Converting German to English for German T-Mobile MDA Compact

[Drew]

I've seen a bit on this site about converting a UK T-Mobile MDA Compact to newer english versions but not for the German T-Mobile MDA Compact. As a novice to this stuff I have three questions:

1) Is it the same procedure for my German T-Mobile MDA Compact as it is for the UK version?

2) Can anyone please give me the link to the newest download for the files I need? (not sure I have it)

3) this is what I plan to do (see instructions below) - got it from JFRAN at www.modaco.com's website. It seems that I need both the rom and this maupgradeut_noid file... I'm not sure I've found the most recent rom file and I havent seen the file maupgrade file with the exact same name on the ftp site here... I've already asked for a link to the most update file, but can someone confirm these directions look ok?

Thanks.

From Jfran at: http://www.modaco.com/New_JAM_rom_from_iMate-t206571.html



Any of the experts willing to put a step by step guide to installing the 1.11 . i have a T mobile MDA , and it all seems so complicated . I am bricking it that I will end up with a dead device .

Tricky stuff, but can be done.

If you are able to get hold of the imate rom, you will need to extract its files and install the upgrade executable file.... esay isnt it


Ok here it goes

1. Download the Rom file

2. Right click and extract to a named folder

3. You should end up with about 6 individual files; ms.nb1, radio.nb1, nk.nb1 ruu.conf, ruu.dll, enterbl, getdevicedata and maupgradeut, the maupgradeut is the file that runs the upgrade if you were an imate user, however as a MDA user you need to get hold of the maupgradeut_noid file which could be obtained over the net or from the xda developers site.

4. Once you have this maup....noid file you will need to add this to the folder created above as this is the file needed to initiate the upgrade.

5. In activesync, click on file and connection settings and untick the USB connection.

6. Connect the phone to the USB, and run the maupdateut_noid,

7. The upgrade wizard wil start, go through a few checks then eventually come up with the coutry Id error.

8. Run the maupgradeut_noid file again and this time it should allow you to run the wizard.

9. The process should then go through 3 stages which should last about 10 - 15 minutes.

10. When finished you should get the upgrade successful notification and a promt to reset the device

11. Hope that helps.

[NemesisDE]

Hi There
I have recently undergone this excercise on a new German MDA Compact and after undergoing lots of reading here :D and trying a few things. I have decided to contribute this back to the community.

Note ensure you have a backup of your original ROM and your contacts and personal data in case of errors etc :) There are quite a few posts covering this in the forum.

1. Download the zip file at ftp link ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Magician/ and select the JamROM_111.132WWE_noID_mod.zip file

2. Download, Unzip and extract to a named folder for instance c:\imate

3. You should end up with about 6 individual files; ms.nb1, radio.nb1, nk.nb1 ruu.conf, ruu.dll, enterbl, getdevicedata and ROMUpgradeUt (this is the MAUpgradeUT_Noid file renamed so there is no need to download anything extra):
for info the maupgradeut is the file that runs the upgrade if you were an iMate user, however as a MDA user you need to get hold of the maupgradeut_noid file which could be obtained over the net or from the XDA developers site.

5. In ActiveSync, click on file and connection settings and untick the USB connection.(Very Important)

6. Connect the phone to the USB and turn the phone into bootloader mode (Camera & Power and Soft reset)

7. Run RomupgradeUt from c:\imate folder

7. The upgrade wizard will start, go through a few checks and proceed with the upgrade (normally you would eventually come up with the country ID error)

8. The process should then go through 3 stages which should last about 15 - 20 minutes.

9. Lastly do a soft reset and you should see your MDA German compact with a new WWE (WorldWide English) ROM

10. In ActiveSync, click on file and connection settings and tick the USB connection so that you can see the device for ActiveSync. Plug in USB and perform yor sync and start the process of moving your data and programs across.

I do hope this helps!
PS I was think of compiling a short illustrated guide taking a lead from some Spanish posts on this matter, let me know what you think.

[Drew]

Excellent! Thanks so much - now have an english MDA!!! And I like the update better too! Definitely like the new color of the number pad:)

Had a little problem getting to USB mode when I did a hard boot... had to do it a second time after it was already connected and hold the reset for longer... but otherwise all was perfectly clear.

Thanks again!

[swon888]

Oh Man, excellent instructions, excellent file, excellent, excellent. I have a T-mobile MDA compact with a Chinese Version of the Pocket PC. downloaded the Jam ROM, installed it. work like a charm. Thanks for the advice, instruction and files.

[stepri00]

Hi,
I just went into ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Magician/ and it is empty? has it been moved as I would like to follow the proceedure and update my MDA as well.

Many Thanks

[NemesisDE]

The ftp gets re-organised from what I have seen :)

Goto the ftp site Magician folder, shipped roms folder

Download rom of choice preferably the latest WWE revision, ensure you have the MAUpgradeUT tool :) this will ignore the country ID error.

And follow the standard install instructions in the previous posts

Have fun

[stepri00]

Many Thanks, but one question I have seen in other strings that the ROM is 250Mg this one is a lot smaller?

[stepri00]

OK Fantastic, I now found the ROM followed the instructions above and now have a great English device :D
Thanks to all that helped me....

[Jure24]

Please somenone help me!

A try according to your manuals to change rom from german to english and during the instalallation the blue screen on my computer appeared and it restarted.. My MDA has only tvo words on its display: above Usp and bellow v1.02 . It doesnt work... How can I now finish installation, bescause actvS can not connect phone with my computer... It looks like it's dead...please help... :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[oltp]

Don't worry, you in bootloader now. Just run the maupgradeut_noid.exe & the upgrade will start. Might be that you need to uncheck the usb connection allowed in Act.Sync. You're Magician is far from dead in surely you can fix it either with a shipped or with the maupgradeut_noid or with sd flash.

So just relax & restart your executable.

Cheers, M