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I had a hard time to upgrade and modify my xda2 so I decided to make a small tutorial for everyone with the information’s I found on the forum. It’s not perfect but it could help.
Thank's to every one who made all this possible!!
Before starting I recommend every one to make a back-up of your rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4608
1- Extended Rom:
Your XDA2 has an Invisible Extended Rom in the device containing the operator’s configuration files and software.
Modifying it will allow you to customize the boot image and to choose the programs you wish to install during the setup of the device.
To show the extended rom on your device your need to apply this small hack and then open your file explorer:
http://www.ppcw.net/index.php?itemid=1638
2- Files contained in the Extend Rom:
Broadcast_WWE.sa.CAB:
Seems to only set the CellBroadcast setting to enabled or disabled. (I guess this refers to the Reception of News via SMS by selecting channels of interested. Quite expensive I think and only interesting for phones that do not have any other capabilities of receiving and displaying information).
T-Mobile NL sets it on, with O2 it's switched off.
CallerIDRC11_WWE_1.5.sa.CAB:
Installs the CallerID application from IA Style and the Photo Contacts extension. There are other programs that are able to provide this functionality but I use it.
CameraRC131_WWE_1.5.sa.CAB:
The camera application for taking pictures and recording videos. AFAIK there is currently no alternative to this one, you should leave it in your ROM.
GPRSMonitor_WWE.sa.CAB:
Includes the GPRS Monitor from SPB Soft. Very useful I would recommend it unless you aren't going to use GPRS anyway.
MIDI56.sa.CAB:
RingTone plugin player. Allow you to play back RingTones in the following formats: mid,3gp,mp4. Also seems to register the audio/midi MIME type for playback of midi files directly from Internet Explorer.
By default the XDA can play back only wav and wma audio files (AFAIK)
MMS1507_WWE.sa.CAB:
Installs the Arcsoft MMS application for composing and sending MMS messages.
VideoMMS.sa.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Installs the "Video MMS.exe" file into the Windows folder. When you start it you are in camera mode immediately and after you have recorded a picture or video you get into MMS composition mode.
This seems to be just an easier way to compose MMS messages since the main MMS Application (see above) is already able to compose MMS messages.
OEM_AKU1_WWE_4AP.sa.CAB (named OEM_4AP_WWE.CAB in Qtek ROM)
Installs the following files: GPRSAuthentication.exe, BTSetting.exe, STK.exe and WModem.exe
I am not sure if these are customized versions or if the normal ROM doesn't contain them. Well perhaps not because these are specific to the Phone edition so they can't be present in the main ROM, maybe they are contained in the Radio ROM, but probably they are only contained here, meaning you shouldn't remove this cab file.
OEM_WWE_03120301.sa.CAB (named OEM_WWE_03122301.sa.CAB in Qtek ROM)
Installs files for Bluetooth: AudioGW.dll, BthASPlugIn.dll, rilgsm.dll, Serial3.dll and Wavedev.dll. Also contains the new feature of mapping a (dynamic) serial port for BT.
I think you should not remove it.
TM_phone_class10.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Installs several registry settings regarding phone functionality. (See my other post regarding this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=5539)
TMCOMREG.sa.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Contains some of the settings contained in the previous one anyway. I'm not sure if it does anything else but I don't think so.
TMD_AP_NL.sa.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Implements several settings specific to T-Mobile (NL): Restricts video types for MMS. Adds connection and gateway settings for MMS connection via T-Mobile NL. Adds a T-Mobile profile to GPRS Monitor.
I would not install this cab unless you live in NL!
TMD_NL.sa.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Sets the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\3rdversion\MSYSTEM1 value to the provider name.
Not required!
TMDNLCustomize.sa.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Adjusts all the "theming" stuff: Changes colors, installs Today-theme, installs T-Mobile Dialpad, sets T-Mobile ringtone.
If you don't like you xda2 look like a pink pig you should leave this out.
(You can extract single items from the cab file if you like)
t-mobile_shortcuts_only(UK).PPC2002_ARM.CAB (not contained in Qtek):
Contains some strange things that seem to me rather useless: "WebDisplayText t-zones", "T-Mobile Resetter.exe", "T-Mobile PIE Launcher.exe", "TMobileWebToday.dll", "T-Mobile Homepage Plugin".
I wouldn't install this one!
Version_AKU1.sa.CAB (Version_AKU1_160.sa.CAB in Qtek):
Seems to only set the version number of the extended ROM in the registry.
3- Modifying and editing your Extended Rom:
Most of the latest XDA2 have a write protected Extended Rom
A) For NOT Write Protected Extended Rom:
If your XDA2 Extended Rom is not write protected just add the new files you want, you can find on the forum many different extend rom files (O2, T_Mobile, Orange) and kitchen your own extended Rom by adding the cab files directly in the Extended_rom directory and soft reset.
B) For Write Protected Extended Rom:
The only way for the moment (until we find a way to make the rom writable) is to use the upgrade programs used by the operators and ER2003Edit program.
1)- Download
http://www.c1au.com/iMatePDAROMS/ruu15283.zip
or
http://www.clubimate.com/Support/ruu113sku1.zip
2) Simply unpack the complete T-Mobile Rom update file (it's a zipped EXE) into a folder.
There you will find these 6 files:
- HimaClearJumpCode.exe
- HimaGetDeviceData.exe
- HimaUpgradeUt.exe
- ms_.nbf <----- this is the file which holds Ext Rom!
- NK.nbf (main rom)
- Radio_.nbf (radio rom)
3) Delete the other *.nbf files to prevent updating the full XDA2/MDA2 rom. You only need "ms_.nbf" and the "*.exe" files!
