Vodafone VDA GPS / Amoi 6711 / Toshiba G710

[powerbyte]

Windows Mobile 6.1 VDA GPS / Toshiba G710 / Amoin 6711A Kitchen (GPS-R11-080708-NEPTUNE 5.2.19581 aku 1101)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3RNNHGD5

- Support SDHC Cards
- GPS Driver incl.


"unzip the Kitchen to C:\VDA-GPS"
"the orginal Kitchen is to big you must remove Part(s), for example : SYS\SampleMusic"
"for flash disable "USB Connection" under Active Sync"


enjoy Powerbyte

[stoupata]

Hi man, Thanks for kitchen and other tools. But I have problem with flashing VDA GPS-R11-080708-NEPTUNE rom image to my VDA GPS...for more information read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3636188#post3636188

[powerbyte]

You can Flash Beta 2, a new Kitchen Version goes online in the next week, inluded a new non Beta ROM



powerbyte

[stoupata]

Thank you very much...beta 2 version running great!

[teac]

is there a way to use movex with windows vista/seven?
if i try to send the image, movex and any other tool isnt able to find my device

i also tried to bring my vda in "download" mode by pushing the power and camera button

thx for your help

[teac]

Hi powerbyte,

is it possible, that you share the file without the sample music in it?
i'm not able to manipulate the rom.

thx a lot

[riodoro]

hi powerbyte,

please can you provide a imagefile without the samplesounds ? (a smaler one)
i don´t understand :o how can i create a smaler image with your VDA-GPS package.

THANK YOU ...........

ragards
riodoro

[powerbyte]

run step 1. Drop Flash.img.cmd (drop Flash.img on Drop Flash.img.cmd)
run step 2. PKTool.cmd
look in the C:\VGA-GPS\SYS Folder, and delete Folder SampeMusik
run the next steps, and create a G710.NEW.IMG for Flash



please

[riodoro]

now i have it !, thank you for your answer powerbyte.

I have flashed my vda with my new image successfull but now i can not start any settings in my vda. When i would like to set my clock or anythink an error comes like this: "Fehler Einstellungen konnten nicht geöffnet werden."

Have you any idea ??


Thank you for your Help !

regards
riodoro

[ninjacul]

is there a way to use movex with windows vista/seven?
if i try to send the image, movex and any other tool isnt able to find my device

i also tried to bring my vda in "download" mode by pushing the power and camera button

thx for your help


Same here...but on Windows XP!
So if anyone have an idea...please let us know...

Thank you...

[teac]

It's working for me to use another USB-Cable and WinXP

But the rom is still not working (Not possible to change options)


PS.: Wer ist eigentlich deutsch? Powerbyte? Du evtl. auch?
Der VDA GPS ist fast ausschließlich in D verkauft worden.

MfG

[riodoro]

Hi teac

auch D, Du hast auch das Problem mit dem ROM dass keine Einstellungen im vda verändert werden können ? , sonst funktioniert alles gut.
Bei der Beta2 von powerbyte kann ich die Einstellungen verändern, nur leider gehen die Ringtones nicht.


grüsse

[teac]

Ja, bei mir sieht es genau so aus.
Werde mal versuchen, ob man der Beta2 die fehlenden sachen aus der "finalen" Version von powerbyte einfügen kann. Evtl. hilft auch ein weiteres entfernen von dateien aus der Version von Powerbyte, da die Größe auch ohne samplemusic noch grenzwertig ist.

@Powerbyte, vielleicht hast du ja mittlerweile auch eine lauffähige Version.

mfg

[riodoro]

hi teac,

die idee mit dem schrumpfen hatte ich auch schon weil ich dachet er hätte keinen Platz mehr die Konfiguration zu schreiben, hab das img bis auf 44MB verkleinert, hat aber nichts gebracht.

grüsse

[powerbyte]

then you only remove parts, go this way

Step 1. drop Flash.img to 1. Drop Flash.img.cmd
Step 2. run 2. PKTool.cmd

Step 3. remove for example all other Language Files and TelmapNav.exe do not remove German 0407 and English 0409 Files

Step 4. run 4. Make new IMG.cmd
Step 5. run 5. Flash.cmd


have fun

[riodoro]

hi powerbyte,

i do this:

Step 1. run 1. Drop Flash.img.cmd
Step 2. run 2. PKTool.cmd
Step 3. i remove all other Language Files (not 0407 and 0409 Files) and TelmapNav.exe
Step 4. run 3. BuildOS.cmd
Step 4. run 4. Make new IMG.cmd
Step 5. run 5. Flash.cmd

but i have the same problem, i am not able to be change settings in my vda.

ERROR "Fehler Einstellungen konnten nicht geöffnet werden"

regards
riodoro

[powerbyte]

Please flash another Image (older E78 Rom) and then your new Image

Old Rom

http://thanhcongmobile.com/download/Smartphone%20B800/UpRom%20B800/GSM6711_wm5.3.img

[ninjacul]

I tried with another usb cable...and now it is connecting...but i have the "loadram bin failed" error....
If you know what to do...please tell me!

[ninjacul]

I tried with another usb cable...and now it is connecting...but i have the "loadram bin failed" error....
If you know what to do...please tell me!

[riodoro]

hi powerbyte,

with the old rom (wm5.3), i can not enter in the download mode by pressing the power- and camera button ?!?

whats now wrong ?

regards
riodoro

[ninjacul]

You actually enter in download mode...but you see only the start-up screen...just try to download the other image...

[riodoro]

but i don`t get a usb-connection to my vda.

regards
riodoro

[riodoro]

ok, now i have sucessfull flashed to wm6.1 back :D after 100.... trys, i don't now why it was worked now (akku full .... ????!! or what ever).

but the problem with the settings was not fixed, i can not edit my settings.
after "Clear Storage" it's the same.
i can not find any helpfull thinks in the www

????????????

regards
riodoro

[ninjacul]

Hurray...i now have an working Vda-Gps with Wm 6.1 Standard!
I can modify the settings...all i have done was to remake the same image from the package...

