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HOW-TO: RSU backup/restore and upgrade

It would be very nice to have such topic in sticky, so that anyone can read and understand....
1) How to backup GSM Rom to SD
2) How to restore GSM Rom from SD
3) understand RSU version numbers....
Any help is appreciated

RSU version numbers
I'll start with rom versions...
As far as I understood we have:
- 3.1x and 3.2x are QTEK RSU
- 4.xx are O2 roms
- 6.xx are US roms
Am I right?

i found that the website of itsme is very helpfull.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/xda/
it has information about a bootable sd and what kind of specific signature
http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/xda/wallaby-bootloader.html
HTC$WALLABY00 upgrade bootloader
HTC$WALLABY11 upgrade CE image
HTC$WALLABY22 upgrade Boot + CE image
HTC$WALLABY33 run diagnostic code from sd card
HTC$WALLABY44 upgrade gsm rom
HTC$WALLABY55 upgrade CE + gsm rom
HTC FLASH KEY card has signature - 5.17, see sector 5 for real card contents
as you can see the 44 is very intresting
i am no hero in making a bootdisk,
so we must have a disc with the wallaby bootloader.
extracte the file from the sd
change the header with a hexeditor?
ad a gsm rom somewhere?
anyway
also been looking at serial command list from that site
its all very intresting
problem is with
radio update failed devices is that the battery is empt so connecting it to a serial cable it must alse have a power suply
otherwise it wil stop working in 30 seconds

Who can give me their T-Mobile number so I can dl the upgrad

hi,
Sum1 here who a T-Mobile subscriber? I have a T-Mobile PocketPC that I need to unlock tho I'm not a T-Mobile subcriber. I need a T-Mobile mobile number to get the upgrade at http://www.t-mobile.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/download_popup.asp
Or if someone already downloded the upgrade where can I download it without keying-in the mobile number? Thanks.
BTW, I have a question, if I download the upgrade, can I now use the XDAunlock.exe file here (is my ROM automatically updated)? My ROM version now is 3.14.40 ENG. I'm having trouble with the ROM updater here since im not linux literate.
Email me at [email protected]. Thanks a lot

I already downloaded the TMobile upgrade. Can somebody tell me if this upgrade will indeed upgrade my ROM to the correct ROM version with wirelss modem feature to I can use the XDAunlock.exe to unlock my xda? Thanks

The answer is NO, the latest TMO upgrade is 4.01.00 and it has no wmodem.exe application. If you need to unlock your device, go to www.xda-developers.com/XDAunlock/ and use the tool there.
If it doesn't work, try the kitchen at www.yorch.net and cook a new 3.17 based ROM and flash your XDA and unlock it, then you can upgrade to TMO 4.01.00 later.
BTW, the TMO upgrade affects the RSU part. So, unless you are a TMO user you better use the .nbf file only with either SD card or use the XDAtools to flash your device.
Good luck.

Hi Biso,
How can I "cook" a rom? http://kitchen.romanweb.com/kitchen/index.php when I go to that website, the only thing needed to be selected are the 3.17.03 ENG O2-Euro (6656 kB available) and XDA-developers AutoConfig data (113 kB) under it. and the unlocking option right? This wil be the first to use my pocket pc device, which option should I select under How would you like your ROM?
installer EXE
zipped NK.nb1 (SD-card flashing)
zipped NK.nbf (advanced users)
and should I do anything on the NBF header string?
Thanks man.
If I use the intaller EXE file, how will I "flash" it on my device? What are the differences between using the exe,nk.nb1 and nk.nbf? Thanks again.

I notice that above the page there is an indication, by default when I go to the page (without checking or unchecking anything) the top of the page states:
space in ROM: 6656 kB
used: 7729 kB
free: -1072 kB
*overload*
Should I limit my ROM on 6656 kB (meaning that I have to uncheck other options)? My deveice is an XDA 1. Thank you.

Hi ...
Yes, you have to uncheck some optional s/w till the guage line is "Green".
If you are not familiar with the SD method, just select the EXE type. It will generate a 15 MB exe file which you should download it to your PC. Connect your XDA to your PC throught the cradle and ActiveSync and run the exe file while the cradle is connected to the power supply and follow the instructions on the screen.
Good luck.

