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I recently had my i imate ppc repaired, as it wouldnt charge. Since then i havent been able to use the usb connection, I some how wiped out my wm 2003 rom and have been trying to reinstall it but cant seem to get any futher than the error 101 connection, I have sent the phone back to the repairer and he has said that its a sofware problem, at the moment there is no software on it, I only have the bootloader screen which says, Serial, or USB when the usb cable is connected.
Can anyone out there please let me know if there is anyway i can get the room back on this or ist it a brick.
if the boot loader screen says usb when plugged in, then you CAN flash a ROM, check the forum for whichever your device is
help how do i flash Imate PPC phone edition
Can anyone tell me how to flash an 8imate pocket pc phone edtion, or paste the link to the forum where the information is on here please.
Cheers
Sam
http://www.xda-developers.com/
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/
click the first, then click either of the second two, find which your phone looks like and read
Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to help me, will check them out.
Cheers
Sam
ok call me dumb
I have read the information and now im more confused than when i started.
how do i flash this thing. what program do i need to do it. I have found out that it is a Himalaya link http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Himalaya.
thanks
Sam
OK, i don't have a Himalaya or a 2003 device, but,
download the original ROM from whoever sold you the phone, flash that to get back to a working phone. no programme required, just dl and run it, then read everything in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=243
don't do anything until you fully understand what you are doing and why
good luck
PS, please don't post multiple requests asking the same questions which are almost certainly already asked and answered in this forum,
you'll only aggravate others who can see that you're new & you've still not read enough if you're asking the question, so you're less likely to get a reply.
remember this isn't a help service from your phone company, this is other people who all started the same way you did
I have been reading tutorials here on how to upgrade to WM6, to my dismay even for noob tutorials they simply assume its totally common knowledge how to flash a rom to a device. How???
Read this post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613. It's a sticky at the top of this forum entitled "How to flash a new ROM to your wizard...". It has step by step instructions.
That is the post im reading. But it just says download button 1.05 and flash it to your device. I have my wizard in the 3 color screen mode, with usb connected to vista, and the button 1.05 on my hard drive. How do I flash it?
Well, since you are using vista, I'm not sure since I'm using xp. I've seen threads around here that explain how to do it in vista but I've never read any of them since I don't really need that information myself. Do a little searching for them and I'm sure you'll find a thread that explains how to do it. I'll do a little searching also and if I find one I'll post the thread link on here for you.
Maybe the wizard doesnt work on vista, I heard that since last week the wizard is not compatible with vista but not sure what that meant. I have it plugged in and the windows mobile device center is ignoring it.
How do you do it on XP? I mean do you just connect the device? How do you move the rom to the device?
In xp you just run the RUU and it does the work for you. I found a couple of threads that should help you -
1. http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=27
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001&highlight=vista+flashing
Another good link will be Mr Vanx Upgrade Guides under my sig. I think he even has sections for users of Vista
Ok, here's a freebie.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
In the future, take some time and read all of the stickies, the wiki, and upgrading threads.
mikejj2004 said:
How do you do it on XP? I mean do you just connect the device? How do you move the rom to the device?
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Mike,
This is by no means a personal attack on you, but if you don't know how to execute a program, then you probably SHOULDN'T attempt to do any flashing to your device.
I don't want to discourage your efforts to learn more about computers, development or customizing your device, but I would recommend sticking with your current OS until you're able to figure out how to do much of this on your own.
This site is a great resource of knowledge and tools, but it is for more intermediate and advanced users. There IS an assumption here that you SHOULD know basic commands and such, but you don't seem to have a grasp of even the basics.
Again, I would recommend sticking with what you have for now. Reading more of the WIKI, the Wizard threads and you should also search the internet more generally for information on executables, and the like.
Just a bit of advice. We wouldn't want you to brick your phone.
Good luck on your journey!
Hi,
I tried to upgrade the ROM, unfortunately we had a power cut (sod's law haha) and my PC cut out. Now when I try to turn my XDA on (o2 exec) all I get is a dark screen with USB at the top and V1.01, I've tried the recovery tool included in the update but obviously didn't work because windows doesn't recognise the device.
Any ideas would be MASSIVELY appreciated.
btw I've tried doing a hard reset and pressing 0 but it just resets the device to the above screen =/
Thanks,
Lee
Just Re-Run The Rom Upgrade Utility And Reflash The Rom.
Regards,
OllieD
Tried that several times, the problem is that Vista isn't recognising the device thus the rom flash can't find it. Ive been through all the Wiki how-to's with no avail
Ive Never Flashed With Vista And Never Will.
