Well alot of blackbery models like 7XXX, 8XXX AND 9XXX are also unlocking by flashing with mfi files.
This process is also easy if done by the proper way and guidance.
I HAVE ALSO UNLOCKED BLACKBERY MODEL 7100R, 8110, ETC. BY MFI FLASHING. The process starts like this, first of all
we need the particular model's firmware file which we have to unlock country lock, then we need complete setup of 718 mb in zip form, in which there is MML SETUP, which we have to install and it will make directory c:\mml\. Then we have also .netframework install on our system. Then we need one configuration file named "configuration.xml " which we have to replace it with the file made in c:\mml\configuration, this is done if you want to unlock handset without using internet.After that we need blackberry usb and modem drivers latest version i.e. 4.7.
After installing all setups, then the data of 718 mb all mfi zip folders we have to extract it in one folder and have to be replaced it all folders like bin, config etc to the folder made in c;\mml\, because if we do not paste it all there, software will give an error after erasing that load mfi file not find on local hard drive. So remember it to do that in the same way as mentioned, Also install MFI LOADER SETUP, Through which we have to tick mark on erase and auto start
options. and when all drivers will be install on it. it will automatically erase mfi and load its unlocked mfi file, After that on Handset NO. 1 WILL BE SHOWN AFTER PASSING FLASH. THEN WE HAVE TO TYPE THE WORD " S T A R T " TO COME OUT FROM DM MODE. THEN THERE WILL DISPLAY "NO APPLICATION DATA" ERROR, NOW HERE WE NEED HANDSET FIRMWARE APPLICATION FILE AND BLACKBERRY DESKTOP SOFTWARE , TO INSTALL ALL ITS ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS, AND THEN AT LAST AFTER
ALL DONE ON HANDSET NETWORK WILL SHOW OFF, THEN GO IN NETWORK SETTINGS AND SELECT PROPER OPTIONS, AND NOW YOUR HANDSET IS READY TO USE ANY GSM RUIM IN IT. ONE MORE PRECAUTION WE HAVE TO TAKE IS TO DELTE VENDOR.XML FILE i.e. in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader, after mfi flashing and before installing its firmware file. FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT ON ID. HERE IS SOME DATA BELOW -
http://www.ziddu.com/download/7104977/blackberryhardwareandsoftwarelinks.txt.html
http://www.ziddu.com/download/7105049/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsAboutBlackBerryphones.doc.html http://www.ziddu.com/download/7105056/Configuration.rar.html http://www.ziddu.com/download/7104952/blackberylatest4.7fulldesktopsoftwremanager.txt.html
5. check device manager for the created comport6. open DLoaderLite.exe,choose download option,tick mark on dload offline7. choose the desired model file CXXXX 8. press start > wait > now software says >fails9. open dloaderlite.exe.ini> go to 8 line fail port and editfailport to the created one by the handset [FailPort=x]now close the .ini and save changes. 10. open DLoaderLite.exe chek on Dloadoffline click on start wait for the software to complete operation if white screen appears 11. check mark backup restore ,choose restore ,browse to good backup file and press start , the software will restore nv data. For exact informatioin and files and tool contact me.
More one common problem comes in it is of software fault. That handset will remain on white light, or will be blinking and restarting, or opening any function in the handset it will get hang or restart. So for that first check that handset could go in boot mode or not, for that code is press *, # and power button, it will show in boot loader mode. Only if handset goes in boot mode, then its software is possible and but remember if its flash files get stopped in between, handset could be permanently dead also. Its hardware section is some critical to repair, like its network fault of no service does not get ok generally, as it has very small pcb and ics pasted on both sides. and its alot of tracks comes under it cpu ic, its charging fault also not get ok generally and even its common in this handset of battery low fault.
Motorola v3 and v3i are same, the only difference between them is of the memory card function and v3i lcd is some big and different from v3. And it has also a separate strip on the outer display with which its speaker is attached. V3c handset also comes in the market but that is of cdma brand of tata company, its internal pcb and flex cable is totaly different from gsm handset.
Well regarding wp826, wp826A, wp836, if you want to convert into ruim based, then there is nothing lenghty to do it, just type some secret code to it i.e. (*983*826#), then some programming will open on the display, just go to the programming option, and then put six digit security code i.e. by default is 000000, and then go to phone dispostion option, and there just tick mark the middle option i.e. ruim only and then press exit button, your walky will restart and been converted to ruim based walky and will ask for insert ruim card.
The second type walky is 350r, and 350t, for them there is some need to flash these walkies, as their spc is not and esn untill they get 00000000 , we can not write any non ruim no. in them. So its some neccessary to flash them with particular flash files through their tools. And same in lst -400 and lst-430 walkies also, some get easily detect in qpst tool, in service programming, we can easily convert them to ruim based solution. If u want more information and files for them then just post comments.
