For the handheld terminal:
certutil -hashfile "mobileex setup v3 5 rev2 3 20120713 3 exe verified" MD5
Compare against original documentation or a trusted backup.
"mobileex setup v3 5 rev2 3 20120713 3 exe verified" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /DIR="C:\MobileEX\v3.5"
Post-install, register the mobile device using the MobileEX Device Manager – activation key format is usually MEX-35R23-YYYY-MMDD. mobileex setup v3 5 rev2 3 20120713 3 exe verified
Verified: Signed
Signature is Valid
Signing date: 15/09/2011 13:45 UTC
Signer: MobileEx Technologies Ltd.
Certificate chain is trusted.
Let’s break down the keyword into actionable metadata:
| Component | Value | Interpretation |
|-----------|-------|----------------|
| Product | mobileex | Likely a mobile data collection, field service, or industrial handheld application. |
| Action | setup | Installation executable, not a runtime patch or DLL. |
| Version | v3.5 | Major version 3, minor version 5. Indicates a mature product. |
| Revision | rev2.3 | Second major revision, third minor revision. |
| Date | 20120713 | Build date: July 13, 2012. ISO 8601 format. |
| Build counter | 3 | The third compilation on that date. |
| Extension | .exe | Windows portable executable (PE32, likely 32-bit). |
| Status | verified | Checksum (MD5/SHA1) matches source authority. | For the handheld terminal:
The “verified” tag is critical. In legacy IT, unverified installers are a leading cause of deployment failures due to corruption or tampering. This file has likely been matched against an original checksum from the vendor.
The "Verified" tag attached to this executable highlights the risks associated with GSM software. Because these tools interact with the low-level firmware of phones, a corrupted installer could permanently "brick" a customer's device. certutil -hashfile "mobileex setup v3 5 rev2 3
A verified installer ensured:
MobileEx was a prolific GSM service tool developed by the MX-Key team. It was designed to interface with a USB hardware dongle (the "box") used by professional phone repair technicians. Unlike modern cloud-based unlocking services, tools like MobileEx required a physical connection between the PC and the phone, often using specialized cables (F-Bus, JTAG, or modified USB cables).
The software was renowned for its wide device support, particularly for: