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We've all worked hard, but it's done. The
XDA Special Edition ROM v1.0
is ready for release. Click here for details.
Way good job.
Ill give it a try we I get a linux machine runnig.
any change of getting som kind of windows version ( I no this will be heard because you use dd for file manpilation).
Just keep up the good work and I let you know if I have got a rom in my machine 8)
Download it here !!!
Only yesterday I wondered what I could do for this community, and today's already my chance !
I followed the instructions for mkrom, got Othman's Qtek ROM to modify, and got a working ROM image, pretty much first try. It is way cool, and does everything promised on the page. I created a self-extracting archive that runs adaptROM and then the "Programme A" thing, so people don't need to build it anymore, they can just download it and flash their device..
http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v10.exe
(The machine I'm on can handle quite a bit of traffic, but there may be other reasons why mirrors wouldn't be bad...)
Should work on all existing PW10A and PW10B devices. Please note that installing on U.S. 900/1900 phones (PW10B) carries a warning on the page.
Happy downloading. It's cool. Back up your stuff and install the new ROM today!
--
Jeff
Thnx Jeff Summers.
Your installer worked like a charm.
I will also create my onw rom with my onw boot sreen :wink:
Thanks XDA-developers and thanks Jeff
Chiani
.Net Compact Framework
Hi !
is there a way to include the .NET Compact Framework in your ROM?
How about SMS_Name, sms-fix?
Thanks for your work
auto-config is not working
Hi !
I used Jeffs exe to install the ROM.
Everything worked fine, except the Auto-Configuration.
It pops up every time i boot my device and does nothing. I answered the questions and choose reboot, after the reboot there are no settings in connections and next time i connect to the gsm-net it asks again to do autoconfig.
I used the ROM on my german XDA32 with O2 (not loop).
Radio-Version: 4.16
am i doing something wrong or is it a bug?... Jabba
Re: auto-config is not working
Anonymous said:
[...] I answered the questions and choose reboot, after the reboot there are no settings in connections and next time i connect to the gsm-net it asks again to do autoconfig. [...]
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You should be able to just select 'Do not ask me this again' once, and that should be the end of it. I decided to leave the option to the user because I figured some people like being asked every time they switch SIMs. But maybe I should take it out on future versions.
Let me know if you can't make it go away by selecting the checkbox, and I'll look into it further.
Re: Download it here !!!
http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v10.exe
(The machine I'm on can handle quite a bit of traffic, but there may be other reasons why mirrors wouldn't be bad...)
I just posted it on use-net in alt.binaries.warez.pocketpc
Look for XDA developers romupdate.
One possible way to make the ROM image on Windows is to use CygWin. It's worked for me.
yes, the autoconfig goes away when i check the box, BUT i tried 3 times to let autoconfig do its job -> nothing. no configuration was done. finally i checked the box to make it go away. now i have to config the connections manually.
autoconfig does not work, it just says "you need to reboot" immediatly. and after reboot nothing changed. no config done. like i already said, i tried it 3 times.
am i the only one who is experiencing this?
a few questions:
- is the autoconfig dropdown empty? or does it contain a list of providers?
- dou you have an sd card? and a reader connected to your pc?
if so, can you write a rom image to sd, and save it to your pc disk
using xdarit,
and also use xdarit to write the NK.nbf (that can be found
in C:\Program Files\RUU\English) to sd, and then read
that sd image back to your pc, ( this is to convert the .nbf to .nb1
if you know how to use unix tools, you can also do this by
typing 'dd if=nk.nbf of=nk.nb1 bs=32 skip=8193' )
then compare those 2 .nb1 files.
they should be equal. if they are not, you should try to flash
your xda again, using the sd card you have now with the saved .nbf on it
that is more reliable than flashing using programme-A.
Thanks xda-developers AND the Jeff Summers who complied his ROM for US. Three PLAIN question
1) I'm happy that the 02 boot screen is gone but can I wool rather a non boot screen can your standard one be removed manually if not can you make this optional in the next version
2) Would I be able to reload the original ROM on the XDA i have to return to manufacture for servicing i two weeks
3)A minor Issue I i notice a square while mark in the top right corner appears sometimes is that know problem in the ROM.
Itsme: sorry i dont have a sd-card reader/writer. The dropdown menu is not empty, everything is there. i selected o2-germany.
btw: is the sms-fix in the rom too? sms-name i mean. is there any chance that there will be a german rom too?`
And there is one freeware tool written from a user at a german xda forum. it's an sms-char-counter (which is missing in PPC2002) it would be a good idea to add this too the ROM?!
the other guest: use the wallaby boot loader (reset with power-button pressed) to write your ce+boot to a sd card (this card will be overwritten completely!!) see the guide on this website.
the square mark is a very useful tool called 'switch', tap it, you will see.
you can download a rom that is official for your xda here
( that is assuming you are the person called 'guest' with the german o2 rom )
if you take a look at mkrom you will see how to modify the Special Edition rom to your needs.
Itsme: do i just have to change the dir-structure ? ie. program files -> programme etc???
This 'Guest' stuff is beginning to get to me. At least provide some identification, please. 'Guest', are you sure Autoconfig does 'nothing', it may be that it has created the GPRS settings, which i all it should do, we removed all the other crap it used to do. If it created no GPRS settings for you, I'll check the 'Germany - O2' file to see what's up...
Itsme: sorry i logged in with my last reply but forget to enter the username at the top of the reply (now i know there was some login error, otherwise the username-textfield will not be displayed).... i hope that i'm "in" now
in settings/connections there are no settings set for internet and work! "new" is the only item to select.
i tried that auto-config again, but still no settings...
sorry again for the "guest" stuff.
Jabba
XDA developer Itsme
I was the Guest who mention the boot up after reset. I will be returning my XDA for services soon. Can i reload the original back with no problems? I had XDA 02 UK Radio Unit v31413 AND Radio Stack v4.
i notice the XDA developer SP Edition ROM Version date is 03/10/03 are we head of time??????
the boot up after soft rest (XDA developer bootup') i look at the instruction i have very little knowledge to follow the instruction (i'm a newbie). Any simple suggestion
it should be no problem to change your rom to a previous version
you can download the official o2 rom here
your radio stack was not modified by the special edition rom, so no need
to change it.
the date, mmm. not sure which of the digits is the month day or year.
I don't think I understand what you are trying to ask with your other question. ( or even if it is a question )
i have the following ROM
O2 XDA IIi
ROM version: 1.11.00 WWE
ROM date: 01/27/05
Radio version: 1.00.00
Protocol version: 1337.39
ExtROM version: 1.11.923 WWE
i have notice there is a new radio ROM 1.03, how do i upgrade my radio ROM? any online doc? i want to try the new radio rom because my phone signal is worse than 2s
It wont improve your siganl at all but its worth having the newest version ...
You will need to upgrade the whole thing, as you cant just upgrade the radio rom seperately.
check here for Pugs upgrade mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=25801 its on the 2nd or third page in.
Try this (can't be sure if it'll work though so try this at your own risk).
Download this file below:
ftp://xda:[email protected]rs.co...ified XDA_IIi_Upgrade_v1.11.162 Radio_1.3.rar
Un-RAR up the archive using Winrar to a folder on your desktop. Open the folder that you have just extracted and delete MS_.NBF and NK.NBF
Backup all your data (especially contacts and personal documents) to your PC or preferably memory card as updating will essentially perform a hard reset and wipe everything on your alpine (except storage and memory card).
Connect your alpine to your pc and run MaUpgradeUT_noid.exe. The update will fail, just run it a second time and it should work. This should in theory upgrade just the radio stack.
If you're able to upload the ROM update that you are using to the following folder then I will be able to Make sure that the Rom will work before you try it on your alpine. I can't download any of the asia rom's from here but they will be on the CD that came with your alpine.
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/O2 Alpine Roms/Asia Roms/
Thanks in advance if you can do this.
pug said:
Try this (can't be sure if it'll work though so try this at your own risk).
