Hi, I'm going to be getting a SIM unlocked t-mobile MDA soon, and was wondering if I should put a custom ROM on it. I understand I have to CID unlock it first. I'm new the custom ROM thing, but I've been intalling custom homebrew firmwares on my psp all the time, so I know about the risks. People have told me that I shouldn't do it because the mda is desgined for windows mobile 5, and should be left at that, and custom ROMs are very buggy, and freeze a lot. Is this true? and can someone help me to CID unlock my MDA. Also, how can I tell if its a G3 or G4? and what's the difference between them? and there are so many custom ROMS out there, which one is the best? I heard it was the core 2 by xplore, but im not sure. What do you think? Please answer with something! I'm very frustrated right now, THNAKS!!!
In the section called wizard upgrading is a sticky by Dr. P...in it it explains how to unlock your device. Read it, then read it again, follow the directions explicitly.
As for rom...I have a Tmo MDA running a WM6 custon rom...Jaguar 3.1
Each rom is different, it depends on what you want in a rom. If you want bells and whistles go with a TNT rom. If you want a zero calorie rom go with a Core rom and customize as you need by installing 3rd party apps. If you want something in between, go with Jaguar or a Faria...there are so many amazing chef's at work here at xda, that in truth, you just gotta try each kitchen out until you find the one that meets your tastes. Be warned...you may turn into a flashing junkie and need to join the xda 12-step program!!!
Ok, thanks. You've helped me a lot. I think ill go with the faria or jaguar, I like the sound of them, but ill look up more info on them first. Thanks again.
waleed786 said:
Hi, I'm going to be getting a SIM unlocked t-mobile MDA soon, and was wondering if I should put a custom ROM on it. I understand I have to CID unlock it first. I'm new the custom ROM thing, but I've been intalling custom homebrew firmwares on my psp all the time, so I know about the risks. People have told me that I shouldn't do it because the mda is desgined for windows mobile 5, and should be left at that, and custom ROMs are very buggy, and freeze a lot. Is this true? and can someone help me to CID unlock my MDA. Also, how can I tell if its a G3 or G4? and what's the difference between them? and there are so many custom ROMS out there, which one is the best? I heard it was the core 2 by xplore, but im not sure. What do you think? Please answer with something! I'm very frustrated right now, THNAKS!!!
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It all depends on your taste...i always like to cook my own ROM...pick the one you like, dump and add packages you like and enjoy...but READ (I mean READ...) wiki and stickies before you flash...dont just flash anything and brick your device...
PS: Stick with OS version ending .318 for better wifi connections
Ok, thanks. I should be getting my MDA tomorrow (thursday) so Ill probably start installing custom ROM's on friday, because I want to get to know the MDA a little bit before I install customs ROM's. Also, how can I check if it's a G3 or G4? I know it has something to do with the numbers that show up when the device is turned on, but I'm not sure, can anyone help? Also, hat do u mean "add packages" can I customize my custom ROM however I want? I can add whatever apps I want on the ROM? Also, are all custom ROM's windows mobile 6? are there such things as windows mobile 5 custom ROM's? its not that I want it, just curious. Is there a such thing as jaguar.318? (you said .318 has better wifi)
waleed786 said:
Ok, thanks. I should be getting my MDA tomorrow (thursday) so Ill probably start installing custom ROM's on friday, because I want to get to know the MDA a little bit before I install customs ROM's. Also, how can I check if it's a G3 or G4? I know it has something to do with the numbers that show up when the device is turned on, but I'm not sure, can anyone help? Also, hat do u mean "add packages" can I customize my custom ROM however I want? I can add whatever apps I want on the ROM? Also, are all custom ROM's windows mobile 6? are there such things as windows mobile 5 custom ROM's? its not that I want it, just curious. Is there a such thing as jaguar.318? (you said .318 has better wifi)
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All you need is in here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard. Jaguar is .318 OS, if you flash that you should be good to go...read wiki before you do anything with your MDA. Good luck.
