HTC wildfire 2.2.1 root to HTC wildfire Android 2.3 | Install Android 2.3 on HTC Wildfire | How to root Htc Wildfire 2.2.1

Sometime ago I got an HTC Wildfire and was having loads of fun using it, but every time I wanted to do anythingmore  "creative" i was stopped by the binded nature of phone, hence i decided to root it (jailbreak it apple fellas) and get complete control over my device. Here, I am covering step by step guide to root HTC wildfire 2.2.1 and install Android 2.3 on HTC Wildfire.

To do the rooting you must have your Wildfire with S-OFF, HBOOT 1.02.0002 and Android 2.2.1 . You can check it by booting into HBOOT (power on your phone by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button) .This method is strictly for the 2.2.1 owners. How you can turn the S-OFF is your headache, you can try the alpharev (ask the team if they can get you a 2.0 test version... :P) or you can wait for Unrevoked 3.33 or you can straight off go to market and hunt for XTC clip. Either way, try it and don't attempt to anything before you get S-OFF. Actually the notorious S-ON flag is the cause rooting wildfire is such a pain in the a**.
I used to have this

and I converted it into this :)

or this =)

Anyways, here is how you can root HTC wildfire 2.2.1 and get htc wildfire Android 2.3

What you need ?

 1 :- HTC wildfire with S-OFF , HBOOT 1.01.0002 , OS Froyo 2.2.1 USB Drivers (Download)

RUU Rom 2.1 /
2 :-  RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_
release_130814_signed (Download)

3 :- Unrevoked 3.2 Test version (Download)

4 :- Cyanogenmod 7 (Download) and Google Apps (Download)

5 :- Time and Patience & last but not the least,

6 :- Balls of Steel

    Disclaimer

    I am not responsible if your phone gets bricked, by following the process you are voiding your warranty and significant damage may be caused to your device.
    Its all for educational purposes only, if you are dumb enough to screw somewhere then I will be the one who will be laughing at you.
    Software are unpredictable in nature, one may/may not act as predicted especially in case of rooting (personal experience). Hence my friend, tread carefully.
    in short,

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR STUPIDITY.

Step 1 - Installing the USB drivers

Download USB drivers and extract them on desktop. Turn off your wildfire and boot into HBOOT by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button. Connect your phone to your PC and it will show "drivers installing" or similar there for Android device. When prompted , install the drivers by going to device manager and browsing to the folder where you extracted the drivers. Once installed, disconnect and reboot your phone normally.

Now you need to install the Android bootloader interface. Connect it to your HTC wildfire to the PC and it will ask for drivers again, now go to device manager, click on unknown device,

click on update driver -> install from specific location -> No i will choose to install -> choose Android phone and click on adb interface -> click next -> when asked to install click on continue anyway, just install them.

Once done you will see your phone recognized as "Android bootloader interface". Now disconnect your phone and go into

settings -> applications - > development - > enable USB Debugging.

Congratulations, the first step is complete.

Step 2 - Downgrading from Android 2.2.1 Froyo to Android 2.1 Eclair

Download the RUU rom which is an original stock rom. Plug your phone into the PC and set it to "Charge through USB". Double click RUU rom .exe. Follow the on screen instructions and then let it install. Your phone will reboot into stock HTC 2.1 :) This will be the last time you will be seeing it though.

The HBOOT version will be now 0.80.0002 (check it by powering on your phone by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button)  Once done disconnect your phone.

Step 3 - Gaining root using UnrEVOked , get clockworkmod and set your phone free :)

Download the test version of unrevoked. Let me repeat, DO NOT USE UNREVOKED 3.32 as it will lead to CID errors or to be precise this error

"validation error backup cid is missing"

This may be caused as the 3.32 doesnot support HBOOT 0.82.0002. Hence You need specific test version of Unrevoked 3.2 to do the job. Download it, save it on desktop, and run it. Now connect your phone and the rooting will start. Once donw, you will have Clockworkmod recovery installed on your phone. Reboot your phone now (using the VOLUME UP/DOWN key for navigation and clicking using TRACKBALL, the POWER button takes you back in menus). Once rebooted, you will see the superuserapp in your phone and congratulations, your phone is successfully rooted :)

Step 4 - Installing Cyanogenmod 7 or Android Gingerbread 2.3.3

Download the Cyanogenmod 7 with google apps and save it on desktop, connect your phone as USB diskdrive and transfer both zip files on SD card. Once done, reboot your phone into ClockworkMod Recovery (booting by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button and clicking on recovery)

Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side VOLUME buttons to move around, and either the POWER button or the TRACKBALL to select.

• Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
• Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
• Select Install zip from sdcard.
• Select Choose zip from sdcard.
• choose update-cm-7.0.0-buzz-signed.zip & Let it install.
• Once done, Select Install zip from sdcard.
• Select Choose zip from sdcard, choose gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
• Once the installation has finished, to get back to the main menu by clicking the POWER button and select the Reboot system now option.

Congrats..The HTC Wildfire should now boot into CyanogenMod.

Enjoy Android 2.3.3 :)

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

[F1] Open Help for active application
Windows key + R = Run menu
Windows key + E = Explorer
ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Windows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste
 Windows+M Minimize all open windows
Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
Acessability shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch Mouse Keys on and off.
SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch Toggle Keys on and off.
 [Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
[Ctrl] Left Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
[Ctrl] Up, down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
Explorer shortcuts
END....... Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME....... Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog

HTC MOBILE PHONE SECRET CODES

These codes work on most HTC Mobile Phones to hidden functions that you can’t change through the phone menu activate & deactivate more advanced.
1. This code for getting Phone information: *#*#7780#*#*
2. This code for getting Battery information: *#*#7780#*#*
3. This code for getting Battery history: *#*#7780#*#*
4. This code for Bluetooth test: *#*#232331#*#*
5. This code for Showing Bluetooth device address: *#*#232337#*#
6. If want to test your LCD press this code: *#*#0*#*#*
7. If want to show your RAM version press this code: *#*#3264#*#*
8. This code for touch screen version: *#*#2663#*#*
9. This code for touch screen test: *#*#2664#*#*
10. This code for proximity sensor test: *#*#0588#*#*
11. This code for Melody test: *#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#*
12. This secret code for Showing WiFi MAC address: *#*#232338#*#*
13. By using this secret code you can test your GPS: *#*#1472365#*#*
14. This code for another GPS test: *#*#1575#*#*
15. This code for PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate: *#*#4986*2650468#*#*
16. This code for PDA and Phone: *#*#1234#*#*
17. This code for FTA SW Version: *#*#1111#*#*
18. This code for FTA HW Version: *#*#2222#*#*
19. This code for PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number: *#*#44336#*#*
20. This code for Packet Loopback: *#*#0283#*#*
21. If you want to test device press(Vibration test and BackLight test also): *#*#0842#*#*
22. If you want know usage statistics press this number on your mobile main screen: *#*#7780#*#*
23. By using this code you can opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo: *#*#197328640#*#*
24. WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes: *#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* – WLAN test (Use “Menu” button to start various tests)
25. Please be careful as it’s not always possible to undo the effects of a code (e.g. factory reset): *#*#4636#*#*

15 Best Windows 7 Tips and Hacks

You have upgraded to Windows 7, love the new taskbar, and enjoy the power of using the cool Librariesfeature.

But now you want more. You want the cool tips and tricks that make Windows 7 fun!

So here are the best ones to help you get the most out of your new OS. In this article, we will focus on the Windows 7 interface to get you started on the road to becoming a Windows 7 Power User. In Part 2, we will be looking at advanced tips for usability, performance, and security.

Use Keyboard Shortcuts

Using the mouse, you can drag-”˜n-dock windows to either side of the screen, or drag it to the top to maximize it. These keyboard shortcuts are even faster:

Win+Left Arrow and Win+Right Arrow dock the window to the left and right side of the screen

Win+Up Arrow and Win+Down Arrow maximize and restore/minimize

Win+M minimizes everything

Alt+Up, Alt+Left Arrow, Alt+Right Arrow navigate to parent folder, or browse Back and Forward through folders in Explorer

Win+Home minimizes/restores all open windows except the active window

Alt+Win+# accesses the Jump List of program number ‘#’ on the taskbar

2.Rearrange System Tray Icons

You can rearrange icons on the taskbar as you wish and start new (or switch to running) instances of the first ten taskbar programs using Win+1, Win+2, and so on. The cool thing is you can also rearrange system tray icons. Reorder them on the tray or move them outside or back in the tray. Take control of what you want to always keep an eye on, and from which apps you’ll require notifications.

3. Access Jump Lists with the Left Mouse Button

Jump Lists usually show up when you right-click on a taskbar icon. However, they can also be accessed by holding the left mouse button and dragging upwards. If you’re using a laptop touchpad or a touch screen, this is convenient because you do not have to click any button to access a context menu.