Thanks man for the quick reply.
Sorry I'm getting confused. Should I transfer the exe file to the device and run the exe file on the device?
Thanks again

The exe file runs from your desktop, your xda will need to be synced with your pc before running the exe.

Thanks so this is what I have to do:
First sync my device (cradle connected to the power supply) and after synching, run the exe file on my desktop computer (no need to transfer on my device or anything?). That's it?
Is this fail-proof? Will it not damage my device if ever there was an interruption or sumthing? How can I make sure that I can go fail-proof? Kinda worried coz I just got hold of my xda 1 (T-Mobile edition), I'm a palm user before. Thanks
BTW, my PocketPC Version is 3.0.12039 (Build 11178). ROM version 3.14.40 ENG. I don't know if my PocketPC is 2002 or 2003. I'll be using the yorch.net ROM (http://kitchen.romanweb.com/kitchen/index.php). All compatible?

ROM 3.14 is a PPC2002 one and all ROMs on Yorch.net is WM2003 except the 3.17 one.
Just to ensure it's a safe process, remove the SIM and SD card from the device and stop any running applications on your PC.
Good luck ...

Thans Biso. How bout a step by step guide? Pls pls pls? Id really appreciate it man.
Like
1. Sync the device (Power connected to the cradle)
2. Run the Rom Exe file
3. etc.
Just to be sure. BTW, is the exe file really just 150KB? Is that all I need to unlock my device?

Hi ...
There is nothing really needed more than what you just wrote:
1. Connect the XDA to the cradle and sync while the power is connected.
2. Run the EXE file and follow the instructions on the screen.
BTW, the EXE file should be at least 15 MB, seems your ROM was not "cooked" well .... try again

Ohh ok. I downloaded twice and all I got was 150kb. how will I know that the ROM i got is "cooked" well so I can be free of troubles. Can you just give me a link to the right/"well cooked" ROM? Thanks man.
One more thing, should I run the ROM EXE file while my device is synching or after the synch?

it's still 150 kb. Here's what it says when I view the log
./mkrom.sh: ../../kitchen.local/mkrom-inc.sh: No such file or directoryno files for configid 26220739Cannot fit files in given sectionsError splitting files

seems there is something wrong with the kitchen work space ... it happens sometimes ... no big issue.
You may try this kitchen as well http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
P.S: run the EXE file after the device is synced

which one should I pick? Pocket PC 2002 ROM or Windows Mobile 2003 ROM. And what's the difference. Sorry for my ignorance. Thanks for the replies.

Biso,
Can I use an MMC card for flashing? I MIGHT be able to borrow an MMC card. Also, I dont have a card reader but I have a digital camera which I can use to transfer the ROM image from my desktop computer to the card. Would you think it would work? Thanks again man.

will the exe file below work for me?
http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe
and
http://www.xs4all.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe
This is my Device's Information
ROM version: 3.14.40ENG
ROM date: 11/26/02
Radio version: 6.18
Protocol version: 324e4
Pocket PC Version 3.0.12039 (Build 11178) (Don't know if this is 2002 or 2003 pocketpc)
Pls reply. thanks

Hi ...
1. As the figure tells, WM2003 is the latest than PPC2002.
2. I can recommend to use TMO 4.01.00 as I have it on my device for almost 3 months now with no problems so far (few things have to be tweaked tho), but I heard good news about AT&T 30.09 ROM as well.
3. I can't confirm that MMC can replace SD card. I saw some threads on this but no final results.
4. The answer is NO, the only way to move the NBF file to the SD card is either a card writer or by using XDAtools with the XDA cradle. I don't think the card will be recognized by the bootloader otherwise.
5. SER-V12 is a PPC2002 ROM and useful only if you need to unlock your device (which I believe it's already unlocked).

