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Hello everyone!
I have download several utility and file to unlock my new Dash Tmobile phone and I was so nervous of what to do since it is my first time to unlock the phone. So I went to ebay.com and bought two software from a guy .. 1. application unlock, 2. SIM CID unlock ...
I ran this software as the guide tell me what to do, but at the end still did not work for me. I have read step by step very careful and still did not work.
Easy auto-install Instructions:
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1. Run first “DashExcalibur_Unlock_v1.bat”
NOTE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THE MANUAL PROCESS IS TRULY OPTIONAL NO NEED TO RUN IT IF YOU DOUBLE CLICK ON THE AUTO INSTALL “DashExcalibur_Unlock_v1.bat”.
If you don't want to install automatically, or for some reason the process doesn't work for you, here are the manual instructions:
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1. Transfer from folder SSPL/”DashExcalibur.exe” to your phone and run it
2. Tri color screen will appear
3. Disable Active sync (file -> connection settings -> uncheck "allow USB connections")
4. Connect your phone to your computer using the USB lead.
5. run RUU/”ROMUpgradeUtility.exe”
6. Follow the flashing process (Check the "I understand..." and "I completed..." boxes and update!) (Note: If you get and error “Invalid
Vendor ID or “Invalid Update Tool” It’s ok. That means more then likely your phone doesn’t need the boot loader update” and run the Other ROM update we have provided. It’s located in the “DASH ROM Update” Folder.
Double click “DASH ROM Update.11.531.2_4.1.13.24_02.48.90_T-Mobile.US_SHIP” to install/update your phone. (Continue as follow below:….)
7. Allow your phone to reboot.
8. Transfer/Copy “DashExcalibur _Unlock_v1.exe” program to your phone and run it
9. Click the Unlock Button, select unlock option. Select if you want SIM/CID unlock.
10. Click "Unlock!" and wait until process finishes.
11. When done, turn off your phone for 10 seconds and reboot after that.
I ran bouth the auto unlock and manual unlock but still didnt go ... I notice that when it tried to update the ROM .. at the end it state INVALID VENDOR ID .. and the ROM suppose to change from 1.22.xx.xx.xx to 1.11.xx.xx.xx and after it reboot I checked the system info it still show 1.22.xx.xx.xx ...but when I ran the SIM/CID unlock it stated that successfully but when I put a foreign SIM in .. it still ask me the code....
Anyone here has any idea?
thanks;
Wong;
thanx.................................................................
hello all,
i was about to install wm6.5, but i cant get it done.
Mobile: Htc touch diamond (ofcourse)
Rom: 1.37.172.3 NLD (i went to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400402 , and did everything they said, and the rom update was succeful.. so i dont understand why my mobile says its this rom.)
radio: 1.00.25.03
I followed this steps:
How to install the Windows Mobile 6.5 in your HTC mobile
This howto was conducted on GSM HTC Touch Diamond. For all other HTC sets running the Windows 6.5 the consequences will be the same.
Requirement
HTC Touch Diamond or Touch Pro (GSM only)
Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM (Choices: Diamond , Pro )
Account at XDA Developers(free)
Windows PC set up to sync with your handset
Device flashing utility
bootloader(Diamond , Pro )
Device Radio (Diamond , Pro ). Ensure that you download the Original list.
Now, if you are done with the requirements its time to back up with your contacts and personal info. For this you might take the help of Microsoft's free online service called My Phone. Remember, the installation would remove the software installed in your device, so don't forget to keep a back up.
Install the bootloader
What you need to know is that you are installing an unofficial softwar, something that your mobile phone is not used to do. To begin with install a new bootloader hardSPL on the device. This will allow your handset to accept third party services like the Windows Mobile ROM. Go ahead with the steps
Step 1: Connect your mobile phone to your Windows PC. Establish the ActiveSync (on XP) or Sync Center (on Vista, or Windows 7) connection to your device. Make sure the connection is active. To check this see if there is a bidirectional arrow in your Phones taskbar.
