the Wizard on T-Mobile.
Please answer these Q's for me:
1) Is the Remote assistance any good over WIFI?
This function would be really good for me so please post your experiences with it.
2) Is it easy to unlock?
I done searching but cant find much.
3) What ROM should I install on it?
I put the IMATE Jam one on my Magician, but what is the best one to use on the Wizard?
Thanks alot.
Greatly appreciated/
MC_Bob
Even if you can only answer one Question please reply.
I would like a reply asap
Thanks alot.
MC_Bob
I'm not much help for you but I will say I never could get WinVNC to work on my phone. I haven't tried any other method.
WinVNC isnt the defualt that comes on the phone is it?
Thanks
Unlocking is easy as long as you don't have the latest ROM installed. Some people have apparently downgraded their ROM to an older version, unlokced the phone (SIM and CID) and then you're free to upgrade to any ROM you like. Check out the big threads on Lokiwiz for more info.
As for what ROM to choose, I've just installed Mr Clean ROM and am very happy with it (see current threads in the Wizard Upgrading topic). He's also done a T-Mobile variant, if you want the T-Mobile stuff added (inc skins) but I personally put in the really clean version and then added just the MMS/GPRS/etc T-Mobile setup stuff, as I never liked T-Mobile's colours much.
One hint - if you want more replies, use a topic subject that's a bit more specific than "I need help", or peole just won't read the thread. Let us know what you actually want to know!
Andre
andrewilley said:
Unlocking is easy as long as you don't have the latest ROM installed. Some people have apparently downgraded their ROM to an older version, unlokced the phone (SIM and CID) and then you're free to upgrade to any ROM you like. Check out the big threads on Lokiwiz for more info.
As for what ROM to choose, I've just installed Mr Clean ROM and am very happy with it (see current threads in the Wizard Upgrading topic). He's also done a T-Mobile variant, if you want the T-Mobile stuff added (inc skins) but I personally put in the really clean version and then added just the MMS/GPRS/etc T-Mobile setup stuff, as I never liked T-Mobile's colours much.
One hint - if you want more replies, use a topic subject that's a bit more specific than "I need help", or peole just won't read the thread. Let us know what you actually want to know!
Andre
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Ah ok, Cheers.
So if I unlock it, then change the ROM it will be good?
And does anyone have a specific one I should get?
Thanks alot people.
MC_Bob
Mr bob - if you are getting a brand new t-mobile vario chances are it will have the new G4 chip which can only be cid unlocked via http://www.imei-check.co.uk/ for a cost of approx £30 or so. You can tell if it has a G4 chip by looking at the ipl/spl numbers when it boots up. If it has a number ending in .001 then it has a G4 chip.
There is a free way to upgrade your rom that does not update your ipl/spl see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=56088
You can sim unlock (but not cid unlock) a G4 chip enabled device with lokiwiz 0.3a
Why not wait a short while and get the varioII aka hermes\tytn? Better specs than the wizard.
meschle said:
Mr bob - if you are getting a brand new t-mobile vario chances are it will have the new G4 chip which can only be cid unlocked via http://www.imei-check.co.uk/ for a cost of approx £30 or so. You can tell if it has a G4 chip by looking at the ipl/spl numbers when it boots up. If it has a number ending in .001 then it has a G4 chip.
There is a free way to upgrade your rom that does not update your ipl/spl see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=56088
You can sim unlock (but not cid unlock) a G4 chip enabled device with lokiwiz 0.3a
Why not wait a short while and get the varioII aka hermes\tytn? Better specs than the wizard.
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Coolio
Is there anything I can do to get rid of the Tmobile crap though?
A new theme wont do it will it?
Ill see what heppens when I get it.
MC_bob
Thanks
mc_bob said:
Is there anything I can do to get rid of the Tmobile crap though?
A new theme wont do it will it?
Ill see what heppens when I get it.
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I've avoided the custom ROM's because there seem to be too many issues reported, and I haven't found the standard U.S. T-Mo ROM to be a problem for me. Doing some tweaking, including overclocking, has made this device very useful.
Follow the instructions here to bypass loading the T-Mo extended ROM:
http://www.lvlolvlo.net/PDA/MDA/FreshnClean.htm
You can then add each CAB individually to your taste. This author suggested that you must load the items in red, but I only added four of these and my device works fine. In fact, for a while I didn't have any of these CAB's loaded, and the only thing I missed was SmartDialer.
I don't use any internet features except wifi (freebies, not T-Mo hotspots), so I left most of it out.
Cheers, phone come this morning and im in the process of doing this stuff
would like to download Cingular_RUU_1.8.11.1.WWE.ship.exe for 8125 device
thanks you very much.
WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND...and stickied for a reason
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wizard_Upgrades
the link is not working. thanks.
My bad. I looked at the HTC site and they have 2.25. I also looked at an HTC forum, and their link is dead too. Hopefully someone can renew the link for you.
To make up for being a smart ass earlier::
http://rapidshare.com/files/23672884/RUU_Wizard_1081101_10811103_10910_Cingular_WWE_Ship.zip
I searched the wizard forum and found the link in another thread.
You are awesome. I was looking but I guest I searched a wrong keyword.
thank you very much.
what i am trying to do is to unlock cid and sim of 8125 /ipl2.25 and sqp 2.25. according some threads. they said that i have to downgrade to 1.8 rom and use lockwizd to unlock cid and sim. The 1.05 rom does not work. it goes 98% and it stops. thanks once again.
