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Extended ROM XDA 2i

I have O2 XDA 2 and 2i now. The tool extended ROM unlocker helped very good with the 2, fantastic, thank you. It even worked with the XDA 3, but only for unhiding, not unlocking. But one could interrupt hardboot and then start programs from Extended Rom copy individually. I used this tool with 2i and it seems, as if it locked my storage. Extended is visible after error message of old unlock tool and hard reset. Can anybody help to unlock the storage and Extended ROM again to avoid branding and manipulate loaded programs from extended ROM because then it runs much more stable?? Is there also a tool to save the old ROM of 2i if I want to load english ROM?? You helped such a lot with the old tool for 2, would be nice to have the same for 2i.

unlock storage
i have 02Xda IIi.
my storage was locked after the run unlocker for xdaII.
u can use my modified extools.exe for unlocking you XDAIIi Storage
notes:
i tested only the function unlock extrom with the unlocked storage effect .
teh other functions are not tested :!:

Re: unlock storage
gorosz said:
i have 02Xda IIi.
my storage was locked after the run unlocker for xdaII.
u can use my modified extools.exe for unlocking you XDAIIi Storage
notes:
i tested only the function unlock extrom with the unlocked storage effect .
teh other functions are not tested :!:
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Is this for the Xda IIi Extended ROM or Storage Bro?
And what does it confirmed to do?

the 'original' XdaII extrom.exe lockd the storage partition on XdaIIi, this problem i also had.
this one can unlock the storage again, but can't unlock or unhide the extrom.
copy the exe on the pda start it, choos 'UnLock Extended Rom' and then softreset...
to unhide Extended Rom (XdaIIi) follow the steps:
1) hardreset
2) after the touchscreen-calibrate do softreset
(after softreset is Extended Rom unhide, but lockd!)
i hope i could help you

Xda IIi
I have tried your software Bro.
What it does is unhide/hide and unlock/lock the Xda IIi Storage.
My guess is you probably mapped to Storage instead of the Extended ROM.

is there any tool with which i can unlock the extended rom for 2i pls help.
thx a lot

Gorosz - Where can I get your modified extools.exe?

pug: see the attechment above
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 15:37
Subject: unlock storage

Sorry, blonde moment. Wasn't loggged in so the attachment wasn't visible.
DOH!!!!!
On the plus side - EXCELLENT WORK THERE.

Re: unlock Extended Rom
gorosz said:
i have 02Xda IIi.
my storage was locked after the run unlocker for xdaII.
u can use my modified extools.exe for unlocking you XDAIIi Storage
notes:
i tested only the function unlock extrom with the unlocked storage effect .
teh other functions are not tested :!:
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hello !!
anybody know how to unlock xda2 mini Extended rom?
because i found a lot of useless CAB file inside it,
and i wan to move in some CAB and moditfy my config.txt and autoconfig.... !
andthen delete some useless file ????
thanks!!!!

Re: unlock Extended Rom
kennedy_com said:
gorosz said:
i have 02Xda IIi.
my storage was locked after the run unlocker for xdaII.
u can use my modified extools.exe for unlocking you XDAIIi Storage
notes:
i tested only the function unlock extrom with the unlocked storage effect .
teh other functions are not tested :!:
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hello !!
anybody know how to unlock xda2 mini Extended rom?
because i found a lot of useless CAB file inside it,
and i wan to move in some CAB and moditfy my config.txt and autoconfig.... !
andthen delete some useless file ????
thanks!!!!
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I don't see any Extended ROM Unlocker for Mini available. But, you still can modify your Extended ROM by using the method that DrChair posted here. You have to find out where is your Extended ROM Folder reside in the bckup ROM. Since it is FAT16, it's not that diffical ti find out.

