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T-mobile MDA firmware on Cingular 8125

Is it possible to take the MDA firmware and install on the 8125? I'm using the 8125 with t-mob and would like to improve the network scanning etc..
Thanks.

dcmetrodude said:
Is it possible to take the MDA firmware and install on the 8125? I'm using the 8125 with t-mob and would like to improve the network scanning etc..
Thanks.
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Tell me what is your IPL/SPL that is displayed when you first boot up the phone and depending on your answer, I may be able to help you.

IPL/SPL
Thanks! IPL 2.25, SPL 2.25

dcmetrodude said:
Thanks! IPL 2.25, SPL 2.25
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Alright. That's what I was hoping you would say. Your 2.25 IPL/SPL means you have a G3 which is the only model that can be CID unlocked and CID unlocking is the only way you're getting T-Mobile firmware on your 8125.
Lets begin. You really hope you are VERY GOOD(better than very good preferably). The first step in your adventure is to downgrade your device from a 2.25 IPL using the button rom. You want to make sure your device is connected to your PC via ActiveSync or first put your device into bootloader mode by turning it off and then holding the camera button while powering it back on.
Now your device should have an IPL, GSM, and OS that is less than 2.
Now you want to download lokiwiz from here
Make sure your device is connected to your computer via USB cable but do not sync!! CANCEL ACTIVESYNC SETUP BEFORE CONTINUING
Unrar Lokiwiz and run the program lokiwiz v.02b I'm guessing your device is already sim unlocked since you are using a Cingular device with T-Mobile so you can go ahead and click C and then enter. Lokiwiz will CID unlock your phone and then automatically soft reset the device.
When your device powers back on, it will be CID unlocked.
Your next step is to flash the T-Mobile official rom that can be found here.
And now if you did everything correctly, you should now have the official T-Mobile WM5 rom and 2.26 IPL/SPL instead of 2.25. The extended rom, also included with the T-Mobile official rom, will automatically configure your netwok settings so you will also have the T-Mobile EDGE network and all MMS settings will be automatically configured for you.
Now this step is optional but highly reccomended. I reccommend you flash the IPL/SPL 3.08 for faster boot times. It flashes just like any other RUU so it is easy to use. You can download that here.
I really hope this helps you. Please post your results whether good or bad so I know if I was able to help.
NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR FROM USING THIS METHOD. This method is proven to work and I personally did exactly this same thing to my own phone with no problems.

Will do it today
Thanks very much. I already have my 8125 CID unlocked and SIM unlocked. Yes, I'm moderately good. .LOL.
I will try this today and post the results right after. Also, no worries, you are not liable for any damage that I might cause but fairly certain this will work.
Jay.

IT WORKED!!!
Dan, thanks very much for your clear instructions. It worked like a charm. You're a genius! My 8125 is running IPL/SPL 3.08 now.. I have to reinstall my apps (like ms voice commander, tcpmp etc.). Great work!
Jay.

dcmetrodude said:
Dan, thanks very much for your clear instructions. It worked like a charm. You're a genius! My 8125 is running IPL/SPL 3.08 now.. I have to reinstall my apps (like ms voice commander, tcpmp etc.). Great work!
Jay.
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Glad I was able to help! Now your 8125 should be more accepting of your T-Mobile sim card and network settings(re-installing apps an un-avoidable part of the rom upgrade process).
If you ever need any more help with anything, My private messages and e-mail are public to everyone here on this forum so if you need help with anything, just shoot me a PM or e-mail.

Help No Service after rom upgrade

I have loaded "udK_Diamond-R3_Polaris_WWE" on to an "o2 Orbit2" using the spl file first then uploaded the firmware only to go through the process and get no service either automatically or manual. Please can eveyone help as it is just an expensive paperweight now. many thanks.

So did the flash went OK? did you do a hard reset after flash?

Does your device not start up or do you just miss GSM signal?
In the latter case try flashing Murata radio.
Sascha

lesp1401 said:
I have loaded "udK_Diamond-R3_Polaris_WWE" on to an "o2 Orbit2" using the spl file first then uploaded the firmware only to go through the process and get no service either automatically or manual. Please can eveyone help as it is just an expensive paperweight now. many thanks.
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Go to settings>connection>connection set-up and select your provider then soft reset. Check also Connection Manger, your phone connection might have been switched off.

