Help Needed - I'm desperate!!!! - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

Hello,
I desperately need some help. So please, please can somebody rescue me....
My girlfriend bought a HTC Touch Dual from ebay which was locked to the Orange Network in the UK. I tried to unlock the phone for her so she could use her Vodafone SIM and have made a right mess! I used an eight-step process on one of the threads on this forum and got completley lost.
Firstly, I don't really know what I'm doing, and have no idea what a 'radio', 'rom', etc is. In fact, in reading these forums I realise how out of my depth I am.
Would somebody be able to help me out. Not necesarily with unlocking, but just getting the unit back to working order - i.e. so the cameras work, the sound works, the screen responds to my taps, the wireless card works, etc...
Please remember I know nothing about these machines, so you will need to use VERY simple explanation!!
Thank you in advance,
Gary

My best advice is, try and flash a rom on the device for the device(learn how to first, you don't need to know all the details involved just the process, and what to download), then buy a cheap unlocking solution online.
I would suggest this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=500021.
Here is how to flash a rom on to an HTC device: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Flashing Guide

Thank you for your help...
I'll take a look at your links.
Still don't know what a 'radio' or a 'ROM' is! Any clues welcome...
Thanks again - I appreciate it

Garrington said:
Thank you for your help...
I'll take a look at your links.
Still don't know what a 'radio' or a 'ROM' is! Any clues welcome...
Thanks again - I appreciate it
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Download this...http://www.4shared.com/file/116936370/6427ddad/23004_3G_Full.html
register for an AIM account and AIM me now at poetryrocksalot...
I give you 20 minutes to reach me if not then I'm out.

I have had a look at the links and am completely lost.
Please don't underestimate my lack of mobile I.T. skills - I really don't know what I'm doing!
Can anyone simply tell me what to do, step-by-step, without any jargon, to get a workable handheld?
Mabe this will set the scene... Imagine you need to explain it to an 80 year old Grandmother...
Thanks again

Garrington said:
I have had a look at the links and am completely lost.
Please don't underestimate my lack of mobile I.T. skills - I really don't know what I'm doing!
Can anyone simply tell me what to do, step-by-step, without any jargon, to get a workable handheld?
Mabe this will set the scene... Imagine you need to explain it to an 80 year old Grandmother...
Thanks again
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Get on AIM MSN or YAHOO MESSENGER
MSN [email protected]
AIM poetryrocksalot
Yahoo [email protected]

Poetryrocksalot
What a kind offer - thank you.
I have created an account. How do I 'point' to you?
Thanks,
Gary

Problem Solved
Thanks to Poetryrocksalot for helping to solve my PDA problem...
He gave up alot of his time, and perservered with my lack of knowledge - Top guy!
Thanks to all others who made suggestions, guidance and encouragement.
Best wishes,
Gary

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RIL error 80004001

i am using tstril, i am trying to call Ril_GetCellTowerInfo(ghril) , i am getting an error message 80004001! which mean : Not implemented! what is the solution? Please reply...
I guess the 'solution' could be to accept the fact that the call has not been implemented. Either the modem doesn't/can't give it to the RIL layer, or people that built the RIL layer lack the information on how to properly ask the modem, they just didn't get to it yet, or they have deemed it not be a priority.
accepting the fact???
What are you talking about accepting the fact!!! hey guys we are programers and we should offer solutions.
for you Mr. oiram, i think you need the structure of the cell tower info which is like the structure of the rilmessage or irladdress.
I wouldn't put it past HTC not to have implemented this. Just look at faxing.
Personally, I think the reason RIL was never officially released to developers is that the majority of OEMs couldn't spare the development time to implement it to cover their entire feature set. MS would rather have more devices released in the field than hold some back because they didn't implement a standard interface fully. So MS compromised and allowed RIL to only be partially implemented, just enough to get the basic functionality.
Re: accepting the fact???
hindous said:
What are you talking about accepting the fact!!!
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Ofcourse I was referring to the short-term solution. The long-term solution, however, may take disassembly of some of TI's GSM/GPRS modem code, which will not be an easy task.
ok but what are the procedures and what is that task, did you start anything of this kind so i can have something in hand to start from or i have to do my own..
thank you by the way
hindous said:
ok but what are the procedures and what is that task, did you start anything of this kind so i can have something in hand to start from or i have to do my own..
thank you by the way
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Ah, a work-attitude. I like!
If you have experience with ARM machine code dissambly and StrongARMs in embedded applications, and if you have an incredible amount of spare time on your hands, please feel free to send me mail personally at Peter [email protected].
Re conv.!!!
Well Well Well, hey guys:
Dear, hindous, and u mr #47GH,
Please, u both be a little bit technical and provide us with intersting information...
i left u from one week and now i come, waw what a fruitfull conversation!!!
everyday, one of u go online and RAIN on us with golden empty lines...
stop filling lines guys, and stop loosing ur time...
avoid turning around the bush, be specific, and hit the target:IT IS SO SIMPLE RIL ERROR 8004001 wixh means not implemented, and it also means : "structure to process... " well i will not tell u after loking to ur comments.. :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!:
but i still accept answers... :twisted:
it is challenging...
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Well Well Well, hey guys:
Dear, hindous, and u mr #47GH,
Please, u both be a little bit technical
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Oiram it that challenge you are talking about fruitfull, i don;t think so, it's been 3 monthes working on that layer "u know which one" and still this error in front of me... it is monopooly man by the manufacturer all we have to do is to build a new telephony application or a layer and pull off that one in use everywhere.
but the thing is i need a base to start from and i need some investment, why don't we work together all of us and start sharing ideas and stop this challenge between us online and in front of eveybody...
you said first:"we are developpers..." :evil: :evil: :twisted: :twisted:

Pls Pls Pls Someone Help Me!!!!!!

