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I've been reading and trying this for days with no luck. I've fully unlocked my wizard and I'm now trying to flash to the 318 rom. But I have no clue how to do it. Could someone walk me through ho to do it? Most of the flashing done thus far has been an EXE file or through DOS. I must be missing something simple.
please help
follow this thread, enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
mikaarce said:
follow this thread, enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
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I followed that one already. That's how I unlocked it. But all step 3.8 says is "your ready to flash...". Right now I don't understand exactly how to flash and I'd prefer not to "trial and error" it.
However, this morning I did open up the Hypercore kitchen and I think I'm on the right track. I'm at work so I can't try anything but I've printed up everything in that thread including all it's links and I'm going to give it a go once I get home. I'll report back once that's done.
Alright, after some more research and reading in the hypercore kitchen thread and all it's links, I think I may have it figured out.
I download and extract the files for the ROM I want, in this case 318 8.1 from theloon.
I then follow the instructions linked int he hypercore thread with dumping, and the pkgtool, buildos, etc.. If followed correctly, my wizard should be flashed with the new rom correct?
A confirmation would be nice. Any other comments you have are a bonus.
Another question though; what's the difference between the programs contained in the SYS and OEM folders compared to the ones in the build OS that i have the select? Aren't the ones in the folders already included in the ROM?
Your help would be greatly appreciated. I don't get confused too easily so as you can imagine i'm quite frustrated. I used to flash new versions and programs to my Razr but it was nothing like this.
dont get me wrong are you trying to cook your own rom, because hypercore is a kitchen, i suggest you download one of the roms that are made by reputable cooks, like the NBD series, TNT series, paradox, xmr, faria's, ingenetics, octavio's they differ in the apps and costumization included in the os and the builds, so just select download and flash
there's an executable file inside the roms once you unzip it and be careful if your using xp or vista
The only things I've been working with up until this point is BuildOS and nb2nbf. I haven't fully grasped the definition of "cooking" yet; whether it means altering files for my self or if the BuildOS selection list is considered cooking.
I think i was trying to do too much and using a file different from the one being referenced in the tutorial was a bit confusing. So to start, I decided to use Faria's Crossbow and the tutorial that came with it. It was very easy and I was able to flash my Wizard to that ROM without a problem. But the one i really want is Theloon's 318.
So, based off of what I learned last night I figured I just needed to replace the OEM, ROM, and SYS folders that came up when I unzipped Faria's crossbow with the ones from 318. Is this correct? Because I just tried that this morning and I get all the way to the CMD prompt right before it opens nb2nbf and it gives me an error (see attacment). If there's one thing I've learned from all these bricked devices floating around, it's to NEVER proceed when an error occurs.
What does this error mean? How can I fix it? Is my moving of the folders wrong? What am i missing?
just messin around trying to see what tools work, i got another error.
Ok, now I've got a bigger problem. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. It's actually a lot simpler than I thought. i was just making it more complicated. Ok, I tarted the flash and at about 47%, it gave me a memory reference error. Now my Wizard won't go past the three-color screen and all it shows is my IPL/SPL 3.08. ActiveSync won't detect it, tried hard resetting, turning on while holding camera button, etc. What do i do now?
Now you start thinking... "Maybe I should have read the stickies on the Upgrading forums... bummer..."
The 3 color screen is called the BootLoader. As long you get that screen, your phone can be recovered. How to recover it?
- Use a Windows XP PC.
- Download Wizard_Love Rom (its somewhere, use google or search the forum, but then again, you wouldn't be having this problems IF you knew how to use the search button!)
- Press and hold CAMERA button and hit the reset, keeping the camera button pressed.
- Connect the Wizard to your pc using the USB cable.
- Start the Wizard_Love RUU utility that comes with it.
- Just press next until it starts flashing the ROM to it.
- Pray for it to finish without touching anything until the RUU says CONGRATULATIONS.
There... your phone is working again.
READ THE STICKIES BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AND USE THE SEARCH!
THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED FOR TOO MANY TIMES ALREADY!!!
