Hi all,
First post so be gentle.
Basically I want to turn my MDA Vario into an XDA Mini S so I can use my O2 sim.
I have read through some of the unlocking codes but it all looks a bit confusing. I would like the O2 screen instead of T-Mobile.
Any help really appreciated.
ROM version: 1.6.2.4 WWE
ROM date: 11/15/05
Radio version: 01.12.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.23
ExtROM version: 1.6.2.105
TIA
Aaron
If you are confident in doing so, follow the instructions in the first sticky to unlock the sim and cid.
Then go to the upgrading wiki page http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wizard_Upgrades select the rom you want, download and follow the standard flashing instructions.
You can get the latest o2 ROM from:-
http://www.my-xda.com/
I found it worked fine for the XDA Mini-S
If you follow what andy_morgan has said, then you can use your O2 SIM. I have a Cingular 8125 which after being unlocked allowed me to use an O2 SIM, Vodaphone (UK & Cyprus) and T-Mobile (Hungary). The only thing you would be missing is the O2 Plus software which can be had separately if you search the forum. It runs fine on my phone.
The site referenced by Garf asks for the IMEI and mobile number. It wouldn't surprise me if O2 aren't cross-referencing this to ensure it really is one of their mobiles.
Thanks for the replies.
Took a chance and attempted to unlock it last night, worked fine and I can now use my O2 sim.
What I want now though is no reference to O2, so its like it was originally an XDA Mini S.
Would flashing an O2 rom over the T-Mobile one do this?
Thanks again,
Aaorn
how about getting the o2 rom from their website?
Related
I've had my XDA IIs for a couple of weeks now and now I have found the time to upgrade all the software/roms/ etc... This is what i have under version in settings:
ROM version: 1.12.62 WWE
Rom Date: 10/04/04
Radio version: 1.02.00
Protocol Version: 1337.32
ExtRom Version: 1.12.925 WWE
Please guide me to the newest rom if there even is one. Also i noticed that you can only set specific photo for each caller but nothing about a specific ringtone for each caller. Has o2 release something to allow individual ringtones?
I have an unlocked o2 Xda IIs and am currently in the USA. Everything works fine now and i don't want to have any problems. Please help me. Thanks in advance
is it the black one??? how did u unlock it??
for specific ringtones based on callerid, you need to upgrade to photo contacts 1.20 -
See this post, and follow the links within for a CAB file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=15590&highlight=
Cheers,
Nick.
Hi,
I used to have the 02 rom on my XDA IIs but changed it to the latest IMate rom with is a lot more stable.
Imate have released a new rom for the PDA2K but this rom can also be used on the XDA IIs by making a few alterations to the country code. If you require, i can provide instructions?
Cheers
Jay
buchay said:
is it the black one??? how did u unlock it??
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It is the black one, but it came unlocked when I bought it. I bough it off of an ebay user.
Sorry I wasn't much help
do you think you could provide me with instructions on changing the rom? i have a MDA III
can u provide country code information please as I am trying to upgrade an xdaiis.. thanks.
u can email me on [email protected]
Sorry guys, i don't know how to unlock it. I bought my xda IIs off of a user on ebay and it came unlock. Sorry for getting your hopes up.
Hi everybody.
First of all, thanks for this really nice forum.
I am a complete newbie in Pocket PC world. I am coming from Palm world. In fact, I was so much disapointed by palm that I decided to switch.
So, I have just purchased in London a second hand T-Mobile MDA III. I have unlock really easily with the program I found on this forum.
Now I want to upgrade the ROM because regarding the version of mine, it seems pretty old. Here is my version description :
ROM Version : 1.06.00 ENG
ROM date : 08/05/04
Radio Version : 1.00.00
Protocol Version : 1337.30
ExtROM version : 1.06.117 WWE
Model No. : PH20B
I have read a lot of information about this subject, but to be honest I am completly lost.
First I don't understand what is an extended rom ? I mean why there is two roms.
