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HELP! Need advice reg. ROM

Hi,
I'm confused with the mass of information and complicated procedures I found here. :?
I got a HTC Magician here in Switzerland by Orange (known as SPV M500)
Operator version is: 6.06.5.164
ROM version: 1.06.00 WWE
Radio Version: 1.05.10
Protocol version 1337.39
ExtROM version: 1.06.164 WWE
I surely would like to improve the performance and especially the internal' memory by applying some upgrade.
Could a nice person guide me toward best possible solutions, please?

hi....
read the wiki....and know everything :wink:
here u go http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Magician
RAGO :lol:

RAGOv said:
hi....
read the wiki....and know everything :wink:
here u go http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Magician
RAGO :lol:
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Thanks; I checked this link, but except some valuable information, I found the whole thing even more tough to understand. I'm not an engineer, I'm just looking for a helping hand.
So I reiterate. Can anyone answer my question?

I'll have a go:
Upgrade your ROM. Yours is about 1.06, current is 1.12 (or 1.13? Not much differnce).
Ensure there is a language version the same as yours, and then upgrade. That's a complicated enough procedure, but follow the instructions carefully provided with the ROMs and you'll be ok.
The upgrade for more memory, is the BigStorage ROM hack. This will replace the area on your phone known as "Extended Memory", and convert it into more useful "Storage" that you can use. Basically, your phone gains 20mb of usable space. I've written an ENORMOUS post about this here (near the bottom of the screen)
To do BigStorage, you should use a tool floating around on the board that will patch ANY rom to BigStorage. That way, you can hack your own ROM for this. This is important because the first 400bytes or so of your ROM are unique to you, and you want to keep that. So I recommend:
1. Backup your PPC with Sprite backup or similar.
2. Upgrade your ROM to 1.12 (public sources or from the XDA Developers FTP site).
3. Make a backup of your ROM (optional, but advised).
4. Apply the BigStorage ROM hack.
You may be able to skip 4 if you can find the ROM you want at (2) already hacked. This is likely. But whatever you do, follow the instructions provided carefully. There are a couple of errors that are SUPPOSED to come up in the procedure. Read the instructions and you'll know what's supposed to happen.
Phew. It takes some learning, but you'll get there.
V

Hi Vijay,
You're great, many many thanks!! I assume I got a tough way to go. So I'll do it slowly so as to avoid mistakes.
My device' language is English, so no prob to upgrade with English. Now I guess I'll have to install manually the GPRS and WAP' parameters after upgrading, given the ROM does not come from my operator, isnt'it?

Orange M500 Upgrade
Hello. I too am thinking about upgrading my Orange M500 from 1.06.00 to the latest ROM. I have an Orange UK version of the phone. But 2 problems:
1. I have trawled all sites I can think of (including this one) and can't find an appropriate upgrade file anywhere - is anyone able to post a link?
2. I can't find anywhere that tells me what the advantages of upgrading are! Anyone fancy listing them?
Thanks!
Tom

Re: Orange M500 Upgrade
tom3 said:
1. I have trawled all sites I can think of (including this one) and can't find an appropriate upgrade file anywhere - is anyone able to post a link?
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Download the files from here:
- ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Magician
- username:xda
- password:xda
Then follow vijay's instructions to the word....
tom3 said:
2. I can't find anywhere that tells me what the advantages of upgrading are! Anyone fancy listing them?
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I think they are "UP"grades... :wink:
Anyway,judge em by urself bro,and if ur hesitating,simply....don't do it...
RAGO :lol:

Re: Orange M500 Upgrade
tom3 said:
2. I can't find anywhere that tells me what the advantages of upgrading are! Anyone fancy listing them?
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Same here, I could not find information on what is improved (or not) with any of the existing ROM upgrades.
Surely they must be UP, but still it's strange there's no comment.