PS: Maybe we should create a thread for helping the guys that don't follow stickies or care about the ALREADY info we have here... something like:
- 3 color screen: do this
- different IPL/SPL G3 on a G4 device: you are screwed.
I definately read the stickies over and over again. I've got a stack of printouts sitting in front of me that I've been reading for the past week.
I understand your frustration about questions like this but that's no reason to be rude. I used to be a moderator on pbnation.com so I know exactly how you feel. But the fact of the matter is that I'm not as familiar with these things as you are. I fixed the bootloader issue before I even read your response. i found the answer by re-reading one of my printouts that said the re-flash with official rom. So i did that and it worked. I knew I'd get flamed for posting but since I had already had a thread created, I figured it wouldn't hurt to post updates on my status.
I know how to flash roms now. It's actually quite easy. However, I ran into some issues that I'd like to explain in hopes that you realize I'm not taking advantage of you or not utilizing the tools and stickies.
i was having problems yesterday because of my work computer (I think). When extracting the files from Hypercore, they were not placed where they should have been and the tools wouldn't work properly. An example would be when opening buildOS it would give me the yes or no prompts. An IT friend allowed me to use his non-work laptop to do the exact same thing and I was able to use it without a hitch. The simple tmobile official rom update wouldn't even work on my work computer. So it's not just me.
I knew there was a reason that i couldn't follow it.
Regardless of your approach, I still thank you for your help.
I didn't mean to be rude... sorry about that. Its just that from your post count I thought your were like a newcomer like those that come here all the time, asking the same questions over and over again. Netherless, sorry for "helping" you the way I did.
I will have some tea now to relax care to join?
I'm new to this whole custom ROM scene and am dying to put one on my AT&T HTC Tilt. I really want the new features of Windows Mobile 6.1 plus all the tweeks that come with these ROM's.
The problem however is the basics. I've searched around and see people talk about HardSPL, SSPL, JumpSPL, Unlocking SIM, Selecting Correct Radio, and so forth.
Needless to say I need to ask a newb question and that is for a basic explanation of what I need to do to install a custom ROM. From what I understand so far I need one of those SPL programs ... specifically for the ROMeOS v4.1 I need HardSPL. I need to find the correct radio and I may or may not need to unlock my SIM.
Any help is greatly appreciated,
Thanks!
omg are you serious? Everything has already been explained in the wiki so what more do you want? I guess the noobs need it pasted in their personal thread.
There is a reason it says READ BEFORE POSTING.. the ****s already written and waiting for all the noob lazieness in the world.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser#ROMx20.Upgrading
The wiki's are your friends
I am in the same boat dude. Although it is outlined in the wiki (in numerous places), there are way too many updates, and dont use this spl, use this one. This hard spl requires this, pick this radio not that one. And one thing is explained this way, and one is explained that way. I have yet to find one single tutorial that outlines everything in one place. From soft/Spl all the way until you turn the thing on with the new ROM.
Well look at it from this point of view.
Different names and possible builds.
HTC P4550 / HTC TyTN II / Orange & HTC TyTN II / Vodafone VPA Compact V / Vodafone v1615 / SFR v1615 / Swisscom XPA v1615 / T-Mobile MDA Vario III / AT&T Tilt / O2 Xda Stellar / EMobile Emonster S11HT
Some of the carriers
att, rogers, tmobile, orange, ?fido? etc etc (all using somewhat different signals)
OS
6.0, 6.1,
ROMS
hybrids, htc releases, att releases, cooked, hybrids, diamonds, dutty, leo, garmin, alex, etc etc etc
So you have to have a tutorial that encompasses all the variables above and more. Not all Kasiers are the same and not all carriers communicate the exact same.
Personaly I think the info in the wiki/stickys is great and totally useful. Sure you might need to read it 3 or 4 times to piece it all together, but thats because there is so much to know and so many variables.