Download this file below:
ftp://xda:[email protected] XDA_IIi_Upgrade_v1.11.162 Radio_1.3.rar
Un-RAR up the archive using Winrar to a folder on your desktop. Open the folder that you have just extracted and delete MS_.NBF and NK.NBF
Backup all your data (especially contacts and personal documents) to your PC or preferably memory card as updating will essentially perform a hard reset and wipe everything on your alpine (except storage and memory card).
Connect your alpine to your pc and run MaUpgradeUT_noid.exe. The update will fail, just run it a second time and it should work. This should in theory upgrade just the radio stack.
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it doesn't work, now my xda only show screen with text "USB V 1.01"
what happen??
help...
pug said:
If you're able to upload the ROM update that you are using to the following folder then I will be able to Make sure that the Rom will work before you try it on your alpine. I can't download any of the asia rom's from here but they will be on the CD that came with your alpine.
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/O2 Alpine Roms/Asia Roms/
Thanks in advance if you can do this.
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my 2i only come with a CD contain outlook and active sync.
i have intention to create an customize ROM (inc latest radio and custom ext ROM) but have no idea how to do it. any
guoper said:
it doesn't work, now my xda only show screen with text "USB V 1.01"
what happen??
help...
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This means your device is in bootloader mode - keep the device connected via actisync and open the file you were installing once again on the oc - should work normally now... be patient
sandeebee said:
guoper said:
it doesn't work, now my xda only show screen with text "USB V 1.01"
what happen??
help...
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This means your device is in bootloader mode - keep the device connected via actisync and open the file you were installing once again on the oc - should work normally now... be patient
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it works, i am with the latest rom from o2 uk.
i think i prefer the extended rom from o2 asia but forgot to backup mine before upgrading
PUG!!! Thank you, so very much!!!
My Uncle got me an Xda IIi from Hong Kong, and as I cant read chinese, it rendered it useless. Thanks to you I have a working Xda!!!
Thankyou!
And Now the Risk to be My Own
Somebody ... Help Me PLEASE !!
I try to upgrade my Xda IIi. When it processing, my PC get reset. When i looking for my phone, the screen go off. I push the power button, but i cant make my phone ON. And now, the phone in trouble condition.
Somebody ... Help Me PLEASE !!
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ferdy said:
Somebody ... Help Me PLEASE !!
I try to upgrade my Xda IIi. When it processing, my PC get reset. When i looking for my phone, the screen go off. I push the power button, but i cant make my phone ON. And now, the phone in trouble condition.
Somebody ... Help Me PLEASE !!
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Hi this happened to me during the last two stages (Extended and CE) of upgrade. It seems to cause some kind of power dip through USB as my usb mouse stopped working in one incident. This is what I did to perform the upgrade:
1st attempt:
Followed instructions with MAUpgrade_noid.exe etc.
2nd run of program worked and the re-flash carried on going.
Flash stage 1 (radio stack) OK
Flash Stage 2 (Extended) 34% and power reset.
XDA IIi turned on with hard reset but no customisations (I guess the extended section was corrupt after partial flash).
Started again (from stage 1) and this time reset at 81% during stage 2.
Again the xda turned on ok so this time I removed the radio stack file from the upgrade directory (radio_.nbf - make a copy) this means the flash only upgrades stage 2 and 3.
This time it powered off during winCE upgrade (stage 3). This time the xda just stayed on the splash screen. After initial panic I put the device in bootloader mode (power+rest+action button) and docked it in the cradle. I then removed the extended flash file (ms_.nbf I think) so the only 'nbf' file left in the directory was nk_nbf (winCE) and ran the upgrade program again. The program then went on to upgrade just that part of the rom.
I would like to stress I am not an expert I gleaned this approach from one of the threads in this forum. I had also made a rom backup of my original rom and thought if I cannot get the new one in I knew how to restore the old one.
If I was you I would do the following:
1. Copy the whole directory for the rom.
2. Put the device into bootloader mode.
3. Delete all nbf files other than radio_.nbf and run the upgrade utility.
4. Delete radio_.nbf and copy ms_.nbf from the original directory.
5. Run the upgrade utility again.
6. Delete ms_.nbf and copy nk_.nbf from the original directory.Repeat
7. Run the upgrade utility again.
8. Once all complete hard rest device.
Each time do not touch the xda just leave it in the cradle, swap the nbf file for the next and then run the upgrade program again. If you get a PC reset then start that one upgrade again (with device in bootloader mode).
