SPV M1000 France > French to English language change - MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development

Hello All.
After switching from P800 to Treo 600 to SPV M1000 (yes, I'm an IT fashion victim), I assumed changing the OS language is a question of pressing some buttons. Wrong, as I now found out while browsing this forum. What I'm still not sure about, though, is what exactly I need to do to switch from French to English. So please, can anyone confirm if the following steps are correct to get the latest Orange version in English:
1. Download the http://static.orange.dk/spv/RUU166150WWE_Orange_DK.exe file.
2. Use the patch and follow the instructions of freelockuk seen at http://static.orange.dk/spv/RUU166150WWE_Orange_DK.exe to avoid country code conflicts.
Is that it? Or do I need to go through http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/HimalayaRomFlashing in order to work around the country code issue?
Or do I need http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/XDAtools for this procedure?
And then I'd need to update the radio stack separately. Correct?
And finally, I think someone asked for the French Orange ROM version. I'd be happy to offer this as a download I someone could explain how to copy/transfer the ROM from the device to my computer.
Thanks, much for any tips and hints.

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Hi Xelar. That's me that requested the Orange French extended rom. I'm preparing an SD card for a customer that wants french on his M1000. If you're interested, I can give you the counterpart. A full backup of my SPV M1000 english rom (Orange Switzerland only sells M1000 in english). It's the swiss version, but by customizing the extended rom with the Orange French cab, it should just be fine.

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Have no problems sharing the ROM (Orange France), however, you would need to walk me through the process. I have an FTP server if that'd be necessary.
I've been trying to upgrade to an English version the last two hours or so. No luck. Came as far as to the point where I needed to use the xda2nbftool.exe but using DOS commands is not my cup of tea.
Ergo, would be happy to use the Orange Swiss (English) ROM as long as my device continues to work and understands English. I assume communicating with a French ActiveSync version shouldn't be a problem, right? Once installed, would I need to get all further updates from Orange CH?

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Xelar said:
Have no problems sharing the ROM (Orange France), however, you would need to walk me through the process. I have an FTP server if that'd be necessary.
I've been trying to upgrade to an English version the last two hours or so. No luck. Came as far as to the point where I needed to use the xda2nbftool.exe but using DOS commands is not my cup of tea.
Ergo, would be happy to use the Orange Swiss (English) ROM as long as my device continues to work and understands English. I assume communicating with a French ActiveSync version shouldn't be a problem, right? Once installed, would I need to get all further updates from Orange CH?
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To extract the extended rom, you just have to download the this file. Install it on the M1000. Il will create 4 shortcuts in the startup menu. Run unhide and unlock and reset the M1000. You will then see a new folder in the root named \Extended_rom. You can copy its content, zip it and put it on your FTP. That would be great.
To prepare the rom, you'll have to use the DOS. Put the file xda2nbftool in the same folder where the rom file are (the nbf). Then run these commands:
xda2nbftool -x NK.nbf nk.nba 0x20040304
xda2nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040305
xda2nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040306
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Orange -sl FRA -v ms_.nba
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Orange -sl FRA -v Radio_.nba
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Orange -sl FRA -v nk.nba
(put original nbf files in safe place before if you want)
xda2nbftool -x NK.nba nk.nbf 0x20040304
xda2nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040305
xda2nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040306
In the second § (containing PH10, Orange and FRA), please verify in your DeviceData.txt file that the parameters are the right ones and change them if necessary.
If you don't want to use the swiss rom, you can also try the i-Mate 1.72. It's exactly the same process. And thanks to xda-developers, you should be able in the future to install any rom on your M1000, as long as you follow the steps to prepare the nbf files.
And ActiveSync french works fine with english roms. I'm using AS in french at home and english at work. No problem.

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OK, I think copying my existing ROM should have worked. You can find the Orange_F_ROM.zip file at
FTP: 64.21.152.215
Password: xda
Login: xda
I'll try upgrading my ROM now. One last thing (at least for tonight). By "run the command" regarding the xda2nbftool.exe, what exactly do you mean? As I'm not familiar with DOS commands at all, could you elaborate a bit further? Thanks.

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Thanks. Seems to be fine. I've uploaded to your server an SD card backup. But you'll probably have to change its header (first 412 bytes) with the header of a backup made on your M1000. Otherwise it will fail.
To install, copy the file on an SD card using WinHex (don't copy the file with Windows). Change first 412 bytes of the card. Then inserting the card on you PocketPC, it should ask to format it. Finally, go to bootloader, press camera and power button when asked. This backup does not contain extended rom. I'll upload you the extended rom in a couple of minutes.
If you prefer using more classical way, the option is to use the dangaard 1.66.02FRA installer (available on this forum). It's maybe easier than playing with raw data on the SD card. You can also customize more easily the extended rom and take the files from your rom, the swiss one and the dangaard one.

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I've actually tried to upgrade via the i-Mate 1.72 installer. Started fine, passed the country code check, but then froze in bootloader mode (grey screen, Serial or USB - depending on if connected to the PC or not, v.1. 06). Doesn't look good, but I've found some possible fixes in this forum and hope one of them will work.

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OK, worked. Had to simply re-run the upgrade process (as recommended in one of the threads. Now it's in English, and that's lovely.

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Fine. Glad to hear that you installed an english rom successfully. I also have to do it on mine, but don't have time yet to reinstall all the apps. So I continue with 1.66 for some days.

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Didn't the Orange France ROM include PDF and PPT readers? I'm really not sure anymore, but if it did, is that something I could re-install on my i-mate 1.72 version? And if so, could you provide those files? Thanks, much.

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It's clearvue that provide these features. The installer is available in the zip I uploaded to your server. :wink:

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Ah, yes, totally forgot about your upload. Sorry, thanks.

