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Newbz Rom/Cooking Questions & Answers

I'm a newb in the sense that I'm new to the whole Windows Mobile Devices. As my location of this thread, I have a T-Mobile Wing.
I'm a current web designer and I'm learning to program/code. Especially for mobile devices first. So I am computer literate just a newb using roms, windows mobile in general. I believe I can follow on very easily.
I will edit this post to add the answers and explain them in more details, etc. as I learn them for future cookers/newbies/etc.
I have searched around the forums, learned a lot but still have questions hopefully some pro cookers could answer and maybe use this as a ref for all beginner newbs. I have the link to the wing/herald xda wiki/atlas, etc.
BUT STILL....​
I'm on Windows Vista 64 bit. Maybe this is my problems? I take that into possibility. Within a week I'll have XP back on this computer as well.
[1]
I understand if your SPL/IPL is above 4.0+ you can hardspl your device. (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HARDSPL YOUR DEVICE IF IT IS UNDER 4.0! IT WILL BRICK IT!)
I aslo heard of a uspl method where it hardspls your deivce JUST FOR THE NEW ROM YOU"RE INSTALLING.
I read that hardspl will hardspl your device forever but since then it's now reversable correct? Just curious about this, not a big deal either way.
NEWBS IF YOU WANT TO CHECK YOUR IPL/SPL VERSIONS : take your stylus out and soft reset your device by pushing your stylus into the small hole just under the volume slider on the left side of your phone and hold the camera button as it boots up until you see 3 grad colors. red blue, etc. it will then display your version numbers.
[2]
I wanted to learn how to cook, since I felt it wouldn't be too hard since I have a good background with computers, etc.
So.... I started following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=341243
I found a few others including the ones displayed with the hypercore download thread. But I stuck with this one as a first attempt and have not tried any others yet. I know I should but this one just bugged me, haha.
I did all steps accurately and did them again to double check...... but when I go to BuildOS.exe the top of the screen displays:
"the system cannot find the batch label specified"
Is this bad? I remember reading a long time ago about the format being unix and not dos, yatta yatta it would bring this error up but that can NOT be the possibility since everyone else has used this guys thread to create custom roms. Any ideas?
[3] (Cont'd from Question [2])
I also get some error trying to do step 2 in the BuildOS.exe menu, which is.... build OS.nb from SYS and Oem..... that error is file not specified... so i believe it has something to do with the batch error at the top, maybe? Ive tried this step 2 several times and actually got it to work and displayed new os.nb is saved in hypercore/build.... which i went there and didnt see it, but i see one inside the ROM folder... I assume this is the one I want? Perhaps?
[4] (Cont'd from Question [2])
When I try option number 3 in the BuildOS.exe menu I get this message
Save to desktop as........ as what? lol. I assumed the same name, leave it the same.... well the OS.nb was not at the location it specified. (hypercore/tools/convert) lol.
Again tho the save as problem.... I believe it all has to do with the batch file, it's like not fetching/displaying the file name.... if not it meant to leave it the same name? Anyway why is it not in the location specified?
[5]
This is what it displays after clicking enter, of course again no RUU folder found, I figured this with the previous errors. But heres what the flash option in the BuildOS.exe menu does err.... rather displays......
Again Place the _____ here..... still all the batch file problem?
[6]
Again dealing with this screen, is it ok that after Device: its blank? aka not displaying the propper htc model for the wing 3450 or whatever it is, I forget.

Will someone answer?

OK SO .. This is like my 3rd or 4th thread.... Apparently no one answers. Again i have read the noob thread on rom flashing and hdsplpslr or whatever the hell that is. Can someone please step by step tell me what to do to get rid of this horrid slowness and freezing of my htc hd2. Im seriously ready to call up TMO and tell them to take the phone back and go with sprint wait for the evo to come out. I really have no clue how to do this uhh Rom flashing even after reading that noob thread.. Anyone?

