Palm released the WM6-Update in English now.
How long will they need to release the update in other languages, for example German ?
I asked Palm but they even have no planned release date they could tell ....................
wuffi said:
Thank you for contacting Palm(tm) Technical Support.
Your case number is: X-XXXXXXXX
You ask when the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade will be available for the generic Treo 750.
Unfortunately we do not have a date for the release, but the "coming soon" shoul mean about a month.
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So updates in other languages seem to be far away ....................
Vodafone Austria has just released the german update >>> www.a1.net/treo
Thanks for you info.
As far as i can see the update version is Treo750-2.18 carrier code VFD,
so Vodafone German.
I'll give it a try.
calico
pls, give us a feedback
calico said:
Thanks for you info.
As far as i can see the update version is Treo750-2.18 carrier code VFD,
so Vodafone German.
I'll give it a try.
calico
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Can u give us a feedback on such things as:
Are the alternate symbols working, i.e. umlaute like ä,ö,ü with on click, or do u still have to hit the navkey three times down to choose them?
What kind of branding does this rom offer? A1 or Vodafone splashscreen for powering on and off the phone? Any waste of storage, like program links known from the att rom?
I am really looking forward reeding u'r experiences.
The only branding in this Rom is the Vodafone logo at startup and shutdown. No additional crap and apps like in the AT&T one.To get rid of the Vodafone logo you could make the Treo vanilla by deleting the extrom as described in other threads here.To get the Umlauts just press the alt key.
After the vanilla procedure
CC-Cap : 000-000-001
Carrier DB: 251
Free memory
Data: 54.65 MB
Programs: 28.53 MB
Firmware and OS-build are the same as in the English Vodafone-Version.
The Software-Version remains unchanged.
Well, I cannot update. When I start the original Update I'll get the error, that the update isn't for my device. I have a REGULAR Treo 750 not the Vodafone branded one. So I know it's not the "right" one. Where do I get a patched RUU.exe or something?
I expanded the Updater .exe-File and started the T750URT.exe and he Flashed a ROM, and as there's only one, namely CHEEIMG_FW.nbh I thought I would have WM 6 on it, but I didn't.
So can it be, that I have to unlock my device? Or is it an other problem?
To upgrade you can use the SD-card method described in this forum.
Or try this one:
- start the updater, stop at the first screen
- look at your temp directory, there is a new folder created
- edit the file "payloads.xml", in the section "carrier codes" replace the 3 letters with the letters you see on your treos system info
- go on with the updater (start update)
good luck
calico
have you tried to take the way with the Flashcard?
rename the Cheeimg_fw.nbh to cheeimg.nbh
format the SD-Card, copy file on it, reset while pressing the button below the volume-control and wait
A 750v (what you'll get - Imho) is not able to pull the Mailboxnumber from your Sim (if it's not a VF one) and it is not editable.
Can you imagine to make an Image of your original 750? Because it's german.
bezel said:
have you tried to take the way with the Flashcard?
rename the Cheeimg_fw.nbh to cheeimg.nbh
format the SD-Card, copy file on it, reset while pressing the button below the volume-control and wait
A 750v (what you'll get - Imho) is not able to pull the Mailboxnumber from your Sim (if it's not a VF one) and it is not editable.
Can you imagine to make an Image of your original 750? Because it's german.
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If you tell me how, I would surely make an image of my treo 750 without V before upgrading to wm6. I would also love to have an backup, but i got no idea how to do it. And there's no Information in the Wiki.
hmm,
there must be some dump tools in the ftp area. I've never done this, so I can't tell you how to.
bezel said:
hmm,
there must be some dump tools in the ftp area. I've never done this, so I can't tell you how to.
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Couldn't find anything on the FTP regarding Dumping a Treo ROM.
