[Q] Flashing my XDAs - General Questions and Answers

First off .. great n00b intro video
So, I hope the specific contents of my question havent been already addressed ... the question has been asked I know but ... anyhow...
I own a Taxi firm.
We use XDA Orbit II running Windows Mobile 6.1, allowing the drivers to receive jobs and bookings etc.
Currently, we send any PDAs to a third party to do any flashing that might be required.
To save myself some cash (it costs me £29.99 a throw) I want to be able to do this myself.
What software do I need?
How do I get hold of the flash file?
Are there any gotcha's I should be aware of?
Thanks for any and all advice you care to give.
Regards,
Glenn.

I've found some software on the O2 website in the support area that tells me its updated the ROM version from 3.13.206.0 to 3.13.206.0.
The process took about 10 minutes.
The eagle eyed amongst you will have noted that the version numbers are the same.
Is this what is termed as a reflash?
I half expected the Windows Mobile installation to have been wiped too (6.1) but it hasnt. On boot, the device just went into the standard setup routine as though I had cleared user data.
So, what has changed?
Is this "reflash" what the 3rd party company I use is charging me £29.99 a throw for? Or are they (likely) to be reinstalling Windows too?
If so, where can I get a hold of the disks that will allow me to reinstall Windows?
Regards,
Glenn.

Also, following on from what I am now assuming is a reflash, I note that the 3 lines of numbers which are displayed shortly after the initial switch on of my device, have changed.
Pre "flash"
R 1.58.25.14
G 25.69.30.05H
D 1.25.0.0
After "flash"
R 1.59.42.15
G 25.85.30.07H
D 3.13.0.0
Looking within the Windows Mobile OS, I can see that these numbers coincide with
R = Radio Version
G = Protocol Version
D = Base ROM Version (? guessing here ?)
What is Radio used for? WiFi? GPS?

Xda Flashing
this is Xda Flashing Rules

Is that a question, a statement or a criticism?
Have I posted my questions in the wrong forum?

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problems with sms displaying received phone numbers

I have problems with sms displaying received phone numbers instead of names. I have tried soft & hard re-set but it still shows phone numbers insted of names from my contacts.
in sms option "get addresses from all e-mail feilds" is selected
"note following options are available: all email fields, email, email2, email3, none.
there is no mention of mobile # or telephone #
can someone guide me how to fix this problem. also if i need to upgrade ROM please guide me with the link where to upgrade ROM
following are the current specs.
WALABY
MODEL SIEMENS SX-56
ROM VERSION 3.17.03 ENG
RADIO VERSION A.20.10
PROTOCOL VERSION 324e4
Help is desperately needed
Thanks in Advance
Aamer Sheikh
I, personally, would go to lumpi's kitchen and brew up a new rom, but if you must fix your current version, then go here. The only real differences between 2002 and 2003 for me are issues of current program compatability (new progs are writted for 2003 but alot of progs are still around for 2002) and the fact that you can use 2002 as a modem for another computer, in 2003 you can't.
Just go to lumpi's kitchen, cook your rom of choice as an exe, and install it via activesync (connect pc and ppc and run the exe). A few words of wisdom..... you might end up needing to use the sd method (still not too hard) to fix a messup (ie you lost power or disconnected your pc/ppc during upgrade). Only mess with OS roms, no radio roms (lumpi's are all OS/no radio). Once you flash a 4.x.x rom via activesync, you will only be able to change your rom via the sd flash method thereafter. And also, do a search for problems people have had. I for instance burnt in KSE truefax with 4.1.16, and my unit would only power on after a softreset (no power button).
SO, iether way, good luck and be carefull. it's more overwhelming than dangerous!
WITH THAT ALL BEING SAID, IF YOU ARE AN IDIOT, HAVE A BRAINFART, OR FRY YOUR DEVICE, WE ARE HERE TO HELP, BUT NOT TO BLAME! Anything you do to your device is your decision!
BTW the sms fix is safe!
Good luck!

Reinstall windows mobile and what is the ROM all about?

