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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!!!!!

Home and messaging keep shutting down!

its happening alot in using cyanogen 1.4.11 on a 32b magic.theres a link on the cyanogen website that might fix it but its not working.
bumbum

Can you please explain more? Whats going on with what. That way we can help you

If I want to write a text message (usually when its important ) I click messaging and it doesn't open and crashes, forcing me to quit. The same thing happens when I I exit an app or come out of suspend. Also occupationally when I receive a call my phone doesn't come out of suspend and stays in suspend but the tracker ball remains flashing

this is the fix i wanted to try but the link doesnt work
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/downloads/mods/never-wipe-after-an-upgrade

already there
cramhead said:
this is the fix i wanted to try but the link doesnt work
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/downloads/mods/never-wipe-after-an-upgrade
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fix_permissions is already embedded in the cyanogen 4.1.11.1 rom.
just open a terminal window and run the file (assuming you have root).

what do i type in terminal? Im sh1t at it

Me personally would just reflash the Rom>Theme since it sounds like something got corupted some how

I did a fresh install and the first thing I got on top on the android begin screen was "the application datatraker (process com.fvd.datatracker) has stopped unexpectedly please try again"

And you cleared your ext3 first?

I didn't know it was needed. Formatted and reinstalled now

Bricked X10, help please!

Hi guys, I tried to debrand my x10i to the UK generic firmware today using this guide : xperiax10.net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/comment-page-1 Once the software had installed and the update service said it was complete i tried to restart my phone. The phone took a long time to begin to start up but after the sony ericsson screen i got a yellow exclamation mark.
I've tried doing what it says at the end of the guide to solve this but even after deleting the full '13740270’ folder the update service says my phone software is up to date and the only option is to exit(no option to re-install software).
I also tried installing the pc companion to see if i could do anything with it but i can't do anything with it cause i can't start the phone to 'mount' it.
I've also now downloaded the flash tool that is mentioned but I can't follow the Howto.txt file.
Here's a copy of it: Hi,
Loader.sin must be there. All other sin files are optional.
1.) Open regedit and search the String :
"USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\"
You will find the "DeviceInstance" should look like this :
"USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\1&23cfa456&7&8"
copy the last part "1&23cfa456&7&8" into the DeviceID.txt file. Don't paste any free lines/blocks before or after!
2.) Start X10flash.bat
3.) Connect X10 in flash Mode:
a) Power down
b) Hold "back" Key
c) conncet USB cradle on PC
If the LED is green everythin is good!
4.) Press ENTER
Can anyone help me out of this mess please? All help would be great.
Sorry for such a long post, i'm freaking out here!

just flash everything not just the loader.sin
What part don't you understand of the howto?

Its still fixable, its happen to me before!
just follow the method mentioned and u'l b fine. I'm new to this stuff and I managed to do it so I'm sure you can pull it of an all.. hope all works out well for ya!!
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

aussiebuddha said:
just flash everything not just the loader.sin
What part don't you understand of the howto?
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I opened regedit on my pc and searched for the string but I found 2 strings, one with the device instance 5&d5a958b&0&1 and the other was 5&279093f8&0&1.
I tried using the first instance and followed the instructions but it was still not working. As soon as the i hit enter after i've put the phone in flash mode I got this error: imagebam.com/image/8b6dd486702065 (check the link, i can't post them just now as i'm new) and then the phone come out of flash mode, tries to restart and goesback to the yellow exclamation mark!
I then tried the other device instance and had the exact same problem.
Anyone able to help me?

spookyfish101 said:
I opened regedit on my pc and searched for the string but I found 2 strings, one with the device instance 5&d5a958b&0&1 and the other was 5&279093f8&0&1.
I tried using the first instance and followed the instructions but it was still not working. As soon as the i hit enter after i've put the phone in flash mode I got this error: imagebam.com/image/8b6dd486702065 (check the link, i can't post them just now as i'm new) and then the phone come out of flash mode, tries to restart and goesback to the yellow exclamation mark!
I then tried the other device instance and had the exact same problem.
Anyone able to help me?
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Try the second string.
I had 2 strings as well and the second worked for me.

I tried both of the strings but i got the same error that i posted in the pic before during the flashing for both of them.
I'm doing it exactly as it says to in the howto file.

Maybe try another usb slot?
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Mobzter said:
Maybe try another usb slot?
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Just tried that and i'm having the same problem, does anyone have any other ideas or would anyone recommend using the davinciteam to reflash it?
Edit: Can someone confirm that i don't need to put the firmware files into the same folder when i'm trying to use x10flash.bat?

Sure the files must be in same directory.
If you have problems try using omnius.
Regards

Thanks, Omnius worked for me and i've now gone from having a half dead phone to having the latest update!
Thanks to everyone that helped me out!

