Hello,
I am a newbie to swaping ROMs with phones. Excuse me for stupid questions
1) What is ExtROM? I guess it's some ROM space that stores the apps to be installed after the initial startup (stuff the carriers force to install on your phone)
2) What is AKU? From wiki, it seems to be a service pack kind of thing issued by MS. How do I know what version of AKU my WM5 already has? I am using the standard Cingular 8125 image. ROM:2.25.11.1 ExtROM: 2.25.11.102
3) From the XDA wiki, there is a link that contains a bunch of "add-ons".
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Wizard/Roms/
How are "add-ons" different from AKU and stuff in ExtROM?
4) BTW, i can not access the ftp site in Windows Explorer due to permission problem. It doesn't even prompt me for login. I saw an AKU3.2 link there, how can i download it?
5) Where can I get a list of feature/components for each version of AKU?
Thanks
AKU is the rom version in your case 2.*
the roms can't be downloaded here, due the idiots of microsoft.
and it is not permitted that you search on bittorrent or ares and that kind of stuff.
HAVE A LOOK AROUND and you will find what you want
yess you are right about the extrom
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I have a Qtek 1010 with ROM version 3.16.13 ENG and Radio version 3.19.01. The phone part of my device is very unstable, so I want to upgrade the radio stack and see if that helps. But I am a little confused about the ROM and radio stack versions and hope someone can answer these questions:
-What is the latest radio stack version?
-Where I can get it?
-Are the radio stacks country specific or provider specific?
-Do I need to upgrade the ROM before I can upgrade to the latest radio stack?
I hope someone can help me with this.
I apologize if I'm asking stupid questions, but I would be very grateful if somone could help me with this. I've seen that there are many different radio stack versions. I would like to know if there is a newer version than 3.19.01 that will work with my Qtek 1010 in Norway.
I called my local dealer who told me that 3.19.01 is the newest upgrade available (but it didn't sound like he knew much about it). Does anyone know if this is correct? And if it is, are there any other radio upgrades that will work with my device? Can I e.g. use O2's upgrade for the XDA?
Once again, I apologize if my questions are foolish or have been answered before.
gu said:
I would like to know if there is a newer version than 3.19.01 that will work with my Qtek 1010 in Norway.
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3.19.01 you said... Hmmmm, we have not studied that particular version yet. Please extract it and FTP it to xda-developers.com user 'xdaftp' password 'xdaftp' if you could.
I called my local dealer who told me that 3.19.01 is the newest upgrade available (but it didn't sound like he knew much about it). Does anyone know if this is correct? And if it is, are there any other radio upgrades that will work with my device? Can I e.g. use O2's upgrade for the XDA?
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You can use anyone's upgrade, really. There a few T-mobile American ROM upgrades which also upgrade the (separate) phone ROM when you install them (which is bad, because the phone software is different between 900/1800 and 900/1900), but otherwise you can play to you heart's content.
Until recently, the coolest thing to run was probably the xda-developer Special Edition ROM v1.2. It was based on the O2 3.17.03 ROM, but had lots of features added. Earlier this week, we released ROMkitchen (click here for more information). Setting up your own kitchen is fairly involved, but people have set up publically accessible kitchens you can use. One example is Jeff's kitchen, but others are bound to pop up all over the place.
In the ROMkitchen, you have a choice of basing your new ROM on the O2 3.17.03 ROM, or on the 4.00.05 Windows Mobile 2003 test ROM that's floating out there, and then you can add the freeware of your choice. Installation is a breeze since the kitchen will produce self-extracting compressed .exe files which you just need to execute to install the new ROM.
Read many other messages here to get a feel for things. There's a number of reasons to still use the 3.17.03 (or 3.19.01...) over the WM2003 thing, but for a lot of others it's already cooler than the 3.xx ROMs.
Once again, I apologize if my questions are foolish or have been answered before.
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Well, to be honest we've been lazy, and we haven't spent enough time on writing really good FAQs that represent the current situation. A case of being too busy building the stuff to actually document it all right. And this forum is so busy that I can well imagine people being overwhelmed by it all. I know I am sometimes...
Good luck... (and please don't forget to extract and FTP the 3.19.01. There's documentation on how to extract and backup your old ROM here..)