4) Now modify the ms_.nbf with the tool softworkz kindly provided.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/ER2003Edit
5) After this, install the modified ext-rom to your XDA2/MDA2 by starting "HimaUpgradeUt.exe" and follow the instructions!
6) If you get a country code error during the install you will need to modify the country code included in the ms_.nbf file
- Download xda2nbftool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=5563
- Put xda2nbftool.exe in the same folder as your ms_.nbf file
- Run xda2nbftool.exe from Command Prompt and type the following command
xda2nbftool.exe -so O2 -v ms_.nbf
Replace O2 by your operator’s name (ex: orange, O2 etc)
It should now work!
cheers,
Yann
nice one Yann
Thanks
I had a go at doing the "if your extended rom is protected"
I down loaded the file
1)- Download
http://www.c1au.com/iMatePDAROMS/ruu15283.zip
and accidentally ran it.... I know I was stupid... I now have an I-Mate instead of a XDA - O2. Please help can I get the O2 back is there a programme that does the same as the one I just have used. It has changed every thing the radio stack, the other bits of software, I am just pleased it still works of calls.
I couldn’t find the indivuiual HimaUpgradeUt.exe programme any ware.
Please help I am really stuck at the minute!!
The bit I didn’t understand was the bit about unpack the exe. Which I now understand how to do. Although I have upgraded to Rom 1.52.00wwe, radio version 1.06.01, I can haply say I have the original O2 rom back in place with additional programmes installed in the Ex-Rom. I had a fair bit of space so I popped some music files in as well!!!!
Thanks for all the help!!!!
thanks yann for the perfect summary
as newby i needed something clear like this to dare my first rom changes, and i successfully did!
it would be even more perfect if also somehow the program settings/passwords could be cooked in/restored from the extended rom. i searched the forum but could not find any hints.
Are there methods for this ?
Perhaps a silly question, but I'm fairly conservative when it comes to messing around with my device.
How do you find out or know if your Ext ROM is write protected or not? I know that I can add applications to my Ext ROM and it does not seem like I should be able to do that if it's write protected, but then again I'm not sure if this matters.
Ed
ed, if you can copy files to your ext-rom via activesync, it is per definition not write-protected.
your not that conservative, because you already run a tool or edited the registry to be able to see the ext-rom
ronald,
Well I guess you are right I do like to play around, as I get more comfortable doing so. It is this Forum, guys like you, and some other forums that have made this possible for me to do. For some reason I'm more comfortable in general hacking around a desktop pc than a PPC.
I thought my Ext ROM must not be write protected. When I deleted the TMD files, described here as useless, I got the message that they were read only, but they did go away from the Ext ROM Folder. I do not notice a big difference, however, nor did it free up that much memory. I was thinking that I might need to do more then this. Do I?
So basically, if my Ext ROM is not right protected, and I have been already loading programs into the Ext ROM, I’m pretty much at the place people are trying to get with the Ext ROM Cook ER...Edit. Is that correct or am I missing something here?
Ed
Ed,
I do not like flashing rom (or bios) on either my desktop or PDA (if not absolute sure to fix bugs). However flashing the PDA's ext-rom can basically not screw up the PDA because you don't touch the OS, so I flashed the ext-rom to get familiar with the PDA flashing in general (and also to have a restore of my standard used software after a hard-reset).
About your ext-rom; I do not recognise your situation. I would say if it is read-only the file will not disappear (like with my PDA).
I did notice while editing the ext-rom file for flashing that the file is fixed ~16MB, regardless of which cab's are included or deleted.
Maybe this is the same effect that you see when deleting the file in the ext-rom ???????? (although I can imagine both effects have no relation)
ronald
Camera Programs
Okay,
I made a custom ROM with the following programs:
CAB: \Extended_ROM\CameraRC131_WWE_1.5.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\CallerIDRC11_WWE_1.5.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\MMS1507_WWE.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\GPRSMonitor_WWE.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Version_AKU1.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\OEM_AKU1_WWE_4AP.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\OEM_WWE_03120301.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\VideoMMS.sa.CAB
Awesome, alot less bloat, but.... Camera doesn't work.. Application says Camera is not a valid Pocket PC application. :: grumble ::
Did I miss something?? Camera.exe is there, but doesn't work
Brandon
My Ext ROM is not write protected, and I'm able to run applications in the EXT ROM Folder. I deleted the 2 TMD and the T-Mobile cab files, but I have not nticed a big difference, nor is my GPRS back to always on, which it should be now.
Perhaps the device requires another hard reset without these cab files in place prior to the changes taking actual effect. Does anyone know if my assumption is accurate about the required hard reset?
Ed
what dictates if the ExtROM is write protected or not? is it the version? or the hardware itself? or a mix of the version with the OS checks?
cuz i believe the ROM version is dictated by the version_AKU1.sa.cab. does that mean we can hack the cab (or use a diff version) to disable the write protection?
i'm using a himalaya btw.
I have a question or two.
I'd also like to know if it is possible to modify CAB files so they install an application and then also put in your purchased key or serial depending on the application so it's already registered to yourself. It seems like it must be possible because the GPRS Monitor on the T-Mobile Extended ROM is already Registered when you try and register it yet I was under the impression it normally has to have a key entered to turn it into the full version with no limits.
This would be great if this was possible, if it's a key file then it's simple to copy it over but how about automatic registry entries? Are these done similar to Windows .reg files? Does anyone have any info if a .reg file can be make and run from the Extended ROM to make changes to the registry? This would also allow me to key in a few other things I'd like presetup.
Is there a way to see what registry changes a CAB file makes other than from purchasing MagicCAB? Is there a free program like this? It seems like a reasonable program from the info but I don't want to spend 10 dollars on a program I might only use once or twice.
