(I am not responsible for any damage you might do to your device using this guide)
I tried flashing with the NoID tool several times, yet it always failed, or my Universal would not boot after the flash.
The regular T-Mobile update utility did work like a charm, and never failed on my. Thus I created a little tutorial on how to convert wrong ROMs to ROMs it will accept.
In this Example I will explain how to use an O2 XDA Exec ROM (and a different radio ROM) on a T-Mobile MDA Pro device
It's easiest to start with a clean directory to do all this as else it can get quite messy.
First, get the HTC64 Extended ROM Tool by Bal666 here:
http://buzzdev.net/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,100/func,fileinfo/id,196/
Next get an original ROM for your device, in my case I used the T-Mobile UK ROM as my device was english anyway.
For example, on the T-Mobile MDA Pro UK (or dutch) version, use "UNI_TMUK_11242_126_10002_Ship.exe" (find it yoursef)
Use WinRAR (http://www.rarlabs.com/) to unpack this file to a new directory called "Original", and unpack it again to a directory named "Converted".
The Original directory will be used to check things, and the Converted directory will be used to store all the roms that we have converted
Next we must find the ROMs we want to flash. I got "Xda_Exec_LaunchROM_v113139.exe" and Unpacked it in a directory named "O2", and "UNI_radio_1.08.00.rar" (from buzzdev.net) and unpacked it into "Radio Update".
First we must find out some things about our original ROMs. For each original ROM in the "Original" directory, follow the next steps:
- Open the HTC64 Extended ROM Tool
- Click Decode
- Open the ROM (.nbf file)
- Write down the values after "Operator Name" and "Language"
- Hit Cancel
Now we must modify the ROMs from the other distributions.
From the O2 directory we will use nk.nbf (OS) and ms_.nbf (Extended ROM), and from the Radio Update directory we will use radio_.nbf (Updated Radio ROM).
For each ROM you want to convert, follow the following steps:
- Open HTC64 Extended ROM Tool
- hit Decode
- Open the ROM
- In "Operator Name" and "Language" fill in what you wrote down earlier
- Hit Decode
- (on the begin screen) Hit Encode
- Open the .prj file you just created (same name as ROM, but with extensio .prj)
- Hit Encode
- if asked "Overwrite existing ROM", choose "Yes"
- if asked "Fat16 file is too large", choose "OK"
- When done, copy the over-written .nbf file from the directory you created it in (like O2 or Radio ROM) to the Converted directory. Choose to overwrite the existing file.
When all is done, run the ROMUpgradeUT.exe in the Converted directory, and follow the instructions.
If all goes well, you should have upgraded your ROM without having to CID-Unlock or use NoID tools that were originally made for another device
If before the actual upgrade your PC says it has found an unrecognized USB Device, close the RomUpgradeUT.exe with task manager (ctrl+alt+del), and reset your device (push the stylus in the hole at the backside). Then re-run the ROMUpgradeUT.exe
Credits go to iruja because he helped me find these tool
Let me know if it also worked on your device
EDIT: Stupid me, HTC64 Extended ROM Tool is by bal666
EDIT2: Note on "Unrecognized USB Device"
EDIT3: Added credits
Nice Job! Good, Clear and informative instructions.
he, leuke guide, die ken ik ergens van
Nice people like my way, this is the same way I test different roms for the wizard, without having to cid unlock the phone and loose warranty
Thank you "TheBlasphemer"
wow, I searched this forum for a few hours trying to understand how to install roms from other developers onto my Universal. It was driving me insane cause i kept on recieving country id errors. I found your post and was delighted to find how easy it really is to upgrade roms. Thank you for helping people like me who have no clue. Thanks, Thanks and More thanks. I also give shout outs to all others in this forum who take time to help others. XDA Developers is awesome! I'm surprised that developer sites dont link to xda developers for their customers. It would save them alot of time and money. Peace
Great Instructions
Many thanks for the great instructions.
I tried to flash my T-Mobile MDA Pro to the latest i-Mate rom and it became stuck in the Bootloader mode (I used the No-ID tool, and tried every type of reset). Fortunately this approach works, and I'm now the proud over of an much faster PDA.
