Questions about upgrading Cingular 8125 to new ROM - 8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading

I would like to test the new ROM and see if Push Email is worth the slower speed of the OS with the test ROM.
Before I do that, I want to know which test ROM to use and how to get back all of the Cingular settings after upgrading the ROM.
I also want to know how hard it will be to put the phone back as if it were never changed in case something goes wrong.
I know where I can get the unlock program. I do not know what else I need to do. I want to be able to upgrade the ROM and then install all of the cingular settings (GPRS, etc..) so that the phone functions correctly.
Thank you for your help.

OK, I am trying to do all of this, and I have gotten this far:
Unlocked phone with Lokiwiz02b
Backed Up Original Logo, OS, Radio, Splash and Extended ROM with aWizard v1.3b2
I downloaded: RUU_Prodigy_2080701_101_11310_Qtek_WWE_Test.exe
Is my next step just to double click onthe RUU* file and let it install the ROM?
After that is installed, how do I go about getting my Cingular settings back? I know I have to soft reset the phone before it installs the extended ROM that comes with the new ROM.

Months back Chris of SX66 (Blue Angel) Standardization Project ul'ed me this Cingular Customization cab which I have used on my Blue Angel's many WM5 upgrades. It works flawlessly on my Cingular 8125.
ROM version: 2.8.7.1 WME
ROM Date: 12/5/05
Radio version: 01.13.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.24
ExtROM version: 2.8.7.101

Dr Puttingham said:
Months back Chris of SX66 (Blue Angel) Standardization Project ul'ed me this Cingular Customization cab which I have used on my Blue Angel's many WM5 upgrades. It works flawlessly on my Cingular 8125.
ROM version: 2.8.7.1 WME
ROM Date: 12/5/05
Radio version: 01.13.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.24
ExtROM version: 2.8.7.101
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I just used this on my 8125 with the latest ROM. GPRS settings are fine, however I now have several useless accounts in the Messaging App: SBC, Earthlink and Bellsouth. I can remove the accounts but each time I soft reset they return. Can I remove these permanently?

I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the new ROM vs the 8125 ROM. Care to share your impressions? I'm considering the change, but am pretty happy with the 8125's ROM.

creighton said:
I just used this on my 8125 with the latest ROM. GPRS settings are fine, however I now have several useless accounts in the Messaging App: SBC, Earthlink and Bellsouth. I can remove the accounts but each time I soft reset they return. Can I remove these permanently?
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Here is a version of the CAB that has the extra e-mail accounts removed.

Thanks!
I have the phone working great now, thanks to your Cingular setup Cab, but I am curious about one more thing..
Are there any reasons to, or not to, install the Cingular extended ROM? What are the instructions for doing so?

jeremyjoslin said:
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the new ROM vs the 8125 ROM. Care to share your impressions? I'm considering the change, but am pretty happy with the 8125's ROM.
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My only reason for upgrading to the beta ROM, and I think this should be the only reason to upgrade, is because my company has an Exchange Server with SP2 installed and I wanted to test the Push Email.
The Push Email works ok.. I am not AS happy with it as I was with Blackberry Enterprise Server, but it is free. The only reason I am not as happy with it is because with BES, my mail would show up on my blackberry either at the same time, or a little before Outlook showed me having new mail. With this version of Push Email, I get my mail on my 8125 about 45 seconds to a minute later than outlook. Granted, this is no MAJOR drawback.. I just think it 'could' be as fast as BES eventually.

rich.foreman said:
Thanks!
I have the phone working great now, thanks to your Cingular setup Cab, but I am curious about one more thing..
Are there any reasons to, or not to, install the Cingular extended ROM? What are the instructions for doing so?
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Which of the Cingular Cabs did you use? I know the No Email cab works great on my BlueAngel, can't wait to get my hands on the Wizard and try it.
Right now on my BA I have Cooked my Ext ROM so that it installs my preferred apps and some registry settings that I like but doesn't install the Cingular Xpress e-mail stuff.
Hoping to do the same with the Wiz next week (after all who needs sleep).

Could you tell me how to setup the Extended ROM to do that? I don't want the XPress Mail, GoodLink, etc.. either. is it as simple as taking those lines out of the .txt file?

rich.foreman said:
Could you tell me how to setup the Extended ROM to do that? I don't want the XPress Mail, GoodLink, etc.. either. is it as simple as taking those lines out of the .txt file?
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Is is exactly that simple. If you want to add programs, just include the CAB file in your Extended_ROM and add lines to the config.txt file...
Be sure to enable the Touch Screen (Exec: TPEnable.exe) BEFORE installing anything will require you to click on something!
Here is my current config.txt file: said:
EXEC:\Extended_ROM\TPDisable.exe
EXEC:\Extended_ROM\RestartRadio.exe
CAB: \Extended_ROM\CallerID.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\BA_Album_WWE.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Album_Reg.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Enable_GPRS.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MEdiaNet.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Cingulcustomize_No_Emails.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\JAVA_WWE.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MMS_WWE.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\SetDefaultSMS.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MIDI561.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Button.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\WLANPatch.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Cingular_ECall.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\version.CAB
EXEC:\Extended_ROM\TPEnable.exe
CAB: \Extended_ROM\CERemoteDisplay.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PHM_RegEditor.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MSVoiceCommand.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\iLauncher_23.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PocketBreeze_50122.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\HandySwitcher_21.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\BLeVan_Registry.CAB
RST: Reset
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Note the last CAB actually installs registration Keys, Decive Name etc directly into the registry.