Step 2: Extract the bootloader you've downloaded and note the location
Step 3: Now find the extracted files and run the executable file ( it is usually called ROMUpdateUtility.exe)
Step 4: Follow the instructions. The software will perform a number of checks. You must make sure you have the following
i) The handset has 50 % battery life in your phone
ii) The correct bootloader
iii) host computer that doesn't go down
Step 5: Can you see the paired progress bars on your phone and computer screen. This part of the process doesn't take long as it is a small piece of software.
Step 6: Now Restart your phone. The small text will appear in the corner of your Windows Mobile splash screen. This might be unfamiliar.
If the utility runs completely, the device will be restarted on its own.
Install a new device radio
Installing a fresh Radio onto the device usually won't make much of a change in how your phone works. Some radios can improve reception on certain networks. Let's get on with the technique
Step 1: Connect your phone to the PC
Step 2: Extract the download radio files and note their location
In case, the radio comes with a bootloader, jump to step 5
Step 3: Extract the downloaded bootloader, using the location
Step 4: Copy the extracted radio file, with an .NBH extension to the directory where you have placed the bootloader
Step 5: Run the bootloader
Step 6: Perform the instruction in step 4 and 5 provided in the bootloader installation procedure
Step 7: Allow the phone to restart. This won't bring in major changes, but you might have to make some minor changes in the network setup.
Install Windows Mobile 6.5
This is where you get down to installing the new OS.
Step 1: Connect the Phone with PC
Step 2: Extract the downloaded bootloader again, but to a different location
Step 3: Extract the Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM to the same directory where you have the bootloader. It would be an .NBH file of about 80-100 MB.
Step 4: Now Run the bootloader and follow the instructions.
Step 5: Wait, the process will take 15 to 20 minutes
Step 6: After your phone is reset, the Windows Mobile 6.5 splash screen will appear. It appears somewhat hacked. But, your job is done.
Step 7: WinMo would automatically anticipate your connection settings and apply the appropriate connection settings. In case, it doesn't, you can do it from the device's Settings page, found in the top level of the new start menu.
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Ok now the problem:
The first step was succesful, i installed the bootloader.
Then i went to the radio update: So i downloaded the radio version: 1.09.25.23. There are 2 files in that: 1.09.25.23.nbh and customRUU.
I first clicked the costomRUU twice, and started the thing, but it got stucked. So i went back to the webpage to look, and i found i had to copy the stuff into the bootloader shizzle. So i copied 1.09.25.23.nbh and customRUU into the map with: enterbootloader, errorbattery, errorusb, modelID, rapitool, romupdateutility.cgf, romupdateutility, RUU_signed.nbh, RUUgetinfo, RUURescource.dll, SSPL-Manual.. And i double-clicked the romupdateutility. I did everything the thing said, But after a short period of time, like 3 minutes, an error occured. So i did the same after resetting my device.. same problem. The same problem occures when i try this with the wm6.5 file. I downloaded BsB65K. from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506533. I copied the nbh-file into the bootloader thing, runned the romupdateutility, and got same problems as with teh radio, what am i doing wrong?
Kind regards, Michiel.
The radio did come with a bootloader - customRUU.exe, skip to step 5. I know you did try using the customRUU and it got stuck; do it again. Extract the original radio file you downloaded, don't piss around with the files you've copied around at this point. Extract it and double click the customRUU after you've connected via ActiveSync. Once that's done extract the ROM you want, copy it to the root of the internal storage, press reset then hold vol down and <- at the same time until you get the boot menu, press power once to install the new ROM.
Thanks for the helping.
But, is this for radio only?
And i still have the problem. I did as u said:
-extract the radio files on the pc: 1.09.25.23.nbh and customRUU
-double click customruu, (do i have to run the whole setup, or just the first step? )
-what is the rom? the .nbh-file? because i copied the nbh into my storage of my mobile device.
-then i do the reset.
so i have to know how i have to run the setup, btw, at the reset or do i have to run it before.
regards
Did you Hard-spl? if not, thats your problem.
Nope that was radio and ROM.
Extract the files from the radio file. Connect the phone via activesync. Run the customRUU. Follow the instructions on the screen. Once it completes your radio is updated.
Now extract the ROM you want to upgrade to. Copy the diaming.nbh file from it into your internal storage. Press reset and hold vol down and <- until you get the boot menu. One option will be to install the DIAMING.nbh by pressing the power button. Press the power button once.