I have not flashed a winmo rom in a long time(been using an android phone till I got the hd2).
If you just want to fix the slowness and crashing turn off sense. That is what caused crashing on both of my HD2 phones and the replacement ones I received last week. If you want a nice looking gui install spb shell. It crashes on mine, but not on the other one. Good luck

aeagleboi22 said:
Im seriously ready to call up TMO and tell them to take the phone back
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If you don't want to read/can't understand the instructions/are not willing to spend a couple of weeks tweaking your device, just do that. Will be easier for us all, and you too

wow
thanks for Obvious....

kilrah said:
If you don't want to read/can't understand the instructions/are not willing to spend a couple of weeks tweaking your device, just do that. Will be easier for us all, and you too
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Agreed with Kilrah. Look man, as you can see I just pretty much joined this and didnt even know what flashing was until I got my HD2. If you honestly read the n00b guides you cant go wrong. I dont see what you could be missing? It took me a couple days to line everything up and be confident in what I was doing but the main thing of importance is the HPSL part. After that its honestly just downloading, hooking up and letting the program do itself. So as kilrah said, if n00b guides, youtube videos, etc. arent cutting it for you, I would suggest taking it back.
Im guessing no one has answered due to the fact that: What more can be said that an in depth n00b guide hasnt ?????
Good luck.

I will repost what I posted in your other thread...
"Can you tell what ROM/Radio/Manila version you are currently on?
(Go to settings/about phone/software information)"
If you can't be bothered to answer me, I won't bother trying to help you.

I'll help as best I can: (the links in this thread assume that you are using the European version of the HD2 as you posted this thread in the Euro Version.)
Step 1: Download HSPL2_RUN.zip for the European Leo here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
Step 2: Turn on phone while holding the the volume down key, the phone should boot into an odd looking tri-color screen
Step 3: Plug phone into USB port on computer.
Step 4: Extract the HSPL2_RUN.zip file to a folder.
Step 5: Open the folder you extracted the file to and run HSPL2_RUN.exe.
Step 6: Follow the on screen instructions until finished, it should say something along the lines of "successfully done."
Step 7: If you are immediately going to download and change ROM leave the phone in bootloader and download compatible ROM of choice: from here (note this thread again assumes your using a European or Asian LEO because that is the section you posted this thread in.) http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=534
Step 8: If you need to (note: and only if you need to but you shouldn't) update your radio please go here and download it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611787
Step 9: Open the folder (if it's a .zip extract it) of the ROM you downloaded and run CustomRUU.exe or whatever similarly named file is present.
Step 10: Follow the onscreen instructions.
Step 11: If administered correctly the phone should automatically restart and presto new ROM.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
I am not responsible for what happens to your phone. BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE YOU ADMIT THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS. I have to put this for all of those people who will mess it up by not following it, then blame me. Good luck and enjoy whatever ROM you decide to use.
~Jasecloud4
P.S. If anybody has anything to add to this post please let me know and I will be happy to add it for the OP's sake.

jasecloud4 said:
I'll help as best I can: (the links in this thread assume that you are using the European version of the HD2 as you posted this thread in the Euro Version.)
Step 1: Download HSPL2_RUN.zip for the European Leo here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
Step 2: Turn on phone while holding the the volume down key, the phone should boot into an odd looking tri-color screen
Step 3: Plug phone into USB port on computer.
Step 4: Extract the HSPL2_RUN.zip file to a folder.
Step 5: Open the folder you extracted the file to and run HSPL2_RUN.exe.
Step 6: Follow the on screen instructions until finished, it should say something along the lines of "successfully done."
Step 7: If you are immediately going to download and change ROM leave the phone in bootloader and download compatible ROM of choice: from here (note this thread again assumes your using a European or Asian LEO because that is the section you posted this thread in.) http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=534
Step 8: If you need to (note: and only if you need to but you shouldn't) update your radio please go here and download it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611787
Step 9: Open the folder (if it's a .zip extract it) of the ROM you downloaded and run CustomRUU.exe or whatever similarly named file is present.
Step 10: Follow the onscreen instructions.
Step 11: If administered correctly the phone should automatically restart and presto new ROM.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
I am not responsible for what happens to your phone. BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE YOU ADMIT THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS. I have to put this for all of those people who will mess it up by not following it, then blame me. Good luck and enjoy whatever ROM you decide to use.
~Jasecloud4
P.S. If anybody has anything to add to this post please let me know and I will be happy to add it for the OP's sake.
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remember to backup contacts etc

