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Hi all, my new BA arrived finally! I have decided to keep it afterall. I am a total n00b at this stuff, and really struggle to understand the Wiki site. However, I did manage to download XDA tools and backup my ROM.
I then downloaded the PDA2k_WWE_14000_176_11200 ROM from the FTP site. It said it was going to update my Radio and Ext. ROM too. Anyhow, it comes up with the country code error.
I added that line of script into the file but it still has the error. Any ideas? I thought the iMate 1.40 ROM was supposed to work on the XDA2s.
I really want a more stable device. Are there any other ways to do this? I tried using XDA Tools to upload the NK part of the iMate ROM separately, but it said it needed to be an exact size to work.
What is the best ROM? We couldn't even figure out how to cook and Ext. ROM so if anyone could give me a hand it would be much appreciated. The Wiki assumes you know what you're doing but I really have no idea.
Cheers guys - Mike x
You don't need to use XDA Tools it you're using a standard manufacturers ROM, just the No ID program for the device ID shortcut.
I had to add the country code ID in too, but after that it was golden. Not sure what's up with you...
Chris
If you are on O2 UK and want the imate ROM that also has O2 settings for GPRS, MMS etc, have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=24000&highlight=
It's a set of instructions that I made using the wiki, as well as info other members had given me, particularly mdaIIIuser to upgrade a UK O2 XDA IIs to the imate 1.40 without having to enter GPRS settings etc manually afterwards, and still keeping the country code to O2 (which means you can use an official O2 upgrade later , without any problems, if they ever get their arses in gear!)
If you need any more help, let me know and I'll do what I can. If you have an ftp site you want me to upload my upgrade files to, PM me with the details and I'll send it you. I'd put in on the ftp here, but i don't think it's worth taking up so much space with a customised ROM.
HTH,
Fin
OK guys, I managed to upgrade my device to the latest iMate ROM, and the 1.13 radio ROM
Problem now is cooking my Ext. ROM. I know I can't update the Ext. ROM that came with the iMate ROM. I want to put my 02 settings in, but I really don't know how. It won't let me put my old 02 image back on the phone, it says the USB is not connected properly
Does anyone have the .nb1 of the 02 Ext. ROM?
Sack that. I downloaded the newest 02 Rom I could find and extracted just the ext. Rom file from the .exe
I am learning
which o2 rom did you use? if it was the uk rom you will have problems as it is 1.31 and your rom is 1.40. you need to unlock the extended rom and copy the base rom 1.40*147 then add your o2 cabs and anything else
hth
fin
Hey thanks Findus, your guide was great.
Yea, I put the 02 1.3 extended ROM on. I didn't know what else to do.
Do you mean the base extended ROM of the iMate 1.40 ROM I put on? I tried that, and there is no Config.txt in the iMate extended ROM.
Sorry, I don't understand this too well
Hey thanks Findus, your guide was great.
Yea, I put the 02 1.3 extended ROM on. I didn't know what else to do.
Do you mean the base extended ROM of the iMate 1.40 ROM I put on? I tried that, and there is no Config.txt in the iMate extended ROM.
Sorry, I don't understand this too well
I did not do anything with upgradetools.rar but the device seems to be working fine. I haven't made a call yet as I'm cut off. Does this mean I don't have to do it?
Chers -Mike
Glad to have helped, although I can't take credit, I got all the info from thw wiki and other posts!
Have just been trying to upload my Extended ROM, it is a modified version of Cooked ERK 1.4x Base that can be found in the wiki under ERK 1.40 . This version of the EXT ROM does have a config.txt, you were probably looking at 1.40.176? All I did was add the 6/7 O2 CABS to the config.txt of the base rom, then changed the caller id cab to 1.20 from the link below:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/CAB_Files/Caller ID/IA_CallerID_1.20_WWE.CAB
You will probably have some problems with the Ext ROM you have on at the moment, because you haven't got any of the patches for 1.40 which might mean GPRS etc might be unstable.
