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Is it possible to Upgrade my Enligsh Jasjar to Chinese?

I just found a Cheinese Rom in the FTP, and using the "MaUpgradeUt_noID" it seems can detect my rom version, but i did not continue because i can not afford to "Fail", DID anyone know how to upgrade my english ROM to chinese???
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ericcc said:
I just found a Cheinese Rom in the FTP, and using the "MaUpgradeUt_noID" it seems can detect my rom version, but i did not continue because i can not afford to "Fail", DID anyone know how to upgrade my english ROM to chinese???
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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should be no problem for that , you can look at FTP again there had new ROM 11336_11334_10402 that's same as I had Dopod 900 , I already try to flush WEE i-mate ROM and flush back Dopod ROM twice no problem for flush ,

how can you upgrade it? need to enter serial mode? ( how to enter for universal) what tool did you use?
thx

ericcc said:
how can you upgrade it? need to enter serial mode? ( how to enter for universal) what tool did you use?
thx
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See here maybe help http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Technical

I did the upgrade from Jasjar WWE to Dopod CHT. Here is how I did it:
1. Connect JJ to ActiveSync thru USB and wait till the sync session is completed.
2. While the sync is still active, I ran MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe. After a few steps of checking, it will disconnect ActiveSync and put the JJ into the bootloader mode.
3. The upgrade will halt with a country code error. No upgrade has been performed yet.
4. Run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe again while the cable is still connected and JJ still in bootloader mode. I was prompted that I am upgrading from [Blank] to [NewVersionNumber]. Click "Next".
5. The ROM will be upgraded this time till it's done. It took about 20 minutes.
6. I pressed both softkeys and reset. When the reset prompt comes up, I pressed "0" to reset to default factory settings. After some booting time, JJ starts to speak Chinese.
I upgraded to Chinese ROM because the Chinese plug-in I used to use for English ROM is kind of buggy on WM5. Thanks to everyone on this forum.

There are a few things I did after I upgraded to CHT ROM:
1. Changed the system font to the more artistic Kai font (from KAIU.ttf on a Windows machine). The original system font was MingLiU, which looked kind of scrawny on a VGA screen.
2. Re-enabled ClearType for the system and PIE. For some reason, Dopod disabled ClearType settings so the user cannot turn on ClearType from the user interface. I used a registry editor and modified a few keys to get the ClearType feature back.
With the Kai font and ClearType, the screen becomes a lot more readable and very pretty! If someone is interested in step-by-step instructions, let me know, and I will post them.
By the way, I was so excited when I discovered the im.tv site actually works for me in USA. I was able to watch the TV news in Taiwan in full VGA screen.
One difference I noticed is that with the WWE ROM, I can very easily set up Bluetooth ActiveSync. With the CHT ROM, the device can only discover the serial port service on my computer, but not recognize its ActiveSync capability. If someone knows how to correct this, please let me know.
Also, in case you don't know, the keyboard mappings between WWE and CHT ROMs are slightly different. The SYM key is swapped with the ";" character, probably because SYM is hardly used in Chinese input. The shortcut "FN + ;" can toggle the English and Bomopofo modes. Note the ";" character is now on the SYM key of JASJAR.

yyl said:
There are a few things I did after I upgraded to CHT ROM:
1. Changed the system font to the more artistic Kai font (from KAIU.ttf on a Windows machine). The original system font was MingLiU, which looked kind of scrawny on a VGA screen.
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Hi yyl :
Can you tell me how to change system front to Kai ?
Thanks

1. Copy KAIU.ttf from a Windows machine. Paste it into the Pocket PC's "Windows" directory thru ActiveSync.
2. Using a registry editor (like PHM RegEdit), BACK UP your registry first! Then go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\FontLink\SystemLink\". Change the data of "Courier New" and "Tahoma" keys to "\windows\KAIU.ttf,DFKai-SB".
3. Soft-reset your device. Now all the Chinese characters become Kai font. It is not very smooth, because ClearType is still disabled.
4. To enable ClearType, this is how I did it. Maybe some steps are not really necessary.
5. Using the same registry editor, search for the keyword "cleartype" in all the keys and values. I found three matches. I set ClearType=1, NoClearType=0, ClearTypeText=1 respectively.
6. Soft-reset your device. You will see that the system ClearType is still disabled. Go to "Settings -> System -> Screen -> ClearType" to enable ClearType. This option was originally hidden from end users. Now it's visible. Once you check the "Enable ClearType" box, the font will immediately smooth up.
That's it. One thing worthy of note is, KAIU.ttf seems to only have traditional Chinese characters, not simplied Chinese. I am not sure.

Thanks yyl , I will try it today

yyl said:
I did the upgrade from Jasjar WWE to Dopod CHT. Here is how I did it:
1. Connect JJ to ActiveSync thru USB and wait till the sync session is completed.
2. While the sync is still active, I ran MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe. After a few steps of checking, it will disconnect ActiveSync and put the JJ into the bootloader mode.
3. The upgrade will halt with a country code error. No upgrade has been performed yet.
4. Run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe again while the cable is still connected and JJ still in bootloader mode. I was prompted that I am upgrading from [Blank] to [NewVersionNumber]. Click "Next".
5. The ROM will be upgraded this time till it's done. It took about 20 minutes.
6. I pressed both softkeys and reset. When the reset prompt comes up, I pressed "0" to reset to default factory settings. After some booting time, JJ starts to speak Chinese.
I upgraded to Chinese ROM because the Chinese plug-in I used to use for English ROM is kind of buggy on WM5. Thanks to everyone on this forum.
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Can anyone give me more detailed information about how to use MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe? When I run it, I get an error message: "This application has failed to start because RUU.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem", any help will be appreciated! I'm trying to update my Jasjar to CHT ROM.

