Jay's reference base for modding Motorola phones

A lot of people have been reading posts I've made about the modifications I've made to my V551 and have been PM'ing me with questions. In this post I am going to try to list most of the reference sources I used to make these changes. I've gotten a few really advanced questions that I couldn't answer, so hopefully this can point people in the right direction, and get a good idea of what goes on inside a Motorola phone.

Please note that changing the setup of your phone beyond the menus given to you by your provider will void your warranty, and you could end up with a very expensive paperweight. Usage of the information contained in the pages below is at your own risk.

1. REQUIRED READING: Lord Farkward's detailed n00b guide. PLEASE read this before you ask questions.~V.1.3~ http://www.motomodders.net/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=6727
   
2. More required reading: Customizing the Motorola Vxxx http://www.xlr8.us/hofo
   
3. Fantastic overall reference base & source for software: www.motomodders.net
   
4. Great guide to Flashing & flexing Motorola phones (For V600 but it applies to most Motos out there): http://www.mob453.com/phones/motorola_v600/
   
5. Nice site specific to the V3 Razr: http://www.motox.us
   
6. Master list of hacks (seem map) for Motorola Vxxx phones: http://xlr8.us/hofo/map.txt

This list is not complete, but contains all basic information needed for someone to :

1. Decide if modding is for them
   
2. Where to go to learn
   
3. What to do when something goes wrong

Enjoy ! Jay

 

Thanks! But the credit goes to the authors of the articles. I just compiled a list of good reads.

 

What model phone are you using, and what software are you trying to use?

 

Yeah, when I set up my computer I followed mob453.com's instructions as well, they seemed to have it explained very well, and had pics of screenshots along the way.

 

Thanks Tony! My first Sticky! I am deeply honored.

 

*** New Seem Map Released For Moto's ***

Hello everyone. I just wanted everyone to know that there was a new updated SEEM map released the other day with more hacks listed.

I just added many of the new hacks from the gain table and it rocks. It is nice that you can finally boost the volume of your bluetooth headsets, and I increased the gain on all of the mic settings too.

I tried a different program to make the changes this time. I used MotoKit v1.06. I liked the hex editing features and think I have a new program to do seem edits and such instead of using a separate hex editor as I did before. Motomodders has MotoKit available for download, and how to change the program's text from chinese to english is also available there.

I also solved my problem of my phone being homed on the Orange network, and the blue network has better coverage at my house. I seem edited the trusty V551 to make it a triband phone, eliminating 850. I know this seems to be a step backwards, but since Orange towers are 850, and blue towers are 1900 in my area this has turned out to be the easiest way to keep my phone on the blue network. I was using the cell sticker, but I found that I would forget it was on and if I traveled far from where I set the sticker I'd loose signal, and the phone still wouldn't look for a new tower. If I travel out of the area, or once integration happens I'll add 850 back and make it a quadband phone once again.

I'm attaching a copy of the new SEEM map for reference. There also are hacks listed there for the V3 as well. Thank You XLR8 for posting this updated list so we can get more enjoyment out of our Motorola phones.:highclap:

 

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Field test is awesome. I don't think a day goes by where I don't use it at least once.

 

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It is extremely detailed. I don't know what half the information displayed means, but its cool.

 

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This, and previous versions is what I used on my V551. Don't forget the primary rule though... ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE CHANGING ANY FILES!!!.

I'm thinking about creating a flex file from my V551 so others may enjoy all of the hacks I've done to my phone in one easy step.

-Jay

 

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Yes it would, but I'd have to change it back into a quadband before I created the flex otherwise I might get lynched LOL. Right now I have it set to think its a triband so I can focus on checking out the 1900 only coverage of my area. (Which kicks butt I might add.)

 

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Good luck!

-Jay

 

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It may be easiest to do this with a flex as adding the engineering menu also requires updating the menu files - something I've never found a clear tutorial on how to do.

 

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try uninstalling everything and starting over.

 

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Or get an english version of windows...

 

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Cool. Glad to hear you got something working. Did you try the newest drivers from Motomodders?