Last Monday, Feb 7, I spoke with Wayne Achaka at Siemens North America in San Francisco. He assured me that they have a firmware update coming out by the end of this week (that would be Feb 18) for the SX66.
He stated that it fixes the Bluetooth issues, especially with the Jabra 250, and improved the Wi-fi support, as well as some other issues which he declined to elaborate on.
Now, I AM concerned that they are going to try some trick in disabling the use of the phone as a modem when connected with a laptop...that is the purported reason Cingular took it off the website for now. I don't use it that way, but I wonder if anyone else has, and how it can be done...!!!
I will post again as soon as I see the upgrade is available.
I dont use my phone that way - but lets see what happens. better WiFi is welcomed. This week the WiFi connects to my network but has trouble maintaining the connection. Odd
What intrigues me is that Siemens says they're coming out with an update, but isn't i-Mate or HTC really the ones who come out with an update first, then all the other "manufacturers" release theirs, possibly with Extended ROM updates? Wouldn't all other manufacturers or carriers be behind or at most up-to-par with i-Mate or HTC?
Food for thought
The siemens is a PH20B1 device thus not on par with the others PH2OB.
The version 1.22, 1.31, 1.35 upgrade is a conbination of the Windows version (CE) as well as patches that have been intergrated into the version.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_ERK_131vs122
Based on a user that tried to update the CE portion (only is what I understtod) of the 1.35 NZ Telcom (a non gsm system) and failed I feel it is safe to say that the major version also adds components (such as protocol) that are not seen in other version of the same number.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=91220#91220
Thus as users all that we can realy do is cook our exteneded rom to the best know up to date postion which is why we have the kitchen.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_RomKitchen
I have found no infomation anywere that tells me what is infact in ms.ndf and we fail to have a tool that extracts that.
link to firmware http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
sx66
anyone brave enough to put on a pda2k?
Look closely at the 1.35 WWE thread... I'm that bumbling user! I tried it and thought I hosed my PDA2K entirely - it wouldn't boot past the first splash screen! Thank God I was able to access the bootloader (searched this site for some kind soul who provided the key combination: Power + Reset + Record) and reinstate the previous firmware.
So, I feel safer to give this Siemens upgrade a try on my PDA2K. I'll report back as soon as I have an update. Hopefully it'll fix my damn 05 text message issue for voicemail.
BeyondtheTech
I did, before I posted it!
If you get anywere can you do an install with a flushed rom.
Things I would like to know for the kitchen.
Camera, (is there or not) if so what does about report as version and build nr.
BT, What does about report and what do the modules report.
Protocol version
Wifi is it around.
What does windows version and build report.
Still have the q about how you did that intersting upgrade as it has been reported that the password did not work.
Beyond - I did see your post in the other thread yesterday. I'm glad, because you kept me from doing the same thing. A client has a 1.32 rom on a cdma audiovox 6600, and his bluetooth works great. (which is why I was sorely tempted!) Please let me know your findings on bluetooth and if it has wmp 10.
First country code error which was expected.
Then ran fixbat
Came up with header error
The ran for the fun of it BaUpgradeUt.exe
Came up with checksum error which was also expected.
Looks like we are all back to 1.31 Arabic with 1.06.00 FRA.
Would be nice if somebody would solve the password issues
The encryption method is definitely different. It may have been encrypted twice, or that there are two operations instead of just the XOR.
Here's what I know.
1.22's CE ROM password is 0x20040521. Looking into the HTCRUU.DLL file when you extract the self-executable upgrade utility, you can actually see all three passwords at offset 9F83h, 9F8Ah, and 9F91h. Funny thing is that the same passwords are in the RUU.DLL file of the SX66 Update.
A proper XOR decryption of 1.22 CE ROM will show the NK.NBA to have the NBF header and a near-full page of zeros. The corresponding NBF file will show the unXORed data of 21 05 04 20 21 05 04 20 .... Obviously XORing that value will bring back the zeros, as it's shown in the NBA file.