ok lastly
Jase that actually was a little more in depth thanks dude... uhhh, so i guess htis is all i need to stop the slowness speed up performance and crashing of the phone then? About the radio.. is that like a FM AM radio? do i need to worry about that? and how do i get out of the tri color mode screen when its done

aeagleboi22 said:
Jase that actually was a little more in depth thanks dude... uhhh, so i guess htis is all i need to stop the slowness speed up performance and crashing of the phone then? About the radio.. is that like a FM AM radio? do i need to worry about that? and how do i get out of the tri color mode screen when its done
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The radio is a software that's installed on the phone which controls how the antenna operates. This means that you can get better signal/call quality/stability and this all links into battery life aswell.
Different radios will give you different results based on the location you are in.
You need to flash an appropriate radio (specified by the ROM you want to download) as some ROMs have settings which apply only to a specific radio (for example the 576MB RAM patch)
To get out of the tri colour screen just press the little red button just below the battery.
Remember to perform a task 29 before flashing to format your device.

cgrec92 said:
The radio is a software that's installed on the phone which controls how the antenna operates. This means that you can get better signal/call quality/stability and this all links into battery life aswell.
Different radios will give you different results based on the location you are in.
You need to flash an appropriate radio (specified by the ROM you want to download) as some ROMs have settings which apply only to a specific radio (for example the 576MB RAM patch)
To get out of the tri colour screen just press the little red button just below the battery.
Remember to perform a task 29 before flashing to format your device.
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Good catch on the task 29 and radio explanation. Also good call on the contacts. Save your contacts to SIM or back em up. On getting out of the tricolor bootloader, the red button or just pulling and reinserting the battery will work (although the button is easier lol.)
When it comes to radio, the ROM chef will USUALLY tell you what radio he/she is using...hint at the usually part. If the ROM thread doesn't say, ask the dev they'll usually tell ya.
~Jasecloud4

aeagleboi22 said:
OK SO .. This is like my 3rd or 4th thread.... Apparently no one answers. Again i have read the noob thread on rom flashing and hdsplpslr or whatever the hell that is. Can someone please step by step tell me what to do to get rid of this horrid slowness and freezing of my htc hd2. Im seriously ready to call up TMO and tell them to take the phone back and go with sprint wait for the evo to come out. I really have no clue how to do this uhh Rom flashing even after reading that noob thread.. Anyone?
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All the answer info given to your original question is readily accessible from the search function.
And the snappy title "will someone answer" will put more people off than make them interested in assisting.
Theres a learning curve involved in the getting to know the HD2 and its steep at times. You will have to decide whether its too steep for you.

How to cheese up your Blackstone:)

I'm trying to describe how-to for my brother in law... short:
1. HardSPL... Olinex 1.56 (works for me and apparently a lot of others:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
- this one is easy... just connect your phone using activesync (setup isn't required, so this should be quick)
2. Flash (Install) ROM
- Energy is the first one I installed and it works perfectly
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=562952 (choose the cookie energy one... there are several)
- When you extract the zipped file, you need to rename it to "blacimg.nbh" if it doesn't do it automatically.
- Move this file to your storage-card and turn the phone off
- Start the phone holding volume-down... then you will be prompted to press the power-button to install... everything is perfect now!!!
3. Android
- If you want android on your phone then download it, format your storage-card and put the android-file on the card... install and voila!!!
- This file you'll find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732362

You are right, there are ways to "cheese up" your device. But my attitude towards flashing is that one should not post "easy fixes" similar to the one you have posted here. The reson for that is there are many different ways of flashing that suit many different kinds of setups (SPL's and more).
I would recommend everyone that is interested in a new, modern look for their device to read the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377 first.
Digital Outcast has made flashing a step-by-step process and that includes more steps that three...