Rom: 1.30.68 WWE 02/08/06
Radio: 1.09.00
Protocol: 42.42.P8
ExtRom: 1.30.153 WWE
The original T-Mobile Rom sucks compared to these i-Mate Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42743
Excellent
Crystal clear instructions. worked like a charm once I found the Orange operator code is ORANG007. The "Orange" ROM on ftp appears to be a hash of 3 other versions as the operator names are QTEK001 and CDC__ something or other....
Thanks again for the excellent, no hassle upgrade method!
This procedure will be working on MDA Vario (QTek9100) ?
I have a QTEK 9000 that is in Spanish OS. There is no available downloadable shipping ROM so how do i get the values of Operator Name and Language? Are they in the registry=?
Tried this on my MDA pro NL which is stuck in boot screen, but no dice
I used however the init UK rom from T-mobile, not the NL which was my official one. I don't have a NL so I maybe if I use that one, it'll work, but Im afraid not
Viper, I also have a NL version and would like to upgrade my MDA...did you have any luck doing so or did you find the original dutch ROM?
(A stupid question: when I upgrade my rom, i assume that all my data is lost, right?)
Just wondering did you all upgrade your devices with the exe that came with the new ROM, or the one that comes from the phone vendor? :roll:
Kinda wondering should I use the one that comes with the QTek ROM, or should I use the one that came with the Dopod ROM (mine's a Dopod)
wow, how easy was that
the orange updater from the net (M5000_email.exe M5000) creates a temp directory called
\Local Settings\Temp\pft3CA.tmp\
run the orange updater program so it extracts the files, DONT CLOSE IT, leave it at the point where you make it update (don't hit next)
now follow the steps of the OP
simply decode your chosen rom, encode them with the correct info, then overwrite the roms in the temp directory with your required ones
then let the orange app install 'em for you!
took me 10 min to make my radio only to 1.09
hi guys
my MDA Pro dead, only show boot mode. i can't turn on my phone. i'm using all rom files. but no result. please help me how repar my phone. i'm use then solution no result. i can't change my phone lang. detect phone show only empty info. help me pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
siemens man??
why that name, do you work for 'em?
hi guys
thank you for reply mail. all problem solved. now good working
thanks to Buzz
Thank you verry much i'm verry happy with the Qtek-ROM (radio of Dopod 900) instead of the T-mobile rom
And now I have MSN
Im going to upgrade my MDA PRO tonight using the instrutions in this thread, but which is the best ROM to update it to? i suppose i would like push mail and msn messenger/hotmail.
also is there a slightly more stable internet browser in the ROMS? my current IE is not very good, and opera has the habbit of coming up with a not enough storage memory in dll error!
XDA EXEC is dead
I received my xda exec two days ago. I've tried the ROM upgrade as described. ROMUpgradeUT went OK. When I cold boot my device I get two options - Press 0 to restore factory default Press X to exit. Neither have any effect and the exec seems to be dead. Can someone help out or suggest a fix please?
It's alive !!!
Managed to get the exec in boatloader mode, plugged in usb and reflashed it with an original O2 rom, which, thankfully revived it. I still would like to find out what went wrong with the original ROM upgrade and why it 'killed' the exec. I followed the instructions to the letter. My orignal pre-installed ROM was a 1.13.82 (11/30/05), Radio 1.04.02, XROM 1.13.188. I tried to upgrade to JASJAR ME 1.30.82 171 10900 WWE ship ROM, which effectively turned my exec into (I quote) 'a very expensive paperweight'. I now have got it working with an older O2 original ROM (ROM 1.13.48 (09/19/05), Radio 1.04.02, XROM 1.13.139). When I tried to flash I overwrote the 'original' (ROM 1.13.48 (09/19/05), Radio 1.04.02, XROM 1.13.139) with the modified ROM, RADIO and XROM files from the JASJAR version, I didn't replace any dll files. Could this be the problem or am I way off target? Can anyone spot were I messed up here. Tonight I will try with another JASJAR upgrade, now that I know I can safely reflash with an oringal O2 ROM.
anyone know where i can get ROMUpgradeUT.exe tool from?
Related
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
hee, guys.