However, looking at the SX66's ROM file, the encrypted data shows 19 E8 7B B6 ... Performing an XOR will turn all those into zeros, but the header is still scrambled.
Also, the end of the SX66's encrypted ROM file, when unencrypted is supposed to be zeroes, just like the unencrypted 1.22 CE ROM file. However, at the end of the SX66's encrypted ROM file, it's 66 00 0B 20 ... Yes, XOR'ing that will result in zeros, but the start of the file is still garbage.
Anyone following me yet?
There's more to the decryption than just the XOR now.
BeyondtheTech
Now you are showing your true colors.
There is a thread on the encription that I dont have saved on this pc.
The xda3tool reports a not a valid header when run agaisnt the siemens 1.35 which could be due to a header change or a encription method. I pass on which one.
Given that you have found the password can you check it against the qtec 169 that always came up with a password error. May be a new one is also stored in the dll. DOwnload found on wiki. thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=79215#79215
Anyone (as in you) following me ?
efjay said:
link to firmware http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
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Thanks Man, is not this suppose be available next week as per tommc4? or this is a different firmware?
Another CONCERN: Why is the firmware 37 M in size? does it mean it will replace the old one without using 37M or not?
thanks
MDAIIIUser said:
BeyondtheTech
Given that you have found the password can you check it against the qtec 169 that always came up with a password error. May be a new one is also stored in the dll. DOwnload found on wiki. thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=79215#79215
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If you change the those hex bytes in the DLL file, the upgrade utility will say the CE file is corrupt. So, I'm thinking it may be related, but it's only part of the algorithm.
I'm convinced there's a second mathematical operation but I don't know what it is. I haven't been able to decrypt the nk.nbf at all, and it's driving me nucking futs. I'm not a good mathematician, either. In either case, I think XDA3NBFTOOL.EXE is due for an upgrade. Who made it, anyhoo?
Anyone else notice that the latest NBF file is 44 bytes longer than the previous versions (1.22 and 1.31)?
Guys, can we upgrade our SiemensXS66 with this firmware: http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
sherko said:
Guys, can we upgrade our SiemensXS66 with this firmware: http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
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Please can someone answer my question.
Please can someone answer my question????
"Guys, can we upgrade our SiemensXS66 with this firmware: http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,us_en_0_21774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId%3A76051,00.html#Firmware"
The answer is YES. The upgrade is for the Siemens SX66 for use on Cingular's network.
It should be obvious, considering the picture of the unit and the model number and the fact that everyone including myself has been trying for the past week or so to find ways to make it work on all HTC BlueAngel GSM models, not just the SX66.
Thank you for your response, is this upgrade worthful? because, I have seen some people are saying they might disable using PocketpcPhone as wireless modem function.
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
i have recently aquired an O2 Xda 2s. I wish to use my Orange sim in it. I have read the threads (including page 11) and tried to use v.1.5 and v.1.6. However, they do not seem to work (unless i am doing somthing wrong.
The log file seems to indicate that all is in order. However my Transmitter icon has a ! next to it.
I have:
download file from thread. saved it on my desktop (it will not onpen in windows as it is not a w32 application).
i click explore on activesync and i can see my mobile device folders.
i copy the file by dragging and dropping.
On my Xda i click on the icon. i press ok to unlock.
A short wait and it says device unlocked.
However, my transmitter still has ! next to it.
