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[Q] What version is it and what rom is possible ?

Good day
So here is my question
What version of rom can i use to upgrade this one ?
Because now we have
1: HUAWEI IDEOS X5 ( this is the one i have i guess )
2: U8800
3: U8800Pro
4: U8800-51
when lookin at the website from Huawei i do not see any upgrades for the HUAWEI IDEOS X5
just for the U8800 , U8800Pro , U8800-51
Thats why i ask this
Do i have to root the phone first ?
What programm can i use to back up old rom and contacts , photo's ext ext
Well hope you all can help me out Any link or readme file would do
Thnx already for any answer

Ideos x5=u8800.
Root your phone for unofficial roms and install clockworkmod. Links are in development section.
For rooting i suggest z4root or superoneclick.
For backups, use titanium backup, get from market.
Sent from my u8800 using XDA App

You have U8800 which is IDEOS X5. You can find official updates here: http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3791&tb=0
You dont need to root it if youw ant to install official updates - just do what it says in the pdf that is in zip. You can export contacts to SD or link them to your google account, for apps download mybackup (or similar) and for phoos you probably have them on SD so just copy them to your PC and after the update you can copy them back to SD. The B522 update is gingerbread (2.3.5) and B138 is FroYo (2.2).
If you want to install custom ROMs then you will have to root it and install custom recovery. Here is a great guide: http://android.modaco.com/topic/341011-ultimate-guide-to-the-huawei-u8800/
But with this guide you will only be able to use .32 kernel ROMs (old CM7, oxygen, old MIUI). If you want to use .35 kernel ROMs then you will have to first install official 2.3.5 (B522) and then root it and change recovery using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420728 (you dont have to remove bundled apps if you dont want to. Also dont forget to unlock bootloadr if you are going to isntall offficial 2.3.5 (you can find tutorial by blefish in development forum)

Thnx allot mate will start reading it all
And later on i will report back how it went

Again thnx mates
I have installed the latest gingerbread
What a difference against froyo
Works like a charm
now i will see what custom rom is the best to get

[Q] Recovery for S7 classic 2.2.2 upgraded???

Guys I need the working CWM recovery zip which can be installed through windows for my 2.2.2 upgraded S7 classic. All the known links are dead now for cwm 2.5.1.8 by goodoane. Plz can someone upload it to file sharing site.....

download the try-zed rom and in there is the recovery for android 2.2

[SOLVED with Odin] n7100 ROM Manager don't update CMW

Hello,
I have the international Note 2 with latest FW Omega v8, latest kernel NEAK and CWM Touch v6.0.1.4-jb moded by Xiaolu.
Today I install CWM Manager from market, to flash the latest official CWM touch or not (tested with both), application says it's updated OK.
In recovery mod I have my old version, after reboot I can see the version i have is the latest. I can't understand why and would like to update it for real...
Thanks you in advance, have a nice day

Hey bud i had a similar problem go to bottom of this page "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000138&page=11" * flash file through odin. Worked for me stable as a rock.

Hello,
After few tests ROM Manager can't do anything with my device.
CWM Touch v6.0.1.4-jb moded by Xiaolu -> To Official latest CWM touch or not = NO
CWM latest official -> CMW TOUCH latest official = NO
Odin do the job with Kashamalaga Recovery v6.0.2.3 N7100 Support Android 4.2+
Thank you gr8ednz, hope to help maybe one other lost user.
Merry XMAS!!!

Help Upgrading Ideos x5 8800 Pro

Hi everybody, i flashed my ideos thinking was the same of other android, but some ROM does not start at flash.
So i managed to resize partitions but my phone was on Froyo. The only rom that start is Aurora+. (but No WIFI)
How can i update my phone to GB and then to ICS and flash CM11 if now i have not the official stock firmware anymore?

[Q] How to install Custom-Rom on Stock Android 4.0.3 Kernel 2.6.39.4+

Hey guys,
i'm currently running on stock android 4.0.3 (kernel 2.6.39.4+) and i want to install a custom rom on my device. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/iconia-a500/general/epic-wip-omnirom-4-4-4-a500-a501-v18-t2872956)
what do i have to do?
i think i have to unlock the bootloader first (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619913)
then install a recovery (cwm 6.0.45, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583710)
and then flash the rom via cwm (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792022)
am i right? could you explain me, what i have to do? i dont really know where to start and what to do ...
greetings DYR0