Hi,
I am a new UK MDA user and I would like to upgrade to the latest Imate ROM.
I have downloaded the file WWE_11200_128_11210_ship.exe from xda-developers ftp but I am slightly confused over the extended rom bit.
Am I right in thinking that I do the ROM update using the file above and let the unit boot normally on completion.
I then use file manager to go to the "Storage" area and copy the contents of the latest Imate extended rom folder (ImateJAM_WWE_1.12.119 from XDA's ftp) to this area.
I then reset the device and it should load up the programs that I have just saved.
Thanks
Stu
You are partly correct. The file you mentioned will upgrade your ROM (Radio ROM, CE ROM en Ext ROM). So the ExtROM part is already included and will be installed after the upgrade, no other effort is needed
Thanks for the reply.
I couldn't work out why nobody talked about the extended rom as part of the upgrade and your explanation solves that.
I just finished upgrading from Qtek 1.11 WWE Big Storage ROM to T-Mob 1.13 WWE Big Storage (with 1.13 Radio). Since the information available on the forum is spread over many threads, I thought I would amalgamate everything here ...
NB: ampda_How_To_PPC_Upgrades_V1.pdf (attached) tells you how to use ALL the tools I mention ... thanks to ampda for this useful write-up!
Before you start:
a) Take full backup of your PPC on SD using Sprite Backup or any other 3rd party app.
b) Take copy of SD on PC
Now for the ROM upgrade ...
1. Take backup of existing ROM (mine was BigStorage 1.11) on SD using romupdate.exe (attached) - Sec. 4 in PDF
2. Convert ROM (now on SD after step 1) to PC using ntrw ver2.0 (attached) - Sec. 5in PDF
3. Install 1.13 T-Mob NL WWE ROM (from ftp ... ftp://xda:[email protected]/Magician/Shipped_ROMS/NL_11300_131_11200.exe) using MaUpgradeUt_noID (attached)
4. Follow on-screen instructions and reset device just before installing customisations (to make extended ROM accessible)
5. Copy Extended ROM to PC (for later use) using Windows Explorer
6. Install 1.13 Radio using MagicianRadio_1.13.00.zip from FTP (attached).
This will hard rerset again so make sure you press the reset before T-Mob customisation starts.
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create an nb1 file of your new 1.13 ROM on PC
8. Open your new nb1 file with a Hex editor (download the latest FREE version from http://www.hhdsoftware.com/hexeditor.html), locate the 02 00 00 80 00 20 and change 80 00 to b8 01 (at 3 locations in this version of ROM - not just 2)
9. Transfer your new ROM to SD card using ntrw ver 2.0 - Step 7 in PDF
10. Dump your new Big Storage ROM onto your Magician - Step 8 in PDF
You will note that after step 10 your Magician will take a VEEEERY LONG time to boot the first time. This is normal.
Install any required Extended ROM programs from the folder created in step 5 above. To install these CAB files just copy them anywhere on your PPC and click once to install.
Enjoy!
tnx I'm going too try this!
It has been several months since I last visited this forum. I am wondering, why do we need to install the 1.13 Radio using MagicianRadio_1.13.00.zip in step 6?
I thought the 1.13 T-Mob NL WWE ROM should already have the 1.13 Radio... or is it unstable?
Thanks.
programatix said:
It has been several months since I last visited this forum. I am wondering, why do we need to install the 1.13 Radio using MagicianRadio_1.13.00.zip in step 6?
I thought the 1.13 T-Mob NL WWE ROM should already have the 1.13 Radio... or is it unstable?
Thanks.
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Nope, it has radio 1.12 (don't know why, radio version 1.13 is out for many months now...)
KoBolD said:
tnx I'm going too try this!
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Tell us how it goes :wink:
pietrucci said:
Nope, it has radio 1.12 (don't know why, radio version 1.13 is out for many months now...)
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Ok, thanks for the answer. Actually I'm already using radio 1.13 for months already. Now I'm wondering about the changes from rom 1.12 to 1.13... any idea? Does the Pocket IE (with SBP Plus installed) works correctly when mutiple windows are opened?
Thanks again.
i cannot convert ROM to PC using ntrw.exe
i hav follow the instruction by ampda_how_to_PPC_Upgrades_V1.pdf,
and i hav in section 5. i cannot convert the ROM to PC.
its appear:
c:\>ntrw read myrom.nb1 l:
usage: ntrw file drive:
can anyone helps me???
urgenttttt.....
it seems easier just to decode nbf, make bigstorage patch,
change header to what's in DeviceData.txt
and then encode and flash using ROMUpgradeUt
All steps:
1. run NL_11300_131_11200.exe - this will
2. unpack files to temp - copy them ! and
3. write DeviceData.txt to \Windows - copy this one too and view with notepad
4. decode nk.nbf -> nk.nb1
5. hexedit header to correct ID from DeviceData.txt and
6. replace pattern for bigstorage in hexeditor
7. encode nk.nb1->nk.nbf
8. run ROMUpgradeUt.exe to upgrade CE image
also, this way you will save the contents of increased \Storage folder if previous rom was bigstorage one
Attach: src+bin of enc/dec utility for nbf format used in ROMUpgradeUt.exe ver. 3.0.1.0
bin is in the Release folder
Usage sample (must be run from the same folder as nbf files or specify full path):
nbfdec -d nk.nbf nk.nb1
nbfdec -e nk.nb1 nk.nbf
kta said:
NB: ampda_How_To_PPC_Upgrades_V1.pdf (attached) tells you how to use ALL the tools I mention ... thanks to ampda for this useful write-up!
