Vodafone ROM?

[boygenius]

Anyone have an original shipped Vodafone ROM? Upgraded to the Cingular release and wanting to revert back, didn't see it posted in the wiki or FTP.

[sparkomatic]

I'd like to do the same thing actually. I think the Cingular ROM has made my 750 a little unstable. Either that or Cingular's doing stuff to the network in my area and it's affecting my phone. I think it's the Cingular ROM though.

[lcavada]

I too am seeing funny things going on with the Cingular ROM installed. I want to go back to the Voda ROM (original version).

I have search MANY forums all over the world and cannot find the original Voda ROM for this phone.

Whoever gets it, please let me know so I can get it.

Thanks

[cslyon]

Did anybody find it?

[mitchello]

You will need to wait until Vodafone releases an update for the Treo 750v before you can restore their ROM.

[etriess]

I have a original Vodafone ROM, well its unlocked but I don't know how to copy it, if someone will guide me through it, I wouldn't giving it up to everyone.

[psxp]

Hi,

I just bought a Used 750v - it was originally the Vodafone 750v but it looks like the Cingular ROM has been installed on it.

I am looking to Restore it back to the Factory Default.

thanks!

[doedoe]

I hear new Vodafone rom for the 750v will be out at the end of the month (End of Jan), this will also be of a higher AKU... Still no HSDPA support, that comes in March/April time with another update....

[psxp]

I hear new Vodafone rom for the 750v will be out at the end of the month (End of Jan), this will also be of a higher AKU... Still no HSDPA support, that comes in March/April time with another update....


thanks for the update doedoe!

[bnycastro]

if i paralleled my 750v how can I get ROM updates? The 750v is not offered in my country [Philippines].

[psxp]

if i paralleled my 750v how can I get ROM updates? The 750v is not offered in my country [Philippines].

I guess keep an eye out her or other forums. I am guessing a Palm will act to get them removed from the site if they are hosted here.

[Wiz]

I guess keep an eye out her or other forums. I am guessing a Palm will act to get them removed from the site if they are hosted here.

Don't worry, a new release is imminent now. (without HSDPA though)

[bnycastro]

where did you get this info???

[Wiz]

where did you get this info???

You see the build I am running?

[bnycastro]

Ok... so you appear to have WM5 AKU 2.6 on your 750v. Maybe the ROM is coming :D hopefully sooner than later.

[tjmvdz]

You see the build I am running?

So if you already have the new build, why don't you share it, or tell us when to expect the new rom? I can't wait for a new rom, I hope it fixes some nasty bugs on my treo..

[darkjedi]

I'd rather have a Cingular ROM than a Vodafone ROM with AKU2.6...AKU2.3 and AKU2.6 aren't really different at all. But an AKU3.x ROM, now we're talkin... ;)

[bnycastro]

I'd rather have a Voda ROM since I don't want/need the Cingular customizations. I also don't use MSN messenger :p so that one is a non-issue.

[dleser]

Hi there,

Have spotted that Calico had an original French-ROM 750v.
Calico, if it remained untouched, are you considering exchanging it with my original English-ROM version? Where are you based?

Cheers, Dom

[dleser]

Oops sorry... wrong post... :eek:

[Wiz]

I signed an NDA, but I can tell you this one is imminent, and the next one will follow not even that much later.

[calico]

@dleser

I'm sorry, too late. I already flashed to Cingular English.
I'm from Switzerland. Now waiting for the next ROM, maybe in German ?

Calico

[tjmvdz]

I signed an NDA, but I can tell you this one is imminent, and the next one will follow not even that much later.

Ok, but can you tell us if it's coming this month?

[marsonist]

Imminent in developers terms normally means you can count the days on your hands

...Normally ;-)

[Wiz]

At this point my hunch is the descision to release is actually not up to Palm anymore, I have a hunch they already released it to Vodafone which means it would now be up to Vodafone to make it public.

[bnycastro]

But isn't palm the one supporting the 750v on it's website? In other words should we be checking both the Voda and palm websites?

[darkjedi]

If it's not AKU3x, I'll pass thanks. AKU2.6 really doesn't change anything from 2.3...

[tjmvdz]

If it's not AKU3x, I'll pass thanks. AKU2.6 really doesn't change anything from 2.3...

