guide to switching roms - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

I wrote this piece not to have to answer the same question over and over again:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/HimalayaRomFlashing
If you find anything missing or wrong, please add, correct.
or if you like to add screenshots, please do.
also it would be helpful if someone could add a nice picture showing how to enter bootloader mode.

Thank you very very much!
I speak for a lot of people here
Gonna try it asap.
Cheers
Marcel
aka Panja

Me again
You made one mistake in my opinion...
now modify the devicetype, operator and language strings in the nbfs
using the values from the devicedata.txt file above
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Qtek -sl WWE -v ms_.nbf
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Qtek -sl WWE -v Radio_.nbf
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Qtek -sl WWE -v nk.nba
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That needs to be:
ms_nba
Radio_.nba
Gonna upgrade now

Worked like a charm (with the addition I mentioned here above)
I now got an Orange SPV m1000 (DK)
Cheers man, you made me happy!

105 views and only me replying.... :shock:
Come on people give the man some credit!
Cheers
Panja
p.s. I'm now on the English QTek rom

Changing xda2 rom to orange m1000
hi there guys im very new to all this is there an easy way to do this ?

Hi,
it is great, a very good explained information, I did not use it actually (are somthing afraid 'cose am new in this thing),
but soon I will try it ...
ciao from Spain

thank you itsme
short but still effective
regards ize|man

Hey itsme
Are you going to update your guide because there is already a 1.1.0.0 (HimaUpgradeUt.exe) version out now...
hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks
Panja

I added an extra option to xda2nbftool to automatically figure out the xor decryption keys, and decrypt the nbf files into nba files.
just '-t' will only print the commands needed to decrypt, with '-x' it will do the decryption too.
D:\tmp>xda2nbftool -t -x -v
xda2nbftool -x NK.nbf NK.nba 0x20040304
devicetype= PH10
operatorname= TMobile
language= WWE
version= 1.72.00
crc= e71c8c6f
xda2nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040305
devicetype= PH10
operatorname= TMobile
language= WWE
version= 1.72.104
crc= e29d719e
xda2nbftool -x Radio_.nbf Radio_.nba 0x20040306
devicetype= PH10
operatorname= TMobile
language= WWE
version= 1.12.00
crc= 8d76be40
D:\tmp>

Thanks m8!
Good stuff

Itsme.... After i try downgrade from T-Mobile Test ROM (1.72.00), now i always get Model ID Error. I cannot get BOOT it out. My Bootloader is 1.03. Now My XDAII is DEAD! What should i do?
Please Help....

with 'I cannot get BOOT it out.' I suppose you mean that you only have a bootloader now?
read the last sentence in the guide referred to in the first post of this thread.

itsme said:
with 'I cannot get BOOT it out.' I suppose you mean that you only have a bootloader now?
read the last sentence in the guide referred to in the first post of this thread.
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I'm sorry. I really dont understand. Let me get you my sad story from the beginning :
1. Before, i use ROM 1.66.176 Cooked
2. Then i Format it to get the new ROM installed
3. I cooked the new ROM first
4. Then everything went oke to the upgrade
5. But then, i want to format it again so i can get my new cooked installed
6. Format it
7. BAM!! Cannot do anything else!!
8. I only goes to BOOTLOADER mode
9. Always saying Device ID Error not Country ID Error!!
10. Then i get image from my friend ROM 1.03.11 dump it to SD Card
11. I put the SD Card to my device with that image, but SUDDENLY... Not Allowed Update!!
What should i do, itsme? Please Help...

