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[T-Mobile UK- MDA III] Upgrading Rom - help for newbie

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.

want to upgrade rom

Hi, i have a htc wizard and want to upgrade my rom to the latest one, how do i do so and which version to use. please help.. my current specs are....
rom version 1.1.75
rom date 9/22/05
radio version: 01.01.10
protocol ver: 4.0.13.16
extrom ver: 1.1.7.105
flash chip type: m-systems g3
ipl: 1.01
spl: 1.01

medontno said:
Hi, i want to upgrade my rom to the latest one, how do i do so and which version to use. please help.. my current specs are....
rom version 1.1.75
rom date 9/22/05
radio version: 01.01.10
protocol ver: 4.0.13.16
extrom ver: 1.1.7.105
flash chip type: m-systems g3
ipl: 1.01
spl: 1.01
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Call your service provider and ask them for a link to their ROM.
--M

in the short term use the advice above, then read some of the posts in this forum. You'll find several cooked rom on here, by reading the threads you'll find what problems people have had and which one contains the applications you want.
You'll find a lot of applications and tweaks on this site, its well worth reading and trying before useing a cooked rom

thanks, but have not been able to reach them by phone.

medontno said:
thanks, but have not been able to reach them by phone.
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Don't they have a web site?

yes. havent had any reply from them though.

You really need to study what it is that you are getting ready to do. It is way too easy to get in way over your head very quickly. Plenty to read here and if you get tired you can always go out to your providers web site and read things there.
Kirby

medontno said:
thanks, but have not been able to reach them by phone.
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HTC should have your latest ROM on their website (http://www.htc.com)
Select your Region, then Click on the Support tab
From the Drop-Down boxes, select your carrier and phone model.
You should then see a link to download the latest software.
It's pretty straight forward. You will loose ANYTHING stored on the phone so make sure you Sync up and/or copy anything you wish to keep to your computer. Some people have recommended that you remove your 'miniSD' card before flashing your ROM.
...ViROID

Should I upgrade?

I just got my T-Mobile MDA from eBay. However it seems pretty slow. After reading the ROM upgrades threads, I want to ask if there is a ROM out there that has T-Mobile stuff integrated? Also, what else can I upgrade from the list below:
ROM Version: 2.26.10.2 WWE
Radio Version: 02.25.11
Protocol Version: 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version: 2.26.10.105

tariq_niazi said:
I just got my T-Mobile MDA from eBay. However it seems pretty slow. After reading the ROM upgrades threads, I want to ask if there is a ROM out there that has T-Mobile stuff integrated? Also, what else can I upgrade from the list below:
ROM Version: 2.26.10.2 WWE
Radio Version: 02.25.11
Protocol Version: 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version: 2.26.10.105
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well firstly, u need to get it CID unlocked, u can find the thread as a sticky to get that done...after that, u wanna do some research on which ROM would suite you best...there are several out there...and as for the tmobile stuff, there are indiviudal cabs u can download to install what uw ant from the Tmobile extROM...

@tariq_niazi - For fun why not keep this ROM (as it's the latest T-Mobile) and install Molski's two registry cabs? Will make a world of difference with little work on your part (and it's still stock)
http://www.molski.biz Look for HTC Wizard and then My Cab Files.
(btw, site isn't IE friendly, suggest you use Firefox)

Dr Puttingham said:
@tariq_niazi - For fun why not keep this ROM (as it's the latest T-Mobile) and install Molski's two registry cabs? Will make a world of difference with little work on your part (and it's still stock)
http://www.molski.biz Look for HTC Wizard and then My Cab Files.
(btw, site isn't IE friendly, suggest you use Firefox)
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Steven...didnt check out my site last few weeks?
If the Java menu does not work (if no Java is installed or using IE7) you can click a button to change the menu into a PHP menu that works 100%

Malik05 said:
Windows Mobile 6 Crossbow
T-Mobile MDA(WIZA200) G3
IPL/SPL: 2.26
Radio: 2.47.11
OS:10.1.0.811
Overclocked bs 299MHz(260MHz)
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How in the world did you first overclock your phone to such high frequency? And secondly is the WM Crossbow stable and where did you get it from?

tariq_niazi said:
How in the world did you first overclock your phone to such high frequency? And secondly is the WM Crossbow stable and where did you get it from?
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I always run my Wizard on 299Mhz (with WM5, WM6 or every other Rom)

Possible Upgrades?

