Free non permanent sim unlock for e200 - patched rom

Free non permanent sim unlock for e200 - patched rom

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weeluke

Dec 10 2004, 19:11

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Hi,
Ok, i have a little problem

i downloaded all the needed stuff patched it when i was using the flash util then it froze, now my e200 comes up with "press any key to enter bootloader" when ya press a key it comes up with 3colours all saying "Smart Doc v1.07.02 Doc"
once this screen comes up i cannot turn the phone off normalyi have to take the battery out, so i reflashed it now it works ok

thanks
weeluke

gladel

Dec 11 2004, 08:18

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I've finally SIM unlocked my mobile! Even switched to i-Mate ROM. Unfortunately, there seemed to be a glitch. Whenever I'm checking my balance via SIM services (Filipinos familiar with SMART Menu -> Buddy Balance), instead of displaying the operator service, it displays a name from my contact list. What seemed go wrong?

squall

Dec 20 2004, 10:27

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I would post a new thread so the question gets more attention

As a thought:

Sometimes the caller id etc act funny if a full number is stored in another number, ie 901 was my voice mail number, and i had a contact who had 901 in there phone number, when the voice mail phoned me it showed as coming from my contact

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nattysmad

Dec 26 2004, 18:00

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hi i have a e200 and its unlocked but i cant get internet on it as o2 say they need the mader of it to send right info to phone can u help me with it
thanks happy new year

squall

Dec 27 2004, 16:31

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you need to change teh settings to allow the phone to connect to the o2 internet.

The quick way of doing it is to see this thread http://www.modaco.com/viewtopic.php?t=119575

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Coolboy1982

Jan 7 2005, 15:49

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QUOTE(squall @ Oct 31 2004, 23:17)

8. Go back to the folder you extracted the rom to in step 3 and run the file called ROMUpdateUtility.exe

Stupid question, but is taht the same as the file called VoUpgradeUt.exe in my UK update I just downloaded?

squall

Jan 8 2005, 01:09

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ok the orange update its called ROMUpdateUtility.exe but just try them all until you get the one that runs the update!

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Coolboy1982

Jan 8 2005, 20:07

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QUOTE(squall @ Jan 8 2005, 01:13)

ok the orange update its called ROMUpdateUtility.exe but just try them all until you get the one that runs the update!

Thanks.
Already did it.
In the Orange UK update it was the VoUpgradeUt.exe, as I had thought.
Worked a treat.

shooms

Jan 31 2005, 11:08

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weeeeeeeeeee fantastic

most impressed - thanks

A quickie - I'm now using a UK vodafone SIM - do I need to change settings on the E200 to access

MMS
MSN
Web browsing

Thanks for any tips

squall

Jan 31 2005, 11:36

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yes you do, the settings you need can be found in the the gprs settings repository

This is in the articles section of modaco

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shooms

Jan 31 2005, 13:27

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QUOTE(squall @ Jan 31 2005, 11:40)

yes you do, the settings you need can be found in the the gprs settings repository

This is in the articles section of modaco

Thanks fella - still issues with me MMS setup but have replied on the thread over there

srikanthrv

Feb 24 2005, 18:20

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[quote=squall,Oct 31 2004, 23:17]
This guide enables you to use the E200 with a sim card from any network by modifying the Rom, IE the operating systems.
1. Install a zip program such as winace or winrar
2. Download the latest Update for your country from your orange site.
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Should there be a SIM inside for unlocking or is it enough if the phone is switched ON and it says "SIM not found or INVALID SIM".

In this condition can we unlock the phone....
(this is bcoz i lost my SIM Boo Hoo!!!!)

This post has been edited by srikanthrv: Feb 24 2005, 18:53

srikanthrv

Feb 27 2005, 16:52

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QUOTE(sonec @ Nov 5 2004, 14:45)

I just tried this but could not get it to work.
I had already installed the ROM update on my E200. I downloaded the ROm update and the sim unlock software to a folder on my desktop as explained, however when i go to run the sim unlock it flashes on and off the screen in the blink of an eye?????
Anyone else experienced this or have any suggestions????

HI,
I also experienced the same problem.
Did you find a solution for it.
Strange even SQUALL or any member has not replied to your query....
If you have found out the solution please share it with me.
Thanks
srikanthrv

squall

Feb 27 2005, 16:55

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sorry i haveny been about much recently...

you should be able to do it without the sim card, if you run the update from the bootloader

enter the bootloader by holding power & record button on start up

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srikanthrv

Feb 28 2005, 12:46

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QUOTE(squall @ Feb 27 2005, 16:59)

sorry i haveny been about much recently...

you should be able to do it without the sim card, if you run the update from the bootloader

enter the bootloader by holding power & record button on start up

hi squall,
Thanks for replying..

when i try to run the update from bootloader screen, my pc says the "SPV is not connected".but when i switch on and go to the "missing SIM card screen" then it shows that the spv is connected.
Wat shud i do so that the spv is rescognised by my pc when it is in bootloader screen?

And can i run the update from WIN98se??

Hope u resolve my issues.
Thanks

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squall

Mar 3 2005, 18:12

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nope! you need windows xp / 2000

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RaveDisc

Mar 5 2005, 13:45

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Squall, where can I find the update for my SPV E200 ? I searched on orange.ch (I'm from switzerland) and I didn't find any update, then I searched on orange.com, and it's the same thing... :S

squall

Mar 5 2005, 14:24

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try http://www.orange.ch/offers/phoneArchive/s...s=1110032854592

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RaveDisc

Mar 5 2005, 14:50

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QUOTE(squall @ Mar 5 2005, 14:28)

try http://www.orange.ch/offers/phoneArchive/s...s=1110032854592

Thanx !
I've done what you said in the first page of the topic (spv unlock etc.)
But the uptade is very long ! They say approx. 15-30minutes ! And the update has already past 30minutes... is it normal ?
:'( I hope it'll work... I hate orange...

edit : "Checking the information on your spv e200 ... please wait...
Please don't disconnect your spv e200 from your pc or the power
supply until the upgrade is completed"

I think it's normal, but the processus is being too long !

This post has been edited by RaveDisc: Mar 5 2005, 14:56

187Cop

Mar 9 2005, 20:17

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QUOTE(RaveDisc @ Mar 5 2005, 14:54)

Thanx !
I've done what you said in the first page of the topic (spv unlock etc.)
But the uptade is very long ! They say approx. 15-30minutes ! And the update has already past 30minutes... is it normal ?
:'( I hope it'll work... I hate orange...

edit : "Checking the information on your spv e200 ... please wait...
Please don't disconnect your spv e200 from your pc or the power
supply until the upgrade is completed"

I think it's normal, but the processus is being too long !

How did things turn out?

I'm going to try this proceedure pretty soon and want to know what to expect in terms of how long the update should be processing.

Also, does this method continue to work after a hard reset? (Is it only a new ROM flash that invalidates the SIM unlock?)

Thanks!

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