waleed786 said:
Hi, I'm going to be getting a SIM unlocked t-mobile MDA soon, and was wondering if I should put a custom ROM on it. I understand I have to CID unlock it first. I'm new the custom ROM thing, but I've been intalling custom homebrew firmwares on my psp all the time, so I know about the risks. People have told me that I shouldn't do it because the mda is desgined for windows mobile 5, and should be left at that, and custom ROMs are very buggy, and freeze a lot. Is this true? and can someone help me to CID unlock my MDA. Also, how can I tell if its a G3 or G4? and what's the difference between them? and there are so many custom ROMS out there, which one is the best? I heard it was the core 2 by xplore, but im not sure. What do you think? Please answer with something! I'm very frustrated right now, THNAKS!!!
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Hmmm, Take my advise,as you are getting a new device,it wud probably will be with wm5 T-Mobile Rom.why don't you just use it for sometimes,enjoy the new device,get to know all the features and applications and really get to know your device and when you are fully comfortable then go for an upgrade to wm6 version Rom. In the meanwhile, READ 'n' READ all about CID unlocking and upgrading,so that when you are actually going to do it,you have the whole procedure done successfully and effortless
Secondly, it's very very important to know the correct DOC chip version on your device ( G3 or G4) cuz both the devices have all together different method for upgrading,if you do a G3 method to unlock or upgrade to a G4 device,it'll "Brick" the phone,so first determine the version of the device. Download the WST Tool and install,run it and check the report it generates to verify the DOC chip version,whether it's a G3 or G4 device.
Good luck
Yeah, your right, I got my MDA yesterday, and I'm pretty happy with wm5 right now. Ill put a custom ROM on later, no point in risking a birck already, but I still want to CID unlock it now, so I don't have to do it later. Thanks for your advice. I found a lot of things to on the net make a wm5 look like wm6, i got a theme, and media player skin. Do you know any other ways I can make my wm5 look like wm6? Icons? buttons? sounds? is there anything like this on this website? i'm going to check anyways.
Search in the xda wizard forums. A while back someone posted WM^ themes, ringtones, icons etc...if it isn't in the wizard section, then I saw it in the general topics section. Sorry I cannot remember which, but I DO remember seeing it posted here at xda, so just search WM6 themes.
What do you guys think of this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310864 is it a .318? does it have good wifi? please give me a short review or something
waleed786 said:
What do you guys think of this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310864 is it a .318? does it have good wifi? please give me a short review or something
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Well,this one is an old cooked Rom on an older Base Rom,there are at present many latest cooked custom Roms on newer Base Roms,I'll suggest you to consider those,it wud be more beneficial and enjoyable with better and advanced features.Like TNT 1437,TNT 1933,NBD 9.2,they all are excellent build Roms.
You can check out all the latest wm6 Roms on 'Wizard Mobile 6' forum
ok thanks, also i used the lokiwiz program to CID unlock wizard, but I am not sure if it worked, is there any way to tell if my mda is really CID unlocked??? Also, can I upgrade the ROM witgh Vitsa? it didnt work, then I tried the activesync driver, I found the instructions on this website, bit it still didn't work, i followed all directions, and tried 10 times. I try to update, but right when it says verifying device info, i get the message "ROMupdateutility MFC Application has stopped working" PLEASE HELP, ANYONE.....
waleed786 said:
ok thanks, also i used the lokiwiz program to CID unlock wizard, but I am not sure if it worked, is there any way to tell if my mda is really CID unlocked??? Also, can I upgrade the ROM witgh Vitsa? it didnt work, then I tried the activesync driver, I found the instructions on this website, bit it still didn't work, i followed all directions, and tried 10 times. I try to update, but right when it says verifying device info, i get the message "ROMupdateutility MFC Application has stopped working" PLEASE HELP, ANYONE.....
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To verify the CID lock/unlock status,download the WST tool and run,check the button "CID Action" written on it,this will give the report to verify if you device is CID locked or unlocked.
