Flash Tmobile Dash from Bootloader?

[Inimical]

Hey guys, I have an Excalibur that gets stuck on the TMobile splash screen when you try to turn the device on.

I've tried doing a hard reset, but I still end up with the same problem. I can get the phone into the bootloader mode (green, blue red) but everything I've searched around (read the wiki, tried google, youtube, etc.) says that I need to be connected to ActiveSync in order to flash a rom onto it.

Is there any way to flash this thing while in bootloader mode or am I screwed?

Thanks!!

[stylez]

Stickys, official roms & hard-reset bootloader.

[Inimical]

Thanks for the quick response, Stylez!

I've read the "hard reset and bootloader" post, which is how I learned to put the device in bootloader mode (thanks to you!)

I've also downloaded the necessary ROM file and loader from the other sticky you mentioned. (I did read and search on my own before asking)

But when I try to run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe it tells me to connect the device to activesync which I can't really do because it's in Bootloader mode and WindowsMobile Device Center says it's not connected.

[Capitan Totti]

Try this.

Did you SDA and Surreal unlocked your cell prior to flashing?

If not, do so. You can find both files in the Wiki or in one of the stickies I am sure.

SDA Unlock it from desktop, reboot, Surreal, drag it in the device, install it, once installed... go to the ROM you chose and run the AUTO file, not RUU... you should follow the instructions of when to click on and the center button on the device, now, (this might occur) I know it does make the sound of restarting and when you load the ROM say v1.7a Ricky and Styles RoseROM, it won't go over 3% saying it can't find the device... just click on the RUU this time, and I bet you that this time it will find the device and load it. Try it and let me know.

[Inimical]

When I run the SDA Unlock, the button remains greyed out because it doesn't recognize the device is connected to the computer. Is it supposed to even though it's on the bootloader screen?

[Capitan Totti]

The white bootloader screen is only needed when you flash a new ROM into it. You need to connect the device NOT in bootloader but just as is when turned on normally so that the ActiveSync will recognize it. :)

[Capitan Totti]

Same thing for Surreal, you just drag it in the phone and install it as you would install any .cab.

[Inimical]

Hey guys, I have an Excalibur that gets stuck on the TMobile splash screen when you try to turn the device on.

Is there any way to flash this thing while in bootloader mode or am I screwed?

Thanks, but unfortunately I can't get this thing to boot past the T-Mobile splash screen. Is there no way to flash it without Activesync?

[Inimical]

Also, I'm in the Red/Green/Blue bootloader (hold the camera button and attach USB cable) not the White one.

[Capitan Totti]

So, you are running the T-Mobile flash, yet you can't go past the initial screen? Did you just get it like this or did you flash it before... ???

Did you try to run USPL CID BYPASS? It might get it into white bootloader mode, just assuming. If not, then do as I suggested, when it says it doesn't find the device, re-run the RUU. As posted above.

[Inimical]

I got the phone like this from a friend. So, who knows what could be wrong with it. :rolleyes:

The bootloader screen says it's running 1.22.0000 and as far as I know, it's the default TMobile rom.

It won't get passed the T-Mobile initial screen. It will just turn back off after a few minutes. I can get it into the Bootloader mode as mentioned before, so I assumed I'd be able to flash it to fix whatever is preventing it from booting fully.

It seems, however, that something more severe may be wrong with the phone if the computer can't register that it's connected which prevents me from running any kind of CID BYPASS programs or SDA Unlock utilities.

Any other suggestions?

[Capitan Totti]

I am gonna think about it, but hopefully the more expert in here will help you sooner. I personally think your buddy messed up while flashing or something. Because if he did not, then he can just send it back and get another one from T-Mo. Plus, not being there to see makes things a bit more complicated this once.

[Capitan Totti]

Are you even connected to ActiveSync when in bootloader mode? I don't mean you, I mean in general.

And btw, did you try to do what I suggested you?

Connect the phone, get it in bootloader, try to flash the T-Mo ROM and clickon AUTO.bat, an image is on the guide with pics sticky thread in here... that should open and ms-dos thing, even if it opens the loader and doesn't go over 3%, this time... click on the RUU icon.. it worked for me last night and for the T-Mo ROM you shouldn't need any sda or surreal stuff. Try it...

You can get the T-Mo ROM from their web-site or here too.
I know you can go on youtube and look up upgrade to kavana, there is a guy who has it for download. Thing is T-Mo asks you for a cell number to verify you are the owner of the phone so you might have to insert your friend's number.

[Inimical]

Are you even connected to ActiveSync when in bootloader mode? I don't mean you, I mean in general.
No, while in bootloader and connected via USB, ActiveSync (WindowsMobile Device Center in Vista) says that there is no device connected.

And btw, did you try to do what I suggested you?

Connect the phone, get it in bootloader, try to flash the T-Mo ROM and clickon AUTO.bat
I tried this step, however, when the DOS box opens, it tells me it cannot find the phone and asks to try again. I do this repeatedly and get nothing. I also tried clicking NO on the retry, but nothing.


You can get the T-Mo ROM from their web-site or here too.
I know you can go on youtube and look up upgrade to kavana, there is a guy who has it for download. Thing is T-Mo asks you for a cell number to verify you are the owner of the phone so you might have to insert your friend's number.
Tried that too, I actually have T-Mobile so I put in my own number. I ended up with the same error message about not finding a phone. Is it supposed to find the phone when connected in Bootloader mode?

Thanks for your help, btw

[Capitan Totti]

Thanks for explaining that. I think you might have yourself a bit of a problem.
I'll ponder on it and let you know. Can't you return it in exchange for another Dash?

[stellarvelocity]

What ROM are you trying to flash? I would recommend that you go to T-Mobile.com/wmupgrade and download the current Officially Dash ROM and recover the device that way. If you do not have a T-Mobile phone number, I can get you one that you may use to access the download page.

Once you reflash the official rom I recommend you do the CID unlock and flash a 6.1

[Capitan Totti]

What ROM are you trying to flash? I would recommend that you go to T-Mobile.com/wmupgrade and download the current Officially Dash ROM and recover the device that way. If you do not have a T-Mobile phone number, I can get you one that you may use to access the download page.

Once you reflash the official rom I recommend you do the CID unlock and flash a 6.1
:rolleyes:

I recommend reading the thread before posting. All you proposed I already mentioned and he answered. Look above... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: