Hi,
I just wanted to share my experience with you, don't know if anyone used this before. I've tried the shell_tool from the Wizard forum. Used a Portuguese rom and upgraded my Prophet G4 (IPL/SLP: 2.15.0001) (O2 XDA German) CID locked with success.
That tool extracts the OS part of the ROM (any ROM i believe) and updates the Prophet with the OS part, keeping the other stuff (SPL, IPL, RADIO, etc) untouched.
Info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293480
Don't know if affects any on Extended Rom (or other stuff) since I didn't installed it. Anyway, I only want to change the OS language, and it worked for me.
Just my 2 cents.
Regards to all.
WARNING!! Please, this post is based on my own experience, don't blame me if it makes your Prophet a brick. I've spend lots of hours searching and gathering info before testing this solution on my own equipment. You should do that first... don't try everything you see before you read a lot...
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Hello,
in my infinite stupidy I updated my rom on my G4 QTEK 9100 with faria's WM6 rom without the use of shelltool (found the 5-step guide afterwards :S).
Anyhow, it went wrong and I ended up installing the original ROM again from QTEK (WI_DT_NLD_2180706_106_020710_Ship.exe).
Installing the original rom went well and my device is running again with no problems using the QTEK ROM, so I thought I'd give it another shot using the guide this time around. Only problem is, the shelltool displays my rom as this:
blversion: crossbow
device: wizard
language: wwe
brand: HTC
CID: n/a
ROM: n/a
instead of the correct information from the QTEK ROM I installed, which is a WM5 ROM in Dutch (and which works properly) :S.
My guess is that some part of the faulty installed ROM is lingering somewhere in my device . Does it really matter and can I install the faria rom again using the shell tool (following the steps in the guide offcourse). Or do I have to fix my device properly first (in some way) before I can give it another go?
Any advice is appreciated.
***edit: feel free to move this thread if I misplaced it, didn't really know if I had to post in the upgrade, WM6 or this forum. ***
I am not an expert, but will try to help you a bit. Reading around a guide by Mfrazz, he advises to install the original ROM before using a custom one, this because it might be possible to be some leftovers lurking around, just like you said.
I would do a hard reset then install the original ROM again, test it and if necessary repeat the process until everything is working like it should. Then after that try again the custom ROM you want to install.
This is just my opinion, maybe some of the guys that REALLY know this stuff can come up with something that works better.
I had the original ROM installed before I tried the one from Faria. Afterwards my device didn't boot properly anymore, so I already did a hard-reset before installing the original from QTEK again. So I don't really know where shelltools gets the faulty information from. So your advise doesn't really help, but thx for the help anyways.
hy
i have a WIZA-200 G4 adn for the past to days i have downloaded like all these versions of ROM from here and still each ROM utility says that i need to get a newer version?????????????
i just wanna download WM6 on my wizard is that too much to ask??
my spl 2.26.0001 and the RUU shows version 1.2.0.0 and somethign OS vERsion 2.26.10.2
kindly someone tell me where ic an download WM 6 to my phone
thanksss
my sys info says
ROM 2.26.10.2 WWE
rom date 6/7/06
radio 2.25.11
protocol 4.1.13.12
ext rom 2.26.10.105
mony114 said:
hy
i have a WIZA-200 G4 adn for the past to days i have downloaded like all these versions of ROM from here and still each ROM utility says that i need to get a newer version?????????????
i just wanna download WM6 on my wizard is that too much to ask??
my spl 2.26.0001 and the RUU shows version 1.2.0.0 and somethign OS vERsion 2.26.10.2
kindly someone tell me where ic an download WM 6 to my phone
thanksss
my sys info says
ROM 2.26.10.2 WWE
rom date 6/7/06
radio 2.25.11
protocol 4.1.13.12
ext rom 2.26.10.105
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Ok here I come to save the day... The reason you are getting that error message is because you have a locked G4. From what you have said already, It sounds like you have T-Mobile and unfortunately, due to DOC right protection on all of our devices, you need to perform some kind of unlock on your device or work around it. I believe that G4 CID unlocking has been almost perfected but I can tell you 2 other ways to flash your device.
