Hello guys!
I have read the Wiki, been through whole forum but I still have some questions.
I have a T-Com TC500, the same as Iteq s200. It is a G4 version. with original SW installed on it.
I would like to upgrade it to a newer ROM because I would like to get English language instead of german.
I read on the forum that one option is with the shell tool.
The other option should be directly with the RomUpdateUtility which comes in ie. Fantastic b4 step 1. What is then step 2?
There seems to be even the third option also with RUU but with using only .nbf file from the ROM.
I am totally confused about what I should do first.
I also read that it is reccomended to do the ROM dump on SD card but it is not possible with locked CID - what to do in order to avoid bricking your device.
I know that there are quite a lot of questions in my post, but would appreciate if you could help me.
THX, Zmelkoow
Fantastic Mobiz Step 1 write Splash Screen and new Ext_Rom with a WM5 ... its for 100% cleaning the QTEK. they use this way ... i dont know why ... but it works!
Step 2 write only the WM6 OS!! this type of writeing roms is easyer to handle ... you doesnt need any steps to build a rom ... save time!
you need both steps!
About CID ... you have right! Without CID unlocked device you cant make a dump ... but you dont need them! If you can enter the bootloader ... you can flash any rom. if you cant enter the bootloader ... sd-card is useless!
Tc500 same
Dear guys I have a TC500 same.Could you explain me what I have to do?What you mean for "write Splash Screen and new Ext_Rom" Do you mean that I have to put the part 1 of mobitz in a sd card a into the phone?and launch the installation?is to be the phone switch on or switch of,while I insert the sd card?Or other method?Thank you
Please, CID-Unlock first the phone and secure the ROM!!
su4cs said:
Please, CID-Unlock first the phone and secure the ROM!!
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very importent!!!! we need it!!!
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In the wiki it is written that you need to CID unlock to be able to dump the ROM to an SD card from the bootloader.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Prophet_Rom_Dump
That's fine!
It is also written in the wiki that SoftSPL temporaily unlock your CID.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=SoftSPL
That's also fine!
Then I'm wondering why can't I dump the ROM to an SD using Soft SPL?
I'm using the method from Update_Package of hma4 to perform the SoftSPL ONLY!
I'm having a G4 device.
After JumpSPL I got the nice white screen and I connect with TeraTermPro and got the prompt.
BUT!
After executing "r2sd all" only a partial text is replied and hangs and do not finish the text.
What is wrong?
Did anyone achieved to dump the ROM to an SD card using SoftSPL?
My goal is to dump the ORIGINAL ROM without doing any flashing even SPL! (don't want to loose warranty)
Is there a chance to perform this using SSPL ONLY?
Thanks!
imee.h said:
In the wiki it is written that you need to CID unlock to be able to dump the ROM to an SD card from the bootloader.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Prophet_Rom_Dump
That's fine!
It is also written in the wiki that SoftSPL temporaily unlock your CID.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=SoftSPL
That's also fine!
Then I'm wondering why can't I dump the ROM to an SD using Soft SPL?
I'm using the method from Update_Package of hma4 to perform the SoftSPL ONLY!
I'm having a G4 device.
After JumpSPL I got the nice white screen and I connect with TeraTermPro and got the prompt.
BUT!
After executing "r2sd all" only a partial text is replied and hangs and do not finish the text.
What is wrong?
Did anyone achieved to dump the ROM to an SD card using SoftSPL?
My goal is to dump the ORIGINAL ROM without doing any flashing even SPL! (don't want to loose warranty)
Is there a chance to perform this using SSPL ONLY?
Thanks!
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I think that needs an active sync connection to work...
If I remember properly, when I first arrived to this forum.
To dump the rom to the SD card, you should have cid unlocked your prophet, but according to the wiki you just can cid unlock G3 devices.
The way to solve the CID lock for G4, is to hardspl or softspl, the result is simmilar but the process is not the same. So you won't be able to use teraterm (at least I wasn't).
When I began, l3v5y suggested me the use of awizard to dump the rom, but I don't remember exactly the details of the process. I dumped, but I've never tried to restore it. So I cannot assure you the process is reliable.
myer said:
If I remember properly, when I first arrived to this forum.
To dump the rom to the SD card, you should have cid unlocked your prophet, but according to the wiki you just can cid unlock G3 devices.
The way to solve the CID lock for G4, is to hardspl or softspl, the result is simmilar but the process is not the same. So you won't be able to use teraterm (at least I wasn't).
When I began, l3v5y suggested me the use of awizard to dump the rom, but I don't remember exactly the details of the process. I dumped, but I've never tried to restore it. So I cannot assure you the process is reliable.
