Just got an XDA Orbit - P3300, MDA Compact III General

Hi guys,
I've just received my XDA orbit and i'm loving it so far, but want to start customising it... I have a few questions you might be able to help with:
1. My orbit has WM5 on, is there a free upgrade to WM6 or do I have to buy it?
2. I want to customise the interface a bit to the black background with the "cube" interface on, is there a walkthrough on here that I can follow? Which is the best interface (ROM?) to install
3. Where can I get some free games from (or where can I buy some games)?
Sure there's more but will start off with just those.
Cheers

congratulations....
1 - the wm6 update is free, go to my-xda website, or there is an upload of the official one on the site.
2 - best black and blue 4.3 - in my opinion but this varis person to person - you will have to cid unlock it first.
3 - google is your friend

bear in mind, if you change to the B+B ROM (or similar) there is no point in upgrading to the Official WM6 ROM first, as B+B is based on the WM6 ROM

Cheers guys, can someone link to the thread with the B+B 4.3 rom in, i'm not sure which one it is...
RE:cid unlock - my phone O2 xda orbit is unlocked to all networks already, is that the same thing?
Am i right in thinking if I follow the thread here I won't need cid unlock?

gk141054 said:
Cheers guys, can someone link to the thread with the B+B 4.3 rom in, i'm not sure which one it is...
RE:cid unlock - my phone O2 xda orbit is unlocked to all networks already, is that the same thing?
Am i right in thinking if I follow the thread here I won't need cid unlock?
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The link to B+B is here
You will need to CID unlock, it is explained in the thread you linked to, just follow the instructions.

Related

ROM Advice

Hi,
Just wondering - I have an m2000 (still on Orange) - I'd like to change the ROM to an unbranded one/the O2 one - I understand that the files are in the download area. My question is, wasnt there a ROM which also removed the SIM lock, or am i imagining things?
Thanks.
You dont need to upgrade the ROM to unlock your phone, check the BlueAngel wiki for how to do it.
Info is here on simunlock
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Unlock_Sim
If you are interesting in upgrading your ROM, the best place to start would be the wiki on this site. The Blue Angel part of it is really well maintained, and you will find everything you need to know on which ROM would be best for you and how to do it.
Fin
Thanks - really (genuinely) appreciate the input. I'm a software developer by trade but I have to admit to being a bit confused about where to start, what to download etc!
I'll check the links out.

Universal Upgrading, questions not totally cleared by Wiki and other posts

Dear All,
I spent a lot of hours, days, reading the posts on the forum about the Universal and upgrading it. I didn't find some answers.
I still have some open questions that I request your help in order to have a safe upgrade.
I have a Qtek 9000, that is SimLock.
I would like to Upgrade to an AKU 3.5 ROM or to one Crossbow ROM ( still under assessment)
Now my questions:
To upgrade,
I will have to upgrade bootloader, because since Aku 3.2 Rom , it needs to be 1.01. That is clear.
Edit: Opsss tried bottloader for first time and my version is 2.01 So no bootloader upgrade, but new question:
Sim Unlock works with bootloader 2.01?
1 - Do I need to SIMUNLOCK before ROM or Radio ROM upgrade? If yes:
- I will need an oficial radio ROM. Which one? Are 1.13 or 1.14 is OK?
- Must I first Simunlock and only after upgrade the bootloader?
2 -Country Code error, what is it? (Solved)
Edit : About Country error, no specific answer, but i got almost what I looked for.
Thx you all for the hard work and colaboration on this site.
Cheers
TADAA... answers
I'm afraid you didnt took your best sshot at searching, cuz 3 or 4 post above yours is a topic called "problems with upgrading?"
in this topic you will find the info AND tools you need to succesfully upgrade..
I don't know about the simlock thing, i flashed mine with the simlock on, to a cooked rom, and it works, but don't blame me if it F*CKS up your mobile i suggest that you do a bit of research in that part..
Country id error:
You get that when you try to install a rom that is from a different manufacturer/country then yours, to solve this problem look at this link
(the link to the forementioned topic)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=290234
Good luck!
bastiaanoskam said:
I'm afraid you didnt took your best sshot at searching, cuz 3 or 4 post above yours is a topic called "problems with upgrading?"
in this topic you will find the info AND tools you need to succesfully upgrade..
I don't know about the simlock thing, i flashed mine with the simlock on, to a cooked rom, and it works, but don't blame me if it F*CKS up your mobile i suggest that you do a bit of research in that part..
Country id error:
You get that when you try to install a rom that is from a different manufacturer/country then yours, to solve this problem look at this link
(the link to the forementioned topic)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=290234
Good luck!
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I know how to solve the country error, I just would like to get more info about it.
About the other post, I will look for it, but when i made search ( last time was the last week) I didn't find the answers i look for.
Since I looked and didn't find it could you please provide a link? ( sorry)
Thx for your help.
Hi,
1. I agree with bastiaanoskam cause I think almost any question about upgrading the Universal has been answered before in this forum.
2. I don't see the need to unlock your device if you don't want to change your current provider.
3. As far as I understand the country error is due to a change in the original language for which your device was thought (look for MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe) i.e. you have a Japanese device and want to upgrade to WWE version.
4. About the bootloader, I just saw one ROM that is said it requires to upgrade your bootloader to 1.01, it was a preview AKU3.2 from i-mate but I don't really know if the upgrade is really needed. I have read it's not needed for Crossbow and also for custom cooked AKU3.5 but again every new cooked ROM usually has a thread so you can find answers there.
tripledes said:
Hi,
1. I agree with bastiaanoskam cause I think almost any question about upgrading the Universal has been answered before in this forum.
2. I don't see the need to unlock your device if you don't want to change your current provider.
3. As far as I understand the country error is due to a change in the original language for which your device was thought (look for MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe) i.e. you have a Japanese device and want to upgrade to WWE version.
4. About the bootloader, I just saw one ROM that is said it requires to upgrade your bootloader to 1.01, it was a preview AKU3.2 from i-mate but I don't really know if the upgrade is really needed. I have read it's not needed for Crossbow and also for custom cooked AKU3.5 but again every new cooked ROM usually has a thread so you can find answers there.
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1 - I do agree that there is a lot of info about the upgrade process, I just didn't find the answer for what I'm looking for.
2 - I didn't find a post where is stated that the device should be unlock to install the new ROM, but I also din't find the oposite, so my doubt.
3 - It seems that I should try first and if I get the error, go for the alternative method. I woul like to jump this step, but if there isn't other way, well, that's life
4 - Maybe it's a bad interpretation on my side of the wiki post. Porbably only some I-mate based roms need the bottloader upgrade.
thx for the help

