T-MOBILE UK 2.21.2.6 WWE ROM ON FTP - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

[nforsans]

Hardylane has uploaded on the FTP what appears to be T-Mobile UK's new ROM for the Wizard:

T-Mobile MDA Vario (on AKU2)
ROM: 2.21.2.6 WWE
ROM date: 3/9/06
Radio ROM: 02.19.11
Extended ROM: 2.21.2.109

Can anybody post detailed instructions to install the new ROM on our Varios? there is no installer, so I don't know what to do with the uploaded file.

The thread is there:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=53816

Cheers

[kyphur]

Here are some problems you can expect to face going this route.

First, you will need to upgrade your devices to 2.x IPL/SPL (bootloader)

Second, aWizard doesn't work with 2.x boatloaders for write operations such as putting Roms onto the phone.

Third, in order to use a RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) you need .nb files which can be packed into "nk.nbf"

Has anyone checked with T-Mobile to see if they have released a RUU package with this version of the Rom?

Even better, is it AKU 2.0, AKU 2.2 or AKU 2.3?

[nforsans]

thanks for your thoughts.
The uploaded ROM comes from a recently sold Wizard. Is there anything hardylane can do to make the new ROM more easily transferred onto existing Wizards?

[kyphur]

First, to see if it is worth the trouble, have her check the AKU version.

Start > Settings > System > About, look on the second line "OS 5.1.195( Build 14955.2.3.0)" is how mine reads. This important numbers are the .2.3.0, what does she see?

.2.0.0 is AKU 2.0

.2.2.0 is AKU 2.2

.2.3.0 is AKU 2.3

Unless it is AKU 2.3 I wouldn't get too excited about it. There are several AKU 2.3 Roms posted on the FTP which are based of a test (but stable) T-Mobile US Rom. I would recommend you guys go for the "Mr. Clean" Rom. Then find the forum that has custom splash screens & extended roms for each carrier.

This will get you to AKU 2.3 (the latest). It might be a good idea to get the official Extended Rom which I see is included the the uploaded file. I'm sure the OP in the Splash screen thread would be happy to give you guys a RUU with it.

[gazzrenn]

kyphur,

For me, it's definatly worth the hassle... i've had the Qtek 'test only' update for a while now, which has enabled me to use push email, but T-Mobile UK have been dragging their heels on releasing the official UK rom update.

The owner of this Wizard has posted the official UK T-Mo rom which was ripped off his phone.

I have the nb files, i'm not sure how to update the phone using these however.

Hoping someone has the answer :)

[nforsans]

me too !

[kyphur]

I have the nb files, i'm not sure how to update the phone using these however.

Are they nb or nba files?

[nforsans]

they're nba files.
The link to the files is this:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/

When unzipped, you get
roms-OS.nba and roms-Radio.nba, plus the ExtROM

Does it help?

[gazzrenn]

I have the nb files, i'm not sure how to update the phone using these however.

Are they nb or nba files?

nba :S

my bad

[kyphur]

I am looking into this, but I do need a good dump of the Radio Rom if possible.

Here are the pitfalls:

There are issues with aWizard and 2.x Bootloaders so we might have to use a known good European Radio Rom like 2.17/2.21 if we can't get the Radio Rom to dump.

We will also need to flash a 2.x Bootloader. Again I can graft the 2.17 or 2.21 bootloader from another RUU Package.

Finally, are you guys CID unlocked? I can build a ROM with the T-Mobile CID (WIZTMO04) But I don't know that there is a RUU exe that will work with a 2.x rom using that CID.

[IamGuest]

Uploading..... (please wait.)

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Wizards/RUU_Prodigy_2210206_109_21911_TMO_UK_WWE_Ship.exe

I made this for you. This is the RUU Upgrade version for TMobile UK.

enjoy.

[jordan01070]

just downloading and will be flashing asap :lol:

[jordan01070]

getting error message when trying to run update

Extracting RUUGetInfo.exe
Extracting RUUResource.dll
Extracting EnterBootLoader.exe
Extracting nk.nbf
CRC failed in nk.nbf
Unexpected end of archive

i think it is missing romupdate .exe :cry:

[jordan01070]

looks like it is the nk.ndf file that is currupt can the uploader doble check file and up load that only

cheers

:P

[kyphur]

looks like it is the nk.ndf file that is currupt can the uploader doble check file and up load that only

cheers

:P

Same problem here...

[hardylane]

Sorry guys, I can't be any more help than I did. I just ripped out the Roms and posted them!

I also uploaded the AKU2 instruction book (scanned PDF)

The ROM is definately AKU2 only. Build is 14847.2.0.0

The only advantage this has is that it's a pukka UK T-Mobile ROM

[eboy44]

does this rom have GOOD reception? if so can someone extract the RADIO ROM?

[summiter]

Someone is deleting things from uploads again, which is irritating the crap out of me.

[nforsans]

has anyone else got the new t-mobile uk rom for the wizard?

[thephm]

summiter it looks like the nba files and ext rom have already been moved from the uploads directory to the Wizard Roms/Radio Roms/Ext Roms directorys.

What this means is that we've now got AKU2 ext Roms cabs which can be used with the Mr Clean install ... ie a UK customised version of AKU2.3 :D Anyone of your rom rolling experts care to put that into an installer :wink:
If this was done would the phone need to be CID unlocked ?

[gamescan]

Ask and ye shall receive. :)

I was in a good mood this weekend so I've crafted a version of Mr. Clean specifically for T-Mobile UK users. It's on the FTP now.

Thread at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=53954

[nforsans]

a stupid question: is it just a question of copying/pasting the contents of the official TMob extended rom onto Mr Clean's new rom onto the Extended rom folder using Total Commander? Or should the contents be installed separately, one after the other, in the Windows folder?

[gamescan]

a stupid question: is it just a question of copying/pasting the contents of the official TMob extended rom onto Mr Clean's new rom onto the Extended rom folder using Total Commander? Or should the contents be installed separately, one after the other, in the Windows folder?

If you *just* want to apply all of the TMoUK Ext ROM cabs, then a simple way to do it is to flash the base Mr. Clean 2.24a ROM to the device. Then, copy all of the TMoUK cabs to the Wizard and run them all.

The Mr. Clean Customized ROM for TMoUK has been stripped of unnecessary bits, so it should run faster and cleaner than the default TMoUK Ext ROM. If you flash Mr. Clean TMoUK it'll be ready to use out of the box.

[garymeg]

Here is the link to tmobile UK MDA Vario Rom download

http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/mdas.html

Don't Know but by looking at this address it reads your ip address to get your local, i am gonna try with an ip changer if this is the case. will report back

[garymeg]

Here is the link to tmobile UK MDA Vario Rom download

http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/mdas.html

Don't Know but by looking at this address it reads your ip address to get your local, i am gonna try with an ip changer if this is the case. will report back

[ratcom]

Could anyone now using "RUU_Prodigy_2210206_22102109_021911_TMO_UK_WWE_Shi p.exe" care to comment on performance ect ect?

[garymeg]

Running on My MDA Will let you know next week if any good for me.

Having probs with custom EXT Rom at mo. can't get aditional cabs to install

[brianjmarcel]

Been using it for around a week,
Seems a bit faster,
Only difference is batt meter is now at top.
Also a new link, All runnig programs is handy.