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Hey Guys,
I am a newby around here. I just got myself an MDA Vario as well.
I guess the first step is to unlock the phone -->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33796
Can find excelent info on how to do this on this link
I guess the next step is to update the ROM... BUT HOW??
I know where to download the roms (Either Qtek or K-jam)
But what is the next step?
Just connect the device and then run the exe from the computer and follow the instructions?
Maybe there is a link which provides a clear Howto, but I haven't found it yet between the many messages on this board.
Thanks for the help guys!!
Use lozwiz, unlock your mda and then unlock your cid.
This will prevent the dreaded wrong country id code
Keep all relevent files.
You can back up your rom if you want. Remeber the rom will be the size of your sd card.
Back up your extended rom if youw nat again.
Oce you inlock you cid, you can simply run the exe roms from the ftp site.
ok... I'll give it a try! THNX!!
In my prev. post i was still struggling to find the detials of my phone. I have managed that but now i cannot find the right upgrade for WWE.
I decided to download the latest T-Mobile GER version and installed it. This works well i think. Would it now be ok to Download the T-Mobile version from T-Mobile UK (ie WWE version)? Naturally i would have to edit it before installing.
Please let me know soon! I need my MDA for work!!
Thanks
xummy111 said:
In my prev. post i was still struggling to find the detials of my phone. I have managed that but now i cannot find the right upgrade for WWE.
I decided to download the latest T-Mobile GER version and installed it. This works well i think. Would it now be ok to Download the T-Mobile version from T-Mobile UK (ie WWE version)? Naturally i would have to edit it before installing.
Please let me know soon! I need my MDA for work!!
Thanks
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OK, you need to update your MDA3 to UK spec..? Assuming you're on the T-Mobile Network, you need to follow these steps..
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.42.00_Upgrade
More so, as you're going to get the Country Code Error (as the MDA3 thinks it's German as opposed to WWE) then you'll need to pay particular attention to the statements at the bottom of the page.. I have pasted them for you..
Wiki said:
However, if you are installing a rom on a device other than that which it is meant for, you will get a Device ID error, so follow these steps:
First Method (Quick/Easy) (TYPE II)
Download update to desktop
Unrar or unzip all files in exe or rar into a new folder
Open the folder with the extracted files
Download this file: MaUpgradeUt_noID.ZIP
Extract MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe from this file and place it with the other upgrade files.
Run this new exe file instead of BaUpgradeUt.exe to update your rom
If you get an error the first time, run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe again without touching your device (don't take it out from the cradle, don't reset it, don't touch it at all!)
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Remember, you need to be sure you know what you're doing.. Be sure you read everything on Wiki (Link in Signature) and ask yourself "Am I sure I know all the information before I press the "Update" Botton..?
Finally, you can then update your Radio (if desired) to the latest 1.15 Spec from the 1.13 seen in this ROM.. But, one step at a time, eh..? :lol:
Let us know how you get on..
Cheers!
Thanks for the info MrPhilly,
Just to clarify matters, i am not on the T-mobile network but on the Go Mobile network in Malta.
Ill try following your insructions and let you know!
Cheers!!
MrPhilly,
Thanks very much!! It worked!! Ill see how i get along without further updates for now. As you said.....one step at a time!!
xummy111 said:
MrPhilly,
Thanks very much!! It worked!! Ill see how i get along without further updates for now. As you said.....one step at a time!!
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Excellent - Glad to hear it worked..
Don't forget to update your settings from your Airtime supplier for the MMS, etc etc..
Have you tried to 1.15 Radio Stack Update..? What you could have done there was to replace the 1.13 Radio file with the 1.15 File and update everything at once.. However, like you say, one step at a time..
Im going to try updating the radio stack now so fingers crossed! thanks again
Found 2003SE ugly but at least useable. WM5 just runs too slowly for me. Do I just need to follow the 1.42 Rom flash tutorial on the wiki to reflash my existing Rom or are there specific steps that need to be done beforehand?
I changed the EXT Rom to 128K as per instructions for WM5 installation will this affect any reversal process?
Thx.
Hi
Yes, you have to do it 'special' way.
Just tell me why haven't you found this wiki page ?
Follow the process carefully.