Will search buzz's site but if I can't find anything there and nobody can tell how to dump, I will upgrade without a previous dump.
upgrade succeeded
upgraded to austrian A1 (vodafone) image and got the following:
CE OS 5.2.1239 (Build 17746.0.2.4)
Software-Version: TREO750-1.14.VFD
Firmware-Version: 1.47.02.00
CC-Cap: VFG-VDE-013
everything is working fast and stable, sync with Vista and MDC 6.1 very fast, BT headphone Jabra 250 very good, UMTS/HSDPA with vodafone mobile flat very fast ...
OK, same for here:
upgraded to austrian A1 (vodafone) image and got the following:
CE OS 5.2.1239 (Build 17746.0.2.4)
Software-Version: TREO750-1.16-RWG
Firmware-Version: 1.47.02.00
CC-Cap: VFG-DEF-003
everything is working very fast and stable, sync with Vista and MDC 6.1 very fast
Will test BT-GPS-Mouse and navi tomorrow.
i explain in this post why put your treo wm6 in all lenaguages!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=331024
Related
http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/files/BA_TMUK_14200_112_11300_Ship.exe
Seems to have appeared as the FINAL offical release from t-mobile for uk users.
I've not tried it yet but the number does seem to suggest it is a slightly lower version than the Dutch one
EDIT MDAIIIUser
Added to wiki
no surprises
build of 2003se identical to Dutch rom previously released:
version 4.21.1088 (build 15159.2.6.4)
Extended rom just hasth changed regional settings (english UK default)
Added to wiki
Still a lot of echo.
Can't pair my Motorola HS820, BA sees the HS820, but error on connecting.
Anyone a fix for the echo and for the BT problem?
Use 1.40 before, was less a problem compaired to 1.42
Please help.
Regards,
Max
Report Back - T-Mobile Rom.. One week or so on..
Hi All,
Wanted to feedback my impressions of the new 1.42 T-Mobile UK Spec Rom..
Well, it's been interesting.. I now have (or have had) most of the faults that everyone else is experiencing.. I never used to get them at all with the i-mate 1.40 Rom or the NL 1.42 T-Mobile Rom.. I have listed the bugs below..
1 - One Hard-reset when inserted into GPS Car holder
2 - Several occasions where I've "lost" the Storage Card (when serching for it on the device AND through Active Sync)
3 - Interesting situation where I've started TomTom5 and I've suddenly had to go through the set-up process again only to be told that there's no maps (Can only attribute this to an occasion where the Storage Card is not seen by the PPC - See above).. Solved by remove Programs, soft-reset then re-install off SD Card.. (quite annoying as I was lost at the time!)
4 - Occasional failure for BT Headset being recognised on an in-coming call (I use the Logi-Tech Pro).. Solved by Soft-reset..
5 - Sometimes, after soft-reset, get a low performance from the Device.. ie, after soft-reset and switching to phone where it takes a few seconds to "build" the phone screen..
Strange but as I mentioned above, I don't recall getting these bugs on the 1.42 NL Rom or the i-mate 1.40 Rom.. I might try a hard re-set on Monday then re-install my tomTom, etc to see if it carries on.. If it does, I MIGHT switch back to the either :shock:
That's it really.. I have had the early T-Mobile 1.06, the i-mate 1.40, T-Mobile NL 1.42 and T-Mobile GB 1.42 and finally the WM5 Roms and from what I've seen, I place them in this order of preference..
1 - i-Mate 1.40
2 - T-Mobile NL 1.42
3 - T-Mobile GB 1.42
4 - WM5
5 - T-Mobile GB 1.06
Hi,
Updated to the dutch ROM, is better then this UK ROM.
Version number is also newer.
Regards,
Max
dazed and confused
sorry if I'm being simple but ....
I though this was the last offical rom
http://www.iris-global.com/t_mobile_download/download_manager_mda_com.html
MA_TMUK_11300_128_11200_SHIP.exe
Rather than
http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/files/BA_TMUK_14200_112_11300_Ship.exe
How did you maanage to find the link?
What is the diference between the builds - How can I find a change log?
What is the BA / MA?
:?:
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=31360
No difference in UK and NL Rom..?
[email protected] said:
Hi,
Updated to the dutch ROM, is better then this UK ROM.
