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Hello
I've searched on this forum and can't find the answer to my specific question.
I upgraded a while back to MrClean AKU 2.3 and now I need to downgrade because the unit needs to be sent back under warranty due to screen alignment issues.
So I unpacked the i-mate WWE ROM, and replaced the ROMUpdateUtility from that with the ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID.exe, which I downloaded from the XDA FTP site. (This is because using the standard one supplied gives a ROM upgrade error 296: UPGRADE ONLY error.)
As far as I can make out, the ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID.exe is just patched to not validate the current version when upgrading.
"Brilliant, this should work", I think.
But I get the following error:
"ERROR [238]: FILE READ... the update utility cannot open the requested file. Please check your update utility"
(see here http://static.flickr.com/111/306871020_8aa37f337e_o.gif)
Please help, anyone, I am coming up to the end of my warranty period and reeeeally want to get this crappy broken screen alignment problem sorted!
Thanks in advance
* bump *
Hope it's not considered rude to bump here, just would love to solve this problem as tis driving me a bit mad
Many thanks in advance
msmobiles.com:
This error message may appear when, for some unknown reason, the ROM image on the phone is corrupt. Download the whole RUU and try again.
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Hey
Thanks for the tip. You were right, it must have been a corrupt .nbf file.
I tried to downgrade and the progress bar started and finished and all seemed to go well.
But when I boot up again I get the white MrClean ROM splash screen still!
Is it possible the update was done but the splash screen was not replaced?
Or perhaps the update wasn't actually done? Which version number do I look for? I used the .nbf file packaged in with the imate ROM K-JAM_WWE_1010903_106_10110_ship.exe
Please help!
try using this rom to downgrade with... after that you should be able to upgrade to any official rom. Make sure that you pick an official one as the above rom downgrades the ipl/spl as well.
ohh... and make sure that you restore the CID lock as well, they might be get rather cranky otherwise...
Good luck
Hello
Thank you so much for the reply, I really appreciate the advice. I would feel so out-there-on-my-own without it! I bought the imate off contract from expansys and it was really expensive and so really don't want it to end up a brick as I can't afford another right now!
I successfully downgraded to that QTEK custom ROM.
But now when I upgrade again to K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship (latest).exe from that QTEK ROM, it doesn't work! Upgrade error again [ERROR 296]
Here are the screens I get:
http://static.flickr.com/114/309671629_756dc86b9d_o.gif
http://static.flickr.com/107/309671652_327adfb432_o.gif
Thanks again
Mat
Just to clarify... is the phone CID-locked? You might also want to try flashing it with the K-JAM_WWE_1010903_106_10110_ship.exe ROM before upgrading it... you can also try putting the phone in bootloader mode, press and keep pressed both the keys on the right side and then insert the pen in the resetbutton, before trying the upgrade...
EDIT: msmobiles.com shows the following regarding the particular error:
ERROR [296] : UPGRADE ONLY
One of these error messages will appear when you use the wrong RUU to do the upgrade. RUU will check if the Model ID and Language ID are compatible with the device. Make sure you use the appropriate RUU tool to upgrade.
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Hey Nomad
Thanks again for the advice. This is all really really helpful. Going to try what you suggested a bit later.
I think I CID unlocked the phone - to be honest it was a while ago and I just remember blindly following someone's instructions (I was at a point of desperation at the time for another reason!)
Either way, I am pretty sure it would have to have been CID unlocked because I flashed the ROM from the imate default one to the MrClean one.
I did some initial looking around about CID relocking the device but still not sure how. Does the lockiwiz give the option of locking the CID as well as unlocking it?
Thanks!
Mat
I flashed from the QTEK custom ROM to the K-JAM_WWE_1010903_106_10110_ship.exe after doing that special reset whilst in the bootloader. This flash upgrade worked but again it didn't remove the splash screen from the QTEK custom ROM.
But now whenever I try to flash to the latest imate ROM K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship.exe using the default RUU I get ERROR [296] UPGRADE ONLY.
And when I try to flash to the same ROM using the noID RUU I get ERROR [238]: FILE READ ERROR.
(On that last one, I have re-downloaded both the noID RUU and the extractable archive K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship.exe from the XDA FTP.
