Took me a while to figure this out and I know it has confused a lot of other people. But - I got there in the end and this is what I did...please note this does have the potential to blitz your device - if you aint comfortable don't do it!!!!
Firstly - mine is an O2 (UK) XDA2s currently on the latest (1.06.00) ROM.
1 - copy the standalone files from the wiki site to your machine.
2 - do the following in DOS step by step:
REM The tool takes the file and reworks it as nda
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
REM patches that file with the info you give it - notice codes for O2!
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -so O2___001 -sl WWE radio_.nba
REM Works out the checksum and writes it back to the nda
xda3nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba
REM And posts the file back as ndf for the tool to use
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
REM Kills the nda as it is not needed
del *.nba
Now simply sync your device and then run from windows (double-click) BaUpgradeUT.exe it *should* run a radio upgrade only.
Finally hard reset as per the instructions on screen.
Good luck!
R
Do you find BT3900 and Radio 1.08 a good combo? Is it worth upgrading now (looks like 1.10 is just around the corner)
tbh - not a lot different. I was hoping that it would make my bt better but it has not. Hope 1.10 is better
R
hi Rakh1,
i downloaded the 1.08.00 patch from wiki and directly patched the upgrade (without going thru the steps in dos you described) and it worked
do u think there's gonna be a problem later on? :?
Hi,
The steps in DOS purely match the radio update to your device and language. I tried doing it straight out without these stepsfirst too - except for me it turned my device into a paperweight!
If you managed sucessfully wthout them I can see no problems further don the line...
Rich
Hi Six,
Did you use the SD card method to back up all your roms (CE, Radio, ExtRom)?
I think yours are asian ROM that should be alright with my device in HK.
Thanks very much in advance.
Cheers,
Related
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
:?:
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.
********************8
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!
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
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
Hi guys,
I have had my XDA IIs for a few weeks now and I have been reading up on how to upgrade it to 1.40 with the latest 1.13 radio. I would appreciate if I could just describe the steps I am going to take to upgrade it and see if anyone can tell me if I have misunderstood some of the wiki/ forum instructions.
My current version is (from DeviceDate.txt) PH20B 0 B WWE E O2___001 1.31.00 0 0 1.31.139 1.06.00 06.00.
1. I have downloaded from the wiki (ftp://xda:[email protected]_11200_Ship/Extracted_Type_I_CE_Rom/nk.nbf) From what I understand, a Type I file is one that can be edited with xda3nbftool.exe- is this correct?
2. I have also downloaded the 1.13 radio ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=23807&highlight= . I understand this is also a type I file as mdaIIIuser converted it.
3. Using the Type I upgrade tools, I use the instructions from the wiki getting started (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_GettingStarted) and edit editfix.bat for my Operator ID etc.
4. At this stage I am not upgrading my Extended ROM with anything, so I am not putting any ms_.nbf into my upgrade directory. I am not upgrading my ext rom like this as we cannot edit ms_.nbf for Blue Angel (which is a pig as I am used to my Himalaya!!!!!)
5. I run editfix.bat from command prompt which hopefully will convert my rom and radio files to O2 UK.
6. Now that my files are converted I run BAUpgrade_UT.exe (from what I understand I dont need the MA_upgradeUT.exe since my headers should all be correct) If this doesn't work due to country code error etc, I use the cracked MAUpgrade_UT files and try again (twice).
7. My radio and ROM shoudl now be 1.13 and 1.40 WWE respectively.
8. My extended ROM is still 1.31 though so I unlock and unhide it and remove all files (except for my O2 UK customization cabs for GPRS etc) and replace them with the 1.40 Base. At this stage I get a little confused, from what I gather, i need to pick one of the QTEK base roms. Which one would be the best to add my O2 stuff to? I was thinkng that I-Mate Qtek 1.40.147 WWE (as it uses the config.txt method, which I am used to!) I copy these files into my extended ROM, upadate the config.txt to include my O2 UK and other customizations and then I do a hard reset. And there you go, job done, I hope!
Please, if anyone who has done this before with Blue Angel could check over my steps to see if I have done anything particularly foolish. I am so used to all hte tools used to customise my Himalaya so it is just a case of getting used to a new way of doing things.
Thanks for any help in advance!
Fin
I thought I should include the contents of my editfix.bat:
REM ~DeviceData.txt PH20B 0 B WWE E T-MOB101 1.12.22 2 2 1.12.169 1.02.00 02.00
REM Replace the question marks with the data from ~DeviceData.txt
REM 'sd' stands for device, e.g. PH20B.
REM 'sl' stands for language, e.g. WWE.
REM 'so' stands for operator (Country ID), e.g. T-M0B101.
REM ms_.nbf Password = 0x20040522
REM nk.nbf Password = 0x20040521
REM radio_.nbf PAssword = 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040523
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -sl WWE -so O2___001 nk.nba
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -sl WWE -so O2___001 radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040523
del *.nba
-Fin
Looks fine (only skiimed it though)
Note the files are type I so you need the type I upgrade files (which you have fixed) the Ma tool is for type 2 files.
Dont mix them up.
Thanks for checking for me. Have just updated my phone and all seems fine, still need to check my GPRS and operator settings are all there!
Thanks again,
Fin
the 1.40 has BT 3900, your EXT Rom might have cabs that install BT 3500, which will be a downgrade.
Check that your Ext rom is clean of patches and add the 1.40 patches off wiki that you need. Browse the kitchen for more info.
I have read through the ERK in wiki and I can't see anything to install bluetooth version 3500. I might be wrong though, the only cabs I have left from my previous extended ROM are as follows:
CAB: \Extended_ROM\BA_cm_rm_map_o2_v3.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\O2UK_AP_09212004_BA_1.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\O2UK_Button9_WWE.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\O2UK_Connection_Setting.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\O2UK_Hide_WLan_message.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\O2UK_PIE_homepage.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\O2UK_Regional_TimeZone.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\install.ARM.CAB
From what I can gather these are just customization cabs for O2 UK, if anyone knows any different please let me know!
Thanks again for your help!
Fin
Looks good, have fun
Update XDA IIs
I have the unlock UK xda IIs, and I have download the new update. I was hopping someone can answer my question. If I install my update will it lock my phone again?
Once you unlock, it's unlocked for good - no need to worry about changing ROMs back and forth.