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I'am new to all this and was wondering if its worth updating my XDA IIs these are the settings
Rom Version 1.31.00 WWE
Rom date 12/13/04
Radio Version 1.06.00
protocol version 1337.38
ExRpm Version 1.31.139 WWE
Could anyone let me know if there are any benefits, also how easy is it to update, ie can anyone explain in basic terms as I have never done this sort of thing before, also if it all went wrong what would be the worst case senario.
Is there a simple program that does all updates?
Thanks in advance

Hi Popupstands
I upgraded mine a few weeks ago from the O2 ROM like yours to the config detailed below. Have found that this ROM is a bit more stable and has better control over wi fi switching than my old one. still have the same old bluetooth connection problems. You will also have to modify the below EXTENDED ROM to replace the caller ID file with an older version to avoid GPRS disconnect problems...
before you do anything, you should read ALL the INFO at following wiki link
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel
On a practical note, if you are reasonably happy with the stabilty of your device then the upgrade may not be worth it for you. I believe the official O2 rom update is imminent, so you may want to wait for that..
Hope that helps
Regards
Chris

To which rom should I update my Dutch TMobile MDA pro?

Hi!
I really feel like a newbie when i read all the posts about all the different rom versions, so can someone give me some advice which rom i should use to upgrade to?
I have a dutch TMobile MDA pro, which is still at the default rom:
ROM: 1.12.42 WWE (8/23/05)
Radio: 1.00.02
extRom: 1.12.125 WWE
I am experiencing problems with spontaneous hangs (which might have to do with 3rd party software, but the device itself isnt exactly stable)
but also the radio often just loses signal, which i can only fix by rebooting...
I want to upgrade, but i don't want to spend toooo much time on it. Is there a rom that offers better stability which is easy to install and configure?
Regards,
Casper

Try updating to the latest I-Mate Jasjar ROM. Very stable and fast. I too use a lot of 3rd party applications and games. This is my 3rd day of not experiencing any problem without doing a soft reset in the morning.

I prefer Orange ROM... both imate and orange are the same version though... only that Orange's ROM is released while Imate is still not released

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I prefer Orange ROM... both imate and orange are the same version though... only that Orange's ROM is released while Imate is still not released
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ady, what made you say the I-Mate ROM has not been released yet? It is true there is a test version which came 2 weeks earlier than the one I am using now which is NOT the test version. Just curious.
Another question please about the NEW Orange ROM. Is it true that the vibrate is always ON and you can't turn it OFF?

I did it!
last week i gathered my courage, downloaded the JasJar rom, found the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe tool, pressed install, drank a cup of coffee, and was finished!
It went flawlessly! And my T-Mobile MDA Pro has never run smoother!
I couldnt (and wouldnt) have done it without this forum, so thanks guys!
Now its just waiting until there is a new stable rom with A2DP on it, and then i'll upgrade again!

koesper said:
I did it!
last week i gathered my courage, downloaded the JasJar rom, found the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe tool, pressed install, drank a cup of coffee, and was finished!
It went flawlessly! And my T-Mobile MDA Pro has never run smoother!
I couldnt (and wouldnt) have done it without this forum, so thanks guys!
Now its just waiting until there is a new stable rom with A2DP on it, and then i'll upgrade again!
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I upgraded my mda pro to the latest t-mobile UK ROM straight out of the box. But even then I have the same problems with spontaneous hangs. And reading your success story I gathered all the files JASJAR_WWE_13076_164_10900_wwe_ship.exe and MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe to upgrade to the JasJar rom myself. But as complete newbie who is affraid to mess things up, did you do anything else except unzipping the ROM update and copying the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe to that folder ? The reason why I am asking I read somewhere that you have to add [CHECKCEID_TYPE]=1 to the RUU.conf file.
Thanks in advance.

JASJAR rom works fine
My T-mobile mda pro NL arrived today and i almost immediately flashed it to Imate JASJAR firmware on the xda-developer ftp. I used the Universal_Upgrade_v1.30.68_radio_1.09.0.zip file which contains:
Rom 1.30.68 WWE
Radio 1.09.00
ExtROM 1.30.153
Protocol 42.42P8
and is dated at 08 february 2006.
This works fine and removes the ugly pink theme and adds some nice apps like skype after customizing. It also has an alternative contacts menu, which has skype integration. Pocket MSN (a not so nice app imho) is also included, although i use the new agile messenger beta.
The bootscreen mentions 'for testing only, not for sale' which might indicate that it is not a final (not sure though).

Thanks it works like a charm.
ROM 1.30.76 WWE
ROM date 20 february 2006
Radio 1.09.00
Protocol 42.42.P8
ExtROM 1.30.164 WWE

I'm using T-mobile UK version with 1.09 radio rom. This version INCLUDES the a2dp profiles, but no pushmail. You can use the blackberry connect software from german t-mobile site on the Universal. so you will have AND pushmail and A2DP.
http://www.pocketinfo.nl/artikel/5561
I think Imate rom is also a nice ROM.

