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Beginners questions (Vario II)...

Hello to everybody. Hope it's not to annoying that i try it here. I read in the forum and in the tutorials - but it's still very confusing. Would be happy to read some answeres...
I have a new Vario II (latest model) and try to figure out some details.
1. I would like to upgrade to WM6 and found the Rom's posted here. I also read all the tutorials but i didn't find a final answere to this: When i flash the rom with a rom version posted here to just try - can i downgrade it to the original one? Sure there is a "Original Shipped ROM Version" of T-Mobile as the assumption is written in the tutorial.
2. I am just irritated because i read of some bootloader versions that are not downgradable. Is this still the case? Is the bootloader updated by a rom update? And if not when and why it is or should be updated? For what exactly the bootloader is needed?
3. I am using Windows Vista (but i also have an Computer with XP). I read all about the problems with this because of the missing Active Sync. Does this affect also the procedure of updating the rom? Will future versions be compatible with the "Windows Mobile Device Center"?
4. I am also irritated to read about radio rom updates. Are they includet in full rom updates? Why are there so much updates of the radio rom that are not given by the single providers? Are the radio roms all the same for all versions of the hermes and all the languages? is an radio update downgraded when i go back to my original rom? If not is it able to downgrade it in every version?
Sorry for alls this noob questions. It's a very new material for me and i hope to be a little more experienced in a few weeks...
Sonstiger

Hi and welcome
Have you read our Mrvanx guides. I suggest using his guided process particularly if you do not have experience in flashing. See here:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=7&Itemid=27
Look to the main menu on the page.
and look on the wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeForBeginners
Mike

Thank you for your answer.
That was what i did. But the questions were still there...

[1] Hmm..yes it is possible (and there is always a "but"), but if you do upgrade it to wm6 (And the rom is not official (or not from t-mobile itself)) you will lose your guarantee on your device. So if you want to downgrade it to wm5 again you need to find a wm5 t-mobile rom (and there are alot of threads with links to download those t-mobile wm5 roms) or you could backup your rom that is on your device, but thats another story.
[2] As far as I know, POF (he's a smart-ass member) has a new bootloader and its possible to downgrade. (or you flash your wm5/wm6 (any rom for the hermes) with your sd card so you dont need a bootloader. Click)
[3] I used Vista to! And there are no problems if you READ this, Mrvanx guide!
[4] You can be irritated as much as you want but I think you're talking bull****. You can flash any hermes radio on you device but the point is, every radio is different for each person. So you need to find out what radio is best for you. And if you dont have any problems with your existing radio, why flash it?
I just flash everything on my device because I think its fun to see what happens..
everything you do with your device when i comes to flashing; IS ON YOUR OWN RISK! So dont blame us when you blow up your device.
Have fun..

Help With Upgrading Artenis

Hi Guys,
I am new to this forum and also to Windows Mobile. My first Windows Mobile is Artenis. I wanted your assistance to upgrade the same.
Following is my Mobile's device information
Rom Version - 3.7.707.1 WWE
Rom Date - 6/21/07
Radio Version - 02.69.90
Protocol Version - 4.1.13.30
ExtRom Version - 3.6.707.101
My mobile's about has the following information
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
CE OS 5.2.1238 (Build 17745.0.2.3)
My question is - whether is this the latest OS ?
If not can you guys direct me to the latest rom which does not slow down my mobile.
Also after installing the latest rom, will my windows mobile still be an authentic or a crakced version
Kinldy reply and assist me asap.
Regards,
Kailash

Im fairly new here too. I recently installed Artemis_Touch_Vanilla_4.02 on a vista pc with no problems. The whole thing is far more easyer than you might think. As long as you follow the guide exactly you should be cool. I'll help you step by step if you like. PM me.

kailashnj said:
Hi Guys,
Also after installing the latest rom, will my windows mobile still be an authentic or a crakced version
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depends on what you mean by "authentic". flashing a new rom will NOT SIM-unlock your device. you might however lose any warranty...not sure about this, i never cared =)
if you are flashing a new rom, you should use USPL by pof to temporarily cid-unlock your device. if you KNOW your device is not cid-locked, you dont have to do this, but doing it anyway will not do any harm. i recommend using USPL everytime you flash a rom to your device.
if you use meschle's ROM as suggested by leethedon1 (i second that) USPL will be included in the download. just follow the steps.
read about flashing/cid-unlocking/USPL here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308242
read about meschle's newst ROMs here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371182

I am looking for a rom which will give me better response time than the current one. Also I am looking for a very good rom which is stable. One more question. After flashing the rom with a new one, if I don't like it, is there a way to go back to the original rom?

kailashnj said:
I am looking for a rom which will give me better response time than the current one. Also I am looking for a very good rom which is stable.
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since i dont know your current ROM i cant say anything about "better", "faster" or "more stable". however, meschle's 4.02 vanilla (and also lite) is one of the fastest and most stable ROM i tried. and i tried quite a lot...
kailashnj said:
One more question. After flashing the rom with a new one, if I don't like it, is there a way to go back to the original rom?
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you can't go back. what you can do is flash any other ROM (including your original ROM, as long as you have it somewhere). dumping your current ROM is possible, search this forum. however, that's advanced stuff.