No I just want to unlock the device, that's it I don;t really want a ROM upgrade, just so happens that I need to have a ROM upgrade to unlock the device
SO I can use the SER-V12? Thanks a lot.

seriousproblem with O2xda only flash rom 2002 but 2003 not??

at first i am not expert...but i want to tell u to i can flash rom by xdarit xdaool ....by *.nb1 *.nbf fixbootloader .. by no have a problem........ by read in this site... i flash rom more than 50 times : ) at my own O2
yesterday i buy secondhand from seller......... to give it for my wife because her birthday present
no luck vibrate is not use and i didn't check infared because i never use it........ but case ias very new likw a new model that make me decide to buy
when i come back to home i open it and that show my rom is.... xda ser12 radio 4.17 Wallaby 5.17 can talk...internet ..all of function ok
then i upgrade radio to 4.21 with no problem and next step i downgrade 5.17-5.15 by bootloaderfix...that no problem wallaby 5.15 already....
i burn rom 4.00.11 Nk.nb1 cook from makis kitchen ( that alway success everytime when i flash rom ) but when write to sd that show message
cannot write because I/O error that make me funny because i use this rom in 2 days ago...i try again and same....... may be change rom i think....
1.and i flash rom 4.01.00 Nk.nbf by xdarit to sd and put to my O2 and wait until finish..... hard reset.... but that hank on boot screen this rom tet only not for sell
2.i try to second time and i flash rom 4.01.00 Nk.nb1 by xdatool to sd and put to my O2 and wait until finish.....check sum ok hard reset.... but that hank on boot screen this rom tet only not for sell again and show current rom+radio+32S54
3.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 rom again and again 4.00.05
4.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 rom again and again 4.00.16
5.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 rom again and again 4.00.21
6.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 rom again and again 4.01.00
7.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 rom again and again 4.01.16
8.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 rom again and again 4.00.11
9.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 roma gain and again 4.00.33
10.same as 1-2 but in wm2003 roma gain and again 4.0021
( also in wallaby 5.15 5.17 5.22 6.22 ) because i have patch 5.17 and 6.22 aleady ( and use with xdarit xdatool )
what happen ?????? i hank on boot screen when finish all of rom 2003 of i have but in 2-3 days agos that work
then decide to flash rom to 3.17.03 ppc2002 Nk.nbf / Nk.nb1 ................ that success........ but when i press infared recieve... that hank and i will reset it.... at everytime to press it ... i delete it in windows/start menu /program.... and sometime my O2 is hank...
then decide to flash rom to 3.20.06 ppc2002 Nk.nbf / Nk.nb1 ................ that success........ but when i press infared recieve... that hank and i will reset it.... at everytime to press it ... i delete it in windows/start menu /program.... and sometime my O2 is hank...
and another rom in 2002 is ok all of rom............. ??????????
i download rom again with makis and lumpistefan with both and save as 4.00.11Nk.nb1.makis 4.00.11Nk.nb1.stefan
download in 10 type of rom in nb1 and Nbf
i flash to 2003 again and same 1-10 step that i write............................but in 2002 rom that no problem
Please somebody tell me..... what happen with my wife O2 ..... i cannot flash rom to 2003 but 2002 it work only Unbelievable
i will come back to home and borrow my O2's friends to test flash rom in this eveninig ( this time 15.00 in thailand ) and will post again
Any idea ????? what happen ???
Have this same problem before ? ... because i seach it and cannot find.....
Now ... i use this
Version
Rom version : 3.20.06 ENG
rom date : 07/30/03
Radio version : 4.21.00
Protocal vesion : 32S54
Hardware
CPU : ARM SA1110
speed : 206Mhz
Ram size : 64 MB
Flash size : 32 MB
Flash chip type : 28F128
Databus : 32 bits
LCD : 240x320 TFT
colors : 4096
Indentity : PW10A1
Platform : Pocketpc
IMEI: : 350312001214712
PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME ............................
sorry in very bad english.........

Have you tried using a different sd card for flashing?

successfully to upgrade im wm2003 again
yesterday i go to repair infared...and come home to try again........ that can upgrade in all of rom in wm2003 or 2002 ... ... ???
why did broken infared make me to 2002 but for 2003 not ..... ? any idea ?

my 02xda mini rom version

guys thi is my 02 xda mini
rom version:1.11.00 WWE
rom date: 03/14/05
radio version: 1.12.10
protocol version : 1337.42
ExtROM:1.11.922 WWE
guys do i need to upgrade my system? or this is a newer version?
im sorry to all cause im am newbie on my device...
kindly explain what available version on 02 xda mini,and suitable for this device
thanks to all guys..

