I have my i-mate SP5 running wm6 Tornado Perfect English Edition as of now. However I want to downgrade it back to the official i-mate ROM as I'm parting ways with my SP5.
I have found this ROM on the club i-mate FTP. ftp://ftp.clubimate.com/i-mate_SP5_WWE_2.5.331.2.zip
Can I flash this ROM without modifying anything and get to back to the original ROM? I did the SuperCID when I was upgrading so is there anything similar I should do when I'm downgrading?
Any help much appreciated.
Just hard reset and run the RUU, or be safe, format BINFS first
Do you mean the file I mentioned above? Couldn't find RUU file on the club i-mate server.
RUU is basically the ROM im talking about here
From what I've seen, the stock ROMs (like the iMate one) are usually bigger than the cooked WM6 ROMs. So if you're uncomfortable with doing a format BINFS, you may be able to just download the file from the ftp site, and run it. You should be back to WM5.
Why are you going back anyway?
I'm also back at WM5... I tried to get along with the WM6 of Karhoe (who did a pretty good job) but I've got the problem with the time out delay at the incoming calls.
There I'm getting very much calls a day it was very frustrating to have that delay of 6-10 seconds...
Greetz
@Karhoe: I'm downloading the file I posted in the first post. That supppose to be the world wide english (WWE) version. What I'm trying to ask is that ROM only contain the OS, not the radio stack or IPL and other stuff? I just want it to return to the original wm5 OS while keeping other settings.
@bipinsen: Thanks for that. I got myself a iPhone and selling the SP5. I think it's better to sell with the original OS as there is more resources out there.
Basically most of the AKU2 ROMS contain a whole new IPL and radio stack I think, why don't you check with typhoonnbftool ?
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@bipinsen: Thanks for that. I got myself a iPhone and selling the SP5. I think it's better to sell with the original OS as there is more resources out there.
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Oooohhhh.. Now I'm envious!
I should think that selling it with WM6 should get you more buyers.
I look on Craigslist and rarely see WM6 phones. Annoys me. Part of why I chose HTC because I new I could buy it cheaper and upgrade it myself.
Just to update anyone who is interested I have downgraded using the ROM i mentioned in the first post. It was pretty straight forward; just have to run the installer.
@Exitao: I agree, but the buyer is more likely to find bugs in unsupported ROM. Now I have been using the wm5 ROM for few hours I notice how sluggish the official ROM is. Maybe I will give the buyer option to upgrade into the new ROM.
WM5 was always buggy, but so was WinCE3.0. Well, it is an MS product after all. They never got rid of the bugs, they just "upgraded" the OS.
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Hi,
I wonder if you could advise which ROM is the 'best' one to upgrade to? I've had my T-Mobile UK MDA Compact for a few days, just backed-up the ROM, now need to decide which ROM I should move to. Current version is 1.01.00 WWE, Radio 1.00.10. So, will moving to anyone of the above 2 ROMs make a difference and what?
Thanks!
I've just ordered my QTek s100 so the same quesion is floating round my mind too...
IMHO if you're not experienced with flashing ROMs go for the imate upgrade. Trying the big storage might make you hate the JAM if something goes wrong :wink:
Having said that, I went for the Big Storage (not very experienced, but have a good idea).
Also, keep in mind that the Big Storage ROM will soon be out-dated unless someone finds a way to implement the same "hack" to newer ROMs (or Anansky returns to the forum).
Try the I-mate Rom first, the only difference is the storage. If you can live without big storage fine. Also you can try big storage once you are comfortable with your device.
yep go for the imate update (latest version is 1.11) which has better sound quality and more stable than the other.......
Great thanks for the tip - any idea where on the ftp site the rom is?
Well, did read all the ROM-related stuff everywhere. Realised that as a fact of life, the last OFFICIAL Rom we're gonna see for beloved Prophet is 2.15.Something Dopod version. Is there any chance we can get something faster than that? Have anyone heard of something close to what i'm looking for?
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did'nt u see the 2.20 qtek rom for the prophet?
i'm using it,and its good and i used to use the imate rom,2.13 i think?
give it a try. i found it to be reliable,fast,no extra programs in the extended rom(that could be arranged).
me the same, 2.20 from qtek, but it's a little old AKU 2.2 but its fast and stable, AND ORIGINAL from qtek
waiting for new AKU from qtek
old?
i downloaded the rom 3 weeks ago?
i think its from 2-11-2007 give or take a week!
3ala rasy m3aleem? keff el sham?
I'm talking about AKU Adaptation Kit Update, by the way this 2.20 Qtek from date 31/8/2006 and posted as 7/10/2006, it's old
And the AKU 2.2.0 as there is now AKU 3.3.? The build version of windows mobile
but the qtek rom is good,right??
i found it to be way better the the crappy imate one
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but the qtek rom is good,right??
i found it to be way better the the crappy imate one
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I'm thinking of trying this rom...I have heard some people complain about the radio part of the rom though. I'm not sure if it was with this official Qtek rom or another one. I takes soooo long to reinstall all those apps though .
use back up software
try to use a back up soft ware like spb backup,it will really help
Do you know where can I find a REAL version of the OFFICIAL Windows Mobile 6 ROM? Do you have it? do you know a link?
