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Hi,
Can anybody tell me the benefits of upgrading the ROM version? I have Spain's Telefonica Movistar XDA (branded as TSM 400) with ROM Version 3.18.10 ESP dated 08/15/03. I'm thinking of upgrading mainly to remove the simlock since I live most of the time in France and I'd like to put an Orange simcard in it.
However, what are the additional benefits of upgrading? I know it's geek and it's cool, but is it really worth the risk? I've read many posts from frustrated users than have ended up with useless PDAs and I don't really feel like it.
But I'm sure I'm missing something important here. Why are you guys taking all that hassle to upgrade? Convince me!!
Thanks.
vIERJa
if you just want to unlock it then this site have a program which if you have a seriel sync cable you can unlock your xda without
flashing or burning anything on your device
a possible reason beside the geekfactor to upgrade ones rom could be that you can place programs you like to use in the rom so they dont take up any of your ram
if you dont mess around with newer radiostacks
and have a sdcard and a sdcard reader for your pc you should not end up with a dead device
and backing up your current rom is a good idea
personaly i havent upgraded yet
but my device were never locked and
i have a 256MB sdcard so i got ok room for
programs for now
I see...
I don't have the sync cable and removing simlock is really important for me...
I do have the card reader and I have already a backup of my ROM.
I'm using a 128Mb card so I don't have storage problems (yet), but I guess programs run faster from ROM than from the SD card...
Risks aside, I use the Spanish dictionnary for SMS writting quite a lot and if I upgrade to an English version I'm afraid I'd lose it... do you (or other readers) know if there's a tool to extract the Dictionnary from a localized ROM and make it available in the ENG versions? That'd be so cool...
vIERJa
I don't have the sync cable and removing simlock is really important for me...
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well they are not expensive
I'm using a 128Mb card so I don't have storage problems (yet), but I guess programs run faster from ROM than from the SD card...
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yep but since the sdcard is not a part of the "working" mem but a part of the storage mem it's only starting them which is slower kinda like having a slower harddisk on a pc
Risks aside, I use the Spanish dictionnary for SMS writting quite a lot and if I upgrade to an English version I'm afraid I'd lose it... do you (or other readers) know if there's a tool to extract the Dictionnary from a localized ROM and make it available in the ENG versions? That'd be so cool...
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read about transfering dictonary files from windows and adding them to their pda and that way changing the language of the dic that way but i also read people who end up messing their spellchecking that way so no dic file is being used the same thing should work on using the dic file from another language version of the xda software[/quote]
Hello, i have a small problem, i have a SVP M1000 for personal use, and a Qtek pocket pc issued by work, now im not really sure what the Qtek is at the moment its the same looking as the m1000 but different buttons slightly and a less shiney finish to it. the main problem is, that the MOD base im contracted at had the cameras disabled on them, due to regulations, i need the camera back on it to make life a hell of alot easier is there any way of installing the camera software back onto the device? i would change the rom, but i cant loose anything on the device because it all sync's through gprs, and hasalot of pre installed software by the firm i work for. if anybody here has any ideas they would be greatly appreciated,
ps. Himalaya is working great thanks to many pages read on here, and ovcourse the roms!
PPS. details on the Qtek
Rom version: 1.72.00WWE
Rom date : 03/15/04
Radio version: 1.14.00
Protocol version: 1337.24
extROM version: 1.72.189
The camera software resides in the extended rom, maybe it is present on yours but written out of the boot sequence. Look in your extended rom and see if it is there, if not I am sure somebody could upload it. I have an M1000 but it now has O2 rom and I am not sure that would work with your phone as I have never tried it.
A word of warning, it could mean unemployment for you and a possible lengthy interview with MOD police.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Himalaya Extended ROM Reference
thanks for your reply! if i was to put a different extended rom on, would i lose any imformation at all?? i take it this qtek is an andes :?: ive already spoken to the mod plod and they cant see any problems with it, its just the site managers a bit of a **** :shock: the problem at the time was the new euro fighter was performing testing at the base and no leaked pictures could get out, so there should be no problem with it now, if someone could upload the extrom for me to flash the qtek with that would be great, and a little more info on the precedure! if theres anything worth uploading from the qtek please let me know, i would be more than happy to upload anything.
Again thanks for the help.
can anybody help me here?
I have a blank next to my EXT ROM - -but the camera still seems to work !?
If you put in a different extended rom you will lose any proprietary cabs/programs that your employers may have installed to the extended rom in your phone. I would assume that even in the case of a hard reset your phone will install the programs that your employers wish to be available and the others will have been removed or written out of the boot sequence. Look for roms and extended roms here.
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/
user: xda
password: xda
here's the camera software that usually exists in the extended ROM,just install the CAB file,and.........say cheese
RAGO :lol:
Ok, I work with phones day in day out as i repair them... but i find this site has so much useful information, that nothing is infact in one place... and if it is, then it has a million comments that suggest otherwise.
