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WHY ME??

First of all, I'd like to say this is the most positive and progressive forum I've ever joined on the internet so far. You guys not only rock, but also inspire, for which I would like to add to the THANK YOU chorus!
I have spent days and sleepless nights browsing this forum, trying to unlock my T-mobile MDA.
The details are:
-T-Mobile (USA)
-ROM Version: 3.14.40 ENG
-ROM Date: 11/26/02
-Radio Version: 6.18
-Protocol version: 324e4
-Model No.: PW10B1
-IMEI: 35031400086966009
I'm using the USB via the cradle. The XDA unlock gives me an error reading, which is not uncommon elsewhere in this forum. I had to download the SER v 1.2.
Upon download and installation, I copied (via OSImage Tool)as per instuctions and ran programme A, only to get the "error message 007 ....No ROM image file".
At this point I'm pretty exhausted, especially when I see other posts of people who successfully unlocked theirs. I give up on foguring it out myself, so I please need help. Apparently, I'm a total rookie in this field . It would be highly appreciated if someone can be kind enough to please give me a step-by-step guide on the entire process either by replying to this post in this forum or by anyother means to contact me (e-mail, IM, etc) through my profile. I'll have a great sense of achievement and happiness gaining my freedom by eventually unlocking my device this weekend before my trip next week.
Thank You and I appologise to anyone that might be offended by the length of this post :wink:

You can run the file from your desktop, make sure you are synced with the xda, it will update the rom through the usb port. Before you do this it would be a good idea to back up your current rom using the sd bootloader method. Once the special edition rom has completed, just poke the unscrewed top half of the stylus in the hole on the bottom right of your xda, just poke once, wait one minute then poke again. You should tehn have an unlocked xda, you can then restore your original rom by inserting the sd card with your original rom, entering bootloader and pushing the action key when prompted.

Thanks for the response. OK, first, what ecxactly is the bootloader and the "bootloader method'?
Secondly, I tried running the S E ROM and keep getting the error message relating to its inability to find the ROM image.

Where did you download from, what size is the file? The bootloader method is accesssed by pushing the reset with the stylus while holding down the power button, then press the top left key on front of xda, you will see options there, you will not see these options when you restore a ron from sd, all you need do is enter bootloader, the xda will ask if you wish to program the rom, you press the centre of the 4 way jog button and away it go's.

I downloaded from:
http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe
It seems to be a 15.4MB file

The file size is correct, you should be able to sync your xda, click on the special edition rom .exe file and it should install to your xda using program a, there is need to use any other tools, as\long as you have a backup of\current rom you have a way back to your original configuration.

I have just downloaded and executed that same file, the first thing that comes up is winzip self extractor, once it has unzipped itself a dos box pops up, it then jumps to program a and commences the install, make sure you are running the file direct from the directory and not from a shortcut, it definitely works.

I did that and I keep getting that bewildering error code 7. Again, I tried unzipping the file first and then run prog A. It went fine until after step #3 then error code 12 pops up: "ROM image is not compatible with my device.............. download utility nd try again...."
This thing seems simple and works for everybody else but me :evil:

at this point, you should use winzip or winrar to extract a file named nk.nbf frim the exe you downloade. then to either use the XDAtools to copy it directly to your XDA ROM, or move the file to SD card using your xda then use the SD flashing method from the bootloader.
good luck ...

Good news & Bad news ...... I was able to run the SER prog. First, I ran the adaptrom file and then programme A. Everything was proceeding fine until it was about 50% and then my system (desktop) froze/crashed. I had no choice but to restart the system. Now the XDA screen has a display with a progress bar and the message: "Upgrading........ It will take about 5 mins.........."
It seems its a curse :twisted: but since I've made some progress, I cant give up now. So I'm determined to succeed by fixing this stuff. My question is Can someone please tell me where to go from here??????? As usual, your patient and kind response is highly appreciated.

Oh, I forgot to add that in addition, now ActiveSinc cannot establish communication with my device, even after restarting it several times and trying to get connected via its program

hey ... no big problem ... relax!
you have to get SD reader/writer and connect it to your PC. move the extracted nk.nbf file to the SD card then insert it into the XDA. goto the bootloader mode (power + soft reset) it should recognize the card content ... just press the middle of the rocker key (action) and you will see hex counter increasing from 000 to 200 ,.. at the end, press hard reset and after 60 sec press hard reset again.
note: make sure your XDA is > 80% charged before start!!
good luck.

