A few questions from a noob - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

Hi everybody, I'm new on the pda's world.
I already have a HP iPaq model hx2490b with Windows 5.0, and I wanna upgrade to Windows 6.5. I'm spanish, and I have the Spiaatie's version of windows mobile 6.5 in spanish language. Until here all good. In theory, it's too easy to install the 6.5 version. But when I push the buttons for bootloader mode (iTask + agenda + reset button), the Pda screen turns slowly white, then, slowly, a darks lines vertically appears. I think that in the bootloader mode must appear letters or something, or not? What can I do?.
Another question is that yesterday I was bored and I prove to install the 6.5 version without the bootloader mode. The upgrade begin and, in 0.1% appears an error:
"ERROR 608: Coult not initialize device.
RUUClientDriver.dll Coult not initialize this device.
This may not be the correct dll for this iPAQ Pocket PC and this NBF file.
Click Cancel to quit."
I prove everything and I don't know what can I do more. Some help, please? Thanks very much, and sorry for my bad english.

You could try the Universal iPAQ Bootloader...
OK I just found out I don't have enough posts to drop external links in threads I have not started so check my thread here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981868) to see what info and links I have about Bootloader.
I hope this helps you out.

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Someone explain, help...

Hello,
This is my first post on this forum.
Im new to the Pocket Pc's. I got this T-Mobile MDA II from my friend 2 days ago and that was the first time in my life when I touched the PPC.
I have a big problem.
MDA II is not reading the SMS (''the phone is not ready, try again in 15min'').
And another problem is GPRS. MDA says ''connecting'' or something like that, and nothing happens.
The PPC is from Germany, and I live in Croatia. And the language is in English-Germany.. Something is on English, something on Germany.
Can someone explain what's the problem ?
And another question
I download the WM6.1 AKU1.0(build 19199).
I can't get to the Bootscreen mod, I click the middle navigation button, then power button and nothing happens.
And where is the reset button ?
Sorry for my stupid questions and bad english.
But I need some help.. Please!
Please!
I need someone to explain how to install ROM on MDA II.
the reset button is on the left of the charging block ( tiny hole )
follow these instructions
Start your device in bootloader mode by pressing and holding down:
DPad + PowerButton + ResetButton
After a second release ResetButton, then release the rest of them.
Your screen will show word "Serial" at the top.
You are in bootloader mode now.
Place your device in the cradle, ensuring that the cradle
is plugged directly into a USB port on your PC and not to a hub
and that the power supply is connected to the cradle.
It is also a good idea to disable any screensavers on your desktop PC.
Once your device is cradled, the text on the screen will change to "USB".
Run HimaUpgradeUt.exe
Sit back and wait for the Congratulations screen to be displayed
on your PC. Your device will still be displaying 'Upgrading ROM Image, please wait....',
but as long as the PC says it is done, then its all OK.
Detach your device from the cradle.
Now you have to hardreset your device.
Press ResetButton and hold down CameraButton + RecordButton.
Hold them pressed until the "Boot Options" menu appears on the screen.
Select the options as follows:
(for selecting use RecordButton, change values with CameraButton)
Enable KITL -> NO
Clean Registry Hive -> YES
Format Storage -> YES
When done, press DPad and wait until OS starts.
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PS: Upgrade on your own risk
omg this is amazing...
ather90 thank you very much!
6.1.1a16CS (WM6.1 AKU 1.0) ROM is great.
I can now use my camera, use gprs, use internet..
Wonderfull
good that you finally succeeded. now try 6.1.1b16CS (WM6.1 AKU 1.0)
usb craddle or usb sync cable ?
Since this seemed a newbie type post i thought i would continue with a Newbie type question.
I also just purchased an Qtek 2020 and wondered if i need the usb craddle or would a usb sync cable do for rom upgrade.
Rom Ver : 1.72.00WWE
Rom Date 03/15/04
Radio Ver : 1.17.00
Protocol version 1337.28
ExtROM Ver : 1.72.181
Thanks Hagisbasheruk
hagisbasheruk said:
Since this seemed a newbie type post i thought i would continue with a Newbie type question.
I also just purchased an Qtek 2020 and wondered if i need the usb craddle or would a usb sync cable do for rom upgrade.
Rom Ver : 1.72.00WWE
Rom Date 03/15/04
Radio Ver : 1.17.00
Protocol version 1337.28
ExtROM Ver : 1.72.181
Thanks Hagisbasheruk
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This is also my 1st post here. But I'd been monitoring the xda-developer forums for a long time. I spend more time reviewing posts rather than posting in forums. Anyways I think I can help. Here's the answer to your question: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HimalayaBootloaderSdCardFlashing. You can also use the search function provided by this website to search for topics that you need.
Thanks for the link which lead me to bootloader info below
"you can connect to the bootloader, either via a serial cable, and use a terminal program like hyperterm. or via usb, and use mtty. make sure you have disabled the serial or usb connection in activesync, before trying to connect to the bootloader."
So i am guessing its both USB CABLE or USB CRADLE got i just purchase one on Amazon for 90 pence
i tried to bootload my xda and it keeps bringing me to the windows mobile screen with no serial words on top...
i have a o2 xda mini that runs WM2003 SE and would like to upgrade with the WM6.. is it possible??
can someone please help
thanks
g_spot said:
i tried to bootload my xda and it keeps bringing me to the windows mobile screen with no serial words on top...
i have a o2 xda mini that runs WM2003 SE and would like to upgrade with the WM6.. is it possible??
can someone please help
thanks
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here are the XDA mini s WM6 pages http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=356

