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Upgrade questions (I have read old posts :)

Hi,
I went through a lot of old posts, but still have some confusions that hopefully you guys can help me out.
I just brought a used imate jam 900/1800/1900 last week. It's running ROM version 1.03.00 WWE Radio version 1.01.00 ExtROM version 1.03.141 WWE. I wanted to upgrade the firmware but i don't have access to imate.com. The guy who sold me the phone had already registered the IMEI # and I'm having problems contacting him.
I have some questions regarding the upgrades.
1) I checked the xda ftp site for new ROMS under Magician/Shipped ROMs folder, but i'm not sure if the ROMs are brand specific. (Imate/Qtek/Mini?) Is there any listing of the different shipped versions of the ROM. (I have seen something like that on a wiki page for Blueangel, but cannot find one for the magician) Does it matter if the phone band is 900 or 850 when you apply the ROMs?
2) If I don't want to go through the patching of the ROM (Since i'm still new to it), is it true that if i find the right brand/version of the shipped rom update that i can just run the upgrade exe file to flash the ROM and I'll be fine?
3) I read a lot of old post regarding backup/upgrade. It seems to be that the d2s command without supplying the address will only backup the ROM but not the ExtROM or Radio. Does anyone know what the correct series of commands to backup everything? The ones that i saw seems to be XDA II specific, and i thought the Magician has a different ROM layout (I saw it somewhere on the wiki page)
4) In general, any things to watch out for while doing the upgrades? What is the most stable version so far? I have heard that 1.11 is more stable than 1.12.
Thanks a lot guys. I can't wait to upgrade my phone b/c i'm deferring all my installs until after the upgrade so i'm using it purely as a phone now but still liking it.

HELP! Need advice reg. ROM

Hi,
I'm confused with the mass of information and complicated procedures I found here. :?
I got a HTC Magician here in Switzerland by Orange (known as SPV M500)
Operator version is: 6.06.5.164
ROM version: 1.06.00 WWE
Radio Version: 1.05.10
Protocol version 1337.39
ExtROM version: 1.06.164 WWE
I surely would like to improve the performance and especially the internal' memory by applying some upgrade.
Could a nice person guide me toward best possible solutions, please?

hi....
read the wiki....and know everything :wink:
here u go http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Magician
RAGO :lol:

RAGOv said:
hi....
read the wiki....and know everything :wink:
here u go http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Magician
RAGO :lol:
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Thanks; I checked this link, but except some valuable information, I found the whole thing even more tough to understand. I'm not an engineer, I'm just looking for a helping hand.
So I reiterate. Can anyone answer my question?

I'll have a go:
Upgrade your ROM. Yours is about 1.06, current is 1.12 (or 1.13? Not much differnce).
Ensure there is a language version the same as yours, and then upgrade. That's a complicated enough procedure, but follow the instructions carefully provided with the ROMs and you'll be ok.
The upgrade for more memory, is the BigStorage ROM hack. This will replace the area on your phone known as "Extended Memory", and convert it into more useful "Storage" that you can use. Basically, your phone gains 20mb of usable space. I've written an ENORMOUS post about this here (near the bottom of the screen)
To do BigStorage, you should use a tool floating around on the board that will patch ANY rom to BigStorage. That way, you can hack your own ROM for this. This is important because the first 400bytes or so of your ROM are unique to you, and you want to keep that. So I recommend:
1. Backup your PPC with Sprite backup or similar.
2. Upgrade your ROM to 1.12 (public sources or from the XDA Developers FTP site).
3. Make a backup of your ROM (optional, but advised).
4. Apply the BigStorage ROM hack.
You may be able to skip 4 if you can find the ROM you want at (2) already hacked. This is likely. But whatever you do, follow the instructions provided carefully. There are a couple of errors that are SUPPOSED to come up in the procedure. Read the instructions and you'll know what's supposed to happen.
Phew. It takes some learning, but you'll get there.
V

Hi Vijay,
You're great, many many thanks!! I assume I got a tough way to go. So I'll do it slowly so as to avoid mistakes.
My device' language is English, so no prob to upgrade with English. Now I guess I'll have to install manually the GPRS and WAP' parameters after upgrading, given the ROM does not come from my operator, isnt'it?

