Hey, I know this probably gets asked a lot, and I'm just missing, but I've scoured the wiki and forums, and I can't find a simple howto to get WM2005 installed on my Himalaya. Can anyone help me out with a simple "download this, click this, type that" kind of howto?
What are the benefits and drawbacks? Is it worth it or should I stick with 2003?
At the mo I'm running the latest update from the O2 site, is that 2003 or 2003se? If not is it possible to upgrade to se?
Thanks for help,
George
HI
Don't tell me you weren't here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Himalaya_2005
The process maybe tricky, but that's the only way.
The update isn't official. Xda-dev work.
If you're unexperienced user, you may run into trouble trying wm5.
2005 is a leaked beta release
2003SE in english is a manualy translated chinese version which also makes it unofficial
the latest official o2 release is 1.72
the latest official release for any himalaya device in english is 1.75
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Once and for all (or at least for now) can someone tell me what is the latest ROM version for the I-mate Jam (and all those other things its called), latest WM OS and where do I get it?! I'm still confused after an hour of browsing through the forum...
p.s. is there such a thing as WM2003SE 2.02?? and is it fit for my Jam?
Thank you!
I don't believe you have spent hours reading this forum m8! :twisted:
Anycase: the latest ROM is v1.11. But you have to check which kind of device you have (Qtek S100, Imate Jam, etc..) before you can install the appropriate update.
As I read you have an Imate Jam? (Are you sure?) Check the Imate website... there's an official v1.11 update there, cos I don't think you'll be able to to anything else :wink:
WM2003SE means Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, which is the Operating System of the device (included in the ROM)
what is the latest rom for teh sda/tornado/etc... my wm6 does not work too well and would want wm5 that is stable fast and can do anything... no need for mods to make it work right...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TO4V7A0O
Thanks for this! I need to downgrade back to WM5 as well
That's too bad WM6 doesn't work well. I've been tempted to upgrade my SDA, I guess I'd better not.
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That's too bad WM6 doesn't work well. I've been tempted to upgrade my SDA, I guess I'd better not.
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I disagree -- WM6 does work well on the SDA. Using "Karhoe's Step-by-step pictorial guide to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6" referenced in this thread, I was very successful upgrading my SDA from WM5 to WM6. I've got everything I've tried so far working so I'm a happy camper!!!
I agree, I also have an SDA, and while I've had to play around with a few things to get it just right, I'm in a nice happy place. If you want a rom that's got most of the knicks worked out, try the Perfect English Edition Rom here.
Hi there,
I downloaded the file, but bevor I update my german SDA (with WM2003se) I want to ask if I can switch the language to german? Is this possible, and is this version (I downloaded) with Windows Mobile 5 ?
Tahnks for answers!
schakal007 said:
Hi there,
I downloaded the file, but bevor I update my german SDA (with WM2003se) I want to ask if I can switch the language to german? Is this possible, and is this version (I downloaded) with Windows Mobile 5 ?
Tahnks for answers!
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don't ever bother to upgrade because your device is a typhoon/feeler/amadeus variant which is running wm2003se. this ROM is for tornado variants only which is running wm5. however you can still upgrade it to wm5 or wm6. read here.
Thanks, but if read over 12 pages in this forum, but there are no instructions how to upgrade to wm5 could you send me a link (PM) ?
Thanks
schakal007 said:
Thanks, but if read over 12 pages in this forum, but there are no instructions how to upgrade to wm5 could you send me a link (PM) ?
Thanks
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that's because you are in the wrong forum friend. check the link i've posted. that's where you belong.
I mean'd the link you posted
davea0288 said:
I disagree -- WM6 does work well on the SDA. Using "Karhoe's Step-by-step pictorial guide to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6" referenced in this thread, I was very successful upgrading my SDA from WM5 to WM6. I've got everything I've tried so far working so I'm a happy camper!!!
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Perhaps most things work well, but there is a post by Karhoe about WiFi not working. I use WiFi more than anything else. I can tolerate some bugs, but any that causes problems with WiFi will probably cause me a lot of grief.
I will probably try WM6 soon anyway. Grief or not, I can't help but upgrade to the newest version of everything even if it causes more problems than it solves.
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I mean'd the link you posted
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read here also.
Hello.I bought a vodafone v1640 (1 hour ago.....so i am new ) italian.The gui who sod it said i can't put the wm6 on it but after all i read here it is possible.
It is written : rom version 1.30.106 ita,radio version 1.14.10, ext rom version 1.30.260 ita. I wish to put wm6 English version can you recommend me something and give me some instruction please?
Thanks in advance.
I also have a v1640, otherwise known as a Universal.
