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Hi,
I have got confused with the various bricked posts, misnamed WWE update posts etc.
What I would like to know is the following:
1. Does the imate update (english) work on the MDA Pro?
2. Does anyone have the original T-Mobile version for returning it to the release T-mob version?
3. Does doing an upgrade invalidate my warranty with T-Mob?
My issue with current roms is that the device crashes at least once a day, and I am getting fed up with reboots.
Thanks,
Joe
It works fine with the MDA Pro, I have mine running the JASJAR Rom.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/MDA_PRO_JASJAR_ROM_UPGRADE_WWE_11353_137_10301.zip
Download that, it has the No Device ID exe.
hi, did the ROM change speed up your MDA pro in any way? also does the video calling feature still work.
This really interests me too.. Any answers out there please?
P :?:
Mine does seem a little quicker, especially after overwriting the iMate supplied .tsk files for the homescreens.
WiFi a *bit* more stable, but not perfect.
So... If I download that file, unpack it onto my UK T-Mobile MDA PRO and run it, I will have the latest software on the MDA PRO?
Are there any 'issues'?
Will I lose any data\ programs\settings etc.?
P
psteel said:
So... If I download that file, unpack it onto my UK T-Mobile MDA PRO and run it, I will have the latest software on the MDA PRO?
Are there any 'issues'?
Will I lose any data\ programs\settings etc.?
P
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You run the install from a PC, having put the phone into "bootloader" mode. As far as I know, its a newer ROM version than is supplied with the MDA Pro, and also doesn't contain the T Mobile customisation. It DOES include MSN and Skype as standard, as well as a couple of other bits.
It will totally wipe your phone / settings, but if you select T Mobile UK after you install the new ROM, most of the T Mobile settings are reconfigured for you. You just have to do the 3G one yourself, but the details are in another thread (possibly in the main Universal area of this forum).
Imate produce regular ROM upgrades for their other phones, so it is likely they'll release a new ROM before Orange / O2 / T Mobile manage it.
Newbie
Just got the MDA pro. How do i upgrade the Rom? I dun really understand how to go to the registry as well? Any help?? Really appreciate it. Thanks.
The link for the update i mate jasjar rom is not working??
Someone moved it :roll:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_JASJAR_ROM_UPGRADE_WWE_11353_137_10301.zip
Newbie in need of help.
Thanks for the ftp link. Regarding about getting into the registry? How do i do that? And how do i update the rom.
I got some problem with my mda pro sync with my laptop?
It say cant detect the device. I cant install the driver either. Anyone have the same problem with the mda pro or only me?
Do anybody know how can i unlock the mda pro?
Thanks.
Reply really appreciated.
unlocking mda pro
Hi, I think the only way to unlovk the MDA at present is via the subsidy code from T Mobile. In the UK you can only do this after you have completed a month on contract and t mobile will charge you 15 pounds for the priviledge. On 02 the devices come unlocked for any network.
with ref to the ROM update to WWE jasjar, this is an absolute must for ALL t mobile users. I can confirm things are stable all round, but don't expect you can get away from those periodic resets - M$ seem to have built in this feature in all pocket PC OS ! - yes I am calling this a feature of the OS now.
Look around on the forums here on how to flash there are some very good posts about.
Remember, most important if you want stability only install essential software.
unlocking mda pro
Hi, I think the only way to unlovk the MDA at present is via the subsidy code from T Mobile. In the UK you can only do this after you have completed a month on contract and t mobile will charge you 15 pounds for the priviledge. On 02 the devices come unlocked for any network.
with ref to the ROM update to WWE jasjar, this is an absolute must for ALL t mobile users. I can confirm things are stable all round, but don't expect you can get away from those periodic resets - M$ seem to have built in this feature in all pocket PC OS ! - yes I am calling this a feature of the OS now.
Look around on the forums here on how to flash there are some very good posts about.
Remember, most important if you want stability only install essential software.
Mda pro usb activesync problem
Hi thank for the reply. You mean i should change it to the jasjar rom which is the link above? I am new to pda phones and need some help.
I cant connect my device to my laptop using usb. It say device not detected.
I install the software and it should work rite. Is there something i didnt do? I read the manual saying install the software then have sync relationship with the pc and device. How do i sync the relationship? Do i just plug in the usb to my laptop then it will automatically detect my mda pro?