I Read There Was Issues And Didnt Think It Was Worth The Risk.
Its Never Wise To Run Flashing Software In An OS It Wasnt Designed For.
Anyway Flash With XP And Your Problems Will Be Gone.
I Dont Think XP Even Recognises The Device When Its In Bootloader The Flashing Software Just Knows What To Do, Although The Software Wasnt Designed With Vista In Mind.
Regards,
OllieD
leedavid said:
Tried that several times, the problem is that Vista isn't recognising the device thus the rom flash can't find it. Ive been through all the Wiki how-to's with no avail
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There are some year 2004 XP drivers available for Vista. Do a search and you will find it.
It is too late and I am tired. If you can't find it then I will try to help you later.
Good luck and don't worry as nothing is wrong with your device. Wrong drivers for PC.
KOR!
If nothing else works, try using mtty to erase the device, and reflash!
Oh, and word of advice: Never flash with Vista, it f.cks your device! Always do your falshing with XP, that's the most stable out there...
mzalan said:
If nothing else works, try using mtty to erase the device, and reflash!
Oh, and word of advice: Never flash with Vista, it f.cks your device! Always do your falshing with XP, that's the most stable out there...
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I always flash my devices on Vista, and never had any problems. Though, you have to have proper XP 2004 year driver installed.
KOR!
leedavid said:
Tried that several times, the problem is that Vista isn't recognising the device thus the rom flash can't find it. Ive been through all the Wiki how-to's with no avail
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Do you try to flash via a hub connection? Because it's recommended to connect the device directly to the PC!
brother go to this link your problem is fixed
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Uni_Stuck_Bootloader
or this
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Uni_Stuck_Bootloader_Serial
respectfully
King of Rapture™ said:
I always flash my devices on Vista, and never had any problems. Though, you have to have proper XP 2004 year driver installed.
KOR!
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well, yeah. but in that case, I could argue that the driver, which counts, is from XP
But anyway, most people here would recommend against flashing in Vista, unless you must. XP is just a lot more stable, and causes fewer problems. but let's not get into which is better, shall we?
help!!!!!
hey guys, ive been stuck in this bootloader thing for ages now its been a day ive had no luck so far im using vista myself and there is no XP computer available to me unfortunately. the mtty utility says cannot open ports, im not using a hub either and the unit_exitbootloader.exe does not help either i need some serious help please. the screen is stuck at USB on the top (whe i take out the usb cable it says Serial on top) and v1.00 on the bottom. please help, ive got vodafone v1640 version of universal. thanks in advance
Im just a newbie and I really dont know anything to begin with, flashing and stuff, why did the developers of XDA did not make the upgrade easy? Im tired of using win mobile 2003? why did the developers of win mobile 6 make it easy, now the problem I really don't know how to start? the procedures are to technical and to risky? I really dont know? can anyone help?
Because new rom designed only for experienced users.
you should look into official rom at first and understand basic Windows Mobile stuffs and features.
great answer.
But you are right. The instructions are basically simple and as easy as possible.
If someone says "does not work" without precise information at which point of the instructions he is stuck he is basically too lazy to check things out on his own.
tobias1981 said:
great answer.
But you are right. The instructions are basically simple and as easy as possible.
If someone says "does not work" without precise information at which point of the instructions he is stuck he is basically too lazy to check things out on his own.
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that´s why i bought a second device. first device for testing and a second device for everyday using.
Hi i have successfully upgrade my German O2 XDA Mini direckt from German Orginal Rom with Radio 1.12 to Cotullas 6.1 Rom.
It was a Little Bit Tricky.
When i connect the XDA in Bootloader-Mode and start the Upgrade the Toll does not find the Version on my Device. But Serial connection work fine. In the describtion was wrote that the Device must beconnectet by Serial-Bootloader and Active Sync in same Time. But my Active-Sync want not Sync in Bootloader-Modus.
OK get off Bootloader-Mode and Sync my Device, .... start Flash Tool again, .... now the Tool list my correckt Softwareversion and list Cotullas Version as Update, ... when i klick Upgrade he turns the Magician Automatik into Bootloader mode and want Start Flashing. But at the beginning i became a issue that the FW was not made 4 my Device and Upgrade was not possible.
After that i repressed the upgrade button, ... he doesnt list my Softwareversion but lists Cotullas at this time, ... Magicia is still in Loader-Mode. I press Flash, ... wait 20min and everything is Fine.
Now i have the English Cotulla Rom without Flashing anything bevore.
Here only the Steps:
1. Connect Device normal(not Bootloader) and Try upgrade. It Stop with a message that the Firmware is not for these Device.