You certainly can load WM6 onto it, just not an official copy as that doesn't exist, but as there's no warranty to worry about so what.
Unforunantly many of those providing WM6 ROM's have moved onto newer toys..
At the moment your best bet is Tomal 8.2 (WM6.1) with a newer version being tested.
The most important thing is to read and learn before you do anything, but you've already got this far so you're halfway there.
Read the Wiki, make sure your 1640 is unlocked (supercid) and follow the instructions to upload the latest ROM. WM6 is so much better the WM5.
Happy tapping.
SSerpente said:
Hello.I bought a vodafone v1640 (1 hour ago.....so i am new ) italian.The gui who sod it said i can't put the wm6 on it but after all i read here it is possible.
It is written : rom version 1.30.106 ita,radio version 1.14.10, ext rom version 1.30.260 ita. I wish to put wm6 English version can you recommend me something and give me some instruction please?
Thanks in advance.
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Welcome to the forum
Please READ the Wiki for further info on how to flas a new ROM
I personally recommend Tomal ROM´s specially v7.6
Good luck,
Hello together ,
i don´t want to kill my mda compact (magician I), but i´m very interested in updating my little friend on WM6.1...for that reason i wanted to ask you if you can please tell me if it is possible to use cotullas HTCMAG_ROM_WWE on this device (i have read something about the xda mini II, just want to know if i can also use it on the mini I).
If this is possible, which Version do i have to install? (WWE 01, 02, 03)...which Addons are important (e.g. searcher12´s Service Pack for cotulla ROM)?
Thank you very much for reading, i´m looking forward for your knowledge
EDIT: I´m using TomTom Navigator 6 on my 2003SE...i´ve read something about problems with GPS connectivity, has this been fixed meanwhile?
And, as many other posters in this forum have posted in the past: sorry for my not-that-excellent-english *g*
check your original radio version,if it's already 1.12,you can upgrade WWE_O3,if not,you must download WWE_O1 and WWE_O3,and then copy "radio_.nbf" from WWE_O1 to WWE_O3.
Ok so my friend gave me a herald with the russian version of WM cant understand a damn thing. So reading here a little bit i am guessing that I need to flash an english version.
this is what i am working with.
ipl 1.09.0001
spl 1.09.0001
os 1.8.0.0
Working with you see here what do I need to do to get this phone working in english?
Thanks in advance for any info that you can give me.
Robert
Dear Robert,
You have a very old Russian firmware.
First install this:
HTC_P4350_RUS_4.17.411.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship
http://rapidshare.com/files/50469544/HTC_P4350_RUS_4.17.411.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe
Official upgrade to 6.0. Also in Russian, but IPL 4.17
Next, you can install the same official, but in English.
It is:
HTC_P4350_WWE_4.17.405.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe
http://rapidshare.com/files/27470732/RUU_Herald_HTC_WWE_5.4.405.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship.exe
Then you can easily install any English 6.1 or 6.5 from this site. They then set. But I have to first make a Hard-Spl.4.70.yan, so that every ipl & spl became more 4.0 (check)
I recommend Aserg-Hard-Spl.4.70.yan - use the site search.
In addition, the upgrade to the radio version of GSM-03.18.90 - this is best. Same here.
wlst said:
Dear Robert,
You have a very old Russian firmware.
First install this:
HTC_P4350_RUS_4.17.411.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship
http://rapidshare.com/files/50469544/HTC_P4350_RUS_4.17.411.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe
Official upgrade to 6.0. Also in Russian, but IPL 4.17
Next, you can install the same official, but in English.
It is:
HTC_P4350_WWE_4.17.405.2_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship.exe
http://rapidshare.com/files/27470732/RUU_Herald_HTC_WWE_5.4.405.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship.exe
Then you can easily install any English 6.1 or 6.5 from this site. They then set. But I have to first make a Hard-Spl.4.70.yan, so that every ipl & spl became more 4.0 (check)
I recommend Aserg-Hard-Spl.4.70.yan - use the site search.
In addition, the upgrade to the radio version of GSM-03.18.90 - this is best. Same here.
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Ok so first I flash the Aserg-Hard-Spl.4.70.yan then do the upgrade to the russian software? Or do I flash the SPL after the upgrade?
Also I have no idea of what buttons control what. for example getting to bootloader etc.
Im not new to this I have hacked my G1 several times just a different phone throws me off a bit. lol
Thanks for any help you can give me.
getting invalid vendor id when i try to upgrade. is this an issue where the rom has not been signed? if so can someone point me to one that works.
I did the russian upgrade went smooth. now just having an issue getting the us to go.
thanks in advance
Robert