bootloader question

[iamwin]

masters!!! hi!! i have an o2 exec here.

i've read some articles here and in wiki for upgrading my device. howver, i havent seen a thing about bootloader.

these are my device's info:

rom version: 1.30.107 wwe
radio version: 1.09.00
ext rom version: 1.30.162 wwe
bootloader: 1.00


my question is, do i need to upgrade my bootloader first to 1.01 before doing an upgrade to wm6?

in connection with this, i believe my device is g3 (please correct me if i'm wrong), will IVAN rom work on G3? how about Rom Update 2.07.04.BL, will it work on g3? there are no information on their threads if these are for g3 or g4...

thanks for those who can help me.. thanks again!

[Laubscherc]

Yes, You need to upgrade to BL 1.01

By Default all of the ROM's work on G3 devices unless stated. Even the ones that state that they work on G4, work on G3 as well. I have tried all of the mentioned (and more) on my G3 device and they all work.

[iamwin]

Yes, You need to upgrade to BL 1.01

By Default all of the ROM's work on G3 devices unless stated. Even the ones that state that they work on G4, work on G3 as well. I have tried all of the mentioned (and more) on my G3 device and they all work.

so, upgrading to BL 1.01 is necessary. (however, mmamaich stated that it is not necessary...)

thank you so much for the useful informations. i'll be reflashing to wm6 later. thanks again great master!

[iamwin]

what will happen if i upgrade directly to wm6 without upgrading first to BL 1.01? will it kill my device? thanks again!

[shadeyhk]

masters!!! hi!! i have an o2 exec here.

i've read some articles here and in wiki for upgrading my device. howver, i havent seen a thing about bootloader.

these are my device's info:

rom version: 1.30.107 wwe
radio version: 1.09.00
ext rom version: 1.30.162 wwe
bootloader: 1.00


my question is, do i need to upgrade my bootloader first to 1.01 before doing an upgrade to wm6?

in connection with this, i believe my device is g3 (please correct me if i'm wrong), will IVAN rom work on G3? how about Rom Update 2.07.04.BL, will it work on g3? there are no information on their threads if these are for g3 or g4...

thanks for those who can help me.. thanks again!

Hi Everyone

I too would like an answer to iamwin's question . . .

I still have Bootloader v1.00 on my Xda Exec and I've loaded "2.07.05.BL from Beasty & Laurentius" on my device - not even knowing that it may or may not be necessary to update the bootloader . . .

I am confused as to whether my device is G3 or G4 and which is a G3 Rom and which is a G4 Rom and what is the significance of updating the bootloader on the device, since I've already flashed a WM6 Rom on a Bootloader v1.00 device, would it have any repercussions

-EDIT-

I read that some forum member's device have bootloader 2.01 - is it better to upgrade to the newer bootloader version - but is it available for download?

-END EDIT-

Cheers
SHK

[OllieD]

Bootloader 2.01 is What Is Displayed On G4 Devices After Bootloader Update.
On G3 The Update Shows As 1.01.

I Believe Thats Correct Neways.

[rhmartin]

I was on BL 1.00 on my first try to upgrade to a WM6 ROM. All went well.

The SPL upgrade is meant to Super CID the device to make it compatible with the different modified ROM's available other than the shipped ones. Other than that, it was supposed to SIM unlock the Universal for subscribed users to telco's. I assume that you're on Globe or Smart and your SIM is already unlocked.

I see no other point other than the above that would make the Universal better or faster or more stable by applying the SPL upgrade, except maybe for troubleshooting purposes where a tool requires a modified BL.

Based on experience, I started not being able to flush ROM's with the SD Card inserted since I did the SPL upgrade.

My advice is to try the upgrade at it's current BL version and upgrade SPL or SIM unlock only if you are unable to proceed with the upgrade.

Cheers (Kabayan)!

P.S.
Btw, OS ROM selection is a matter of taste & usage. Determine the main use of your Uni & check for the ROM with no bugs exhibited for that main purpose. I hope video call is not among your main thing coz your going to be disappointed. Would be easier to go through the threads specifically the first page where bugs & fixes are mentioned. All of the new WM6 ROM's with OS CE core 5.2.1921& above are fast & stable except for some minor bugs here & there. All of the new releases runs on either G3 or G4.

[iamwin]

@rhmartin

woW!! thanks kabayan!

i have already downloaded the patched ruu, which i believe is the right tool for upgrading. if i am correct, this patched ruu will bypass cid checking right?

so if im to upgrade, i'll just put the *.nbf file (rom) to the folder of the patched ruu (extracted). please correct me if im wrong, :)

salamat po!!!

Thank you!!!

[rhmartin]

Yup, the patched RUU is in the form of an exe file like this: *_noID.exe.

For starters just upgrade the OS ROM. The radio ROM (radio_.nbf - version 1.15 is preferred) can follow later, applying the same procedure upgrading the OS ROM.

Both ROMs can be updated exclusively (separately) from each other!

Good luck 'tol!

[mamaich]

Yes, You need to upgrade to BL 1.01

No, any bootloader starting from 0.53 would work with WM6. I personally don;t recommend to touch bootloader.

[iamwin]

@mamaich
thanks for the clarification!!!

@rhmartin
thanks for the guide. it seems i have what i need to upgrade my device.


masters, i'll update you after i upgrade my device! :)

[raskell]

what will happen if i upgrade directly to wm6 without upgrading first to BL 1.01? will it kill my device? thanks again!

I have a Qtek 9000 with bootloader 1.00 and have flashed it numerous times. There may be other (brand name) factors which may lead some to conclude that it is necessary to upgrade. If you try to flash with the older bootloader, I beleive that the worst would be that the process would self-abort, leaving your existing ROM in tact. Safest to have the OEM ROM available and ready before you try, just in case you need it.

[AlCapone]

Please help me upgrading the Bootloader to anything over 0.6

I got an JasJar for ROM testing, - however, I cannot flash it using http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Bootloader

nor does it work with _noID

there is no progress bar, but I get "success message" really short after. Cold reset does not help, bootloader is still v0.6

[AlCapone]

Please help me upgrading the Bootloader to anything over 0.6

I got an JasJar for ROM testing, - however, I cannot flash it using http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Bootloader

nor does it work with _noID

there is no progress bar, but I get "success message" really short after. Cold reset does not help, bootloader is still v0.6

..maybe somebody can provide an older bootloader ?

[AlCapone]

found the error - now upgrades work fine.

The error was caused by a massive overdose of bloatware and spyware, called Windows Vista, wich I recently got infected by, because my I got new PC at my workplace.

the simplest and best solution is to find and install a OS that's a OS, not a pile of junk.