Hi,
I am new to this great site and have "enjoyed" upgrading phones in the past, well a few years back. Things such as Samsung's with much better Chinese roms then the UK ones etc.
Can anyone confirm the following pls?
1. Is the T-Mobile MDA Vario the same as the Wizard that is described here?
2. Can I backup my ROM before I upgrade? If not, is there a place I can get the official T-Mobile one?
3. Are there any UK users here with a T-Mobile MDA Vario that have sucessfully upgraded their roms, and if so what ones are they using?
Many thanks to all.
1. it is
2. you can; you, however, may already find official ROM distros / backups here (dunno, haven't checked it)
3. I'm pretty sure that's the case.
(Make sure you don't try to install a non-G4-compliant ROM on a G4 device though!)
Related
Hi all,
there's a new ROM-Update available for Austrian Magicians aka MDA compact (Version 1.12.01 - btw, the first one that TMA offers).
You can download the 42MB update here directly from T-Mobile Austria (german site).
But take care, the update includes a new bug: After installing the update, it won't be possible to add trustworthy certificates (as used by ActiveSync when remotely to a server).
Greetings,
BGK
This "bug" is no problem -> the tool SDA-UNLOCKER will remove this lock, you can found it on www.mobilejoe.de
Cheers
Gerhard
Hi,
I'm about to buy a TMA MDA compact, and as I'm kind of an update-o-holic, the first thing I'm gonna do is update the hack out of this nice little device
I've read quite a lot of threads in various forums, but still a lot of questions remain.
1.
there are several 'versions' of the ROM update, which one is the "best", or - in other words - which one is the one I should install ?
(or there country differences ?)
2.
before upgrading, I'd like to backup everything that is by default on the new, fresh MDAc. Can I use Sprite to do so ? If yes, are there any special settings that have to be used ?
3.
I'd also like to get rid of the TMA-branding. Do I have to perform the necessary steps right while turning it off the very first time ?
(turn it on and before it installs the software, perform a soft reset)
If so, what do I have to do after the softreset?
(though I'm pretty experienced when it comes to PCs, I'm a noob WRT pocket PCSs...)
I've read several posts about Autoinstaller (1.61).
Do you advice to use this tool, and if yes, is there anything I should know before starting it ?
(I've searched, but couldn't find a real manual for the tool)
4.
as I've understood it so far, the Bigstorage_update is kind of a OS-hack, which allows you to access memory that you can normally not access.
Does that mean that you loose the data that this extended ROM normally contains, or can you only access the free available space that's left (more safe) ?
Is there any noob-compatible step-by-step instruction how to _safely_ update the MDAc to the latest version (incl. all side-effects that might occur).
Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it !
regards
netwolf
BGK said:
Hi all,
there's a new ROM-Update available for Austrian Magicians aka MDA compact (Version 1.12.01 - btw, the first one that TMA offers).
You can download the 42MB update here directly from T-Mobile Austria (german site).
But take care, the update includes a new bug: After installing the update, it won't be possible to add trustworthy certificates (as used by ActiveSync when remotely to a server).
Greetings,
BGK
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Hi BGK,
I would like to know your metioned the MDA compact ROM Version 1.12.01 on the T-mobile German site, is it English verion or German version??
Thanks & Regards,
mmgirlmm
ROM 1.12.01 tmobile.at german version
MDA compact ROM Version 1.12.01 on the T-mobile.at German site, is in german language
TMA MDA compact --> FRENCH rOM
i would like to convert a mda compact from t mobile austria into a french windows mobile ... how can i make it
i already unlocked the SIM succesfully
thanks
What you need is to CID-unlock your phone. You can found here how to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=249474
Good luck,
Giovanni
Hi There,
I am buying a Wizard (MDA Vario) for an Australian friend of mine that's coming over for a visit and naturally she wants the Wizard in English.
However, I can easily (and very cheaply) get the Dutch version from T-Mobile in the Netherlands since I am renewing my partners contract.
So I guess I need to flash a new WWE rom onto the Dutch T-Mobile...
My questions:
I am aware of the WWE I-Mate Rom that you can download from the club I-Mate ftp site.
1. Is this a good rom - and will it work 100% problem free with the Dutch MDA Vario?
2. Are there any other or better alternatives? any links to other roms? maybe a T-Mobile UK rom or QTEK 9100? which WWE rom is considered the most stable and non sluggish?
I appreciate you kind help and effort.
Cheers,
Lisa
Someone here flashed his vario, so it seems to work:
http://www.modaco.com/Wireless_G_problems_with_Vario-t232451.html
That seems to be true...
However, I am wondering if all works correctly after the upgrade - or are there any loose ends - like an application not running? frequent crashes etc...
I can recommend flashing always. But you have to know what you are doing. Furthermore you void your warranty doing this, so you might want to consider that while you have the chance to make a brick out of the vario.
Things like sim unlocking are easy with it so that shouldn't give you a problem.
Do you guys know whether I can update my MDA Compact with the following?:
http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/download_manager_mda_com.html
My Magician is a standard MDA Compact from T-Mobile UK. It is a year old and I updated it with the 1.11.00 WWE BigStorage ROM a while ago. I'm looking to sell it, and just wanted to return it to it's standard T-Mobile settings for the new seller.
Do I also need a card reader for this upgrade?
Many thanks
rockykabir said:
Do you guys know whether I can update my MDA Compact with the following?:
http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/download_manager_mda_com.html
My Magician is a standard MDA Compact from T-Mobile UK. It is a year old and I updated it with the 1.11.00 WWE BigStorage ROM a while ago. I'm looking to sell it, and just wanted to return it to it's standard T-Mobile settings for the new seller.
Do I also need a card reader for this upgrade?