Orange M500 Upgrade
Hello. I too am thinking about upgrading my Orange M500 from 1.06.00 to the latest ROM. I have an Orange UK version of the phone. But 2 problems:
1. I have trawled all sites I can think of (including this one) and can't find an appropriate upgrade file anywhere - is anyone able to post a link?
2. I can't find anywhere that tells me what the advantages of upgrading are! Anyone fancy listing them?
Thanks!
Tom

Re: Orange M500 Upgrade
tom3 said:
1. I have trawled all sites I can think of (including this one) and can't find an appropriate upgrade file anywhere - is anyone able to post a link?
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Download the files from here:
- ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Magician
- username:xda
- password:xda
Then follow vijay's instructions to the word....
tom3 said:
2. I can't find anywhere that tells me what the advantages of upgrading are! Anyone fancy listing them?
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I think they are "UP"grades... :wink:
Anyway,judge em by urself bro,and if ur hesitating,simply....don't do it...
RAGO :lol:

Re: Orange M500 Upgrade
tom3 said:
2. I can't find anywhere that tells me what the advantages of upgrading are! Anyone fancy listing them?
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Same here, I could not find information on what is improved (or not) with any of the existing ROM upgrades.
Surely they must be UP, but still it's strange there's no comment.

vijay555,
I am also fairly new with updating roms and such but I did manage to complete an update with the help of this amazing site and all of you guys out there. Your knowledge and advice has been wonderful and I thank all of you. Now, here is my question. I have a TMobile MDA from Germany I believe but with ROM ver 1.12.00WWE
Rom date 05/28/05
Radio ver 1.13.00
Potoc ver 1337.43
ExtRom ver 1.12.128 WWE
I have wanted to try the bigstorage rom but in reading all the posts and helpers I feel it is too much for me to copy to SD and yada yada yada. Am I understanding you correctly in assuming that in the xda FTP I would find a pre made bigstorage rom that I could upgrade onto my unit. I understand that I would probably have to re upgrade my radio unless there was a BS rom that had the latest radio in it. Would I be able to ask you that if I am right in assuming this do you know which of the roms I would use in the FTP site to give me that pre made BSrom and which "make" would or should I use(such as O2, orange) I line in Victoria, BC, Canada but I dont think that affects what "make" I should use, or does it? Sorry this is so long winded and I thank you in advance for your help.
Todd

Orange SPV M2000

Help :?
I was in the UK recently and was given a SPV M2000. :lol:
Details are:
Operator version: 5.12.1.139
ROM version: 1.12.22 WWE
Radio version: 1.04.00
Protocol version: 1337.35
Ext ROM version: 1.12.139 WWE
I am a newbie and need detailed information how I can upgrade to the latest version using the I-Mate software. :?
Only I-Mates are sold here and I need to run as an I-Mate for support from my Service Provider. :roll:
I know this request may sound stupid, but I am willing to learn.
I am studying all the documentation for Beginners.

Ok here goes:
The device you have is known under i-mate brand as PDA2k.
So what you have to do is, get a hold of the suitable ROM (should be on the ftp) Then CID unlock it, then upgrade.
I never done this my self, but from what I've seen the Blue Angel WIKI on this forum is very extensive and should have the procedure properly documented.
I know service providers are often reluctant to support devices not sold by them. If the support you need can be obtained by phone you should try that before changing the ROM which is not a simple procedure. The basics of the OS are the same for all ROM's and just the extras are different so if you tell them you have an i-mate the instructions will still work.
Any way, good luck.