I wait a couple of mins to see the log file. It reads:
xdadev_all_unlock started
device=PH20B
key found
RIL ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
SIMlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 00
0
current lock status: 00
security answer:
000
security answer2:
at%LISTNETWORKCODE answer: 0
at%LISTNETSUBCODE answer: 0
at%LISTSPCODE answer: 0
at%LISTCORPORATECODE answer: 0
at%LISTSIMCODE answer: 0
at%LISTIMSIRANGECODE answer: 0
at%CLEARNETWORKCODE answer:
at%CLEARNETSUBCODE answer:
at%CLEARSPCODE answer:
at%CLEARCORPORATECODE answer:
at%CLEARSIMCODE answer:
at%CLEARIMSIRANGECODE answer:
SIMlock answer:
invalid SIMlock answer
xdadev_all_unlock done
RIL ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
RIL ioctl 0xc6: 00000000
xdadev_all_unlock started
xdadev_all_unlock cancelled
(this repeated 5 times)
Device PH20
key found
RIL ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
SIMlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 00
0
current lock status: 00
security answer:
000
security answer2:
at%LISTNETWORKCODE answer: 0
at%LISTNETSUBCODE answer: 0
at%LISTSPCODE answer: 0
at%LISTCORPORATECODE answer: 0
at%LISTSIMCODE answer: 0
at%LISTIMSIRANGECODE answer: 0
at%CLEARNETWORKCODE answer:
at%CLEARNETSUBCODE answer:
at%CLEARSPCODE answer:
at%CLEARCORPORATECODE answer:
at%CLEARSIMCODE answer:
at%CLEARIMSIRANGECODE answer:
SIMlock answer:
invalid SIMlock answer
xdadev_all_unlock done
RIL ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
RIL ioctl 0xc6: 00000000
Help. i only have a orange sim and really dont know what to do. I have been trying for 2 days with no success. Numerous resets and master resets (i think - holding on/off button and pressig reset??)
Thanks in advance. I've lost all hope!!
i should add the following
ROM version 1.31.00 WWE
ROM date 12/13/04
Radio Version 1.06.00
Protocol Version 1137.38
ExtRom Version 1.31.139 WWE
Kul3x
Akhtar
Dear kul3x,
I have the exact same device as you and I need to unlock it to use my
vodaphone sim. Please let me know if you have had any success??
Let us work together may be we can come up with a solution!!
my other email address is [email protected]
Thanks!
Use the Romkitchen
I recently bought a XDA off eBay locked to AT&T. I had a blackberry unlimited T-Mobile plan SIM. The ROM kitchen is awesome. Look at it carefully. Write down your ROM version. Choose your ROM version from the list. Pick and check what software add-ins you want. Cook it. Download it. Connect your XDA w/Activesync. Double click the download icon on your computer and it will flash the ROM in your XDA with a fresh new OS. One add-in option is XDAunlock. It will unlock your phone. I've flashed my ROM appx 10 times in the last 2 weeks building the perfect OS for it. Be careful, you can screw it up. Worst case scenario, you screw it up, download XDAtoolkit, build a rom and flash a SD card to restore it. It works GREAT! My T-Mobile Blackberry SIM works fine in it. T-Mobile told me it would not work w/o upgrading my plan. I now have phone, full web, email & SMS on a better phone than the blackberry w/o having to change plans.
Hello,
I am facing trouble in unlocking XDA II,
R 1.05.12
G 1337.12
D 1.03.00 USA
When I run the unlocker it says phone unlocked successfully but says Network Lock code when you put any other sim then O2.
Here is the log from device.
xdadev_all_unlock started
device=PH10B
key found
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 01
0
current lock status: 01
security answer: 4
security answer2:
setting lock 01
htclock answer: 4
removing lock 01
htclock answer: 4
simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 01
0
xdadev_all_unlock done
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
ril ioctl 0xc6: 00000000
xdadev_all_unlock started
device=PH10B
key found
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 01
0
current lock status: 01
security answer: 4
security answer2:
setting lock 01
xdadev_all_unlock started
htclock answer: 4
removing lock 01
htclock answer: 4
device=PH10B
key found
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 01
0
%SIMLOCK= 01
0
simlock answer:
invalid sim lock answer
error getting current lock status
xdadev_all_unlock failed
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
ril ioctl 0xc6: 00000000
xdadev_all_unlock done
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
ril ioctl 0xc6: 00000000
xdadev_all_unlock started
device=PH10B
key found
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 01
0
current lock status: 01
security answer: 4
security answer2:
setting lock 01
htclock answer: 4
removing lock 01
htclock answer: 4
simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 01
0
xdadev_all_unlock done
ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000
ril ioctl 0xc6: 00000000
Can anyone guide me how to unlock this phone now. Thanks.
