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ROMs and getting it onto the PPC

OK I have the tmo PPC its already got 2003 on it and I know the loader is 5.15, other info that might be needed.
ROM 4.01.16 ENG
Radio 6.25.02
OK I want to get my own cooked ROM onto this, I know I know use the SD card method, well I don't have one and after getting this thing can't get one for a while either. I have the cradle that it comes with and have put software into etc, I have tried some unlock ROM software to find it didn't work etc etc. after cooking ROM and running it it tells me in a DOS window:
Error getconntiontype - An Existing connecitonwas forcibly closed by the remote host.
error getting connectiontype
so basicly I need to find a way to get this into my PPC via activesync or something. sorry for bad post a little tired but I think people will understand and be able to help me or tell me I need SD card and wait until I get one.

I think you can use xdatools to flash the rom direct from xda memory, choose the nbf file as source then choose the xda device memory as destination from the drop down box in destination section.

OK tried that but can't access the PPC with xdatools so that won't work. thats for trying though.

TMO ROMs are known to resist exe flashing ... use the SD method and you are lucky to have the boo loader 5.15

Well glad to know that my boot loader is a good one, now to find a SD card I can borrow to do this with, should I use a 32 or 64 or does it really matter as long as it holds the file.

64 megabytes is needed really, I have had a problem with 32 meg, it looks like it is programmed but when i flash it there is always a problem.

macgyver33 talked about having a 2003 version. Can anyone tell me where to get it? I mean european one (900-1800 MHz). Or at least the PDA part of it? And yet haven't found quiet an exact explanation of "SD method" - any suggestions? Thanx a lot!

Bootloader v.5.17 locked
BL v.5.17 + TMO ROM. I am not able to downgrade the bootloader or change ROM.
I've tried using:
Cooked ROM.EXE - No way
(Error: GetConnectionType - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host. Error getting connectiontype)
XDA OS Image Tool - No way
(Error: Same as above)
ITSTools - pnewbootloader - No way
(Error: Unable to find flash info offset, cannot disable bootloader writeprotect)
SD Method - No way
In bootloader mode (soft-reset while pressing on/off button), I have no options: Even with an SD card with OS image inside, there's no way to start ROM download as there is no option to choose...
Any idea?
Thx

Check this thread

Thanks Biso007.
No way. My XDA doesn't load the bootloader in a proper way:
1. Inserted th SD card in his slot
2. Answered "No" to format the card
3. Soft-reset while pressing on/off button (so to enter in bootloader mode)
4. Display turns off
5. No Wallaby Bootloader screen, so no action to take...
6. Wait... Nothing.
7. I've also tried to press the "Action" button so to start the SD downloading... Nothing
8. Wait... Nothing.
6. It needs another soft-reset to exit this state (a not working bootloader mode, I suppose)
7. It turns on "normally".
Any further idea? :-(
Thanks

if I'm not wrong, I couldn't see that you ran the 5.17 patch first ... without it your device will never detect the SD file ... chech the thread again

ROM Upgrade

Hi,
I have a T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone 2003.
Rom version: 4.01.16 ENG
Rom date: 02/04/04
Radio version: 6.25.02
Protocol version: 324e4
Wallaby Bootloader: V5.22
I am in a GSM 1800Mhz region while the phone has only 900/1900Mhz. I have read various reports that with a Firmware upgrade I can make the phone Tri-Band capable meaning 900/1800/1900Mhz. There have also been reports that this is a hardware feature which will not be effected by software upgradation. But I wanna still try. Firstly the phone was Simlocked by T-Mobile which I managed to unlock with a code given by their SimUnlock dept. believe it or not.
The problems / issues I am facing with this phone are:
1. Downloaded the XDAROM.exe with adaptROM.exe Program A.exe etc in it but it always stops at the dreaded -
ERROR: GetDeviceData - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.
error getting devicedata
For the above I have tried all the suggestions on this forum like hard booting (battery off/on), Select GSM900 in Wallaby Mode then reset, Remove Sim Card then Reset, Switch off Radio (which I presume is GSM) in Wallaby then reset. All options lead to the same error.
2. Tried backing up the current ROM in Bootloader Mode which it does and asks me to press the Action key. But when I reboot the device or remove the SD Card and plug it into a PC it says Card not formatted. The SD card
works under normal conditions transferring data to and fro and storing data.
3. Read that I can copy the .NB1 (update file) onto a SD card and on rebooting it should ask if I want to Flash the device with this new data but it never asks and reboots completely.
4. Wallaby mode is also supposed to Flash the device via USB if I press the record key I tried but the computer and device never connect.
5. Device does not ActiveSync always on docking very often I may need to reboot the PC and or the Device for them to talk.
6. Tried XDAUnlock. exe which gave me 'error getting unlock code'.
Any ideas people? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew with no clever lines