I will try and upload my Ext ROM again later if you want, all you will need to do is unlock your ext rom, delete the files, and copy over the new files. DO a hard reset and you're away!
Good luck!
Fin
OK, I don't understand.
I just delete all the files (aside from the 02 setup ones) of my current ROM and put these ones in? I don't need to upgrade the Ext. ROM bith the BAUpdate thing?
No, you won't use the BA Upgrade itility- that is for reflashing, which if you had a ms_.nbf file(extended ROM installation file) you would need. There is no tool to edit ms_.nbf files on Blue Angel, instead you have to unlock the Ext ROM manually, copy/delete files, update the config.txt then do a hard reset. Takes some getting used to- I was used to using er2003edit with my Himalaya to make a custom ms_.nbf file, but hey, this method works too!
Good luck,
Fin
Hey man, I already did it! Well good! It's based on the Qtek ROM you reccommended with the o2 stuff added in and the caller ID updated.
now running:
ROM version: iMate 1.40.00 WWE
ROM date: 03/10.05
Radio version: 1.13,00
Protocal version: 1337.42
ExtROM: 1.40.147 based on the Qtek cooked for use on 02 UK
My phone hasn't required a single hard reset all day and is still recieving calls (with sound) and messages
Thanks everyone!
-Mike
Hi
I am about to get an XDAIIs to replace my falling apart PDA2K.
I want to use it on Vodafone.
Is there a real 'idiots' guide to putting the latest and greatest ROM onto the XDAIIs.
(I really do mean idiots guide by the way).
Cheers.
Robin
Hey all, Does anyone here have a Dopod 818Pro that did NOT install the EXT ROM from the initial setup? If so do you know where to find it to install individual programs from the EXT ROM cab files?
I looked EVERYWHERE on the Dopod (using Resco File Explorer, all hidden files un-hidden) and I can't find the EXT ROM files to save my life....
Any ideas as to where they may be hiding? I want to install just the JAVA and Voice Commander...
Thanks!!!
voyager
You can download the ext Rom for Dopod 818 pro from the link here:
http://www.filegone.com/2r74
Thanks for the info, however, I just need to find the EXT ROM that is already on my device. I soft reset the device right after the inital set up to prohibit the EXT ROM from loading. This way I could go in with a file explorer and just load the .cab files that I wanted to load. The problem is that now I can't find the EXT ROM files anywhere on the device (I know they are there somewhere). On the Imate JAM (magician) these files were in a folder named "EXT_ROM" and you could go in and select the .cab files you wanted to load. Apparently this is not possible on the Prophet.
Thanks, though!!
voyager
I use the following unhide extrom progam from the following thread, it works for Dopod 818 pro. One thing to take note is that it will create a storage card folder and making your existing storage card to storage card 2. I delete the storage card once I have done my changing of the configuration and the storage card2 will be back to storage card.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33680&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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A quick way is using the freeware Total commander and typing ext_rom at the address bar. You'll then see the contents!
I had already flashed the OS of my 818Pro (Chinese version) to WWE version. But... cannot copy files into the Extended_rom, said write protected. Now I still cannot have the smartdialer working. Please help!! Teach me how to override the protection.
Successfully flashed Chinese ROM to WWE ROM
Wanna share some experience on flashing Chinese ROM to WWE ROM (As being asked for help privately)
1. Download 818Pro WWE ROM from the FTP site
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads
2. Download "AWizard" and READ THROUGH the instructions without missing a single word from the following URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386
3. Flash WWE ROM to your lovely 818Pro with "AWizard"
4. Lastly, as I still cannot copy any files into my Chinese Version Extended_Rom, so I simply copy the English Version Ext_Rom to the SD card, and run the "SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB". Now, my 818Pro has the wonderful Smartdialer so as the chinese version Voice Commander!!!
P.S. actually one of the reason of buying 818Pro for its Smartdialer, I felt extremely upset when I found that chinese version has no Smartdialer built-in.
