Hi, Im looking at buying a hermes to upgrade from my htc wizard and am just wondering if there are any cooked roms for the hermes, like the ones on the wizard forum. E.g Faria's aku 3.3 v2 rom. Its an excellent rom and although im aware that there is an aku 3.3 rom for the hermes, i like the slipstreamed brilliance of cooked roms done by Faria etc over carier roms. Is there maybe a way to boot this rom on the hermes, as i currently have it on my wizard or some other option. I looked in the ftp directory and there is nothing special there.
Thanks alot!!!
not so sure of flashing the Wizard ROM onto the Hermes... but as the Hermes device is relatively new there arent that many ROM cooking tools out there yet... there are some but you risk creating bad blocks in the NAND memory... read this for more information http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_BootloaderMFG
Ok thanks. hmm so that means i may have to wait a while before anything of farias roms calibur is to be succesfully and relativly safely flashed to a hermes. Well at least now i know its possible. I guess i can only leave it up to you geniuses here at the xda and wait until they brew up some magic, because from what ive seen so far on the hermes forum, the device looks like its got a lot of potential....heck gps thread looks awsom!
Keep up the good work.
Hey,
Newbie here. I own two smartflips bought from i-mate hq (Dubai). However, i'm now in Aus. WM6 looks nice and i must say, great work and appreciation for those who cook up these ROMs. However, i noticed that all these ROMs start off from either Cingular or QTEK or HTC. why leave i-mate ROMs behind guys? Anyways, before i try out any of these ROMs, i just don't want to end up killing my phone. I've searched high and low for i-mate stock ROMs (WM5). I saw one in a post but that was like WWE or something which i'm not sure what it means. I don't want to register on i-mate and do loads of form-filling and IMEI filling just to get some ROMs. Anyone have any idea of where i can acquire some 'stock' WM5 i-mate ROMs (not qtek or cingular or htc or wotever).
The other thing.. i haven't SuperCID-ed my smartflip. I tried to get to the bootloader (for no reason.. just experimenting) by pressing the keys n all but it doesn't show up. it goes to the i-mate screen.. then flashes an HTC logo and boots WM5. Once again my smartflip is Out-of-the box, hope that helps someone explaining the phenomena. i do have the i-mate CD that came with it. However didn't find and option to install Windows Mobile 5.0. I need a ROM to keep a backup in case i screw up. If anyone could help me obtain an i-mate WM5 ROM, it would be greatly appreciated.
Also, how would one find out the IPL and SPL of the smartflip? As i mentioned i wouldn't like to brick my phone. It is mentioned somewhere that the 3.06 or wotever IPL and SPL version are not capable of flashing through micro-sd card. Not sure but i think the 4.0 or wotever can flash through micro-sd card. Apart from the link(to files) posted in a thread, isn't there an 'official' way of getting to update the IPL and SPL?
Sorry for such a long post. One thing i must say, great work guys. I would like to suggest people to follow up on their threads. there was one 'bricked' post but the person said he found a solution but never posted what his solution was. It would be helpful if he could have posted the solution as it does help others. Apologies if i said anything wrong.
Thanks,
Dan.
You used to be able topick up Imate roms from ftp://ftp.clubimate.com
But they won't be nearly as good as the cooked Wm6 ones. Just follow the instruction and flash away.
(WWE means worldwide english)
Flash one of the cooked ones! I use Erofich's 6.1 and it's great.
WWE just means WorldWideEnglish as opposed to other languages.
Good luck
I have a SmartFlip upgraded with GnatGoSplat's WM6 ROM (Eurofich' WM6 is better but GPRS doesn't work): it works fast and without problems.
WM6 ROM, SPL/IPL and Radio at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=368715
Imate didn't upgrade the SmartFlip's ROM to WM6.
D'rath
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Eurofich' WM6 is better but GPRS doesn't work
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What's a problem? Use my WM6.1 where everything works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374397
just install a Cumulative Fix after flashing and have a fun
Btw, you can also use Jony_aa's WM6 AKU 0.5.1 ROMs with most useful software included, or clean version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=373099
Thank you all!