I've posted this before
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=304936
but now I have another problem, no Ringtones whatsoever
I can play the ringtones on my WM Player, My Alarm works, System Notification noises work but when I receive a SMS or phone call NO SOUND
Pls Pls help me I'm really desperate, very desperates for any ideas, anything PLEASE!!!!
PS: I've attached some of my reg files if you need more infor pls do not hesitate to ask. Thanking you in advance
PPS: I'm using Wisbar Advance+Desktop, also Profile for Windows Mobile 2.2.0(Build 672)
which version OS are you using
Its in the sig.
I assume you have gone to sound and notifications, notifications tab and selected new sms or voice call and then made sure a sound is selected and that the appropriate tick boxes are ticked... and that the tones you want are the right type of file and placed in the right folders?
ppl ere won't help! why?
read this paricularly point 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=221545
simplest way before begging, help urself. hard reset the bugger.
now do ur sounds work? then its the apps or u have done something to it
if it still doesn't work, send it back
if u want help, start by helping urself n change the f*#kin heading
sick to death of noobs crying n whinging n complaining with pls help... pls pls pls pls help
no amount of begging is going to help, be clear, be precise, be concise
oh yeah, rtfw or search the forums and stop begging, its sickening, annoying and frustrating
What an Arse Hole- 'SIMPLE SIMON'
You know Simon 'Simple Simon' you were once a newbie too so get off your high horse before you fall flat on you f***king face
What a jerk, I'm asking for Help, nicely because I thought this was a friendly forum that someone can help me. I did search but didn't find an answer, that what's new threads are for, you arse hole
Yes I've check the notification box, yes its the right type
It plays when I press the play button, but when I received a call or SMS, NO SOUND
Noone is asking you for your precious time if you dont want to damn well give it, bottom line is when you see a thread you don't like, see the door arse hole TAKE A HIKE
I agree the title is going to get peoples backs up considering its only a few sounds which do not work.
Do the sms files actually play manually in media player , are they corrupted?
Try selecting no sounds ok you way back out and then turn them all back on. (might reset any duff reg entries)
Failing that a hard reset will probably be quickest way to sort it?
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=304936
RIGHT TITLE JUST ONE RESPONSE​
rickyjune said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=304936
RIGHT TITLE JUST ONE RESPONSE​
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Well to start with you can tell us what you have installed and have you chnaged any reg keys???
If you dont give information how the heck do you what help.
Please help my phone is broken
How many poeple are going to help me on that one!!! you get the hint! When you give no useful information, you get no useful replies!!!!
What The F**********
If you read my first post I told you what i've install and even uploaded some of my registery files
what else do you want from me!!!!!​
Problem that I see is that RickyJune has posted many My Phone won't work - here's no information but I want a psychic to fix it for me because I'm too lazy to research for my self threads.
Everytime I see a RickyJune thread I almost know the first response will be 'please give more information' or something of that nature.
That's so not f***king true
ach2 said:
Problem that I see is that RickyJune has posted many My Phone won't work - here's no information but I want a psychic to fix it for me because I'm too lazy to research for my self threads.
Everytime I see a RickyJune thread I almost know the first response will be 'please give more information' or something of that nature.
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I did search, and if you do a search and come up with the answer I'll be f***king surprise
Secondly I did give you all the info, my signature tells you what phone and OS im using, I posted my registry file that I thought was useful and I told you what software I'm running. and said if you need more pls ask
ITS ALL THERE IN MY FIRST POST JERK FACE IF YOU CAN BE BOTHERED TO READ!!!!!
God you people are half-harden b*****ds
Yeah many people who could help have become hardened to the "Pls Help" posts.
If you search for a particular problem (BTW Use the Google search as well on this forum) and can't find any answers then it's most probable that the problem is just peculiar to yourself.
Have you done a hard reset and do you still have the problem on a 'clean' install?
Oh my God a decent human being
thank you Wam7,
I decided to Hard Reset tonite when I get home, but its the last resort I thought maybe someone had any ideas before I did that, I wish I didn't bothered asking now,
rickyjune said:
If you read my first post I told you what i've install and even uploaded some of my registery files
what else do you want from me!!!!!​
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Well for starters you can quit with the triple posting of threads for the same problem... and then a better subject to the thread... And then smaller letters... If you dont recieve a lot of replies from ones with the right titles its because no one has your answer, as its more than likely 3rd party software causing your issue, this is why the hard reset corrected your problem... be more descriptive, im sure you have more than that piece of junk wisbar advance installed on your device.. If you want answers it helps to know everything, ALL software installed, etc....

