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Should i upgrade my rom?

To start with I have had my xda iis only a few days. The roms is:
ROM version: 1.12.62 WWE
ROM date: 10/04/04
Radio version: 1.02.00
Protocol version: 1337.32
ExtROM version: 1.12.178 WWE
There are numerous comments on here and the wiki about different rom and radio updates. Could anyone sum up the benefits and differences for me if i upgrade rom or radio please?

Can nobody advise a newcomer to xda iis and these forums? On other subjects I've had a really good response but nobody seems to want to advise me on this thread.

martlewis - you know there's a new ROM out, everyone's busy trying that out! Windows Mobile 2005. If you feel confident in doing a backup, try that one. It's got serious issues to be resolved, but you're lucky enough to own a device that can be upgraded.
I've got a magician, so can't help re your specific rom.
V

martlewis,
If you can wait for the new ROM WM5 to be developed it will be OK for you, but if you can't I would suggest that you should up-grade to the latest available ROM up-date which is as follows:
ROM version : 1.40.00 WWE
ROM date : 03/10/05
Radio version : 1.13.00
Protocol version: 1377.42
ExtRom version : 1.40.176
This is the best performing ROM version as at now.
Regards

sorry for my intrimission!
I have a pda2k with italian rom, but I would to like to have the system language in english.
To upgrade the rom: I must download the version 1.40.00 WWE from wiki and then run the update using: MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe.. right?!

Dear Mart...
I have tried the new ROM which I've been waiting for a long time. Once installed, I liked it. Howerver, I started to find out that there are many problems that I'm not used to with WM2003 SE, therfore, I downgraded to WM2003.....until these issues are resolved. SO.... if know how to upgrade, and if you know how to downgrade in case you didn't like the new ROM......Then give it a try......apart from the issues it has....still I like it. Finally it's another new Microsoft Windows that will take some time to get stable.
Cheers

I decided to wait for the official new ROM to be developed and published on the I-mate site to download and up-grade.
What's happening now is just trials for resolving the problems users are facing with the new WM5 ROM.
My device is working fine now with the 1.40 ROM version and 1.13 Radio version.
The only problem I'm facing is the statics in BT headset and I hope that we can find some solution for this problem in the near future, otherwise everything is going just fine.
Regards

Closer said:
sorry for my intrimission!
I have a pda2k with italian rom, but I would to like to have the system language in english.
To upgrade the rom: I must download the version 1.40.00 WWE from wiki and then run the update using: MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe.. right?!
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Closer,
I think that you have to simply download the english version and install it to your PDA2K through the computer cable. After the installation is complete, you will be having the english version installed on your PDA2K.
Regards,

[T-Mobile UK- MDA III] Upgrading Rom - help for newbie

Hi everybody.
First of all, thanks for this really nice forum.
I am a complete newbie in Pocket PC world. I am coming from Palm world. In fact, I was so much disapointed by palm that I decided to switch.
So, I have just purchased in London a second hand T-Mobile MDA III. I have unlock really easily with the program I found on this forum.
Now I want to upgrade the ROM because regarding the version of mine, it seems pretty old. Here is my version description :
ROM Version : 1.06.00 ENG
ROM date : 08/05/04
Radio Version : 1.00.00
Protocol Version : 1337.30
ExtROM version : 1.06.117 WWE
Model No. : PH20B
I have read a lot of information about this subject, but to be honest I am completly lost.
First I don't understand what is an extended rom ? I mean why there is two roms.
Secondly, what is the last version of the ROM I can use to upgrade my MDA III. I don't care that much about the T-Mobile configuration since I am using it in France. So anyway I will have to put another configuration for my carrier. So what ROM can I put and what is the process to do the upgrade. For the moment I don't want to upgrade to WM5 just new version of WM2003 SE. In fact, if at the same time I can get rid of the T-Mobile branding, it would be great, but it's my principal reason for upgrade.
Also, my last question is that sometimes after using my mda, it seems to run quite slow, specially display. Do you know what is the reason ? I am thinking it might be relating with the use of WM9.
Thanks a lot for your help guys.
Julien.

Hi
First of all: read all the wiki section for BA (BlueAngel)
It's quite well explained there.
Your roms are indeed old.
Go to the wiki section and download newest rom update.
( I think that I-mate's update has ROM 1.40.00WWE with Radio 1.12.00 and ExtROM 1.40.176WWE )
Upgrading is very simple, when you follow wiki.
ExtROM is a portion of ROM that contains installation files for provider-specific applications and some hotfices (CAB files). ExtROM can be edited by user (cooking) to personalize your device best.
At your point I suggest using extROM from this update.

Thanks a lot Robal.
I had to check some other post, because my current ROM was in ENG. So I use some trick to use WWE Rom.
But now it is working great.
Julien.