Version number is also newer.
Regards,
Max
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Hi Max,
The Rom is exactly the same and the only difference is the changes in the extROM that makes it either UK or NL Spec (ie, MMS settings, etc)
Hi Starfish - Perhaps you need to look at this for the answers to your other questions:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BlueAngel_For_Beginners
Oh, and BA is "Blue Angel" and MA is the "Magician" HTC Names for the devices..
Sorry I did'nt read close enough Magican vs Blue angel
starfish_001 said:
Sorry I did'nt read close enough Magican vs Blue angel
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That's ok.. We all have to start somewhere.. 8)
Now, I'm not too sure how far advanced you are in Upgrading, etc but before you do, please remember the following that I put on another post on here..
MrPhilly said:
General Tips to you (and others)..
If you do want to update or upgrade then make sure you read everything through first.. Make sure you're happy in doing it.. Perhaps use the search function to read through others comments.. I would also recommend reading others comments about trying to downgrade from WM5 to WM2003SE to see what others have encountered
You will not believe the amount of people who end up posting questions when they've not followed the instructions from Wiki that I've pasted for you here..
Finally, if you are stuck, use the search command and describe your problem in the Keywords section, select Blue Angel from the Category and read through the posts relating to it before posting questions..
Hope this helps..?
Cheers!
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How can I upgrade to a stable rom
I have tried the TMobile NL and UK version both give the Country ID eror with the extra numbers 17-17-38-38-38
How can I safely upgrade to the 1.42 version (I have read the Getting Started With The Blue Angel) .
Is that the way to go?
"I get the password error on the xda3nbftool for the nbf segment"
I would like to get rid of all the phonesound failure and systemhangs with TomTom5.10
My Qtek9090
PH20B 0 B
WWE E
DANGA001
1.40.00 0 0
1.40.556
1.13.00 13.00
Upgraded to this from the last O2 update (my BA is an O2 Xda IIs), and while for the most part it works fine, now if the device turns the screen off for power-save while out and about, the GPRS connection drops. I know the hardware is capable of keeping the GPRS connection alive in such a situation because, well, it didn't drop it under the previous two O2 ROMs I ran.
Anyone else had this problem, or know a fix? Hopefully it's something simple that I've overlooked...
I'm getting better Bluetooth support with this (whether through actual improvements in the stack or through sheer dumb luck), so I'd prefer not to downgrade if I can avoid it.
Upgrade for NON OEM/Carrier Blue Angel
I have an unlocked OEM i-mate PDA2K. Because of this I am unable to install the T-Mobile upgrade to 1.42.
Is there a way to get around this?
I tried using the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe, but I was unsuccessful.
Any ideas on how to upgrade a non-T-mobile branded blue angel?
Thanks
problems upgrading a non-t-mobile branded PD2K
BELOW IS THE SCREENSHOT OF THE ERROR
Did you make sure you had the MAUpdate file in the same directory as the actual upgrade had been uncompressed into? Since it's missing the RUU.DLL file that is part of that package.
Basically, get the files out of the real upgrade, then copy the MAUpdate into that directory, then run it instead.
I can not unzip or unpackaged the shipped OS
When I double click on the file, it runs the file, when you right-click and select extract, it gives you an error.
How do you unpackage the ship package?
Me, I used WinZip, I think it was.
Can not unrar or unzip setup files from exe package
the instructions states:
Unrar or unzip all files in exe or rar into a new folder. I get an error when I do that.
I also noticed that the instructions states:
First Method (Quick/Easy) (TYPE II), but there is another method Second Method (Slower/Harder) (TYPE I)
I am going to give that a try
O2 XDA IIs
Hi from Greece,
A friend bring me to Greece from Singapore one O2 XDA IIs but it has a old versions:
rom 1.31.00 wwe
rom date: 12/13/04
radio v:1.02.00
protocol version: 1337.32
ExtROM version: 1.31.920 wwe
sorry but I'm newbie here, can you tell me what (and where can i find) I must download in order to update to the latest versions.
