Newbie question: Hot to upgrade ROM? - MDA, XDA, 1010 General

Hi
I have a Vitel TSM400 PW10A1 and I want to unlock it. I have read in the forum I need to upgrade rom, but I don't know how to do it.
Frist of all I don't know what is the rom I Have and I don't know what rom should I need, where to get it or how to install it.
Any help where to get that information?

ROM stands for Read Only Memory - part of your device's memory that hold the Operation System and some basic software.
To change ROM:
1. Read more things like "Flashing ROM is dangerous!!!" - very entertaining!
2. Go to http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org and find the ROM you like - all of them should work with XDA1 devices
3. Download as rom.exe and start from the PC (activesync + cradle) or try SD method
4. write back soon!
PS: what rom do you use now? (Start>Settings>System>Device info...)

If you just want to unlock, the easiest way is getting an serial cable to attch your device and get the XDA Manipulator from http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/XDAmanipulator.
Otherwise you have to update your ROM.
Best ROM for unlocking ist the XDA Developers Special Edition 1.2 or you can use the 3.17.03. There is an liitle program (xdaunlock) http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/XDAunlock you can use for unlocking. Afterwards you can use all ROMS you want. (even restore your old one)....
HTH
Stefan

UNLOCKED!!, at least. Thanks.
Finally I downloaded the Xda Developers rom 1.2 and Installed. It's in english so I can't type the letter Ñ , but now the XDA is unlocked. That's a good thing for me.
The "problem" is that I had this rom:
ROM is 3.18.10 ESP
Rom Date is 08/15/2003
Movil version: 3.24.00
Protocol: 32S54
Model PW10A1
And now I have 3.17, an older rom.
What do you suggest, stay with this rom (XDA Dev 1.2) or upgrade it to a better one?.

Do you have anything against Windows Mobile 2003? If so, 3.17.03 is the best.
Otherwise, you should try WM2003 (4.xx.xx, A.3x.xx, R.3x.xx) - it has a few cons, but it's faster and probably more powerful...

I have not anything againts any rom because I'm a newbie.
The only problem I have with 3.17 is that I have not letter "Ñ" in the keyboard and some other spanish symbols. Without Ñ I can't write the name of my city "La Coruña", the name of the... ejem, vagina, in spanish we say "coño" and some other interesting words :roll: like año (year), España (spain), cariño (darling), niño (child)...
After installing the 3.17 I made a backup from 3,18 ES. If i restore that backup, Should I have 3.18 ES again?

1. My point was that you use PocketPC 2002 Phone Edition and it's an older generation of OS. But if you are satisfied with what you have, there is no need to upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003.
2. To write in Spanish you need a spanish keyboard - it can be downloaded as a part of localization software from your provider's site (or any other company that sells the machines in Spain). For example, except for english (built in) keyboard I also use russian (russification pack from hpc.ru) and czech (czech localization from the CD) ones...

Thanks a lot, now I have to find any spanish keyboard for the VITEL TSM400.

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T-Mobile MDAII ROM conversion from German to English

Can you confirm that the download RUU16006WWE_T-mobile_NL.exe is safe to convert German version of ROM to English?
The download is at URL: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cellpoint/tmobilemdaii.html
Any experience from those who tried that?
Thanks,
vnez
language is 100% controlled by the rom
so if you upgrade your device with a rom in a surden
language the device will be in the language of that rom
vnez said:
Can you confirm that the download RUU16006WWE_T-mobile_NL.exe is safe to convert German version of ROM to English?
The download is at URL: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cellpoint/tmobilemdaii.html
Any experience from those who tried that?
Thanks,
vnez
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To be more exact: the rom is here @ http://xda-developers.com/incoming/rom160wwe/RUU16006WWE_T-mobile_NL.exe
This ROM works without a problem on a German T-Mobile MDA II.
Don't know where you plan to buy it, but there are several German resellers who ship worldwide.
Take a look @ http://www.handit.de/index.php?fuseaction=shop&katid=64
You can mail them in English, but it can take some time before they reply.
Grtz,
Jos
Thank you very much.
I have already purchased the T-Mobile MDAII from Germany (Gigatech.de).
What I am not sure about is whether the change of ROM will cause erasing even MS Pocket PC programs (Excel, Word, ...) or whether they are part of the ROM and will be re-installed automatically.
Do you have this experience. I would really appreciate your reply.
Thanks and regs,
V. Nezval
Good price
You purchased that MDAII at a very good price.
I believe that these are at the rom, and therefore will change language (my experience),
but what is the real problem, if they erase they come back on the rom, if they don't erase they stay on the machine - win win situation
vnez said:
What I am not sure about is whether the change of ROM will cause erasing even MS Pocket PC programs (Excel, Word, ...) or whether they are part of the ROM and will be re-installed automatically.
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They are part of the ROM and will be installed automatically.
Grtz,
Jos
anything which is not put in ram by the user
(which is lost at rom upgrade)
is located in the rom
it's where everything is
that is everything apart from the radiostack

