Help updating ROM

[SmearedBlackInk]

Hello, my name is Kc and I'm new to these forums. I just purchased a Siemens SX66 on the Cingular network. I noticed that there is a ROM upgrade of version 1.40. I have looked around these forums for info but I'm not really familiar with the lingo so I'm not making much progress on my own. Can someone please help me to understand how to update my ROM for my SX66?

ROM Version: 1.32.10 WWE
ROM Date : 12/17/04
Radio Vr. : 1.02.10
Protocol Vr. : 1337.35
ExtROM Vr. : 1.32.115 WWE
Model # : PH20B1

Any help would be great, thank you much.

[TheLastOne]

Read Wiki:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade

Use the first method.

[SmearedBlackInk]

First off, thank you TheLastOne, but I'm still having a problem. I tried to install the new Dutch ROM but after I click the update it goes to the next screen telling me what version of stuff I have on my phone then it attempts the update, and then brings up a screen telling me that the country ID is wrong. Did I miss something? Also another question, my display seems to be a little wierd as of late, I have a black boarder around the entire display as if the OS isn't set for the right resolution. Is there a way to make it fit the whole screen?

Thanks again.

~Kc

[SmearedBlackInk]

Well after a few hours on my phone no longer working I really decided it was time to dig deep and figure it out on my own. I got it up and running with the new Dutch ROM and I'm really happy with it, especially the WiFi, it finds networks much faster now. I have a new question though. I don't use GPRS at all for connecting to the internet, and I have no connections set up. I just want to use WiFi, but I have the annoying 'G' symbol at the top of my PPC. Anyone know of a way for me to get rid of that? Thanks for making this site, and thanks to all the people who contribute. I'm a software developer and you can expect some releases for PPC now that I have one myself.

[icohen2005]

its seem that you learn fast so please help me
i also own a cingular sx66 where can i download the dutch rom and how you skip the contry id problem many thank

[HDuser]

Did you miss the 2nd post in this thread, seems to have worked for SmearedBlackInk

[icohen2005]

r u missing your mind in the second post it only 1.40 upgrade and not the dutch rom ?????????????
so next time check your post and dont be rude
israel

[SmearedBlackInk]

Well it's going to be hard to explain. I used a mix of method 1 and 2 on the page:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade

The ROM I used can be downloaded here:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Shipped_Complete_Updates/BA_DT_WWE_DutchRetail_14000_556_11300_Ship/BA_DT_WWE_DutchRetail_14000_556_11300_Ship.zip

I tried to use method 1 but it just kept giving me a country ID error, so I nuked my ROM, then tried to install using method 2, but it kept stoping halfway through. I mixed my files a bit and used method 1 and some files from method 2 to form a new install folder and voila it worked.

Wow, I just read that and it doesn't really help at all does it.

I think the real trick is just to wipe your ROM before installing. I'd back it up first though, because it's kind of scary when your phone just sits in serial or usb mode and that's it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[icohen2005]

first many thank for all the links
i change the deviceid=1 and pass the first rom but in the second he stuck
and still give me country error can u help me how u mix the two option
israel

[khngaroo]

Read wiki (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.40.00_Upgrade). Method one says to download the ROM you want, follow by MaUpgradeUt_noID.ZIP (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip). Unzip MaUpgradeUt_noID.ZIP into your ROMs folder, and run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe twice and presto...

[icohen2005]

yes its work many thank as it look a lot better on my first feeling the
wi-fi improve and also the radio bt
hope some more improvement will come in

[neil_swann80]

Can't download MaUpgradeUt_noID.ZIP

broken link???

[HDuser]

Sorry my powers are failing me, did you have a link in mind or was this a general why does not somebody search the whole of the site (as in all posts as well as the ftp site and wiki) to work out which link to that file does not work.

[neil_swann80]

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip

broken link???

[HDuser]

Well not for me, link works fine, opens up a save file dialog.

[neil_swann80]

I get connection refused whilst trying to connect to....

[neil_swann80]

Unplugged router, connected pc directly to modem, worked fine then!

[HDuser]

How are you doing this?
Are you in a ftp program and if so have you logged on with the correct user/pwd.

Are you just clicking the link and you firewall software is refusing the download?

Its a problem on your side, the link works fine for me, as is, as posted by you.

PS do you need an answer in the other thread as well?