Upgrading ROM on test PDA2k possible?? - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

hey guys, i was wondering if it was possible to upgrade the rom on a test version of a pda2k? the current version rom is 0.96.104 WWE and i believe carrier devices have released a new rom thats somewhere in the 1.3 area. ive downloaded the updated rom and will try upgrading it tonight, but i doubt itll work. im predicitng itll give me an invalid country code or something like that. any ideas what i can expect, and what i should do when it happens? thanks!!

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T-Mobile UK - MDA III --- HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have just bought a T-Mobile UK MDA III and I think my whole package is out of date..
I need a ROM update, and if possible an OS update. But I dont know how and where to find either..
I called T-Mobile, but they seemed LESS clued up than me. Can ANYONE help me out... perhaps get me the files I need to do this.
Bearing in mind that I am a TOTAL phone novice..
My Details are as follows... (I couldnt select my phone from the profile set up)
ROM version: 1.06.00 ENG
ROM date: 08/05/04
Radio version : 1.00.00
Protocol version : 1337.30
ExtROM version : 1.06.160 ENG
O/S Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition
Version 4.21.1088 (Build 14132)
So, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!
sekou0 said:
I have just bought a T-Mobile UK MDA III and I think my whole package is out of date..
I need a ROM update, and if possible an OS update. But I dont know how and where to find either..
I called T-Mobile, but they seemed LESS clued up than me. Can ANYONE help me out... perhaps get me the files I need to do this.
Bearing in mind that I am a TOTAL phone novice..
My Details are as follows... (I couldnt select my phone from the profile set up)
ROM version: 1.06.00 ENG
ROM date: 08/05/04
Radio version : 1.00.00
Protocol version : 1337.30
ExtROM version : 1.06.160 ENG
O/S Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition
Version 4.21.1088 (Build 14132)
So, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!
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Don't get upset but you really should read the site a bit more before posting such a thread.
Everything you need to know is right here if only some of you guys would search and have a read first.
To take the edge of the above lol here is where everything you need to know is read carefully before attempting anything you can damage your device.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel
Good Luck
Guys
I am on my knees genuflecting wildly..
thanks very much... and I am in NO WAY upset infact I was beginning to think it was my own stupidity as to why I couldnt find it..
But to be honest... I have searched alot.. reading loads of threads that didnt quite say what I needed..
But anyways... thanks ALOT for the pointer
CarlnAdele said:
Don't get upset but you really should read the site a bit more before posting such a thread.
Everything you need to know is right here if only some of you guys would search and have a read first.
To take the edge of the above lol here is where everything you need to know is read carefully before attempting anything you can damage your device.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel
Good Luck
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Hi again..
HELP!! I must be really dense.. I am not sure how I managed to procreate..
But I've downloaded the /O2_UK_XDAIIs_WWE_13100_139_10600_SHIP/ file.. and I've applied the changes as per http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_GettingStarted
Now before I actually RUN this against my working phone, I am wondering, if as well as upgrading the windows operating system, will it change my phone from a look and feel t-mobile environment to a O2 one??
Am I right in thinkng that the extended rom is the O2/T-Mobile specific programs??
Basically I am looking for My T-Mobile with the latest microsoft windows OS..
THanks for your patience and help
You're going to have to put in a bit of time and effort to get what you want.
The update has three parts, Base OS, ExtROM and Radio ROM.
The first and last will be OK, but the ExtROM is customised for each provider (ie O2, Orange etc).
It might be best unlocking your ExtROM (search for how), and save it. Work out what is OK, what needs updating and what is operator customisation. assemble a set of CAB files that match all the criteria for your phone and T-Mobile.
Replace the ExtROM with the files you have assembled and then update the base OS and radio ROMs, leaving the ExtROM as you have just altered it.
When the upgrade is finished a hard reset will run your new ExtROM with specific T-Mobile customisations you have gathered.
Although I didn't need to change the Base OS and Radio ROMs, I did manage to convert an XDA IIs to an SPV M2000 by altering the ExtROM, so the method works.
Richard
THANKS
Thanks guys..
I finally got it updated to 1.40 no less
Thanks for the pointers and the help..
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sekou0 said:
Thanks guys..
I finally got it updated to 1.40 no less
Thanks for the pointers and the help..
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and dont just stop there.....
post some feedback on how the unit works now with the new rom....
help others by posting your feedback, your challenges etc.
Hi, I'm thinking about upgrading my MDAIII cos I'll probably die/kill myself before tmobile does anything about it :evil:
What did you end up with in your external ROM to keep all the tmobile gubbins. And did it work the same as before?
The tmobile stuff might not be great but don't know what the phone would be like without it.
Also any chance of you zipping up your ext rom and putting it on the ftp?
Upgrading T-Mobile Roms
A word of warning - be careful if you use the Blackberry (Insant Email) Service with T-Mobile UK, as it has been reported that it will not work with any radio higher than 1.06.
Good luck with upgrading and please post back for us less brave MDA III owners
No worries about Blackberry here. I would remove it anyway more than likely if doing a ROM upgrade as its not doing anything for me other than taking up space.
Sure..
I am decorating the house at the moment... But I will zip up my existing ext rom this weekend.. and I;ll let you know whats working...
Theres a generic 1.40 rom floating around on this site.. when I got theres a ext rom with that... and all I did was take the T-Mob cabs from my existing rom and dropped them in the ext rom directory..
But I will take my existing ext rom from my phone and zip that up for you..
so far everything is working... havent had any real problems with the phone SO FAR!!
nacatomi said:
Hi, I'm thinking about upgrading my MDAIII cos I'll probably die/kill myself before tmobile does anything about it :evil:
What did you end up with in your external ROM to keep all the tmobile gubbins. And did it work the same as before?
The tmobile stuff might not be great but don't know what the phone would be like without it.
Also any chance of you zipping up your ext rom and putting it on the ftp?
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Hi,
did you get chance to upload the ROM yet? I've had a look round on the ftp and can't find it. Don't mean to be an a*?e chasing you if you haven't had time yet, just wondering if its me being stupid not being able to find it :?
Dude!
I am really sorry it took so long, I have had a really bad week..
Well the good news is that I have just zipped my external rom for you.. but for some reason I cant upload it to the ftp site.. (mind you I am not entirely sure where to put it)
It comes in at 12MB so I cant email it.. so the alternatives to me finding it is you giving me an msn messenger Id and I could send it from there..
i will continue to look to find a way to upload it..
nacatomi said:
Hi,
did you get chance to upload the ROM yet? I've had a look round on the ftp and can't find it. Don't mean to be an a*?e chasing you if you haven't had time yet, just wondering if its me being stupid not being able to find it :?
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happy days...
I just uploaded it to xdaupload.. stupid me was using xda.. duh!!
theres a winzip file TMobile_UK_Cooked_Extended_ROM_sekou0.zip
thats my current external rom.. with the tmobile bits included...
let me know if you need anything else...
nacatomi said:
Hi,
did you get chance to upload the ROM yet? I've had a look round on the ftp and can't find it. Don't mean to be an a*?e chasing you if you haven't had time yet, just wondering if its me being stupid not being able to find it :?
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rom update

