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XDA w/ ppc2002 upgrade request help to 2003

Hi,
This probably the most asked question here yet I have one thing thats different to the others from what I have read.
I live in Australia, my 02 XDA ppc isnt sim locked or anything however my issue is related to the o/s I have ppc2002 I wanted to upgrade to 2003 and found a file for download and am unaware if this file is the correct file to download for upgrade to my XDA?
I also know I need a radiostack which will work on my XDa once it has been updated to 2003.
2003 file @ http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/PPC2003PE.nb1.zip
Radiostack which will work for me?????
Any help would be appreciated aswell as telling me what are the neccessary files on my PC to use to flash the ppc phone edition via my USB cradle also.
Any other info should be available with my profile.
Regards
A7MAD

Hi,
if ur phone works fine in making/receiveing calls, then all u need is a ROM upgrade. goto the kitchen at www.yorch.net and cook a ROM based on 4.00.05 ENG. select the file to be an exe file. download the file to ur PC and connect the xda to the cradle and make sure it's connected to power. run the exe and follow the instructions.
good luck

Hi,
Thanks Biso007 for all your info/help.
I am currently downloading the file that I 'cooked' as I type this out however one thing I was not sure about was in the string section was I to change the string to 4.00.05 as it was set on 3.16 ...
I did change it and its downloading I assume there should not be any issues.
If there is any concerns or if I did the wrong thing by that please inform me... BTW the file was made into an .exe.
Regards
A7MAD

Hi,
I visited www.yorch.net and 'cooked' my own ROM made it into an exe and have it downloaded right here it's a 4.05.00 rom flash but I have to ask what software can I use to flash the unit with because I do not have an SD card so I am stuck using my PC to do the flash, I have the official backup files for my ppc from 02's site so I am ok I guess if all else fails i will flash back to what I am currently using.
I wanted to flash the rom onto my ppc however what software can I use? I tried Microsofts Sync software I have 3.7 but it doesnt allow me to flash as it gives me an error message.
Message says:
"Your Device Information;
PW10A1:001
3.20
English
Your upgraded image info;
PW10A1:007
3.16
English
Please download the compatible utility and try again"
Any help would seriously be appreciated, but what is the compatible utility?
Regards
A7MAD

unfortunately this is a known issue with some ROMs that can't accept the exe method. you are stuck with the SD card upgrade.

Will adaptrom not work for this?

How do I upgrade from Special Edition ROM v1.2 to PPC2003?

Hi,
I installed XDA-developers Special Edition ROM v1.2 to unlock my SX56, but I really need PPC2003 on my device.
How do I go about installing the new PPC2003 Rom? Will my device still unlocked if I do this?
Thanks for your help,
Therese

Re: How do I upgrade from Special Edition ROM v1.2 to PPC200
tperri said:
Hi,
I installed XDA-developers Special Edition ROM v1.2 to unlock my SX56, but I really need PPC2003 on my device.
How do I go about installing the new PPC2003 Rom? Will my device still unlocked if I do this?
Thanks for your help,
Therese
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You can install it like aou install any other ROM.
Your device will be still unlocked...
HTH
Stefan

thank you!
I'll try that right away, then!
-Therese

I tried to run the instsall from Siemens and got an error me
I attached a gif oh the error

Re: I tried to run the instsall from Siemens and got an erro
the only way is to extract the nbf from the upgrade package and use sd-flash upgrade method. the original at&r siemens installer will always verify your xda rom b4 proceeding. another way would be flash back to at&t ppc2003 rom and the installer will work.
tperri said:
I attached a gif oh the error
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I don't know how to what you suggested ...
Are there any detailed documents I can read about doing this?
Thanks!