[teac]

Hurray...i now have an working Vda-Gps with Wm 6.1 Standard!
I can modify the settings...all i have done was to remake the same image from the package...

so you changed nothing except to remove the sample music and remade the imagefile?

any other who was succesfull with trying this?

[ninjacul]

I didn't remove absolutely nothing!!!
1.droped the flash.img on drop.flash.img.cmd
2.copied the folder dump somewhere on my computer because after pktool.cmd it disapeared
3.used pktool.cmd
4.copied back in the "C:/Vda-Gps" folder the "dump" folder
5.used make new img.cmd
6.downloaded to the phone

These are the steps i used.
Later if you want it hope i can upload the image...

[azmitapah]

have you encountered any problem with the phone after flashing it with the new rom?

[ninjacul]

Until now no problems...however it just a little slower than the standard rom...but this causes no problems.
Route 66 it's working,Garmin XT also...only srs wow xt doesn't work...
And i like very much the sliding panel theme!

[riodoro]

hi ninjacul,

please can you share your good rom image with use ?!
THX

regards
riodoro

[ninjacul]

When i get home i will try to upload the image...i don't know if i can upload it here...i'll try!

[teac]

First of all thx a lot.

If it's not possible to upload it here try rapidshare.com or sth like this

greetings
TEAC

[ninjacul]

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScUjFsaO-14

[ninjacul]

And here is the img file:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AACOELT7
Hope it works for you guys!

[ninjacul]

Sorry...double post!

[riodoro]

he ninjacul, you are GREATE ! it works fantastic, thanks for your posting.

BUT i think it is the Beta 2 from powerbyte, then no Ringtones, Java and Office ar working and they have the same filesize !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards
riodoro

[ninjacul]

I already said it...i redo the image from powerbyte post...i didn't changed anything...so i don't take the credits for it!We should thank him for his work...
I just wanted my phone to work again...and to see if srs wow xt is working (sadly it doesn't)...
I'm glad you got it working to!

[ninjacul]

I hate my internet connection...always makes me to double post!

[teac]

so it didnt changed anything? the problem with ringtones ist still there?

i thought we were talking about the latest WinOS6.1 where the settings where not working.

Is there anybody out who have a fully working OS 6.1 wirt rintones, office mobile and settings that could be modyfied?

[teac]

This should be the full WIN!!!

I puted the missing files from the Version of this thread in the Beta2 except the files for the VDA navigator.

This means, the ringtones, office mobile and java should work and we should be able to change the settings.

Please try this!

Beta3: offline
write down your experiences

[ninjacul]

I have no problem with it...everything it is working...office,ringtones,i can change settings...
Just try it...my image it's working for me and for riodoro...it should work for you...

P.S.:i'm talking about my version...

[teac]

now im a bit of confused.

it looks like the beta2, but there are no files for office and java in it.
there are also not ringtones in it, what makes a change of it impossible (doesn't matter if you download individual tones). Is this maybe another version?

I'll give it a try too.

[teac]

big mess...

today i tried the beta3: same problem. no settings could be made.

i seems like it depends on the imagesize. this was the only change to beta2

i'll try my very best, will post beta4 soon

[ninjacul]

Did you tried my version...i have office,java and ringtones?
If you want,i can make a video for you to see they are working...

[tuo_kaerf]

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScUjFsaO-14

This is gorgeous! Thanks a lot for recording and sharing!
I will flash my VDA latest by next week...you created a strong incentive with me... :)

[teac]

The Beta3 has the same problem. you cant change any settings.

It seems, that this problem apears while generating the image file.
maybe the problem is caused by the tools.

I think the easies way is to use Beta2 and to copy the missing files to the VDA.
I'll post the missing files today.

I'll take the Beta3 offline!

[hugovr]

You actually enter in download mode...but you see only the start-up screen...just try to download the other image...

:confused: I entered allways in download mode but i can´t connect via usb...:mad: i´d tried Vista/XP allways without working...

Help anyone???

Tks
Hugo

[ninjacul]

Just try another cable...it worked for me!

[teac]

So, here is the Beta2 again: VDA GPS WM 6.1 (Multilang)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4VFSBI7W

Movex to flash your VDA:
http://thanhcongmobile.com/download/Smartphone%20B800/UpRom%20B800/MoVex.exe

The missing files (just extract them to the Windows folder of your VDA)(Ringtones, office, java)(no vodafone navigator)
http://rapidshare.com/files/251441249/missing_files.zip

The SDHC Driver for SD Cards larger then 2GB
http://rapidshare.com/files/251439025/sdhc.cab

A file to enlarge the systemcache and speed up the phone
http://rapidshare.com/files/251439125/wm6standard-increasesystemcache.cab

much fun
TEAC

[eLzyx]

So, here is the Beta2 again: VDA GPS WM 6.1 (Multilang)
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It is only base Italiano, Francais, US english, Esponol, Turkce and Germany version? Or it is posible select Czech language?

[teac]

It is only base Italiano, Francais, US english, Esponol, Turkce and Germany version? Or it is posible select Czech language?

Yes, only the base Version

[hugovr]

Just try another cable...it worked for me!

I also tried with different cables....when i switch to download mode the usb connection apeares always unknown...:confused: tks

[teac]

I also tried with different cables....when i switch to download mode the usb connection apeares always unknown...:confused: tks

Remember to deactivate USB-Connection in your Active Sync!

[tuo_kaerf]

Guys, I downloaded the archive from the first thread (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3RNNHGD5) and there are a lot of tools in.
I am wondering whether there is a tool or other method to first extract and safe the existing ROM in an safe place in order to go back one step in case something goes wrong with the WM6.1 ROM update?