Question: i want to change my rom and get rit off the tmobile skin and things.
so wich one can i use please help thanks
I have a mda pro tmobile simlocked
rom version 1.12.42 WWE
rom date 08/23/05
radio version 1.00.02
protocol version 42.33p8
Extrom version 1.12.125 WWE
hmm nobody???? 8)
Hi,
I changed my MDA Pro to the Qtek-Rom and the Radio to the 1.04.10
If you do so, also the language will be changed (from German to English) and the Keyboard-Layout ((Quertz to Querty) which you can resolve with some registry-hacks).
My device is running more stable and has more memory (Qutek is without any branding)
Teja
tjangoman said:
hee, guys.
Question: i want to change my rom and get rit off the tmobile skin and things.
so wich one can i use please help thanks
I have a mda pro tmobile simlocked
rom version 1.12.42 WWE
rom date 08/23/05
radio version 1.00.02
protocol version 42.33p8
Extrom version 1.12.125 WWE
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I have the same PDA (MDA PRO T-Mobile Simlock) and i haven't ExtROM is normally?
Initially before put "1.12.125 WWE" what yuo have?
hee teja ,
so for me the next step is get the latest qtek rom and the Radio to the 1.04.10
and after that change some keys.
is it possible to explain me execly what i have to do because i am not familiar whit this software changing
you would help me allot
cheers
Will be no problem to help you - but this way I need some details:
Which kind of keyboard do you have? QWERTZ or QWERTY (look at your keyboard ant the first 5 letters are important).
You've to download the following files:
UNI_Qtek_WWE_11364_151_10300_Ship.exe
MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe
radio_1.4.10.zip
which all can be found at the ftp-server of the developers
ftp://[email protected]/Universal/
but you've to look in all folders (Roms + shipped Roms)
Make a new folder on your PC (maybe update)
Use WinRar to expand "UNI_Qtek_WWE_11364_151_10300_Ship.exe" to this folder
Copy "MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe" to "update"
Delete the radio.nbf in "update"
Expand "radio_1.4.10.zip" to "update"
REMOVE every card from your MDA (SD + SIM)!!!
Connect your MDA
Run "MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe"
if there is an error (mostly language...) run "MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe" again without changing everything!
After the update-prozess, you don't have to disturb the installation of the programs (it's only usefull stuff, no branding).
Change the key-respons from QWERTY to QWERTZ:
Use a registry-program like resco explorer with registry add-in and change the following key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\Qwerty]
change: Layout from 66569 to 66567
You can also change the soft-keyboard, but I'll tell later because I've to go!
Good luck!!!
Teja
if you got
Now at home with MDA Pro:
Here is the link how to change the symols in the soft-keyboard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34398
Some things cannot be changed in the soft-keyboard but that's no matter!
Have a nice weekend,
Teja
Teja said:
You've to download the following files:
UNI_Qtek_WWE_11364_151_10300_Ship.exe
MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe
radio_1.4.10.zip
which all can be found at the ftp-server of the developers
ftp://[email protected]/Universal/
but you've to look in all folders (Roms + shipped Roms)
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Hello Teja,
The site you give here requires password.
I looked here:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Universal/
But can't find the mentionned files.
Other thing did you perform a backup of your original ROM? If yes how?
Thank you
No, I didn't perform a backup, and I think it isn't possible at the moment.
Here are the direct links. Hope they'll work:
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/Universal/MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/Universal/ROMs/radio_1.4.10.zip
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected] ROMs/UNI_Qtek_WWE_11364_151_10300_Ship.exe
Maybe you should copy the whole links in your browser and it'll work. I use firefox 1.5 and I'm able to browse on the ftp-server...
Have a nice week and good luck!
Teja
Thank you!
Hello Teja,
Those links are working fine.
Thank you!
Re: Thank you!
Lousticdr said:
Hello Teja,
Those links are working fine.
Thank you!
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Sorry I made a mistake: I gave you the link for a old radio-update...
Here is the correct one (I also edited my post):
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/Universal/ROMs/radio_1.4.10.zip
If you've allready done the updates, you can make the radio-update without loosing any datas:
rename all *.nbf to *.old and copy the new radio-file in your update-folder. Run the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe (maybe twice) again.
The MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe will only show the radio-update!
Just do it - after finishing, soft-reset your device (no hard-reset is necessary).
Enjoy the new update!
