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chris-c
21st May 2006, 08:23 PM
Hi there, i'm a total newbie to the site.
I've got an MDA vario and i don't think its rom is up to date.

ipl 1.06
spl 1.06
gsm 01.12.10
os 1.6.2.4

I have no idea how to upgrade anything on this, i've flicked through and cant seem to understand any of the threads.

If someone could point me to a how to i'd really appreciate it.

Also, i find that i've got absolutely appauling signal strength compared to a samsung d500. I was wondering if this was a problem with the phone or if it could be fixed with a upgrade
SuperRob
22nd May 2006, 06:16 AM
If you can't understand any of the threads, I'd highly recommend that you either do NOT upgrade your phone, or that you find a more knowledgable friend to lend you a hand. The information presented here at about a four on a scale of 1 to 10 in complexity, and if you're not following, you could cause severe problems for your device, possibly even "bricking" the phone.
Markee
22nd May 2006, 05:22 PM
I too have an MDA Vario that had terrible signal strength at OS 1.6.x.x.

This was indeed fixed with an upgrade to 2.17.x.x.

However, there are some very easy to follow, comprehensive guides to upgrading on this site which, as SuperRob pointed out, if you can't understand, stay as you are!

Regards

Mark
chris-c
22nd May 2006, 06:28 PM
I do understand the procedure, i just didnt know if i needed a specific rom dependant on what network i was on.

I'll search for any old new rom and whack that on there. If someone could point me in the direction of the newest radio rom i'd appreciate it but otherwise i'll search a bit more
amnesia
22nd May 2006, 11:54 PM
I just wanted to point out that there are many many various roms out there and it's not clear in different threads which ones are the best 'stable' and latest releases.

My worry initially was that it would change the key's layout on the keypad as some reported since none clearly state what key layout it's for.
MikeProcter
23rd May 2006, 12:45 PM
Hi there, i'm a total newbie to the site.
I've got an MDA vario and i don't think its rom is up to date.

ipl 1.06
spl 1.06
gsm 01.12.10
os 1.6.2.4


This is what my UK Vario is as well. I think we're still waiting for T Mobile to release a UK version.

I would also like to know which Roms out there have a UK keyboard layout.