Can anybody please help and guide me through the - most likely only a few - steps on how to extract my existing ROM first?

Many thanks in advance.
Looking forward to flashing my G710 very soon :)

[teac]

Guys, I downloaded the archive from the first thread (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3RNNHGD5) and there are a lot of tools in.
I am wondering whether there is a tool or other method to first extract and safe the existing ROM in an safe place in order to go back one step in case something goes wrong with the WM6.1 ROM update?

Can anybody please help and guide me through the - most likely only a few - steps on how to extract my existing ROM first?

Many thanks in advance.
Looking forward to flashing my G710 very soon :)

I Think neither in the first archive nor somwere else was a tool to save the existing rom from your VDA. The tool from the first archive are just to modify a standard rom to fit to a special device like the vda.

[tuo_kaerf]

I Think neither in the first archive nor somwere else was a tool to save the existing rom from your VDA. The tool from the first archive are just to modify a standard rom to fit to a special device like the vda.

Teac, thanks for the answer.
I got asked by people in this forum whether I could provide my original ROM, because they have a flashed non-functional 6.1 update. I always needed to deny those requests, because I have no idea on how to get the ROM of the VDA down from the device.

I think it's a good idea to safe the original shipped ROM in a safe place - in case of issues with the unit when I need to address to the carrier...

Any idea which tools I need to extract an image to HDD or so?

[riodoro]

hi teac, very good job, thank you for posting !

regards
riodoro

[teac]

Teac, thanks for the answer.
I got asked by people in this forum whether I could provide my original ROM, because they have a flashed non-functional 6.1 update. I always needed to deny those requests, because I have no idea on how to get the ROM of the VDA down from the device.

I think it's a good idea to safe the original shipped ROM in a safe place - in case of issues with the unit when I need to address to the carrier...

Any idea which tools I need to extract an image to HDD or so?

Sorry, I have no idea how to sace a rom from a device.
I startet flashing my VDA before asking myself what will happen when it fails. :D
That's why I had to use my old phone for 2 Weeks :( But now with the Beta2 and the missing files everything is allright.


@riodoro: youre welcome. :)

[Matvei]

Please help me to flash this VDA GPS.
I've tried it many times with Movex, but no result, I always get an error message about failed connection.

Please let me know
1. Should I kill activesync process on my PC or it's enough just to switch off USB connection in connection properties?
2. Should I connect USB cable to my VDA deviece when it switched off or when it was completly started?
3. Should I disable or enable "advanced network functionalty" in USB properties on my VDA device?
4. Is there any hidden trick how to switch this VDA GPS device to flash mode (for example it was possible with my old HP hx4700)

I've tried it on 2 Windows XP pcs with 2 different USB cables and in different ports... always no connection, I think I do something wrong.

Thanks

[teac]

First you have to press the camera + the powerbutton at the same time to get the vda in download mode. after this start movex and connect usb cable and it should work.

maybe you have to do this in a diffenrent order, in my case i had to try several times.

its enough to disable usb connection in active sync and it is necesary to do it.

VDA GPS 6.1 ROM + missing files + flash tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4070492&postcount=48)

[Matvei]

First you have to press the camera + the powerbutton at the same time to get the vda in download mode. after this start movex and connect usb cable and it should work.


thanks for the fast answer, I've finally flashed it, have no idea why and how it's happened. A couple of questions:
1. Did you remove the vodafone branding using registry keys? if yes - which registry editor did you use?
2. how comfortable is Route66 software, did you install additional helpers such as sphelper?
3. I can not change vodafone themes, the only today's style I can is "default", how to solve this problem and get the nice theme you use in your video?
Thanks

[teac]

thanks for the fast answer, I've finally flashed it, have no idea why and how it's happened. A couple of questions:
1. Did you remove the vodafone branding using registry keys? if yes - which registry editor did you use?
2. how comfortable is Route66 software, did you install additional helpers such as sphelper?
3. I can not change vodafone themes, the only today's style I can is "default", how to solve this problem and get the nice theme you use in your video?
Thanks

Hi Matvei,

1. The startuplogo could be changed wit a registry hack: can't find the link at the moment. maybe google may help you in this point. the only branding is the startuplogo.
2. im using garmin xt works perfect. route66 should work as well
3. First of all, which Rom have you taken? In the beta2 you should be able to change the skin as you did it in WM 6.0. if you can't change the theme or any other settings, you have maybe taken the wrong rom.

youre welcome

VDA GPS 6.1 ROM + missing files + flash tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4070492&postcount=48)

[Matvei]

Hi Matvei,
3. First of all, which Rom have you taken? In the beta2 you should be able to change the skin as you did it in WM 6.0. if you can't change the theme or any other settings, you have maybe taken the wrong rom.


I think I took the right one (together with all other stuff as movex etc)
the file is 49*084*811 bytes, flash.img.NEW.IMG
Actually I can switch the skin, but after that when I go to Today's screen it tries to implement the new one and tells me that it's not possible (I can scrol the white message).

Anyway, for Route 66 it is necessary to edit config file and set
COM3 as a port with 9600 baud rate

[teac]

hmmm, i can't imagin what's the problem. maybe you can make a movie with "mymobiler (http://www.brothersoft.com/mymobiler-116759.html)" to show us the problem.

[MasterBoy71]

Hey Folks,

i have a big problem,

i have flashed my VDA GPS with the ROM from http://thanhcongmobile.com....

named: GSM6711_wm5.3.img :eek:

Now i can not put the Smartphone to the "Download" setup. :(

Only Update! :(

Because i do not know what kind of button i have 2 press? (The button Cam. is without a funktion for it)

Can anybody help me please?

Thanks a lot.....

[teac]

At the end of page 2 and the beginning of page 3 this problem is allready described.