Dopod ROM + UK Tmob C3

Dear All,
I wonder if someone can give me a definitive answer, I've read posts saying that if you want to use another vendors ROM then you have to unlock first as in the old days but I have also read that the following ROM installs straight off without unlocking.
I have downloaded the following from HTC SEA site: RUU_Artemis_DOPODASIA_WWE_3.7.707.1_4.1.13.30_02.69.90_Ship.exe and would like to install it without bricking my phone! As it is a legit ROM I'm happy to give it a go but I thought I'd check here first.
Many thanks
Alex
You still have to unlock using USPL.
The only ROM's you can flash without unlocking would be UK T-Mobile ones, because they will match your CID lock.
Al66 said:
Dear All,
I wonder if someone can give me a definitive answer, I've read posts saying that if you want to use another vendors ROM then you have to unlock first as in the old days but I have also read that the following ROM installs straight off without unlocking.
I have downloaded the following from HTC SEA site: RUU_Artemis_DOPODASIA_WWE_3.7.707.1_4.1.13.30_02.69.90_Ship.exe and would like to install it without bricking my phone! As it is a legit ROM I'm happy to give it a go but I thought I'd check here first.
Many thanks
Alex
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What phone do you have?
And anybody tried it...

Vodafone Firmware Upgrade and WM6?

Hello all,
Yes I'm a N00B asking a N00B question......
I'm wanting to update my phone (vodafone v1605) with the new firmware.
I'm also looking at upgrading my OS to WM6 Black Pro V3.
Shall I upgrade the firmware first then the OS?
Is WM6 Black Pro V3 the newest version or is there a better version available.
I have been looking through the forum and threads but there are so many my head is starting to hurt!!
If anyone is willing to help me out then I'd be very greatfull, as I dont want to fry my handet.
Cheers.
koldphuzion said:
Hello all,
Yes I'm a N00B asking a N00B question......
I'm wanting to update my phone (vodafone v1605) with the new firmware.
I'm also looking at upgrading my OS to WM6 Black Pro V3.
Shall I upgrade the firmware first then the OS?
Is WM6 Black Pro V3 the newest version or is there a better version available.
I have been looking through the forum and threads but there are so many my head is starting to hurt!!
If anyone is willing to help me out then I'd be very greatfull, as I dont want to fry my handet.
Cheers.
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the WIKI is a good source of info, there is also a guide here on how to upgrade, the process is pretty much the same for all WM6 ROMS
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=26
tonyb15re said:
the WIKI is a good source of info, there is also a guide here on how to upgrade, the process is pretty much the same for all WM6 ROMS
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=26
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Is the Radio in the link newer than the official Vodafone release?
And, is the WM6 version the latest, as it seems there may be another version??
Hi Koldphusion, welcome to forum
Cannot answer the question about radio, as am on orange uk. Searching/reading Wiki should help with this though.
But the latest black rom is available on http://wmblack.info , 3 options, also there is a link there to Mr Vanx's upgrade guide which will walk you through upgrades.
Good luck

unlocked AT&T tilt2 flashing question

Hi all:
Just got my Tilt2 yesterday from Negri electronics....very happy with the quality of it but hated the stock AT&T ROM. Just some questions I am hoping the experts here can help me out.
The phone came unlocked....if I attempt to flash it to another WWE ROM will the phone be re-locked?
I also need chinese input as well and currently I have CEstar 2.8 installed. Is there any other options to have chinese input instead?
Thanks!
K
no as to unlock
don't know answer to chinese
kampfer said:
Hi all:
Just got my Tilt2 yesterday from Negri electronics....very happy with the quality of it but hated the stock AT&T ROM. Just some questions I am hoping the experts here can help me out.
The phone came unlocked....if I attempt to flash it to another WWE ROM will the phone be re-locked?
I also need chinese input as well and currently I have CEstar 2.8 installed. Is there any other options to have chinese input instead?
Thanks!
K
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I don't have any answer for Chinese input. For flashing a different WWE ROM, you MUST flash HardSPL FIRST. Don't even try to flash any other ROM before flashing HardSPL. First you need to read and follow all the instructions mention in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131
If you have any questions about the HardSPL ask in that thread.
For the WWE ROM's you can check this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=490
Thanks guys! I am more concerned about the sim unlock.....I'll check for a WWE ROM from taiwan and hopefully that will have chinese input....otherwise I just use a english ROM and go with CESTAR.
Thanks again.
just remember to READ THROUGH the threads linked above and Hard SPL first or else it's the end of the world!!! For sim unlock, there are many like olipro who will unlock it for a price or if you're an ATT customer with good standing, you can just call them and they'll give you a sim unlock code. I do that for every phone I get - and that's free.

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