So, I'm still unable to get my ROM to the imate version! Many thanks for your help!
Mat
can't seem to get this upgrade to work. the updater stops at about 28 percent for me with an error (286? i think) and after that i'm stuck in bootloader. Every time after that, the updater wont even start.. (a different error).
i can flash successfully a cooked ROM, but can't get the official one to work. Could it be a conflict with Des' crash-proof SPL? That's the only thing i can think of at this point..
To me said invalid device id, and got stuck on the boot loader
try back to any old offical ROM
and then copy SSPL to PDA and run it on PDA
when bootloader appear, run WM6 offical updater
I got same problem too and get fix
good luck
update: since i managed to flash PDAVIET's rom, i thought i'd just try going back to Olipro's hard-spl and see what happens.. So i flashed it, entered bootloader and ran the WM6 update again, and SUCCESS!!
very strange though.. anyone have some thoughts as to why it wouldn't work under Des', or if this is just coincidence?
It installs a new bootloader that can't be hacked by the previous hacks I think.... I'm stuck in it too...
SPL-3.03.0000
racerx_ said:
update: since i managed to flash PDAVIET's rom, i thought i'd just try going back to Olipro's hard-spl and see what happens.. So i flashed it, entered bootloader and ran the WM6 update again, and SUCCESS!!
very strange though.. anyone have some thoughts as to why it wouldn't work under Des', or if this is just coincidence?
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Hi racerx,
I've encountered the same problem as your, stuck at 28% ERROR [286] while flashing, and couldn't go over it even after recovery process following the instruction.
Could you please explain a bit more details about how to go back to Olipro's hard-spl and enter into bootloader?
Thanks, eager to flash the new ROM...
Well I was able to get out of it by running Pof's CID RUU Unlocker, however, it errors after 7%, and resets. It gets past the bootloader, however, it hardreset the phone...eh.
IT happened to me too - Update Error.
So should i go back to Official WM5 then update to WM6 (i had AX3L installed before and i just had to reflash back to AX3L coz of the error from WM6).
Kinda scared me.....LoL
well, to start with i had Des' Crash-Proof SPL on my phone... so after the updater hung at 28%, i remained in Des' bootloader. I then ran the RUU for pdaviet's ROM, which flashed successfully. After that was on and my trinity was up and running, i flashed Olipro's hard-spl. Then manually put it in bootloader again, and flashed the official ROM.
Let me say this, though. At this point, i think you should be content to get your device out of bootloader mode. This Dopod WM6 doesn't have so much to be desired in it compared to cooked ROM's on this forum, plus your bootloader will be stuck at version 3.xxxx which i don't know if anyone is sure how to deal with yet. I'm regretting flashing mine to official version. Should have waited for a chef to pack it up for me.
what does your bootloader say?
You need to actually have a device that this release is supported by. It flashes a new SPL but you can flash Olipros HARD SPL 1.20 straight over that once WM6 has flashed.
It replaces any HARD SPL before flashing, probably to ensure only official devices get this update. Those having issues are probably out of this.
The official rom is fine, not as finished or customised as some chef ones, but good none the less. Also, the new 3.0??? SPL is no issue at all and easily removed once flashed.
yeah saw your post on the other thread.. thanks for the tip! talk about a stressful morning haha..
i was waiting for this ROM cause my activesync has mysteriously stopped working for a couple of weeks. so i was going to flash and take it to the service center. The miracle of it, was after my device hung and i reflashed pdaviet's rom, my activesync mysteriously works now even though i reflashed a million times before trying to get it going haha..
new spl is needed for flashing new radio rom with cid locked device.
So that's why RUU reflashes SPL at first.
U could simply reflash HArd spl back by using sspl
mUn, when can we expect your much anticipated "Indigo" rom using this offical WM6 base??
Genius! thanks for the tip mun...
all i can say is one word....
INDIGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
I also got Invalid vendor ID when I tried to flash for the first time. But it flashed just fine after I put it into bootloader mode. Give it a try..
Flashed my mine in a breeze from LSVW version 27/05/07.
myppcsg said:
Flashed my mine in a breeze from LSVW version 27/05/07.