So, i thought i would firmware update my phone as i've seen a few reviews that have sped up the phone and overal useage of it.
At present, my phone has the following:
Qtek 9100
Rom 1.1.7.5
Rom date: 9/22/05
Radio: 01.01.10
Protocol: 4.0.13.16
ExtRom: 1.1.7.105
So what do I download, what do I install and what do I do prior to it... Backups?
Are there any stickies to suggest backing up and how to install?
Any information would be grateful, as I would like to do this today after work.
On top of this, any information on how I could install MMS, GPRS would too be appreciated, I need t-mobile UK settings. I know about ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/HTC_Wizard/ so if anyone could step-by-step explain this and then maybe put this thread on a sticky so that other newbies as far as this phone is concerned could be helped without feeling nervous in doing it (and getting it wrong because of it!)
Thanks in advance
well?
Want daddy to hold your hand while you do this?
well if it means saving a phone that cost over £600 then sure...
this is not just for me, i am sure a sticky explaining step by step upgrade/backing up will help numerous people including me.
not everyone is as rich as you who can afford to test and possibly lose an expensive phone such as this... and if you think i am judging then you should too stop judging on the basis that i want to be spoon fed.
at the end of the day, not everyone knows clearly on how to do this as there are so many threads.
so am i going to recieve help here or am i wasting my time with comments such as fone_fanatic?
hello akash84
try this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386
i read through the whole thread before fiddling around with my wizard. you can find all the tools and instructions there.
reminders:
charge your device before attempting an update [people say above 50% is ok]
also manually copy and run enablerapi.cab on your ppc. to ensure that operations with the tool works.
good luck with your update
its all quite simple realy...
first off unlock your phone fully (CID as well) this ensures any updates will not **** up your phone.
http://buzzdev.net/component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,59/func,view/id,8012/catid,45/
insructions and file is there ^^^ very simple to do. (its the second post on that site.)
Next after youve unlocked, go on the ftp server for this site
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Upload...RUU_Prodigy_1060204_105_11210_TMO_UK_Ship.exe
^^^ this is the latest ROM for t-mobile vario UK. this upgrades your radio rom so you get better signal and also updates the extended rom which makes the phone react a lil faster.
This install take about 20 mins, it will wipe everything off your phone even your contacts. Also very easy to do just follow on screen instructions.
Everyone posts about backup your data but i didnt realy need it because i just got the phone and i had nothing special on it, and im a dare. :twisted:
Once youve done this then your basicly done.
i also suggest downloading a free registry editor
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/phmregistryeditor.shtml
i use this one. and do the following registry hacks after the install.
This changes the ugly tmobile dial pad to windows default:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=35631&highlight=dial+pad
This enables the GPS control panal youll need this if you want to run a GPS device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=36540
this shows an on screen character to notify you when caps lock or secondary function is enabled on the keypad, very usefull:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38337&highlight=registry
thats about it realy any probs just post
Thank you
Thank you akash84! I've been looking around for a post just like this, a more of a step by sted guide, anyways...
Does anyone know how to change my keyboard into norwegian (if it's possible at all)?
I have a Qtek 9100 (Italian, which I will be changing to ENG after reading trough the links above)
ROM: 1.3.7.16 ITA
Date ROM: 10/24/05
Radio ver.: 01.04.10
Protocol: 4.0.13.17
Ver. ExtROM 1.3.7.107
And which ROM/ExtROM (someone please explain the difference) should I upgrade to (Qtek)?
Thanks...
Erlend, Norway
If someone can upload the Aisa ROM to the FTP and post me a link, of especially the autoconfig, I'll get a version for those wanting the 1.04 radio with the 192 extended rom.
Also let me know what is wanted in the rom out of the original stuff.....
As I've never used this ROM I don't know what is and isn't needed. A lot of it will be the same as the European ROM but there are significant differences with some files.
I'll give it a few days and have it here by next weekend at the latest.
I know a lot will have already done this however there are a load who don't know and this will help them out so those who have done it, your input will be appreciated by many.
Thanks in advance,
Pug
hi pug, how are you? I had cooked it before the camera fixed released. The autoconfig i took from 192 ext rom. Here the link, much more can be fix. Thanks
http://www.klstore.com/mael/Alpine_Ext-1.11.162_Radio-1.04_Asia.rar
p/s: any idea about collecting/making donation so that can buy Alpine device for buzz the master.......thats only the greatest way to archive WM5/Others for Alpine.
Thanks again
oops.
Sorry Clustered didn't mean to stand on your toes there. Must have missed that one somehow.