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Using that technique, you will get a ROM that can be flashed as per the new WM6.1 ROMs.
It seems dumping ROM to SD card using SoftSPL works
Thanks for the replies guys!
It seems that the dumping now worked using mtty 1.42 instead of TeraTermPro.
For some reason the TeraTermPro hanged during printing the text. But I did not experience any problem using mtty 1.42.
The procedure is described in my other post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2327531&postcount=58
I haven't tried to restore yet, but the bootloader seems to recognize the rom dump on the SD card which is a good sign!
For people wanting to dump/restore their original rom of their device in case of no official rom for their country exists for download, this might be helpful.
EDIT:
Big warning goes here! It is not recommended to try to restore the image because the might fail! Other people tried the same procedure ending up in a failed restore! Investigation showed that the nk.nbf file (containing the ROM dump) has CRC errors when loading in neokit. Also shown that the ROM dump slightly differs at each creation!!! So do not try to restore it!
Cheers!
!!!+++***PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE NOTE! THIS IS ONLY GOT G4 WIZARDS!!! THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED FOR G3 WIZARDS IN ANY FORM OR FASHION!!! IF YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ATTEMPT TO UPGRADE A G4 WIZARD WITH THEM, YOU WILL BE THE OWNER OF A WHITE PLASTIC BRICK!!! NEITHER I NOR XDA-DEVS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BREAK YOUR WIZARD FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE!!!***+++!!!
Hey all, since most people are asking for pictures and such on how to upgrade G4 Wizards to Windows Mobile 6 or better, I have gone ahead and made a text guide, with screenshots to follow along with, that also includes all of the files needed to upgrade a G4 Wizard with(along with credits to their coders.). It is uploaded to MediaFire, and the link is at the bottom of this post. Here is whats included:
How-to text guide, written by Myself
The Wizard Service Tool, by mestrini
The ActiveSync Setup.exe, for people that dont have it already
and SoftSPL, by the exuinoxe
PLEASE NOTE!!!-I did NOT include any ROM files with this package, YOU MUST supply the ROM of your choice yourself(this is stated in the guide aswell.).
Yes, it IS a SoftSPL guide, seeing as NO n00b understand how to make the HARDSPL method work. It is(imho) well written, and all of the screen shots are marked with arrows and such as to what to do next...so please, everyone download it and make improvements, criticize whatver. And please note!!
I DO NOT WANT ANY KIND OF DONATIONS FOR THIS THING!!! I have had 3 people send me money for this guide from my forums, and it should not come to me. IF YOU GET SOME USE OUT OF THIS GUIDE, THEN PLEASE DONATE TO EITHER XDA-Developers, OR TO THE ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AUTHORS, NOT TO ME!! Thanks!!!-ashasaur
DOWNLOAD LINK-(filesize approx-13.15mb)-http://www.mediafire.com/?hzbx043cglm
Great guide. I think it might flow better in a html format or posted on the forum here with the images linked offsite?
Hey, I'm a noob(ish) and I've managed to unlock my phone through HardSPL. Didn't think it was that hard.
But of course the 2 and a half years of Computer engineering school plus work experience manually loading roms into memory from the bootloader on an embedded system couldn't of hurt.
Can not find the upgradr guide
Hi ashasaur,
I am trying to download the upgrade guide from http://www.mediafire.com/?hzbx043cglm but it says not available, is there another way to wownload that please?
Thanks,
Sam
well, ive just tryed it, and it seems to still be there...try again perhaps?
Thanks
WORKS fine. Nice guide. Easy to follow.Thanks...
WM6.1
Hey guys,
I was wondering where can we find WM6.1 rom??? Also, would it work on an HTC wizard G4? Are there extra steps involved?
By the way, I'm running TNT 1.9199 Rom... If I upgradew to WM6.1, will it wipe out this rom too?
Thanx,
Phil
Cphil1 said:
Hey guys,
I was wondering where can we find WM6.1 rom??? Also, would it work on an HTC wizard G4? Are there extra steps involved?
By the way, I'm running TNT 1.9199 Rom... If I upgradew to WM6.1, will it wipe out this rom too?
Thanx,
Phil
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Upgrade to TNT 19213 series,its wm6.1. Yes ! flashing a new rom will completely wipe out and replace the existing rom and files,its just like formatting the Hard drive of pc while installing a new OS.
can u give me a rom pls i only have my spv m3100 for one day and the guide is very easy to follow but i don't know what rom to use please help
I start Wizard Service Tool an click on [Enable Rapi. and Unsigned Apps].