Secondly,don't use Win Vista as it has many problems yet.Flashing is always easy and recommended with WinXP SP2,ok
Cheers
zabardast_1 said:
Well,this one is an old cooked Rom on an older Base Rom,there are at present many latest cooked custom Roms on newer Base Roms,I'll suggest you to consider those,it wud be more beneficial and enjoyable with better and advanced features.Like TNT 1437,TNT 1933,NBD 9.2,they all are excellent build Roms.
You can check out all the latest wm6 Roms on 'Wizard Mobile 6' forum
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Not always an old OS is bad
Maybe you'd like to give my ROM a go
ok thanks for all your help. I guess ill have to go to the library to put a custom ROM on, the have xp there. What is your ROM? Can you tell me more about it?
ok thanks for all ur help. I go to the library to out a ROM on it, they have xp there. What is you ROM dferreira? can you tell me more about it? is it wm6,? is it the one in your signature? I kind of like that one, even though its not wm6, you have a good reason of keeping it at wm5. Another thing is can I use shelltool to put a custom ROM on my mda? does it work with every ROM? if it does, why doesn't everyone use it? what's the use of CID-unlocking it when shelltool is easier and faster? is there a catch?
waleed786 said:
What is you ROM dferreira? can you tell me more about it? is it wm6,? is it the one in your signature? I kind of like that one, even though its not wm6, you have a good reason of keeping it at wm5. Another thing is can I use shelltool to put a custom ROM on my mda? does it work with every ROM? if it does, why doesn't everyone use it? what's the use of CID-unlocking it when shelltool is easier and faster? is there a catch?
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My ROM is WM5, based on the old AKU 2.3 (rev 4 is, rev 5 which is gonna be released soon will be the latest WM5 OS build). You should not use shelltools to change to my ROM, since I've got some fixes/updates done by extendedRom, which shelltools doesn't update! Also, WM5SE is G3/G4 safe, so you can use SoftSPL or HardSPL to flash it so its safe for every Wizard PDA. Why doesn't everyone use it? Its the freedom of choise, everyone is free to use whatever ROM satisfy his/her needs. ShellTools takes about 30 minutes to flash. A CID Unlocked device can be flashed using the official RUU upgrading program, that takes about 6 minutes... also its safer.
Just make sure you have read all the stickies on WIzard Upgrading forums, before ever flashing!
You said you took out windows live, where can I download it if I want to put it back on?
IMPORTANT!!!
one last question, do I need to downgrade my SPL to CID unlock my phone? I have a G3 T-mobile MDA runnig the latest t-mobile 2.26 ROM. How can I downgrade to CID unlock my phone? LET ME KNOW ASAP, I'm in a rush....thanks!
YES !
CID unlocking is only possible through 'lokiwiz02b' Tool and it only works in IPL/SPL 1.xx,so to unlock you'll have to downgrade to IPL/SPL 1.xx.To CID unlock read this Sticky :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263116
Good luck
I have Cingular 8125, I used one of your methord and unlocked the Sim, I could used T-Mobile SIM and it works. Also I ran CID umlockd.
Here is my question for grat experts.
I see many many Rom upgrade, don't know which one to start with . I do not want to make 8125 as Door step.
I try with one of ROM, I get error 262
Any link or direction would be realy helpfull and appreciate all your hard work.
Thank you
ACI007 said:
I have Cingular 8125, I used one of your methord and unlocked the Sim, I could used T-Mobile SIM and it works. Also I ran CID umlockd.
Here is my question for grat experts.
I see many many Rom upgrade, don't know which one to start with . I do not want to make 8125 as Door step.
I try with one of ROM, I get error 262
Any link or direction would be realy helpfull and appreciate all your hard work.
Thank you
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Did you mean 8525? I hope so. If you really mean 8125, then you need to get yourself over to the WIZARD forum. You will have a brick if you flash 8525 ROM onto your 8125.
ACI007 said:
I have Cingular 8125, I used one of your methord and unlocked the Sim, I could used T-Mobile SIM and it works. Also I ran CID umlockd.
Here is my question for grat experts.
