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"The SIMUNLOCK"

I purchased this week a t mobile version of HTC artemis. as far as i know t mobile locks their phone, therefore i had searched XDA-DEV.. to find a free unlocking method apparently with no results. the only thing i found is method using a tool called SimLockTool_Artemis_Excalibur. As i understand many people looked and asked for that tool and because i found it somehow i just copy and paste link for those who still looking for it. Because i haven't got the device yet please report in any case of testing it.
Enjoy!
http://rapidshare.com/files/45997746/SimLockTool_Artemis_Excalibur.rar.html

need more?
i know that i haven't said enough for the tool. heres a thread that there is a discussion about the procedure you need to take.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=318679&page=1

zenonasz said:
i know that i haven't said enough for the tool. heres a thread that there is a discussion about the procedure you need to take.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=318679&page=1
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This tool doesn't work. For that Info you just have to read the last Page of the toppic you linked...
Greets!

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This tool had been released by htc and its purpose is to lock your device by changing the IMEI but it also gives you the UNLOCK code for the specific IMEI.
I haven't test the tool yet cause i did not receive my device.
There is one thing that they haven't test yet, it says that you need to use the customized htc card which no one had to that.

zenonasz said:
There is one thing that they haven't test yet, it says that you need to use the customized htc card which no one had to that.
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...and that's why it doesnt work (for us). we know what the tool is doing. but no one managed to run it from sdcard so far.

sd card
does anyone have any idea where to get that card?. i mean do you get it with htc p3300(not xda orbit mda compact 3 or any other versions)?

zenonasz said:
does anyone have any idea where to get that card?. i mean do you get it with htc p3300(not xda orbit mda compact 3 or any other versions)?
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nope, i tried with unbranded devices from england and switzerland with the same results as with my orange branded device. the program isnt doing anything. maybe their hardware checks for some code file or something that has to be on the card. or even a special type of hardware... i gave up for now

Can you please tell me which files you copy to your sd card?
Copy only the Artediag and the diagdata. DoNOT copy the cstdata into the card and also remove it from the directory which the .exe file is.
just a thought that i made it may works.
Sorry did not receive my device yet...

it doesnt work. btw, if you read the manual, it says "Insert the HTC customized key card into SD card reader".
further down it says "After this process, you will find a cstdata.dat file into the key card".
i dont think that a normal SD card will work. i can only guess that they delivered those special "key" cards to the providers.

i found some information about the sd card bootloader of htc wallaby of on the net i like to share it with you and see if you could get something ou of it.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/xda/wallaby-bootloader.html
have a look around the links and there some toolls that may be usefull.

The Sim Unlocktool for the Artemis is only to LOCK the device.. not to UNLOCK..

Thats SOMEHOW..... TRUE.... but it provides a known unlock code...

zenonasz said:
i found some information about the sd card bootloader of htc wallaby of on the net i like to share it with you and see if you could get something ou of it.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/xda/wallaby-bootloader.html
have a look around the links and there some toolls that may be usefull.
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why not YOU try to get something out of it? how many times do we have to tell you, it doesn't work. many in the artemis forum have already tried this tool and nobody got it to work. we don't need info about sd card bootloader of htc wallaby coz we also have our own info about sd card bootloader of htc artemis in the wiki page of this forum.

read my first post and you will see why i do not try the information i found.
did i got you upset with my post? if yes sorry m8 but the problem is not on me

zenonasz said:
read my first post and you will see why i do not try the information i found.
did i got you upset with my post? if yes sorry m8 but the problem is not on me
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yes, i've read your first post... and my answer is, you should wait for your device so you could try this tool for yourself, since you don't seem to believe those who've said it doesn't work.
and, it's quite funny that you asked me to read your first post, when you're the one who's not really been reading posts in this forum. coz if you've been reading posts yourself, you'll find that this tool has been discusses MANY times in not just one, but several threads as well. and in all of these threads, it's been said that NOBODY got this tool to work. and starting another thread doesn't change that.