Hello,
I'm newbie, so plz don't get mad, in case I have a question that has been answered earlier. I did use the search function of this forum intensively, but couldn't figure out how to do what I'd like to do.
What I know so far (plz correct me if I am wrong):
1. The ROM consists of two sections. First the extendedRom and secondly the storage section. While the storage section is writeable, the extendedRom is read-only.
2. It is possible to transfer the extendedRom memory area to the storage area, so that we have more space to store applications and data (bigStorage).
The questions that I have:
a) There is a ROM version and a ROM date. I guess the ROM date depends on the ROM-version. If that's the case, I think it's useless to indicate the date if one already knows the version, isn't it?
b) What does the radio-version tell me about a system? I did search for "radio-version". But it's hard to get the appropriate information, if every third's signature contains the 'radio-version' of a user..
c) What is the protocol version about?
d) On desktops or NBs my core system is mainly determined by my 'c:\windows' folder and the registry entries. How does it work for PPC? I still have the O2 Active User Interface and I don't like it very much. But before installing any apps, skins and plugins I would like to format my XDA mini and reinstall the core windows mobile from the scratch. Just like reinstalling a new desktop system. Is that possible? What do u think?
Thx for all coming answers,
moses3k - yet another magician lover
Hi,
For details on the rom-layout you can consult the wiki.
The dates & version numbers are apperently not from the same scheme eg radio 1.13 appeared months before rom 1.13 which came with a 1.12 radio.
Reinstallation of your magician is a hard-reset camera&power&soft-reset pressed at the time. To skip O2's 'extra's' you'll need to soft-reset just before customization starts. That's right after you get the default WM background after finishing the init.procedure.
Cheers, M

emobile emonster's radio rom?