yyl said:
I did the upgrade from Jasjar WWE to Dopod CHT. Here is how I did it:
1. Connect JJ to ActiveSync thru USB and wait till the sync session is completed.
2. While the sync is still active, I ran MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe. After a few steps of checking, it will disconnect ActiveSync and put the JJ into the bootloader mode.
3. The upgrade will halt with a country code error. No upgrade has been performed yet.
4. Run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe again while the cable is still connected and JJ still in bootloader mode. I was prompted that I am upgrading from [Blank] to [NewVersionNumber]. Click "Next".
5. The ROM will be upgraded this time till it's done. It took about 20 minutes.
6. I pressed both softkeys and reset. When the reset prompt comes up, I pressed "0" to reset to default factory settings. After some booting time, JJ starts to speak Chinese.
I upgraded to Chinese ROM because the Chinese plug-in I used to use for English ROM is kind of buggy on WM5. Thanks to everyone on this forum.
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Can you give me more detailed instruction about how to use MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe? Every time I run it, I get an error message as follows: "This application has failed to start because RUU.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."

yyl said:
I did the upgrade from Jasjar WWE to Dopod CHT. Here is how I did it:
1. Connect JJ to ActiveSync thru USB and wait till the sync session is completed.
2. While the sync is still active, I ran MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe. After a few steps of checking, it will disconnect ActiveSync and put the JJ into the bootloader mode.
3. The upgrade will halt with a country code error. No upgrade has been performed yet.
4. Run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe again while the cable is still connected and JJ still in bootloader mode. I was prompted that I am upgrading from [Blank] to [NewVersionNumber]. Click "Next".
5. The ROM will be upgraded this time till it's done. It took about 20 minutes.
6. I pressed both softkeys and reset. When the reset prompt comes up, I pressed "0" to reset to default factory settings. After some booting time, JJ starts to speak Chinese.
I upgraded to Chinese ROM because the Chinese plug-in I used to use for English ROM is kind of buggy on WM5. Thanks to everyone on this forum.
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Thanks! I am Upgrading my ROM now, May the God bless me!

Upgrade Success! thx everyone's help!

yyl :
Can you upload KAIU.ttf which I can't find in my window machine, Are you used Chiese window system ? mine was English + language pack

The KAIU.ttf comes with many versions of Microsoft Office of many languages. When the Asian character support is selected during installation, Office will install some extra Asian fonts for you. This is one of them.
Anyway, I uploaded this font to ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/Universal
I don't know if this upload is appropriate. If it is not, the board moderators, please feel free to delete it. Thanks.
The principles that I outlined above should work with any TrueType Chinese font that you like.

johnney said:
Can you give me more detailed instruction about how to use MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe? Every time I run it, I get an error message as follows: "This application has failed to start because RUU.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
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Download "(Open_ch)UNI_DOPOD_11336_134_10402_Test.exe" from the "Universal" folder of this site (see the link in my previous post). Use Winzip to extract all the content from this EXE file into a folder on your hard drive. Place "MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe" into the same folder. Then perform the steps I mentioned above.

I have Modify the font to KAIU , But it does not suppurt Simpfy Chinese, it only support tradition chinese, does any font will fit Both?

I did it!
yyl said:
johnney said:
Can you give me more detailed instruction about how to use MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe? Every time I run it, I get an error message as follows: "This application has failed to start because RUU.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
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Download "(Open_ch)UNI_DOPOD_11336_134_10402_Test.exe" from the "Universal" folder of this site (see the link in my previous post). Use Winzip to extract all the content from this EXE file into a folder on your hard drive. Place "MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe" into the same folder. Then perform the steps I mentioned above.
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Thanks for your help! Now I did it! My mistake was that I copyed the whole exe file to the folder!
Do you guys have Wisbar Advance 2 installed? How's it work? It really slowed my system down on my previouse english ROM.

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johnney said:
Thanks for your help! Now I did it! My mistake was that I copyed the whole exe file to the folder!
Do you guys have Wisbar Advance 2 installed? How's it work? It really slowed my system down on my previouse english ROM.
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I use Magic Button to "truly" close applications. It also shows battery meter and the icons of currently running apps.

ericcc said:
I have Modify the font to KAIU , But it does not suppurt Simpfy Chinese, it only support tradition chinese, does any font will fit Both?
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Yes, as I mentioned in one of my previous posts, KAIU.ttf seems to include only traditional Chinese. The MingLiU font that came with the Dopod ROM has both traditional and simplified. I presume there are many third-party fonts on the market that support both. Note that fonts supporting both styles tend to occupy a lot more space.

Reflashing to original image - help!!