Thank you very much for your reply. Are you saying that I can use any radio upgrade with my Qtek, or are you talking about operating system upgrades?
To avoid any possible misunderstanding: My current Radio Version is 3.19.01. I'm having a lot of problems with the phone part of my device, so I'm hoping that there is a newer and more stable radio stack version available.
If you're still interested in my 3.19.01 radio stack, I'll try to ftp it to you, but I'm currently getting a permission denied message from your server. I'll try to access it again later. Or you can download the radio stack from this location.
BTW: The ROMkitchen looks excellent. I'll probably do some cooking there soon.
Oke on my FTP there are now three files:
4.00.10 - original-tmo2003.rar
(TMobile original executable WITH radio update)
4.00.10 - nk.nbf.zip
(TMobile original nk.nbf only for SD card flashing)
4.00.10 - exe-without-radio-update.zip
(TMobile original executable WITHOUT radio update)
So everything is there accept the Kitchen
So go ahead and download!
ftp://ftp.alain-net.net
usr: xda
pwd: xda
Hi aurora,
It is not on yet, is it?
I just tried it.
Brgds
Just checked: It is there for sure...
Hi Aurora13
Just wondering using the T-mobile Rom upgraded .
Is it safe/compliant to install 4.00.10 - exe-without-radio-update.zip
(TMobile original executable WITHOUT radio update) :?: :?: ON my O2 XDA and also what the difference with 4.00..05 02 XDA WM 2003 ROM :?: :?:
hi Aurora13
I am very interested in the Tmobile 4.00.10 upgrade WITHOUT the radio update..you see, I am using an 02 XDA (Asia) and intend to use 4.00.10 with radio ver 4.21
the problem now is i cant seem to get the file 4.00.10 - exe-without-radio-update.zip. I am logged to your ftp server but i just cant get the file
can you show me a step by step method on how to download this file???
thanks a million
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Oke on my FTP there are now three files:
4.00.10 - original-tmo2003.rar
(TMobile original executable WITH radio update)
4.00.10 - nk.nbf.zip
(nk.nbf only for SD card flashing)
4.00.10 - exe-without-radio-update.zip
(TMobile original executable WITHOUT radio update)
So everything is there accept the Kitchen
So go ahead and download!
ftp.alain-net.net
usr: xda
pwd: xda
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i am amazed by how quickly things turn around in here, not many weeks ago we were looking forward to XDA-Developers 1.2, now look where we are.
Because i'm such a cheap-skate i don't have internet access at home, but i do at work however for some paltry security reason 'ftp' is blocked. is there any way i could get 4.00.10 without radio.exe via http
many thanks
@jerome
I've installed it on my O2 XDA, I think it is a little more stable with a few less bugs. But if you install it there is TMobile software on it. You can remove it easilly, but you have to know what you do, which means removing the apps from the Startup folder and from the Today settings.
@david beckham
Well with which FTP program are you downloading? You can do it even with a web browser, it is pretty simple. Since there are now already 5 users downloading (which is the maximum) it is pretty clear you should download it without problems. Does it give an error?
I'm uploading the 3 files to my homepage now which is much quicker than my FTP. When it is there (about 45 min.) I will post it here.
Sorry the uploading to my homepage isn't quicker, but blame it on the guys who are downloading from my FTP which steal 45 KBps! :lol:
@Aurora13
Is your XDA Asian version ? Did you find any particular problem upgrading it to WM2003 T-Mobile version ?
Did you upgrade also the radio version ? My XDA comes from Asia and I'd like to wait for the radio upgrad that will be available this August...
Can you be more specific on how to remove T-Mobile software ? What do we have to do ?
Thank you !
As you can see I'm from The Netherlands so your first question should already be answered. But you can update your Asian XDA but without the radio update!
Your second question:
What to remove:
- Disable the TMobile Today plugin in Settings - Today
- Remove the TMobile shortcut from the Windows\Startup folder
- Remove Program Files\AIM if you don't use it and wants to save RAM space
- Remove Program Files\TMobile if you don't use it and wants to save RAM space
Reset the device and the TMobile stuff is all gone!