New I-Mate Rom: 1.66.167 WWE - WM03 Second Edition???

Wassup All,
Is this a Second Edition? (note the minor version number - 167)
http://www.cddnet.com/Support/RUU166167WWE_CDL-SKU2.zip
Waiting for your reply!
the link what you have - it is Arabic version... you need:
http://www.cddnet.com/Support/ruu166131wwe_cdl_sku1.zip
It's not Second Edition.
And it's not terribly great from my testing ... :-(
Hi,
noviur said:
the link what you have - it is Arabic version... you need:
http://www.cddnet.com/Support/ruu166131wwe_cdl_sku1.zip
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I know. Thanks!
Last time when I was upgrading my I-Mate, the difference between Arabic and English versions was only in sku1 and sku2.
And now, do you think they changed minor version just to show the Arabization incorporation to ExtRom?
For those who download Arabic version: Please, provide some device info (rom, radio and ext, ppc) after this (167) upgrade. Thanks in advance!
From www.clubimate.com
The latest upgrade to the i-mate™ Pocket PC is now available for download in both English and Arabic versions. It includes the security fix for MSN® Messenger, configuration settings for the Bluetooth Serial Port profile, improvements in handling SMS and the latest radio version.
The upgrade will erase all existing information on your device. It is strongly recommended that you synchronise your Contacts, Callender, Mail and Tasks to your PC before updrading your device.
The details of the ROM image are:
Rom version 1.66.00wwe
Radio version 1.10.00
To find out what ROM version you have, and if you then need to install this ROM upgrade, you can go to your Start menu, select Settings, then select the 'System' tab and tap on Device Information.
noviur said:
From www.clubimate.com
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Ok! Will try by myself...
just had a time to download... sorry can not be more helpful...
I-Mate Pocket PC New Rom: 1.66.167 WWE English version
Please send me new rom [email protected]
url not work :-(
roms with nr line 1.xx are always 2003
roms with nr line 2.xx are 2003SE
2005 is a different nr line and cant be compared
to find roms go to the ftp
to find out how to get to the ftp go to wiki in the upper left corner of the screen
cannot write ROM to i-mate pocket pc :-(
Please help me.
Not starting write ROM v1.75
and the device in question is a himalaya device ?
and did you follow the guide in wiki ?
I cannot start a mode of programming. The program writes that has not found the device.
It is necessary to connect credl together with programming?
How to start pocket pc in a mode of acceptance ROM?

