Ok. i have a 8525 and im considering unlocking it and upgrading to WM6. So far i understand that the advantage to unlocking the phone is that u can use other sim cards beside ur service provider. And i havent read anything about WM6. Wat is the advantage of WM6 over WM5 wat features does it come with that WM5 doesnt have or is just the feel of it that people like more? Do u need to unlock ur phone to upgrade it or vice versa.
My phone:
Herm100
ROM version: 1.34.502.1
Radio version: 1.16.00.00
Can ne1 help answer my questions plz?
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/windows-mobile-5-vs-6-compared-table-style-245389.php
more here
http://www.google.dk/search?source=ig&hl=da&rlz=&q=WM6+vs.+WM5&btnG=Google-søgning
chaoslord>aod said:
Ok. i have a 8525 and im considering unlocking it and upgrading to WM6. So far i understand that the advantage to unlocking the phone is that u can use other sim cards beside ur service provider. And i havent read anything about WM6. Wat is the advantage of WM6 over WM5 wat features does it come with that WM5 doesnt have or is just the feel of it that people like more? Do u need to unlock ur phone to upgrade it or vice versa.
My phone:
Herm100
ROM version: 1.34.502.1
Radio version: 1.16.00.00
Can ne1 help answer my questions plz?
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You don't have to unlock your phone to upgrade to WM6. Read the Hermes Wiki section on upgrading ROMs for lots of great info on upgrading. I'd recommend flashing the official AT&T WM6 ROM with the new radio. If you like it, then consider using one of the "cooked" WM6 ROMs that removes the AT&T bloatware.
I upgraded my 8525 to WM6 a few months ago, and it's far better than WM5. Faster, stable, HTML e-mail. I'd never go back to WM5.
Good luck!
chaoslord>aod said:
Ok. i have a 8525 and im considering unlocking it and upgrading to WM6. So far i understand that the advantage to unlocking the phone is that u can use other sim cards beside ur service provider. And i havent read anything about WM6. Wat is the advantage of WM6 over WM5 wat features does it come with that WM5 doesnt have or is just the feel of it that people like more? Do u need to unlock ur phone to upgrade it or vice versa.
My phone:
Herm100
ROM version: 1.34.502.1
Radio version: 1.16.00.00
Can ne1 help answer my questions plz?
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If you need to ask this question then you obviously need to read a bit more The first problem is that when you read more you get more confidence, then you start flashing. This is where your problems begin....
.... too much choice of ROMs
.... better ROMs here than at M$
.... better performance
.... can BRICK your phone if you don't take care
.... loads of add-ons that you didn't know you desperately needed
.... you'll hapilly give up a romantic evening with your missus (man/animal/hoover etc) because you're waiting for the latest Schap's and want to be first to test it
A bit more seriously (from a sarcastic tw*t like me) - your radio is a bit old and could definately do with an upgrade for better performance. Flashing radio's can be more dangerous than flashing OS ROMs so take care and read a lot - and before deciding which radio to try, do some research because everyone here hates the 'which radio is best for me in China/Europe/Mars' type of question. I'm guessing that with an 8525 you are from the good 'ol US of A and the radio's all seem to work differently depending on where you are - do a bit of research on your carrier (cingulat, ATT etc) and I'm sure you'll get some good advice - and if you're with AT&T then you're in luck - VP3G does a great ROM optimised for their network.
Have fun, and if you get hooked say goodbye to the missus (man/animal/hoover)
Well stated ach2. Nicely done! For a sarcastic t*** like you anyway.
Anyway, once you have done some reading and are ready to give it a go, check out THE MRVANX GUIDES to help you get a nice smooth upgrade.
thx everyone for ur suggestions.
it can b a lil overwhelming how much info there is so sorry for a repetitive question.
Related
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..
I was looking into upgrading my HTC tytn to the latest version. For some reason mine will randomly lock up.
Currently I have this info.
Rom:1.18.255.3
Date 07/22/06
Radio: 1.03.03.10
Protocol 32.34.7010.01H
ExtROM: 1.18.255.106
I just want the latest full version out there, not from other providers. Where can I find this?
Man Im new here just like you, but you have got to make an effort to read whats already here.
Have you read this yet? Also, when you say you dont want any ROM's from "other providers" thats kind of difficult to pin point when we have no idea who your provider is.
The info has already been provided on the wiki and upgrading tutorials, I would start there. I think after reading that info if your still having issues then I would ask a question specific to the problem you're having and Im sure someone will answer.
I think everyone will be helpful to those that try to help themselves first.