I allready download the latest version from O2.UK for O2-XDA IIS but I do not want to lock my device to any network and that's the reason who asked you and I do not install this I allready download.
I allready see http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Upgrades but I don t now what I must download.
thk u
After changing my Dutch Vario to UK everything is working ok except the today plugin for T-Mobile. It looks as the shortcut for the T-Mobile option (The one that's warning your going online) is just calling the exe BrandedBrowser. After that nothing happens. Modifying the HTCtodayscreen.dll to change the shortcut also doesn't work. So I hope someone can post the original T-Mobile UK BrandedBrowser.exe.
Nico
here ya go tmobile uk brandedbrowser
hi, I also want to change my dutch version vario to english, is everything ok when i change it? thanks
thanks jimmy_boy for the UK BrandedBrowser.exe
I will giveit a try and see if I can change the default homepage from T-Mobile UK into the Dutch T-Mobile startpage.
Upgrading the Vario from Dutch to English was simple, just followed the instructions to CID unlock the device and then start the UK exe file. Toke about 20 minutes. I have the feeling that the English rom is a little bit faster. It now show 1.6.2.4 WWE instead of 1.6.2.2 NLD
Also patched the WLAN to connect at 54Mbps. So, I'm very happy with my Vario.
Nico
No probs nicodekker im pleased to help the HTC wizard community as much i can
Missing files
Hi.
I copied the file to my \windows directory and launched the file (in a non-T-mobile ROM) and I get the popup box that I am about to go online. I click OK and the box disappears but nothing happens. Do I also need to install the web'n'walk.cab and/or are there required registry entries?
Yes, I know have a TyTN and 8525 (I do have the T-mobile ROM for that phone but the result is the same). Is there something that is launching that T-mobile US does not recognize?
crazyut said:
Hi.
I copied the file to my \windows directory and launched the file (in a non-T-mobile ROM) and I get the popup box that I am about to go online. I click OK and the box disappears but nothing happens. Do I also need to install the web'n'walk.cab and/or are there required registry entries?
Yes, I know have a TyTN and 8525 (I do have the T-mobile ROM for that phone but the result is the same). Is there something that is launching that T-mobile US does not recognize?
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Appreciate that this is an old thread but in order to use the t-mobile brandedbrowser you need to add (or modify) 2 registry entries:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\PIEPlug]
"WebStub"=dword:00000000
"home"="http://www.t-mobile-favourites.co.uk"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\PIEBrowser]
"Path"="\Windows\BrandedBrowser.exe"
(change the UK www address to your own countries web address)
Working OK on my HTC Touch Dual.
Regards,
khan3.
For:
Spanish
English
German
French
Italian..
...HERE...
So... which update is this, and for some reason it doesn't take the serial number that is in my Treo.
I have just bootloaded it and this are the specs that came out:
ROM Update
Generic ROW
Firmware: 1.54.0.00 --> newer than 3AU
CC-Cap: GEN-ENG-005
Carrier DB: 296
WM6 version: 5.2.1239 (Build 17746.0.2.4)
Changes I noticed:
- the operator logo (when turning the radio on and off) disappeared! WOOHOO! Not that I minded the Vodafone logo since I do use a Voda sim, but incase I change sims, atleast now I dont have an operator logo..
- the click sounds have reverted back to being non-existent (which I think is the norm for WM6).. but I missed it from WM5 so I loaded the fix for the sounds..
- Band selection I remember was around 4 options, now there is only 2 - [1]GSM (900+1800)+UMTS 2100; [2]GSM(1900+850)+UMTS(1900+850)
Direct link
Anyone with a direct link to these?
invalid serial # ....somebody plz upload the link...
try this link for the English version
jho51e said:
try this link for the English version
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Thanks for the link, downloading as I write. Will let you know how things go.
What's the SPL version in this updater?
EDIT: Answered my own question - it's the same as all other leaks/releases...bummer.
I have official Voda for my 750v. Simple question: does it worth updating with this one?