@redski Maybe all this you saying is due to the fact that i haven't got my device yet and not test the tool my self. I really need to hope that there is a method to unlock artemis, i do not care about the money 30 dollars in our days is not enough to buy cigarettes , i just like to it my self. About what you said that i do not read the post in this forum, thats not true, see how many post i have and i am a member almost a year now. I never post a thread to resolve an issue that i have without research.

we would all be happy if you find a way to make this work (once you get your device). i personally wont further try it until i see really new facts. there are highly competent people in this forum who tried this with no success. who would i be if i'd think i can make it run

redski said:
it's been said that NOBODY got this tool to work. and starting another thread doesn't change that.
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Not true i see this soft working whit original htc sd card
zenonasz
Dont try do ask i dont have any file i wont give any file

chelas said:
Not true i see this soft working whit original htc sd card
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yes, we know you already said that. but when i said NOBODY i meant those from this forum. unless you know somebody from this forum who got it to work?
and that's another problem we all have... the original htc card, which none of us have. that's why we can't get it to work.

redski said:
yes, we know you already said that. but when i said NOBODY i meant those from this forum. unless you know somebody from this forum who got it to work?
and that's another problem we all have... the original htc card, which none of us have. that's why we can't get it to work.
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that mother **** ask me 2k for an sd card =(

Is it possible to change the ROM without activesync?

Hi, i have a T-Mobile MDA Compact III (UK), as original, and want to change it from WM5 to WM6, i have been reading through the forums, and havent heard anything from people being able to change it without a PC connection. I can charge off USB, but activesync doesnt find it (tried with known working cables, and different PCs). I have come to the conclusion that when i charge it in the car, its got broken (as mentioned on one of the threads).
So, is it possible to CID unlock/change the ROM from the Mico SD card?
Cheers,

I had the same problem, just bring it backk to T-mobile, they will fix it

You can update copying the new rom on the sd card and doing an hard reset. There is a thread about this.

ok, cheers guys i think i'll go pay t-mobile a visit so i can hack my phone lol

You can flash only 'official' new system by SD. I've tried to flash other .mbh (and USPL too) but it impossible ;((((
i can't find HTC service center in Moscow that can help me ;(
when official WM6 for HTC P3300 will out ???

alexhirurg said:
You can flash only 'official' new system by SD. I've tried to flash other .mbh (and USPL too) but it impossible ;((((
i can't find HTC service center in Moscow that can help me ;(
when official WM6 for HTC P3300 will out ???
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The official WM6 is out already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333803
I hope that the link on that thread still works.
Enjoy!

8GB SDHC card for my Dash/excalibur

Hello everyone, am new on this site and i was directed to receive help from pros. I recently got my dash and am having hard time believing that my 8GB wont even sho up and work for this phone. I have tried to use the update as they say and all i get is error message. i just want to get my 8GB memory card to work.
Please help me anyone please.
thanx
cash

kichongare said:
Hello everyone, am new on this site and i was directed to receive help from pros. I recently got my dash and am having hard time believing that my 8GB wont even sho up and work for this phone. I have tried to use the update as they say and all i get is error message. i just want to get my 8GB memory card to work.
Please help me anyone please.
thanx
cash
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Which ROM do you have installed? Do you have the WWE 1.33 Brightpoint WM6 ROM or Kavana's or Rickwyatt's WM 6.1 cooked ROM? Or are you running the stock rom that already came loaded with your phone?
Reason why i ask is that if you are not using one of the 3 aforementioned ROMS then the highest capacity your phone will handle is 2gb... and that's because the stock ROMS that are installed by your mobile provider don't enable SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) to work on theirs . If you do have a stock ROM installed, in order to make the 8gb work, you will need to install one of the 3 aforementioned ROMS, which all 3 can be found on this forum.
If you do have one of the 3 ROMS installed, then you may have a bad SD card.

just format it into 2 4gb partitions ?