Hi all. I'm trying to flash my XDA2s back from the iMate Rom to the original 02 image.
I have the .nb1 file on my computer. I let the handset sync using activesync. Then double click the image. It loads up the 'XDA OS Image Tool' which seems to work fine.
Then a command prompt widow pops up and says:
'ERROR: GetDeviceData - unspecified error
error getting devicedata'
Programme A v1.09 pops up and eventually an error message tells me
'cannot execute the remote communication program. Please make sure the USB/Serial cable is properly connected'
Any ideas? I'm a bit of a n00b still with this stuff and I reeeeaaaally need this returned to the original rom image.
cheers - Mike

mike freegan said:
Hi all. I'm trying to flash my XDA2s back from the iMate Rom to the original 02 image.
I have the .nb1 file on my computer. I let the handset sync using activesync. Then double click the image. It loads up the 'XDA OS Image Tool' which seems to work fine.
Then a command prompt widow pops up and says:
'ERROR: GetDeviceData - unspecified error
error getting devicedata'
Programme A v1.09 pops up and eventually an error message tells me
'cannot execute the remote communication program. Please make sure the USB/Serial cable is properly connected'
Any ideas? I'm a bit of a n00b still with this stuff and I reeeeaaaally need this returned to the original rom image.
cheers - Mike
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Hi Mike,
Suggest you download the latest O2 Spec Complete shipped ROM, unzip it into another folder, add MaUpgradeUt_NoID and use this method instead. This should give you a completely standard O2 ROM..
More information can be found here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade
Let me know how you get on..?
Cheers,
PC

Cheers for the quick reply!
The thing is, its kinda on its last legs (whistling screen, loose stylus, rubber seal under screen coming out, dodgy down button, didn't enjoy my trip to poland etc) so I predict it will meet its end in the next couple of weeks and I'll need to pull an insurance job. I need to make it so they can't tell that I flashed it or it invalidates the insurance cover. Will they be able to tell if I flash it with the new 02 ROM that isn't the original?

mike freegan said:
Will they be able to tell if I flash it with the new 02 ROM that isn't the original?
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Hi Mike,
My guess is as long as it's an original O2 ROM (that, quite rightly, would have been available to you anyway) they shouldn't have any issue..
One thing that would be a problem is if you have ever upgraded to WM5 and unlocked/unhidden your ExtROM as this would forever be known as your ExtROM wouldn't have a password..
My feeling is that provided you've never updated in this fashion, you'll be ok..
Others - Feel free to comment if you know different..?
Then again, if you're going through the Insurance where the phone has been dropped (off a Building, for example) where they had no ability to see it working, they'd be none the wiser, would they..? :wink:

I sure hope not I did upgrade to WM2005, and then back again, but I can't see an extended ROM anywhere.

mike freegan said:
I sure hope not I did upgrade to WM2005, and then back again, but I can't see an extended ROM anywhere.
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Did you re-size the ExtROM, etc using the following procedure..?
Wiki said:
If you have not unhided and unlocked your Extended ROM yet
copy xda-developers_Unlocker.cab from the "Preparation\ExtROM unlocker - WM2003SE" folder to your device.
install it by tapping on it in filemanger
then go to start -> Programs -> ExtROM tools -> then first run "unhide", then "Unlock". Do a soft reset.
Setup the Storage size to get a full 60MB and not 43 MB
Copy Repart_DOC.exe from the "Preparation\DOC repartitioning tool" folder to your device and launch it.
Set size of Extended ROM to 128 kb (or a bit more, if you want a NOT working extended ROM)
Press "Format now!" and wait until it is done (A few seconds). You will see a message that it is done.
Soft reset.
You will get an error message about your storage, just press yes and wait a few seconds
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Unless I'm mistaken, this process will change the password for the ExtROM..
Can others advise..?
Cheers!

D'oh, I can't remember! I recall setting the ext. rom to 128kb so I probably did. Darn.

Guide to upgrading Universal with MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe

How to update your rom to the latest I-mate version (with push email) and Radio 1.09.0 using the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe method
1 – download the file “Universal_Upgrade_v1.30.68_radio_1.09.0.zip” from the ftp site (see bottom of post for details)
2 - double click the file and allow it to unpack into a folder
3 – right click on the active sync icon in your tasks tray on you pc (at the stage you should NOT have you universal plugged in)
4 – select connection setting then untick “allow USB connections”
5 – Now take your Universal and take out the SIM and MEMORY CARD
6 – Press light + power + reset with the phone on, this will place the universal into bootloader mode
7 – Connect your Universal via the USB cable to your computer directly i.e. not though a USB hub
8 – Now double click on the program called “MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe” (found in to folder from step 1) this will start the upgrade process, the first stage takes about 3 to 5 minutes to complete, you will then be presented with a screen showing a “Imate Jam” and some information about what you are upgrading to, don’t be worried if this screen does not show you the version numbers you have at present that is normal.
9 – Now continue with the process by clicking upgrade/next
10 – After sometime (about 20 minutes) you should be at the end screen tell you to unplug and reset you “jam” So now unplug your universal and reset it and that’s all there is to it!
Note that during the upgrade process you can follow the progress by also looking at your universal screen with a light source as the backlight will be off.
I hope this post helps someone as looking around the forum Im amazed by the amount of people asking “how do I upgrade my rom” or “I only get a “country id error” when trying to update”
The “Universal_Upgrade_v1.30.68_radio_1.09.0.zip” file can be found here
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Universal/Universal_Upgrade_v1.30.68_radio_1.09.0.zip
This file contains the latest imate beta rom v1.30.68 and the latest radio 1.09.0 plus all the tools you need
Oh and if anyone thinks Ive missed something out please post and let me know!

File as been moved its now at :-
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Universal_Upgrade_v1.30.68_radio_1.09.0.zip
This file contains everything need to upgrade your universal

Thanks rat - very cool of you to post up a guide. How Nb is it to remove your SIM?

wamatt said:
Thanks rat - very cool of you to post up a guide. How Nb is it to remove your SIM?
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No sure I understand the question however Ive updated before now with the sim card in however lots of people report that its important to remove both the memory & sim cards so Ive included it because its better to be safe than sorry

Thanks I'll play it sorry :/..