Re: I don't know how to what you suggested ...
tperri said:
Are there any detailed documents I can read about doing this?
Thanks!
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thats my question, anyone have some clues for a not-so savvy person to go from xda's rom to wm2003?
Thanks

hope this will help:
1. cook any wm2003 ROM from the kitchen at www.yorch.net and select the .nbf file type and download the resulted file which should be of 32 MB in size.
2. insert a 64 MB or higher SD card in your xda and use the OSImage tool in the XDAtools application to move this file to the SD card using the PC and the cradle.
3. go to the bootloader screen (power + soft reset). the xda will recognize the card content and it will be flashed.
4. do hard reset and you should get a new wm 2003 ROM by now
good luck

try this upgrade procedure
I got the same error ERROR 012: CHECK ERROR when running the PPC2003 upgrade from Siemens. So here what I did to get around this.
1. Download and install XDATools-Jeff. http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDAtools-Jeff.exe
2. To upgrade the ROM to A.30.09 ENG:
a. When install the upgrade package from Siemens, the install process created a folder named SX56 upgrade utility in your PC's Program Files folder.
b. You will find the ROM image in file NK.NBF in this path C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
c. Use the OSImageTool from the XDAtools installed in step 1.
d. Specify Source: C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
e. You will have 2 options for the Destination. The safest option will be download the image to the SD Memory Card, then install from the card. Or you can download the image directly to the XDA's internal ROM.
f. Folow the instruction on the screens. Should take about 5 minutes to download the image.
g. Cold boot after install is completed. Check your ROM version to make sure it is A.30.09 ENG
Note that the above procedure will only upgrade the ROM and not the Radio Stack. If you want to upgrade the Radio Stack, here is the procedure:
3. Upgrade to Radio Stack version A.33.02:
a. In the folder C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english, you will find the following 4 files:
monitor_ul_bs.m0
monitor_ul_bs.map
RSUpgrade.cp64
RSUpgrade.exe
b. Use ActiveSync to copy these 4 files to your Pocket_PC's Windows directory.
c. You will then run the RSUpgrade on your Pocket PC. This will install the RS upgrade. Use the File Explorer to locate the RSUpgrade.exe and then click on this object to execute.
d. When the upgrade is completed, cold boot, then check for the Radio Version to make sure it is A.33.02.
Good luck and hope this help!

di we have to upgrade to the n radio lavel ?
I have an unlocked [email protected] Sx56 that i got form rogers.com an AT&T canada company... I personally use the unit with a Fido (microcell) plan
i did upgrade it using the instructions you posted here and it was a success...
Do i have to upgrade to the latest Radio level... now iam at A.20.10 or i would lose my GSM capabily as they say here at the forum..
thanks in advance
Ps. I noticed that my sesitivity bar grapg is allways at bar one i used to have 2 to 3 bars or is just the new graphices for ppc2003.

Thanks for the mini guide. I do have a n00b question though. What is the purpose of upgrading the Radio Stack?
Also, I'm here in the US with a T-Mobile PPC phone which I am selling (just didn't get that much use out of it). As incentive to buyers, I offered to unlock it, originally thinking that I could just use the XDAunlock.exe to do it, but it turns out the phone is a 3.14.40, I have no serial cable (only the usb cradle), and no SD card (though it would hurt to pick up one).
So is it still possible for me to unlock this phone, I guess using the XDA Special Edition ROM, without having a SD card? From reading some stuff on here, I think that's right, but if I ever need to go back to the original ROM, or upgrade to one of the WM2003 ROM, I need an SD card to use with the XDAtools?
If anyone can PM me with some general info on this stuff I would greatly appreciate it, as I really don't have time right now to scour the forums as much as I'd like to. Basically, you can see my device info in my profile, so if you can give tips on how to unlock, backup original ROM, and what I can/cannot do without a SD card, that would be wonderful. XDAUSER's post gives a good guide on upgrading to the WM2003 so I guess that's covered. Thanks in advance for helping out a n00b.

Diggin the help!
Followed the instructions from XDAUSER...works great! Thank you!
Acutally, I performed the proceedure using the Seimens 2002 update first. When I reset the device, it booted up fine...it didn't update the radio stack during the install, however.... I reset the device, it came up and created an active sync - then just ran the 2003 update utility. Worked GREAT, and updated the radio stack automagically.
p.s. I don't have a memory card, so just did it right to the device! (I was chewing my nails!)
I really appreciate this site, and the users who give great advice... :wink:
Thanks again!

Re: try this upgrade procedure
XDAUser, when I cold booted, my ROM version said 30.05 - is that ok?
How do I look at my radio stack version? Can I only see that when I cold boot?
Thanks for all your help!
Therese
XDAUSER said:
I got the same error ERROR 012: CHECK ERROR when running the PPC2003 upgrade from Siemens. So here what I did to get around this.
1. Download and install XDATools-Jeff. http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDAtools-Jeff.exe
2. To upgrade the ROM to A.30.09 ENG:
a. When install the upgrade package from Siemens, the install process created a folder named SX56 upgrade utility in your PC's Program Files folder.
b. You will find the ROM image in file NK.NBF in this path C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
c. Use the OSImageTool from the XDAtools installed in step 1.
d. Specify Source: C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
e. You will have 2 options for the Destination. The safest option will be download the image to the SD Memory Card, then install from the card. Or you can download the image directly to the XDA's internal ROM.
f. Folow the instruction on the screens. Should take about 5 minutes to download the image.
g. Cold boot after install is completed. Check your ROM version to make sure it is A.30.09 ENG
Note that the above procedure will only upgrade the ROM and not the Radio Stack. If you want to upgrade the Radio Stack, here is the procedure:
3. Upgrade to Radio Stack version A.33.02:
a. In the folder C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english, you will find the following 4 files:
monitor_ul_bs.m0
monitor_ul_bs.map
RSUpgrade.cp64
RSUpgrade.exe
b. Use ActiveSync to copy these 4 files to your Pocket_PC's Windows directory.
c. You will then run the RSUpgrade on your Pocket PC. This will install the RS upgrade. Use the File Explorer to locate the RSUpgrade.exe and then click on this object to execute.
d. When the upgrade is completed, cold boot, then check for the Radio Version to make sure it is A.33.02.
Good luck and hope this help!
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Upgrading Radio Stack
I'm new to the Pocket PC Phone device so not quite sure what all the enhancements goes into RS A.33.02. I heard that there is some GPRS enhancements for continous data connection. This is great if you use the XDA for data such as internet access. So far, I cannot find any official documentation from neither Siemens nor AT&T about this new RS???
My RS was at version A.20.10 and it was working fine with Cingular SIM while roaming on other networks such as T-Mobile or ATT. But as soon as I'm returning to the local service area, I got no signal on my XDA. I guess it is because I'm in a small town and their cellular network has not yet been upgraded. I contacted Cingular Technical Support but they refused to help me since I don't use their equipment. This is kindda sad because I'm working in this small town 80% of my time.
I then try to upgrade RS to the newest version A.33.02 from Siemens in hoping that it will fix the problem, but still no signal. I read somewhere in this forum that I should try to upgrad to T-Mobile RS, but when I try to download the T-Mobile upgrade file from Yorch.net, I cannot unzip the file because of its password protection. I tried to download the RS upgrade directly from T-Mobile, but I need to have a valid T-Mobile phone number (which I don't have) in order to download.
So for now, I have to use a Cingular cell phone while I'm in this small town and carry both a cell phone and my XDA. When I'm travelling outside of this local service area (roaming), I switch the SIM card. It such a pain and I hope I don't wear out the SIM card from switching it back/forth.
If the current RS is working for you, then don't upgrade it. Unless you know the new RS will give you the functionality that you will need. If you decided to upgrade, make sure you save a copy of the previous RS version in case you need to go back. Use the RS upgrade procedure as a guide.
Good Luck.