Didnt Work
Did exactly as you suggested, but ending up with the same screen "uploading..... It will take about 5 minutes..." :?

Finally made it!!! Thanks guys for all your input. Device works fine, so far, I dont seem to have lost anything! I feel FREE, excited and victorious!!!! YEAHHH!!!!!

Stupid ASUS update bricked my A626!

A few days ago, I tried to upgrade the firmware to the latest for the SDHC support and it the middle of it it froze.. I reset and only get the ASUS welcome screen.. A hard-reset produces a black screen and nothing more.
I've been searching this site for 2 hours trying to figure out how to fix my A626 .. I've found a bunch of things, but don't seem to be getting there.
I found the nk.nb0 file and tried putting that on an SD card.. Managed to figure out the bootloader thing.. If it's not plugged in via USB, I get a blank screen for a second, then "FAT16" comes up in blue on the top of the screen (in landscape orientation) .. It sits at that longer than I'm willing to wait (so far about 5 minutes) ..
I then tried it plugged into USB, i get a blue screen with all sorts of stuff about usb and "ready for download" .. I figured this is when the usbloader.exe would work .. But I get this far:
Attempting to open Intel PXA27X USB Development Board
FAILED to open \\?\usb#vid_0b05&pid_420f#5&85e63a3&0&3#{25dbce51-6c8f-4a72-8a6d-
b54c2b4fc835} 5
OpenUsbDevice::SetupDiEnumDeviceInterfaces fail 1
Failed to open (\\?\usb#vid_0b05&pid_420f#5&85e63a3&0&3#{25dbce51-6c8f-4a72-8a6d
-b54c2b4fc835}) = 0DEV not open
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and when i try to load the .nb0 file using usbloader:
try to open \\.\wceusbsh001
try to open \\.\wceusbsh002
try to open \\.\wceusbsh003
try to open \\.\wceusbsh004
try to open \\.\wceusbsh005
USB pipe opening error
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Is there something I'm missing here? I'm not too interested in modifying my rom or anything. I just want it to work again (preferrably with the update installed so I can use my new 4gb sdhc card.. which is the whole reason i bricked the damn thing in the first place) ..
I may just let it sit on this fat16 screen for a while.. get some rest or something.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

whoa wait... after plugging the cable into the computer a few times it finally did something... seems like i'm loading SOMETHING onto it...

Ok wow, it's working now.. and whatever I loaded is supporting the sdhc card ... i'm happy happy..
figures i'd only solve the problem if i made an ass of myself on a message board

sorry for replying to an old thread.. but just wanted to know if you currently have windows 6.2 on your pda.

uhsarp said:
sorry for replying to an old thread.. but just wanted to know if you currently have windows 6.2 on your pda.
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Never heard about WM 6.2 ... Currently it's WM 6.5
Dirk

this belongs in the Q&A section
thank you

plzz help mee. my jsjar is not starting... :(

im sorry. this is my first post in this forum. nd i dnt knw mch abt these stuff (flashing rom nd etc) so plzz be kind to hlp me in clear steps. nd nw my jasjar is out nd im really worried dat it cnt b gt bck 2 normal.
i had WM 5 on mine nd i tried to flash it to WM6.1 (Tomal's 8.2 rom)
nd aftr sm steps my jasjar gt off. nd nw it shows usb or serial on left nd v1.00 on right side nd nthin else. i tried hard reset nd soft reset bt no use.
plzz if thrs any1 to hlp me right nw thats soo mch to mee.. & im ryt nw ready 2 do anything any1 tells me to dooo... please help me if u can..

Sounds like the flash didn't work properly. Try doing a doc format then reflashing the ROM again. You must not disconnect while flashing and make sure device is not plugged into a hub but USB on PC.

meaans???? can u please xplain a bit mor. i jst nd to knw wat do i hv to mk dis thing wrk. thnxx fr ur effrt bt if u can plzz tell me mor stepwise... :S
p.s. i hv done power+light+reset thing tooo. but nothin happens...

Have you gone to the Wiki?
It contains all the information you need.
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p.s. I could barely read your post - is that some kind of new language or is it just butchered English?

oh im really soory. i was using broken english.
i read the wiki and no use.
any other option?

