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[Q] It is important to update the Firmware before Installing a Custom Rom ?

Hello Everyone,
I've been reading the "Ultimate Guide to the Huawei U8800" at the Modaco Android Forum, and until know I've been able to root my phone, install the recovery and fix the reversed Camera Bug.
But the fallowing part of the Tutorial talks about Firmware Update, is this really important before installing a Custom Rom ? And, if it is can anyone explain me why ?
Thanks in Advance,
Luis Da Costa
PS: Sorry for my bad English :S...

Well someone here at xda wrote that with the newest firmware you get a baseband-update for some devices (he was not sure I think). I did not apply the newest firmware, maybe it was already installed, at least I did not encounter any problems.
You cannot break anything by applying the newest update from Huawei. So if you want to make sure, go ahead. Just do not stick to the Huawei-ROM. Do yourself a favor and install void, Oxygen oder Miui. I use Oxygen, it is based on Android 2.3.5 which is just very fast and the battery lasts about 2 days. You won't get much support for the Huawei-ROMs and there are some bugs. But there also are bugs with the custom-ROMs, so read the description first.

I would strongly suggest updating to the latest B138/B162 before installing a custom Rom. To my knowledge, a stock Rom installation does the firmware upgrade on the screen/internal modules as well.

Thanks for your help. I just have one question. Since all links from Modaco are down, where can I download the lastest firmware ?
Thanks in Advance,
Luis Da Costa

Sent you a PM.

katu2006 said:
Sent you a PM.
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Thanks you. Just a question, are you sure it is safe to me to install this firmware with my U8800 Phone ?

aliasbody said:
Thanks you. Just a question, are you sure it is safe to me to install this firmware with my U8800 Phone ?
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As long as yours is a U8800 and not U8800H, then you should be just fine.

katu2006 said:
I would strongly suggest updating to the latest B138/B162 before installing a custom Rom. To my knowledge, a stock Rom installation does the firmware upgrade on the screen/internal modules as well.
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B138/B162 are the same?
I thought that B162 was newer than B13x versions.
Can you explain please?
Thanks

dancer_69 said:
B138/B162 are the same?
I thought that B162 was newer than B13x versions.
Can you explain please?
Thanks
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They are not the same. B13x are generally made for the whole world, except China. Being the home country, China has a dedicated set of Roms - B158, B160, B162 versions.
B138 is as new as B162, they were both released at the same time. I don't like B162, the icons and interface are slightly different.
I would recommend B137/B138, preferably 138 as it has the latest drivers.

Ok, thanks for the quick explanation.

dancer_69 said:
B138/B162 are the same?
I thought that B162 was newer than B13x versions.
Can you explain please?
Thanks
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I'm also interested in this, but i can't find the latest stock firmware for u8800. Anyone can help ?

ArbiterGR said:
I'm also interested in this, but i can't find the latest stock firmware for u8800. Anyone can help ?
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Sent you a PM.

katu2006 said:
Sent you a PM.
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I love you
Thanks!

where can I find B138?
I found only links to huawei' s site, but all have page not found error.
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just refreshed the page and show that others asked same question.
Sent me a link please

Can anyone send me link for firmwares
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dancer_69 said:
where can I find B138?
I found only links to huawei' s site, but all have page not found error.
EDIT:
just refreshed the page and show that others asked same question.
Sent me a link please
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Just sent you a PM

shantam said:
Can anyone send me link for firmwares
Sent from my Huawei u8800 using xda premium
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You've got a PM.

katu2006 said:
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Awesome and magnificent katu2006 can i have the b138 too ? You've sent me B137 (or it's the same ?)
edit: you beat me to it, i love you x2

Advise
For those that want to update the firmware of their devices, don't worry (I was very scary indeed :S), the phone will boot, and reboot, and reboot, and reboot .... until you see and Android screen ^^
OH THE CAMERA IS SO FAST COMPARED TO THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE !!! Thank you ! A lot really

I've used all roms and they work very well (I still prefer Oxygen), but I cannot use them because they need and External SD Card to take picture and listen to Music....
So until there I have no choice that stay with the Original Rom :S...
If only I can help solve the problem...

[Q] Broken link? (CyanogenMod 7.1.0-11 Stable by Quarx)

I'm trying to install CyanogenMod 7.1.0-11 Stable in my Defy. I've already been reading many threads, but in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033654 I cannot download that version. Is my ISP that doesn't let me use multiupload, or is it broken? I've tried to search for the same issue posted before, but I found nothing.
I have access to the Official stable version, but I want the one from 11/11/11 .
Thanks!

chickenlittleextreme said:
http://defy.wdscript.fr/jordan-cm7.1...efy-signed.zip
There u go
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http://www.defy-cm.net/
http://defy-cm.net/jordan-cm7.1-RC/

chickenlittleextreme said:
There u go
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Perfect! Thanks!

[Q] Defy+ with MIUI

Hello guys !
I have a rooted Defy+ with BL7. Can I install a MIUI rom for it ?
thanks

Dont think so
pppn said:
Hello guys !
I have a rooted Defy+ with BL7. Can I install a MIUI rom for it ?
thanks
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I dont think so....as far as i know you will have to down grade your rom and then i think it should be possible...
check this out for down grading your rom....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
Thanks

pppn said:
Hello guys !
I have a rooted Defy+ with BL7. Can I install a MIUI rom for it ?
thanks
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Try WIUI. I think there was a GB build.
Shrewdy said:
I dont think so....as far as i know you will have to down grade your rom and then i think it should be possible...
check this out for down grading your rom....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
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You CANNOT downgrade BL7.

[Q] Need Jelly Bean (4.1 or 4.2) Stable ROM for Huawei Ideos U8800 Pro

Hi Everyone!
I have Huawei Ideos X5 U8800 Pro with official Android 4.0.3 update. My phone is unrooted. I want to install Jelly Bean. I searched on internet & a lot of forms but i can't find any custom Jelly bean Rom. I will root my phone.
Can anyone help me finding the ROM. I want a stable rom.
I will be so much thankful!

Are you kidding with us?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1466

If someone is new to a thing & he is asking for help. That doesn't mean that he is kidding with you. I guess that is why you are a Senior Member here to help who is new to the whole Android system. I checked the link that you send but i can't understand it. As i don't know which ROM is best for me.
forumber2 said:
Are you kidding with us?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1466
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mohit12345 said:
If someone is new to a thing & he is asking for help. That doesn't mean that he is kidding with you. I guess that is why you are a Senior Member here to help who is new to the whole Android system. I checked the link that you send but i can't understand it. As i don't know which ROM is best for me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357723
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2346840
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325333
and this in some days http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2355120

[Q] Kernel for Aeon V3

Hi. i tried posting this on the official Aeon forum but it will not allow me to because im a new member. I was just wondering if there is another kernel that will work with the aeon rom so i can have alittle more options to play with. Thanks for the help. Im using the ATT version of this phone.

x_ka0t1c_x said:
Hi. i tried posting this on the official Aeon forum but it will not allow me to because im a new member. I was just wondering if there is another kernel that will work with the aeon rom so i can have alittle more options to play with. Thanks for the help. Im using the ATT version of this phone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472318

bigfau said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472318
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Thanks! btw great rom!