New ROM version 1.11.405.4 (ENG) for HTC Excalibur

[pof]

A new test ROM for the HTC Excalibur is available on xda-developers!

Rom Version: 1.11.405.4 (English)
Radio Version: 4.1.13.28_02.63.90
Bootloader: 1.11.0000 (Sep 12 2006 at 13:08:40)

You can find the ROM on XDA-Developers FTP:

RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1.11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.9 0_Test.exe (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1.11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.9 0_Test.exe)

For the curious out there, the ROM is shipped in NBH format (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_NBH) so you can extract it if you want to look at the ROM components, the bootloader (SPL.nb 512K size!) has a lot of debugging information enabled as this is a Test release ROM.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon4.gif EDIT: For those people having problem in updating to new Excalibur ROM due to Invalid Model ID error, that is due to bootloader version on Dash. You need to flash this bootloader first and then flash the Excalibur ROM. Also, this bootloader CAN be used for flashing new ROMs on pre-production Excalibur devices.

RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe) contains bootloader version 1.11.0000 (Sep 26 2006 at 20:19:20).

PS: I don't own an Excalibur and I can't test it so I don't know what's on this ROM, if you try it please post details about it.

Enjoy! ;)

[sergiopi]

and if test fails? Any way to go back? The Original rom?

Pof, sorry, I would like to test but... I can't suggest. If someone can upload the HTC original ROM I will test the TEST rom :-)

[BengalBoy]

My ExCaliber is running a earlier, but, very stable ROM.

Radio Version 4.1.13.21_02.42.90

Be great to try something new ... I'll let you know how it works out and when I get the ExCaliber commercial ROM I'll throw it up here for you.

[abendx]

weird.... my phone is running a newer ROM, but older radio. T-Mobile DASH

ROM: 1.11.531.1
RADIO: 4.1.13.24_02.48.90

[mrxhack]

I installed it on my S620. Nothing new or special that I can find :/

[loukas]

Hey guys,

I just got my HTC S620 from Expansys TODAY, and you'll be surprised to hear that it is running the ROM posted in the first post of this message:

ROM: 1.11.405.4
Radio: 4.1.13.28_02.63.90

The phone is very stable and fast, with no issues at all. Very pleased with the OS (previous Windows phone was a slow Tmobile Vario). Plus the form-factor is superb.... :-)

I'll let you know if I run into any bugs. So far though (1/2 day of use), no issues....

What is this new ROM supposed to fix anyway?

[jameskk]

If I install the ROM, will it complete wipe my device settings, data, etc.?

[JwY]

If I install the ROM, will it complete wipe my device settings, data, etc.?

yes, it will hard reset

[ExTREmE99]

How good is this ROM? Is just the basic S620 SW with some engineer plugins? How easy is it to upgrade the ROM? Ive never tinkered with upgrading on windows mobile phones.

[SecureGSM]

ok.. anyone with radio: 2.4x.xx is encouraged to upgrade to new radio 2.6x.xx

2.6x.xx has sensational battery life.

[ID64]

ok.. anyone with radio: 2.4x.xx is encouraged to upgrade to new radio 2.6x.xx

2.6x.xx has sensational battery life.

Is it possible to upgrade Radio only? Can anyone extract radio from this ROM?

[Slightlynorth]

Hmmm, I have radio 4.1.13.24_02.48.90

[RF12]

ok.. anyone with radio: 2.4x.xx is encouraged to upgrade to new radio 2.6x.xx

2.6x.xx has sensational battery life.



Is it possible to only upgrade the radio? My ROM version is newer (HTC T-Mobile Dash).

In the positive, can you please outline how to do it?

Thank you in advance. I am in above my head ;-) but would love the "sensatioinal battery life".

[mokla40]

ok.. anyone with radio: 2.4x.xx is encouraged to upgrade to new radio 2.6x.xx

2.6x.xx has sensational battery life.

Any recommended program for backing up the device first?

Thanks,
-Marc

[jcjdoss]

ERROR[224] : INVALID MODEL ID

Unlocked T-Mobile Dash.

[InnerGeek]

ERROR[224] : INVALID MODEL ID

Unlocked T-Mobile Dash.

I believe, since this ROM is from HTC, you are going to have to CID unlock your Dash in order for it to accept this ROM since it was designed specifically for the S620. Haven't seen that anyone has figured out a CID unlocking utility yet.

A

[DanITman]

You can getit CID unlocked at imei check. It worked for my dash.

[ExTREmE99]

Wouldnt there be a keyboard difference? or will the keypad be the same with the unbranded ROM?

[drunknmunkie]

I have a SIM unlocked and CID unlocked Tmobile Dash. i went through imei.co.uk to unlock it. everything went fine with the unlocking process. I'm currently using the dash on cingular. I also get the ERROR[224] : INVALID MODEL ID when trying yo update to the testing rom.

[jfreiman]

I have a SIM unlocked and CID unlocked Tmobile Dash. i went through imei.co.uk to unlock it. everything went fine with the unlocking process. I'm currently using the dash on cingular. I also get the ERROR[224] : INVALID MODEL ID when trying yo update to the testing rom.

I too went through IMEI.COM.UK to unlock my phone, it also stated that it would also CID unlock my phone as well.

As drunknmunkie did, I too moved my Dash to Cingular and I'm having the same ROM 'upgrade' issue as he has stated.

-John

[SecureGSM]

was it :

ERROR[244] : INVALID MODEL ID ????

ok. Dash bootloader is unhappy with this firmware update. bootloader needs to be "replaced".

Pof to the resque.

[BengalBoy]

Have the same "INvalid Model ID" error. Used the GSM Liberty unlocking service.

[pof]

did you try the bootloader upgrade?

[drunknmunkie]

where is the boot loader upgrade?

[pof]

where is the boot loader upgrade?

Here:
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe

I updated the first post with the link...

[drunknmunkie]

I'm getting ready upgrade my dash. is the boot loader just upagrading the current bootloader to the test rom will install?

