[Q] Will installing a new rom unlock phone? - Wildfire General

Hi,
Sorry if this been asked before but after i root my wildfire once i get it and install a new ROM, was thinking of the WildPuzzle ROM i think that's what it was called, does that also unlock the phone to any network?
Thanks
MR

Simple answer - No

mr23 said:
Hi,
Sorry if this been asked before but after i root my wildfire once i get it and install a new ROM, was thinking of the WildPuzzle ROM i think that's what it was called, does that also unlock the phone to any network?
Thanks
MR
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You'll need to update using a RUU and formating your SD-card as a GoldCard, even if you flash a wildpuzzle rom right after it (without even using the RUU rom).
The quick way would be to buy an unlock code, but I don't trust this method.
Plus, here in France, after 6 month we can ask our provider to unlock the phone for free, that might be the case for you too. But you'll need to wait
( PS : DO NOT USE THE CHINESE FROYO RUU /!\ )

Thanks for the reply this answers my question

Sympnotic said:
You'll need to update using a RUU and formating your SD-card as a GoldCard, even if you flash a wildpuzzle rom right after it (without even using the RUU rom).
The quick way would be to buy an unlock code, but I don't trust this method.
Plus, here in France, after 6 month we can ask our provider to unlock the phone for free, that might be the case for you too. But you'll need to wait
( PS : DO NOT USE THE CHINESE FROYO RUU /!\ )
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Hi!
Can you give me more details about the way you unlocked your phone?
Did you manage to do it?
Thanks in advance.

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How many of us have successfully flash WM6.5