where is emobile emonster(s11ht)'s radio rom?
New emonster ROM
ftp://htc-jp.com/EM/S11HT_firm_V2_6_881_0_JPN.exe
ROM Version: 2.6.881.0
Radio Version: 1.71.09.01
1.71.09.01 somebody tried this ?
do we have more info (i.e. what does the ROM look like, what is in it, etc...)
What device is this radio from?
Has there been any info found about this radio or ROM for that fact?
http://emobile.jp/topics/info20080723_01.html
This is Official ROM for emonster by emobile & HTC.
They released it july,23.
webpage translation.
Translation: Japanese » English平素はイー・モバイル電話サービスをご愛用いただき誠にありがとうございます。 ご愛用いただいております携帯電話EMONSTER(S11HT)におきまして、最新の本体ソフトウェアを準備いたしましたので、ご案内いたします。 お客さまにおかれましては、最新の本体ソフトウェアにバージョンアップしていただくことをお勧めいたします。 最新の本体ソフトウェアにバージョンアップしていただく前に、必ずWindows Mobileデバイスセンター、またはActiveSyncにて、本体メモリに保存している情報(連絡先・写真・メール・その他ファイル等)をお使いのパソコンにバックアップしてください。 本体ソフトウェアのバージョンアップを実行することで、本体メモリは工場出荷時の状態となり、ご使用開始後に保存された各種データは全て消去されますので、あらかじめご注意ください。 バージョンアップを実行するにあたり、EMONSTER(S11HT)単体では、バージョンアップできません。以下の「バージョンアップに必要な機器と環境」をご用意ください。 弊社では今後もより良い商品・サービスのご提供に努力する所存でございますので、引き続きご愛顧をお願い申し上げます。 ■ 対象機種 EMONSTER(S11HT) High Tech Computer 社製 ■ 対象バージョン 2.5.881.0 JPN ■ 最新バージョン 2.6.881.0 JPN (補足)対象ROMバージョンの確認方法: 「スタート」>「設定」>「システムタブ」>「装置情報」>「バージョンタブ」をタップしてください。 ■ バージョンアップ内容 本体ソフトウェアをバージョンアップすると以下のように改善されます。 ・MMS(EMnetメール)にてメール送信する際、「.(ドット)」が2個以上連続するメールアドレス宛に送信が可能となります。 ・モバイル向けWindows Live Hotmailからのメール受信が可能となります。 ・その他、端末動作の安定性が向上します。 ■ バージョンアップに必要な機器と環境 ・EMONSTER(S11HT)本体/付属品USBケーブル/付属品CD-ROM ・バージョンアップファイルのダウンロードに必要なインターネット接続可能なパソコン ・パソコンの搭載OS   Windows 2000 SP4以降   Windows XP SP1/SP2   Windows Vista (32bit/64bit版) ・EMONSTER(S11HT)の必要な本体空きメモリ容量 ■ ダウンロード及びバージョンアップ手順 こちらからダウンロードください。 ※約60.3MB(バージョンアップの所要時間は、約10分です) ■ 提供開始日 2008年7月23日から ■お問い合わせ先 ご不明な点がございましたら下記窓口までお問い合わせください。 イー・モバイル カスタマーセンター 受付時間:9:00~21:00 (年中無休) イー・モバイルの携帯電話から 157 (無料) 一般電話などから (フリーダイヤル) 01 Yee patronage of mobile phone service Thank you for your love.
We love mobile phones. EMONSTER (S11HT) OKIMASHI to the latest software to prepare your body to the offer.
Customers REMASHI placed on the body of the latest software version that you recommended.
The latest software release of the body before, make sure Windows Mobile Device Center, ActiveSync or at the main memory to store the information (other contacts file photo mail, etc.) on your PC Please backup.
Console software can be upgraded to run in the main factory of the state memory, and after the start of your data is stored in various All will be cleared in advance please be careful.
Upgrade to run them, EMONSTER (S11HT) alone is upgraded. Following the "release of the necessary equipment and the Environment" is available KUDASAI.
We will continue to provide better products and services that our efforts can not continue to favor you.
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(Supplementary) How to find the target ROM version:
"Start"> ""> "tab"> "information system"> "version tab" to tap please.
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Body upgrade the software and improve following.
MMS (EMnet mail) when sending in mail, ". (Dot)" in two or more consecutive E-mail can be sent.
Windows Live Hotmail for mobile mail from there.
In addition, the terminal operation to improve stability.
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EMONSTER (S11HT) Body / USB cable accessories / Accessories CD-ROM
Upgrade to download the necessary files can be connected to the Internet PCs
OS-based personal computers
Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Windows XP SP1/SP2
Windows Vista (32bit/64bit)
EMONSTER (S11HT) the body of free memory capacity necessary
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SO is this for the Kaiser is the big question Has anyone flashed the radio?
ModsSuk said:
SO is this for the Kaiser is the big question Has anyone flashed the radio?
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http://www.4shared.com/file/56356401/61db8363/Test_Radio.html
Just flashed the radio. Looks like it went successful.
Saw a little red "emo" in the bottom left hand corner on splash screen that I have never seen before.
ModsSuk said:
SO is this for the Kaiser is the big question Has anyone flashed the radio?
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emonster = HTC TYTN II (S11HT)
http://www.htc.com/www/press.aspx?id=33988
C'mon ModsSuk, be the first to report u r successfully flash the radio
hang.tuah said:
C'mon ModsSuk, be the first to report u r successfully flash the radio
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Radio flash successful. Sound works and Camera works. Will create a new thread.
AllTheWay said:
http://www.4shared.com/file/56356401/61db8363/Test_Radio.html
Just flashed the radio. Looks like it went successful.
Saw a little red "emo" in the bottom left hand corner on splash screen that I have never seen before.
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looks like ATW is the man!
Long live AllTheWay! No pun intended.
Is there anything unique about the ROM itself?
obviously the radio is something new but does this build bring anything to the kitchen?
This is the build
CE OS 5.2.1944 (Build 18547.0.7.3)
look like a WM6
guess no 6.1 for Emobile users yet
I could be wrong but i think the spl is 3.06
could this be a new hard spl for wm6 users
btw for thous of you thinking this might work with tmobile i have tried it in my area and no 3g yet, but i am not sure if 3g is in my area ether. (Chicago suburbs)
and i have only played with it for 10 mins.
warwolfx0 said:
this is the build
ce os 5.2.1944 build 18547.0.7.3
look like a wm6
guess no 6.1 for emobile users yet
i could be wrong but i thing the spl is 3.06
could this be a new hard spl for wm6 users
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That's correct I saw SPL 3.06 as well.
brynwall said:
do we have more info (i.e. what does the ROM look like, what is in it, etc...)
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I just got the radio, not a WM6.x ROM image
I have 2 kaisers, 1 is emobile, the other is from HTC (so carrier independent-i was using softbank). The ROM installs fine on both, but i can only get phone and internet on the emobile. When i put the emobile sim in the kaiser from HTC, phone and internet doesn't work. I guess the 1.7mhz is hardware dependent instead of ROM/Radio dependent. Hope this info helps...

