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Imate PDA2K rom update, Orange Partner Israel

I have ordered a new Imate PDA2K from Australia through Ebay, haven't got it yet so I do not have all the data incl. all rom versions it is running under, however, Orange Partner, my Cell Phone provider has released a new Rom version on it's website, Orange_Israel_V1.72.187_Dated-3-2-2005.exe designated for the IMATE XDA II, (the same but without the sliding keyboard) which is the device they sell here in Israel, and which contains Hebrew language.
My question is, would it work on my new PDA2K?, what do I have to do in order to be able to reinstall the original rom in case the new one does not work, I have read the "Blue Angel for beginners" at wiki.xda-developers.com, however it is rather complicated, well at least for a new user.
Thank you.

I would not install the ROM for the XDA II, I really don't think the only change is the sliding keyboard. It's a different device and comes with dfferent hardware and I have a feeling that you are going to screw up your phone, especially since u are getting the phone from australia - what would u do if u screw it totally? U are stuck with a dead duck.
If I were U - I would not take the risk.
This is just my opinion.

Thank you for sharing your opinion, I thought so to, anyway there is a rom update at Club Imate, I think I will use that one.
From what I have read in the [email protected] forum, the update I was talking about in my question is the exRom, it appeares so in many devices in some posts.
Thanks again!

Sorry to bother, but....I have a question.

Hi XDA
Terribly sorry if this is already somewhere on these forums, I tried searching so avoid bugging any of you but I came to no conclusion....
I currently have a regular bronze T-mobile G1 which I had factory unlocked. I also rooted the handset and updated to JF1.5. The funny thing is, is that I can't see paid apps. I know unlocked phones can't see paid apps on the market... but I wanted to know... is there a way around that?
By the way, I am currently living in Canada and running it on a rogers network... if that makes any difference.
Thanks in Advance! and again sorry to bother anyone!

You should post this in the proper sub-section "DREAM" not in development.

Not a development , but anyways
For all those living out of USA , there is a program to install in order to allow purchasing paid apps from the market
You can download the prog from here
http://strazzere.com/blog/?p=255

Thanks to both of the VERY quick responses!
Sorry for posting in the wrong section of the forums, I'm a noob.

co-pilot

guys
total newbie question, sorry!
im looking to buy the hero shortly; im currently on a WM diamond.
i want to use the co-pilot on the hero as i brought a license earlier this year, on the website it says you can just put the same serial code in again, easy.
it says you have to download it from the "market" 1st, now at this point i get confused. is that a free download from the market place? because everything ive read about "market" says if it has a cost; you must pay before you download so then i'll have two serial codes
hope thats makes sense! ive tried alk but its like pulling teeth!
thanks
JT

Just checked the market and saw that it's not free..so I have no idea what they're referring to there. You might want to email them with that exact question. >.<

Firerat's help really needed...not g1 related

i know it's not the right section or even appropriate at all but help is really needed.
ok first... hi,
again i know it is not appropriate and i hope that i'm not bothering Firerat.
well, i have a little problem.
i have a g1 which runs great and everything.
my fiancée saw my phone and she really got interested in it specially the market feature and she wanted one.
so i bought her a htc legend which sent her over the moon.
after starting it for the first time and after completing the setup she ran to menu looking for the market to get some games and guess what there is no market anywhere to be found and she stated crying "women" and i really don't know what to do as she refuse to root her phone or miss with it's stock status.
so i'll really appreciate it of u help me, telling me what to do. can i like acquire a market apk of any other phone and flash it through fast boot if possible or what...please help
yours
adham
p.s. i live in egypt and that's where i bought the phone "from a vodafone retail store"

This should NOT be directed at a specific user.
This is a very general question that ANYONE can answer.
The answer is this:
YOU have root access on YOUR phone, so download games or whatever from there and copy the apk off of it and install to hers.

[Q] 1st Rooter Help please

Hi All,
I would appreciate help with the following questions:
1 - Will rooting allow me to buy from the Pay-Android Market? I am in SOuth Africa and we only have the Free stuff
2 - Will rooting allow me to install all apps and games, including pay appd/games? Like an iPhone Jailbreak? So I wont have to pay
3 - Are there any down sides to rooting? Or adverse Side effects?
Also if possible can someone link me to a thread were I can ascertain all the necessary software to root my i9000
Thanks in advance,
Obi~
P.S. Please can a mod edit my title - 1st Time Rooter Help Please

Answer to question 1. Rooting your device will allow you to download an app called Eris Market Fix which will allow you to run the Market in your region of the world however, if you dont have the market already you will need to search for the .apk file from someone here at XDA to get it. If you do have the market already but just cant buy paid apps then that is ok cause the Eris Market Fix app is free.
Answer to question 2. No... Rooting is not quite like jailbreaking the iphone and it will not allow you to get paid apps from the market for free. Also - Pirating software is NOT tolerated here on XDA so I would not even discuss it again for sake of not getting yourself banned from the site.
What it MAY do is provide you with the ability to download "non-market" apps if you dont already have the ability to do so.
Answer to question 3. Check the Galaxy S Android Development forum for the z4root app. This is the easiest and fastest way to root. Be advised that it will not work on some firmwares however.

Thanks for the feedback
Was unawares of the Piracy issue, wont happen again.
As I said I am happy to pay, as soon as I get the pay market

No problem... Good luck... And happy Market Shopping when you get it all worked out!!!