4. Add Any Folder to Favorites

You can add any library or folder to the Favorites section in Windows Explorer. To add a folder, navigate to it in Explorer, right-click Favorites in the left navigation pane, and selectAdd current location to Favorites. Now you get quick access to your favorite folders in allFile->Save As dialogs!

5. Pin Frequently Used Folders to the Taskbar

Right-click, drag, and pin your favorite folders to Windows Explorer on the taskbar. They will now show up in the Jump List when you right click on Explorer giving you quick access to your favorite folders.

6. Pin Control Panel to the Taskbar

You cannot pin the Control Panel to the taskbar via the Start Menu or by drag and drop. Open the Control Panel and right-click its taskbar icon to pin it to the taskbar. An advantage of this is that Control Panel’s Jump List allows quick access to recently used functions.

7. Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Programs

You can create keyboard shortcuts for any program in Windows 7. Right-click the program icon and select Properties. Select the Shortcut tab, click in Shortcut key, to set the keyboard shortcut for that program.

8. Open Command Prompt in Any Folder

Like the command prompt? Miss the “˜Open Command Window Here’ Windows XP power toy? Press “˜Shift’ when right-clicking on a folder to get that option in the context menu. This also works on the desktop. No power toy required!

9. View Expanded ‘Send To’ Menu

Press Shift when right-clicking on a folder to get an expanded Send To menu.

10. Adjust Screen Text with Clear Type

Use Clear Type Tuner for the best look on your LCD monitor or laptop screen. Run “˜cttune.exe‘ from the Start Menu search box, or go to the Control Panel Display applet, and select Adjust ClearType Text from the left.

11. Get Exact Colors On Your Screen

If you are an artist or you work with colors, use the Calibrate Color option in the Control Panel Display applet or run dccw.exe from the Start Menu search box. You can adjust gamma, brightness, contrast, and color balance, ensuring that colors are displayed correctly on your screen.

12. Customize the Power Button

If you restart your computer more often than you shut it down, change the defaultShutdown power button to Restart. Right-click on Start, select Properties, and choose the Power button action that you use the most.

13. Customize Number of Items in Jump Lists & Start Menu

Right-click Start, select Properties, click Customize and choose the number of recent programs to be shown in the Start Menu and the number of items displayed in Jump Listsfrom the Start Menu Size section below.

14. Search Internet from the Start Menu

Enable Internet search from the Start Menu using your default browser. Run GPEDIT.MSCfrom the Start Menu search box to start the Group Policy Editor. In the left pane, go to User Configuration->Administrative Templates->Start Menu and Taskbar. In the right pane, right-click to Edit and Enable Add Search Internet link to Start Menu.

15. Add Videos to Start Menu

Windows 7 does not place a link to your videos on the Start Menu by default. To add a link to your videos on the Start Menu, right-click Start, select Properties, click on Customize. In the Videos section at the bottom, choose Display as a link.

Did you like these tips? Tell us or share your tricks with us in the comments!

Samsung Mobile Tricks And Tips

Samsung Reset Codes

You can try these in case you downloaded corrupted or incompatible Java midlets or other media, which are causing problems with the phone.
*2767*JAVA# Java Reset and (Deletes all Java Midlets)

*2767*MEDIA# Reset Media (Deletes All Sounds and Pics)

*2767*WAP# Wap Reset

*2767*CUST# Reset Custom EEPR0M

*2767*FULL# Reset Full EEPR0M (Caution)

For example : *2767*JAVA# would be keyed in as *2767*5282#


Note : Not all codes will work with SGH-C100.

Other Samsung Codes

*#06# IMEI code

*#9998*4357# Help Menu

*#9998*5282# Java menu (GRPS/CSD settings for JAVA server)

*#9999#0# Monitor Mode

*#9999# or *#9998*9999# Software Version

*#8888# or *#9998*8888# Hardware Version

*#9998*746# or *#9998*0746# or *#0746# Sim Infos

*#9998*523# or *#9998*0523# or *#0523# Display Contrast

*#9998*842# or *#9998*0842# or *#0842# Vibration On (until you push OK)

*#9998*289# or *#9998*0289# or *#0289# Buzzer On (until you push OK)