Help. Thanks.
bit stuck
have the jasjar files on my computer but click on bootld and it says not valid 32 programme. Try and load the software but it says wrong country code. what am I doing wrong, MDA PRO first PDA
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cj136uk said:
have the jasjar files on my computer but click on bootld and it says not valid 32 programme. Try and load the software but it says wrong country code. what am I doing wrong, MDA PRO first PDA
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is no one here?
try this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=29354&highlight=
i tried to upgrade with my dopod 900 which purchased in taiwan...
but it says "error 120: contry id error"
"the rom image that you are trying to use is not designed to work with your device."
does anyone who can solve this problem?
please!
thanks
parkertseng said:
i tried to upgrade with my dopod 900 which purchased in taiwan...
but it says "error 120: contry id error"
"the rom image that you are trying to use is not designed to work with your device."
does anyone who can solve this problem?
please!
thanks
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You just need to use the no device id update exe and it will work fine.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip
someone moved it again...lol
Hi there,
I read the forum for some days now and did learn quite a lot. Unlocked my T-Mobile MDA Vario II, flashed HardSPL, and also a new WM6 Rom. Since I'm on Vista i have some Problems now. After the WM6 Rom was on the Device Vista detected a new Mobile Device and now Mobile Device Center from Vista is freaking out, sometimes it detects my phone, sometimes not. I pressume because of WM6, since with WM5 on the Phone i didn't have these Problems..
Anyone knows something about that?
Another thing is, i really would like to have a german wm6 rom, but the Tool to convert a .nb to a .nbh file i found in the Wiki (Koch) doesn't seem to work in Vista, i always get an compiler error when i load the .nb file. Are there any other Tools or could someone here maybe just build me a german rom with Vodafone OEM stuff and convert it for me?
regards,
nEUTRon
You really need to read mrvanx guide, look at my signature.
nEUTRon666 said:
Hi there,
I read the forum for some days now and did learn quite a lot. Unlocked my T-Mobile MDA Vario II, flashed HardSPL, and also a new WM6 Rom. Since I'm on Vista i have some Problems now. After the WM6 Rom was on the Device Vista detected a new Mobile Device and now Mobile Device Center from Vista is freaking out, sometimes it detects my phone, sometimes not. I pressume because of WM6, since with WM5 on the Phone i didn't have these Problems..
Anyone knows something about that?
Another thing is, i really would like to have a german wm6 rom, but the Tool to convert a .nb to a .nbh file i found in the Wiki (Koch) doesn't seem to work in Vista, i always get an compiler error when i load the .nb file. Are there any other Tools or could someone here maybe just build me a german rom with Vodafone OEM stuff and convert it for me?
regards,
nEUTRon
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Uhm.. ?!?! I did, else i couldn't install a WM6 Rom. My Question was about the connection issues AFTER upgrading to WM6 and about a GERMAN wm6 rom i can't build myself because of vista, so ?! There's nothing on the mrvanx site that could help me with these 2 issues, or am i blind?
nEUTRon666 said:
Uhm.. ?!?! I did, else i couldn't install a WM6 Rom. My Question was about the connection issues AFTER upgrading to WM6 and about a GERMAN wm6 rom i can't build myself because of vista, so ?! There's nothing on the mrvanx site that could help me with these 2 issues, or am i blind?
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I must learn to read properly! The problem is caused because the device centre sees it as a new device, it would be best to uninstall the device centre and reinstall it that should sort it. In regards of the tools problem I know of nothing to fix this, I have to run mine on XP it is the only way.
Damn...Thanks anyway. So i have to make my rom when i'm back at office with some XP machine
I have the same problems with Vista detecting my phone. I sometimes have to plug and unplug it three times before it detects it. Also, it seems to work best for me with the option "Enable advanced networking functionality" unchecked in Settings | Connections | USB to PC.
I've read through the WWE thread and still haven't managed to find people's experiences with this ROM and their UK Orbit's.
Can people please post any issues, and more importantly if I'll brick my Orbit (as from the shop so unsure whether CID locked / unlocked) if I follow the steps in the original thread?
Thanks.
I had no luck. I'm waiting for WM6 ROM from O2 UK to get the phone working again as I can still access the bootloader.