It will tell you when it's complete. Reset and enjoy. The method I describe is faster and easier than using activesync to install the new ROM.
When i hold reset+vol down, i get a 3 color+white screen.. witch says not except some rom information. etc.
And yes i did hardspl. i got rom SPL- 1.30 Olinex.
upgrade your hard-spl to: RUU_Signed_1_93OliNex_HSPL_UnsignedEdition
download here: http://rapidshare.de/files/40191554/RUU_Signed_1_93OliNex_HSPL_UnsignedEdition.zip.html click free user and you are ready to go...
hope this helps you
Is it a problem im having a vodafone device. bcs i hate the vodafone theme etc.. hate all the vodafone stuff actually
(got other theme now.. but anyway)
May I ask what the error is you're getting?
Thank you very much all, its working perfect.
this one can be closed
*This guide is for getting back alive a phone from soft brick issue/Boot loop*
*Note: I am not responsible for any kind of damage to your phone.*
*Because whatever is done, is done by you*
*Read the guide totally before flashing*
*Just follow the instructions properly*
Firstly download & extract MT6582 USB VCOM drivers from the internet
Get the zip of flashing tool & firmware from here
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B3zai8xX-XsycnNGUmpMUkNjcmc (Don't own this link )
Now you are ready move on for the upcoming process.
1. Now Extract the Lenovo_S660_ROW_S062_141126_(by_xdafirmware.com).zip
2. Then go into the extracted folder and open the Sp flash tool folder.
3. Then open flash_tool.exe from it.
4. Select scatter loading
5. Go inside the extracted folder and go inside the Firmware folder and select MT6582_Android_scatter.txt
6. Now you will see all files loaded.
Be sure you have selected the download only option, never use others!! , if you face a problem tell me
7. As you select the scatter text the software gets all the necessary files that are needed for flashing, it’s because they are in the same folder, so now we can directly continue towards main flashing.
Main flashing
1. Make sure your usb cable is ok.
2. (Confirmation) this guide is for softbrick phones.
Now when you are totally ready.
1. Remove the battery of the phone.
2. now try connecting the phone without battery, keep the device manager open, and the connect the cable to the phone, if you see installing usbvcom driver you are good to go, if you didn't see anything then try with (battery) mostly in my case it was without battery.
i am unsure. please check it. it won't harm your phone, but don't try while flashing try it before flashing. Don't try anything while flashing!!, once you find the method, your computer will be installing driver.(keep the device manager open for better understanding. (if you are still unsure of something, don't start flashing) Ask me anything on facebook - for instant response.
3. once you have installed the driver, and ready to move on.
4. Then click the download button on the software flash tool.
5. Now in seconds it will load files and it will wait for your phone to connect, it will show searching.
7. So now its time for flashing.
Now connect the phone with usb cable(without battery/with battery you have to find out before flashing), it will start flashing, do not make any mistake of removing cable, or else it may hard brick your phone, the download will start if there are no other issues, and total flashing time would be 6 or 10 minutes.
If the flashing went all ok, with no problems then it will show Download Ok.(message Box)
8. Now finally after flashing is 100% done and see download ok, disconnect the phone from the usb cable and remove and re-insert the battery, and power it on, Happy Flashing :angel:
Guide By Naineesh Rathod
www.facebook.com/naineeshvrathod
XDA Name - NaineeshPlease hit thanks if it helped
I m facing bootloop on s660 maine nav.bar build prop ki tweak se build.prop main edit karke nav.bar enble kia tha then now voh muje nikal na tha to maine build.prop main jo line edit ki thi voh maine vaha se delet kar di then reboot kia fir bhi nav.bar nikla nahi isliye maine frnds se pucha usne bol build.prop hain tere pass uka backup maine bola ha hain to us ne bola es file expl se usko vaha pe laga to maine copy past kia the 3 ops maine overwirte pe click kia then after phone reboot kia to now bootloop ho raha hain plz help me out
While the Nokia Lumia 530 isn’t officially supported, it’s still possible to get Windows 10 mobile running on it. At the time of writing, it has become a bit tricky to get it to work, since most official Microsoft tools are discontinued and will therefore not work. I will be linking the files which I’ve used. The credits to the people who made or shared the tools and guides I used will be at the bottom of this guide.