8GB
thanx for your reply.
I have two files one of them wont work and the other rom everytime i tried to use to reset my rom it tries to downgrade my rom to like version 4 am not super good with this stuff but here are the files .
-RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_Brightpoint_US_1[1].33.422.1_4.1.13.51_03.07.90_Ship.exe- this is the one with errors
-Dash_Software_Update_1.22.531.4.exe- this is the one down grade.
please help
am dying to get my 8GB to work

kichongare said:
thanx for your reply.
I have two files one of them wont work and the other rom everytime i tried to use to reset my rom it tries to downgrade my rom to like version 4 am not super good with this stuff but here are the files .
-RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_Brightpoint_US_1[1].33.422.1_4.1.13.51_03.07.90_Ship.exe- this is the one with errors
-Dash_Software_Update_1.22.531.4.exe- this is the one down grade.
please help
am dying to get my 8GB to work
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you have to application unlock your phone b-4 you can install that brightpoint ROM. you also have to have your SD card removed from your phone b-4 you install it. do a searsh for SDA application unlock on this forum.... there are several threads that have it.

Also I think there are supposedly some cab files you can install that might enable the SDHC cards to work, but I haven't tried it myself since I am already running WM6.1. There is a thread in this forum where you can get those files.

Hey guy, check the STICKY that Gixxum posted. It goes through STEP BY STEP in detail what files you need, when to run them, etc. to reflash your rom.

I thought 8gig is only recognized in 6.1??

Mikey1022 said:
I thought 8gig is only recognized in 6.1??
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You are correct it is.

hmmmm. i could have sworn the WWE brightpoint WM 6.0 ROM with the SDHC.cab that was floating around made it also support 8GB.... guess i was wrong then. my bad. either way , doesn't matter to me since i have 6.1

pudgedaddy said:
hmmmm. i could have sworn the WWE brightpoint WM 6.0 ROM with the SDHC.cab that was floating around made it also support 8GB.... guess i was wrong then. my bad. either way , doesn't matter to me since i have 6.1
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I had SDHC support working when I was using the WM6.0 HTC ROM, it saw my 4GB card just fine. There are only a couple of 6.0 ROMs that will do this.

So...
Okay, what is the verdict? Will Kavanna's 6.1 rom read an 8gb sdhc card or not? has anyone tried it with this rom? I have heard it will read 4 but would like to purchase 8 and am just making sure it works.

yes 6.1 will read I have one right now working great. Cant wait till I add my music and programs and more.

I just got a TMOBILE DASH 3-G. It has 6.1. I need get a card for storage. Will a Micro SDHC work on it out of the box or will I need to try to find a Micro SD?

You don't need to but new card

HELP NEEDED PLEASE! Rom+instructions for my o2 trion wm6

Hi amm
I am new to windows mobile. i got this ophone of my old work mate.
I have tryed to put windows mobile 6 on the phone as it only have wm5 on it, but i get as far as the phone changing to upgrade mode ( 3 striped red, blue and green) screen and then it says that the phone cant comunicate.
I have tryed going though o2 website but it not recignizing my serial for the phone ( ex contract and also was a replacement handset)
any help would be nice, by the way i am on windows vist a, but i have also tryed it on xp, but the same still happns.
Thanks
Paul

anyone? noow any suggestions

This answer may seem condescending, but it isn't.
1. Are you attemtping to flash a rom update from the phone's original carrier or a non carrier specific rom? If a non carrier specific rom then see #2. If carrier specific did you download the rom from a secure place such as the carrier's website? If not, you may want to and try again.
2. Have you made sure your phone is CID and sim unlocked? This has to happen if you are attempting to flash a non carrier specific rom onto your phone. There is literature in your specific phone's Mobile 6 forum that is stickied or in the Wiki which will show you the best way to accomplish flashing. You must first read, then use the correct methods and tools or you will most likely create a brick. At this point of the game your phone is a little older and the path to Mobile 6 is well laid out. Which leads to the next question.
3. Have you done a search for this problem? You are not the first and will not be the last to have run into this issue. Using the search button does wonders here. If you have the cajones to flash your phone you are adventerous and the knowledge you will pick up will help in the long run. I say this because flashing is addictive and once you see the immediate improvements you will continue to look for better roms.
4. Please remember this is a developer's forum so the intelligence level is higher than most other forums but the patience level is much lower for those not willing to follow directions and/or help themselves. Some things have well laid out paths and others are trial and error. A lot of people here are doing a large amount of work for little to no money so please READ before embarking on your journey.
5. Get to work. Oh yeah. Please lit your phone's information in your signature. It will save someone asking the first 2 or 3 questions I did everytime. You could use mine as an example. Believe me it saves time and people are more willing to help.

