New to the 8125, confused on which version to upgrade to. - 8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading

Well im getting my 8125 in a few days and i want to figure this out before i get it. Ive been reading the topics on this board and have found that there are a couple different roms available to update to. The ones i have seen are the 2.25 and the aku 2.3. Also i have seen a link to HTC's site that has an update available which i think is the 2.25 one through cingular. And finally i have seen the direct push update from cingular, is this the same as 2.25 or is a seperate thing that also needs to be downloaded? from what ive read on the forum it seems as if the aku 2.3 is the better one to go to so if i installed that would i also need to install the direct push update from cingular? Thanks for the help, just a little confused about it.

Re: New to the 8125, confused on which version to upgrade to
tcd2004 said:
Well im getting my 8125 in a few days and i want to figure this out before i get it. Ive been reading the topics on this board and have found that there are a couple different roms available to update to. The ones i have seen are the 2.25 and the aku 2.3. Also i have seen a link to HTC's site that has an update available which i think is the 2.25 one through cingular. And finally i have seen the direct push update from cingular, is this the same as 2.25 or is a seperate thing that also needs to be downloaded? from what ive read on the forum it seems as if the aku 2.3 is the better one to go to so if i installed that would i also need to install the direct push update from cingular? Thanks for the help, just a little confused about it.
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The AKU 2.3 ROM, as well as the 2.25 version from Cingular both have Direct Push. Anything that is AKU 2.0 and above has DP.

excuse my noobishness, but what is Direct Push?

If you're new to the Wizard and trying to pick a ROM to try, I'd suggest one of the following based on your carrier:
T-Mobile US - Download one of Xelencin's ROMs
Cingular - You want one of Summiter's creations
If you are overseas and use a different carrier, or just want a barebones ROM to customize the way you see fit, grab Mr. Clean.
Since you say you've got an 8125, I'm guessing that you're on Cingular in the US. In that case, stick with Summiter's latest as it will be a plug-and-play solution for you.

would i still need to download the direct push from microsoft if i downloaded summiters or is it built in?

Re: New to the 8125, confused on which version to upgrade to
summiter said:
Anything that is AKU 2.0 and above has DP.
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Summiter's lastest is 2.3 so no further downloads needed for DP.

New question since it looks like summiter just released an updated 2.3. Do i need the update that has the bootloader or the one with no bootloader? Thanks again

tcd2004 said:
New question since it looks like summiter just released an updated 2.3. Do i need the update that has the bootloader or the one with no bootloader? Thanks again
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If you already have AKU 2.3 then you do not need to update the BL, read his post, read it again, he says it in there! =) <-- all smiles man

this is probably a dumb question but what does AKU stand for? Its a brand new phone so i doubt it has aku 2.3 on there so im assuming i need to install the one with the bootloader. Thanks
Ty

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O2 XDA Mini S - What is the best ROM for Push email

Hi All,
I have been reading the posts on this forum for the last 5 days and just need some advice.
Just got the Mini S and woudl like to know what ROM to upgrade to, various posts mention the QTEK or the IMATE and to be honest I am a little confused.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I need to use the lokiwiz program to unlock the SIM and CID before I attempt the upgrade ?
Thanks
Dan
You would also need to remap the keyboard as the O2 version has a different keysheet. The O2 build with push will be available within the next week or so.
Lord Buckingham said:
The O2 build with push will be available within the next week or so.
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I'm in a similar boat to the OP. Been watching the forums for a couple of weeks and am finally in a position to upgrade the ROM - still not sure to go QTEC or iMate....and now Lord Buckingham throws O2 back in the mix!!
@ Lord Buckingham - can you qualify where you have heard the news about the O2 ROM as all I have seen is pure speculation so far on these forums?
If any other Mini S owners can comment on the QTEC/iMate ROM argument that would also be a great help!
thanks.
I've just installed the Qtek 2.17 Rom on my mini, but now i'm having activesync problems. Not sure it's related, although I am tempted to try the Kjam 2.16 rom to see if it's any better. Will let you know when i've installed it...
Ady
I've been using the iMate 2.16.9.1 rom since it came out in feb, and it works fine for me. Dtharby, To answer your question you do need to use lokiwiz to unlock the SIM and CID before upgrading
After hacking around on my Laptop, I've resolved the activesync issue I was having, without going back to 2.16. So 2.17 seems stable, fast and bug free so far...
thanks guys. It's reassuring to hear there's some Mini S users in the UK that have has success with the new ROMs.
I think I'll try flashing tonight....maybe going to go for QTEC (just cause it came out later!!)
One last thing - is it actually possible to roll back to the shipping O2 ROM from these new 2.x ROMs?
cheers!