I do know this is obviously an old post/thread but im new to rooting also new to the site...i'm rooted using a samsung moment with ultimate dream 5.0..i want to switch roms soo bad..but dont know how to go about it now that im rooted...i know i have to go back to stock somehow but dont know how..i need a step by step help...i did search the site and found this thread but the link is dead...help please..im trying to swith to froyo1.9.3

Thanks m8!
Good stuff

Related

New Beta T-Mobile xda-2 rom ruu172104wwe with BT stack

Has anyone tried this yet, One of my friends got it last night form a friend in T-Mobile its ment to be the latest Beta for T-Mobile but it contains a proper BT stack.
Has anyone heard anything about it?
when i get it tonight i will of corse post it here
John
I have not tried it because I don't know where to download it...
Can you give us a link...?
Thanks
Panja
my friend will email it to me tonight and i will post it here, I am pleased that you know of it, do you know how good the new BT stack is ment to be ( what new profiles have been added)
John
Hey John,
I don't know.
Nice you're going to post it!
Thanks in advance
here is the file, i have not tried it yet,
Please let us know how you get on with it
john
Sweet! Downloading right now
I am getting Country ID error when I am trying to install it
As per my usual request...
If anyone DOES manage to get it installed, can they run Cleartype and see if it is 'GOOD' Cleartype, like the O2 ROMS, or useless, garbled and coloury Cleartype, as per the Orange ROMS please?
As for the Country Code error, is it a T-Mobile or UK device you are installing on?
if not, you'll need to edit the nbf files for the correct country.
How to edit those files? TIA
NBF files are passworded, can't seem to open them in editor
ID64 said:
I am getting Country ID error when I am trying to install it
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Follow this guide for switching roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8205
applecom
Thanks for posting.
Panja said:
ID64 said:
I am getting Country ID error when I am trying to install it
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Follow this guide for switching roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8205
applecom
Thanks for posting.
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Sorry probably it wont work because this T-Mobile roms comes with HimaUpgradeUt.exe version 1.1.0.0...
Mental block Not working for me, prolly too hot today If anyone cold post modified nbf's for FIDO network I'll really appreciate it.
TIA
the rom attached works perfectly
use ER2003Edit to unlock the nbf files
it's the fastest rom i've ever installed on my mdaII!
the 3 files included are:
rom 1.72
radio 1.12
extrom 1.72.04
sorry to be a dumb newbie, but can this work on an O2 UK XDA II? i dont need a walkthrough just a point in the right diretion
Thanks
pablo said:
the rom attached works perfectly
use ER2003Edit to unlock the nbf files
it's the fastest rom i've ever installed on my mdaII!
the 3 files included are:
rom 1.72
radio 1.12
extrom 1.72.04
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ER2003Edit gives me errors- ERROR ACESSING IMAGE FILES when try to open ROM, however I can change country, but still getting Country error when I am trying to load them. :roll:
use the latest version of ER2003Edit and these password to unlock the 3 files
ms_.nbf 0x20040305
NK.nbf 0x20040304
radio_.nbf 0x20040306
Finally, changed nbf files etc, loading was in prgress and then - AGAIN WRONG COUNTRY CODE! How it stucked in Bootloader screen! Arghhh... Help
Phew! Fixed. Loading image now 21% done
Hi ID 64 what is your country ID ?
me I have a french Qtel 2020 with now the WWE 1.66 rom.
I have now the country error with the 1.72.
How you fix it ?
thanks