Teja
hee teja the first letters are qwerty and i have a mda pro tmobile simlocked
Ihave everything downloaded also the resco.
i don,t have to worry a bout stuck in the bootloader and things??
i,ll have to work so i am gonna give it a try tommorow.
thanks again 8)
rom version 1.12.42 WWE
rom date 08/23/05
radio version 1.00.02
protocol version 42.33.p8
EXTROM VERSION 1.12.125 WWE
Hey,
I first felt into Boodloader-Modus, but it was my own fault. It took a long time to solve the problem, but it was very easy:
REMOVE ALL CARDS FROM YOUR DEVICE! SD + SIM!
My one was "Net-Locked" and I've never heard about problems with "Sim-Locked" (but I always was not interested in)...
Teja
Error while radio/complete update
Hi,
today i tried to update the radio on my mda pro:
- I removed the SD and the SIM card.
- I did a reset
- I started the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe 2 times
- the upgrade started but stayed on 0 % for 5 minutes
- then it stopped with an error and I still got the original version
I tried this 3 times and I even tried to do a complete update as it is suggested here and always got the same error message.
Can this be because of active sysnc, the virus scan program or the cable (although it is the original cable)? Do I need Active Sync for the upgrade or can I stop it somehow?
Hi,
it is suppost to close "Active Sync" (by Task-Manager) and to disable the firewall / antivirus, but I never had problems without doing so...
Is your MDA in BL-Modus when you want to update (blank screen) or is it still in "normal" modus?
Maybe you've the possibility to use an old computer/notebook without any programs running on?
Teja
Radio update problems
Hi again,
it is in blank screen mode - but if you look very closely (the backlight is off) the screen sys something like updating radio... please wait.
and what happens?
nothing happens - just an error after 5 minutes
I tried it with the bootloader mode afterwards and then it worked with the radio update. afterwards i tried the full update with bootloader screen - but it only worked the second time...
It's written in this topic that you've to run the update 2 times ==> so it works perfect! Congratulations!
Teja
Teja, thanks for your mini howto guide above. I am now installing the Qtek rom on my MDA Pro.
However you should realise that only germans use QWERTZ keyboard layout, the dude who started this topic is dutch, so am I, we use QWERTY. So the info on that part is somewhat useless.
But thanks again
i'm just a newbie with HTC. i do know a lot about Symbian phones specially Nokia models. I just purchased a XDA II mini, and i've heard i cut put applications, tools and games with it as well.
i'm already collecting stuff for that. then, i encounter that I could also upgrade, WWE, Radio and Extended ROM.
i have no idea on that, can some1 explain me how this things works... pls. pls. pls... thanx
i have download some ROM, and Radio. i've used it following instructions listed on the site. and have seen my new XDA being updated. but i don't have an extended ROM????? how to install one??? tnx again and more power to all...
The Radio ROM is responsible for your normal GSM function (it doesn't handles WiFi). It is like the firmware of your normal (say) Nokia (non-symbian) phone. I think you need to specifically upgrade the Radio seperately (e.g. not included in ROM package). Some say that upgrading the Radio will improve things such as phone related speed and reception quality.
A ROM usually comes in a package (that is, it includes Ext-ROM). Depending on how you upgrade your ROM, you probably already upgraded your Ext-ROM as well. Probably that's why you didn't see Ext-ROM to be downloaded. However, there are user forged ExtRom that suppose to have all the goodies in it, such that, every time you perform a hard reset, you do not need to seperately install your favourite/essential software.
The Ext-ROM is the area that phone-operators put their customized stuff in. Example, both operators O2 and T-Mobile may have the same ROM for their respective HTC-Magician model, but they surely have different Ext-ROM. This Ext-ROM determines how the phone looks like what the operator wants it to be (e.g. theme and colour of O2, GSM related settings, GPRS settings).
If your phone (or the ROM you upgraded) is from the same operator (e.g. O2, T-mobile) or distribtor (e.g. Qtek, iMate), you may not see much of a difference as both Ext-ROM may actually have the same packaging.
Tell us how you upgrade your unit and we may able to tell you if you already Ext rom upgraded.
WWE is World Wrestling Entertainment which...
Seriously, WWE is a code that shows you which region the particular ROM is for. WWE is for World Wide English (I think) which is generally the default for most phone. However, if you like, you can get other region ROM to installed on your device (make sure they are compatible). You can basically guess that region they are from by guessing these code (you can find - but difficult - them on the web), e.g. Italian ones might be ITY, Spanish on might be SPN, etc.