Same for me. Followed all the steps, but still my phone bricked. Mine was CID locked, but because there were several succesful upgrades on CID locked devices I also tried it. I'm also still able to enter bootlloader, so just have to wait for retail WM6 ( have no RUU signed update to restore my device )
I moved from a Orbit with a HTC P3300 Rom (CID Unlocked) to a WM6 Bebe Rom at the first attempt.
It's so much quicker than the WM5 Rom. It's a lot more stable.
If you want me to post the steps and a Apps I've tested I'll do so tomorrow.
I couldn't get Bepe's to load with the boot loader, but the next part with the windows.nb file worked..........
Sort of, I think the bluetooth is not working properly as I can't create a port to allow me to sync with my pc. Apart from that it is working fine. (Touch wood)
doesn't seem worth the risk...
sounds to me like it isn't worth trying at the moment then! shame cause i want to get wm6 running but would rather not have a bricked device ... and the odds look high!
come on o2... where's our official rom?
I've just upgraded my O2 Orbit and it worked fine. CID unlocked it with IMEI-Check and then followed Bepe's instructions.
mmmm... fair enough but i just don't wanna shell out $20 to get a cracked rom...
If I am not mistaken is it not £20 as opposed to dollars I would pay a tenner but like you I will wait for £20
Does anyone know if HTC will require an actual P3300 IMEI in order to download the WM6 update when and if they release it?
itschase said:
Does anyone know if HTC will require an actual P3300 IMEI in order to download the WM6 update when and if they release it?
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probably, they will require you to give this to prove you have a HTC branded device. TBH they shoudl provide a ROMforAll no matter what provider you have you should be able to upgrade to a clean manufacture rom.
for those who have O2-Orbit UK and can access only bootloader, did U try to flash german WM6? just run file downloaded from german o2 (without any hexedits etc. just run xdaorbit-windows-update.exe). I think it should work, because CID lock is not to lang version, but for operator (02_01) and both UK and DE Orbit are ARTE2000. Worth a try. If it works let it boot to calibration screen plug usb cable and reflash using bepe's ROM. Let us know. I'm not sure if it'll work, I'm CIDunlocked.
phsnake said:
for those who have O2-Orbit UK and can access only bootloader, did U try to flash german WM6? just run file downloaded from german o2 (without any hexedits etc. just run xdaorbit-windows-update.exe). I think it should work, because CID lock is not to lang version, but for operator (02_01) and both UK and DE Orbit are ARTE2000. Worth a try. If it works let it boot to calibration screen plug usb cable and reflash using bepe's ROM. Let us know. I'm not sure if it'll work, I'm CIDunlocked.
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Do you think the same would apply if you Hex edited ARTE10000 to ARTE2000? Sily question, I know, but is that the only level of security that actually looks for model ID?
in o2 ger image its already ARTE***** so u dont need to change anything (it means it shoul work for arte100,110,1000,200 models maybe 300 as well - htc love) But this is looking only for ModelID, in ROmUpdate Util it checks somehow for ModelVendor/Operator - addr:x0003BA6C - password BsaD5SeoA
I also "BRICKED" my Orbit. I am also the impatient type. Why wait for O2 to release a ROM image? I have spoken with O2 directly. My friend even works for their technical division. As far as I have been able to find out, from friends and his friends at O2, there is NO O2-UK WM6 in the pipeline at the moment. Not enough users apparently. When I found out this I put my Orbit into O2 shop for repair. It was flashed under warranty as a software fault. I have since CID-unlocked it and flashed to WM6.
Absolutely amazing. WM5 to WM6 is night and day. So much faster and a lot nicer looking too.
Shand359 said:
Absolutely amazing. WM5 to WM6 is night and day. So much faster and a lot nicer looking too.
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My experience: O2 Orbit bought in CZ. My way was: CID unlock -> try-and-brick (...) -> German original O2 WM6 ROM (with bootloader) -> Arte WM6 from bepe.
I am very happy now (extremly stable!) and at this moment I do not plan even upgrade to a new ROM.
Btw solved the issue with localization (keyboard only - Resco works perfectly) and external keyboard support for my beloved iGo Sierra bluetooth keyboard: AE Keyboard mapping SW solved my needs
MY experiences
Being a corporate O2 customer, when I bricked my Orbit they sent me a new one and said I could do what I wanted with the old one.. it's still a brick, having tried every suggestion on this forum!!!
