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
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I'm trying to upgrade my o2 XDA II to an M1000 ROM because I want to se eif it's any better than the O2 one,
Does anyone know where I can get it from? I've searched the forum for hours and have only managed to find a few zip files with the contents of the extended ROM in them.
The differences between operators is what is supplied in the Extended ROM. For example, version 1.72 of the OS is the same on all devices as is version 1.17 of Radio - Unless, of course they are in a different language.
The Extended ROM allows operators to add their own customizations, additional applications and, in some cases, their own fixes.
Hello again,
Hello there, I was under the impression that in the O2 ROM, changes have been made to some of the operating system dll files that control handsfree.
I have a problem getting mp3 audio out of the device when it is in car kit mode and from research on the site, i-Mate and Orange phone owners don't have this problem.
One suggestion was that the handsfree dll had been changed and so I was trying to get a copy of the Orange (UK) Rom as packaged by Orange. (I assume that they do an upgrade file in a similar way to O2.)
I have a copy of the custom 1.72 Orange ROM that ninjadonkey created. It's been pre configured to Orange UK, and its unofficial as Orange are useless at providing decent upgrades! It will be exactly the same as the new O2 upgrade without all the cool extra software (Fonix etc...) that you get from o2 so you're probably best off with what you've got mate!
Ok,
I notice that you have Tom Tom on your device, does that mean you have an in-car kit with it?
If so, can you hear Tom Tom messages through the Kit or does the device insist on playing through device speaker only?
Also, can anyone advise me on how to customise the Windows install in ROM so that the folders are set up as I like them (As with the XDA-Developers SER).
Cheers again.
No, unfortunately TomTom only comes through the device speaker.
grrrrrr! Bloody fiddlers developing in problems!
findus said:
I have a copy of the custom 1.72 Orange ROM that ninjadonkey created. It's been pre configured to Orange UK, and its unofficial as Orange are useless at providing decent upgrades! It will be exactly the same as the new O2 upgrade without all the cool extra software (Fonix etc...) that you get from o2 so you're probably best off with what you've got mate!
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Can a copy of the custom 1.72 Orange ROM be downloaded from anywhere?
Perhaps it will help with some of the problems I am having with my M1000.
Thanks.
Here you go...
Enjoy at your own risk - works great for me though. This is an unofficial ROM customised for Orange UK by ninjadonkey. You will have issues with country code errors if you choose to upgrade again unless you follow the instructions in dcs's post on country code errors.
Fin
Apologies if this has been asked before, but if I were to buy the SPV M2000 and o2 later released a ROM update for the XDA2s including BlackBerry support (which I'm really after) would I be able to flash the SPV M2000 with this o2 ROM?
Thanks!
Anyone?
The simple answer is no,
the more complex answer is: no.
Before you use the O2 updater, you need to have the O2 ROMs installed on your M2000. Not really worth it in my opinion.
I wish that the CAB files for applications and customizations were available , wiping and installing isn't my thing. Love to experiment, but I am deathly afraid of bricking my phone
Hmm. Bummer. Thanks.
Is there any way around this?
well, if the apps you want reside in extended ROM, then the cabs cab be extracted (there are already extended ROM cabs on the FTP). If something is in ROM, then I dont know
upgrading orange spv m2000 to o2 firmware to get blackberry
it can be done
but i have not been to complete it
you do need the service as well (two downloads)
Re: upgrading orange spv m2000 to o2 firmware to get blackbe
kpblaesing said:
it can be done
but i have not been to complete it
you do need the service as well (two downloads)
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You need this to flush your ne ROM ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip
can i use the PDA2k v1.40 rom in my xda2s instead of v1.31 rom[/list]
Yes, you can
And here's how:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade
Using PDA2K ROM 1.40 for XDA2s
The Last One wrote:
And here's how:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade
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Many thanks TLO (and others on wiki) for making this easy for the rest of us. Very much appreciated!! One question. If I use this upgrade on my xda2s, can I still apply a future O2 ROM upgrade without having to change the device ID again..?
Many Thanks!!
Chris
With the new maUpgradeUT_noID.exe file, any Blue Angel rom goes on any Blue Angel device, regardless of which specific model it was designed to be used on.
Therefore, if future O2 upgrades give you trouble (which I am 99% sure they won't) you can just use the same method you used to upgrade to 1.40 to upgrade to the new O2 rom.
I just upgraded my O2 XDA 2s with the 1.40 ROM from iMate -- it's working great ! Many thanks !
Lo folks, first time poster here...just got me an XDA IIs O2 second hand but my sim is Orange, so i need to unlock then change ROMs to Orange.
Have been reading posts here and on wiki, so far i know i need to first download and run itsme's all-in-one unlocker right?
The next step is where i need advice. What are the most recommended rom packs for me to use? doesnt have to be the latest beta roms, just something to start me up down the orange m2000 route. If you guys name the files i need i'll take it from there and get em from the ftp.