What about bug-fixes (for example the ringer switch performance, also my keyboard sometimes does not function, when I soft reset the device it works again)

Battery life improvement...

So many things that could be improved in a rom update.

[marsonist]

Palm certainly has a few things that a ROM update could/should improve upon such as what tjmvdz listed as well as losing memory cards, volume controls not always functioning properly, and blinking lights on notifications. Other threads have already listed some deficiencies and most if not all of them should be addressable via ROM updates.

To each his own, but my experience has been that WM ROM updates have almost always been something to look forward to.

[jib44]

Does anyone have Cingular WWE rom? If yes mind send to me tsjib@yahoo.com
Many Thanks in advance

[calico]

Still no new Vodaphone ROM ?
When it's available where would i find it (officially) ?

[bnycastro]

I just checked here http://euro.palm.com/europe/en/support/downloads.html [palm UK] still nothing for the 750v although the 750 is available for purchase already :p

[bnycastro]

any Voda subscribers get any news from Vodafone re: the 750v update?

[P996]

I just checked here http://euro.palm.com/europe/en/support/downloads.html [palm UK] still nothing for the 750v although the 750 is available for purchase already :p

The Palm Treo 750 (not Vodafone) is NOT available yet, it will be available end of February. ;) Just be patient with the Vodafone ROM update, it is out, it is just a matter of time until it is made public.

[bnycastro]

If i got a paralleled device. Can I still get the ROM and where do I get it? I'm not a Voda customer but the device I have I registered with palm UK.

[luminus]

vodafone holland realeased a new ROM. You can find it at the blackberry's page. I just downloaded it.

[bnycastro]

luminus i'm downloading it now [66%] if you're updating could you let us know if it has english or if it's dutch only thanks in advance :)

[luminus]

I will ask it at the pocketinfo.nl site. I didn't install it yet.
Also there's a PDF how to install it.
The downloaded rom should be copied to your miniSD card and charger plugged in. Also you need to push some buttons.
I can translate the how too for you, only XDA site is damn slow, very slow. It takes 3minutes to load one page.
Will inform you when they confirm if it is a english or dutch rom. I guess it is english, my treo came original from holland and my rom is english.

[bnycastro]

@luminus:

user yannick reports it's an English ROM but it still doesn't have HSDPA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1137759&postcount=12

no worries about the how to, seems like the same process for the Cingular ROM leaked awhile back.

Would be interested in the changes though if you can get the info :D

[luminus]

Yep, its an English rom.
They mention that your sd card must be in fat32 and the unzipped file(ROM) must be renamed to: cheeimg.nbh otherwise it won't update.
no one posted the changes yet.
It has no hsdpa enabled for so far i know.

[aussienick]

luminus i'm downloading it now [66%] if you're updating could you let us know if it has english or if it's dutch only thanks in advance :)

Can you post the link, i cant find it...:confused:

[c.eussen]

Here is the link...

http://www.vodafone.nl/Vodafone/software/supportanddownload/PalmTreo750v_update.zip

[bnycastro]

Did the update on my way to work. Took about 5 to 10 minutes, device said the update was a success. Did a HR as requested. Haven't loaded my apps or sync'd my data yet.
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Just to compare I am posting the about (version & phone screenshots)
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/7616/aboutversionqg4.png
[About Version, Before update]
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9347/20070216aboutverkw5.png
[About Version, After update]
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http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7488/aboutphone1hf1.png
[About Phone, Before update]
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8726/20070216aboutphonebd0.png
[About Phone, After update]
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Will have a go with this ROM now

[Zelig]

Looks like this ROM is WM5 AKU 2.6 (previously AKU 2.3)

Does anyone know what changes were made between AKU 2.3 and AKU 2.6 ?

[bnycastro]

AKU's explained... http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/articles/wm-aku-en.shtml

[aussienick]

Has anyone had problems downloading this file? I have tried numurous times using Getright, but everytime i download it, the file is corrupt. I am trying via IE7 with no download manager now....

[bnycastro]

I used ffox 2.0 and got the file intact.

[aussienick]

I used ffox 2.0 and got the file intact.

thanks i've got it now and have put on the memory card, but i dont understand dutch, what are the intructions to flash the rom?

[kortez]

Does it contain any brandings?