[ID64]

Now, if anyone can create RADIO upgrade only. I'll really LAIKEEE! :)

[pof]

Now, if anyone can create RADIO upgrade only. I'll really LAIKEEE! :)

I extracted the radio from the shipped ROM, but as I don't have an Excalibur this is *TOTALLY UNTESTED* and I don't know if it will work or it will brick your unit, so upgrade at your own risk:

Excalibur_EXPERIMENTAL_Extracted_RADIO_4.1.13.28_0 2.63.zip (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/Excalibur_EXPERIMENTAL_Extracted_RADIO_4.1.13.28_0 2.63.zip)

I put the MaUpgradeUT_NoID.exe from HTC Magician as utility because I guess radio upgrade bootloader commands are the same, at least this is how it works on the Hermes for extracted radio upgrades... but I have no idea about Excalibur. BTW, the extracted radio is in file "radio_.nbf", you can test other RUU if the Magician one is not valid for Excalibur.

Remember: RADIO UPGRADE ONLY TOTALLY UNTESTED! UPGRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK, DON'T CRY TO ME IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE !!!

[drunknmunkie]

any ideas when the tmobile dash rom wil be available for download? or the final release version. The test rom says "UI BUILD!! Test ONLY as soon as it boots. it's right before the green WindowsMobile push technology screen.
anyone know how to change that.

I just got done upgrading my unlock tmobile dash to the test rom for the exaclibur. worked fine after the bootloader upgrade. the initial boot after the rom was upgraded took about 5 minutes. i seriously thought i bricked it.


now to start reloading apps.

peace!
D

[ID64]

I extracted the radio from the shipped ROM, but as I don't have an Excalibur this is *TOTALLY UNTESTED* and I don't know if it will work or it will brick your unit, so upgrade at your own risk:

Excalibur_EXPERIMENTAL_Extracted_RADIO_4.1.13.28_0 2.63.zip (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/Excalibur_EXPERIMENTAL_Extracted_RADIO_4.1.13.28_0 2.63.zip)

I put the MaUpgradeUT_NoID.exes from HTC Magician as utility because I guess radio upgrade bootloader commands are the same, at least this is how it works on the Hermes for extracted radio upgrades... but I have no idea about Excalibur. BTW, the extracted radio is in file "radio_.nbf", you can test other RUU if the Magician one is not valid for Excalibur.

Remember: RADIO UPGRADE ONLY TOTALLY UNTESTED! UPGRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK, DON'T CRY TO ME IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE !!!

THANKS A LOT! But seems that MaUpgradeUT_NoID.exe is not working: Wrong device. I've put device in bootlader mode manualy btw.

[TDBearCT]

Any verification that this works on the Dash?

Thanks!
Jim

[drunknmunkie]

I can't verify that the single radio upgrade works on the dash, but I can verify that that the bootloader upgarde works and the excalibur test rom works like a champ. i'm urring it on my unlock tmobile dash. i was so sick of all t-mobile junk all over it. no just atiing for an officail releas build to upgrade too.

peace
D:cool:

[jcjdoss]

I can verify the Bootloader upgrader and ROM work on the dash also.

[ExTREmE99]

Is it a improvment over the original dash rom? looks like the firmware is a little older but how likely will it be for a newer rom to be released?

[DanITman]

Did the keys map properly?

[ExTREmE99]

this is a quote from another post from this forum. i think it would work? unless its UK english i asked the same question above but then i edited my post to ask another question

I've found this: (sorry, I have to repeat this sequence)
"Your device Locale - how to change the letters entered when pressing keys on the hardware keyboard.
Change slide-out keyboard layout


If you have a Device from one country, but would like to use the keyboard layout of another, you can change the keyboard's language setting to do so...

For US layout (QWERTY):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 0409 (REG_SZ string)
For German layout (QWERTZ):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 0407 (REG_SZ string)
For French layout (AZERTY):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 040C (REG_SZ string)
For Spanish layout (AZERTY):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 0C0A (REG_SZ string)


For other codes, see: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/r...p/xp-lcid.mspx
Note that the values are STRING values, not DWORDs!
"

Alas, it seems to me somewhat doubtable that it be in the HKCU section, having assumed it to be a machine-wide setting. It does not work in either place. Can anybody confirm or correct this setting for smartphones?
Thanks Michael

[drunknmunkie]

HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CURLANG = 1033 for US keyboard.
make sure to reboot afterwards for the change to take effect.

peace
D

[ExTREmE99]

Does that correspond to the t-mobile dash keyboard layout?

[drunknmunkie]

Thats to change the keyboard layout to the US keyboard layout of the dash

[gutter]

I dont know if this is because of the new ROM, but I cant change the date for the life of me.

It keeps reverting back to 9/11/2006

[SecureGSM]

Nice finding!

what does it need to be change to for QWERTZ ( German) keybord then?

Thanks in advance.

UPDATE:

never mind. it is :

HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CURLANG = 1031 for German QWERTZ keyboard


HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CURLANG = 1033 for US keyboard.
make sure to reboot afterwards for the change to take effect.

peace
D

[merwin]

Anyone tried that radio-only update? I don't want to be the guinea pig :-)

[pof]

Anyone tried that radio-only update? I don't want to be the guinea pig :-)

ID64 tried it and said the RUU was complaining about "wrong device". If you know which RUU to use (should check radio checksum after flashing and get the update in nbf format) you can test the extracted radio, otherwise it's not possible to flash.

[jcjdoss]

I dont know if this is because of the new ROM, but I cant change the date for the life of me.

It keeps reverting back to 9/11/2006

Mine changed fine. Are you changing under regional settings?

[jcjdoss]

OK Pof, Here is the rundown on this ROM.

First off it obviously removes the previous splash screens and sounds.

It sometimes appears to be a liitle sluggish on the OS side, then others it tend to feel pretty speedy.

Incall was pretty bad. I couldn't understand what the otherside was saying, but they heard me fine.

I haven't had enough time to notice anything with the battery.

I'm, having Wifi connection problems I didn't have before. But when I am connecting it seems it might be rendering a little faster.