*#9998*288# or *#9998*0288# or *#0288# Battery & Field Infos

*#9998*377# or *#9998*0377# Error log

*#9998*778# or *#9998*0778# or *#0778# Sim Service table

*#9998*782# show date and alarm clock

*#8999*638# show network information

*#9998*5646# change operator logo at startup

*#9998*76# production number

*#9998*968# view melody for alarm

*#9998*585# Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)

*#3243948# Digital Audio Interference Off

*#32436837# Digital Audio Interference On

SAMSUNG T100 SECRET CODES 

*#06# -> Show IMEI 

*#9999# -> Show Software Version
*#0001# -> Show Serial Parameters
*2767*3855# -> Full EEPROM Reset ( THIS CODE REMOVES SP-LOCK!!!! but also change IMEI to 447967-89-400044-0, you must use CHGIMEI to restore it)
*2767*2878# -> Custom EEEPROM Reset
*#8999*228# -> Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature) 
*#8999*246# -> Program status 
*#8999*289# -> Change Alarm Buzzer Frequency 
*#8999*324# -> Debug screens 
*#8999*364# -> Watchdog 
*#8999*377# -> EEPROM Error Stack 
*#8999*427# -> Trace Watchdog 
*#8999*523# -> Change LCD contrast 
*#8999*544# -> Jig detect 
*#8999*636# -> Memory status 
*#8999*746# -> SIM File Size 
*#8999*778# -> SIM Service Table 
*#8999*785# -> RTK (Run Time Kernel) errors 
*#8999*786# -> Run, Last UP, Last DOWN 
*#8999*837# -> Software Version 
*#8999*842# -> Test Vibrator 
*#8999*862# -> Vocoder Reg 
*#8999*872# -> Diag 
*#8999*947# -> Reset On Fatal Error 
*#8999*999# -> Last/Chk
*#8999*9266# -> Yann debug screen (=Debug Screens?) 
*#8999*9999# -> Software version

SAMSUNG V200 SECRET CODES 

v200 Unlock Code-> *2767*7822573738#
*#9324# Netmon (press the hangup key to exit) 
*#9998*JAVA# Edit GPRS/ CSD settings (S100 Only) 
*#9998*Help# Help screen/ List of codes 
*#9998*LOGO# Change operator Logo 
*#9998*RTC# RTC Display 
*#9998*Bat# Battery Status 
*#9998*Buz# Turns Buzzer ON 
*#9998*Vib# Turns Vibrator ON 
*#9998*LCD# LCD Contrast 
*#9998*9999# Softwre Version 
*#9998*8888# Hardware Version 
*#9998*377# NVM Error Log (?????) 
*#9998*NET# SIM Network ID 
*#9998*778# SIM Serv. Table 
*#9998*SIM# SIM Info 
*#9998*PN# Production No. 
*#9998*968# Reminder Tune 
*#9998*NVM# Displays Non-Volitile Memory Status 
*#9999*C# ??????????????????? 
*#06# Displays phones I**I No.
***/// ***/// NOTE /// *** RED COLOR , they appear serious !!! Use at 
own risk !!!
*#9998*2576# Forces SIM Error 
*#9998*DEAD# Forces Phone Crash 
*2767*MEDIA# Resets the medis on the phone (deletes all downloaded 
pics/tones) 
*2767*FULL# Resets the EEPRON *DANGEROUS* 
*2767*CUST# Resets the Custom EEPRON 
*2767*JAVA# Resets JAV downloads (deletes all downloaded midlits) 
*2767*STACKRESET# Resets Stack 
*2767*225RESET# ????????????????? * Dangerous * 
*2767*WAP# Resets WAP Setting & Deletes Favorites 

SAMSUNG A800 SECRET CODES 

The universal unlock code is *2767*637# do this with out your sim in
By default, the firmware (software) for x600 only receives java 
apps and other applications like stuff by serial port.
but even for it, you have to enable the serial port, which also 
causes 
the closing of all other ports, even the IrDA too :-( ..
well, guess what, i have very good news for you,
do you know, you can increase the sound level,
the sound level for tones, speaker fone, etc,
can be increase even then if it is at max (level 4)
you still can do it,
just follows the instructions!


