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Guide to Cook Extended ROM for Uni?

Hi,
looking for a guide to cook my own Ext Rom. I have looked at the Wiki, but found only tools for the Wiz. Can I use the same tools, or will I get into trouble. If there is a good Uni walk-thru available it would be highly appreciated. I already searched the forum, but did not find what I was looking for...
Thanks.

ireneus said:
Hi,
looking for a guide to cook my own Ext Rom. I have looked at the Wiki, but found only tools for the Wiz. Can I use the same tools, or will I get into trouble. If there is a good Uni walk-thru available it would be highly appreciated. I already searched the forum, but did not find what I was looking for...
Thanks.
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I unlocked my Extended ROM but I delete stuff it in. It seems its read only. Can anyone help me clean it up? I am sure that the WM speed will increase if the Ext ROM is clean. Also how can i lock it back after i clean it?

nuclear said:
I unlocked my Extended ROM but I delete stuff it in. It seems its read only. Can anyone help me clean it up? I am sure that the WM speed will increase if the Ext ROM is clean. Also how can i lock it back after i clean it?
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read only? after a softreset the files are still there? so u can use extended ROM "unhider" from indra.AKU3.2.BETA5R2....so u unhide and unlock it...then delete and the files are deleted forever ;-)
see attached ZIP ;-) install / execute both on PPC

pixx said:
read only? after a softreset the files are still there? so u can use extended ROM "unhider" from indra.AKU3.2.BETA5R2....so u unhide and unlock it...then delete and the files are deleted forever ;-)
see attached ZIP ;-) install / execute both on PPC
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Yes after a soft reset i still see the extended rom and all the files within it. The files are those Cingular and all those service providers etc and some skype and other stuff. The extended ROM is giving me 10MB of space on the device and I find it quite valuable. Rather than having it occupied by unneccessary stuff. Now this Ext-ROM unhider you speak of will let me write/read things from the Ext-ROM? Does it work with other AKU versions? Like helmi's aku 3.5? Thanks pixx

Be Careful
As always, care needs to be taken unlocking and unhiding the ExtRom. You can use the tools provided and they work well.
- First make sure to rename your 'storage card' to something else than 'storage card' since unhiding the ExtRom will make that the 'Storage Card' and your apps will not run from the SD anymore..
- It is not possible (as far as I know) to lock the ExtRom once you run the tools. But you can delete all the files inside to make it clean.
- The extended Rom space (10MB) cannnot be merge with the other storage, but you can install apps to it, or use it as storage space for attachments or whatever.
I am still lookng for a cookbook to make my own ExtRom...

ireneus said:
As always, care needs to be taken unlocking and unhiding the ExtRom. You can use the tools provided and they work well.
- First make sure to rename your 'storage card' to something else than 'storage card' since unhiding the ExtRom will make that the 'Storage Card' and your apps will not run from the SD anymore..
- It is not possible (as far as I know) to lock the ExtRom once you run the tools. But you can delete all the files inside to make it clean.
- The extended Rom space (10MB) cannnot be merge with the other storage, but you can install apps to it, or use it as storage space for attachments or whatever.
I am still lookng for a cookbook to make my own ExtRom...
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Alright I formatted the Ext-ROM ^^ . Now that its empty i will relock it which will speed up the device right?

No (re-)lock possible afterwards... just leave it as is.

ireneus said:
No (re-)lock possible afterwards... just leave it as is.
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No relock possible even after a hard reset? A hard reset usually restores the device to an unmodified state but it doesnt restore the data right?

Never tried the hard reset uption so I can't tell if that will work, I flash my device about once a week with different (new) versions.
I may try next time I flash. Does anyone know?

Actually there is a way to relock the Ext ROM. I can't find the thread I read it from, but from what I remember you have to copy the registry settings BEFORE you unlock the Ext ROM. Then install Buzz's Ext ROM Unlocker. After a soft reset, the Ext ROM is now unlocked. Now customized it to your heart's content. Then cut and paste the original Registry settings to replace the new one. Another soft reset and your Ext ROM is now locked again. This is what I read from another thread. I had never tried this proceedure myself, so I can't guarantee it will work.
But, this is what I usually do whenever I customized my Ext ROMs:
1st: Install Buzz's Ext ROM Unlocker.
2nd: Soft Reset.
3rd: Customized the Ext ROM with CAB files.
4th: Perform a Hard reset to check if all the CAB files installed properly.
5th: Once I know every CAB files worked and installed properly, I now proceed with installing my other applications.
So basically, my rule whenever customizing my Ext ROM is: DO IT FIRST BEFORE INSTALLING THE REST OF YOUR APPS. This way you don't have to worry about LOCKING it afterwards.