I used both of the cingular cabs that were mentioned above. Both worked equally well.
One more question if you have the time. How do I write the Extended ROM back to my device? Do I need to? Will I be missing anything if I dont? I would also like to know how make that last cab that installs registry keys.

rich.foreman said:
One more question if you have the time. How do I write the Extended ROM back to my device? Do I need to? Will I be missing anything if I dont? I would also like to know how make that last cab that installs registry keys.
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I haven't had the ability to play with a wizard yet, currently using a BlueAngel.
As I understand it once you upgrade to the latest Wiz ROM you can't unlock the Extended ROM. So this is what I would do (assuming the aWizard Tool can flash just OS ROM or Just Extended ROM).
Unlock the Extended ROM before upgrading the OS ROM.
Copy it and Cook it.
Replace the original Extended ROM. (be sure that you kept a clean copy of the original)
Put the Cooked Ext ROM on your device and use aWizard Tool to extract the Extended ROM.
Now flash the OS ROM.
If you can flash the OS ROM Only (maybe someone can back-it up using the aWizard Tool) then you're done
Otherwise you need a way to reflash the extended ROM with the back-up you made earlier.
Mind you this is just theory now. An alternative would be to contact mamaich in the BA forums and ask him how he modified the Wizard ROM to use Extended_ROM on the Storage Card.
Good thing I'll have my BA to keep me running while I experiment with the Wizard!
PM me and I'll send you the tool I use to edit CAB files along with a description of how I get my settings into it.

rich.foreman said:
jeremyjoslin said:
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the new ROM vs the 8125 ROM. Care to share your impressions? I'm considering the change, but am pretty happy with the 8125's ROM.
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My only reason for upgrading to the beta ROM, and I think this should be the only reason to upgrade, is because my company has an Exchange Server with SP2 installed and I wanted to test the Push Email.
The Push Email works ok.. I am not AS happy with it as I was with Blackberry Enterprise Server, but it is free. The only reason I am not as happy with it is because with BES, my mail would show up on my blackberry either at the same time, or a little before Outlook showed me having new mail. With this version of Push Email, I get my mail on my 8125 about 45 seconds to a minute later than outlook. Granted, this is no MAJOR drawback.. I just think it 'could' be as fast as BES eventually.
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I upgraded the ROM for the same reason - to take advantage of the the push mail with Exchange 2003 SP2. My experience is the opposite of yours however - just like with my BB, new mail arrives on my 8125 before its arrives in Outlook running on my desktop. In fact the new mail arrives on my 8125 even before it shows on the BB.

kyphur said:
creighton said:
I just used this on my 8125 with the latest ROM. GPRS settings are fine, however I now have several useless accounts in the Messaging App: SBC, Earthlink and Bellsouth. I can remove the accounts but each time I soft reset they return. Can I remove these permanently?
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Here is a version of the CAB that has the extra e-mail accounts removed.
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If I've already used the CAB with the extra e-mail accounts what would be the process to wither undo that or to just remove the accounts I don't want to be there?

The push email with AKU2 is so cewl! From day one of installing it on my new 8125 I've been getting mail to it before my laptop running Outlook 2003 using RPC over HTTPS. I've setup several client firms with BB Enterprise servers and still preferred my Blue Angel. Even though the messaging wasn't instant it was still nice getting my tasks synced OTA with WM5. Now my Wizard is finally the BlackBerry Killer ....

creighton said:
If I've already used the CAB with the extra e-mail accounts what would be the process to wither undo that or to just remove the accounts I don't want to be there?
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Just delete the extra e-mails and use the new CAB file next time (if there is a next time)...

kyphur said:
creighton said:
If I've already used the CAB with the extra e-mail accounts what would be the process to wither undo that or to just remove the accounts I don't want to be there?
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Just delete the extra e-mails and use the new CAB file next time (if there is a next time)...
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kyphur said:
creighton said:
If I've already used the CAB with the extra e-mail accounts what would be the process to wither undo that or to just remove the accounts I don't want to be there?
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Just delete the extra e-mails and use the new CAB file next time (if there is a next time)...
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I appreciate your help, but I guess I'm confused. I assume you are saying use the other CAB after a hard reset? When I delete the extra accounts currently they reappear after every soft reset. Are you saying that I am stuck with the extra accounts reappearing after each soft reset until such time as a perform a hard reset?

Hey guys, I noticed at the beginning of this thread that someone mentioned unlocking their 8125 with Lokiwiz. I am with Tmobile and want the 8125 so I was going to purchase the device and unlock it with Lokiwiz. Does Lokiwiz unlock the carrier lock so a Tmobile sim can be used with the 8125?
Thanks..

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T-Mobile USA 2.17 ROM (Custom)