In no particular order:
(1) 1800 MHz is a hardware feature. At best, playing with the firmware will make the phone think it can operate at 1800MHz, but it really can't without hardware changes. But hey, you already know that.
(2) When you dump the ROM to an SD card, it is dumped as an image, which overwrites any FAT formatting on the card. This is why you're getting the "Card not formatted" message on the PC. You need special PC software (XDATools -- available on this website, or XDArit) to access the ROM image on the card with the PC.
(3) In order to upgrade the XDA with an SD card, the firmware needs to be placed on the SD card as an image (the same format as #2 above). If you just did a PC file copy you used the wrong method. XDATools also does this function.
(4) Why are you trying to use XDAUnlock.exe when you've already unlocked your phone with the code from T-Mobile?

Hi,
Thanks I did finally realise what every one took for granted in this site that the ROM dumps on the SD were written in a proprietory image format not FAT format.
Am trying the entire exercise coz have read at enough places on the site that the phone can be cracked to be tri-band which is what I need for it to roam India. We have only 900Mhz at select locations and the rest is 1800Mhz. Can only but be hopeful.
The chronology for the unlock bit was off on my mail.
Basically I cant perform any updates to the phone via the adaptROM method because I feel Wallaby 5.22 has protection built into it and shuts down the connection. If I try to Downgrade the Wallaby to V5.15 using the bootloaderfix included XDATools I get the error listed below.
'C:\bootload\pput.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
ERROR: ITReadProcessMemory - Unspecified error
Unable to find flash info offset, cannot disable bootloader writeprotect
If I use XDArit V1.02 route to write via SD I get Failed to open Device \\.\PhysicalDrive7
Anyone got the older version of XDArit ??
Help people.
Thanks,
Andrew

I'm not as familiar with Bootloader version issues. My (old) unit was Version 5.15. I just got a replacement for it after I busted the screen, and the new one is Version 5.22. Maybe I'll learn more about bootloaders...
But LumpiStefan says he hasn't had problems using the SD card method with 5.22. I haven't played with the new phone yet, since it came with WM03.
Wouldn't it be easier for you to spend $100 (or so) on an unlocked 900/1800 phone?

[Q] Recover S200 rom

Hi, I’m the owner of an Acer Neotouch S200. Yesterday while I was updating from Acer v2.003 to Acer v3.003c (Italian version) a black out occurred and the process stopped. Since that moment my smartphone turn on but it stucks on the Acer Logo, first screen, with the red led flashing (installation mode active?). It’s not recognized when I link it to the PC (usb cable). I read something around the web and I find this two possible solutions:
1) Flashing the ROM using the acer download tools.
2) Flashing from microSD.
1_I’ve downloaded the prog, but I don’t know where to find the .bin file that I have to use. In the v2.003 I’ve founded Extrom e Flash files but I don’t know which one should I install. The prog also says that the image files aren’t correct. I tried this metod but my pc still didn’t recognize the phone. Probably I have to push some combination of buttons that I don’t know. Can you help me?
2_Flashing from microSD requires: microSD <=2 GB (no SDHC), sd must be FAT or FAT32 (first one is better), you have to copy the .bin files and then push a group of buttons with the device turned off, then it will start the process of upgrading and after a reboot it will works. Same problem: which file should I copy over the sd? Which combination should I press?
Are there some other methods to recover my phone?
Thanks for helping me, sorry for my bad eng.
Those method were used on an Acer Liquid (1) and Acer F900 (2).

Solved. I used the Hacked ACER_EUU and I have installed the 2.003 version. Then update the device to the 3.003c. You can close, thanks.

