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BHSPitMonkey
18th June 2008, 07:10 PM
I've just finished successfully flashing an unofficial WM6.1 ROM to my StarTrek (Cingular 3125) using only a microSD card (no data cable, no ActiveSync, no Windows) and the brilliant work found on this forum. I thought I would share the details of my success in the hopes that it will help the next person who stops by, since I myself found it difficult to find a definitive yes/no on the matter here.

Requirements:

HTC StarTrek
I had the Cingular ROM; Any should work.
microSD card
IMPORTANT: Your card MUST be using FAT32 for this to work. If it is not already so, back up its data and do this now. (Windows will show a FAT16 volume simply as "FAT".)
AppUnlock tool
The one linked at this post is good. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1146363
The ROM you wish to flash
I used the WM6.1 Standard ROM posted here by Erofich (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374397), since it is most appropriate for a Smartphone such as the StarTrek. You can also use the Professional version, though it is intended for use with a touch screen, so you will have to control a cursor with physical keys.
A computer you can use to extract and place these files onto the microSD card.


After you've obtained the listed files and have them extracted somewhere on your computer, copy the following files to your microSD:

SurrealNetworksAppUnlock.cab (Anywhere)
The entire SSPL directory from your extracted ROM download. (Anywhere)
RUU_signed.nbh, found within the RUU directory of your ROM download. (Rename this to STARIMG.NBH and place it in the top-most level of your microSD card, not inside a folder.)


Insert the microSD into the device (the door is located beneath the SIM card). Using the File Explorer (or Total Commander, if you have it), move or copy the three contents of the SSPL directory from your Storage Card to the top level (/) of your phone.

Find the SurrealNetworksAppUnlock.cab file on the Storage Card and run it. It should install like any other application, and you will notice a change to your Home Screen wallpaper.

Using File Explorer again, navigate to the top level (/) of your phone and run SPL.lnk (36 bytes, if this helps you distinguish which file to select). If all goes as expected, you will see a white screen, followed by a message telling you to press the top Volume button to proceed. Do this, and it will flash your new OS to the phone.

I hope I've offered a clear and helpful explanation of this process. Enjoy your now-renascent StarTrek!

Special thanks to Corian for helping me troubleshoot, to #xda-devs, and to all content authors involved here.

nonpaq
19th June 2008, 03:21 PM
Funny, I was planning on re-flashing my 3125 via SD card, but I could not find where I left the instructions. I did it many times a few months ago while trying many ROMs, but I could not recall the exact procedure. Then I come to XDA-Devs to search for the info again and find your post sitting there right on top. Thanks, you saved me lots of time.

I'm currently using Erofich's (pArtizAn's) 6.1 standard ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374397)as well, but wanted to try out Erofich's PRO version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378709)for kicks, and maybe retry GnatGoSplat's clean ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380554) (I found I'm not using Mobile Office , which the Clean ROM leaves out.)

Ideally, I wish there was a way to install certain WM-Pro only applications on WM-Standard, so that I don't need to change to a touch screen centric OS just for a few applications.

BTW, anyone find and use the HTC Network Setup tool to configure the phone for use with U.S. AT&T service. I want to avoid having to manually set up the data settings.

crt60
24th June 2008, 02:26 PM
Freakin awesome, works like a charm, now I can flash my phone with the broken charging/sync port. Many thanks...

Jager-ntr
26th July 2008, 07:40 PM
Hello. I done all steps of this instruction, but can't flash because the message which invite you to press volume button does not appear...

BHSPitMonkey
28th July 2008, 03:43 AM
You should repeat the instructions very carefully. Are you sure your SD card is FAT32-formatted, rather than just FAT (FAT16)?

jimmunsw
7th September 2008, 07:28 PM
I've just finished successfully flashing an unofficial WM6.1 ROM to my StarTrek (Cingular 3125) using only a microSD card (no data cable, no ActiveSync, no Windows) and the brilliant work found on this forum. I thought I would share the details of my success in the hopes that it will help the next person who stops by, since I myself found it difficult to find a definitive yes/no on the matter here.

Requirements:

HTC StarTrek
I had the Cingular ROM; Any should work.
microSD card
IMPORTANT: Your card MUST be using FAT32 for this to work. If it is not already so, back up its data and do this now. (Windows will show a FAT16 volume simply as "FAT".)
AppUnlock tool
The one linked at this post is good. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1146363
The ROM you wish to flash
I used the WM6.1 Standard ROM posted here by Erofich (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374397), since it is most appropriate for a Smartphone such as the StarTrek. You can also use the Professional version, though it is intended for use with a touch screen, so you will have to control a cursor with physical keys.
A computer you can use to extract and place these files onto the microSD card.


After you've obtained the listed files and have them extracted somewhere on your computer, copy the following files to your microSD:

SurrealNetworksAppUnlock.cab (Anywhere)
The entire SSPL directory from your extracted ROM download. (Anywhere)
RUU_signed.nbh, found within the RUU directory of your ROM download. (Rename this to STARIMG.NBH and place it in the top-most level of your microSD card, not inside a folder.)


Insert the microSD into the device (the door is located beneath the SIM card). Using the File Explorer (or Total Commander, if you have it), move or copy the three contents of the SSPL directory from your Storage Card to the top level (/) of your phone.

Find the SurrealNetworksAppUnlock.cab file on the Storage Card and run it. It should install like any other application, and you will notice a change to your Home Screen wallpaper.

Using File Explorer again, navigate to the top level (/) of your phone and run SPL.lnk (36 bytes, if this helps you distinguish which file to select). If all goes as expected, you will see a white screen, followed by a message telling you to press the top Volume button to proceed. Do this, and it will flash your new OS to the phone.

I hope I've offered a clear and helpful explanation of this process. Enjoy your now-renascent StarTrek!

Special thanks to Corian for helping me troubleshoot, to #xda-devs, and to all content authors involved here.

Dear sir,
Can it be done for my Dopod S300 using the above same method , mine is a original Dopod S 300 Malaysia Rom , CID is locked ? Please let me know before i try your method , thanks for your help and i wish you best regards ,
jimmunsw@gmail.com :)

BHSPitMonkey
7th September 2008, 08:02 PM
Dear sir,
Can it be done for my Dopod S300 using the above same method , mine is a original Dopod S 300 Malaysia Rom , CID is locked ? Please let me know before i try your method , thanks for your help and i wish you best regards ,
jimmunsw@gmail.com :)

I actually have no idea; What I've posted here is all the experience I have in this department.

Hope you get it figured out!

P.S.: Erofich has a new ROM posted in this subforum; You should check it out if you plan on flashing.