On the grander scale, here are all 3 known ways to flash your G4 device.
First and formost, shelltools is a very common and most heavily used way to flash a G4 device. It extracts the OS from the Rom and then flashes it to your device and afterwards, you need to hard reset your device and what do you know, you have WM6.
The second way to flash a Rom to a G4 device is to use SoftSPL. SoftSPL temporarily patches the CID on your device to think it is CID unlocked and allows you to flash a new Rom to the device as if it were in fact permanently unlocked but this is only a one time go. Each time you want to change Roms, you have to flash back to your carriers official Rom and then run SoftSPL again with the new Rom of your choice.
Third and finally, I mentioned above that they have managed to permanently CID unlock G4 devices but I am not sure if they managed to perfect it yet. I also have not tried this method before because I had to have a handset exchange and ended up with a G3.
Don't take this personally, but you really need to do alot of reading before you dive into the world of Rom flashers because from the sounds of what you wrote above, you don't know enough about flashing Roms yet and that makes it really hard. Trust me, I was in your shoes before.
Just hang out in the G4 forum for a while and read as much as you can and when you feel comfortable with what you are about to do, then give it a try. I really don't want to see you screw up your phone and brick it, but I do want to see you succeed in the Rom flashing world so for your own sake, read up. Here are just a few threads that you really should check out before trying to so something you're not sure about.
[solution] G4 SoftSPL Flash any ROM to CID locked G4 [UPDATED]
Solutuion found: how to flash any rom to CIDLOCKED DEVICE
Hard-SPL - or how to CID unlock your device
[Solution] G4 Hard SPL (CID unlock)
I really hope this was helpful. It should be all you need.
Dan.
hey thanxxxx i got it working used the mun tutorial on doing it had my fingers crossed all the way it took mine around 40 minutes and stil it woulndt say that its done so like after 45 minutes i just yanked the cable from my wizard and it at once said DONe hehe loving my new wm6 using 1437 tnt and its faster than my wm5 strangely i was expecting it to be a little slow hehe
thanx for your help dude really appreciate it
mony114 said:
hey thanxxxx i got it working used the mun tutorial on doing it had my fingers crossed all the way it took mine around 40 minutes and stil it woulndt say that its done so like after 45 minutes i just yanked the cable from my wizard and it at once said DONe hehe loving my new wm6 using 1437 tnt and its faster than my wm5 strangely i was expecting it to be a little slow hehe
thanx for your help dude really appreciate it
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No problem... It was my pleasure. You should give 1921 a try. It's its rights newest version and is supposed to be much better. I read the whole thread and one major fix is battery life. A must for a Wizard user.
Dan.
hello all,
The last days I was reading a lot of posts, in order to get more information about this device and the options that i can have using a cooked rom.
But still have some questions, so please be pacient with me.
I have an 7500 with WM5 original rom portuguese language.
I understood that if I want to upgrade with AP5beta I need first to update the radio and then the SPL ( the SPL version will depend on the cooked rom ).
I will not need to unblock it, because it works with different sims.
Also for what I understood once I use the SPL3.5 I can not use anymore original roms ( or downgrade ). Is this correct?
If I upgrade my 7500 with the original WM6 roms, can I later use cooked rom's?
Does anyone, that have used only original rom's, noticed any difference between WM5 and WM6?
thanks in advance for your help,
and keep doing this good job.
Hi Poppey
Welcome to the forum.
I noted your other post and it seems you are keen to play with your phone.
Sometimes when you do this , things go wrong , occasionally to the exent that it can't be fixed !
Most of the time , the mistakes have been made before, so if you are inexperienced, seek a friend to guide you or look and search on this forum before you do anything rash.
I would sugest first reading the wiki and asking questions showing you have done this first
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Athena
After this I would suggest learning how to backup and restore data , before attempting to install the various program cabs.
When you are comfortable with this learn how to do a hard reset and reinstall your programs/data etc.
Next I would suggest that you find a copy of your original rom just in case you have to revert to it.
Next try an official Rom.
Along the way , I am sure you will make a mistake , but this is how most people learn how to fix their own problems.