big problems with my XDA IIs from HongKong

Hi all.
I just bought my XDA IIs some days ago in HongKong.
I´ve tried to update it with the new rom from the "sourceO2" page ... the update started and then an error occured... ???
Now I can only see " USB " (when the device is placed in the sync station) or " Serial " (when it´s not) at the upper part of the screen ...
... and " V 2.07 " at the lower part.
What can I do to use my XDA again ???
Please HELP ME!
Thanks in advance!
Joern :shock:
...
by the way ... Of course I don´t have a backup :-(
If you plug it into your cradle, while activesync won't connect, your phone is still connected with your PC. So you can still update the rom through the rom installer.
So I suggest you find another rom and upgrade it, or try the same one again (in hopes something just went wrong during flashing).
First of all thank you for your prompt reply!
I´ve downloaded several ROM´s already ... But I always get the "wrong country ID" message!
Any other tips?
Same Probelm
I got the exactly the same problem with you. Hope someone can help us!
Ken
Or maybe anyone knows where to get the original ROM for my HongKong XDAIIs ?? There were some links in old posts.. But they don´t work anymore :-(
Unless anyone can find the Country ID of your XDAIIs (which you can no longer check because your device is inoperable), I'm at a loss.
POssibilities I've found are:
O2ASI001
O2___001
So all I can suggest is you try the suggestions here with the above (or if you find it, the correct) country IDs and the O2 Roms you have been trying:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_GettingStarted
Sorry I couldn't be any actual help .
HK CHT ?
I have tried to download the file xda2sHKcht.zip on this site in order to try but after I downloaded it, it said that the zip file is corrupted.
where´d you get it? :?:
the download site
on the site "ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/xda2sHKcht.zip"
user name : xda
password : xda
you can try it and post a response to me to see if it works for you
try my trick with original update from qtek.nu
First download the the file from this link below.
http://www.qtek.nu/files/BA_WWE_BP_12200_169_10602_SHIP.zip
Then extract the zipfile.
After ectracting you get an exe file.
Extract this file also.
Then you get ruu.conf and the other setup files.
edit ruu.conf and add 1 line to it
[CHECKCEID_TYPE]=1
then save ruu.conf
after this start baupgrade.exe.
Hope it works but it only helps with country id error so if device is
differend then we need to do something else.
good luck
Oh if you get error tell me the 5 2digit nrs that appear, i can get device data from baupgrade.exe
There is a table with nrs and providers in it
Thank you for your reply!
I will try that out now. Will inform you what happend!
thanks a lot.
Joern
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! THANK YOU ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
IT WORKED!
VASTLOPER - THANK YOU SO MUCH for your TRICK!!
All the others who replied - THANK YOU, too!
KENJAVA - Try that! It worked really perfectly. Even with the newest Upgrade from the O2 page!
The only thing I don´t like about the O2 upgrade is the LOGO next to the start-button, since I´m using T-Mobile and since It´s always in the front and bugging me ;-) ... Anything I can do against it???
Have a nice week!
Joern
Glad it's back alive now.
You can edit some files in the extended rom to remove the logo and the default o2 settings but you must wait till i am home again so i can look it up.
vastloper (naam pas wel bij dit topic ) Denk je dat ik op deze manier ook mijn XDA2s (uit Maleisie) kan updaten?
I think it will as long as it is a PH20B device.
If you ask questions in dutch to me do that in PM please.
People like to be able to understand what is written here so we try to write in english.
vastloper said:
I think it will as long as it is a PH20B device.
If you ask questions in dutch to me do that in PM please.
People like to be able to understand what is written here so we try to write in english.
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Vastloper. Thanks for the info. Yes it's a PH20B unit.
Sorry about the Dutch.. It's a bad habit.
Here is the question in English: vastloper (name fits to this topic*) Do you also think that I can update my XDA2s (from Malaysia) this way?
* vastloper translated to English means "seize up".
Many people ask me what my name means in english.
Thanks for the translation.
how to edit files in the extended rom ?? :roll:
First unlock extended rom and unhide extended rom with tool found elsewhere on this forum.
You can find it on the ftp under extended rom kitchen in folder tools.
After unlocking you need to reboot the device.
Remove the lines that have to do with O2 in the file config.txt
After changing config.txt you need to mak hard reset.
Good luck.

