Blue Angel Extended ROM ms_.nba File Layout - HELP NEEDED!!! - MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading

I have posted an Excel sheet on the ftp server describing the Byte Layout for the BlueAngel Extended ROM with a view to creating a file extractor / creator so that we can build our own ms_.nbf files.
Please note that in order to work on ANY of the ROM files for the BlueAngel you must first decode them using the following:
Code:
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
This results in producing three files with the same size and name but an nba extension. The ms_.nba file is the one we are concerned with at the moment, however if someone wishes to look at the nk.nba file it would be nice to be able to extract the base rom files directly as well.
The Excel sheet can be found here if you wish to have a play! There are some areas I am unsure of as yet and as such it is still a work in progress.
I have made a start at coding a fat file extractor but:
1) Have not been programming for some years now so it will probably take me until the XDA XVII comes out!
2) Hope that someone else has already written FAT16 file handling code and could help out!
Any help greatly appreciated.....
I have now created this as a Wiki Page which can be found here.

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MDA III German to English repost

Gone but not forgotten, thanks to Google Desktop. Here's the gist of the hard work everyone did to enable flashing the MDAIII german to english, as summarized by pablo in his now-gone post:
ok, let's go
download the zip of the post i wrote:
ftp://ftp.clubimate.com/support/PDA2K_CDL_11200_134_10200_SHIP.zip
unzip 2 times in a new folder
then download the latest xda3nbftool of this thread, and copy it in the same folder where unzipped before:
[see next post]
then create the following bat file with wordpad (remember the .bat extension, NOT .txt)
copy EXACTLY the rows that follows:
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -so T-MOB101 -sl GER ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -so T-MOB101 -sl GER nk.nba
xda3nbftool -so T-MOB101 -sl GER radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
del *.nba
then, with your pda connected with ActiveSync, run BaUpgradeUt.exe file in the folder
HAPPY DAYS WITH YOUR NEW MDAIII ENGLISH!!!
fully working, i've tested bluetooth and wlan: they works great!
thanks to ALL people of this fantastic thread/forum
Here is the xda3nbftool that went missing.
I would like to flash a german language T-mobile MDA III to english,
but I can't seem to access either of the links above.
download the zip of the post i wrote:
ftp://ftp.clubimate.com/support/PDA2K_CDL_11200_134_10200_SHIP.zip
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or
Here is the xda3nbftool that went missing.
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Thanks in advance (not to far in advance , I hope ;-) )
DJW
I also could not reach the links above. Does anyone else have the files needed for this German to English upgrade?
I just got my MDA III and though I can get by in German, English is much more preferable.
Thanks in advance!
You need to be a member to download a file from this site.
For the imate rom, the latest version is linked somewhere around here. I think it's in the FTP section.
Wn
Thanks Public.
I registered, downloaded and found the imate ROM in the FTP section.
After a back-up, I'm going for it.
ok i'm ignorant, where or what is the "FTP" section please?
dw
Register yourself
DJW said:
ok i'm ignorant, where or what is the "FTP" section please?
dw
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Be a part of the community. Assimilation is inevitable. :twisted: Then, click on the posted FTP link stated in the first few posts here, and you should get what you want.
Missing file?
There is no file
PDA2K_CDL_11200_134_10200_SHIP.zip
on ftp server, file name
PDA2k_CDLWWE_11222_169_10200_SHIP.zip
is this a new version of the same file, or what?
Sorry for my english, and thx
about .bat file?
What is the name of .bat file?
Did I need run this .bat file before I connect my pda?
How risk is this procedure?
Thx again
MANY THANKS!!
worked as described.
Is there a method for returning to german, for warranty coverage down the road?
thanks again, this is the greatest forum for learning how to get the most out of the devices'
dw
DJW said:
MANY THANKS!!
worked as described.
Is there a method for returning to german, for warranty coverage down the road?
thanks again, this is the greatest forum for learning how to get the most out of the devices'
dw
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glad to see that u hv sort yourself out. great dude, c u around.
DJW said:
MANY THANKS!!
worked as described.
Is there a method for returning to german, for warranty coverage down the road?
thanks again, this is the greatest forum for learning how to get the most out of the devices'
dw
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as to your question, if it is the same version of the ROM, it may be that you just need to reverse the installation process and re-install the GER version prior to sending your device in for repairs.
They will check the device information, so be sure u hv the ROM and Radio Stack back in original version.
Cheers.
Hi all ,
Congrats to wnpublic for this great help!
Can anyone tell me how to access the extended ROM, or create a new one to get into my pda2k?
I´ve tried accessing the .nbf file but it asks me for a password.
Wich is easier? Create a new Extended ROM or getting the password for this one??
Thanks guys!!!
Nuno
PT
Error
Hi all!
plz help!
What I do not so?:
1. files in my folder:
Files in folder:
BaUpgradeUt.exe
DisconnectActiveSync.exe
EnterBL.exe
GetDeviceData.exe
HTCRUU.conf
HTCRUU.dll
ms_.nbf
nk.nbf
nk.nbf
PDA2K_CDL_11200_134_10200_SHIP
radio_.nbf
xda3nbftool.exe
install.bat - this my file :
xda3nbftool-x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
xda3nbftool-x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool-x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool-so T-MOB101-sl GER ms_.nba
xda3nbftool-so T-MOB101-sl GER nk.nba
xda3nbftool-so T-MOB101-sl GER radio_.nba
xda3nbftool-c-u NK.nba
xda3nbftool-c-u ms_.nba
xda3nbftool-c-u Radio_.nba
xda3nbftool-x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040522
xda3nbftool-x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool-x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
del *.nba
((all files from ftp://forum.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/PDA2K_CDL_11200_134_10200_SHIP/))
after run BaUpgradeUt.exe (Stage 3:Updating CE ROM image, 74%)
write error:
message:
ERROR 112: COUNTRY ID ERROR 34-34-12-12-12
There can be files bad? Where to take good?
plz help!
thank
:?
I don't think you changed anything. I don't see any space between xda3nbftool and the -x option and the other option. Add Spaces and try again.
Yes, all ok!
All thank
Please HElp !!!!!
If somebody has this file PDA2K_CDL_11200_134_10200_SHIP.zip please repost again ..... I need it badly
Thanks alot
Here ya go.
http://www.clubimate.com/Support/PDA2k_CDLWWE_11222_169_10200_SHIP.zip
Thanks alot
I hope it will work withmy new MDA IIs