By this time you will understand why you still have to use the athena unlocker
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=315831 to install any of the newer cooked roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397518
This should give you hours of enjoyment/frustration and along the way you may even learn the pros and cons of the various roms which , in the end are very subjective and depend on personal preference.
Hope this helps
lakeman
poppey said:
hello all,
The last days I was reading a lot of posts, in order to get more information about this device and the options that i can have using a cooked rom.
But still have some questions, so please be pacient with me.
I have an 7500 with WM5 original rom portuguese language.
I understood that if I want to upgrade with AP5beta I need first to update the radio and then the SPL ( the SPL version will depend on the cooked rom ).
I will not need to unblock it, because it works with different sims.
Also for what I understood once I use the SPL3.5 I can not use anymore original roms ( or downgrade ). Is this correct?
If I upgrade my 7500 with the original WM6 roms, can I later use cooked rom's?
Does anyone, that have used only original rom's, noticed any difference between WM5 and WM6?
thanks in advance for your help,
and keep doing this good job.
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You can find some other info in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2339126&postcount=3 post....
Hi lakeman,
Thanks for your prompt answer.
Thats exactly what I need, a point of start.
Lets go reading and reading again...
regards,
Pedro
Hi sergiopi,
also thanks for your prompt answer.
Ok, I understand that once I upgrade with a cooked rom based on SPL3.5 I can't go back to original rom's, neither to rom's using SPL1.2
So it means that is a "one go direction".
But what about upgrade to original WM6 and then if I want go to cooked rom's. Is that posible?
Sorry but I don't have this clear after reading your links.
Probably the best to do is going directly to an original rom, but of course if doing that doesn't give me the option of using cooked rom's I must be sure on what direction I must go.
thanks,
No problem. Upgrade your ATHENA to official WM6 and AFTER you can choose to install the Athena WRAPPER and the cooked ROMs!
Hi there,
I´m searching for a good wm6 or wm6.1 rom for my qtek a9100 (htc wizard) G4.
Do you know any thread that takes me to them?
I´m new to the smartphone world but i like to think myself as tech capable.
also, do any of you know where to get a copy of my current rom or how to make a backup?
This is the info i get from the WST:
CPU: Texas Instruments - OMAP850
MODEL: Wizard
IMEI: 356379000630937
=> Bootloaders:
IPL: 2.17.0001 (G4 device)
SPL: 2.17.0001 (G4 device)
Radio: 02.49.11
=>Extended_ROM:
Version: 2.22.17.102
Name: Extended_ROM
Status: hidden
=> Firmware:
OS: 5.1.xxx (Build 14928.2.2.0)
ROM: 2.26
Thanks
You should be able to get a ROM from your service provider's website.
As for rest, it's all relative. What's "good" for you isn't necessarily what's "good" for the next guy. What features you want may change depending upon what you learn is available. You might think TouchFlo is the bees knees, whereas I might think a customizable today screen is more energy efficient, and in the end, more useful. You might want to run the latest version of Windows Mobile, but I might be more interested in software stability, and not concerned with having the latest release (officially, there is no WM6 release for Wizard, if you don't already know this). It's a complete matter of taste and personal needs. See? All relative.
You also need to learn the pitfalls before you go bricking your phone, and then start sending those frantic "PLEASE HELP!" posts to the boards. Flashing your phone with a cooked ROM isn't like installing a plugin, or loading Google Maps. It's much more treacherous. Judging by the frequency with which "Please Help!" posts get published, I'd say that 4 out of 5 noobs don't bother reading the Wiki or the sticky threads on these boards before proceeding with a ROM flash. Do yourself a favor and don't be that guy. Do a LOT of reading before you start downloading anything.
Read the Wizard wiki THOROUGHLY
Read the Wizard Mobile 6 Sticky messages
Read the SoftSPL thread
Find a good backup tool that you like
Load Total Commander CE. Get used to using it. Most ROMs include it as a default, and it's priceless as a file manager and registry editor, combined
Learn about OMAPClock and Smartskey (commonly used to launch the former). If you're planning on flashing to WM6, you're going to want overclocking capabilities at your fingertips, and having extra functions on various keys isn't bad, either!