[Q] help 6915 stuck on hp logo

Hi can anybody help i have a 6915 tht i have tried to upgrade from spannish to english .Everyhing seemed to go fine but at the end had to hard reset now its stuck on hp logo screen. Now i have tried various fixes for this but to no avail. I cannot even connect to it via activesync.ive tried leaving battery out all night.Ive also tried the uni_exitbootloader but as i said before i cant even connect to it.Is there any other way of connecting apart from the cradle?Ie
perhaps some sort of serial cable or perhaps booting from sd card or something.I really am fed up as you can imagie as i think i now have a 600 euro paper weight lol.
Anyway if anyone can help or pehaps point me in the right direction it would be really apreciated .phil.
no joy
its still the same has anyone else had this same fault.
regards phil
Yup.... mine is also stuck on HP logo.... nothing is getting the sucker out of it at the moment...! If i manage to get it goin, ill let u know.... but if anyone else knows a way around this...... PLEASE let us know! Havin major hassles getting mine to an english OS......
help still
anyone have an answer to this or is it a brick regards phil
Follow these steps and should be fine:
1.Battery up 70 % charge;
2. Pull and try one of these archives:
http://rapidshare.com/files/79905049/_Sable___G3_DEVICE_ONLY_hw6915-1.21uk.rar.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/154798440/HW6915_ROM_FOR_G4-121UK_.exe.html
3.from folder delete CEBL.nbf, RadioFS.nbf, RadioOS.nbf, and view picture from attachmend.
4.Аnd you should be happy with the restored 600 $
Good luck
Need help
I fail ungrade OS
I got stuck in HP logo and not connected ActiveSync
I think i must boot from mini-SD card.
Please someone help me!!!
WOOOHOOOO
Heya!
The repair above worked.... ALTHOUGH.... no GSM tho... at least i got my 6915 back up AND IN ENGLISH! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Sulphy said:
Heya!
The repair above worked.... ALTHOUGH.... no GSM tho... at least i got my 6915 back up AND IN ENGLISH! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Sulphy! How did you get that? Mine stuck on HP logo too and can't connect to Activesync, any PERTICULAR way to connect?
3circles said:
Hi Sulphy! How did you get that? Mine stuck on HP logo too and can't connect to Activesync, any PERTICULAR way to connect?
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Heya! Ok, what i did was the following,
1: hold down the 2 function buttons on either side of the joystick (NOT the call answer and call kill buttons, between them )
2: while holding the buttons down, use the pen and press the reset button at the bottom of the phone.
You should now have a bootloader screen, with an HP logo, and SERIAL or USB line of text at the top, and a G.39 version text at the bottom of the screen....
Activsync need not be connected at this stage, just your USB cradle or cable....
3: Download and extract the _Sable___G3_DEVICE_ONLY_hw6915-1.21uk.rar file from above... remember to delete the files from folder - CEBL.nbf, RadioFS.nbf, RadioOS.nbf..
4: run the sableRUU.exe ... this will now install the CE OS in english....
mine has been in brick phase for weeks now, its the first time i managed to get the OS back up! Now i need to sort out the GSM problem....!
Hope this helps!!!
Thank you guys
It worked!!!!
I change it English too
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Sulphy,
Many thanks for your guide! Mine ok now!
You are really a good man!
whooooooooo hurrraaaaaaayyyyyy
tried it and it works 100% even radio . You dont know how happy i am .regards phil. Thanks spgi
