I've searched and searched to find a post that tells me straight to the point how to upgrade my MDA but I just can't find one.
I've got the XDA Developers FTP loaded up in FlashFXP but there seems to be a lot of empty folders on it.
Can someone please tell me if there is a guide on here of exactly what I need to do to upgrade the unit? I followed some advice to fix my Bluetooth problems on here and now my whole MDA has stopped functioning properly... the Today screen just shows all strange graphics etc but I still have the upper and lower menus.
If there is no guide, can someone please tell me what I need to do... my business relies on my MDA! :roll:
ewg_uk said:
I've got the XDA Developers FTP loaded up in FlashFXP but there seems to be a lot of empty folders on it.
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Well, there seems to be a very very very very very funny guy of girl who has deleted most of de maps of de the Magician. Again, very very funny, we're all lauging very loud. (or is it a manifacturer??? QTEK?, iMate? T-Mobile? Who's the bad guy?
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the Today screen just shows all strange graphics etc but I still have the upper and lower menus.
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Maybe there is a solution: someone else had the same problem (I think, he also had a corrupted Today screen), but after he chose a different picture in the today screen the problem is solved.
Not good about the files Whoever it is has just cost me an awful lot of money so I hope they feel great!
Screen issue is now solved thnks to the picture thing but my Bluetooth will not function at all now... was asking for me to turn flight mode off when it wasn't even on and now it doesn't work full stop.
ok this a small guide i made for a friend..... i'll post it here
ok first thing to do is get the ROM file.
second... after you download the file... extract the zip into any
place you want you will end up with an .exe file... right click on the
exe file and choose extract ( not you need winrar to do that) and
after you extract you will find a bunch of files one of them is named
ROMUpgradeUt.exe or (MaUpgradeUT.exe) replace this file with this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=4022
after you replace the above file, double click on it and it will start
upgrading ... the device will go into bootloader mode (black screen
with Serial 1 written in it) you will get the country error ID
((((DON'T PANIC)))) and DON'T REMOVE THE DEVICE FROM THE USB OR REST
THE DEVICE, just click Exit to finish. while the deice in the bootloader
mode click on the replaced file and run it again the upgrade process
should go fine................
i will try later to do the guide in a pdf format with pix and more detialed
Okay guys I'm new here too Since I want to get rid of the pink t-mobile stuff and upgrading to a ROM which provides me better camera quality I would like to try a newer ROM version.
But where to get the newest ROM from ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Magician/ ? I see extened ROM's but I have been told an extended ROM is a kind of addition to a normal ROM. But where can I find the basic ROM. I've been told that O2 and Qtek roms are the best.
as the title, I'd like to modify the ROM of the S00, I mean i'd like to take the original ROM and add some new software in it so that if i have some problemes with it later, i can reinstall with all my sofwatres and documents. How can i do that pliz ? I'm a newbie...pliz help me !!!
I don't think anything like rom kitchen has been done yet; so far i think the best we've got is big storage hack. I guess there may be some extensions of big storage/extended rom that would work, but I've not looked into it further.
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No sorry, there is a sof or sthg for this. My BOSS told me that he saw someone doing this one day but he can't remember which soft it was with. The guy did that on a Qtek 2020. I'm looking for how to do it on a XDA II mini pliz ??
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No sorry, there is a sof or sthg for this. My BOSS told me that he saw someone doing this one day but he can't remember which soft it was with. The guy did that on a Qtek 2020. I'm looking for how to do it on a XDA II mini pliz ??
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For the Qtek 2020 it's much simpler, as the "Storage" area can be made writable. But it's true, it can be done for the XDA mini also. The procedure was something along the following lines:
- dump the correct portion of your ROM to an SD card - which portion that is I can't remember right now
- copy it to your PC, using ntrw
- move it to a Linux PC, and mount this binary file as a FAT file system
- copy whatever you want into that file system
- copy the binary back to your Windows PC, back to your SD card, and flash it back to your mini's ROM.
This has been described in more detail elsewhere, in one of the threads dealing with BigStorage. You can find it using the Search function. I do not think there's an easier way than that at the moment. Qtek 2020 and XDA mini are just too different.