I have to go to work I'll comment more later

[gutter]

jcjdoss: Regional Settings! Ahh thank you, never even knew. Problem fixed

[siii]

I have an Excalibur and want to try this test rom. Do i need to upgrade the bootloader first, Then flash..?? Here's my phones info:

CPU: TI OMAP
SPEED: 201MHZ
RAM: 64MB
FLASH: 128MB
ROM VERSION: 1.11.405.3
RADIO: 4.1.13.25_02.49.90

Also how do i backup my existing ROM just in case i dont like the new one..

[ExTREmE99]

hey sii, depends just try to upgrade the firmware and see if it fails it seems like its only the dash needs to downgrade the bootloader

[siii]

cool.. thanks..

[ExTREmE99]

Any way to registry hack the start up so it doesnt say UI test rom ?

[siii]

I been trying to Change the main startup screen.. Still no luck.. Also what about the CommManager Screen..

[Phonzy]

where do i find the rom version

this is what i can seee

Just got my new S620

need to know if i have the latest firmware.... if not where can i get it

Radio 4.1.1.13.28_02.63.93

Rom 5.1.342.15097

[SecureGSM]

you have got the latest.

[duramas]

Does my Dash have to be unlocked to do this?

I get this error:

ERROR [294]: INVALID VENDER ID

This Update Utility cannot be used for your Smartphone. Please check your Update Utility.

[pof]

Have you read any of this post? :confused:

[jcjdoss]

Have you read any of this post? :confused:

My answer would be no.

[ExTREmE99]

Anyway we can get a t-mobile rom?? i need it asap thanks

[mokla40]

you have got the latest.

Wait- I'm confused now. Been follwing this thread since I received my Dash about 2 weeks ago. Which is the "ROM" you all are talking about:
"Setting-About" shows "ROM Update versions" and they are all 5.1.342.15097,
but "Settings-System Information" shows "ROM Version 1.11.531.1"
Can anyone clarify?

Thanks,
-Marc

PS- "Radio Version" in Settings-Sys info is: 4.1.13.24_02.48.90
Is that current?

[motin]

dear friend i managed to get the new rom with out the test words

i have already uploaded it tot tghe ftp

gd luck

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/htc%20s620/

[pof]

Thanks motin, moved it to:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/

Keep in mind that the ROM that motin has uploaded will not flash to DASH or non HTC S620 WWE devices, you also have to run the bootloader-only upgrade posted on the front post first and then fash this new ROM.

[bennyboey]

there are 4 files in the ftp sitre. thanx

[jcjdoss]

OK I upgraded to the new ROM. It indeed did remove the test branding ;)

Make sure you are downloading the right ROM. They are named the same. You want the one that was uploaded 11/15/06.

[leoiden]

why upgrade whats the advantage maybe a newer aku3.0 or what i dont see the point other than rom version being different???????

[jcjdoss]

Two reasons.

I tweak constantly, which means contantly rebooting.

1. I hate the Test UI startup screen.

2. Somebody has to test the ROMS.

Ok fine I have the third...

3. Why not :)

[bennyboey]

cool. thanx. will try to reflash with this update. cheers.
btw, did u try changing the in call graphics after u flashed to the new rom?

[justinstafford]

If you are happy with device, and don't see why anybody would go through the trouble, then don't. but for most of us flashing the rom and tweaking extended rom is not for gaining productivity, just a mere sickness or more of a hobby, same reason I am running Full version of OS X on my PC, I could just buy a ,Mac but how fun would that be. With that attitude, there would be no such thing as linux, solaris, or all the other opensource projects. so think of it as a hobby more than any rational thinking. it does not matter how stable a rom runs i know for myself, i will still try out the newest, thats why i have Two. same reason hard geeks rarley go mac, the damn OS is to damn perfect.(I am a PC guy, but it is the truth). so there is my thought for the day...i am bored waiting for delayed flight.

[pchronos]

Is this new(er) release just a cleaned up version of the TEST rom on the first page of this thread ?

I have Radio version 2.4x.xx and would like to upgrade to 2.6x.xx for the better power management.

Is there an official release yet of 2.6x ?

[bigfatlexusman]

Okay flashed my dash with the new rom, I was just wondering my carrier name shows up as a numer (310490) intead of the name is there a way to remove this off of the display or change it to the name?

FYI it works great! Thanks

[jcjdoss]

Oh yea, THANKS A LOT!!!!!

[irfanshah]

I tried on my Hong Kong purchased DoPod C720W (YES! it is HTC 620) and ROM update fails with "Invalid Vender ID" error. As instructed in first post, I tried to install Bootloader version 1.1 but it also fails with "Invalid Model ID" error.

Existing versions on my device are:
ROM: 1.15.708.2
RADIO: 4.1.13.28_02.63.90
Service Pack: 10.708.1.4

I want to change becuase I don't like DoPod customizations for Chinese language. I am foreigner living in Hong Kong and can only get this model here.

Any help will be highly appreciated. I am trying to upload ROM RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1.11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.9 0_Ship.exe.


Cheers,
Irfan

[motin]

hi sir when you get the error please close the window and strart the rom upadte exe file again maybe it will over come the cid unlock check like id does in the dopod 595

try and update

gd luck

[irfanshah]

I tried many times but it still does not work. Thanks a lot for your help.

[TDBearCT]

Can anyone provide information on the performance of this ROM update? I have a T-Mobile DASH and would like to gain back some memory from the carrier customizations (like the Hotspot application that comes on when I'm in Starbucks).

Thanks!
Jim

[leoiden]

does anyone know when this will be an official release rom update??

[pchronos]

Is this new(er) release just a cleaned up version of the TEST rom on the first page of this thread ?

I have Radio version 2.4x.xx and would like to upgrade to 2.6x.xx for the better power management.

Is there an official release yet of 2.6x ?

Went ahead and performed the upgrade on my HTC S620 with radio v2.4x.
All went well and phone is now at v2.6x with no problems.