Sounds like a plan
The next time I will apply a new ROM (probably within the next couple of days) I will try this. One more question: Do I have to backup the entire registry, or are there some specific settings I should back up?
Merry Christmas!

ireneus said:
The next time I will apply a new ROM (probably within the next couple of days) I will try this. One more question: Do I have to backup the entire registry, or are there some specific settings I should back up?
Merry Christmas!
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As mentioned, I myself had not tried that approach. But to be sure, make a copy of the entire Registry and try it.
Another suggestion, if you have SPB Backup, this I already tried, so I know it works. Use SPB Backup to DO A BACKUP OF THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING THE EXT ROM UNLOCKER. After the backup, install Ext ROM unlocker and unlock the Ext ROM. You can now customize your Ext ROM any way you want. To RELOCK it, just run SPB Backup to the BACKUP you created before you installed Ext ROM Unlocker.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

cktlcmd said:
As mentioned, I myself had not tried that approach. But to be sure, make a copy of the entire Registry and try it.
Another suggestion, if you have SPB Backup, this I already tried, so I know it works. Use SPB Backup to DO A BACKUP OF THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING THE EXT ROM UNLOCKER. After the backup, install Ext ROM unlocker and unlock the Ext ROM. You can now customize your Ext ROM any way you want. To RELOCK it, just run SPB Backup to the BACKUP you created before you installed Ext ROM Unlocker.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
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@Ireneus
If your purpose is just to delete the files in the "\Extended_ROM" (actual name when hidden) without unhiding it, there are a few ways, all works.
Method 1
- Google, download & install "Total Commander v2.exe" (freeware).
- In Total Commander's command line, just type \Extended_ROM , and you will see it.
- Before you do anything, suggest you copy everything to somewhere in case you need it back again.
- And now you can do anything to it. If it is really "READ" only, Total Commander also can "UNREAD" it. Think Total Commander can delete files with the "atrributes" (hidden, read, system, archive).
Method 2
- Download Helmi_c AKU3.5 V1.3, extract it, look for the ms_nbf in the Empty_Extended_rom, flash only this ms_nbf into you device, it should be empty.
Method 3 (need to unhide first)
- I am lasy to find out which Registry, so before unhide, I copied all the "Registry HKCR, HKCU & HKLM" (hidden).
- download Extrom_Unhider.cab & UNI_ext_rom_unlock.exe (should be in this forum or FTP)
- run Extrom_Unhider.cab first and following by running UNI_ext_rom_unlock.exe, you have unhide & unlock the "\ExtendedROM".
- Press POWER key to powerdown, then Soft Reset.
- You can also now copy "Registry HKCR, HKCU & HKLM" (unhidden/unlock) to different location of above "Registry HKCR, HKCU & HKLM" (hidden).
- So depend you want to hide/lock or unhide/unlock, just copy the respective set of registry. Easy.
@cktlcmd
Copy of Registry & copy back was my posting, anyway I also cannot find where it is, but it works, I tried it myself.

first time flashing a rom questions

i read around for methods on flashing a rom. this is my first time .i did a back up with hpb backup and put hard spl 2 on my phone. from what i read sdcard is the best route to go . my question is do i need to erase everytihng off of my card before doing the rom? or can i leave it all there put the ruu file on there and get started ? maybe i should ask is there a tutorial to how to do the different methods?
a side note how do i know if a rom is friendly to changing the orientation when you slide for the keyboard

Natureboyhcg said:
i read around for methods on flashing a rom. this is my first time .i did a back up with hpb backup and put hard spl 2 on my phone. from what i read sdcard is the best route to go . my question is do i need to erase everytihng off of my card before doing the rom? or can i leave it all there put the ruu file on there and get started ? maybe i should ask is there a tutorial to how to do the different methods?
a side note how do i know if a rom is friendly to changing the orientation when you slide for the keyboard
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No you don't have to take everything off the card. Make sure your card is 2gig or smaller and not SDHC. Here is a link to the instructions in the wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SDCardFlash
As far as the keyboard orientation you could search in the rom's thread for any reference to it or just flash the rom and see for yourself.