One more thing, WWE version seems to be a bit smoother, even though I have already had the CE Star loaded. Still under testing, shall share will you guys later.
Cheers~
Thanks for the help everyone!!!!! Quick question, I am such a noob to this flashing ROM thing...so here's my question:
I downloaded the EXT ROM un-hide cab and ran it. I can now see my extended rom. I have copied this extended rom to my storage card as a back up (by the way, my SD card still shows as "Storage Card" not "Storage Card 2"). OK, I have also downloaded the Dopod 818Pro ROM (WWE) from the upload folder on the ftp site.... here's the question-
Is it possible to "re-flash" my Dopod 818Pro (which is already WWE) with this WWE ROM from the ftp site, and if so, will the extended rom folder get put into the device or not? I ask this because it seems the EXT ROM folder is seperated from the actual ROM folder. In other words, can I flash my 818Pro with this other WWE ROM **WITHOUT** the Extended ROM and therefore increase my storage space by just loading what I want out of the copy of the EXT ROM folder I have on my Storage Card?
Sounds confusing????? Try being in my shoes
Thanks all!
ualvoyager
ualvoyager said:
Thanks for the help everyone!!!!! Quick question, I am such a noob to this flashing ROM thing...so here's my question:
I downloaded the EXT ROM un-hide cab and ran it. I can now see my extended rom. I have copied this extended rom to my storage card as a back up (by the way, my SD card still shows as "Storage Card" not "Storage Card 2"). OK, I have also downloaded the Dopod 818Pro ROM (WWE) from the upload folder on the ftp site.... here's the question-
Is it possible to "re-flash" my Dopod 818Pro (which is already WWE) with this WWE ROM from the ftp site, and if so, will the extended rom folder get put into the device or not? I ask this because it seems the EXT ROM folder is seperated from the actual ROM folder. In other words, can I flash my 818Pro with this other WWE ROM **WITHOUT** the Extended ROM and therefore increase my storage space by just loading what I want out of the copy of the EXT ROM folder I have on my Storage Card?
Sounds confusing????? Try being in my shoes
Thanks all!
ualvoyager
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@kfflee
I followed your procedure to a tee and worked fine, (thanks btw as your post was all I could find regarding upgrading English ROM from Chinese), the only problem I face after the WWE upgrade is that I have three programs in the device that are still not converted. Since there is no Chinese characters the font are small boxes. Not sure what they even are since I don't have an English ROM to compare. Can anyone help out with one. All I can tell you is the icons are one with a 'speaker & a wrench" "folder with a hammer & wrench" "head/body with microphone" Sorry for such a newbie post but I just need some help, thanks to all.
P.S. I ONLY flashed the OS not the radio and used it from XDA's ftp Dopod 818Pro WWE into my Dopod 818Pro Chinese version.
you have to install chinese plug-in, such as CE-Star or Monster
Update: My friend came by with his Dopod 818 Pro that he purchased already with English ROM, I dumped his ROM onto my PC and wrote it to mine, still the same problem, really don't understand it but I found out what programs are the one's I am having issue's with.
1) Cyberon Voice commander, (Icon in settings and icon in Programs)
2) Auto Config icon
Both are displaying strange font. I have removed the Cyberon but after flashing it with my friends ROM, (which doesn't even have Cyberon), it was present after flashing with his ROM. Go figure.
anybody who knows to unlock 818Pro's ext_rom ?
I can see now, but i can't do anything............
Re: Successfully flashed Chinese ROM to WWE ROM
kfflee said:
Wanna share some experience on flashing Chinese ROM to WWE ROM (As being asked for help privately)
1. Download 818Pro WWE ROM from the FTP site
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads
2. Download "AWizard" and READ THROUGH the instructions without missing a single word from the following URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386
3. Flash WWE ROM to your lovely 818Pro with "AWizard"
4. Lastly, as I still cannot copy any files into my Chinese Version Extended_Rom, so I simply copy the English Version Ext_Rom to the SD card, and run the "SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB". Now, my 818Pro has the wonderful Smartdialer so as the chinese version Voice Commander!!!