There are bunch of people stuck with improperly downgraded devices (no risk though... they simply don't know how to repair it)
Good luck
robal said:
Just tell me why haven't you found this wiki page ?
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Stupidity I guess Thx for the link btw. Maybe I'll try the keyword "downgrade" in the find page box of Wiki
I found a problem on this page... this link http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Upgrades its not working for me. And I wat to download the official ROM for me SX66 (XGULA001)... Does anyone knows an alternative?
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I found a problem on this page... this link http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Upgrades its not working for me. And I wat to download the official ROM for me SX66 (XGULA001)... Does anyone knows an alternative?
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The roms located at
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAn...ates/PH20B1_Siemens_13310_110_10210_WWE_SHIP/
rschell Really thanks!
Justa one more question... It´s just put the device in boot loader mode and run this? My quetsion its becaus the ROM there is in .exe format...
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rschell Really thanks!
Justa one more question... It´s just put the device in boot loader mode and run this? My quetsion its becaus the ROM there is in .exe format...
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Just execute the .exe, if you are lucky you won't get any county or model errors, but I doubt it. If you get errors, you will need to follow the instructions by cdaly1970
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=233903#233903
the temp directory in XP is under is something like C:\Documents and Settings\Userid\Local Settings\Temp\xxxxx.tmp
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Dankan_ said:
rschell Really thanks!
Justa one more question... It´s just put the device in boot loader mode and run this? My quetsion its becaus the ROM there is in .exe format...
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Just execute the .exe, if you are lucky you won't get any county or model errors, but I doubt it. If you get errors, you will need to follow the instructions by cdaly1970
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=233903#233903
the temp directory in XP is under is something like C:\Documents and Settings\Userid\Local Settings\Temp\xxxxx.tmp
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If you use winrar you could extract that exe so you don't have to go to the temp dir
YESS !!! I think everythink is already on WIKI
I've been trying some of the links to downloads and some don't work and the one that I did find worked and downloaded didn't upgrade my phone.
btw, i have a cingular 8125 that I cid/sim unlocked following the directions on one of the stickies here. I went as far as downgrading to 1.01 but now that I have to upgrade to the 2.26 I can't find something that works.
Can someone direct me to the right place.
your help is appreciated.
is your device a g3 or G4??????
Very important!!! Use Wizard service tool to find out first.
search here:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Wizard
did you also try IPL/SPL 3xx?? that might work just fine. also the radio I am using seems to work just fine too (don't remember where it is located anymore though)
Thanks for responding SVI!!
I have a g3
I tried the link in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435 but the link says that its a .rar file but when I download it it downloads as a efw file.
don't know if there is another link somewhere for the 3.8 rom upgrade.
Indira said:
Thanks for responding SVI!!
I have a g3
I tried the link in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435 but the link says that its a .rar file but when I download it it downloads as a efw file.
don't know if there is another link somewhere for the 3.8 rom upgrade.
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did you try the rapidshare or the badongo link??
because the rapidshare has an exe extension for 226, and a rar extension for 308. I am downloading the 226exe rightnow from here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/38880130/ruu_prodigy_226102_22610105_022511_tmous_wwe_ship.exe
I tried that too and it still downloads as a efw file.
Indira said:
I tried that too and it still downloads as a efw file.
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perhaps that is a problem with your pc. I don't know that extenson. In about 4 minutes I will let you know how it downloaded for me.
wow. I never thought it might be on my end...lol ok. thanks for helping me.
btw, i did try a cooked download from a link and I was able to download it fine but when i tried to flash it it didn't work. I mean it goes through all the steps but it just doesn't upgrade the phone.
Yes, I just finished downloading and it is an EXE.
Try using a different browser if you have one.
As far as your upgrading problem:
You have to run lockwiz twice. one for SIM one for CID each time you have to close lockwiz, and reset the phone.
don't be afraid to think outside of the box while reading direactions. analize what is what and why.
Happy flashing. (use the search button and the wiki frequently)
I was using mozilla but now I'm trying IE to see if I can download. If not I'll try from another computer tomorrow. I'm tired, my eyes hurt.....this is a lot of work.....thanks to all you developers out there!!