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still same problem
can you post the RUU files plz
mxlaser said:
You need to actually have a device that this release is supported by. It flashes a new SPL but you can flash Olipros HARD SPL 1.20 straight over that once WM6 has flashed.
It replaces any HARD SPL before flashing, probably to ensure only official devices get this update. Those having issues are probably out of this.
The official rom is fine, not as finished or customised as some chef ones, but good none the less. Also, the new 3.0??? SPL is no issue at all and easily removed once flashed.
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Thanks for all the helps from you guys. This is what I did after stuck at 28% with ERROR[286]:
1. Flash back to Official OZ WM5 ROM. Had no problem to flash back as it was in the bootload mode.
2. Flash Olipro's Hard-spl. No problem as well.
3. Flash Official OZ WM6 ROM again...... and stuck at 28% again!!!!!! with ERROR [262] @#[email protected]#$.
4. Now in the process flash back to Official WM5 again... @#@#@....
5. Will flash Official WM6 straightaway after that.
6. Will update result later....
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Thanks for all the helps from you guys. This is what I did after stuck at 28% with ERROR[286]:
1. Flash back to Official OZ WM5 ROM. Had no problem to flash back as it was in the bootload mode.
2. Flash Olipro's Hard-spl. No problem as well.
3. Flash Official OZ WM6 ROM again...... and stuck at 28% again!!!!!! with ERROR [262] @#[email protected]#$.
4. Now in the process flash back to Official WM5 again... @#@#@....
5. Will flash Official WM6 straightaway after that.
6. Will update result later....
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hehe i did that many time this day maybe hmmm 5 or 6 and im still doing that
try to use another version of RUU (the older one)
ps. plz don't post messages about indigo in other tgreads ) if u want to ask - so ask in mine thread.
I'll flash official rom today and then will make some conclusion ) but i thibk that indigo will be based on oficial release
Hello, just to start I will say that I'm completely new to PDAs, because I got my HTC TyTN a few days ago. So I had WM5 and I installed WM6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=320829
But then I saw the Schap's WM6 Pro 4.20 Roms, which had TouchFLO installed and tried to install the full version, when it asked for Bootloader version I ticked the SP 2.02/2.10 (or whatever it was), because it was the closest to my Bootloader version - 2.03 (if I'm not mistaken). It started installing but after few seconds it displayed me some error. I don't remember what was the error, I only remember that it said that something was corrupted. So I would really appreciate any help installing Schap's WM6.
P.S As I said i'm newbie with PDAs, so please if you try to expain what should I do make it a bit more .... simple .
I'd suggest using the detect spl option when you try flashing. If you still get an error I would highly recommend posting the details so you can get the correct help.
There are several ways to get in touch with a new rom.
Please read the wiki, there should be everything explained.
Hermes Wiki
If nothing works there is only one solution for me, yet.
Then I have to change manually to bootloader mode and flash the original latest provider rom. After this step I am able to flash a rom of my choice again. regards
"Error, Unknown version! You should pick safe SSPL" is the error that i get when I try the Autodetect. Should I try using safe SSPL or ... ?
I also forgot to mention that I'm using Windows Vista. I heard that there were some problems updating ROMs using the Windows Mobile Device Center, so perhaps this is the problem ?
To start with I strongly recomend you read the WIKI.
As first base you should install HARD SPL (again read the WIKI).
After you'll have hard spl on yor TyTN you should use autodetect.
(Make sure you are fully connected in Windows Mobile Device Center befor any of the above)
I've installed HardSPL guided by http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
but I still get the same error. I also changed the WMDC drivers with those from AS again beign guided from the above link. Should I tick the SPL-2.02/2.10/2.30 New Bootloader or what should I do ?
Flash using an SD card.
YES pick Safe SSPL, it will run through and be fine. Sometimes that happens.