Re: unlock Extended Rom
little_frog said:
kennedy_com said:
gorosz said:
i have 02Xda IIi.
my storage was locked after the run unlocker for xdaII.
u can use my modified extools.exe for unlocking you XDAIIi Storage
notes:
i tested only the function unlock extrom with the unlocked storage effect .
teh other functions are not tested :!:
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hello !!
anybody know how to unlock xda2 mini Extended rom?
because i found a lot of useless CAB file inside it,
and i wan to move in some CAB and moditfy my config.txt and autoconfig.... !
andthen delete some useless file ????
thanks!!!!
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I don't see any Extended ROM Unlocker for Mini available. But, you still can modify your Extended ROM by using the method that DrChair posted here. You have to find out where is your Extended ROM Folder reside in the bckup ROM. Since it is FAT16, it's not that diffical ti find out.
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thanks for ur help!!! but anywhere if u get any new information pls tell me thanks !!!!!

XDAIIi - How to cook/flash Extended ROM
"XDAIIi - How to cook/flash Extended ROM"
http://en.pdamobiz.com/en/forum/PDAforum_posts.asp?TID=373&PN=1

unlock Extended Rom
this might heelp i found it on net some whare
it may help

2i
So which of these works best for unlocking the extended rom so I can copy files from the extendedROM? And does anyone know which file in the extended rom does the mms setup?
Thankies

Mr gorosz
Thank you Milion times
really you help me a loooooooot .. more than three days i am looking for the solution . and ,... it was with you ..

[Universal] Extended ROM unlocker !!!!!!!

YES YES YES
!!i just made extended ROM unlocker for Universal!!
THIS TOOL IS DEDICATED TO MWANG
get it here
Please test it and let me know...
It is very early release, so it does only unlock.
Later, i'll add also locking.
For unhiding Extended ROM i just need to create cab file.
Otherwise it's ready as well... Meanwhile you can display your extended ROM using TotalCommander for CE.
How to unlock:
Just copy it to your device and run it..
)))))))))))
buzz

Buzz! you da man!
Errrm, what does this actually mean in my ignorance? Unlocking the Rom?
Regards, Simon

gooroo said:
Buzz! you da man!
Errrm, what does this actually mean in my ignorance? Unlocking the Rom?
Regards, Simon
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on hardreset, all customisations are run from Extended_ROM.
By default it is locked for writing with a password.
That means, you cannot add or remove programs, which are autoinstalled on coldinit.
Now you can.
))
buzz

Thank you very much....
Buzz,
Thanks for working on this. I realize that a lot of people are looking forward to "freeing" up memory by deleting the extended ROM (i.e. Big Storage). I'm one of them. Here's my question: Does this allow you to delete the files in EXT ROM? If so, are they PERMANENTLY deleted? Or can I "restore" them by reflashing my ROM from the ROM Image provided from imate's website? Sorry for the newbie questions.

Re: Thank you very much....
weatheryoko said:
Buzz,
Thanks for working on this. I realize that a lot of people are looking forward to "freeing" up memory by deleting the extended ROM (i.e. Big Storage). I'm one of them. Here's my question: Does this allow you to delete the files in EXT ROM? If so, are they PERMANENTLY deleted? Or can I "restore" them by reflashing my ROM from the ROM Image provided from imate's website? Sorry for the newbie questions.
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Unlocking Extended ROM allows you to delete or add files into Extended ROM.
Files are permanently deleted or added.
Once you flash the device with new ROM, which contains ms.nbf (Extended ROM image), it's content is then flashed to the Extended ROM. That means there will be new content in there...
This is my first contrib to Universal, Exec, JJ community...
Next step can be the same as i did on Himalaya.
To get more storage space, e.g. remove the Extended ROM partition and make the Storage partition 10MB bigger.
well, if anyone wants that... ))
buzz

would it be safe to assume it works on the Wizard?

Excellent work Buzz! Thanks for answering my questions.

vbguru613 said:
would it be safe to assume it works on the Wizard?
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NO.
This will work only on Universal, O2 Exec, Dopod 900, Jasjar Qtek9000 etc...
If you want i can try to make one for Wizard...
buzz

I can see buzz being bought a wizard now too
Is 10Mb what we can expect as an increase in storage?
Too infinity and well beyond!
Hehehehehe

Hi Buzz
Please go for please make one for Wizard as well
Regards
Gugi

deff for wizard

gugi_sat said:
Hi Buzz
Please go for please make one for Wizard as well
Regards
Gugi
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Hi Gugi,
please give me an export of:
[HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn]
THANX
buzz

Nice
Congratulation with new tool. Now we can delete or copy files of extended ROM, we need to see and use ER as storage therefore unhide application also must be needed
Thanks
:wink:

Unlock JJ.. works like charm..
Thanks for the good work.. really really useful and save lot's of efforts to customize the machine after a complete installtion.
Keep up the good work.

where do i send it to?