BTW do you have to use this NOID method if you have an IMATE too?

wamatt said:
BTW do you have to use this NOID method if you have an IMATE too?
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No you should be ok using the orginal package, however this way will still work

I installed the ROM but after the installation is finished and I reset the device I only get a blank screen.

Piesang said:
I installed the ROM but after the installation is finished and I reset the device I only get a blank screen.
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Blank screen but do you have the USB or SERIAL written on the Screen?
Rat didn't mention in his post but it comes out in the last screen that it is supposed to be a HARD RESET which will bring about a menu where you have to press 0 (Zero) to ahrd reset the device. hope this helps

Yip, sorry, That's correct. I get the screen that says I have to press 0 to reset or X to exit.
If I press 0 the screen goes blank and stays like that.
I've installed the previous ROM now and it is working perfectly. It's just the new ROM on this page doesn't want to work on my Jasjar.

Piesang said:
Yip, sorry, That's correct. I get the screen that says I have to press 0 to reset or X to exit.
If I press 0 the screen goes blank and stays like that.
I've installed the previous ROM now and it is working perfectly. It's just the new ROM on this page doesn't want to work on my Jasjar.
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I downloaded it straight from the first post and it installed flawlessly...
Have you tried installing it from bootloader mode instead of direct update? And without SD card in the PDA? This might work.
BTW, I have returned to the older ROM.... advantages don't outweigh the disadvantages.
My phone keeps on hanging (for the 1st time ever after 5 months use and different ROMs) on the screen where it shows whose calling. I havent answered the call yet but it stops ringing. When i open the PDA it has ANSWER on the left softkey and pressing this doesn't do anything. Will wait for the release..
It is a lot faster thought (the test ROM)

Thanks for the info. I'm not gonna bother upgrading now. I'll wait for a decent ROM later.
Thanks m8

umm - stupid question I know.....
But what does this actually DO??
I understand that this will upgrade the radio stack and thus produce better reception etc - but what else will it do??
If I have an Orange M5000 will I still be able to use it on Orange's network?? Do i need to fill in any settings? Do I need to make notes of certain stuff beforehand? If so - what settings?
I assume this will totally rewrite the registry and what programs are on teh device - or will it??
I suppose a lot of this information is available on the forum - but tracking it down can take a lot of time for someone who's not necessarily that 'au fait' with the working of the device.

Riceburner said:
umm - stupid question I know.....
But what does this actually DO??
I understand that this will upgrade the radio stack and thus produce better reception etc - but what else will it do??
If I have an Orange M5000 will I still be able to use it on Orange's network?? Do i need to fill in any settings? Do I need to make notes of certain stuff beforehand? If so - what settings?
I assume this will totally rewrite the registry and what programs are on teh device - or will it??
I suppose a lot of this information is available on the forum - but tracking it down can take a lot of time for someone who's not necessarily that 'au fait' with the working of the device.
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I also have an orange M5000 which I would like to get off Orange to use my Vodafone SIM - would installing this new ROM be the way to go ?

not if your phone is simlocked (or network locked). new rom is only the software.

Yeah, sorry
Just reading the other thread on this - sorry , am a relative newby.
It looks like MachineGod and Buzz are on the case though - and with their track record........

I wanted to confirm that Ratcom's file he linked to is good (not corrupt) and his method for upgrade works. Nice work, Ratcom.

ratcom said:
File as been moved its now at :-
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Universal_Upgrade_v1.30.68_radio_1.09.0.zip
This file contains everything need to upgrade your universal
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Hi ,
Can let me know the speed of the Os did u face any problems after upgrade.
E.g Apps, Hanging , Memmory leaks. Etc. Cheers

I had no problems what so ever with this rom, the speed of the os was breathtaking.

ratcom said:
I had no problems what so ever with this rom, the speed of the os was breathtaking.
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Does this rom work on dopod 900?
Is this is final release?
Cheers,

Help me! Up rom Asus P527

I have just bought an Asus P527 with Chinese language, now I want to up rom English. Please show me the way to up rom from Chinese to English. Thank you so much!

Hint
anhvu_175 said:
I have just bought an Asus P527 with Chinese language, now I want to up rom English. Please show me the way to up rom from Chinese to English. Thank you so much!
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Was able to track this down from the asusmobile.ru site. It´s auto translated from Google but the setBL does the trick apparently. NO GUARANTEES IT WILL WORK, USE AT OWN RISK!
At the Asus site
http://support.asus.com/download/download_item.aspx?product=12&model=P527&SLanguage=en-us
you can find the WWE rom. In first instance, the update on another language was refused. SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable, then choose "Advanced" mode to begin flashing firmware. That's all.
Perhaps you can ask some Russian developers over here like GreatVK or Sorg to confirm this.
PS. I´m thinking about buying this phone too. Can you comment on the use of it?