explain please :)

Hi guys.
A noob here. Please be patient and just look trough my simple request.
I've got no clue on what spl, unsigned, signed, etc. word means.
I'm getting the diamond touch and wants it running as smooth as possible, but there are tons of different updates here which all says, do this spl, dont use unsigned, etc. So many different technical words that i have no clue on.
Is there a thread with some short explanations?
I'm not stupid so i should be able to read my way trough it and understand it. I just really want a fair chance of getting an update that suits my phone perfectly.
Suneee said:
Hi guys.
A noob here. Please be patient and just look trough my simple request.
I've got no clue on what spl, unsigned, signed, etc. word means.
I'm getting the diamond touch and wants it running as smooth as possible, but there are tons of different updates here which all says, do this spl, dont use unsigned, etc. So many different technical words that i have no clue on.
Is there a thread with some short explanations?
I'm not stupid so i should be able to read my way trough it and understand it. I just really want a fair chance of getting an update that suits my phone perfectly.
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If you're happy with your device's performance then you don't really need to worry about what any of these things means
You should also use a more descriptive name for your post next time!!
Hi,
Also a noob... but I found all my answers here.
There you go:
http://modmydiamond.info/
From that simple tutorial you can take advantage from what the friends here do... =)
Thanks
Thanks for the url, will be checking it out.
I'm a noob to the mobile dev world, i'm used to code on windows. Just needed a quick intro.
Like people have been saying the accelerometer, was slow. Therefore interested in increasing the speed.

Teamviewer Help Please!

Hello Guys i have already posted my problem here but still not been able to fix my phone! if anyone has Steam, MSN, google talk, can someone please help me sort out my phone. i am having trouble getting information off the forum, that will help me resolve my issue!
any help would be really appreciated, i am happy to donate some money for your troubles! just want my dam phone to work again
OLD POST: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32078197#post32078197
Regards
Payl
PsychoShaft said:
Hello Guys i have already posted my problem here but still not been able to fix my phone! if anyone has Steam, MSN, google talk, can someone please help me sort out my phone. i am having trouble getting information off the forum, that will help me resolve my issue!
any help would be really appreciated, i am happy to donate some money for your troubles! just want my dam phone to work again
OLD POST: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32078197#post32078197
Regards
Payl
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call me on skype... click on more info on the left and the last icon and add me we will chat and will help you...
Thanks for your responce, i got help off another guy off the forum! cheers for the support!

I Want To Try Flashing To Boost Myself....Need Help!

I want to try flashing this phone to Boost myself. I've had it on Verizon Prepay and Page Plus. I paid to have it flashed to them so now I want to try to flash it myself since I have a Boost phone I can use as a donor. The only problem is I have no idea what the hell to do:laugh:
I have all the "free" versions of flashing software and a guide to flash to Boost but I know this phone is difficult to flash because its hard to get the 3G keys to stick so I'm sure the guide won't cover everything. Anyway, if someone would like to help me out I would be eternally grateful and can donate a little if need be. PM me to get my Email add. or text if you would rather do it that way.
WOW....Thanks for all the help guys......LOL
You're asking about something that few people need to do, much less know how to do. I was looking into a similar thing recently and I know that it is possible, but not easy and not for someone unfamiliar to flashing and whatnot. Not saying you, just saying. I would start here:
http://mike446.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Flash-your-cell-phone
and here
http://www.wikihow.com/Flash-a-Phone
here
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...phone-on-Boost-CDMA-101-Questions-and-answers
and maybe even here
http://www.silverspooncells.com/categories/Shop-Boost-Mobile/
If you need CDMAtool, I may be able to help. Good luck :good:
BMP7777 said:
You're asking about something that few people need to do, much less know how to do. I was looking into a similar thing recently and I know that it is possible, but not easy and not for someone unfamiliar to flashing and whatnot. Not saying you, just saying. I would start here:
http://mike446.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Flash-your-cell-phone
and here
http://www.wikihow.com/Flash-a-Phone
here
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...phone-on-Boost-CDMA-101-Questions-and-answers
and maybe even here
http://www.silverspooncells.com/categories/Shop-Boost-Mobile/
If you need CDMAtool, I may be able to help. Good luck :good:
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I am familiar with a few of these but my main problem is that this phone has some kind of lock on it keeping you from setting " keys " and the password for the keys when you try to get your data going. Its really different than any I've seen so far. Thank you for replying to my quest and giving me the links. If you or any one you know that might have some insight you are willing to share about what I mentioned I would really appreciate it.
devo3d said:
I am familiar with a few of these but my main problem is that this phone has some kind of lock on it keeping you from setting " keys " and the password for the keys when you try to get your data going. Its really different than any I've seen so far. Thank you for replying to my quest and giving me the links. If you or any one you know that might have some insight you are willing to share about what I mentioned I would really appreciate it.
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Did you have any luck with this? I'm trying to do that same thing, I'm exactly where you're at minus the guide to flash to Boost. I have a guide for the Evo 4G but not this phone.

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