I see many many Rom upgrade, don't know which one to start with . I do not want to make 8125 as Door step.
I try with one of ROM, I get error 262
Any link or direction would be realy helpfull and appreciate all your hard work.
Thank you
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you can consider yourself lucky you only got an error and not a paperweight....
go to the wizard forum and in my opinion, as a 8125 owner until 2 days ago, flash the TNT 1933 rom.
good luck!
Ditto, the TNT Rom's for the Wizard are amazingly fast and stable!
Yes it's 8125. I guess I'm lucky.
I also have 8525, could I unlock and apply any latest ROM ?
Thanks for any information.
ACI
ACI007 said:
Yes it's 8125. I guess I'm lucky.
I also have 8525, could I unlock and apply any latest ROM ?
Thanks for any information.
ACI
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Yeah. Lots of good ROMs to choose from... vp3G, Schaps, Custel (has a new one), you really cannot go wrong with the last batch. Haven't really tried any of the other new ones, but they are all very stable now.
Check THESE GUIDES for upgrade assistance.
Do I need to unlock AT&T 8525 or simply load new ROM ?
Sorry for trouble. New to this stuff.
Thanks
ACI007 said:
Do I need to unlock AT&T 8525 or simply load new ROM ?
Sorry for trouble. New to this stuff.
Thanks
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You shouldn't HAVE to unlock it - the updater will do all the work. Check out the guides I linked in my previous post - it wil make the process easier, more clear and safer.
Do U have 8125 or 8525?
I have both. I just load tnt-1933 fro 8125, look cool.
I also have 8525, I need clear instruction for that, I do not like to messed up.
Thank you
Anybody have 5.0, would kindly link me to
what kind of phone do you have?
is it a herald, terra, wing, or some other variation of the herald?
In any case, you can use any of the wm5 RUU, but you have to find a way to remove the SPL.nb part of the rom (I think)
Ivan, itje, or ttran should be able to tell you this, so you them i refer you. Normally, i would also tell you to search in the future, but this is question is relatively abnormal. May i ask why you want WM5?
ah cheers for that, its a herald. I just googled what you said, and got this http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=27
I dont like the new WM6.0 want to go back to 5.0
What's up with WM6
dpraved,
What don't you like on WM6?? I'm still using WM5 & been thinking about upgrading to 6.
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ah cheers for that, its a herald. I just googled what you said, and got this http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=27
I dont like the new WM6.0 want to go back to 5.0
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Be careful when you have an SPL that is lower than 4.0.0.0... in any case, what did you not like about WM6? (Or WM6.1 if you tried that.)
I found it slower, and generally like 5.0 better. But seems i cant find any 5.0 anywhere ..
hi there can anyone please help me i need wm6 for my htc p4350 (herald) i got the phone 2nd hand and its still running wm5 if so help me and ill find a way to help u
This is not development related. Please post under the correct sub forum.
tech freak said:
hi there can anyone please help me i need wm6 for my htc p4350 (herald) i got the phone 2nd hand and its still running wm5 if so help me and ill find a way to help u
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Let me introduce you to your friend...
The Wingster: www.thewingster.com
You can get to the Wing ROM's there with ease! There's flashing instructions there too.
Here are your WM6.1 ROM choices: http://thewingster.com/wm61.aspx
Here are your WM6.5 ROM choices: http://thewingster.com/wm65.aspx
And you'll find flashing instructions on most of the ROM pages, if they are applicable to the simple method of flashing.
Tell me if you need more help.
hey the wingster just wanted to know if the link you left will work for htc herald if you can help id be very gratefull
The Herald and the Wing are one and the same, they just have different keyboard layouts in some versions.
tech freak said:
hey the wingster just wanted to know if the link you left will work for htc herald if you can help id be very gratefull
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So yes, as he just said, it WILL work for your phone. There's a fix for your keyboard after flashing somewhere on XDA. That's all that's different for you two.
one last stupid question
hey i have one last realy stupid question i have noticed that everything is for t mobile but i live in south afirica and i use Vodacom will that be a problem with the rom or is something gonna bug it all up
plz reply
No. The Herald and the Tmobile Wing are almost identical except for their keyboards. If you have a Herald, flash a herald ROM. If you flash a Wing ROM, then some keys won't be mapped correctly but everything else will work fine.