KK13 said:
No you don't have to take everything off the card. Make sure your card is 2gig or smaller and not SDHC. Here is a link to the instructions in the wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SDCardFlash
As far as the keyboard orientation you could search in the rom's thread for any reference to it or just flash the rom and see for yourself.
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im confused, does the card need to be 2gb or smaller, not sdhc, to properly do hardspl or general. cause ive read the phone only supports 2gb or smaller microsd. but i have also seen the 16gb or 32gb thread, ive seen others saying about using larger than 2gb cards in their phones. im awaiting the delivery of my phone currently and i have a 4gb microsd i use in my htc excalibur i was planning on using. so im majorly confused as to if im going to be able to use it or not, or if i just need a 2gb to do the intial hardspl then ill be fine w/ my 4gb once i go to a cooked rom.
would greatly appreciate some clarity on this all from someone.

WM05 and bootloader only support 2Gb or less though there is an sdhc patch for WM05.
WM06 had the patch to support SDHC cards from 4Gb up to 32Gb. WM6.1 and WM6.5 are also SDHC compliant.
You need a 2Gb or less sd card to flash an OS or different SPL as the bootloader only supports 2Gb or less. Its not upgradeable.
Now that everythings clear as mud,
Cheers...

You could also pick up a 1 gig (or even a 512meg) card on the cheap to do your flashing, and use the 4 gig for your everyday storage in the phone. Then have the best of both worlds!

psylink said:
im confused, does the card need to be 2gb or smaller, not sdhc, to properly do hardspl or general. cause ive read the phone only supports 2gb or smaller microsd. but i have also seen the 16gb or 32gb thread, ive seen others saying about using larger than 2gb cards in their phones. im awaiting the delivery of my phone currently and i have a 4gb microsd i use in my htc excalibur i was planning on using. so im majorly confused as to if im going to be able to use it or not, or if i just need a 2gb to do the intial hardspl then ill be fine w/ my 4gb once i go to a cooked rom.
would greatly appreciate some clarity on this all from someone.
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You need a smaller than 2gig card for flashing. Everything else you can use your 4 gig card. (As Ultramag69 and Boog321 say) The original question was to do with flashing hardspl or roms only.

KK13 said:
You need a smaller than 2gig card for flashing. Everything else you can use your 4 gig card. (As Ultramag69 and Boog321 say) The original question was to do with flashing hardspl or roms only.
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HardSPL only needed to install once, after that you can install whatever ROMs you like many times.

True, but if you use the sd card method to install roms you will still need a 2Gb or less sd card...

ultramag69 said:
True, but if you use the sd card method to install roms you will still need a 2Gb or less sd card...
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Hi Ultramag
I have a problem installing with sdcard.
Have followed the Wiki, have discussed with you previously, Boog and anagarika still no solution. I have elaborated step by step what I did in separate thread.
Do you mind have a look and advise some?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316726&page=34

StefanHou said:
Hi Ultramag
I have a problem installing with sdcard.
Have followed the Wiki, have discussed with you previously, Boog and anagarika still no solution. I have elaborated step by step what I did in separate thread.
Do you mind have a look and advise some?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316726&page=34
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Did you try formating the SD card on a desktop (or laptop) computer and not phone with Memaid?? Maybe that has something to do with it. Is it a 2gig card or less than 2 gig??

As KK13 said, try a pc to format the card as the steps are right.
Double check that the .nbh is named hermimg.nbh as I know of at least 2 people who named it herming.nbh, small mistake but a critical one.
Remove and insert the sd card then reboot to tri-colour screen. Might do something.
But I strongly recommend using the PC to format the sd card FAT32.
Cheers...

ultramag69 said:
As KK13 said, try a pc to format the card as the steps are right.
Double check that the .nbh is named hermimg.nbh as I know of at least 2 people who named it herming.nbh, small mistake but a critical one.
Remove and insert the sd card then reboot to tri-colour screen. Might do something.
But I strongly recommend using the PC to format the sd card FAT32.
Cheers...
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Onya dude .. you have a better way with words !!

ultramag69 said:
As KK13 said, try a pc to format the card as the steps are right.
Double check that the .nbh is named hermimg.nbh as I know of at least 2 people who named it herming.nbh, small mistake but a critical one.
Remove and insert the sd card then reboot to tri-colour screen. Might do something.
But I strongly recommend using the PC to format the sd card FAT32.
Cheers...
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OK, will find SDconverter and try the suggestion, thx KK and Ultramag