Note that I am not responsible for any damage made. Proceed at your own risk!
Prerequisites:
- A Nokia Lumia 530 running the Windows 8.1 Denim Update (will be referred to as "device")
- A stable Windows 7 system or VM, with .NET Framework 4.5.x or 4.6.x (on Windows 10, the IUTool will fail to synchronize, hence this requirement)
- An internet connection that can handle a download of approximately 2GB data on the computer and about the same on the phone
- A good USB cable (a flimsy one with a loose fit could brick the device while it’s updating)
- The programs linked below
First part of the installation:
1. Make sure the device is fully charged. If it’s not fully charged the device could get (soft-)bricked.
2. Factory reset the device, so you have as much storage as possible available on the device. After the reset is done, leave it at the language selection screen, because it doesn’t do anything there.
3. Extract HCTSW_WXMSOUP_V5.3beta6.update.lzma2.7z with 7zip or whatever you prefer.
4. Download the Visual C++ libraries from here: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/ and run the install script.
5. The next thing you are going to do is download the updates, push them to the device and install them. This will take some time, but it depends on your internet connection for the most part. The files will be downloaded from the official Microsoft servers. Now here’s what to do: open run_en.cmd and follow the steps. These are pretty clear, so I don’t think I need to point all of them out here. It will open a webpage where you can download WDRT, you will need to install that for the tool to work.
6. Now you can move on to the second part.
Second part of the installation:
In this part of the installation, you will be updating the device from version 1511 to the latest available build, which should have a working Microsoft store.
1. The setup of the device. The version that just got installed doesn’t have a lot of options yet, including language packs. If you have a device that’s not English United States, the keyboard will bug out on setup, because it’s trying to access a language pack that doesn’t exist. Therefore, the first step, setting the language should be English (United States), so the OS itself won’t bug out. Once you’ve set the language (it will prompt to reboot, do that), you can go through the rest of the setup. Don’t log it into your Wi-Fi, don’t log it into your Microsoft account and don’t turn on automatic app updates. It’ll say it needs to set up apps, that takes some time but eventually you’ll get to the home screen. Now is when you need a few tools, which brings us to step 2.
Now is a good moment for me to point out that, if you have a non-English-US device, the keyboard for another language is still "installed". It can be removed by holding it in settings -> time and language -> keyboard and choosing “Delete”.
2. Installing Interop Tools. In order to get updates, you’ll need to modify your device a bit. This won’t be very hard, but it involves some registry modifications so you’ll have to pay close attention.
Go to settings -> update and security -> for developers and enable developer mode, so you can sideload the Interop Tools (Linked below). Copy the contents of the Interop Tools zip to the device first. Then, go to the file manager on the phone and go to the directory where you put the files. INSTALL THE DEPENDENCIES IN THE \ARM FOLDER FIRST, THEN THE INTEROP TOOLS FILE ITSELF! Check if the Interop Tools installed on the “all apps screen” and get ready to open it.
3. Modifying the registry. Open Interop Tools and tap the “This Device” button. This will bring up a menu.
3.1. Tap the menu button on the top left corner, then select “Modify Registry”. In the “Registry Key Path”, put SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo. Then, put PhoneManufacturerModelName in the “Registry Value Name” box and tap the “Read” button at the bottom. You’ll see some text appear in a box. This will need to be edited to the following value: RM-1089_1048. After you did that, tap the “Write” button.
3.2. Now put PhoneModelName in the the “Registry Value Name” box and tap “Read” again. Now change the value to Lumia 535 and tap “Write”.
3.3. Exit out of Interop Tools and go to the next step.
4. Logging in to the Wi-Fi and checking for updates.
4.1. Logging it in to the Wi-Fi. Go to settings -> network & wireless -> Wi-Fi and choose your network. Easy peasy probably.
4.2. Checking for updates. This is the part that always went wrong with me, because of storage limits (gotta love that 4GB eMMC). But if I’ve explained this well enough, you might not have to do a lot of weird stuff. Oh well, to the instruction we go. Go to settings -> update and security -> windows update and check for updates. This will take a while! Keep it on wall power because updating can only be done at 40% or more at this point. I got two updates: from 1511 to early 1607 and from that to late 1607. Maybe you can get a newer version with WDRT or OTC but I doubt that to be honest.
