I have just purchased an ATT SX56. I intend to unlock via Special Edition ROM. What is the best overall combo interms of:
-Radio version - does it make sense to upgrade to the TMO, if so which one?
-ROM version - currently has WM2003 which I will save via xdatools. Should I replace? What's the best performing version?
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I have an AT&T Siemens SX56. I used the XDA-developers Special Edition ROM v1.2 to get my SIM Lock disabled. I have T-Mobile service and my T-Mobile SIM now works, hoooray!
However!, The version of Pocket PC on this ROM is not to my liking.
I went to siemens site and they offer the latest Windows Mobile 2003 for my device, however I can't use it becuase my ROM versions don't match.
IS there any way I can upgrade the latest Windows mobile 2003? What would be the recommended method?
My current SX56 info:
Rom Version: 3.17.03 ENG
Radio Version: A.33.02
Protocol Version: 1.3.3
Model No. says: PW10a1 (even though it says on the back PW10b1)
MS Pocket PC 3.0.12039 (build 11178)
Any help or advice would be appreciated. I scared to do anything for fear that using a ROM kitchen might toast my ROM
ANY advice on this would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Brock
the rear sticker is THE right one .. your device is B and it works on 900/1900 MHz.
As long you don't touch the RSU part and you are using the SD method for ROM flashing, there is almost nothing can go wrong for using the kitchen for ROM cooking. I can't remember how many times I flashed my ROM
You can get more details by reading through this forum carefully.
Good luck
Hmm... So what version of ROM on this ROM kitchen website would be most recommended: http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/ ?
Also is there a reason why you are only allowed 3620kb of ROM space? I thought my device had 32MB?
All I would have to do is create the ROM on that site save it as a .exe and then it would do everything else?
Thank you for the quick reply!
I forgot to mention that I have the Wallaby Boot loader version 5.22, if that makes any difference.
I also was wondering if the newer radio versions make any difference on reception/clarity/availablity of a signal????
Another thing I was wondering about is... How come on this ROM kitchen website http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/ I have to e-mail information and await instuctions to proceed? Does he have to give me a special number that is generated to make the ROM I downloaded work w/ my IMEI or device?? Or is that totally not right???
Thanks again,
Brock[/i]
Hi,
I'm looking into purchasing an XDA2, and am doing some research on upgrading the ROM.
My questions:
1. Can I flash a Qtec or Imate ROM on a XDA2?
2. Does it matter whether I get the ROM from O2, T-mobile, etc? It will be used in Canada on Fido's network.
3. Some tutorials I read were really complicated, can you not just double click the file and flash the XDA2 through Active Sync?
4. How do you upgrade the Radio Stack?
5. If the phone is unlocked, will it remain unlocked after the ROM upgrade?
tnx
Hi, I have the T-Mobile MDA Vario. I was wondering if anyone can tell me step by step how to convert all configurations to US T-mobile. Right now it has all German Configs for MMS & Internet. Do i do a full device reset and download the newest version Rom for T-Mobile US? Im a rookie at flashing & i read some bad stories of data crashing..HELP ME PLEASE!!!
My Rom Version:1.3.13.5 ENU
Rom date: 9/29/05
Radio version: 01.12.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.23
ExtRom version: 1.3.13.116
Model No: WIZA200
AIM: TricksR4KidZ5
Wizard Custom ROM 2.17 for T-Mobile MDA Vario
Hi. I've been lurking in this forum since I bought my US T-Mobile MDA (Vario) last week. I love it. (The Vario and this forum). I was looking for ROM's too, and installed a couple before I found the Q-Tek 2.17 ROM. It was cool, had some significant enhancements over the original T-Mobile ROM, but after installing it, I kept looking around and found a custom version that has the look and feel of a T-Mobile ROM. It has some useful tweaks and it's an english ROM that's pre-configured for T-Mobile USA. The link is here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=44631
I like this ROM. After installing it, GPRS and everything is already configured and the battery life is lasting so much longer. The irritating things are disabled and there are some nice tweaks like the Edge icon when it's an Edge connection (So you know if it's EDGE or GPRS). The only thing I've noticed that's missing from the original ROM is the T-Mobile hotspots util, but I don't know if you care about that. I think you'll prefer it since it's in English and the 2.17 ROM.
Well the question is in the title!
1. First of all is this possible?
2. If I did do it, would I end up with a sim locked phone?
3. Is any additional software required to do the upgrade?
4. And more importantly, what, if any? benefits would I see using the latest Orange ROM over the latest O2 ROM????
Thanks in advance for any replies
Orange Rom on XDA Exec
Yes its possible. I have it for about 3 weeks - push email, if you open the extended rom you get huge amount of free program memory compared to the O2 Rom. No Simlock. Very satisifed really.
Thanks Daveyc for the reply, can you specifically answer the questions though? :? What I mean is were you upgrading a O2 XDA EXEC? And if so did you require any additional software to perform the upgrade (obviously orange rom aside!!) Thanks
Orange Rom
Yes I do have an XDA Exec bought in the UK and no I didn't need any additional software except the ExtRom viewer and unhider - and also the separate Radio Rom 1.09. For the OS itself its just a regular upload. David
Now, the question is, now I am free of O, what is the best ROM to use on T-Mobile on my M5000.
I have already upgraded the Radio ROM to 1.09 and will be keeping that...
I have a few of Lines of thought...
1. Leave it as it is (Orange ROM) and just change all the settings.
2. Install the latest IMATE ROM
3. Install the latest IMATE ROM and use the T-Mobile extended ROM rather than the IMATE one.
4. Install the latest IMATE ROM and use the Orange extended ROM rather than the IMATE one.
5. Something completely different, as suggested by yourselves!
I have to say, I am not completely confident about modifying extended ROMs, otherwise I might go for the imate ROM, but remove backgammon, skype, and the virus checker if that was the best option?
What do you guys think?
Someone must have an opinion? There must be someone who has jumped from Orange to T-Mobile recently, with the unlimited data plans?
donnot install t-mobile extended ROM because then it gives errors. Just install Complete iMate (Rom + Extended Rom + Radio) version that is the best way to do it and also u can cancel extended rom if u want during installation and with Buzz's Unlock extended rom u can then unhide the extended ROM and then u can delete files which u donnot need and then Autorun. In this way u can have some free space in extended rom to install things : Best choice is for me because of its satbility and speed :
Complete installation of iMate
Problem is with the imate ROM you are missing lots of settings which are req'd for using T-Mobile (e.g. MMS).
You could as well install the very latest T-Mobile ROM (1.30.113 released today in German, guess English will come VERY shortly). Supposedly it's not noticably slower than the Qtek ROM.
Or you go with the iMate ROM without any Extrom and take John Does ultimative T-Mobile Cab: http://www.ppc-welt.tv/community/showpost.php?p=649264&postcount=27
This gives you all T-Mobile settings plus a little tweaking and some extra stuff.