*Newbie* Custom ROM Flashing Guide​
Just follow the steps start from 1. Don't skip step unless it is an optional step.
PC Requirement: Windows XP, ActiveSync [Don't try to flash with Vista if you are new], 7zip Installed (Google it)
Connect your device to your computer and make sure the ActiveSync icon appeared on your phone before proceeding. 50% or above bettery is a must. Your phone won't charge when flashing.
1. HardSPL (A Big Big Must)
I asume you are using the original ROM from manufacture as HardSPL won't work with custom ROM.
Download HardSPL V7 from here. Unzip the whole things. Execute the "RUUWrapper" thing and select "Force Using SSPL". Check all the boxes in all the steps and continue with updates. Look at your phone and press "Yes" to everything that prompted. Then your phone will restart in Tri-Color mode [a.k.a bootloader] and start flashing HardSPL.
In this case if any errors appear on your computer screen before the update progress start, soft reset your phone, let it boot into Windows and start RUUWrapper again.
If error appear during flashing progress, then you might in deep hell. Try not to worry. Manually put your device into bootloader (Hold On/Off Btn + Left OK Btn, then push the soft-reset btn). Then start the RUUWrapper again.
End of the step you should see 'HardSPL 2.10Olipro' in bootloader mode.
2. Radio Flashing *Optional*
You can choose not to flash your Radio Stack if you satisfy with the existing. Additional, Radio Stack flashing is the main cause of device bricking (the death of your device)
Choose and download your Radio ROM here. Do some research about the Radio ROM that fits you and your country. Recommended the latest 1.56.70.11. Unpack everything and you will see something similar to HardSPL (RUUWrapper). Don't run RUUWrapper this time.
Let's do the safe way. Format your MicroSD card into FAT32 (Kill yourself if you don't know). Then copy the RUU_signed.nbh into your MicroSD. Then rename RUU_signed.nbh to hermimg.nbh. Put your MicroSD into you phone.
Manually put your phone into bootloader mode. Then a different screen with grey background should appear shortly. Press On/Off btn to start flashing. After the process done (it will tell you when it is done, don't try to judge yourself if you feels that 50% is done), soft-reset your phone.
During flashing, put your phone aside and enjoy your coffee. Don't touch it before it ends as this is dangerous. Don't ever fail radio flashing. Careful, careful and careful.
End of this step, you should see R 1.56.70.11 during Windows Boot.
3. Custom ROM Flashing
First, download Dopod 838 Stripped ROM. Then unpack it. Delete your previous hermimg.nbh in MicroSD which you use to flash Radio Stack. Then copy RUU_signed.nbh from Dopod 838 Stripped ROM to your MicroSD and rename it to hermimg.nbh. Put your device into booloader and start flashing like how you flash you radio rom. After it done, give your device a Hard-Reset (Hold Left + Right softkey and press Reset. Slide you keyboard then press R and SPACE). This official ROM from Dopod is very important which need to be flashed before you flash your custom ROM.
Then the last step is get your custom ROM loaded. Download custom ROM from this forum (Recommended from TAI_sw or JoshKoss).
Then simply follow the steps in Dopod 838 Stripped ROM Flashing.
(Then copy RUU_signed.nbh from Custom ROM to your MicroSD and rename it to hermimg.nbh. Put your device into booloader and start flashing like how you flash you radio rom. After it done, give your device a Hard-Reset (Hold Left + Right softkey and press Reset. Slide you keyboard then press R and SPACE).)
Yes. I have grammar mistakes. Sorry!
That's your ROM and don't expect every ROM is stable. You will see some bugs in Custom ROM. Post your bugs at their own thread.
Anything just PM me.
Thanks
-Ziv-