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And another one: I've installed part of the CH Extended ROM, and, consequently, it changed my connection settings. How do I uninstall only some of the Orange CH components (i.e. Orange Backup). And, once done, can I install the Orange F components instead, or would this cause a language conflict between the English 1.72 ROM? Again, thanks, much.

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Changement de langue du SPV M1000
Bonjour,
J’ai vue que vous avez réussi à changer la langue de votre SPV M1000 de français en Anglais.
J’ai un SPV M1000 et Je voudrais faire la même chose.
Est-il possible de me d’écrire la procédure détailler et de m’envoyer par mail tous les soft dont j’ai besoin.
Merci d’avance pour votre aide.
Saadi MONLA

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Salut Saadi,
Malheureusement mon français n'est pas suffisant pour expliquer ce processus, donc, voilà mon réponse en anglais :
In order to change the language of your SPV you'll need to change the entire operating system. This results in loosing some of the Orange-branded features. If that's no problem for you (it wasn't for me), you can try to do what I did. Please be warned, however, that this worked for my SPV M1000 (Orange France) and I can't guarantee if it'll work for you the same way. Here we go:
1
If you want to backup your Extended ROM (where your regional/Orange settings are defined), you'll need to download this file http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=40412#40412 in order to unlock the Extended ROM folder, which currently is invisible. Copy it to your M1000 and run it (click on it). Il will create 4 shortcuts in the Start Up menu. Run (click on) 'unhide' and 'unlock' and reset the M1000. You will now see a new folder in the root named \Extended_ROM. Copy the entire folder to your PC as a backup.
OK, so your Extended ROM is backed up, now let's proceed to changing the ROM of your M1000.
2
Download http://www.clubimate.com/Support/RUU172126WWE_imate.exe
This is the i-mate ROM version, You'd also find other ROM (operating software) versions in this forum but from what I know the one above is one of the latest upgrades and works fine with my SPV.
Normally, the ROM only installs if your device has the corresponding country code. I doubt that it'll work, but just give it a try: Make sure your PDA is in its cradle, connected and powered. Then double click the file and follow the steps. If the country code error shows up, you'll have to go to step 3.
3
Download
http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/xda/xda2nbftool.exe
You need this tool to change the .NBF files as described in step 5.
4
Run the upgrade (RUU172126WWE_imate.exe) again, wait for it to unpack, but this time don't click on any other (i.e. 'next') buttons. Just leave the install window as is for now. The program unpacked some file to your PC. Find the directory where it is unpacked, probably in "\Documents and Settings\yourname\Local Settings\Temp", and there should be a subdirectory, containing these files
HimaClearJumpCode.exe
HimaGetDeviceData.exe
HimaUpgradeUt.exe
ms_.nbf
NK.nbf
Radio_.nbf
5
To prepare the ROM, the xda2nbftool you downloaded in step 3 must be run via a DOS command prompt. Are you familiar with this? If no, let me know. If so, put the xda2nbftool file in the same folder where the unpacked files of step 4 are (the NBF files). Then run these DOS commands:
xda2nbftool -x NK.nbf nk.nba 0x20040304
xda2nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040305
xda2nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040306
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Orange -sl FRA -v ms_.nba
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Orange -sl FRA -v Radio_.nba
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so Orange -sl FRA -v nk.nba
xda2nbftool -x NK.nba nk.nbf 0x20040304
xda2nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040305
xda2nbftool -x radio_.nba radio_.nbf 0x20040306
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Continue with the upgrade process your started and paused in step 4 and just follow the installer instructions. As described in my thread, the first time I ran the upgrade my M1000 froze in Bootloader mode. I then removed the battery for about 30 minutes (don't know though if that had anything to do with it) and went through the entire process again. The second time it worked flawlessly.
You can also check the 'official' guide at
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/HimalayaRomFlashing
Bon courage !

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Changement de langue du SPV M1000
Thank you for your fast reply.
I have some questions to ask you:
1)
What are the Orange-branded features that I would loose?
2)
I am going to install the i-mate rom to my devise, but what about the Extended Rom.
Is it going to be installed automatically with i-mate rom or should I install it separately or should I leave my orange extended rom?
I will try to do it this weekend which me luck.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Saadi

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Changement de langue du SPV M1000
One more question:
What is the difference between the ROM and the extended ROM?
Thanks a lot.
Saadi

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Re: Changement de langue du SPV M1000
smmonla said:
Thank you for your fast reply.
I have some questions to ask you:
1)
What are the Orange-branded features that I would loose?
2)
I am going to install the i-mate rom to my devise, but what about the Extended Rom.
Is it going to be installed automatically with i-mate rom or should I install it separately or should I leave my orange extended rom?
I will try to do it this weekend which me luck.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Saadi
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1) As far as I remember you would loose the Orange over-the-air backup and update utility and the Internet Explorer settings (i.e. start page). And from a design point of view, the boot image and Orange theme. This all didn't bother me at all, but nevertheless, I've re-installed some of it copying some of the backup files of the Extended ROM.
2) It will install both ROM and Extended ROM automatically.
Also make sure to right down all your connection settings. I'm not sure if there's another way, but I had to reset all connection settings (MMS, SMS, Email).
I do wish you good luck!

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Re: Changement de langue du SPV M1000
smmonla said:
One more question:
What is the difference between the ROM and the extended ROM?
Thanks a lot.
Saadi
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See here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/HimalayaFAQ

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Thanks a lot.
Everything worked fine.
One last question,
How can I resyncronise with my PC as If it was my old One. i.e. now my pc see it as a new pocket pc.
Thanks a lot.
Saadi