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Rom update problem

Hi
I downloaded the rom update from o2 website in ireland and tried to install it, it the told me that i needed to find a compatible version any ideas any 1. I am running the Q-Tek XDA same thing just branded differently. Also my unit has ver 3.14 on but i cannot find function to keep gprs online. Please assist
Thanks
Waiman

I have exactly the saeme problem. MDA is PWA10A2, the update is for PWA10A1 and thus doesn't flash. (except for radio which I updated already).
You can use the ROM Image tool from here, it needs a 32MB SD card and a PC SD card reader but it is supposed to be risky.
Anybody tried updating to this ROM on PWA10A2 before we burn our machines? >

Get your self a FAQ with a description for a language change. Then patch that file according to that FAQ, do not change the language but the phone type. that's all.
** Remember, you might loos guaranty, it might fail or your device might get broken ! **

Can I revert to the older ROM (the working ROM) then? The bootloader should work anyway?

I can't see the FAQ though, is it PPC general or MDA/XDA specific?

I patched the ROM (rewrote the desired ID of XDA to match with my MDA ), flashed and... guess what... it works

Backup of ROM?

Hello.
I want to change/upgrade my ROM to WM6. But I want to make a Backup of my existing from first (maybe I'm to stupid to do the Update) and to have the chance to get my MDA Vario back to life I want to make a backup of the ROM is installed at this time.
Could somebody maybe tell me how i can backup my ROM? And... How can I reinstall the ROM? I think it will be moved to the SD Card?
Thanks a lot.

You might want to try this then first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=305294

Thanks for this.
May problem is that I have a "very" new ROM installed (T-Mobile MDA Vario 2.21.2.8 GER). and I'm unable to complete the the CID unlock process (the Netlock is removed allready with the lokiwiz 3a.).
If I'm entering the Bootloader and open mtty I'm .not able to open the USB port.
Does it mean I need to downgrade?
Thanks Maik

There is a newer public T-Mobile ROM on the T-Mobile website: Version 2.26.2
You need to downgrade your ROM to custom 1.05 (check the WIKI page) in order to run lokwiz CID unlocker!
I tried the version 3 of lokwiz but the only one which worked properly on my MDA was the version .2b
How ever,
the CID lock should not effect the MTTY utility. This is an official HTC procedure and should work on any WIZ.
UPDATE:
I just saw that you're talking about a german ROM? The latest public german ROM is 3.3.8 (check the german T-Mobile site for that!). If you want to keep the older 2.21 you can find it at the Austrian T-Mobile site again after downgrading and unlocking your CID
I am running the german rom AKU3.3 myself - it is much nicier than previous versions and has already some WM6 features integrated.

Ok. So I need to downgrade my Device. to do the CID unlock.
Maybe the system firewall and some other settings are affecting the MTTY issue.
I checked the T-Mobile website for the newer German ROM version.
If I check https://after-sales-service.t-mobile.de/eg_online/t-mobile/t_mda_vario.htm (what my Device is) I only see the 2.21 version and NO newer version?

1.
Go to www.t-mobile.de
2.
Click on top on the menu "HILFE & FAQ"
3.
Select on that site "Broschüren & Software"
4.
Now click on the left site menu on "T-Mobile Software"
5.
It takes you to a new page and asks you for your MDA. Don't worry if your PDA is not in the list! Just choose any PDA. It will take you to a new page and show you the selected PDA. Right underneath you will see a link: "Model aendern" - click on that link and then chose as Manufacturer T-Mobile and you will find the MDA VARIO!
Sorry for being so complicate but the T-Mobile site is set up with Flash, so, you can't just copy the link! You always have to go the loooong way! Be aware that you have to temporarely allow popup's ... !
How ever,
I will try to paste the link here to the direct download and I hope it works:
http://www.t-mobile.de/downloads/t-mobile/ruu_vario_aku3.3_3822_382120_026911_tmo_de_ger_ship.zip

Hey the link works....
Thanks. I find out that my Device is a G4 device and I also see that I can't unCID this device... Right?
I'm a little bit in fear that something is going wrong during the Update to WM6 and I have no working Backup on my SD card.
Ok. So this steps I will do. Maybe you can currect me if I'm wrong.
1. I will perform a downgrade to the custom rom 1.05 and then I make a backup after running CID unlock.
2. I make a Backup with the MTTY
3. I will install the WM6
4. If not working I can backup from SD card and maybe install the newest ROM

