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I successfully upgraded from WM2003 to WM2005 some months ago. I'd now like to upgrade again to TuMa 1.3. Currently my existing rom is 5.03.02 and it crashes quite regularly - especially if people call me.
Anyway, I've been reading through the wiki and a lot of the threads again but there's one thing I can't seem to understand. It seems as if upgrading requires an SD card? Is this the case?
Now, before I'm accused of not reading the documentation, I have and it quite clearly states, "copy the EXTROM folder to your storage card". That's fine and well but I've never had an SD card so how did I manage the first upgrade?
What I've been trying to find out (with little success) is if "storage card" is like the ROM storage area but before I flash my SPV M2000 into a very expensive paperweight I thought I'd better check. Better safe than sorry I guess.
Can someone confirm?
no sd card
i've got a spv m2000 and no sd card but i've managed to upgrade to tuma 1.3 no problem i just copied the extrom to the storage on the phone got less storage now but still works fine
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jonni1980 said:
i've got a spv m2000 and no sd card but i've managed to upgrade to tuma 1.3 no problem i just copied the extrom to the storage on the phone got less storage now but still works fine
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Do you remember where you copied it to? Was it the root directory or just in My Documents?
My worry is I'll copy it somewhere that the install program won't be looking. In the documentation it explicitly states "storage card/EXTROM". It'd be just my luck to copy to the files to the root of my device - try to flash it and having it fail because it couldn't find the image files.
You seriously don't have an SD Card?!
Go to a store, buy a 128 MB one for nearly nothing. Honestly, I can't imagine running a Windows Mobile device without one, especially Windows Mobile 5. There just isn't enough space natively in the device.
You don't technically NEED anything in the EXTROM folder either. Alternatively, you can just take all of its contents (cab files) and put them on your device using activesync, and run them in File Explorer to install them. It's the same thing, just not automatic.
TheLastOne said:
You seriously don't have an SD Card?!
Go to a store, buy a 128 MB one for nearly nothing. Honestly, I can't imagine running a Windows Mobile device without one, especially Windows Mobile 5. There just isn't enough space natively in the device.
You don't technically NEED anything in the EXTROM folder either. Alternatively, you can just take all of its contents (cab files) and put them on your device using activesync, and run them in File Explorer to install them. It's the same thing, just not automatic.
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I've not had the need to use much memory on the phone really.
When I had an iPAQ I needed loads of memory and was always using it everywhere but I've found the SPV to be very slow (hopefully improved with the new ROM) and also the headphone socket is proprietary so I can't use headphones that fit my ears that don't fall out.
As well as this, I no longer use Windows - well I use my gf's laptop to flash the phone but that's about it. There's very little integration with Unix and the SPV and it's led to a dramatic reduction of usage.
I've heard of some programs that can sync with Evolution on Unix but they're very unstable at the moment and require quite some understanding to get working and I don't have the time to get that working just yet - maybe in a few weeks time.
I've already ordered an SD card but was just a little excited about the prospect of flashing the ROM (it's like Christmas morning for me!) and was wondering if I could do it without it.
Anyway, running the cabs one by one sounds like a solution for the time being. I thought it needed to replace parts of the sub-system that needed a hard reset no?
Once the ROM is flashed, will Device Information reflect the ROM Version as WM5 5.1.1700?
There is no problem to flash this rom without SD card, because you can install manually every cab from extrom after flashing
xplode said:
There is no problem to flash this rom without SD card, because you can install manually every cab from extrom after flashing
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Thanks xplode.
I've worked out that the cabs are completely independent of the ROM update and as such don't even need to be on the device.
I thought they were like install files and needed to be present after reboot for the flashing to complete properly. My mistake.
hello ppl!
i have a G3 wizard, CID and SIM unlocked - special thanks go to: Dr Puttingham, faria, machinagod, zabardast_1, its right, and all the others that contributed with their post to my actual wm knowledge -
back to subject, two days ago i've got my first ppc - a wizard, and after reading countless of (partial)unusefull stuff, and some stickyes i've managed to unlock it (it had german language), downgrade it, and flash it.. the thing is that - after t-mobile (2.26) i tried to make a backup on the sd card using mtty1[1].42, and then i put in it the latest tnt rom (pro) - everything works flawless, except the sd card. in bootloader it asks me to press the green (call) key to restore, but i don't need to, i will just stick to the tnt rom, so the backup on the card is not needed no more, but i can't access it, format it (if possible from wizard - don't have a card reader a.t.m.), .. so here comes my question: is there a way to format it / make it accessible again (the mini sd card) ?
normally, i wouldn't care, but it's a 2gb one :|
if the answer is somewhere on this forum, please give me directions, i've already read most threads (from start to end) in every topic/category, so i don't mind another one, thank you!
hope you understand my english, and also i hope someone will answer.
solved
problem solved using card reader -> format.
now i'm angry for starting a thread for such a "situation".
someone please close it, or delete it, 10x.
