Hi all,
Upgrading to this ROM, how successful has anyone been in rolling back if necessary. Also, I am assuming that unlike the T-Mobile Rom's that you cannot roll back with Programme A, you can roll back and restore your original one.
Am I correct in this assumption?
Thanks!
Randall
That is correct, you can use XDA Tools to rollback from 4.00.05. The T-Mobile ROM's tend to require you to use the SD Card method and the Wallaby Patch depending on your bootloader version to change your ROM.
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I'm practicaly a newbie! so pls be patient if some of my questions would sound dumb to many of you techy ppl. I have recently upgraded my stock rom and radio to rom 3.20.06 and radio version 4.21.00 which I got directly from the O2 Xda site. And by accident I've stumbled accross this incredible site " Jeff's Kitchen " which allows XDA users like me to further upgrade our ROM to the latest WM2003. Unfortunately, I am completely blank on how to go about this... Also, I have no idea on what ROM to apply from the ROMs listed on his site. Out of curiousity, I experimented on burning my own ROM and selected 4.00.16 ENG T-Mobile US and to my surprised the capacity meter indicated "overload" when in fact my XDA RAM size is 64mb, flash size is 32mb and SD card is 256mb. Lastly, when I upgraded my ROM to 3.20.06 everything was as simple as a click of a button.
When you go to the kitchen, you choose which rom you wish to download, I would suggest not using the T Mobile roms unless you are a t mobile customer, once you have chosen the rom you will see next to it the space it will take up in your rom space, the reason for the overload message is you have too many extra items listed, these are shown lower down the screen, just untick all of these, then add the bits you want within the constraints of the memory space available in rom, at the top of the screen it will show you if it will all fit and how much space you have to play with. I always download the rom in .exe format, that allows you to execute the file from desktop and carries out a "normal", upgrade of rom over usb cable/cradle. Always backup existing rom before attempting any upgrades, preferably via the sd method, read about on the forum for this method. This ensures you can always get back to a working system should an error occur. Oh, and moving your mouse over the extra bits in the kitchen will bring up a short note on what that particular program does, also some of the progs are specific to wm2002 or wm2003 which is also shown on screen.
I really appreciate the help but one more thing---somebody told me from another forum that there's no difference if I download ROM 4.00.16 ENG T-Mobile US due to the fact they are the same XDA unit. So what's your comment about this?
I've downloaded and applied successfully the ROM 4.00.11 ENG to my O2 XDA unit, unfortunately the upgrade did not include the Radio Stack upgrade that's why I'm still using the old radio version 4.21.00. Where can I download the latest version for the Radio Stack upgrade? and what would be the most reliable and stable version applicable for my unit?
We should create a newbie forum!
Regarding the radio stack issues, I really do suggest you hunt around on the forum for info about this, some radio stack upgrades can be problematic if you wish to go back to an earlier build, please make sure you are aware of any pitfalls before carrying out any changes.
Would it be safer for me to just stick to my old radio stack version 4.12.00 since it's been running perfectly well under my old ROM? will it produce conflicts with my newly applied ROM?
Well I am of the school of "if it aint broke leave it alone".
If ever I choose to do a retro-active installation, like going back to my old ROM--should I be doing the same .exe procedures? since I still have my ROM 3.20.00 ENG .exe
Hello everyone. I have a two month old xda 1 and I am thinking of upgrading the ROM (OS) to WM 2003. I have created the ROM (4.00.05) at http://kitchen.romanweb.com and downloaded the exe. I have also read the pitfalls of how upgrading the ROM can completely render my xda useless. Are there any steps that I can take so that if the upgrade fails then I restore my pda's old OS and functionality (being a DBA it would be bit like a database restore)? Those users that have upgraded successfully, are there any pitfalls to look out for or any literature on the upgrade process? One more question, when I do upgrade the OS, will the phone work as normal or do I have to do something to "link" it to the OS?
Thank you for your advise.
Read more posts...way more and don't use the .exe to upgrade your device. Download the OS Toolset, backup your current ROM, and then upgrade the ROM with an .nb file which you can create in the kitchen. FYI 4.00.11 is more stable than .05.
Where can get my hands on the OS toolkit. Also, will the 4.00.11 work on a UK o2 XDA?
http://xda-developers.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=2189. As far as a US ROM working in the UK...I don't know. It should for the OS is independant of the radio stack. Just back up first to be safe and don't use an .exe to upgrade or you won't be able to go back without difficulty!
Hi,
I am just new to the XDA and the forum and I must say it looks as if all the developer guys have put much time and effort into helping everyone and creating ROM. Can i thank you all in advance!!