You only should downgrade for CID unlocking your device! This is required for installing other ROMs than from your cell phone provider!
If you want to upgrade to the new german AKU3.3 from T-Mobile - that should work without CID unlock! You also should be able to downgrade to your existing ROM version in case you just dislike the new AKU3.3
BTW:
If you're planning to upgrade to a selfmade WM6 which you can find all over the web: I tried almost all of them! None was as stabile and good as the german T-Mobile AKU3.3! Sure, they look cute with their VISTA-style look but the functionality is far away from being perfect! Also: Lots of the ROMs are very user-personalized and contain no configuration for your network (such as GPRS and MMS) - my advice: stick to your provider ROMs, either AKU2 (which you're currently running) or the newer AKU3.3 from the link above - at least until you learnt flashing and registry hacking on your device!

WOW I allready can hack the Registry but having sometimes some issues with instructions here . Like I say before... I'm a little bit in fear...

Well, it is understandable! Noone wants to end up with a brick!
There is always a risk in flashing devices! I do it since years now and was unlucky only once by flashing a SIM locked ROM to a Motorola phone. Haven't had any problems since then. The best thing is READING and if you can't find answers just post your question. Next to it is always helpful to check also other Forums or try to find guides in your own mother tongue!
Hacking the registry is not really riskfully - at leat the only one thing what can happen is that your device won't start up and you might lose your files and data. Other than that you should be able in any case to get it running with a hard reset again by holding CON button and Voice Dial button at the same time and press Reset.
Flashing can destroy the device because of it actually erases everything in the device; even the ROM before it writes the new one. But even here you will be able to enter in BOOTLOADER mode in most cases.

Yeah thats right Junner. Reading and asking... Since I flashed my SDA wrong I'm happy to have a Backup on the SD card to get the Image back. If this is the case I'm happy.
I installed AKU 3.3 and it's looking good and working fine.
Maybe I will downgrade to the custom 1.05 and do a backup. I only want to look how the WM6 is looking.
Are you German? Or german speeking?

The ROM backup to SD card via MTTY should work without CID unlocking your device! There is no need to downgrade for that purpose. I had hard times by doing it too. It took me several trials until it worked finally!
The downgrade is only necessary if you're planning to install ROMs from other providers or ROMs in other languages. I asume you're german, so, if you don't believe anything I say - this you can believe: the german AKU3.3 is the best out there you can find for the WIZ
Like I mentioned earlier: all the WM6 ROMs you will find all over the web are user created! They are either taken off from other devices and changed around until they worked on the WIZ or just visual pepped up AKU3.3 ROMs (the one you installed now). Allthough, I did not find any WM6 out ther which did not have issues in one way or another ...
I speak a little bit german , yeah!
We have WURSTFEST here once a year with lots of Sauerkraut and beer ...

Mates, if I read my rom am i going to be able to copy it to pc and Dump it with a ROM Kitchen?

ROM Upgrade for South East Asia- Anyone tried this already?

HTC Touch 3G ROM Upgrade (EU)
Dear HTC customers,
We are glad to inform you that an updated ROM is now available for HTC Touch 3G users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.
This update includes the following fixes and improvements:
1. Fixed auto-reboot issue after enabling WLAN.
2. Added the control panel to the action panel after taking a picture in theme mode.
3. Improved QuickGPS updating through ActiveSync, Wi-Fi and GPRS.
4. Enhanced Opera’s browsing performance while running other applications.
Please note that this upgrade will erase any data stored on the device. Please back up your data first before upgrading your device. Before running the ROM Upgrade Utility (RUU), make sure you follow the instructions on the HTC website. Use the link below to download the ROM upgrade:
Click here to Get Started
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just finished downloading this ROM. Will give it a go now.

I got the phone on 18-April, when I first got it, straight away I went to HTC and look for new rom, I think this is the rom that I'm currently using.
rom version: 2.32.707.2 (44800)
rom date: 04/07/09
radio version: 0.41.30.12
protocol version: 12.41.30.16H
Never use the old rom before, can't give any comparison comment but so far I have no problem with this rom.

