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.
Hello everyone,
I just got a O2 Xda Mini S and it came "customized" to O2, in order to make it faster and to remove all the customisations from O2 i was planning to upgrade the rom, after researching in the forum i concluded that the i-Mate K-jam 2.1.6.9 rom is the most up-to-date and faster that my current rom.
Is that true?
I was planing on using the K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship.zip file from your ftp, since it seems like a simple wizard-guided upgrade. Is this the best method?
Also i am afraid to do something harmfull to it by upgrading. will I be able to reverse the upgrade? or perform future upgrades?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I too have an XDA Mini S. ROM version 1.5.4.2 WWE.
I also have a T-Mobile MDA Vario. ROM version 1.6.2.4 WWE
Although they appear to be the same hardware, the T-Mobile is a lot faster than the O2.
I would also like to know if the K-jam update is suitable, and if not, where I can get an update for the XDA.
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
Apologies if this seems a basic question.
I know this is a place for experts but i've honestly checked for hours for an answer to this and cant find one. I've a second hand touch diamond which was bought on ebay. I dont know whether or not I need to update the ROM from the HTC website( as i've heard it improves certain aspects of it).
My present settings are as follows:
Rom Version: Duttys DiamV2.5 WWE
Rom date: 12/10/08
Radio version: 1.00.25.08
Protocol version 52.33a.25.17U
Its originally an orange phone (UK) and I'm using it in Ireland.
apologies again if it seems too basic
welcome to the forum
if you have duttys rom on the phone...his new rom is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=411707
before you flash...read the 1st few posts in that thread...or if unsure as a question in that thread
I recently purchased a branded (Orange) HTC TOUCH HD from EBAY (lol). Here's the peoblem, it came with version windows 6.1 and the phone is slow as hell. I tried to update to 6.5 from the official HTC website but for some reason it says that I cant...I need your help guys otherwise this phone is useless to me, here are my phone details, if you need more info pls contact me (also I am a newbie in the smatphone world ):
ROM Version: 1.1961.1WWE
RADIO Version: 1.09.25.14
CPU: Qualcomm (IR) 7201A
Thank you
The factory Orange 6.1 ROM is actually not that bad...but if you want 6.5 then I can heartily recommend Cloudy 0.7 with CHT 1.8. You'll need HardSPL, Task29 and the ROM - all found in this subforum.
NovaTouch said:
I recently purchased a branded (Orange) HTC TOUCH HD from EBAY (lol). Here's the peoblem, it came with version windows 6.1 and the phone is slow as hell. I tried to update to 6.5 from the official HTC website but for some reason it says that I cant...I need your help guys otherwise this phone is useless to me, here are my phone details, if you need more info pls contact me (also I am a newbie in the smatphone world ):
ROM Version: 1.1961.1WWE
RADIO Version: 1.09.25.14
CPU: Qualcomm (IR) 7201A
Thank you
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