-Jonny- said:
Sounds like the flash didn't work properly. Try doing a doc format then reflashing the ROM again. You must not disconnect while flashing and make sure device is not plugged into a hub but USB on PC.
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i will reflash the rom again. but how to do this doc format thing? can you please explain?

or if anyone can please give me a working link of Helmi_UNI_AKU3.3_v1.2 ?

Hope the link on my signature help you

Orb, don't know if you've seen the Wiki, most of it seems to be missing - at least in the Uni section. A lot of stuff I posted isn't there, and stuff I remember looking at is also gone. It's very hard now to find things like 'doc format' etc.
Anyway, 00gayan00, I have uploaded the doc format here.
Disable virus protection before unzipping mtty
1. Disable ActiveSync (and also USB connection) at PC
2. Set the device in BootLoader mode and connect the USB cable to the device
3. Run the MTTY tool and select the USB connection during start
You'll notice the prompt - USB> (may need to press ENTER)
4. Type the following command one by one (DO NOT use copy paste) and then press ENTER -
task 32 <press Enter>
task 28 55aa <press Enter>
5. Exit MTTY tool
6. Flash a good/working rom to your device
7. DO the Hard-Reset!!

Hi Jonny,
yes I have visited very quickly but must agree with you, a lot of stuff is just simply gone!
At least some of that info is on my FAQ thread
As you know we have a new Mod on Uni, Leepriestenator, we should put him to work inmediately

Hmm, never heard of him nor seen him around these parts. Why do they give us a moderator who has no interested in the Uni?.. also I see they don't include it in the Advanced Search anymore. Anyway, I can talk, leaving for the Rhodium!

@Jonny... It has nothing to do with interests. A moderator's primary job is to keep the peace and make sure everyone follows the rules.
@orb3000... Its not upto you or anyone else for that matter to "put me to work". Anyways seeing how much you wanted to be forum mod for the Unversal, I have deffered control of the same to you.
Back on topic.

He´s a great guy Jonny, so we can feel happy to have him around!
And also I will be Moderating Uni section
-Jonny- said:
Hmm, never heard of him nor seen him around these parts. Why do they give us a moderator who has no interested in the Uni?.. also I see they don't include it in the Advanced Search anymore. Anyway, I can talk, leaving for the Rhodium!
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How serious!
Lol
I was joking only
Nice you shared you Mod with me
leepriestenator said:
@orb3000... Its not upto you or anyone else for that matter to "put me to work". Anyways seeing how much you wanted to be forum mod for the Unversal, I have deffered control of the same to you.
Back on topic.
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-Jonny- said:
Orb, don't know if you've seen the Wiki, most of it seems to be missing - at least in the Uni section. A lot of stuff I posted isn't there, and stuff I remember looking at is also gone. It's very hard now to find things like 'doc format' etc.
Anyway, 00gayan00, I have uploaded the doc format here.
Disable virus protection before unzipping mtty
1. Disable ActiveSync (and also USB connection) at PC
2. Set the device in BootLoader mode and connect the USB cable to the device
3. Run the MTTY tool and select the USB connection during start
You'll notice the prompt - USB> (may need to press ENTER)
4. Type the following command one by one (DO NOT use copy paste) and then press ENTER -
task 32 <press Enter>
task 28 55aa <press Enter>
5. Exit MTTY tool
6. Flash a good/working rom to your device
7. DO the Hard-Reset!!
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What is step 8.. when you do the hard reset, do you press 0 or X? Or should I do something else, like take the battery out first? I'm missing something...
I have followed your instructions, but my phone still just sits there -- it doesn't boot up. I can see that it does still enter bootloader mode... but it doesn't seem to want to boot, no matter which ROM I use to flash it... I've tried three different ROM's now.
Thanks!
--- KSandbergFL

I kept trying ROM after ROM, until TML v8[1].7.1 21028 regular 64MB actually worked!
However, the phone won't connect to my AT&T provider... when I do a manual network search, the phone only finds a TMobile network. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks

Ideos X5 not open !

Hi.
- I had ideos x5 with Ics Aurora (2.2).
- After with no backup i changed services.jar
- Then when i open my phone, always reset and starting again.
- So im open on clockworkmod and try restore to android 2.3 version
- While restoring app give an error and restore can't finish.
- After i restart phone. Then bad ! Clockworkmode can't open.
- Volume + and Power button > Pink screen but only external sd card shown
- I can't reach internal sd card for changing system files.
- Now android can't open with any process, always reseting. and clockworkmode can't open.
Please give me a idea. I'm fully desperate now !!