Help: Flashing OTA Manually & SIM Card Not Detected

Hello there, I have just bought a Mi A1 for my father and get notified on system update (October patch that is over 1 GB of size). However, download seems to never progress even though I have an internet connection. Is it possible to download the update using PC, put it somewhere on the phone directory and use the System Update to flash it? My father doesn't want to get his phone bootloader unlocked and rooted.
He also already experienced SIM card not being detected twice over two days which require phone reboot to make it detect it again (SIM card is at slot 1, SD card is at slot 2). Is there any known problems and workaround with this device regarding that issue?
Thank you in advance.

Hey you can try flashing the latest rom through mi flash tool. This is will not make any change to your bootloader status. You just need to download and extract the rom somewhere on the C: folder and the rest of the tutorial you can find on this page (its for a different phone but works the same way on A1)
http://en.miui.com/thread-142056-1-1.html
Also you can find all the downloads for A1 on this page:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/rom-mirrors-mi-a1-stock-androidone-rom-t3696821
And you can grab minimal adb and fastboot here (extract them in the same folder that you extract the rom)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
All the best

pleas help i bricked my p smart

i bricked my p smart after i re locked the bootloader i tried to unlock it again i could not
the frps is lock too i don't know what to do
tried to install firmware from sd card does not work too
and ercovery is useless pleas help me

Hi, you can try this method (if you have Windows Vista+):
1) Download Firmware Finder from here
2) Open it
3) Go to "Main Page" and search for "fig-lx1" and select the right one you (c432 is the european no brand version, c02 is vodafone, i don't know other brands sincerelly...)
4) Find the RIGHT firmware for you, makes sure it's c432 if you are no brand, c02 if vodafone etc...
5) In the line where there is the firmware right click "Filelist" link and copy it to "DNS Update" window that can be opened clicking on the cloud icon up.
6) Go to your router settings (going to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 if neighter of these works read the router's manual or search it on the internet)
7) Set your router dns to 81.177.139.39 (both fields)
8) Restart your router
9) In the "DNS Update" window click on the "register" button
10) Boot into erecovery and search for the update
11) Should be fine...
If not works try to register the update before changing DNS...
Method 2:
You need an SD Card for this
1) With an SD Card reader open sd card on PC
2) Create a folder named "dload"
3) Find a FULL-OTA-MF firmware from Firmware Finder for your device
4) From the download .zip extract "update.app"
5) Put the SD Card into your phone
6) Turn it on while holding vol+ and vol-
Method: 3
Buy DC Phoenix and flash the extracted UPDATE.app to your phone (works with bootloader and frp locked)
Good luck!

DanieleManna said:
Hi, you can try this method (if you have Windows Vista+):
1) Download Firmware Finder from here
2) Open it
3) Go to "Main Page" and search for "fig-lx1" and select the right one you (c432 is the european no brand version, c02 is vodafone, i don't know other brands sincerelly...)
4) Find the RIGHT firmware for you, makes sure it's c432 if you are no brand, c02 if vodafone etc...
5) In the line where there is the firmware right click "Filelist" link and copy it to "DNS Update" window that can be opened clicking on the cloud icon up.
6) Go to your router settings (going to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 if neighter of these works read the router's manual or search it on the internet)
7) Set your router dns to 81.177.139.39 (both fields)
8) Restart your router
9) In the "DNS Update" window click on the "register" button
10) Boot into erecovery and search for the update
11) Should be fine...
If not works try to register the update before changing DNS...
Method 2:
You need an SD Card for this
1) With an SD Card reader open sd card on PC
2) Create a folder named "dload"
3) Find a FULL-OTA-MF firmware from Firmware Finder for your device
4) From the download .zip extract "update.app"
5) Put the SD Card into your phone
6) Turn it on while holding vol+ and vol-
Method: 3
Buy DC Phoenix and flash the extracted UPDATE.app to your phone (works with bootloader and frp locked)
Good luck!
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Well, I also bricked my phone. I think I messed up the partitions and now I can't revert to stock. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP. The problem with TWRP now is that auto restarts my phone. When i tried the Firmware Finder method I got this in the attachment (can't register the firmware. i get a dialog box with "need enter url for changelog or filelist).
Also I checked the FW and it says "The firmware has not yet been approved for installation"
I dont know what I'm doing wrong here. Any help please?