This list is by no means comprehensive. This is just the "Getting Started" homework you should be doing. An informed geek makes better choices for himself than anyone else can make for him/her.
Myrddin Wyllt said:
You should be able to get a ROM from your service provider's website.
As for rest, it's all relative. What's "good" for you isn't necessarily what's "good" for the next guy. What features you want may change depending upon what you learn is available. You might think TouchFlo is the bees knees, whereas I might think a customizable today screen is more energy efficient, and in the end, more useful. You might want to run the latest version of Windows Mobile, but I might be more interested in software stability, and not concerned with having the latest release (officially, there is no WM6 release for Wizard, if you don't already know this). It's a complete matter of taste and personal needs. See? All relative.
You also need to learn the pitfalls before you go bricking your phone, and then start sending those frantic "PLEASE HELP!" posts to the boards. Flashing your phone with a cooked ROM isn't like installing a plugin, or loading Google Maps. It's much more treacherous. Judging by the frequency with which "Please Help!" posts get published, I'd say that 4 out of 5 noobs don't bother reading the Wiki or the sticky threads on these boards before proceeding with a ROM flash. Do yourself a favor and don't be that guy. Do a LOT of reading before you start downloading anything.
Read the Wizard wiki THOROUGHLY
Read the Wizard Mobile 6 Sticky messages
Read the SoftSPL thread
Find a good backup tool that you like
Load Total Commander CE. Get used to using it. Most ROMs include it as a default, and it's priceless as a file manager and registry editor, combined
Learn about OMAPClock and Smartskey (commonly used to launch the former). If you're planning on flashing to WM6, you're going to want overclocking capabilities at your fingertips, and having extra functions on various keys isn't bad, either!
This list is by no means comprehensive. This is just the "Getting Started" homework you should be doing. An informed geek makes better choices for himself than anyone else can make for him/her.
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This was an awesome reply... im still a bit newbie here on the G4 side. Upgraded to Win mob 6.0 and 6.1 with no hassle on my g3... Kinda easy! just used wizard service tool, did cid-unlock and loaded the rom! even the radio upgrade is easy!
but i've read a lot of stuff also...
I have one wiza200 with me it hangs T-mobile.Have tried hard format on it no success.I have tried to upgrade it still hangs.How can I get a full flash file for this phone
juandlr said:
Hi there,
I´m searching for a good wm6 or wm6.1 rom for my qtek a9100 (htc wizard) G4.
Do you know any thread that takes me to them?
I´m new to the smartphone world but i like to think myself as tech capable.
also, do any of you know where to get a copy of my current rom or how to make a backup?
This is the info i get from the WST:
CPU: Texas Instruments - OMAP850
MODEL: Wizard
IMEI: 356379000630937
=> Bootloaders:
IPL: 2.17.0001 (G4 device)
SPL: 2.17.0001 (G4 device)
Radio: 02.49.11
=>Extended_ROM:
Version: 2.22.17.102
Name: Extended_ROM
Status: hidden
=> Firmware:
OS: 5.1.xxx (Build 14928.2.2.0)
ROM: 2.26
Thanks
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Dear
Did you find anything ? I am looking 1 week but nothing until now.
thanks ,6-12-09
Problems problems , please help
Myrddin Wyllt said:
You should be able to get a ROM from your service provider's website.
As for rest, it's all relative. What's "good" for you isn't necessarily what's "good" for the next guy. What features you want may change depending upon what you learn is available. You might think TouchFlo is the bees knees, whereas I might think a customizable today screen is more energy efficient, and in the end, more useful. You might want to run the latest version of Windows Mobile, but I might be more interested in software stability, and not concerned with having the latest release (officially, there is no WM6 release for Wizard, if you don't already know this). It's a complete matter of taste and personal needs. See? All relative.