I live in the middle of Texas and use a tilt (7200 not 7201) I use a specific radio that works for my area. Since I use att and a 6.1 rom I use a specific spl and radio (these are just for 6.1) and I also chose to flash via usb and not SD. So I guess I could write a tutorial on how I hooked my particular phone up but it would only outline for my phone, where it is, with what I have on it.
That is all.
ChumleyEX said:
omg are you serious? Everything has already been explained in the wiki so what more do you want? I guess the noobs need it pasted in their personal thread.
There is a reason it says READ BEFORE POSTING.. the ****s already written and waiting for all the noob lazieness in the world.
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I am amazed by the tone of some people here. Yes there are Wikis for that, very good ones in fact. But hell, can't you simply provide the link and say it politely? Would it burn your mooth?
Damn, this is community, not a "who knows better and who has more experienced can flagellate a "noob""...
Stop posting if you can't stand it anymore.
In turn,
Why can't you just read the sticky that says, read before you post.
You want to be spoon fed, why should ANYONE link something to you that is out in plain site.
These articles don't write themselves and should be treated with respect.
ChumleyEX said:
In turn,
Why can't you just read the sticky that says, read before you post.
You want to be spoon fed, why should ANYONE link something to you that is out in plain site.
These articles don't write themselves and should be treated with respect.
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You talk about respect, that's funny . I won't go on polluting the post, I stop this off-topic, it won't lead anywhere.
Respect given where earned.
On post number 1 you're asking a simple question without reading, expecting to not work for what you want.
0 respect.
Write several articles, work for your knowledge, contribute =
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Well, the instructions for flashing your first ROM are pretty straightforward:
1. Flash HardSPL
a. The first thing to do is to pick a ROM you want to flash,
and plug in your device to your computer.
b. The chef (person who makes the ROM) will usually say
which SPL he/she recommends. If he doesn't, you can just PM him.
c. Go to this page and pick the HardSPL that the chef recommends.
A HardSPL Security unlocks your phone, meaning that you can
flash different ROMs than the default shipped ROMs that come pre-installed on your phone.
d. Download the Kaiser-HardSPL-3.xx.zip from the above page and
extract them to a folder on your computer, for example: HardSPL.
e. Now download the attached file in this post (JumpSPLv1) and
extract it to a folder on your computer, for example: JumpSPL.
f. Once you have extracted the three files to a folder, open the folder,
and copy "kaiser_JumpSPL_pof_v1.nb" and "JumpSPL.exe" (no quotes) to
your device.
g. Power down your device, take out your SIM and SD card (if one),
then power back on the device. If it opens an emergency call screen
once restarting, just click the red End key button on your device to
exit and go to the today screen.
h. Open File Explorer, then open JumpSPL.exe on your device, select
the kaiser_JumpSPL_pof_v1.nb, then enter in: "0x00000000" no quotes.
i. Now, if done correctly, you should be at a Tri-color screen and
it should say "USB".
j. Now disable USB connections in Activesync/Windows Mobile Device
Center. To do this, click on settings under Activesync or Windows
Mobile Device Center (depending on if you're running Vista or XP) and
UNcheck "Allow USB connections"
k. Unplug your device, wait 5-20 seconds, then plug your device back in.
l. Remember that folder that you extracted the SPL to? Well, on your
computer, open that folder, then run KaiserCustomRUU.exe.
m. Click Next, Next, then Update. Wait for it to finish, then click Finish.
n. Congratulations! If done correctly, you should have HardSPL flashed
on your device. To confirm this, press and hold the camera button on your
device all the way while pushing the stylus into the reset hole. You should
be at a tri-clor screen (called the bootloader). The second line down should
say "SPL-versionhere.Hard" (no quotes). If it does, you're ready to flash!
If it doesn't, please re-read all instructions.
o. NOTE: You only need to flash HardSPL once unless you revert back to the original AT&T or HTC ROM!2. Flash the ROM
a. Flashing the ROM is very easy. First, pick the ROM you like, and
download it. Usually ROMs are in a .zip or .exe file.
b. Once the download is finished, extract the .zip to a folder on your
computer. If it is an .exe, just run it.
c. If it was a .zip, just run KaiserCustomRUU.exe from the folder you
extracted the files to, click Next, Next, then Update, then Finish. It it
was an .exe that you downloaded, it should do this automatically. However,
if it doesn't, it should just extract the files for you into a folder. Just follow
the same procedure for a .zip file if it does do this.
d. NOTE: After you flash the ROM, when you get to the whole "Please tap the
screen to begin setting up your Windows-Mobile based device", hard reset by
holding down the two soft keys while pushing the stylus into the reset hole.
You should get to a white-colored screen. Just follow the directions on that
screen and then reboot. This fixes many issues, and is also known to make your
ROM perform at 100%.
e. Congratulations, you should have just flashed the ROM! If not, please
re-read the instructions above.3. Flash the Radio
a. This is where newcomers tend to become confused. Basically, you just need
a radio that matches the ROM you have. One reason to tell if you do not have
a correct radio is if you have camera issues, and sound issues while talking on
the phone. Just remember: only flash Kaiser radios! If you try flashing a Polaris
radio on your device, chances are you'll brick it.
b. You can flash the radio before or after you flash the ROM. Basically, the ROM
and the Radio just need to match. Chefs sometimes include Radios in their ROM,
in which case you would not need to flash a new one. Just look in the thread of
the ROM you want to flash to see if the chef included it. If there is an included
radio, you can skip the rest of the steps. If the chef does not include a radio,
he/she will usually recommend one.
c. You can download kaiser radios from here. Just download the
one your chef recommends. If your chef does NOT recommend a radio,
just PM him/her and ask which radio he/she recommends. Many
people prefer 1.58.25.17 for its awesome battery life. 1.58.25.17 also
works on many newer ROMs.
d. So, just for the sake of the rest of these steps, we are going to assume
that you have flashed a newer ROM and are now going to flash Radio 1.58.25.17.
e. Now, just download 1.58.25.17 from the link I posted above (should be a .zip),
extract the files to a folder on your computer, run KaiserCustomRUU.exe, click
Next, Next, Update, then Finish.
f. Congratulations, you have flashed your radio and you are completely done.
If, for example, you are experiencing issues with the camera and phone, just flash a
different radio using the same method as posted above.
That's it.
And remember, please read the Wiki, Stickies, and G.W.E.N.I. for the answers to most of your questions. Or, you could use the wonderful Search functions of this forum.
Hope this helps and good luck
A surely as you wrote that, there will be a thread started in a week asking the same thing. Have copy and paste ready..
That was nice of you though.
ChumleyEX said:
Have copy and paste ready..
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haha I was thinking of the exact same thing, except I have this page bookmarked instead of copy/paste ready
I appreciate the detailed steps, I look forward to getting rid of the default AT&T crap and installing WM6.1.
I apologize for asking the obvious questions of the most basic nature. Everything I read on these forums tells me to do one thing one way or another, and if I do it a certain way I'll brick my phone. All pieced together information seems to be contradicting each other. A simple link to the wiki, or a known to be good already written guide is all I was really asking for. I don't know what SPL's are or if I have to have an unlocked phone before I install this stuff.
Also, half the time "Read Before Posting" topics say the same thing, which is to search the forums for your answer before asking, which I did and found a bunch of confusion.
P.S. Ali G spells it "Respec"
Thanks,
Patrick
basic elements to the phone
cid unlock the phone, now able to use any carrier (att t-mobile)
spl: newer rom (os or build number) newer version of spl needed. this gets flashed and only need to do it once unless you want a newer version, or are going to turn the phone in for service
rom: flashed all the time, can do it 4-5 times a day or or once a month or never. Like windows xp, upgraded or tweaked to ones liking. try them all see whet you like. there is no best, just the best for you.
radio: flashed, mostly comes with a rom, find the one that you like for your area and phone. save it. if a new one comes out try it, then flash back if you don't. I have had some issues with that and will hard reset, and start over.
The phone is quad band, (am fm vhf uhf, Just an example,) will work anywhere, some radios will work better in different markets.