Big thanx...
thanx thanx for the reply.. for the efort... and much mor for the time...
anywys like your meaning of WWE! hehe.. but i do understand that already as some indications of language/region settings of the ROM package.
i'm having problem with EXT-Rom because, after flashing, when i check Device information, it says about my ROM version, my RADIO version, but my EXT-ROM is blank. i downloaded the package ROM from this site. the 1.12 package for magician, have downloaded also the separate Radio package (1.13), but the ROM package doesn't seem to install the EXT-ROM.
i tried downloading EXT-ROM on separate folder of the FTP, but as i cud see it is not like the ROM files and Radio Files that comes in package. the 2 EXT-ROM i downloaded was a chunk of CAB files and ZIP/RAR files... i was wondering if i should copy all of them to my XDA and manually install..
is there a built in package EXT-ROM??? or is there a program that automatically install them???
again thanxs so much... hopefully when i fully understand the XDA world i could contribute and share my stuff... thanx to the group! =)
Your unit runs on W2003 while mine runs on WM5. So, I can't really give details on your missing ExtRom.
However, yes, ExtRom usually comes with a bunch of CAB files and come XML or config files. What you need to do is, try to search for unlocking Ext rom in this forum or the wiki http://wiki.xda-developers.com/ to check on how to unlock the ext rom.
As for magician, there is a thing called Big Storage, which seems to handle ExtRom differently. I don't have the details, someone with a Magician big storage may able to help you on this. Anyway, check to see if your ROM is a big storage enabled version. If it is, it should be very obvious (stated on the page/rom somewhere) as this big storage thing is a hit in Magician. You may have to treat the one with/without big storage enabled one differently.
Anyway, advise is, look for the unlock ext-rom for Magician. Follow the instructions carefully (though ext rom fiddling is usually non fatal), and see if can have it unlocked. You should then have a seperate 'partition' or folder that you can write on normally. Just copy everything into the 'partition' and you had your very own ext-rom. That's why extrom looks different than the ROM itself.
thanx thanx again..
yup i did download one of the big storage rom in the xda-developers ftp site with ver 1.12
i did flash that to my phone, and always get Ext-Rom error to my device... ROM and Radio is ok, but EXt ROM is a failure.. anyways, following your advice i downloade a separate Ext-ROM files and hit the autoconfig, and from there everything was ok.... =)
you did mention that your device runs WM2005, and mine 2003... is it possible to upgrade that as well??? is there a tool to do that??? and is that different from the ROM files to upgrade the device???
---(having problems) for the last 2 days, i can't access the FTP folder of xda-developers... "page can't be displayed", r we experiencing problem with the site??? can u pls post a link on how to access it directly??? same with wiki.xda-developers...
BIG Thanx! =)
Big storage version may not have ExtRom, probably that's why you are having problems with it. Anyway, the method you've done is just simply installing the Ext Rom stuff into your device. Upon the next hard reset, you have to reinstall the ExtRom stuff again manually (as oppose to if you have Ext Rom, the stuff will be install automatically upon hardreset). But I guess since you don't hardreset it everyday, it is the same.
No. Repeat. NO. you can't upgrade your device to WM5. It has been well proven that Magician cannot be upgrade to WM5. And do not try to install ROM from other devices (e.g. Charmer) which looks very similiar to Magician. They are different in hardware and hence the ROMs are not compatible. And you may kill your device. So, repeat again, do not attempt to upgrade your Magician to WM5. You can always stay here and read new threads. WM5 in Magician is a superb news that if there is a possibility, it will be a hit in this forum.
BTW, on the bright side, you can see that Magician is a better device than Charmer although the latter runs WM5. Magician is superb in almost all the tasks given. Take a look at this thread to see the advantages of Magician vs Charmer. So, able to run W2003 is not such a bad thing at all. Probably WM5 will slow the Magician down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=55153&highlight=
It's have been released already the P535 english version... even sold on Ebay.... there's some good soul that would supply image of this ROM? so i can finally install in my chinese version?!!? thanks!