It's very useful with the keyboard, you can type text message quickly as a Nokia phone. But I really don't like chip Ti-Omap (run slowly). Battery and screen display are very good.

anhvu_175 said:
It's very useful with the keyboard, you can type text message quickly as a Nokia phone. But I really don't like chip Ti-Omap (run slowly). Battery and screen display are very good.
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Last year I've used a HTC Wizard with the same processor and it was ok, but no speed monster though. The addition of GPS and FM and the formfactor makes the switch worth it.
But, since the phone is not sold over here I have to import one from Italy, which ships with an Italian rom.
Let me know if it works, my Italian is not so good

Jerome! said:
Last year I've used a HTC Wizard with the same processor and it was ok, but no speed monster though. The addition of GPS and FM and the formfactor makes the switch worth it.
But, since the phone is not sold over here I have to import one from Italy, which ships with an Italian rom.
Let me know if it works, my Italian is not so good
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Hi, I've found the way to up rom for asus P527, it's the same with P526.
1. Download Official ROM for you are interested in from ASUS web site
2. Backup your device
3. Check the info of the ROM on your device (under settings menù)
you need the following info:
current ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
Extended ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
4. Extract the content of the file you downloaded from ASUS web site to any folder.
5. Edit the file P527.ini file and write there the info you collected at point (3)
in first line you have to write
the current ROM region code of the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
in second line write the name of the Extended ROM region code if the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc).
7. Run P527FUU.exe and follow the instructions screen.

Hello, Does anyone can help me to Upgrade the rom from Chi to Eng because I can't read Chinese. I try like the above instruction but I can't see the rom version Code. I saw only like this " 4.12.070815.000S.TMC " in my settiing. So I don't know what word to change the P527.ini in both row. Anyone please help me about this problem.
P.S. Can anyone send the link to download the Thailand ROM to me? I'm Thai. I can't see the Thailand ROM in ASUA Thailand. I call to check with the ASUS Thai staff, they said they will not allow the different country device to upgrade to Thailand device even I ask to give the payment.

ROM WM6.1 for Asus P527 THA - Build 19214:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=156434&PN=1&TPN=1
and WM6 - V4.1.23: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Mobile_Phone/P527/V4123_WWE_THA_EXT_V106.zip

plzzz help me....
I downloaded official Firmware upgrade for my Asus P527 from Asus.com. But wen i start for the update it says "the extended ROM version of the device does not match" Extended ROM version is: V1.0.0 NA. The update procedure is also showing the same V1.0.0 NA and my phone too... plz help how can i upgrade??? And one thing more this firmware update is windows update basically?? i mean it will go to Windows Mobile 6.1??
thanx in advance

Extract any official ROM with WinRAR
Hold down, Push and Press left OK button then clic reset. View on display "IPL: Insert USB Cable"
On PC run P527FUU.exe click on top left cornel and choise "Expert mode"
Plug USB Cable then click "Update"
sorry for my bad English

After a bad flash (power cut) device is showing:
GSMFFS at 0x13000000
GSMFFS doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (Format All) instead
Is there a way to "force" format a rom from windows CMD?
If not what rom tool would i need?
Thanx in advance

Thanks.
anhvu_175 said:
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Hi, I've found the way to up rom for asus P527, it's the same with P526.
1. Download Official ROM for you are interested in from ASUS web site
2. Backup your device
3. Check the info of the ROM on your device (under settings menù)
you need the following info:
current ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
Extended ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
4. Extract the content of the file you downloaded from ASUS web site to any folder.
5. Edit the file P527.ini file and write there the info you collected at point (3)
in first line you have to write
the current ROM region code of the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
in second line write the name of the Extended ROM region code if the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc).
7. Run P527FUU.exe and follow the instructions screen.
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Done ! Thanks very much !( Chắc VN nhỉ)

same problem
santosru said:
After a bad flash (power cut) device is showing:
GSMFFS at 0x13000000
GSMFFS doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (Format All) instead
Is there a way to "force" format a rom from windows CMD?
If not what rom tool would i need?
Thanx in advance
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hi santosru,
i am also having same problem were you able to solve it? i saw in one of your other post about pressing volume down ok and reset with lock on sends the boot loader to different mode with options for nand nor flash etc... where you able to select the options?

ppindia said:
hi santosru,
i am also having same problem were you able to solve it? i saw in one of your other post about pressing volume down ok and reset with lock on sends the boot loader to different mode with options for nand nor flash etc... where you able to select the options?
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Here is what one can do
Put the p527 in bootloader mode and connect to PC
on yr PC open FUU.exe
Click on the upper left corner of the FUU window and select expert mode.
Now start flashing.
Yr p527 will b alive.
I hope this solves the problem

hdubli said:
Here is what one can do
Put the p527 in bootloader mode and connect to PC
on yr PC open FUU.exe
Click on the upper left corner of the FUU window and select expert mode.
Now start flashing.
Yr p527 will b alive.
I hope this solves the problem
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Thanks hdubli, But I have already tried that it's getting stuck in format stage. Do you have any way of skipping formatting or some other way of formatting(may be in terminal mode, I am not able to goto terminal mode in asus p527 though).
GSMFSS at 0x13000000
GSM Doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (format All) instead. --gets stuck after this
Is any body having copy of GSMFSS.NB0 which I can flash

ppindia said:
Thanks hdubli, But I have already tried that it's getting stuck in format stage. Do you have any way of skipping formatting or some other way of formatting(may be in terminal mode, I am not able to goto terminal mode in asus p527 though).
GSMFSS at 0x13000000
GSM Doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (format All) instead. --gets stuck after this
Is any body having copy of GSMFSS.NB0 which I can flash
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I found another mode in p527 by accident. If you press OK (next to volume control) camera and reset with lock keypad it goes into sd card mode with start sd init mode. Can I use this to recover my bricked phone?

santosru said:
After a bad flash (power cut) device is showing:
GSMFFS at 0x13000000
GSMFFS doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (Format All) instead
Is there a way to "force" format a rom from windows CMD?
If not what rom tool would i need?
Thanx in advance
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Hi.I head the same problem and it's solution:
http://rapidshare.com/files/227192658/full.rar (WM 6.5)
1.Unpack and copy this on sd card up to 2GB
2.Put card to phone
3.Lock phone with hold switch,press OK (next to volume control) and camera together and now reset.
I hope this fix your phone.

thanks
kucza said:
Hi.I head the same problem and it's solution:
http://rapidshare.com/files/227192658/full.rar (WM 6.5)
1.Unpack and copy this on sd card up to 2GB
2.Put card to phone
3.Lock phone with hold switch,press OK (next to volume control) and camera together and now reset.
I hope this fix your phone.
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Thanks Kucza, I had already fixed with steps shown by you and my phone is working fine. Kucza can you tell me as to which version of windows 6.5 are you using ? is this the one cooked by kalpeshmist or the russian or thai rom.