[bnycastro]

1. Download the NBH file, extract and rename it to CHEEIMG.NBH
2. Format a miniSD card in FAT32 copy CHEEIMG.NBH to the card.
3. With the device fully charged, remove the SIM and insert card from #2
4. Press and hold PTT button [button bellow volume down] then press and hold stylus to the soft reset hole
5. You will be prompted to press the power button to begin the update. Press it.
6. Wait 5 to 10 mins until the update completes
7. Do a Hard Reset upon completion [HR= device on, press and hold power button and hold stylus to soft reset hole until prompted to press up on the dpad]

[bnycastro]

as for branding it has the setup email shortcut in programs. nothing else.

[kortez]

bnycastro
Thanks, 1 more question:
When you doing soft-reset, does the treo have PALM-boot screen of Vodafone?

[bnycastro]

it has palm logo no vodafone logos showing up anywhere. :)

[aussienick]

Hi Guys, can someone help me with this problem? I have tried upgrading to the new rom but when i press the PTT button and reset button i get this screen (see picture attachment - i recreated the picture)...:confused:

I can just press reset and go back to the old rom, but i want to update. I bought this Treo unlocked from the US.

[kortez]

aussienick
You should format your card into FAT32 (!) file system.


The ROM is removed on vodafone.nl site, but (thank me :) you can d/l it here: http://ifolder.ru/1134164

[mikechadwick]

kortez
thank you for enabling the download - i was amazed last night when i saw that the rom was no longer available!
but the site you've put the download on is horrible - pop-ups everywhere, really confusing. anyway, got it sussed eventually.
thanks again
mike

[aussienick]

You should format your card into FAT32 (!) file system.

Still comes up with the same error, but it tries to load something before hand....any other ideas guys?

[kortez]

I'm getting problems installing apps with new ROM, maybe it's because I've formatted card 2 times (kingmax 1 gb) or because of new ROM.

I can install several apps, but then the next app is trying to install & on the half way message popups, saying it can't be installed on Storage Card.

Then when I'm in programs menu - installed apps have default windows icon, and there're no .exe-files in the programs directory on the card.

Very-very strange. I've tried on FAT32 card, and on the FAT-card, still the same thing.

Can somebody check if their card is working properly with new ROM?

[bnycastro]

no problems installing and running apps for me. using 2gb transcend card.
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i used activesync and cab files to install.

[calico]

I did the update, all looks fine so far, except the version numbers.
After the update i got:

Os version 5.1.195
(Build 14995.2.6.3)
Software version TREO750-1.12-VCF (instead of TREO750-1.15-VFE), same as before update
Firmware version 1.12.0c.00

Bootloader
IP-0.20
SPL-0.21.0000 (instead of SPL-0.18.000)

strange, what did i wrong ?

[kortez]

calico
Everything ok. I've got the same.
I guess "Software version TREO750-1.12-VCF" isn't a thing that indicates about ROM version.

[jahesh]

http://rapidshare.com/files/17764237/2007-02-15_Treo_750v_NL.rar

I hope this helps some of you, I appreciate all the help I've gotten here.

[tjmvdz]

Been using the rom for a few days now, but I still do not notice much changes compared to the original rom. Everything runs quite good now, but that is often the case when doing a hard reset. I can tell for sure if the rom is an improvement when I use it some more to see if my former problems are really gone..

[mkami0111]

http://rapidshare.com/files/17054031/2007-02-15_Treo_750v_NL.rar

I hope this helps some of you, I appreciate all the help I've gotten here.

I could downloaded NL ROM. Great!!:) Thanks. Now, I updating my 750v.

[bnycastro]

hagenuk posted this link @ treocentral
http://www.vodafone.nl/Vodafone/wg20/software/DesktopUpdaterEN%20release%201.16.exe
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haven't tried this one yet as I don't have my charger atm.
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link to discussion here: http://discussion.treocentral.com/showpost.php?p=1203904&postcount=75

[jahesh]

I removed my Rapidshare link to the older Vodafone NL release. The Vodafone release addressed virtually none of the issues that we're all reporting with the 750. Hopefully the link to the newer release will correct more of our problems. In case Vodafone takes it down again, I've linked to it at http://rapidshare.com/files/17712778/DesktopUpdaterEN_release_1.16.exe.