T-MOBILE UK 2.21.2.6 WWE ROM ON FTP - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Hardylane has uploaded on the FTP what appears to be T-Mobile UK's new ROM for the Wizard:
T-Mobile MDA Vario (on AKU2)
ROM: 2.21.2.6 WWE
ROM date: 3/9/06
Radio ROM: 02.19.11
Extended ROM: 2.21.2.109
Can anybody post detailed instructions to install the new ROM on our Varios? there is no installer, so I don't know what to do with the uploaded file.
The thread is there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=53816
Cheers
Here are some problems you can expect to face going this route.
First, you will need to upgrade your devices to 2.x IPL/SPL (bootloader)
Second, aWizard doesn't work with 2.x boatloaders for write operations such as putting Roms onto the phone.
Third, in order to use a RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) you need .nb files which can be packed into "nk.nbf"
Has anyone checked with T-Mobile to see if they have released a RUU package with this version of the Rom?
Even better, is it AKU 2.0, AKU 2.2 or AKU 2.3?
thanks for your thoughts.
The uploaded ROM comes from a recently sold Wizard. Is there anything hardylane can do to make the new ROM more easily transferred onto existing Wizards?
First, to see if it is worth the trouble, have her check the AKU version.
Start > Settings > System > About, look on the second line "OS 5.1.195( Build 14955.2.3.0)" is how mine reads. This important numbers are the .2.3.0, what does she see?
.2.0.0 is AKU 2.0
.2.2.0 is AKU 2.2
.2.3.0 is AKU 2.3
Unless it is AKU 2.3 I wouldn't get too excited about it. There are several AKU 2.3 Roms posted on the FTP which are based of a test (but stable) T-Mobile US Rom. I would recommend you guys go for the "Mr. Clean" Rom. Then find the forum that has custom splash screens & extended roms for each carrier.
This will get you to AKU 2.3 (the latest). It might be a good idea to get the official Extended Rom which I see is included the the uploaded file. I'm sure the OP in the Splash screen thread would be happy to give you guys a RUU with it.
kyphur,
For me, it's definatly worth the hassle... i've had the Qtek 'test only' update for a while now, which has enabled me to use push email, but T-Mobile UK have been dragging their heels on releasing the official UK rom update.
The owner of this Wizard has posted the official UK T-Mo rom which was ripped off his phone.
I have the nb files, i'm not sure how to update the phone using these however.
Hoping someone has the answer
me too !
gazzrenn said:
I have the nb files, i'm not sure how to update the phone using these however.
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Are they nb or nba files?
they're nba files.
The link to the files is this:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/
When unzipped, you get
roms-OS.nba and roms-Radio.nba, plus the ExtROM
Does it help?
kyphur said:
gazzrenn said:
I have the nb files, i'm not sure how to update the phone using these however.
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Are they nb or nba files?
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nba :S
my bad
I am looking into this, but I do need a good dump of the Radio Rom if possible.
Here are the pitfalls:
There are issues with aWizard and 2.x Bootloaders so we might have to use a known good European Radio Rom like 2.17/2.21 if we can't get the Radio Rom to dump.
We will also need to flash a 2.x Bootloader. Again I can graft the 2.17 or 2.21 bootloader from another RUU Package.
Finally, are you guys CID unlocked? I can build a ROM with the T-Mobile CID (WIZTMO04) But I don't know that there is a RUU exe that will work with a 2.x rom using that CID.
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Uploading..... (please wait.)
ftp://xda:[email protected]_2210206_109_21911_TMO_UK_WWE_Ship.exe
I made this for you. This is the RUU Upgrade version for TMobile UK.
enjoy.
just downloading and will be flashing asap :lol:
getting error message when trying to run update
Extracting RUUGetInfo.exe
Extracting RUUResource.dll
Extracting EnterBootLoader.exe
Extracting nk.nbf
CRC failed in nk.nbf
Unexpected end of archive
i think it is missing romupdate .exe
looks like it is the nk.ndf file that is currupt can the uploader doble check file and up load that only
cheers
jordan01070 said:
looks like it is the nk.ndf file that is currupt can the uploader doble check file and up load that only
cheers
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Same problem here...
Sorry guys, I can't be any more help than I did. I just ripped out the Roms and posted them!
I also uploaded the AKU2 instruction book (scanned PDF)
The ROM is definately AKU2 only. Build is 14847.2.0.0
The only advantage this has is that it's a pukka UK T-Mobile ROM
does this rom have GOOD reception? if so can someone extract the RADIO ROM?
Someone is deleting things from uploads again, which is irritating the crap out of me.
has anyone else got the new t-mobile uk rom for the wizard?
summiter it looks like the nba files and ext rom have already been moved from the uploads directory to the Wizard Roms/Radio Roms/Ext Roms directorys.
What this means is that we've now got AKU2 ext Roms cabs which can be used with the Mr Clean install ... ie a UK customised version of AKU2.3 Anyone of your rom rolling experts care to put that into an installer :wink:
If this was done would the phone need to be CID unlocked ?