Anyone who knows their stuff please feel free to ammend or correct the above strategy.
HTH's
JamieT.
anyone know how long this upgrade should take?
The upgrades normally take me 30 minutes or so. 45 to get all my software back on it.
To stop these update errors due to power dips, plug the cradle into the the mains using the power adaptor and this will stop the device drawing any significant power from the usb connection from your computer. This power dip is more likely caused by a "dirty" power supply, which in the UK for certain is unavoidable without the use of UPS devices. The power adapter for the phone will damp out any minor fluctuations and leave the usb socket to do just data transfer. This transfer puts little strain on the usb socket and isn't as prone to power fluctuations then.
By doing this you should be able to update in a one-er. Also try using a laptop rather than a desktop as they are by design less prone to power fluctuations too.
upgraded fine nice one
Hi Pug
This link you provided doesnt work, can you provide an updated one?
Cheers
Jonno
ftp://xda:[email protected]_XDA_IIi_Upgrade_v1.11.162_Radio_1.03.rar
Try that link instead.
Good luck.
I keep trying the link but keep getting asked for a username and password. Any ideas
User: xda
Pass: xda
cheers thats great
I wonder will the universal rom work on the qtek 2020i?
I dont know if this has been asked yet
It wont work ... ROMs for each device are pretty much device specific, they need the right drivers etc embedded so it works.
So even though the XDA II looks exactly like the XDA IIi they are completely different, which also means the Universal is completely different too.
Thanks Machinagod for his nice tools.
Just flash O2 XDA neo from German to English.Here is the procedure:
1. Backup your data in your xda. ( including your sms and contact).
2. download the romupdateutility.exe file (by Machinagod).
3. extract the RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.exe to a filefolder. ( use winrar or winzip not double click .exe file or it will run immediately)
4. copy the romupdateutility.exe just downloaded and copy it into the folder ,then overlay the original file.
5. connect the xda to the PC:
6. then run the .exe file.
7. Ok, just It start now , wait about 10 minutes until it finish.
Thanks decmac and others (sorry cant remember the name) and all the xda-developers.
one problem is that after that, it will lost the homezone icon in O2. so you have to look for the software and setup it. just find one HZ_V0530_Magician_AKU2.6.CAB ,but didnt work well on wm5. So if someone can deal with it, please post it.
sskstar said:
Thanks Machinagod for his nice tools.
Just flash O2 XDA neo from German to English.Here is the procedure:
1. Backup your data in your xda. ( including your sms and contact).
2. download the romupdateutility.exe file (by Machinagod).
3. extract the RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.exe to a filefolder. ( use winrar or winzip not double click .exe file or it will run immediately)
4. copy the romupdateutility.exe just downloaded and copy it into the folder ,then overlay the original file.
5. connect the xda to the PC:
6. then run the .exe file.
7. Ok, just It start now , wait about 10 minutes until it finish.
Thanks decmac and others (sorry cant remember the name) and all the xda-developers.
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Is it need to be unlock CID first? Or we can flash it with this step without any processes before?
If if have to do something before, please, post it to me, I am very new for flashing ROM and I also bought Neo fro German, too.
So please post the process previuos flashing for me.
Thanks in advance
ans also thanks machinagod for help everything
Hello, thanks for this. I presumed it worked fine for you?
I was wondering, is there some way to flashing it back to original? I mean, if i want to flash back to the o2 rom? Is that possible, and if so, how? I have not seen the o2 rom anywhere yet??
Can you tell me what you found to be the biggest difference in the new rom? Is there momre included software?
need not to unlock cid first, it can overwrite the original german rom.
FOR can
not get the german rom. therefore, cant write back to german rom.
sskstar said:
need not to unlock cid first, it can overwrite the original german rom.
FOR can
not get the german rom. therefore, cant write back to german rom.