I read that but still am a bit lost. I use Orange and Tmobile, but the the phone I bought is unlocked and not from a provider
In my opinion, the best ROM right now is 2.05. Radio is 1.27. The "easy" upgrade doesn't give you good and stable performance for the device. So, you really need to read a lot before decide to play around with the phone.
What is the "easy" upgrade?
Inphyy said:
What is the "easy" upgrade?
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Download an .exe file from the FTP and double clicking it to upgrade your device. If you haven't unlock/SuperCID your device, you are even more limited in choices.
If you havent SuperCID... Is that an insult?
Hi all...
I m using the o2 neo SPL4 with dopod rom as 2.15.13.27
I m planning to upgrade to WM6..
After lookin at all the threads i m still havin some doubts..
1.I have finalised on PDA_VIET v4.0.0.1 is it safe for prophet ...with SPL 4 (on reset shows as IPL/SPL 2.15.001)
2.In one of the threads i read as to downgrade using RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID - is it important to do if i m to upgrade with PDA_VIET v4.0.0.1
3.If in case i m stuck in between of the upgrade will i be able to ROLLBACK to my existing WM5..
4.Any other tried and tested ROM of WM6...
5.Will it really make sence to upgrade to WM6.
6.Any new update for dopod ROM 2.15.13.27
7.Finally i know i m a fool to ask you again but can you give me the step by step procedure for upgrade....
THANKS
CHIRAG-INDIA,MUMBAI
Pls cal +91 98192 59796
Read!
WOW! Please read the Forum !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310452
This is the very first Thread
Hi,
Can't answer all your questions but with regard to the actual upgrade then follow this thread. Its a sticky right at the top of this forum and is there to aid people through the process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310452
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE follow it word for word. It works if you do this but you may get into difficulties if you don't - you have been advised.
I have successfully used the process a number of times to go back and forth between WM6 versions and then back to WM5.
Remember that if you want to go back to your original WM5 ROM you'll need the ROM upgrade for this in order to do it. The download links are there for everything you'll need for WM6 - use them.
If you are in any doubt then STOP and don't go any further. Ask for help in the forum or reread the instructions. The large numbers of issues that people seem to have are, I am convinced, caused by either not using the instructions or not following the published ones.
Having used WM6 on my Propher I'd have to say that currently the available ROMs whilst fantastic achievements, aren't really what I'm prepared to use on a daily basis. If you are happy to beta test and install your apps everytime you upgrade then go for it.
I am currently back on WM5 either until I see a WM6 ROM that I am able to use 'in anger' day to day.
I'm really interested to see if we get a working HTC Touch port - now that would be something.
Hope this helps,
RADAR
Read, Read & Read
This forum is more or less for Flash-a-holics anonymous.
If you are ready to sacrafice your precious sleeping hours and sex life, then jump to these WM6 beta ROM's.
Judge by your questions, you would be more happy:
1. Buy a Touch
2. Stay in WM5
The WM6 ROM for Prophet that you are looking for or for that matter, that many are looking for, is still in the kitchen, cooking.....
Unless you feel that you fit the pre-requitsite, or you feel humping Prophet is more enjoyable than .... then jump to the WM6 pool ......
Don't say I don't warn you before hand!
.
Shall I Wait>>>>>>>
crest_delta said:
Hi all...
I m using the o2 neo SPL4 with dopod rom as 2.15.13.27
I m planning to upgrade to WM6..
After lookin at all the threads i m still havin some doubts..
1.I have finalised on PDA_VIET v4.0.0.1 is it safe for prophet ...with SPL 4 (on reset shows as IPL/SPL 2.15.001)
2.In one of the threads i read as to downgrade using RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID - is it important to do if i m to upgrade with PDA_VIET v4.0.0.1
3.If in case i m stuck in between of the upgrade will i be able to ROLLBACK to my existing WM5..
4.Any other tried and tested ROM of WM6...
5.Will it really make sence to upgrade to WM6.
6.Any new update for dopod ROM 2.15.13.27
7.Finally i know i m a fool to ask you again but can you give me the step by step procedure for upgrade....
THANKS
CHIRAG-INDIA,MUMBAI
Pls cal +91 98192 59796
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Hey thankks a lot for all your valuable time...
so i conclude that this is not the right time to jump to WM6 as far as prophet is concerned..as the ROM are still BETA am i right ???
but what if I wanna use the PDA_VIET v4.0.0.1 is it safe for prophet ...
or any other ROM.
Also will the newer ROM (if any coming) will be having the TOUCH features..
m really looking fwd to it on my prophet..
Finally do we really gonna have the official WM6 rom for prophet..by any chance ,if yes when...
