Updating ROM with a Linux PC ???

[3eggert]

Hi Together,
I try to update the radio and os on my universal. My problem is that I only have a Linux machine. I tried to use VMware, Paralles and VirtualBox with Windows XP Pro inside, but the update always fails. I tried on a Windows PC, which I borrowed for a short time, and it worked. So I think the problem is not my knowledge of the update process.

Since I'm quite new to the universal I still would like to play around with some ROMs, there for I'm still searching for a way to perform updates via Linux.
Of cause I would prefer a more "native" method, instead of using a virtual machine.

Any ideas, hints, etc.?


Best Greetings

Thorsten

[vacula]

I'm watching for this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296436

In TODO file which cames with latest flasher sources I see Universal to support in nearest feature.

However, I'm able to upgrade CE rom using vmware from my linux, but unfortunately not GSM rom (I suspect I have corrupted GSM)

[3eggert]

Hi Vacula,
thank you for your hint, I see there is hope...

I don't think your radio is bad, I have the same error on my tested VMs. But on a Windows PC my universal flashes like charm ...

Greetings

Thorsten

[vacula]

Hope you'r rigth! I'll try to flash from windows machine as soon as I get one, and 'll report here just to know what's current status with virtual machines in linux and usb.