If anyone has insight to share on the new release, I suggest that we all use BNYCASTRO's link to the TreoCentral discussion here: http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?p=1203904#post1203904

[jahesh]

And I've put the link back up to the 2/15 release, but now it's at http://rapidshare.com/files/17764237/2007-02-15_Treo_750v_NL.rar .

The 2/16 Updater craps out before it completes the update, with the same problem and the same solution reported here by bnycastro:here (http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=137012&page=5).

[TtOrMaMnY]

hagenuk posted this link @ treocentral
http://www.vodafone.nl/Vodafone/wg20/software/DesktopUpdaterEN%20release%201.16.exe
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haven't tried this one yet as I don't have my charger atm.
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link to discussion here: http://discussion.treocentral.com/showpost.php?p=1203904&postcount=75

damn i have the cingular treo and let me do the rom update thru mini sd but not this one!!

[bnycastro]

TtOrMaMnY: On your Cingular Treo what is the AKU, FW, SW ver?

[jahesh]

I've posted this thread (http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?p=1205198#post1205198) to discuss my results with these latest releases.

[jefe00]

does this rom flash without any modifications to a cingular treo 750 or do I need to CID unlock the device? Also, does this firmware update SIM unlock the phone, or will it lock it to a Vodafone SIM card? Again, if not (I know this is a multiheaded question), can anyone point me to the right direction to SIM unlock and/or CID unlock the 750 for free? thanks in advance..

[Skyryser]

Hi there,

Have tried to flash my Treo 750v with the Vodafone NL Rom but to no avail... I still stay stuck in the rainbow screen. My mini sd IS formatted in FAT32 and I have followed all the instructions quite precisely. This also happens if I try to install the Cingular ROM.

When the phone boots back on, it goes rainbow coloured, then quickly shows a loading screen, then goes back to rainbow with either USB or SERIAL written on the bottom, indicating wether i'm plugged or unplugged from my pc.

Any help on flashing my Treo would be greatly appreciated, as my Treo is in German and I can't speak a word of it :D Bloody salesman told me I could set it back to english no problem... :(

Thx in advance

[georgedorn]

Also, does this firmware update SIM unlock the phone, or will it lock it to a Vodafone SIM card?
ROM Update and SIM unlock are two different things. If you have a SIM lock before the flash you will have it again after the flash. If your phone is not SIM locked it will not be SIM locked after the flash.

[zerimar]

D Bloody salesman told me I could set it back to english no problem... :(

Rule of thumb: Take advantage of the www. Search and read reviews and forums before purchasing. Check post #2 on this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286741&highlight=zerimar

[calico]

What does the Update from Vodaphone.nl contain ?
I assume the file name "DesktopUpdaterEN release 1.16" points on an
update just for English version Treo 750 units ?

What does happen if i apply it on a German Treo 750 ?
Will the language be changed to English ?
Or is this update language neutral ?

[georgedorn]

What does happen if i apply it on a German Treo 750 ?
Will the language be changed to English ?
Or is this update language neutral ?

The Vodafone NL ROM ist english only. If you apply it your Treo willl be english after the update.

[StuBFrost]

The Vodafone NL ROM ist english only. If you apply it your Treo willl be english after the update.

But in the regional settings there are a load of other languages........

[georgedorn]

That' s true, but these are only to adjust currency or date formats/expressions. The language of the phone remains english

[StuBFrost]

That' s true, but these are only to adjust currency or date formats/expressions. The language of the phone remains english

Didn't realise that. Thanks for clarifying.

[jezmadrid]

hi all. i am VERY new poster here but have been reading for a while.

i have a 750v from vodafone spain (i live in madrid) and am desperate to get it into english.

i have a cell phone rental business ( http://www.onspanishtime.com ) and am going to start renting the 750v to my high-end clients for e-mail and web use while visiting spain but 99.99999% of my clients are americans and canadians so i ABSOLUTELY need this thing to be in english.

Skyryser, i feel your pain my man! vodafone spain swore up and down that the unit would have the option to change to english, crap!

i have the same problem aussienick and Skyryser have.

the rainbow screen of death!!!

i see that i need to format my mini SD in FAT32 but i do nto have a card reader to do it on my p.c.

anyone know if it can be formated to FAT32 in the actual 750v itself?

i found this program --> http://software.gsmarena.com/product.asp?id=8091 .

would that do it or can i do without it?
for the $12.95 they ask for that program i could get a card reader here so not sure if it is worht buying that program.

aussienick and Skyryser, did you manage to get past the rainbow screen of death? if so, how?

any help/tips would be great.

thanks in advance.

saludos,
jer...