If wanna you guys have more advice on upgrade pls give
Thnks & WaRM Regards,
Chirag
BTW I had already ref the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310452 thanks as i have gain more confidence in the procedure..
crest_delta said:
Hey thankks a lot for all your valuable time...
so i conclude that this is not the right time to jump to WM6 as far as prophet is concerned..as the ROM are still BETA am i right ???
but what if I wanna use the PDA_VIET v4.0.0.1 is it safe for prophet ...
or any other ROM.
Also will the newer ROM (if any coming) will be having the TOUCH features..
m really looking fwd to it on my prophet..
Finally do we really gonna have the official WM6 rom for prophet..by any chance ,if yes when...
If wanna you guys have more advice on upgrade pls give
Thnks & WaRM Regards,
Chirag
BTW I had already ref the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310452 thanks as i have gain more confidence in the procedure..
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There will never be an official WM6 release for the prophet, these wm6 roms you'll find are from other pda's made ready for the prophet.
They are all safe to use if you follow the steps that you have red in the upgrade topic.
If you want the HTC Touch gadets on your Prophet you should read this topic and try out the Fantastic Mobiz v2.0b4! rom
You can always switch back to wm5 if you dislike wm6 roms
Any advice: make an backup of your contacts/messages/photoshoots ect. because you will loose anything on your phone memory and find out if you have a G3 or a G4 phone!
Have Fun
Supr said:
There will never be an official WM6 release for the prophet, these wm6 roms you'll find are from other pda's made ready for the prophet.
They are all safe to use if you follow the steps that you have red in the upgrade topic.
If you want the HTC Touch gadets on your Prophet you should read this topic and try out the Fantastic Mobiz v2.0b4! rom
You can always switch back to wm5 if you dislike wm6 roms
Any advice: make an backup of your contacts/messages/photoshoots ect. because you will loose anything on your phone memory and find out if you have a G3 or a G4 phone!
Have Fun
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yeh i have a G4 model ...
so the ROM version that i selected is good on prophet or any better ROM available..
Also will upgrading to WM6 any thing got to do with the GSM service provider...
In mumbai we have HUTCH...so will my GPRS or other be affected..
Supr said:
There will never be an official WM6 release for the prophet, these wm6 roms you'll find are from other pda's made ready for the prophet.
They are all safe to use if you follow the steps that you have red in the upgrade topic.
If you want the HTC Touch gadets on your Prophet you should read this topic and try out the Fantastic Mobiz v2.0b4! rom
You can always switch back to wm5 if you dislike wm6 roms
Any advice: make an backup of your contacts/messages/photoshoots ect. because you will loose anything on your phone memory and find out if you have a G3 or a G4 phone!
Have Fun
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yeh i have a G4 model ...
so the ROM version that i selected is good on prophet or any better ROM available..
Also will upgrading to WM6 any thing got to do with the GSM service provider...
In mumbai we have HUTCH...so will my GPRS or other services be affected..
crest_delta said:
yeh i have a G4 model ...
so the ROM version that i selected is good on prophet or any better ROM available..
Also will upgrading to WM6 any thing got to do with the GSM service provider...
In mumbai we have HUTCH...so will my GPRS or other services be affected..
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I can't say which rom is best for you, they all have their own advantages, you'll have to find out yourself which one suits you
Upgrading your rom has nothing to do with your GSM service provider, but your GPRS settings will be lost after an rom update so you'll need to know how to set them right
I currently have 02.07.10 and am experiencing problems with people calling and going direct to vm when i have 1 bar.
Also when I try to make calls with 1 bar it doesnt tend to connect/terminates the call.
Also can someone please point me in the right direction for the upgrade guide.
Thanks
Rom version 2.21.4.1 WWE
Rom date 3/9/06
Radio version 02.07.10
Protocol version 413.1.03
ExtROM version 2.21.4.101
Is no-one genuinely able to help me or am I asking the wrong questions?
I'm just putting a suggestion out there try searching for *radio rom* in the search this forum tab and browse through the prior posts, I started with 2.25 and have found that the performance of 2.69.11 is preety good, but i have also found others say that 2.19 is the most stable, but you will definately come to find out that radios are more of a trial and error, similar to what OS rom will work best for you, so try a couple and u be the judge performance wise, anyone else?
thanks ezitec, what network are you on out of curiosity?
ps i did searched and not found any specific mention of orange uk thats not to say i didnt miss it though lol
I have no idea about the radio versions. I am using the O2 sim card with my G4 Wizzard (O2 Mini S).
Anyone knows if it is safe to flash either the ExtRom or Radio rom to my CID Locked G4? Thanks
btw, i think my radio works just about fine, neither very good nor very bad.