2.5 rom, when?

summiter mentioned a 2.5 rom a bit back, but i havent heard or seen anything about. is there such a thing? if not, what is the newest and best rom out there, i have a i-mate k-jam on cingular, i believe im using the first rom with the a2dp and its not the beta qtek rom.
PiTT said:
summiter mentioned a 2.5 rom a bit back, but i havent heard or seen anything about. is there such a thing? if not, what is the newest and best rom out there, i have a i-mate k-jam on cingular, i believe im using the first rom with the a2dp and its not the beta qtek rom.
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With some community effort, we could create an AKU3 ROM with BePe's stuff.
PiTT said:
summiter mentioned a 2.5 rom a bit back, but i havent heard or seen anything about. is there such a thing? if not, what is the newest and best rom out there, i have a i-mate k-jam on cingular, i believe im using the first rom with the a2dp and its not the beta qtek rom.
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Here is what HTC is posting...is this new?
http://www.htcamerica.net/support/cingular_8125_downloads.html
Here is what HTC is posting...is this new?
http://www.htcamerica.net/support/cingular_8125_downloads.html[/quote]
Nope. That's their AKU2.25 that's been shipping on recent 8125s WITH the G4 flash. I overwrote mine with Mr. Clean's AKU3 using Risidoro's instructions and now am trying to cook Summiter's sutff in just for fun.[/url]
Thats the 2.25 ROM they released in July. It's a pretty good update from stock, but I'm still waiting for 2.5 or 3.0 from Summiter.
euth said:
Thats the 2.25 ROM they released in July. It's a pretty good update from stock, but I'm still waiting for 2.5 or 3.0 from Summiter.
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I haven't seen a real 3.0 around... which carrier has that?
Anything new yet?
Anything new yet?
Hopefully Summiter could pop in and give us an update. I have been surfing the AKU 2.3 thread and seems that it is the latest one he put out. I am holding off on that in the hope that the 2.5 will show up.
Maybe I shouldn't be waiting?

anybody in here interested in cooking an AKU3.x Rom update for the Charmer?