Same Programme for HP 614C Posible?
My HP 614C not boot SD Loader not Works
Any GSM fixes yet??
Hey people¬!
Glad to hear that some got thier phones back and workin.... although, has anyone got the NO GSM sorted yet please? I have tried a few 'fixes' out on the forum to no avail!
please let me know if you got your GSM sorted.....
As for the 614, i dont think this fix will work.... i dont have a 614, so cant help out much there....!!!!
If i get my GSM sorted, ill do a full rom dump and post.....! So, anyone, please let us know!!
Cheers
Sulphy
Flashing
If you do not know what you are flashing, do not flash it. Do your research before you flash anything.
We have alot of hw69xx bricks because of this, including mine.
I have to this day only fixed 2 "NO GSM" phones, I am asking anyones help to fix others.
Post in my thread "OFFICIAL hw6900 NO GSM FIX FOR SOME PHONES / WM 6 PORT "
Thank You
Error 501
spgi said:
Follow these steps and should be fine:
1.Battery up 70 % charge;
2. Pull and try one of these archives:
http://rapidshare.com/files/79905049/_Sable___G3_DEVICE_ONLY_hw6915-1.21uk.rar.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/154798440/HW6915_ROM_FOR_G4-121UK_.exe.html
3.from folder delete CEBL.nbf, RadioFS.nbf, RadioOS.nbf, and view picture from attachmend.
4.Аnd you should be happy with the restored 600 $
Good luck
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Error 501, os...
Help!!!
hi
i have the same serial, hp logo, vG.39 problem, i want to repair it but with spanish languaje, can anybody helps me?
when appears serial in the screen , must i plug the pda to the pc with serial cable to repair it or usb cable?
thanks
Hello...this is my problem too...my hw6915 screen: hp+ logo...
I probed this solution:
"1: hold down the 2 function buttons on either side of the joystick (NOT the call answer and call kill buttons, between them )
2: while holding the buttons down, use the pen and press the reset button at the bottom of the phone.
You should now have a bootloader screen, with an HP logo, and SERIAL or USB line of text at the top, and a G.39 version text at the bottom of the screen....
Activsync need not be connected at this stage, just your USB cradle or cable....
3: Download and extract the _Sable___G3_DEVICE_ONLY_hw6915-1.21uk.rar file from above... remember to delete the files from folder - CEBL.nbf, RadioFS.nbf, RadioOS.nbf..
4: run the sableRUU.exe ... this will now install the CE OS in english...."
but this is the end (see the attachments)...
What my problem? Help please...
Ooops...this solution working on xp, not working x64 Vista...
THX!
Working...!
yes ,it is vevy good
Sulphy said:
Heya! Ok, what i did was the following,
1: hold down the 2 function buttons on either side of the joystick (NOT the call answer and call kill buttons, between them )
2: while holding the buttons down, use the pen and press the reset button at the bottom of the phone.
You should now have a bootloader screen, with an HP logo, and SERIAL or USB line of text at the top, and a G.39 version text at the bottom of the screen....
Activsync need not be connected at this stage, just your USB cradle or cable....
3: Download and extract the _Sable___G3_DEVICE_ONLY_hw6915-1.21uk.rar file from above... remember to delete the files from folder - CEBL.nbf, RadioFS.nbf, RadioOS.nbf..
4: run the sableRUU.exe ... this will now install the CE OS in english....
mine has been in brick phase for weeks now, its the first time i managed to get the OS back up! Now i need to sort out the GSM problem....!
Hope this helps!!!
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yes .thanks...............