Hooray! Now you should have a fully functional Nokia Lumia 530 with Windows 10 mobile!
Credits:
nemesis from Realmtech (for the registry changes) (https://www.realmtech.net/user/1)
@hikari_calyx (for the semi-offline update tool)
@STALKER18 (for the tips on how to clear storage)
@gus33000 (for the Interop Tools)
My dad (for the device)
Everyone who encouraged me to do this mod
Files:
Interop Tools: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/interoptools_rc2_1-9-400-0_arm-zip.3995811/
And it's dependencies: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/dependencies_arm-zip.3995814/
Windows 10 mobile semi-offline updater: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/hctsw_wxmsoup_v5-3beta6-update-lzma2-7z.4955261/
PS: If you brick the device, the WDRT can restore it. If it just puts it in flashing mode, you can use Windows Phone Internals to download and flash a ROM. That tool can be found here: https://www.wpinternals.net/index.php/downloads/doc_download/46-wpinternals-2-8-zip
[ADDITION] Updating from build 1607 to 1709.
I said it wouldn’t be possible and it would break stuff, but I tried it and it doesn’t break anything some people say it might break. Yeah, it might impact on battery life a bit, but nothing has broken for me (yet), it has only improved.
I’ve learned that the update from 1607 to 1703 is the hardest one yet, but you should be able to get it going. This is because the preinstalled Store in 1607 can connect to the app update servers, but it can’t view the app. This is a difficult situation because many apps will become very large when they get updated. You need to figure out for yourself what gets you the space you need, but I found that uninstalling all the apps that can be uninstalled and deleting system apps through MTP (which can be done by bootloader unlocking, rooting and booting into mass storage mode with Windows Phone Internals (I recommend that you only delete OneNote, SkyDrive (as it’s being referred to in /data/program files/windowsapps) and the Xbox app).
Step 0: you might want to factory reset first
Let’s get to the updating though…
1. Modifying the registry. Open Interop Tools and tap the “This Device” button. This will bring up a menu.
1.1. Tap the menu button on the top left corner, then select “Modify Registry”. In the “Registry Key Path”, put SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo. Now do the exact same as you did before, except use these “registry value names” and put the corresponding information into the box below that. Don’t forget to tap write!
Values you should use:
PhoneHardwareVariantRM-1104PhoneManufacturerMicrosoftMDGPhoneManufacturerModelNameRM-1104_11210PhoneModelNameLumia 950
1.2. Exit out of Interop Tools and go to the next step.
2. Logging in to the Wi-Fi and checking for updates.
2.1. Logging it in to the Wi-Fi. Go to settings -> network & wireless -> Wi-Fi and choose your network. Easy peasy probably.
2.2. Checking for updates. Go to settings -> update and security -> Windows Update and check for updates. This will take a while! Keep it on wall power because updating can only be done at 40% or more at this point. I got 3 updates, one from 1607 to 1703, one from 1703 to 1709 and another one from old 1709 to last 1709.
Credit to @demon2112 for the registry values
Can you backup your efiesp.bin partition and share?
augustinionut said:
Can you backup your efiesp.bin partition and share?
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Did you break it?
Edit: WPInternals refuses to put the phone in mass storage mode so uh... Yeah...
I managed to get them off with Interop Tools
How?
augustinionut said:
How?
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In the Interop Unlock menu, there's a mount entire storage option. Copied the EFIESP from there and compiled it into a bin. For WPI the Windows on the phone is too new :/
Thats why didnt worked
I wanted dumped partition with, WPInternals.
augustinionut said:
Thats why didnt worked
I wanted dumped partition with, WPInternals.
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Yeah that doesn't work. Rename the .bin to .zip, extract, mount the phone in mass storage mode and copy the files to the EFIESP folder/symlink. If you can't do that, WDRT can probably unbreak it
Please anounce me when you can upload the dumped partition.
Is resulting that efiesp.bin , data.bin and mainos.bin are related, so i cant upgrade my phone to windows 10 mobile without them.
augustinionut said:
Is resulting that efiesp.bin , data.bin and mainos.bin are related, so i cant upgrade my phone to windows 10 mobile without them.
