hello, iv just recieved my exec and i am dying to upgrade it to jwrights rom, could someone please point me in the direction of a guide on how to do it? iv had an xda11i b4 but i cant remember how i upgraded that rom, and really dont wanna mess up my new phone!!
also if anyone can give me any tips for various other programs/upgrades that i might want/need please let me know
thankyou
and yes i have been reading the wiki, but it doesnt seem to mention jwrights rom anywhere, and im getting really confused cos in the file i downloaded there isnt any .nbf files??
Well done for reading the wiki. Nobody is likely to give you an upgrade guide because there is too much to know. I'm afraid you are just going to have to read the various threads on Universal Upgrading etc and WM6. In doing so, you will learn how to upgrade and also learn what do avoid and what to do if it all goes wrong.
The wiki isn't specific to a particular ROM - there are threads on his ROMs on Universal Mobile 6.
As for the nbf files, they are there but you're looking in the wrong place. Jwright kindly provided an installer for his ROMs. You have downloaded an exectuable. When you run that it will unpack to provide a large file in a subdirectory of whichever directory is set to be your Temp directory. Whilst the installer is running it tells you that it is unpacking - what it is doing is unpacking the installation files (including the nbf files) to another directory of your Temp directory.
Couldn't have put id better myself )
Mav
apd said:
Well done for reading the wiki. Nobody is likely to give you an upgrade guide because there is too much to know. I'm afraid you are just going to have to read the various threads on Universal Upgrading etc and WM6. In doing so, you will learn how to upgrade and also learn what do avoid and what to do if it all goes wrong.
The wiki isn't specific to a particular ROM - there are threads on his ROMs on Universal Mobile 6.
As for the nbf files, they are there but you're looking in the wrong place. Jwright kindly provided an installer for his ROMs. You have downloaded an exectuable. When you run that it will unpack to provide a large file in a subdirectory of whichever directory is set to be your Temp directory. Whilst the installer is running it tells you that it is unpacking - what it is doing is unpacking the installation files (including the nbf files) to another directory of your Temp directory.
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Pugme said:
hello, iv just recieved my exec and i am dying to upgrade it to jwrights rom, could someone please point me in the direction of a guide on how to do it? iv had an xda11i b4 but i cant remember how i upgraded that rom, and really dont wanna mess up my new phone!!
also if anyone can give me any tips for various other programs/upgrades that i might want/need please let me know
thankyou
and yes i have been reading the wiki, but it doesnt seem to mention jwrights rom anywhere, and im getting really confused cos in the file i downloaded there isnt any .nbf files??
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I have written this upgrade instructions the first month I joined. I made it so that computer and PDA newbies like myself would understand and follow it easily. Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=269118
please don't answer with "try using search"
i tried searching and was unsuccessful. maybe i don't phrase my searches good enough or maybe there isn't anything to found. Either way, i didn't find anything. anichillus' site is down and i need to figure some things out.
can someone please point me in the direction of a tutorial.
if not, can someone please tell me how to figure out where to put all of the dll's and stuff that is in the "missing" folder?
its in the kitchen's help folder
Anichillus siad he will work on more in the future
and for the dll and other missing files, find them, then cut and paste them into the directory that they are said to be missing from
The only one I know for the whole kitchen is under C:\Core\Help. You're probably best to ask achillies (sorry if I spelled wrong) directly, but if you look up the specific component/process that is generating the "offending" pieces, you might be able to find more info on why it thinks it's bad, and how to resolve it. Sorry I can't be more help.
I'm also a noob and I'm trying to follow that tutorial. I have a base nk.nbf in the source folder and I click on dumprom and I see a window flash up and then it's gone. I don't see anything in the dump folder. Am I missing something?
thomassster said:
I'm also a noob and I'm trying to follow that tutorial. I have a base nk.nbf in the source folder and I click on dumprom and I see a window flash up and then it's gone. I don't see anything in the dump folder. Am I missing something?