Many thanks
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I think the new owner would appreciate the big storage as well.
Actually nevertheless everything stands in the description of T-Online in it. What is the question?
rockykabir said:
Do you guys know whether I can update my MDA Compact with the following?:
http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/download_manager_mda_com.html
My Magician is a standard MDA Compact from T-Mobile UK. It is a year old and I updated it with the 1.11.00 WWE BigStorage ROM a while ago. I'm looking to sell it, and just wanted to return it to it's standard T-Mobile settings for the new seller.
Do I also need a card reader for this upgrade?
Many thanks
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Yes you can use that update. It's a so called shipped-rom & needs to be executed on your PC. Just connect your magician with usb to your PC and allow act.sync to use the usb connection. Then execute the update program & follow what's on the screen.
But before you use this update make sure you got >8MB data in your storage folder otherwise you'll loose this folder completely.
Regrads, M
Hey
New to this forum. I've read through many of the threads but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Sorry for being a noob
I'm about to buy an Australian Version of the Imate KJAM aka HTC Wizard.
1. Which program would I use to backup the rom/everything etc so I can go back to original mode?
2. I've been reading about upgrading to WM6.0 Does this run faster than WM5.0? And which of the custom packs would be best?
3. Why is it recommended that to flash to T-Mobile's base 2.26 rom, then flash NBD 7.6. What is the point of this? Arn't these both ROMS? It would just overwrite the T Mobile 2.26 rom? Can someone clarify this for me.
Thanks!!
dvd107 said:
Hey
New to this forum. I've read through many of the threads but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Sorry for being a noob
I'm about to buy an Australian Version of the Imate KJAM aka HTC Wizard.
1. Which program would I use to backup the rom/everything etc so I can go back to original mode?
2. I've been reading about upgrading to WM6.0 Does this run faster than WM5.0? And which of the custom packs would be best?
3. What is IPL or SPL??
Thanks
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1. I don't follow this question. What exactly do you mean, "go back to original mode"?
2. WM6 is superior to WM5. Since you've been reading a lot of the forum, you know that there's a good bit involved in upgrading.
3. IPL and SPL are the "Initial" and "Secondary" Program Load. If you think of your phone like a computer, it's sort of like the BIOS.
"I don't follow this question. What exactly do you mean, "go back to original mode"?"
For example, currently on WM5.0 If i upgrade the rom which comes with WM6.0, would I be able to restore it back to WM5.0
I have the same exact problem. I would love to try and unlock my wizard and put wm6 on it. I have bought my t-mobile mda used, it is the german version (has Y and Z swapped on the slideout keyboard). Since when I received it it has wm5 in italian (I live in italy and I am italian). I am assuming someone put it there (so it has been unlocked i figure) instead of the german wm5. Now my questions are:
1) Can I backup my whole rom so I can go back to my original italian wm5 (same question as dvd107)?
2) if my phone has already been unlocked can I know in any way? Is there any risk in cid/sim unlocking it again if it is already unlocked? (I think it is sim unlocked since all sims work with it)
Thank you very much
Hi, i recently got this MDA II from a friend and finally succeeded in updating it to WM5 and ROM Version 1.72xxxxx T-Mobile (can't remember all the Numbers).
It work's perfectly for everything i wanted it for (Navi, etc.), except for phone calls. After entering the PIN it just says: Searching or No Service.
I tried a SIM from T-Mobile Austria (from where the MDA comes), and also one from Hutchinson Austria (3) - Same Prob. I also tried to unlock it with the unlock tool located on this frorum. I got no error but it told me that the phone already seems to be unlocked.
It's not a big deal for me because i never intended to use it as a phone replacement, but somehow it's bothering me a bit.
I don't know if the ROM upgrade from 1.6xxx to 1.72xxx is the Problem. To tell the true i don't even know from where I got this newer ROM. The only thing i know it was not from T-Mobile Austria.
I already found a Version from T-Mobile Austria (RUU16008GER_TMobile), but this Version is very old and I don't know if it's worth the risk of downgrading.
Can someone please give me an advice on what to do?
Thanks in advance
first of all then 1.66 and 1.72 are not wm5 roms at all they are just the last offical roms for these devices and they are wm2003 roms
second then they are roms not radiostacks (radiostacks are the software for the gsm module)
http://www.buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=132&func=select&id=26
list of various radeostacks
personaly i use 1.19
Thank you, as you can see i'm a total newbee to this topic.
Is there somwhere a detailed manual for upgrading the radiostacks?
HimaUpgradeUt.exe
upgrade
rom if nk.nbf is present in the dir
and
radiostack if Radio_.nbf is present in the dir
so if you want to upgrade the radiostack along with the rom
one just make sure both of the files are present in the dir
if one wish to upgrade 1 of the 2 simply remove the other nbf file
same deal with extended rom
Thank you
Ok, i tried the 1.19 Radio Stack together with the Hima_-_Helmi_AKU3.5_ROM_SP2 ROM.
The update progress proceeded fine but i still have the same problem.
edit: Wow after 5 Minutes i've got a connection with A1 (right now i'm trying a Hutschinson SIM witch connects via GPRS automatically to A1)
Ok, i tried Roms Stack 1.19, 1.17 and 1.08.
On some certain locations i get a signal, but in general the signal is very poor.
I'm not shure but maybe the couse of the problem is the phones hardware itself, and not the software?
maybe
dont know about where you live but here i dont have too many issues
but the htc phones i had have in general had a poor signal then nokia and the likes
and poor conversation quality
you could try giving other sim cards a go as some older sims have had issues with htc phones in the past
I just wanted to inform everyone that you where right (again ).
Today i tried a newer Prepaid SIM from A1.
Now i get a full Signal from everywere in my house.