Trying to Update SX66: Error 120: Country ID Error XHWOF568-

[smtownsend]

I downloaded the ROM Update from the Siemens Website and tried to update my new SX66 (Just purchased from Cingular on the 10th, on an AT&T plan and SIM card still)

When I ran the update I received the Error:

"Error 120: Country ID Error XHWOF568-XHWOF568-50-50-50. The ROM image that you are trying to use is not designed to work with your device. Please check the Vendor Website and download the correct ROM update"


I contacted Siemens & they replied with: "Version 1.14.110 is the original version, and 1.33.110 is the updated version for Cingular customers.

If your version is 1.32.115, then you have the AT&T variant and your SX66 already has the latest ROM version installed. If you have any other version that is not listed and you get this error, then the update does not pertain to your version of phone."

So what does the error really mean? I've seen the Fix to add the line to the RUU.conf file, but unsure as to what the error really is telling me.

So do I have an Old phone? Should I return it and get a Cingular Plan Phone? Others at my office have the Cingular Plan/SIM SX66 and can install the 1.33.110 ROM with no issues...


If I install the 1.40.00 ROM will it work with my AT&T variant?

I'm still under my 30 days with Cingular to return the phone.

Thanks!
Scott<-


Siemens SX66 (AT&T Variant)
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Model No. : PH20B1 B 1
ROM Version : 1.32.10 WWE
ROM Date : 12/17/04
Radio Version : 1.02.10
Protocol Version : 1337.35
ExtROM Version : 1.32.115 WWE
Bluetooth : 1.0.0 Build 3900
Cellular Privider: XGULB001
Cingular, USA

[mwang]

see wiki.xda-developers.com

[smtownsend]

Thank you for your reply. I have been to the wiki.xda-developers.com website and have seen the work around for this.

I'm curious as to the ramifications of changing the Country ID if I have issues with the phone in the future if/when I change to a Cingular SIM/Plan

Thanks,
Scott<-

[HDuser]

Scott

The work arounds of the Country code ID and Carrier ID are only to insure that you can flash your device with a rom that is not from your carrier.

The Idea of the carriers is not to produce an Upgrade of a rom and let other non same carriers users flash that. (well thats there idea)

This we don't like as most carriers don't provide the upgrades or if they do not in a language that you want them.
----> Hence the tool that FIXES that small issue.

The CE and radio rom is the same across all version,
Its the EXT rom that has the meat in it thus it needs to be cooked.

If you have issues with your device that you can't solve with a rom upgrade or cooking then you need to be able to flash the Providers rom back onto it.

This gives the Techys in the shop the warm feeling that the phone has not been messed with.

I have a baked rom, all three components are from different sources, it was shipped in Germany in German, is now WWE Rom and has swiss Sim.

If I need to take it back to Geramany I flash a T-mobile upgrqade on it and I am off.

Hope this helps