Bewildering information - no clear answer

[dazultra2000]

OK, been trying to figure out this ROM update hotchpotch for a while now, and while I have some better knowledge, some of it still isn't clear.
Before you say use the search, I have, but as I say, it's all so random and all over the place it's unclear.

OK, so I have an M2000. I am running as follows:

Operator Version 5.12.1.139
ROM Versn 1.12.22 WWE
ROM date 09/27/04
Radio Versn 1.04.00
Protocol Versn 1337.35
ExtROM Versn 1.12.139.WWE
BT v1.0.0 Build 2200

Now looking at what versions are available, this seems pretty old, right.

Now as I understand it, the ExtROM can be updated by unlocking it, replacing the files from the 1.31 archive, re-locking and doing a hard reset - then once it's booted it'll go through the customisation procedure like it normally does, only with the updated ExtROM (which I can customise/cook to what updates I want).

OK, so I understand that much - however...then I have a mismatch between ExtROM and Normal ROM, right?
ROM would be 1.12.22 and the ExtRom would be 1.31.XX yes? Is this a problem?

How do I go about updating the main ROM to 1.31 also? The same goes for radio and bluetooth. I know full well that my bluetooth is well out of date - but there are so many versions, most of which are unhelpfully named. One I see said 1.00.3500, which is what I hear is what I want, but what are all the others about?

Can anyone help put it into plain english for me, without saying "Use the search" or posting a link to wiki?

Thanks.

[RTP]

If you have a look at this thread, it gives you a process you can follow. It is for an older set of updates. But if you have a look on the FTP site and pick full update files with the 1.31 CE rom and 1.06.02 Radio rom, you should be able to follow it through.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16251&highlight=

[dazultra2000]

OK, i had a look through, and it sorta makes more sense, but the problem is the updates are so different I don't get it :S

For example, the file names on the ftp are so cryptic it doesn't help.
I have downloaded 1.33.10WWE.rar which is apparently a CE ROM from the SX66....
...however, I am aware the SX66 doesn't have a camera - does this matter?

Furthermore, in the bat file, there was a reference to an ms_.nbf file - I cant find out what this is. Do I need it?

I'm assuming nk_.nbf is the ROM itself.

Also, with regards to the radio ROM I have downloaded Radio 1.06.02 Edited for German Tmobile MDAIII.rar
What does editing it for German T-Mobile do? Does this have an effect?

Basically I could probably figure it out if everything had standard names. So far I don't think I've seen any naming conventions for the files, so I'm at a loss as to what I need.

[dazultra2000]

OK, just found a useful page here:
http://en.pdamobiz.com/en/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=154
that managed to explain it a bit better.

So, it seems that the ms_.nbf is essentially the extrom, yes?

So how can I take the ExtROM Orange_UK_SPVM2000_Ext_ROM_131124.zip
and use it as an ms_.nbf?

or have I got it all wrong?

I have just got that new O2 one that was released recently, but I don't want O2 stuff plastered all over my phone...

[dazultra2000]

OK, as a starting point I just tried to update the radio rom to 1.06.02.
After getting a little stuck I managed it ok, and it seems to be working fine....

Now all I need help with is figuring out how to get the other 2 bits sorted. i'm not too worried about the nk file (although it would appear it needs a password, which I'm unsure where to obtain)

but this ms file has thrown me way off course. Would I need to say, use the O2 one, and then re-do my ExtROM folder with the Orange stuff?

[RTP]

Assuming your device has the 1.31 rom on it, and Radio 1.06.02 (as you say you have installed. Then it's pretty easy to update the ExtRom to the latest Orange one.

Install the Extended Rom Unlocker initially through normal methods, copy the cab and run - ftp://xda:xda@forum.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Extended_ROM_Kitchen_1_22/Tools//xda-developers_Unlocker.CAB. Then under Programs/Extended Rom Tools, click uhide and unlock and do a soft reset.

Download the M2000 ExtRom from ftp://xda:xda@forum.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Extended_Roms/Orange_UK_SPVM2000_Ext_ROM_131124.zip

Go to the root of your device and into the 'Extended Rom' folder, delete the contents and replace with the contents of the zip file. Then Lock and Hide your extended rom and perform a hard reset.

If you haven't got 1.31 CE Rom, then you may wish to follow this method:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=95153&highlight=#95153

[dazultra2000]

Perfect, brilliant. Will give it a try as soon as I have time!