Upgrading MDA II GER -> WWE, please advice

Hello,
I have just bought a new unloked MDA II on eBay (I live in Russia and there is no other way to get it here) and it's all in German, the language I don't know. Here is the device data you might need to give me an advice:
ROM-Version - 1.60.00GER
ROM-Date - 12/03/03
Radio-Version - 1.06.01
Protocol-Version - 1337.16
ExtROM-Version - 1.60.08
ROM Chip - 28F128K3
Model number - PH10A
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Basically I want to reflash it to the latest suitable ENGLISH Windows 2003 SE ROM. I tought that I could reflash it without learning how to use the complex upgrade tools just by downloading O2 WWE 1.72 update, but when I ran it it complained that there is a country ID error and did nothing.
So I need an advice on:
1) Which Windows, Radio and Extended ROM is should use in my situation (Coutry: Russia, Operator: BEE LINE)
2) What tools would I need to back everything up?
I used OSImageTool.exe, but when I try to load the resulting 32 Mb file with Windows Mobile 2003 ROM Editor it asked me a password (which of course I don't know) and didn't open it.
Please point me out to the relevant threads with correct ROM download links and upgrade instructions for those ROMs.
Thanks in advance,
--Yury.
Well, it seems that I figured out how to do it. I downloaded the package from:
http://www.my-xda.com/xda2.html
Then I copied the files apart and edited the ROM with the ROM editor for it to think that it's T-Mobile German ROM. It didn't give me any errors and upgraded without any problems. Yay!
Thanks guys for your excellent utilities.

Choice of Rom - Help Wanted

Hi,
I have a G4 Locked device (qtekA9100/cingular8125) and i want to upgrade it, Basically because on the original one the memory available is not good, i have to install a bunch of tools and patches as usual (would be good have that included on os) and i want to buy an ad2p device
Ipl/Spl: 2.22.0001
GSM 01.16.11
OS 2.22.17.2 (Spanish)
I want to find an stable rom wm5 on spanish (needed for the autocomplete and spell tools only), ad2p, with some tools and wlm5 (optionally).
must have a good amount of ram available.
Any Sugestions and links? comments and bugs about that rom?
Regards
Hmmm 2 days pass.......
No one got any idea ??????????
I must assume than that rom doesnt exist?????
Anyone?