It seems as the Download mode is still working (by pressing cam + powerbutton) but not shown at the display.

Havent tested it yet, because i havent had the prob.

[teac]

double post

[Matvei]

hmmm, i can't imagin what's the problem.

sounds strange, but after I've removed Vodafone branding images (using registry keys given) and restarted it - it works. I can use Windows Mobile themes now and I like the sliding theme.

Anybody knows how to add more items to the quick menu (power button short press), I would like to put there Brightness adjustment, for example, or it should be nice to have on Today's screen as well.

As about navigation software - the only one which works good on smartphone (without touchscreen) is Route66.

[tuo_kaerf]

As about navigation software - the only one which works good on smartphone (without touchscreen) is Route66.

It had been reported in post #28 of this thread (http://tr.im/r2hY) that Garmin Mobile XT is also working well.
Can anybody (apart from ninjacul) confirm this?

Ninjacul, where did you get the Garmin Mobile XT download?
I also would like to try it myself... :)

[Matvei]

It had been reported that Garmin Mobile XT is also working well.


Yes, I saw it too, actually I could start Navitel, for example, Detonator should work also (for some apps you probably have to configure OM port manually, setting it to COM3), the only problem is that these programs made for devices with touch screen, you may install sphelper, for example, and try to use them, but in my opinion it's not really comfortable.

Anyway: sphelper is a nice thing, but with 2 problems
- it locks 8 and 0 buttons (so you can not type tel. number with these digits until this app is running)
- it moves the cursor EXTREMELY slow using trackball (probably you may configure that, but I did not realize, how)

[eLzyx]

As about navigation software - the only one which works good on smartphone (without touchscreen) is Route66.

and Sygic MCGuider ;)

[Matvei]

I've got interesting information. It seems like Toshiba has delivered only 2(!) G710 to Russia with complete russian WM 6.1, so that means (in theoty) thay the russian firmware for this device already exists (there's no russian input there, but I don't care about it).
If anyone has an opportunity to publish this firmware - that should be incredible.

[tuo_kaerf]

I've got interesting information. It seems like Toshiba has delivered only 2(!) G710 to Russia with complete russian WM 6.1, so that means (in theoty) thay the russian firmware for this device already exists (there's no russian input there, but I don't care about it).
If anyone has an opportunity to publish this firmware - that should be incredible.
(01) Do you really believe that those two Russian people are digging in this forum?
(02) Who really want a Russian ROM in case it is not localized to at least EFIG?
(03) I asked in this forum on how to get the ROM off the device, but until now haven't received information on how to do this. So how should the Russian get their ROM down to HDD if nobody can tell you ho to do this...?!
(04) What's bad on the ROMs provided above?
(05) From whom you have receveid the information about the two shipped deviced? Do you know the guys personally?

[tuo_kaerf]

1. The startuplogo could be changed wit a registry hack
Can please anybody point me to this registry hack ?:)
Many thanks in advance.

[tuo_kaerf]

Old Rom
http://thanhcongmobile.com/download/Smartphone%20B800/UpRom%20B800/GSM6711_wm5.3.img

Am I wrong, ot is the E78 a diffenrent phone?

Also, do you have the original WM 6.0 Vodafone EFIGS ROM?

[tuo_kaerf]

and Sygic MCGuider ;)
I wasn't able to get a copy which worked properly?
Could you please point my to a DL :) ?

Many thanks in advance...

[Matvei]

(01) Do you really believe that those two Russian people are digging in this forum?
(02) Who really want a Russian ROM in case it is not localized to at least EFIG?
(03) I asked in this forum on how to get the ROM off the device, but until now haven't received information on how to do this. So how should the Russian get their ROM down to HDD if nobody can tell you ho to do this...?!
(04) What's bad on the ROMs provided above?
(05) From whom you have receveid the information about the two shipped deviced? Do you know the guys personally?

1. If anyone has access to Amoi programs so there should be at least a chance to get this firmware. I've asked a person at another forum and he confirmed me that he has a russian G710, so it looks like it's not fake.
2. everyone who speaks russian, not everybody in the world speaks english fluently. I'd recommend this device to a couple of my friends as a budget gadget with GPS module.
3. that's why I'm asking here about this ROM.
4. Nothing, I've installed it and the device works really well, I just have a doubt that I really need, for example, Turkish language there :)
5. I do not know personally most of the people at all forums I use, but It is not a reason to trust nobody.

As about registry hacks - take a look here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-429794.html
starting from the message dated "4th January 2009, 08:37 PM"

anyway in my case I've removed Vodafone branding, but could not implement my own splash screen, I've installed png files, but the screen is black upon WM startup process.

[tuo_kaerf]

And here is the img file:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AACOELT7
Hope it works for you guys!

Perfectly!
I have used your ROM (TEAC's ROM did not work for me - boot failure) and added the "mising files" from TEAC as well as my SDHC driver (see signature), which done the job brilliantly.

I am now adding Facebook and Twitter by hand asd well as some tools and that's it.
I like the sliding panels as start screen pretty much.

[tuo_kaerf]

I am facing my first issue :(
While creating a new network connection I am not able to specify the DNS server due to the fact that I cannot type a period (.) between the numbers.

It seems that the function key is automatically pressed for all entries, due to the fact that nnumbers are expected!

I helped myself to create a dummy connection and later editing showed that WM created 0.0.0.0. as IP address. I left the periods for editing.
Other strange keyboard behavior ist that backspace does not count for the character left to the cursor, but to the right?! Whew! Once you know, one ca life with...

[ninjacul]

I don't know...i didn't use any missing files...my phone works perfect including the keyboard!

[tuo_kaerf]

What do you guys think, is it possible to install one 6.1 ROM including all additional applications, make a full backup and swap to another given 6.1 ROM and playback the Backup? I mean will it work or do I need to reinstall everything from scratch?