Hey all
My charmer has arrived, and im picking it up tomorrow.
I recently had the joy of playing with two different XDA II handsets, one with an AKU 2.0 rom update and the other with an AKU 3.5 update on it. the AKU 3.5 both looked and performed a LOT better.
What i want to do is the following:
Cook and release a streamlined minimalist AKU 3.x (any AKU 3 version rom, be it 3.1,3.3,3.5)
however, my knowledge in this department is a little lacking.
is there ANYBODY in here who runs a charmer and has a little knowledge in cooking roms?
I'm thinking it would be as simple as the following:
1) extract AKU2.0 ROM from Charmer
2) Remove 'OS' part from the rom
3) extract AKU3.5 ROM from prophet (as this is the closest device)
4) insert the OS from the prophet into the charmer rom
5) Patch with drivers for charmer
6) recompile and away you go!
is there ANYBODY here who is willing to help?!
thank you
helmi_c is seems to be working on it. I have downloaded his AKU3 rom with nottice that it is not yet designed for regular user - and it really isn't Spent two days ressurecting my poor charmer...
nocturne.op.15 said:
helmi_c is seems to be working on it. I have downloaded his AKU3 rom with nottice that it is not yet designed for regular user - and it really isn't Spent two days ressurecting my poor charmer...
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ive been looking at it too. only 2 things ive noticed is a problem with the sound and internet sharing apart from that its seems fine.
well, i'll be happy if you can provide me a copy for testing - i will send you feedback, of course
Hey
well, once my charmer comes back from repair, needless to say, i will be beta testing a good, clean, stable aku 3.3 wm5 release!
dave, could you provide some sort of quick guide on how to modify the extended rom please?!
thanx
Oh boy, if this gets uploaded would i be able to upgrade to it?
I have tried a few times with dave's other rom but had no luck as i cant unlock my phone due to, i believe, upgraing using the tmobile original file. before cid unlocking it. As i understand it i now have v2 bootloeaders which cant be cid unlocked.
Hi
Hows development of this going now? not heard anything, have PM'd Helmi
would really like to release an AKU3.x rom for the charmer, would be perfect!
an have you any response from helmi? waiting for aku 3.x so long
Well, who needs Aku3 anyway if there's a rom with wm6? ;-)
I wrote a mail to T-Mobile (Germany) and asked them about any planned updates for the Charmer. As soon as I get a response, I'm gonna post it of course.
youser, i wouldnt hold out any hope for a wm6 rom for anything currently out apart from the VERY high end like the universal/hermes
i havent had a response from helmi yet, going to wait out a little while longer.
dave106 appears to have had a 'semi-working' rom on his device albeit minor things not working like camera, but im *hoping* that shouldn't be too difficult to fix.
if dave or helmi could please please please please please (pretty) please post an update on the status of an AKU 3.x update it would be extremely helpful!!
well i'll be jumping ship soon, replacing the casing and ebaying up my charmer as im moving onto the trinity.
is there NO hope for any charmer users at the moment?! will you not help us develope a little?!
if you could provide me with a *test* rom, that has bugs in it, i could probably work on ironing out the bugs (worth mentioning that i only use my charmer solely as a PDA, not as a phone)
please dave! we need help from the masters of xda-devs!
Well, helmi's aku 3.3 rom is available on pdamobiz.com. Speed is excellent, but unfortunately this ROM contains a lot of stuff included :-(
If you can live without some regional settings, which are missing (eg. czech), this ROM might be useful for you.

Just bought G3 wizard!!!!!!!!

hey all!
i have
ipl:1.03 and spl:1.03 has a version 1.1.x.x os on it
just cid unlocked
whats the first thing i should do with this?!
i really want an aku 3.x update for it. can someone point me in the direction of *good* version?!
thank you!
anyone know where i can get a replacement stylus?! lost mine already.lol. it musta slipped out. or anyone have a spare in the birmingham area?!
Since you are CID Unlocked, your first order of business is to upgrade it to an official 2.x ROM. Personally I like the TMobile 2.26 ROM. There is a like at the top of this forum in Dr. P's post on how to CID unlock. Its in his first post.
Then after you successfully go through that, look at either Faria's AKU 3.3 or Molski's ROMs. Fast and stable. I haven't used the Molski ones yet, but the Faria AKU 3.3 was very nice and pretty complete (for a custom rom).
Biggest advise to you though is to Read, Read and Read. Yes it takes time to dig through the threads, but you will learn a ton and will be much better of for it.
Good luck! And have fun...

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