[jezmadrid]

ok, after posting above i realized that my hp printer has card readers on it so i inserted my mini sd card and used the windows xp disk manager to format to FAT32.

i tried again to run the rom on my 750v and it worked like a charm, no more rainbow screen of death.

it is now in english and from what i can tell by testing over the past few hours, all seems to work well. only time will test fully.

new question, i used the vodafone nl rom that was linked to download on this thread but i have read it has no HSDPA support.

anyone know when there will be a newer version with HSDPA?

saludos,
jer...

[georgedorn]

anyone know when there will be a newer version with HSDPA?


Maybe a new HSDPA enabled ROM will come in autumn. But you can enable HSDPA right now, download the cab in this thread, works like a charm:
http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=130532

[hbahaie]

This is my ROM info of my treo 750 cing

OS 5.1.195 (Build 14959.2.3.2)

Software version: TREO750-1.13-CNG

Firmware Version 1.17.20.00

Is there any benifit to me if i upgraded with the vodafone nl miniSD method, and can i revert to my old CNG rom if i find any problems in the new upgrade?

And regarding the HSDPA, as long as I know it is enabled in my device by default, is it true?, and if yes, will it be still active after upgrading with vodafone?

[bnycastro]

the answer would be:
#1 no.
#2 no unless you have a copy of the Cingular ROM you want to revert back to.

HSDPA is not enabled on the Voda NL 1.16 ROM.

[hbahaie]

the answer would be:
#1 no.
#2 no unless you have a copy of the Cingular ROM you want to revert back to.

HSDPA is not enabled on the Voda NL 1.16 ROM.

Tahank u very much for ur prompt reply, but sorry, due to the bad construction of my post, i got some confused. what i undersatnd is as follow, please confirm:

1- I will not gain any benifit from the upgrade. It is better to wait the wm6 upgrade.

2- I cannot revert unless i have the CING rom that is not available (the rom of 21-10-2006, is older than mine, I think, right? and is there any dumper to obtain an image of my current CING ROM?

3- My current ROM is HSPDA enabled right?

Sorry for my primitive questions, but I am a newbie in treo, after 5 years experence of other HTC PPC especally that of imate branded ones, ended with JasJar who dropped from me and lost its sound. So, i coverted to treo and hoping too much in your support.

[bnycastro]

1 - this is correct. Take note Voda ROMs don't have MSN messenger so if you use it a lot you'll be giving that up. I suggest waiting for the HSDPA ROM or WM6 ROM.
2 - this is correct. However I think if you get an image dump it's not enough you have to fix it to make it flashable to the Treo.
3 - no your current ROM is not HSDPA enabled there is a hack to enable HSDPA I think it's on this forum too.

[hbahaie]

3 - no your current ROM is not HSDPA enabled there is a hack to enable HSDPA I think it's on this forum too.

Thanx for reply, regarding for the 3rd points and in a comparison between the treo 750v and treo750 (for cing, it should be as all we know) the GSMARENA ( http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=1704&idPhone1=1909 )
they denoted that the cing is HSDPA and the Voda is UMTS. The questions is how can i know if my device s HSDPA or not, considering that I am in Egypt and my carrier logo is U in some areas and G in other areas. And if I used the HSDPA patch, is it permenant or also volatile with the rom. i.e. if i do hard reset, the HSDPA will go also with my data??

[bnycastro]

HSDPA is under UMTS. Even if you have HSDPA enabled you will only see a U with small arrows. The best way to check if you have HSDPA is to check your connection speed.

Both Cingualr and Voda have the same hardware both can do UMTS and HSDPA but both don't have this enabled in ROM. The palm 750 [sold directly by palm] also has the same hardware but is said to have HSDPA enabled by default in ROM since it was released later than the Cing and Voda versions.

[LFA]

jezmadrid,
I am tring to update my firmware like you did! Can you help me? Can you tell me the steps I have to do?

Thanks

[alber786]

I have a original Vodafone ROM, well its unlocked but I don't know how to copy it, if someone will guide me through it, I wouldn't giving it up to everyone.

I want it badly, pls upload it to rapidshare.