QTEK9090 French to English conversion

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Hi,
I have ordered a new QTEK9090, which the provider here will only supply me in French. I see conversions on this forum for German to English. However, is there one for Frnech to English?
Thanks
Not that i'm aware of, but the process is similar. You will just have to do a few extra steps, like putting Devicedata.exe on your device and retrieving the devicedata.txt file so you know the operator and "country" ID to use with xda3nbftool.exe.
No reason why it shouldn't work.
It should be the same conversion process. You'll need to dump the french ROM from your phone unlock it using the exact same commands, use a hex editor to see what the french ROM has for a carrier code (T-Mobile) and the designation to say that it is in French (i.e. WWE for english).
You will then modify the .bat file in the other posts that were listed for the German update.
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xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -so T-MOB101 -sl GER ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -so T-MOB101 -sl GER nk.nba
xda3nbftool -so T-MOB101 -sl GER radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
del *.nba
*****************
You'll want to modify the "T-MOB101" and "GER" settings to what you find in the first 128 bytes of the French ROM that you pull off the device to your SD card or PC. I have never dumped a ROM off of a device so you have to search this site for instructions, I know they have been posted multiple times. So to sum it up:
1. Dump the ROM from your French phone to your desktop
2. Use the command xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521 to unlock the nk ROM
3. Use a hex editor to read the nk.nba file (XVI32.exe, search web)
4. Once you see what they have for the operator code and how they specify French (FRE???) you will then modify the above commands and save in a .bat
5. Run the .bat file you just saved
6. Run BaUpgradeUt.exe in you unzipped ROM directory.
Hope this helps.
I Just noticed that you’re a newbie. If you search the forum for "dumping ROMs to the SD card", "How do I get the ROM off my XDA/XDAII/MDAIII" , etc and forward me the links, I'll then do the processes on my end first so I know what I'm doing before I hold your hand. I can then walk you through the process to get the two unknown pieces of data, provider and the French 3 letter abbreviation. I'll do all the changes and upload a completed set of files for you to use to make it easy.
Deal? If so, start searching and PM with your results.
later,
Wnpublic,
Do you know how to dump from the device to the SD or desktop machine?
I don't know how to dump the "original" ROM. It appears to be possible, I just haven't explored.
BUT
dumping that rom to get country code and operator ID is unnecessary. All you need to do is put Devicedata.exe on your device and run it. That will create a small text file called Devicedata.txt. Open it and it shows the whole header - or at least enough of it to do the upgrade.
Devicedata.exe is part of the standard upgrade package. simply get the imate one, for instance, unzip it twice, and devicedata.exe will be there.
Thanks,
I had just realized this last night as I reading up on dumping the ROM. I had totally forgot about it, thanks for the reminder and making the complex simple!