Hi,
Thank you all for your responses. i-mate roms at imate ftp site is confirmed. Thanks unwired. The thing is i take calculated risks and have most info before i do some thing. so if i end up somehow bricking my phone, i will know what to do before dad kills me . Now i just need to update the IPL/SPL and get into bootloader to see if it works. Then gonna flash with WM6 or WM6.1. I just needed a stock ROM to keep as backup because its mentioned somewhere that if your phone is bricked, u can try to flash it using micro-sd card flashing. but that only works with stock ROMs if WM6 flashing fails. Anyways, thanks once again. i will keep you guys updated on my progress.. Thanks!
Best Regards,
Dan.
Erofich said:
What's a problem? Use my WM6.1 where everything works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374397
just install a Cumulative Fix after flashing and have a fun
Btw, you can also use Jony_aa's WM6 AKU 0.5.1 ROMs with most useful software included, or clean version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=373099
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I Try WM6.1 but it gives me problems importing old sms (the inbox elements are stocked in send items)... i must import old sms ^^'
Jony_aa with Neo is very nice but the home isn't so custumizable: so i flash Gnat's ROM.
D'rath
PS: My English is very hungly O_O
SDA_ApplicationUnlock
Where can one get the SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe? the superCID thread didn't mention where to get it or either i missed it... anyone out there to help me??
Thanks,
Dan.
(If i succeed in doing this.. i'll make an Utimate WM6 for STRTRK guide)
IPL/SPL
Hi,
Sorry for multiple questions. I still haven't been able to get into the bootloader by pressing the voice notes and camera and power on key. I'm still not sure how it goes. Do you have to hold the keys, press the power button and let go immediately of all the three keys or do you have to hold the power button for long with holding the voice and camera keys? i need to check which version of the bootloader i have to make sure it supports flashing from micro-sd. Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Dan.
EDIT: I was also looking for some way to backup software from my current WM5 ROM. There are some apps that come in-built which i like. But since i don't have the .cab(s) i was wondering if there would be a way to backup software and later on install it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Out of a million tries, I only managed to get into the bootloader ONCE that way. Okay, I exaggerate, but I found it almost impossible to use RECORD, CAMERA, and POWER to get into bootloader. Instead, I've found with the phone OFF, press RECORD, CAMERA, and plug the USB connector into the PC while holding those buttons. It goes into Bootloader every single time that way.
You can back up the built-in apps, but it requires figuring out which files belong to which app, and also getting their registry entries. Then you can either manually copy all those files into the phone and manually import the registry entries, or make them into a cab file to automate it.
WOW.. thnx for that!
Yup! Worked like a charm! i have IPL/SPL 1.02 or wotever.. so i don't need to worry about micro-sd card flashing problems ( i hope i never need to use that in my life). So if it works this way.. i would recommend others who have bricked their phones and trying to flash it holding the record, and camera button while phone is off, plug it in the usb. As soon as i did that, Vista picked it up as a mobile device. the bootloader ( the screen sucks! what a dreadful combination of colors!) also shows a usb sign at the bottom. I hope this info helps those who bricked/killed their phone and were finding it hard to re-flash it. As it is mentioned in some thread... if wm6 flashing fails, u have to revert back to stock rom WM5 (cingular rom for cingular phone, i-mate rom for i-mate, etc) and then re-flash with WM6. I wonder if rom update utilities work when in bootloader connected to pc.
Once again, thanks for your reply GnatGoSplat. As for the apps, yea.. i know its bad. I did check over onto the i-mate site and found a file 'Arabic...' something. it didn't mention it as a rom so i'm hoping they are the software packages that come with the default middleast rom. You might have heard of 'Portableapps' on PCs. They are little beauties. Because the original windows and windows mobile are linked closely.. i might wonder if there could be a way to port those ( or even create your own) onto windows mobile. I know how to make portableapps so if you need any info, i think i could help unless someone knows better.