You're right, but my opinion is that if you want a starter-kit for your Blackstone, then this is a good start. When you have mastered this, then it's time to move on. I had a lot of questions starting and this is like my own summary of it.

Digital Outcast's step-by-step guide was the exact thing i needed to get ahead with modification of my Touch HD. Especially the parts going 'if X goes wrong, do Y and try X again'.
I've only had my Blackstone for a week now, but with the tutorials on this forum it's like i've had it since day one.
Also have Android running, FRX04, and playing around with different kernels and stuff.
This forum makes it all so easy.

A guide to tweaking your X2.

Disclaimer: I am not knowledgeable about phones. I do not code and nor do I usually do what I describe in this post. The contents herein was put together by me in order to avoid confusion for people with the same interest as myself, making my X2 work better/faster or just plain customized. Because of this, I've made a few assumptions and also only described the way that worked for me.
This guide is based on the collective work of forum users, I take no credit or responsibility for its accuracy other than the fact that it worked for me.
This is only the installation steps, they are not specific to my knowledge. There are other guides out there for changing your language and doing more advanced thing, but this is just the basics. At least they are to me. Let us begin.
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Hello and welcome, this post is meant to guide you through the process of customizing the installation of your Xperia X2. My hope is that it will make your phone more responsive, but more importantly give you the option of deciding what you want installed.
The first thing we're going to be doing is to get ahold of the right files to install on your X2. Thankfully these files have been made availiable to us by PavelX1 in his post "NEW ORIGINAL X2 ROMS + Extracted CABs update 14.6.2010"*
Don't let the number and letter jumble intimidate you, on your own X2 the information you need to find the right package is found at Settings -> System -> Unit Information**. Here you'll find a bunch of numbers and letter combinations, if you look closely some of these will correspond to the names of the files availiable by PavelX1. Find the one that corresponds to your unit.
In my case it said that the following:
Software ID: 1230-2397
Software Version: R3AA035
Customization ID: 1231-4911
Customization version : R20A
Language Region: GENERIC_SE
I therefore searched for the following file which matched my information :X2_1230-2397_GENERIC_SE_R3AA035_CDF1231-4911_R20A.rar. Below that file was the file we're interested in for this particular guide. The GENERIC_*your language*_*version*_CABS.rar which in my case was named GENERIC_SE_R3AA035_CABS.
Now what we're going to do is get your computer prepared. Please download the Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) available at their website.
If this is the first time connecting your X2 to your computer it might want to install some drivers in order for your computer to communicate with your phone, this is irrelevant to this guide but I mention it in order to let you know that this is normal and you have done nothing wrong.
Once we can connect to our phone and use its memorycard (which I assume you have) we will open the GENERIC_*your language*_*version*_CABS.rar and extract its contents into it. It has been suggested that you throw in an extra file together with the others availiable in the post "Want a fix for the X2? Only us can do it." on page 3.
We may now move on.
If you already have SEUS installed it was suggested by royalbloodvi in his thread "[TESTED 100% WORKING] Quickest way to get MR2 for those of you who can't get it!" that you remove the following folder C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db from your computer. I haven't tried any other way so I'll leave that bit of info as is.
Now we can begin the install process, this will take a little while so don't be in a hurry. It's important that you do not do this on a phone with an empty battery as it may interrupt the install process and cause problems, charge it before you do this. You may also want to backup any files important to you on the phone as they will be removed in this step. As an extra precaution you may want to remove the sim card as well.
Now that we're ready, go to Settings -> System -> Clear phone memory and press it. You'll have reset your phone to its original, empty, state. Connect your phone to your computer, if you haven't already, and begin the update process. SEUS might tell you that your phone is already up to date, this may be true, but we don't WANT it to be up to date, we want to decide what it is updated WITH so click update anyway.
Your phone will reboot. Disconnect your phone from your computer and open the backside of your phone by sliding the lock switch and removing the cover. Remove the stylus and you will see a small depression at the top left that was shidden by it. This is the hard-reset button for your phone which we will be using in a moment. Untill then you wait. Your phone will ask you to calibrate it after the sony logo has shown up. Calibrate the screen and your phone will start installing .cab files. quickly go to the hard-reset we mentioned a moment ago and press the tip of the stylus to it. A click was heard on my X2 when I pressed it and I assume the same is true for yours.
Now your phone will reboot, you will notice that it looks markedly different from what it did before this procedure. Don't worry, we can fix that if you like, but first we must address the window that has popped up and asked if you wish to try the install again. No, no we don't. Click no.
We are now freed from the shakles of oppression that is preinstalled and unremoveable software and may begin installing the files we WANT.
GO to the file explorer and select Storage Card and you will see all of the files we extracted to it previously. In order for you to know which ones you want I suggest that you go to the second page in the thread "Want a fix for the X2? Only us can do it." to get an overview of what the individual files do. Installing them is as simple as clicking them and selecting to what part of the phone you want them installed, I choose to install all of these files to my phone and not my memory card.
Now, to get your phone looking like it did before you did this (assuming you didn't use a panel but a standard theme) you will spot three theme files called X2_Saturn.cab (which is the one I use that looks like the stock one) X2_Saturn_Light.cab (which I don't know what the difference is) and X2_Titan.cab (which I also don't know what it looks like).
And that's that, you're done and hopefully your phone is more to your likeing.
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Here is a shorter step by step guide without the filling, unceremoniously "borrowed" from royalbloodvi and slightly reformatted. Please read the full guide and use this only as a quick procedure guide.
1) Reset your phone.
2) Unpack the GENERIC_*your language*_*version*_CABS.rar to your phones memory card and add the multifix.cab found on this site.
3) Open SEUS, start a new update. Even if it says you have the latest version you want to do it update anyway.
4) Once your phone reboots the calibrations screen will appear. After calibration it will start applying .cab files. Now push the reset button that is hidden behind your stylus and battery cover and it will reboot again.
5) You may now find the files you wish to install on your phones memory card in the file explorer.
*I, as I am a new member, am not allowed to post links, thus the name of the forums from which this information is gleaned is named instead of a direct link.
**If this informations isn't named exactly the same as I have described it, but is merely similar, it could be because I've done a literal translation from Swedish to English.
Edit: I just noticed a very similar guide is available on the General section, which I overlooked. I feel like an ass now. This thread may removed at moderators leisure.