MDA III stuck in boot load.

I tried to upgrade my Tmobile MDA III with the ROM of O2 XDA IIs and it is now stuck in boot load. I was wanting to use the new rom to fix the bluetooth issues, But now I would just be happy if I can get it back to the factory defaults. This was the German flashed to English MDA III. If there is anyone who can help me Pleeeease! Thanks in advance to anyone who can reply or help.
Shaneframe
Mine is also stuck
Yeah this sucks ... i get error 101: connection error
Hi
RELEVANT TOOLS
XDAII USB Cradle
SD card with at least 32 MB memory (All data will be deleted during the process)
Multi-Port/USB TTY
PRE-PREPARATION
Backup all data on your device, because this process involves hard reset.
Kill ActiveSync (wcescomm.exe) by using task manager (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
HERE WE GO
Go to bootloader mode (hold Power Button + Directional Pad + Reset Button)
Run Muti-Port/USB TTY (romupdate.exe)
bill gate u gave me my needed tip THANK A 100 no A 10000000 times
Billgate
Interesting I must say.
I was hoping that you might "please" spend so time and explain the Boot load for us all.
Unlike the extened rom were I have read enough about it and thus some what understand it, I have no understanding about the boot load on a PPC.
Would be nice of you, thanks
Reviving a dead MDAIII from Bootloader
I hear you brother! Thanks to XDADOM elsewhere on this website, I *finally* managed to revive my dead MDAIII tonight.
You will need this ROM PDA2k_WWE_12200_162_10600_SHIP.exe (lurking somewhere on this website), xda3nbftool.exe and I also had ActiveSync 3.8 which may help.
The process to update is described elsewhere on this website, but as it's easy to get lost, here's how I did it:
Double click on the EXE file. Just before the upgrade starts, hop into Windows Explorer and try to locate the file radio_.nbf which will be in a TEMP folder somewhere on your hard disk (usually c:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Local Settings\Temp)
Copy/Move all of these files into somewhere safe and memorable.
Fire up Notepad and cut and paste the following text and SAVE IT AS A .BAT file (NOT a TXT!!). Then run the attached batch file.
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xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -sl WWE -so T-MOB005 ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -sl WWE -so T-MOB005 nk.nba
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -sl WWE -so T-MOB005 radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u ms_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040522
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
del *.nba
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Now cancel out of the Update, then navigate back to where you just copied those files. Run the file BaUpgradeUt and hopefully your MDAIII should be back to factory settings as an "imate" after about 10-20 minutes.
Once again, THANK YOU to XDADOM for his time, patience and efforts in helping me out.
MB,
No problem buddie!
If anyone else has this problem with their Blue Angel device feel free to PM me and my "Team" (MDAIIIUser and I [and you too MB if you're up for it!]) will endevour to help you! (I think we need a name...like...the Blue Angels?!?!?)
We will also be starting a new thread with a full walkthrough to upgrading/restoring your device...this will hopefully include all the different country and languages codes for all the different types of Blue Angels....
Coming soon!
So, in the meantime, PM me and we'll see if we can help!
Dom