I just found this link and the rom is working good I just installed it and installed WM6 no prob so far..I was looking for some time and finally found this link...http://rapidshare.com/files/6521294/RUU_TMobile_US_226102_22610105_022511_WWE_Ship.exe
when yours downloaded did it do it as an .efw file. That's what happens to me. I'm trying on my mom's computer now and its doing the same thing.
I take no responsability in any damage on your device. If you're not sure what you're doing, take time to learn some basics from wiki.
This is the process to restore your Rhodium (TP2) back to the stock ROM and SPL. This should be enough for you to warranty return your device.
I have "borrowed" all of the examples from various sources on xda. Many thanks must goto jcespi2005 and JugglerLKR who created the guide and packages for the Raphael from which the majority of this is taken. The SPL "relock" procedure was taken from the Hard SPL thread. Credit to cmonex .
Prerequisites
The Rhodium Kitchen version 0.1 (Open the Zip File and read the password from the !!!readmefirst!!!.txt)
WinRAR or 7zip
RhodiumSPLRelocker_079SPL.zip
nbImg v1.1
Warning
avast! home detects buildOS as a virus, I've personally used it on my machine with AV off, and am not infected, but it's up to you.
Overview
You must follow these instructions in the order given. Once you have the Stock SPL you cannot flash any ROM's except the ones that are signed by HTC. For that reason you must restore the ROM first, then the SPL.
Step 1 - Get your Orginal ROM.
If you can find your Carrier's / Supplier's ROM on this wiki page or on their website. Please jump ahead to Step 4 - Flashing back to Shipped Stock ROM.
If you cannot find your ROM on the wiki then download this ROM : RUU_Rhodium_HTC_Europe_1.19.401.0_Radio_Rhodium_3.44.25.27_Signed_Ship.exe and proceed to Step 2 - Dumping your phones ROM.
Step 2 - Dumping your phones ROM
First you need to Dump the ROM from your Phone. Follow the instructions in this thread [TUT] Dumping an Rhodium ROM / SPL to obtain 4 *.raw files.
N.B: Although it might seem obvious to senior members, you must dump the ROM from your device before you flash it. If you have flashed another ROM to your device, then your orginal stock ROM is lost. You have 2 options, wait and see if your carrier will release one, or beg someone else with the same device to dump their ROM and share the *.raw files.
Step 3 - Reconstructing the ROM
-3.1: Extract the Kitchen to a Folder on the root of your PC (C:\, D:\, etc).
-3.2: Open the RUU_Rhodium_HTC_Europe_1.19.401.0_Radio_Rhodium_3.44.25.27_Signed_Ship.exe file with WinRAR or 7Zip and extract the ruu_signed.nbh file and place it in the BaseROM folder of the Kitchen.
-3.3: Place the Part01.raw (XIP) and Part02.RAW (IMGFS) in the BaseROM folder of the Kitchen.
-3.4: Run RhodiumKitchen.cmd in the Kitchen.
-3.5: Enter the following options into the Kitchen:
-3.6: e, b (for Dumped ROM). Press [Space] once complete.
-3.7: c, a (for Cooking a ROM).
-3.8: Press the "Play" button in BuildOS and wait for it to complete.
-3.9: Close BuildOS, Close PagePool Changer and Press [Space] to goto the main menu.
-3.10: You will now have a Flashable NBH file. Press f to Flash.
Now goto Step 5 - Removing Security Unlock
Step 4 - Flashing back to Shipped Stock ROM
If you were lucky enough to find a shipped ROM on the wiki or your carrier's / supplier's website, then just run the "ship exe" and follow the on screen instructions.
Step 5 - Removing Security Unlock
If you have purchased the SIM/CID/Security unlocker by Olipro, you can re-lock your device using the following tool : http://hpcmonex.net/htc/secrelock.zip
Step 6 - Restoring the Splash Screen
This is only needed if you couldn't find your Shipped Exe. If you have your Shipped Exe, you get the splash with it.
You're best creating a seperate folder out side the kitchen for this.
-6.1: Find a shipped exe from another WVGA device (HD or TD2).
-6.2: Extract the ruu_signed.nbh from the Shipped Exe using WinRAR or 7Zip.