hey thanks for your message
I am trying to flash the phone with Official O2 UK WM6 Trion (Hermes) rom 3.54.206.1_6275+radio 1.47 (3-8-2007) , the phone is simfree.
but even on trying to install Olipro v7 2.10 i get messages like 266 or 260 conection timed out or something. i am technical minded and i have tryed to serch for the awsers using google.

I suggest reading the Wiki and your Mobile 6 forums for the way to flash without using the usb cord. It will take a non-sdhc memory card and uses the nbh file from the rom you are flashing. Research that.
What is the HTC name for your phone? The Trion is a Hermes or a Wizard correct?
Also, CID and sim unlocking your phone will eliminate many future problems. Just be aware it automatically voids your warranty.

Okay - can you do a soft reset and have the phone work fine? That is step one. If so, then go to the Hermes Mobile 6 forum and check out the stickies. Dr. Puttingham wrote a great guide to flashing our phones.
If you can't get the phone working from the soft reset I suggest reading the Wiki and the Mobile 6 forums for the way to flash without using the usb cord. It will take a non-sdhc memory card and uses the nbh file from the rom you are flashing. Research that.
The Trion is a Hermes, which is what I have (Cingular 8525). I would suggest a non carrier rom of Mobile 6.1. You will find it to be much faster and stable.
Also, CID and sim unlocking your phone will eliminate many future problems. Just be aware it automatically voids your warranty.

hi i just found out that thephone is not a trion afterall it is a xda mini s, can this still be upgraded

I believe the Mini S is a Wizard. check out the forums. All the answers are there. I retired my Wizard 3 months ago . This is an easy problem to fix. Just read. I still suggest Mobile 6.1. Especially on the Wizard.

SIM Card question

Hello. i am not new at all per say but have just acquired a Inc 2 couple of days ago. felt like i got a fairly good deal however the sd card was removed along with the SIM card. i feel that i know the answer to my question but i prefer safe than sorry. i realize the SIM is for global use only (or as i am told), is there any reason why i should acquire one before starting the process of downgrading, rooting, etc.
sorry if i have missed this but i did search. thanks in advance.

shorty1993 said:
Hello. i am not new at all per say but have just acquired a Inc 2 couple of days ago. felt like i got a fairly good deal however the sd card was removed along with the SIM card. i feel that i know the answer to my question but i prefer safe than sorry. i realize the SIM is for global use only (or as i am told), is there any reason why i should acquire one before starting the process of downgrading, rooting, etc.
sorry if i have missed this but i did search. thanks in advance.
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you dont need the sim card for anything i took mine out as soon as i got it and leave it out and have had no issues

Sic123 said:
you dont need the sim card for anything i took mine out as soon as i got it and leave it out and have had no issues
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thanks. i felt as tho i was correct by assuming that but figured asking couldnt hurt and likely not cost anything. well on to reading thru the downgrade hboot thread

You can always buy one on eBay for less than 5 dollars if you ever need one.

my device was have the original Rom and place a S-Off and Unlock and i download many ROM from the forum here for Arabization, after the installation did not see sim

hamzawy55 said:
my device was have the original Rom and place a S-Off and Unlock and i download many ROM from the forum here for Arabization, after the installation did not see sim
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Many ROMs that are posted here and elsewhere on the net will be either based on AOSP or be a port from a phone that doesn't have SIM capable function.
You need to find a ROM that is close to stock as possible yet has most of the bloat removed.
Ignore the words fully tested and AOSP and MIUI, az those most likely are ported half baked fashion ROMs.
If you need stock function stick with stock based ROMs.
If you just want to play purdy, the field is wide open.
Enjoy ..

Im running skyrider zeus 1.3 and i can see the simcard.