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Hi guys,
Been a while since I've been on here and it would seem there has been a whole load of ROM updates since I last updated my Vario.
It was originally a UK T-Mobile ROM, I CID unlocked and SIM unlocked it and updated to the latest I-Mate ROM.
Had a look in the FTP site and theres a whole selection of ROMs to choose from!
Just wondered if some kind soul could advise which is the best ROM to update to?
According to my phone, I currently have:
ROM version 2.16.9.1 WWE
ROM date : 2/6/06
Radio version : 02.07.10
Protocol version : 413.1.03
ExtROM version : 2.16.9.101
Its an I-Mate ROM currently, but I don't care which ROM I put on it, as long as its the latest stable version available.
Also, is there a 'clean' version of the latest ROM? ie no crap in the extended ROM.
Do I understand correctly that as I updated the ROM from an old AKU1 ROM, the CID unlock will still be in place or do I need to do the unlock trick again by following the post regarding unlocking AKU2 ROMs?
Cheers,
Steve.
No replies??
I know it sounds a newby question, but I have read and digested a lot of the info on this site and thanks to all you guys I upgraded my ROM form the standard UK T-Mobile image to the latest I-Mate image. But this was a while ago and it would seem things have moved on and I was just after a gentle prod in the right direction.
From what I've read, it would seem Molski's image is the fastest and most stable out there at the moment. Also i now know I have a G3 phone as the IPL/SPL is 2.16.
I'm still not sure what will happen when I try to flash a new ROM. I know i SIM and CID unlocked the phone for the first ROM update, but will that CID and SIM unlock still be in place to allow the upgrade to Molskis ROM image. I would rather not have a brick, if I can help it.
Also, does anyone have an opinion on Molski's latest ROM vs I-Mates 2.16?? Is it any quicker or am I upgrading for no benefit?
If no-one replies then I will carry on reading and searching for answers to my questions and I thank you all for doing what you do on here and hopefully there will be a thread somewhere that will help me out. If I do get an answer then I thank you for helping a not-so-new newbie down the road to Wizard nirvana. :lol:
Cheers all,
Steve.
Hi mate, sorry cant answer your question,
I have a locked Tmobile MDA Vario with the latest tmobile firmware.
How do I unlock it?
and what is the best firmware to use?
I have used the search on here, but dont understand the firmware codes etc and dont want to risk flashing a wrong update.
thanks
To unlock the latest phones, from what I have read on here you need to use the latest Lockiwiz program, downgrade the ROM to a custom ROM, then CID and SIM unlock the phone, then you can upgrade to the ROM of your choice.
As for the best ROM out there, thats exactly what I'm trying to find out!!!!
ok I downloaded Lockiwiz 0.3a and it didn't give me the unlock code.
I wonder if this is because I have installed the latest tmobile firware.
anyway, it will have to stay locked for now. thanks for your help, sorry I cant help you.
for sim unlock download awizard or lokiwiz extract enablerapi.cab and copy it to your device.
then run it on the device and run lokiwiz or awizard on your pc.
worked for me
there is no need to downgrade your rom unless you have a particular situation and you just want tot do that.
anyway to upgrade your roms with cid locked phones read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=47848
cheers
wo hoooo!
that did it, thanks, unlocked!! yippee
Well thanks to everyone for all their kind words and help.......... :roll:
Anyway, I have upgraded my ROM to Molski's 2.26 and it is fantastic. The phone is so quick, and I haven't even overclocked it yet! Very impressive.
So a big shout out to Molski for cooking this ROM, and long may he continue making stable, fast, easy ROM executables.
And also a big shout out to everyone on here. I know I made a sarcastic comment at the beginning but I still managed to search and find everything I needed to know, it just took many, many hours of rooting through to find the answers to my questions. But without all you guys the answers wouldn't have been there anyway.
It has also propelled me into making a noobies guide to this sort of stuff, so keep your eyes open for that, all you guys that keep asking about the latest ROM and how to upgrade.
Thanks again and i will be asking some more questions soon, matbe just to see if I get any sort of reaction at all!!!
Take care peeps,
Steve.
Ok I’m a total noob and ‘ve have already unlock my T-Mobile MDA so I can use it as a Cingular cell phone . about I know I got a G3 since my
IPL is 2.xx
Spl is 2.xx
Gsm 2.35.11
os 2.26.10.