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Thanks for the thanks much appreciated
Re: it seems easier just to decode nbf, make bigstorage patc
hlt said:
it seems easier just to decode nbf, make bigstorage patch
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Hi hlt,
I tried your description and all I can say is: IT WORKS! And in my humble opinion this is the easiest method for BigStorage. I've some extra info in your steps, the parts where I had questions, for others to profit.
All steps:
1. unzip NL_11300_131_11200.exe (or any other shipped rom)
2. copy the getdevicedata.exe to your magician and execute to write DeviceData.txt to \Windows and view with notepad
4. decode nk.nbf -> nk.nb1
5. hexedit header to correct ID from DeviceData.txt (probably only if using a rom from other provider)
6. replace pattern for bigstorage in hexeditor
7. encode nk.nb1->nk.nbf
8. run ROMUpgradeUt.exe to upgrade CE image
also, this way you will save the contents of increased \Storage folder if previous rom was bigstorage one
Usage sample (must be run from the same folder as nbf files or specify full path):
nbfdec -d nk.nbf nk.nb1
nbfdec -e nk.nb1 nk.nbf
Thanks a lott for this wonderful piece of code,
M
Thanks Alot, your guide has allowed me to upgrade from a very early rom to this new one which makes my mdac so much faster! i recommend this upgrade route to everyone!
thanks again
R
thanxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi I have a question. Its been months also since I visited thise site and I didnt know there is already a new ROM for the XDA-Mini. My Rom version is 1.11.00 WWE and I did the Big Storage trick before so I dont have the ExtRom now.
If I upgrade to this new ROM versions, will I get a ExtROM back again or I still have the Big Storage?
thanks so much...
You will get the EXTROM back. The removal of EXTROM has to be done for every ROM you install, hence steps 8 to 10 above
I guess there will always be a chance of things going wrong, but as you don't forget to locate the 02 00 00 80 00 20 and change 80 00 to b8 01 in your decoded nk.nb1 and use the re-encoded nk.nbf in the upgrade you'll have BigStorage. I did it with a crippled magician, I lost all my storage with a BigStorage attempt, and it gave me back a 26.72MB storage. Now I'm moving a lot of files over to storage, so far all my 'program files' are there and large ones like album and camera. After moving some registry and shortcut changes are needed, but it works. Now got 8Mb in main memory stored and this is with a complete ext-rom installed (manually), MMS, Blackberry and Caller Id are quite large and will be gone this week after a planned hard-reset. First I need to figure out some more files to move. Keep in mind that programs from storage are starting slower than from main memory, especially when you move over the 'program files' and dll's as well.
Good luck, M
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You will get the EXTROM back. The removal of EXTROM has to be done for every ROM you install, hence steps 8 to 10 above
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thanks, kta for the info.
I'm itching to give it a try now. But wait....is the ROm upgrade v1.13 that you guys are talking about here, applicable to all kinds of XDA-Mini? I mean I am using the O2 XDA-Mini purchased here in the Philippines. Its asian version but its "english".
Because I remember the last upgrade I did which procedure I got from here also...I got the upgrade procedure from a thread specified for XDA Asian version. This time, I couldnt see a thread for Asian XDA specifically....instead I see there's a common thread for all. But its a T-mobile rom, isnt it? Am I in the right thread?
thanks....
Hello dinoalbert,
This is a WWE rom, haven't found an asian 1.13 on the ftp. There's only one asian rom there: o2asia_11100_922_11100_ship.exe, don't know which rom you have currently so maybe you can use it. I guess the trick with exchanging radio's and the BS trick will work, won't know why not.
Gr. M
dinoalbert said:
thanks, kta for the info.
I'm itching to give it a try now. But wait....is the ROm upgrade v1.13 that you guys are talking about here, applicable to all kinds of XDA-Mini? thanks....
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Yes, this ROM is good for all variants of the HTC Magician, except the 850MHz radio version. You would need a different RADIO for that.
KTA,
Do you know the difference between the 1.12 radio and the 1.13 version? Also the 1.12 in the shipped rom has a newer file-date than the 1.13 one, or is t-mob on a different number scheme?