O2 Xda Exec: upgrade to WM6.1

Good morning all,
I'm a very new member, and I'm looking to upgrade my device to WM6.1.
Details of my device:
O2 Xda Exec, Monthly Contract O2 SIM, WM5.0, OS 5.1.1.1700 (Build 14354.0.1.1), Processor PXA270-520MHz, Memory 49.96MB.
I'm a writer and use Word, Notes (including recordings), Active Sync (Vista Laptop with Windows Mobile Device Centre, email (hotmail and ntl), phone, texting, camera--I think that's all.
My biggest problems with 5.0 are that I can't edit Word 2007 documents (.docx) and can't use SDHC cards. So really, I want a basic (vanilla?) version that behaves pretty well like the proprietory product. I'm not really too interested in lots of additional apps.
Bearing in mind that I'm very much a user, I'd be very grateful if somebody could advise me as to a ROM that's:
a) stable;
b) easy to install;
c) has all the features of 6.1; and finally
d) not too many whizz-bangs.
I appreciate that a lot of time, effort and expense goes into producing the ROMs--so I'm prepared to make a comensurate donation.
Cheers,
Plantaen.
I think Tomal 8.2 will do for you. Its the most stable and fast ROM I have come accross. Another new version from TOmal is in Beta 2 stage. May be you can upgrade to that as well once the final version released.
Read Wiki
Would first advise you to go through Wiki and understand what you are trying to do and find whether your Universal (O2 XDA Exec) is fully unlocked etc.,
Read as much as you can in Wiki as it helps to prevent future messup as anything going wrong could end up your Uni just a costly paper weight.
Tomal's ROMs are great and once you are sure that your phone is fullly unlocked in all respects, you can try any flavour starting from 7.7 through 8.5
Hope this helps.
Regards
I would recommend Tomal's Vanilla version: http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal...960_VANILA.exe. Give that a try and see how you like it.
plantaen said:
Good morning all,
I'm a very new member, and I'm looking to upgrade my device to WM6.1.
Details of my device:
O2 Xda Exec, Monthly Contract O2 SIM, WM5.0, OS 5.1.1.1700 (Build 14354.0.1.1), Processor PXA270-520MHz, Memory 49.96MB.
I'm a writer and use Word, Notes (including recordings), Active Sync (Vista Laptop with Windows Mobile Device Centre, email (hotmail and ntl), phone, texting, camera--I think that's all.
My biggest problems with 5.0 are that I can't edit Word 2007 documents (.docx) and can't use SDHC cards. So really, I want a basic (vanilla?) version that behaves pretty well like the proprietory product. I'm not really too interested in lots of additional apps.
Bearing in mind that I'm very much a user, I'd be very grateful if somebody could advise me as to a ROM that's:
a) stable;
b) easy to install;
c) has all the features of 6.1; and finally
d) not too many whizz-bangs.
I appreciate that a lot of time, effort and expense goes into producing the ROMs--so I'm prepared to make a comensurate donation.
Cheers,
Plantaen.
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Welcome to the forum
I personally recommend Tomal ROM´s specially v7.6
Please READ the Wiki
Good luck,
http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal...960_VANILA.exe. Nothing is found in this link. Is there any alternative link avail.
Plz help
I like to upgarde my o2 xda exec frm wm5 to wm6.1. I like to download Tomal 8.2 from :http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal...960_VANILA.exe." But file is missing. Is there any alternate link to download this file?
Here poperly link:
http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal/TML_v82_WM61_19960_VANILA.exe
Thank you!
I'm sorry this reply's a little delayed--more trouble with IE, so I finally bit the bullet and downloaded Firefox.
I've read all the helpful advice, particularly regarding Wiki, and then make my mind up.
Cheers,
Ian.
Thanks You!
For the link. I could download perfectly
plantaen said:
Good morning all,
I'm a very new member, and I'm looking to upgrade my device to WM6.1.
Details of my device:
O2 Xda Exec, Monthly Contract O2 SIM, WM5.0, OS 5.1.1.1700 (Build 14354.0.1.1), Processor PXA270-520MHz, Memory 49.96MB.
I'm a writer and use Word, Notes (including recordings), Active Sync (Vista Laptop with Windows Mobile Device Centre, email (hotmail and ntl), phone, texting, camera--I think that's all.
My biggest problems with 5.0 are that I can't edit Word 2007 documents (.docx) and can't use SDHC cards. So really, I want a basic (vanilla?) version that behaves pretty well like the proprietory product. I'm not really too interested in lots of additional apps.
Bearing in mind that I'm very much a user, I'd be very grateful if somebody could advise me as to a ROM that's:
a) stable;
b) easy to install;
c) has all the features of 6.1; and finally
d) not too many whizz-bangs.
I appreciate that a lot of time, effort and expense goes into producing the ROMs--so I'm prepared to make a comensurate donation.
Cheers,
Plantaen.
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if you look for serious word editing, I would suggest you to use the softmaker http://www.softmaker.com/english/
Regarding a ROM.. I would suggest Tomal V 7.6 or 7.7. my personal favoured is V7.7.
Anyhow before doing something on the rom read carefully and bring you up to speed. I heart upgrade on Vista cn be tricky so you need to find info and make sure you have at least bootlaoder > v1
Maybe U don't need to upgrade your ROM
Hi, Plantaen.
I think maybe U don't need too upgrade Ur ROM, U can try these :
1. file : PsiDocSDHC.cab, so U can read Ur SDHC Card In Ur Uni in ROM WM 5, like I do. U can search this file in this ROM.
2. I think U can save as Ur document in doc format, rather than docx format.
Hope this helps.
Cheers.
good link
pinelesss said:
Here poperly link:
http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal/TML_v82_WM61_19960_VANILA.exe
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Thanks for the link...
After running the exe and upgrading, my XDA fails to respond
Hi, i used the "http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal/TML_v82_WM61_19960_VANILA.exe" to upgrade my XDA Executive and after the upgrade was over it asked me to soft reset my device, i did that and the screen displays Press '0' to restore factory settings or 'X' to cancel. the device is non responsive after that, pressing '0' or 'x' just exits and the device doesn't reboot. How can i now use my device? Please help.
Arif Nasim said:
Hi, i used the "http://vidmes.com/xda/Uni/ROMs/Tomal/TML_v82_WM61_19960_VANILA.exe" to upgrade my XDA Executive and after the upgrade was over it asked me to soft reset my device, i did that and the screen displays Press '0' to restore factory settings or 'X' to cancel. the device is non responsive after that, pressing '0' or 'x' just exits and the device doesn't reboot. How can i now use my device? Please help.
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Welcome to forums
Have you tried to reflash?
If so and did not worked, try to do a Doc format
Instructions in the Wiki
Good luck,
if you've got an SD card in it, remove that and try again
anychance of a new link..i know i'm like two years late :s
DANQUAHSTUDIOZ said:
anychance of a new link..i know i'm like two years late :s
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you're lucky, I 've seen that ROM in http://www.mediafire.com/?ix0z22bttv9