BA + Cingular + WM5 = :^(

Hi all. I've been reading for several weeks now. The group is very helpful and supportive. Good reason to join the community!
I have an SX-66 from Cingular that I have been attempting to go with the Wizard WM5 ROM. I get to the point of flashing the updated ROM but the BaUpdateUt.exe flash utility says its not a valid ROM for my device. I ran XDA3NbfTool after editing the EditFix.bat file with data from GetDeviceData.exe run on the BA. Does this appear correct? The line updated in EditFix.bat was:
Code:
xda3nbftool -sd PHB20B1 -sl WWE -so XGULA001 nk.nba
I am also curious to know what the current 'best' WM5 ROM to try. From what I have read, the Wizard has the advantages of no slow-downs and all the hardware is working. Any comments here would be appreciated too.
TIA,
Midas
Maybe this will help
I too have a cingular sx66, I've successfully gotten it patched up to the wizard wm5 rom and radio 1.15 and I have to say, I'm VERY pleased. It's running just about like it was meant to have this rom on it. Here's the info from my editfix.bat file that I used to alter my nk.nbf rom before flashing. Perhaps it will help you.
REM ~DeviceData.txt PH20B 0 B WWE E T-MOB101 1.12.22 2 2 1.12.169 1.02.00 02.00
REM Replace the question marks with the data from ~DeviceData.txt
REM 'sd' stands for device, e.g. PH20B.
REM 'sl' stands for language, e.g. WWE.
REM 'so' stands for operator (Country ID), e.g. T-M0B101.
REM ms_.nbf Password = 0x20040522
REM nk.nbf Password = 0x20040521
REM radio_.nbf PAssword = 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B1 -sl WWE -so XGULA001 ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B1 -sl WWE -so XGULA001 nk.nba
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B1 -sl WWE -so XGULA001 radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
del *.nba
One thing that I notice when I do a hard reset though is that to get my GPRS settings to work I have to run a cab file called Cingular_Cust.cab which sets up my "Media Net" GPRS connections, after that I'm all set.
Hope this helps, Lord knows I've received my fair share of help from this group maybe I can give back a little.
Good luck!
Derek M.
Jackson, MS.
sx66 PH20B1
Wizard WM5 "Maimach'ed"
Radio 1.15
Perhaps tonight
Thanks dmelton75. If I can find the radio ROM on the forum, I'll try things tonight! Although I note you have the exact same settings as I did. I didn't do the ms and radio patches since the available WM5 Wizard pack didn't come with those ROM images. Is that true of the WM5 package you upgraded with? Where might I find the latest version?
TIA,
Midas
Files
Go here:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Blueangel/
Download the wizard2ba_v1test.rar under the wm5_test folder.
Use that editbatch info I gave you to modify the rom for a sx66/cingular and follow the other instructions here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_WizardPort
After you do that, go back to the FTP and download this file:
File: ba_radio_1.15_in_v1_format.rar
I ran the edit fix stuff on this radio rom too, dunno if I needed to but it worked.
Hope this all works!
Thanks,
Derek
Success!
Just a follow up. I used the EditFix.bat data that demlton75 provided. It worked flawlessly. I was also able to update the radio ROM. Thanks!
I am now tracking down all of the little 'nuisances' that I've been reading about. One confusing one is what extra patches should one install? I believe I'm reading about older issues with the Himalaya or earlier WM5 build but I'm not sure.
So after installing the Wizard2BA ROM what patches are sugessted? I've followed the install guide, so tweaks, etc are already there.
Also, anyone know of a VB runtime for WM5? I miss my Warring States!
And finally, I seem to notice that my BA slows down over time. Anyone else run into this? What I mean is that the GUI does not respond as quickly.
-Midas
I know this post is going to make me look like the n00b I am with this subject, but I know how to use the phpBB though.
I have been reading the wiki... not that it makes a whole heck of a lot of sense to me at this point in time (giving me a headache to be honest). I'm sure it will later though.
I've been searching all over this board all day, and this thread is as close as I'm going to get to what I want to do.
Well.. what I think I want to do anyway.
I want to upgrade to WM5, but if Cingular doesn't offer it.. then how is this possible. I don't care about voiding my warranty as Cingular and Siemens have pretty much told me in my search for a screw for the case that I'm on my own. It's just a simple T-6 screw for crapsake. *sigh
I do need a better signal though. My wife's flip phone in the same room has better signal than my PPC :/ Sad really..pay more for a phone and get less service.