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Thanks a lot, sskstar
Can I ask one more, are there anyproblems after you flash your neo, i mean the stability or how about the OMAP overclock still work.
Thanks in advance
I get error: ERROR 240 while doing the ROM update. What should I do?
sskstar said:
Thanks Machinagod for his nice tools.
Just flash O2 XDA neo from German to English.Here is the procedure:
1. Backup your data in your xda. ( including your sms and contact).
2. download the romupdateutility.exe file (by Machinagod).
3. extract the RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.exe to a filefolder. ( use winrar or winzip not double click .exe file or it will run immediately)
4. copy the romupdateutility.exe just downloaded and copy it into the folder ,then overlay the original file.
5. connect the xda to the PC:
6. then run the .exe file.
7. Ok, just It start now , wait about 10 minutes until it finish.
Thanks decmac and others (sorry cant remember the name) and all the xda-developers.
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Hi.
I tried this procedure on my Norwegian Qtek S200 with ExtROM 2.10.7.108. It all went fine until the phone started flashing. At 1% I got an error message on PC, which I don't remember, I clicked Exit and the update program stopped and nothing more happened on the phone. I restarted the phone and now the display only shows a red/green/blue screen and absolutely nothing happens. Phone won't start anymore.
Anyone who can help me out? Is there any way to flash the ROM from from SD-card? Help...! ;-\
Thanks, OrvarK
OrvarK said:
sskstar said:
Thanks Machinagod for his nice tools.
Just flash O2 XDA neo from German to English.Here is the procedure:
1. Backup your data in your xda. ( including your sms and contact).
2. download the romupdateutility.exe file (by Machinagod).
3. extract the RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.exe to a filefolder. ( use winrar or winzip not double click .exe file or it will run immediately)
4. copy the romupdateutility.exe just downloaded and copy it into the folder ,then overlay the original file.
5. connect the xda to the PC:
6. then run the .exe file.
7. Ok, just It start now , wait about 10 minutes until it finish.
Thanks decmac and others (sorry cant remember the name) and all the xda-developers.
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Hi.
I tried this procedure on my Norwegian Qtek S200 with ExtROM 2.10.7.108. It all went fine until the phone started flashing. At 1% I got an error message on PC, which I don't remember, I clicked Exit and the update program stopped and nothing more happened on the phone. I restarted the phone and now the display only shows a red/green/blue screen and absolutely nothing happens. Phone won't start anymore.
Anyone who can help me out? Is there any way to flash the ROM from from SD-card? Help...! ;-\
Thanks, OrvarK
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If you are still having the problem please take out the battery and wait ca. 3-5 secs and reinstall it back again. After doing this you can power up your device once more. And it should fine.
dont kill me
Hi.´m from Brazil, and I´m having a hard time to do the process.
Have some questions:
1- where do i find the RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.e xe ?
2 - The file i supose create is in the computer ?
3 - Where is the romupdateutility.exe ?
The most important, I have a Qtek S200 form FRance.
version Rom: 2.9.7.33 FRE
Date Rom: 2/14/06
Version de radio: 02.07.20
If need some info let me know
Thank you all, very much!!!
need RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.e xe
Brothers if somebody has RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.exe. then please upload it on rapidshare or some where else.Because I have tried a lot for this file but I could not find it. Thanking you for help in advance.
toor_rana said:
Brothers if somebody has RUU_Prophet_2090724_20907106_020720_QtekWWE_Ship.exe. then please upload it on rapidshare or some where else.Because I have tried a lot for this file but I could not find it. Thanking you for help in advance.
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It's on the wiki... Look under "Official ROMs" and I'm sure you'll find it...
Why do some devices brick and other ones don't
I would like to do this German to English rom, but i'm afraid of bricking it :s .. Is this brick safe?
german to italy
salve a tutti!
qualcuno puo' dirmi
come cambiare lingua nel mio
O2 xda neo.
grazie
timmeke154 said:
Why do some devices brick and other ones don't
I would like to do this German to English rom, but i'm afraid of bricking it :s .. Is this brick safe?