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Just flash the original FFU. Literally all I did is in the guide and I never had to flash something from another device
Thanks, but: my phone was reflashed with reset protection active. Guess what?
augustinionut said:
Thanks, but: my phone was reflashed with reset protection active. Guess what?
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Something that might work (according to a friend. Again, I am not responsible for a phone that gets rendered useless)
Mount as mass storage, diskpart clean the thing, hold power button for ~10 seconds, flash a bootloader with WDRT (may fail 2-3 times), flash FFU
_Yep, erase clean DPP partition )) buhahahaha
How do you get to the Denim update? I'm getting the error that I am running a build older than 8.10.14219.341 and need to update first.
EirikrHinnRauthi said:
How do you get to the Denim update? I'm getting the error that I am running a build older than 8.10.14219.341 and need to update first.
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You can download and flash it in WPInternals (will delete all data so back that up first) or WDRT (not sure if that erases userdata)
BennoMP said:
You can download and flash it in WPInternals (will delete all data so back that up first) or WDRT (not sure if that erases userdata)
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WDRT already says I'm at the latest version of Windows for my device, so that sucks. I shall try WPInternals! Thanks!
Would you please transfer a video of the process?
BennoMP said:
While the Nokia Lumia 530 isn’t officially supported, it’s still possible to get Windows 10 mobile running on it. At the time of writing, it has become a bit tricky to get it to work, since most official Microsoft tools are discontinued and will therefore not work. I will be linking the files which I’ve used. The credits to the people who made or shared the tools and guides I used will be at the bottom of this guide.
Note that I am not responsible for any damage made. Proceed at your own risk!
Prerequisites:
- A Nokia Lumia 530 running the Windows 8.1 Denim Update (will be referred to as "device")
- A stable Windows 7 system or VM, with .NET Framework 4.5.x or 4.6.x (on Windows 10, the IUTool will fail to synchronize, hence this requirement)
- An internet connection that can handle a download of approximately 2GB data on the computer and about the same on the phone
- A good USB cable (a flimsy one with a loose fit could brick the device while it’s updating)
- The programs linked below
First part of the installation:
1. Make sure the device is fully charged. If it’s not fully charged the device could get (soft-)bricked.
2. Factory reset the device, so you have as much storage as possible available on the device. After the reset is done, leave it at the language selection screen, because it doesn’t do anything there.
3. Extract HCTSW_WXMSOUP_V5.3beta6.update.lzma2.7z with 7zip or whatever you prefer.
4. Download the Visual C++ libraries from here: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/ and run the install script.
5. The next thing you are going to do is download the updates, push them to the device and install them. This will take some time, but it depends on your internet connection for the most part. The files will be downloaded from the official Microsoft servers. Now here’s what to do: open run_en.cmd and follow the steps. These are pretty clear, so I don’t think I need to point all of them out here. It will open a webpage where you can download WDRT, you will need to install that for the tool to work.
6. Now you can move on to the second part.
Second part of the installation:
In this part of the installation, you will be updating the device from version 1511 to the latest available build, which should have a working Microsoft store.
1. The setup of the device. The version that just got installed doesn’t have a lot of options yet, including language packs. If you have a device that’s not English United States, the keyboard will bug out on setup, because it’s trying to access a language pack that doesn’t exist. Therefore, the first step, setting the language should be English (United States), so the OS itself won’t bug out. Once you’ve set the language (it will prompt to reboot, do that), you can go through the rest of the setup. Don’t log it into your Wi-Fi, don’t log it into your Microsoft account and don’t turn on automatic app updates. It’ll say it needs to set up apps, that takes some time but eventually you’ll get to the home screen. Now is when you need a few tools, which brings us to step 2.
Now is a good moment for me to point out that, if you have a non-English-US device, the keyboard for another language is still "installed". It can be removed by holding it in settings -> time and language -> keyboard and choosing “Delete”.
2. Installing Interop Tools. In order to get updates, you’ll need to modify your device a bit. This won’t be very hard, but it involves some registry modifications so you’ll have to pay close attention.
