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noobie

Hi i have just got my mda 3 phone and i am looking to install a custom ROM.
i know which one to get but want to ask a standard question on how i would go about installing a custom ROM.
first do i apply the CID/SIM unlock process and then begin installing the actual custom ROM such has dutty's one?
Do i need any special prequesites for any of the steps? cheers for you help guys and i just like to add that THIS PHONE IS BLOODY AMAZING!!!!!! MILES BETTER then a N95 and i thought that was brillient

jonneymendoza said:
Hi i have just got my mda 3 phone and i am looking to install a custom ROM.
i know which one to get but want to ask a standard question on how i would go about installing a custom ROM.
first do i apply the CID/SIM unlock process and then begin installing the actual custom ROM such has dutty's one?
Do i need any special prequesites for any of the steps? cheers for you help guys and i just like to add that THIS PHONE IS BLOODY AMAZING!!!!!! MILES BETTER then a N95 and i thought that was brillient
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First things first...click on the link in my signature that says BEFORE YOU POST WATCH THIS
Second. Read this...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
Let the GAMES begin!!!

Might I suggest starting here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
Edit:
LOL......Look up. Same thread.

cheers thanks guys that was a FAST response hehe i will check all the necesary info and if i run into any issues i will post bak here. cheers

jonneymendoza said:
cheers thanks guys that was a FAST response hehe i will check all the necesary info and if i run into any issues i will post bak here. cheers
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correction...if you run into any issues use this first

NO!, post in the Kaiser General thread, or in a thread relevant to the question at hand. i.e. if you install a Dutty ROM & have an issue or question, then post in the Dutty ROM thread.

thread closed due to redundancy..

Hard Spl duttys and back to oem rom do i need to hard spl again

Sorry for the newb post but I have followed all the steps for the SIM and CID unlock with Hard SPL,, I installed Dutty's latest rom and have gone back to the OEM rom to compare battery usage and now I want to use a custom rom again. Do i need to run Hard SPL again or is this a one time thing?

download said:
Sorry for the newb post but I have followed all the steps for the SIM and CID unlock with Hard SPL,, I installed Dutty's latest rom and have gone back to the OEM rom to compare battery usage and now I want to use a custom rom again. Do i need to run Hard SPL again or is this a one time thing?
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read a bit more, please.... you only need read the Wiki and this forum stiky threads to find an answer....
Cheers

First answer absolutely correct - read some more, starting here.
In general, you shouldn't need to re-flash hardSPL unless you've screwed something up. To check, go into bootloader and it should show you your SPL version.

Thank you for the answer.
I do read, (tons) but with all the info here you can go cross eyed at times trying to find stuff.

jcespi2005 said:
read a bit more, please.... you only need read the Wiki and this forum stiky threads to find an answer....
Cheers
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Btw, Ive been using this forum for a while, and i do plenty of searches. With that said; I just poured over the wiki for the last half hour and then spent a fair amount of time doing MANY searches through the forums search., I eventually found this thread after about 40 minutes through a GOOGLE search query as this forums search couldnt find this... i actually gave up using this forums search query, and had to use google and look through a couple other kaiser forums aswell...
Yes, the saying goes look with your eyes not your mouth. But the search and organization of this forum is not exactly that easy to sift through.. Before you get too upset with this guy for not reading more, know that I as well spent a very frustrating amount of time trying to find this simple answer as well.
Thanks 'Download' for the newb post, and thanks to you 'ach2' for the straight forward answer, without it i would still be stuck.
-Erik

Unlock before applying ROM?

Hello,
I tried to install Dutty's latest wmobile 6.1 rom (april 29, 2008 release) and i get a connection error every time.. do I hacve to unlock my phone before installing roms? someone please help!

It needs to be CID unlocked at least. Simlock is not important
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334679

wiki wiki wiki ... its their for a purpose

read and dont get flamed,
hello, its alot to read, but take the time, you dont want to mess up your phone (brick), see the very 1st post in the forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
FAQ (w/G.W.E.N.I.), Wiki & stickies found here. Read before posting! [04-21-2008]
it reads "read before posting"
once you do the hard spl (posted in the 1st reply above) or if you have questions post them there, once you flash duttys rom and you have questions, post them in duttys rom or what ever rom you flash, please dont start a new thread, you wil quickly learn there is something call flaming, this requires flame retardant
good luck

B0$$$ said:
Hello,
Do I have to unlock my phone before installing roms? someone please help! LOL
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Another case of FF (Flash First or F--king Fool) with all the info that's available, you choose what applies.
Moderators....Please close this redundant thread!