vijay555,
I am also fairly new with updating roms and such but I did manage to complete an update with the help of this amazing site and all of you guys out there. Your knowledge and advice has been wonderful and I thank all of you. Now, here is my question. I have a TMobile MDA from Germany I believe but with ROM ver 1.12.00WWE
Rom date 05/28/05
Radio ver 1.13.00
Potoc ver 1337.43
ExtRom ver 1.12.128 WWE
I have wanted to try the bigstorage rom but in reading all the posts and helpers I feel it is too much for me to copy to SD and yada yada yada. Am I understanding you correctly in assuming that in the xda FTP I would find a pre made bigstorage rom that I could upgrade onto my unit. I understand that I would probably have to re upgrade my radio unless there was a BS rom that had the latest radio in it. Would I be able to ask you that if I am right in assuming this do you know which of the roms I would use in the FTP site to give me that pre made BSrom and which "make" would or should I use(such as O2, orange) I line in Victoria, BC, Canada but I dont think that affects what "make" I should use, or does it? Sorry this is so long winded and I thank you in advance for your help.
Todd

Hi Guys =) This is my 1st post

Hi Guys, I own a Dopod 818Pro (G4). I have this problem now, It seems that my Prophet is running abit slow till I find it laggy. I am using the orginal ROM since day 1 I brought it. From the specification from Dopod webby, it tells me Flash ROM 128MB/SD RAM 64MB. Do I need to unlock the Flash ROM before I upgrade to the ROMs posted here. And also how do I go about it if I wanna flash a ROM to my Prophet. I read up many thread but all they say is about the ROM posted. I really hope someone can guide me into flashing a new ROM for my Prophet. Thanks a million guys.
Regards
Cal =)

go to smart1 wm6 side and follow his instruction...
good luck and good night...
dopod 818 pro
2.15
os 10.2.0.8 wwe
smart1 wm6v2

ahcal said:
Hi Guys, I own a Dopod 818Pro (G4). I have this problem now, It seems that my Prophet is running abit slow till I find it laggy. I am using the orginal ROM since day 1 I brought it. From the specification from Dopod webby, it tells me Flash ROM 128MB/SD RAM 64MB. Do I need to unlock the Flash ROM before I upgrade to the ROMs posted here. And also how do I go about it if I wanna flash a ROM to my Prophet. I read up many thread but all they say is about the ROM posted. I really hope someone can guide me into flashing a new ROM for my Prophet. Thanks a million guys.
Regards
Cal =)
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Read wiki.
Choose the ROM you'd like to use and read the instructions provided in the topic regarding that specific ROM (there's no need to unlock for upgrading most roms).
Don't start a new thread, just because you're too lazy reading the existing ones. Your question has been asked about a 1000 times before. Just use the (advanced) search function..

I would recommend the latest official ROM for the Prophets which were released by Qtek. It's based on WM5 and has the version 2.20. It's stable and fast and already has lots of bugs fixed. I dont recommend a WM6 upgrade for beginners yet. Before upgrading make sure you installed Active Sync and fully charged your device. Then just proceed as the upgrade program instructs you. Always keep in mind that flashing a ROM file not ditributed by your phone provider/company may result in a guarantee loss. Also be aware that flashing sometimes might totally destroy (brick) your phone.
Good luck and a nice welcome to the forum

wm5->wm6 please help

I wrote in the "WM6 Rom collection" thread three days ago, but nobody answered yet , so once again i ask my questions.
I'm a newbie, sorry for my questions and my poor english. I've already read the wiki, and read in forums a lot.
Are the wm6 roms (the newers like PDAViet 4.0.0.0.5a and Fantastic Mobiz v2.0b4) both for G3 and G4 models? How do I know if a rom is for G3 or G4 if it is not written on it?? (I don't really want to brick my phone)
I've cid unlocked my G3 device (as it was written in the wiki) Now ipl is 2.09 spl 2.20.0000 and I have the old rom becouse of the cid unlock(14409.1.1.2) and the original qtek extended rom.
2nd queston: Do I have to do something with my extended rom (clear or uppgrade or delete?..) before flashing a wm6 rom, or just do the things what is written in the wm5->wm6 wiki? plz help, couse i couldn't get more information by reading the forums.

have you download this roms?
try them ... you see all what you need if you see in the archiv and importent ... read the guidelines!!!!!!!!
if you do this ... you know all what you need!