Secondly, what is the last version of the ROM I can use to upgrade my MDA III. I don't care that much about the T-Mobile configuration since I am using it in France. So anyway I will have to put another configuration for my carrier. So what ROM can I put and what is the process to do the upgrade. For the moment I don't want to upgrade to WM5 just new version of WM2003 SE. In fact, if at the same time I can get rid of the T-Mobile branding, it would be great, but it's my principal reason for upgrade.
Also, my last question is that sometimes after using my mda, it seems to run quite slow, specially display. Do you know what is the reason ? I am thinking it might be relating with the use of WM9.
Thanks a lot for your help guys.
Julien.
Hi
First of all: read all the wiki section for BA (BlueAngel)
It's quite well explained there.
Your roms are indeed old.
Go to the wiki section and download newest rom update.
( I think that I-mate's update has ROM 1.40.00WWE with Radio 1.12.00 and ExtROM 1.40.176WWE )
Upgrading is very simple, when you follow wiki.
ExtROM is a portion of ROM that contains installation files for provider-specific applications and some hotfices (CAB files). ExtROM can be edited by user (cooking) to personalize your device best.
At your point I suggest using extROM from this update.
Thanks a lot Robal.
I had to check some other post, because my current ROM was in ENG. So I use some trick to use WWE Rom.
But now it is working great.
Julien.
Hi folks! Is there any chance of getting some stickies on here with Upgrade stuff in them? While it's fun to spend 4 hours searching the forums I think it may save time to have everything in one place
My current Wizard (MDA Vario flavour) details are:-
ROM Version 1.3.2.2 ENU
ROM Date 38624
Radio Version 01.04.10
Protocol Version 4.0.13.17
ExtROM Version 1.3.2.102
However I've decided to stay up-to-date with all the software on it. As far as I can tell the sequence I need for upgrading and reflashing etc is:-
Unlock CID
Radio ROM
ROM
Extended ROM
As I'm on T-Mobile (UK) I'll need to retain all my settings for the network so does that mean I specifically have to re-flash with the T-Mobile ROM stuff or can I choose Qtek 9100 and iMate K-Jam ROMs and then add my settings in after? I know I can't use XDA Mini or SPV M3000 ROMs as their network-specific like my MDA Vario but just wondering about the others?
Any suggestions for versions etc?
hi everybody,
do somebody know anything 'bout an new update?..
i ve heard bout a test version 2.8.x but i cannont find it anywhere. and when will be the new one released.
greets from the chiemsee
we are currently on version 2.17/2.18 FINAL (Qtek ROM). T-Mobile haven't released any new yet.
I've not looked into upgrading my ROM yet as there seem to be so many horror stories around here.
Could someone say what the main benefits of newer ROMs are (I'm using the latest UK T-Mobile factory-fitted ROM at the moment) and what the dangers of installing non T-Mobile ones are? (I've already turned off most of the T-Mobile rubbish, but I don't want to suddenly lose Text or MMS messaging, or my default GPRS internet connection, etc). And if I upgrade the ROM, can I just use something like SPB Backup to restore all my applications, messages, etc. automatically or do I need to re-install applications by hand?
Andre
The new Rom is faster, has DirectPush Support and there are a few other little things better. And in the QTek Rom is no T-Mob. branding.
The Danger (with all rom updates, not only with non T-Mob. Roms): It's possible that you damage or destroy your device. Important is that you use lokiwiz to unlock your MDA for other Roms than from T-Mob.
I recommence reinstalling the apllications by hand. yfor mails etc. you can use spb backup. (if you haven't it on your pc to resync too)
i know about the new qtek 2.18.. but here in the forum in a topic the tell about 2.8 t-mobile test rom or beta rom.. possibly a wrong number... do anybody still have this rom?.. better in german lang.. or a way to downgrade from the new qutek to t-mobile... cause i don t know if it s possible to take my baby back in "real" t-mobile-flair if there is a problem with warranty someday....
greets and thx for the fast answeres
carsten
Hello,
I'm also using a T-Mobile Vario with following device info:
ROM version 1.6.2.4 WWE
ROM date 11/15/05
Radio version 01.12.10
Protocol version 4.0.13.23
ExtROM version 1.6.2.105
But I'm not on T-Mobile network and I use 802.11g wireless instead of GPRS, so I don't care about whether or not to stick with T-Mobile ROMs.