Update To WM 6.1

Hi guys,
So I downloaded 2 Roms of 6.1 found in this forum (the one from Dr Martin and the one from fireburned)
Now before flashing I have a question about the USPL.
I bought my phone factory unlocked. Do I still need to run that procedure before changing the rom?
Secondly, how do I backup my current ROM? (in case of it going bad)?
Thanks

mystical thing called search function
my recommendation, YES! but if you had used the search, you would had found out the answer yourself.... well, we all where new to this too, but a little bit of interest on the matter is really helpfull if you want to learn about it. asking "already-hunderts-of-time-anwsered" questions is just too lazy.
sorry, if i'm a little rude at you, but in the last time such question where asked just too much... folks, this is a forum, not a hotline!!
for your second question, do a search, and you'll found out why you don't need to backup the rom. if you still want to backup after this, if think, you'll find the answer on how to do it in the wiki...

If there is a SHIP ROM for your carrier, no real reason to backup since you can revert to this.
You will most likely need to use uSPL to temporarily SuperCID your device to allow it to flash any ROM as they are CID-locked. Unlocked simply means it does not have a network/SP lock on it.

kel187 said:
my recommendation, YES! but if you had used the search, you would had found out the answer yourself.... well, we all where new to this too, but a little bit of interest on the matter is really helpfull if you want to learn about it. asking "already-hunderts-of-time-anwsered" questions is just too lazy.
sorry, if i'm a little rude at you, but in the last time such question where asked just too much... folks, this is a forum, not a hotline!!
for your second question, do a search, and you'll found out why you don't need to backup the rom. if you still want to backup after this, if think, you'll find the answer on how to do it in the wiki...
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I understand, but if it's something that comes up often, maybe the mods should make a static post about it? Thats usually to avoid ppl asking the same questions all the time..
Thanks for your input though

good point about the sticky. or we could add it to the wiki, i'll see what i can do in the next few days, but anyone is invited to contribute too (now i'm gettin' lazy, hihi)

D0MZE said:
Hi guys,
Now before flashing I have a question about the USPL.
I bought my phone factory unlocked. Do I still need to run that procedure before changing the rom?
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Same situation here and I had to run the USPL proc to get the new ROM onto my device.

Thanks for all the input
I actually followed Dr Matin Gonzo's guide to update to his rom and it worked perfectly,
I even got to backup my old rom (using the wiki + the SDA Unlock tool)

kel187 said:
good point about the sticky. or we could add it to the wiki, i'll see what i can do in the next few days, but anyone is invited to contribute too (now i'm gettin' lazy, hihi)
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I don't mind helping you, let me know what you need!

need Help Unlocking att tilt 8925 with ROM Version 3.57

need Help Unlocking att tilt 8925 with ROM Version 3.57.502.2
Radio Version 1.65.21.18,,Any help greatly appreciated
thanks

anu25 said:
need Help Unlocking att tilt 8925 with ROM Version 3.57.502.2
Radio Version 1.65.21.18,,Any help greatly appreciated
thanks
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Bro... use the search function before you ask
It's in one of the sticky post: Flashing your First Rom (For Newbs)
or this:
Kaiser Sim Unlocker
Kaiser SuperCID and Security Unlocker + HardSPL with AT command mode support
Help yourself before asking for help. I'm not even sure these kind of post should be in this section... anyway, good luck (it shouldn't be hard)

anu25 said:
need Help Unlocking att tilt 8925 with ROM Version 3.57.502.2
Radio Version 1.65.21.18,,Any help greatly appreciated
thanks
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Read the sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835
We were typing at the same time

sorry abt not checking the sticky thread,,,but thanks a ton...
i followed " flashing your first rom " it really worked!!!!!!!!!!

anu25 said:
sorry abt not checking the sticky thread,,,but thanks a ton...
i followed " flashing your first rom " it really worked!!!!!!!!!!
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np
Next time use the search function... you can search either the entire forum or just this section

Glad for your success, welcome to the community BTW. You'll also notice our wonderful chefs also making 'cooked' ROMs in this forum. Before you ask which one you should flash, please feel free to read the threads for each respective chef's creation and try different ROMs for yourself.

Be sure to read carefully,then read again... or you will end up doing what i did.....
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Really it was just a simple over sight, like not matching up the correct radio version # with the rom...

hi f2504x4, i am struck there...my rom version is 3.57 and the radio version is 1.70.OliNex which should be 1.65.21.18,my camera is not working...
Trying to figure out how to upgrade the radio,,,searching this forum,,but if you can guide me,,would appreciate it

anu25 said:
hi f2504x4, i am struck there...my rom version is 3.57 and the radio version is 1.70.OliNex which should be 1.65.21.18,my camera is not working...
Trying to figure out how to upgrade the radio,,,searching this forum,,but if you can guide me,,would appreciate it
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LOL once again it's a sticky at the top of the thread!
I believe there is an entire thread just on radio's if I am not mistaken.

Hmmm....
Im not sure, i heard this guyATW worked on a post for hours explaining everyhting about radio's in one nice spot....hmmm, not sure who that is but....eh....