ROM image is not compatible error

[ajmaravilla]

Ok I upgraded my T-Mobile phone to 4.00.05. Although I want to upgrade myself to the TMO 4.00.10 version. I am trying to do so but it installation program is not allowing me to do so. When I try installing, I get an error:
Error 012: Check Error
The ROM image that you are trying to upgrade is not compatible with your Pocket PC. Please comare the device and upgrade information below.

Current Device Info:
Model PW10A1
ROM Version: 4.00
Language: English

Your upgraded image information:
Model: PW10B1
ROM Version: 4.00
Language: English

Can some one here help me out? Thanks!

[ajmaravilla]

Ok I guess when I upgraded my PPC to OS 2003 that it changed my model number from B to A...how to I get it back to B again? I am in the states and am using the T-Mobile. The phone works and can use the GPRS so the phone is a 900/1900 so from what I read in these forums, the phone model should be a B

[Peter Poelman]

Don't worry about A or B. Whether it's A or B is stored in the ROM, and thus is changes when you use a ROM meant for the other type of phone.

However, the only 900/1900 vs. 900/1800 dependent stuff is in the RSU (Radio Software Upgrade), so there's no problem using a ROM, whether it says PW10A or PW10B.

[ajmaravilla]

so how can I upgrade to the new PPC2003 software for T-Mobile? The it is telling me I have the wrong ROM version. So I am assuming it is checking the Model number.

[Qman]

By using the 'SD Card' or 'Bootloader' Method! :lol:
http://www.xda-developers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1717&start=0


HTH

[ajmaravilla]

Ok not to be stupid. I tried my hardest and searched and read all over the site and I think I can handle this. I was able to back up my ROM. But now I am having trouble copying the new TMObile 2003 ROM to the SD. Where do I find the nb1 file? THe only file I see is the nbf file. If I try to write to the SD I get the message, failed to open device. \\.\ Physical Drive6 What am I doing wrong? I am able to write and remove anything on the SD so the SD isn't broken.

[ajmaravilla]

Can someone please help me in this situation. I can't seem to figure out what I am doing wrong. Everyone seems to be able to upgrade to the TMobile 2003 upgrade and I can't, even though I have the T-Mobile ppc phone. I performed a back up of my current ROM, which is the XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe. When I try to run the TMobile PPC2003 upgrade, it won't let me because it says that I have the wrong model. At least that is what I assume since it reports that I have an A device instead of a B device. Anyway, it was suggested that I can still upgrade to the 2003 upgrade by using my SD card. So I went out and bought an SD card and SD reader. I was able to back up the ROM and download it to the HD. But I can't seem to figure out how to get the nbf file to the SD. I keep on getting an error with the XDArit program.

I need help in one of two ways:
1. How do I change me model number?
or
2. How do I get the ROM onto my SD card?
THanks!

[Qman]

Ok here you go!


1. Place XDArit and the nk.nb1 or nk.nbf file in the same folder and start XDArit.
2. Select your SD card (disk drive) from the drop down menu.
3. Select Write to SD

Notice that the Windows CE box is already checked so just click the browse button at the end of that window.

4. Select your (nk.nb1 or nk.nbf) image and then Open

Notice by default XDArit will open looking for a *.nb1 file but if you’re going to use a .nbf file you’ll have to manually change the “Files of Type” to *.nbf

Notice that nk.nbo / nk.nbo was automatically added as your boot-loader and its check box is unchecked so leave it that way and click OK. XDArit should start writing to the card.

When XDArit has finished writing the image put the SD-card into the XDA and hold the power button and soft reset. You’ll be taken to the below screen:

SD DOWNLOAD
Card Type:
CE OS & BOOT
Press action to Download
Or
Press REC to Exit

Press action to download and it will start the download/restore from the SD card.

Follow the on screen instructions once its "Completed" which will consist of a "Soft Boot/Reset".


BTW the above is based on using XDArit version 1.0 which can be download from the software section at:
http://www.yorch.net or do a such for in this forum.

HTH
Qman...

[ajmaravilla]

Yes it finally worked! The issue was the version of the XDArit. I had to use v1.0 and it turned out to be fine.

Thanks so much for your help!