[Q] Help anyone. Idiot Guide to rooting back to OS 1.6?

Hi, i have been looking through some of the rooting, flash threads on here and there is a bit too much information,lol.
Can anyone detail the basic steps, software required to roll my X10 back to the 1.6 OS?
I am still having connectivity issues when trying to use the handset in the car.
The vehicle manufactures website shows that the Xperia X10i is compatible with their factory fitted handsfree systems, but only on OS 1.6.
1. Download this and extract in any folder of your computer:megaupload.com/?d=HCWX4KO3 (The credits of this goes for its creators)
2. Open the folder that its named 1_firmware and in the fileDeviceID.txt copy yours, save and close. (This is the same as the one used on the flashtools of Bin4ry)
This is how you can get your DeviceID on Windows: (Again thanks tojimbo77)
2.1: Connect your phone to the computer on the USB port you are going to use to flash it.
2.2: Press start (or windows icon) and in the run box type regedit
2.3: Click edit>find, and type in Vid_0fce&Pid_adde. You should find "DeviceInstance". If that fails, make sure Match whole stringis un-ticked, and click find next or press f3, if that fails, tryUSB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE. Copy the last section of that, it should look something like "5&2888d0ff&0&1".
Note: It changes with every diffrent USB port you use....3. Download your Firmware, extract it and copy all the files on it to the 1_firmware folder. You don't have to erase anything from this folder, unless you got the message to replace a file.
4. Now run the RootX10a_v2.cmd and select step 1 and follow the instructions. If done correctly you will see a window that starts to write and write and write a lot of things. This process will take around 5 minutes, so be patient. (It is like if you were flashing your phone)
5. Turn your phone on and wait until you get the configuration screen.
6. Now connect the phone to the PC and run PC Companion or SEUS. If it shows that there is a new software for your phone, follow the instructions and update if you want.
7. Enjoy your phone on Android OS 1.6 or 2.1 with your operator
Thank you on anticipation to any help offered.
I have had a look here, but am not 100% if this is all that i need to do?
Sorry, not able to post the link, being a new user.
The one part that is not clear to me is where they say, "Open the folder that its named 1_firmware and in the fileDeviceID.txt copy yours, save and close"
What is it that im supposed to copy?