It seems ASUS has just posted it at their website... ftp://ftp.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IA/P535/V4315_WWE_MS00.rar
but I'm not sure is it an English ROM as no instruction yet. Pls try it with precaution!
Besides, you may need other tools to switch the location lock, but I don't know where to get it.
Cheers,
A_C
WWE == world wide english
Its about time!!!!!
Guys this is my first time installing a new ROM, can anyone please give me a full installation instructions??? Thanks!!
A_C u are the best!!!
Thanks A_C! Really on time!
Also, quite curious! they released also one version:
P535_V4315_WWE_TH00.rar and V4315_WWE_MS00.rar in same folder! I will check what's difference! Thanks!
Sorry that finally figure out the MS00 is only for Malaysia while TH00 is only for Thailand... hope no one gets hurt.
Asus PDA Phone P535's latest firmware for Malaysia
Additional features and improvements:
1. Improve communication stability of phone and GPRS.
2. Improve noise during camera preview.
3. Improve stability in idle mode.
4. Improve stability in A2DP connection.
5. Improve keypad reaction time.
6. Improve volumn stability during communication in earphone, headset or Bluetooth headset.
7. Improve WiFi WPA-PSK connection stability.
8. Change partitial system message description.
9. Improve security for My Secret Folder.
10. Improve driver will fail to connect to a WPA AP when the process of reconnect failed.
Caution:
1. Do not upgrade to different language or regional version onto your PDA Phone.
2. Please also install phone module firmware V4.3.0 or above.
3. After the installation, previous data will not be found.
Please backup by using bundled backup software before installation.
4. After the installation, please go to "Start"=>"Programs" and restore back to default.
Cheers,
A_C
Bummer!!!
Do you think that they will release also a HK version?
or is it possible to edit this one to work also on HK version?
Hey guys,
I've just picked up a french P535 while on holiday here in France. Has anyone tried flashing the WWE ROM to a non-English phone? I'm afeared of bricking my device, but my English is much better than my française, and it would be nice to have the device in English.
I've decided to just grab my cajones and go for it.
I've installed the 4.3.0 worldwide boot ROM firmware and that was happy, then downloaded the P525 cooked ROMs to get the ASUS language unlock utility, and ran that. It reported my country code as 420c (France) and proceded to unlock the device, so all should be well. I'm downloading the Malaysian WWE 4.3.15 firmware now, and will report back with how it goes once it's on the phone.
Wish me luck!
(for some reason I'm only getting 5kb/s off ASUS' ftp server, so could be 30 mins or so...)
Ok, update...
The WWE firmware won't apply using the ASUS autoupdater. I'm able to get into the bootloader flasher by holding Power-Record-Camera and hitting reset, but it complains about not finding ROMGalaxyII.nb0.
I understand that this is the decrypted version of the ROM update, but I don't know how to get that from the WWE firmware I have. Is anyone able to help me work this out?
Thanks in advance.
couldnt you use the p525romtool -d command as explained in the p525 rom cooking thread
JJ15k said:
couldnt you use the p525romtool -d command as explained in the p525 rom cooking thread
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No as apparently the ROM structure, however I've just found out you can flash the 535 roms using the 525 patched Autorun.exe, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284379 for details if anyone is interested in upgrading their 535.
Did you try falshing with this patched autorun?
That's what I mean yeah, I have a P535 I bought in France, I've now got a WWE ROM on it after using the patched autorun. All it does is hand the ROM to the BIOS's bootloader flash program, bypassing the region check the official one does.
Allright I will try too.
I live in france but I have all my IT in english, plus I use qwerty KB.
Thanks for the heads up, I ll report soon.
Well, I did try the update and it worked. I don t think I would have found the trick of putting a galaxy.cap with the hacked autorun the bypass the langage check without you/pntzamaras.
Now I have the qwerty kb and consistent language on my device!
I hope they release a french ROM someday so I could sell it to fund my next purchase
JJ15k said:
Well, I did try the update and it worked. I don t think I would have found the trick of putting a galaxy.cap with the hacked autorun the bypass the langage check without you/pntzamaras.
Now I have the qwerty kb and consistent language on my device!
I hope they release a french ROM someday so I could sell it to fund my next purchase
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Sorry but could you explain all the steps you followed to reach this successful upgrade?
Sure:
1) Download the sorg p525 cooked rom in the forum thread.