Back all your stuff up, keep a copy of your cabs (programs) on you sd card.
pm me if you think you need more, or don't want to get flamed.
I don't like reading super long post of great job or will flash later.
but searching or posting in the relevant rom thread is always better
Ok some times I do like to read the flames
The link to the wiki was in the thread that says read first..
And please provide some of the contradicting information you came across, we need to get rid of it or correct it.
mbarvarian,
That was the most useful post I have seen. Rather than get rude like your typical "know it all's", and waste responses rather than help someone gets kudos from me. Thanks for taking the time to outline the steps, it was very useful for newbie like myself.
ebayork said:
mbarvarian,
That was the most useful post I have seen. Rather than get rude like your typical "know it all's", and waste responses rather than help someone gets kudos from me. Thanks for taking the time to outline the steps, it was very useful for newbie like myself.
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Funny. Typically the ones who defend in these circumstances are prior offenders themselves. After reviewing all of your prior posts, they almost perfectly match this OPS questions. THIS IS THE REASON WE GET IRRITATED! We answered your posts, we answered the 400 other posts behind you...... should we REALLY be expected to answer all the posts forever? Its not difficult. Go to the first page for our device..... the Kaiser WIKI.
Here you will learn:
What is a ROM?
A Rom is an OS ( like XP , or VISTA , or MACOSX )
What s a radio?
A radio is the firmware that controls the base operation of the cellular phone. I.E. the camera/phone/sound
What is SPL?
SPL is your bootloader.... kind of like a BIOS. You MUST change this to a HARD-SPL in order to install a NON OEM BRANDED ROM. If you READ, Jump-SPL allows you to install HARDSPL. Once you have HARD-SPL installed, then you can continue to load custom OS/Radio without worry of bricking your phone.
If you READ ALL THE COOKED ROMS..... and by ALL i DO mean ALL...... the ROM COOKER TELLS YOU WHAT RADIO/SPL to use with HIS Cooked ROM. READ THE FIRST PAGE OF HIS ROM'S WIKI!!!!!!
All of this is on the VERY VERY VERY VERY FIRST PAGE
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser
ITS NOT THAT WE HATE NOOBS, we HATE helping people who refuse to even look for basic terms before jumping to the " Start new thread " and dont use the "Search forum" buttons.
As stated before, this is covered about 100 times already........
Chumly and Jimmy, you guys have a lot more patience with these people than I do LOL.
**EDIT**
P.S.
If there IS contradicting information PLEASE tell us so we can have mods fix it.
ebayork said:
mbarvarian,
That was the most useful post I have seen. Rather than get rude like your typical "know it all's", and waste responses rather than help someone gets kudos from me. Thanks for taking the time to outline the steps, it was very useful for newbie like myself.
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thanks man, glad it helped. i also find it annoying when someone posts a post only to read the wiki, or read this or that and is completely unhelpful. althoug the wiki does have some great information
mbarvian said:
thanks man, glad it helped. i also find it annoying when someone posts a post only to read the wiki, or read this or that and is completely unhelpful. althoug the wiki does have some great information
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I assure you....... ALL of your answers are in the WIKI.
Hello there,
this is my very very first post here, and i'm glad that i registered myself Excellent forum, and very helpfull nevertheless I still can orient my self in the hierarchy of the threads for Herald PPC. It's a bit messy (i've found some info about flashing in booth Herald Mobile 6 and rom development ) ..just personal opinion, and I'll be very thankfull if someone give me a directions for my problem... enough with the crap, the question:
How the heck i should do the thing with the flashing and rom upgrading?
For background. Since a long time i've successfully managed to tweak and mod for the x166 infineon processor on siemens mobile brand especialy ME/S/C45, C/M/S35, M/S65 (yeah, still working on some of the models for dual sim for example, and J2ME inside the x45 series). Most of the procedures are in pure asm, some are in C written with C166 (so i though i knew some tricks)...anyway, it was a bit frustrating for me that i can not find anything concrete on flashing PPC. On one post is written how very important is that i've SPL>4.xx and there's nowhere explained how to decode this number, and how to see if the spl of my device is compatible (we have a patern of 1.0x.xxx1 for spl's, for mine it is 1.08.0001, is it compatible?, my intuition tolds me no)...and if it is not what should we do. On another post i found that mine is not compatible(surprise), anyway the guy had tweaked it to hard spl, and says it's working, but i preffer to be sure before take my chances.