[Q] HTC P3450 upgrade

Hi,
New to forum. So hi again!
Looking to upgrade my HTC P3450 from Windows 6.1. Would like to update to any newer version of Windows possible.
Is this possible?
Does anyone know where I can get FULL detailed instructions to carry out upgrade?
Thanks in advance

Have you read the stickies in the Dev section (Where this currently is?) There are stickies telling you exactly what you need to do for an upgrade. However, due to your other thread, you will need to get that fixed before you can do anything.
I do not advise you flashing a rom with your current issues. It may be worth this merging with your other thread to be honest.

Thanks to Ansar for the new Cingular Surround ROM

Hi
This is a thread for members who are not allowed to post on the WP7 development forum. I installed this rom by Ansar today -
Cingular_US_5.12.502.01_Radio_5.69.09.05a_22.50.50 .21U_NT_Mango_8107_22L_TU_by_ansar
and i really want to thank him for making such a fantastic rom. It has every single feature that one could want (including a fully unlocked registry and internet sharing).
I have only one request of Ansar - there will probably be no need for another ROM before Tango rolls out but, whenever you do create another rom, please try to make it available as a custom update for this rom rather than a rom which requires a complete reinstall.

I am at 7.10.7720.68
I want to install this ROM, but can I directly do it with my current OS Version 7.10.7720.68 or I need to downgrade it to STOCK ROM ?
Any precautions before HSPL/RSPL ?
Thanks in Advance.

[Q] Newbie needs assist

Hi!
Good day!
I have a HTC HD2 with Android 2.3.4 installed in it and I would like to try/ switch to Windows Phone7. I've seen a few videos over youtube and read some of the threads here but all I see are windows 7 BETA roms. Is there a "final" rom for the HD2? If not, where do i find the latest Windows 7 ROM for my HTC HD2?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427611 - This thread seem to have compiled all the ROMs and updates for HTC HD2 -Windows (Thanks to the efforts of the developers and the one who compiled) but I cannot seem to figure out which ROM to get. Any assistance would be very much appreaciated.
Apologies for asking a very basic question.
Thanks!
Carlos

WOW..
I don't really know what you mean with BETA roms, because all those roms shall be very well developed, in my eyes.
"A final rom" by meaning a rom that is almost as much developed as the official released WP rom, then you can just choose one from the development threads. In ex. my HD2 is running on XBmod rom and is just like running on a official rom for me. There are many good roms like the one made by HD2Owner, or the on by Pdaimatejam etc. All these roms are WELL developed, not a BETA.
But if you mean a final one by meaning that the development is good enoug so the rom is stopped on development, you can't find one, because all roms are still getting new features just like the official one is updating itself

here you find all ROM's for HD2
recommend this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356833
dont forget to read tutorial for install
also dont forget to need ask Microsoft for Live activation code (all HD2 ROM's need this)

Thanks!
Hi Eric and dxdy,
Thanks for your reply. I will try your recommendations and I'll update you.

n ky phones.
carlosmunoz08 said:
Hi Eric and dxdy,
Thanks for your reply. I will try your recommendations and I'll update you.
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All the ROMs are basically the same, albeit tweaks the chef may have added. You have to realize that WP7 is constantly updated by MS...just like Android. All the ROMs sporting v8773 (Tango) have the BETA v8773 build. Thus, when MS releases the official final version of v8773 you'll have to reflash your phone and install all your apps again when the chef releases an update.
The Yuki/XBmod ROM is on the official v8107 (Mango). It is also the most stable and the only updatable custom ROM via official MS Zune update. As such, no reflash needed. It is no longer chef supported, but it's still the most stable one of the bunch.
I have tried almost all of the ROMs out there and still use Yuki/XBmod on my phones.

Hi hjhjhj ,
Noted on that. Things seem clearer now.
I just did it! I was able to boot my phone on Win7 woohooo!!!
Thanks to all who replied to my query

Ok one last problem, when i call Microsoft help desk and ask for an activation code, what details do they ask? will they make sure I have a phone originally installed with WP7?

carlosmunoz08 said:
Ok one last problem, when i call Microsoft help desk and ask for an activation code, what details do they ask? will they make sure I have a phone originally installed with WP7?
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check out the activation thread in the general q&a forum.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532197