NetrunnerAT said:
have you download this roms?
try them ... you see all what you need if you see in the archiv and importent ... read the guidelines!!!!!!!!
if you do this ... you know all what you need!
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Thanx for your quick reply.
Sorry, I don't understand,
I wrote, couse I want to try them, but I don't dare to try them, couse there wasn't written if these are good for both g3 and g4 models. (or where should I read it?)
what do you mean of reading archiv and importent, ang guidelines? Should I read the whole "WM6/Crossbow Prophet Info" thread whit its 750 posts?
Actually I want to uppgrade to this rom:"PDAViet 4.0.0.0.5a Cross" and I read it's thread, But I haven't ever made a rom upgrade, and I don't know what to do with my extended rom, and this g3/g4 thing.
I also tired to use the search.but it didn't find anything.
It would be nice if you could give some links where I can find exactly what I need.

you'll find it in the step 1 folder
extract the ROM you've downloaded there should be 2 steps right? open step 1 folder there are 2 executable files, usually the file names are:
ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G3.exe
ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4.exe
you do know your device is a G3 or G4 right? just open the ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G3.exe if your device is G3 or ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4.exe if you have G4 device. that's it go to step 2 and you're done. how hard can it be??

im havin d same prob too...so d thing is we need to first download d WM6 ROMS at d archieve then we will know what to do next from d guidelines..izzit ?

After upgrade to TNT 4.0, i still use wm5. Add 1 question.

This is the new question I want to ask. (13 Aug 4.37pm London)
As mentioned in the Wizzard-wiki, there is no free way to unlock G4.
BUT !!!!! today, I just did an update (look at my signature). First of all flash the Radio and ExtRom. Then use aWizzard, enable Rapi (e),
UNLOCK CID (u) and last write new OS (w).
In the Unlock CID phase, I finally get something like "your device is successfully CID unlocked" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! does this mean that my G4 is unlocked and is it the same as we pay 20 pounds to use IMEI number to lock the CID (as mentioned in wiki)??????????????????????????????
The following is the original post.
I am using a CID locked O2 XDA Mini S. It took me about 6 minute to upgrade to TNT4.0, but after that the device rebooted. And then the old wm5 shows up...... (2.21.4.1)
what's going on here?????????????

Please read the wiki before you ask questions.

jacknjill said:
Please read the wiki before you ask questions.
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Hey, thanks for the reply. Maybe sorry for this naive question.
But I have been reading the wiki many times. Being a foreigner, I don't quite understand many terms and abbreviations in the wiki. After reading the describtion from the TNT 4.0, i know that it is safe to flash it to my O2 MiniS.
But I still don't know why it doesn't work. Here i want to ask 2 questions.
I have read the "how to flash ANY rom to a CID Locked device". 1 question I want to ask is that Any rom includes a rom like TNT4.0, right? I.E. I can flash TNT to my CID locked O2 MiniS, right?
2nd question is that, I noticed that many posts mentioned that they will need an official rom as the base. Where can I find any Official roms for the MiniS. are the following 3 the ONLY OFFICIAL roms for O2 Mini S? I apprecaite any help. Thank you.
O2 WWE OP ID 1.5.4.02 1.10.00 1.12.10 Download Thread
O2 Launch ROM WWE OP ID 1.5.4.02 1.10.00 1.12.10 Download ?Thread
O2 WWE WWE OP ID 2.21.4 2.21 2.07.10 Download Thread

wildcolor said:
Hey, thanks for the reply. Maybe sorry for this naive question.
But I have been reading the wiki many times. Being a foreigner, I don't quite understand many terms and abbreviations in the wiki. After reading the describtion from the TNT 4.0, i know that it is safe to flash it to my O2 MiniS.
But I still don't know why it doesn't work. Here i want to ask 2 questions.
I have read the "how to flash ANY rom to a CID Locked device". 1 question I want to ask is that Any rom includes a rom like TNT4.0, right? I.E. I can flash TNT to my CID locked O2 MiniS, right?
2nd question is that, I noticed that many posts mentioned that they will need an official rom as the base. Where can I find any Official roms for the MiniS. are the following 3 the ONLY OFFICIAL roms for O2 Mini S? I apprecaite any help. Thank you.
O2 WWE OP ID 1.5.4.02 1.10.00 1.12.10 Download Thread
O2 Launch ROM WWE OP ID 1.5.4.02 1.10.00 1.12.10 Download ?Thread
O2 WWE WWE OP ID 2.21.4 2.21 2.07.10 Download Thread
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You need to use the shell tool to flash to a G4 CID locked device - follow the instructions.

dleeming said:
You need to use the shell tool to flash to a G4 CID locked device - follow the instructions.
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Does that mean that I can flash any rom to use the shell tool, like I can flash TNT4.0 or Faria etc. ?