Here Buzz

Excuse my lack of expertise, in PC terms is this similar to having a copy of the uninstalled o/s on your harddrive and is only required when you wanted to reinstall your o/s?
If so, would it be possible to empty the rom and only place one cab file which loaded all the required cab from SD? i.e. copy the rom to an SD and then be able to hard reset using the SD to reload the o/s?
How much space does the rom take up?
Regards
Simon

Cool Buzz! he is the man!! But....do i understand if u ru
Yoo Buzzie Buzz
Listen i have an question and a problem..the tool is cool no doubt about that. Now we can exclude some unecessary programs etc.
But my main question is does this remove the Simlock aswell? ?!? ?
Because there are a lot of people who cant use their MDA PRO properly because it has an simlock of T-Mobile......if this does not remove the simlock could you make an program that does...? I think it is now quitte easy cause the ext. rom is an open way.....
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BUZZ and all others.....Help and make an Sim Unlock tool just like you all dit before for the Himalaya etc. etc.

Re: Thank you very much....
...
well said:
yes yes i want to remove the skype antivirus and themes from imate is this possible ?
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Buzz once again you're a legend! Keep up the great work!

How to change T-mobil skin to O2 skin?

How to change T-mobil skin to O2 skin?pls some help pls.i have a O2 xda-mini witn T-mobil skin

I am interested too, anyone?

Load an O2 ROM?

how? and where do we find it? :roll:

c1181427 said:
how? and where do we find it? :roll:
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ROMs available from the FTP site attached to this forum. You need to do a bit of digging and use the search function.

thank you very much! i will look for it

I wouldn't recommend to flash the entire ROM just to get a different skin. If the flashing goes wrong, T-mobile will not provide any help (guarantee wise). It's not worth the risk.
I'm not the big expert here, but there must be a way to change it without flashing a new rom...

Most parts of the skins (nearly all?) are bitmaps in the windows directory. Store new ones and your Magician gets a new look. A problem could be that in the windows directory RAM and ROM are merged. A ROM file can not be erased but you can store a file under the same name in RAM. The original file in ROM will not be visible and used anymore as long as the file in RAM exists.
In my Magician the brandings are installed in RAM (from the extendedROM), so I can replace them. If I just delete them I get the original skins from MS stored in ROM.
If you have the IntelliDialer you have to notice that it is installed in RAM (from the extendedROM) so only deleting its files does not work (there are no others).
I do not know how O2 integrates its skins but I think they will use the same way as t-mobile so taking O2s (bitmap) files and copy them to your device should work. (Make a backup before to be save)
Hope that hepls a little bit
Joe

If you haven't already fixed your problem, here is the O2 splashcreen CAB.
Just copy it to your my documents and run it from there.
That removes the T-Mobile startup screen.
Then you can just do a search on these forums for some skins for the intellidialler and intellipad. I have a nice Apple based one that I found in a post on these forums.

O2 Xda Mini S questions

Hi Guys,
new to the forum and i have a couple of questions
1) Does anyone know how to configure rules - for free - in the pocket outlook on WM5?
2) The o2 UI is starting to grate on me now and i want to remove it in favour of a NORMAL today screen. can this be done?
thanks guys

I remove all o2 software when the machine is hard reset. You go through the usual cut/paste appointment, set time, password. Then you get 'tap screen to continue' after this you get a message which says something like ' 3 seconds until reconfigure ' ( i can't remember the message ). Within this 3 seconds BEFORE the o2 cr*p loads simply soft reset. easy. You get basic wm5.0 with no o2 bloat.
I find it really helps with general speed and especially screen rotate when pulling out the keyboard.
You will then need to set up gprs/mms settings yourself UNLESS someone knows which .cab file holds this info in the extended rom area...;-) I've tried them all - no luck.