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If you flash an OS only ROM, and us soft/jump SPL, it'll always be recoverable.
where i can find the romupdateutility.exe?
i already download the version in english, but when it's going to start the process appears the legend "ID ERROR", what can i do??
You'll need to use Hard/Soft SPL.
l3v5y said:
You'll need to use Hard/Soft SPL.
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??????? what is that??
and how i use it?
I have a Dopod C858 that is from China. It currently has the Chinese version of Windows Mobile 5.0 and I am looking for an English upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.0. I tried using the RUU for the HTC P4350 but it came up as a Model ID Error and I couldn't continue. I tried doing a CID Unlock using IMEI check but they don't support the Dopod C858. Does anyone have any ideas? Oh and one more thing. Currently, the Comm Manager on my Dopod does not have the WiFi option. I noticed after I did a hard reset that when it was loading the .cab for Comm Manager, it displayed something like no_wifi.cab. Did Dopod Asia purposely disable Wifi?
EDIT: I contacted IMEI Check and they helped me out by enabling my IMEI. My device is now supposedly "CID Unlocked."
QQ group 33128089
Any luck with finding this via QQ? I have the same need...
Here is what I did: I CID Unlocked my phone using IMEI Check and downloaded the DOPOD Rom file located here. After that follow these directions and you should have an english rom:
Tools you need:
==============- HexWorkshop from here
- the ROM of your choice
- Winzip or Winrar
- a valid UNL file for YOUR phone
Preparation:
===========a) install HexWorkshop and Winzip or Winrar on your pc
b) in explorer on pc, RIGHT click on the ROM of your choice and use:
"Extract files to folder ..." from conext menu Now it will unpack all
the
files
c) in the new folder you will have ONE file like "HRUU_signed.NBH"
(*.NBH)
RIGHT click on the .NBH file and use: "Hex Edit with Hex Workshop" from
context menu
d) You'll see on the 5th row HERA10000
==!!! make it HERA***** (5 stars) and save the file
e) Now RIGHT click on ROMUpdateUtility.exe and use: "Hex Edit with Hex
Workshop" from conext menu
Search for text "BsaD5SeoA" (without quotes, case sensitive)
OVERWRITE "BsaD5SeoA" with "IMEICHECK" (without quotes) and save the
file
ROM-Update:
==========
1) take SIM card and SD card OUT of the phone
2) Connect the phone running windows ce to the pc (normal way).
3) Completely Unlock your phone using our unlocker **
4) After phone is unlocked run unlocker (again) BUT when the unlocker
ask
for UNL file, remove the USB cable from the phone THEN press "Cancel"
on the
unlocker select file window (unlocker will close on PC). NOTE: The
screen on
the device will not show something usefull when in this mode. Most
probably
it is complete WHITE. !!THIS IS NORMAL!! Don't touch phone, let it like
it
is!
5) After you closed the unlocker, attach usb cable again (phone has
still
white screen)
6) start (the modified) ROMUpdateUtility.exe
7) when update finished and device started you will get a message:
"Data Crashed, contact service provider" (-*!NO PANIC!*-)
==Simply fix this problem by running the unlocker again and this time
select the key file normal way (full unlock process again).
The only problem is that the ROM is WM5 and there is still no Wifi.
Credit goes out to the IMEI-Check Team who provided me with the instructions!
Great, thanks for the info.
One question -- can you use the steps outlined to upgrade to WM6?
I was able to install WM6 before, using "aserg way", but the radio didn't work b/c the radio rom was not updated as part of the flashing process.
The way I understand it, if I can unlock my device and use the process you listed, I should be able to use a RRU which has an updated radio rom. After that, I should be able to sucessfully update to wm6.
What do u think?
I tried flashing a couple of WM6 roms but both of them didn't work. One stopped at 2% (Invalid Model ID) and the other one gave me an "Invalid Command." I currently have radio version 2.71.90, do you think it will work with WM6? If so, can u provide me with instructions on how to flash to WM6 using the aserg method?
Last time I tried upgrading to WM6, I found a cooked rom posted on this forum, and used 'aserg's' method to update it w/o updating the radio rom.
The method basically involves using a tool called 'awizard' along with a few other small utilities. The instructions should be easy to find on the forum here, let me know if you can't find them.