zivkong said:
*Newbie* Custom ROM Flashing Guide​
Just follow the steps start from 1. Don't skip step unless it is an optional step.
PC Requirement: Windows XP, ActiveSync [Don't try to flash with Vista if you are new], 7zip Installed (Google it)
Connect your device to your computer and make sure the ActiveSync icon appeared on your phone before proceeding. 50% or above bettery is a must. Your phone won't charge when flashing.
1. HardSPL (A Big Big Must)
I asume you are using the original ROM from manufacture as HardSPL won't work with custom ROM.
Download HardSPL V7 from here. Unzip the whole things. Execute the "RUUWrapper" thing and select "Force Using SSPL". Check all the boxes in all the steps and continue with updates. Look at your phone and press "Yes" to everything that prompted. Then your phone will restart in Tri-Color mode [a.k.a bootloader] and start flashing HardSPL.
In this case if any errors appear on your computer screen before the update progress start, soft reset your phone, let it boot into Windows and start RUUWrapper again.
If error appear during flashing progress, then you might in deep hell. Try not to worry. Manually put your device into bootloader (Hold On/Off Btn + Left OK Btn, then push the soft-reset btn). Then start the RUUWrapper again.
End of the step you should see 'HardSPL 2.10Olipro' in bootloader mode.
2. Radio Flashing *Optional*
You can choose not to flash your Radio Stack if you satisfy with the existing. Additional, Radio Stack flashing is the main cause of device bricking (the death of your device)
Choose and download your Radio ROM here. Do some research about the Radio ROM that fits you and your country. Recommended the latest 1.56.70.11. Unpack everything and you will see something similar to HardSPL (RUUWrapper). Don't run RUUWrapper this time.
Let's do the safe way. Format your MicroSD card into FAT32 (Kill yourself if you don't know). Then copy the RUU_signed.nbh into your MicroSD. Then rename RUU_signed.nbh to hermimg.nbh. Put your MicroSD into you phone.
Manually put your phone into bootloader mode. Then a different screen with grey background should appear shortly. Press On/Off btn to start flashing. After the process done (it will tell you when it is done, don't try to judge yourself if you feels that 50% is done), soft-reset your phone.
During flashing, put your phone aside and enjoy your coffee. Don't touch it before it ends as this is dangerous. Don't ever fail radio flashing. Careful, careful and careful.
End of this step, you should see R 1.56.70.11 during Windows Boot.
3. Custom ROM Flashing
First, download Dopod 838 Stripped ROM. Then unpack it. Delete your previous hermimg.nbh in MicroSD which you use to flash Radio Stack. Then copy RUU_signed.nbh from Dopod 838 Stripped ROM to your MicroSD and rename it to hermimg.nbh. Put your device into booloader and start flashing like how you flash you radio rom. After it done, give your device a Hard-Reset (Hold Left + Right softkey and press Reset. Slide you keyboard then press R and SPACE). This official ROM from Dopod is very important which need to be flashed before you flash your custom ROM.
Then the last step is get your custom ROM loaded. Download custom ROM from this forum (Recommended from TAI_sw or JoshKoss).
Then simply follow the steps in Dopod 838 Stripped ROM Flashing.
(Then copy RUU_signed.nbh from Custom ROM to your MicroSD and rename it to hermimg.nbh. Put your device into booloader and start flashing like how you flash you radio rom. After it done, give your device a Hard-Reset (Hold Left + Right softkey and press Reset. Slide you keyboard then press R and SPACE).)
Yes. I have grammar mistakes. Sorry!
That's your ROM and don't expect every ROM is stable. You will see some bugs in Custom ROM. Post your bugs at their own thread.
Anything just PM me.
Thanks
-Ziv-
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Hi Ziv
I have flashed over twenty or more cooked ROM, and they are successfully done through Active Sync. As you see in my signature, My IPL is 1.04 and my SPL is 2.10 Olipro.
I have also followed Ultramag and KK suggestion to format the SDCard using PC. And still stuck in bootloader (3 colors) and one more: it states 'Serial' in the bottom color (white).
I also bought the new 1GB SDCard, but the problem persit.
So, is there any other suggestion to try?

StefanHou said:
Hi Ziv
I have flashed over twenty or more cooked ROM, and they are successfully done through Active Sync. As you see in my signature, My IPL is 1.04 and my SPL is 2.10 Olipro.
I have also followed Ultramag and KK suggestion to format the SDCard using PC. And still stuck in bootloader (3 colors) and one more: it states 'Serial' in the bottom color (white).
I also bought the new 1GB SDCard, but the problem persit.
So, is there any other suggestion to try?
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Ultramag, KK13, Boog & Zocster
Have tested using SD Converter and formatted it with PC, still no use. In the boot loader screen, I stucked with 'Serial' in the white bar. Is this meaning something to you? Any other work around?

Man, I don't have a clue. The only issue I ever encountered was thinking my card was formatted fat32 when it wasn't.
I think this is now beyond me.

StefanHou said:
Ultramag, KK13, Boog & Zocster
Have tested using SD Converter and formatted it with PC, still no use. In the boot loader screen, I stucked with 'Serial' in the white bar. Is this meaning something to you? Any other work around?
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Well now .. you've got me too. I have only had "serial" showing in the boot loader once and it was because I had the wrong sd card in with no HERMIMG file. Once I put the right one in with the file and reset the device it was ok. All I would suggest is to do a Hard reset and follow all the steps again one by one, triple checking everything. Maybe write everything you do down and post it back here.

Also check your spelling of hermimg.nbh as a simple error will screw up everything...
Also put sd card in then reset to bootloader, hold in all the buttons - ok, power and reset with stylus, until the bootloader comes up.
Cheers...