P.S. actually one of the reason of buying 818Pro for its Smartdialer, I felt extremely upset when I found that chinese version has no Smartdialer built-in.
One more thing, WWE version seems to be a bit smoother, even though I have already had the CE Star loaded. Still under testing, shall share will you guys later.
Cheers~
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1. Is the WWE ROM on ftp is Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 2.0
Many THX
Who ever flashed their Dopod 818Pro with this WWE ROM talked about on this thread.....What version is the WWE ROM on the ftp site? Really want to know if its newer than my version before I do this!!
Thanks!!!
voyager
ualvoyager said:
Who ever flashed their Dopod 818Pro with this WWE ROM talked about on this thread.....What version is the WWE ROM on the ftp site? Really want to know if its newer than my version before I do this!!
Thanks!!!
voyager
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Hi there, I've flashed my 818pro CHT ver. to WWE ed. ROM from the ftp. It works fine for me. I really hate the CHT ver. keyboard layout (without block recognizer, letter recognizer, in addition, CHT ver. cannot use smartdailer, without phone pad etc..)
The version of the WWE on the ftp is version 5.0 OS 5.1.70(build 14409.1.1.2) NOT 2.0
As, I see there is somebody on the web got the 2.0 ver. which is fully support BT 2.0 and the A2DP.(German ver. I wounder why German ver. is more update than WWE edition)
SO, if anyone got the 2.0 ver. pls dump it and put it on the web(I believe 818pro EU or US edition may be in this ver.) MANY THX
The photos are dumped by the others NOT me (from 818pro)
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Also, anyone able to unlock the EXTENDED ROM pls help, I used the about methods but none of them is working
can someone please update the link for downloading the ext rom for 818pro or just post the auto confiq cab file for the 818pro. thx
Hi Peeps,
I have flashed my O2 XDA some 20-30 times now with roms etc and i was just wondering if there is any way of getting rid of everything on there and resetting it to default? I have the original rom from the o2 website, will this delete everything inc radio rom ext rom and os rom? If not could anyone suggest how to do this?
Any help appreciated
Cheers peeps
Wolfie
Yes! It will update/downgrade your radio ROM to 1.09 and OS to some version. Also, the contents of extended rom(if it contains your private data) will be overwriteen by O2'w own ext rom
If you want to upgrade the os only, perform the upgrade with only OS.nbf file(and delete radio.nbf and ms.nbf))
Thanks very much for the help, i will try it out
Hi,
I'm using the official Dopod WM6 ROM on SuperCID Hermes300. I've unlocked and unhided my Extended ROM manualy according to the wiki. My extended ROM is accessable, but every time I install a program and softreset my device the extended ROM gets corrupted and al or some files on it disappear! Even the pre-installed dopod cabs. One time softreseting even bricked my device and I had to reflash it.
I've found out that this due to the fact that the driver in wm6 doesn't correct bad sectors in the extended ROM.
Does anybody know a solution for this problem?
Files in the ExtROM must be read-only! If aren't make them!
cheers,
dan
Hi guys (and girls)
i just upgraded to ranju's rom and 1.18 radio rom
however my phone is the MDA PRO but im going to be using an o2 simcard in it (now i've unlocked it) is there a list of the cab files i need to install from the ext rom etc? or an application similar to thato n the wizard "setup operator" so i can install all the settings with ease?
thanks
kingsizeriz said:
Hi guys (and girls)
i just upgraded to ranju's rom and 1.18 radio rom
however my phone is the MDA PRO but im going to be using an o2 simcard in it (now i've unlocked it) is there a list of the cab files i need to install from the ext rom etc? or an application similar to thato n the wizard "setup operator" so i can install all the settings with ease?
thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070
sorry guys i did search but then stumbledupon it by accident lol.