I'am new to all this and was wondering if its worth updating my XDA IIs these are the settings
Rom Version 1.31.00 WWE
Rom date 12/13/04
Radio Version 1.06.00
protocol version 1337.38
ExRpm Version 1.31.139 WWE
Could anyone let me know if there are any benefits, also how easy is it to update, ie can anyone explain in basic terms as I have never done this sort of thing before, also if it all went wrong what would be the worst case senario.
Is there a simple program that does all updates?
Thanks in advance
Hi Popupstands
I upgraded mine a few weeks ago from the O2 ROM like yours to the config detailed below. Have found that this ROM is a bit more stable and has better control over wi fi switching than my old one. still have the same old bluetooth connection problems. You will also have to modify the below EXTENDED ROM to replace the caller ID file with an older version to avoid GPRS disconnect problems...
before you do anything, you should read ALL the INFO at following wiki link
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel
On a practical note, if you are reasonably happy with the stabilty of your device then the upgrade may not be worth it for you. I believe the official O2 rom update is imminent, so you may want to wait for that..
Hope that helps
Regards
Chris

New O2 Rom

Does anybody have any idea about new O2 ROM for Universal.
I got a call back from O2, the guy said it would be out next month, by hey this is O2 and he could be lying
Myself, i cant wait.......
stevef
Hi all
Is there anyway we can confirm that O2 will going to release the new ROM and upgrade for O2 exec ?
Ivan ROM is execellent however it is not stable yet and seems to me that his ROM has memory leak problem.
Also, I don't know if anyone notice that somebody reported their device has bootloader version 2.0. Is there anyway we can force O2 release this version as apart of the upgrade ROM ?
I maybe ask too much but it will be nice if those updates release.