[mck3nzi3]

Someone can say me why after flashed my H620 I don't find italian language? And why in pockepcitalia.com review the firmware version seems newer?

http://www.pocketpcitalia.com/Recensioni/Smartphone/Recensione-HTC-S620/pc_capture20.gif

[4mynikka]

Okay so I just put this on my phone and the one thing it has improved is my RECEPTION. No more dropped calls in my basement.


THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D


EDIT: Got too excited there, it's still dropping....... Damn, I thought I finally solved the problem. Any suggestions from any one else here. Phone is only 3 days old.

[leoiden]

info please

[DaveD1978]

Wich languages does this update suport? has it also dutch language? or only englisch?

[baomobile]

THANKS A LOT! But seems that MaUpgradeUT_NoID.exe is not working: Wrong device. I've put device in bootlader mode manualy btw.
Dear!
Could you tell me how to put the Dash into boot loader and do master reset?
Thanks
GOT IT

[4mynikka]

Wich languages does this update suport? has it also dutch language? or only englisch?

Only English.

[SecureGSM]

incorrect. here is the list of languages that are suported by this rom update:

Cestina
Polski
Romana RO
Greek
UK English
Magyar
Portugues
US English
Nederlands
Turkce
Slovencina

[4mynikka]

incorrect. here is the list of languages that are suported by this rom update:

Cestina
Polski
Romana RO
Greek
UK English
Magyar
Portugues
US English
Nederlands
Turkce
Slovencina

Woops, sorry, I misread one of the previous posts...

[leoiden]

any news on an actual rom upgrade for excalibur would be nice like a aku 3.3 upgrade!!!?????

[dmtomlinson]

Have you read any of this post? :confused:

He is getting the same error I am when trying to flash the bootloader. Nobody else has mentioned that error in any previous post. A less snotty answer would be more constructive. There seems to be no way to CID unlock the Dash from what I am reading in this thread other than paying $40???? I get invalid vendor when attempting to flash the bootloader and invalid model when flashing the ROM. I've read every post 3 times. What am I missing here?

[emilem]

weird.... my phone is running a newer ROM, but older radio. T-Mobile DASH

ROM: 1.11.531.1
RADIO: 4.1.13.24_02.48.90

same here , anyone knows what that means ?

[sting0r]

same here , anyone knows what that means ?

Anyone try the new rom with blackberry connect? Do you know which variant it came from.

[leoiden]

New Rom For Tmobile Dash Yet?or Beta Crossbow Rom?

[leoiden]

i cannot believe all these rom update floating around and we cannot get the simple oem rom that came with the dash or htc s620,htc employees are only human there must be a way

[bkeaver]

ok, please someone tell me if the unthinkable happens and the device errors out during flash that there is a recovery proceedure to get your phone back to its original state. meaning we are not all screwed and left with a usless phone. That is my only hesitation with loading this ROM. looking for someone to give me a warm and fuzzy feeling.... Thanks

[DaveD1978]

i have loaded this rom on to my htc s620, but now i have found out that my s620 was already running on this rom! now when i start my device it shows test rom on the display. This rom version is put on devices by htc without that notification so this rom most be availeble as a normal rom and not as a test rom.
Does anyone now how i can get the normal rom version back?

[siii]

i have loaded this rom on to my htc s620, but now i have found out that my s620 was already running on this rom! now when i start my device it shows test rom on the display. This rom version is put on devices by htc without that notification so this rom most be availeble as a normal rom and not as a test rom.
Does anyone now how i can get the normal rom version back?

go here: ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur
Download and Install This ROM: RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1.11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.9 0_Ship.exe

[DaveD1978]

go here: ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur
Download and Install This ROM: RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1.11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.9 0_Ship.exe

the link does not work

[sergiopi]

the link does not work

You need username and password... fond somewere in the forums

[siii]

the link does not work

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com

PS: Go page 6 and read. All the info was you needed was provided on that page. enjoy..

[DaveD1978]

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com

PS: Go page 6 and read. All the info was you needed was provided on that page. enjoy..

Thanks Dude!! i must have read to fast

[tackettb]

Anyone able to get past the INVALID VENDOR ERROR? as posted by others in this thread, when I try to flash my Dash with the upgrade only ROM, I get the INVALID VENDOR ERROR. Any help is much appreciated. I would love to try some of the other ROMS.

[McHale]

Anyone able to get past the INVALID VENDOR ERROR? as posted by others in this thread, when I try to flash my Dash with the upgrade only ROM, I get the INVALID VENDOR ERROR. Any help is much appreciated. I would love to try some of the other ROMS.

same problem here... :(

-Mc

[leoiden]

same problem here... :(

-Mc
this has been mentioned before and again you have 1. CID unlock the unit 2.downgrade the bootloader (its on the ftp) 3. install the new rom !

[tackettb]

this has been mentioned before and again you have 1. CID unlock the unit 2.downgrade the bootloader (its on the ftp) 3. install the new rom !

Great, thanks for the information.
Just for clarification, step 1. 1. CID unlock the unit requires paying someone to unlock the phone and without completing step 1. there is no point in experimenting with the new or different ROMS.



Make sure that you are CID unlocked. Do not confuse SIM unlocking with CID unlocking. If you need help determining if you are CID unlocked I've got one question, did you pay to get CID unlocked? If yes then you know what you are doing but if no then you are not CID unlocked and it will not flash.
Troy

For some reason in my readings through the different posts, I thought the bootloader downgrade allowed bypassing step 1.. Wishful thinking on my part I guess.

Again, thanks for the reply and clarification

[McHale]

For some reason in my readings through the different posts, I thought the bootloader downgrade allowed bypassing step 1.. Wishful thinking on my part I guess.

Was under the same impression here.

-Mc

[SecureGSM]

For some reason in my readings through the different posts, I thought the bootloader downgrade allowed bypassing step 1.. Wishful thinking on my part I guess.


Correct. step #1 is not required.