KK13 said:
Well now .. you've got me too. I have only had "serial" showing in the boot loader once and it was because I had the wrong sd card in with no HERMIMG file. Once I put the right one in with the file and reset the device it was ok. All I would suggest is to do a Hard reset and follow all the steps again one by one, triple checking everything. Maybe write everything you do down and post it back here.
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KK13, Boog and Ultramag
OK this is what I did last night:
1. Flashing to the shipped AT&T Stripped ROM
2. Having it reflashed with the HardSPL V7 (to ensure the file is non corrupted, I re-downloaded it from some links in some thread and check the file size, they are all the same )
3. Reformating my SD Card with PC for FAT32;
4. Copy the nbh file and rename it with HERMIMG.nbh (recheck three times and I think I get it right. btw, is there any different to write it in capital? );
5. Press OK and Power, then stick the reset button.
6. Go to the boot loader (with 'Serial' on ht white screen)

Roll Back

I have Search This forum and I did find anything on it. How do I make a copy of the PDA(xda exec) not the data(Calendar and contacts)but the hole pda so if anything went wrong or I don’t like the new rom I could go back to the original?

Same here. I have my Jasjar on WM5, original ROM (se signature). I am not sure how to do a roll-back in case the flashing goes wrong or just in the event I want my old setup back.
I use Spb Backup to make full backups from my PDA, and store them on my memory card. A long time ago, I needed to send in my Jasjar to the phoen company. They needed to give it an upgrade to fix a bug, iow a new ROM. Once I got it back I did a restore of all data and programs, but this seemed also to have overwritten the ROM again. Or am I just babling now?
Anyway, I would like to try the latest stable WM6 for 64mb Unis, and am preparing myself for the worst. Reason for upgrading is that I find it interesting to read on the forum that the free RAM is more then 20 Mb. Compared to what I have now, this could be the perfect alternative for upgrading to 128 Mb. I have close to none free space for installing aps that can not be installed on the SD (installation in RAM required). WM6 seems to be the solution then.
About a roll-back procedure: will executing my backup.exe do a roll-back after a succesfull flash? What if all fails?

Well if the flashing fails then you can try flashing with another rom....
the chances of getting unsucessful flasing is pretty low and even if the flashing goes bad you can do doc format and reflash again.... but sure all your important files are in your sd card and do a back of your data.....
To go to your original rom you have to flash with original shipped rom.... i bet you'd wanna go back after tasting the great roms here.

Thx for your encouraging words. I'll have a go as soon as I found the right ROM. Maybe you can give me some advise here? I posted this question in the WM6 forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427455&page=2

backup before upgrading
I accidentally posted this message first on the Wizard forum. Just found that out now, so I am eposting it here. Sorry for this...
I refer to my question about how to prepare your uni for a roll back in case this should be necessarry. Since nobody replied (and due to the fact that I am a control freak and hate the idea that I will loose control after a possible failed upgrade) I continued my search and found a recipy on how to back up the HTC Uni ROM. This procedure should create a "bootable SD" with a full restore with original bootloader, ROM, ExtRom, etc...
(http://buzzdev.net/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=33157 - How to upgrade your HTC Universal ROMs)
For those who are having start problems with mtty, this was also helpfull for me:
(from http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...UCK_AT_STARTUP)
# Download mtty v1.42 from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZN7XTZIE http://rapidshare.com/files/115791207/mtty.zip http://www.ziddu.com/download/3776805/mtty.zip.html
# Stop ActiveSync, by Task Manager (press Ctrl + Alt + Delete) kill two processes rapimgr.exe and wcescomm.exe (alternative to this is to open ActiveSync press "File" and select "Connection Settings", in the newly opened window uncheck Allow USB connections)
# put your device into Bootloader Mode by pressing Power + Record Button and Soft Reset.(if you want detailed information about this step take a look here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index..._For_Beginners )
# Run mtty (from downloaded) Choose WCEUSBSH001 (If you only see COM 1 and COM 2, try unplugging the USB and replugging it, or difrend USB port)
I hope this link will help others . My question:
After I upgraded my 2 gb SD to a 16 SDHC i got a 2 Gb that I can use for storing my backup of my ROM. It contains all data that previously was stored from my Uni, like programs, pictures, etc. I put this card straight in my Uni "as-is". In the recipy quotes that we should use a 128 Mb SD. Will this work with a 2 Gb as well? reason I ask is because after I got mtty to work I got this message / error:
I typed : "task 32"
got this reply:
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SD: Waiting for card insert.........
CMD3 for SD, it's OK, ready to get RCA from response.
SD: Detected one card
SD: ready for transfer OK
d.total_lba=1EB000
d.block_size=200
d.RCA=4F4A
d.drv_type=40000000
d.busWidth=1
Total card size=3D600000
Read singal error D3
SD read fail!
Level = FF
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Not sure if the error message would have inpact on my backup attempt, I typed at the usb prompt:
"d2s 70000000 80000" (this will backup your bootloader to SD/MMC)
got his reply:
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Not allow operation!
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So, question is if this error is a result of a SD that needs to be formated before using for backup media? If so, which format? fat 16, 32 or nfts? Or RAW format? (if RAW, how to do this?)