Acutally, one more while I'm here. Does anyone have a CAB installation version of CabInstl which puts a shortcut in the Programs or an easy way for me to make that? I've set it up so it will copy the EXE in manually along with a shortcut but I've yet to try it. I think it should work OK I imagine, just might be neater and have an uninstall if it's in a CAB format?
Can you delete files from the extended ROM script? Just so I can clear out a few folders of things I don't want in there when I do a hard reset?
Thanks for all your help. I'm looking forward to making a super kick ass Extended ROM for myself, I'm half way there
Updating the indirect way
Had a few problems with the updating process... and thought i would explain how I got around them!
First I updated to the standard 16007DE ROM
Then I installed the Extended Rom Viewer, and then because it is protected, i copied the contents to my HDD.
Then i tried to open the Rom update from T-mobile with the Extended ROM editor, but kept on getting file access errors The only one i could open was the NL 13006 version. So I changed the splash screen, deleted the origianl contents, and then inserted the contents from my updated original Extended ROM, as well as a few other bits that i could find, IE the extended ROM viewer. It is updating at the moment, So I hope it all works.
I have a few questions though!
Does anyone know a way in which I can automatically install a few themes, and a few ringtones? I have a few MIDI files that i want to be installed into the windows\rings folder, and the themes need to go in a folder called themes in My Documents. I also wanted to ask if there is a way to extract the CAB from another program, for instance Voice Commander. It is an MSI, but only works in windows!!!
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
Greets from Hannover, Germany
Juggs :?
Is this going to work:
- Download ER2003Edit
- Download the O2 XDA2 ROM 1.60.50
- Download the T-Mobile MDA2 ROM 1.60.36
- Remove O2 apps i don't want to use
- Add applications from T-mobile rom which i want to use
- Change ROM provider from O2 rom to to T-Mobile
- Save new O2 ROM and upgrade
But... I want to add custom ring tones to contacts, and if possible also want to add custom picture. Also my camera must be able to work. Which software do i need for this?
Because.. All i want to upgrade is today theme to O2's and also the software to 1.60.50... Does the O2 rom also has an "TMDNLCustomize.sa.CAB" ?
Greek full support language for qtek 2020
Hello,
this is a very intresting site!
Can anyone tell me is exist & where can i dinf an extended rom for qtek 2020 with full support of greek language?
Also there any newer version than the 1.66.00 wwe extended1.66.130 radio 1.10.00 wihich my qtek 2020 has??
best regards
george
A) For NOT Write Protected Extended Rom:
If your XDA2 Extended Rom is not write protected just add the new files you want, you can find on the forum many different extend rom files (O2, T_Mobile, Orange) and kitchen your own extended Rom by adding the cab files directly in the Extended_rom directory and soft reset.
B) For Write Protected Extended Rom:
The only way for the moment (until we find a way to make the rom writable) is to use the upgrade programs used by the operators and ER2003Edit program.
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2 questions for you,
1. how do i know whether my rom is the editable 1 or the non editable one?
2. I tried option A, just mergly adding the CAB files into the EXTROM but... when the hard reset was perform it did not install the CAB files i added in? what could be the prob i know there is a "autorun.exe" in it but i dunno whether will it affect the process. I also notice a "config.txt" in the extrom, tried editing it but it seems that nothing happen
Reason for adding the cab files is because i was using a 1.72.00 rom with radio stack 1.12 but intend to change it to radio stack 1.14 and also try cooking up my own rom in the ktchen but after doin so its like nothing happen. need some advice for cooking roms in the kitchen been searching the forum... found a few but its all talking about Linux platform.
Hi Kelvin,
1)
The way to know if your rom is not writ protected is if you see a folder called extended_rom in the root of XDAII and if you can add files in it.
If not, there’s a nice tool to make the extended_rom visible and to make it writable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8422&highlight=extended+rom+hide
2) The config.txt is made to lunch the programs in the extended rom when you hard reset the XDA or when it starts for the first time.
You just need to put the cab files in your extended_rom folder and edit the config.txt this way:
Exemple:
I added the cab file vxIPConfig.ppc3_arm.CAB in the folder extended_rom
and added this line in config.txt
CAB: \Extended_ROM\vxIPConfig.ppc3_arm.CAB
Cheers,
Yann
hi yann,
i tried doing that way as i figured out that config is like a startup "prg" to actually start the programs installing when hard reset is performed. But the thing is i cannot make the programs i added in the install after the hard reset is perform. I don't know why but the rest of the cab files can be done. Do adding of all this cab files into the ROM consider cooking ROM??? not really fimilar with the terms of cooking ROM unless that is the way.
Can you tell me what is the use of these file... can i delete it?
CprogHook.WM2003_2577.CAB
OEM_CHS_OU_04110301.sa.CAB
Version_OU.sa.CAB
Is it safe to delete those files? Tnx
removed those from my ext rom... but i do have version_BA
Can u tell me whats the diff about this two files:
Version_OU.sa.CAB
and
version_BA
Tnx again..
I honestly dont know dude.... but my EXT rom says it is 1.12.924.wwe
maybe in your case it states 2.02? can you send me the file or attach it here and I'll try it
TIA
double_ofour said:
Can u tell me whats the diff about this two files:
Version_OU.sa.CAB
and
version_BA
Tnx again..
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version_BA = 1.12.924
Version_OU.sa.CAB = 2.06.100a
:arrow: ExtendedROM versions ( chose 1 you indulge )
CprogHook.WM2003_2577.CAB = mamaich contacts extension ( useful! )
OEM_CHS_OU_04110301.sa.CAB = additional configuration for chinese version = safe to delete in english ROMS
Yup.. yup.. yup.. maybe thats the thing... cuz when i used the DCS ExtROM with Version_OU it says that my ExtROM is 2.06.100a and when i installed the ExtROM asian Version provided by one of our kabayan.. with version_BA it says that my ExtROM are now 1.something.something... but anyway heres the file.