I mean if theres no significant difference it does NOT
unbranded eng here:
http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_EN_DesktopUpdater.zip
just so you know, this is the AT&T update we have all been waiting for... according to palm support
I Take That Back, After Further Question,, The At&t Update Is Still Forth Coming
My Phones Serial Number Won't Let Me Download It,, So I Used The Direct Link. I Try To Install And It Says Unsupported Device... Any Help?
Thanks to hb88xx link, i've been able to change the EN to FR in the direct D/L link and then I got: http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_FR_DesktopUpdater.zip
The French unbranded Rom for the Treo 750 (not V), not even available on http://kb.palm.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE?New,Kb=EUPalmSupportWKB_FR,ts=PALMEUWKB_FR,case=obj(2031)
Thanks a lot!
Here the direct links
Italian http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_IT_DesktopUpdater.zip
English http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_EN_DesktopUpdater.zip
French http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_FR_DesktopUpdater.zip
German http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_DE_DesktopUpdater.zip
Spanish http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_ES_DesktopUpdater.zip
I clicked on the updater icon and it kept saying error. Wondering if I need to unlock something. I updated mine to WM6 with the chetah through the memory card. Please help. Thanks
paypalbid said:
I clicked on the updater icon and it kept saying error. Wondering if I need to unlock something. I updated mine to WM6 with the chetah through the memory card. Please help. Thanks
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You need to update via the SD method, search the forum for further details about it, there are hundreds of post.
so how do u update the sf version if u use the sd method?
Read up on the bootloader method (it's mentioned here quite a bit). Pretty simple:
- Back up everything important off the device as it'll all get wiped. Make sure your battery is well charged too (don't want it going flat mid-update)
- Extract the updater from the .zip file using Winrar or similar. Then when you get the .exe file, extract this as well - you'll get a whole bunch of files
- Look for a file called CHEEIMG_FW.NBH
- Rename this file to CHEEIMG.NBH and put it in the root directory of your memory card (make sure it's formatted in FAT32)
- Put the phone in bootloader mode (hold down the bottom side (PTT) button and the reset button under the miniSD flap together)
- The phone should then go into bootloader mode, detect the firmware on the card, and prompt you to install it by pressing the power button> Just follow the on-screen instructions, and soft reset when it tells you it's finished!
Thanks for your help Ben, after extracting the rar file and then extracting the exe. file I found the file that you were referring to. I guess last time when i downloaded the Wm6 it already has been extracted by the poster.
http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palm.com/Treo750_2_23_ROW_EN_DesktopUpdater.zip
The official unbranded releases. Release is this week according the dutch Palm Site. http://www.palmclub.nl/nieuws/28671...m-upgrade-beschikbaar-/-available-nieuws.html
this doesnt work om my treo 750...it says after you try and update that the update is not for my device, yet i am already running wm6???
also i had to extract the zip file with winrar as windows says its not valid...
frozenwaffles said:
this doesnt work om my treo 750...it says after you try and update that the update is not for my device, yet i am already running wm6???
also i had to extract the zip file with winrar as windows says its not valid...
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Strange. Are you trying to update you're 750 or 750V? Because this is the unbranded update voor the Treo 750.
See also this site: http://www.pocketinfo.nl/nieuws/nie...om-update-beschikbaar-voor-palm-treo-750.html
i have a telstra 750 which has been updated to wm6 and had the ext rom deleted and then rebooted/cleared...so as far as i am aware, its a plan 750.
any ideas???
Won't work on my unlocked Cingular 750 either.
frozenwaffles said:
i have a telstra 750 which has been updated to wm6 and had the ext rom deleted and then rebooted/cleared...so as far as i am aware, its a plan 750.
any ideas???
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Have you read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340226 ?
You problably have to first downgrade you're treo to wm5 before upgrading to the official wm6. I haven't test this rom upgrade because i already have upgraded it with the official wm6 vodafone upgrade for my treo 750V.
marco899 said:
Have you read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340226 ?