[teac]

What do you guys think, is it possible to install one 6.1 ROM including all additional applications, make a full backup and swap to another given 6.1 ROM and playback the Backup? I mean will it work or do I need to reinstall everything from scratch?

i had the idea already, but there are two problems:
1. i havent found a way to save a rom from the vda back to the pc
2. if the rom size is bigger than 54 MB the upload fails

[teac]

Perfectly!
I have used your ROM (TEAC's ROM did not work for me - boot failure) and added the "mising files" from TEAC as well as my SDHC driver (see signature), which done the job brilliantly.

I am now adding Facebook and Twitter by hand asd well as some tools and that's it.
I like the sliding panels as start screen pretty much.

Is there any other who had problems with the rom? in this case i have to check the version uploaded

the version you took hadnt work for me. youldnt upload it, because it was to bid

are there different versions of the vda out there?

[tuo_kaerf]

are there different versions of the vda out there?
Maybe, let's check the HW revision.
Mine is Hardware verision "GSM6711A_1.4"

[tuo_kaerf]

i had the idea already, but there are two problems:
1. i havent found a way to save a rom from the vda back to the pc
2. if the rom size is bigger than 54 MB the upload fails

You have misunderstood me, I guess.

I mean
(A) Installing ROM 6.1 (Type 01)
(B) Installing all Applications, making configuration settings, etc.
(C) Backup with Sprint Backup or so
(D) Installing ROM 6.1 (Type 02)
(E) Playback Backup made before (keeping all Settings and Applications)

The ROM will be replaced completely, but your additional installations keep persistant...Will this work?

Well, I can try, because I wanted to swap the ROM anyways again to your ROM including Navigation system...

[enidandreas]

Hi Guys,

at first sorry for my bad english, hope you'll understand me...

I am reading in this Thread for e few Days. I have started also many tries to update my VDA, but without success. Download Mode is running on Device but on every computer i tried ist the "Unknown Device" Error. 2 Desktops, 3 Notebooks. 4 different cables also tested. One of the cables was the original on shipped with the phone.

for the theory of different versions i am posting now my Version Numbers:

Software Version:
VDA GPS-R10-080215-NEPTUNE

Hardware Version:
VDA GPS_1.4

These Infos can be found when the LIST.EXE in the Windows Folder is started.

In the Movex Utility there is an GET Button. When I am clicking this one an "Save as" Dialog appears. Is this Button for backup the current ROM before updating the phone?

Sorry for this stupid questions but i have found no guide for this Movex Utility.

Hope someone can help me to get running this update

Regards

[tuo_kaerf]

Software Version: VDA GPS-R10-080215-NEPTUNE
Oh, an old ROM :)
So you could help us to conserve your ROM, which we did not...

These Infos can be found when the LIST.EXE in the Windows Folder is started.
Interesting, I just read it on the device under settings :)

In the Movex Utility there is an GET Button. When I am clicking this one an "Save as" Dialog appears. Is this Button for backup the current ROM before updating the phone?
I was of the same impression than you to be able to safe the existing ROM with GET. Unfortunately, nothing happened...
Actually, I was able to start right after I clicked [GET] and then [Browse] selecting the ROM-Image.

Try it out...

[enidandreas]

I was of the same impression than you to be able to safe the existing ROM with GET. Unfortunately, nothing happened...
Actually, I was able to start right after I clicked [GET] and then [Browse] selecting the ROM-Image.

Try it out...

Hello,

but when I am trying the same way again no Original ROM is available anymore....:(

I will wait a little Time, maybe someone els got an Idea to dump the ROM.

I have also written an emil via the "Email me" menu in Movex. Hope the guy can answer some questions.

regards

[tuo_kaerf]

when I am trying the same way again no Original ROM is available anymore....:(
Of course, you should specify a different name rather than the existing name! Or else you will overwrite your new ROM...

I will wait a little Time, maybe someone els got an Idea to dump the ROM.I guess nobody wants to dump (trash, destroy) your ROM but to take a ROM dump (binary copy) from it :)

I have also written an emil via the "Email me" menu in Movex. Hope the guy can answer some questions.
For my understanding this tool is from Amoi. Thus, no one will help you to use this flash tool, because this is designed for just a few technicians...

[tuo_kaerf]

I am about to flash another ROM and I just had a look to the ROM itself and analyzed some code sniplets.

It seems that you cannot really go wrong with the ROM images, due to the fact that appropriate HW revision is given inside the ROM to prevent mismatch flashing desired smartphones. At least the ROM's I analysed always refer to the HW platform "GSM6711A_1.4". This should give us some kind of security while flashing...

Also, the developpers where using a "Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone SDK (ARMV4IU0)". For whatever that means...

Interestingly, the WM 6.1 ROM has been exclusively prepared for Vodafone as referred to as "AMOI_6711_FOR_VODAFONE", although Vodafone until never announced a ROM Update.

At the end of the ROM are some carrier specific Vodafone live entries.

Finally, I believe one could find leaked ROM eventually from other carriers as well, because many carriers are mentioned witin the ROM, such as Oraneg France, Vodafone UK, Scandinavian as well as Eastern European Carriers.

Things are getting a bit more interesting now...

[Matvei]

Y
(A) Installing ROM 6.1 (Type 01)
(B) Installing all Applications, making configuration settings, etc.
(C) Backup with Sprint Backup or so
(D) Installing ROM 6.1 (Type 02)
(E) Playback Backup made before (keeping all Settings and Applications)

The ROM will be replaced completely, but your additional installations keep persistant...Will this work?

in general it's highly NOT RECOMMENDED to do that, the reason is: different version of WM may have additional changes in registry, libraries, etc. If you use your old backup - everything will be restored, but under new version of WM, hence you'll probably get a lot of additional troubles. If not - you're lucky, but I'd never do it in such a way.

enidandreas
I've got these messages (unknown USB device) many times. It seems like this VDA GPS device is very critical to USB cables, I could flash it with only one short (and dick) cable. Actually afterwards this device will sync using ActiveSync only with this cable too. So just try it again and again... and again :) that was my way.