And one thing... what is the use of:
tFlashMan.exe
NFlashman.exe
CFlashman.exe
AFlashman.exe
Cuz when i deleted those files... my device increased a bit of speed when reset...
again.. is it safe to delete those files? Thanx again...
those flashman..... are for permanent save applet....
I dont use permanent save.... so I deleted those four flashmen
double_ofour said:
Yup.. yup.. yup.. maybe thats the thing... cuz when i used the DCS ExtROM with Version_OU it says that my ExtROM is 2.06.100a and when i installed the ExtROM asian Version provided by one of our kabayan.. with version_BA it says that my ExtROM are now 1.something.something... but anyway heres the file.
And one thing... what is the use of:
tFlashMan.exe
NFlashman.exe
CFlashman.exe
AFlashman.exe
Cuz when i deleted those files... my device increased a bit of speed when reset...
again.. is it safe to delete those files? Thanx again...
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tFlashMan.exe
NFlashman.exe
CFlashman.exe
AFlashman.exe
:arrow: PPC flash player manager files for playing animated plug-ins ( Animatedtoday, flashdash, etc...)
delete if you wont be using those "moving" thingy which S-L-O-W-S your fone big time..
TTFN kabayan....
yes its also used by permanent save thingy... :wink:
yep.. its for setting the version
Yeah... now i've got WM2003SE 2.06WWE more faster and very stable... i've just followed these steps...
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Posted by Sin:
By first flashing with the 2.02.t1WWE ROM (& 1.18.00 Radio + Extended ROM), then setting up BT and detecting all devices but before adding additional software, I ran an ActiveSync backup. The reason I used ActiveSync was to capture the registry and system state but not an image of the whole ROM.
I then flashed with the 2.06.00WWE ROM + 1.18.00 Radio & Extended ROM, but this time I restored from the ActiveSync backup. Rather than what I expected (everything good about 2.06 to be blown away), ActiveSync restore did a merge of the 2 registries and overwrote the files not in use.
The end result came as a surprise:
I now have a version 2.06.00WWE that doesn't hang/delay on reboot, runs faster, looks great with cleartype and now has BT Handsfree as an option. Handsfree works great, though still blocks ActiveSync via BT (a reboot auto disables it) but it doesn't interfere with the radio now.
Are you sure they didn't just rename BT Handsfree in 2.02t1WWE to BT Headset in 2.06.00WWE? (same functionality, just no menu option in the later)
The reason I'm posting this, is not to produce a backup file for installation, but to give those of us playing around with the ROMS's food for thought.
I'm curious what would happen if someone installed an English version, deleted Media player 9 & it's registry as much as possible, then backed up. Then installed the Chinese version (2.20.07CHS with Media Player 10) and restored the original backup over it.
Would you end up with a combined Chinese version in English with Media Player 10?
(Before you ask why I don't try it myself - I need a break so I'm going back to work )
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=14227
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and if your not using the flashmans files then delete those flashmans file on startup... now ive left in my startup are the "CheckAutoRun, ChgDfLnk, IA_Caller_ID, poutlok, RegNotify, stk" and makes your PPC fast. Try it...
Just install the 2.02 WM2003SE DCS Rom then use activesync backup.. (Dont install anything after the 2.02 was installed just backup after upgraded to 2.02) after the activesync backup were completed reflash again, use the 2.06 WM2003SE Mamaich Rom then Restore the backuped files from activesync... then delete those flashmans... then VOILA!!!
Result: Fast and Stable, For me no hangs for reboot fast load when reboot and more stable... (For me... i dont know for you...)
Just try...
mines working the way i want it ( no hangs etc ) for more than a week now...got tired on reflashing and flashing...im testing the whole phone to the extreme ( calls, texts, games, movies, etc ) since the last time i flash and so far, its quite stable...
the reason : i just streamlined the today plugins to the one designed to run on SE ( RhinoCode plugins ) , thou i got a near-full ExtendedROm with extended-extended ROm ( \storage ), i dont even get unplanned soft resets till now... :wink:
this is my experience so far....
double_ofour said:
Yeah... now i've got WM2003SE 2.06WWE more faster and very stable... i've just followed these steps...
===========================================
Posted by Sin:
By first flashing with the 2.02.t1WWE ROM (& 1.18.00 Radio + Extended ROM), then setting up BT and detecting all devices but before adding additional software, I ran an ActiveSync backup. The reason I used ActiveSync was to capture the registry and system state but not an image of the whole ROM.
I then flashed with the 2.06.00WWE ROM + 1.18.00 Radio & Extended ROM, but this time I restored from the ActiveSync backup. Rather than what I expected (everything good about 2.06 to be blown away), ActiveSync restore did a merge of the 2 registries and overwrote the files not in use.
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Perhaps you can upload both registries so we can do a comparison to see what is the difference between the 2 registries. Worth the check, if it does solve a few problems for those installed with either 2.02 or 2.06 ROM.
regards,
Henry
err, i wouldn't delete those "flashman" applications, as they're not from, lol, shockwave flash player.. those are there to detect inserted SD/MMC/CF cards as far as i know...
my 2 €urocents
double_ofour said:
By first flashing with the 2.02.t1WWE ROM (& 1.18.00 Radio + Extended ROM), then setting up BT and detecting all devices but before adding additional software, I ran an ActiveSync backup. The reason I used ActiveSync was to capture the registry and system state but not an image of the whole ROM.