think the latest imate rom is 1.72 and you can get it from their site

Question regarding backing up orginal ROM

Hi guys,
I'm kind of new to this all, I have searched the forums for my question but didn't find a good answer to my question.
Before I want to update/cook my ROM I want to make a backup of the current ROM (I like to have this in case I want to sell my Kaiser).
My HTC has the following rom:
ROM Version: 1.56.405.5
ROM Date: 08/28/07
Radio Version: 1.27.12.32
This is a standard HTC EN simlock free.
I did find a thread about making a dump of your PDA but when I try to run the tool it says something about not able to update a certain DLL. I tried the what was described in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334680
Your help is appreciated,
Regards Mace

things people miss about backing up and os rom is
that your rom is 100%
like any other
1.56.405.5 rom for kaiser in the universe
so why borther backuping up your own when you can just reflash your device with a 1.56.405.5 rom from htc's site?

Okay thanks for the information, gonna look for that rom on the site
Could you perhaps send me a link to these roms, I am prolly looking at the wrong site.
Thanks

You can find what you are looking for in my sygnature
Cheers.

Cool thanks, downloaded it.
Installed the latest Dutty's ROM as we speak...

FTD for HTC
My stupid Firefox upgraded it self, and lost all my bookmarks. Could someone help me out. I had a ftp for htc database, but lost it. If you have it, please share that information.
Thanks

help urgent

hy peoples i have a htc tytn II i update wm 6.1 and ny device is freezing and i decide to write the original rom.she have this specification
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
please help me urgent. i want recover my warantee

i try with this file RUU_Kaiser_HTC_WWE_1.56.405.5_radio_sign_22.45.88.07_1.27.12.32R2_Ship.exe
but i have error:vendor id error.
help please

HardSPL... READ before doing stuff!

this is not a help is jut words.

JMorrison said:
this is not a help is jut words.
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You are being told that you should have used HARDSPL before installing a new ROM.
You were told to READ THE WIKI - it will get you out of where you are at the moment and fix your problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
Bill

i try use hardspl but i have white screen and this is the end.i want say something:my device is kais130 and i 'm register to the htc club.i download my wm 6.1 rom and i update without hardspl or anything else.why?i supose if i have original rom from htc i can update without hardspl.i'st true?peoples i need one original rom from htc with this specifications:
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
if someone can help me please do it....any wiki word is not help.please help....

it might help if you stated who your carrier is? what country are you in? what rom was originally loaded on our pda..
ANd yes, reading the wiki was a helpful suggestion

as they say, read the f****** wiki...
ToDo's when you get a white screen and cannot install HardSPL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=354061

Since this thread is on the top anyway...
You seem to have trouble conveying your problem.
Read the Wiki and you will find the issue of a white screen with hard spl.
The procedure is well documented.
Troubleshooting
Posting here is not going to solve your problem. If you have trouble understanding the wiki, then I suggest you find someone who can help read it with you one on one.

Be Patient
...and just read the wiki, right now it seems to be the only sound advice you can get right now. nobody is going to give you a phone step by step procedure.
Good Luck

eagle 1 said:
it might help if you stated who your carrier is? what country are you in? what rom was originally loaded on our pda..
ANd yes, reading the wiki was a helpful suggestion
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this is the specifications from the device
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
i'm from romania and i have in this moment wm 6.1 from htc site.

yi3o8 said:
Since this thread is on the top anyway...
You seem to have trouble conveying your problem.
Read the Wiki and you will find the issue of a white screen with hard spl.
The procedure is well documented.
Troubleshooting
Posting here is not going to solve your problem. If you have trouble understanding the wiki, then I suggest you find someone who can help read it with you one on one.
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i undestand well about hardspl white screen and where is the link for the htc offical rom?on the xda site i find more roms ... one link please.

jpmalum said:
...and just read the wiki, right now it seems to be the only sound advice you can get right now. nobody is going to give you a phone step by step procedure.
Good Luck
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man is true...i very easy for anybody to say me:RTFM....thx anyway

JMorrison said:
man is true...i very easy for anybody to say me:RTFM....thx anyway
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Not sure what you want JMorrison -
I had the white screen as well - I read the WIKI - I did the HARDSPL like it says. I then flashed a new ROM and it worked.
So - what EXACTLY do you need?
Have you read the WIKI?
Have you installed the HARDSPL?
Are you STILL having an issue? If so - what is your issue?

