*UPDATE* Help - Phone won't boot after attempting Sim Unlock

[dieselpower89]

Hi Guys,

I am aware of how to upgrade a ROM, how to Use HardSPL and how modifying in general works, although I think I may have really broken the phone now.

I had OliNex 1.40 installed since forever. I have used several Roms in the past including EnergyROM, Ahen's Roms and I have currently been using Makeveral's BSB6.5O Rom, and it was working great.

The last time I tried to use the unlock, i tried to flash it with the 'Subrata' unlock package (the one with Step 1,2 and 3' folders. It didnt work both times I tried so I gave up. It said it was unable to write to the phone. I reflashed with BSB Rom and all was well.

Today, I found a seperate unlocker. It was a simple .exe file that opened up what appeared to be the 'CustomRUU' application. The screen initially went black and then the program said that it lost connectivity. I did read that it used Cmonex HardSPL but I did it anyway (I take responsability for this error) and from then on, the phone will not boot. No matter what combination of Hard reset button combinations I use, nothing happens. No vibration, no light around the centre button that I can see, nothing.

So is there anything, anything at all that I can do? Or have i totally F**ked it?


I have also done alot of searching both on here, PPCgeaks, all the forums.

Let me know, cheers guys.

[Glotzeulor]

I had a similar problem: Screen was black, no reaction from the phone. But i was able to connect it to my computer, it was not really detected, even though
i was able to flash a new Rom with a Custom RUU. Perhaps you could try that?

[coco1942]

Try to change the rom . Pull out the stylus , Press the reset button and hold the VOLUME DOWN and the right down button . After connect to pc

[dieselpower89]

The phone is in an Off state - I recharged the battery in it overnight - no white glowing ring around the centre button. No combination of buttons work - nothing happens and the device is off still.

[dieselpower89]

OK, regardless of what has happened, Ive sent the phone to Victoria (Australia) to be repaired or replaced under warranty.

I just hope that it is so scrambled that they cant figure out that the device has been toyed with - will keep everyone updated!

btw - does anyone understand what technicians with more advanced tools would be able to determine (if anything)? Do they use special hardware to view the contents of the ROM or how does it all work?

thanks friends

[Glotzeulor]

Well..not exactly, but they have probably tools to examine the flash/memory/parts of the phone. interesting question ;)

[dieselpower89]

Update!
I sent the phone away to the Three mobile repair centre - the phone is back, fully repaired and Running BsB again.... just awesome.

it seem they replaced all the components of the phone except for the shell itself, I dont really know why they didnt just replace the phone? lol

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I told them the phone wouldn't boot after an overnight charge - thanks 3!

[Pino112]

Sorry for bumping.

I have the same problem! I used the same program; 'DiamonCustomRUU.exe'
The screen became black. I can't open the bootmenu, soft- and hardreset doesn't work :(
It's a Dutch branded Vodafone TD.
I have to send it to Vodafone for repairing?