Any help please????
XDA Unlock - Easy as No FLASHING OR FORMATTING!
Just unlock with this file by running it straight from you phone. When its done put another sim in and enter 8 zeros for unlock code! DONE!!!
Messenger me if any probs [email protected]
Thanks for your help. I will try it tomorrow and post results.
Talkways, let us know if it worked man, then I'll try mine (!)
Unfortunately no, It did not work for me, Another thing which I noticed is that this is asking to lock the phone and not the unlock and give a success message saying that phone successfully locked. Tried putting 8 zero's with no luck.
Any more help to unlock this. I appreciate that.
Here you go.... Try these 2 unlock files. Both need running from the device and then enter 8 zeros for unlock code...
These are the only two left for unlocking the XDA II so if these don't work then i can't help you unfortunately, Sorry!
All programs tried but no luck
Thanks, I already tried all the programs available but no luck. However I still did try your programs with no luck. All programs says me phone unlocked successfully but still ask for the Network unlock code. I tried putting in eight zeros but no luck.
I really appreciate your help but Can any one else help me as well. I already unlocked so many of these phones without any problem but this is driving me mad.
Can some one from development team or product support can look into the issue.
talkways said:
Thanks, I already tried all the programs available but no luck. However I still did try your programs with no luck. All programs says me phone unlocked successfully but still ask for the Network unlock code. I tried putting in eight zeros but no luck.
I really appreciate your help but Can any one else help me as well. I already unlocked so many of these phones without any problem but this is driving me mad.
Can some one from development team or product support can look into the issue.
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I had the same problem, but I solved it
Downloaded older radio rom from here:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Himalaya_SEs/Radio/Radio1.08.zip
flashed it and tried one of above unlocking programs (I believe it was xda-all-unlock-1.6) - worked like a charm!
My xda II with R 1.05.12 is fully unlocked now
remember: to flash radio rom, your himalaya / m1000 / xda II must be in bootloader mode
Hi.
Big trouble with my HTC P3600 when i wanted to install
WM 6.5 (ROM RELEASE_TRINITY 23515 - 23519 french).
No error occurs during the installation witch reached 100%
But now the PDA don't boot anymore.
The operator's logo appears (orange) and somme informations are written for few seconds (the same thing than before it seems) :
M 05
B 05 D 0.6.5.23702
After that this is displayed very shortly :
R 1 29 00 01
G 32 62 7028 06H
Then the characters disappear and the screen with the operator's logo stays without end ...
If i press the 2 top buttons in the same time i boot the pda i can choose tu use the manufacturor's settings but nothing changes ...
are u sure that right ROM was flashed.
23515 - 23519 should give you
B 05 D 0.6.5.23515 or
B 05 D 0.6.5.23519
not
B 05 D 0.6.5.23702
because this means that 6.5.23702 ROM was flashed and that sounds strange.
Thanks for the anser
Yes it seems i've got a bad version ...
I found the ROM names RELEASE_TRINITY 23515 - 23519 on a french forum (Planete-HTC) by following the link "Lien ici" :
planete-htc.com/forum-21974-HTC-P3600-ROM-P3600-ROM-WM6-5-LITE-BUILD-23515-ROM-23519.html
->
mediafire.com/?sharekey=2785f9e9fb21b48dc79b87b207592a1ce04e75f6e8ebb871
How can I put another ROM on my PDA now ? Is there a solution ?
Yes there is ...
press: power+camera and add to that pressure to reset button with stylus at the bottom hole.
if you get tree-color screen you can flash again your device with any ROM you want.
If something goes wrong you can always repeat procedure thanks to installed HSPL.
Thaks a lot !!!!!!!!!
Power + camera !
I'm saved !
But now no problem I'll install HSPL first !
Glad I could help