Go to settings -> update and security -> for developers and enable developer mode, so you can sideload the Interop Tools (Linked below). Copy the contents of the Interop Tools zip to the device first. Then, go to the file manager on the phone and go to the directory where you put the files. INSTALL THE DEPENDENCIES IN THE \ARM FOLDER FIRST, THEN THE INTEROP TOOLS FILE ITSELF! Check if the Interop Tools installed on the “all apps screen” and get ready to open it.
3. Modifying the registry. Open Interop Tools and tap the “This Device” button. This will bring up a menu.
3.1. Tap the menu button on the top left corner, then select “Modify Registry”. In the “Registry Key Path”, put SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo. Then, put PhoneManufacturerModelName in the “Registry Value Name” box and tap the “Read” button at the bottom. You’ll see some text appear in a box. This will need to be edited to the following value: RM-1089_1048. After you did that, tap the “Write” button.
3.2. Now put PhoneModelName in the the “Registry Value Name” box and tap “Read” again. Now change the value to Lumia 535 and tap “Write”.
3.3. Exit out of Interop Tools and go to the next step.
4. Logging in to the Wi-Fi and checking for updates.
4.1. Logging it in to the Wi-Fi. Go to settings -> network & wireless -> Wi-Fi and choose your network. Easy peasy probably.
4.2. Checking for updates. This is the part that always went wrong with me, because of storage limits (gotta love that 4GB eMMC). But if I’ve explained this well enough, you might not have to do a lot of weird stuff. Oh well, to the instruction we go. Go to settings -> update and security -> windows update and check for updates. This will take a while! Keep it on wall power because updating can only be done at 40% or more at this point. I got two updates: from 1511 to early 1607 and from that to late 1607. Maybe you can get a newer version with WDRT or OTC but I doubt that to be honest.
Hooray! Now you should have a fully functional Nokia Lumia 530 with Windows 10 mobile!
Credits:
nemesis from Realmtech (for the registry changes) (https://www.realmtech.net/user/1)
@hikari_calyx (for the semi-offline update tool)
@STALKER18 (for the tips on how to clear storage)
@gus33000 (for the Interop Tools)
My dad (for the device)
Everyone who encouraged me to do this mod
Files:
Interop Tools: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/interoptools_rc2_1-9-400-0_arm-zip.3995811/
And it's dependencies: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/dependencies_arm-zip.3995814/
Windows 10 mobile semi-offline updater: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/hctsw_wxmsoup_v5-3beta6-update-lzma2-7z.4955261/
PS: If you brick the device, the WDRT can restore it. If it just puts it in flashing mode, you can use Windows Phone Internals to download and flash a ROM. That tool can be found here: https://www.wpinternals.net/index.php/downloads/doc_download/46-wpinternals-2-8-zip
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Hello! I followed your step with editing values and after checking updates, there was an update which is Windows 10 Mobile (10.0.14393.1066) as of now, May 2022.
my question is what is the size of this update? and will I able to install this with my Lumia 530?
any other way to install this offline? i really need this update because I need working Microsoft Store.
Thanks...
Good day everyone,
I was trying to find a thread presenting this method, but does not seem to exist. Therefore I wanted to create these instructions for everyone who is trying to achieve the same thing:
General Info
- Mi Unlock does not run on Linux
- There are some applications that claim to unlock the device, but I am not sure if one can trust them
- You need a virtual machine on your Linux
- You need to be familiar on how to use the terminal
- I am not responsible, if anything happens to your phone, or laptop.
- I am using Linux Mint and VirtualBox
- Make sure your Mi Account contains your email and phone number. It is impossible to add it during the process.
What is a virtual machine?
"A virtual machine (VM) is a digital version of a physical computer. Virtual machine software can run programs and operating systems, store data, connect to networks, and do other computing functions, and requires maintenance such as updates and system monitoring." Source
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You are basically creating a computer, inside a computer - only that its running windows. This allows you to install Mi Unlock and unlock your bootloader successfully.