Hey it's not the newest in the world, but might be in your country. The 1.13WWE from T-Mobile is newer, but than you'll loose all O2 extra's. & upgrading what's it worth to you? It always is the case of 'if it ain't broken, don't fix it'.
For howto's & rom links visit the wiki http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Magician
Cheers, M

That's strange. The O2 update for Asia I downloaded and installed carries the 1.11 radio version. Did you buy that unit new?
Anyway, except for the radio version, that's the most current ROM available for us.

hi oltp thanks for the info...i want to upgarde coz i want experience upgrading xda mini but its to risky he he he may ive change my mind...
hi oliver..ill bought it at 2nd hand...what version dou you have?is my rom version is newer?

There's always a risk in upgrading, see all posts with dead or help! in the title.
But it can be done & in your case make a good back-up of the ext-rom cab-files before going to think about upgrading to 1.13WWE from T-Mobile.
Regards, M

siapelbo said:
hi oliver..ill bought it at 2nd hand...what version dou you have?is my rom version is newer?
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Ahh, that explains it. Your radio is more current, I think. If you're not having any trouble with that setup, I sugget you leave it alone.
Anyway, does your phone already have the Big Storage hack applied? What's the size of your Storage (Settings -> Memory -> Storage)?

I see...thanks oliver for the info
i have 57.41mb total storage
im gonna upgrade it to big storage/hows the procedure?
thanks

He meant what size is your internal storage folder? When you view the memory there's a tab to see the size of your SD/MMC-card. That tab can display the internal storage too.
M

i see....now i know oltp thanks
its 7.60mb
guys please teach me to do the upgrade of my storage..
if i get to upgarde my storage to big storage my xda mini will have extra speed?
thanks

No extra speed in the sence of Mhz. But you can store more programs there instead of in RAM & that speeds up your magician.
As always there are riscs in this :!:
Instructions:
- get ntrw.exe from the ftp
- Download romupdate from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=7510
- Download Hexedfull from the ftp
- get a SD-card > 64MB
- make backup of everything you want to keep from your magician & SD-card. everything will be wiped!!
- fully charge your magician
- uncheck usb connection in Act.sync on your PC
- put your magician in Bootloader (camera & power & soft-reset at the same time for a few seconds) wait till screen fades & reads 'serial v1.0x'. Screen is very dark since backlight is of.
- connect usb, now the screen reads 'usb v1.0x'
- start romupgrade on your pc
- pick the magician connection in the listbox, wces something I belief
- now a screen pops up
- type d2s in this screen
- follow progress on pc & magician
- wait till checksum finishes
- get SD from the magician & put it into a cardreader. DON'T FORMAT!!!
- put ntrw in C:\
- start a command window
- type on commandline: ntrw read myrom.nb1 [sd driveletter]:
- follow progress
- error at the end is normal
- make a copy of myrom.nb1
- open myrom.nb1 with the hexeditor
- Replace pattern for bigstorage in myrom.nb1:
locate twice the 02 00 00 80 00 20 and change 80 00 to b8 01 in both occurences
(use binary search for this!!)
- save it to mybs.nb1
- type on commandline: ntrw write mybs.nb1 [sd driveletter]:
error at the end is normal
- put the SD in your magician
- now it should read 'press power to flash'
- press the power button
- watch it reaches 100%
- checksum will always fail
- reset & hopefully enjoy the BIG Storage rom
Cheers, M

wow :wink: thanks otpl for the full step by step procedure...
im having 2ng thoughts to do it coz its so risky
anyway thanks for the help

Store the steps for later use & if you ever find a shipped-rom (rom upgrade in exe format from a telco) that you like, then follow the wiki link & use that method to obtain BIG Storage. With a shipped-rom a BS patch is exactly the same as a normal upgrade.
Regards, M

Activate ExtROM on MDA3

Hi,
I have 2 problems:
1. I flashed my mda3 from WM2003 to wm6. Unfortunately I forgot to activate my ExtROM. Is it possible to acitvate it now?
2. I flashed my mda3 with HELMI_BA_WM6_R0_.exe (CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2). Now I want to upgrade to WM6 Pro CE OS 5.2.1933 (Build 18533.0.7.0) Updated [30.11.2007] but it doesn't work. Have anyone an idea?
THX
Gooffey

1. Activate ExtROM? Have you ever read the wiki?
You can resize your storage, but extrom is gone - there's no need to have one in WM6.
If you are attached to your ExtROM, create ExtROM folder in your SD card.
2. Yes, YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE to upgrade to this version because of your "doesnt work" error message