There probably wont be anyone who will claim this. No one has it officially. Plus if anyone does they will not speak up. You might as well try getting milk from a bull.
Thanks for your prompt response... It means that all WM6 (Wizard Mobile 6) roms are a Windows Mobile 5 customization, or aren't they?
So, what's the big deal on changing from your original rom to an unknown version when you can install all apps included in these roms without risk?
At least, in your opinion, which is the best, most stable, faster and tools-rich rom out there for an HTC Wizard G4 ? Faria? X-Plore? Love? mUn? other?
I'm asking this because I tested almost all roms here, and cannot say that there is a real difference (except for the make-up details) from one to another... Maybe as an expert you can help me to take the right decision on what's the best Rom to flash...
do you want and excelent ROM??
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Thanks for your prompt response... It means that all WM6 (Wizard Mobile 6) roms are a Windows Mobile 5 customization, or aren't they?
So, what's the big deal on changing from your original rom to an unknown version when you can install all apps included in these roms without risk?
At least, in your opinion, which is the best, most stable, faster and tools-rich rom out there for an HTC Wizard G4 ? Faria? X-Plore? Love? mUn? other?
I'm asking this because I tested almost all roms here, and cannot say that there is a real difference (except for the make-up details) from one to another... Maybe as an expert you can help me to take the right decision on what's the best Rom to flash...
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Try out Xplore v1.1 ROM you will love it. If you dont find it usefull or dont notice any difference at all. Go back to your WM5 ROM.
Look at my signiture!
BTW: O2 Germany will bring a HTC P4350 with WM6 in 2 weeks.
In all honesty, they are diffrent, just not a M$ release. They are not WM5 OS files. Now as for the best, it depends on what you like. Some like my Vanilla, slot of people like Xplore. It all really depends on what you are going to use it for.
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In all honesty, they are diffrent, just not a M$ release. They are not WM5 OS files. Now as for the best, it depends on what you like. Some like my Vanilla, slot of people like Xplore. It all really depends on what you are going to use it for.
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I'm very proud to talk with a ROM creator (seriously). So tell me more about your vanilla ROM... I tested the latest (I think) version of this rom. It was really nice but it doesn't have some tools/programs than others have.
I'm looking for a fast ROM that contains useful teaks and tools to manage the phone as easier as possible.
I use my phone as a mobile office (MMS and SMS are critical to me, good reception at call time, Word, Excel and PDF viewer are critical too, connect to WiFi networks, ActiveSync) and sometimes (specially in airports while waiting for a flight) as a fun center.
Rarely I browse the Internet or use my phone as MP3 player or movie player.
Sounds like I can use the WM5 that came with my phone but I found it SOOooo slow for every task I do.
based on these expectations, what do you think is the best rom for me?
LOL. This is the reason i Started cooking.
Mine does not have all those apps, you are correct. But thats why its a Vanilla version. It gives a (somewhat) stable building ground for ROM Cookers to get a close to clean version without all the tearing and ripping out others includes.
Reffering 2 Xplore v1.1 ROM
Okay, whats up with the WIFI(won't turn on)? doesn't work on my Cingular 8125 plus the MMS too, can't receive o send. Apart from that its okay(doesn't have memory issue like other Roms)...but i had to go back to Most beautiful coz of the WIFI & MMS.... anyone got a solution?
Oh and another question i downloaded the ipl/spl 3... but when i extract it with WINrar... it shows the nkf... something blah blah file... like how do i flash the ipl/spl 3... on my fone?
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Okay, whats up with the WIFI(won't turn on)? doesn't work on my Cingular 8125 plus the MMS too, can't receive o send. Apart from that its okay(doesn't have memory issue like other Roms)...but i had to go back to Most beautiful coz of the WIFI & MMS.... anyone got a solution?
Oh and another question i downloaded the ipl/spl 3... but when i extract it with WINrar... it shows the nkf... something blah blah file... like how do i flash the ipl/spl 3... on my fone?
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For many people just two registrysettings solved the wifi issu. I posted it several time in the xplore thread. Just have a look and read.
HKLM\Comm\TnetWln1\Parms\HTCPreloadstatus --> 1
HKLM\Comm\TnetWln1\Parms\HTCPreloadWifi --> 1
If you want an official WM6 ROM you can get those from the Official Windows Mobile 6 SDK . You can get them here.
But I don't know if these ROMs can be adapted to an real PDA...
That's a Nice and interesting question, my friend...
Anybody knows if it is possible to rip the rom from a virtual PDA and load it into a real PDA?
Hello all gurus!
Firs off, sorry if this already is mentioned, but I tried a search.
I am developing some apps, and they do not run on WM6 for some reason, what's worse is that I need to demo them and all I have is a TyTnII (Kaiser).
Does anyone here know if / how to downgrade this to a WM5??
The phone is HTC / Unlocked so there are no restrictions.
Thanks.