Flash a stock WM5 ROM. Get into windows. Download HARD-SPL (2.10). Use the force SPPL option while activesynced (GUEST) to flash the BOOTLOADER. Get back into windows, and use the same procedure for the OS ROM. Use force SSPL while activecyned..
hi all ,
my 1st post so hope this is not a silly post .
i have been reading the posts here for 2 weeks and today i got a Vario 2 from ebay , its a great phone i really like it .
i have check the boot loader and it says it has herm300 IPL 1.04 SPL 2.10.01ipro at the botom of the loader screen it says serial , so i guess from that there is no need for me to load Hard SPl as i already have it ?
when i try to load a new rom ( i have tried 5 different ones ) and i use the autodetect method it says unknown version select safe sspl ,should i select the safe sspl or the spl 2.10 ( 4th option down )
sorry to ask its just that as i have only had the phone 3 hours i dont want to trash it just yet
thanks in advance Andy
Dont use the auto-detect one. Just use the option for 2.0 or greated SPL and start flashing. If not you can always use the SD card method. Look in to wiki for more information.
you should really reinstall newest olipro
if you r in boot loader mode auto detect will not work will only work if activesyncd
I would start with the newest at$t rom before flashing a new rom especially a big storage rom
then update radio the DR uses 1.47 I like 1.54.3 myself
then flash away if you have any issues with a rom post in that roms thread instead of starting a new thread.
nate
hi , just wanted to say thanks to both of you for your help and advice , i am in activesync mode so i guess it should detect the SPL ?? i think i will try to re load the hard SPL and then see if it can be detected before i load any roms ? is that the correct thing to do ? will post noob questions in the other forum in future , thanks andy
Hello XDA Friends!
I have done 2 solid nights of reading now - not to say I am in the least bit an expert, but this is my second experience with flashing htc phones (previously had a htc wizard). I am not a complete newb, but I have a few unanswered questions before i jump in balls deep.
1) After searching the forums, I have found that I seem to have a (rare) ROM version - 1.93.422.4 WWE to be exact. It is the stock US 3G GSM ROM. It appears that others have (after hardSPL) successfully flashed their Diamonds accordingly with European versions. I went to HTC's website and registered my Diamond and they told me that they do not have a down-loadable version of their ROM (an official HTC ROM) for the 3G US version. HTC simply does not make a version for US 3G that they release.
-"Unfortunately, after some checking on our website with your serial numbers, we have found that currently there is no ROM update for your devices. From our experience, there is almost never an update developed for unlocked US GSM devices. The way we release our updates is we develop them first (after receiving the operating system from Microsoft). Then the carrier or vendor takes the update and modifies it to fit their policies and we release it. Unfortunately, the vendor that usually sells unlocked US devices does not complete the last step." -HTC
This concerns me as this is my fallback in the event things do not go so well for me while flashing. SOOOO all that said, does anyone have a copy of the ROM lying around for my backup benefit!?!
2) Can anyone with a US diamond verify that they are indeed running with a cooked ROM (and be so kind as to suggest which one they prefer?). Obviously its trial and error, but stability and speed are high on the priority list (stock is SOOOO SLOOOW)!
3) The hard reset is confusing me. HTC rep said that if i do a hard reset that it will restore the device to factory settings, thus no need for me to download a ROM to restore the device (i obviously did not tell him i was looking into cooked ROMS!).
-" As far as a ROM that would restore the device, you would simply need to do a hard reset in the even that the ROM became corrupt. This would restore the device to factory defaults. " - HTC
This would indicate that the ROM is somewhere on the internal 4gb storage and copies itself back to the ROM. Is this erased when upgrading ROMS or becomes unavailable after going to hardspl? or would i still have the option to hard reset (take the red pill) and wake up believing that my dance with cooked ROMS was a dream!?!?
Thanks for all your help - fire away - I have thick skin. I'm sure someone will point out my lack of research skills ;p
Long live Xda,
-Nate
I have an unlocked US GSM also. I also tried to get it off the site and it said it was not for my device...
HTC support is pretty much useless, I called and they told me over the phone that my phone wont run WWE roms and that i needed US roms and i told them thats funny because it came preloaded with 1.93WWE.
Anyways The New official rom will work on your phone and its allot faster than the 1.93
First the Hard SPL i used this.
I use this RUU_Signed_1_93OliNex_HSPL_UnsignedEdition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400950
And if you want the official 2.03 WWE ROM its here
Want this one
RUU_Diamond_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.2_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.51.25.26_1.09.25.23_Ship
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471699
I haven't used any cooked ROMS yet so i cant help you out there
Awesome - thanks for the info - that was exactly what i was looking for! Yea... the fact that it says WWE in the ROM is completely contradicting - HTC tech support doesn't seem to know whats going on.