[tuo_kaerf]

in general it's highly NOT RECOMMENDED to do that, the reason is: different version of WM

Whew, it seems that I am not really able to express myself properly...
Well, of yourse I am talking about different ROM version of the Neptune ROM (Windows Mobile 6.1) and not any other Windows Mobile version...

Apart froeven while restoring an inappropriate backup it only goes into RAM und thus can easlily be solved by hardresetting the device and restoring the original ROM into RAM again.

The most significant role plays the ROM update, because this could go wrong and then your boot loader is destroyed...

[tuo_kaerf]

today i tried the beta3: same problem. no settings could be made.
I can confirm this. Settings are definetively an issue with this ROM!

i'll try my very best, will post beta4 soon
Ok, have you produced this already?
Where to download? Please NO RAPIDSHARE...

[tuo_kaerf]

Ok, guys, I think I figured out how to flash the ROM properly with MoVex.

(A) connect the G710 (VDA GPS) by an appropriate USB cable to the PC
(B) Press [Camera] + [POWER] on the G710 (VDA GPS) in order to go into download mode (the device is now ready to receive ROM updates)
(C) Windows registeres the device as properly connected USB device
(D) Start the flshing tool "Movex.exe"
(E) Press [GET] and specify any name such as "test" or so and press [ENTER]
(F) repeat (E) 1 - 3 times
(G) press [Browse] and select the ROM you want to flash into the G710 (VDA GPS)
(H) Movex immediately starts scanning the USB ports, finds the device and begins flashing within max. of 3 seconds. Flashing takes no longer than 2 minutes.
(I) The device will be automatically shutdown
(J) restart the device
(K) check whether or not you can access the Settings: Start Settings and press the keys 1 and 6 to read the network settings. If this is successful, the ROM is good.


Good ROMs:
(01) Teac's beta2-ROM (http://tr.im/ree8) (incl. accessories)
(02) Ninjacul's ROM (http://tr.im/reeV)

Bad ROMs:
(01) Teac's beta3-ROM (http://tr.im/rehI)
(02) Powerbyte's Initial ROM (http://tr.im/rehc) (non-functional trackball)

[MasterBoy71]

Hugh.....i am really stupid.... :eek:

YES its works again...... Yehaa...... :D


ThX a LoT 4 aLL 2 aLL

[enidandreas]

Hello everybody,


I guess nobody wants to dump (trash, destroy) your ROM but to take a ROM dump (binary copy) from it :)


you know what i mean when i posted "Sorry for my bad english"?:D


(C) Windows registeres the device as properly connected USB device


thats the main problem. for my opinion windows has to detect an usb device and installs a driver so that the os can work with it. No matter if movex is running or not.
In my case windows cant install a correct driver, always a "Unknown Device" Error appears. Can the phone be flashed in this Unknown Device Status?


Thanks a lot for your help
Regards

another Question:

When you have connected the phone in Download Mode, can you please have a look in the device Manager which Driver is installed?
On my System it is recognized as
Windows CE USB-Geräte - Microsoft USB Sync - Driver Version 4.0.4232.0 - Date 06.10.2004
and installed Driver is
wceusbsh.sys File Version 4.5.5086.0

Thx again

[tuo_kaerf]

Morny,

I have verified another thing, which kept me away from sleeping.

I successfully swapped ROM's under an existing mix of installations.
Thus, I can confirm that swapping of different WM6.1 ROMs work in cause you want to just try them out, but keep your programs still productive.
I used Sprite Backup (http://tr.im/rm6O) for the test run.

Of course, you shouldn't try this between various OS versions, such as WM5.0, WM6.0 and WM6.1.

[enidandreas]

Hello,

me again. I am browsing the WWW to find some mor Infos about the VDA GPS.

Under this Link:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1279&view=1&c=amoi_6711
I've found a Datasheet theat claims that the amoi 6711 has WLAN built in.

What do you guys think, it is possible that this wlan option can be enabled with an special rom??

[tuo_kaerf]

I've found a Datasheet theat claims that the amoi 6711 has WLAN built in.
I guess, this is a really good question :)
But at this stage all alternative ROMs are leaked Amoi ROMs and thus Amoi never made WLAN public in their devices...
I guess it never had been asked for by their customers (Toshiba and Vodafone for instance). It could be that it is disabled by SW but physically present on the PCB. Then, you need to figure out the chipset as well as find drivers...
This would be a hard way to go...but interesting though.

[enidandreas]

but for me all is theoretical, because i cant flash any new rom.
any news about the Windows Drivers in download mode?

Thx

[tuo_kaerf]

Windows CE USB-Geräte - Microsoft USB Sync - Driver Version 4.0.4232.0 - Date 06.10.2004
and installed Driver is
wceusbsh.sys File Version 4.5.5086.0
Everyting absolutely identical to my system!
Try another USB port and/or cable.

[tuo_kaerf]

I got confirmation that the Amoi 6711 reference design (and thus Toshiba G710, Vodafone VDA GPS, AT&T SMT5600,) has definetively no WLAN (802.11bg) on the PCB board, 2G and BT only.

[vma]

Hi,

Here's my opinion on flashing the VDA GPS: don't do it until there is a dump of the official firmware, unless you don't mind the consequences:

1) In case of a defect, warranty will be voided unless you reflash the offical firmware.
2) If you don't like the new firmware, you can't go back.
3) If any functionality you need is not working with the new firmware, you can't go back.

Also, bear in mind, that visual enhancements can in most cases be obtained by manipulating the home screen, which is basically a HTML page with embedded add-ons. You can use your own and format the page at your desire.