Something else: nowhere found the WM6 official upgrade for Herald, even on the HTC corporate website(including the e-club). I've found a file here: HTC_P4350_WWE_4.17.405.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe , downloaded it and it gives me a Runtime Error after extraction (yeah, it's an MSI archive).
Another one: in the tutorial by Ivan (great job by the way, really apreciated) some of the links are broken, some of the instructions are not clear...
For the moment i'm very sad (is the perfect word), because i feel myself very stupid and dull (i've had myself for an average inteligent guy), and I don't know if the problem is me, or the way the information here is represented. Please help me, to not being feel dull )
P.s.: Sorry for my bad english, realy didn't excercise a long time ago
VoidRunner said:
Hello there,
this is my very very first post here, and i'm glad that i registered myself Excellent forum, and very helpfull nevertheless I still can orient my self in the hierarchy of the threads for Herald PPC. It's a bit messy (i've found some info about flashing in booth Herald Mobile 6 and rom development ) ..just personal opinion, and I'll be very thankfull if someone give me a directions for my problem... enough with the crap, the question:
How the heck i should do the thing with the flashing and rom upgrading?
For background. Since a long time i've successfully managed to tweak and mod for the x166 infineon processor on siemens mobile brand especialy ME/S/C45, C/M/S35, M/S65 (yeah, still working on some of the models for dual sim for example, and J2ME inside the x45 series). Most of the procedures are in pure asm, some are in C written with C166 (so i though i knew some tricks)...anyway, it was a bit frustrating for me that i can not find anything concrete on flashing PPC. On one post is written how very important is that i've SPL>4.xx and there's nowhere explained how to decode this number, and how to see if the spl of my device is compatible (we have a patern of 1.0x.xxx1 for spl's, for mine it is 1.08.0001, is it compatible?, my intuition tolds me no)...and if it is not what should we do. On another post i found that mine is not compatible(surprise), anyway the guy had tweaked it to hard spl, and says it's working, but i preffer to be sure before take my chances.
Something else: nowhere found the WM6 official upgrade for Herald, even on the HTC corporate website(including the e-club). I've found a file here: HTC_P4350_WWE_4.17.405.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe , downloaded it and it gives me a Runtime Error after extraction (yeah, it's an MSI archive).
Another one: in the tutorial by Ivan (great job by the way, really apreciated) some of the links are broken, some of the instructions are not clear...
For the moment i'm very sad (is the perfect word), because i feel myself very stupid and dull (i've had myself for an average inteligent guy), and I don't know if the problem is me, or the way the information here is represented. Please help me, to not being feel dull )
P.s.: Sorry for my bad english, realy didn't excercise a long time ago
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Your SPL is too low to flash (excluding the old Aserg's way) but search for the word "goldcard" and you might find a way to flash.
The Runtime error, I'm not sure why you're getting that. Do you have .NET2.0 installed?
I have to update a lot of my threads, I just haven't really had time to be very involved with the xda community, lately.
Ok, guys, after a period of time, I get it!
And I'm gonna write here a quick instruction concerning the nobs (like me).
Steps:
1) Make shure that u've an IPL & SPL higher than 4. When u start ur device, there're some chiphers, that're written in the following format x.xx.xxxx. Usually if u've just bought ur herald it is with windows mobile 5, and the written is (for example)
IPL 1.0x.0001.
SPL 1.0x.0001
OS 2.28.4441
The first chipher is the version of the IPL and the SPL in our case it is 1. So u're not OK with it if u wanna make some personal changes in ur rom, or just wanna use a personalised one.