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does the dumprom make a window popup that asks if this [Core\Extract\Source] is where your nk.nbf file is?
that should happen first before you can dump it
Download Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=309549
It will place a folder on your C drive inside the folder open the help file
You never told anybody how to do it and then you complain of constant requests
I don't want to cook Wm6 I just want to change some files in my current WM5 Rom!
Could you please tell me how can I do it?
It does not need to be told how to do it, but told how to search ! A lot of people here know how to do it, just GOOGLE it !
sorry, I've already searched... Maybe I'm searching badly!
Could you please help me?
Basically you need to extract the ROM installer, you will find an nbf file in it, then get an NBF file converter, to convert it into some sort of editable format, then you start cooking the ROM, placing whatever you want, and in the end, convert it back into NBF
Hello,
You might find something useful here:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=255064
It would be more helpful if people genuinely try to help others instead of directing them to Google.
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hey
if you can wait a day or two, i will write up a nice simple guide for everyone and have it stickied
i will also provide links to the tools required. it really isnt as difficult as some people thing! it just LOOKS difficult!
and we are a community here, so lets just help rather than-use the fricking search!lol. we were all n00bs once!
duke_stix said:
hey
if you can wait a day or two, i will write up a nice simple guide for everyone and have it stickied
i will also provide links to the tools required. it really isnt as difficult as some people thing! it just LOOKS difficult!
and we are a community here, so lets just help rather than-use the fricking search!lol. we were all n00bs once!
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if all were like you ...
I know it isn't but in so much amount of infos it's not easy to find ones that apply to your device or even thing you wanna do!
Need help too
Yea, Please..my probs are the reconverting my data into a .nb->nbf file...after flashing My phone hangs in First Bootscreen...please help!Only Reflashing helps...i really want to cook a rom by myself.
Ive used THIS kitchen...but it is for Wizard-devices only....but i think,it can be used for Tornado,too.
as far as we tried we could not make a proper dump of the wm5 tornado...
but i did manage to build a rom kitchen with wm6 for the tornado...this was a whileago and the base rom is the same as the current available...if ther is enougth request i may be inclined to update the RK and release it.
to get you started here is some pointers.... you can use the same tools from the wizard, imgfs tools.
When I use nb2nbf_wizard.exe, is this created nk.nbf flashable for my Tornado (german XDA Phone aka HTC Douton)?
There is an nb2nbf_Tornado File out there,too, but my Phone stuck in first BootScreen.If i use the Wizard-Tools here and use the nb2nbf_Tornado,(by retyping the Start Adress from 8004000(for Wizard) to 8204000 (for Tornado)) it works well fine, Flashing works well,too,but stuck in first Screen every time.Ive only delete the Solitaire-Folder,but it dont work for me..maybe you have more luck!Or...faria may Post a RomKitchen exclusive for our lovely Tornado..
Have you removed the first two bytes of the initflashes.dat? When not, it can't be booting correctly! That was my mistake when I started to cook my own ROM's for my HTC Prophet (XDA Neo)!
What?
really?I may think,it is only needed after a Registryedit....thank you.!
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arpy said:
There is an nb2nbf_Tornado File out there,too, but my Phone stuck in first BootScreen.If i use the Wizard-Tools here and use the nb2nbf_Tornado,(by retyping the Start Adress from 8004000(for Wizard) to 8204000 (for Tornado)) it works well fine, Flashing works well,too,but stuck in first Screen every time.Ive only delete the Solitaire-Folder,but it dont work for me..maybe you have more luck!Or...faria may Post a RomKitchen exclusive for our lovely Tornado..
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i have the same problem like you.
I've made a nk.nbf from the *.nb files with nb2nbf_tornado.exe.
I've also extracted *.nb (OS, IPL, SPL, etc) from nk.nbf from windows mobile 6 alpha and then 'translated' those nb files with nb2nbf_tornado.exe. Same result: succesfull flash, stuck in first screen every time..
so not the "initflashes.dat" file is guilty..