After this it comes about 20 seconds later that all is ok an i can do the following steps. When i go to Device Info i get this:
On Wizard Service Tool i have got this Message:
Warning!
A device was detected but one (or both) of RAPI
Communications and Applications Policy isn't
enabled.
Use first button for that purpose and try again
Can anybody tell me why?
I have try softreset an do all steps again. Not better.
Engersen
are you using a G3 of G4 device? Again I say, THIS GUIDE IS ONLY FOR G4 WIZARDS!
I have got a G4.
My Wizard show on start IPL 2.21.0001 and SPL 2.21.0001.
Any ideas for my Problem?
Thx Engersen
hmmm, I would just go ahead and skip that step then, and start after it, with the SoftSPL and such. Just read and you should be fine.
Really? Without Wizard Service Tool?
I can try it. I hope all works great after this.
WST is not interest because SoftSPL do the temporary CID Unlock. Right?
Engersen said:
Really? Without Wizard Service Tool?
I can try it. I hope all works great after this.
WST is not interest because SoftSPL do the temporary CID Unlock. Right?
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Sometimes, 'EnableRapi' and 'Cert_SPCS' doesn't get executed automatically by WST Tool,so its recommended to manually copy and paste these two files in the phone and execute them,you'll find these files in the installation folder of the Wizard Service Tool folder in the 'Files' folder in the Program Files on C:\ drive.But WST Tool doesn't CID unlock a G4 device,so if you want to upgrade,then read and follow the methods 'SoftSPL or HardSPL posted as stickies in the this G4 forum.
Yes i know that WST is not unlock CID.
I use the package from first Post. There is SoftSPL inside to unlock. Right?
Ok, i think i have following steps to do.
Copy both files 'EnableRapi' and 'Cert_SPCS' to Wizard and execute them.
Then Unlock CID with SoftSPL and follow all other steps from Userguide of Package from the first page. Right?
Thx for help and greetz from Germany
It ist possible downgrade back to WM5 if WM6 is not my like?
Engersen
of course, though you will need to follow one of the downgrading guides here on the forums, as I do not know the exact steps.
Ok, thank you for help. In German all was easy for me. Now i want to ask for everything
Downgrading to official wm5 depends on the method with which you upgraded. If you upgraded through SoftSPL,there's no further procedure,just flash the official rom,coz SoftSPL doesn't change the official original IPL/SPL,but if you upgraded through HardSPL,than you'll first have to remove HardSPK revert back to original IPL/SPL and then flash the official rom,as HardSPL flashes the patched IPL/SPL and its changed.
The seller said it is unlocked. How can I verify it?
I read CID Unlocking and Sim Unlocking. How can I confirm both.
Also, how can I tell which version of the radio?
and which version of SPL (3.5 or 1.2)?
Or is there any great tutorial I can setup for the AP4?
I am starting to get confused.
the seller probably was not lying as it is easy to do (thanks to olipro - cmonex/olinex) but if you want to check, press and hold your camera button, whilst doing that press the reset button, and tell us the details on the rainbow screen.
this will also tell you if it is SPL 1.1-1.2 or 3.5
when your done just press reset again
LOCKing is related to SPL. SPL is a part of the "bios" (just to use the PC paradign IPL and SPL are "extended bios" ), then you have the RADIO section of the rom and the OS (WMxx)
Other part of the rom are the EXTENDED ROM (where the file needed for operator customizzation during first install are stored) and splash screens (a FULL ROM means IPL,SPL, SPLASH 1, SPLASH 2, RADIO, OS, EXTENDED ROM).
This "bios" , called SPL can receive commands from RUU (Rom Update Utility, the sw used to flash the rom file). ROM info are "wrapped" in a .nbf file and the RUU, interacting with SPL with some batch commands, flash into the device memory the ROM parts (Splash are flashed in their locations, os, radio, ....) RUU opens the .nbf file, read abatch command file, and send the commands to the SPL to flash the rom sections
Now you can understand how a custom ROM is done: using a "kicken" you can prepare a .nbf file containing the data and the batch command file used by RUU to flash it in the right location of your ROM (SPL, RADIO, OS, SPLASH, or all together) SPL is a KEY part for this process.
With the stock RUU IPL and SPL some controls are done before flashing, first of all device's language and vendor ID, so called CID. If they doesn't mach with the ROM file you will have an error and RUU exits: wrong language, wrong vendor, ....