The answer to EVERY Question and problem you are having is:
Unlock CID your device!
For Crist sake!
You CAN NOOOOOOOOOT put any rom in your device until you have done that, and no matter whatever anyone else says , just do it, and your problems will go away...
Some poeple just dont do what the instructions tell you to do, and then fill the forum with repeated issues...

t2t said:
The answer to EVERY Question and problem you are having is:
Unlock CID your device!
For Crist sake!
You CAN NOOOOOOOOOT put any rom in your device until you have done that, and no matter whatever anyone else says , just do it, and your problems will go away...
Some poeple just dont do what the instructions tell you to do, and then fill the forum with repeated issues...
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Man, you scaried me. But there is a post saying that I can flash any rom without CID Unlock, right? Just don't have money to do the cid unlock.

dleeming is right.
According to your signature you have got a G4 model. Follow the instructions in the stickies about upgrade of a G4 model.....

Huckleberry88 said:
dleeming is right.
According to your signature you have got a G4 model. Follow the instructions in the stickies about upgrade of a G4 model.....
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Understand.
I just want to make sure that in theory I can flash to any roms according to thread "how to flash any rom with a cid locked"

As most of these ROM do not incl. IPL/SPL or the radio you may want to check whether your IPL/SPL and radio version work with the respective ROMs first.
If I remember correctly they require 2.x or higher IPL/SPL. But, check for yourself.

BTW what kind of Chinese support you are referring to?

The best I've used for Chinese support is CE-star specially made for WM6 release from the ppda forums. Penpower works like the transcriber for Chinese.
Monster Chinese, I have never gotten to work correctly. You can't uninstall it too.

jacknjill said:
The best I've used for Chinese support is CE-star specially made for WM6 release from the ppda forums. Penpower works like the transcriber for Chinese.
Monster Chinese, I have never gotten to work correctly. You can't uninstall it too.
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thats interesting. What do you mean by "ppda forums"?
Some users seem to have no probs with Monster:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314159&page=2
sorry for the OT...

Huckleberry88 said:
As most of these ROM do not incl. IPL/SPL or the radio you may want to check whether your IPL/SPL and radio version work with the respective ROMs first.
If I remember correctly they require 2.x or higher IPL/SPL. But, check for yourself.
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Thanks mate. Now I've got my new signature. I can show this off to myself now hahahahaha

I forgot the name of the forum, but you can do a search on Leies edition of CE-star.

Idealy, I want to use the English OS system but with full Chinese support. e.g. I can install Chinese software, browse Chinese web-site etc.
But just now, I flashed a Chinese OS system. Quit happy with it now, though maybe later I will try to find a way to fullfill my ideal system above.

jacknjill said:
I forgot the name of the forum, but you can do a search on Leies edition of CE-star.
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I see. thanks.

wildcolor said:
Idealy, I want to use the English OS system but with full Chinese support. e.g. I can install Chinese software, browse Chinese web-site etc.
But just now, I flashed a Chinese OS system. Quit happy with it now, though maybe later I will try to find a way to fullfill my ideal system above.
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If you don't need to enter Chinese characters but just have your Wizard to show them, the easiest way would be to install a cab with the Chinese font set.
The cab is somewhere here on the forum...

Huckleberry88 said:
If you don't need to enter Chinese characters but just have your Wizard to show them, the easiest way would be to install a cab with the Chinese font set.
The cab is somewhere here on the forum...
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Are you sure? I think this thing works similar as PC. Not only we need the font, but the encoding thing (like uni-code or something). Personally, I don't think your suggestion will work. If you find such thread, please do show it to me. It will be highly appreciated
Cheers

I am using it that way. Haven't check Chinese websites but chinese SMS and the menu of the SIM card are shown in HanZi.
check for the fontpatch.cab
or start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=237858&page=4&highlight=fontpatch
especially post no. 39
Cheers!