Re: Upgrading Radio Stack
I have Cingular and can't get their SIM card to work in my device - how did you do that? I was going to go out and get a T Mobile SIM instead but if I can get the Cingular to work, I won't.
Is it the radio stack version that makes using the Cingular SIM possible? If so, that is the radio stack I need to get.
Can you help me with getting that one?
TY!!!
XDAUSER said:
I'm new to the Pocket PC Phone device so not quite sure what all the enhancements goes into RS A.33.02. I heard that there is some GPRS enhancements for continous data connection. This is great if you use the XDA for data such as internet access. So far, I cannot find any official documentation from neither Siemens nor AT&T about this new RS???
My RS was at version A.20.10 and it was working fine with Cingular SIM while roaming on other networks such as T-Mobile or ATT. But as soon as I'm returning to the local service area, I got no signal on my XDA. I guess it is because I'm in a small town and their cellular network has not yet been upgraded. I contacted Cingular Technical Support but they refused to help me since I don't use their equipment. This is kindda sad because I'm working in this small town 80% of my time.
I then try to upgrade RS to the newest version A.33.02 from Siemens in hoping that it will fix the problem, but still no signal. I read somewhere in this forum that I should try to upgrad to T-Mobile RS, but when I try to download the T-Mobile upgrade file from Yorch.net, I cannot unzip the file because of its password protection. I tried to download the RS upgrade directly from T-Mobile, but I need to have a valid T-Mobile phone number (which I don't have) in order to download.
So for now, I have to use a Cingular cell phone while I'm in this small town and carry both a cell phone and my XDA. When I'm travelling outside of this local service area (roaming), I switch the SIM card. It such a pain and I hope I don't wear out the SIM card from switching it back/forth.
If the current RS is working for you, then don't upgrade it. Unless you know the new RS will give you the functionality that you will need. If you decided to upgrade, make sure you save a copy of the previous RS version in case you need to go back. Use the RS upgrade procedure as a guide.
Good Luck.
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quick side question: where can I find the T-mobie final beta of WM2003? Did a search of the forum and can't find any info.
Also, if I use the Siemens WM2003 upgrade, then is there info I have to enter in by hand to get the phone to continue to connect to the T-mobile network? Would it just be the same values that were programmed in my phone prior to upgrading? Thx.

Re: try this upgrade procedure
tperri said:
XDAUser, when I cold booted, my ROM version said 30.05 - is that ok?
How do I look at my radio stack version? Can I only see that when I cold boot?
Thanks for all your help!
Therese
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If you downloaded and install the upgrade from Siemens, then you should get the ROM A.30.09 ENG image. I downloaded the english version here:
http://www.my-siemens.com/MySiemens...D%2FHD%2FSX56POCKETPCPHONE%2Fdanda%2F,00.html
To check your current ROM/RS version:
Start>Settings, select System tab, click Device Information.

Re: try this upgrade procedure
Ok here is what I have in my system settings:
ROM version A.30.05 ENG
ROM date 11/17/03
Radio version 6.12
Protocol Version 324e4
I didn't get version 30.09 when I installed from this link below, I got the 30.05.
What is the radio stack you are on that allows you to use Cingular? Do you know how I can upgrade to that radio stack?
XDAUSER said:
tperri said:
XDAUser, when I cold booted, my ROM version said 30.05 - is that ok?
How do I look at my radio stack version? Can I only see that when I cold boot?
Thanks for all your help!
Therese
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If you downloaded and install the upgrade from Siemens, then you should get the ROM A.30.09 ENG image. I downloaded the english version here:
http://www.my-siemens.com/MySiemens...D%2FHD%2FSX56POCKETPCPHONE%2Fdanda%2F,00.html
To check your current ROM/RS version:
Start>Settings, select System tab, click Device Information.
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Re: try this upgrade procedure
I don't understand why your current ROM is not at A.30.09. Did you try to run any others ROM upgrade beside the one from Siemens? My thinking is that if you run another ROM upgrade, the file NK.NBF may got replaced. Did you try manual upgrade procedure immediately after running the Siemens' upgrade?
I knew the RS version A.20.10 will work with Cingular in roaming mode. I tried this RS version while I'm in Houston Texas, and also in Indianapolis Indiana. But when I arrived at my office in a small town 60 miles from Indianapolis, which is the Cingular local service where I got my cell phone, my XDA stopped working. I then upgrade RS to A.33.02 and still no luck.
I will be back to Houston in Feb 19, then will test the XDA with RS A.33.02.
To get the the RS A.20.10, go to www.yorch.net, click Upgrades, then select A.20.10 to download.
Regards
tperri said:
Ok here is what I have in my system settings:
ROM version A.30.05 ENG
ROM date 11/17/03
Radio version 6.12
Protocol Version 324e4
I didn't get version 30.09 when I installed from this link below, I got the 30.05.
What is the radio stack you are on that allows you to use Cingular? Do you know how I can upgrade to that radio stack?
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Re: try this upgrade procedure
What I did was download from Siemens and it wouldn't let me install because I was using the XDA Special Edition ROM, so I installed that OSIMage tool and let that upgrade my XDA. That is all I did. Was I supposed to run another ROM upgrade besides that?
I'll wait on getting that new radio stack until I hear back from you about the other part
Thanks so much!!! You are great.
XDAUSER said:
I don't understand why your current ROM is not at A.30.09. Did you try to run any others ROM upgrade beside the one from Siemens? My thinking is that if you run another ROM upgrade, the file NK.NBF may got replaced. Did you try manual upgrade procedure immediately after running the Siemens' upgrade?
I knew the RS version A.20.10 will work with Cingular in roaming mode. I tried this RS version while I'm in Houston Texas, and also in Indianapolis Indiana. But when I arrived at my office in a small town 60 miles from Indianapolis, which is the Cingular local service where I got my cell phone, my XDA stopped working. I then upgrade RS to A.33.02 and still no luck.
I will be back to Houston in Feb 19, then will test the XDA with RS A.33.02.
To get the the RS A.20.10, go to www.yorch.net, click Upgrades, then select A.20.10 to download.
Regards
tperri said:
Ok here is what I have in my system settings:
ROM version A.30.05 ENG
ROM date 11/17/03
Radio version 6.12
Protocol Version 324e4
I didn't get version 30.09 when I installed from this link below, I got the 30.05.
What is the radio stack you are on that allows you to use Cingular? Do you know how I can upgrade to that radio stack?
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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.

Unlock SIM (Pocket PC Phone Edition)

Hey Guys,
My friend gave me a pocket pc with phone edition. When I tried to insert my sim card it asked me to the unlock code. My friend used this mobile for T-Mobile sim card in US.
Here is the ROM Versino: 4.01.16 ENG
ROM Date: 02/04/04
Radio Version: 6.25.02
Protocol Version: 324e4
After typing my PIN code it asks me to unlok the sim.
What can I do to resolve this problem
Thanks,
bm_t

Try the XDA unlock tool. You can find it on the website.
I have unlocked tmobile using that tool. However if it gives you problems unlocking.... I would suggest installing the xda rom and then try.
I am going to unlock a new Tmobile on tuesday. If this does not work you can get in touch with me on any chat and I will walk you through the process.
lemme know if you need anymore help.
Cheers!
Diki :lol:

Thanks Diki for your reply.
I have tried XDA Unlock and XDA2Unlock but failed.
When I tried XDA2Unlock it reports some error like COM2 0X..... (Hex #)
You have seen my ROM version and Radio version. How do i install new xda rom .
I only have the USB cable. Do I need a serial cable?
thanks

As much as i know, it will not work for you to unlock your device.
xda2unlock is only for the second Version of XDA (MDA II, MDA II,...), so you have to use the xdaunlock tool.
there are several postingsa, that unlocking will fail with your radioversion.
Maybe they have changed the code in this version.
There is a guy (cgigate) that promise he is able to repair and unlock all devices, but personal i don't believe this.
i believe changing ROM will not change anything. But you can try it. Look for the XDA deelopsers special ROM 1.2 or use the 3.17.03 ROM and the unlock tool.
But flashing a device could be dangerous.
Changing the radioversion is also possible, but the risc to end ata paperweight is very high...
Stefan