Unless the WM6.1 has a special functionality that WM6.0 doesn't have, why touch a running system? In a previous post of mine, I explained how to remove most customisations.

Of course, I give all credit for the kitchen and the available firmware. This is just an alert, as I know how it works: we get so excited with the new firmware being around, that we only start to think about what we have done afterwards, when the device is not working as before...

Cheers,
vma

[teac]

I see it the same. If there are no realy improvements u need, u should be shure about the consequnts.

There is still one thing i'm wondering about... why is in the WM 6.1 still the Vodafone branding? There are four possibilities:

1. It's an official Vod. Rom ?
2. It's an general WM 6.1 Rom with all files and reg of 6.0
3. It's the Rus rom with europ. Lang files
4. It's an 6.0 rom that has the look and feel of an 6.1 (Why you are not been ask whether the VDA should be an Mobile phone or a storage device when you connect it to pc as its normal with other 6.1 devices?)

what do you think? i think, thats strange

[enidandreas]

Hello,

i see it the same way. The Reason for me to upgrade rom ist the threaded sms function (IM Style). Sure, for the most people it is not so important, but i like it, and i want it.
Also the improved possibility to paste and copy text is interesting for me.

Can anybody confirm this functions in the roms that we are talking about?

Anyway, when somebody has an idea how i cantake a ROM dump from the Original Firmware i will do it for you. Just to see how it works.

SeeYa

P.S.: I've had just a look for this post, but didn't find something. Only the Post where you get no answer.
I dont need the vodafone Navigator or the Microsoft Office...

Unless the WM6.1 has a special functionality that WM6.0 doesn't have, why touch a running system? In a previous post of mine, I explained how to remove most customisations.

[tuo_kaerf]

This is not only a WM6 ROM with some new homescreens!
There are many improvements under the hood I see while working with it.

I guess it is a leaked pre-release of the Vodafone ROM, because it had been announced by Vodafone end of 2008 to provide an update to WM6.1 (http://www.vodafone.de/infofaxe/467.pdf) (German document, page 2 under "System Requirements") which never had been provided so far.

I love the new version and everything indicates that it is no pimped WM6 release.

I have no real explanation to the fact that it does not mount as USB mass storage device, though the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 does not as well. You need ta particular SW tool to mount it as mass storage device! I did it with WM5Torage (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-wm5torage-v1-8.html). So, this is no real explanation for the fact that it should not be a new WM version.

But I do not use WM5torage for the G710, because one can access the SD card easily by Active Sync navigating to the Storage Card...

In addition, threaded SMS can be realised right under WM 6 with additional SW. Everything is SW related, but the core functions of the OS are importatnt to have some great improvements. I realised longer standby times, better radio configuration, easier usage and an all in all better user experience with the new release. I am happy though.

And, once this has been oficially released by Vodafon, I simply flash the device again and *boom* I am back to normal.
In case, somebody is able to conserve the old Vodafone ROM I am putting this aside for some reason, but you are not doing something wrong with the new ROM.

It has improved my daily life with the device a lot. I can recommend this ROM update to anybody. The keyboard now is much more responsive, the device is got a lot faster, standby times improved, etc. etc.... It's easy and good working...

[enidandreas]

Hello tuo_kaerf,

thanks for this impressions. i know its a little bit offtopic, but i have had always problems with threaded smsm software from third party vendors. no starting of this app automaticly after reboot, double or missed messages and so on. On an other phone i had WM6.1 and have seen that it works perfectly...

Anyway i will try more cable/computers. Now i counted 7 PCs annd 12 cables, but still this unknown device error. I also can not realise that a cable can be the real reason. just 4 pins, and all on the right place, because in other way i cant be able to synch the device...it is a miracle to me.

Hope I'll get it sometime.

Regards

[tuo_kaerf]

I can't underline enough how blazingly fast the new ROM version is and thus it might be of some relevance for one or the other to have the device always being connected to the net:

I believe the 710/VDA/6711 makes a perfect chat board, web companion, twitter and facebook client...so why not being connected all the time?!

I posted some registry adjustements here (http://tr.im/rzjk) on how to enable a desired GPRS/EDGE connection right after booting the device and how to keep it permanently alive. Remember that the 710/VDA/6711 does not initiate an internet conenction by itself and close it after a certain period of time...

[Matvei]

I have a trouble connecting this device to the internet. I've deleted all vodafone profiles in connections... but it still exists somehere and if I try to configure for example, UCWEB than I still see configuration profiles from vodafone. So the question is how to completly remove all these dummy profiles. IE on G710 does not go online, but ICQ clone makes it easly...

[tuo_kaerf]

I just them on the device but set them inactive.
Use "nodata" to manipulate the registry or do the settings by hand...

[enidandreas]

Hello,

I can't underline enough how blazingly fast the new ROM version is
can you notice this effect on the GPS too? Because the GPS fix will take extremly much time....

I'm not able to flash my vda until now, but hope is dying at last...;)
Regards

[MasterBoy71]

Hey Folks,

i have found a really good Navi-Software for the VDA GPS:

Sygic Mobile Maps 2009

works best.....!

Test it.....!

Do you need a Antivirus-Programm for the VDA GPS?

Take "ESET Mobile Antivirus"

[enidandreas]

Hi,

Sygic Mobile Maps 2009
is there a difference to the McGuider 2009 Software from Sygic?
I am working with this one and it is perfect...

Regards

[Matvei]

I just them on the device but set them inactive.
Use "nodate" to manipulate the registry or do the settings by hand...

sorry, what do you mean as "nodate" did not catch that.

[tuo_kaerf]

sorry, what do you mean as "nodate" did not catch that.
Nodata (http://tr.im/szy2) ist a SW to deactivate network connections.