MY new one, however, is running Bepe's WM6, having run the USPL first.
I tried Black&Blue, but found it drained the battery too quickly, and I reall ydon't need all the extras it comes with. I've got Bepe's WM6 running brillianlty - all I add is a cracked version of TomTom 6.02, which runs perfectly, BatteryStatus purely for a power display, no overclocking needed, and TodayAgenda for improved calendar on Today.
I use push mail to connect to my office exchange server, and have all my personal mail ending up at fastmail.net, where I connect to using IMAP - deleting from the phone deletes properly on the IMAP server now, unlike on WM5, so you really can have a synchronised mailbox usin IMAP and a free account at Fastmail.net...
I also have JetwareMobile installed to enable me to use my Siemens HKW600 Car kit (£40 on ebay, superb!), and I have some Sony DR-BT30Q bluetooth headphones which work perfectly...
I have a CID LOCKED UK o2 Orbit. I ran the USPL program by Prof and then Bepe's WWE ROM.
worked fine and WM6 is great!
jamin100 said:
I have a CID LOCKED UK o2 Orbit. I ran the USPL program by Prof and then Bepe's WWE ROM.
worked fine and WM6 is great!
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Yes, but that doesn't work if you've already bricked your Orbit
Does anyone happen to have a WM5 ROM to restore to if the WM6 goes horribly tits up - I'm not overly looking forward to the idea of not having the pride of the mobile fleet working... the humiliation!
From Rogers Activations website:
Announcing a FREE Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade for the HTC S621
Upgrade available until August 12th, 2008
Great news! It’s easy to upgrade your HTC S621, and the software is free! Now you can take your smartphone’s capabilities to the next level – saving you even more time and becoming even more productive while on the go.
Why Should I Update the Software on my HTC S621 to Windows Mobile 6 ?
By updating your software, you will gain access to the new features of Window Mobile 6 along with additional improvements.
Windows Mobile 6 delivers a familiar interface with improved functionality:
Filters to find messages, call history or contacts quickly
Enhanced calendar views and contact information to see the status of your meeting attendees, or reply to and forward messages to meeting organizers and other attendees.
Improved readability with the ability to send and receive email messages in HTML formatted emails (with pictures, tables, links etc.)
Retrieve, set, and change your Out of Office status and AutoReply notification
View MS Office documents easily to stay productive while on the go
Edit MS Word and Excel documents
Enhanced security features
For more information on Windows Mobile 6, please go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/6
For more information on upgrading your HTC S621 to Windows Mobile 6, go to rogers.com/s621upgrade
* Please be sure to review the instructions before downloading the software upgrade.
Warning: During the software update all 3rd party applications, that were not included on the device, will be erased. It is recommended that you verify that all third party applications that are currently installed on your HTC S621 are compatible with Windows Mobile 6 before proceeding with the update. Once the update has been completed, you will have to re-install these applications using Mobile Device Manager or ActiveSync 4.5 (or greater).
By upgrading your software you will lose all data that is currently saved on your HTC S621 including, but not limited to:
Contacts
Calendar events
Tasks
E-mail messages (including account settings)
Call History
Personal documents and files
Applications which were not included with Windows Mobile.
Important: Please ensure that you sync your HTC S621 with ActiveSync or Mobile Device Manager before beginning the update process.
Technical Requirements
PC with internet access running Windows XP or Vista
Mini-USB programming cable which was included in the HTC S621 product box at time of purchase
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5* (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx) or Mobile Device Manager (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx)
* Note - Windows Mobile 6 is compatible with ActiveSync 4.5 or greater. If you do not have this version (or later) installed, you will not be able to sync your HTC S621 once updated.
Thank you so much for the update, I have been looking at the Rogers website a while now looking for it.
Just completed the update. Went from HTC WM6 to this one. This version seems to have a lot more free memory and includes office mobile in the rom.
I am about to try switching from the HTC Generic WM6 ROM to the Rogers ROM as well hopefully it will fix the name display issue for me.
Woooo...maybe I should flash the "Offical" version from Rogers
Damn and I spent so much time flashing the HTC rom... any thoughts so far from this rom?
edmondt said:
Woooo...maybe I should flash the "Offical" version from Rogers
Damn and I spent so much time flashing the HTC rom... any thoughts so far from this rom?