Here is a custom 2.17 ROM featuring a couple of T-Mobile USA customizations and more. This installer includes CID-UNLOCK if needed and will flash the phone in full for you automatically using RUU.
[ ROM Versions ]
IPL: 2.17
SPL: 2.17
OS: 2.17.7.2
GSM: 02.07.10
[ Extended ROM ]
Cert_Disable.cab – Disables certification requirement for CAB installers.
Java_Shortcut.cab – Creates shortcut to MIDlet Manager.
Pocket_Commander.cab – Advanced file management and registry editor. This can be uninstalled.
Remove_Power_Tray_Icon.cab – Removes the battery tray icon as it is in the taskbar now.
Smart_Dialing_Enable.cab – Enables Smart Dialing.
T-Jingle.cab – T-Mobile Jingle Ringtone.
T-Mobile_DAT_MailTrigger.cab – My E-Mail configuration client. This can be uninstalled.
T-Mobile_Data_Customizations.cab – GPRS/MMS/IE settings and customizations.
Wizard_Registry_Tweaks.cab – Enable Cap/Sym keyboard icons, hide SIM contacts, enable EDGE icon, disable message sent notification. This can be uninstalled.
[ Download ]
Filename: CUSTOM_RUU_Prodigy_2170702_217_20710_TMO_US.exe
For now it can be found at: ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/HTC_Wizard
Hopefully it will be moved to: ftp://xda:[email protected]/Wizard/Roms/Tmobile
[ Credits ]
- itsme for "itsutils"
- MachinaGOD for "RAPI Unlocker"
- MachinaGOD for "HTC Wizard Unlocker"
- Button for the inspiration
- xda-developers.com forums
If you want to go back to the original T-Mobile USA ROM then you can check out my other custom installer in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=44541
Hi, will u pls tell me something about this ROM, I'm wondering what are the original parts of the combination -- IPL, SPL, Radio and OS. Is there a offical release of the T-mobile US ROM of 2.17.x? thx in advance.
The upload directory path is not accessible.
Genesis3 said:
The upload directory path is not accessible.
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It could be reached, I've already downloaded one copy.
Check the link please. The file could not be found on ftp
Someone deleted all the uploads on xda-dev. I will be uploading the files to http://xelencin.shackspace.com/ruu since xda-dev's ftp server seems to be unstable right now. If anyone wants to grab these and host them on their own for everyone else I would greatly appreciate it.
The filesizes are:
CUSTOM_RUU_Prodigy_1081002_108_10910_TMO_US.exe: 49,624,050 bytes
CUSTOM_RUU_Prodigy_2170702_217_20710_TMO_US.exe: 52,143,410 bytes
BrightMoonHeart said:
Hi, will u pls tell me something about this ROM, I'm wondering what are the original parts of the combination -- IPL, SPL, Radio and OS. Is there a offical release of the T-mobile US ROM of 2.17.x? thx in advance.
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The ipl, spl, radio and os all come from the qtek 2.17 rom. The htc logo and splash come from the t-mobile usa rom. The extended rom is my own creation. There is no offical 2.17 rom for t-mobile, they are rather slow at these things.
For what it's worth, I was just trying to download these files, and when the download completed, I ran it and got a corrupted file error. I look at the FTP server again, and the file have disappeared! Someone is deleting the files, it appears.
I've hosted the files here:
http://www.joystig.com/wizard.htm
Does this have the new Comm Manager that came with TMO?
Sounds great... What is NOT in this that was in the stock ROM load? How far off will it be from the T-Mobile version that shipped with the MDA?
Also - any comparisons in terms of:
- amount of storage the two versions take?
- program memory/storage? (never enough!)
- speed / performance
TIA...
ahhh, I flashed one of my two devices (my wife's) Qtek 9100 and now it just boots and reboots over and over. Ok, without being able to establish an activesync connection, how do I flash it back? My phone is running the Qtek 9100 AKU2 release just fine. I should have just done the same to hers.
xelencin said:
BrightMoonHeart said:
Hi, will u pls tell me something about this ROM, I'm wondering what are the original parts of the combination -- IPL, SPL, Radio and OS. Is there a offical release of the T-mobile US ROM of 2.17.x? thx in advance.
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The ipl, spl, radio and os all come from the qtek 2.17 rom. The htc logo and splash come from the t-mobile usa rom. The extended rom is my own creation. There is no offical 2.17 rom for t-mobile, they are rather slow at these things.
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thx for your response
JonnoB said:
ahhh, I flashed one of my two devices (my wife's) Qtek 9100 and now it just boots and reboots over and over. Ok, without being able to establish an activesync connection, how do I flash it back? My phone is running the Qtek 9100 AKU2 release just fine. I should have just done the same to hers.
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Not sure where to find it...but I've read a few posts that, as I recall, tell you how to get into the boot loader of the MDA, and proceed to reload the firmware from there. I'd do some searching around here - I suspect you'll find somebody (or an older post) that can help you get the toasted MDA back up to snuff...
The Newer ROM is up and working great so far...
The Original T-Mobile ROM seems to be corrupted and not available on the different links provided.
bootloader: hold the camera or recorder button in while resetting... then run an RUU. I had to run through many old incarnations and slowly update the device. I won't be trying a custom rom again.
JonnoB said:
bootloader: hold the camera or recorder button in while resetting... then run an RUU. I had to run through many old incarnations and slowly update the device. I won't be trying a custom rom again.
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You got it working though?
I understand the feeling... much as I'd like to try a newer ROM, I'm thinking that I'll probably wait a bit to see if T-Mobile comes out with an official release soon. Maybe it's silly of me...but I'd rather be in a position where they'll still fix or replace the phone if their own firmware load messes up my MDA. I've done a bunch of firmware updates to various devices over the years, and still find that I hold my breath while doing it. Don't need any extra problems just now, and my MDA is working really nicely for the moment, even loaded up with Wisbar Advance, PocketBreeze, ContactBreeze, iLauncher and some nice skins. I'd like some more memory, but the whole thing seems stable throughout the day, and responsive...so I think I'll leave well enough along for now!
jonazen said:
You got it working though?
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Yes, thank goodness... but the phone is without some important things. Of course, like me, her phone was/is using push email, so she gets the most critical stuff back immediately, but custom app settings, etc are gone. I did have a recent SPB Backup... and all restores ok except for System Data. When restoring that part, the system will freeze and restart and then I have to hard reset. I wish I could do a more finely tuned custom restore and narrow down the troublesome part of the restore. Oh well, now to reinstall all of the apps that were on here.
I just flash this rom and everything seems fine but when I try to connect to the edge network, it won't connect. I have the 29.99 plan. How do I fix this problem?
andyl8u said:
I just flash this rom and everything seems fine but when I try to connect to the edge network, it won't connect. I have the 29.99 plan. How do I fix this problem?
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Never mind. It's working now. Thanks.