Sorry I can't host the files on my homepage. I've got to less space and my monthly bandwith can't allow it. So you guys are stuck with my FTP until someone else host it.
Aurora13
maybe I am new to this ftp thing, i just type this when i am in the ftp prompt
ftp>get 4.00.10 - exe-without-radio-update.zip
i still cant get the file, can you show me how should i get it?? I am using the ftp from the MS DOS prompt...
get "4.00.10 - exe-without-radio-update.zip"
should do the trick since DOS cannot use spaces without the "" around it
Good luck!
Hi!
When I click on your FTP Server I get the message:
403 Forbidden - The server denies the specified Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Contact the server administrator. (12202)
Internet Security and Acceleration Server
Any Idea?
Your solution:
Don't click on it!
Open it with a FTP program, or replace http://ftp.alain-net.net with ftp://ftp.alain-net.net
it is FTP and not a web site
can i restore my bata with 4.00.05 backup with 4.00.5 rom?
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Is This Safe?
Hey, Im Currently Running The Kitchen Rom 4.00.05 with Radio Version A.20.10 :S Is it safe to install the new tmobile rom 4.00.10 exe with radio update or ?? Any help would be great
Thanks, Allen
My Device:
Tmobile Pocket PC Phone Edition USA
Microsoft Pocket PC Version 4.20.1081 (Build 13100)
Rom: Kitchen Rom 4.00.05 ENG (PPC2003)
ROM Date: 06/05/03
Radio Version: A.20.10
I updated my XDA from ROMkitchen 4.00.05 to T-Mobile 4.00.10 .exe.
Somehow, I could not roll back to my previous ROMkitchen 4.00.05. When I execute ROMkitchen 4.00.05, in the adaptrom window I got an error message below:
“error: GetConnectionType – An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.
error getting connection”
My activesync is still on. I am using Radio Stack 4.21.00.
XDA Developer please help ………….. or can anyone help me please……..
Heres the deal....
All i did was do the regular upgrade to 4.00.10 and got to 13% on Radio Stack Upgrade when it errored so i took it out did a few Soft Reset's no luck so i flashed the 4.00.10 Rom through the wallaby bootloader got it up waited patiently for CE to load... loaded after about 15 minutes at that time it was running terribly slow and when i got it up i had no service because i had no Radio Stack so i then loaded up this old radio stack well not so old but it was version 4.21 i then soft reset the device started the 4.00.10 install it went through the Radio Stack then the Rom update with absolutley NO errors or conflicts so everything is working great..
Ill keep you posted on any error's i find or conflicts with stuff so far nothing wrong !
Heres something to keep in mind DONT Upgrade To Tmobile Rom 4.00.10 With the radio stack version A.20.10 Or you will be doing what i had to do!
i want to say thanks to all the great people out there posting
Thanks, Allen
Thanks to Aurora it was easy as pie to flash the w/o radio stack tmo pre-release 2003 -- and I did it over 4.00.05!!
I like this rom much better too -- interface, response, stabilty all are much better than 4.00.05. However, I've only been working with it a few hours now, and that could change ... but I don't expect it to.
I'm practicaly a newbie! so pls be patient if some of my questions would sound dumb to many of you techy ppl. I have recently upgraded my stock rom and radio to rom 3.20.06 and radio version 4.21.00 which I got directly from the O2 Xda site. And by accident I've stumbled accross this incredible site " Jeff's Kitchen " which allows XDA users like me to further upgrade our ROM to the latest WM2003. Unfortunately, I am completely blank on how to go about this... Also, I have no idea on what ROM to apply from the ROMs listed on his site. Out of curiousity, I experimented on burning my own ROM and selected 4.00.16 ENG T-Mobile US and to my surprised the capacity meter indicated "overload" when in fact my XDA RAM size is 64mb, flash size is 32mb and SD card is 256mb. Lastly, when I upgraded my ROM to 3.20.06 everything was as simple as a click of a button.