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Just finished the upgrade from the Generic HTC WM6 ROM to the Rogers WM6 ROM. I have not yet bogged it down with all of my 3rd party apps but my general impression is that it seems much faster and responsive. I will update after all of my apps are re-loaded.
Definitely much faster and more memory available then the generic HTC ROM. My one wish is that I could have the Generic Comm Manager background back. The Rogers one is an ugly Blue with Yellow and Red Highlighting.
Hmm, this only work with Rogers?
Can someone post the Radio Version of this Rogers' WM6 update. TIA!
travisc said:
Hmm, this only work with Rogers?
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It will work on any HTC Excalibur variants, provided your device is CID Unlocked or loaded with the USPL, see HERE (thanks jockyw2001!)
da_mayhem said:
Can someone post the Radio Version of this Rogers' WM6 update. TIA!
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It is
4.1.13.47_02.98.90
da_mayhem said:
It will work on any HTC Excalibur variants, provided your device is CID Unlocked or loaded with the USPL, see HERE (thanks jockyw2001!)
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Note that when you upgrade to the Rogers rom the SDA ApplicationUnlock isn't working ! When you reinstall the original software you can unlock your phone again.
I flash this ROM
but I cannot change the register key. when I use the resco to edit the key, it cannot be saved. is it locked by the ROM?
jhwo99 said:
Note that when you upgrade to the Rogers rom the SDA ApplicationUnlock isn't working ! When you reinstall the original software you can unlock your phone again.
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How can unlock again ? could you explain how to "Reinstall the original software"?
thanks
wassamz's information is work. install the SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab
The application is unlocked on this Rogers ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302304&page=3&highlight=Rogers
I can't get it unlocked. Anyone else running into this?
Love the grey in-call screen
jt76542 said:
I can't get it unlocked. Anyone else running into this?
Love the grey in-call screen
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You can try using SDA ApplicationUnlock by installing this Cab file from Rogers. After installing the Cab file run the app unlocker and reboot your phone. Your phone should now be fully application unlocked
jumran said:
You can try using SDA ApplicationUnlock by installing this Cab file from Rogers. After installing the Cab file run the app unlocker and reboot your phone. You phone should now be fully application unlocked
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Worked Great!
Thanks for the quick response.
goraps said:
Just finished the upgrade from the Generic HTC WM6 ROM to the Rogers WM6 ROM. I have not yet bogged it down with all of my 3rd party apps but my general impression is that it seems much faster and responsive. I will update after all of my apps are re-loaded.
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I definately prefer the Rogers WM6 ROM to the Generic HTC WM6 ROM. IT is much faster and more responsive plus it has more memory available. The only thing I don't like is the rogers branded startup and shutdown other than that this ROM seems much less bloated.
The Rogers WM6 does perform much better. IE doesn't use/leak as much memory. Does anybody know how to make a custom CAB file with registry settings and other preferences? I enjoy flashing a new OS on my phone daily, but it's the post-configuration stuff that's slowing me down.
Hi,
Just bought an unused O2 Xda Orbit off eBay, works fine with my Tesco Sim card, except won't connect to the update server, even using wi-fi, but that not the major issue.
I've read so many different threads about using 4GB Micro SDHC cards, I've tried updating the ROM more times than I can remember.
I'm running windows 7 Enterprise so had to install Windows XP Mode etc., but I keep getting told that the update utility I'm using needs to be newer.
What I've got atm.
ROM Version 3.4.206.2 WWE
ROM Date 4/18/07
Radio Version 02.67.90
Protocol Version 4.1.13.28
ExtROM version 3.4.206.101
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
CE OS 5.2.1238 (Build 17745.0.2.3)
The Update utility I've got, with any ROM update I've found, (although Artemis Touch 4.02 is the one I've still got), is version is 3.6.3.0.
Can anybody point me in the right direction please.
I will buy a 2GB SD card as an interim measure, but once I've put Co-Pilot 8 on that there won't be much room left. If someone has found a better sat-nav program that works on the Xda Orbit, only need UK & Ireland really, but Europe will do, I'm happy to take suggestions.
PC's I can fix with my eyes closed, but I'm a bit lost with this.
Thanks in advance from an old sad git