OK I dl'd the files aforementioned in this thread. I think I need a editor of some sort. Anybody got a link to one. I think I can edit on my own without any handholding if the editor is straight forward.
I also need to edit the vib/ring cycle as I'm hard of hearing and need this feature to be "adjusted". (Tired of my wife asking me why I don't answer the phone when I just plain can't hear it. :/
I'm not clear on this point. Do I have to "unlock" the phone before I start this upgrade?
TIA for any help. I searched this board all day looking for answers. I finally had to ask.
SUCCESS!!
Well... upgraded the radiostack to 1.15 at any rate.. maybe I'll do do Wm5 later..MAYBE
From what I understand, the wizard works on the cingular version however overall...i read that there are so many issues with the wizard rom such as MS voice command....because the wizard version comes with a voice dialer and so forth...there are various issues that prevents me from updateing to the wizard...i am staying with the himalaya until there is better news about hardware issues and voice dialing...
bluetooth is still a lost cause...
SX66 upgraded to WM05
I have a Cingular SX66 . My search started because I wanted to improve the bluetooth. 1. I have upgraded to Mamaich v3 too slow at start button and didn't improve my BT 2. Upgraded to Wizard v1 it's Faster , but can't use voice command which I love. I have downgraded to WM_2003 Async 3.8 but, am unable to create a partnership, guest only. I have removed firewall, Anti-Virus, installed & reinstalled Async several times; 2 versions, re-registered MSXML3.DLL & MSXML.DLL, tried to repair IE 6.1 following MS steps to the letter, it won't allow. The only thing I can do is go back to WM_05 & Async 4.1. I have spent 4 or 5 days over the last two weeks screwing with this! It would be Ok if I didn't have pressing work to do. I should have known to leave well enough alone, seeing that I am a computer tech, I'm the one with the card board sign that say's have high tech skills will work for food, if you see me standing out on the hwy honk I am running XP Pro SP2 SX66-PH20B1 No Camera. If anyone has any wisdom I would appreciate
I've migraded both ways without any problems. I think the problems lies with Active Sync. Make sure that the removal of your software program has taken out any references to your other devices before removing active sync.
also, active sync lets u modify alot of things...if you did...ur going to have problems if you go back.
overall, i recommend going with the himalaya version. from what im reading, there are ups and down to both but the himalaya on a cingular siemens sx66 has been my best experience. I have everything working as i want except bluetooth. voice command works like a champ as well as all my other applications and games. its a little slow but i mean for the overall performance and no losing all my data when i reset, its heaven.
i haven't had any crashes or anything like that. just keep in mind bluetooth does turn off when your phone is put into standby. For me its a good thing because it saves on battery. same thing goes for wifi. there is a patch you can use to make wifi reconnect but i haven't installed it again due to battery saving.
for all your cingular users, i also recommend the extended life battery to get the best bang out of your device. it helps test all the glitches in your phone so you can post here.
mamaich is a genius.
To WM5 and BACK
I wanted to give my experiences with the Wizard 2? ROM. I was able to get WM5 up and running. It took some time to get the keys, etc. ironed out but everything seemed to work very well. That is until I started using my BT.
I had noticed some overall system slow downs but as soon as I turned on my BT it became unbearable. BT worked better than ever when connected (no more pops and hisses w/headset) but the delay worsened to almost 5 seconds on button pushes, voice commands (MS Voice Command) would timeout, and I would miss calls (by the time I heard the ringer, I couldn't pick up before it hung up).
So, needless to say, I reverted back to 2003. Is the Himalaya ROM base still being updated to work better on SX66s? Reading the forum tends to suggest that the Wizard is the only way to really go. HMMPPH!! :x
Re: Maybe this will help
dmelton75 said:
One thing that I notice when I do a hard reset though is that to get my GPRS settings to work I have to run a cab file called Cingular_Cust.cab which sets up my "Media Net" GPRS connections, after that I'm all set.
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Please provide the location of that file for Cingular GPRS Settings that works on WM5. I was looking for such a CAB
thanks