[tackettb]

Correct. step #1 is not required.
If what you say is true, and CID unlocking is not required prior to flashing a phone with a different ROM, do you have any idea why when I attempt to flash my T-Mobile Dash with the "upgrade only" Rom the result is the INVALID VENDOR ERROR? Same result when attempting to flash with any of the rom updates.

[SecureGSM]

this version of bootloader is "special".

[tackettb]

this version of bootloader is "special".

Meaning what? It should be working for me on my Dash? Won't work on my Dash? I'm not using it properly?

I'm only sure of one thing, I receive this error when trying to downgrade the boot loader: INVALID VENDOR

If the flash is supposed to work on my Dash, then I would like to figure out how to make it work. If it is not supposed to work with the Dash, then I need not proceed.

Thanks All for the replies

[SecureGSM]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282199&page=4

[leoiden]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282199&page=4

stop with the hints and explain please??

[leoiden]

stop with the hints and explain please??
i extracted the ruu update utillity ,the problem is the hbh file it causes the utillity to read the unit befor it upgrades,reminds me of microsoft wga bs!! its just a mtter of bypassing the vendor id check to noid and then we should be good to install the bootloader and different roms!

[SecureGSM]

1. put your DASH in bootloader mode manually.

2. run bootloader upgrade only package found on local ftp. I will not point you directly to this file. you have to understand that I might be bound by some Agreements and /or contracts, restricting me from disclosing certain kind of information or knowledge.
I have no idea how and who have uploaded this bootloader upgrade package to local ftp but it seems to not supposed to be publically available.
anyway. that bootloader is designed to bring HTC Excalibur to special mode, allowing for cross vendor firmware update.

3. run full rom update package.

that worked for many DASH users. May be Pof can explain better than me.

[McHale]

further reading on the subject (goes with post above)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1053089&postcount=7

I've read all the posts, but haven't found anyplace that explains how to put the Dash into Bootloader mode. :(

-Mc

[SecureGSM]

1. switch off the phone.
2. press and hold the camera button, 2 seconds later plug in USB cable connected to the computer while still holding camera button pressed.

[tackettb]

1. put your DASH in bootloader mode manually.

2. run bootloader upgrade only package found on local ftp. I will not point you directly to this file. you have to understand that I might be bound by some Agreements and /or contracts, restricting me from disclosing certain kind of information or knowledge.
I have no idea how and who have uploaded this bootloader upgrade package to local ftp but it seems to not supposed to be publically available.
anyway. that bootloader is designed to bring HTC Excalibur to special mode, allowing for cross vendor firmware update.

3. run full rom update package.

that worked for many DASH users. May be Pof can explain better than me.

Thank You very much for this, unfortunately these steps have the same result as running the update only flash without manually changing the phone to boot loader mode. ERROR [294] INVALID VENDOR ID

[bkeaver]

I get the same error as well wether I put in bootloader mode manually or not. How is other dash users using this?? assistance please.

[bkeaver]

never mind my last question... after I CID unlocked I was able to upgrade the boot loader....

[leoiden]

never mind my last question... after I CID unlocked I was able to upgrade the boot loader....
is it really that better of a diference ,because i cannot remapp the tzones key sucks!

[bkeaver]

i was able to remap the t-zones key without any problems just edit the following:

\windows\short_IE.lnk
and change
36#\windows\<whatever you want> (i.e 36#\windows\iexplore.exe)
makes the tzones key map to IE....

[McHale]

same prob here, even after putting it in bootloader mode manually, I have the same problem as before. Looks like I have to pay to have it CID unlocked.

If SPV-Services gets updated though, we'll be set.

-Mc

[jcjdoss]

In my experience, you always have to have an unlocked phone. Sometimes, and by sometimes I mean rarely, a provider won't lock the phone or will unlock it for you. If you ever want to upgrade your ROM I would go ahead and expect to pay the one time fee for the service. It of course never hurts to give it a go round before you pay. ;)

[McHale]

mine came SIM unlocked. Mine was a freebie from T-Mobile that they give to perspective large corporate customers to hopefully get them to jump ship with their current carrier.

I was trying to avoid paying an unlocking fee since my Cingular SIM works in it already...

-Mc

[tramuyo]

have the same problem.. the SPL_Upgrade that you mention just straight up to 100% and says "error 294: Invalid Vendor ID"

its impossible to unlock them?
mine is a Tmobile Dash

[bela]

Hi,

I just tried mine. Flashing to the HTC ROM only worked after I SIM unlocked the Dash. 41 bucks...:(

Regards,

Bela

[djdanska]

Sim unlock and cid unlock are two different things. You can get the phone sim unlocked from t-mobile but it still needs to be cid unlocked if you want to put a different firmware on it.

[jhwo99]

i extracted the ruu update utillity ,the problem is the hbh file it causes the utillity to read the unit befor it upgrades,reminds me of microsoft wga bs!! its just a mtter of bypassing the vendor id check to noid and then we should be good to install the bootloader and different roms!

I tried CHECKLOCK and my phone is unlocked.
I think above mentioned is right. The problem is the ruu update utillity.

Who can fix this?

[ffffff]

I tried CHECKLOCK and my phone is unlocked.
I think above mentioned is right. The problem is the ruu update utillity.

Who can fix this?

checking the unlock status does tell me that my dash is unlocked. however, reading through 13 pages here and several others elsewhere does not indicate whethere the unit can be restored to an earlier (original version) if the conversion goes wrong. the fact is that to attempt this without such verification seems risky because my cell is the only phone i use (skype really does not count) and to be without a phone seems unrealistic.

i stupidly contacted tmobile tech support and asked them this same question and it seems that all they can do is to read from pre-released screens on their computers...in other words they are as stupid as they come...they know nothing. any help here would be greatly appreciated.

charlie

[bkeaver]

All I can offer you all is this. I have a T-mobile Dash and was running ROM Version 1.11.531.1 with Radio 4.1.13.24_02.48.90. I already had the phone unlocked from T-mobile so that I could use another sim in it. I then had to go through IMEI-Check.com and pay 38.00 to get it CID unlocked. After getting it CID unlocked I then had to run the RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe file and after that I could load any ROM Version that I wanted. Everytime you want to reflash the phone after that you must re-run the RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe file in order to load another ROM. I am currently running the 1.11.405.4 Rom Version without any issues. But beware there is no XT9 with any of the HTC Roms only the Tmobile ROM and Dopod ROMs seem to have this. Hope this helps you.