Reading this topic en reading the instructions about bootloader, I have another question. In the instruction ist says to make a factory reset after loading the new ROM. Does this mean that all information in your MDA is wiped out and must be reloaded?

yes the machine is a complete naked beauty afterwards

MDA Vario HELP!!!

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.

Upgrading Orange SPV M5000 - where to start with ROMs etc

Hi,
I have been trying to plough through the messages here, but am still confused about where to start. Most of the following is probably FAQ stuff, but I cannot find much on the Wiki, but will happily add something for others.
I have the UK Orange SPV M5000 flashed with the latest Orange Rom providing:
Rom Version: 1.30.90 WWE
Rom Date: 02/24/06
Radio Version: 1.03.00
Protocol version: 42.36.P8
ExtROM version: (none) (skipped the install).
What is the best stable ROM to install to start off with? I gather that it seems to be a toss up between the QTeck and Dopol. I gather one might be missing some apps - I am quite keen to retain the voice call app, dump MSN and stick on Skype.
I have also just plugged in a 2Gb Sandisk Ultra II card with a view to start filling it with various apps and data and would appreciate any advice on the following:
- Recomendations on a Registry Editor so I can run through the recommended tweaks.
- Install a decent task manager - any recommendations?
- Install some backup software - any recommendations?
- Find and install some some sort of connection manager.
- Find and install some some sort of memory manager.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

OK, I have worked out how to upgrade the Radio ROM (to 1.10.3) and have been reading up on cooking your own extended ROM.
Bearing in mind I'm on UK Orange, what you add/subtract from the current Orange ROM to improve things?

Radio Rom 1.03 does have a few problems from what I read. The main trouble I had was when answering phone I couldn't hear anyone for a few seconds.
I am a UK Orange user and upgraded to Radio v1.09.00 and found the answer problem solved, better reception and slightly better battery performance.
Since then I am trying out the Dopod Firmware, the whole lot with Radio 1.11.00, so far no problems.

Hi,
Thanks for the response. I'm still trying to get the hang of the phone so will leave it a few more days before I play with the ROMs further.
My biggest problem is answering the calls when it is open on my desk - if I pick it up, unplug the USB, close it and then answer the answer button on the spine just doesn't seem to work. Actually it doesn't seem that reliable at the best of times.
Ultimately I'll sort out a BT headset, but was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem.

Upgrading Orange SPV M5000 where to start
I have gone through some of the postings on this great device , and would appreciate if the
DOPOD ROM
Rom 1.30.111 of 04 06 06 WWE
Radio 1.09.00
Protocol 42. 42. P8
ExtRom 1. 30. 230 WWE
Will suit my device with
Operator Version 7. 130. 1. 174
Rom 1. 30. 90 of 02 24 06 WWE
Radio 0. 00. 00
Protocol 42. 37 P8
ExtRom 1. 30. 174. WWE
I will be much grateful and whrer can I get this downloaded.
Thanks

[NEW] - Orange ROM w/Radio 1.13.00_UNI (25/08/06)

Found on buzzdev.net
http://buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=59&func=view&id=24437&catid=40 8)
does anyone know new ROM from Orange release 25 August 06.....??
any link....??

Here we go with this new - ROM -

http://www.business.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Business&c=OUKPage&cid=1142943309969

I understand that upgrades to radio 1.13, but what's about the rest of the version, i mean rom and so on?
thanks.

I'd also want to know what is new in this ROM aside from the radio. Does this ROM have both AKU2 and A2DP support?

Does upgrading to 1.13 on the radio make much of a difference?
In an area where I used to get a 5 bar signal strength on the alpine with radio 1.04 I now get a 2 bar signal with the Universal and my wife complains bitterly that the sound breaks up whilst I'm talking to her...
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gquipster said:
Does upgrading to 1.13 on the radio make much of a difference?
In an area where I used to get a 5 bar signal strength on the alpine with radio 1.04 I now get a 2 bar signal with the Universal and my wife complains bitterly that the sound breaks up whilst I'm talking to her...
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It is hard to answer your question because different radio versions have different performances on different locations. So you basically have to try it yourself to determine if this will improve the quality of your calls in your area. The most important thing to know is you will not loose your current settings or programs installed as long as you ONLY UPGRADE THE RADIO VERSION AND STAY AWAY FROM UPGRADING THE REST OF THE ROM.

Thanks will give it a whirl - iirc its a case of deleting the nk.nbf and ms_.nbf files out of the upgrade?
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gquipster said:
Thanks will give it a whirl - iirc its a case of deleting the nk.nbf and ms_.nbf files out of the upgrade?
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Yes, and using the Ma_Upgarde_No_ID Tool to install it. I'll probably try and install it too myself today.