HOWTO: Upgrade to other ROM without using NoID tool

(I am not responsible for any damage you might do to your device using this guide)
I tried flashing with the NoID tool several times, yet it always failed, or my Universal would not boot after the flash.
The regular T-Mobile update utility did work like a charm, and never failed on my. Thus I created a little tutorial on how to convert wrong ROMs to ROMs it will accept.
In this Example I will explain how to use an O2 XDA Exec ROM (and a different radio ROM) on a T-Mobile MDA Pro device
It's easiest to start with a clean directory to do all this as else it can get quite messy.
First, get the HTC64 Extended ROM Tool by Bal666 here:
http://buzzdev.net/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,100/func,fileinfo/id,196/
Next get an original ROM for your device, in my case I used the T-Mobile UK ROM as my device was english anyway.
For example, on the T-Mobile MDA Pro UK (or dutch) version, use "UNI_TMUK_11242_126_10002_Ship.exe" (find it yoursef)
Use WinRAR (http://www.rarlabs.com/) to unpack this file to a new directory called "Original", and unpack it again to a directory named "Converted".
The Original directory will be used to check things, and the Converted directory will be used to store all the roms that we have converted
Next we must find the ROMs we want to flash. I got "Xda_Exec_LaunchROM_v113139.exe" and Unpacked it in a directory named "O2", and "UNI_radio_1.08.00.rar" (from buzzdev.net) and unpacked it into "Radio Update".
First we must find out some things about our original ROMs. For each original ROM in the "Original" directory, follow the next steps:
- Open the HTC64 Extended ROM Tool
- Click Decode
- Open the ROM (.nbf file)
- Write down the values after "Operator Name" and "Language"
- Hit Cancel
Now we must modify the ROMs from the other distributions.
From the O2 directory we will use nk.nbf (OS) and ms_.nbf (Extended ROM), and from the Radio Update directory we will use radio_.nbf (Updated Radio ROM).
For each ROM you want to convert, follow the following steps:
- Open HTC64 Extended ROM Tool
- hit Decode
- Open the ROM
- In "Operator Name" and "Language" fill in what you wrote down earlier
- Hit Decode
- (on the begin screen) Hit Encode
- Open the .prj file you just created (same name as ROM, but with extensio .prj)
- Hit Encode
- if asked "Overwrite existing ROM", choose "Yes"
- if asked "Fat16 file is too large", choose "OK"
- When done, copy the over-written .nbf file from the directory you created it in (like O2 or Radio ROM) to the Converted directory. Choose to overwrite the existing file.
When all is done, run the ROMUpgradeUT.exe in the Converted directory, and follow the instructions.
If all goes well, you should have upgraded your ROM without having to CID-Unlock or use NoID tools that were originally made for another device
If before the actual upgrade your PC says it has found an unrecognized USB Device, close the RomUpgradeUT.exe with task manager (ctrl+alt+del), and reset your device (push the stylus in the hole at the backside). Then re-run the ROMUpgradeUT.exe
Credits go to iruja because he helped me find these tool
Let me know if it also worked on your device
EDIT: Stupid me, HTC64 Extended ROM Tool is by bal666
EDIT2: Note on "Unrecognized USB Device"
EDIT3: Added credits
Nice Job! Good, Clear and informative instructions.
he, leuke guide, die ken ik ergens van
Nice people like my way, this is the same way I test different roms for the wizard, without having to cid unlock the phone and loose warranty
Thank you "TheBlasphemer"
wow, I searched this forum for a few hours trying to understand how to install roms from other developers onto my Universal. It was driving me insane cause i kept on recieving country id errors. I found your post and was delighted to find how easy it really is to upgrade roms. Thank you for helping people like me who have no clue. Thanks, Thanks and More thanks. I also give shout outs to all others in this forum who take time to help others. XDA Developers is awesome! I'm surprised that developer sites dont link to xda developers for their customers. It would save them alot of time and money. Peace
Great Instructions
Many thanks for the great instructions.
I tried to flash my T-Mobile MDA Pro to the latest i-Mate rom and it became stuck in the Bootloader mode (I used the No-ID tool, and tried every type of reset). Fortunately this approach works, and I'm now the proud over of an much faster PDA.
