is it possible to flash english rom to chinese version of xda atom life?
i don't ask how, coz i've seen a lot of topics with the same question & no one bother to reply. i just need to know if anybody has ever tried to do so and succeeded? thanks.
As far as hardware is concerned, I don't see why you can't (they are the same). The only catch is O2 has already marked your imea as chs version. So, if you go on with it and if you ever send your device to O2, consider your warranty void.
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I bought some days ago the MDAII for 550€ without SIMLook.
For me the MDA Software is very boring and am missing the features of the XDAII Software.
So my question is...
is it possible to (Software-)Upgrade a MDAII to a XDAII with the Tools wich I can find at this page?
Sorry, I'm a newbie...
and many thnx for the responses!
Quick answer 'Yes'
Slightly longer answer, take the Update from the O2 website, use ER2003 Edit to change the country ID to T-Mobile, then flash away.
I had Dutch T-Mobile...then O2... now custom O2 (removed all O2 custom stuff and got rid of MMS as I dont use it etc etc).
While it is technically possible... if you are a newbie and don't have much experience, I can just recommend: DON'T DO IT... these hacking programs can also lead to complete loss of a working device!
Pobman said:
Slightly longer answer, take the Update from the O2 website, use ER2003 Edit to change the country ID to T-Mobile, then flash away.
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Hi,
I'm a Newbie too, but why should he change the country ID to T-Mobile, if he has a Sim UNlocked handy it should work anyway ... or is it not that way ???
Because if he fails with the procedure and ends up with an unworkable device he will have to go to his vendor who might ask some questions and maybe even reject doing anything about it... is it really worth is?
OK that's the reason, it makes sense ...
thank you
hasta luego
isidar
I also have the MDA II, with current 1.60.36 ROM. I liked the 1.60 better.
I'm not sure why you would think O2s ROM is so much more exciting I'm not sure. Besides a different today screen I doubt there is that much difference, except for stability. In fact I was very close to upgrading to O2 1.60.50 myself, but decided to wait for T-Mobile to come out with their next upgrade, which I would think should be soon, because it has been awhile since their last poorly put together upgrade.
As long as you are willing to take the risk of a voided warranty, go for it.
The place to get the upgrade, from t_mobile to O2 is right in this forum index. Look for User-MDKIA. This fellow that put this together I believe knows what he is doing and because of the way he has developed the upgrade I do not believe you need to be concerned about the Country ID error.
Good luck.http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=7278&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=25
but why should he change the country ID to T-Mobile, if he has a Sim UNlocked handy it should work anyway ... or is it not that way ???
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Because in my case I had to, gave Country ID error when I tried to put the O2 ROM on my T-Mobile unit.
Dont know why people worry about doing it, as long as you follow instructions its dead simple... unless you are editing the ROM (ie removing bits) you cant really go wrong! Even if you do edit the ROM you still cant really go wrong if you read whats on this site!
Even if you **** up completely as long as you can get to the bootloader you can always flash it back to how it was...
its not rocket science...
I wantet to flash the O2 ROM to the MDAII because I have a O2 SIM Card. Some Options like the Homezone Statusviewer or the O2 Active profiles are very useful.
But... If it's so easy as described... It should be no problem to reconvert a MDAII with XDAII ROM back to MDAII ROM (for example if I want to sell it) or not?
thnx for all these useful informations.
;-)
Hey m8!
Check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8205
Itsme made a tutorial for upgrading roms.
I don't know your problem... it's really easy as hell.
Just use Er2003edit, it takes care for everything!!!
Here you can edit the header information with a drop down menu.
If you currently have a MDA2 simply change the header info in the three ROM-files from O2 to TMOBILE, then run the upgrade.
You cannot do something wrong, the upgrade tool will not start at all if not everything is right, and even then still the bootloader is available.
I haven't heared so far of a trashed XDA2 device ;-)
By the way... think of making your own Ext-rom ;-)
Alex
Xant said:
By the way... think of making your own Ext-rom ;-)
Alex
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I really was thinking about making this, but I have too less information actually, may be you can help me find some mor infos about that ... would be very interesting ...
ciao
Investigate the threads refering to Er2003edit, I think they explain pretty good what it is all about.
In the end it is simple drag 'n drop with programs you like to have after hardreset (or don't have). When finished update the config.txt file which handles the install process, note not to use programmes which execute a softreset after install.
Look at this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=7196&highlight=
here is a lot optimized stuff for the ext-rom.
Alex
Xant said:
I don't know your problem... it's really easy as hell.
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Agree. I think setting the timer on my VCR is more complex!
Even if it all goes completely wrong you should still have access to the bootloader... so you can just flash it again...
settings o2 rom (germany)
Hi,
I'm using a MDA II (T-Mobile) and a O2 card.
I'm interessted in umgrading to a O2 rom but I'm afraid of loosing warranty. I'm not afraid that something should be wrong by flashing the o2-rom to my xda II but I have 2 years warranty left and in that time some other things may happend to my system that I must use the warranty.
So I need the O2 settings of the O2 rom to use MMS, WAP, GPRS,... Which file of the O2 rom have stored these settings?
There are a lot of files in that rom, what are these all for?
I coppied allready the homezone tool which works fine on my XDA II (don't start automatically - coppied to autostart but don't start , only manual start works - somone a sollutions for that?).
Does anyone know for what all the programs in my startfolder are for? There are a lot of entried which will fast system... But I don't want to find it out by trieing....
Does anyone knows a good simulation for the XDA II to test software. I dont' want to put all on my life system and delete again. I thing the regestry will grows bigger and bigger....