AT&T Data Connection does not work

I had an AT&T Tilt with a data plan. It worked well. I Just recieved the HTC Touch T8285 which I purchased. I installed the SIM card and the phone work well. I noticed that the internet does not work. Can someone give me some gudance on what I need to do to get the data connection to work over the AT&T network.
Thank you.

if i remember correctly, it's because the the Telstra ROM locks the data connection to Telstra's service. did you add at&t's connection settings to your device? if so, i take it that didn't work so i'm not sure if there's a workaround when using the stock Telstra ROM. as soon as i got mine, i applied the HardSPL package and then flashed a custom ROM. after doing this, the phone automatically configured at&t's internet settings and i've been good to go ever since.

I am getting a little confused on which 1.56+ base rom to use for the flashing. Can you help. Not an expert in this area, but did alot of reading to educate my self.
Thank you in advance.

contig said:
I am getting a little confused on which 1.56+ base rom to use for the flashing. Can you help. Not an expert in this area, but did alot of reading to educate my self.
Thank you in advance.
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search the Available Blackstone Shipped ROMs for a WWWE (WorldWideEnglish) 1.56 ROM and you should be good to go.

I found the ROM I need. I trying to run HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_1560liNex.exe. Tried several times. Getting a "error 262" ? Any suggestions?

contig said:
I found the ROM I need. I trying to run HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_1560liNex.exe. Tried several times. Getting a "error 262" ? Any suggestions?
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not trying to be rude/contrite/an asshole, but if you read the Tutorial (from my signature) there are troubleshooting guides for the error codes and other issues to complete the HardSPL. i know it's a painfu/steep learning curve (that we all have to complete), but once you complete the process, you'll be better equipped for your next flash. my recommendation is to create a checklist of ALL the steps (e.g., using Word, Excel or a piece of paper) required to flash a new ROM and use that as a guide. good luck!

O.K. got through installing the HSPL (HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_1560liNex.exe). The issue was that I when into the boot loader manually rather than allowing the HSPL application to do it. I have a distorted color screen. I did a alot of reading and I believe I did it right. I also installed the 1560liNex twice. It did not help. When the HTC touch HD is booted up in has the disported colors. It appears to go away after the sleep mod. I seen some posting on this, but I do not seem to find a resolution. I verified in boatloader that I am running "SPL-560liNex" The ROM version prior to this was "1.21.841.1" Should I proceed to install "RUU Blackstone HTC WWE 1.56.405.1" hoping that the color issue would go away or continue to try to resolve the distorted color issue? You comments would be appreciated.
Thank you,

the only way to validate you've updated your SPL is to go into bootloader mode and confirm that you see "SPL 1.56 Olinex". once you install SPL 1.56 Olinex, you have to use a 1.56 (or newer ROM).

Cruise Without Reception

Hi all,
I have a problem, and hopefully one of you can help!
My girlfriend got given an O2 XDA Orbit 2 by her sister, who didn't get on with it and has now bought an iPhone. Boo. Hiss.
Anyway, it turned out to have completely default WinMo 6.1 on it -- no TouchFlo or anything. Aha, I thought, this one needs sorting out.
So I did this:
1. Installed an Olinex Hard-SPL, that came combined with an unlocker. I thought I might as well.
2. Installed 3LIT3 VIII Full. As I've only really lurked around here before, it won't let me add links, to prevent spam. I can give the threads later, hopefully.
I then found that the phone didn't have any reception, even where it should have had a decent signal strength. Note that I ALWAYS hard-reset after flashing any ROM. So:
3. I (incorrectly) tried to flash it with a 1.64.08.21 radio ROM, which didn't work.
4. Reading a bit more, I tried several 1.59 radio ROMs, and even a 1.58, but none of them worked -- the device would stick on the white "Loading..." screen, and eventually CustomRUU would give a connection error.
By this time, my girlfriend was getting a bit pissed off, as I'd told her how straightforward the process would be, and showed her my old Artemis. So I decided to go back to basics:
5. I found an official HTC ROM (1.25.405.1 WWE) and flashed that. One hard-reset later, and surely it would work? Nope. Bugger.
Now, I still have a phone that won't receive or make calls...which is pretty useless! Device information reports ROM 1.25.405.1 WWE, with radio 1.58.21.23.
Any ideas? Help!

On your phone how many bars does your signal strength say you have ? Is your phone in airplane mode "phone and all other connections turned off".