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Please, can you upload one Backup.stg file from 2.02?
dutty... dont worry, i deleted them flashmen..... my sd card still works..
if you have doubts, relocate them to a new folder and test the xda
[quote="henrylim
Perhaps you can upload both registries so we can do a comparison to see what is the difference between the 2 registries. Worth the check, if it does solve a few problems for those installed with either 2.02 or 2.06 ROM.
regards,
Henry[/quote]
Interestingly enough, there's a posting that suggests that there is actual difference in the registry settings of 2.06 versus 2.02 ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=13820&highlight=
Perhaps we should pursure the registry differences between the 2 if it does make our ROM more stable?
for stable Radio signal strength
i managed to gain additional bar of Radio signal strength here in Pi. How? read and download the radio stack here . Thanks to Zman for trying... :wink:
Dear Fellas,
Where can I get a step by step ROM upgrade instruction to upgrade/flash my XDA II into WM2003SE? I have been through the forum, but still can not find a basic guide to do the upgrade.
I have downloaded "Customized_WM2003SE_Asian_Edition_Version2.zip" from ZeroXtreme. What can I do with this file? How can I start it?
Anyone can help me pleaseeee.......Thanks a lot.
Rgds,
Fendie
Ahoy there matey!
this is what you do:
1. decide on what version you want to use.
2. get them roms. (E.g. read through DCS's post on the ORIGINAL WMSE)
currently there are three versions of the WMSE namely 2.02,2.06, and 2.20.
3. check your device data for language and operator:
use getdevicedata.exe from the upgrade files, copy it to your device's windows directory, then tap on it.... it will produce a log file, copy the log file to your desktop pc, then use notepad.exe to view it.
look for the language setting e.g. WWE, CHT... etc.
look for operator settings e.g. O2, Qtek... etc.
now check your downloaded NK.nbf, MS.nbf and radio.nbf to see if they have the same settings as your device..... you can use ER2003edit.exe which can be downloaded from wiki.xda-developers.com.
if the files have the same settings, thats good... if not... change it so that they would be the same as your device.... better yet use DCS's batch file for easier conversion... (note, DCS's 2.02 rom is set to WWE,O2)
now... assuming you had made all the preparations... (language, operator settings, and that you have a complete set of roms e.g. NK.nbf, MS.nbf and radio.nbf)
put them all in one directory along with the other files that came with the upgrade package.
make sure you have a full battery before proceeding with the upgrade.
plug the charger to tha cradle and the cradle to the comnputer.
click on himalaya upgrade program.... then the program will run, put the device in the cradle and watch the screen for further instructions
goodluck...
be sure to read on DCS's post regarding upgrades for a more detailed info.
assuming everything goes well; during the upgrade do NOT take out the unit from the cradle; go watch tv or something...if you receive an error message; don't fret. the forum hosts a lot of topics on how to revive your unit...
and if your xda dies during the upgrade; make sure your tray tables are in their upright position, put your head between your legs and kiss your arse goodbye
what do guys suggest the ROM i use?
which one is the most stable?
mate, i noticed that you're from the philippines. i'm based in thailand i used the rom posted by zeroextreme; it's the wm2003 se asian rom. pretty stable that one; after upgrading my unit's power consumption improved noticeably. although as expected some apps may not display well when using landscape mode (those're the apps not designed for wm2003 use). but overall the rom upgrade was well worth it. stable and no hick ups; been using it for more than 2 weeks now i think.
others may have useful tips on the other roms they used for upgrading; not to mention experiences.
cheers
acid.... try 2.02.t1 they say its more stable than 2.06.
thanks mga kababayan!
Z-man said:
Ahoy there matey!
this is what you do:
1. decide on what version you want to use.
2. get them roms. (E.g. read through DCS's post on the ORIGINAL WMSE)
currently there are three versions of the WMSE namely 2.02,2.06, and 2.20.
3. check your device data for language and operator:
use getdevicedata.exe from the upgrade files, copy it to your device's windows directory, then tap on it.... it will produce a log file, copy the log file to your desktop pc, then use notepad.exe to view it.
look for the language setting e.g. WWE, CHT... etc.
look for operator settings e.g. O2, Qtek... etc.
now check your downloaded NK.nbf, MS.nbf and radio.nbf to see if they have the same settings as your device..... you can use ER2003edit.exe which can be downloaded from wiki.xda-developers.com.
if the files have the same settings, thats good... if not... change it so that they would be the same as your device.... better yet use DCS's batch file for easier conversion... (note, DCS's 2.02 rom is set to WWE,O2)
now... assuming you had made all the preparations... (language, operator settings, and that you have a complete set of roms e.g. NK.nbf, MS.nbf and radio.nbf)
put them all in one directory along with the other files that came with the upgrade package.
make sure you have a full battery before proceeding with the upgrade.
plug the charger to tha cradle and the cradle to the comnputer.
click on himalaya upgrade program.... then the program will run, put the device in the cradle and watch the screen for further instructions
goodluck...
be sure to read on DCS's post regarding upgrades for a more detailed info.
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Hi Z-Man,
Thanks for your response. But still do not understand in some areas
I just got MS.nbf and some *.CAB files from the extended ROM of ZeroXtreme. There are no NK.nbf and Radio.nbf. Is it because it's an Extended ROM? Where can I get the "non-extended" ROM?
And I don't really understand on DCS's post.
Sorry, I am really really newbie.....
Many thanks.