[TOOL] [UPDATE 04/09/2015] Flashtool version 0.9.19.10 - Windows / Linux / Mac

[TOOL] [UPDATE 21/12/2016] Flashtool version 0.9.23.0 - Windows / Linux / Mac
Hi,
I will take the lead on releases of this tool as Bin4ry will have less time to work on it.
For all flashtool informations (download links, changelog, screenshot gallery, FAQ, Firmwares repository) go to the Flashtool Homepage
Flashtool sources are on github : Androxyde repositories
WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.
I WANT TO GET YOUR ATTENTION ABOUT THE LATEST BRANCH 0.9.19. Without FSC, the tool will by default include simlock.ta if this file is present in the FTF. The result will be a bricked phone
As a workaround, until I release a patch, please please tick the exlude simlock.ta if you see it in the list.
0.9.19.6 fixes the simlock.ta issue. This file is by default excluded. Then it will not be flashed until you explicitely untick the exlcude simlock box. Do it at your own risk.
Regards
Androxyde

Baseband-package from 2.1.A.0.435 (X10i):
http://www.multiupload.com/DBPJSA702G
Regards
Bin4ry

Root 2.0.A.0.504 with Superclick
x10i
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435 (MD5: 11712b23ed90eb0c279d19d2f4bcd3b0) (thanks arkedk)
x10a
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435 (MD5 : 0C67A08A4B120EBA87E395865F431E81)
will need to be rooted by user superclick, at the time of this post Flashtool 0.2.6 can't root it
This thread has a few updated version I suggestion trying before making a post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248

robbyf66 said:
Thanks, broken flashtool link
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Broken link

Bad link.... jooooooo

unbroken link:
http://www-stud.uni-due.de/~sfanmakr/X10Flash/FlashTool.exe

Thanks for link

I downloaded it fine. Though in my attempt at flashing the multi-touch I clicked "customize" and "optimize" first and now my phone won't boot. it just sticks at the Sony Ericsson screen. I am on the 2.2 FreeX10.... did I do summut wrong?

I can't download it, because my virusscanner keeps saying it's dangerous, and deletes it

Edit: Fixed problem. Please delete.

Nothing wrong with the files. Virus scanners sometimes are a pain in the behind.
It seems I've got the phone rooted now. Just going to check it. Now, of to find a good rom
edit: I thought it was rooted, but it doesn't seem so.

19/040/2011 23:40:11 - ERROR - Please connect your device and enable USB debugging
19/041/2011 23:41:34 - INFO - start
19/041/2011 23:41:34 - INFO - Searching for Xperia....
19/041/2011 23:41:34 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
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Probably the most stupid question you read in a week, but i cant find it.
Haw can i plug my device in flash mode ?

CoopZor said:
Probably the most stupid question you read in a week, but i cant find it.
Haw can i plug my device in flash mode ?
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dont know if it is right, but earlier to get into the flashmode u have to shutdown your device.
keep it off for a few seconds.
hold down the back button, and connect the usb cable. keep on holding the back button.
the notification led has to get green, and the it shoudl be in flash mode.
dont know if it is right at this time
just try.

nope, does not work, phone reboots like normal.
Please help...

I have a question.. After I have connected my phone in flashmode and connected it to the flash tool..it's switching the phone back on then when I try to flash the DualTouch it says it's done it.. but then when I reboot and try it.. it doesn't register 2 touches.. so what's wrong?

Did you try a multi touch tester app from the market?
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk

CoopZor said:
nope, does not work, phone reboots like normal.
Please help...
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Turn off the phone and remove it from the usb cabel, after that press the back button, and connect it to the usb, you'll see green light and you have few seconds to connect it to the flashtool.
im_iceman said:
I have a question.. After I have connected my phone in flashmode and connected it to the flash tool..it's switching the phone back on then when I try to flash the DualTouch it says it's done it.. but then when I reboot and try it.. it doesn't register 2 touches.. so what's wrong?
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Did you install the drivers in the drivers directory?
SaintyUK said:
Did you try a multi touch tester app from the market?
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
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Yes it but it has some strangeness, but in apps it works fine, i tested in gangstar mv, and angry birds and will now test it in some fps's like nova modern combat and brothers in arms 2. In the browser it doesn't work, in opera mini - works.

The content of Dualtouch folder go to inside the "Firmwares/my-firmware/" folder?
So...
Should then replace the file "Kernel.sin" and add to that same folder (firmware / my-firmware) file "content.properties" into original folder firmware?
This is correct?

flashtools.exe mirror link
I make a mirror of it on Singapore server.

