hi guys, got a few questions on the Vario II
i've read that any ROM from the wiki page can be used on HTC Hermes of any kind (ie Herm 100/200/300)...but seeing that the Vario II lacks the video calling button by the front, will flashing a Dopod ROM onto it screw up the key layout? Has anyone on this forum actually flashed a different ROM onto a Vario 2?
Also, how risky is this flashing business? I've flashed motorolas b4, but my latest experiment - USB flashing of a Nokia BB5 - busted my phone and hence i'm kinda flash-o-phobic now
last but not least, can I still go thru T-Mobile to unlock my handset even though it was bought thru eBay?
Appreciate the help!
Dopod ROM works fine.
I'm interested in the warranty/eBay question as well! Did you get an answer for that?
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Hi all,
i know this forum a couple of time, now needed to register and to ask you all:
I have a O2 XDA II german version, but i´m using T-Mobile Germany as provider. Does anybody know if it is possible to change the O2 operating system to the T-Mobile MDA II sys. ? I don´t know exactly if XDA II & MDA II are the same devices. And if possible, can somebody provide me the german T-Mobile firmware ?
Thanks to you all great posters !!!
regards
earthcalling
The difference between these two devices is only in front-cover.
That's all.
THX for info - but i can´t nowhere find the german ROM file for MDA II and maybe a "how-to-do-it" guide, i´m not an expert on ROM flashing ....... I appreciate every help i can get
You said you already have German ROM in you XDA2, right? If so, what's the problem? :shock:
I can't understand it... :roll:
It doesn't matter what kind of ROM do you have in your device, if it is running with your SIM card and is speaking in your born language... Am I right or not?
OTOH here is the link to T-Mobile update for MDA II: http://www.t-mobile.de/privat/1,1788,7483-_,00.html
But my suggestion, keep you ROMs you have...
First of all a biiiiiiiiiig THANKS to you I did not know that it is so easy
I don´t like the O2 Rom, i prefer the T-Mobile Rom, i had an MDA III but i was not satisfied with the machine, i sold it and bought a used XDA II, it works much better than the MDA III (especially phone & bluetooth), that was even a reason for me to have the T-Mobile Rom, i´m more familiar with it.
Again thanks for helping me
regards
earthcalling
Hi comm!
I have a T-Mobile MDA Vario II, Rom Version: 1.21.
Can i upgrade my PPC with the released WM6 update of HTC without any problems, although i have a differently branded TyTN? Will all functions work (telephone, internet)? And can i downgrade my WM6 to WM5 easily or can I reactive my current system status with a backup (SK Tools)? Last but not least, what will the warranty say?
Thanks for your efforts.
PS: sorry for all these maybe stupid questions...but i´m just a beginner =)
upgrading to WM 6 worked for me as did unlocking ;-)
If you do not use an official T-mobile ROM update forget any warranty, unless you're able to downgrade to the original one
I have an original Rom from T-Mobile. Do you know what happens with the warranty of T-Mobile when you unlock the CID? Does the CID still will be unlocked if you install another Rom? Can you lock it again?
It won´t be possible unless you downgrade to your old ROM again. I am not sure if that´s possible, though.
I went along the way described at http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php...ask=view&id=65&Itemid=26&limit=1&limitstart=4
If you follow the directions including the upgrade to wm6 from Custel, you can afterwards install the German WM6 version from HTC. It won´t work directly. The CID will stay locked and the HTC cannot be installed until you installed the CUSTEL version.
I think the T-Mobile contract does not allow to modify the system in this way.
How to
Using the search function gave me thread as the first result.(Couldnt find any how to guides)
So.. What do i need to do to upgrade my ROM? i have a fresh MDA vario II just got repaired from the shop.(Nothing to do with bricking if you;re wondering)
Can some one please give me a simple step by step guide on how to upgrade.
Thanks a bunch
HELP
i have 8525, and i installed WM6, with different applications and i cant get the voice dial to work and cant find any applications or roms, does anyone know how i can get it to work?
help, i have just got an ameo and previously had an xda exec, which i unlocked,then a Mda pro(universal) and installed wm6 which works great compared to wm5, i have tried using olipro unlocker on the ameo... an had an error message at stage 1 flash SPL....TRIED IT TWICE AND the phone is completely dead... doesn't charge or switch on .. i have unlocked and upgraded on two models so i do have a clue.....i should be getting a replacement, but really need to run it on wm6 as i believe it works a lot better as with my Mda pro.