Cheers
Daniel
- dump the correct portion of your ROM to an SD card - which portion that is I can't remember right now
I didn't understand this line...I'm such a newbie so i'd like to have it step by step if possible pliz...and another question : Do you really have to move the binary files to linux ? I have only windows and I don' t like LINUX that much. Can you explain step by step pliz and what is the soft ntrw, gimme a link to download it by PM pliz, so nice thanks a lot !!
ps: and if you can tell how to it on a Qtek2020 it will be very nice too.
Like i said prashanth, it's not really userfriendly yet. It's best not to be a newbie and try something so involved; there's not really much reason to do so anyway. I find it most convenient to make a self installing backup of my working PPC, and Keep it on storage and/or storage card. That way, even if there's a hard reset, everything can be up and running within 3 minutes. However, installing all software from a hard reset, registering all software, sorting your startmenu, setting everything up etc - it's quicker just to backup and restore!
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vijay555 said:
Like i said prashanth, it's not really userfriendly yet. It's best not to be a newbie and try something so involved; there's not really much reason to do so anyway. I find it most convenient to make a self installing backup of my working PPC, and Keep it on storage and/or storage card. That way, even if there's a hard reset, everything can be up and running within 3 minutes. However, installing all software from a hard reset, registering all software, sorting your startmenu, setting everything up etc - it's quicker just to backup and restore!
V
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I'm not a newbie like you think. I mean in this field I am coz I have neevr operate. I worked for an HTC society for 2 weeks. It was a training. So I will understand if someone can be mroe precise. Thanks for your helps though. I really need to know (step by step if possible) how to add some files or soft ina ROM. Thx
Hi!
I have problems with the big storage modification.
I did all the necessery steps, until the point when i have to flash the rom.
When i insert the sd, with the modified rom and go into the boot menu, it says: "Not allow update!" instead of "press power...."
I tried many other Roms, from the ftp server, but its allways the same.
But if i try to flash the old rom file, it works!
How can that be?
I have a XDA mini from o2 in germany. I bought it nearly a hlaf year ago.
Is it possible, that there is a checksum or something like that, to avoid cracking the rom?
Please, can anyone help me?
If necessery, i could send my oroginal rom file, as email atachement,
or any other way. Just suggest.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<THX>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Did you happen to transfer the first 416bytes of your original rom-dump over the first 416bytes of the downloaded BIG Storage rom, with a hex-editor? If not try that pls, cause the bootloader checks this 'id'.
Regards, M
oh men!
thats it!
I did it the other way round...
Thanks, somehow i missunderstood this...!
Can happen to everyone.
Cheers, M
Now it worked!
Thanks a lot, for the help.
How great it is, that....
20Mb more space...
Now i´m trying to do all the other cool mods.
What kind of mods do you have in mind? I'm always looking for anything to improve my magician.
Cheers, M
Hi all,
I'm happy to report that I am another sucessful Magician upgrader after reading all the guides on this site, with a 1.13 Magician + Radio + BigStorage ROM chugging away nicely on my O2 XDA II Mini.
Anyway, I decided to help in what way I can and compile a COMPLETE guide on upgrading the Magician to the highest-level ROM at the moment - the 1.13 ROM + 1.13 Radio, BigStoraged! This guide is basically a compilation of ampda's excellent guide, kta's brief 1.13 + 1.13 Radio guide and this thread here that tells of how to BigStorage hack ROMs on the SD card (instead of having to rip the ROM, hack it, and write it back onto the SD). All of these sources are also credited in the actual PDF .
Why this guide? Because all of the above guides, when combined, make for a quicker way to get 1.13 and BigStorage .
Hope someone finds it useful!
EDIT 1st March 2007: Due to the removal of Windows Mobile ROMs of this site (as explained here), the link to the T-Mobile ROM used in this guide no longer works. The removal of said ROMs from this site pretty much outlaws the linking to or distribution of these ROMs, hence I cannot help you find these ROMs either. Sorry . As such, please refrain from posting requests for ROMs on this thread. Do not PM me either asking for ROMs.
For clarity, the BigStorage update gives you a total of 26.72MB in Storage (ROM), with about 1 to 3 MB used up, most likely reserved for the 'Permanent Storage' feature found in Settings (this is not certain). The BigStorage update does not give you more 'Main Memory' (RAM) to use, however you may have more free Main Memory since operator files (eg. IntelliDialer, MMS support) are not automatically installed (as they usually are when your device is first 'Customized' after hard resets).