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Jerome! said:
Was able to track this down from the asusmobile.ru site. It´s auto translated from Google but the setBL does the trick apparently. NO GUARANTEES IT WILL WORK, USE AT OWN RISK!
At the Asus site
http://support.asus.com/download/download_item.aspx?product=12&model=P527&SLanguage=en-us
you can find the WWE rom. In first instance, the update on another language was refused. SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable, then choose "Advanced" mode to begin flashing firmware. That's all.
Perhaps you can ask some Russian developers over here like GreatVK or Sorg to confirm this.
PS. I´m thinking about buying this phone too. Can you comment on the use of it?
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i'm done as u describe that SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable and then no more things happened at this time stopped by IPL:Insert USB CABLE..plz help me
with best reguards

Jerome! said:
Was able to track this down from the asusmobile.ru site. It´s auto translated from Google but the setBL does the trick apparently. NO GUARANTEES IT WILL WORK, USE AT OWN RISK!
At the Asus site
http://support.asus.com/download/download_item.aspx?product=12&model=P527&SLanguage=en-us
you can find the WWE rom. In first instance, the update on another language was refused. SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable, then choose "Advanced" mode to begin flashing firmware. That's all.
Perhaps you can ask some Russian developers over here like GreatVK or Sorg to confirm this.
PS. I´m thinking about buying this phone too. Can you comment on the use of it?
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plz help me..when i'm updating rom , USB cable disable due to my fault. when i'm power on my phone but it's too no more work..i can't power on and reset my phone, be ruined or not? ..plz drop me a little advice

Ok, this may not work for everyone but it worked for me. I CAN NOT take credit for any of the work. I can how ever offer a very sincere thank you to developers who have brought 6.5 to the P527.
Download SCHIST 21864 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506417
use the P527FUU that is included and check both OS and GSM.
set the OS path to ????/SCHIST_21864_clean\flash.dio.nb0
set the GSM path to ????/SCHIST_21864\EXT GSM(IND)\GSM.dio.nb0
now you need your phone screen to show the IPL: USB Cable message.
turn key lock on, press in on the scroll wheel (left side of phone), press and release the soft reset button with stylus, release the scroll wheel and press the left OK button. it may take a times to get it right but you should get the IPL: screen up. (I actually have to release the scroll wheel then move it down, release and then press the OK button)
insert the usb cable, click the ???? button in P527FUU this should "fix" you.
after it's complete even if phone hangs at the blue Asus screen you can download the correct Asus flash and use the installed included from Asus in advanced mode to restore your phone to WM 6.1 for your area.
if this helps anyone let me know.

P800 chinese dual sim Android - upgrade to 2.2.1

I have this P800 dual sim that runs on Android 2.2 (which in fact I think it is 2.1) and a Chinese Ingenic JZ4760 CPU (600 mhz), 256 RAM, 256 ROM. It has capacitive screen, GPS and Wi-fi. I'm desperate to install Android 2.2.1 on it for some tweaks and I don't know how because I'm new at this. I contacted the supplier but he couldn't help me with this.
Main problems:
1. Where can I find a working ROM for this so I`ll still have the dual sim option? Can't I just install a ROM from any other chinese dual sim or it has something to do with the drivers, CPU on the phone? I saw the hero H6 modding thread here on xda..
2. How do I make a full back up of the phone so I can go back to the original settings if something goes wrong?
3. How do I install new ROM without bricking it?
4. Is it absolutely necessary to root before I install the new Android?
If you want more information about kernel, hardware or anything else I can tell you from "Android system info" application that I installed on it. I might be a noob but I can learn really fast.
Please help! I just need you people to point me into the right direction.
To see the phone just search "P800 Android" on google

Hi, i have a firmware with loader, may be it will help you, https:// rapidshare .com /files/532906208/Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16.rar - pls, delete 3 spaces from link
and i have link to "rooted" (https:// rapidshare .com /files/4267703916/system.rar - pls, delete 3 spaces from link) firmware to use it you must replace system.img from this archive to "img" folder of firmware uploader.

Ubiquitous_Nothing said:
Hi, i have a firmware with loader, may be it will help you,
and i have link to "rooted" firmware to use it you must replace system.img from this archive to "img" folder of firmware uploader.
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this files was taken from russian forum (forum .china-iphone .ru / viewtopic .php?f=22&t=11424)

Thank you for this. I will try it. I just have some questions: who made this firmware? and why don`t they talk in english so everybody can understand? I need to know if anyone used this firmware and if there will be updated firmwares in the future.