**************** HERE WE GO **************


Enter the following code:
*#8999*8378#
(You'll be shown menu, then ...)
then go to:
"H/W test"
then go to:
"Audio Settings"
then go to:
"Melody Gain"
There will you see a number.
there are five (5) Melody Levels" of it.
(and currently, you are at level 1 and after
pressing the "save" button, you will move to
level 2 and so on .........................)
you have to change the values of all the levels.
and as the resultant, it will give increase the 
melody sound!, your tones will more louder,
even more louder then the max. ringing volume.
the level wise numbers are: (as its my setting :-) )
Melody Level 1: 13
Melody Level 2: 17
Melody Level 3: 18
Melody Level 4: 25
Melody Level 5: 31
you even can make your own combinations of level wise
sounding numbers that can change the sound level!.
if your combination cause more louder sound level,
then mine,
then do share it with the group! ... :-)
meanwhile, try my figured-out combination!

************ CAUTION ************
if anything goes wrong,
then you can apply the master reset code,
that will NOT delete anything, ANYTHING from your
cell fone, but set each and eveything to its
default/standard setting ...
(likes, factory settings :-) )
the master reset code is:  #*7728#


#########################################

I take no responsibility of these codes are working or not,
or its effects on your cell fone
but i have tried these codes on my cell fone.
and i bet, nothing goes wrong,
but even then of my words, be carefull!,
#########################################
The code: *#8999*8378#
as i regarded it a informative code,
will tell you each and everything about your cell fone.
and in the "H/W test",
there are lot of other Audio settings,
each of them having five (5) levels,
you can change the combination, but before doing anything,
do write the defult number sequence to some place so that
you'll be then able to invert it again! .. :-) ...
#*2558# - Time ON
#*2527# - GPRS Switching Set to class {4/8/9/10}
#*4263# - Handsfree Mode: ACTIVATED
#*53696# - [Java dnload] WAPSAR mode
#*536961# - WAPSAR enable HTTP disable
#*536962# - HTTP enable WAPSAR disable
#*536963# - SERIAL enable Others disable
#*5663351# - [Phone Model] SAMSUNG SGH-X100
#*6420# - Mic off
#*6421# - Mic on
#*7632# - Sleep mode
*#8999*523# - Main LCD Brightness
*#8999*3825523# - (?) External display 
*2767*3855# - Full EEPROM reset(Reset all type of locks)also you'll 
lose pictures and java not melody
Remove camera sound:
On main screen type:
*#8999*8378# --> Test mode
H/W test
Audio Settings
Melody Gain
Then replace 6 by 0, it'll show 12 but it's OK
Press back until main screen
Then press key volume to minimum and let's try !!! no more sound
tip by C-Quest
*2767*688# resets the phone
Thats all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Install Android 2.1 User Interface on Nokia 5800, 5230, 5233, 5235

Few years ago, the word Symbian was in every mobile users mind and everyone used to feel Symbian mobile operating system was like a God among mobile phones because there wasn’t any other operating system that could be better than it. But, now things have changed! It’s Android now! Android is gaining a lot of acceptance these days for its brilliant features and user friendly interface. Well, if you’re a Nokia user then you may want to get some Android brains on it. If you own a Nokia 5800, 5230, 5233 or 5235 then here’s how you can get Android UI on it:

NOTE: This will not install Android on your phone, it will only install user interface. You can uninstall it anytime if you aren’t comfortable with it.

How to Install Android 2.1 on Nokia 5800, 5230, 5233, 5235?

1. Download GDesk.rar from here and extract its contents to a separate folder called ‘Gdesk’.
3. Copy the folder to your phone memory
4. Now, Go to Gdesk\Gdesk v0.33g install SIS and install all applications. The files to be installed are listed below:

GDesk.0.33g.SIS
GDeskAgnViewS60.0.33g.sis
GDeskNotepadS60.0.33g.sis
GDeskClockS60.0.33g.sis
GDeskTaskManS60.0.33g.sis
GDeskInfoViewS60.0.33g.sis
GDeskShortcutsS60.0.33g.sis

While you try to install the above files, your phone will not allow you to install GDeskTaskManS60.0.33g.sis. It may give an error saying ‘Certificate is expired’.

You have to sign the application and install it. You can generate a certificate by going here and sign it.

5. Once everything is installed, run GDesk from your phone.

6. Tap your screen, then click on Design> Load Design. Select Android 2.1.gdd from the following location: Memory card\+GDesk\Android 2.1.gdd

7. Now you need to change some options. You can do this by going to options and ticking the following options for better results:

Replace Main,
Disable menu tap,
Full Screen,
and Hide title caption

RELATED: How to Reset Nokia Lock Code

How To Flash Your Nokia Phone Through USB

In this post, I’ll be explaining how to flash your Nokia phone or update the firmware using just a usb cable without any flashing box like JAF, Cyclone and the rest of them. All that is needed is a usb cord, two softwares and an internet connection. I previously made two posts on servicing nokia phones. One was how to read nokia phone security code using usb and the other was how to reset the security code back to the default code.