Erik
I need to upgrade to WM2003SE, but I really read a lot of topics in this forum about that, I heard some people say that this version is good and has no problems, and some else say that it is full of problems. This is my very first time to try upgrading my XDA, I heard that it may become just a piece of junk if anything fails.. so I am very worried about that guys.
So I need 2 things from you:
I need to know if this upgrade worth it or not, will my device die if anything fails? I need to be sure before going ahead.
If the upgrade worth it, could you give me the link where I can download the latest version of WM2003SE that does not have any problems?
Also I will be thankful if you have any tips or things to avoid during the upgrade process.
My device is:
QTEK 2020
R 0.10
G 1337.18
D 1.66 WWE
My carrier is Vodafone Egypt
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16916
The only differance is the O2 startup image instead of the imate image. Other than that the rom is very good, not very stable, but deffinetely worth it.
PS. If the phone regects the upgrade at the beginning, retry and it should upgrade.
So you mean that this link you posted, contains the WM2003SE that is compatible with my QTEK2020? and does it support my carrier? "Vodafone Egypt" as it is written that it only supports Australian Carriers: - Optus, Telstra & Vodafone..
After spending some time reading through the articles in this forum, I am a little bewildered. Its obviously not as simple as running a program is it??
I love and use my m1000 all day, every day and it is vital to my life.
Please please please would someone, anyone, supply step by step instructions on how to safely upgrade as I've already had to have my m1000 replaced as I tried to upgrade my rom to the MMS version as supplied by Orange.
To this day, I am unable to install the rom update to use MMS, I have asked for help from Orange and the modaco website .. and unfortunately, no luck but a pointer to this glorious forum from the modaco website.
Ta in advance ..
mrplatypus
orange comes with 2003 and the newer version is 2003SE
2000 pure is very old
read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=18287
Apologies ...
Sorry, I meant to type .. WM2003 as opposed to WM2000 and WM2003SE to WM2000SE..
WM2003 to WM2003SE wiv MMS!
In another post on this site (with me in it) the files which reside in the extended rom after the upgrade were uploaded to this forum.
This has provided me with my mms and I am very much happier.
However, I am still after really really BASIC instruction and the files to upgrade the Operating System on the phone, from WM2003 to WM2003SE (or greater?)
Much appreciated.
mrPlatypus
the post i linked to is the easiest way i think
2003SE is not official or even originally in English it's an
Chinese rom hand translated by people in this forum so i dont think we
can expect an official easy operator install for it
also you know that flashing your orange pda would void the warranty ?
voided warranty ..
Ok, I was asking to find out how difficult it would be -- my current contract with Orange officially runs out in September where I'll be upgrading my phone/pda anyway ..
Thanks for the advice and the pointers on legality.
mrPlatypus
Well i have an XDA2i from O2 and i have some questions
My ROM version is 1.10.00 WWE
Radio version 1.00.00
So is their any newer ROM ?
And can i install Win05 on my XDA2i??
Thanx!!
Have you searched through the other posts on these topics?? They have been asked (and answered) more times than I dare count.
Ant
dude the imformation is out there in this community dont be lazy just read the posts.. I know because i have a xda2i and i have a updated ROM but there wont be a update to 2005 as yet since the xda3 is set for release soon.
acid
sorry guys but i just got a bit confused since all people talk about XdaII
:?
guys, ive just done a websearch and cant find any info/downloads on XDA2i roms etc. only stuff saying that one doesn't exist?
i'm also after some info, as i have an XDA2i
it's a UK phone, from O2 (but unlocked and running orange sim)
can someone please do a quick link or something to more info, as i'm damned if i can think of anything else to google / forum seach for
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guys, ive just done a websearch and cant find any info/downloads on XDA2i roms etc. only stuff saying that one doesn't exist?
i'm also after some info, as i have an XDA2i
it's a UK phone, from O2 (but unlocked and running orange sim)
can someone please do a quick link or something to more info, as i'm damned if i can think of anything else to google / forum seach for
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Jim
Have a look on the UK O2 site. It has a IIi ROM there you can download in case of emergencies.
The URL is...
http://www.my-xda.com/xda2i_soft.html
Good luck.
Kevin
Hi, I have just bought myself the MDA Vario II obviously on T-Mobile, I have a years warranty with it, Is there anyway to make a full backup of my Vario with WM5 on incase i ever need to take the phone back to T-Mobile and because I have put WM6 on it voids my warranty? I am from the UK and there is currently no WM6 ROM on the t-mobile UK site.
WM5
There are full WM5 ROMs from T-Mobile Vario II users in the wiki on this site you can download and re-flash you WM6 device mate.
so say i tried installing WM6 and it messed up, leaving me with no OS on the phone, i could then just install the WM5 ROM?from t-mobile?
I had a loose warranty, so I stapled it to a stack of paper
there is really no need for you to try being funny. i asked a serious question, i wanted a serious answer.
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there is really no need for you to try being funny. i asked a serious question, i wanted a serious answer.
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Lighten up mate; legitimate play on your words. You said "Loose Warranty" when you meant "Lose Warranty".
Anyroad you can go back to a version of WM5 should you feel the need. You cannot backup and restore your rom in the way that you are implying.
My strong advice to you is to read as much as possible on here on both Upgrading and Downgrading. When you are ABSOLUTELY sure you know what you are doing then proceed. If you don't do this then you will probably permanently damage your phone.
There are some essential things you must do first to ensure safe upgrading.
A good starting place to gain this knowledge is the wiki.
Good luck.
WB