Hello LumpiStefan,
Where do I found 3.17.03 ROM. I have tried in your site(Romkitchen) but I couldn't able to download.
http://lumpistefan.dynsdns.org
After selecting the ROM and some additional softwares, I clicked the 'Build Rom Now' Button but nothing comes.
Can you help me with this?
thanks
bm_t

bm_t said:
Where do I found 3.17.03 ROM. I have tried in your site(Romkitchen) but I couldn't able to download.
http://lumpistefan.dynsdns.org
After selecting the ROM and some additional softwares, I clicked the 'Build Rom Now' Button but nothing comes.
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Cooking process works well for me.
Maybe you have to wait a few minutes more.
Cooking process can be up until 5 minutes.....
Otherwise try again the Build Rom now button....
HTH
Stefan

Hello LumpiStefan,
I have tried serveral times but I couldn't able to download the ROM.
Do I have to register or download some other application to download your ROM.
Here is what I did to download the ROM
After Entering ur site LumpiStefan, http://lumpistefan.dynsdns.org
I clicked PPC 2002 and select 3.17.03 with XDA developers (Default ).
and clicked 'Build Rom Now' button.
When I clicked 'Build Rom Now' button, the only thing that changes is the graphs (right hand side of the page). I have tried many times but only the graphs changes.
Did I miss something (some procedures or .....)
thank you for ur time

After clicking cook rom you should have the option to specify where to download it.

Hello,
I have 128 kbps line but couldn't able to download the rom for the site.
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
It doesn't respond the site except changing the cpu ... graphs
Is there any other site to download 3.17.03 Rom for XDA-I.
thanks

bm_t said:
I have 128 kbps line but couldn't able to download the rom for the site.
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
It doesn't respond the site except changing the cpu ... graphs
Is there any other site to download 3.17.03 Rom for XDA-I.
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You can try http://xda.weblink.net or use http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe to download the xda developers ROM based on 3.17.03 including the unlock tool....
I think you're the first guy that has problem to download a rom from the kitchen.
What for browser are you using? Have you ever tried another ROM?
HTH
Stefan

Hi LumpiStefan,
Thanks for ur reply.
I have checked both sites (i.e http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/ and http://xda.weblink.net)
I have tried also another rom but the same problme. I have tried to download the rom from Linux and win XP pc.
I have aslo downloaded http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe
but when I executed this file from my win XP machine ( I have connected my XDA through USB cable and installed ActiveSync 3.7.1) it reports error (something like Unable to find the XDA Please connect Serial/USB cable)
I'm really really stuck with this phone
thanks

it seems that you don't followed the correct procedure.
This link it's a wizard and could help you: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/UnlockWiz

Hello Folks,
I have seen a post in form.xda-develpers.com that this file http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe
will not work because my phone (i.e PC2003) (the adaptROM is not compatible with PC2003)
He said the only option to Unlock the SIM is only using this xdarit.exe application. Since my SD is 8 MB, I can't load the ROM with this space.
As far as I have seen the situation, my only option is getting the serial cable.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks

bm_t said:
As far as I have seen the situation, my only option is getting the serial cable.Thanks
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Get the serial cable.

SIM Lock
Hi,
Every time I run "XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe" I get a message, error getting data, and then the program close.
plz advise. thanks

'error getting data'
I had the same error. I read somewhere on one of these posts that
there was some capatibility between Programme A.exe and Activesync 3.7.1.
Apparently you could downgrade your activesync version or use XDATools to push the nk.nbf file down to an SD card and flash from there. Use winzip or something else to extract all the files in the SER installation exec. In the English folder you'll find the NBF file to use.
In XDATools put this as the Source, target is the SD card in the device. Go to bootloader utilities (power+soft reset and maybe press contacts) and depending on your bootloader version it may detect you have a flash image on your SD card. Follow the instructions on the pda to flash the rom.