Thanks,
M
@oltp
yup thats the one that I have now...ma_o2asia_11100_922_11100_ship......thats the last ROM upgrade I did which I also got it from here last May or June I think. But that seem to be along time ago already....so I was wondering if there is a new ROM upgrade now.
@kta
so you mean I can go ahead and upgrade my rom to the latest 1.13 rom? My current radio version I think came with that rom i mentioned above...ite version 1.11.00
so what will happen if I upgrade to the latest rom? Why do I need a different radio version?
thanks again...
Hi Guys,
sorry for my english, it´s not the best!
After searching for hours, i have to post this Topic.
I have an xda mini from O2. I have flashed the Radio Version to
1.13.00. I´m unsatisfied with this Version. I think the audio quality
is not so good. Anyway.
How can i downgrade the Radio Version 1.13.00 to the Radio Version
1.12.00?
Please help me.
Greetz
You should be able to downgrade in the same as you upgraded. Only now supply the 1.12 radio, eg from a 1.13WWE rom.
Haven't tried it myself, but this must be the way to do it. Otherwise you need to reflash your whole rom with a shipped-rom or rom-image containing the 1.12 radio and your current (GER I think) CE & ext-rom.
Regards, M
1. Download a ROM for your Magician (O2) containing Radio 1.12.
2. Extract it to a folder using WinRar or whatever. Now you have a folder containing 3 big files and a lot of small files.
3. Keep the big file named Radio and delete the other two.
4. Run the .exe file and only your radio will be flashed.
ok it works. thank u guys. Puh
Hiho,
I have a Swisscom branded QTEK S200 atm running Dopod, but actually I'd like to install this:
GER_RUU_Prophet_215742_2157131_023021_QTEK.exe
But I get the Vendor ID Error and I didnt find a usefull way to trick it, should it be possible to install the ROM above?
Wheres the right Howto to remove that Vendor ID problem?
MY Qtek:
ROM: 2.15.13.27 WWE
ROM Date: 3/9/06
Radio: 02.19.21
Protocol: 4.1.23.09
ExtROM: 2.15.13.121
What is that with those G3 G4 chips, how do I find it out?
What else do you have to know to help me installing the ROM above?
How can I edit the registry, can I just connect with my regedit.exe on my computer to my qtek?
TIA!
Check the files on the ftp, i think there is a Update-Program that doesnt check the vendor ID.
And please upload the Rom
Edit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=264509&highlight=vendor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=273114&highlight=vendor
Acutally I think I understand something wrong :-\
I want to upgrade my Qtek to the version I posted in that thread. But I get the error with the Vendor ID, mhh, ok.
The links u gave point to another ROM.
Erm, isnt that easy to understand...
Of course I'll upload as soon I get permission in the upload folder :\
As far as i understand the previous threads:
-Download the mentioned Rom with the NoVendorID Update Utility.
- then take your Rom you want to flash on your unit
- Proceed as described in the threads
Check www.phm.lu for a Registry editor on your device
You could upload to www.rapidshare.de ,then i would also try to upload to the ftp
Uploading it to radpidshare right now, will post link when done.
Mhh, so I downloaded that noVendor ID.
do I have to replace that nk.nbf? (extract it somehow from the exe installer I have?) or do I have to flash it twice?
1) with the noVendor rom
2) with my Qtek rom
sorry, i'm confused )
I would say (though i haven't done that before as i was also searching for the right rom) Unzip the novendorid rom and replace the .nbf file with the german qtek file.
At least worth a try
Mhh, there is the ROM:
http://rapidshare.de/files/34895878/GER_RUU_Prophet_215742_2157131_023021_QTEK.exe.html
Mhh, I'm wondering how to extract the .exe to get the *.nbf
Mhh....
If you have/want addme to msn: [email protected]
=)
Open the File with Winrar. You should be able to extract the files.
I do not use msn, sorry
BTW: Thank you for the ROM !
rom
ftp://xda:[email protected]_RUU_Prophet_215742_2157131_023021_QTEK.exe
the rom was already uploaded.
I know
It is the Rom Purp uploaded to rapidshare before.
Can anyone give me some guidance on this? I am looking to dump the SPL and Radio from the device (not an NBH file ... that is easy).
Can someone running a stock ROM attempt to extract the SPL using the command pmemdump 0x9a000000 0x80000 spl.nb ... If I can get a copy of this from a stock ROM, I can compare it to the SPL included in the stock ROM NBH file.
pmemdump is part of ITSUTILS.
I also would like to attempt this.
I have just received a new TP2 and discovered it has a newer radio 2.18.02WV and would like to see if it can be extracted from the device.
Suggestions anyone??
diamondfuel said:
I also would like to attempt this.
I have just received a new TP2 and discovered it has a newer radio 2.18.02WV and would like to see if it can be extracted from the device.
Suggestions anyone??
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Can you run the command listed in post 1 and post the output file? I can compare this output file to the 2.18.02WV radio to verify that the addresses are correct.
Thanks.
DJ
Hi, have you already got this?
I can do it for you.