Required Programs
- Virtual Machine (E.g: Virtual Box, KVM, and many more)
- Windows Image --> Link
- Mi Unlock --> Link
Step 1
Installing the Virtual Machine (Virtual Box)
1st Method:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install virtualbox
ALSO Install VirtualBox Extension Pack
sudo apt-get install virtualbox—ext–pack
Source
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2nd Method (Linux Mint):
- Start --> MX Package Installer
- Search: VirtualBox --> Install
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- Install windows in the virtual machine and set everything up: How To Setup a Linux Virtual Machine with VirtualBox (Youtube)
- Start up the virtual machine and install windows 10. You don't need a product key, just use the trial version. You can find the instructions here:
- Reboot your computer
Step 2
- Set up a Mi account on your phone and connect it the phone to your account. Shown here in the beginning: Instructions
- Activate USB debugging, etc. in the developer settings
Step 3
- Start windows in your virtual machine . Make sure the Mi Unlock tool folder in accessible by the VM--> you can either download it again, or create a shared folder
- Connect the device in fastboot mode - it should be visible in your VM under USB as "Android..."
- Install the necessary USB drivers on the VM: Start --> Settings --> Device Manager --> find the Android device -->right click--> Update drivers -->Navigate to the Mi Unlock Tool folder and confirm. Windows should install the drivers.
Step 4
- You are good to go!
- Start up Mi Unlock, log in and follow the instructions on the screen.
Enjoy!
streetdoe49s said:
Good day everyone,
I was trying to find a thread presenting this method, but does not seem to exist. Therefore I wanted to create these instructions for everyone who is trying to achieve the same thing:
General Info
- Mi Unlock does not run on Linux
- There are some applications that claim to unlock the device, but I am not sure if one can trust them
- You need a virtual machine on your Linux
- You need to be familiar on how to use the terminal
- I am not responsible, if anything happens to your phone, or laptop.
- I am using Linux Mint and VirtualBox
- Make sure your Mi Account contains your email and phone number. It is impossible to add it during the process.
What is a virtual machine?
You are basically creating a computer, inside a computer - only that its running windows. This allows you to install Mi Unlock and unlock your bootloader successfully.
Required Programs
- Virtual Machine (E.g: Virtual Box, KVM, and many more)
- Windows Image --> Link
- Mi Unlock --> Link
Step 1
Installing the Virtual Machine (Virtual Box)
1st Method:
2nd Method (Linux Mint):
- Install windows in the virtual machine and set everything up: How To Setup a Linux Virtual Machine with VirtualBox (Youtube)
- Start up the virtual machine and install windows 10. You don't need a product key, just use the trial version. You can find the instructions here:
- Reboot your computer
Step 2
- Set up a Mi account on your phone and connect it the phone to your account. Shown here in the beginning: Instructions
- Activate USB debugging, etc. in the developer settings
Step 3
- Start windows in your virtual machine . Make sure the Mi Unlock tool folder in accessible by the VM--> you can either download it again, or create a shared folder
- Connect the device in fastboot mode - it should be visible in your VM under USB as "Android..."
- Install the necessary USB drivers on the VM: Start --> Settings --> Device Manager --> find the Android device -->right click--> Update drivers -->Navigate to the Mi Unlock Tool folder and confirm. Windows should install the drivers.
Step 4
- You are good to go!
- Start up Mi Unlock, log in and follow the instructions on the screen.
Enjoy!
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When I try to install the drivers windows ignores them. I go to have disk and direct the installer to the driver folder, I press ok but it just comes back up again...
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When I try to install the drivers windows ignores them. I go to have disk and direct the installer to the driver folder, I press ok but it just comes back up again...
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Hi,
Are the drivers in the folder? Is it unzipped?
The latest version that I downloaded from the website did not have them in there. When starting the program, I was asked to download the later version. That one had them in the folder
Working great on ZorinOS 16.1 (Ubuntu 20.04)
Had some trouble installing drivers and making the phone (Poco M5) being recognised on the VM (VirtualBox), but in the end it worked fine (still can't unlock bootloader, f*ckers at Xiaomi just gave me more 165 hours of waiting as if I was not waiting for 168 hours already)
Any way to install the drivers without relying on some windows GUI integrated on the DE ? I don't want to use a windows VM and can't get the phone recognized in Bottles although I gave it all the possible permissions, running the driver executables that come in the miunlock archive don't solve anything.
My phone is recognized without problem on Linux when using https://github.com/francescotescari/XiaoMiToolV2 , but this tool unfortunately doesn't work anymore.