Motorola Hacker's Bible

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MOTOROLA HACKER'S BIBLE



DISCLAIMERS

Note: ALTERING YOUR PHONE, WHETHER YOU HAVE FLASHED/FLEXED OR SEEM EDITED IT, MAY RESULT IN VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY.

WARNING: FLASHING OR FLEXING YOUR PHONE CAN DAMAGE IT IRREPARABLY!!

Note: ANY OF THE MODIFICATIONS IN THIS GUIDE ARE DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!




KEY TO COLOURS USED THROUGHOUT THE TEXT

Red is used to emphasise an important point.
DarkSlateGray denotes fixed text shown on a software application. This doesn't include text that is variable, whether entered in by the user or text that changes depending upon various factors.
Royal Blue denotes text in a software application or in Windows software that is variable. This also includes text that can be changed directly by the user (such as on a text box or combo box) or that changes depending upon various factors.
DarkOliveGreen denotes text shown in your phone's menu.
Sienna denotes a filename, file extension, directory, application icon on the desktop, or fixed text in Windows software.
DarkSlateBlue denotes the name of a ringtone, video, wallpaper, or screensaver.
Black italics and bold together are used when referring to a Step, a Stage, a Method, a Heading, a Section, or a Part.
Blue underlined shows a hyperlink.





FOR ALL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE

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WHAT THIS GUIDE WILL ALLOW YOU TO DO



How to install all the software (Section 1, 2, 3, & 4).
Determining possible solutions to problems encountered with the installation or operation of the software (Section 1, 2, 3, & 4).
How to install java games on your phone (Section 5 & 6).
Deleting preinstalled ringtones, wallpapers, screensavers, videos (Section 7).
Increasing the volume of the ringtones, earpiece, mouthpiece microphone (Section 8).
Getting rid of any and all branding (Section 7, 8, 9, & 11).
Storing the sms on the phone instead of on the sim card (Section 9).
Deleting locked web sessions (Section 9).
Having one's own custom startup/shutdown animation and sounds (Section 9).
Adding new features (Section 9)
Customising the menu's (Section 9).
Getting rid of the date and the carrier on the homepage (Section 9).
Explanation of terms related to seem editing, flashing/flexing, software, etc. Also includes a description of most of the hacking software and where you can download it from (Section 13).
Links to software, media, language packs, flashes/flexes, USB drivers for Windows 98 & XP, & additional how-to's (Section 14).




SUMMARY OF TROUBLESHOOTING

It seems apparent that the majority of problems encountered with getting the software to run are due to the following factors. Its always wise to be aware of the troubleshooting methods and procedures before one begins to install the software, and hence my reasons for stating them here at the beginning. More specific troubleshooting can be found in the sections on Mobile Phone Tools(MPT) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25222), Product Support Tool(PST) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25221), and P2k Manager(P2kMan) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25220).



ELIMINATE THE OBVIOUS


If you find that you can't connect to your phone, check that your USB cable is properly inserted into your phone. Very occassionally, it can come loose, and the connection becomes broken.
Unlikely as it may sound, rebooting your PC and/or removing the battery from your phone and putting it back again, often seem to work miracles when it comes to troubleshooting :insane:.


WINDOWS INCOMPATIBILITIES

Many of the applications don't seem to install or work well on the following:

Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 2003 Server


HAVING THE CORRECT DRIVERS

Different versions of Windows and different phone's (may) require different versions of a particular driver. Although Windows and your MPT/PST/P2kMan installation directory often has its own drivers, they are not always the most up to date or the most suitable for your version of Windows (or phone, in some cases), so it may well be worth you while to use a more up to date and/or appropriate driver.

Windows 98 (if you are having problems, you could try downloading Windows 98 USB drivers from here (www.motomodders.net))
Windows XP (if you are having problems, you could try downloading Windows XP USB drivers from here (www.motomodders.net))


PHONE'S WITH TRANSFLASH MEMORY

You may have to remove your transflash to be able to use MIDway, PST, MPT, or P2kMan.
In your phone's menu, go to Main menu -> Settings -> Connection -> USB Settings. Change Default Connection to Data/Fax Connection.


CORRECT PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE

The correct procedures for the installation of the software can be found here:

Mobile Phone Tools(MPT) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25222).
Product Support Tool(PST) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25221).
P2k Manager(P2kMan) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25220).

These sections also contain useful information on troubleshooting the software too.


INCORRECTLY INSTALLED OR MISSING DEVICES

The sections on Drivers and Devices (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=27596), Drivers, Devices, and the System Registry (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=27397), and Drivers, Devices, and the Device Manager (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=26134) deal with these issues.


INCONSISTENCIES IN THE SYSTEM REGISTRY

This tends mainly to apply to the installation and running of PST or P2kMan and doesn't really apply to MPT. There is a useful registry 'fix' in the section on Devices, Drivers, and the System Registry (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?p=223139#post223139). This also includes details of uninstalling the p2k devices that are installed for the working of PST and P2kMan, in order to make a fresh start if things go horribly wrong.

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CONTENTS




PART 1: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

SECTION 1: P2K MANAGER(P2KMAN) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25220)

SECTION 2: MOBILE PHONE TOOLS(MPT) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25222)

SECTION 3: PRODUCT SUPPORT TOOL(PST) (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25221)

SECTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS SOFTWARE (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25219)




PART 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

SECTION 5: INSTALLING GAMES VIA USB CABLE (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25218)

INSTALLING GAMES AND OTHER MEDIA VIA BLUETOOTH FROM ONE'S PC(to do)

SECTION 6: INSTALLING GAMES VIA BLUETOOTH ON A VODAFONE/3 BRANDED E1000 (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25217)

SECTION 7: DELETING LOCKED WALLPAPERS, SCREENSAVERS, VIDEOS, AND RINGTONES (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25215)

SECTION 8: LNEILN'S EXCELLENT GUIDE ON CUSTOMISING THE E398 (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=18170)



PART 3: HACKING THE PHONE'S SOFTWARE

SECTION 9: SEEM EDITING (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25214)

SECTION 10: OP CODES (to do)

SECTION 11: FLASHING AND FLEXING GUIDE (to do)

SECTION 12: V3X CUSTOMISATION GUIDE (http://www.rasputin007.co.uk/tools/V3X%20Personalization%20Guide-V2-2-eb-060709.pdf) (PDF file) - *NEW*


PART 4: MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 13: GLOSSARY (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25266)

SECTION 14: NOT FOUND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR??...IF SO, CLICK HERE (http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=25213)






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