Well
how many of us have successfully flash WM6.5?
is it advisable to flash it?
Personally I am happy with SPB Mobile Shell 3. The I am not interested in another WinMo version until 7, which will need another phone.
GPS performans with WM6.5
Flashed with Tommy34's ROM with WM6.5.
Very happy that my GPS fixing -boring- delay is fully resolved.
I almost believed in my Device have had a hardware defect, then realized it is none..
I have got one single trouble that SKYPE WinMobile v2.5 can not be installed..
I will try v3.0 Beta ASAP I am able to download..
***Edited***
Beta v3.0 works out..
I installed tommy34 cHome 0.4 ROM and I'm very happy with it. My gps finally works too...and the phone is more response in general.
i have used
hi
i have used ironeagles,tommy34 & right now using Pdaviet 6.5ROM V07
Which i have posted today at the Jade Rom development
all are working fine and no problem at all for me
Hy everyone,
i'm using the ironeagles version and it's working really smooth.
erm
can anyone be kind enough to make a video tutorial on how to flash the rom?
i really wan the WM6.5 rom but i really have no idea how to do it
redsuns said:
erm
can anyone be kind enough to make a video tutorial on how to flash the rom?
i really wan the WM6.5 rom but i really have no idea how to do it
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try reading this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=514406
good luck!
@redsuns have u dont HSPL
hi
first u need to do ur HSPL a tute is given in the jade rom development section
read the same and do it as u cant flash cooked ROMs without HSPL
but remember if u do it u will lose ur warranty
once u have done the same Flashing is very easy
if u cant understand i will give u details but first get ur HSPL done OK
redsuns said:
erm
can anyone be kind enough to make a video tutorial on how to flash the rom?
i really wan the WM6.5 rom but i really have no idea how to do it
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haree said:
hi
first u need to do ur HSPL a tute is given in the jade rom development section
read the same and do it as u cant flash cooked ROMs without HSPL
but remember if u do it u will lose ur warranty
once u have done the same Flashing is very easy
if u cant understand i will give u details but first get ur HSPL done OK
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eek
i dun wan to lose my warranty
maybe i should drop the idea
thanks anyway
@redsuns
hi
Yes it if scared u don't do it for ur info my phone is new too around 2 weeks old but i did it on the third day
redsuns said:
eek
i dun wan to lose my warranty
maybe i should drop the idea
thanks anyway
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I have not been able to flash my phone.
I am using Vista and when I try and flash the rom on the phone, I get:
Vista has found new hardware (I think it was a CDMA Driver)
I've flashed WM6.5 (can't remember which version I used), and I thought all was going well, until I tried to sim unlock it. The phone is 2 months old, with Orange branding, and had the horrible Orange Unique Manager, which is why I wanted to flash the phone, and I assumed the phone was simlocked. After I flashed it, I bought a Sim Unlock Code, but when I put a 3 sim card in, I didn't get the expected "Enter SIM Unlock Code" prompt. Instead I just get "No Service" displayed on the home screen with the exclaimation mark at the top where the signal strength is displayed. I've also tried with an (active contract) T-mob Sim, and a Tesco Mob Sim. Same thing, I don't get the prompt to be able put the unlock code in.
I can't help thinking it's because I've flashed the phone, it seems like there's something preventing the Enter SIM Unlock Code dialog from coming up. Is there anyone else with this problem, or a solution? What ROMs are people using that they have sucessfully SIM unlocked their phones with?
Thank you!
So does it still work with an Orange Sim?
I have flashed my Orange UK Jade with various flavours of WM6.5, all with good results, currently using a version cooked by PDAVIET, with no issues.
Guys, is it possible to flash to Windows 6.5 then flash again to 6.1 if all doesn't go well?
just wondering but are PDAVIET, Ironeagle and Tommy34s version of wm 6.5 all have 8gb micro sd support. And also which would you recommend as the best.
I flash 6.5 German and ist is working grate.
I used
Jade_LeanCut_GER_WM65_5.2.23001_OEM_2.33.721.1
Installed
2DManila_1_20_19131530_00
And MUI 407 files from erviuskitchen german kittchen.
And installed only th programms that i need.
Only i need Thai caracters in sms. It is not possible to change the thaom font to a full wich Asiatic caracters. installed msss.tff and change all to it, but manila sms does not take care about font change in sms/messages...
I tryed to coock a rom usin erviuskitchen german kittchen wich only changing tahoma font. but all roms i cooked with it are getting instable after 2 dayes. My favorite navigation system wich german and Asien maps does not start afer 3 times anymore.
Si i stick nearly fully satisfyed with the Jade_LeanCut_GER_WM65_5.2.23001_OEM_2.33.721.1
Hi,
I got my HTC since 2 mounth, and i really want to test WM6.5, but i must say that i'm a little afraid about flashing my phone.
I've read the "flash for n00bs" post, and it seems that there is a way to "flash-back" your phone to a factory version, am I right...?
By the way, if i want to use my waranty, can i "flash-back" my phone ?
Sorry for my bad english, thanks guys !
Eizig from France
Hello,
I am from Brazil and bought my Touch 3G about two months ago. It came with WM 6.1.
Last week I successfully applied the "Hard SPL 2.33 by Olinex" and then Flashed it with "Touch3G__WM6.5__2_33_721_17__B23033_WWE" ROM from PDVIANET.
Everything is running fine. The only comment is that we really need to disabled the 3G (H) network and run just with Edge (E) in order to save some battery. Other than that I recommend everybody to upgrade to WM 6.5
Fleck

HTC Touch 2 (T3333) CID-Unlock

Dears,
Any one can help me to find a way or a tool to get rid of CID lock,
I can't flash my old ROM to a new one, So please any help or hint?
Thanks in advance
You mean not SIM, but ROM unlock right? If so in ROM section there is a HSPL procedure which will do the trick
Thanks
Thanks mirost1 for your fast response,
Yes it's ROM problem, because when i want to update my old ROM with a new one from the official site of HTC I got this message on my phone when I did the flashing procedure:
Error [294]: invalid vendor ID,
This update utility cannot be used for your PDA phone please check your update utility
So you think that the HSPL is the only way to get out from this trouble.
Best regards.
Yes, its the only way. When HTC give their phones to service providers, they modify the ROM and lock it, thats why you cant put official HTC rom on this device. When you HSPL the phone you can put whatever ROM you want on it.
Hi
Thanks for your useful information and help
No probs mate