could you pls tell me which is the right toolor a link to unlock and upgrading Ameo (uk) to wm6.There are so many threads i cant tell which tools have been tested and works....Can afford to brick the new one
Many Thanks for your time
email or IM to [email protected] i'll show you how to do it !!! If...i'm there
digigem said:
help, i have just got an ameo and previously had an xda exec, which i unlocked,then a Mda pro(universal) and installed wm6 which works great compared to wm5, i have tried using olipro unlocker on the ameo... an had an error message at stage 1 flash SPL....TRIED IT TWICE AND the phone is completely dead... doesn't charge or switch on .. i have unlocked and upgraded on two models so i do have a clue.....i should be getting a replacement, but really need to run it on wm6 as i believe it works a lot better as with my Mda pro.
could you pls tell me which is the right toolor a link to unlock and upgrading Ameo (uk) to wm6.There are so many threads i cant tell which tools have been tested and works....Can afford to brick the new one
Many Thanks for your time
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If you have bricked one device don't try it again. There are issues being worked out with the unlocker.
Second, there is a ROM you can use for your Ameo that should install without being unlocked and based on WM6. It's on the forum somewhere. I don't remember where it was posted so you'll have to search.
Let us know how it goes....remember you don't need to unlock if you find the right ROM...the WM6 ROM for an Ameo/Tmobile device.
Thanks people. T-Mobile can go to ....
On my third Ameo running wm6 pro.olipro unlocker v2 should do the job i heard but intsalled the rom which run on t-mobile ameo. Dont know what the difference with the black touch version is ... i cant complain ..well for the moment . Thanks again People!!!!!
The T-Mob ROM works without unlocking but Olipro V2 worked fine on my UK Ameo which allowed me to install Black Touch which, thanks to PK and the team, is far better.
Hi guys,
I need to send my MDA Vario II in for repairs, and I'm currently running a WM6 upgrade. Obviously they won't be too pleased with this, so I'd like to return it to its original T-Mobile WM5 state.
I *know* there's bound to be a thread about it already, and I'm sorry, I haven't been able to find it!
If someone could point me in the direction of the original ROM, I'd be very, very grateful!
Many thanks,
Gav
EDIT: My apologies! I just found that T-Mobile UK have the WM6 firmware on their site now! How times have changed! That should be OK for returning it, shouldn't it? After all, I only have a problem with the screen, not the software...
Gav said:
Hi guys,
EDIT: My apologies! I just found that T-Mobile UK have the WM6 firmware on their site now! How times have changed! That should be OK for returning it, shouldn't it? After all, I only have a problem with the screen, not the software...
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I suggest you flash their version of WM6 before sending it back though. They might not be too happy about a cooked ROM especilly if it's going in for a warranty repair.
wm5:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Upgrades
wm6:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Available Original Shipped WM6 ROM Versions
Gav said:
Hi guys,
I need to send my MDA Vario II in for repairs, and I'm currently running a WM6 upgrade. Obviously they won't be too pleased with this, so I'd like to return it to its original T-Mobile WM5 state.
I *know* there's bound to be a thread about it already, and I'm sorry, I haven't been able to find it!
If someone could point me in the direction of the original ROM, I'd be very, very grateful!
Many thanks,
Gav
EDIT: My apologies! I just found that T-Mobile UK have the WM6 firmware on their site now! How times have changed! That should be OK for returning it, shouldn't it? After all, I only have a problem with the screen, not the software...
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Hey m8 i hav sent like 5-6 hermes back all with custom roms, and they replaced it with no question after a couple of weeks of repairing
I know it's been said before but don't forget TM's WM6 ROM: http://member.htc.com/RuuDownload/T-mobile/TMobileWM6Step1-TMUK.aspx?country=UK
(via tm-phonedownloads.com) - I'm running it right now partly out of laziness (and because the cooked ROMs on here didn't quite have all the elements I wanted, so I flashed the TM ROM while I made my mind up about which ROM I'd go with... And I've not reflashed yet!)
Hello,
I'm a new member. I just bought my Mda vario 2. I saw the vario was the same as HTC Hermes, so i would like to upgrade my vario to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428597 rom.
My current rom is the original shipped WM5 and the device is already sim-unlocked i think. My pc has vista installed. Ive already read alot of threads on this forum, but i really dont know where to start and i really dont want to brick my new vario.
Also is that rom good or does anyone recommend an other rom thats more stable/faster/better looking?
P.s sorry for my bad english, im Dutch.
Thanks,
Chris
Welcome to your new addiction!
Start by checking out the Announcement at the top of the forum, and then visit the Hermes Wiki.
Take your time reading everything, and you will have no worries about bricking your device.