I have same ROM as you have
bnycastro said:
just finished downloading this ROM. Will give it a go now.
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Can you please share your comments on the newer version you downloaded.
Is there a lot of difference with what we have before?
I'm quite happy with the ROM i have now and am afraid that if I upgrade to the new ROM, some of the software i have installed will not work anymore after I do a restore from my backup file. Thanks in advance

the only 'problem; i notice is activesync is always on eating 99k usage. even if u off it, it will come back on
but i not sure what trigger it on. i think it will auto on. this is the only bug i notice so far.
some minor improvement overall

thanks
thanks for the info nicolashew

1. Fixed auto-reboot issue after enabling WLAN.
Yesterday I encounter twice reboot while browsing a chinese website, it reboot after I entered my username and password and click on login. I'm using the opera browser, but later on I tried with other website, it doesn't happen, weird problem...

yup being test it since its being release...
kind of better gps reception. some improvement on the answering call menu... got 1 new menu pop up which you can slide to right to answer or left to ignore...

nothing outstanding about the ROM.

Safe to upgrade ROM?

Hi, I'm on O2 in the UK. I was just about to update the ROM from the official HTC site. However on the site it says:
"This is a generic software update. Any additional software or settings provided by your mobile operator or company will be lost. If you require this customization, please contact your supplier first before upgrading."
So by upgrading the ROM will I lose any settings provided by O2 which will be impossible to get back?? As far as I can tell O2 havent added anything to my phone anyway, just thought I'd check on here first.
Also, would I be better off going straight to the ROM forum section and choosing one of the customised ROM's rather than the official one?

It will be fine I'm on o2 and have flashed loads of roms. As part of the initial rom setup connection manager launches and you are asked to confirm which netowrk you are on, select o2 and all your settings will be put onto the new rom.
Make sure you backup your contacts, photos and music you have as these will all go as part of the flashing process.
Also make sure you've got the cabs to install any additional software that you use.

Cool, So did you have to do anything to get your Internet working again on there? I would really like to give a new rom a go.

Yes, you have to press the OK button to confirm that O2 is your provider, I think that shouldn't prove to be too much trouble

As spud_work quite rightly stated once you have flashed any new rom, whether it be a cokked one or not, you have an initial setup at start. You will be asked who your network provider is and you choose from list. Once selected your phone is set up automatically for you, and then you are free to use!!

Excellent Thanks so much guys! I will give it a go that is what I have been most concerned with! You guys Rock!

[Q] Which ROM to debrand Omnia 7 from Orange UK + other questions

Hello All,
I have Omnia 7 from Orange UK but it's without simlock and used in Poland (Plus GSM).
I have a few questions:
1. Which ROM should i choose to debrand my phone and get polish language?
2. Will this ROM allow me to download further WP7 Updates?
3. Do i have to unlock something more or can i just start operation with below progz:
- Samsung CDMA Modem driver v5.2
- WP7 Downloader
- ROM flasher
Polish language isn't necessary but would be nice to have it
Thanks in advance for your help.

Okay you need to carefully follow this guide to flash a debranded ROM and you can get Chevron/Interop unlock and Internet Sharing.
Then to get Polish language on the device you need to carefully follow this guide which will explain certain CAB files you need to send to the phone.
Just take it slow

pLUSpISTOL said:
Okay you need to carefully follow this guide to flash a debranded ROM and you can get Chevron/Interop unlock and Internet Sharing.
Then to get Polish language on the device you need to carefully follow this guide which will explain certain CAB files you need to send to the phone.
Just take it slow
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pLUSpISTOL,
Thanks for help.
I think that i'll resign from changing language
If i don't wan't any unlock and internet sharing, should i follow only steps 1 and 2 from second guide?
I think i can use "The WindowBreak Project instead of Chevron to unlock phone, right?

Yes if you don't want to unlock then you just need to do steps 1 and 2.
WindowBreak might not work on the very latest version of Mango, you will need to read that thread to double check.
If you're daunted by all the steps in the guide you really needn't be. Once you start it isn't too difficult, neither is the language CAB guide

pLUSpISTOL said:
Yes if you don't want to unlock then you just need to do steps 1 and 2.
WindowBreak might not work on the very latest version of Mango, you will need to read that thread to double check.
If you're daunted by all the steps in the guide you really needn't be. Once you start it isn't too difficult, neither is the language CAB guide
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Thanks for help
I just found solution how to change language to PL without any operations on CAB files Just need to go back to 7392 version and change something in regostry files. If it works. i'll translate this guide as i found it on polish site