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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
 
Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:50 pm |
I should first point out that there are other options to unlocking yourself,
1) You can get the unlock code from your provider for free if they are prepared to give it to you. If they are then that is the safest and best option.
2) There are also remote unlocking services - google GSM liberty
3) If you have or know of someone or a store with a smart clip these can be used.
To unlock yourself:
*You need to downgrade your boot loader - this is very risky - no liability is accepted for any problems that may occur*
Ensure your phone is fully charged before starting.
I recommend before beginning you first make a backup of your phone as described in the How To: Use Flashbackup To Backup Your Phone topic in the tutorials section.
This assumes all necessary drivers are already installed.
1) Start in bootloader mode (hold # and * while powering on)
2) Identify your current bootloader (e.g. 8.26 or 7.E0)
3) If you have bootloader 7.D0 already skip to step 6
4) Download and extract http://www.poeticfolly.com/motoguide/gurus/unlockit/bl_826-828_to_07d0 _for_V3_by_Archy.V2.shx
5) Use RSD Lite (This program is considered Warez and links are not allowed - search google for it) to flash the file to your phone
6) Download and extract the Moto Unlocker software from http://www.poeticfolly.com/motoguide/gurus/unlockit/Motorola_Unlocker_ 2005.zip
7) Start in bootloader mode (hold # and * while powering on)
8 ) Run Moto Unlocker click connect and yes
PROBLEMS:
If after running motounlocker you still have issues there are two options:
1) Flash an old monsterpack (circa 40.79R), run the unlocker again then flash a recent monsterpack
2) Find P2k Easy Tools cracked version using google
btw I cannot take any credit for this - credit is due here:
http://www.motox.info/showthread.php?p=53127#post53127
and to Scotty2 and Archy for the bootloader downgrade
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xconradx
Posts: 22
Phone Model:
V3 - 42.10R_B/1126 - 10+mb Unlocked
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:58 am |
I can confirm this works with 8.23. I have not, despite numerous attempts, been able to make this work on my 8.26 v3 by downgrading.
The rumors are true, if you have 8.23 it can be done. I consider it risky, but hey, what fun is it if its not risky?
Go forth and unlock!
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Jkees
Posts: 9
Phone Model:
V3 RAZR
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:51 pm |
Thank you all for the information. I am trying to do the same right now.
I have bootloader 7.EO and am trying to figure out if It is possible to do the same. Is 7.EO a later release or earlier than 8.23 or 8.26 and would it work to downgrade / upgrade to one of those in order to unlock?
I have all the necessary files thanks to Old_Fool and mikekay10.
Your help would be appreciated. THANKS!
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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:54 pm |
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I'm thinking it is actually 7.E0 which is indeed earlier than 8.26. So just follow the steps as listed - nothing extra should be needed
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Jkees
Posts: 9
Phone Model:
V3 RAZR
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:57 pm |
| mikekay10 wrote: | | I'm thinking it is actually 7.E0 which is indeed earlier than 8.26. So just follow the steps as listed - nothing extra should be needed |
Ok, So, I should use Moto Unlocker 2005 with 7.EO or upgrade to 8.23 first, then use Moto Unlocker?
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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:02 pm |
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Just flash with 7.D0 then follow the rest of the steps in order
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Jkees
Posts: 9
Phone Model:
V3 RAZR
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:03 pm |
| mikekay10 wrote: | | Just flash with 7.D0 then follow the rest of the steps in order |
I will do that and let you know the results. Thanks!
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Jkees
Posts: 9
Phone Model:
V3 RAZR
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:20 pm |
Flashed to 7.D0, started back in bootloader mode, ran Moto Unlocker 2005, clicked connect and then yes. It says: RFone found  and Handle error  . I am I doing something wrong or do I just keep moving along?
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Old_Fool
Posts: 2118
Phone Model:
If it's locked, ican unlock it. If you brick it, I can fix it
Service Provider:
Tmobile |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:26 pm |
| Jkees wrote: | | Flashed to 7.D0, started back in bootloader mode, ran Moto Unlocker 2005, clicked connect and then yes. It says: RFone found and Handle error . I am I doing something wrong or do I just keep moving along? |
Handle error mean you have something else open at the time and it' sharing the drivers so close verything else like PST or MPT, just only the unlocker and try again
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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:27 pm |
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When you restarted in bootloader did it display anything on screen?
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