help with upgrading Siemens SX66

i have been following instructions on multiple thread and wiki's page but i still can't upgrade both full ROM or even radio only.
running EditFix.bat gave me "header info error and possible wrong password".
added [CHECKCEID_TYPE]=1 but still no help.
unable to open any of the roms using er2003edit as i do not have the password.
i have a xda2 and i was able to perform upgrades by tweaking the rom files but BlueAngel seems a lot harder.
can someone help me out?
thanks in advance.
finally!
finally upgraded my Siemens SX66 to
CE ROM: v1.40
Radio : v1.12
(did not change my ExtROM; didnt see a need for it)
from original
CE ROM: 1.33.10
Ext ROM: 1.33.110
Radio : 1.02.10
my steps:
1) download and extract ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/BlueAngel_Roms/BA_1.40_radio_1.20_untested_extrom.rar
2) open HTCRUU.conf in notepad and add-in [CHECKCEID_TYPE]=1
3) search the forum for xda3nbftool.exe and download into the same folder
4) open command prompt and go to working folder; run the following commands:
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B1 -sl WWE -so XGULA001 nk.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B1 -sl WWE -so XGULA001 radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
5) finally, run BaUpgradeUt.exe
Last note! Upgrade at your own risk!
issue(s) encountered so far:
1) scroll button (up & down) does not work at all. Can someone help?
Hey you guy, pretty nice procedure! finally it works on my XDAIII
Thank ya
SX66 Upgrade Issues?
Hey Lazzy,
Did you work out the last bugs after your upgrade?
I have an SX66 and want to fix the horrible BT issues.
Sounds like you are very close to a solid upgrade.
Let me know if you think this is doable for me.
I'm not a programmer but am capable of following your instructions.
sorry cozy but i haven't had time to poke around. and currently my version has the DAMN camera software installed as well and my bluetooth headset doesn't work very well.
will keep you guys posted once i have time to research.
i also have the camera app, but i hide the app shortcut

Can't extract .nbf file...Wrong password?

Hi,
i just downloaded the file BA_DT_GER_14001_154_11200_Ship.exe from the xda-developers ftp-server.
now i try to change the id's for the .nbf files so that the updater-program updates my xdaIII from o2.
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, possible you provided the wrong password
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, possible you provided the wrong password
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, possible you provided the wrong password
Perhaps someone can tell me what i did wrong?
thanks in advance.
Best wishes from germany
Sascha Schmidt
EditFix.bat ?
I'm new at this myself but I think there's something missing when you're re-doing the ID. I think you need to use GetDeviceData.exe to get your device info and then use EditFix.bat with that info (or run the xda3nbftool directly) with the -so -sl -sd options.
Hello, today I tried upgrading to Mamaich's Wizard, but unfortunately didn't get that far... I was following the WIKI, and got as far as ' Download EditFix.bat and XDA3NbfTool. Patch your ROM with the data in DeviceData.txt -- read EditFix.bat for the how-to. '
This seems rather vague, and when I click on the How-to it doesn't explain it at all, so I simly ran the .bat in the folder and it began processing it, until I got the following message...
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, perhaps you entered the wrong password
If what bytemybits is true, can someone explain how one should run editfix.bat properly?
Thanks for your help
Leo
Okay let me be more clear as I found that somewhat vague as well.
Download GetDeviceData.exe to your desktop, then copy it to your phone. Run it on your phone, it won't look like it did anything but there will now be a file called DeviceData.txt in your \Windows\ folder. Copy that file to your desktop and open it with your favorite text editor. It will be one long line with a bunch of non-printing (usually square boxes) characters. Remove the non-printing characters. You should now have something like:
PH20B 0 0 ORANG001 1.40.00 0 0 1.40.00 0 0 1.13.00 00
Now open the EditFix.bat file in that same text editor. There are a bunch of REM statements that tell you what to do. Basically you take the DeviceData information and use it to fill in the question marks in the bat file. So where there is a -so ????? change it to read -so PH20B (or wehatever you have). Do the same for the other question marks replacing them with the appropriate info. Save the EditFix.bat.
Now that's done run the EditFix.bat as instructed.
Ahhhh, thanks for your help! I shall try that later and let you know if I have success.
Thanks again bytemybits!
Leo
saschahb said:
Hi,
i just downloaded the file BA_DT_GER_14001_154_11200_Ship.exe from the xda-developers ftp-server.
now i try to change the id's for the .nbf files so that the updater-program updates my xdaIII from o2.
xda3nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040522
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, possible you provided the wrong password
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, possible you provided the wrong password
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
WARNING: this does not look like a nbf header, possible you provided the wrong password
Perhaps someone can tell me what i did wrong?
thanks in advance.
Best wishes from germany
Sascha Schmidt
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it's not gonna work. Any rom newer than 1.22 is Type II, that means that xda3nbftool can not be used for it. You have to use MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe for upgrading.
xda3nbftool For 1.40, 1.42 does not exist?
And to carry out operation nbf-> nba for roms newer than 1.22 it is impossible?
I have correctly understood?
Problem in the password?

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