After 2 years using Blackberry connect in my Elf (HTC Touch) now it is time to try it on my new Mega, however there is no way I can get it to work. I have tried all versions from 4.0.0.97 to 4.0.0.106 changing the AKU in the register with no success, PIN pending error always.
I would much appreciate any suggestions.
Best regards
search for taiseer .cab for your solution
where can you download this from ?
I´m trying the same without success.
Did you find the solution?
Vintila said:
After 2 years using Blackberry connect in my Elf (HTC Touch) now it is time to try it on my new Mega, however there is no way I can get it to work. I have tried all versions from 4.0.0.97 to 4.0.0.106 changing the AKU in the register with no success, PIN pending error always.
I would much appreciate any suggestions.
Best regards
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axel2009 said:
I´m trying the same without success.
Did you find the solution?
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Not yet.
I have tried several cooked ROMs changing the device ID to Elfin or Rapahel hex-editing the ROM and then changing the AKU with no success.
I am waiting for a cooked ROM with Windows Mobile 6.1 as a last chance.
I will keep this post updated.
Regards
Vintila said:
Not yet.
I have tried several cooked ROMs changing the device ID to Elfin or Rapahel hex-editing the ROM and then changing the AKU with no success.
I am waiting for a cooked ROM with Windows Mobile 6.1 as a last chance.
Regards
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Would be a bummer to go back to 6.1 wouldn't ? I may also consider this as an option. On the bright side is that with 6.0 I may be able to run BBC2.x instead (with hexed model and coredll) - I am only interested in receiving emails. Anyhow - looks like we are on the similar path of trying to get BBC working on our new devices (HD2 for me).
If you still have your Elf[n] or maybe know Elf comrades with that device - maybe you could check this post and help us out with some info ? TIA
moisha said:
Would be a bummer to go back to 6.1 wouldn't ? I may also consider this as an option. On the bright side is that with 6.0 I may be able to run BBC2.x instead (with hexed model and coredll) - I am only interested in receiving emails. Anyhow - looks like we are on the similar path of trying to get BBC working on our new devices (HD2 for me).
If you still have your Elf[n] or maybe know Elf comrades with that device - maybe you could check this post and help us out with some info ? TIA
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HI Moisha!
I upgraded my Elfin to 6.5 but I downgraded to 6.1 as I feel more comfortable (I love the stylus!).
Well I have checked the post you point but I prefer the ROM hexediting method as it easier although is not working indeed.
Let's hope someone cook a 6.1 ROM to try.
Regards
Vintila said:
HI Moisha!
I upgraded my Elfin to 6.5 but I downgraded to 6.1 as I feel more comfortable (I love the stylus!).
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I know what you mean. Selecting the checkboxes is a royal pain in the .... on my HD2 capcitive screen Nevertheless, on my old Kaiser 6.5 works like a charm with the stylus and the finger.
Please please can anyone help
i have been trying for the last three days to find a way of getting bb mesenger on my htc touch 2 with no success,
please if you have the knolage let me know (with step by step guide)
thanks
hheerrsshhyy said:
Please please can anyone help
i have been trying for the last three days to find a way of getting bb mesenger on my htc touch 2 with no success,
please if you have the knolage let me know (with step by step guide)
thanks
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go check it out.........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593162
hheerrsshhyy said:
Please please can anyone help
i have been trying for the last three days to find a way of getting bb mesenger on my htc touch 2 with no success,
please if you have the knolage let me know (with step by step guide)
thanks
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Forget it, YOU CAN`T, I ended up changing my Touch2 for a Blackberry Torch, what a nice machine!, I do not regret, I love my Blackberry Torch and I do not miss my Touch2.
Trust me, throw away your Touch2 and get a Blackberry Torch.