Rgds,
Fendie
ms.nbf is the extended ROM, you still need to get the radio.nbf and nk.nbf
download the file here:
HIMALAYA_WM2003SE.zip and Operator update.zip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=13588
extract all files to one directory... and add the ms.nbf that you have
you didnt mention the operator and languange settings of your device... check your device info....
then use DCS's batch file to convert the settings.... by default, DCS uses WWE and O2.
make sure all the nbf's are set to the same settings...
then begin upgrade
Himalya Romkitchen is still valid for SE
our friend mithuncmenon found a Wm6.1 Rom for gene he has upgraded and i have also upgraded it is real and kewl
Download
http://www.filefactory.com/file/31fda8/
file name is : gene_wm61_wwe.rar
Will Upload More Mirrors
here is the nfo which i found and i have translated it
GENE WM61 WWE.
(c) mUn, orefkov WWE 6.1 for marry.
Preparation XIP'a and OEM-softa - mUn.
Assembling with SYS from the the official WM6.1 Kaiser - orefkov. Entire soft from the system part of vindy and OYEM of soft is left as is. Size PagePool'a - 6 MB.. Installation.
1. BEKAP!!! Since y axis you changes, then to use complete bekapy of the system, type Sprite Backup, SPB Backup is impossible. You will preserve PIM information (contacts, bells TP) with the aid of program PPccPimBackup.exe.
2. CID Unlock. If with the load of device you see in the left upper angle in the second line "SPL y.y0..Olip", can pass this point, otherwise read, what to make: For the piercing of home-made piercings for the beginning it is necessary to place on device HARD SPL - this patchennyy SPL, which makes it possible to stitch through the piercings, nepodpisannye HTC, and without checking of their regional belonging. For this copy program gene_.hspl.exe to devays, and you will neglect it there. It perezagruzitsya after devays, and you must see with the load version SPL - y.y0..Olip
3. piercing. You aktivsinknite devays, and you will neglect program ROMUpdateUtility.exe. Place galochki, press Next. Do not survive, after seeing, that you renew to version 1.0.0.0. This is version nbh- file, but not the version of piercing. I is very grateful mUn'u both for portirovaniye of 'ki on I marry and for its invaluable help to me with portirovanii WM61.
Successes.
Aleksandr orefkov.
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but according to me the response is very slow if u click on a application takes more time to repond even in navigation of ontacts everywhere and this rom is fully loaded and lite it has everything loaded
The response time is okay in my device. But the device takes more time to boot. And also the rom is a fully packed one...not lite version...nyways enjoy the new rom....
Thank u Mun_Rus & Orefkov
guys, we should thank mun_rus and orefkov for this upgrade... its their creation... Well, this upgrade was created with the oem & sys folders as is and only the .vm and xip was greloced... the gene wm6.1 kitchen which mun_rus is working on...
i did a lil remap of the packages inside this and deleted windows live (which doesnt work anyways), some useless tsk files, some images, transcriber, stock games and windows update (which also doesnt work).. added a few usefull packages and got a rom with good storage and with working packages
few steps explained in my thread
this is WM6.1 ROM released by orefkov on 4PDA nearly a month back
Thanks to mun_rus and orefkov for this upgrade. Ababrekar, if you have ur custom WM6.1 rom created, please publish the links.
Hey Should i download this rom then?
is it possible to remove useless things?
mithuncmenon said:
Thanks to mun_rus and orefkov for this upgrade. Ababrekar, if you have ur custom WM6.1 rom created, please publish the links.
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i have a rom which is customised to my needs friend.. i dont know if anyone wants to go for it.. its kind of my first cooked rom, so there may be bugs too.. like for instance, gene hangs on the screen alignment mode.. u ve to reset 2-3 times and wait for the touch to enable (it works though) if everyone wants then i'll upload and share the link.. got a slow connection so will take lil time
ams1576 said:
Hey Should i download this rom then?
is it possible to remove useless things?
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yes it is possible... information on the steps mentioned in my thread.. ask for experts guidance too alongwith it coz i'm no expert, only a learner and sharing my information
There is right translate of readme.txt.
GENE WM61 WWE.
(c) mUn, orefkov WWE 6.1 for Gene.
Preparation of XIP and OEM's soft - mUn.
Assembling with SYS from the the official WM6.1 Kaiser - orefkov.
Entire software from the system part of Windows and OEM's software is left as is. PagePool size is 6 MB.
Installation.
1. BACKUP!!! Since your OS is changed, then to use complete backups of the system, (i.e. Sprite Backup, SPB Backup) is impossible. Backup your PIM information (contacts, call logs and other) with program PPCPimBackup.exe.
2. CID Unlock. If on reboot of device you see in the left upper corner of screen in the second line "SPL 1.10.Olip", you can pass this point, otherwise read, what to make: For flashing of home-made ROM's for the beginning it is necessary to place on device HARD SPL - it is patched SPL, which makes it possible to flashing unsigned ROMs, and without checking of their regional belonging. For this copy program gene_hspl.exe to device, and run it. Device will reboot, and you must see version of SPL - 1.10.Olip
3. Flashing. Sync device with ActiveSync, and run program ROMUpdateUtility.exe.
orefkov said:
There is right translate of readme.txt.
GENE WM61 WWE.
(c) mUn, orefkov WWE 6.1 for Gene.
Preparation of XIP and OEM's soft - mUn.
Assembling with SYS from the the official WM6.1 Kaiser - orefkov.
Entire software from the system part of Windows and OEM's software is left as is. PagePool size is 6 MB.
Installation.
1. BACKUP!!! Since your OS is changed, then to use complete backups of the system, (i.e. Sprite Backup, SPB Backup) is impossible. Backup your PIM information (contacts, call logs and other) with program PPCPimBackup.exe.