Please Help Me for WM6.1 (The Best Rom)

hi all,anyone can help me to give wm6.1 link where the ROM work fine like a perfectly?because I've installed many rom but many bug...
Thank you very much n I'm sorry about my english not good..

Again...
Welcome aboard
As stated many times before, there is no such "best ROM"
What is best for me perhaps is not for you...
Try the more you can till you find the one that fits your personal needs!
Have a look here where you can choose:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549207 (post 4)
And please share your results
Good luck,

orb3000 said:
Welcome aboard
As stated many times before, there is no such "best ROM"
What is best for me perhaps is not for you...
Try the more you can till you find the one that fits your personal needs!
Have a look here where you can choose:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549207 (post 4)
And please share your results
Good luck,
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wow...amazing..you think what is the most you like from that link?because i'm newbie to use PDA.so i believe in you..hehehe..Thank you very much brother

bigboss111888 said:
wow...amazing..you think what is the most you like from that link?because i'm newbie to use PDA.so i believe in you..hehehe..Thank you very much brother
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Windows mobile 6.1..heehhe

hi, I like Tomal v. 8.9

4ntonios said:
hi, I like Tomal v. 8.9
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hi,in tomal v8.9 have 3 option:
Regular - 128MB device
Regular - 64MB device
Lite - 64MB device
can you help me describe for this?i'm sory because i'm new member..hehehe..and i don't understand about 128MB or 64MB devices and then regular and lite..thanks

Heyy,
Tomal i was woundering, Is there a WM6.1 Touch Flow verions anywere for the Uni?
As i used it on my orbit for a long time, and am board of the 6.5 scroll =]

bigboss111888 said:
hi,in tomal v8.9 have 3 option:
Regular - 128MB device
Regular - 64MB device
Lite - 64MB device
can you help me describe for this?i'm sory because i'm new member..hehehe..and i don't understand about 128MB or 64MB devices and then regular and lite..thanks
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I recommend Tomal 8.5
See in settings-system-memory how much RAM you have to determine if it´s 128 or 64Mb (the normal Universal comes with 64Mb)
On the link I gave you you´ll find all you need to know
Good luck,

Tomal 8.5
Hello, Bigboss111888, Welcome to the forum.
I'm very agree with Orb3000.
Try ROM WM 6.1 - Tomal 8.5 Standard 64MB.
If U have read wiki, and U have courage and dare to take the risk, U can also update your Radio to 1.15. (this radio version is ok with Tomal 8.5) If not, Ur previous version of radio is fine.
After upgrade, For MMS - U can install Dutty Arcsoft MMS 5.0.27.43.VGA.146
For Java - U can install Cloudyfa EsmertecJbed Midlet
For Voice command - U can install Cyberon Voice Speed Dial 1.2
Hope this can help.
For the files, U can search in this forum... Good Luck.

antonny said:
Hello, Bigboss111888, Welcome to the forum.
I'm very agree with Orb3000.
Try ROM WM 6.1 - Tomal 8.5 Standard 64MB.
If U have read wiki, and U have courage and dare to take the risk, U can also update your Radio to 1.15. (this radio version is ok with Tomal 8.5) If not, Ur previous version of radio is fine.
After upgrade, For MMS - U can install Dutty Arcsoft MMS 5.0.27.43.VGA.146
For Java - U can install Cloudyfa EsmertecJbed Midlet
For Voice command - U can install Cyberon Voice Speed Dial 1.2
Hope this can help.
For the files, U can search in this forum... Good Luck.
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wow...thanks a lot brother...thanks a lot...i will try your advice...thank you very much

No Problem
No problem..
Please read wiki very carefuly, ok.
Also read Tomal 8.5 thread post.
Good Luck..

Hello I already install tomal 8.5...wow...very very fast..this is the best rom for universal..but i have the problem in the file explorer...i can't drag document..anyone can help me???thanks

Hope this what U mean and hope this can help...
Hi, BigBoss111888.
Try Total Commander Program (Disskette Icon with CE write on it)
After the program opened, choose :
Show --> Two Window Mode
and then choose Two window mode and vertical aligment.
Then there are 2 windows, up and below.
Then choose different directory in these 2 windows.
U can drag file between window, it then will pop up menu to choose : copy / move ...
Good Luck, Sorry for bad english..