Flashing a custom SPL you avoid this check (or it sets the CID to "supercid", it means I accept every language and vendor ID)
The SIM unlock (phone working with all SIM card) needs something more complex. In the ATHENA FORUM whe have ATHENA UNLOCKER, from OLIPRO, for SIM Unlock and CID Unlock and ATHENA WRAPPER, just for CID unlock. They will update the HTC SPL to OLIPRO 1.2
Hi sergiopi,
Your post is so concise. You told us the whole theory it may take me more than a day to find. You have the potential to be a book author. Thanks anyway.
Questions:
1. How can I tell whether the sim is unlocked?
2. How can I tell whether the cid is unlocked? Or it is no harm to run the ATHENA UNLOCKER again?
3. What is the different btw SPL 3.5 and 1.2? Should I update it? I am planning to run the AP4.
Thanks again!
Did you completely miss my previous post, if you follow the simple instructions. I gave you earlier, we will be able to answer all your questions.
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Did you completely miss my previous post, if you follow the simple instructions. I gave you earlier, we will be able to answer all your questions.
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To check if your Athena is SIM Unlocked take a SIM from your friend's phone who is in another network and put it in your Athena. If it refuses to accept the SIM then it is locked and you have to unlock it. If it accepts the SIM and lets you place a call, it is SIM unlocked and most probably CID Unlocked. To check if it is CID unlocked just do what ice_coffe says.
I didn't miss the post from ice_coffee. My Athena is still in shipping. I just want to get more info first. Besides testing with a real sim card, is there any method we can run from the machine?
alui said:
Hi sergiopi,
Your post is so concise. You told us the whole theory it may take me more than a day to find. You have the potential to be a book author. Thanks anyway.
Questions:
1. How can I tell whether the sim is unlocked?
2. How can I tell whether the cid is unlocked? Or it is no harm to run the ATHENA UNLOCKER again?
3. What is the different btw SPL 3.5 and 1.2? Should I update it? I am planning to run the AP4.
Thanks again!
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Thanks, the post is for you and for other newbies, to help everyone to understand. This is a DEVELOPER'S forum, we like smart users!
alui said:
Hi sergiopi,
Your post is so concise. You told us the whole theory it may take me more than a day to find. You have the potential to be a book author. Thanks anyway.
Questions:
1. How can I tell whether the sim is unlocked?
2. How can I tell whether the cid is unlocked? Or it is no harm to run the ATHENA UNLOCKER again?
3. What is the different btw SPL 3.5 and 1.2? Should I update it? I am planning to run the AP4.
Thanks again!
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Listen Alui. The question numbr 3 shows of your post shows that you are realy a noobie. So if you are still waiting for your new device, do not waste your time but start reading. If you already decided that you want to go for AP4, then did you realy read the AP4 thread from first post? I am almost sure, you didn't.
So please remember, if you do not know what you are doing then you have a big chance to convert your super device into a brick.
And once more, if you browse this forum, you can see how many threads is there, and how many post is in each thread. If you see this you should be sure that you are not the first person here who just got his new device. All your questions were answered many times here so just read and read and after a week of reading start to plan what to do next.
I have used the newest Athena SPL Downgrader of Cmonex posted today, but after to have run the tool, my device doesn't boot anymore. Before to apply the downgrade tool, I had Italian WM6.1 ROM, (SPL3.5) and wanted to change for the same excellent rom but SPL1.20 to have more free memory. The downgrade has completed correctly, the device has first rebboted, configured the device, but hard reset for a 2nd time and then don't reboot more. I try to hard rest but it now don't want to boot.. I can acceed to bootloader it indicate SPL1.2. What can be happen? Some thing I can do? Only assistance? Any help would be appreciated very much. Excuse my bad english, I hope to have been clear enough... Thx
quasyl said:
I have used the newest Athena SPL Downgrader of Cmonex posted today, but after to have run the tool, my device doesn't boot anymore. Before to apply the downgrade tool, I had Italian WM6.1 ROM, (SPL3.5) and wanted to change for the same excellent rom but SPL1.20 to have more free memory. The downgrade has completed correctly, the device has first rebboted, configured the device, but hard reset for a 2nd time and then don't reboot more. I try to hard rest but it now don't want to boot.. I can acceed to bootloader it indicate SPL1.2. What can be happen? Some thing I can do? Only assistance? Any help would be appreciated very much. Excuse my bad english, I hope to have been clear enough... Thx
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Sorry to hear your troubles but it would be best to post this in the thread where you found the tool.
My understanding is you need to flash an SPL 1 rom after finishing the downgrade.
Sorry for the mistake, don't know how to move the thread now... To install a SPL1.20 is was I wanted to do after the downgrade, but how to istall it if it doesn't rebbot?
quasyl said:
I have used the newest Athena SPL Downgrader of Cmonex posted today, but after to have run the tool, my device doesn't boot anymore. Before to apply the downgrade tool, I had Italian WM6.1 ROM, (SPL3.5) and wanted to change for the same excellent rom but SPL1.20 to have more free memory. The downgrade has completed correctly, the device has first rebboted, configured the device, but hard reset for a 2nd time and then don't reboot more. I try to hard rest but it now don't want to boot.. I can acceed to bootloader it indicate SPL1.2. What can be happen? Some thing I can do? Only assistance? Any help would be appreciated very much. Excuse my bad english, I hope to have been clear enough... Thx
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STEP BY STEP:
1. make sure Athena is running WM and synced with Activesync. do not try entering bootloader mode manually!
2. extract the downloaded zip from Attachment to this post, you'll find an SPLDowngrader.EXE inside. run that EXE on your PC, now Athena should go to tricolour screen saying OliNex SSPL.
3. let the RUU flash.
4. it will reboot and also will hard reset your device. you will need to flash an OS compatible with old SPL now. job done.
5. +1: you should verify the modelid and SPL version is correct (ATHE100 and 1.20.Olipro). see "extra help" below on how to enter bootloader mode to check.
quasyl said:
Sorry for the mistake, don't know how to move the thread now... To install a SPL1.20 is was I wanted to do after the downgrade, but how to istall it if it doesn't rebbot?
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Extra help: steps to help with flashing an OS if someone never flashed from bootloader before:
0. do not freak out if the OS isn't booting after downgrade. depends on what OS was on it before. maybe you will only get black screen but do not worry, read further:
1. you should manually enter SPL, by holding camera key (ALL THE WAY IN!!) while resetting. hold it until tricolour screen appears.
2. then use some other RUU / ROM package to flash an OS compatible with old SPL. job done.
Thank you very very much! It is ok now
gendong69 said:
Extra help: steps to help with flashing an OS if someone never flashed from bootloader before:
0. do not freak out if the OS isn't booting after downgrade. depends on what OS was on it before. maybe you will only get black screen but do not worry, read further:
1. you should manually enter SPL, by holding camera key (ALL THE WAY IN!!) while resetting. hold it until tricolour screen appears.
2. then use some other RUU / ROM package to flash an OS compatible with old SPL. job done.
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Good work gendong!
PPL, you should read and the follow the steps. The information posted here was posted on the original thread.
Ok, so just to tell you, I've searched and searched, but I do not get answers. This is my last resource.
K, I just got a Kaiser from atnt and I am going to use my old Cingular 8525 just for fun.
It still runs WM 5 so I want to upgrade it. It has a 2gig storage card and lots of apps on both mems.
So I got a few questions.
1) I've heard you can install other phone company's SIM cards, but you need to unlock the SIM first. Should I use a SIM unlocker? What does it do? Will it brick my phone? And what is a CID unlocker?
2) What is SPL? Hard SPL?
3) What is Radio?
4) What is the protocol version?
I want to upgrade to WM6, but are there any good roms?
5) How do I put all my other programs on to my phone after it is upgraded?
6) Id just like to know how to upgrade my Cingular 8525 to the best software there is.
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So I read the Wiki and now, I just wanna flash to WM6.1 TOUCH Build20924 V27 from Dvha79_ddt
So what should I do?
Please tell if this is right.
Back up my SD card.
I will unlock SIM and CID. Click the .bat right?
I am going to install HardSPL f. Clk the .exe right?
I will download the BlackFull Bigstorage and just click the exe. Site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=412895
I will copy my backed up SD card onto my SD card.
Create the shortcuts and I am ready to go?
The Rom flashing will auto delete everything on my ppc right?
Thanks
1. yes, no, allows other carrier roms to be installed.
2. See cid unlocker. Install Hard SPL v7 after unlocking your sim.
3. Allows you to make and recive phone calls/mms/sms.
4. Do a search. Yes a heap, look in WM06 section, also wm6.1.
5. Install cabs.
6. Read this...
http://www.mrvanx.org/guide/hermes/upgrades/hardspl
http://www.mrvanx.org/guide/hermes/upgrades/rom
http://www.mrvanx.org/guide/hermes/upgrades/radio
All this was found with a simple search. I used the words Hermes upgrade instructions. Would be a good idea to learn how to use this to stop being flamed by people getting bombarded by these questions...
I still don't understand what Hard Spl does...
Gives you a chance to recover your phone if something goes wrong with the flash...
There is no 100% guarantee but at least you won't be on the forums crying for help because your Hermes is bricked and you can't fix it saying you haven't got Hard SPL installed...