If there is any issue on flashing the radio to my CID locked G4. Then I will just leave it.
But last time, I did flash the radio rom and Ext rom first before I flash the wm6. I suppose that it is safe to only flash these 2 roms, am I right?
If you are a cingular user
Click Herer
If you are a T-Mobile user
Click Here
there you will find other users opinions on all the radios. Here also you will find links to all the radios, a cab fix that helps with the missed call issue. Everything you need concerning your radio are in those threads.
Thanks but we are neither we are
SPAAARRRRTAAAAAAAAA
(sorry drifted off then)
Orange users.
alecoddlyiv said:
Thanks but we are neither we are
SPAAARRRRTAAAAAAAAA
(sorry drifted off then)
Orange users.
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I am O2 user, not orange
wildcolor said:
I am O2 user, not orange
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OK but this thread is about which rom is best for Orange users. I must say I'm an Orange user using 02.07.10 and WM6 and haven't experienced enough in the way of problems to make me think about upgrading the radio but I tend to be in areas of good signal. I guess maybe it's an issue of which rom will pick up in low signal situations rather than specific networks?
my cousin has 2 orange spv m3100 and was thinking about upgrading them to windows mobile 6 or 6.1 depending on rom's available
is this easily done?
and would it be best to unlock the phone so it can go on all networks before the rom update or after it?
all advice would be great thank you
Upgrading your device's rom is quite easy after youve done it once, just check the wiki page, upgrading for beginners this should tell you all you need to know about flashing a rom for the first time.
Have fun
cheers scotty
we're guna havea play about with both of them next tuesday/wednesday when we're both free
maybe unlock teh sim so it goes any network aswell
another quick question
do you know if the latest rom on there for the orange spv m3100 is a wm6 build?
no there wasnt a wm6 released for the spv m3100 the actual newest orange rom is a update on wm5 it is in my uploaded file i think if you want to have a look, i used a cooked rom after hard-spl and super cid everything works fine and i have flashed quite a few roms.
Have fun
thanks
do you know of any wm6 roms for the spv?
or if i got the phone unlocked and used a vodafone sim in it would i be able to flash vodafone roms or would i still have to use the orange rom?
James, going to your original question, I've recently done this myself, and over the past week, i've flashed my phone numerous times, so its very easily done.
Just read the guides, and make sure your 100% confident that you've understood it, I did and i'm 100% happy with the outcome!
Thanks Greeee
did you flash a wm6 or a wm5?
cause it comes with a wm5, but wanna updte to a wm6
Tbh, I should've explained something...
My phone is the HTC Hermes 200, not the SPV M3100, although they are the same phone, mines not branded by any network.
It was shipped to me (Bought secondhand) as WM6.1, so all I did last week was updated the HardSPL and since tried a few roms.
I didn't have to use SuperCID, to unlock mine, as it was unlocked, but I do wish you well buddy, and word of recommendation, try not to use branded software on phones, as they bog them down with too much bloatware, stick with what you like.
If need be, I'll help where I can, but tbh, your in safer hands with everyone in here, as all I did was read the guides, and stuck to what was being advised.
The people here are good, which makes it so much easier to use!
cheers Greeee
well im thinking of getting it unlocked before i do anything to it anyway, when using roms without a specified carrier does that mean i can use any rom or is it best to stick with the operator specified?
if you super cid you device you can use any rom that has been cooked or from any carrier as it is basically a unlock for that a bit like a sim unlock. most people use the cooked roms by the chefs in the wm6 part of the forum where there are wm6/6.1 and 6/5 roms that have been cooked and have different features so you will probably have to do a bit of flashing and some looking around before you find a rom that is best suited to you.
If you have ne more questions just ask, Have fun
cheers again scotty
super cid, that easy to do?
just like flashing?
and could i sitll use any carrier rom even if i got someone at a shop to unlock my phone to any carrier?
super cid an sim unlocking is different to flashing i think i dont really remember
wiki on sim an cid unlock here
and a thread here
hope this helps and saves u paying to have it unlocked good luck
yer unlocking and super cid are dif to flashing
are super cid and unlocking the same you know?
cheers for the links, i'll try saving some cash now
no problem and they both come in the same program you just choose which one you want to do both.
Good luck
whats teh splbootloader thing what i been reading about?
it says you need to install that or something :s
do you mean hard-spl?
yer thats what i mean
you will need to flash version 7 2.10 after the sim and cid unlock this prevents your device from bricking if a flash goes wrong
cheers
so sim/cid unlock
then flash hard spl 7 2.10
then flash my rom?