Shouldnt you rather be looking for solution to get the apps working on WM6? You will get much more of interested users also by getting them to work on WM6.
This doesnt seem to make a lot of sense...
no, is not possible, not exist wm5 rom.bye
Thanks all for the reply.
I will of course port the app to WM6, but I dont have time for the demo.
My firm is saying goodlink cannot be installed on my Tilt, but can be installed on WM5. I think I need to go through my firm in order to install the program.
That's funny....Because I just setup a, free from AT&T, goodlink server for a company with 30 Tilts.
Like others have mentioned, I doubt you'll be able to do it since there are no Kaisers developed with WM5.
why u request Wm5
WM6 is more better I think you should ask for WM7 Not WM5
I beleive its possible!
You'll have to do all the work.....
Start with Alex's Kitchen, find a WM5 Rom (I suggest you use a factory Rom but I do have some cooked ROMs from some of the best Chefs that alot of you don't know of), Dump it, Compatible Radio (I have those also), and a spare Kaiser just in case.
If you're really serious...it could be done. If you look around, there isn't an all Kaiser Rom around. They're all chopped & mixed up.
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I beleive its possible!
You'll have to do all the work.....
Start with Alex's Kitchen, find a WM5 Rom (I suggest you use a factory Rom but I do have some cooked ROMs from some of the best Chefs that alot of you don't know of), Dump it, Compatible Radio (I have those also), and a spare Kaiser just in case.
If you're really serious...it could be done. If you look around, there isn't an all Kaiser Rom around. They're all chopped & mixed up.
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I agree with dwny. However, you would be ill advised to spend downgrading your demo device to WM5. You should be spending the time to improve the product and ensure that it works on other platforms besides WM5.
Hope this helps!
Hi Guys,
I have been in contact with T-Mobile on a few occasions with regards to the update for the Vario 3, however I seem to be going nowhere fast as per the update to the Vario 2.
Anyone have any contacts within HTC or T-Mob to get a beta release of the software?
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it's what my search for 'T-mobile windows 6.1' led me to!
I've just received a Vario III replacement from T-mobile UK, and it comes installed with an official T-mobile 6.1 Rom.
I'm currently dumping it, and will attempt to reconstruct it (for installing for future returns if needed), and upload it if anyone wants it.
Apologies if this is old news and has been around for ages, but I could not find it in searches.
yes please I would like this very much!
I would also love to have this rom
Ok, I tried reconstructing it, but it was not successful.
I used the base rom and did everything as discribed in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337066
I could not try it, as if it did not work, I'd lose the official rom, so someone here tried it and it was not like the T-mobile 6.1 rom.
Does anyone know if I need to use a 6.1 base rom instead of the WM6 one mentioned in the reconstruction thread?
I can upload the dumped raw files if anyone wants to try reconstruction?
Hi Folks,
I've uploaded the dumped .raw files from the official T-mobile UK 6.1 rom that I received with a replacement Vario III:
Part00.raw: http://rapidshare.com/files/193445393/Part00.raw
Part01.raw: http://rapidshare.com/files/193445718/Part01.raw
Part02.raw: http://rapidshare.com/files/193452226/Part02.raw
Part03.raw: http://rapidshare.com/files/193466366/Part03.raw.html
If you manage to reconstruct this, please upload the resulting rom so that myself and others can have it!
Cheers!
Anyone brave enough to give this a go?
Also, how good is the ROM? Does it appear fast?
It does seem quite good, stable & fast to be honest... and I've been used to quite up to date 6.1 cooked roms.
Though I usually just stick PointUI over any rom I use (as it's still better than TF2D for most things), so cooked roms don't really speed anything up significantly compared to the original T-mobile WM6 rom (as PointUI runs fast on all versions).
This rom doesn't have some of the good customisations or applications of more recent cooked roms, but it does come with a version of Audio Manager that has Volume up and down buttons on the screen. Seemingly unlike most chiefs, I consider this to be a useful feature for a music player!
I'd say it's definietly worth a try!
T-Mobile 6.1 UK (reconstructed without radio)
http://rapidshare.com/files/196056809/T-Mobile_6.1_UK.rar
Very nice.
Quick question, what is the version of the radio on your device?
Good work monkey, it works a treat. Cheers!
There are some decent things about this ROM on first impressions. The screen update when keyboard typing seems exceptionally fast, although the screen tilt change is perhaps a little slower than on some others ROMs.
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Very nice.
Quick question, what is the version of the radio on your device?
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The radio on my own device is from T-Mobile NL (just look at my sig)
I don't know the radio or the SPL version from the UK rom so I didn't include it.
Radio version 1.70.18.02 came with the 6.1 official T-mobile 6.1 rom on my Kaiser, and it seemed to work great.
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Radio version 1.70.18.02 came with the 6.1 official T-mobile 6.1 rom on my Kaiser, and it seemed to work great.
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Same radio as the dutch one, and is already in the wiki.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_Radio
I had a new 6.1 UK rom when I had phone back but it would not let me pair up bluetooth with pc.
Any one got any problems with this with the rom?