AKU2.3 PDA Mobiz Edition

For all who's interrested I've here the Mobiz Edition with some extra features.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Up...22410101_TMobile_WWE_PDAMobizEdition_v120.exe
for more details, look at:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60589&PN=1
yea, a translation may be fine
I think the screens tell enough.
I will tell more later after I tested it.
In short, this one has:
*realplayer installed
*Contacts Backup
*GSFinder+
*Image Maker
*Mx Calculator
*Note M (MP3 Voice recorder)
*Opera Browser
*TRE Registry Editor
*a Stopwatch
* Media Player (not windows)
*vx Utility
*Xn View
*OMAP overclock
*SMS Backup
*Pocket RAR
also the GPS reg is already changed
+ some other helpfull shortcuts like:
Reset
SMS Sender
Recent Dial
etc.
regards
damn which ver to run! aku 2.3 mr clean.. 2.24 t-mob or now this ver! arg decisions decisions!
I had/have all 3 variants on my Wizard and like this one best.....
............Up until now.
but in reality i could just install these apps myself right?
jacob-mda said:
but in reality i could just install these apps myself right?
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Yes, you can always install apps manually.
then poo no need in wipeing my settings out i dont really think i need these apps neways but if i did where could i dl them or is there a way to extract them out of the .exe?
After installing this ROM, I can no longer flash to other ROMs. During the ROM flash wizard, and after the phone does the initla reboot to the multicolor screen, the update fails and the installer immediately goes to recovery mode.
Has anyhone else seen this, and is there a fix?
mskovrinskie said:
After installing this ROM, I can no longer flash to other ROMs. During the ROM flash wizard, and after the phone does the initla reboot to the multicolor screen, the update fails and the installer immediately goes to recovery mode.
Has anyhone else seen this, and is there a fix?
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I would try downgrading to the stock T-Mobile 1.08 ROM and then you should be able to upgrade to whatever ROM you want. If you can't even downgrade I'm not sure what you can do.
mskovrinskie, I've tried to Update my ROM, I managed without problems so I guess it's your phone or software causing the problems.
I used the original Qtek 2.17 update.
I personally think this ROM rocks. Ran the Cingular Connection cab from the shipped ROM and not much else. SmartsKey and Omap were already installed along with the other neat things Vilem referenced.
Seems very fast and stable but then again all I run is MS Voice and Adobe Reader as even the newest ClearView is too lacking for my needs. And most cool is that the big button dialer skins seem to work without the wierd graphics, etc I experienced with previous versions.
Just my two cents ...
Steven
chow
Link working
Everytime I click on the link I get the cannot find server page.... any ideas?
Vilem said:
For all who's interrested I've here the Mobiz Edition with some extra features.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Up...22410101_TMobile_WWE_PDAMobizEdition_v120.exe
for more details, look at:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60589&PN=1
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will this work with the 8125 and still let me use that SIM card for my calls? if so, what is the advantage to this over the others? thank you very much.
Yes it will work with a 8125.
Up untill now I still like this update the best.
Philly, try copy link location, then delete the file so you go directly to the directory.
Vilem said:
Philly, try copy link location, then delete the file so you go directly to the directory.
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If you mean ftp://xda-developers.com/Uploads/Wizard/Roms/ there are
2 directories and 1 file
TMobile directory
Xelencin directory
2.17 radio only file
TMobile directory doesn't contain file.
Please adise.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Wi...22410101_TMobile_WWE_PDAMobizEdition_v120.exe
They moved the file, it's now here.
Thanks

T-Mobile UK AKU 2.3: Mr. Clean goes to London!

