help, PLEASE! - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

hello everyone, ive been lurking for a while and i hate that this has to be my introduction.
i bricked my wing. i downloaded the necessary RUU. my wing is currently on the bootloader screen.
i try to run the ruu, and it doesnt recognize my phone.
is there a step i missed, or more likely, something im doing wrong?
thanks in advance,
matt

Welcome and im sorry that i dont have an answer but you should ask in the herald (aka tmobile wing) forum you may get more responses there.
Again welcome and a tip read first on till you feel you got it.
Good luck and i think you did not brick your device because you still have the bootloader.

you'll find all your answers here in this link:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=349
good luck

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CID Unlock S300/8500/Smart-flip

Guys I need some help. I know this is more of a PPC phone place and the smartphone forum isn't the most happenin' place, but I just got my Dopod S300 yesterday, and I need to figure out how to CID-Unlock it as the main ROM is in Chinese (though I can access English), and there's a WWE rom out there, but I get "Invalid Device ID" when flashing. I hate asking for help, but I would truly appreciate any help. Thanks guys.
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I am dealing with the same problem. There must be someone out there that can help
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I am dealing with the same problem. There must be someone out there that can help
I know this isn't the most popular phone yet, but the C500 got CID Unlocked and so did the Tornado, so I'm "hoping" this can get unlocked soon.
s300 rom
have tried all ways to unlock it til now and did not manage ,,,
any one please help us ???
HI, I haven't found any way to unlock either.
But still searching.
Hey! If anyone finds how, he should post it here, and share the information with the others,ok?
bye
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282404
It can be done but will cost you ! No free way of doing it yet.

Htc 6800 Wm6?

Hello,
I just picked up an HTC 6800 unit branded the P4000 from Telus. It came with WM5 and I would like to load WM6 on it. I've been reading lots around here trying to get all the tools and information I need to move forward but more than anything I'm nervous that I will brick my phone. I know my phone is very new and I'm not sure if these tools will work on my model or not?
From what I understand I need to use the CID Unlock to allow me to upgrade my ROM and Radio for WM6.
I think with a little trial and error that I have enough knowledge to get this working it's just like I said I'm not sure if these tools will work on my phone.
Can someone please tell me if this will work or give me some links to other posts that might help.
Thanks in advance for everyones help,
Dave
Welcome to XDA. Have a thorough read of these threads to begin with. All the information that you need is contained within these two specifically and elsewhere on this forum. READ and if you still cannot find what you are looking for, then ask and people will help you.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299462
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299591
Blowtoke said:
Hello,
I just picked up an HTC 6800 unit branded the P4000 from Telus. It came with WM5 and I would like to load WM6 on it. I've been reading lots around here trying to get all the tools and information I need to move forward but more than anything I'm nervous that I will brick my phone. I know my phone is very new and I'm not sure if these tools will work on my model or not?
From what I understand I need to use the CID Unlock to allow me to upgrade my ROM and Radio for WM6.
I think with a little trial and error that I have enough knowledge to get this working it's just like I said I'm not sure if these tools will work on my phone.
Can someone please tell me if this will work or give me some links to other posts that might help.
Thanks in advance for everyones help,
Dave
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DO NOT UPGRADE with WM6 in this forum! the phone you have is the Herald which is not the same as the Hermes. If I am right yours has a 200mhz chip and the keyboard slides out to the right. If you upgrade with the Hermes WM6 it will brick your device.
ryanmillar said:
Welcome to XDA. Have a thorough read of these threads to begin with. All the information that you need is contained within these two specifically and elsewhere on this forum. READ and if you still cannot find what you are looking for, then ask and people will help you.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299462
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299591
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WHAT ARE YOU SAYING, IT IS A DIFFERENT PHONE!

Stoopid noob needs advice,please dont flame.