I'm also confused by the wording of the rom names in ftp...should i be using the "upgrade" rom files? I'm trying to wipe all O2 stuff and replace with Orange.
Many thx in advance
Hi can anyone tell me which is the latest Rom for the O2 XDA exec on the O2 network?
I upgraded one on my phone y'day and it is the
Rom : 1.30.107
Rom date : 04/11/06
Radio Version : 1.09.00
Protocol Version : 42.42.P8
ExtRom Version : 1.30.162 WWE
Is there any Rom that is newer than this one?
Please reply back asap....Thanks!!!
The latest i see on their (O2's) site is
Xda Exec ROM v 1.13.188
blingin said:
The latest i see on their (O2's) site is
Xda Exec ROM v 1.13.188
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Point your browser here:
http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftware.aspx
Quote from the site:
"Updated Comm Manager, providing new buttons for controlling Direct Push Mail and active Data connections.
Updated Radio v1.09.00
Updated CE image v1.30.107"
does this upgrade include skype?
kanjer said:
does this upgrade include skype?
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no. but u can always download it from skype's website
only imate ROMs include skype. so, if u r lazy, then, use the "ms_.nbf' of imate ROM :wink:
Upgrade
Hi can anyone tell me a few things
1) i bought the xda executive from O2 so i have their rom and features installed on mine.
2) if i want to use a 3 network card on it can i use it? where can i get the internet setting for the 3 network? and do i have to upgrade the rom to a 3 network or not?
3) if i want to use a vodafone sim card on it then would it be better if i upgraded the rom to a vodafone rom or should i just leave it to the O2 rom?
Thank You,
could only one tell me what improvement of this Rom compare O2 exec 1.13 Rom?
There is a much recent release of O2 with radio version 1.11.00. I used to see it on the topics here like 2 months ago.
iv the EXEC Iv shipped mine 2 India.....
These ppl ask for an O2 no....so I cant upgrade my exec ???
with the official rom ? :S
hey i guess this rom isnt on F.T.P..can anyone upload it on FTP ?
You wrong my dear,
the latest ROM from Exec is v1.30.162 ROM
Just follow the link, and you will find the info.
DavidT. said:
blingin said:
The latest i see on their (O2's) site is
Xda Exec ROM v 1.13.188
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Point your browser here:
http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftware.aspx
Quote from the site:
"Updated Comm Manager, providing new buttons for controlling Direct Push Mail and active Data connections.
Updated Radio v1.09.00
Updated CE image v1.30.107"
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162 is the extended ROM version... pretty meaningless... the OS is 107 as said earlier and that is what counts.
how can I install this ROM ???
I want to upgrade my rom...
But Im not sure what should be upgraded to...
can some 1 please help me out ?
On what can be a safe upgrade in ROM for XDA exec ???
It would be great if I could get the O2 upgrade in the site
but I have no O2 number..which should be provided
any suggestions ??
thank you
Missing camera application
I have a new Exec and I have the latest ROM version as displayed on the O2 web site. When I install using the Corporate option (code 0506) and the great O2_Exec_Connections_Only CAB. But the camera application seems to be missing (or components of it). Has anyone else found this and is there a solution? Do I have to do a full install and then delete the O2 junk?
I have a new Exec and I have the latest ROM version as displayed on the O2 web site. When I install using the Corporate option (code 0506) and the great O2_Exec_Connections_Only CAB. But the camera application seems to be missing (or components of it). Has anyone else found this and is there a solution? Do I have to do a full install and then delete the O2 junk?
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Does the camera show up in the other install options?
I didn't even bother with the O2 junk, I just reset the device at the "wait 3 seconds" part so none of the O2 stuff was installed and my camera works fine.
Missing camera application
DavidT
Many thanks for your response. It turns out the ROM image was faulty. So, however many times I re-installed or in whatever configuration, the camera application was missing bits. So, I downloaded the latest ROM image and re-installed. Everything works fine now.
Like you, I avoid the O2 stuff.
I don't have an O2 number either, so how can I download the ROM?
any help guys?
Thanks
Swap and share ROMs between the Universal devices
Hi Guys,
I have a dump question, can all the Universal devices exchange ROM’s?
Otherworld, can a T-Mobile MDA pro use an O2 ROM or JasJar ROM???
Also what is AKU 3.0 or 2.2???????
I am confused and a little explaining will do…
Please help…
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my969 said:
I don't have an O2 number either, so how can I download the ROM?
any help guys?
Thanks
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yeah - anyone got a link where we can download the latest ROM?
I don't have an 02 number, just a data connection.
XDA Exec Upgrade
cktlcmd said:
There is a much recent release of O2 with radio version 1.11.00. I used to see it on the topics here like 2 months ago.
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Where is this upgrade from what is the URL
Thanks in advance