2)Download the p535 ROM.
3)Extract the p535 ROM and the p525 archive
4)Replace in the 535 ROM the autorun.exe by the one in the p525 archive.
5)Put the unlocklangID.exe utility in the same dir as the autorun you just overwrited.
6)Rename GalaxyII.cap to Galaxy.cap and put another copy of galaxyII.cap in the same folder (ie: instead of having just GalaxyII.cap you have the same file twice, named GALAXY.cap and GalaxyII.cap)
7)Put the 535 rom where you replaced the autorun on the SD card.
At this point you should have on your SD card the 2577 folder with autorun and unlocklangid.exe, and in the root, GalaxyII.cap and GALAXY.cap.
8)Insert Card and run the unlocklangdID utility.
9)Run the autorun, it should say the update is ok for your device, click file-update.
10)After you reset the flash utility appears and the device begins flashing, it takes around 5 min.
PERFECT !!!
Thanks you so much !!
hi, thanks so much for posting the solution.
on a side note, how long does it usually take for the P535 to connect to a WPA-PSK AES encrypted network?
it used to be fast before i changed to the WWE interface as per the instructions, but now the phone seems to be stuck in the authentication stage and will not be assigned an IP address by the router.
although when i turned off the wireless security, i was still able to connect to my unsecured network quickly.
Just thought i would post a download link for the latest WM6 official o2 rom, it has been out for a few months but now at least people who have other hermes devices can now download it
http://rapidshare.com/files/82987999/RUU_Hermes_O2_UK_3.62.206.2_6275_1.50.00.00_108_Ship.exe
what kind of O2?
I have O2 Atom.., can it ?
thanx for the info.
Man..this is hermes thread.. so obviously it's hermes o2 rom..
Thank you for the link.
I've been away from the site for a long time and I'm a bit nervous. I started out with a blue angle and did almost very thing to it years ago. So for with the Hermes I only done the official updates. But now my phone is unlocked incl SCID and Hard-SPL-V7, I need re-arrange things.
So after day's of reading I come to the conclusion thus. To use this upgrade I did to extract the *.nb's and re-compile them back to a RUU_signed.nbh. ( Herm_ExtendedRom.nb + PrimarySplash.nb + Radio.nb + SecondarySplash.nb + Windows.nb extracted and re-compiled using nbhtool-v101) With my newly created RUU_signed.nbh I can install using RUUWrapper.exe and a USB cable or re-name it to HERMIMG.nbh and install from SD card.
Could someone confirm that this would be my procedure.
(P.S. when re-compiling the *nb's using nbhtool-v101 I used the setting HERM100 instead of HERM200. My Hermes is a 100 according to the Device Information -> Model No:.
mithrin said:
Thank you for the link.
I've been away from the site for a long time and I'm a bit nervous. I started out with a blue angle and did almost very thing to it years ago. So for with the Hermes I only done the official updates. But now my phone is unlocked incl SCID and Hard-SPL-V7, I need re-arrange things.
So after day's of reading I come to the conclusion thus. To use this upgrade I did to extract the *.nb's and re-compile them back to a RUU_signed.nbh. ( Herm_ExtendedRom.nb + PrimarySplash.nb + Radio.nb + SecondarySplash.nb + Windows.nb extracted and re-compiled using nbhtool-v101) With my newly created RUU_signed.nbh I can install using RUUWrapper.exe and a USB cable or re-name it to HERMIMG.nbh and install from SD card.
Could someone confirm that this would be my procedure.
(P.S. when re-compiling the *nb's using nbhtool-v101 I used the setting HERM100 instead of HERM200. My Hermes is a 100 according to the Device Information -> Model No:.
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Excellent post sir, i like to see people who have done thier homework
Best thing to do is only to flash a radio unless you REALLY need to. Leave out the radio nb file and just rebuild the ROM as you (correctly) described.
Flash the new nbh file using RUUWrapper over USB (sync with activesync first).
Take a look at the thread in my sig about the choices of radio ROM.
Good luck sir
Thank you mrvanx for the reply and confidence. My radio is 1.16.00.00, with radio roms going up to 1.54.? I think I need updating. So this being an official rom I'll use it as a base. I'm hoping to try Schap's WM6 4.31 if all gos well.