At boot:
IPL: 2.26
SPL: 2.26
GSM: 2.25.11
OS: 2.26.10.2
Device Information > Version:
ROM version: 2.26.10.2 WWE
ROM date: 6/7/06
Radio bersion: 02.25.11
Protocol version: 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version: 2.26.10.105
Are there any possible upgrades i can do? I've seen people post that they have like 3.xx SPL/IPL and 2.27.xx.xx Radio ROMs and stuff like that.. how and where can i get the latest of the latest? (This forum is too messy for me to find out anything like that om my own)
EDIT: I have no idea what "Kitchen" stands for.. and when I was gonna download WM6 there were 3 different Page Pools to choose from.. what difference does the page pools make and how do i know wich version i wanna use? Also, how do i know what page pool i currently have? none of this information can be found anywhere.. it's hard beeing a newbie!

kryXorange said:
At boot:
IPL: 2.26
SPL: 2.26
GSM: 2.25.11
OS: 2.26.10.2
Device Information > Version:
ROM version: 2.26.10.2 WWE
ROM date: 6/7/06
Radio bersion: 02.25.11
Protocol version: 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version: 2.26.10.105
Are there any possible upgrades i can do? I've seen people post that they have like 3.xx SPL/IPL and 2.27.xx.xx Radio ROMs and stuff like that.. how and where can i get the latest of the latest? (This forum is too messy for me to find out anything like that om my own)
EDIT: I have no idea what "Kitchen" stands for.. and when I was gonna download WM6 there were 3 different Page Pools to choose from.. what difference does the page pools make and how do i know wich version i wanna use? Also, how do i know what page pool i currently have? none of this information can be found anywhere.. it's hard beeing a newbie!
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STOP. Read the CID unlocking and upgrading G3 wizards thread. DO NOT attempt to do anything else until you have completely followed that thread. You already have a good IPL/SPL, you do not need to upgrade it. But you cannot upgrade your OS or Radio unless you are CID unlocked (or use the shell tool) There is plenty of information on how to proceed for you in just the Sticky posts alone.
Also you can use Google to search as well as advanced search in these forums. They may be messy but most of that comes from people that don't want to help themselves and ask the same questions over and over and over that have been answered too many times to count.
From what you have posted you look to have a solid and latest release from a carrier. Before you upgrade anything I would suggest you read the rom threads of the roms that you are interested in and see if they will give you anything that you need that you don't currently have. Once you are CID unlocked the sky is the limit.

Zzan said:
STOP. Read the CID unlocking and upgrading G3 wizards thread. DO NOT attempt to do anything else until you have completely followed that thread. You already have a good IPL/SPL, you do not need to upgrade it. But you cannot upgrade your OS or Radio unless you are CID unlocked (or use the shell tool) There is plenty of information on how to proceed for you in just the Sticky posts alone.
Also you can use Google to search as well as advanced search in these forums. They may be messy but most of that comes from people that don't want to help themselves and ask the same questions over and over and over that have been answered too many times to count.
From what you have posted you look to have a solid and latest release from a carrier. Before you upgrade anything I would suggest you read the rom threads of the roms that you are interested in and see if they will give you anything that you need that you don't currently have. Once you are CID unlocked the sky is the limit.
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thanks.. but i already have CID unlocked though.. i used to have like 0.34 IPL/SPL and a far lower radio and another OS and all that.. upgraded to what i wrote a couple of days ago...
yea i've tried google searching too.. but since i have no idea what differs the ROMs from eachother, i have no idea what to google for..

how i convert my G3 to G4

dear brothers
Someone really help me about covert my G3 mobile to G4
Rom Version 1.6.2.4 wwe
Rom date 11/15/05
Rodio Version 01.12.10
Protocol Version 4.0.13.23
ExtRom Version 1.6.2.105
IPL 1.06
SPL 1.06
Thanks in advance....
Arif Jamil

That can't be done...it's not possible to change a G3 device into a G4.

LucaBrasi85 said:
That can't be done...it's not possible to change a G3 device into a G4.
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Well, maybe by removing the DOC chip and replacing with a G4 might be possible
@Arif Jamil
Why would you want to do that? I'm sure there are some technological enhancements between the two chips but i don't believe it's noticeable while operating the phone.
You should be glad to own a G3 which can be easily and FREE unlocked ... or in fact what you want is to go from WM5 to WM6??