Could anybody please advise if it's OK for me to update other, a newer and better one hopefully, on my device? If so could you please recommend the newest set of ROMs.
BTW, I'm a newbie and I don't understand what Protocol and ExtROM are, and if I should install them, and if yes where to find them? Can you please explain. Thank you.
Rgds,
PPB
Hello,
Just to update that I've upgraded my Wizard with the new Qtek ROM. It works much faster and there's now no problem with Wifi anymore.
Device Info:
ROM version: 2.17.7.2 WWE
ROM date: 2/10/06
Radio version: 02.07.10
Protocol version: 413.1.03
ExtROM version: 2.17.7.102
Can anybody please advise what does the ExtROM do and if I can exclude it from the device? Any good in doing this? Thanks
Qtek ROM
Where can you get the Qtek ROM for MDA Vario from? I am also on UK t-mobile rom. its just too slow sometimes! but i dont want to damage the unit so which one is better Qtek to Imate KJAM rom and which version is the best one to download and where can I get them?
Thanks I know these are very silly basic questions!
Hello,
I honestly don't know which ROM is better, I just tried Qtek one because I saw it most updated. Luckily it went smoothly for me. If you've got the UK T-Mobile please make sure that you've unlocked its CID beforehand.
You can get the ROM from here:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe
That's the newest English version.
Hope this helps.
PPB
I'm running the T-Mobile custom rom built on 2.17 and it works very well. As long as you follow directions and not panic if thngs look as if they are going astray, you shoudl be ok. I've upgraded, downgraded and upgraded again about a dozen different times with only one time having it going south on me. I just used the bootloader method of flashing and was abale to get out of trouble. I would use aWizard to to a full rom backup before doing a flash in case you want to downgrade. Over all, I do not know whether it is necessary but I always runb the unlock before the upgrade, even if I did it already. 3 minutes of time but could save your rear end . . . just my 2 cents . . .
Can you use T-Mobile USA rom on a UK Vario (Wizard)?
Hi all,
Just wondering if you can use the T-Mobile USA rom on a UK vario?
It seems the US version (2.17) is a lot newer than the UK version (1.06)
My advice would be to use the latest QTek rom of the desired language.
Make sure you make a backup of the current extROM beforehand.
After the upgrade you can install the backupped cabs you want by hand.
This gets you the most stable situation.
On the wiki there is a brief explanation of the various files in extROM
....I'll be able to unlock it and use it here in Italy where I live?
Thanx
bad question, we can' assure you anything. You are not buying it from me!
I mean...does exist a xda mini s that is proved as IMPOSSIBLE TO UN LOCK in order to use it with an italian SIM in ITALY and in italian language?
That's it...
Have never tried what you are proposing but I do know that O2 XDAs are unlocked by default. I put a Vodafone sim in mine and it worked without any unlocking.
Don't know about language but you could always flash it with an Italian ROM.
the seller said it is "O2 locked"...so I'm looking for a step by step guide to perform the next operations:
- unlock from operator lock
- unlock from sim lock
- somehow put the last italian rom
Can you help?
Thanx
My eBay seller also stated it was O2 locked, which is why I got it for a good price. But I knew that O2 XDAs are NOT usually operator or sim locked.
If you hard reset the Wizard, one of the set up choices may be to choose another language. Not sure, because I chose the default English setting.
Alternatively, find an Italian Qtek or iMate ROM in the ftp section of this site and flash your Wizard.
NB It does depend on what ROM version yours has now though: anything above 2.21.4.1 (Settings/System tab/Device information) cannot be flashed at the moment.
thanx
so if the device rom is ACTUALLY 2.21.4.1 or above...i cannot unlock it, right?
It should be operator and sim unlocked, regardless of ROM version. But you may not be able to flash it with a new ROM if the existing ROM is as stated.
But some very clever people on these forums are working on it :wink:
ok, this the informations from the vendo:
ROM version: 1.5.4.2 WWE
ROM date: 11/8/05
Radio version: 01.09.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.20
ExtROM version: 1.5.4.102
I go for it?
I would say 'yes'. :wink: You should be able to flash this with an Italian ROM without a problem.