Hey all,
I have read hundreds of posts but modt of them are for the PDA2K and XDAIII. I know these are the same models but I am oblivious to whether or not I need a ROM specific to my Sprint phone. I also could use a quick brush up on what exactly I need to instal this. Pardon my ignorance I am just scared to fry my new phone. Thank you in advance for going easy on me
The Sprint 6600 is a different phone than the I-Mate PDA2k/XDA IIs. The PDA2k and XDAIIs are Blue Angels (GSM Radio) and yours is a Harrier (CDMA radio) which is the same as a PDA2k EVDO.
For more info on the differences, check out wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BlueAngel_For_Beginners
Unfortunately, I know little about the CDMA version of the phone, but I would assume you can use another carrier's upgrade the same way you can on a GSM version. If so, the latest Rom version would be i-mate's 2.03.
That is very helpful thank you very much
Related
Guys,
Here is a link to Verison USA's ROM for the CDMA MDAIII, I'm not sure what we should call this one???? It is the CDMA 3G version of the MDAIII without the camera. Radio stack would not work in MDAIII and camera is not there, but the bluetooth update may still be of value.
http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/...&langId=-1&page=&urlString=&productId=&brand=
It's and RUU so you should be able to pull everything out of it.
Paul.
Paul can you confirm the version number of that phone ( PH20A2) so that I can update wiki with that rom, please that is.
I'll have to run over to the store.
Sorry about that!
While you are at the store can you dump the ExtRom to the site and I will cook it?
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Extended_Roms/New_ROMS/
Thanks (or have you not got that device?)
Wiki updated
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Upgrades
Might have to move it based on Device Version Number.
Seems that this will be no good for the rest of the PH20B users. Its got no wifi (nor does the Harier) as well as no Camera (same as the siemens) Not to mention the radio.
HI,
Looking for a place where I can get an updated ROM for the i-Mate PDA2k EVDO. This is sold in Australia as a CDMA model, it appears that it is the one referred to here as 'no sim' model.
I just upgraded the Bluetooth to 3500, and that now works, now trying to see if there is a ROM upgrade as well.
Thankyou,
Adam.
all roms are in wiki under avaliable shipped complete roms
Thankyou, I have found the ROMs.
My question relates to the fact that I am unsure if the standard ROM for GSM/GPRS Blueangel will work in a CDMA (no SIM) Blueangel. There is precious little that I have been able to find on this particular model.
I am going to try the Harrier ROM for the Telstra NZ version, but I feel that may not contain the most recent version of the available software.
Anyone out there tried the latest version in a CDMA?
Hi all, I have a VPx with version 1.22.00 WWE / 1.06.00 / 1337.38 / 1.22.155 WWE. I am interested to upgrade particularly the radio version and figure that I might as well just go to 1.40 as this includes everything.
I believe that I will need to use the generic Qtek 9090 1.40 WWE ROM as Vodafone have not published any upgrades. Question is, will it work with the PH20B2 specifically? Are there any caveats to watch for, anyone else who has already done this same unit upgrade?
Many thanks!
JBN
I'd like an answer to the above, as I'm using the exactly the same PDA.
Anyone care to comment?
Well the answer is indeed to use the Qtek image and follow the instructions from Wiki here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade
This will remove all of the Vodafone branding from the Extended ROM so when it reinitialises you will lose the Vodafone theme and the bootstrap image changes from Vodafone to Qtek. Bear this in mind if it matters to you in the future.
I had to use the MaUpgradeUt_noID utility and the first time it stalled. After 20 minutes I killed the process (under XP) and reran it, successfully.
Use at your own risk!
JBN
Thanks for the reply JBN.
Which upgrade do you suggest, as there are several available there?
I used 1.40.147 as this is the basic WWE image. I cannot speak to the suitability of the other versions.
Hope this helps,
JBN
I tried the Image mentioned above & it worked great !!
Congratulations
Glad to hear it! The VPx is no longer sold by Vodafone, and even its replacement the V1620 (identical in almost every way) is apparently on its way out.
However the good news if you feel brave and look around the forums is that a lot of work has gone into hacking Windows Mobile 5 images suitable for Blue Angel. So if you are not dependent on official support then you don't have to miss out on WM5 advantages such as they may be!
hi everybody,
do somebody know anything 'bout an new update?..
i ve heard bout a test version 2.8.x but i cannont find it anywhere. and when will be the new one released.
greets from the chiemsee
we are currently on version 2.17/2.18 FINAL (Qtek ROM). T-Mobile haven't released any new yet.
I've not looked into upgrading my ROM yet as there seem to be so many horror stories around here.
Could someone say what the main benefits of newer ROMs are (I'm using the latest UK T-Mobile factory-fitted ROM at the moment) and what the dangers of installing non T-Mobile ones are? (I've already turned off most of the T-Mobile rubbish, but I don't want to suddenly lose Text or MMS messaging, or my default GPRS internet connection, etc). And if I upgrade the ROM, can I just use something like SPB Backup to restore all my applications, messages, etc. automatically or do I need to re-install applications by hand?
Andre
The new Rom is faster, has DirectPush Support and there are a few other little things better. And in the QTek Rom is no T-Mob. branding.
The Danger (with all rom updates, not only with non T-Mob. Roms): It's possible that you damage or destroy your device. Important is that you use lokiwiz to unlock your MDA for other Roms than from T-Mob.