FatBloke23 said:
Hi all,
5. I found an official HTC ROM (1.25.405.1 WWE) and flashed that. One hard-reset later, and surely it would work? Nope. Bugger.
Now, I still have a phone that won't receive or make calls...which is pretty useless! Device information reports ROM 1.25.405.1 WWE, with radio 1.58.21.23.
Any ideas? Help!
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Flash the original rom from my rom threads under steps (see my signature)
it´s a newer original with radio 1.59.42.15
->make a hard reset on the calibration screen....after that you can flash any other rom with m2d inside and so on........after flash another rom you must also make a hard reset...flash in this way...work

meknb said:
On your phone how many bars does your signal strength say you have ? Is your phone in airplane mode "phone and all other connections turned off".
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The icon is the antenna with '!', which indicates no signal, rather than the 'x' for "turned off". I tried with and without airplane mode on, just in case!

[email protected] said:
Flash the original rom from my rom threads under steps (see my signature)
it´s a newer original with radio 1.59.42.15
->make a hard reset on the calibration screen....after that you can flash any other rom with m2d inside and so on........after flash another rom you must also make a hard reset...flash in this way...work
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Thanks -- downloading now. Will definitely buy you a beer if it works!
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Unfortunately, it hasn't worked. Still get the same "no signal" stuff. I did manage to get some signal upstairs (the 'H' symbol came on, and the antenna lost its '!'), but it wasn't enough to make a call. With the phone's original ROM, that same room had 2 or 3 bars. I just don't understand it :-(

The '!' comes up on barred or blacklisted phone's.Have you tried swapping the sim i think inactive sims come up with '!' also.

FatBloke23 said:
Thanks -- downloading now. Will definitely buy you a beer if it works!
-- UPDATE --
Unfortunately, it hasn't worked. Still get the same "no signal" stuff. I did manage to get some signal upstairs (the 'H' symbol came on, and the antenna lost its '!'), but it wasn't enough to make a call. With the phone's original ROM, that same room had 2 or 3 bars. I just don't understand it :-(
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then i think the same as meknb....have you tried another sim...??
->original rom works good on mine...and Olinex Hard-SPL works also...what say the device if you are in bootloader (hold camera and soft reset)-> because it give pola 100 and 200 and the o2 orbit 2 is 200.....if 100...flash the 200...and see and report...

[email protected] said:
then i think the same as meknb....have you tried another sim...??
->original rom works good on mine...and Olinex Hard-SPL works also...what say the device if you are in bootloader (hold camera and soft reset)-> because it give pola 100 and 200 and the o2 orbit 2 is 200.....if 100...flash the 200...and see and report...
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I haven't got another O2 SIM to try it with. However, the current SIM definitely works, as she's been using it to make calls on my Artemis. Like I said, the Cruise was her sister's phone, and worked fine until I flashed it, so there's no way the phone could be barred/blacklisted. Also, we did get a little reception last night, and I was able to make one test call successfully before dropping out.
The phone is behaving as though it's got a problem with its antenna.
The bootloader says:
POLA200 MFG
SPL-2.20.Olinex
CPLD-2
My girlfriend's taken her SIM to work with her (in my old Artemis), so I'll be testing the Cruise with my T-Mobile one today. It's recognised it, anyway, even if it doesn't give me any signal.
I'm thinking my next step should be to restore the phone's original SPL and a dumped O2 UK ROM.

FatBloke23 said:
I haven't got another O2 SIM to try it with. However, the current SIM definitely works, as she's been using it to make calls on my Artemis. Like I said, the Cruise was her sister's phone, and worked fine until I flashed it, so there's no way the phone could be barred/blacklisted. Also, we did get a little reception last night, and I was able to make one test call successfully before dropping out.
The phone is behaving as though it's got a problem with its antenna.
The bootloader says:
POLA200 MFG
SPL-2.20.Olinex
CPLD-2
My girlfriend's taken her SIM to work with her (in my old Artemis), so I'll be testing the Cruise with my T-Mobile one today. It's recognised it, anyway, even if it doesn't give me any signal.
I'm thinking my next step should be to restore the phone's original SPL and a dumped O2 UK ROM.
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i think it´s a good idea....on the o2 site is the original rom...and flash the rom and after that flash orginal spl

Just realised that I forgot to flash radio 1.59.44.02 after sticking Alex's ROM on there. So I tried to do it now, and it didn't work. The phone sticks on the white 'Loading...' screen, and CustomRUU gives:
ERROR [260] : CONNECTION
The Update Utility cannot connect to your PDA Phone. Please check that your USB cradle/cable is connected properly between the PC and your PDA Phone.
This happens whenever I try to flash a radio ROM. Therefore, I think that there's something 'broken' with the radio on the phone. I will follow the instructions here to try and get it back to factory settings:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1962153&postcount=79
Thanks for the help so far, guys.