By the way, the link to the file is located UNDERNEATH THIS LINE. If you don't see a file here, then you're not registered or logged in. You must register and log in to the forum to see any attachments in posts. Please do not PM me about the file not being here unless you have done both of the above! (yep, I've recieved countless PMs on this)
Thanks! Will soon give it a try.
Thank you!
I was also trying to piece it all together through various threads and guides and getting confused by it all.
This guide is exactly what I needed, and it all worked fine.
Glad to help!
EDIT: Nuts, six seconds and I've already found an error Embarassed . Page 2 lists ntrw.exe and romupdate.exe as required, but the link there should be http://members.iinet.net.au/~apmoon/ppc/bs/AM BIG ROM Tools & Files.rar
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That's it, I'm giving it a go, and first thing I tried this link, but it does not work.
Hi,
I could eventually manage the bigstorage rom, but no way to change the radio rom.
Your instructions do not mention the possible country error ID (like I'm getting), so I stil got 1.12, and no way to find how to upgrade.
.. no instruction; no tips/hints; no files
Ok, I am a recent m500 (HTC Magician) owner ..
Its a bog standard phone at the moment, I'd like to upgrade; BUT there are no files on this topic!!
Can anyone help?
WOOPS .. my mistake .. NOW I SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS
WOOPS .. my mistake .. NOW I SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS .. they weren't there a few moments ago! ..
I swear!
Re: .. no instruction; no tips/hints; no files
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Ok, I am a recent m500 (HTC Magician) owner ..
Its a bog standard phone at the moment, I'd like to upgrade; BUT there are no files on this topic!!
Can anyone help?
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Hi, you will find plenty of files and instructions on this forum. Just do a search with "bigstorage" or simply take a look in the forum "Magician upgrade"
Prerna said:
Hi,
I could eventually manage the bigstorage rom, but no way to change the radio rom.
Your instructions do not mention the possible country error ID (like I'm getting), so I stil got 1.12, and no way to find how to upgrade.
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By the way, people are not too helpful, but I was able to find the information after a few hours search:
Just rename the file "HTCRuu.dll" to "Ruu.dll", and launch the "NoID" updater.
Prerna said:
By the way, people are not too helpful, but I was able to find the information after a few hours search:
Just rename the file "HTCRuu.dll" to "Ruu.dll", and launch the "NoID" updater.
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Oh gee, thanks :wink:
Well the link not working isnt really my fault... I just triple checked the thing and it appears as though ampda's site has actually disappeared! I'll attach the file required (Complete with ROM and tools required) to the first post shorty.
toomuchdogfur said:
Prerna said:
By the way, people are not too helpful, but I was able to find the information after a few hours search:
Just rename the file "HTCRuu.dll" to "Ruu.dll", and launch the "NoID" updater.
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Oh gee, thanks :wink:
Well the link not working isnt really my fault... I just triple checked the thing and it appears as though ampda's site has actually disappeared! I'll attach the file required (Complete with ROM and tools required) to the first post shorty.
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Thanks for that! And sorry for the comment, which is not at all directed to you, but more like a general impression as I keep coming accross dozens of unanswered quetions all around the forum. It shows actually that the forum is more for true techies, who in turn are not too keen on supporting newbies (with lots of exceptions of course) ;-)
OK the first post has been updated with the tools required for the update, as well as a direct link to the 1.13 ROM and Radio on the FTP.
As for the Radio Country ID error, I admit this is probably an oversight of mine. I initially used MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe with the radio on my Magician only to have it angrily spit out an error 150: incorrect device. Renaming the HTCRUU.dll to RUU.dll gave me the same error! I then ran the original MaUpgradeUt.exe and oddly enough it worked. After doing the same thing with my uncle's Magician, I concluded that the noID thing was not needed for the radio and hence I didn't mention it at all!
So really I don't know what to say about this other than if the country-ID upgrade fails, consult this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30717
Maybe depending on which original rom. Mine was Orange.
That kinda makes sense I guess. As for the lack-of-replies thingy, I think that could be due to the fact:
1. No one knows the answer
2. Whoever asked the question skimped too much on details or doesn't punctuate their questions or spellcheck\grammarcheck them or... well you get my drift!
