was wondering is there any way possible to chnage my rom from the qtek 9090 (original shipped) to an o2 rom (1.40.237).....please let me know your suggestions/thoughts
yes its posible, but why bother - I have both devices and find the QTEK just as stable as the O2, if not more so. If I were upgrading ROMs, I would go to imate 1.40 & radio 1.13, but can't see the point. If it ain't broke, don't fix it
I am just finding that I have so many issues with the qtek and I am not sure if its the rom or sw I have. eg sms don't come thru ,soft resets dont complete properly, spb pocket plus does not work, i could go on and on; and my system is v.Sugglish at best. Thought a different rom might be more stable. How do install the imate rom?
I've read through the WWE thread and still haven't managed to find people's experiences with this ROM and their UK Orbit's.
Can people please post any issues, and more importantly if I'll brick my Orbit (as from the shop so unsure whether CID locked / unlocked) if I follow the steps in the original thread?
Thanks.
I had no luck. I'm waiting for WM6 ROM from O2 UK to get the phone working again as I can still access the bootloader.
Same for me. Followed all the steps, but still my phone bricked. Mine was CID locked, but because there were several succesful upgrades on CID locked devices I also tried it. I'm also still able to enter bootlloader, so just have to wait for retail WM6 ( have no RUU signed update to restore my device )
I moved from a Orbit with a HTC P3300 Rom (CID Unlocked) to a WM6 Bebe Rom at the first attempt.
It's so much quicker than the WM5 Rom. It's a lot more stable.
If you want me to post the steps and a Apps I've tested I'll do so tomorrow.
I couldn't get Bepe's to load with the boot loader, but the next part with the windows.nb file worked..........
Sort of, I think the bluetooth is not working properly as I can't create a port to allow me to sync with my pc. Apart from that it is working fine. (Touch wood)
doesn't seem worth the risk...
sounds to me like it isn't worth trying at the moment then! shame cause i want to get wm6 running but would rather not have a bricked device ... and the odds look high!
come on o2... where's our official rom?
I've just upgraded my O2 Orbit and it worked fine. CID unlocked it with IMEI-Check and then followed Bepe's instructions.
mmmm... fair enough but i just don't wanna shell out $20 to get a cracked rom...
If I am not mistaken is it not £20 as opposed to dollars I would pay a tenner but like you I will wait for £20
Does anyone know if HTC will require an actual P3300 IMEI in order to download the WM6 update when and if they release it?
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Does anyone know if HTC will require an actual P3300 IMEI in order to download the WM6 update when and if they release it?
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probably, they will require you to give this to prove you have a HTC branded device. TBH they shoudl provide a ROMforAll no matter what provider you have you should be able to upgrade to a clean manufacture rom.
for those who have O2-Orbit UK and can access only bootloader, did U try to flash german WM6? just run file downloaded from german o2 (without any hexedits etc. just run xdaorbit-windows-update.exe). I think it should work, because CID lock is not to lang version, but for operator (02_01) and both UK and DE Orbit are ARTE2000. Worth a try. If it works let it boot to calibration screen plug usb cable and reflash using bepe's ROM. Let us know. I'm not sure if it'll work, I'm CIDunlocked.
phsnake said:
for those who have O2-Orbit UK and can access only bootloader, did U try to flash german WM6? just run file downloaded from german o2 (without any hexedits etc. just run xdaorbit-windows-update.exe). I think it should work, because CID lock is not to lang version, but for operator (02_01) and both UK and DE Orbit are ARTE2000. Worth a try. If it works let it boot to calibration screen plug usb cable and reflash using bepe's ROM. Let us know. I'm not sure if it'll work, I'm CIDunlocked.