Have you tried installing 2.3 the normal way without using a clockworkmod backup? Grab a copy of b526 (or whatever one you prefer), put the dload folder on the external SD, the boot the phone by holding volume +, volume-, power.
That's what I would try first.

tried..
yes i tried this.
- HUAWEI_U8800_Android 2.3 V100R001C00B526G001 i downloaded.
- put in external with dload directory UPDATE.APP file.
- and open v+ , v- , power.
- pink screen coming but updating never start !
- always pink screen ..

Have you tried accessing the pink screen through Linux? I find sometimes that the phone can be a little more responsive to Linux than windows.

Thx a lot man
Thanks for all replies man
- Finaly i copied bootloader.bin to external and also copy firmware update.bin to external.
- when starts with vol+ vol- and power now installing firmware

No worries. I looked this up a bit more and it turns out that 2.3.5 has a locked bootloader, so you would never have been able to access it in pink screen anyway. Also learnt that I need to study a lot more about how my phone actually works

3. Post only using a clear subject and message.
You're most likely to receive a helpful answer to your question if you use a short subject title that describes your problem and a message that explains in detail what your problem is and what you've tried to solve it.
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Please use search function and post in a existing thread with similar topic. So its much easier for you to get help, and for others to find the answers to similar questions. Dispersed information helps to nobody.

[Q] Huawei U8800 - DEAD!!? NEED HELP, PLZ

Hi,
Sorry my english but im from portugal and don't speak to much english.
I need a HUGE HEELP with my Huawei Ideos X5 (U8800).:crying:
I will try to explain:
After try update, the update fails and the phone "died" (bricked, i guess), but i searched about the problem where and got success ("U8800 Software Upgrade Guideline"), the phone "wake up" and got me to blue screen and pink screen (power + Vol +).. but then i dont know what do next and do ****
I mess up the partition and deleted some ones (the little ones), and the phone "died" again, but this time the steps that i used on the first time doest work any more. I try everything and no success :crying:
I'm a beginner in android, but this time i mess up , right ?
Is any solution for this ? To recovery the partition ? Don't know, need help. Can someone help me ?
my u8800 die after this ?
(I attach a "example" of the partitions i delete on windows 7 "disk management". Delete 2 or 3 partitons, i guess)
Plz answer me

What are the contents of the sdc1 (/cust partition with image folder inside it)?
The partition table looks fine though. And what do you mean by "died", just shut screen off? Try doing the update while attached to USB, or even without battery (using USB as power).

Blefish said:
What are the contents of the sdc1 (/cust partition with image folder inside it)?
The partition table looks fine though. And what do you mean by "died", just shut screen off? Try doing the update while attached to USB, or even without battery (using USB as power).
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Thanks for the answer ,
I mean, my phone (huawei u8800) won't turn on.. is dead .. won't respond.. i guess that because i (dont know why) deleted some partitions "unallocated". And after that the phone doesnt turn on again.
the attachement that i put on the first question is just a example of the partitons.. before i mess up my partitions are like the image i attach. you understand ? sorry my english

I'm not dev and i send my phone to technical service two times. First time; dark screen, no respons any bootloop etc. and came back to with new main card because it was damaged. At second time was same as dark screen, no bootloop etc. and came back with new updated rom b528.
You must calm down.
Do you have b518 or higher version? If you answer is yes go to copy it sd card. But you must create a folder with named "dload". Your update.app must be inside "dload" folder.
Infact when you look at your version, u will see step1 folder. If you look in, you will see dload folder again. Copy or cut it and then paste to main directory.
Just relax, drink water or what if you want .
Replace your battery. When you connecting cable to pc or some have usb plug doesn't matter (tv,DVD player). IMPORTANT!!!UNINTERRUPTED POWER SOURCE. When you connecting cable to SOURCE you must press power button, volume + button and volume - button at the same time. If your problem is only software this is your medicine; DON'T FORGET IT: IDE(A)OS NOT DIE.
Thank you #dzo, #Blefish, #forumber and other dev.heros
(not to djuanight whatever)
Sorry for my poorly english.