I think it's time that some informed people start telling the rest of us what's changing from version to the following: personal impressions on perfomance are often contraddictory, many are downgrading after upgrading. What's going on?

Gah now I'm annoyed.
I applied just the radio update and at the end when it told me to do a cold start I did just a normal soft reset, fingers well away from the keyboard. It starts to boot and I notice from the splash screen that it's QVGA instead of VGA as I expect. I think "Oh OK I just need to run ozVGA again it's just got reset by the update" - all of a sudden it tells me to "Tap the screen to begin using Windows"
Not amused.
Fortunately I kept a backup but that's really annoyed me.
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gquipster said:
Fortunately I kept a backup but that's really annoyed me.
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excuse my ignorance (cause it's really buggin me too! ) but how do you backup the EXEC? on previous PPC's there was a backup to falsh utility. all i've seen are references to backing up 'my documents'. i would like to have a full backup like i used to get.
any help appreciated.
nevermind "Spb backup" it is!

hi gquipster
did you see any difference in the radio upgrade??
i am also having a little reception difficulty with radio 1.09 sometimes 5 bars and couple of minutes later in the same location no reception so any feedback will be appreciated. thanks

Backups:
When I say a backup what I meant is that all the cab files etc that I use are all stored on the SD card so it was just a case of rerunning them rather than having to dig them all out. Also all my files are kept on my SD card as well.
I see they've removed the backup option from ActiveSync 4.2 anyone know why that would be?
Radio 1.13:
Well I haven't really noticed much difference in the signal strength indicator on the screen but call quality whilst sat at my desk seems the same - perhaps slightly better. It does seem to be answering calls marginally quicker but that could be wishful thinking.
Real test will be as I drive home this evening, several areas where the phone broke up yesterday where my Alpine didn't so see how the new Radio performs there.
I actually didn't use the no_id upgrade tool I re-encoded the radio_.nbf file changing the operator id to O2 and then used the ROMUpgradeUt.exe etc from the last official O2 update just with the nk.nbf and ms_.nbf files removed. Maybe that's why it hard reset my phone? Not entirely sure.
Anyway if there is anyone with a debugger/decompiler/whatever who can analyse exactly what the changes between Radio 1.09/1.11 and 1.13 are I'd be very interested, I'm wondering if it's actually the same update just with a different version number depending upon the service provider!!!
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Did someone above mention that this rom makes the screen qvga? I would be interested in that, as long as it doesn't screw up my phone software (like it does with ozVGA). Just to get a clear picture, how good is this upgrade, if anyone has anything to offer from experience, when compared with Imate JJ 1.30.82 WWE and 1.09.00 (radio) I am using on my universal (O2 xda exec).

i applied the radio rom to the qtek rom. no problems - no qvga

Device Information :
Operator version : 7.130.1.174 <---- NEW info...What it is..?
ROM Version : 1.30.90 WWE
ROM date : 02/24/06
Radio version : 1.13.00
Protocol version : 42.47.P8
ExtROM version : 1.30.174 WWE
OS 5.1.195 (Build 14847.2.0.0) ----> AKU 2.0 (nothing new)
i think this is same with previous orange ROM, the new one ONLY Radio 1.13.00 updated, and have NO issue with new radio, everything seem OK..!
will be revert back to AKU3.2_Ivan and keep this radio...

I got QVGA cos I think I fscked up the update and it ended up cold booting my system. Haven't yet looked at exactly what I did wrong yet, might do if I get a chance after work this evening.
My current config now is:
ROM Version: 1.30.107 WWE
ROM Date: 04/11/06
Radio Version: 1.13.00
Protocol Version: 42.47.P8
ExtROM Version: 1.30.162 WWE
OS 5.1.195 (Build 14847.2.0.0)
Notice you have a different ExtROM version to me - what exactly is different do you know?
I'm off on holiday as of tomorrow so may not get much of a chance to reply for a week or so (depending upon how many emails I get in my work account by the time I get back!!!)
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Is there A2DP support in this new ROM?

Radio 1.13
Seemed slightly better whilst driving home today my wife didn't complain about me breaking up as much but she did say that it still wasn't as good quality as the "that other gadgetty thing you used to have" (Alpine).
Also for the first time this evening it detected a 3G signal in my house (0 bars but it detected it!!!) for all of 5 minutes before switching back to a 5 bar GSM signal. Will try moving it nearer to a window and see if I can get the 3G signal back, but thats a definite improvement.
Anyway all subjective I'm afraid as I don't have the expertise and/or the tools to be able to do proper testing.
Still need to figure out exactly what I'm doing with cooking ROMs etc first...
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