We've been getting some great ROMs designed for US carriers, but our UK T-Mobile friends seem to have gotten left in the cold. Sure a new ROM is available, but it's only being sold on new devices at this point. So I decided to build off the base Mr. Clean ROM and create a custom version for T-Mobile UK.
This is a AKU 2.3 ROM, using the latest OS core, the 2.24 bootloader, the 2.25 Cingular Radio ROM and a customized version of the T-Mobile UK Ext ROM. I've gone through the Ext ROM and dumped anything that seemed unnecessary, keeping just the vital bits. Repacked a few things, and included some vital accessories (Total Commander, Registry Wizard 1.0T, and the MIDlet Java Session fix) to finish things off.
.NET Compact Framework v2 is packed in as well, but it doesn't install by default. You can install it manually if you so choose by going to the NETCFv2 folder in the Ext ROM and running the CAB.
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Exact version numbers are as follows:
IPL: 2.24
SPL: 2.24
GSM: 02.25.11
OS: 2.24.10.1
Within the OS, Device Information reports:
ROM version: 2.24.10.1 WWE
ROM date: 4/17/06
Radio version: 02.25.11
Protocol version: 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version: 2.24 Mr. Clean TMoUK
And the OS build is reported as:
OS 5.1.195 (Build 14955.2.3.0)
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This version of the ROM supports A2DP natively.
Push Mail is of course supported.
I've tested the ROM with US based GPRS settings, but bundled the final version with UK based GPRS and MMS settings. Unfortunately since I don't have an active T-Mobile UK SIM card I wasn't able to test those. Hopefully someone can give it a go and let the forum know ASAP if there is an issue. This is one aspect where I was flying blind.
I'd also love it if a Blackberry user could install the BBConnect client and let us know if it works with this ROM or not. According to T-Mobile it shouldn't, but we all know that's been proven wrong in the past. Ideally I'd love to have someone who's got it working now upgrade and try it. This way we're testing from a known good situation.
One final thing, I had to repack the Soft Key application. If everyone can pound on that and make sure it works, that would be awesome.
And with that...
Enjoy the ROM (and don't forget to CID unlock before upgrading!)
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Wizard/Roms/MrClean_RUU_WIZARD_224a_AKU23_WWE_CUSTOM_T-MobileUK.zip
Edit: It's been mentioned that some users may need to enter the WAP proxy info. If everything works, disregard this, however if you do need to enter a proxy server to browse the web you can use the following: 149.254.201.132:8080.
Superb!!! , i'll give this a go today. THANKS!
Hi,
you did a superb work but, IMO, you chose a wrong name: Mr Clean ROM, in fact, is a ROM without ANY mobile operator's stuff while your ROM contains T-Mobile UK customizations. So, from my point of view, it's no more a Clean ROM!!!
sounds fantastic. Those on T-Mobile have been waiting for ages for a ROM update, so your work will be valued by many.
Just a couple of questions before I jump on the boat:
Has it got the T-Mobile UK today screen customisation? I am on the 1.06 T-Mobile UK ROM and the first part of the today screen has shortcuts for the T-Mobile favourites (IE) application, contacts, calendar and notes. I quite like it and I don't want to lose it. If you got rid off it in the new ROM, would it be possible to install CAB files from my current extended ROM once the device has been upgraded with your ROM? I've got a copy of my existing Exetended ROM, so maybe I could select and install these CAB files later? or are there any incompatibility issues between the 2 ROMs, i.e. cab files that only install on signed T-Mobile ROMs??
Browsing the wiki http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=T-Mobile 1.6.2.105 UK, I guess these are the bits I am talking about here:
CAB: \Extended_ROM\TMO_UK_Browser_Signed.cab
[from the wiki:Creates unnecessary Internet Explorer Shortcuts.]
and/or it could be this:
CAB: \Extended_ROM\TMO_UK_UXC_Signed.cab
Shortcuts, registry entries for today plugins, softkeys, T-Mobile sound. Not needed.
and/or it could be this:
CAB: \Extended_ROM\TMO_UK_Browser_Signed.cab
[from the wiki:Creates unnecessary Internet Explorer Shortcuts]
Could you include these files in the Ext ROM, or could they be installed afterwards?
I suppose it means I don't want my ROM to be fully clean, but to include the good bits that are part of the current T-Mobile UK ROM! The best of both worlds :!:
Also, will it be possible to upgrade/downgrade to the soon-to-be-released official T-Mobile UK ROM, or to the current T-Mobile ROM in case anything goes wrong?
I can't wait - my Wizard will be very happy
Thanks for your help.
Top stuff.
Just a quick point.. Im using a T-Mobile UK upgraded to a 2.17 Qtek ROM. I had CID & SIM unlocked it using Lokiwiz 0.2b prior to upgrading. Would I need to run the newer Lokiwiz 0.3 before upgrading to this ROM? And how do I access the Net 2.0 install CAB in the Ext Rom?
Cheers.
I've just upgraded. Will let you know how it goes. First impressions: the device is much more responsive than before.
No particular issues as yet.
thanks a lot - feels great.
It works extremely great. The GPRS works great as well.
overall far more responsive device and not a single issue with the new rom as yet.
Great job! Thanks a lot
Excellent news!!! thank you so much..... however, i think someone may have deleted it off the FTP
i dont see it there now
risidoro said:
Hi,
you did a superb work but, IMO, you chose a wrong name: Mr Clean ROM, in fact, is a ROM without ANY mobile operator's stuff while your ROM contains T-Mobile UK customizations. So, from my point of view, it's no more a Clean ROM!!!
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Don't worry, I'll still keep maintaining the original Mr. Clean ROM. That said, I still think the name applies. While this particular ROM may be customized for T-Mobile UK, it has been stripped of any "extra" bits and just keeps what is needed. As a result, it should stike a balance between a base Mr. Clean install and a fully loaded carrier build. I tried to build it with just the essentials...more or less what you'd end up with if you took the original Mr. Clean and individually added on the T-Mobile bits.
nforsans said:
Has it got the T-Mobile UK today screen customisation? I am on the 1.06 T-Mobile UK ROM and the first part of the today screen has shortcuts for the T-Mobile favourites (IE) application, contacts, calendar and notes. I quite like it and I don't want to lose it.
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No, the Today Screen UI bits have been yanked. They took up a WHOLE lot of real estate and weren't particularly functional as far as I could tell. Really felt as if it was designed for a smartphone rather than a PDA. Also didn't want to take the performance hit. As it is, Calendar, Contacts and IE are in the Start Menu by default (T-Mobile UK typically moves them) and you can add the Notes link to the Start Menu in the settings. This still gives you access to your apps with a single click, but doesn't require the T-Mobile UK UI customizations. For what it's worth, T-Mobile US didn't bother with the custom today UI over here.
If you're looking for a suggestion for Today screen plug-ins, I'm personally a fan of the O2 XDA bits. Someone had posted a link to it here on the forum awhile back. I keep that running on my personal Wizard.
nforsans said:
If you got rid off it in the new ROM, would it be possible to install CAB files from my current extended ROM once the device has been upgraded with your ROM? I've got a copy of my existing Exetended ROM, so maybe I could select and install these CAB files later? or are there any incompatibility issues between the 2 ROMs, i.e. cab files that only install on signed T-Mobile ROMs??
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You can always install any CAB files that you've got. The T-Mobile UK UI CABs all start with UXC, I believe. They should install on most any ROM. I don't believe that T-Mobile "locks" any of its customization CABs.
nforsans said:
Also, will it be possible to upgrade/downgrade to the soon-to-be-released official T-Mobile UK ROM, or to the current T-Mobile ROM in case anything goes wrong?
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Make SURE that you CID unlock before upgrading and you'll be fine. Most everyone SIM unlocks, but not everyone realizes that the CID unlock option in Lokiwiz02b has to be run separately. Do the CID unlock (if you haven't yet done it) first and you should be able to load any ROM you choose.
biglunn said:
Top stuff.
Just a quick point.. Im using a T-Mobile UK upgraded to a 2.17 Qtek ROM. I had CID & SIM unlocked it using Lokiwiz 0.2b prior to upgrading. Would I need to run the newer Lokiwiz 0.3 before upgrading to this ROM? And how do I access the Net 2.0 install CAB in the Ext Rom?
Cheers.
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You only need to CID and SIM unlock once. CID unlocking is what's important. If you only did a SIM unlock you'll run into trouble. Both the CID unlock and SIM unlock should be permanent so once you've performed both unlocks you're good to go. Won't need to do it again.
To accesses the Ext ROM start up Total Commander and manually enter \extended_rom into the directory field. From there, just go into the NETCFv2 folder and open the CAB file. It will install directly from there, and as it is set to read-only, it won't corrupt the Ext ROM.
gazzrenn said:
Excellent news!!! thank you so much..... however, i think someone may have deleted it off the FTP
i dont see it there now
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Don't know who deleted it, but I've copied it back up. Download away!
gamescan, you did a fantastic job - works fine.
thanks a lot for your work and for answering my earlier queries.
Has rom been deleted again, tried to download this morning but link not working. Could it be uploaded again please!
Can anyone supply me with a copy of this rom as I would really like to try it.
TIA
Sounds good, I think I'll try upgrading mine tonight
Hope it gets upped on the server again.
could anyone using this rom tell me if they have problems with calls dropping after 5 minutes or so.
Scottland said:
Sounds good, I think I'll try upgrading mine tonight
Hope it gets upped on the server again.
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I got this last night so I'm uploading it now. It should be there in about 35 mins
Edit : as of 11:35 the file has completed uploading.
Some damn fool keeps deleting the uploads section again. Someone give me his IP address and I'll arrange a DDOS :twisted:
Thanks to thephm, downloaded and I am installing rom at present.
A quick question: after upgrading to Mr Clean's ROM I noticed my Wizard displays time with the US format, despite selecting English/UK in the regional format.
How can I get it display using the 24 hour format?
This seems to be a minor issue, but it bothers me when using Pocket Informant.
Thanks for any advice you may have
ratcom said:
could anyone using this rom tell me if they have problems with calls dropping after 5 minutes or so.
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Does this imply that you are having this problem ??
There is a thread talking about this ... looks like it could be linked to GPRS
nforsans said:
A quick question: after upgrading to Mr Clean's ROM I noticed my Wizard displays time with the US format, despite selecting English/UK in the regional format.
How can I get it display using the 24 hour format?
This seems to be a minor issue, but it bothers me when using Pocket Informant.
Thanks for any advice you may have
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This is a setting that's built into WM5, though due to the way the drop down menu displays it can be easy to miss.
Start -> Settings -> System -> Regional Settings -> Time -> Time style
Choose one of the four options:
h:mm:ss tt -- 12 hr clock
hh:mm:ss tt -- 12 hr clock with leading zeros on the single digit hours
H:mm:ss -- 24 hr clock
HH:mm:ss -- 24 hr clock with leading zeros on the single digit hours
Enjoy.
thephm said:
ratcom said:
could anyone using this rom tell me if they have problems with calls dropping after 5 minutes or so.
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Does this imply that you are having this problem ??
There is a thread talking about this ... looks like it could be linked to GPRS
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Yep I had this problem the original Mr clean rom and also most of summiter's custom roms TBH I have'nt tried this version of the Mr clean and there for I like to know if the problem is still there before I flash my wizard for the 20th time