Can anyone say what is best ROM for XDA I?
Is it the SER 1.2 or is there a good WM2003 about?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!!
J
The SER version is the best start if your XDA is SIM-locked, but it's PPC2002 based. Next step will be www.yorch.net and cook any 4.xx ROM to go to WM2003.
Good luck
Biso;
Last week I tried to download and install the 40.01.00 but did not succeed. I was using an exe file and when it started it gave me an error message saying that I do not have a compatible device. My device ID is of the A type and apparently there is a B type.
Do you have any idea which rom is best for me and can I upgrade to the 40.01.00 or not. I am using siemens sx56 and running 40.00.05.
I am O2 user
I am on O2 so it doesn't really matter if locked or not
I have put on 4.oo.o5 from the kitchen, is that the latest version and best?
Do you kow how I would get O2 settings for GPRS now that Auto-config has gone?
Jonnyboy, the best way to get your gprs settings is to restore your original rom, go to settings/permanent save/connections, once you have backed up your connection settings, burn a new rom, go to settings/permanent save/connections/restore.
aabarakat,
Since you could upgrade to 4.00.05 that means there should be no propblem to go for 4.01.00 ... BUT... the problem is that the current 4.01.00 file contains RSU upgrade which will check for A/B devices. My experience with 4.01.00 was all with devices that have t-mobile H/W so it went with no problem.
My advice is to extract the ROM upgrade files only from the 4.01.00 file using Winzip and put them on SD card and flash your XDA. Also, if you have SD card you can contact me to get a ROM backup from my device and flash yours.
Good luck
XDA I A & B Devices?
Anyone know what the difference between a "A" and "B" type is? In our profile setup, it is mentioned under Model as PW10A or PW10B. Just curious.
XDA I A & B Devices?
Anyone know what the difference between a "A" and "B" type is? In our profile setup, it is mentioned under Model as PW10A or PW10B. Just curious.
XDA I A & B Devices?
Anyone know what the difference between a "A" and "B" type is? In our profile setup, it is mentioned under Model as PW10A or PW10B. Just curious.
The A type is for 900/1800 MHz and B is for 900/1900 MHz devices.
I am using the Seimens SX56 unlocked and on the T-Mobile network. I am using the WM2003 Beta ROM and the radio stack upgrade that came with it. No problems.
I am however having memory issues and have cooked a ROM @ Yorch to put some of the stuff I usually install to memory placed in the ROM.
4.00.05 ENG ppc2003 is the ROM I cooked (SD card method).
Questions (looking for a little confirmation)
1. Does it work with SX56?
2. This will only upgrade the OS and NOT the radio stack right?
3. Am I giving up any functionality by switching to this ROM vs. current?
4. Am I missing anything?
I am confortable installing the ROM vis SD method. I am going to back up my current config to SD and then install the new one... Just want to make sure it is worth doing in advance.
Thanks
to answer ur questions,
1. yes it works on SX56.
2. yes it will affect only the ROM part and not the RSU.
3. the only missing feature (if u have it!) is the wmodem application.
4. No
however, 4.00.05 is not so far from the beta ... TMO 4.01.00 or ATT 30.09 are the latest versions. you can extract the nbf file from any of them and try it on ur xda and this will keep the RSU untouched as well.
Hi gents
I havnt played with a WinMo phone since I had a Motorola Windows Mobile 2003 phone.
I have a UK O2 Branded HTC HD2, currently with ROM 1.43.206.4 WWE and Radio 2.04.50.22.2
I have ran HSPL ready for any cooked ROMs i might fancy
However, I am wondering if it is possibly to backup the current O2 rom incase i need to go back to it..restoring it to facotry settings if you will.
Is this possible?
Also, will an official ROM update both rom and radio and anything else ?
Thanks alot !
Hello,
As far as I am aware you can't backup a rom in the way I think you mean, ie if it all goes pear shaped you would like to restore the o2 rom from scratch.
If you search around (look in the wiki, not been there for a while) you might find an o2 rom in the repository. If so then you can copy it somewhere ready for if/when you need to "burn" it back in.
Unless you have a particular reason or lurve for the o2 rom you could just use the standard HTC rom if ever you needed to go back to a stock rom.
I take it you have read the threads on here about using roms, etc?
WB
Answer to your other questions: an official rom will update rom and radio. However if you use Bepe's SPL method then that only updates the rom (his method is good for updating cooked roms).
You can also use the goldcard method to update official roms and radio's only Or go onto HTC's site and do it from there). Best bet is to go and have a really good read of these threads and get to thoroughly understand the subject matter including the risks!.
WB