2. CID Unlock. If on reboot of device you see in the left upper corner of screen in the second line "SPL 1.10.Olip", you can pass this point, otherwise read, what to make: For flashing of home-made ROM's for the beginning it is necessary to place on device HARD SPL - it is patched SPL, which makes it possible to flashing unsigned ROMs, and without checking of their regional belonging. For this copy program gene_hspl.exe to device, and run it. Device will reboot, and you must see version of SPL - 1.10.Olip
3. Flashing. Sync device with ActiveSync, and run program ROMUpdateUtility.exe.
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Active Sync for emails does not run with ROM as well as this issue was with WM6. Certificates could not be installed on WM6.1 and windows default certificates are also not available in this ROM. Please resolve this issue.
I work on this problem.
don't you try to use the extrom for os.nb?
look its importan to have the windows default certificates ??? and what the need for it???
shahkh said:
Active Sync for emails does not run with ROM as well as this issue was with WM6. Certificates could not be installed on WM6.1 and windows default certificates are also not available in this ROM. Please resolve this issue.
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Solved. Just create dir - Windows\System\CertDtls
2 ababrekar
Before make your rom, in initflashfiles.dat:
after line
Directory("\Windows")ermDir("System")
add line
Directory("\Windows\System")ermDir("CertDtls")
orefkov said:
Solved. Just create dir - Windows\System\CertDtls
2 ababrekar
Before make your rom, in initflashfiles.dat:
after line
Directory("\Windows")ermDir("System")
add line
Directory("\Windows\System")ermDir("CertDtls")
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I successfully installed my company certificates but still Active Sync for my company emails is not working. It show error "The Security certificate on the server is not valid. Contact your Exchange Server administrator or ISP to install a valid certificate on the server" - Support code: "0x80072F06". Same certificates I installed on my WM6.1 are working on WM5 official ROM. Please guide further.
shahkh said:
I successfully installed my company certificates but still Active Sync for my company emails is not working. It show error "The Security certificate on the server is not valid. Contact your Exchange Server administrator or ISP to install a valid certificate on the server" - Support code: "0x80072F06". Same certificates I installed on my WM6.1 are working on WM5 official ROM. Please guide further.
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Try the follow:
Download 4pda.ru/forum/attach/1462149/gene_cert_fix.zip.
Its small soft pack for fix certificate problem in custom ROMs for Gene:
WM6 WWE (mUn)
WM6 RUS (mUn & orefkov)
WM6 RUS Clear (mUn & orefkov)
WM61 WWE (mUn & orefkov)
WM61 WWE min rus (mUn & orefkov)
Usage:
Unpack archive to temporary folder.
Copy file ruu_signed.nbh from your ROM to this folder.
Run file make.cmd
After it work, if in this folder exist file ruu_signed.nbh, copy it back to folder with RomUpdateUtility.exe, and flashing your device.
Good luck.
hey bro can u release a lite version of 6.1 wud be really nice ...........
WM61 WWE min rus (mUn & orefkov) this means 6.1 lite is also available right can anone get me tat
I allreyd flashed a lot and did use a soft spl, but I do not find a proper
explanation what it is.
So, i Think it is the Bootloader ?
Can anyone tell me what a soft and a hard SPL is and does ?
For what do I need it ?
I just got my new Touch Pro bought in UK and now it is here in Germany and I want a german ROM on it as soon as it is available.
Please don´t write your standard answers like WIKI and Search - a forum is here for communication and I did not find the proper answers - only too long threats
Greetings
Marcus
69reichertm said:
....So, i Think it is the Bootloader ?...
....Can anyone tell me what a soft and a hard SPL is and does ?....
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Yep your right on that assumption sir The bootloader does alot of the low level handling of the startup process when you power on the device aswell as handling the process when you flash anything to the device...im sure its far more technical than that but thats a starter explanation Essentially you NEED a bootloader for the device to work at all, the case with many of the HTC devices...other devices are different most likely.
Soft SPL: (normally referred to as SSPL) IS loaded into RAM and allows you to perform some of the operations the standard bootloader would do, naturally with some extra functionality (explained later)
HardSPL: Same sort of thing except it is flashed to the device permenantly, so it replaces the HTC bootloader in your devices flash memory.
Both of these tend to safeguard against corrupting the device by having some fancy workarounds and updates to the processes built into the HTC SPL, and the best part is that they allow you to flash ANY ROM you wish therefor allowing us to use Cooked ROMs and various updates like radio updates and etc...frees the device up quite superbly.
69reichertm said:
Please don´t write your standard answers like WIKI and Search - a forum is here for communication and I did not find the proper answers - only too long threads
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Perhaps some mebers feel like adding a general HardSPL page to the wiki for FAQs like this to be answered better than "Search the forum.." since we know its not that good for finding anything.
The Wiki is there for everyone to use and edit so, learn and pass it on
Just a quick question, does any of this interfere with HTC released updated ROMs? Like, when they release a new version on their site, does having HardSPL prevent you from updating?
Hello !
Thank you for your advise.
One more question:
Should I install Hard or Soft SPL ?
I want to try out many ROMS - I think Hard is better, what do you mean ?
Thank you for your help
By the way:
I am a kind of technican - working in IT for nearly 18 years starting fron Novell, Banyan Vines and DOS up to Windows Vista. Also I am a kind of apple Guru, thats why I have certainly an iPhone 2G and 3G.
For business I use HTC devices sind the first MDA. But I lost track a little sind iPhone.
As I am a technic nerc I sstarted with th the Diamond touch again and I liked the device but i swapped this week to the touch pro because of the keyboard, SD Slot an flash light. I love this device.
By the way I also have the new Samsung Omnia 900 here and an unfun Nokia E71 ( I hate this old symbian - looks like last centuty )
So good night and thank you
Marcus
Jiggs1337 said:
Just a quick question, does any of this interfere with HTC released updated ROMs? Like, when they release a new version on their site, does having HardSPL prevent you from updating?