rsim said:
I'm not dev and i send my phone to technical service two times. First time; dark screen, no respons any bootloop etc. and came back to with new main card because it was damaged. At second time was same as dark screen, no bootloop etc. and came back with new updated rom b528.
You must calm down.
Do you have b518 or higher version? If you answer is yes go to copy it sd card. But you must create a folder with named "dload". Your update.app must be inside "dload" folder.
Infact when you look at your version, u will see step1 folder. If you look in, you will see dload folder again. Copy or cut it and then paste to main directory.
Just relax, drink water or what if you want .
Replace your battery. When you connecting cable to pc or some have usb plug doesn't matter (tv,DVD player). IMPORTANT!!!UNINTERRUPTED POWER SOURCE. When you connecting cable to SOURCE you must press power button, volume + button and volume - button at the same time. If your problem is only software this is your medicine; DON'T FORGET IT: IDE(A)OS NOT DIE.
Thank you #dzo, #Blefish, #forumber and other dev.heros
(not to djuanight whatever)
Sorry for my poorly english.
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I already have try that .. and no results[/B]

brunodpferreira said:
Thanks for the answer ,
I mean, my phone (huawei u8800) won't turn on.. is dead .. won't respond.. i guess that because i (dont know why) deleted some partitions "unallocated". And after that the phone doesnt turn on again.
the attachement that i put on the first question is just a example of the partitons.. before i mess up my partitions are like the image i attach. you understand ? sorry my english
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If you deleted mmcblk0p2 (/dev/sdc2), then it's done for good (you deleted bootloader partition). The only way to fix it is through hardware modification, and we haven't covered yet how to do the software part yet. The "unallocated" parts just show Huawei's faults in the allocation. Ideally, there would be no such space between these partitions.

Blefish said:
If you deleted mmcblk0p2 (/dev/sdc2), then it's done for good (you deleted bootloader partition). The only way to fix it is through hardware modification, and we haven't covered yet how to do the software part yet. The "unallocated" parts just show Huawei's faults in the allocation. Ideally, there would be no such space between these partitions.
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:crying: And what kind of modification hardware you mean ? if i take to a repair shop they can solve it ?

brunodpferreira said:
:crying: And what kind of modification hardware you mean ? if i take to a repair shop they can solve it ?
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There's always JTAG, but our phone has 6 test pins that are used to check the phone's motherboard to see if all connections are working. One of those pins had to be shorted, which would let the phone turn on into QHSUSB_DLOAD mode. However, we haven't got farther than that. It's a risky procedure aswell.
The repair shop can use JTAG if they know, however most of them will just replace the motherboard for a nice fee.

brunodpferreira said:
Hi,
Sorry my english but im from portugal and don't speak to much english.
I need a HUGE HEELP with my Huawei Ideos X5 (U8800).:crying:
I will try to explain:
After try update, the update fails and the phone "died" (bricked, i guess), but i searched about the problem where and got success ("U8800 Software Upgrade Guideline"), the phone "wake up" and got me to blue screen and pink screen (power + Vol +).. but then i dont know what do next and do ****
I mess up the partition and deleted some ones (the little ones), and the phone "died" again, but this time the steps that i used on the first time doest work any more. I try everything and no success :crying:
I'm a beginner in android, but this time i mess up , right ?
Is any solution for this ? To recovery the partition ? Don't know, need help. Can someone help me ?
my u8800 die after this ?
(I attach a "example" of the partitions i delete on windows 7 "disk management". Delete 2 or 3 partitons, i guess)
Plz answer me
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Huawei's out of the new models:Huawei honor 3 c

But do you still get to the pink screen? How did you "delete" those partitions?
the above in Portuguese
Mas ainda consegues chegar ao ecran rosa? Como é que apagaste essas partições?

There is no need to panic.
This happened with me also.
I guess you have tha dload folder and put the official update file into it.
Connect the USB cable to PC(I don't know what it does but it works).
Press VOL+, VOL- and POWER key
It will start installing.
Try both the official Huawei roms 2.2 and 2.3 in this way.
If if you have managed to get the pink screen. Try different recoveries and ROMS.
For me I put the following recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288223
And tried different Roms but only Cynmobile worked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044617
And after this I could flash the official Roms as it is.

Hi all,
Some days ago I tried to modify my system partition to have more free space to install jb roms.but when I tried to install the zip for the partition ,it failed. Now when I try to install the official update, it failed at step 2/2 just before the end.also if I connect the phone to the usb without battery it shows the image I attached.Can I do something or I bricked it?
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