Its official! T-Mobile MDA (2.26.10.2) link.

I haven't loaded from this link because I loaded the one leaked the other day. But the link works for download.
http://www.t-mobileapps.com/downloadcenter/Software_Detail.cfm?ID=80
one question I have right now the shipped rom of tmobile MDA and its already sim unlocked (i can use other providers service) I'm from the phillipines question is this if I flash this rom on my wizard will my wizard be sim locked? can I flash this rom?
I am just worried that I will brick my device and its a long way back for a warranty if ever I still have one.
thanks. is this official rom fast and stable?
Summiter are you going to make a Cingular version of this?
mikeruoc said:
Summiter are you going to make a Cingular version of this?
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I'm seriously hoping he does! I upgraded to this ROM last night and it seems okay, but just not quite the same without summiter's touch.
The easy way to upgrade
I was using xelencin's 2.24 version. I backed up with SPB backup, used the installer above, and installed 2.26. Then, when the installation was complete, I prevented the customization (after the screen align, etc., when the 'customization will begin in 3 seconds' popup appears, perform a soft reset with the stylus), and restored the backup.
This seems to work fine.
I then used total commander to copy the /extended_rom/ T-Mobile customizations to the miniSD and installed a few of them -- smart dialing, phone_light, PP_Extversion (not sure what that does), and the updated Hotspot login.
Of course, I didn't get the advantage of cleaning up the system, but since I did a start-from-scratch build a month ago, that wasn't necessary.
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prestonmcafee said:
I was using xelencin's 2.24 version. I backed up with SPB backup, used the installer above, and installed 2.26. Then, when the installation was complete, I prevented the customization (after the screen align, etc., when the 'customization will begin in 3 seconds' popup appears, perform a soft reset with the stylus), and restored the backup.
This seems to work fine.
I then used total commander to copy the /extended_rom/ T-Mobile customizations to the miniSD and installed a few of them -- smart dialing, phone_light, PP_Extversion (not sure what that does), and the updated Hotspot login.
Of course, I didn't get the advantage of cleaning up the system, but since I did a start-from-scratch build a month ago, that wasn't necessary.
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This seems like a good idea. I might try to something like this myself. I ended up uninstalling the Hotspot since we don't have T-Mobile where I am and I figured it had to do with their network.
A question... how do you disable the "message sent" notification for SMS messages? I've searched the forum but I can't find it anywhere.
UPDATE: Nevermind about diabling "message sent". I found a the hack for it.
TIA!
gonna try it now thatn for the information. i never let the customizations load after the phone rom is completed seems the phone works better without i just add the needed cabs.
nkognegr0 said:
gonna try it now thatn for the information. i never let the customizations load after the phone rom is completed seems the phone works better without i just add the needed cabs.
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Is there a depository somewhere with all the extended ROM cabs separated (and documented, what's what, what does what, etc) so you can just pick and choose what you want to install?
i just base my cabs off the files that xenelicin uses on his custom roms. when i first got the phone i donwloaded alot of cabs and yes there is a topic on this board somewhere with all the cabs and what they do. i still got a bunch i dont know exactly what they do so i never use em.
nkognegr0 said:
i just base my cabs off the files that xenelicin uses on his custom roms. when i first got the phone i donwloaded alot of cabs and yes there is a topic on this board somewhere with all the cabs and what they do. i still got a bunch i dont know exactly what they do so i never use em.
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Thanks, I'll look around for that post.
I'm downloading now!
I'm also using xelencin's 2.24 version, I been happy with it, "Upgrade or NOT to Upgrade - That is the question". How's the radio working?
Radio is fine
The radio is fine.
I tried running some of the t-mobile customizations from 2.26 and that caused things to slow down. Understand that I am doing these over xelencin's customizations, so there may have been conflicts. Here is what I installed (these are abbreviations):
enable ntiz
smartdial enable
edge icon
generic conn settings
generic ui
other conn settings
security policy
phonelight
pp extversion
gprsandedgeDTMF
ringtone
WISPA - (this is HOTSPOT)
camera
This turned out to be a bad idea and I rolled back to the customizations I was running in 2.24.
I'm going to wait for someone to sort out what the entire list of customizations is. Xelencin renamed the customizations (in a way to make them understandable) but that makes it harder for me to match them up.
mikeruoc said:
Summiter are you going to make a Cingular version of this?
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Perhaps.. =) What's the OS version in this bad boy?
I know there's a list of Cingular extended ROM cabs but does anyone know what each one does? I just pulled the T-Mobile extended ROM cabs too and I'm wondering what those do so I can pick and choose what I want to install.
Also, is there a way to create a cab with all the regedits so you can just execute that one cab?
TIA!
Seems to still be AKU 2.3 but newer everything else.
summiter said:
mikeruoc said:
Summiter are you going to make a Cingular version of this?
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Perhaps.. =) What's the OS version in this bad boy?
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Missing the Milet Manager in new 2.26 ROM
What does T-Mobile USA have against the Midlet Manager? Why is it that they never include it? T-Mobile UK has it, and others as well.
Has anyone pulled just the Midlet Manager out of the UK 2.21 version?
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bartour said:
What does T-Mobile USA have against the Midlet Manager? Why is it that they never include it? T-Mobile UK has it, and others as well.
Has anyone pulled just the Midlet Manager out of the UK 2.21 version?
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I will answer myself:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/Intent_MIDlet_manager.cab
Shortcut in Phone App
This ROM works great for me, the most difference is the speed, which is greatly improved. Impressive. Been waiting a long time for an official update, although Im not sure its worth upgrading from the 2.24 cooked rom...
mikeruoc said:
Seems to still be AKU 2.3 but newer everything else.
summiter said:
mikeruoc said:
Summiter are you going to make a Cingular version of this?
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Perhaps.. =) What's the OS version in this bad boy?
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OS 5.1.195 build 14955.2.3.0
Newer IPL/SPL but same radio version.
neone know how to fix the font color for dialing numbers? this black crap has to go i miss the white!