2. Just retry, upgrade, it does not list the current SW Version, but just Flash, it will work.
And, .... sry i have to say that, ... Cotulla i Love You!!!!!
Hello everybody. I'm completely noob, so please have a little patience with me. I have a Treo 750 in italian, and my final goal is to flash it to wm6-english. But for start, i don't know what Treo i have. I read about Cingular, At&t, etc...
mine sais TREO750-1.16-H3I, h-ware version A, firmware version 1.27.0b.00.
So whom am i talking to every day? Is there a special version of wm6 for my phone?
I thought i'l start from here. Any help would be appreciated...
Ok... noone? At least tell me how I can figure if my phone is unlocked or unbrenched...
Or could someone point me to a tutorial-thread of flashing the phone... from the beginning to the end.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Cheetah_WM6
Maybe you'll find something around here for the beginning, ...
Stupi ... it doesn't matter which Treo you have when it comes to flashing ROMs.
Just do the HardSPL first. That way you can pick the English language ROM of your choice to flash and it will work. You also get the benefit of unlocking the phone so it can be used on any GSM network.
Ideally, you'd be best to pick an English ROM provided by the same company that provides your cellular service, but it is not required. If you pick one from another cell company (or a hacked one) then you might have to enter your network settings manually, but that's the only difficult part.
Plenty of resources in this forum. Do some searching and you'll find everything you need. Good luck!
One question, thought... i could'n find the answer on the forum. I downloaded the unlocher, but it sais it only works with spl 1.11, at least... Mine is 0.22.
I tried then to update with RUU_Hermes_QTEK_WWE_2.11.255.1_102_6275_1.38.00.10_108_Ship.exe, but in the "current information about your pda phone" it didn' recognize my pda. I got affraid of bricking it.
So, it seems to me my first problem is updating the spl from 0.22 to 1.11. But I cannot find the software to do this..
Come on men, this has to be simple. I need some help here, please. I'm stuck up with wm5 over a week now...
so, the first thimg I must do, a hard-spl, that's what I understood. This can be done with ceetah_unlocker.
Ok, i launch the application, and it sais it can't start only with 1.11 spl. Mine is 0.22.0000
So the first thing i have to do is update this 0.22 spl to 1.11. Am I right?
But how?
Find one of the WM6.0 desktop updaters and try installing that. They don't require a HardSPL first.
Use one of the following:
AT&T English: Treo750_2_25_ATT_EN_DesktopUpdater.zip
Rest of World English: Treo750_2_23_ROW_EN_DesktopUpdater.zip
Three Australia: Treo750_2_19_H3E_DesktopUpdater.zip
Vodaphone UK English: Treo750_2_18_VFU_DesktopUpdater.zip
I don't have any links as they aren't hosted by Palm anymore. You should be able to find them by looking around the XDA Forum, or by searching the net and/or torrent sites for the filenames above.
thanks a lot, man, but I lost my pathience and i run the cheetah_unlocker... and I didn't brick it. So, now I'm ready for the next step...
please, if anyone pm me with a win 6...
ok, my spl is ok (1.4), i put the CHEEIMG.nbh on my sd card, and I run the step 1 of cheetah unlocker. And nothing happens.. still boots with wm5. I even did a hard reset.
Man, i'm goig crazy... what am i missing?
Please, someone could upload again one of those 4 files? I could find neither of them with goolge.
So, i found the updater, but it won't update my phone since it's in italian...
guess I'll need to do it the hard way. Please, can someone point me a post or a tutorial to update from 5.0 to 6?
stupi said:
So, i found the updater, but it won't update my phone since it's in italian...
guess I'll need to do it the hard way. Please, can someone point me a post or a tutorial to update from 5.0 to 6?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=335661
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=511763
I must be missing something. I made those steps, all went ok. But how the heck do i change the windows version? That's my goal, not to flash the spl.
I got a win 6 image (i hope, at least), copied the CHEEIMG.nbh file on the card (which is fat 32), and i repeated step one from cheetah-unlocker. As I hoped that after flashing the new windows would automatically install. But nothing happened, the old win was up and running.
Come on man, I'm not such a bad person after all to deserve this... I may have killed a few birds or cats in my childhood, but this is too much... you're killing me.. I'm stuck in this spagetti windows, and I can't upgrade to a normal english windows... what the heck am i missing?
well, if you haven't gotten it sorted by now, hope this helps: once you've hard spl'd, put the new image that you want to flash in the root on your card [<2gb, fat32 formatted] and then hold media and push reset. your phone will cycle into the bootloader [rgb screen], detect the image and ask if you want to flash.