Can't connect to 8125

[Clayfree]

I just purchased a Cingular 8125 off Ebay. I can't seem to connect to it with ActiveSync OR in Bootloader mode. Phone charges via USA but I can't get any type of connection, is this a broken usb port?

IPL 2.25
SPL 2.25

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Clay

[mdhensley5]

Are you using Windows XP or Vista? Activesync doesn't work in Vista.

[Clayfree]

Sorry, I for got to add that I am using XP. Also, I performed a hard reset back to the stock Cingular rom with no results.

[mdhensley5]

Huh, but it is charging when connected with USB cable?

[Clayfree]

Yes, it charges through usb and I get the charge indicator light at the top. Everything seems fine with the phone but I just can't connect.

[mdhensley5]

Check your firewall to see if it's blocking Activesync. Also, in Activesycn under file > connection settings, make sure that the allow usb connections is checked. On your PC, make sure that your usb ports are functioning correctly. You could try unistalling and re-installing Activesync.

That's all that comes to mind.

[Clayfree]

Thanks for the help mdhensley5,

My firewall is turned off and usb is enabled under activesync. I have an MDA and an SDA that connects with no problem. I even tried ActiveSync 4.1 with no luck.

[TaurusBullba]

Try >Start >Settings >USB to PC and check or uncheck "Enable advanced network functionality".

[Clayfree]

I don't see a "USB to PC" option under settings. Is it under System, Personal or Connections?

Under Programs > Accessory I found an option for USBSwitch with two choices: Serial and RNDIS. It is on Serial.

[mestrini]

Try >Start >Settings >USB to PC and check or uncheck "Enable advanced network functionality".

This option is only for WM6 ROMs

[zeba5]

i have the same problem, does anybody knows the solution ?

[brooknam]

Does the computer give indication at all.

[owlmastser]

I just purchased a Cingular 8125 off Ebay. I can't seem to connect to it with ActiveSync OR in Bootloader mode. Phone charges via USA but I can't get any type of connection, is this a broken usb port?

IPL 2.25
SPL 2.25

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Clay
I'm having the same problem but I don't even have usbswitch option in the program's folder any help would be great can sync through Bluetooth but don't think it would be wise to upgrade the rom that way:)

[zabardast_1]

I'm having the same problem but I don't even have usbswitch option in the program's folder any help would be great can sync through Bluetooth but don't think it would be wise to upgrade the rom that way:)

For upgrade you don't need Active sync , rather while upgrading active sync is atomatically turned off,For upgrade go into boot loader mode in your phone than connect USB cable,then see on your phone you'll see small usb appearing at the bottom of the bootloader screen,if it's there tha you can flash any rom you like.

but,sure you wud have to establish connectivty between phone and Pc via Active sync if you want to add or install any more applications or software.but it's not required for upgrading or flashing a Rom.

Which version of Active sync you are using and which Windows?,download the latest ver 4.5 and install,as for windows,do all your upgrades using WinXP Sp2. You might require to upgrade Windows Installer version 3.1,update it through Windows update from Microsoft website, good luck

[owlmastser]

:) Thats another problem lol getting the usb on the booter loader screen but when I run the button rom it can find it think i might just buy another sync cable
and hope for the best.

IPL 1.08
SPL 1.08
GSM 01.16.11

SIM & CID Unlocked

[zabardast_1]

:) Thats another problem lol getting the usb on the booter loader screen but when I run the button rom it can find it think i might just buy another sync cable
and hope for the best.

IPL 1.08
SPL 1.08
GSM 01.16.11

SIM & CID Unlocked


what exactly is the problem you are facing, is it the usb connectivity or you cannot sync through active sync ?,how did you sim/cid unlock your phone ?
well,what I can make out of your post is that you are not able to establish connectivity through Active sync,but your usb cable is fine and you want to upgrade ?does your phone gets charged via usb ?what you mean by 'when I run the button rom it can find it,find what ?
ok,do you see usb while in bootloader mode ?

[owlmastser]

forgot to put in running WinXP SP2 and Win installer 3.1

[owlmastser]

unlocked with loki over a bluetooth connection yes it will charge through usb and the usb shows up in bootloader mode thx for your replies

[zabardast_1]

unlocked with loki over a bluetooth connection yes it will charge through usb and the usb shows up in bootloader mode thx for your replies

ok as you say that usb shows up in bootloader mode,than what problem are you facing while flashing to your device ? while coonected to the pc via usb and it shows in the bootloader there shudn't be any problem than to flash ?:confused:
Are you sure you carried out the CID unlocking method correctly and your device is CID unlocked.To check download WST tool and verify the present status of your phone.

[owlmastser]

Hi zabardast_1 thx again for replying when in boot loader mode and run the upgrade rom it look to check pda info and comes back with error 260 unable to connect to pda I have tried the WST tool to verify the unlock and it comes back saying they are i"m thinking it must be the cable as the cable that came with it from ebay is a motorola cable and the other cable i have is a universal.Handy tool that WST


IPL 1.08
SPL 1.08
GSM 01.16.11

SIM & CID Unlocked

[zabardast_1]

Hi zabardast_1 thx again for replying when in boot loader mode and run the upgrade rom it look to check pda info and comes back with error 260 unable to connect to pda I have tried the WST tool to verify the unlock and it comes back saying they are i"m thinking it must be the cable as the cable that came with it from ebay is a motorola cable and the other cable i have is a universal.Handy tool that WST


IPL 1.08
SPL 1.08
GSM 01.16.11

SIM & CID Unlocked

Ok,
ERROR [260] : UPDATE ERROR
This error occurs when there is an “open port error” before upgrading the ROM image.
Solution: You can reset the device and run RUU again. If you still encounter an “OPEN PORT ERROR” again, reset your computer and try again.
Soft reset your phone and try to flash again or reboot your Pc:-

1. Make sure your phone is not Connected to the PC and remove the dummy card or SD/MMC card

2. On your Desktop PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync, then go to File >Connection Settings >Remove the Selection from “Allow USB Connection with this desktop computer”

3.Try to go into boot loader mode on your phone

4. Reconnect your phone to the Desktop PC using the USB Cable (Don’t use the Bluetooth for the Upgrade)

5.After reconnect to pc via usb cable you'll notice small usb appear at the bottom of boot loader screen,if present...

6. Run the Upgrade again and it will work fine without any problems.


While upgrading, the ActiveSync program will not go on, however the upgrade is running.

Have you ever before used these usb cables for upgrading or accessing your phone through Active sync ?,if yes then it'll flash also and if not than it's a usb cable incompatibility problem,get a new compatible cable and try.good luck
I'll also advise you to turn of any Anti virus program and disable the Firewall too as it hinders the flash and don't do anything else with Pc and phone while Flashing .

[owlmastser]

Thx again nope never used the cables with this phone just got it from ebay on monday and haven't been able to connect it since i got it have done all that you have mentioed that's why i think it must be the cable.Get a new one today so will try it out tonight will let you know how Iget on :)


IPL 1.08
SPL 1.08
GSM 01.16.11

SIM & CID Unlocked

Hey Zabardast_1 no go on wizard still getting error 260 open port error even with new cable have tried now on 3 computers only thing I can think of now is there is something wrong with the usb port on the phone