[TUT] HP 91x ROM update (fix bricked ipaq and change from any language to english)

Hi everyone,
I offer you a safe way to recover your bricked ipaq or just change language into English.
I use the lastest official english ROM download on Hp website.
I saw some members have the ideal to patch the ROMupdate.dll to bypass the check the language of the phone ipaq 61x.
It means that we can update the phone with any languages.
I do exactly the same with Ipaq 91x.
So I upload the file for you.
Just download, extract and run hpRUU.exe
Follow the instruction and after about 20m.
You have the phone
P.S: I used this method to change my phone language from Italian to English successful. And recovery my friend's bricked phone.
But notice that I'm NOT responsibility for any damage with your phone.
Good luck
Download the rom here
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jyzy00y2yal
Good job, thanks!
Will try it out later!
is it still compatible even though my device SKU IDs is not compatible with the update?
Last time i tried i almost bricked my device.
In theory, yes
Actually, like I wrote above.
My ipaq 914c is Italian version.
It means that the SKU IDs of the phone is not not compatible with the update. ( I mean the official update!)
But we all know that there is no difference in the hardware between the ipaq 91x.
So any language ROM versions can be used on the another ipaq 91x phone.
=> WWE ROM can be used on any Ipaq 91x phone.
My Ipaq now is in English. But the SKU IDs still show that it's in Italian.
By the way, I forget to thank: Z!L0G80.
i just tried to update my 912c using HP update utility that i downloaded from mediafire.
but it failed it gave me Code 402 : Cannot Communicate with device. and the device stuck at boot screen with RUU... on top of the screen.
- i already Hardreset the device
- i'm using Benjaminries Motherload ROM
- i'm using Windows XP
please tell is there somethings wrong?
i really want to try the update. should i try using SDbootloader? can you helping find some solution?
many thx
AbsolutBenz said:
i just tried to update my 912c using HP update utility that i downloaded from mediafire.
but it failed it gave me Code 402 : Cannot Communicate with device. and the device stuck at boot screen with RUU... on top of the screen.
- i already Hardreset the device
- i'm using Benjaminries Motherload ROM
- i'm using Windows XP
please tell is there somethings wrong?
i really want to try the update. should i try using SDbootloader? can you helping find some solution?
many thx
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Hi,
As it was given like that, I think you should check the usb cable. Sometimes the cable is not working well. I use the original cable, because the last time I use another there was an error when it was flashing. (I'm not sure if the active syn is necessary. In my case, I have the active syn on my laptop. XP enviroment.)
If you want to try the SDBootloader you can find in this forums some instructions about cutting some bytes to obtain the flashdio.nb0
But I really don't recommend that way. Because the last time when I find the way to change the language by flashing the english Rom following those instruction. My phone was bricked. So I tried to find another way.
And this is it.
I think this method is the safest way for newbie. As I wrote above. The first time I bricked my phone. But I did the same procedure again. And it worked.
Just check the procedure again.
Good luck,
For the SDloader update (Which works very very well on my German 914c):
download the file below (I already cut the first 3432 bytes from it), put it on a newly formatted SD-card (not SDHC!) and hold down volumeup+OK button (the one on the right side) while pushing the reset button, hold the mentioned sidebuttons until you see SDloader. Then wait for a few minutes, and the update will finish!
If the updater does not find the file, you have to re-format the SD-card to either FAT or FAT32!
Rename the file to FLASH.DIO when you copy it onto the SD-card!
http://rapidshare.com/files/236053650/FLASH.DIO.html
vragon said:
Hi everyone,
I offer you a safe way to recover your bricked ipaq or just change language into English.
I use the lastest official english ROM download on Hp website.
I saw some members have the ideal to patch the ROMupdate.dll to bypass the check the language of the phone ipaq 61x.
It means that we can update the phone with any languages.
I do exactly the same with Ipaq 91x.
So I upload the file for you.
Just download, extract and run hpRUU.exe
Follow the instruction and after about 20m.
You have the phone
P.S: I used this method to change my phone language from Italian to English successful. And recovery my friend's bricked phone.
But notice that I'm NOT responsibility for any damage with your phone.
Good luck
Download the rom here
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jyzy00y2yal
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Hi Everybody,
@vdragon
1- what a great job, guy!