...and nobody out there may help us?
arpy, it seems that if I include only OS without IPL & SPL in nb2nbf, all are OK..
But still with my modified OS does not get over the first splash screen.. maybe i've done smth wrong. In dump folder, I've added some files (some overwritten), i've removed some files, modified initflashfiles.dat (last line blank, + removed the two first bytes with winex), modified the hv files (saved in unicode standard, first line REGEDIT4, last line blank.. complied: no errors). replaced carrier_splash and shutdown
that's all what I've modified ...
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arpy, try to translate only the OS module with nb2nbf_tornado. and tell me the result. also, tell me what changes you've made
edit2: found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298327 . improved tools
edit3: i've dumped my modified OS module with tadzio's ImgfsTools and discovered that initflashfiles.dat had the two bytes that i've removed with win hex.. what the?!
i've removed again, and run the whole build rom process again , but this time with tadzio's ImgfsTools.
Same result.. (stuck in first screen)
Maybe i've modified something wrong.
edit4: i've repeated the whole process and OS module flash and work ok . I haven't tried yet with all modules, only OS. I think I've made some mistakes when trying to replace drivers.
@DSF
Can you post a Step-By-Step Solution?I want to figure out my prob...which tools do you use?And how?May you Post your ROM?
well, i will post summary. i hope to release a "tornado romcook kitchen" and more detailed steps these days.
here is my OS module:
http://rapidshare.com/files/45915194/RUU.rar.html
right now i'm trying to figure out how to make the sd driver from iphone/other roms to work on my custom rom. every time i try other sd driver, i cannot view the card.
i'm using the tadzio's ImgfsTools (see link in my previous post).
steps:
- download typho5.exe, ImgfsTools, nb2nbf_tornado (you can get them by searching via gogole)
- copy all those files in the same folder, eg: ROMDEV
- copy nk.nbf in ROMDEV
Commands:
1) typho5.exe -x nk.nbf
2) imgfsfromnb.exe 82040000-OS.nb imgfs_raw_data.bin
3) imgfstodump.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin
Now the OS files are dumped in dump folder. Do the changes (delete, copy, modify, etc). When editing registry and initflashfiles.dat file, perform the important steps describeb at http://www.molski.biz/romcooking.html (turn off word wrap and use UNICODE in notepad, etc). If you're dune with those things do next:
4) imgfsfromdump imgfs_raw_data.bin imgfs_new.bin
5) imgfstonb imgfs_new.bin 82040000-OS.nb 82040000-OS_final.nb
if no error occured in the whole process, run 6) nb2nb_tornado.
There, chose the nb files, OS will be 82040000-OS_final.nb and not 82040000-OS.nb. Don't forget to use the correct image name. (eg: for 82040000-OS_final.nb chose OS)
The language, oem, operator version, cid can be left blank.
When you're done, press translate.
Copy the generated nk.nbf file in the rom update folder (RUU), execute ROMUpdateUtility.exe and follow the normal flash steps..
That's all.
Thanks to all those ppl that made this possible
PS: if you flash only the OS module (without IPL & SPL), even if the update proces crashes, you will not 'brick' your phone . Mine happen to crash on 2%.. i transpired instantly
kartam said:
You never told anybody how to do it and then you complain of constant requests
I don't want to cook Wm6 I just want to change some files in my current WM5 Rom!
Could you please tell me how can I do it?
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Actually, I have some files about how to cook a rom, but they all Chinese, and may be useless for you.
DSF: the way you describe works with the tornado. thx. ive testest
an usefull app to edit initflashfiles.dat and the registry files is "notepad2".
Hi,
I am cooking for my perosnla use a anew ROM; but have some problems with it. Using the VF_UK_3.08.161.0_radio_sign_25.74.40.02_1.64.08.21 ROM and KaiserKitchen provided by Alex.