So where do i get the SDA_ApplicationUnlock file? Thanks.
Regards,
Dan.
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So where do i get the SDA_ApplicationUnlock file?.
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Get it from attach
Thanks.. sadly, i've got some bad news...
Hi,
Thanks for the file Erofich. Unfortunately, I've just been caught up with studies and hence will not be able to work on modding my i-mate until i get some free time. however, i'm still going to try to work on an 'Ultimate WM6 for Startrek Guide'.
Its just that its better for end-users because some of the information is scattered around and 'some' of the instructions are a bit hard to follow (no offense to anyone). If anyone has any concerns or is against my actions, please let me know.
Regards,
Dan
i want EUR rom, with spanish language... all roms are WWE in english or russian.
know any european rom wm6 for star trek?
moebior said:
i want EUR rom, with spanish language... all roms are WWE in english or russian.
know any european rom wm6 for star trek?
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You can translate some menu (in the post of WM6 by Eurofich you find how) but not all of them.
You can get the xT9 with spanish language with a cab you can find looking in that ROOM.
D'rath
arabic laguage smartflip
sir i try to make arabic laguage my i-mate smartflip but i cant do it..i seek from last one month plz help me tel me how can i make arabic my smarflip.plzzzzzzzzzzz.
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sir i try to make arabic laguage my i-mate smartflip but i cant do it..i seek from last one month plz help me tel me how can i make arabic my smarflip.plzzzzzzzzzzz.
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What's the version of your rom ?
for official rom ( win 5.0 ) , you can go to this topic :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400183
and if you install erofish's great rom ( win 6.1 ) go to this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=465294
i-mate smartflip
Thanx for repy bro.but same problem ,i update widh this rom..but stil same.no arabic when i try to instal arabizersute its say unsuccsecful..when i try to instal it by memory then also same..plz help me ..i have two device same proble.
Hi
1. do you use from this ro M : WM6.1 Build 5.2.19593 AKU 1.1.7 by Erofich ?
2. second link is specially for imate smartflip then i don't now what's your problem ( maybe don't install your new rom correctly )
3. arabizer must be installed on phone memory ( not memory card )
Good luck !
Thanx bor.its working nice .....thanx again...mawah....
I would like to upgrade my X7500. Now I have WM6 ITA, my SPL is 1.2 and Radio 1.50.00. Since I'm tired to wait for an official 6.1 ROM upgrade I would like to do it with the ROM coocked in the forum...but which one to choose?
I took a look at this thread: Windows Mobile 6.1 for spl 1.2 and 3.5 in three different sizes 5-14-08 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=390328), and this one: Athena Project 4.0 Series RELEASED (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=379773).
Since I'm looking for 6.1 ROM, or the most up to date one which is the one? Which is the better one?
Thanx in advance for your suggestions!
The less painful option would be to try Irus rom but I think there are problems with different language keyboards.
Sergiopi is happy with this and he is italian.
Why dont you message him directly if he is around.
I am on AP4 and I am happy as it does everything I need and is stable
I instaled Irus rom and had trouble getting some things to work but didnt have time to sort it out.I will probably try it again later
michael
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
Just got my advantage x7500 running wm6.0
I would like to know if there is an official wm6.1 or if the x7510 rom will work and where i could find it
I know this has probly been asked already but im struggling to find a solution
Just seeking a nice looking rom with the least bugs
thanks for your help
Used to be up on the HTC site, I guess one of us will need to link to a copy of it. Your best bet is to just use one of the "vanilla" versions of the cooked roms, available on this sub-forum.
i would also like to know if there is an wm6.1 rom for the x7500, i have tested other roms but they always had to much customization for my taste i would like a "clean" rom
Thanx
What is the Best Vanilla rom of WM6.1 that has essentials like opera and threaded messaging
Any one got ideas?