2- in reality, i have already flashed your ROM successfully for my ipaq 914c, which is a native italian version. Since the incompatibilites of different versions were resolved perfectly.
3-Grazie tanto di nuovo
I'm pretty new with this and I've been trying to update my 910 with original ROM but for some reason it gets stuck and the only way to bring it back is with a SDLoader I downloaded from here but that one is very simple and I'd like one with all the programs.
Is there a way to load yours on it through the SD card?
you can follow the instruction to cut the 3432 bytes and flash your phone with SD card.
I see that many people prefer to use the sdloader method than this one.
But the positive point of this method is that it updates all your firmwares include OS, WAN, Radio... to new version. Not only OS.
vragon said:
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But the positive point of this method is that it updates all your firmwares include OS, WAN, Radio... to new version. Not only OS.
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Hi all,
Are you really sure that the method of using SDloader has NOT updated Modem, Radio ...so on ?
Anybody has idea on the contrary?
congtiger said:
Hi all,
Are you really sure that the method of using SDloader has NOT updated Modem, Radio ...so on ?
Anybody has idea on the contrary?
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sure
congtiger said:
Are you really sure that the method of using SDloader has NOT updated Modem, Radio ...so on ?
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Yes it is true!
Using vragon's patched Updater the following is updated:
OS (=ROM)
Bootloader
Pre-Bootloader
Radio&Modem
This update takes about 20minutes, so be patient, do not remove any cables during update!
The flashing of FLASH.DIO with an SD-card "only" updates the OS (=ROM) and is done within less than 10minutes.
Thanks vrago for patching the Romupdate.dll!
You can also see it in the bootsplash screen. Before the update (even after SDloader updates) it always showed FW 1.04.
Now it is 1.09 - and yeah, it works GREAT and quick!
I can recommend it!! (I do not take responsibility though)
Should be a sticky!!
I've been trying this file, and I get an error at 51% of update. Any ideas?
I think it's about your cable. Be sure that you use the original cable with the anti-noise hub.
If you didn't success the first time. Try it again.
Do as you did the first time.
And just be patient. Don't move anything.
The first time I used this method, at the middle of flashing, I kicked my cable and it just stopped. And I did it again carefully.
So that's it
Actually, I think I figured it out. It seems that Vista treats USB partnerships differently than XP, so after a certain amount of time, it "refreshes" the relationship with the USB device. If you are trying to flash your phone, that stops the flash/update.
I just used my XP system, and it worked fine. After a few registry tweaks for ring volume and battery life, it's working fine.
Are you really sure that the method of using SDloader has NOT updated Modem, Radio ...so on ?
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I'm positive the SD Loader method isn't as thorough as this method. This method takes 20 minutes or so, and you can see that it's updating the pre-loader, modem/radio, etc. The SD method only updates software.
Problem using HP 614c from original ITA rom
I am a stupd guy
I am a stupd guy
I am a stupd guy
Hy vragon, i have used your method to upgrade my device 614c (and not 914) from an original Italian ROM. All process is ended correctly, all upgrade are finished without errors.
The update utility has made the update of that:
Software - From Version - To Version
Bootloader - 1.00.07 - 1.01.01
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional - 1.00.07 - 1.01.01
Pre-Bootloader - 1.00.07 - 1.01.01
iPAQ WAN Radio Firmware - 0.81.00 - 1.09.00
But after the upgrade, at the end the display was black(not really black i can see the leds of the entire display are ON but das not appear nothing), and after some minutes abouth 20, i removed the battery and restart the device but nothing has changed. The led over the screen and the sound working.
I have try also to do a hard reset with a flash.dio on an SD card inserted to replace the Rom, but dose not work!
The device after that will work properly, and das not appear to have any problem.
CAN SOMWONE HELP ME !!!
@ilconte81:
just go to hp site.
find a ROM update for 614c.
download it.
using winrar to extract everything in the exe file.
copy the ROMupdate.dll from my file to replace the file in the folder which is extracted from exe file.
run the rom update again.
Tanks for reply vragon,
i have tryed to do what you wrote, but the device will not be right recognized from the OS (will appear USB device not recognized) and the update utlity after a long time in "Plese wait while the device state is verified" give the comunication error Code 402, Cannot comunicate with device.
I use the original cable and try these on different OS like Win XP and Win 7.