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Ok Guys.
I created this thread cause in the JACHero thread on at least every page everyone asks how to install it, what am I doing wrong, and why is it broken.
So let me give you step by steps of what exactly I have done for me and others to run Hero with out a problem. I will also create a thread with step by step on how to use Ubuntu Linux Live distro to partition your card.
Things you will need to make this work.
Your Brain
G1 Phone
SD Card reader
And the files I included in this thread.
My phone right now is running.
JACHero 2.3
NEW SPL
cyanogens recovery 1.2
8gb class 6sd with Swapper(Swap file on ext2 sd)
setCPU slightly overclock.
Results.
Ever since I did my new Buttons, and the SPL I included in this write up, I have not had one problem flashing any hero rom at all on my phone, nor did I ever have problem actually running hero roms.
So here goes.
First before you partition your card or do anything make sure your card is at least portioned to fat32, don't worry about any other partitions yet.
OK once you do that go ahead and take the radio zip file I am including in this thread and flash it on your phone.
But first make sure you don't already have new radio installed which is 2.22.19.26I THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. To check what radio you have, power off your phone, and power it on while holding the camera button.
If you do have new radio you can continue on to flashing the new SPL.
Flashing your SPL. (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE NEW BUTTONS INSTALLED)
Ok this is where it might get a little tricky, and you might require a SD card reader I know I did and frankly I think this is the best way to do it and I recommend every time you do put a new update on your sd card to update your phone do it through a card reader.
Now after you flash your SPL you might or I should say more then likely will get stuck at the T-Mobile G1 screen, this also might happen after new radio flash in the previous step. If this is the case do not freak out it's normal and your phone is not bricked, but this is why having a sd card reader is important.
Ok so Here is what you do after you have flashed new Radio and SPL(Note:The steps on running Linux live distro and using it to partition your card is coming up). Boot up Live distro of Ubuntu, when its done booting, go ahead and go into the partitioning program while your sd card is hooked up in the computer.
Go ahead and set up two partitions at this time. One EXT3, and of course the other one Fat32. Your ext3 partition doesn't have to be all that big. I actually have mine set up to 512.
Once you are done creating partitions, go ahead and put the latest JACHero on the FAT32 portion and flash away (don't forget to rename to update.zip).
At this point if you follow all of these steps there is no way possible that your phone should not boot right into the system to run the initial setup.
These steps pretty much walk you through steps as if you were starting with a phone that has completly nothing on it.
Also the first boot up after flashing the new ROM, might take a few mins at the HTC screen.
Once your phone loads up and you go through the setup process go ahead and run swapper, it should be an APP that's already pre-installed.
Once you run swapper go into the setting and change the location of your swap file from /sdcard/swapfile.swp to /system/sd/swap.swp
Here is the reason why. The default location is your FAT32 partition. If you all of a sudden mount your phone to the computer with the swap file running on FAT32 you will corrupt your sd card, and then you will have to wipe and reinstall everything.
If you set the location of your swap file on /system/sd/ that's actually your ext2/3 partition and never gets mounted and you never have to turn swapper off.
Well I hope this helps some of you out. I will be writing the walk through on loading up live distro of Linux and partitioning your card sometime today.
I have used this method on a couple different phones and it has worked each time. Also I really recommend installing cyanogens recovery 1.2, as its an excellent way of making a back up of your phone and doing future flashing.
If there is anything anyone thinks that could be done better feel free to post in here.
Remember different people have different ways. I have posted this way cause it has worked for me on my phone and two other phones I setup, and each time there was no hicups.
FILES:
Radio 2_22_19_26I
NEW SPL
CM-Recovery-1.2
Ubuntu Linux Download
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible for anything that you might have done to your phone by following these directions. Like I mentioned before so far every time I have used this method, I have had nothing but success.
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XDA Users, KEEP THIS THREAD ON TOPIC OR IT TOO WILL GOTO THE TRASH!!!
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Hey everyone,
I was trying to follow the guide posted after the OP (quoted above), and had a few questions that didn't seem all that clear to me. I've searched all of last night looking for answers.