Help upgrading my Qtek 9090 Rom

I have Qtek 9090, and i would like to upgrade the ROM since my current ROM has many Bugs, could anyone please tell me how can i do such thing. I ve never done a ROM upgrade, here is some info. about my 9090:
Language: Spanish
R 1.12
G 1.337.42
D 1.40.03 ESN
Thanks in advance.
Rocho

Please read WIKI. The rom upgrade procedures have simple explaination there

xplode:
i checked the WiKI database, greate source of information.
but i still can't find information about wich ROM should i install in my QTek 9090, since its spanish version and i didn't find out the spanish ROM there and not sure wich version to install, if you could help me would be of great help. thanks in advance.

If you want a spanish rom then there is the
Qtek ESN DANGA304 1.40.03 1.40.158 1.12.00
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Upgrades
The instructions are the same as for the English roms you just need to dowbload a different file.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.42.00_Upgrade
You can then upgrade the radio to 1.15
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Radio_1.15_Upgrade

Ok mate, thanks for the answer.
Is this image the 1.42 ROM??, cus i readed this is the final ROM Update,
Qtek ESN DANGA304 1.40.03 1.40.158 1.12.00 ????????? this is what u suggested...
i really don't care about the language of my PDA, but the DEFAULT LANGUAGE of my PDA its on Spanish, i don't know if i can install English ROM????
i just want to install the best ROM, Spanish or English doesn't really matter.

Caballero,
You asked for a Spanish version, so the reply was on where to find info on that Spanish version...
The latest WWE version is 1.42, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=172031#172031
I would however suggest to wait for Tuatara's TuMa 1.4 WM5 Rom...
In the meantime I strongly suggest to start reading the wiki page http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel
If you have read & understood on the regular Roms and you feel confident enough, proceed to http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_Home
for the WM5 Rom...
Buena Suerte!

You can install any language rom, the latest shipped english rom is 1.42 and german is 1.42.01. The latest spanish rom is 1.40.03.
In Windows Mobile 5 The best roms are 2 IMHO
1.WM5 ported from Wizard version 2a - beta
2.WM5 ported from Wizard version 1.3-TuMa beta
WM5 roms are in english

ive read all the pages but im still a little confused of wich rom should i upgrade with.
my device information is:
PH20B0BESNNBSTAR301
 1.40.03 03 1.40.1781.12.0012.00
i didn't find operator rom suppor as STAR301...?? im miss, really :s
In the device info says:
ROM 1.40.03 esn
Extended ROM 1.40.178 esn
Radio 1.12
* I would like to upgrade my device to the latest WWE WM2003 (not WM5 upgrade). release that would run properly in my device. I just don't want to screw it, and im having problems with the online info. please give me a hand. much thanks.

Oye, eres tonto?
Read http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.42.00_Upgrade
and stop anoying everybody!
If you do not understand, use a landline :twisted:

GREATE THIS FORUM OWNS
I have successfully upgraded my ROM to the latest 1.42 from T-Mobile, i also upgraded the Radio to the 1.15.
i also fixed my default language to spanish qwert thanks to user called Antz that developed a greate .cab file...
much love XDA pimps
and thanks

How do i upgrade my phone....... please help. [edit]

Hi i am quite new on this board.
I just bought a T-mobile in netherlands and that gives me the dutch settings and dutch language codes, is there anyway for me to like update or change these to english or swedish?
If possible how do i go by this?
my info is, i think this is what you need to know atleast...
Rom version: 2.21.2.5 NLD
Rom datum: 3/9/06
Radioversion: 02.19.11
Protocolversion: 4.1.13.09
ExtRom version: 2.21.2.108
What would be the best for me to use...
and how do i do the upgrade in first place, i tried searching the forums, but i really dont understand much atm...
sorry for asking these dumb questions.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=56088
Read that thread, it works to change the languages to English or which ever one you want.

my SPL and IPL is 2.21.0001
what would be the best rom for me to use?
OT: I cant find a stock rom to "cook"

Assistance required please with changing language

First of all I am sorry for posting a new thread, but there is so many conflicting topics on this subject (at moment I have over 12 windows opened) and it is very confusing, plus a lot of the links for ftp downloads are broken (yes i was logged in) when trying.
I know you will say to read previous topics, believe me I have and find it all confusing and I am unsure what I need to download and what to do. This is my first time with a PDA.
I have a MDA III PH20B T-MOBILE
ROM VERSION 1.06.01 GER
ROM DATUM 08/04/04
RADIO VERSION 1.00.00
PROTOCOL VERSION 1337.30
EXT ROM VER 1.06.115 GER
Could one of you kind members please explain to me in an "idiots guide" way of how to change the language to english. I honestly have tried to read through all the previous topics and I find it all confusing. I would be very grateful for the assistance. I am in hospital during weekdays for long term treatment, so my spare time at weekends is limited. Hence why I was given this phone so I could access the internet while in the hospital. I already have a t-mobile sim card.
Many thanks in advance.

the easier way for you i probably to upgrade to a newer rom, let's say the latest official t-mobile WWE (world wide english) version.
If you feel lucky you may try to upgrade to wm5.
You may also upgrade your radio (you're using version 1.0) to the newer 1.5

but if i'm not mistaken it will change your keyboard settings too from qwertz to qwerty...