3. The question has already been solved, and\or its a question about something impossible. Forum search!
The most irritating thing is that 2. and 3. seem to almost always go hand-in-hand :lol:. Granted, I know that it is a bit tough to find the right solution to a problem, but remember that this is a forum, a developer's forum mostly, and an unmoderated one at that! All the information is there, but its everywhere, so be thankful for those willing to spend time to gather it up into something digestible!
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...I then ran the original MaUpgradeUt.exe and oddly enough it worked...
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Hi,
each time I heard about the NoID_MaUpgradeUt.exe, I read that you have to run it twice to make it work : the first time it gives the famous Country Error ID but the 2nd time it works... Hope this helps...
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toomuchdogfur said:
...I then ran the original MaUpgradeUt.exe and oddly enough it worked...
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Hi,
each time I heard about the NoID_MaUpgradeUt.exe, I read that you have to run it twice to make it work : the first time it gives the famous Country Error ID but the 2nd time it works... Hope this helps...
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Heh yeah I heard that too, but I got away with not using NoID at all! In fact NoID was paining me with code 150 errors instead of the country ID 120 errors, but I hope with this suggestion and also the link above people will be able to figure out the problem.
And also, does having not so many posts on your guide a good thing or not? It could be good because almost no-one has a problem, or it could be bad because no-one uses it . Or I could just be placing too much of my self-esteem on the balance of a forum thread .
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toomuchdogfur said:
...I then ran the original MaUpgradeUt.exe and oddly enough it worked...
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Hi,
each time I heard about the NoID_MaUpgradeUt.exe, I read that you have to run it twice to make it work : the first time it gives the famous Country Error ID but the 2nd time it works... Hope this helps...
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Actually, as long as you do not rename HTCRuu.dll to Ruu.dll, the .exe will not even start (because it searches for "Ruu.ddl and can't find it)
Now I got no idea whether there are many versions with different attributes or what.
toomuchdogfur said:
And also, does having not so many posts on your guide a good thing or not? It could be good because almost no-one has a problem, or it could be bad because no-one uses it . Or I could just be placing too much of my self-esteem on the balance of a forum thread .
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Must be a mixture of both :lol:
+ the fact that this model is quite old now and most people have upgraded.
Hi,
since I've had serious problems after installing o2 active crap, I needed to hard reset the magician.. but I decided this time to proceed with a bigstorage installation!! And the guide u provided is just great I've done bigstorage succesful, and now I have 26,72mb of total memory.. Anyway, is that normal that even if it's empty, it displays 1,12mb of memory in use?? Maybe I should format it.. :wink:
MANY THANKS!!
MocciJ
hey guys,
I just got my MDA,and ben reading this forum for a while.Well,I want to put all these applications on it,but I dont kno how!Like for example,I wanted a freeware,but dont konw where to save it!
also,can someone help me unerstand what ROM and everything else I need to know.I also wanted to know how to change up the soft key functions,like I want the left for contacts,and right for something else.
Thanks got the help!
Well at least you tried...that's more than a lot of others can say. Be prepared...others will slam you.
So if you have a freeware application that is in the form of a .cab file then simply connect your device to your computer, establish an active sync connection, and copy this file to any folder in your MDA (preferably my documents just for ease of locating it). Then from your phone...just click it and the file is a self-installing file. If the program is in the form of a .msi or .exe or something...then you execute the file on your computer while your phone is connected. If the file was made correctly then it should install on your phone very easily.
ROM is read-only memory that can't (easily) be moved/written to. For your purposes in relation to your MDA...think of it as your operating system.
Know this...if you want to mess with your MDA...you have to unlock it. If you unlock it...you will void your warrenty (although t-mobile doesn't check if the phone is locked or not if you send it back anyways).
If you want to do it...then go here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
Next...get to searching and reading through threads. Most everyone here can attest to the fact that you have to read through literally a few hundred pages of threads before you should think of starting to ask questions.
Enjoy the MDA!
yea
I was going through the threads,but didnt have a clue what ROM is and what i had to unlock.
how do i check if my phone is a G3 or G4?
westcoastpj said:
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I was going through the threads,but didnt have a clue what ROM is and what i had to unlock.
how do i check if my phone is a G3 or G4?
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g3/g4 check here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wizard_Versions