This firmware is made by manufacturer of p800, "rooted" system.img repacked by enthusiast from Israel. I'm and other users from topic about p800 of forum china-iphone.ru use this firmware. Reseller in China promise to send newer firmware on this week. As soon as it happen, link will be available at that topic.
On that forum everybody talk in Russian and foreign-speaking peoples uses Google-translate service to understand us.
For me, for example, English is not comfortable. (I think you can see it in my posts because my grammar).

When the new firmware is available can you please post a link in this topic too?
And since you use this firmware can you tell me if some of the problems I have, are solved? For example:
-Android market working?
-proximity senzor
-microphone
-did you get rid of all those useless chinese applications?
-is it Android version 2.2 or 2.2.1?
-wireless working?
-bluetooth working (sending/receiving)
-both cameras working?
-GPS navigation with iGO working?
-if you reset the phone at factory settings do you lose the IMEIs?
what did you do to install this firmware?

Is adobe Flash and adobe reader working? what about yahoo messenger?

Claudyu said:
-Android market working?
-proximity senzor
-microphone
-did you get rid of all those useless chinese applications?
-is it Android version 2.2 or 2.2.1?
-wireless working?
-bluetooth working (sending/receiving)
-both cameras working?
-GPS navigation with iGO working?
-if you reset the phone at factory settings do you lose the IMEIs?
what did you do to install this firmware?
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Ok, I'll post link to new firmware, when it will exist.
Mic on my phone working excellent, Android 2.2, proximity sensor worked on Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B11, but on Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16 it is not working, both cameras taking photos, but not video. GPS works with (download .osmand .net /latest-night-build/OsmAnd-stable.apk). Wifi is ok. I didn't here about loosing IMEI by this device. I didn't use Andr. market. Now when you have root access you may uninstall everything yourself.

would you please see if the bluetooth, android market, flash player and yahoo messenger is working? Do I need offline maps for OsmAnd to work?

Just now I send a *.docx file to Nokia phone by bluetooth without any problem. OsmAnd as i know will ask you to download offline maps at first run (You need just select Country/region you want to download) BUT i don't know is it free or not. My phone have no internet connection now, thats why i can't help you with flash and yahoo

Hi,
I've questions about this phone. I've see this chinese model with new processor and dual sim support. On the paper it seems a very nice product:
http://www.shanzai.com/index.php/ma...00-phone-running-on-a-chinese-made-jz4760-cpu
but the problem is when i want to find to buy this product
1. is only in english or chinese (french is my mother tongue)
2. i had 3 p/n z800 or p800 or pz800 (in russia)
3. in some site it claims it's a MTK6515 cpu inside and is only a fake on the system properties for the p800
4. in all site it claims 256 ram and 512 rom, but in this topic you say 256/256
for exemple here for P800:
http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-5...droid+22+os+GPS+Dual+sim+card+phone+wifi.html
and here for z800:
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/s...iFi_JAVA_GPS_Qaud_Band_GSM_Smart_Phone_-37579
Where is the truth?
Finally if it's really the new Ingenic CPU, it's really better than a MTK6516?
Thanks for you advice

cthulhu501 said:
Hi,
I've questions about this phone. I've see this chinese model with new processor and dual sim support. On the paper it seems a very nice product:
but the problem is when i want to find to buy this product
1. is only in english or chinese (french is my mother tongue)
2. i had 3 p/n z800 or p800 or pz800 (in russia)
3. in some site it claims it's a MTK6515 cpu inside and is only a fake on the system properties for the p800
4. in all site it claims 256 ram and 512 rom, but in this topic you say 256/256
Where is the truth?
Finally if it's really the new Ingenic CPU, it's really better than a MTK6516?
Thanks for you advice
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Hello.
1. Android on this phone (like on other) is multilingual (French exist exactly)
2. As i know p800 = z800 = pz800.
3. If it will be useful to you I can say that i owned Toshiba portege g810 for 1.5 years, p800 is really better. It is not so fast as HTC HD2, but not so slow as Toshiba Portege g810.
4. I don't know about it's ROM and RAM, beside it is enough for me.
Now some useful application are not installable on p800, but i believe that new firmware will made progress in this.
Some users said, that old versions of firmware had problems with low sensitive mic, now it is ok.
Till now the preamp level of speaker are too high, that is why not comfortable to use it on max volume.
And the 3rd difficulty us in setting up navigation software, people says, that it is impossible to install iGo or navitel (OsmAnd is workable).
The next problem is inability of setting max ringer alert volume, when speaking volume is not on the max level.
The quality of materials and manufacturing are high.
Oh, i forgot to say about excellent touch and bright (suppose AMOLED) screen.
The CPU model is jz4760
P. S. In store where i bought it the details are mistaken too ( www .aliexpress .com /fm-store/403972/210660520-441180847/Hot-Selling-2011-Android-2-2-Phones-P800-phones-with-gps-wifi-java-dual-sim-dual.html)

Ubiquitous_Nothing said:
Hi, i have a firmware with loader, may be it will help you, https:// rapidshare .com /files/532906208/Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16.rar - pls, delete 3 spaces from link
and i have link to "rooted" (https:// rapidshare .com /files/4267703916/system.rar - pls, delete 3 spaces from link) firmware to use it you must replace system.img from this archive to "img" folder of firmware uploader.
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Please tell me step by step how did you root and install this firmware. If you could answer today it would be great. I tried to root with SuperOne Click to make a full backup in case something goes wrong but it didn`t work and I opened USBbootTool.exe but it`s in chinese and I don`t know what to do. A video tutorial would be really nice..