2) Get higher IPL & SPL. To do so, u must upgrade to Windows Mobile 6. The correct link for the English version of the WM6 is here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/49315340/HTC_P4350_WWE_4.17.405.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe
or any other language here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=358030
Don't worry about the WM6, it's more stable than the older, it's faster, and it's more reliable. Something that I was a bit affraid before upgrading.
3) The upgrade proccess is very simple. U've a file, that is a MSI (Microsoft System Installer) archive. It contains a bunch of files, the most important of them are : RomUpdateUtility.exe (or here called RUU), SPL.nbh(SPL&IPL>4) and RUU_signed.nbh (the windows mobile 6 itself).
4) Connect ur herald to the PC, and follow the instructions(!!!), just make shure that u're connected with ActiveSync(and u've backed up all your info with it). After upgrade u should upgrade and the activesync too, to version >4.5.
5) If u screw up something (ur electric company shuts the electricity for unpaid bills for example, or the pc is running winSucks and freeze), don't worry just switch of the pda, press the camera button and shortly press the reset button in the same time, while the pda is connected to the pc with the usb cable. U'll see the bootloader, ur pc will recognize the pda as a new device, and u can put inside whatever u want, just by skiping the initial chekup of the compatibility of the phone. It's a risky but if're shure about the version of the ROM, everything is just fine. In worst case the PDA won't start and u should reflash it with the original ROM (RUU_signed.nbh), by entering the bootloader.
6) u've brand new pocket after the upgrade to windows mobile 6 and SPL, IPL greater than 4.
Next is HardSPL-ing:
1) read carefully the thread about the hardSPL:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=358225
download the packages posted in the first post. If the links are broken wet me know by typing a personal message, i'll upload them again.
2) Follow the instructions that are written in the first post of that thread.
3) After the reflash u'll have a brand new (once again) pocket with hardspl, and personalized windows mobile 6.
Next step is to download any of the up-ready-steady roms developed by the gurus here, and reflash the pocket with them. Or create your own, by using the rom cooking class of ivanmmj:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=391087
Hi to every1, im new to the forum, to the MDA/Wizard/G3 World and Windows Mobile Pocket Pc Phones.
Ok i just got this Used (Second-hand) T-mobile MDA A.K.A. Wizard and i callled t-mobile US to find out what is the mazimun memory the this phones supports since i couldnt find any info in their site, they didnt have the info either. So if anyone knows about this phone, i would be more than pleased, also let me give you some info about my phone:
T-Mobile MDA (Wizard)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Build 14955.2.3.0
Processor: OMAP850-195MHZ
IPL: 2.26
SPL: 2.26
GSM: 02.25.11
OS: 2.26.10.2
This is my e-mail Just in case any1 wants to contact me as to give me any info that cannot be given here, or guide me pointers, guides, tutorials, etc which all will be very much appreciated.
So Far i think i have a G3 Device, right?
I know that t-mobile told me that this device cannot be upgraded by them any more than WinMo5.0 because they just decided to make a new phone, but i have been reading in this forum and i found that this specific device can be upgraded to 6.1 or something like that, also with something that is called Flowcover, or coverflow from HTC is pretty hot, but the thing is that this is my 1st device this kind and i doint have insurance on itsince i got it prepaid for now, also i dont want to mess up my phone or brick it. im very good at following tutorials and step-by-step as long as they are clear and comprehensive.
My point is there too much info and too many threads about the same please can any1 tell me which 1 to follow, and which tuto is the best, and i will foloow it to the letter.
Please PM me or send me an email to let me know what u guys think and if i said something that i shouldnt mention here in the forum please admin feel free to modify my thread, and im sorry if i did in advanced!
Thanks a lot to any1 who can help, please understand me...
I will greatly appreciate all your help and efforts.
Thanks again
Peace out!!!
Heres all you'll need
Since i was in the same boat as you were about 4 days ago, i'll help you out .