Dumping ROM from Device

Hello Everybody,
at first I have to say - my eglish isnt very well, so please dont laugh^^
I have "build" a ROM, but not in the normal way. - I installed everything and configured it at my device.
Now I want to make a dump of the rom - btw of my system, so I get a .nbh file and can Import it later on my device.
I have searched for this function very, very long. I often saw "Kitchen...Image Dump", but after 2 introductions at least i realized, that its the "extraction" of a existing ".nbh"-file (or not?)
I am sitting since 3 am on the configuration etc. and searched only for this function to dump a .nbh fron my >XDA-Orbit< (Artemis/P3300) with Mobile 6.1< at least 4 hours.
Im not a person, that asks often; I hate it, but I stuck here for a long time.
Thanks very much
Greetings
Hoamer
A bad solution: Making a Backup with SPB Backup =/

i want to know how to dump the current flash to an sd card, too.
can`t find any tutorial for that
greetz PumP

20 bucks if some1 makes me a vid

i have a tp2 with Leo Rom. i have Hard HSPl and changes the radio i want to move on and try a new energy Rom the 23695 i think it on the Roms part but i have to Disable XDA_UC and Perform Task29 on the phone, with the leo Rom i just put it on the SD n rename. no need to _uc n task 29.... can some1 make me a vid on how to do that n load this rom, ill pay pal it. yes i can read but some people work different and lik to see and here things thanks
EDIT: found this vid How To Perform Task 29 Without MTTY On HTC HD2 Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtTDuc4V4cU
EDIT: i found this cab on ppcgeeks Link http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=102144&page=2
it says "i made an SDCONFIG.txt to install only this cab so that i would have xda_uc on any rom i tried" no1 states if it works. i know its a cab and can be deleted so im willing to dl it but how do i know if it works? will i have to go to Part 2 Task29? im sorry to ask so many "?s" just scared to brick my phone and it my 1st time playing with this sort of thing ! Thanks ! for reading and helping

gplock said:
i have a tp2 with Leo Rom. i have Hard HSPl and changes the radio i want to move on and try a new energy Rom the 23695 i think it on the Roms part but i have to Disable XDA_UC and Perform Task29 on the phone, with the leo Rom i just put it on the SD n rename. no need to _uc n task 29.... can some1 make me a vid on how to do that n load this rom, ill pay pal it. yes i can read but some people work different and lik to see and here things thanks
EDIT: i found this cab on ppcgeeks Link http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=102144&page=2
it says "i made an SDCONFIG.txt to install only this cab so that i would have xda_uc on any rom i tried" no1 states if it works. i know its a cab and can be deleted so im willing to dl it but how do i know if it works? will i have to go to Part 2 Task29? im sorry to ask so many "?s" just scared to brick my phone and it my 1st time playing with this sort of thing ! Thanks ! for reading and helping
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**Do not do the PPCGeeks method.**
Best flashing process: Task 29, flash radio, Task 29, flash ROM, hard-reset.
Download the Task 29 in XDA's Rhodium ROM Development forum. Flash Task 29 like a regular ROM. Flash your radio like you normally do. Repeat Task 29. Flash ROM like you normally do. When the ROM finishes loading, hard-reset.
**The XDA_UC in EnergyROMs is specially customized for the EnergyROM series. It is not like other UCs (that's why you can't use the method in PPCGeeks).
To use XDA_UC to install cabs: (EnergyROM-specific UC)
1. Create a new folder in your Storage Card.
2. Name the folder "XDA_UC" (without the quotation marks).
3. Copy and Paste the cabs you want into the XDA_UC folder.
4. **If the cab asks you to agree to something or launch the program while/after installing, don't put it there!**
5. If you have cabs mentioned in #4, you have to make a new [sub-]folder in XDA_UC. Name this folder "SD" (without the quotation marks).
6. In the directory "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\SD" is where you put those cabs mentioned in #4.
7. You are now finished setting up XDA_UC to install cabs to your EnergyROM.
FYI: You do not have to use XDA_UC. If you don't use XDA_UC, you can just skip it when the ROM loads. Also, Task 29 is not mandatory. It is just recommended.
I hope I helped you. If I didn't, maybe you could post step-by-step what you're doing so it's easier for everyone to understand what you are doing.
Sorry I couldn't make a video. I don't have time to film/edit, so I had to make a mini-guide. Just reply if you need clarifications.