whk said:
Not sure what you want JMorrison -
I had the white screen as well - I read the WIKI - I did the HARDSPL like it says. I then flashed a new ROM and it worked.
So - what EXACTLY do you need?
Have you read the WIKI?
Have you installed the HARDSPL?
Are you STILL having an issue? If so - what is your issue?
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man yestarday i update my TyTN II from htc site with the official WM 6.1.i had before wm 6 with this specifications:
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
i want put my old rom back.i try here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_ROMs to find a file. i find this http://rapidshare.com/files/5781641...dio_sign_22.45.88.07_1.27.12.11_Ship.rar.html
when i try to install this message appears:invalid vendor error.i try to use hardspl but i have white screen and i stop to try.i need official version of rom because i want return my device to service.you undestand now?i want put my old version rom back on my device with my old version with this specification ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
but i need the original because i can lose the warantee
sorry for my stupid english

JMorrison said:
man yestarday i update my TyTN II from htc site with the official WM 6.1.i had before wm 6 with this specifications:
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
i want put my old rom back.i try here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_ROMs to find a file. i find this http://rapidshare.com/files/5781641...dio_sign_22.45.88.07_1.27.12.11_Ship.rar.html
when i try to install this message appears:invalid vendor error.i try to use hardspl but i have white screen and i stop to try.i need official version of rom because i want return my device to service.you undestand now?i want put my old version rom back on my device with my old version with this specification ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
but i need the original because i can lose the warantee
sorry for my stupid english
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NO - I do NOT understand now. Sorry -
There was a specific question asked - HAVE YOU INSTALLED HARDSPL?
If yes then in boot loader mode you should have OLIPOF showing. Do you?
If not and you are getting a white screen then follow the directions for the Whitescreen on the WIKI.
Bill

thx for answer
man for the first time i need the official version of this rom
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
i must say something:i buy my device from romania and she is unlock in any gsm network.i update the wm 6.1 rom from htc and now i want back to my old version rom. when i update wm 6.1 from htc site i did not need the hardspl.ehy now i need it if i try to install a official version rom?
thx

If I understand you correctly, then I think I can end the confusion.
Problem Summary:
You had an original shipped version of WM6 on your phone. You downloaded and flashed the official HTC WM 6.1 version. For whatever reason you want to revert back to WM6 but cannot because of the "Invalid Vendor ID" error.
If I got this right, then here are the steps you need to follow:
A) Flash HardSPL to your phone using the process outlined for phones with the "white screen"
B) Flash the original WM6 ship ROM you downloaded
C) Follow the instructions for removing HardSPL and returning your device to its original SPL.
Now please check the Wiki and the stickies in the Kaiser sections for the instructions on how to complete these steps. I am not trying to flame you, but you NEED to do this on your own. It is NOT difficult.

NotATreoFan said:
If I understand you correctly, then I think I can end the confusion.
Problem Summary:
You had an original shipped version of WM6 on your phone. You downloaded and flashed the official HTC WM 6.1 version. For whatever reason you want to revert back to WM6 but cannot because of the "Invalid Vendor ID" error.
If I got this right, then here are the steps you need to follow:
A) Flash HardSPL to your phone using the process outlined for phones with the "white screen"
B) Flash the original WM6 ship ROM you downloaded
C) Follow the instructions for removing HardSPL and returning your device to its original SPL.
Now please check the Wiki and the stickies in the Kaiser sections for the instructions on how to complete these steps. I am not trying to flame you, but you NEED to do this on your own. It is NOT difficult.
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man you undestand very well.but where from i can download official version with this specifications?
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
thx man

JMorrison said:
man you undestand very well.but where from i can download official version with this specifications?
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Rom date: 08/28/07
Radio version: 1.27.12.32
Protocol version: 22.45.88.07H
thx man
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Try here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=343198