You problably have to first downgrade you're treo to wm5 before upgrading to the official wm6. I haven't test this rom upgrade because i already have upgraded it with the official wm6 vodafone upgrade for my treo 750V.
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I just downgraded mine. I'm going to wait until I get to work and retry the ROW on a real laptop instead of my VM here at home.
Didn't work.
I just tried it with my AT&T Treo 750 (WM5 14959.2.3.2) and I got the "Unsupported Device Update".
mdonato said:
I just tried it with my AT&T Treo 750 (WM5 14959.2.3.2) and I got the "Unsupported Device Update".
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Verry, verry strange. It's the official upgrade comfirmed by one of the mod's by pocketinfo and ROW stands for Rest of World.
Treo 750 WM6 upgrade
Thanks for the links. I tried the Italian upgrade and worked well.
Only problem seems to be Voice Command. Apparently it is not part of this ROM upgrade. Any idea why? Any possibility to install it afterward? Is not supported at all by the ROW upgrade?
Any advise is greatly appreciated
Robert
Problem to upgrade
I enter my serial number but the firewall of my bank rejected the download.
Unfortunately servers from palm registered my device and re-download seem to be impossible...
Does the direct link avoid this problem?
if not how to upgrade mine (my version is : TREO750-1.16-RWF)
Does the upgrade work on Vista ???
regards
It definetly works on Vista! Infact when I tried to upgrade my 750 1.15VFE on XP it gave me a script error and wouldn't run at all. I tried it on my laptop that was running Vista and bango it start the upgrade process.
I tried the latest ROW English update and got "Unsupported Device Update" also.
I followed the instructions here "HOW TO UPGRADE TO WM6"
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Cheetah_WM6
Phone is running WM6 with no issues. My device still says i am running V 1.16-VFE as others have already mentioned,
jmerritt said:
I tried the latest ROW English update and got "Unsupported Device Update" also.
I followed the instructions here "HOW TO UPGRADE TO WM6"
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Cheetah_WM6
Phone is running WM6 with no issues. My device still says i am running V 1.16-VFE as others have already mentioned,
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The 1.16 change to 2.23 only takes place at the end of the upgrade cycle. After the first reboot, the upgrader explicitly states to press continue *only after* having recalibrated and setup activesync (guest mode is enough). That's when the last part of the upgrade kicks in.
It may be that in Vista this last part of the upgrade does nto take place.
i wonder if those of us using the cheeimg method end missing some features that do not get installed?!?!?
cingulartreo said:
i wonder if those of us using the cheeimg method end missing some features that do not get installed?!?!?
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Palm support has explained the at&t delay by saying 7 ways upside and down, that when the upgrade is applied that it absolutely cannot be rolled back. Since those doing the cheeimg method have been successful at doing that and a radio upgrade for hermes radio i think i heard or something cannot be rolled back, maybe thats what they mean. If you do the full install it does one of these updates that locks it. But I'm just guesing
I am using the Palm Treo750 Cingular and got "Unsupported Device Update" message when I tried to upgrade the latest ROW English.
How can I do to upgrade? Thanks
contho said:
I am using the Palm Treo750 Cingular and got "Unsupported Device Update" message when I tried to upgrade the latest ROW English.
How can I do to upgrade? Thanks
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I'm assuming you'd have to do the bootloader method described here. Otherwise you have to wait for the at&t rom to be released.
calico said:
To upgrade you can use the SD-card method described in this forum.
Or try this one:
- start the updater, stop at the first screen
- look at your temp directory, there is a new folder created
- edit the file "payloads.xml", in the section "carrier codes" replace the 3 letters with the letters you see on your treos system info
- go on with the updater (start update)
good luck
calico
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This method also works, maybe you also have to change the version range listed.
good luck
ok that last tip worked a treat! i love this forum!
thanks to all who support it and give information!
did the instructions above andf all good, although i also change the version range low to '115' just incase...
About this thread: I will explain how to get a new firmware/ROM on your new X1
To debrand the phone you just flash a different ROM. You also do the same thing to change from EN to GER, or to flash a customized ROM. So it's the same procedure for all of those actions (making it easier to write this tutorial ;-)).