-6.3: Use NBH Extract (in the Kitchen\Tools Folder) on ruu_signed.nbh
-6.4: Delete all files, except 01_MainSplash.nb.
-6.5: Use nbImg.exe as follows: nbimg.exe -F 01_MainSplash.nb -w 480 -h 800
-6.6: Delete 01_MainSplash.nb.
-6.7: Use nbImg.exe as follows: nbimg.exe -F 01_MainSplash.nb.bmp
-6.8: Use HTCRT in the Kitchen\Tools to make a NBH file from the 01_MainSplash.nb.bmp.nb file.
-6.9: Put the new NBH file and copy RhodiumCustomRUU from Kitchen\Tools into an empty Folder.
-6.10: Run the RhodiumCustomRUU.exe to Flash the Splash.
Step 7 - Flashing back to Stock SPL
-7.1: Ensure you already flashed stock ROM and Radio, because stock SPL flash is always the last step before sending the device in.
-7.2: Extract the relocker zip and run the EXE on your PC.
-7.3: If you wish to replace RUU_Signed.NBH that got extracted, feel free to do so, but not necessary (this Hard-SPL will only allow overwrite with a SPL signed by our custom cert). The included one is the 0.79.0000 stock SPL.
-7.4: Flash the Stock SPL
-7.5: Verify if it flashed by checking version in bootloader screen, it should say 0.79.0000, not 0.85.OliNex.
Credits:
-jcespi2005 and JugglerLKR for the Kaiser and Raph Kitchens
-Olipro and cmonex for Hard SPL and Security Unlocking
-pof for nbImg
-Everyone in the Readme.
Reserved
(P.S. I've been writing this in another forum for a few days, hence the Thread Date of the 15th - so this is a bump )
Dave
Did the same thing
Used the Ralphael Kitchen, changed the settings to Rhodium added some settings for Rhodium. used a signed Tmobile US Rom.
Nice Tutorial
Sorry, Dumb Question...
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I have found my stock ROM, so I can continue with flashing back to stock, but where do I find the stock SPL?
D_monie3 said:
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I have found my stock ROM, so I can continue with flashing back to stock, but where do I find the stock SPL?
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It's the RhodiumSPLRelocker in the Prerequisites or download it from the Hard SPL thread.
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Dave
First, thanks for this. I write a fair amount of documentation of my work as a network admin so I know how time consuming this is.
cdguider has been kind enough to dump and reconstruct the TMoUS ROM so I don't actually need to do this (although I may just for the exercise) but I do want to start learning how to modify this ROM to suit my own needs. Is there a guide up that will get us newbies started on using the kitchen? Hopefully one that explains in detail what each of the kitchen tools are and what they do as well as how the Rhodium ROM is constructed. I prefer to understand what I am doing versus following recipe steps. For example, My Hermes ROM was partitioned into the ROM and an extended ROM where carriers could put their installers. Does the Rhodium have an ExtROM?
OK, back to the search tool.
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sleonard said:
First, thanks for this. I write a fair amount of documentation of my work as a network admin so I know how time consuming this is.
cdguider has been kind enough to dump and reconstruct the TMoUS ROM so I don't actually need to do this (although I may just for the exercise) but I do want to start learning how to modify this ROM to suit my own needs. Is there a guide up that will get us newbies started on using the kitchen? Hopefully one that explains in detail what each of the kitchen tools are and what they do as well as how the Rhodium ROM is constructed. I prefer to understand what I am doing versus following recipe steps. For example, My Hermes ROM was partitioned into the ROM and an extended ROM where carriers could put their installers. Does the Rhodium have an ExtROM?
OK, back to the search tool.
S
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No it doesn't.
For help with this Kitchen, see _Alex_'s cooking guides on the wiki for the Kaiser. That's where I started reading and then I just kept going, download kitchens published by other chefs and see how they put stuff together. There are two main types buildOS (like this one) and PRB that uses bepe's platform rebuilder - ervius's visual kitchen is based on it.