When you go to the kitchen, you choose which rom you wish to download, I would suggest not using the T Mobile roms unless you are a t mobile customer, once you have chosen the rom you will see next to it the space it will take up in your rom space, the reason for the overload message is you have too many extra items listed, these are shown lower down the screen, just untick all of these, then add the bits you want within the constraints of the memory space available in rom, at the top of the screen it will show you if it will all fit and how much space you have to play with. I always download the rom in .exe format, that allows you to execute the file from desktop and carries out a "normal", upgrade of rom over usb cable/cradle. Always backup existing rom before attempting any upgrades, preferably via the sd method, read about on the forum for this method. This ensures you can always get back to a working system should an error occur. Oh, and moving your mouse over the extra bits in the kitchen will bring up a short note on what that particular program does, also some of the progs are specific to wm2002 or wm2003 which is also shown on screen.
I really appreciate the help but one more thing---somebody told me from another forum that there's no difference if I download ROM 4.00.16 ENG T-Mobile US due to the fact they are the same XDA unit. So what's your comment about this?
I've downloaded and applied successfully the ROM 4.00.11 ENG to my O2 XDA unit, unfortunately the upgrade did not include the Radio Stack upgrade that's why I'm still using the old radio version 4.21.00. Where can I download the latest version for the Radio Stack upgrade? and what would be the most reliable and stable version applicable for my unit?
We should create a newbie forum!
Regarding the radio stack issues, I really do suggest you hunt around on the forum for info about this, some radio stack upgrades can be problematic if you wish to go back to an earlier build, please make sure you are aware of any pitfalls before carrying out any changes.
Would it be safer for me to just stick to my old radio stack version 4.12.00 since it's been running perfectly well under my old ROM? will it produce conflicts with my newly applied ROM?
Well I am of the school of "if it aint broke leave it alone".
If ever I choose to do a retro-active installation, like going back to my old ROM--should I be doing the same .exe procedures? since I still have my ROM 3.20.00 ENG .exe
Hello guys.
One of our customers has a K-Jam (wizard) and has the latest ROM installed on it.
We had major compatability issues with ClearView and the customers Emailed PDF files with this ROM (would not show any text). We installed acrobat and fixed the file associations so the PDF documents now work and open fine.
The old ROM 1.1.9.3 date: 9/16/05 radio: 01.01.10 protocol 4.0.13.16, extROM 1.1.9.104 does not have this issue at all.
The customer is a little against technology, and the problem we have is, if he needs to hard reset the device, he will loose the changes we have made.
We have downloaded the ROM we need to install but the ROM INSTALLER is to OLD and it wont install.
We have tried the Boot Log method to no avail.
Any Suggestions at all?
By new rom i assume you mean aku2 rom
Follow insttructions here to enable downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=47848
Yeap
meschle said:
By new rom i assume you mean aku2 rom
Follow insttructions here to enable downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=47848
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:arrow: Cheers, and yes AKU2, will check that forum and post how we go.
Hello,
My Cingular 8125, kinda got a little whacky, and on top of all I deleted my miniSD contents by misstake... In any case, It is loooong overdo a system reinstal and a ROM Upgrade. I currently have: 2.17.7.2 WWE
I know this q has been asked a million times, and I promised you have have search for answers before posting.
Can someone please recommend what ROM i should consider going with next. Also if you can tell me where the file is located, that would be awesome. I just don't really understand all the letters (AKU, WWE etc) with the file name of the roms and what they stand for.
Lastly, I would like to unlock my phone so that I can use in Europe in the spring... I've lost track of what is the best way to go about unlocking it.
Thanks a bunch.
Whatever one is newest
try this one: ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/Roms/Wizard_Love_2.26.10.2_WWE_Novii+CF2.rar
rom version: 2.26.10.2 - latest.
AKU 2.3 : Adaptation Kit Update 2.3 (it is supposed to be the higher, the better). However I think AKU 2.3 is better than AKU 3.2.
WWE: Worldwide English.
For sim unlocking only try Lokiwiz 3.0a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=50768
remmender to run EnableRapi.cab on your device, before run LokiwizMsl.bat on your computer.
I use the Mr. Clean Rom. It's the most basic one and only includes stuff you need.
A lot of people on these forums use Molski's rom though.
Mr. Clean is one of the faster ROMs I've tried to date. Its perfect, being just the core WM5 itself with no molestation from the manufacturers
I have no complaints about the moleski ROM. I especially like all the optimization hacks including A2DP. Nice.