Debranded Charmer ROM - AKU2 - UPDATED

ROM NO LONGER AVAILIABLE FROM XDA-DEVs FTP (thanks alot MS)
NEW updated rom comes as a complete install package for use on CID UNLOCKED Charmers that have the 2.06 SPL and IPL bootloaders installed (this can be checked on startup or in the bootloader)
New features include
* Crossbow Theme, also includes reskinned dialpad and WMP
* Crossbow System Sounds
* Latest OV9650.dll Camera driver - a vast improvement on previous
* HTCs X-Button
* New HTC Logo on bootup
* Customized Extended Rom
For those on T-Mobile, use the attached cabs to install settings for Internet and MMS
Doesnt seem to work!
Hi
Just flashed my device with this ROM it doesnt seem to work, kept crashing.. had to reboot and reinstall T-mobile ROM ... stay clear !
Sorry I must disagree with the last statement I did mine about two weeks ago (oct 06) BUT I never install extended rom just pick cabs I need, mine seems faster and more stable than the old install
T Mobile skin remains!!!
Hello.
I have instaled this rom update but T Mobile skin is still in dial pad. I did as you write - reset before customizing. The other T mobile stuff doesnt exist so is ok. But this T Mobile skins for dial pad is awful. What can I do??
vciorici said:
Hello.
I have instaled this rom update but T Mobile skin is still in dial pad. I did as you write - reset before customizing. The other T mobile stuff doesnt exist so is ok. But this T Mobile skins for dial pad is awful. What can I do??
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not sure how you managed that, the tmobile skin for the phone is displayed using bitmaps, all of which i have removed from the rom aswell as relevant registry entries enabling them.
You make me BRICK my device.
dave106 said:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Charmer/Qtek_Charmer_AKU2.rar
Guys dont install that crap.I was naive enough to install it.The device freezes on the start screen and as the device wont be able to sync again as the active sync doesnt spot it you device will get brick just like mine.Not even try to reinstall this crap will work.
You which posted this should be held responsable!!!
Please somebory out there tell me where can I get my device back on?
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well youve done something wrong cos it works fine on mine and others.
with the phone off, hold down camera and plug in the sync cable. keep holding until the bootloader comes up. now you can install the original t-mobile package
ftp://xda:[email protected]_2060227_20602110_021921_T-MobileUK_Ship.exe
and judging by your post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=955858#post955858
Luiz said:
Hi guys. Listen I've got a MDA Compact 2 on T-Mobile
Bought it in UK but need 2 use it in Spain
Here's the device info:
MDA Compact 2
ROM Version: 1.12.2.23 WWE
ROM date: 11/14/05
Radio Version: 01.12.20
Protocol Version: 4.0.13.23
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Youve tried to install my rom on a AKU1 device. Clearly states in the first post that you need AKU2, which means on startup IPL and SPL should be 2.06 for it to work
Hiya.The device remains killed.It has gone from bad to worse!
The device remains dead!Repeat dont install it just in case guys!!!
Now I've bought an Wizard (Qtek 9100) with a broken screen for 50 quids and I'm going to use my LCD Screen on that device.Been told it's the same one.If it isnt gotta send it to the bin.
MDA Compact 2 Bricked Help...
Hiya
I've already decided to use my MDA Compact 2 LCD Screen on my Wizard device. But I noticed that someone has had the same problem while falshing it with a wizard room.What I'm asking now is very important to him. He'll be able to enter in the bootload mode by holding the camera and power bottom while the device is connected to the power charger.The big issue is: The device will be out of the bootload mode everytime it is taken out of the power.And no,that's not possible to put it into bootload mode while using USB connection,I dont know why.
So normally the problem is to get into the bootload mode.I've managed it.So now I can see just two ways out.One: reflash it using the SD card (there must be someone out there able to do it) or find a hybrid "usb/charger connector" in order to "fool" the device.I mean, a usb conector which has an USB and Power as well just like the one that Motorola uses to their Motorola A1000 device.
Regards
Luiz Santos
cos youve trashed the bootloaders by installing a wizard rom, an SD backup is the ONLY option to fix it, theres no way of uploading a rom with a cable now. also the SD backup will only work if the wizard rom you installed didnt contain bootloaders for a G4 device.
Hello .. thx for the OS ... works fine ... but one thing .. where i can change the softwarebuttons?
ups ... sry ... found it ..
What are the main changes that you have made to make this an unbranded rom?
I thought that all the branding was stored in the extended rom anyway, which hasnt been changed.
ive downloaded it but just want to find some more info on iot before i try it.
Also what cabs would i need to get the tmobile settings back for mms and gprs etc, but none of their ugly skins
Can someone confirm that my device is the right version for this ROM please?
MDA compact II
ROM Version: 2.6.2.27
Rom Date: 3/9/06
Radio version: 02.19.21
Protocol version:4.1.13.09
ExtRom version 2.6.2.110
djmace said:
What are the main changes that you have made to make this an unbranded rom?
I thought that all the branding was stored in the extended rom anyway, which hasnt been changed.
ive downloaded it but just want to find some more info on iot before i try it.
Also what cabs would i need to get the tmobile settings back for mms and gprs etc, but none of their ugly skins
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only a small part of the tmob branding is installed from the ext rom, mainly a different set of icons for the start menu, the rest was in the base rom. as far as i can remember, the branding i removed was
phone pad t9 input was replace with standard htc graphics from tmobs pink and grey
tmobs pink and grey dialler was removed, leaving the standard windows one
tmobile carrier logo removed from dialler
internet explorers 1st page has tmob stuff removed.
i recommend installing the following from the ext rom
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP_EmailWizDB_PPC_TMOUK_060216.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP-Shorcut-MMS1-JAVA6XX-CV-VOICE-EmailWiz-TMO-051215.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP_PictureVideo_reg_signed.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP_SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP_CVSDcpl_20060220.cab
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PP_BrowserPerformance.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PP_Customize_TMUK_CHM_20402102.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PP_DiscoButton_8.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PP_UA_TMOEU_CHM_20602101.CAB
and then for tmobile users to install all tmob settings for mms, internet etc
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP_Customization_TMUK_Charmer(AKU2.0 )_060414.CAB - sets up mms settings
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PP_Connection_TMUK_CHM_20602102.cab - tmobile gprs settings
stewhites said:
Can someone confirm that my device is the right version for this ROM please?
MDA compact II
ROM Version: 2.6.2.27
Rom Date: 3/9/06
Radio version: 02.19.21
Protocol version:4.1.13.09
ExtRom version 2.6.2.110
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thats fine, 2.6.2.27 tells me you have AKU2 installed
dave106 said:
thats fine, 2.6.2.27 tells me you have AKU2 installed
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Thanks for that, could you also tell me when to reset to stop the TM branding and where to find the cabs mentioned?
"i havent worked out how to insert a modified extended rom in the package, so you'll still need to soft reset at customization on first start to avoid tmobile crap then go in and install what you need."
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Nevermind, just seen the repy above mine
dave106 said:
not sure how you managed that, the tmobile skin for the phone is displayed using bitmaps, all of which i have removed from the rom aswell as relevant registry entries enabling them.
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Sorry but i have to agree, ive just used your rom and have the same problem, i soft reset after initial boot up and have not installed anything from the extended rom yet and i still have the tmobile dialpad, carrier gif & phonepad.
Just checked the windows directory and thay are all still in there.
Could u please tell me which one in the Extended ROM is the cab file for the program to change the 2 soft keys on the today screen?
MrSandman said:
Could u please tell me which one in the Extended ROM is the cab file for the program to change the 2 soft keys on the today screen?
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Im not sure sorry, best one to ask would be dave.
Have you installed this rom and did it remove the tmobile branding on the phone dialer?

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