Thanks
Dave
i reconstructed the uk orange stk rom all ok very good guide thank you!
i had to do this because i lots the hard reset it just flashes up no immage then back to boot loader i though stock rom would resolve this i rebooted it and still have no hard reset still says no immage boo boo whats going on is it due to the ruu i am using i thried the rhodium one and the v1.1 one what ever it is i also tried dave's wrapper and a kaiser on out the kitchen tools all same results so i guess not any ideas ppl!?
matttytn2 said:
i reconstructed the uk orange stk rom all ok very good guide thank you!
i had to do this because i lots the hard reset it just flashes up no immage then back to boot loader i though stock rom would resolve this i rebooted it and still have no hard reset still says no immage boo boo whats going on is it due to the ruu i am using i thried the rhodium one and the v1.1 one what ever it is i also tried dave's wrapper and a kaiser on out the kitchen tools all same results so i guess not any ideas ppl!?
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So you are stuck in the bootloader?
What does it say in the bootloader?
Ta
Dave
Sorted it i am such a fool i was doing the wrong button combo!!!!!!
This is fantastic i am now going to have a play at cooking up my own i know i can do this now i will get my head down and work this stuff out i mite have my first rom by xmas
question about step 3.9
"Close BuildOS, Close PagePool Changer and Press [Space] to goto the ."
how can i close PagePool Changer ? it doesnt work.....
and ,which "main menu" i can goto?
leeneo said:
question about step 3.9
"Close BuildOS, Close PagePool Changer and Press [Space] to goto the ."
how can i close PagePool Changer ? it doesnt work.....
and ,which "main menu" i can goto?
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Just click the [X] in the top right.
Pressing space will take you to the first set of options that the batch file offered you.
Thanks
Dave
leeneo said:
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tools\xvi32\xvi32.exe RUU_signed.nbh
GOTO :EOFQUOTE]
this code in RhodiumKitchen.CMD
but , i cant find PagePool.Changer.bat ........
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leeneo said:
leeneo said:
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tools\xvi32\xvi32.exe RUU_signed.nbh
GOTO :EOFQUOTE]
this code in RhodiumKitchen.CMD
but , i cant find PagePool.Changer.bat ........
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That's a label in the batch file .
Search for it in the RhodiumKitchen.CMD and see what's called from there.
P.S. I don't have this kitchen on this computer so a lot of guess work and memory on my part.
Dave
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DaveShaw said:
leeneo said:
That's a label in the batch file .
Search for it in the RhodiumKitchen.CMD and see what's called from there.
P.S. I don't have this kitchen on this computer so a lot of guess work and memory on my part.
Dave
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ok , i see ..
you kind-hearted ! thx
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yea thanks for the thread dave, When i use these tools to do up my own splash it chops off at the bottom... is there a patcher out yet to fix this?
thx for the tutorial , how can i take new xip/sys and replace the existing?and how can i remove and add prgorams?
joshkoss said:
yea thanks for the thread dave, When i use these tools to do up my own splash it chops off at the bottom... is there a patcher out yet to fix this?
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Yes, but I can't recall where I saw it . It's not for the TP2 though, maybe HD or TP.
saymyname said:
thx for the tutorial , how can i take new xip/sys and replace the existing?and how can i remove and add prgorams?
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Porting isn't simple, have a look for some tutorials on using BuildOS and porting.
Adding and removing programs, to add, just create OEM packages, to remove, just remove them.
Have a look at _Alex_'s cooking tutorials on the Kaiser Wiki.
Dave
DaveShaw said:
Yes, but I can't recall where I saw it . It's not for the TP2 though, maybe HD or TP.
Dave
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yep the tp one has no affect on our splash unfortunatly. i've already posted in theyre thread askign they make it compatible. but just wonderin if you came across anything about this is in your many travels.
Question
Hi everyone ...
First of all Thanks alot for this Tut Dave awesome work.
I dumped my Stock Rom from a unbranded O2 TP2 and rebuild it.
For Cooking i used the signed_ruu from RUU_Rhodium_HTC_Europe_1.19.401.0_Radio_Rhodium_3. 44.25.27_Signed_Ship.exe
It did everything like described and i've got a
signed_ruu.nbh (1.19.207.1) newest o2 Stock Rom.
Should be fine right?
Do i also need to do Step 6 so creating a splash screen?
If anyone needs this rom drop me a message ...