RoM error

Hello. I am new here and I do not know English as well. I have the HTC Wallaby, and I wanted to change the ROM. The first time I managed to download it from the SD card by the Bootloader. But I thought that I would like to have WM 2003 SE. On www.romkitchen.de Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition was the only version exe, so tried to download in this way. But when I upload directly to a device error occurred and my PDA is like a broken down. I can start the BIOS, but it does not give you anything. Previously, when the SD card wgrywałem my Wallaby bootloader start writing WAIT- GSM OK and then and after a few seconds to update the ROM. Now, writes: WAIT and GSM OK and then nothing happens ... Please help, how to upload to the system so that the device can be even Pocket PC 2002.
I sorry for my engilsh...

[Blue Angel] Upgrade "Connection Error"

Hey Folks,
i have problem while upgrading. I have a Blue Angle flahed last year to WinMo 6.1 CE OS 5.2.20262 (Build 19949.1.2.0Black). I don't remember the release. But now i have i big problem. I cant upgrade to any newer or lower version.
I tried:
- Format Storage
- Hive Registry
- Disabeled und enabled Active Sync
- With/without Bootloader Mode
- three different RUU.dll
Everytime i try to upgrade (not in bootloader mode) i fetches rom version and proceed. But after 20sec it say connection error. In bootloader mode i doesn't fetch version and same message after 20 sec. Both tried with or without AS and on two different Computers und XP SP3.
Any help?
Sincerly - firstabalon
hi,
since you tried so much stuff before and seem to know your way around the device and the general upgrading process and i have hardly anything to suggest to go on trying. probably the only thing left to try is take another blueangel with either one of your pcs.
another thing is, i uploaded my ruu, which has always worked for me and everybody else who tried it.
i hope this helps, but i will keep on thinking and maybe i can still come up with more ideas.
chef tony...
i dont get it...
i dont know how to use this...
sorry...
i'm new in using the BA...
try and read this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM6_WizzardMain
step by step instructions how to upgrade with everything there is to do and all the files you need. even if you don't get what you are doing, by following it precisely you will get your device flashed.
thanks chef tony...
i'll try doing that later...
i really like the senior members here...you guys are so helpful...keep up the good work...you're the guide here...
firstabalon said:
Hey Folks,
i have problem while upgrading. I have a Blue Angle flahed last year to WinMo 6.1 CE OS 5.2.20262 (Build 19949.1.2.0Black). I don't remember the release. But now i have i big problem. I cant upgrade to any newer or lower version.
I tried:
- Format Storage
- Hive Registry
- Disabeled und enabled Active Sync
- With/without Bootloader Mode
- three different RUU.dll
Everytime i try to upgrade (not in bootloader mode) i fetches rom version and proceed. But after 20sec it say connection error. In bootloader mode i doesn't fetch version and same message after 20 sec. Both tried with or without AS and on two different Computers und XP SP3.
Any help?
Sincerly - firstabalon
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Couple of things to try out would be to switch USB ports, try a different cradle (if you can get your hands on one), or try using mtty.

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