Just been given a Vodafone u.k 1605(hermes),the digitiser was trashed so ive soldered in a new one.I would love to install Black 2.5 for T-moblie u.k which is my sim network.Do i just install this to the phone or do i have to take any other action first?The phone is unlocked.
Sorry,i imagine this has been asked many times before.I have seen mention of Hard spl's and other thing a ma jigs lol.
Many thanks Tony
You really have a lot of reading to do. So much that we cannot post it all here. It has taken an entire forum for all of the information. You need to start here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
Get familiar with what you can do. First thing you are going to want to do is update the boot loader so you don't brick your device. Read here for more information:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HardSPL
maxoutput said:
Just been given a Vodafone u.k 1605(hermes),the digitiser was trashed so ive soldered in a new one.I would love to install Black 2.5 for T-moblie u.k which is my sim network.Do i just install this to the phone or do i have to take any other action first?The phone is unlocked.
Sorry,i imagine this has been asked many times before.I have seen mention of Hard spl's and other thing a ma jigs lol.
Many thanks Tony
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Do not "just install" ... ideally read the wiki first, and then follow instructions on Mrvanx's Guide. Upgrading is pretty painless and easy ... and the guide should keep you on track.
A ha ,i knew there would be more to it than that,not sure what a wiki is lol but looks like im gonna find out.
If someone could just give me a list of things to do before hand ill do the appropriate reading
i.e 1 upgrade the boot loader etc etc ,please dont go into detail a mere shopping list will do.
,thanks for the links by the way.
Best wishes tony
maxoutput said:
A ha ,i knew there would be more to it than that,not sure what a wiki is lol but looks like im gonna find out.
If someone could just give me a list of things to do before hand ill do the appropriate reading
i.e 1 upgrade the boot loader etc etc ,please dont go into detail a mere shopping list will do.
,thanks for the links by the way.
Best wishes tony
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If you follow the advice in link #3 above you wont go wrong.
The site referred to gives you all the knowledge and confidence to do the job.
Trust me I learnt the same way, by reading threads.
good luck!
Sorry peeps,just reading the guide above.I typed before i looked,hopefully all will become clear....ish lol
maxoutput said:
A ha ,i knew there would be more to it than that,not sure what a wiki is lol but looks like im gonna find out.
If someone could just give me a list of things to do before hand ill do the appropriate reading
i.e 1 upgrade the boot loader etc etc ,please dont go into detail a mere shopping list will do.
,thanks for the links by the way.
Best wishes tony
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Here is the list you wanted:
Read the wiki
Read the installation guides.
Read the threads concerning the threads on available roms.
Understand what you have read.
Flash your phone.
Here you go... step by step list of everything you need to do to upgrade to the Black 3.0:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=26
Just about to hard spl and reported bat below 50% so have to wait now for it to charge a little lol.Just tried to download black 3.0 and the link seems to be down,i have black 2.5 is that a good one to flash?
Thanks for everyones help thus far by the way.
maxoutput said:
Just about to hard spl and reported bat below 50% so have to wait now for it to charge a little lol.Just tried to download black 3.0 and the link seems to be down,i have black 2.5 is that a good one to flash?
Thanks for everyones help thus far by the way.
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My subjective pick is Black 3.01 ...
Remember to go "Hard SPL" first, and that you need to upgrade your radio seperately.
Right just updated the Hard splv7 and my radio to 1.41.00.10,ive also flashed with black 3.0. Now i cant seem to get a wireless link to work or turn on my bluetooth?
Also does this mean i can flash any cooked rom?
Many thanks Tony
Update: it just needed a reboot and all was well.
Getting back to the above question-can i flash with any coocked rom now?
Thanks for all your help.Tony
maxoutput said:
Update: it just needed a reboot and all was well.
Getting back to the above question-can i flash with any coocked rom now?
Thanks for all your help.Tony
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generally speaking, yes.... but be sure you are flashing OS only (unless you want to upgrade your radio too). Most folks are putting out OS only upgrades now, but some replace the radio. once you are hard spl and no longer a flashing virgin, it becomes second nature.
Thanks for everyones help,all sorted,nice one!
Wow what a refreshing read. A noob explaining himself and asking clear questions and members helping him out in an open and non-judgemental way...
Well done everyone!
...and no flames...
Kudos go to MrVanx for those incredible guides.
Yep superb guides and a very noob friendly thread,thanks again peeps.Flashed to a couple of different roms today to check them out.

O2 XDA Orbit - Upgrading/Backup/Flashing

Sorry if the post has already been mentioned by someone else before.
I have an O2 XDA Orbit and i'm looking to put Fracoons Artermis rom on it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332008&highlight=touchflo♦.
I'm pretty new to flashing phones and PDA's but i'm quite experienced with a PC so shouldnt need to much help!
I was wondering what steps I should ensure to take to make sure that I dont turn it into a brick, I could do with a complete guide! I've also been told that i'll need to run the Artermus USPL program after connecting the phone. But any help and advice would be a great help. Is there anyway to backup the phone in the state it is at present if or if it doesnt go wrong?
Thankyou for the help and sorry again i've this has already been asked by someone else! Will really appreciated it!
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Artemis
i sugest you read up on the wiki
and ask any direct questions in the artemis upgrading forum

Help please

PLEASE COULD ANYONE HELP ME TO SOLVE MY PROBLEM. I AM NEW TO THIS SITE AND THE WHOLE EPISODE OF ROM FLASHING. I READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND. A FRIEND HAS HELP FLASHED THE ROM ON MY P3300, THE ROM IS NOT FUNCTIONING WELL AT ALL. MANY FEATURES SUCH AS BLUETOOTH AND THE CAMERA ARE NOT WORKING.
I AM THINKING OF STARTING FROM THE SCRATCH ON MY OWN AS MY FRIEND HAS RELOCATED ABROAD.
I AM A LAY MAN I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME BY TELLING OR TEACHING ME HOW TO RE-FLASH THIS ROM SO THAT COULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY MY P3300 AS BEFORE
THANK YOU.
...
on startup you see red numbers and letters..
what are they?
i you see 1.11.cmon
you can flash any rom on the artems forum..
if you do not have that..
click the link for UPLOADS FOR P3300
download 1.1.cmon (its spelt wrong, i know..lol)
read the dummies guide..
*do not soft reset though!
any problems, pm me..
im here to help..
Rn
Welcome to xda-developers, solaabdul.
First of all, why all those caps? It's perfectly readable in normal letters.
Secondly, everyone wants a "flashing for dummies guide" and a personal trainer to get the latest roms on their device. The trick is, finding those guides by using the "search" function, on top of this forum.
You can use the advice given by Raving_nanza to get your device updated.
Good luck in finding the right rom for your device.

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