[Q] can i upgrade my rom

hello,
aim from Egypt and i bought htc hd2 t-mobile from ebay
my phone info is
rom version 2.13531.1(90963)WWE
Radio version 2.10.50.26
can anyone help me to reply my questions
1-how can i know that my phone is official unlocked from t-mobile
2-i go to website and enter my phone IMEI And accebt it and download new version of rom........can i upgrade to new rom
3- what u advice to me for upgrade?
best regards
eng.mostafamahdy said:
hello,
aim from Egypt and i bought htc hd2 t-mobile from ebay
my phone info is
rom version 2.13531.1(90963)WWE
Radio version 2.10.50.26
can anyone help me to reply my questions
1-how can i know that my phone is official unlocked from t-mobile
2-i go to website and enter my phone IMEI And accebt it and download new version of rom........can i upgrade to new rom
3- what u advice to me for upgrade?
best regards
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I suggest you still verify the phone is unlocked but not sure how.
As for rom just follow the directions in the sticky to flashing HSPL then pick out the rom you want. I did mine in about 20 minutes. I have the Energy Rom plus Android running.
Big Dawg 23 said:
I suggest you still verify the phone is unlocked but not sure how.
As for rom just follow the directions in the sticky to flashing HSPL then pick out the rom you want. I did mine in about 20 minutes. I have the Energy Rom plus Android running.
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thx for ur replay
aim today made hard reset to my phone and it still unlocked
are it mean that mobile have an official unlocked ?
eng.mostafamahdy said:
thx for ur replay
aim today made hard reset to my phone and it still unlocked
are it mean that mobile have an official unlocked ?
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Follow this thread to installing a customer ROM and SPL.
Big Dawg 23 said:
Follow this thread to installing a customer ROM and SPL.
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Sorry.... what u mean aim new on this topic
eng.mostafamahdy said:
Sorry.... what u mean aim new on this topic
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aim new om this forum and aim new on pocket pc
all i need to know if i update to new rom
that phone still accept network on egypt or will need to another unlocked

Need Help Newbie Here !!

Hey guyz ... Howz all doing. okie here's the deal. I am new to this whole Windows Phone 7 stuff used to play a lot with the HTC Elfin i had with WM6.1.
Tried a lot of stuff on Transformer too.
Now itz time for Samsung Focus , as my first Windows Phone Device.
I have read countless articles on this forum but still have a few doubts remaining.
1) Can the 8107 Mango bootloader be replaced with MAGLDR or it will screw up the device ?
2) Is it ok to flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM with an external MicroSD card inside ?
3) I cant find anything to backup stock rom and bootloader & restore it back in case if the device is burned. I found 1 or 2 but some report that restore isnt working. Can ny1 help me out with this.
Lastly the phone is on its way to my place so I dont know if it is a 1.3 or 1.4
But i need to get the above questions cleared as I have my xams running and can only giv 1hour fr the unlocking stuff. So just want to clear all the doubts before the phone arrives.
Thanks a lot guyz !!!
*BUMP* Please Help me ASAP Guyz....
That's because when you flash MAGLDR/custom roms, you do it on your own and accept the risks.
And yes, you might not be able to restore. In theory, you should be able to restore after flashing back a stock ROM, but I for one haven't tested/verified that.
Remember, all these are on your own risk
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. see this
newbies go to website in my signature.
EnderPsp said:
That's because when you flash MAGLDR/custom roms, you do it on your own and accept the risks.
And yes, you might not be able to restore. In theory, you should be able to restore after flashing back a stock ROM, but I for one haven't tested/verified that.
Remember, all these are on your own risk
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. see this
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Thanks for the Replies. One last question, say I got a SIM unlocked device and I flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM, will it ask again for an unlock code ?? ....
sagar_tiru2006 said:
Thanks for the Replies. One last question, say I got a SIM unlocked device and I flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM, will it ask again for an unlock code ?? ....
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No it won't.SIM unlocks are not written on the rom or firmware.So it can't be erased by flashing.
sagar_tiru2006 said:
Thanks for the Replies. One last question, say I got a SIM unlocked device and I flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM, will it ask again for an unlock code ?? ....
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I have to redirect that to my sig:
"Before asking questions, please read the Samsung Focus wiki and search the forums!"
Quote from the wiki:
Formatting, Flashing, upgrading, downgrading OS and firwmare doesn't affect Network lock (SIM lock).
Locks are in NVRAM - you do not overwrite this section by flashing firmware or formatting.
If the device is already SIM unlocked, flashing/updating/downgrading/formatting/etc the ROM will keep the phone unlocked.
Thanx a lot for all the help will flash tango tnite
Hoping not to brick my newly acquired device
Installed MAGLDR
Installed CleanROM !!
Profit!!