Have you tried the hard reset since you loaded the new ROMs? does it revert to 1.93?
Thanks again for posting,
-Nate
ok all,
flashed to hardSPL olinex 1.40, confirmed in the bootloader, tried to flash to 2.03WWE (as referred to me from above) and it gives me:
Error [244] : invalid model ID
This update utility cannot be used for your pda phone. please check your update utility.
OK. from reading i gather this is because something is wrong with hardSPL? what hardSPL should i use? Or is it another issue entirely?
thanks,
-Nate
btw - after hardSPL, and hard reset, everything on the internal storage is there
perhaps i need to be more specific. When i enter the bootloader, it says:
DIAM100 MFG 64M
SPL-1.40.OliNex
what the bible says it should say is
Hard SPL 1.40.Olinex
DIAM100 MFG 64M
SPL-1.40.OliNex
Does this mean that it did not upgrade correctly? Any ideas? Im trying win 1.37 OliNex
again it says in the bootloader
DIAM100 MFG 64M
SPL-1.37.OliNex
lets me get all the way to 99% and then fails with
Error 270 :update error
The image file is corrupt. please check your update utility.
I need some help guys. Starting to get a little frustrated do you have to update the radio rom before it will take the main rom?
-Nate
Ok, next update. Could not get any of the olix hard SPLs to work. I have tried to upgrade to hardSPL 1.24 per this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=408621
only problem is that the phone does not ever boot into windows. When i go into the bootloader, it still shows olix 1.37 hard SPL. I have tried re-downloading the file. So far it gets to 100% of the ROM flash and then throws the error 270. Any thoughts?
I never had this problem but on the page were you got the ROM they say if your having issues installing through the update utility to do this.
Rename ..NBH file to DIAMIMG.nbh
Copy to Internal Storage
Soft Reset + Hold volume down button + back button <--
Follow instructions on screen
Anymore problems just read this through the thread were you got the ROM your not the only one who got the "corrupted 270 error".
But flashing it from the storage card should work . ..Goodluck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471699
Ok all,
I have had a hell of a time getting a rom that will install. I could repeatedly get to the bootloader without a problem, and every rom i flashed after installing olinex 1.37 allowed me to get all the way to 100% but would then tell me that the rom was corrupt.
I downloaded and installed Shaks rom, version 3.20 from
http://diamond.geg0r.de/index.php?dir=Shaks/V3.20/
AND ITS BACK INTO WINDOWS!!!!!! thanks GOD!
I will report on further issues i have with the device.
-Nate
When I try to burn the 2.03 WWE ROM mentioned onto my stock US Diamond I get: Error 294: Invalid Vendor ID.
Any ideas what I need to do? I did not change the SPL - must I do that?
I read through the referenced threads and see where people with Error 270 need to put the image file onto internal storage but I have been hesitant to try that since it for Error 270 and not necessarily Error 294.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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When I try to burn the 2.03 WWE ROM mentioned onto my stock US Diamond I get: Error 294: Invalid Vendor ID.
Any ideas what I need to do? I did not change the SPL - must I do that?
I read through the referenced threads and see where people with Error 270 need to put the image file onto internal storage but I have been hesitant to try that since it for Error 270 and not necessarily Error 294.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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You need to upgrade to HardSPL.
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I never had this problem but on the page were you got the ROM they say if your having issues installing through the update utility to do this.
Rename ..NBH file to DIAMIMG.nbh
Copy to Internal Storage
Soft Reset + Hold volume down button + back button <--
Follow instructions on screen
Anymore problems just read this through the thread were you got the ROM your not the only one who got the "corrupted 270 error".
But flashing it from the storage card should work . ..Goodluck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471699
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Here is the Rom only if anybody wants to flash it. You will not get the invalid ID error.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/iesg1h
Thanks for everybody's help. Burning the new SPL did the trick.
Have tweaked everything pretty much back to how I like it and am quite happy with the new ROM. My only complaint is that I prefer the larger Compact QWERTY keypad of the 1.93 ROM since I have fat fingers. I know that I can dig that keypad up elsewhere but I'll try to get used to the new one first.
Thanks again.