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Do you think the same would apply if you Hex edited ARTE10000 to ARTE2000? Sily question, I know, but is that the only level of security that actually looks for model ID?
in o2 ger image its already ARTE***** so u dont need to change anything (it means it shoul work for arte100,110,1000,200 models maybe 300 as well - htc love) But this is looking only for ModelID, in ROmUpdate Util it checks somehow for ModelVendor/Operator - addr:x0003BA6C - password BsaD5SeoA
I also "BRICKED" my Orbit. I am also the impatient type. Why wait for O2 to release a ROM image? I have spoken with O2 directly. My friend even works for their technical division. As far as I have been able to find out, from friends and his friends at O2, there is NO O2-UK WM6 in the pipeline at the moment. Not enough users apparently. When I found out this I put my Orbit into O2 shop for repair. It was flashed under warranty as a software fault. I have since CID-unlocked it and flashed to WM6.
Absolutely amazing. WM5 to WM6 is night and day. So much faster and a lot nicer looking too.
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Absolutely amazing. WM5 to WM6 is night and day. So much faster and a lot nicer looking too.
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My experience: O2 Orbit bought in CZ. My way was: CID unlock -> try-and-brick (...) -> German original O2 WM6 ROM (with bootloader) -> Arte WM6 from bepe.
I am very happy now (extremly stable!) and at this moment I do not plan even upgrade to a new ROM.
Btw solved the issue with localization (keyboard only - Resco works perfectly) and external keyboard support for my beloved iGo Sierra bluetooth keyboard: AE Keyboard mapping SW solved my needs
MY experiences
Being a corporate O2 customer, when I bricked my Orbit they sent me a new one and said I could do what I wanted with the old one.. it's still a brick, having tried every suggestion on this forum!!!
MY new one, however, is running Bepe's WM6, having run the USPL first.
I tried Black&Blue, but found it drained the battery too quickly, and I reall ydon't need all the extras it comes with. I've got Bepe's WM6 running brillianlty - all I add is a cracked version of TomTom 6.02, which runs perfectly, BatteryStatus purely for a power display, no overclocking needed, and TodayAgenda for improved calendar on Today.
I use push mail to connect to my office exchange server, and have all my personal mail ending up at fastmail.net, where I connect to using IMAP - deleting from the phone deletes properly on the IMAP server now, unlike on WM5, so you really can have a synchronised mailbox usin IMAP and a free account at Fastmail.net...
I also have JetwareMobile installed to enable me to use my Siemens HKW600 Car kit (£40 on ebay, superb!), and I have some Sony DR-BT30Q bluetooth headphones which work perfectly...
I have a CID LOCKED UK o2 Orbit. I ran the USPL program by Prof and then Bepe's WWE ROM.
worked fine and WM6 is great!
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I have a CID LOCKED UK o2 Orbit. I ran the USPL program by Prof and then Bepe's WWE ROM.
worked fine and WM6 is great!
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Yes, but that doesn't work if you've already bricked your Orbit
Does anyone happen to have a WM5 ROM to restore to if the WM6 goes horribly tits up - I'm not overly looking forward to the idea of not having the pride of the mobile fleet working... the humiliation!
I have flashed my Orange M700 with the official ROM with no problems, most of my software is working. However TOMTOM detects a new device ID everytime I hard reset the phone.
I have spoken to TOMTOM support who have confirmed that this is an issue with WM6 and at the moment do not offer any official support. They have also stated off the record that it is likly that TomTom 7 will not be released on the WM format partually due to this issue.
Use TomTom 6.0.3 - works for me?!
Which 'official' HTC WM6 ROM are you trying? The only one currently available is the Asian ROM, developed by Dopod which is not supported in the UK; I went from Orange ROM to HTC WM5 without any problem; it was only when I flashed another WM6 ROM (based on the Dopod Beta WM6 ROM) that I had problems. TomTom agreed to give me another activation code, but in the meantime I flashed the Mun-Rus WM6 ROM, and the device code reverted to the correct one.
The ROM 'chefs' suggested there was some faulty code in some of the ROM's- it affected the Hermes as well- which changed the device code, and it looks as if that may have carried over to the release ROMs
Once you have a new activation code, you should be OK, as the devcie code should stay the same till the next ROM flash!
Nealed: The Activation code is linked to the maps, not the application, so if you have one of these suspect ROMs, it shouldn;t matter which app version you have.
Hi,
I'm completely new to all this but I have done my best to try and figure it all out for myself but I'd still like to make sure I've understood a few things correctly...