Recieved a New (secondhand) HTC Cruise..

Hiya's, I found this site while looking up info on the HTC cruise as I have just received a hand-me-down Cruise from a friend (had a very old nokia..). This is a major upgrade for me (it has a 2 camera's unlike my nokia which has none). I am keen to get the most use from the phone as possible and at the moment it seems to be going ok but having read a couple of the forum messages it seems that there are various upgrades that can make it a better phone.
I have been accused of being a semi-ludite when it comes to using technology so would appreciate any advice on what can be upgraded as far as the operating system and other programs are concerned. I have used the CoPilot program this morning and think is is the greatest thing since individually sliced and packaged cheese..
The settings on the phone indicate it is ROM 1.26.710.1 WWE (date 12/17/2007), Radio Version 1.58.21.23 and Protocol Version 25.65.30.04H.
If any advice is forthcoming, please keep things as simple as possible or I will have to get one of my neighbors kids to come over and explain..
Cheers
Ian
Welcome to the wonderful world of a touchscreen windows mobile device.
Of course there are a lot of things you can improve, thousands of programs are waiting to be installed and so on.
IMHO the most important thing is: If you are satisfied with your current system DO NOT change it. If everything is running smooth there is no need to flash a new operating system or radio. If you notice slowdowns during using the device or if the radio in your area is not running perfect you should flash the latest upgrade from HTC. They are offering WM 6.1 (WM = windows mobile, the operating system) and a new radio. Its very easy to flash but you will loose all your data on the device.
If you don't like your today screen, you can check some replacements, Mobile Shell is one of it:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/mobileshell
And if you like this shell you can change its look with upgrades like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3904948&postcount=2513
Of course you can flash one of the Roms created by one of the devs. You will find an overview here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521961
But you should be aware that many of these roms are using stuff from other devices like Manilla, this might cause problems. And you have to be very careful if flash a self created rom, its not that easy like flashing an original HTC rom.
Last but not least you have to think about the way you want to use your device. If you just need a phone you need nothing else. If you want to read ebooks like wikipedia you need a reader and so on. Here you can find tons of programs for your device:
http://www.handango.com/homepage/Homepage.jsp?storeId=2218
You will also find a lot of freeware apps here:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/
And a very important thing is: Backup your device often if you are trying different applications, you are having a windows device
For a list of recommended software check my signature.
All are freeware except iGO, and easily found on this forums (or links from here lead to authors pages).
And welcome to Polaris owners club...
Thanks very much for the replies..
It seems to be going ok at the moment. I am not too sure whether it is slow or not (nothing to compare..) but opening an application only takes a couple of seconds so I am happy with that. I have been using it primarily as a phone (of course) but have been using the camera like mad. I even made one of my friends give me a video call..very cool...I have tried to use the voice commander application but it doesn't seem to want to do anything and eventually just says "Goodbye" and closes. I am going to look at the list of applications at some of the website that are list above and see what is available.
Cheers and thanks again..
IJ

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