But before you do that, verify your radio is up to date. There is a minimum radio version you need to have (a search for radio rom on the windows mobile 6 forum should turn it up) before you can fully use a wm6 rom. The only known way to update the radio rom is to install an RRU package (which it seems like you've been able to do).
Currently, I'm waiting for my purchase & id to be validated with IMEI check.
Once that's done, I'll start with the steps you listed and try to get my radio rom up to date. After that, I'll select a rom, and do whatever it takes to get the rom installed.
I'll record all the steps I take as I do it, and post my results.
Don't worry -- I won't waste any time here, I've been waiting to update my device for a long time.
i'll be waiting right here. good luck!
oh and another thing, i am currently using this rom (ROM ver. 1.8.405.1). it gives you radio version 2.71.90.
It appears we need to find an RRU which includes a radio rom of 2.79 or higher.
We both currently have radio roms at 2.71.90, which is not good good enough for WM6.
I'm guessing we could use one of the posted upgrades (look in list of available official shipped rom's) and upgrade, even if we can't find one in english.
Afterwards we should be able to upgrade to wm6 of the appropriate langauge.
i read somewhere that one of the german ones has an updated radio rom. would you be volunteering to try first?
Yah, I found a few RRU's which contain a 2.79 version of the radio. I still need to wait for IMEI to verify me before I can continue with the process though.
btw... what time zone are you in? (I also bought my device in China, I live in Shanghai right now)
i'm in shanghai right now too!
i'm wondering if you can answer this for me. i don't know why some roms work and others don't. I currently have ROM version 1.8.405.1 WWE. Before that I successfully installed ROM version 1.7.707.3. I tried to install 5.4.405.1 but that didn't work. Am I supposed to install the updates in order of their release?
The order shouldn't matter. But, now I'm concerned -- because 5.4.405.1..etc is precisely the way to upgrdade to wm6 (since it has the 2.79 radio rom).
How did that update fail? Did you try updating after first unlocking your phone, or did your failure happen before you unlocked?
it gives me this after i try to upgrade: ERROR [300] : INVALID UPDATE TOOL
I've tried the steps you outlined above against several different roms... I get "invalid command" at 2% every time.
How frustrating... I'm guessing the steps IMEIcheck provided to update the 'updater' don't work with roms newer than a certain version.
Can you ask your contact there if they can provide updated steps which work with newer roms?
Seriously... i just paid like 40 bucks to unlock my phone.
I was _already_ running an english rom after flashing using aserg's way (an older htc wwe release), so I'm failing to see any advantage to having cid unlocked my phone.
I don't want to give up... I've already spent contless hours trying to figure out how to get past every minor error...
i'm in the same boat as you dude. this rom worked for me, but again, its version 1.8.405.1. None of the newer ones work. I just emailed my contact and i guess we can only wait and see what he can come up with. Another thing, have you enabled wifi on your device? I have a wifi button on my Comm Manager but when I tap it it tries to launch but then nothing happens. I read about a registry edit to fix this but my registry was different.
People,
Problem: I want to upgrade my HTC Touch Viva to Win Mo 6.5.
Riders: I want to ensure that if required, I can flash the HTC original ROM that the company gave on phone. I have already downloaded original ROM from amarkangda 's thread.
My Status: I had an Asus P320 which I had upgraded to Win Mo 6.5. It involved copying the flash.bin (or whatever it was) to mem card, boot it with some keys pressed (service mode or somethin like that) and it took on from there.
Requirements: I am too confused with SPL and what not since this is my first HTC phone. Can anyone please provide a complete step by step (Bullet Point wise) guide as to what I have to do to upgrade the phone to Windows Mobile 6.5.
I tried the search function but was not able to find anything. If there is something and you know a link to it, please provide it. I will be highly obliged.
do hard reset fast
see the link for flashing ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446)
I Agree
I think that "The N00b's Guide to Flashing Opal" really is needed...
i mean, yes, there are a couple of guides with some information on "how to" but nothing complete and simple enough for noobs... there are a lot of new HTC users that have never flashed a phone before and have no idea how to do it, and even some experienced users on flashing other brands (mi personal experience, i used to flash motorola V3, Z6 and L7i) but get really lost when it comes to flashing HTC.