I have an SFR s300+ bought here in France. The OS is WM5 and I'd like WM6.
I have allready tried out the "off"+"camera button"+soft reset to see if I needed to install a hard SPL : I do.
I've downloaded Des' Crashproof (due to the reassuring name) SPL.
I can now install that by following the guide without backing anything up yet (correct me if I'm mistaken)...
Once done I will have to copy all my important info and then I will be able to flash any ROM of my choice (English, French, official or not) is that right?
If I'm not mistaken and I can now install any ROM, which English ROM is the best?
I'd also like to know if I have to install a radio after this or will the one I have at the moment (that works fine) be preserved?
If I do have to install a radio which do you recommend for SFR in France considering I sometimes go to Spain.
One last question ; does installing an update to WM6 require a product key or registration of any sort like Windows on the PC or can I just flash and use freely?
If anyone takes the time to answer any of my questiions I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance.
Yes, install the ROM you like.
Best ROM? impossible to answer - lots of good ones about - try bepe black and blue karmba, mary - any recent English ROMS.
Although you do not NEED to install another radio - you probably SHOULD because your battery life under WM6 will be terrible with your current radio.
I would recommend 1.46.00.11 - although an radio from 1.41 upwards should be OK with SFR and on other networks in other countries. (I'm an SFR customer and connect in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, UK etc.)
You will not need a licence key key to work with WM6.
Happy flashing.
Thanks for the answers!
Ok, well I'll give it a go when I'm a little less tired and report back...
One last thing, the battery life under WM6 comment got me wondering, is it worth the hassle (WM6 that is)?
I would guess so considering all the WM6 ROMs that people have gone to great lengths to make...
All opinions are welcome and appreciated.
Information overload, too many wm6 updates.
Looking for the best and latest update to wm6+ for my phone
My phone as of now is
wm5 locked to orange sim
OS 5.1.465 (build 15673.3.3.1)
Standard SPL? and radio?
Will these upgrades work on UK orange network, and I've seen somewhere a cab file i think to reinstall all my orange network settings, I hope to do an upgrade this weekend
Thanks Phil
Phil
I did the upgrade on an M3100 on Orange UK and used ROM CE OS 5.2.19202 (Build 19202.1.0.0 PV DVH) 16MB PP CLEAN. Works fine. I did not even need to run the network wizard to set up all the Orange UK settings. Great Rom
Phil ... before you try anything make sure you go HardSPL so you don't end up bricking your device.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HardSPL
Personally the most stable/fastest rom I've ever used is K's WM6 Final
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350695
I'm currently using starbase64's S64_WM_6.1_HTC_v2_WWE which is very feature rich and WM6.1 (but I did SuperCID my device before hand)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380433
Once you've upgraded your M3100, you'll probably find that your orangeworld browsing is reduced to a txt-wap view so you'll need to installed Rabdo's little fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1200676#post1200676
Thanks, just downloaded the HTC update 838Pro_HK_ENG_WM6_Upgrade_20070712
and
HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a
should I upgrade my phone first or unlock first?
Wanted to try Official wm6 from htc, before the other roms, can I do that? pick, choose and try any roms
The sim unlock should be done 1st because atleast you'll be safe knowing the IPL is 1.01 and SPL changed to 1.40.Olipro (HardSPL-1.40)
Note that when you use the "AUTO_Unlock_v3a.bat" file ... it will want to downgrade your Radio from 1.38.00.01 to 1.16.00.01 (which means you will lose HSDPA connectivity) ... so you'll need to upgrade again
Also when the unlock program is finally executed, if you chose to SuperCID your device, you'll be able to load any Rom but manufacturers warranty is out the window.
Just run HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a
It ran very smoothly
ROM version 2.11.61.3
ROM Date 05/21/07
Radio version 1.16.00.00
IPL-1.01
SPL-1.40.01ipro
Installed my 3 network sim, all okay, it worked, just need to install 3 network settings
i have brewed and installed wm6 roms with no problems, even upgraded the radios to newer versions, all you will need to do is input the gprs/3g access settings and install the sms fix to allow voicemails and sms to get through properly