A lot of people often hear about “flashing mobile phones” without knowing what it actually means. Flashing a phone means re-installing the phone’s firmware files, that is, re-installing the operating system of the phone. When a phone’s operating system files are corrupt due to incompatible applications, virus attack and so on, flashing might be the only solution when restoring factory settings doesn’t work. Apart from this, flashing a phone too can be used to update the firmware to a newer version, install a cracked firmware, “wake” a dead phone, etc.
I have to emphasize that flashing a phone shouldn’t be done just for fun as it might be useful and dangerous at the same time. Yes, flashing a phone can wake a dead phone, so also flashing a working phone can kill it!

ALSO NOTE THAT THESE SOFTWARES

To flash your phone through usb, you need these:

i. Navifirm – to download the phone’s firmware
ii. Phoenix Service Suite
iii. Nokia PC Suite
iv. A good USB cable

1. Install Phoenix. This might take a pretty long time if you’re using a slow computer but you’ve got to be patient

2. Run Navifirm but be sure to have a working internet connection before doing this. It connects to the internet and loads all available Nokia phones firmwares. This too also takes a long time and requires a steady internet connection so you need some patience here too.

3. Be sure your phone’s battery is charged to at least 50% though flashing should take less than 10 minutes.

4. Select your phone type under Products. It is located on the phone just beneath the battery. For example, N97′s product type is RM-505, RM-133 for N73 and RM-596 for Nokia N8. (You can as well check it by dialling *#0000# in standby.)

5. Wait till it loads Releases. From here, you can see all available firmware versions. Select the latest you find there.

6. It now loads Variants, select your desired product code from the list. You can also check beneath the battery to find the original product code.

7. Now select all the files and download. Select Download with IDMM (Internet Download Manager) if you have it installed it on your PC. If not, select, Download with program and choose the destination folder.

8. Go to C:/Program Files/Nokia/Phoenix/Products
Create a folder with the name as your phone product type.
For example, for Nokia N97, the folder will be named RM-505
The firmware files you downloaded will then be located in C:/Program Files/Nokia/Phoenix/Products/RM-505

9. Now run PHOENIX and connect your mobile phone in PC Suite mode. If phoenix detects your phone automatically, skip steps 110-14.

10. In Phoenix, click File > Manage Connections > New.

11. Now select the type of cable you are using. If you are using DKE-2, CA-53, Micro USB cable, select USB.

12. Click Next. It will find your product and say FOUND. If it doesn’t find any, you can try changing your cable type by clicking Back.

13. Click Next and then Finish.

14. Now your cable type (USB) appears in the connection list. Select it. Click APPLY and then CLOSE.

15. Now select File > Open Product.

16. A list of RM codes will open. Select your phone’s RM code.

17. Now select File > Scan Product.

18. Your phone’s firmware info will appear at the extreme bottom of the Phoenix Service Software window.

19. Now select Flashing > Firmware Update. At this point, Phoenix will automatically load the firmware files we talked about in step 8. If it doesn’t, make sure you named that directory accordingly and please go over step 8 again.

20. If everything up to step 20 goes well, select “Refurbish”, wait until the “Successful” dialog box appear (DO NOT touch or disconnect the phone or USB cable during the process). Press OK, phone will disconnect and restart.

At the end Phoenix will tell you to disconnect your phone as the flashing has finished butome phones may not boot up automatically after the flashing has finished. In those cases, remove the battery and then insert it and manually start the phone.

FLASHING A DEAD PHONE WITH PHOENIX
The procedure is almost same as above but with litle differences.

1. Start Phoenix. Connect your phone through USB Cable (we are flashing a dead phone so the phone is off)

2. Click File > Open Product. Select your RM code from the window that appears. Click OK.

3. Click File > Manage Connections. Select No Connection. Then APPLY and CLOSE.

4. Now select Flashing > Firmware Update.

5. Check the option “Dead Phone USB Flashing”.

6. Click Refurbish and the flashing process is started.

7. After some time, flashing will pause asking you to turn on your phone.

8. Press the POWER button of your phone until the backlight comes up.

9. Flashing will proceed. Your phone will automatically start when the flashing finishes. When done, you can safely remove your data cable from handset.

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