Now my Question is what’s next? What’s that rom I’ve been reading about? howe do i know what version i have ? What is the os 2.26.10? What version should I be using? how do I REMOVE THE T-Mobile logo an stuff? I know it’s a lot of question but I figured that every one can jump in and give me some knowledge than you very much .for reading this.
ROM = firmware = Windows mobile
OS 2.26.10.2 = newest oficial firmware
Radio 2.35.11 - I think it does not exist
IPL/SPL = bootloader (it depend on the end of that number) if you have G4 (IPL/SPL ends 0001), than you can`t unlock and write unoficial (better then oficial) ROM
T-Mobile logo is easy to rewrite by any unoficial ROM or by your cooked splash screen
for simplicity...think of a ROM as the operating system and the extended ROM as the bundled software your computer comes with...
you can flash your phone with any wizard ROM you'd like...and as a noob you may not know that most ROM's are cooked without network customizations so you'll need (in your case cingular) the cingular customizations cab file (do a search)
like johnny said...most custom ROM's have all the tmobile/cingular/etc bull**** removed so you won't have to worry about it
the os 2.26.10.x is the version number of a ROM (newest official as of right now)
know this...you will void your warrenty when you unlock your phone further which you'll have to do...so first go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
and then find a ROM you like...
THX a couple more questions
Ok 1st I need to say THX to both Johnny & j3d1n4s7y For your reply I got a couple more questions if my SPl is 2.26 so I need to down grade to bring it back to 1.xx right?
What is
Rom 2.26.10.2 WWE & Radio 02.47.11 what are their purpose?
thank you in advance
Be Careful...
-tiouko-
I notice that you want to upgrade/downgrade ROMs. Be aware that there are two types of devices, G3 & G4 and you should be aware of what type of phone it is. If when you boot your phone & the IPL & SPL read 2.xx then you have a G3 phone if it reads 2.xx.001 or something like that then you have a G4. Be aware that if you use the wrong type of ROM to flash you will brick your phone - read; read; read; before you start flashing your ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435 by Doc P is a great read if you have a G3
Good Luck!!
And Btw, I believe ROM stands for "Read Only Memory" which is where you write the OS and then the applications only read from this place. It is pretty much similar to the ROM on your PC.
tiouko said:
Ok 1st I need to say THX to both Johnny & j3d1n4s7y For your reply I got a couple more questions if my SPl is 2.26 so I need to down grade to bring it back to 1.xx right?
What is
Rom 2.26.10.2 WWE & Radio 02.47.11 what are their purpose?
thank you in advance
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... and WWE = "World Wide English", the language of the ROM. FRE might be for French for example. The World Wide part means that the version is applicable accross all English Locales, as opposed to having localised English versions for Australia, the US, and the UK for example.
Yeah man thanks for the warnings I believe that my is a g3 because is 2.26 and my spl is 2.26 with out the extension. I'm currently doing my readings carefully before i do anythings major.
This is a wonderful thread.
I am a newbie and I am facing lots of problem with my ROM.
I am using Dopod838 and my phone warrenty is void.
I am thinking to upgrade the ROM since my original rom does not support A2DP.
Since my phone is unlock, whereby I can use any provider sim card and use it in my phone, do I still need to unlock my rom?
I got one las question i confirmed that my wizard is a g3 according to the ultimate guide I should downgrade if i want to run home brew rom which is what i wanr to do . I've already downloaded the button rom 1.o5 along with lockwiz o.2b my question is do I cid unlock first or do I downgrade with button 1.o5 than cidunlock second I could of swear I was suppose to cid unlock first.Please help.
tiouko said:
I got one las question i confirmed that my wizard is a g3 according to the ultimate guide I should downgrade if i want to run home brew rom which is what i wanr to do . I've already downloaded the button rom 1.o5 along with lockwiz o.2b my question is do I cid unlock first or do I downgrade with button 1.o5 than cidunlock second I could of swear I was suppose to cid unlock first.Please help.
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5th Sticky has the information you need, its title is:
SOLUTION FOUND -CID/sim UNLOCKING FOR WIZARD WITH AKU2 ROMS.
Gives you a step by step process. Basically you can't CID unlock until you downgrade to the button rom. By your post it looks like you have the tools you need. This thread will give you the instructions on how to use them and when.
Thx Buddy exactly what I wanted to know I'm going to get started I'll let you know how I did.
Success
Success, success, success Thank you guys so much for your help I did not brick my expansive device .