After I spent days asking people questions on a thread I finally found this website's wiki page: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wizard Windows Mobile 6 for newbies
It helped me greatly, it has ALL the information and steps that you'd need to flash your phone to Button 1.05, then CID unlock it, then flash to a IPL/SPL of 3.08. Then you'd be able to flash to windows mobile 6.1 or HTC coverflow, what ever you choose. Also, if you have a Vista pc it gives a step by step tutorial to how to make it so that you could do this on vista.(Also, WST[Wizard Service Tool] didnt seem to work on my Vista)
And yes, you have a G3
Hopefully that page will answer all your questions and this gives all the info you need.
RE: Sorry i forgot!!!
Darksider94 said:
Since i was in the same boat as you were about 4 days ago, i'll help you out .
After I spent days asking people questions on a thread I finally found this website's wiki page: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wizard Windows Mobile 6 for newbies
It helped me greatly, it has ALL the information and steps that you'd need to flash your phone to Button 1.05, then CID unlock it, then flash to a IPL/SPL of 3.08. Then you'd be able to flash to windows mobile 6.1 or HTC coverflow, what ever you choose. Also, if you have a Vista pc it gives a step by step tutorial to how to make it so that you could do this on vista.(Also, WST[Wizard Service Tool] didnt seem to work on my Vista)
And yes, you have a G3
Hopefully that page will answer all your questions and this gives all the info you need.
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Thanks in advanced, but i forgot to tell you my PC Is: Windows XP Pro SP3
NOT VISTA, thank god!
Do i need anything special since i have XP or is XP better for this procedures?
thanks
c-ya
Oh, Also Do i need to backup anything from my phone to the PC before i do any modification? like for safety purposes? i.e. like to revert it back to original state?
Also after i do this can i use it as if it came with Windows Mobile 6? and do i tell this to T-mobile? or can i use it with other service providers?
what type of applications must i get after this, WM6 or WM5 apps? and where do i get them cause ie been looking for games and IR Apps like remote control and cant find any?
sorry but i just have too many questions in my head, also do you mind sending me a PM or email with your choice of WM6 and which is more stable and complatible with Coverflow?
thanks and sorry again!!!
Yeah, there were alot of questions in my head when i did this too.
You don't need anything special for XP to do this. Just follow the instructions on the page I gave you and download the tools you need to flash your phone.
Also, when your doing this it hard-resets your device so any programs, contacts, stuff like that should backup all that stuff on your pc using activesync and just take note of the programs you have so you could put them back on afterwards, but the programs that came with your phone usually come with the rom you are putting on, so those you shouldnt need to worry about.
To revert it back to the state when you got it jsut put an official windows mobile rom.
Also, doing this voids your warranty with T-Mobile for the phone. And when you use Wizard Service Tool(WST) when you CID unlock your phone, you can also SIM unlock it which would allow you to use it with any carrier.
You can get any apps that are compatible with WM, i'm not sure where good places to get apps are yet, i'm still looking too.
I can't really help you with the choice of WM6 and which would be more stable with Coverflow because i dont use Coverflow, but right now i'm running Windows Mobile 6.1 With Manila 2D using Touchflow.(Shown in my sig) That can be found in the Windows Mobile 6 category of the Wizard forums with a lot of other great roms.
Hope this helped .
plz help me i have htc touch pro ,it has 6.1windows,iwana 6.5 windows,[lz any onw help me how to install and where i get tht window,and my second problem iz i cant install softwares of (.exe) how can i install tht file type???plz help me plzzz i nedd urget help
1. Use the search button.
2. Look at the sticky's.
3. Read the rules before posting.
I agree, it seems hard to find a way how to upgrade your windows software to 6.5 or even the new 7.
I find it very difficult to get android yet everyone talks about... there is not website for it..its all hunting which is stupid. Not even torrents have them.
may be u can use 1 of so many roms here, just pick one, and enjoy your new winmo 6.5, if this is your 1st time, may you should read this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448008
1) Install HardSPL
2) Pick a ROM and follow the instructions
There is an excellent thread in the ROM forum giving step by step instructions. Its a bit daunting flashing the first ROM but after you have done it once or twice its easy
only problem is there are too many ROMs to choose from
... and those pesky chefs keep bringing out updates