Step 1 has to be done only once. For every following ROM you might want to flash, Step 2 is all you need to do. So let's start:
Step 1 (Preparations)
- Download and install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- If you are using Vista, install the Mobile Device Center 6.1
- Set up the ActiveSync (XP) / Mobile Device Center (Vista) connection with your X1
- Charge the battery to at least 50% or more
- (Re)Connect the X1
- Run X1_HardSPL.exe
- Follow the instructions (it should say something like "Image Version: 1.02.111.7" to "1.00.X1")
- If asked, press "Yes" on the X1
- Now a 4-color screen should show up, showing some version Info
- After that, a progressbar screen will be shown and the phone will reboot when finished
- Click "Finish" on the PC
- If you want to check if everything went fine, turn the device off (long power button press), then hold the "volume down" button and turn the device on again, still holding the "volume down" button until the 4-color screen shows up. It should read something like:
KOVS110
SPL-0.72.OliNex
MicroP1-787
MicroP2-707
- Remove and reinsert the battery to exit bootloader mode
You completed the first step and are now able to flash any ROM you want to your X1! (Well, at least any ROM made for the X1 of course ;-))
Step 2 (Flashing ROMs)
Before you start you have to -obviously- download and extract the ROM you want to flash. The file should be named *.image or *.nbh. Before you follow the steps, rename that file to Kovsimg.nbh.
- Format a MicroSD card with FAT32 if not yet done
- Copy the Kovsimg.nbh into the root directory of your MicroSD card and insert the card in your phone
- Turn off the phone (USB cable not attached)
- Remove and reinsert the battery
- Hold the volume down button and turn the device on again, still holding both buttons until the 4-color screen shows up.
- Follow the onscreen instructions
Congratulations. You're done.
Files / Downloads
Tools for flashing ROMs (HardSPL & NBHUtil):
http://rapidshare.com/files/312519647/X1_Tools.zip
GERMAN ROM without Branding:
http://rapidshare.com/files/312550659/APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_DE_CDF1215-3303_KOV_R2AA006.zip
(That's the current official X1 one, other versions can be found easily in other threads ;-))
ENGLISH ROM without Branding:
http://rapidshare.com/files/312549581/APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_KOV_R2AA010.zip
Threads you should know about:
- THE XPERIA X1 LIBRARY: All available ROMS, RADIOS, TOOLS, FLASHING TUTORIALS, APPS
- NEW ORIGINAL X1 ROMS (all released variants)
- X1 programs, panels, tweaks, fixes [all in one place]
Information worth knowing before you ask questions:
- How to change the keyboard layout.
- Please don't PM me with questions that someone else could answer as well, just reply to this thread.
Hello, I have a "vodafonized" XPERIA from UK....despite I am Spanish .
I would like debranding it....but I don't speak germany at all....Life is very short to learn to speak germany.
If I follow your way, using a generic UK room instead "APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_DE_1213-6439_CDF1215-3303_KOV_R1AA017.image.nbh" Do you think my XPERIA debranding right??
Thanks
Edited the first post in regard to the UK ROM.
Hello, thanks phenx!!
Very usefull thread. Thx man
Thank YOU! I'm free of Vodafone crap!
UKTamo said:
Thank YOU! I'm free of Vodafone crap!
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I'm fairly new to this and need to be free of the Vodafone crap. I've done Step one but struggling after that. Can someone explain it 'simpleton' terms for a thick English guy (me!) please? Also - the links for the UK files don't seem to be working? HELP..!!!??
robkerr said:
I'm fairly new to this and need to be free of the Vodafone crap. I've done Step one but struggling after that. Can someone explain it 'simpleton' terms for a thick English guy (me!) please? Also - the links for the UK files don't seem to be working? HELP..!!!??
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Ignore my previous comment - I was being stupid, it was easy, and now I too am free of the Vodafone crap! Great thread - thanks!
I recieved a Dutch X1 from vodafone, what's the best way to unbrand this one ?