I recommence reinstalling the apllications by hand. yfor mails etc. you can use spb backup. (if you haven't it on your pc to resync too)
i know about the new qtek 2.18.. but here in the forum in a topic the tell about 2.8 t-mobile test rom or beta rom.. possibly a wrong number... do anybody still have this rom?.. better in german lang.. or a way to downgrade from the new qutek to t-mobile... cause i don t know if it s possible to take my baby back in "real" t-mobile-flair if there is a problem with warranty someday....
greets and thx for the fast answeres
carsten
Hello,
I'm also using a T-Mobile Vario with following device info:
ROM version 1.6.2.4 WWE
ROM date 11/15/05
Radio version 01.12.10
Protocol version 4.0.13.23
ExtROM version 1.6.2.105
But I'm not on T-Mobile network and I use 802.11g wireless instead of GPRS, so I don't care about whether or not to stick with T-Mobile ROMs.
Could anybody please advise if it's OK for me to update other, a newer and better one hopefully, on my device? If so could you please recommend the newest set of ROMs.
BTW, I'm a newbie and I don't understand what Protocol and ExtROM are, and if I should install them, and if yes where to find them? Can you please explain. Thank you.
Rgds,
PPB
Hello,
Just to update that I've upgraded my Wizard with the new Qtek ROM. It works much faster and there's now no problem with Wifi anymore.
Device Info:
ROM version: 2.17.7.2 WWE
ROM date: 2/10/06
Radio version: 02.07.10
Protocol version: 413.1.03
ExtROM version: 2.17.7.102
Can anybody please advise what does the ExtROM do and if I can exclude it from the device? Any good in doing this? Thanks
Qtek ROM
Where can you get the Qtek ROM for MDA Vario from? I am also on UK t-mobile rom. its just too slow sometimes! but i dont want to damage the unit so which one is better Qtek to Imate KJAM rom and which version is the best one to download and where can I get them?
Thanks I know these are very silly basic questions!
Hello,
I honestly don't know which ROM is better, I just tried Qtek one because I saw it most updated. Luckily it went smoothly for me. If you've got the UK T-Mobile please make sure that you've unlocked its CID beforehand.
You can get the ROM from here:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe
That's the newest English version.
Hope this helps.
PPB
I'm running the T-Mobile custom rom built on 2.17 and it works very well. As long as you follow directions and not panic if thngs look as if they are going astray, you shoudl be ok. I've upgraded, downgraded and upgraded again about a dozen different times with only one time having it going south on me. I just used the bootloader method of flashing and was abale to get out of trouble. I would use aWizard to to a full rom backup before doing a flash in case you want to downgrade. Over all, I do not know whether it is necessary but I always runb the unlock before the upgrade, even if I did it already. 3 minutes of time but could save your rear end . . . just my 2 cents . . .
Can you use T-Mobile USA rom on a UK Vario (Wizard)?
Hi all,
Just wondering if you can use the T-Mobile USA rom on a UK vario?
It seems the US version (2.17) is a lot newer than the UK version (1.06)
My advice would be to use the latest QTek rom of the desired language.
Make sure you make a backup of the current extROM beforehand.
After the upgrade you can install the backupped cabs you want by hand.
This gets you the most stable situation.
On the wiki there is a brief explanation of the various files in extROM
Try it,
http://www.tm-phonedownloads.com/dm_vario1_sw.html
Excellent
Just flashed it. Lots of bugs have been fixed. Seems to go faster too. Been trying out custom roms but not found one i am happy with yet. Cheers
Thank you for this. I will be flashing this rom in a bit. Will update!!
Can this ROM be used here in the US? What have you found in this new ROM that would be worthwhile to Flash?
Thanks in Advance for your information.
rom version? info? anything?
Oh, it's good news for all Wizard users. Thanks
testing right know
here's the info
WM5.0 with Messanging and Security Pack
OS 5.1.461 (build 15671.3.3.0)
ROM 3.8.2.1 WWE
ExtROM 3.8.2.119
ROM Date 11/10/06
Protocol 4.1.13.30
I.P.L. 3.08
S.P.L. 3.08
Radio 2.69.11
know you can go from 1.01 ipl/spl to 3.08 with a good base rom
I'am with Rogers Canada
Hope it help
This rom is not newer than T-Mobile HR's rom
I think it is not newer than T-Mobile HR'rom.Sometimes, it still can not turn on wifi from com manager.
Have to say been testing this with it at 247 on omap and it is very fast looks like a good rom over all
Any other senior members or mods have a take on this rom yet?
It's definitely a newer version than the latest version released by T-Mobile US but I think that in order to use this here in America, you will need to CID unlock your device.
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That's just saved my brick Got stuck on bootloader after a failed wm6 flash. This has sorted it out -thanks for the link as I couldn't find it in the usual place on the t-mobile site.
Has anyone tried this with the T-Mobile USA MDA?
If so, how did the upgrade process go? Were you able to upgrade directly from the latest official Tmo USA MDA ROM? Did you have to unlock the phone first?
What advantages and/or disadvantages have you noticed, from the most recent official TMOUSA MDA ROM? Does your MDA run faster now? Does stereo bluetooth work better? Is your MDA more or less stable with this ROM? Any change in its functionality as a phone? Any change in battery life?
Etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.
Will this work for US original MDA rom?