Hi rhodwyn,
Thank you for your support, but still I cannot downgrade my "BootLoader" to "5.15" with every boot I'm geeting "5.22" even after loading the spocial edition ROM.
Also, I cannot find (XDArit & Wallaby bootloader version 5.15 files) in the neet.
Please advice.
Thanks.

Hi ALL,
I did unlock (SIM LOCK) my phon.
Thanks you all for help & support.

Where to start?

I have an HTC Innovation, Qtek 9100...also wizard i think, Os: 1.1.7.8
GSM 1.4.10, SPL 1.01, Ipl 1.01, The language is in french.
I want at least to change the language to english, but i want it also a little updated.
I don't know what g3, g4 means and how to find out what version i have.
Please tell me where to begin to upgrade the phone, here are to many post and are some terms i don't understand like g3, g4, ipl, spl.
I don't think the phone is locked.
I also have vista
Thankyou and please guide me a little.

Start Here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard
You have a G3 device
Here is a link to flash an english rom to your device
ftp://xda:[email protected]_9100_RUU_Prodigy_10107105_Qtek_WWE_ship.exe
it is not an upgrade basically the same as you have now but in english
here is a link to all the files you need to unlock the wizard both sim unlock(any sim card can be used) and cid unlock( You can install any rom)
http://rapidshare.com/files/53377946/Wizard__CID___Sim_Unlocker.rar
password for rar file is scousemartin
Once you have all this installed, you can flash any wm5/6 rom available for the wizard

thankyou, u've cleared things up for me ...
just how u know that is ia g3 or g4, g i think g stands for generation right??.....
found the info from the links...thanks again..
lanst question, after u what is the best wm5/6 to install onto the wizard? what rom posted here? i see here some tnt rom, are they good?

I use tnt 1933 from here and have no problems with it ,i would use radio 2.19 as well,as people have issues with missed calls etc, a link for that is there too
I know you have a g3 as your ipl and spl are 1.01 if it was a g4 it would be 1.01.xx
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=341550
download links are located in post 3

you know what is not working? the link to the original wwe rom, from the ftp, looks like it is not there anymore!? can u verify that? or is my computer the problem?

yes i have just checked it isnt available anymore, in fact none of them are there anymore. download my wizard unlock pack and unlock the wizard with lokiwiz2b how to is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=249474

hope this is my last question!
What i have missed or what am i doing wrong?
so, i installed the rom from your unlock archive and it is ok, my wizard is in english now
i tried my simcard and it works so that results that my phone is not sim locked so i didn't use any of the sim unlock tools.
now i try to flash the tnt rom and gives me : error 295 and says something like imposible to use on your device and says to use some newer nfb file
...and what is the extended rom?
now i am reading: You MUST have an IPL and SPL at 2.xx or higher (BOTH not just one or the other).
so this means i can't install this rom if i have ipl spl 1.01?
reading a tutorial while updating this post!, so i red that i have to install a tmobile rom before i can install any rom? is this true?

Which rom did you install the button rom? or the o2 rom?
if it was the button rom did you follow these instructions
1 - Unzip lokiwiz.zip to a folder on your desktop
2 - Copy EnableRapi.cab to your Wizard
3 - Execute the EnableRapi.cab in your phone. Wait for it to finish
4 - Guarantee that your phone is connected via activesync with the computer
press the windows key + r and type cmd and press enter to get a dos window,that way when lokiwiz finishes you will still be able to read what it says
5 - Click on the black dos window that has opened and type cd desktop then type dir /ad and then a list of all the directorys on your desktop will be shown then change directory to the lokiwiz2b directory and Execute lokiwiz.bat (on your computer!)
Extended rom is what it says, a part of rom that is in an extended partition, basically it contains customisation programs and important files for installing into the wizard when it is hard reset.
when you say you tried your simcard ,was it the same provider e.g. o2 that you were using before? If it is the same that wont make a difference, try a sim from a provider that you dont have like t-mobile.
Anyway simunlock just allows you to use any sim, cid unlock allows you to load any ROM which is what you want to do.