thank you for you time and Great Response. Thanks !
**Do not do the PPCGeeks method.**
Good i didnt want too i just dont like them. they bug me out.
FYI: You do not have to use XDA_UC. If you don't use XDA_UC, you can just skip it when the ROM loads. Also, Task 29 is not mandatory. It is just recommended
i have Rom firestorm_leo=v6 wwe rom date 2/4/10 i like it best
radio 4.49.25.57
When i dl this Rom i save it to my vista desktop i rename the file rhodimg.nbh then save to Root Sd card. i do the Tri mode reset and it take the new Rom i renamed......
i did this process for the following Rom WWE|RHO|.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.- Energy -.¸¸.·´¯ * |Jul 17| 21911|23569|23673 * Sense 2016______MaxSense UI
i did the same process but after i tri mode reset it never found the new Rom just went to the 1 i had be for? but it states i need both the XDA_UC &Task 29. i dont have them n thats i thought it didnt work. but if there not needed y didnt it work?
I hope I helped you. If I didn't, maybe you could post step-by-step what you're doing so it's easier for everyone to understand what you are doing.
Sorry I couldn't make a video. I don't have time to film/edit, so I had to make a mini-guide
THank you 100X seriously. i hope i cleared that up if it makes sense. Thank you for your time.

gplock said:
i have Rom firestorm_leo=v6 wwe rom date 2/4/10 i like it best
radio 4.49.25.57
When i dl this Rom i save it to my vista desktop i rename the file rhodimg.nbh then save to Root Sd card. i do the Tri mode reset and it take the new Rom i renamed......
i did this process for the following Rom WWE|RHO|.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.- Energy -.¸¸.·´¯ * |Jul 17| 21911|23569|23673 * Sense 2016______MaxSense UI
i did the same process but after i tri mode reset it never found the new Rom just went to the 1 i had be for? but it states i need both the XDA_UC &Task 29. i dont have them n thats i thought it didnt work. but if there not needed y didnt it work?
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Is the old RHODIMG.nbh (the Firestorm) still in the SD-card? If it is, you need to delete it before you put the new RHODIMG.nbh (EnergyROM) in it.
Did you try flashing using USB?
1. Put your phone in Bootloader (Tri-color screen)
2. Connect your phone using USB to your PC.
3. On your PC, open the EnergyROM folder -- if the .nbh is not there, put it back. Or you can extract the .7z file again.
4. In the EnergyROM folder, you should see a .exe and a .nbh.
5. Launch the .exe.
6. Follow the prompts to flash the ROM.
7. When you press "update," your ROM will start flashing.
***Here is a Pictorial-tutorial so you can see screenshots of what you should be doing.***
I usually flash using USB, so I don't know why it's doing that when you flash using the SD-card.
You don't need XDA_UC. Where did you see where it says you need it? When the phone is done booting up after the flash, XDA_UC will pop up, but just press "NO" and it will leave you alone!
Task 29 is like flashing a blank ROM -- your phone will be stuck in the boot screen, so you need to flash another ROM on it. You don't need to do it but is highly recommended because it resets some drivers.

Wham,bam,thank you ma'am !!!!
i wont kiss you on the lips but ill shake your hand !
Thanks i love pictures if u click them fast looks like a vid.
all joking aside thanks alot ! very kind. i did it threw the SD card habbit i guess now.
Had then the Rom now a few days like it. but i might leave it and go back home. runs a little slow. Shameful. but now i know how to fish
thanks again

gplock said:
i wont kiss you on the lips but ill shake your hand !
Thanks i love pictures if u click them fast looks like a vid.
all joking aside thanks alot ! very kind. i did it threw the SD card habbit i guess now.
Had then the Rom now a few days like it. but i might leave it and go back home. runs a little slow. Shameful. but now i know how to fish
thanks again
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You're welcome!
NRG is updating his ROMs right now. He is starting to use build 23121 (the 231xx builds are currently the fastest WM6.5.x builds). You could check those out. The new ROMs are pretty fast on my HD2 right now, but when I use my TP2, I like the speed of Agent_47's Valkyrie ROMs.
P.S. I'm a guy, so...yeah just wanted to clear that up!

yeah im xcited to try more Roms
but when I use my TP2, I like the speed of Agent_47's Valkyrie ROMs.
ill give it a shot !
P.S. I'm a guy, so...yeah just wanted to clear that up!
lol thanks ! Again