[leoiden]

we need a new rom to try out ????????

[bkeaver]

I agree with you on that one...

[yuriyg]

I got my Dash a week or so ago (also I'm new to T-Mobile). The phone is awesome, but I have a major problem with connectivity: no signal at work :(

I assume it's the phone and not the network, since some ppl around me have Cingular that works fine, but Dash is not roaming on the Cingular network.

I don't really mind T-Mobile branding and all that crap, but I'm really interested in upgrading to this ROM version for the radio ROM update. Does anyone who upgraded saw an improvement in connectivity?

[ffffff]

All I can offer you all is this. I have a T-mobile Dash and was running ROM Version 1.11.531.1 with Radio 4.1.13.24_02.48.90. I already had the phone unlocked from T-mobile so that I could use another sim in it. I then had to go through IMEI-Check.com and pay 38.00 to get it CID unlocked. After getting it CID unlocked I then had to run the RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe file and after that I could load any ROM Version that I wanted. Everytime you want to reflash the phone after that you must re-run the RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe file in order to load another ROM. I am currently running the 1.11.405.4 Rom Version without any issues. But beware there is no XT9 with any of the HTC Roms only the Tmobile ROM and Dopod ROMs seem to have this. Hope this helps you.

yes, i noticed this...so how do i type things like the letters "w,e,r, s, d, f, x c, v" does not seem a way to do this unless i use a bt or other external keyboard..any ideas? because this is a pain. not that i do that much text messaging but it also applies to any feature in which these letters are needed. also be aware that the alt and cap keys have no effect. also the letters a and z do not work at all, and no java apps can be installed.

[bkeaver]

have you changed the keyboard language to US English? set it both in Start>Settings>More..>Regional Settings..then change language to US English then change Locale to English (United States).

then go into your registr settings to HKEY_Local_Machine\Hardware\devicemap\KEYBD and change the value data for curlang to 1033.

If you dont have a registy editor here is one. Just unzip it and copy it to your phone and run it.

[ffffff]

have you changed the keyboard language to US English? set it both in Start>Settings>More..>Regional Settings..then change language to US English then change Locale to English (United States).

then go into your registr settings to HKEY_Local_Machine\Hardware\devicemap\KEYBD and change the value data for curlang to 1033.

If you dont have a registy editor here is one. Just unzip it and copy it to your phone and run it.

yes i did both. actually i did not have to. they were set that way after the rom upgrade.

i even tried different versions of english and locale combos. but as i reported earlier, these changes made no difference.

any other suggestions? i was able to flash to the non-test version of the htc rom (ship) as posted earlier here. i found that it will install on the dash-contrary to what was originally posted.

[bkeaver]

Im at a loss then. I have flashed my phone with all ROMS posted in this forum, except for the test one, and never had this issue before.

Anyone else have any suggestions???

[ffffff]

Im at a loss then. I have flashed my phone with all ROMS posted in this forum, except for the test one, and never had this issue before.

Anyone else have any suggestions???

i found the answer:

i have sprite backup and attempted to restore from the backup i created when i had the tmobile dash setup. during the restore process i was warned that things might not go as planned and was urged not to use it. so i hard reset the unit and checked to see if the problem went away and it did. now i just have to reinstall all my apps from scratch.

i appreciate your help.

charlie

[bkeaver]

glad to hear you got it figured out.

[shames]

Hi all just wanted to confirm a few things before i try this
I'm using a t-mobile dash with
ROM version: 1.11.531.1
radio version 4.1.13.24_02.48.90
the phone was sim and cid unlocked at imei site
so do i need to run the bootloader first
and then load the test rom?
to run the bootloader and the rom do i just run the exe with activesync connected?
and just to confirm this rom update gets rid of all t-mobile branding?
does it revert back to original htc settings?
like will it default to ABC instead of t9?
thanks for all the help
hope this fixes buggy alarm too :(
please let me now so i know how to proceed thanks

[McHale]

if you're CID/SIM unlocked,

Run the special bootloader ROM

Then install any ROM you want. Do not bother with the test ROM as the actual released ROM from HTC is the same ROM without the test warnings throughout.

I'm also using an unlocked dash and tried to update without the bootloader ROM first - did not work.

-Mc

[shames]

where do i get the rom released by htc?
the ftp site for xda-developers doesn't seem to work
i can't even download the bootloader
anyone have any idea where to get these files?

[dawson1075]

I owna US t-mobile dash and recently flashed to this rom. Everything went great but I do have one issue. Ever since I flashed the phone the page up #2, page down #8 on internet explorer doesn't work. I have smartweaker loaded and one of the tweaks is for this. I activate it and i still can't get the feature. I have done all the proper zone and keyboard adjustments to make a US keyboard. I also tried surrealnetworks hacks for this function. I don't know if the reg for the htc rom is different than the t-mobile. If any body can tell me the reg hack or how I can get the feature from smarttweaker to work I would be forever grateful. I hate using the jogger and holding down d-pad is just a pain.

thanks

[paincorp]

so i just upgraded the rom and bootloader on my dash, but now i am unable to access t-mobiles edge internet...any ideas as to what i need to do to get this working again?

[chaznet]

What was it your Dash wasn't doing well that prompted you to update the ROM?

so i just upgraded the rom and bootloader on my dash, but now i am unable to access t-mobiles edge internet...any ideas as to what i need to do to get this working again?

[paincorp]

i just wanted to get rid of all the bloated-ness that t-mobile adds to it....but i got it working with some tinkering...

[cinimod1000]

Hey, guys.
I've been following this thread (and others) for the last few days now. Firstly, this site is great!!! Thanks for all the info etc!!
I did try to upgrade my T-Mo Dash, following all instructions to the letter. I'm not new to flashing, having worked my way through a MPx200, 220, Sp3, MDA, SDA, etc, etc.
It does appear that my Dash is CID Locked. I tried upgrading the bootloader first (many times), tried flashing the HTC rom by itself, tried the radio upgrade as well. They ALL fail. The "special" Bootloader upgrade, described by "SecureGSM" unfortunately fails with the "Incorrect Vendor" error....
My Dash is only SIM unlocked from T-Mobile. It's also App unlocked, but not CID unlocked. Like several others in this thread, I am reluctant to pay $38 to just get it CID unlocked, as it will already accept other SIM's..........
I know there are many smartphones/PPC phones that can be CID unlocked without the help of IMEI Check. Surely, there is a way it can be done with the Dash/Excalibur.........!!!! Someone???????? Please Help!!!!???

[bkeaver]

todate as far as I know there isnt any "Free" was to CID unlock your phone that I know of. I have been watching the threads pretty close waiting for someone to say they finally succeeded. Good luck.

[cinimod1000]

Thanks for the info. I'll keep looking.....
If anyone can help, my e-mail is "cinimod1000@charter.net"
I would really appreciate it if there is a solution, seeing as there is for most HTC phones out there.
SecureGSM and Pof - do you have a workaround you can help with? I would be most grateful....

[paincorp]

Hey, guys.

It does appear that my Dash is CID Locked.

My Dash is only SIM unlocked from T-Mobile. It's also App unlocked, but not CID unlocked.


make up your mind

and if you want it CID, SIM and App unlocked you need to pay the $38, unless you want to go and figure it out, because no one else has

[cinimod1000]

make up your mind

and if you want it CID, SIM and App unlocked you need to pay the $38, unless you want to go and figure it out, because no one else has

...."Make up your mind"...
Wow! That's some response....
I thought these forums were for helping folks, not slamming them!!
If you read what I wrote, I said my Dash is now SIM and APP unlocked, but NOT CID unlocked. There is no making up my mind.
I know IMEI-Check can do that. That means it is "crackable", and I was seeing if anyone had solved the problem yet. That's all.

[paincorp]

if you looked you first said it was cid unlocked then said it wasn't...thats all i was pointing out...

and simple searching would have shown that there is no free method

[tramuyo]

the idea of tweaking the RUU update to skip id check is quite good ;)

im goin to try and later post my results.. ;)

[mray99]

I've gone through this thread in its' entirety, but what I still don't really understand is why are some people finding it possible to use the 'excalibur upgrade only' bootloader revision on the t-mo Dash, while it won't seem to work for others. I've tried just about every possibility I can think of on my end, but nothing seems to get it to take. I always get the "Invalid Vendor" prompt.

Are there some software revisions made by t-mo on the Dash, where some people have slightly different operating software that is making something like this possible? If not, if someone has the time, I would love a very meticulous step by step for what someone has done to get it happening on the Dash. If it's not different software on the t-mo dash, then it must be something we are doing.

[ka24e]

some need CID unlock...

[mray99]

some need CID unlock...

I understand that, however that is just the solution, I was trying to understand the cause for different Dash's to react differently to attempting to apply the ROM.

[boogiecornejo]

does this mean it would be safe to try changing my tmobile dash's rom to the htc rom even if my unit is not cid unlocked?

[richy240]

does this mean it would be safe to try changing my tmobile dash's rom to the htc rom even if my unit is cid unlocked?
No, it means you CAN'T flash to an HTC ROM unless your device is CID unlocked. You can ONLY install a T-Mobile ROM, unless your device accepts the alternate bootloader.

[jeg815]

is this a new version of WM6? I unlocked my T-Mobile Dash with the unlock app posted here.

[boogiecornejo]

Hey, i just unlocked my dash and now am running the latest dopod rom!!thanks guys!

[richy240]

Hey, i just unlocked my dash and now am running the latest dopod rom!!thanks guys!
So, did you pay to have it unlocked?

[Henchman]

Hey, i just unlocked my dash and now am running the latest dopod rom!!thanks guys!

what's the latest dopod ROM?

[boogiecornejo]

So, did you pay to have it unlocked?

nope!i used the bootloader upgrade thing on page 1 of this thread.i was actually surpised it worked.i tried changing rom earlier last week but the computer said that the official dopod rom was not for my device so i assumed i was cid locked then i tried the instructions on the 1st page and viola,it worked...

[boogiecornejo]

what's the latest dopod ROM?
this is what it says on the site:
ROM Version:1.15.707.2

RF Module Version:4.1.13.28_02.63.90

[RocketMBA]

The link to download the firmware in the first post seems to be dead - and the file's not on the FTP any more. :( Has anybody got a mirror, please?

Edit: evidently, files removed by ask of Microsoft. Never mind!

[jcrompton]

I have read this entire thread - now three times.
I purchased unlock from imei-check.co and the program reports that my device is now unlock.
I tried flashing the bootloader as page one says. I tried from windows and from manual bootloader start.
Then tried over and over again to flash using the latest Tmobile firmware flash -- I keep getting that same error regarding the wrong device.

Any suggestions given that I have read all I know to read and tried everything previously suggested?
I would like to upgrade to WM6

Thanks

[jdhelstrom]

Ok, so the "RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1.11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.9 0_Ship.exe" has been removed courtesy of microsoft? Those @!#$*tards. Can anyone who has this file email me a copy?

Also, I just recieved my new phone, its an unbranded HTC version, but its running:
bootloader=1.19.000
rom version=1.19.422.2
Radio=4.1.13.34_02.79.90

This seems to be a much higher version then what has been discussed. Does anyone have any experience with this version, as far as being better or worse then before? I'm having intermittent issues with all the wireless networking types, such as problems connecting to gprs and 802.11 networks, and when it does work, my gprs/edge is INCREDIBLY slow.