Rom: 1.30.68 WWE 02/08/06
Radio: 1.09.00
Protocol: 42.42.P8
ExtRom: 1.30.153 WWE
The original T-Mobile Rom sucks compared to these i-Mate Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42743
Excellent
Crystal clear instructions. worked like a charm once I found the Orange operator code is ORANG007. The "Orange" ROM on ftp appears to be a hash of 3 other versions as the operator names are QTEK001 and CDC__ something or other....
Thanks again for the excellent, no hassle upgrade method!
This procedure will be working on MDA Vario (QTek9100) ?
I have a QTEK 9000 that is in Spanish OS. There is no available downloadable shipping ROM so how do i get the values of Operator Name and Language? Are they in the registry=?
Tried this on my MDA pro NL which is stuck in boot screen, but no dice
I used however the init UK rom from T-mobile, not the NL which was my official one. I don't have a NL so I maybe if I use that one, it'll work, but Im afraid not
Viper, I also have a NL version and would like to upgrade my MDA...did you have any luck doing so or did you find the original dutch ROM?
(A stupid question: when I upgrade my rom, i assume that all my data is lost, right?)
Just wondering did you all upgrade your devices with the exe that came with the new ROM, or the one that comes from the phone vendor? :roll:
Kinda wondering should I use the one that comes with the QTek ROM, or should I use the one that came with the Dopod ROM (mine's a Dopod)
wow, how easy was that
the orange updater from the net (M5000_email.exe M5000) creates a temp directory called
\Local Settings\Temp\pft3CA.tmp\
run the orange updater program so it extracts the files, DONT CLOSE IT, leave it at the point where you make it update (don't hit next)
now follow the steps of the OP
simply decode your chosen rom, encode them with the correct info, then overwrite the roms in the temp directory with your required ones
then let the orange app install 'em for you!
took me 10 min to make my radio only to 1.09
hi guys
my MDA Pro dead, only show boot mode. i can't turn on my phone. i'm using all rom files. but no result. please help me how repar my phone. i'm use then solution no result. i can't change my phone lang. detect phone show only empty info. help me pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
siemens man??
why that name, do you work for 'em?
hi guys
thank you for reply mail. all problem solved. now good working
thanks to Buzz
Thank you verry much i'm verry happy with the Qtek-ROM (radio of Dopod 900) instead of the T-mobile rom
And now I have MSN
Im going to upgrade my MDA PRO tonight using the instrutions in this thread, but which is the best ROM to update it to? i suppose i would like push mail and msn messenger/hotmail.
also is there a slightly more stable internet browser in the ROMS? my current IE is not very good, and opera has the habbit of coming up with a not enough storage memory in dll error!
XDA EXEC is dead
I received my xda exec two days ago. I've tried the ROM upgrade as described. ROMUpgradeUT went OK. When I cold boot my device I get two options - Press 0 to restore factory default Press X to exit. Neither have any effect and the exec seems to be dead. Can someone help out or suggest a fix please?
It's alive !!!
Managed to get the exec in boatloader mode, plugged in usb and reflashed it with an original O2 rom, which, thankfully revived it. I still would like to find out what went wrong with the original ROM upgrade and why it 'killed' the exec. I followed the instructions to the letter. My orignal pre-installed ROM was a 1.13.82 (11/30/05), Radio 1.04.02, XROM 1.13.188. I tried to upgrade to JASJAR ME 1.30.82 171 10900 WWE ship ROM, which effectively turned my exec into (I quote) 'a very expensive paperweight'. I now have got it working with an older O2 original ROM (ROM 1.13.48 (09/19/05), Radio 1.04.02, XROM 1.13.139). When I tried to flash I overwrote the 'original' (ROM 1.13.48 (09/19/05), Radio 1.04.02, XROM 1.13.139) with the modified ROM, RADIO and XROM files from the JASJAR version, I didn't replace any dll files. Could this be the problem or am I way off target? Can anyone spot were I messed up here. Tonight I will try with another JASJAR upgrade, now that I know I can safely reflash with an oringal O2 ROM.
anyone know where i can get ROMUpgradeUT.exe tool from?