Ok I followed all the steps on the guide buy using button's 1.05 ROM and wait specially when it reaches 98% Than I used lokiwiz - HTC Wizard Unlocker UPDATE Version 0.2b and finally I used button's 1.05 ROM again to get my SPL down to 1.01. I got my phone both Sim Unlock & Cidunlock I guess I’m ready for the world. Yet still have more questions .
I got
IPL 1.01
SPL1.01
Gsm1.12.10.0
Os1.5.4.2
Now I need to install the best I’m using singular but I don’t care about their ROMs I need the latest of everything including extended roms , radio, you name it . Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated..
Are you listening decent_devil since you seem to be in the boat as I am?
tiouko said:
Success, success, success Thank you guys so much for your help I did not brick my expansive device .
Ok I followed all the steps on the guide buy using button's 1.05 ROM and wait specially when it reaches 98% Than I used lokiwiz - HTC Wizard Unlocker UPDATE Version 0.2b and finally I used button's 1.05 ROM again to get my SPL down to 1.01. I got my phone both Sim Unlock & Cidunlock I guess I’m ready for the world. Yet still have more questions .
I got
IPL 1.01
SPL1.01
Gsm1.12.10.0
Os1.5.4.2
Now I need to install the best I’m using singular but I don’t care about their ROMs I need the latest of everything including extended roms , radio, you name it . Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated..
Are you listening decent_devil since you seem to be in the boat as I am?
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Yes I m .. hehe! I hv lots to read.. I still got to read through all the sticky note so that I can load a new ROM to my dopod 838.
I'll probe u when I bump into problem.. hehe!
Some of the best ROMs are introduced (and downloadable) via this forum. So you can check out yourself what they include and if it fits your needs.
The latest ROMs are based on AKU 3.2/3.5, but they are still in development and can be a bit buggy.
Personally I am very satisfied using the Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom (based on AKU2.3).
skyrebel said:
Some of the best ROMs are introduced (and downloadable) via this forum. So you can check out yourself what they include and if it fits your needs.
The latest ROMs are based on AKU 3.2/3.5, but they are still in development and can be a bit buggy.
Personally I am very satisfied using the Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom (based on AKU2.3).
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thank you sky rebel i'll get right on it.
Also no problem D devil
I have a t-mobile mda....unlocked (but not by me)...how do I know if the CID is unnlocked aswell ?
bruce.wayne_ire said:
I have a t-mobile mda....unlocked (but not by me)...how do I know if the CID is unnlocked aswell ?
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Qood question I'm not sure being that I', noob but i would assume that it's not cid unlock since you have to go the extra mile to get it cid unlock . can you tell me if you are seeing network logo ie singular or t mobile on the screen is yes it's possible that' it's not cid unlock. but keek asking hopefully some one would have the right answer for you. good luck
bruce.wayne_ire said:
I have a t-mobile mda....unlocked (but not by me)...how do I know if the CID is unnlocked aswell ?
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If in doubt just CID unlock again. It doesn't hurt anything and that way you can be sure that you are unlocked.
tiouko said:
Also no problem D devil
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I have successfully upgrade my rom to Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom as well!
It solved all the bugs facing by using the default Dopod rom! Hurray!
decent_devil said:
I have successfully upgrade my rom to Molski.biz 2.26.10.2 Final Edition Rom as well!
It solved all the bugs facing by using the default Dopod rom! Hurray!
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Great man I I'm Using Molski .biz 3.o version. Now come my next challenge. wifi Have you gotten that to work yet? if yes please let me know the procedure cause i can't get that to work.
I know that the wrong thread just thought you might know. If any one read this please help.
hi & thanks to all
I need to install a radio rom on my device but I haven't found a correct way from about 30 days of various probe.
my device is this:
BRAND VODAFONE
MODEL V1620
SIM WAS: LOCKED
VERSION:
ROM VERSION 1.40.00 WWE
ROM DATE 03/10/05
RADIO VERSION "EMPTY"
PROTOCOL VERSION "EMPTY"
EXTROM VERSION "EMPTY"
IDENTITY:
MODEL NO PH20B
PLATFORM POCKETPC
IMEI "EMPTY"
device data:
PH20B 0 B WWE E 1.40.00 0 0
someone can help me?
thanks
Read the WIKI, read the WIKI, read the WIKI
secur said:
hi & thanks to all
I need to install a radio rom on my device but I haven't found a correct way from about 30 days of various probe.