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no, raphael hardspl is unsigned, means any rom is allowed, including HTC official roms.
69reichertm said:
One more question:
Should I install Hard or Soft SPL ?
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you can only install hardspl. the job of soft spl is to install hardspl.
do not ever try any of the following:
- with SSPL, do not flash anything other than the included SPL NBH files. as extra protection the diamond and raphael SSPL's require htchacker sign (except the version jocky edited) and will reject anything that's not an SPL.
- and do not ever try to flash SSPL as an NBH, especially if it is a diamond or raphael.
Im sorry to disagree with your "don't tell me to use the Wiki".
But this is a fairly comprehensive answer to your question: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=SPL Questions? straight out the wiki.
Ta
Dave
When flashing a new ROM, do u lose all ur settings? Like installed programs, and other customizations?
Do you lose these by installing Hard-SPL?
Jiggs1337 said:
When flashing a new ROM, do u lose all ur settings? Like installed programs, and other customizations?
Do you lose these by installing Hard-SPL?
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Yes - Everything Goes.
No.
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Dave
Thanks Dave.
So what do you guys do? Just reinstall everything one by one after you've flashed the new ROM?
Jiggs1337 said:
Thanks Dave.
So what do you guys do? Just reinstall everything one by one after you've flashed the new ROM?
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There are several things.
UC is short for User Customisation; it is in all the Kaiser ROM's nowadays. l3v5y's Raph ROMs also have it.
Links: l3v5y's ROMs & Main UC Thread.
I use UC to install programs, Provisioning XML (as part of UC) to change registry settings, my xcopyce application to copy folders and active sync to copy contacts, calender etc.
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Dave
Ok, thanks. Seems very complicated. Having to write XML files and such.
when running RaphaelHardSPL-Unsigned_190_1_3.exe, it says all information will be lost on my device. Are you sure i dont lose everything when installing Hard-SPL?
Jiggs1337 said:
Ok, thanks. Seems very complicated. Having to write XML files and such.
when running RaphaelHardSPL-Unsigned_190_1_3.exe, it says all information will be lost on my device. Are you sure i dont lose everything when installing Hard-SPL?
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I can't say. I haven't done it, what says you will lose all the info, the RUU or the thread? If it's the RUU, then you should be OK, it's probably the standard message that the proper RUU (used for carrier ROM upgrades) has.
UC is good, takes maybe an hour or two to get setup, but once done, you don't have to do it again and it makes flashing so much fun. I started with just installing CAB's and Copying files, then went onto ProvXML for my registry settings next. The latest version of Schap's Advanced Config (3.0) can export tweaks into a Prov XML file for you. It is worth it if you flash your ROM as often as I do.
Dave
I do love this kind of stuff. Any new gadget i get, i like to do this kinda stuff with it. But its a little overwhelming in this case .
So, using UC, i can set it up so that my settings, such as email accounts, wifi networks + passes, notify settings, etc, as well as all the programs are restored after a ROM flash?
To do this i have to manually go through my registry to find the entries for each of these settings though? No way to just extract my current unflashed devices settings to a file that the new ROMs then use? That would be nice
Jiggs1337 said:
I do love this kind of stuff. Any new gadget i get, i like to do this kinda stuff with it. But its a little overwhelming in this case .
So, using UC, i can set it up so that my settings, such as email accounts, wifi networks + passes, notify settings, etc, as well as all the programs are restored after a ROM flash?
To do this i have to manually go through my registry to find the entries for each of these settings though? No way to just extract my current unflashed devices settings to a file that the new ROMs then use? That would be nice
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We are getting a little off topic of the OP now but...
Any tweaks done with schaps Advanced Config can be easiler exported using a "export" menu option.
If you export your registry after flashing, and again after you have all your settings setup right, you can Diff then using a Diff Program and copy the changes into your ProvXML file. Most PPC Regedit programs can export.
Any more on UC, I'd have a read of the UC thread and ask any questions in there. Myself and l3v5y keep and eye on it most of the time and should be able to help fairly quickly.
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Dave
Hello
So my Threat became quite interesting.
One last question foe me.
What File should I download to HARD SPL my Touch Pro.
Is there a file which includes all ? I mean I do not have to modify files inside the cabinet or so ?
Is there a fast link ?
Thank you for all the help - now lets start using the Touch - weekend is near
69reichertm said:
Hello
So my Threat became quite interesting.
One last question foe me.
What File should I download to HARD SPL my Touch Pro.
Is there a file which includes all ? I mean I do not have to modify files inside the cabinet or so ?
Is there a fast link ?
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lol, sure, there is only one package, and you simply click the EXE and it goes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=410150
Is it possible to use those backup softwares? Like Spb Backup for example that say "ROM Upgrade Mode — now it's possible to restore data after the ROM upgrade"? Instead of UC and such?
there is a IPL initial program loader (sort of bios)
a SPL secondary program loader (kinda like the ntloader)
and there is a service mode (3 color screen) (the flashprog)
then we have a RUU remote unit upgrader
mft masterfile table
mbr master boot record
and some other shizzle
the device switches the output of the internal usb when device is in 3 colorscreen to a service mode which allows it to overwrite the internal flashdrive .. pretty neat as what it actually does is switching to an internal flashprogrammer which programs the internal flashdrive. this is the same process as is used for your pc at home to update the bios.
the CID celloperator identification code (used for blocking certain rom upgrades)
enjoy..
Soft SPL quesiton
I have a SPV M700 and it's unlocked. I want to install Schaps rom. I have the folowing SPL version 1.07.000. I have't managed to install hard spl. Can I use soft spl to flash it? Can I permanently brake it?