Link for O2 WM6 rom Latest Release for download

Just thought i would post a download link for the latest WM6 official o2 rom, it has been out for a few months but now at least people who have other hermes devices can now download it
http://rapidshare.com/files/82987999/RUU_Hermes_O2_UK_3.62.206.2_6275_1.50.00.00_108_Ship.exe
what kind of O2?
I have O2 Atom.., can it ?
thanx for the info.
Man..this is hermes thread.. so obviously it's hermes o2 rom..
Thank you for the link.
I've been away from the site for a long time and I'm a bit nervous. I started out with a blue angle and did almost very thing to it years ago. So for with the Hermes I only done the official updates. But now my phone is unlocked incl SCID and Hard-SPL-V7, I need re-arrange things.
So after day's of reading I come to the conclusion thus. To use this upgrade I did to extract the *.nb's and re-compile them back to a RUU_signed.nbh. ( Herm_ExtendedRom.nb + PrimarySplash.nb + Radio.nb + SecondarySplash.nb + Windows.nb extracted and re-compiled using nbhtool-v101) With my newly created RUU_signed.nbh I can install using RUUWrapper.exe and a USB cable or re-name it to HERMIMG.nbh and install from SD card.
Could someone confirm that this would be my procedure.
(P.S. when re-compiling the *nb's using nbhtool-v101 I used the setting HERM100 instead of HERM200. My Hermes is a 100 according to the Device Information -> Model No:.
mithrin said:
Thank you for the link.
I've been away from the site for a long time and I'm a bit nervous. I started out with a blue angle and did almost very thing to it years ago. So for with the Hermes I only done the official updates. But now my phone is unlocked incl SCID and Hard-SPL-V7, I need re-arrange things.
So after day's of reading I come to the conclusion thus. To use this upgrade I did to extract the *.nb's and re-compile them back to a RUU_signed.nbh. ( Herm_ExtendedRom.nb + PrimarySplash.nb + Radio.nb + SecondarySplash.nb + Windows.nb extracted and re-compiled using nbhtool-v101) With my newly created RUU_signed.nbh I can install using RUUWrapper.exe and a USB cable or re-name it to HERMIMG.nbh and install from SD card.
Could someone confirm that this would be my procedure.
(P.S. when re-compiling the *nb's using nbhtool-v101 I used the setting HERM100 instead of HERM200. My Hermes is a 100 according to the Device Information -> Model No:.
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Excellent post sir, i like to see people who have done thier homework
Best thing to do is only to flash a radio unless you REALLY need to. Leave out the radio nb file and just rebuild the ROM as you (correctly) described.
Flash the new nbh file using RUUWrapper over USB (sync with activesync first).
Take a look at the thread in my sig about the choices of radio ROM.
Good luck sir
Thank you mrvanx for the reply and confidence. My radio is 1.16.00.00, with radio roms going up to 1.54.? I think I need updating. So this being an official rom I'll use it as a base. I'm hoping to try Schap's WM6 4.31 if all gos well.

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