my device is this:
BRAND VODAFONE
MODEL V1620
SIM WAS: LOCKED
VERSION:
ROM VERSION 1.40.00 WWE
ROM DATE 03/10/05
RADIO VERSION "EMPTY"
PROTOCOL VERSION "EMPTY"
EXTROM VERSION "EMPTY"
IDENTITY:
MODEL NO PH20B
PLATFORM POCKETPC
IMEI "EMPTY"
device data:
PH20B 0 B WWE E 1.40.00 0 0
someone can help me?
thanks
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just in case you missed it.. READ THE WIKI
I've read the wiki - And although it tells you HOW to flash, the guy is asking for a Vodafone ROM.
I'm also looking for a vodafone rom and am finding it almost impossible to find. The one in a recent thread is actually a Qtek 9090 rom.
rom wanted
Biohead said:
I've read the wiki - And although it tells you HOW to flash, the guy is asking for a Vodafone ROM.
I'm also looking for a vodafone rom and am finding it almost impossible to find. The one in a recent thread is actually a Qtek 9090 rom.
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I know you are looking for a rom.. All the roms have been removed..
Heres an idea.. go to google and type in vodafone rom
maybe you will find a link to one there.....
I'm actually looking for a fully Vodafone-branded rom. I've only ever found one of them - and it was from Vodafone DE, not ideal for me.
I'm well aware the rom archieve is gone, I actively follow the site! But the fact is - there WASN'T a vodafone branded rom on it start with that was english!
Why do you need Vodafone ROM? Just use the newest 1.42 from T-mobile
????
Biohead said:
I'm actually looking for a fully Vodafone-branded rom. I've only ever found one of them - and it was from Vodafone DE, not ideal for me.
I'm well aware the rom archieve is gone, I actively follow the site! But the fact is - there WASN'T a vodafone branded rom on it start with that was english!
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Not meaning to be funny or condescending... however....
I just did a quick google search..
Using these keywords.. Vodafone 1620 Rom
And guess what?? I found 3 roms within 3 minutes... in English...
How did you find a german rom? In germany it is called the VPA3 not the 1620
Ok ok ok point proved (I was actually looking for VPA! Found a VPX/V1620 now thanks!)
Anyways, the point was the wiki doesnt answer everything - its mainly techincal help thats offered, and with the FTP taken down its going to get a lot harder to find ROMs.
SUGGESTION: Why not introduce a new wiki page where you can obtain the official ROM updates from the manufacturers/operators websites?
some cool things about the WIKI......
Biohead said:
Ok ok ok point proved
Anyways, the point was the wiki doesnt answer everything - its mainly techincal help thats offered, and with the FTP taken down its going to get a lot harder to find ROMs.
SUGGESTION: Why not introduce a new wiki page where you can obtain the official ROM updates from the manufacturers/operators websites?
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Agreed it does not answer everything.. So.. lets think of solutions...
The WIKI is an open book that can be written.. So create the page you want..
If you want to link to "official" ROM sources you can, just create the page...
The whole backbone of this site is based upon the fact that we share knowledge.. a true USER BASED community... Maybe thats why sometimes people like me get a tad "uptight" when people forget how to use google!
Go ahead.. create that page in Wiki.. it doesnt take that long to do!
(BTW.. glad you found your rom! )
problem solved
contact me for problem on vodafone v1620
I have a lot of experience on this device now
thanks to xplode
aaammmm
i have a wizard but till now i couldnt upgrade my phone using any of ROMs available here for WM 2006
my IPL & SPL are 2.16
i unlocked the CID with no problems
but when i start the upgrading it till me : u need newer NPF file
plzzz help me i really wanna upgrade 2006 looks soo beautifull
thanks in advance
First -- which WM6 ROM are you having trouble installing??
If you'll read the Wizard Mobile 6 forums, just about all the threads will advise you to flash the T-Mobile 2.26 for a strong 2.26 base before flashing to a WM6 ROM.
ok first things first
here is my device full information
ROM version 2.16.9.1 WWE
ROM date 2/6/06
radio version 02.07.1
protocol version 413.1.03
extROM version 2.16.9.102
model No WIZA200
microsoft windows mobile version 5 OS 5.1.195 build 14847.2.0.0
IPL 2.26
SPL 2.26
GSM 02.07.10
anything u want to know more just ask
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for ur Q i have tried to flash faria the real thing & the new pandora
im not sure of what u mean by t-mobile but tell me how i can flash to a stronger base as u said & i'll try
thnx for the replies
From your last post, it looks like you already have a IPL/SPL of 2.26. Your initial post reported it to be 2.16. It also appears that you have a G3 chip, so there shouldn't be any problems in flashing any of the WM6 ROMs.
Try maybe a different ROM. I'm using the X-Plore 1.1 by anchillus and have been using it on my 8125 longer than any other one I've tried. In fact, my Wizard is starting to feel neglected. . .
From all the information you've given, you should be good to go with ANY ROM.
will what supposed to be inst happening
inst there anyone else that can suggest other things
also can anyone explain what is this NBF file & where can i get a newer one as the update tool is asking
thanx newbie2 for ur replies
i ask the other pro members to help me too
ok new update regarding my situation
i tried x-plore 1.1 as what newbie2 advised & it accepted the update
after its done there was no change it was still 2005
but i noticed that the when it started up the 2006 flash screen was there
i know that when this happened it mean that i didnt unlock the device but i would say that i did twice & in both of them the wizard started on its own
is there a signal that can make me be more sure that it was unlocked
still waiting for advise ppl
thnx for this forum again for every thing they do for us members
doomerxx said:
after its done there was no change it was still 2005
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Yes I know the answer you're.... this is always the case when you're.... I'm certain you're.... CID-Locked.
You can only succesfully CID-unlock you're device from buttons 1.x rom! Lokiwiz can tell you it unlocked succesfully, but it didn't! Make sure you're not confusing CID from SIM-unlock. Follow this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
Make sure you're not confusing CID from SIM-unlock.
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im not but i tried the old unlock thread i didnt know it was updated
now i was able to uprade
thank u all
I remember seeing links for different version of radio Rom that someone posted after building the cooked rom. For the life of me I searched all over and can not seem to be able to find it. If anyone would be kind enough to link me.....Thanks
I think you meant this right?
Yes, Thank you. i cant believe with all the views and no one replied. What is wrong with the members these days.
Radio Rom Upgrade Details
hey paypalbid
I too downloaded the latest ROM (I believe from the Hermes site). Could you tell me the specific steps on how you went about upgrading just the Radio part. What utility did you use and did your phone need to have Olipro Hard-SPL prior to upgrading the Radio ROM
Thanks
V
To be on the safe side this is what i did
I did use the Olipro unlocker which were on this sticky thread, I did not use his later version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334100
Then I use this program to just to make sure the SIM and IPL/SPL were unlocked completely
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=347682
After that everything was good to go. Just hook your phone up to active syn and run. When it ask what IPL/SPL you have just pick 1.04 and let the process run on its own.
ROM upgrade
paypalbid
The links you send me was for Olipros Hard SPL and then something to check if the phone is unlocked
I have an unlocked phone already with an unbranded ROM. My question is to upgrade "Just" the Radio ROM what did you use. Was is it a Kaiser utility or was is it CustomRUU.
Please give me specific steps "Post" your unlock process and ROM upgrade to perhaps a branded or unbranded ROM.
Also to others reading this thread if you have an unlocked and unbranded ROM in your current TREO how to just upgrade the Radio ROM
To be specific I have V2.27 RWE ROM which put in 1.54.01.00 Radio and need to upgrade to either the AT&T 1.54.07.00 Radio or 1.54.30.10 Hermes Radio. Any links on the various Radio differences. This should be a sticky
V
i used the kaiser one. No radio is "the answer" it is all based on your carrier and where you at. Radio Rom is all about personal trial and error.
I cannot download from the ftp link...
Any other link?
you cam find them here:
1.54.30.10 -
http://rapidshare.com/files/73260236/HERM_Radio_Only_1.54.30.10_CustomRUU.rar
1.54.07.00 -
http://rapidshare.com/files/60589318/radio1.54.07.00.rar
1.54.00.10 -
http://rapidshare.com/files/60046821/HERM_Radio_Only_1.54.00.10_108_CustomRUU.rar
( I also look for them without success, but then I entered into the threads and found them there...)
Good for a newbie with a Treo 750 hehehehe
Thanks
vijovame said:
Good for a newbie with a Treo 750 hehehehe
Thanks
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well don't install 1.54.30.10.
once you do, theres no going back.
personally i find 1.54.07 and 1.54.01 to do the best job.
AT&T - Gainesville, FL, USA.