What have I done.
1. Extract RUU_signed.nbh and edited OEM\OEM_Lang_0409\initflashfiles.dat for changing the program folder and the links.
2. Cooked and flashed a new ROM. Works fine.
BTW: Many thanks for this forum !!!
3. Installed new CABs (approx. 20 new Cabs)
4. Dumped with pdocread.exe the files Part00.raw, ..., Part04.raw.
5. Put RUU_signed.nbh (from point2), Part01.raw and Part02.raw in BaseRom folder and extract them. (I took the option b from the extract menu).
6. Cook a new ROM.
But this ROM has the same size like the ROM from point 2.
I thought Part01 and Part02 includes my new installed CABs within the OS.
I have searched the forum, but I have found unfortunately nothings which helps me.
Any hints, any tips ?
Many mans thanks
kuzco1
Using:
KAIS130 MFG
SPL-1.0.OliPof
CPLD-8
as far as i understand,if you dump a rom you dump the "base" rom, not the installed cab´s.
if you want more programs in your rom you have to put the oem-packs in your kitchen!
The dump include OS (OEM, ROM & XIP data), Radio, SPL. The dump is reading rom files.
To add things you need to create packages for them. Read the wiki or thread about package maker.
Thanks to all .... I thought I can go this way.
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Thanks to all .... I thought I can go this way.
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I think you can. We talked about that, and I think it would be better option to do that way, because it's faster to include all progs, tweaks and release a new ROM. Also I think most people rather likes to create OEM packages, but dumping full ROM would be excellent option. This days I think I will have some free time to try that. Like "austinsnyc" told me in some older post, IMGFS tools could be help us to do that.
There is link what we talked about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376685
We can help each other in progress. If we will be successful I will create tutorial.
Let me know how that works out
hi all
i've been searching for nearly an hour and just wondering if it is possible to edit the registry of a dumped rom (eg a complete dump part01.raw part02.raw etc ...)
using Imgfs Tools and ImgfsFromDump its all dumped into indivdual files, conversion to .nb required?
after searching I found someone who said that important DLL's and initial registry settings are in part00.raw ?? anyone clarify?
or am i barking up the wrong tree completely ...
thanks
GilesTheAlmighty said:
hi all
i've been searching for nearly an hour and just wondering if it is possible to edit the registry of a dumped rom (eg a complete dump part01.raw part02.raw etc ...)
using Imgfs Tools and ImgfsFromDump its all dumped into indivdual files, conversion to .nb required?
after searching I found someone who said that important DLL's and initial registry settings are in part00.raw ?? anyone clarify?
or am i barking up the wrong tree completely ...
thanks
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You've been around since 2006 and you do not know about searching or wiki? Hmm! Read the wiki on "how to reconstruct a dumped ROM" and then go from there.
i did read through the wiki, that was my first port-of-call .. i'll go there again thanks
Agreed
I've looked all over, and can't find anything about it. I'm loosing my mind on it....
I'll agree with you completely on this...in the How to Reconstruct a ROM thread there is really nothing on registry editing, default.hv editing or what to take out of a ROM and what needs to be left alone.... I just posted a reply in the thread How to Reconstruct a ROM and waiting for an answer myself.
It appears some of the Chefs are not using .rgu files at all in their ROMS and some are???? I don't know if its a big secret but everytime someone asks a question on here it is read the wiki!!!!
The wiki is great if you want a dumped rom that is based on the kitchen, but I want to learn how to take my own rom and make it a cooking rom. For example the new 209 version would be great to look into
And please, I beg you _ALEX_ don't close this thread until someone can lead us new guys in the right direction. PRETTY PLEASE!!!!
The answers you're looking for *ARE* in the 'How to Reconstruct a Dumped ROM & Reconstructed ROMs' thread, in posts 395-402.
Thread locked. Don't just say you've read, actually *READ*.