HTC 7 TROPHY 8107 AND 5.12 SPL.. problem..

hi all, i have a trophy with 8107 and with spl 5.12. i wanted to install greek language, succeded but the only problem i currently have is that i need to developer unlock it so that i can install touch explorer or somehow to send the xml for camera settings to the windows folder, cause i dont have camera settings in the greek language.. any help would be gratefull. As far as i see and from the search i'm doing 2 days now, i don't think i can do anything for the device. the only think i didn't try is the goldcard method, cause i don't have the cables. If someone has a stable solution for this, that could save me a lot of time and searching.. thank you.
Even if you downgrade the SPL, you will have to flash an entire rom to gain the features you require. You could attempt interop unlock, but your system and drivers on the phone may be too new.
You might be able to use ansar's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417849
First, you flash his SPL rom, and then flash an old rom from your carrier (if you have the unlocked/unbranded HTC Trophy, this is easy). Then you would install DFT's HSPL.
If you are going to go that far though, I'd recommend building a GoldCard. Try using the new newb friendly method of building a GoldCard. The links to the hardware are US links to parts, but finding the parts in Europe should be easy enough (and you don't need to cut/make cables or do weird things to SD cards).
i have almost the same situations, i have 8107, spl 5.12 and i want to downgrade to 1.x
i'm from portugal and my phone is locked to Vodafone. the only problem is that i discovered that it's Vodafone_ELL so the method of flashing SLSPL, is out of question, i think. what can i do to solve this ? i want to flash 8773 on my trophy and unlock it !
Your solution is to either find an older stock rom from your carrier for your phone, or to use GoldCard to flash the oldest original Trophy rom for Euro unlocked/unbranded Trophy (which will also change your phones MID to the unlocked Euro model). Then you'd manually install any other language packs the phone needs.
And no, I have no clue where to get a rom that'd work on your carrier. If its not in footballs rom thread, I don't know where to look or who to ask. You can get the original Euro unbranded roms there though.
simply just flash an older ROM ?
if it fails to install i can just install the ROM that i have?
The GoldCard method is something that i consider risky, but if it is the best way, i will have to do it !
Can i flash my trophy with this -> Vodafone_ELL, New Branded ROM RUU_Spark_Vodafone_ELL_1.10.162.06_Radio_5.52.09.1 6_22.33a.50.10U_by_ansar ??
You can give it a shot. Worst that can happen is your SPL will fail to downgrade.
Goldcard method is FAR from risky though (just WAS difficult to build manually.. hence that guide I suggested.. its easy following that guide). Its a fantastic way to flush your phone of HSPL and return your phone to true stock for warranty work. It seems to hi-jack some official diagnostic mode from HTC.
In earlier post, instead of MID I meant CID. If your going to use that ELL rom, build a GoldCard and use that instead. This new guide makes it far easier to do and no cutting/building wires and weird hacking tools that are difficult to use. You just buy the parts, plug them together, and format a sd-card with the software in the post! Using this method, you can unbrand your trophy, which will let you use the ELL rom for flashing.
kostas_8 said:
hi all, i have a trophy with 8107 and with spl 5.12. i wanted to install greek language, succeded but the only problem i currently have is that i need to developer unlock it so that i can install touch explorer or somehow to send the xml for camera settings to the windows folder, cause i dont have camera settings in the greek language.. any help would be gratefull. As far as i see and from the search i'm doing 2 days now, i don't think i can do anything for the device. the only think i didn't try is the goldcard method, cause i don't have the cables. If someone has a stable solution for this, that could save me a lot of time and searching.. thank you.
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No matter what you do, just try to avoid the Interop Unlock XAP. I installed it few months ago and the phone refused after that to connect to my vodafone network. I had to give it to HTC maintenance to change the whole board.
wbadry said:
No matter what you do, just try to avoid the Interop Unlock XAP. I installed it few months ago and the phone refused after that to connect to my vodafone network. I had to give it to HTC maintenance to change the whole board.
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interop xap? Oh... you had trouble reconnecting to your data... That is fixable with the fixed xap they released afterwards... a custom rom is just so much easier the doing all that manual interop crap.. I really don't understand why so many people do it vs custom roms.
I think its much easier to flash a custom rom via HSPL and have a GoldCard set aside in case to flash a total stock rom in case you need to send the phone in for warranty work. I do see where that is a problem if you don't have a stock rom for your carrier branded phone (unbranded Trophy and the USA Verizon Trophy got it easy vs the misc smaller Euro carriers).

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