Step 1. Installing the driver loader.
0. Unpack the archive with the firmware.
1. Turn off the phone, remove battery.
2. Hold down the "volume up" button and connect to the cable.
3. Remove your finger from button. =)
4. PC will find new device and ask the driver (is sited in the "uboot_driver" folder).
5. after installing the driver to turn off the phone from cable.
Step2. prepearing Root
1. Replace file "system.img" in "img" folder with "system.img" from dedicated archive.
Step 3. Flashing:
1. Run USBBootTool.
2. Turn off the phone, detach battery.
3. Hold down the "volume up" button on the phone and connect USB-cable.
3 1/2. remove your finger from button.
4. The process will start automatically.
5. After flashing you'll see Chinese dialog window - it ask you to enter the serial number of 14 digits that has no matter.
6. After that, just insert the batteries, and power on your phone.
Warnings
1. This oeration will DELETE all your custom files, thats why backup phonebook to SD-card or to PC
2. Connect USB-cable to backplate of your PC and use original cable or better if possible.
3. Win 7 x64 didn't install that driver. You must use x86 (32bit) windows versions.

Ubiquitous_Nothing said:
Step 1. Installing the driver loader.
0. Unpack the archive with the firmware.
1. Turn off the phone, remove battery.
2. Hold down the "volume up" button and connect to the cable.
3. Remove your finger from button. =)
4. PC will find new device and ask the driver (is sited in the "uboot_driver" folder).
5. after installing the driver to turn off the phone from cable.
Step2. prepearing Root
1. Replace file "system.img" in "img" folder with "system.img" from dedicated archive.
Step 3. Flashing:
1. Run USBBootTool.
2. Turn off the phone, detach battery.
3. Hold down the "volume up" button on the phone and connect USB-cable.
3 1/2. remove your finger from button.
4. The process will start automatically.
5. After flashing you'll see Chinese dialog window - it ask you to enter the serial number of 14 digits that has no matter.
6. After that, just insert the batteries, and power on your phone.
Warnings
1. This oeration will DELETE all your custom files, thats why backup phonebook to SD-card or to PC
2. Connect USB-cable to backplate of your PC and use original cable or better if possible.
3. Win 7 x64 didn't install that driver. You must use x86 (32bit) windows versions.
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Thank you for the reply. Where can I get that serial number? And what do you mean it doesn't matter? What settings did you had in USBbootTool? Mine is in chinese.

Claudyu said:
Thank you for the reply. Where can I get that serial number? And what do you mean it doesn't matter? What settings did you had in USBbootTool? Mine is in chinese.
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Hi!
I didn't fill serial number at all, somebody fill this with random digits.
USBbootTool is in Chinese, all settings are correct, you do not need to change anything there. Just follow the instruction.
Good luck!

Thank you very much. It works.
1. After you unpack the archive the Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16_生产版本 folder must be renamed to Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16
2. The steps were correct but I don`t know how to verify that it`s rooted
3. Like you said it didn`t work on my Win 7 x64 so I went to my neighbor who had Win XP
4. I put 11111111111111 when it asked for serial number and it worked so it doesn`t matter indeed
5. Proximity senzor not working at all
6. Android keyboard missing (Sogou Input instead)
7. The name of the operators still doesn`t appear in notifications just like before. There are just some numbers: 22610 for Orange and 22603 for Cosmote
8. USSD code for Cosmote still not working. *123*2# - This is for showing me how many messages I have left on Cosmote.
I will test different applications so I can see what's working and I`m waiting for updated firmwares from you. Thanks again. You`ve been very helpful. There should be more people like you.

Claudyu said:
Thank you very much. It works.
1. After you unpack the archive the Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16_生产版本 folder must be renamed to Z800_2.2GG_FLV01.01B16
2. The steps were correct but I don`t know how to verify that it`s rooted
3. Like you said it didn`t work on my Win 7 x64 so I went to my neighbor who had Win XP
4. I put 11111111111111 when it asked for serial number and it worked so it doesn`t matter indeed
5. Proximity senzor not working at all
6. Android keyboard missing (Sogou Input instead)
7. The name of the operators still doesn`t appear in notifications just like before. There are just some numbers: 22610 for Orange and 22603 for Cosmote
8. USSD code for Cosmote still not working. *123*2# - This is for showing me how many messages I have left on Cosmote.
I will test different applications so I can see what's working and I`m waiting for updated firmwares from you. Thanks again. You`ve been very helpful. There should be more people like you.
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Thank you for comment.
I'm just translating information from Russian topic. And giving my experience of using this phone.
2. To verify rooting i'd install Root Explorer and now it is possible to set RW parametr on system folders. Some application start workig after changing firmware, before this apps said that root permission missed.
5. Yes, proximity sensor is not used by interface in this firmware.
6. Android keyboard are able to be selected. For example, open messages and choose creating of new SMS then made long press on text field and tap "select input method" appeared, you need to choose "Guboi alphabetic..."
7th & 8th problems are nod fixed yet

Hello everyone, I have the same phone and when I was trying to root it start making problems and then it's not booting anymore, so this firmware is very important to me, I'm in United Arab Emirates and it's almost impossible to download from Rapidshare. So can anyone be kind and upload both of the firmware to any other site midiafire will be great if possible

http://www.mediafire.com/?ptgu7rdps2gjd22
http://www.mediafire.com/?5j53v5x0zg6zc1c
At the end just wait until it doesn`t do anything anymore(just be patient), then unplug the cable, put the battery and power it on(don`t put the battery with the cable pluged, you could distroy the battery). The booting will take a little longer than before.
If you can root it, please tell me how you did it..