Hi,
I wanted to upgrade my ROM to one from i-mate but i want to be able to reverse the process. Is there anyway I can "dump" my actual ROM so that I can use it to flash my device when I need to reverse the process (if anything goes wrong or if I need to activate the warranty and need to go to the store with the original ROM)?
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Hi
I've successfully removed my o2 branding by applying the jasjar firmware from your FTP site...thanks for that.
My question to people who've done this before is as follows:
Will I need to run the NoID program in future or will imate firmwares always install now they see imate firmware already on?
If not, is there any way to permenantly change the CountryID?
Thanks
Paul
You need to use NoID every time except O2 Rom
Was looking to give this ago myself... I've download the ROM, JASJAR_WWE_11353_137_10301.zip but there's no NoID program in there.
Anybody care to help me out :? as i'd love to get rid of all the O2 rubbish!
I downloaded the noID program from the blueangel folder
ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip
can't remember the ftp password...
put it in the folder of the rom upgrade, run it. it'll give the usual countryID error but the device will be in bootloader mode by now, so run noID again and this time it applies the firmware!
Cheers Paul 8)
I'll give it a go and report back...
For others, the link to NoID with password is ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip
Anything interesting to report with the JasJar ROM as opposed to the O2 one?
Any extras or anything missing?? (aside from the O2 Active and UI stuff we want to get rid of)
Does it run faster and less buggy than the Exec ROM?
Also did you lose all files and settings, or did it retain them like some previous ROM updates for Windows Mobile 2003 did for HTC devices like the SPV C500?
Does it run faster and less buggy than the Exec ROM?
Also did you lose all files and settings, or did it retain them like some previous ROM updates for Windows Mobile 2003 did for HTC devices like the SPV C500?
i lost everything as far as i could tell.
benefits? well i just wanted rid of the o2 stuff and to understand how to do it for future (when imate releases are way ahead of o2 roms!)
+ it was kinda fun.
I just upgraded my HTC hermes TyTN from WM5 to WM 6. It all works fine except that the language isnt working. Our local dansih letters isnt on the new WM6. I was told that I needed to reinstall the old bootlader (or overwrite the new with the old) and that it was called something with SPL or IPL.
I badly want to return to my old ROM with WM5.
Can someone PLEASE tell me in details how I do so...
Kind regards
Claus
Unable to downgrade from WM6 and install original rom
Hi,I'm in the same boat. I upgraded to WM6 Black to see if this rom would fix the issues with my jasjam locking up, but it is syill doing the same thing. I need to put the original Rom back on, but activesynch shuts down during the process of installing the original rom. I've tried the search function to find information on what to do, but being an old noob, I am unable to find out what to do. If someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate the help. Once I have the original rom back on I can send the phone back to get it fixed or replaced.
you will prob have your posts read by more cable hands in solving your issue if you post in your respective devices forums where owners of your devices with the roms on them are more likely to stumple opon your question
Hi all new? here got an o2 orbit need advice?
Im just wondering what i could and should do to improve it, its currently runnin on wm5 i have the official file to update to wm6 but dont want to lock out my orange sim card ?
any advice ?
Hi can i install these special roms on this site without messing up the usual features on my phone . Pleases help?
Yes you can. Make sure you unlock the CID first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308242
Cheers m8 so which rom is recommended at the moment and i wont mess up my phone will i as im unlocked o2 at the moment. Also can i backup my rom im using now simply?? thx again
I have the same phone on o2, (I didn't know Orange done this phone ?) anyway, I would reccomend this ROM, its what im using.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=342298
It is based on Windows mobile 6, and has all extra toys to play with.
Read the post, see if you like it (its best one IMO)
Download it, do step one first (This is CID unlocking), then step two (flash the device).
I think you can backup your device now but it depends on what you want to backup.
If you mean backup your contacts, SMS messages, photos ect then sure you can. Copy them with activesync or search google, there are many programs out there.
If you mean backup your device entirely (As in ROM) im pretty sure you can but its not needed. You will find on this site both the offical ROM that your phone came with WM5 so you can go back to that, or the offical ROm for WM6 so you can go back to that.
All custome ROMS are SIM unlocked so you will be able to use your orange sim card.
Hope this helped.
Hi!
I’ve just received my phone back from AT&T Repair Center. Sent it there because of “No GSM” problem. Guess I was experimenting with ROMs and radios too much. Anyways, now I have my 8525 with virgin WM5 installed on it and I don’t want to mess up the phone again, ‘cos my life without it was really miserable. But I really got used to WM6 (I was using Pandora 9.1 for couple months prior to breakdown). So I would like to upgrade the ROM to WM6, but do it as safe as possible. As far as I now, it is better to flash latest official AT&T WM6 ROM before flashing any modified ROM. I did check Mr.Vanx guide, but I couldn’t find the answer to my question – it guides you how to flash modded ROMs, however I couldn’t find info about how to flash original ROM.
So , could anybody quickly guide me through the process of doing it SAFELY, please?