READ, Read, read before doing any unlocking/customizing. There are wiki's and stickies here that will help you to understand the how's and why's so that you don't end up bricking your device. Dr. P has an excellent tut about unlocking. It is stickied. As for searching, often, if you put down specifically what you need, it will come up. That's what I did. I entered the entire rom you wanted, and bam, the magic genie gave me the link.
i am using the vodavone vpa compact II which came locked for one specific provider. when i put my simcard into the device, it said that in order to unlock it, i had to input some code (cannot remember what the name was, it's been a long time since then). from a friend who happens to work at another provider i got this code, he just needed to know the IMEI of the device. after using it my wizard was unlocked and i was able to use my simcard.
but how do i know if it is also CID-unlocked?
if yes, then it would be much easier now to update it to wm6, right?
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if yes, then it would be much easier now to update it to wm6, right?
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CID unlocking isn't the same as SPL unlocking. They are exclusive to one another.
You need to know if your phone is G3 or G4, and then decide whether to do a SoftSPL unlock or a HardSPL unlock, if it's a G4.
Bottom line, you have a LOT of reading to do first.
You need to learn the pitfalls before you go bricking your phone, and then start sending those frantic "PLEASE HELP!" posts to the boards. Flashing your phone with a cooked ROM isn't like installing a plugin, or loading Google Maps. It's much more treacherous. Judging by the frequency with which "Please Help!" posts get published, I'd say that 4 out of 5 noobs don't bother reading the Wiki or the sticky threads on these boards before proceeding with a ROM flash. Do yourself a favor and don't be that guy. Do a LOT of reading before you start downloading anything.
Read the Wizard wiki THOROUGHLY
Read the Wizard Mobile 6 Sticky messages
Read the SoftSPL thread
Find a good backup tool that you like
Load Total Commander CE. Get used to using it. Most ROMs include it as a default, and it's priceless as a file manager and registry editor, combined
Learn about OMAPClock Plus. If you're planning on flashing to WM6, you're going to want overclocking capabilities!
This list is by no means comprehensive. This is just the "Getting Started" homework you should be doing. An informed geek makes better choices for himself than anyone else can make for him/her.
EricCartman said:
i am using the vodavone vpa compact II which came locked for one specific provider. when i put my simcard into the device, it said that in order to unlock it, i had to input some code (cannot remember what the name was, it's been a long time since then). from a friend who happens to work at another provider i got this code, he just needed to know the IMEI of the device. after using it my wizard was unlocked and i was able to use my simcard.
but how do i know if it is also CID-unlocked?
if yes, then it would be much easier now to update it to wm6, right?
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Simply download WST_4.2.2 and run it,it'll give all the details and confirm if its CID locked or unlocked,After that decide what you have to do.
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Simply download WST_4.2.2 and run it,it'll give all the details and confirm if its CID locked or unlocked,After that decide what you have to do.
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thanks, that's the answer i've been looking for.
i'm very new here so please go easy with short hand, thx
I joined today and have been searching all day on this site and many others to see if there is a way to completely back up my oem rom so if i want i could reinstall it. and have been unsuccessfull in understanding if it can be done and how hard or easy it is. please any info will help.
Depending who your provider is, there are several stock roms already available. One of the few that I know of that is not available is US Cellular, and it's being worked on. As far as the other major providers, stocks are available and can for the most part be downloaded from HTC's website. Check there first, and if one is available, you are better off downloading it and using it to flash back if you want to go back.
BTC
thx for the reply, i did find a post for my rom its an alltel with 1.40 radio but the link took me to htc site. no rom down load that i could find there. the post was on this site it said he finaly got them updated but i couldnt figure out where on htc site. any info will help. my plan is to find it first and download to safe keep. then the fun will be on... i hope
For some reason HTC took down Altel's rom, however in the programing forum someone just posted a rapidshare version of Altel's rom, it should be near the end of one of the top 15 posts, scan thru them and you should be able to find it.
Here is the link to the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2544063&postcount=4
BTC
Need help finding Verizon XV6800 ROM
Hi,
I am looking for the Verizon XV6800 original ROM. I checked the HTC website but it is not posted there. I need the Verizon OEM WM6 ROM image for backup my phone before loading the cooked rom. Thanks a bunch.
Regards
thanks that will do
Sorry to ask this question, It's a simple one but all the threads seem to go into too much info. I've hunted through numerous threads, but maybe someone can point me in the right direction.
I'm a Win 6.5 kind of person and Know nothing whatsoever about Android (Until my next upgrade (Sensation Hopefully))
In 2010 I bought my daughter a T-mobile UK Hero, unlocked it and is now running with an O2 UK sim.
She has never recieved an over the air update to 2.1, is this because it should come from T-mo and she now has O2 Apn settings??? On 1.5, I can't even find "Check for Updates" in the menu.
Is there an easy way and a step by step guide to this?
I'd like to use a stock rom, as I'll have her and everyone else to answer to if anything goes wrong.
Is there a thread or glossary that explains upgrading procedures and words like rooting etc. as all this seems a little different to Win Mo.
Thanks
a good place to start would be here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797740
also, please post [Q] threads in the Q&A section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=511
if you never want to root your device, just flash an RUU to the device.
you should find the correct one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
I expect only a T-mobile one will run. I am not certain if this will remove your sim unlock.
minty1978 said:
a good place to start would be here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797740
also, please post [Q] threads in the Q&A section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=511
if you never want to root your device, just flash an RUU to the device.
you should find the correct one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
I expect only a T-mobile one will run. I am not certain if this will remove your sim unlock.
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Thanks, I'll give that thread a go, and I hadn't thought about the simlock issue. I did an over the air update on my girlfriends desire that I unlocked from O2, and didn't have a simlock issue, or is this totally different to an RUU flash?
Sorry it went in the wrong section. I spend most of my time on the Leo forum where there's no Q&A Section.
Thanks again
Does anyone know for sure if this will re-lock the phone?
If it does, can the phone be unlocked using the same code as used last time?
I seem to recall reading that flashing a rom doesnt affect the sim lock. Dont know about an RUU though