Qtek s200 WM6 questions

I have a few questions about flashing my qtek s200, hope one of you guys could answer them. I have read around in the forums, and came to the conclusion that the simplest way to flash it would be with Prophet Tools 2.8.3 is that correct?
I was hoping to get to download the pdaviet 4.0.0.0.6 touch rom, but all download links is broken and pdaviet application cant connect to server. Does anyone know were to download this rom, or have a link, suggestion on another rom with touch interface embedded?
I have also read alot on this forum about problems with bluetooth, irDa and wifi when you flash your prophet device. Maybe someone has a suggestion on a rom that does not have this problems, and also isnt filled with third party applications. I would like a clean rom, so I can install my apps myself.
Thanks in advance.
/Andreas
I would personally use Prophet Tools (but I am slightly biased...).
By "Touch Interface" do you mean the cube or just being able to use your finger to scroll?
For the cube, I'd go with a ROM based on Gullums Prophet Touch X (quite old) or one based on Cloudyfas ShadoW 2 TE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364430). Both are stable ROMs and both run well.
If you just want the finger scrolling part, Cloudyfas latest ROM, and the ROMs based on that are fast and stable (including my own, ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=391907)
Yes i mean the cube interface, but also I checked your rom out just now, and it looks interesting also. If I have got everything right the simple way to do this is as follows.
Find XP workstation
1. Hardspl
2. Use prophet tools
3. Be happy
Am I right?
Will there be any issuses worth conseidering about which operator I use, live in Sweden and uses Telia.
Is the 1.3 the newest one of your roms? And does it have letter and block recognizer included?
XP is advised (vista has some driver bugs)...
I would say:
1. Use Prophet Tools (to hardSPL, but SIM unlock your device first unless it has already been SIM unlocked)
2. Flash a ROM
3. Be Happy!
There shouldn't be operator issues (many new ROMs have a tool for setting up the device with operator specific settings).
I'm currently uploading a newer version of my ROM (1.4) which should be up in about 10 minutes.
With sim unlock, you mean if the device is locked to a specific operator (such as vodafone) or do you mean something else? It is not locked to an operator.
And one more thing, swedish language (not in menus, but when typing sms and such things)In other word, special signs that we use in sweden. Such as Å Ä Ö are they included, selectable in this rom?
With sim unlock, you mean if the device is locked to a specific operator (such as vodafone) or do you mean something else? It is not locked to an operator.
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If it is not operator looked, it is not SIM locked.
And one more thing, swedish language (not in menus, but when typing sms and such things)In other word, special signs that we use in sweden. Such as Å Ä Ö are they included, selectable in this rom?
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I don't think so... For multi lingual things, Gullums Coffie ROMs are probably the best...
Ok, to bad. I can live with the fact that the menus and such things are in english, but I can't live with the fact that I can't write sms/mms without swedish letters.
I will have a look att the multilingual roms though.
I may work on a multilingual ROM, but not atm as I have exams and other work...
u can find some keyboard applications to write with letters in your language.
i use English menus and program names but LEng keyboard gives me all i need to write in Turkish (it was in prophet box when i bought it). Full pack has ability to make interface translation but i think there is no updated version for WM6. Search the web: "penreader LEng language extender Swedish" you can find a trial.
Also there is HTC Diamond keyboard. Gullum added some more languages, but i think Swedish is not in them yet, maybe he can add:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=391245
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2198374#post2198374
atakatas said:
u can find some keyboard applications to write with letters in your language.
i use English menus and program names but LEng keyboard gives me all i need to write in Turkish (it was in prophet box when i bought it). Full pack has ability to make interface translation but i think there is no updated version for WM6. Search the web: "penreader LEng language extender Swedish" you can find a trial.
Also there is HTC Diamond keyboard. Gullum added some more languages, but i think Swedish is not in them yet, maybe he can add:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=391245
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2198374#post2198374
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Well it sure seems that he added swedish, do you need a special rom to use them, if thats the case, which one?
no, it is not specific to any rom, you can try..
Hm, yes I could do that if I were certain that it should work, because if it doesn't work I have no way to get my swedish wm5 back. At least no way that I know of yet..
Have you flashed a ROM yet?
Do you still have the Swedish WM5 ROM on your device, and do you have a spare SD card?
If yes, the wiki may help you!
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Prophet_Rom_Dump
l3v5y said:
Have you flashed a ROM yet?
Do you still have the Swedish WM5 ROM on your device, and do you have a spare SD card?
If yes, the wiki may help you!
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Prophet_Rom_Dump
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Ah sweet, how do I know if it's CID unlocked? And if it is, is there any way to unlock it?
EDIT
nevermind, found it in wiki
But it seems that if I cid-unlock it as decribed in wiki, then it installs another rom. So if thats the case I lose my swedish WM5 rom anyhow.
But it seems that if I cid-unlock it as decribed in wiki, then it installs another rom. So if thats the case I lose my swedish WM5 rom anyhow.
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If you HardSPL/SoftSPL the device, it'll stop CID checking but will keep the original ROM on there.
l3v5y said:
If you HardSPL/SoftSPL the device, it'll stop CID checking but will keep the original ROM on there.
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Ah so it's that simple. Thanks
When I hardspl:ed with prophettools, I got an error message that the program couldnt communicate with the phone (under the RUU part) and the phone displayed a white screen. Is that normal? The phone works just fine after soft reset. Btw, are you supposed to boot the phone to "os" and then hardspl, or are you supposed to have it in bootloader mode?
The wiki seems down, so if anyone could post the command for dumping the rom with tera term it would be greatly appriceated. Thanks.
When I hardspl:ed with prophettools, I got an error message that the program couldnt communicate with the phone (under the RUU part) and the phone displayed a white screen. Is that normal? The phone works just fine after soft reset. Btw, are you supposed to boot the phone to "os" and then hardspl, or are you supposed to have it in bootloader mode?
The wiki seems down, so if anyone could post the command for dumping the rom with tera term it would be greatly appriceated. Thanks.
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If prophet Tools doesn't work, use the "update Package" in the Upgrade guide sticky thread.
The White screen is normal. That is what the first part of HardSPL does.
With HardSPL, boot it up normally, and then use HardSPL.
l3v5y said:
If prophet Tools doesn't work, use the "update Package" in the Upgrade guide sticky thread.
The White screen is normal. That is what the first part of HardSPL does.
With HardSPL, boot it up normally, and then use HardSPL.
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How do I know if i suceed the hardspl, is there any way to tell?
HardSPL is sucessful if your SPL changes to
Code:
2.G4.4PDA
for a G4 device.
or
Code:
2.G3.4PDA
for a G3 device.

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