Hard-SPL – should I do it before I do it anything else (before reflashing original AT&T WM5 with original AT&T WM6). I still do not understand what is this “Hard-SPL” , the only thing I know is that it can potentially prevent bricking bricking the phone, have no idea what exactly it does though
If I remember right, you cannot choose Hard-SPL when using Official AT&T ROM upgrade utility. Should I extract the nbh file and put it into a folder with Custom RUU Wrapper in it and run it from there?
From SD card or via ActiveSync? Which is safer? Is Hard-SPL needed if flashing with SD card?
Should I install the complete AT&T WM6 ROM or install vp3G ROM without a radio, so radio is left untouched (it is 1.40.30.00 now)
So it all comes to the question - What is the safest installation sequence?
1) WM5 -> WM6 from SD card
2) WM5 -> WM6 via ActiveSync
3) WM5 -> Hard-SPL -> Official AT&TWM6 from SD card
4) WM5 -> Hard-SPL -> Extracted nbh from official AT&T WM6 coupled with Custom RUU wrapper via ActiveSync
5) Other
Thank you!
And please, do not send me to search, I did... Just pick the number Thanks again!
i vote for 3
Are you crazy I was like u I instead got a new 8525 from Craigslist, but anyways came with WM5
and THE ABSOLUTE 1st THING I DID WAS HARDSPL : 2.10.Oli and then the ABSOLUTE best ROM for AT&T customers is vp3G's WM6 v3.62 AT&T ROM but I have an older Radio like 1.16.00.00 but I am scared to FLASH my radio to 1.54 so till I grow the balls to flash my RADIO I'm gonna STICK WITH 1.16 and vp3G's WM6 v3.62 AT&T ROM like he says "AT&T WM6 sweetness without all of the suckiness"
if you are simply wanting to use stock at&t wm6 just us activesync and open up your update package. you can then use hard spl if you wish to falsh a custom rom
brorex said:
if you are simply wanting to use stock at&t wm6 just us activesync and open up your update package. you can then use hard spl if you wish to falsh a custom rom
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I agree wholeheartedly with this advice. HardSPL is a great utility, but if you have your mind set on the stock AT&T ROM (I've been using it for months, and it's not that bad), then simply use the one that's legit, and don't mess with anything else. This way, if something DOES go wrong, it should still be fully covered under warranty.
-pvs
pvs said:
I agree wholeheartedly with this advice. HardSPL is a great utility, but if you have your mind set on the stock AT&T ROM (I've been using it for months, and it's not that bad), then simply use the one that's legit, and don't mess with anything else. This way, if something DOES go wrong, it should still be fully covered under warranty.
-pvs
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You're actually fine with flashing hardspl (for xda rom cooked upgrades) and flashing back to stock ATT rom if you're sending your phone back for a replacement. I've done it twice within my 1yr warranty coverage.
I never had any issues with ATT receiving my broken phone and telling me they would not honor the warranty. I received my replacement phone and I'm fine.
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pvs said:
HardSPL is a great utility, but if you have your mind set on the stock AT&T ROM (I've been using it for months, and it's not that bad), then simply use the one that's legit, and don't mess with anything else. This way, if something DOES go wrong, it should still be fully covered under warranty.
-pvs
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Thanks for replies guys!
So HardSPL is not necessary if I want to flash AT&T ROM on AT&T phone? It can provide some additional safety only when flashing custom ROM? Is vp3G's WM6 v3.62 AT&T ROM considered to be "Official" or "Custom" from the HardSPL point of view ("Derived from AT&T Final WM6 ROM (3.62.502.3)")? I have to admit that I am a little afraid to mess with the radio. As of now, I am leaning towards flashing vp3G ROM (OS only) from SD card without HardSPL.
P.S. My phone is not under warranty anymore. So when I came to AT&T store asking if my phone can be fixed (No GSM), they offered me to buy a new phone
All you have to do is plug into activesync and flash it.
It doesn't matter because the WM6 AT&T official rom doesn't need to be hardspl or anything
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As of now, I am leaning towards flashing vp3G ROM (OS only) from SD card without HardSPL.
P.S. My phone is not under warranty anymore. So when I came to AT&T store asking if my phone can be fixed (No GSM), they offered me to buy a new phone
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If you decide to go with vp3g, you should definitely flash HardSPL first. That is NOT an official ROM. Don't get careless, now. Warranty or not, you don't want a brick.
-pvs
If you decide to go with vp3g, you should definitely flash HardSPL first.
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THAT IS A MUST!! vp3g IS THE BEST ROM 4 us AT&T customers
Hi, Prior to flashing a new rom (Can't wait) I want to dump the original one for warrantee reasons. I have found a thread regarding the Kaiser, which is apparently ok for the Diamond.
1. Is there an easier way of doing it?
2. Is there an Orange stock rom out there?
Thanks in advance
I would be intersted in this aswell for warrenty reasons.
Would idealy like to just download a stock one for orange but i guess if we had the first batch we just need the stock HTC one as there are no orange bloat on them yet. I just hope orange realise this if any of the first batch have to be returned and dont turn around and say they have been flashed when they hanvet.
Interested by that for the same reasons.
And one more question : since when you flash a new rom you'll lose all your contacts and stuff, if you dump your rom, will those contacts be saved in the dump, and so will you get all back exactly the same way it was if you flash the dumped rom back ?