[jdhelstrom]

nevermind....i found it somewhere

[sahli]

I have read this entire thread - now three times.
I purchased unlock from imei-check.co and the program reports that my device is now unlock.
I tried flashing the bootloader as page one says. I tried from windows and from manual bootloader start.
Then tried over and over again to flash using the latest Tmobile firmware flash -- I keep getting that same error regarding the wrong device.

Any suggestions given that I have read all I know to read and tried everything previously suggested?
I would like to upgrade to WM6

Thanks


Me too.... in desperation :-(

[evow]

i moddefied my settings and everything worked then.

[evow]

first unlock the phone (cid unlock)
here:
http://www.imei-check.co.uk/dashunlock.php

then download the rom for wm6

and follow this steps :


Tools you need:
===============
- HexWorkshop from http://www.bpsoft.com/downloads/
the ROM of your choice
- Winzip or Winrar
- a valid UNL file for YOUR phone

Preparation:
============
a) install HexWorkshop and Winzip or Winrar on your pc
b) in explorer on pc, RIGHT click on the ROM of your choice and use: "Extract files to folder ..." from conext menu Now it will unpack all the files
c) in the new folder you will have ONE file like "HRUU_signed.NBH" (*.NBH) RIGHT click on the .NBH file and use: "Hex Edit with Hex Workshop" from context menu
d) You'll see on the 5th row EXCA20000 ==> !!! make it EXCA***** (5 stars) and save the file
e) Now RIGHT click on ROMUpdateUtility.exe and use: "Hex Edit with Hex Workshop" from conext menu
Search for word "BsaD5SeoA" (without quotes, case sensitive)
You'll find it around address 0x3FC6C ==> !!! replace "BsaD5SeoA" with "IMEICHECK" (without quotes) and save the file

ROM-Update:
===========
1) take SIM card and SD card OUT of the phone

2) Connect the phone running windows ce to the pc (normal way).

3) Completely Unlock your phone using our unlocker <== REALLY IMPORTANT

4) After phone is unlocked run unlocker (again) BUT when the unlocker ask for UNL file, remove the USB cable from the phone THEN press "Cancel" on the unlocker select file window (unlocker will close on PC). NOTE: The screen on the device will not show something usefull when in this mode. Most probably it is complete WHITE. !!THIS IS NORMAL!! Don't touch phone, let it like it is!

5) After you closed the unlocker, attach usb cable again (phone has still white screen)

6) start (the modified) ROMUpdateUtility.exe

7) when update finished and device started you will get a message: "Data Crashed, contact service provider" (!NO PANIC!)
==> Simply fix this problem by running the unlocker again and this time select the key file normal way (full unlock process again).



just follow it exactly and it will work,
i just got scared my self when i got data chrashed, but a few minutes later everythinbg worked well.

[profbisson]

ok.. anyone with radio: 2.4x.xx is encouraged to upgrade to new radio 2.6x.xx

2.6x.xx has sensational battery life.

and where would the link be? :confused:

[J273]

As anyone got a link for the latest WM5 rom?

Ive flashed it to wm6 but want to go back to 5....Only problem is i cant find a link for it

Thanks

[sunnyg]

hi there I have a MDA mail (uk version of the MDA DASH) from t-mobile, am looking to upgrade to WM6. and idea's on where I can get a HTC Rom from, and also how I can get the CID and Sim unlocked??

[jt76542]

hi there I have a MDA mail (uk version of the MDA DASH) from t-mobile, am looking to upgrade to WM6. and idea's on where I can get a HTC Rom from, and also how I can get the CID and Sim unlocked??


Both answers are located in this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316883) thread.:D

[Intergalactic]

hi there I have a MDA mail (uk version of the MDA DASH) from t-mobile, am looking to upgrade to WM6. and idea's on where I can get a HTC Rom from, and also how I can get the CID and Sim unlocked??

Go here http://forum.Xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435&highlight=FARIA+REAL+THING Things to look for: First you want to find out if your Mda is a G3 or G4 before you do anything! Mostly lkiely your device is a G3,but make sure. Next, you want downgrade back to Button Rom, 105 Rom, you have to do this before you can Cid and SIM unlock your MDA. After you have done all this, download the LOKIWIZ unlock tool. You will find this download their at Faria's school. If you need more help contact me!:confused:

[bustafone]

I can not unlock my DASH using the SPL- 1.11 Upgrade only file. it disconects the phone from ACTIVESYNC every time I try:o ...WHY :mad: ... anyone else had this problem?:confused:

[surfer]

Could anyone point me in the right direction to download this rom?

[ahik]

hi .. anybd still havin any clue on unlocking HTC Excalibur?

Any input on CID unlocking would be appreciated.

cheers

[mosescso]

Hello,

Need your guys help urgently. I have a HTC Excalibur, but recently did not power ON for about afew weeks, and now when I power ON, it will just hang at the booting green page showing "Windows Mobile Direct Push Technology", and can never goto the main screen at all, suspected that the software corrupted.

Please help, I have tried to use the Activesync but it does not detect my HTC Excalibur. Is there any way to reload back the default software/firmware image back to the device? like BlackBerry device, there's a software application and can use the Desktop Manager Application Loader to reload the software/firmware back to the device, is there such similar way for HTC Excalibur? Or any alternatives to resolve this issue?

Please HELP, any kind soul expert out there to help?

Thousand of thanks.
:mad:

[Reiner Worm]

:( doesn't work with my unbranded and unlocked treo 750v with generic german rom 2.23.
regards,
reiner

[stylez]

:( doesn't work with my unbranded and unlocked treo 750v with generic german rom 2.23.
regards,
reiner

A treo 750v is not an Excalibur\Dash no wonder it doesn't work... If you wan't to brick your phone then keep flashing ROMs not designed for it...

[phucloi]

on my device show
Excalibur
ONBL 1.10.0000
Excalibur
SPL 1.10.0000
Excalibur IU
Can not connect by Active Sync, CID reloocked, I did load All offical rom in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381726
Some body help me??? is it dead??? Poor me

[l0lcats]

necropost FTL

please, start a NEW thread