NOOK: encountered a problem that requires a system restart

Hello, from Spain. (Sorry for my English)
I have this problem in my nook simple touch: appears on the screen: "encountered a problem that requires a system restart"
I've tried all sorts of things I've seen in this forum and in others (update to 2.0.1; recoverys, formatting, etc. and nothing works.
I would like to try installing version 1.0.0 of nook, but I can not find the .iso.
Could someone help me? Thank you very much.
Luisa

Do you have ADB working?
A logcat will tell you exactly what the problem is.

Hello
Thank you for contestarrme.
1. The Nook can not be opened.
2. Nor is turned off completely
3. After it seems a restart, the message "Encountered a problem That requires a system restart" appears
4. Nor do I make the PC recognize it.
5. I tried to fix it using this software uy following the instructions of the forum to do so, but without success: "sd_2gb_clockwork-rc2", "Alpha-FormatTouch-2", "touchnooter-2.1.31", "install_stock_1.1_recovery "" NookManager-0.5.0 "
6. Unfortunately I can not find the original Nook software, to introduce it, but would not know how to do because the PC does not recognize the Nook
7. If you have any idea and can explain it, I will be deeply grateful.
8. Final note. I've been looking for "logcat", as I say, but I have not found the way to do if my computer does not recognize the nook. Is it possible to do another modo¿ give me a link where you explain?
9. Many, thank you very much !!

The good part is that the NST is almost unbrickable.
The bad part is that to get things going is a bit complicated.
(I've also lost track of where the stock images are.)
See the thread on OmapLink. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579521
When you get that error, does it restart itself or do you have to push a screen button?
If you're using Windows, does it "bong" when you plug in the Nook?
Does Windows ever say "unknown device" or ask for a driver?
What happens with a long push on the power button?
I'd stay away from these "super-one-click-nooter" things, they aren't very good when something is wrong.

Hello
I try to understand the link you sent me.
Meanwhile, I answer your questions:
1. When you get that error, does it restart itself or do you have to push a screen button?I am the one that presses the button, to restart. If I do not push it, it does nothing
2. If you're using Windows, does it "bong" when you plug in the Nook? Effectively, when connecting the nook you hear the typical sound, but it does not appear between the connected devices (although once it appeared ... I have tested the cables with other devices and they work perfectly)
3. Does Windows ever say "unknown device" or ask for a driver? Never:
4. What happens with a long push on the power button? If I hold down the button, the display remains frozen (read forever). As soon as I stop pressing, it starts to start (nook.by Barnes ...)
5. More: I tried to press the lower left and right buttons, and a message appears that says install failed
thank you!!
I'd stay away from these "super-one-click-nooter" things, they aren't very good when something is wrong.[/QUOTE]

Hello
I have been reading the link you mentioned above. The truth is that I find it difficult. If you have any idea (I do not mind putting the Nook at risk) I'm ready to take it. Thank you !!

Hi.
I've been this weekend trying to figure out how to fix my nook. After trying noogie "and not getting anything (the screen freezes with the message rooted forever) I have come to the following conclusion: maybe I could fix the nook with a backup of some person who wanted to give me yours, and then put it in The nook with the program Roadkil's DiskImage.What do you think the idea? Do you think someone would have a backup of their nook that could lend me? Thanks

Sorry, short response for now.
You know that the point of Noogie is just to put up the splash screen, then mount the entire internal SD card over USB?
It doesn't have any user controls after that.

No, i did not know. I thought it was to restore the nook to an original version.
Thank you

Hi.
I guess the silence indicates the few solutions that exist for my Nook.
Thank you very much for everything, Renate. It has been a pleasure.
Gracias!!

Maybe this?
luisaranda said:
Hi.
I guess the silence indicates the few solutions that exist for my Nook.
Thank you very much for everything, Renate. It has been a pleasure.
Gracias!!
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Awhile back, XDA member @the_alternate posted a link for a region reflasher. If you can get the NST to at least reset, you might be able to rewrite the innards by that method. The link is https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookregion

Sorry for the speed of my response.
It can be a little tricky to get things working, especially:
If you never turned ADB on.
If you never got the Windows drivers working before
If you never made a backup.
Can you get Noogie to work?
Do you see new disks on your Windows machine?
Do you see any "unknown devices" in the Device Manager in Windows?

Hi, Renata. Before writing I tried the solution you give me about the region change, but it did not work. I think I'm asking for something impossible and, besides, making you waste your time. I very much appreciate and very sincerely the help you have given me A way so disinterested, but taking advantage of Christmas I will buy a new Nook.If you think, we finished this topic. Thank you, thank you. I hope you enjoy the year 2017 and everything is wonderful in your life and in the lives of people around you.