Will have a look at it and at least sort the camera out on it for you.
thats fine pug, I was learning how to cook rom so that I tried to combine yours one with the Asia autoconfig but after the camera fix update released, I didn't update. Anyway thanks very much pug, I had learnt damn much from you,bal666,buzz,vijay dan many more. Thanks again everyone....
clustered said:
http://www.klstore.com/mael/Alpine_Ext-1.11.162_Radio-1.04_Asia.rar
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Dead Link, I need new roms with autoconfig too.
http://www.klstore.com/mael/Alpine_Ext-1.11.171_Radio-1.04_Asia_Camera_Fixed.rar
Hi all, I'm very new here.. Got my XDAIIi last December. Been looking around here for days now, and I am very interested in this "cooked" Asia Rom, which I assume would work with my XDAIIi here in Malaysia.
I really have no complaints with my system so far, but would like to know what does the "cooked" ROM does to my system? What are the significant differences? Whats wrong with the camera anyway? Well i never expected anything much from its camera, but interesting to know that now it can be better!
I've read in many posts that I should really back up everything I have before performing any upgrade which would essentially be a hard reset, correct me if I am wrong, i cant backup programs right? I would need to reinstall them after the upgrade right?
I did some full backup before, is that what I need to do before upgrade? I seriously cant lose any of my calender, contacts, notes, tasks, emails, sms....
Please advise. Probably my questions are too simple, didnt see them in any of the posts
I'm really sorry for being such a newbie
clustered said:
http://www.klstore.com/mael/Alpine_Ext-1.11.171_Radio-1.04_Asia_Camera_Fixed.rar
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Before you replied, I had seen this file in the holding directory and downloaded and already done flashing with it.
Misleading filename. Does not have the autoconfig files in the Asia ROM.
Device Info still the old 1.11.163 not 171 as labelled.
The nbk file is same size and same date as of the PUG's 163 camera patch with O2crapstuff removed.
dude,
it was based on pug rom and I added some Asia Autoconfig. I just edit the Extended ROM. If you wish to change the version number to anything that you like, use a registry editor and go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\3RDVERSION and change the MSYSTEM value to whatever you like.
clustered said:
dude,
it was based on pug rom and I added some Asia Autoconfig. I just edit the Extended ROM. If you wish to change the version number to anything that you like, use a registry editor and go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\3RDVERSION and change the MSYSTEM value to whatever you like.
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Thanks, your updated ROMS now worked, at least the autoconfig utility pop-up during the hard-reset.
This is a very good ROM for me. It would be better if someone also incorporate the O2 Connect (Asia) in the Ext ROM.
Regards,
Kevin from Singapore.
O2 XDA IIi
ROM: 1.11.00 WWE
RADIO: 1.04.00
ExtROM: 1.11.171 WWE <-- (Why 171 and not 162?!)
Some info about my phone
IPL 1.08
SPL 1.08
GSM 01.09.10
OS 1.8.10.2
I would like to upgrade to the latest i-mate rom ( i think ) i don't know any differences with any other roms etc... ive been looking on the other threads maybe if my question has been answered with someone else... i can get pointed to a proper thread, i just want to know what steps i should take to upgrade my rom, i dont wanna lose any data, not that i have much id like to backup my contacts basically thats the most important, also.. since i dont have money for a 128 card right now would it be possible to load someone elses backed up tmobile mda rom ? if they zipped it up and sent it so i can restore it when i get a msd card.. any help is greatly appreciated , thanks in advance.
Copy your contacts by ActiveSyncing them to a PC, or copy your pim.vol (in the root of your Device) to your SD card and upgrade it.
Good luck.
Ahhh
Ah okay now... which rom should I try out first ? and... don't i need to CID unlock it? i'm trying to find a good thread on the upgrade procedures and the best rom to try first.
Best rom...best rom..... the Rom you choose is a personal choice (and yes, you need to CID unlock first IF you want to upgrade to a Rom of another manufacturer, if you have lets say T-Mobile and you want to upgrade to another T-Mobile Rom, you don't have to CID unlock your Wizard).
I like the Qtek Roms myself, but then again, I only use Dutch Roms, not WWE (WorldWideEnglish) Roms, so I have to make a choice between T-Mobile or Qtek and then the choice is simple in my opinion
If you don't know anything about upgrading, my opinion is, try soms official Roms first, then you know what the deal is and then you can make a choice if you maybe want to use a customized Rom like the Mr. Clean Roms for example.
Regards,
Molski
p.s. There are A LOT of threads about upgrading.
Ah thanks for the info... i tried a beta 2.24 rom i think... its pretty nice, i personally cant tell much of a difference,, connmgr is different has more options etc... im thinking of trying mr clean 2.3 is the latest right ? and if i get this does it include all the office apps and such ?
a second question... i dont like the wifi apps included and i noticed an AXIM dell PPC with WM5 had a nice wifi config app/wifi AP finder, and noticed it was made by Hi Tech Computer (HTC) any way to copy this or use it on my phone ?
check my other thread about my CID unlock problem and let me know if i should try to CID unlock it again... and backup... thanks!!