I currently have the Qtek ROM on my M500, but I would like the Orange UK ROM in case I choose to sell it.
Anyone know where I might be able to find it?
TIA
OK since nobody seems to know, could someone with an M500 dump the ROM and upload it to the FTP please?
Why would you want to sell it with an orange one? Surely an unbranded one would be preferable?
Un unbranded, bigstorage rom, at that rate, which are available for all on the xda-developers ftp.
(and I swear, if anybody asks how to get at the ftp... man)
If I was selling it to someone that understood, and knew what they were looking at, I would agree, however, chances are, it will be to some muppet, and I would prefer it to match what they see in the userguide that comes with the Orange branded M500 package.
And why would anyone ask how to get at the ftp in this thread?
Seems nobody have an installable ROM though, not even Orange, however, I can always replace the EXT ROM with the M500 EXT ROM that *is* on the FTP, and change the boot splash to something generic.
Should get around the problem I think, and as far as an average joe is concerned, it will be the same as the M500 ROM.
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Hi everyone,
here is a complete noob posting. So don't be too rude in your answers! :roll:
I bought a new MDA compact from t-mobile Germany and I want to get rid of the branding or change it to the O2 Germany version of it (it's my provider). There is no simlock or anything similar.
That is the reason I found your page. And I took a big look around.
At the moment I think that the only way to "debrand" my mda is to copy a "clean" "shipped rom" on it.
So here are my questions:
1) Are the shipped roms debranded versions of the ones that are already provided or do they have more bugs than the respective branded versions?
2) What are the differences between the different rom-types? Which of these are valuable for my purpose?
3) Suppose I created a backup of my rom and want to flash it with a version from your ftp. Can I reinstall my backup, even if the installation process of the other rom stopped and didn't finish or am I completely ****ed?
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By the way: It would be very nice if you could extend your encyclopedia a little. For example it would be nice to have some explanations on the different types of roms.
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Thanks already for your help!
There's not much difference between ROM versions, just get the most up to date if you're going to update.
Apply the bigstorage hack. If you're doing that, you might as well upgrade the rom at the same time.
I wouldn't change the ROM if you're having no problems with it. Very little has changed that I can tell, nothing that would force me to upgrade if I had to do it again.
Debranding - the branded versions (eg tmobile) might come out with more things bundled in, but almost everything can be downloaded from XDA Developers' FTP site - look in the extended rom area. These things are optional, and generally just brand your phone, so best not to bother!
There's software available to "easily change splash screen" to change the boot up screen to anything you want to remove that branding. I have a QTEK Rom and don't notice any other branding.
Hope that provides some info!
Vijay
Hey there. I used this site a couple of months ago to upgrade to WM5, and it worked just fine, (only problem was sim manager was missing).
Turns out my Destinator can't run on WM5, and my primary motive for buying the xda was GPS capability, so i REALLY need to either download some software with aussie maps that will run on WM5, or revert to 2K3 and use my legit copy.
Please help =)
sorry guys.... Really need to get it back to 2003
have you tried the normal way ?
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HimalayaRomkitchen
hi rudegar. thanks for the link. not sure what to do with it though? is there not a package like there was for WM5 to install? like, can I download 2k3 that will re-write itself over WM5?
i'm in way over my head here. sorry to be a pain.
grab a 2003 rom off the ftp
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_FTP_Site
Thanks Mate.
What are the risks of putting the wrong rom on?
I have the stock standard 02 XDA2 (i think thats the himalaya to you guys? I'm from Oz...)
So I've gone for the Qtek 1.75 english rom which i think looks like the most likely one mine would use. Please advise... it's downloading currently.
not sure if it would accept a wrong rom at all
but it's the himalaya rom you need
and 1.75 is the latest official english rom
I've got an unlocked Vodafone v1415 from eBay (from one of those companies who handle returns from Vodofone) which is a re-branded HTC S710, which I think it also know as a Dopod C500 - boy this is confusing!
I thought I was going mad that all the reviews I read about the S710 said it came with Live Messenger but I couldn't find it. After a lot of digging around, I came across this forum and discovered that Vodafone had, some some reason, stripped it out
How do I go about getting it back? Can it be installed from a CAB file or do I need to reflash the ROM? How easy is the later? I've re-flashed a Motorola K1 before and that was a bit scary
Thanks, Rob.
nothing that drastic, I assume the cab file from the tornado wm6 rom will work.
Download the extras file from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=321408
Hi All,
Before I get flamed - I have searched for some pointers!
Just taken delivery of a Vodafone V1615, having had a Hermes for a year and wondered how the ROMs I've seen on here compare to the stock operator ROM. I was happy to flash like a london pervert on the Hermes, but am slightly reluctant to frig this one too much if there is no discernable benefit.
Seen DuttyThroys comments on how difficult it is to cook ROMS so would welcome some solid guidance.
TIA
Paul
Hi Paul,
I pondered the same - for about 6 hours
I decided to give it a shot, dumped the shipped ROM and rebuilt it as a backup in case it ever has to go back, and flashed to the HTC ROM. IMHO, the HTC ROM is more responsive than the one Orange ship, and I'm happy that its "How it was intended" when HTC designed the device. The UI is definitely nicer, and more in keeping with the colour scheme!
I decided not to flash the radio stack, just the OS, as I am hoping Orange customised the radio for best performance on their network, however if I start getting call dropouts or poor 3G performance, I will be flashing to the stock radio too.
If you feel happy about backing up the existing ROM so that you can go back to it, I say go for it
Almost forgot to mention...
If Voda are like Orange, your 1615 will be network locked. There are known issues with HTC stock ROM (I believe it to be only if you flash the radio stack, but don't quote me), whereby if the network lock is in place, you loose Phone functionality until its unlocked.
I suggest if you do go down this route and decide to flash, that you try another SIM beforehand so you can determine if it is network locked, and if so, pay Tupisdin a visit over at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314547 for the relevant
My UK v1615 wasn't SIM locked but that may have been luck of course... It's on a business account and Voda told me that it would be locked before it was sent (they sent four but I've only checked the one I had...) and they seemed surprised when I said my Orange card worked fine...
hi guys, since i switched my rom on raphael to a non branded i do not see my homezone indicator.
altough there is no rational need to see it, because of flatrate, i would like to see it.
can anybody help me - i tried some thing that were for hermes, but this does not lead to succes?
apokryphus said:
hi guys, since i switched my rom on raphael to a non branded i do not see my homezone indicator.
altough there is no rational need to see it, because of flatrate, i would like to see it.
can anybody help me - i tried some thing that were for hermes, but this does not lead to succes?
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Hi apokryphus,
I had the same problem with my Xda mini S - o2 usually stores the additional .CAB-files for the homezone indicator on the ROM, so before flashin to a new ROM you can (and should) just copy them and store them on a storage card. On Wizard, I needed two files, one was for the channel and one was the Homezone indicator tool. You can also call the o2 hotline for free and they will most probably send you the files per eMail. In fact, the German o2 hotline is (or was at least) one of the best hotlines I ever called. Just ask them.
Cheers,
Eriol
I'm not sure it's the best idea to call them and tell them that you have flashed a custom ROM on your device..
XL3N7 said:
I'm not sure it's the best idea to call them and tell them that you have flashed a custom ROM on your device..
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Would YOU do this? REALLY? Even if there is no need to do so??? One might think a while ... and figure out that it might also be possible that you own an unbranded HTC device without the Homezone software. This might work ;-)
Easiest way is to save the needed .CAB files from the original ROM and store them on a storage card.
Eriol