If you don't mind changing to an english version, just follow my first post and use the files for the English ROM I provided. Otherwise you will have to find a dutch ROM and follow the "Optional.." step.
I'm hoping someone can help me... I've followed all of the instructions but when I start up my phone in the 4-colour screen a message flashes up saying 'No image file!'. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
Did you format your MicroSD card using FAT32? Did you put the image file on it and name it "kovsimg.nbh" ?
I did, I used an upper-case K, would that make a difference?
No that shouldn't make a difference. Perhaps just try formatting the card again and put the .nbh file in the root directory if you haven't already. If that doesn't work, I have no idea what the problem is :-(
I tried formatting it earlier and the only thing I put on there was the ROM file. How frustrating!
Debranding X1 Vodafone Germany
Has anybody already tried to debrand the X1 branded by Vodafone D2 (DE)?
Is it as easy as the other ones placed in this thread?
Has anybody the normal german ROM and not the customized version?
Or has anybody a ides how to change the registry for connecting with skype etc by using wifi?? This doesn`t work with Vodafone DE :-( ...
...thanks a lot!!
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Informations in my Phone:
KOVS110
SPL-0.72.0000
MicroP1-787
MicroP2-702
ROM-Version: 1.02.162.6
ROM-Date: 09/17/08
Radio: 1.06.25.29
Hi
I bought an X1 in the Netherlands on Vodafone and as such it is in Dutch. If I follow the instructions on page 1 will it debrand the vodafone and set the language to UK and also remove the simlock or will it just change the language and debrand it.
Also for the UK rom does the one in the link have all the funtionality because the one in the quotes on page 1 states that it doesn't have the radio. I want to lose the Vodafone branding but not the standard functionality.
Ed
hey,
got x1 from netherlands with hi mobile network, but it appeared to be dutch, which is not really suitable for me. so decided to change the language, followed these instructions, but encountered some problems. when i run hrdspl, the three (+white) colour screen appears, but after that, i get and error in the pc, that a recovery should be run. after recovery tried few more times to do it, but couldn't succeed... any ideas?
thanks
@phenx
I've ordered an X1 and am expecting it shortly.
I've flashed and partially cooked quite a few ROM's for both my Polaris and X500, so I have an idea of what this thread means.
I looked at downloading the de-crapped English RUU-signed.nbh from your link, but since my device is unbranded, I don't need it.
BUT: the RAR file size is over 160Mb !! What the s...t is in that thing, apart from the XIP ?
ro82 said:
Has anybody already tried to debrand the X1 branded by Vodafone D2 (DE)? Is it as easy as the other ones placed in this thread?
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Should be just the same
EdLow said:
I bought an X1 in the Netherlands on Vodafone and as such it is in Dutch. If I follow the instructions on page 1 will it debrand the vodafone and set the language to UK and also remove the simlock or will it just change the language and debrand it.
Also for the UK rom does the one in the link have all the funtionality because the one in the quotes on page 1 states that it doesn't have the radio. I want to lose the Vodafone branding but not the standard functionality.
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Afaik, the X1 doesn't have a simlock no matter where you buy it. Flashing will remove the branding and change the language accordingly to the file you use. So you can change to german, english, italian etc.. just visit the link in the "optional" section for all possible choices.
the ROM is divided in different sections.. RADIO, OS etc. It's perfectly fine if you only flash the OS section. Then the RADIO section won't be touched and everything will work fine
edvardas.m said:
got x1 from netherlands with hi mobile network, but it appeared to be dutch, which is not really suitable for me. so decided to change the language, followed these instructions, but encountered some problems. when i run hrdspl, the three (+white) colour screen appears, but after that, i get and error in the pc, that a recovery should be run. after recovery tried few more times to do it, but couldn't succeed... any ideas?
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Sorry I don't know.. perhaps someone in the HardSPL thread can help you.
@ianl8888
The demo movies, sounds, .tsk, .cabs etc. take quite a bit of storage. With that removed the size goes down to about 90MB.