You also need to learn the pitfalls before you go bricking your phone, and then start sending those frantic "PLEASE HELP!" posts to the boards. Flashing your phone with a cooked ROM isn't like installing a plugin, or loading Google Maps. It's much more treacherous. Judging by the frequency with which "Please Help!" posts get published, I'd say that 4 out of 5 noobs don't bother reading the Wiki or the sticky threads on these boards before proceeding with a ROM flash. Do yourself a favor and don't be that guy. Do a LOT of reading before you start downloading anything.
Read the Wizard wiki THOROUGHLY
Read the Wizard Mobile 6 Sticky messages
Read the SoftSPL thread
Find a good backup tool that you like
Load Total Commander CE. Get used to using it. Most ROMs include it as a default, and it's priceless as a file manager and registry editor, combined
Learn about OMAPClock and Smartskey (commonly used to launch the former). If you're planning on flashing to WM6, you're going to want overclocking capabilities at your fingertips, and having extra functions on various keys isn't bad, either!
This list is by no means comprehensive. This is just the "Getting Started" homework you should be doing. An informed geek makes better choices for himself than anyone else can make for him/her.
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HELLO FROM GREECE!
Dear
yesterday i "upgrade" my htc wizard g4 wm5 with a rom wm6 : dopo(?) 838 Hong V.4 version.
Many problems
there is not microsoft office [ word, excell ,power point] .
In regional there is not exist Greece! and many mores....
Please help me , step by step to downgrade to official wm5 or to repair above.
Many thanks
hello from Greece. Did you solved your problems ?
juandlr said:
Hi there,
I´m searching for a good wm6 or wm6.1 rom for my qtek a9100 (htc wizard) G4.
Do you know any thread that takes me to them?
I´m new to the smartphone world but i like to think myself as tech capable.
also, do any of you know where to get a copy of my current rom or how to make a backup?
This is the info i get from the WST:
CPU: Texas Instruments - OMAP850
MODEL: Wizard
IMEI: 356379000630937
=> Bootloaders:
IPL: 2.17.0001 (G4 device)
SPL: 2.17.0001 (G4 device)
Radio: 02.49.11
=>Extended_ROM:
Version: 2.22.17.102
Name: Extended_ROM
Status: hidden
=> Firmware:
OS: 5.1.xxx (Build 14928.2.2.0)
ROM: 2.26
Thanks
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HELLO FROM GREECE!
Dear
yesterday i "upgrade" my htc wizard g4 wm5 with a rom wm6 : dopo(?) 838 Hong V.4 version.
Many problems
there is not microsoft office [ word, excell ,power point] .
In regional there is not exist Greece! and many mores....
Please help me , step by step to downgrade to official wm5 [ t-mobile ,mda vario=HTC WIZARD] or to repair above.
Many thanks
Hello I need help to change my Qtek A9100 - G4 WM5 WM6 to encounter some problems but ...
Well here we go:
1 - Looking for a WM6.0 ROM or 6.1 is the minimum that can be customized and if possible the original English or Portuguese (Port. has many bugs) and tested in a device similar to mine to avoid bugs. (Put the exact link to download please because they've walked over the hill in a wheelchair and behind everything I meet and vague)
2 - All the programs needed to upgrade (again ask the exact links to download because I can not stand to look anymore)
3 - A good installation tutorial since I have all 7 and joining could not ride one, everyone is different and confusing methods of installing the rom.
Now I'll post the settings of the machine is running without remembering that no problem just want to upgrade because of compatibility and even aesthetic:
csc2005 said:
Hello I need help to change my Qtek A9100 - G4 WM5 WM6 to encounter some problems but ...
Well here we go:
1 - Looking for a WM6.0 ROM or 6.1 is the minimum that can be customized and if possible the original English or Portuguese (Port. has many bugs) and tested in a device similar to mine to avoid bugs. (Put the exact link to download please because they've walked over the hill in a wheelchair and behind everything I meet and vague)
2 - All the programs needed to upgrade (again ask the exact links to download because I can not stand to look anymore)
3 - A good installation tutorial since I have all 7 and joining could not ride one, everyone is different and confusing methods of installing the rom.
Now I'll post the settings of the machine is running without remembering that no problem just want to upgrade because of compatibility and even aesthetic:
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go to http://www.shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=windows mobile&model=Wizard