Latest ROM for AT&T 8525

I lost my data due to a crash. I need the Official ROM for the AT&T 8525. They only posted it on the HTC web site for a little while (why, I don't know?)
It is:
ROM version 3.62.502.3
ROM date 10/11/07
Radio version 1.54.07.00
Protocol version 32.86u.7020.23H
I live in USA and have an English phone, AT&T is my carrier.
Would someone kindly point me to a download link for this if it's available somewhere?
I've searched here a lot, but can't discern between all the new third party ROMs. I haven't done any hacking to my AT&T, just need the original WM Pro 6 ROM.
thanks,
Charlie
charlie71 said:
I lost my data due to a crash. I need the Official ROM for the AT&T 8525. They only posted it on the HTC web site for a little while (why, I don't know?)
It is:
ROM version 3.62.502.3
ROM date 10/11/07
Radio version 1.54.07.00
Protocol version 32.86u.7020.23H
I live in USA and have an English phone, AT&T is my carrier.
Would someone kindly point me to a download link for this if it's available somewhere?
I've searched here a lot, but can't discern between all the new third party ROMs. I haven't done any hacking to my AT&T, just need the original WM Pro 6 ROM.
thanks,
Charlie
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Ok, I think this maybe the one you are looking for: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316726&page=29
This thread does talk about the official HTC ROM update, but it doesn't have any working links. Several links there (like to HTC's web site) don't work. I remember HTC saying that the download of this new Windows Mobile 6 ROM for the 8525 would only be available until Feb. 08... Would someone have it somewhere that they could please upload somehow?
Many Thanks!
Edited: the next post has the factory 6.0 ATT rom..
I just needed this due to a hard reset from Faria-R32. I've flashed AT&T 3.62
http://download.america.htc.com/RUU...502.3_6275_1.54.07.00_108_UOOS_SVN05_Ship.exe with radio 1.54.07 as some have indicated that it's a good way to avoid the HR problem on the new WM6.1 roms that have been coming out.
Cheers
Htc/at&t 8525/wm6
If you're looking for the WM6 update from the HTC site, it's still posted.
Here are the instructions and update:
HTC/AT&T 8525/WM6.
Does anyone know if there's an official windows mobile 6.1 update for the at&t 8525 yet? I'm looking forward to upgrading, but I keep reading people are having issues with their phones locking up and the only way to fix it is to do a hard reset.
IceBreakerG said:
Does anyone know if there's an official windows mobile 6.1 update for the at&t 8525 yet? I'm looking forward to upgrading, but I keep reading people are having issues with their phones locking up and the only way to fix it is to do a hard reset.
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I KNOW that currently there ISN'T one, if that helps. I have no idea if there are any plans to release one on or after April Fools' day, though. I would like to know the answer to THAT question. Anyone????
-pvs

The new HTC Rom and T-Mobile Compact IV

I would like to install the new Feb 09 ROM from HTC. My Compact IV is from last August and Im just so fed up with the slowness and reception... but I dont want to brick it as I still have a year contract left (thats why never cooked anything) however I feel I could trust the ROM straight from HTC(?) This also seems to pretty straight forward to do.
...but Please let me know
- Is the installer 'PDA Phone ROM Update Utility 3.27.4.3' that comes with it safe to use?
- No need to hardSPL etc.. stuff?
- Will there be any issue as Compact IV is locked to T-Mobile?
Appreciate help... love my compact IV!!
Just to add to my post
I used the S/N in the other thread: ht824gn13492 to download the ROM from HTC. HTC didnt allow to do it with Compact IV's S/N. I hope thats ok... Think the ROM version downloaded is 2.03.405.3.
Thanks
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I have compact IV too and I am using 2.03 roms (htc and cooked) without problems.You need hardspl to flash these roms (i have olinex 1.93). And I recomend you to flash rom by internal method. Good luck
What do you mean with 'internal method'?
And even if install straight from HTC, still need hardSPL?
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2707841&postcount=4035
Read this about flashing from internal storage.Mainly the second paragraph.And I thing that you need hardspl for any other rom except tmobile stock one.
I hope that will help you
hardspl
Thanks for your help. Just one more question: does your last comment mean T-mobile original ROM doesnt require hardSLP. Or better I install it anyway?
Thanks!!
Yes.Only (Tmobile CZ in my case)stock rom from your mobile operator
copilot
I think I will try install straight the official HTC ROM. I read somewhere else thread if updating official ROm you shouldnt use any HardSPL(?) Im not exp with this, and dont want to risk my phone...
I wonder will this affect the Copilot 7 installed by T-Mobile? i know its on the interanl memory (4GB) but were some parts in the phones memory that will be wiped away? dont want to loose it!!!
you cannot install the Official HTC ROM without HardSPL is what gajdik means.
Because your phone is T-Mobile branded (like mine) you can ONLY install T-Mobile ROMS, all others will fail (even official htc roms), to bypass this you must hardspl
Thanks... understand now.
What about Copilot, will I loose it? (does it have something in registry etc that will disable it, as the ROM is not from T-mobile?)
thanks
Addicteddddd said:
you cannot install the Official HTC ROM without HardSPL is what gajdik means.
Because your phone is T-Mobile branded (like mine) you can ONLY install T-Mobile ROMS, all others will fail (even official htc roms), to bypass this you must hardspl
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Yes this is what i mean
I have preinstaled tomtom 7 by tmobile and it works after rom update. But I am not sure about copilot...
Hi all,
I'm new to all this. I've got hold of the new HTC Rom that I want to put on my Compact IV, but can anyone give me a version of Hard SPL to use?
I can't seem to get any of the versions i've found so far to work!
Thanks in advance!
What version of stock rom do you have?And what versions of hardspl you tried?
I've got 1.37.110.3 WWE (the standard one that came from T-Mobile) and i'm trying to flash 2.03.405.3 (the feb 09 update from the HTC website)
I think i've managed to get the Olinex Hard SPL 1.30 onto the phone, but can't seem to make any progress.
Try upgrade to tmobile stock 1.93 rom and then try 1.93OliNex_HSPL_Unsigned from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2312363&postcount=2
This works for me
gajdik said:
Try upgrade to tmobile stock 1.93 rom and then try 1.93OliNex_HSPL_Unsigned from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2312363&postcount=2
This works for me
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Thanks, I skipped the tmobile stock stage and it worked a treat with 1.93olinex and the latest HTC rom. I think you saved my sanity!
your welcome. Now I'ts time to bed for me

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