[email protected] said:
i think it´s a good idea....on the o2 site is the original rom...and flash the rom and after that flash orginal spl
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Yes, that did work -- the O2 site gave me a ROM with radio 1.59.42.15, which is nice. Once I installed that, I restored original SPL (1.28.0000), and it worked!
The phone was still unlocked, and my T-Mo SIM gives me plenty of reception.
Since then, I've re-installed Hard-SPL (original SPL makes me nervous), and I'm just putting the 3LIT3 ROM back on it. Hopefully it'll work this time. If it doesn't, I know what to do
EDIT: Also, I didn't realise the O2 ROMs were so basic -- just default WinMo 6.1. Surprised there wasn't any HTC customisation.

HTC 1.66 ROM help?

hi all, i have a HTC HD2 on t-mobile UK and want to update my rom to 1.66 official in order to be able to use HTC messaging (currently disabled it due to known faults)
if it is possible could someone reply with instructions to how to do this and links to the ROM and any new radio i may need to install/flash with.
i have only flashed a phone once, my old T-Mobile MDA compact IV.
this would be so appreciated
p.s i cant downlload the rom from the site because my serial isnt accepted by htc

1 get HSPL2, run HSPL2, choose 1.66.hspl
2 get 1.66 wwe rom HERE - first post first link 1.66 folder.
3 using usb, run the 1.66 exe you just downloaded.
simple, eh?

Hello,
I have a little problem after flashing the 1.66 ROM for my region (east europe). The initial setup of the phone didn't start and the first screen of this setup it is showing only when I switch off the phone.
Other than that the phone works normally, but I want to get rid of the iitial setup screen when I turn my phone off. Do you know if there is a way to start the initial setup manually?
I tried flashing through the SD card and also through the PC, but the initial setup won't start.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thank you!

samsamuel said:
1 get HSPL2, run HSPL2, choose 1.66.hspl
2 get 1.66 wwe rom HERE - first post first link 1.66 folder.
3 using usb, run the 1.66 exe you just downloaded.
simple, eh?
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thanks for your help mate, downloaded the HSPL but when i follow the rom to the 1.66 folder there are 2 WWE 1.66 files. the first one has not many downloads and the other has 1000+ downloads. which one do i download as the file names are very similar but not the same

these two?
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_CRC_Signed_15.32.50.07U_2.07.51.22_2_Ship.exe
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.0 7U_2.06.51.07_Ship.exe
I dont know what crc signed means, but the first one (40 or so downloads) has a later radio version, and if you look it was uploaded later than the other.
To be honest, it doesnt matter which you flash, i suspect, because
1 - hspl is protecting your phone against bad flashes over usb,
2 - you can change the radios independantly anyway, so if you want to play safe, go for the high download one, and then update the radio manually.
EDIT - PS, anyone that does know what crc signed means, plz let me know.

okay cheers mate tbh i only want to update it so i can use HTC messaging, which does work on 1.66 rom?

jonyid said:
okay cheers mate tbh i only want to update it so i can use HTC messaging, which does work on 1.66 rom?
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sorry, no idea, i went from stock 1.43 straight to cooked 2.x roms. Never looked back. (if ya hspl'ing anyway, then why not enjoy the candy store? )

savagemari said:
Hello,
I have a little problem after flashing the 1.66 ROM for my region (east europe). The initial setup of the phone didn't start and the first screen of this setup it is showing only when I switch off the phone.
Other than that the phone works normally, but I want to get rid of the iitial setup screen when I turn my phone off. Do you know if there is a way to start the initial setup manually?
I tried flashing through the SD card and also through the PC, but the initial setup won't start.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thank you!
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When I had this problem, I think I just opened the notifications bar and went into the phone setting where you can choose whether you want wifi on or bluetooth or put the phone in flight mode.
After that it seemed to go into the set up.
Im going by memory so this might not be it for you, I actually gave up and went onto energy rom.

wotsreallygood said:
When I had this problem, I think I just opened the notifications bar and went into the phone setting where you can choose whether you want wifi on or bluetooth or put the phone in flight mode.
After that it seemed to go into the set up.
Im going by memory so this might not be it for you, I actually gave up and went onto energy rom.
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yea you are correct, that usually does it.