Many thanks for that- i had a search around and found that if i remove the O2 things from \windows\startup then softreset i can uninstall the o2active rubbish and keep my settings. The speed difference is fantastic!!!
I've also installed an application called switch which has a tiny footprint and is brilliant for closing apps.
Still searching around for how to use outlook rules though
Also can anyone recommend a "desktop" style application (for free) so i can have a shortcuts tab in my today view?
thanks

@davidcollins01
can you please post the cab file that creates the o2 active ui? it is located in your extended rom! why i am asking? it is not there in the german version of the xda mini s....
best regards, lutz

forgive me how would i do that?

if i where you i would install the extended rom unlocker (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33680), then copy the files you find in that folder to sd card, zip the o2 active ui cab and attach it here
after thet delete the extended rom unlocker tool on your device and everything is like it was before.
thank you for your (upcoming) help
best regards, lutz

and if you were to find that little switch application you mentioned arlier in your extended Rom, it would be great if you could zip it too and upload it here.
Thanks!

a lot of work to do for you now
cheers, lutz

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/pocketpc/switchppc.html for the switch application
Will be working on the cab files ;-) - well trying lol

I have the attachment if someone wants to host it, send me their email address. Its all the cab files etc out of the rom.

best you can do is uploading it to rapidshare - http://rapidshare.de/ - "durchsuchen" (means browse), upload and then post the link to it here.
also there is an ftp server from xda-developers: ftp://xda:[email protected]
use the upload folder!
thank you very much!
cheers, lutz

rar file containing my entire rom extROM version 1.5.4.102 (11/08/05) Rom Version - 1.5.4.2 WWE is here - http://rapidshare.de/files/8333519/O2XdaMiniS.rar.html
Hope this helps

you're great! thank you very much!
best regards, lutz

sup lutzh, nice to see you here ;-)
anyways, that file you've uploaded to rapidshare... is that the german or the UK O2 Ext-Rom Files?
thanks,
martian

hehehe, here- there- anywhere
it's of course the uk file. if you need german - let me know. but the active ui isn't in the german rom, thats why i've asked here for it. unfortunately it is not visuable after installation - i am evaluating at the moment, what the problem is.
cheers, lutz

Its the UK O2 rom files

thanks davidcollins
Can anyone upload it onto the ftp server? I can't get it, as rapidshare does not like proxy servers...

nforsans said:
thanks davidcollins
Can anyone upload it onto the ftp server? I can't get it, as rapidshare does not like proxy servers...
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I downloaded it (through a proxy) and tried to upload to the ftp of this site, but it says 'Pesmission Denied'. Sorry

ingenious - thanks for trying!
Can anybody else give it a go for me and millions of us who sit behind proxy servers.... ?
Thanks

nforsans said:
ingenious - thanks for trying!
Can anybody else give it a go for me and millions of us who sit behind proxy servers.... ?
Thanks
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OK, here's the stuff:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/O2XdaMiniS.rar :wink:

O2 MediaPlus-is it possible to extract from Atom onto Jam

I think the atoms mediaplus application looks like a great idea, does anyone know if it's possible to extract it from the atom and install it on other devices.

Ya.. I think it can
But another question: Does this application support WM2003?

that's true, it'd be nice if it did

Very unlikely. It's tied to WM10 and WM5 it seems. And the radio
Will try to get hold of the files for testing...
V

vijay555 , any progress about MediaPlus ?
I have tryed it without any success, it returns an error for corrupted skin files

it it possible to post the CAB file for this please?

Hey all what happened with this?
Can someone PM me the MediaPlus cab so I can play around with it and see if I can get it to go on the Exec or JAmin.
Cheers.

xplode: you have to set up the skins in the extended rom I think.
I don't have access to the extended rom at work guys... anyone else?
V

come on guys, this is a good piece of software, lets see if we cant get it running on other devices.
Anyone have access to the their Atom extended rom they could post. it from?