-What does he mean by "PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE NEW BUTTONS INSTALLED", and how do I install them if I must?
-The cyanogen recovery image, is that installed just as any other rom, via update.zip, ALT+S, etc.?
-Lastly, is it really that much better if I get a Class 6 card? I currently have a regular microSD, but am willing to stick with it if the build runs fine, any other reports on this?
I'm currently at a very basic build, JFv1.51 with no other mods. Thanks in advance!
Buttons in the post refers to the Radio. Yes the CM recovery image is installed just like a ROM, alt+s. Yes it is worth it to get a class 6 sd card. I myself don't have one but I know it's worth it. Got to newegg I think you can get one there for under 20$ Hope i helped you!
I've read it can be done on other phones is it posible to do on a cdma diamond, i found this on ppc geeks
Here's what I did:
Hard Reset Phone
Download Raphael_CDMA_HSPL_037.exe and SSPLManual_Raphael.zip
Transfer Raphael_CDMA... to an empty folder on the desktop of your VM
Run Raphael_CDMA (but don't use it)
Now look in the above folder and find RUU_Signed.nbh and move to the root of your SD card
Use a file utility on your phone to rename RUU_Signed.nbh to RAPHIMG.nbh
Put SSPLManual on your SD card and run the program
It should now flash your SPL
To test boot into bootloader and it should say 0.37.CMONEX
Delete RAPHIMG.nbh
Now to flash a custom ROM download one and find the file RUU_Signed.nbh... move it to the root of the SD card... rename it to RAPHIMG.nbh (using the phone) and enter the bootloader (hold power, volume down, and push the reset button)... it should now flash the ROM
Hope this helps... I know it can be frustrating when you don't want to screw anything up!
does anyone know if the files for diamond exist?
just download the spl/rom woteva, rename the .nbh file to diamimg.nbh copy it to the root of ur internal storage, hold vol down & back while pressing the reset button ( i think, mite be ok instead of back i cant remember) lol when prompted press the power button to flash the image, it should work the same way with hspl
Guys just be careful here. I believe that flashing the HARD SPL can or should only be done via PC.
Flashing ROMs/Radios can be done the SD memory way as you described above.
Enjoy!
band27 said:
Guys just be careful here. I believe that flashing the HARD SPL can or should only be done via PC.
Flashing ROMs/Radios can be done the SD memory way as you described above.
Enjoy!
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i agree with band, ive neva tried flashing hspl from a sd nor would i try to be honest lol
thanks for the quick replys!
ok so basically hard spl needs to be done a differnt way but its safe to flash roms from the card
mjb94 said:
thanks for the quick replys!
ok so basically hard spl needs to be done a differnt way but its safe to flash roms from the card
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That's is exactly right!
Happy Flashing!
See... this is how people screw their phones up.
You're in the CDMA Diamond section.
Either you're posting in the wrong section, or you have a Verizon Diamond. None of the other CDMA Diamonds have SD slots. Now, the VZW Diamond hasn't been unlocked yet, so any Hard SPL or custom ROM, or whatever that you might find, isn't for your device. You will brick your phone.
Now, again.... you may just be posting in the wrong forum, or you may be saying SD, when you really mean Internal Storage, but for what you actually typed, nothing good can come from trying to flash anything, from SD or otherwise.
i posted here because infact i do have a cdma diamond. i mean the internal storage, sorry for any confusion there may have been.
but the internal storage behaves jus as in sd card would,
mjb94 said:
i posted here because infact i do have a cdma diamond. i mean the internal storage, sorry for any confusion there may have been.
but the internal storage behaves jus as in sd card would,
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dont worry me and band knew what you ment ...... some people eh
After seeing countless people brick their phones, you can't take anything for granted...
no you cant
will this method work with treo 750
Hey , i used to know a lot about the xperia, roms, flashing, but after flashing roms for a very long while, i forgot a lot.
So, this may be a bad question but, how would i flash my stock rom?
When i do so, and go into bootloader mode, it says "No Image File"....
what did i do wrong, and what must i do? im pretty sure i renamed the rom to "kovsimg.nbh".
are you using Kingston memory card.
if so it wont boot from card, flash using PC method.
Peoples (including me) reported to have problem with Kingston card.
Also make sure you image name is KOVSIMG.nbh on the card (re-name it if you have to)
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is your problem already solved with the help you received or does it still persist?
thoughts...
take a backup of things stored in memory card, format it and then paste in it kovsimg.nbh
or maybe the downloaded file is corrupt?
btw I always use nbh with small letters and not caps and never had an issue...