And after i learned i tried to help other new users but without success (see post 4 and 5 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=638911).
A complete guide should be made with all the terminology explained, the most common methods to flash, where to find stock roms, what kind of custom roms are there (ej. Light rom, cooked rom, what winmo ver is it using and pros and cons on all of them, etc.) all the software needed and a step by step guide with FAQ included. it should be community maintained to keep it always up-to-date.
I'll offer my help for anything needed and for Spanish translation.
@ mehulkarate
@mehulkarate
i'm sorry that this is just a copy and paste (and a bit of editing) from another post that i wrote, but i'll be easier for you:
I had the exact same problem when i first started to flash htc opal... didn't know how to do it, and didn't know what rom to use... maybe someone should create a complete, step by step guide (flashing opal for dummies) and post it as sticky...
ok, here it goes...
Flashing:
0.- if you'll be using a cooked rom (a modified Rom), you'll need to do a hardSPL. check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446 (HardSPL is basically the way to remove the drm lock on the phone)
1.- Make sure that you have activesync if you are using windows xp or windows device manager if you are using windows vista and the latest version of .net framework installed on your pc.
2.- unzip the new rom files on a folder somewhere accesible (desktop for example)
3.- connect the device as an activesync conection, make sure the battery is charged 50% or more
4.- just run the RUU installer (Rom Update Utility), sometimes named CustomRUU.
5.- Follow the onscreen instructions.
YOU ARE DONE.
that's it... no complications, no special drivers, no weird commands or files to copy and paste. so simple. Just one thing: make sure you don't disconect usb during rom update.
so, resumed: Download Rom, Connect activesync, run RUU, done.
About what's the best 6.5 rom: PhamQuang. check for the latest on the rom development section. but different users will recommend different roms, so i'll recommend to try several before sticking to a particular one.
great...
su8044 said:
@mehulkarate
0.- if you'll be using a cooked rom (a modified Rom), you'll need to do a hardSPL. check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446 (HardSPL is basically the way to remove the drm lock on the phone)
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if he isn't going to use a cooked rom (modified rom) what should he be doing flashing???
neways...good of you to help noobies out.
@mohitkumar
there is an alternate way to do the same: which one is harder or easier is up to you
RUU (Rom Update Utility) via SDCard (your memory card) search for it in the forum.
Thanks Guyz.
So HardSPL has to be done, there is no escaping doing that?
Do I absolutely need to have DotNet on my PC? (I do not particularly like it, it slows down my PC)
Since I have already upgraded the Asus P320 from SD card, that will always be an option for me. Any ideas or links to rom which i can just put in sdcard, boot in service mode(or whatever with that volume down key pressed thingy) and it takes on from there, no hardspl etc? Just like i did for the Asus P320..
Especially if it saves me from going through installing .net on PC.
Yes
as far as i know: Yes and Yes... there's no scaping hardSLP because that's the one that'll let you install a modified rom... And .Net is needed because all update utilities will use it (HardSPL and RUU)...
But as Freelancer81 said, there's an alternate way to install a custom RUU through the SD card for the Opal too, i'll let you find that out on your own because i have never used that method nor have any previous experience on similar methods.... maybe you wont need HardSPL and .NET this way.
I'm searching for Volunteers to create the noobs guide to flashing opal... anyone willing to help PM me.
Hmm, so i will search for a ROM that can be installed from the card. May be, just may be, it can be done without the HardSPL thing.
If that fails, I will stick it up and go with process given here.
mohitkumar said:
Hmm, so i will search for a ROM that can be installed from the card. May be, just may be, it can be done without the HardSPL thing.
If that fails, I will stick it up and go with process given here.
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As far as i know you cant install any cooked rom via SD card with out hardspl only official roms can be flashed via SD without hardspl. Bro if you are so afraid about ur warranty then i would suggest u to use default os for more time, or install hardspl u can retain ur warranty by flashing stock spl when needed.