No.. no...
You need the flashtool and the 1.6 files..
I cant seem to find the 1.6 files...
Why do you need 1.6?

SE seem to have done something with the update 2.1 where the phones Bluetooth will connect to my vehicle, but only for about 40 seconds, then removes its self and then re attaches, then removes its self again and this goes on for the duration the handset is in the car with me.
The handset i have just now was a replacement for my original and came with the 2.1 OS already updated.
The original 1.6 OS that was on the phone connected to my vehicle and gave me phonebook access.
I have neither now hence why i wish to roll back to the software that is compatible with my vehicles system. 1.6 buildR1FA016 Kernel 2.6

Get your phone rooted, load Xrecovery.
and flash Wolfbreaks CM rom.
And watch the magic.

OmegaRED^ said:
Get your phone rooted, load Xrecovery.
and flash Wolfbreaks CM rom.
And watch the magic.
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Thanks for the above, but can you break this into more simple instructions, links etc as this is way above me. I'm not totally useless, but i have never done anything like this, so it is all double dutch to me at this point in time,lol.

Download the flashtool from androxyde's thread then follow the instructions to flash the latest FW, then reboot your phone plug it in and press root on the flashtool and then reboot and install XRecovery and use it to install a custom ROM by following the directions in a ROM thread.
Just start by reading the Flashtool thread.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!

CMoney87 said:
Download the flashtool from androxyde's thread then follow the instructions to flash the latest FW, then reboot your phone plug it in and press root on the flashtool and then reboot and install XRecovery and use it to install a custom ROM by following the directions in a ROM thread.
Just start by reading the Flashtool thread.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
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Had a read at the flash tool thread and even more confused now, too much information and no understanding of what it all means.

I am looking for someone who can supply links to what i actually need to roll the phone back.
What software do i require.
Do i have to root the phone and if so, how do you do this?
I did say in the thread title an "Idiots Guide". Simple and straightforward instructions that a first timer can comprehend, similar to the text in my first post, bullet points?
Thanks.

Bonzo67 said:
I am looking for someone who can supply links to what i actually need to roll the phone back.
What software do i require.
Do i have to root the phone and if so, how do you do this?
I did say in the thread title an "Idiots Guide". Simple and straightforward instructions that a first timer can comprehend, similar to the text in my first post, bullet points?
Thanks.
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Dude.. all the threads have the answers.
Read abit it won't kill you.

OmegaRED^ said:
Dude.. all the threads have the answers.
Read abit it won't kill you.
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I did and it's version this and version that. So which version is it that i actually need without screwing up my phone?
Suppose i'm more looking for something along the lines of what you would get if you downloaded a torrent file, where everything is in the one folder, inc the instructions.
Anyway, hopefully problem is sorted, as i am ditching SE after 10 years of using their handsets and going to Samsung which is compatible with my vehicles factory fitted system.

Bonzo67 said:
I did and it's version this and version that. So which version is it that i actually need without screwing up my phone?
Suppose i'm more looking for something along the lines of what you would get if you downloaded a torrent file, where everything is in the one folder, inc the instructions.
Anyway, hopefully problem is sorted, as i am ditching SE after 10 years of using their handsets and going to Samsung which is compatible with my vehicles factory fitted system.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060703