[enidandreas]

Hi,

does anybody tried to install MS Voice Command? When I did it setup aborts with an Non Supported Device Error. Is this Program only supporting touchscreen devices or is there the possibility that this program will run on the new Image?

Thanks for testing, I would do it by myself but still no right cable or computer for flashing found...

Regards from Berlin

[azmitapah]

does anybody use 1-calc using this phone? I have problem to use the "/" button. It doesn't work. The rest of the buttons are all fine. I found out that in the ini file, the "/" has been tagged as 0x77. Is this the cause of the problem? Any solution?

[digiriff]

:( i cant flash mine..device detected under download mode, but keep receiving error when flashing image..any other alternative?

[tuo_kaerf]

but keep receiving error when flashing image

Check out the flashing instruction (http://tr.im/reoi) I have posted...

[enidandreas]

Hello,

device detected under download mode


when you have a look in the Device Manager, what kind of Device ist found there? And Which Driver is installed for it?

Which Error Message exactly appears?

I've gat still the Problem that my vda is only installed as UNKNOWN DEVICE, No Matter on which PC or which cable I am using....

Regards

[MasterBoy71]

Hi,

no there is not a difference to the McGuider 2009 Software from Sygic!

Only the name is a other!

:)

[xrizwan]

does anyone know how to unlock please help

[xrizwan]

how do u unlock this phone amoi 6711

[enidandreas]

Hello,

what do you mean with unlock?

If you cant install some unsigned applications google for "SDA_ApplicationUnlock". It worked on my Vodafone VDA GPS.

If it is not possible to flash the device because you got some error messages i can't help you.
I am still unable to do this step in cause of this damned "Unknown Device" Error...:mad:

Regards

[digiriff]

Check out the flashing instruction (http://tr.im/reoi) I have posted...

i have..still no luck for now..


Hello,

when you have a look in the Device Manager, what kind of Device ist found there? And Which Driver is installed for it?

Which Error Message exactly appears?

I've gat still the Problem that my vda is only installed as UNKNOWN DEVICE, No Matter on which PC or which cable I am using....

Regards

Error message i received from MoVeX: Failed to Connect Device!

Some info on the device in device manager:

Microsoft USB Sync

Device Type : Mobile Devices
Manufacturer : Microsoft
Location : Port_#0001.Hub_#0003
Driver Date : 31/05/2007
Driver Version : 6.1.6965.0

[ivk_..]

Hi people,
Does any one know how to adjust trackball sensitivity??? I looked through settings, but couldnt find anything... tried the google, still nothing. Does anyone know is there some registry tweak or program to adjust this...? I had blackberry earlier and my trackball sensitivity was set very high, so its pretty annoying and very difficult for me to use it like this...

thanks

[cx°]

hello together,

I installed teac's image and it works fine.

But the keypad is locked. To unlock i have to press the '*' key, but it does not work.


Do you have any suggestions? thanks, cx°

[luka78]

Hm, i wonder, is anyone try to install Linux on this smartphone? Is it possible?

[Matvei]

I've tried to install Kingston SDHC card, the problem is that if I start WM5Storage - I can see it and I can write there data from my PC, but WM6 itself does not see it. I've installed sdhc driver, but still has no success.
Any suggestions?

[moonman272]

Can anyone describe the difference between the Taec Beta 2 image, and the Ninjacul image?


I was about to flash my VDA-GPS and wanted to know which to try out

( I Actually have a "The Sharper Image" branded phone, that were produced but didnt quite make it to market before the chain went out of business. Which is kind of cool in its randomness, but made it really hard to figure out what kind of freaking phone I was holding!)

[moonman272]

I went ahead and used the Ninjacul image (although I would still like to know the difference between it and the taec one, as I am willing to flash it again) and everything seems to be ok

EXCEPT
My Y and Z keys seem to be swapped, and my dollar sign is different also, anyone know how to change the mapping of the keyboard?

[enidandreas]

Hello moonman,

maybe this link will help you. Only a try, got it from the chome configurator thread...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2074399&postcount=1148

regards

[fbliyiz]

Is there any ROM which fixex the sound problem?

When somebody call me, it's very hard to understand what does he/she say. Sound is very low.

[delk]

Is there any ROM which fixex the sound problem?

When somebody call me, it's very hard to understand what does he/she say. Sound is very low.

İts simply the same with my machine. Does anyone has a solution? So far i couldnt find anything about the low voice comes from the earspeakers.....

[moonman272]

my crappy solution is to just use Speakerphone instead of the earpiece, its pretty dang loud

[michaelnu]

Hello,

is it possible to save the original 6.0-ROM before the update to WM6.1?
With Movex.exe it doesn't works.

michaelnu

[tuo_kaerf]

is it possible to save the original 6.0-ROM before the update to WM6.1?No, not at present...

[ivk_..]

What about Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard??? Is there any clues would it be possible to run it on VDA???

[rilo]

I got confirmation that the Amoi 6711 reference design (and thus Toshiba G710, Vodafone VDA GPS, AT&T SMT5600,) has definetively no WLAN (802.11bg) on the PCB board, 2G and BT only.

the same Amoi 6711 I have too...on him is written SPV e610. I tried what you explain you here boys, but I can get the Amoi 6711 in download mode and probabaly that's why I always get the message on Downloading the image created after these explanations here on the topic, "device connection failed"

My phone is locked on Orange UK. What you explained here can help me in making my phone work in others networks?
Thanks

[kkxd]

I'm wonder if someone can post "the missing file" again. The file on rapidshare reached its limit so I can download no more.
I've just flashed my G710 with the ninjacul's ROM. It's great, but without any ringtone.

[enidandreas]

hello kkxd,

try this (http://rapidshare.com/files/319546560/missing_files.zip.html) one.

regards

[sachin.shinde]

Hi,

Need help

I have upgrade ROM (Windows Standard 6.1), Now after inserted SIM card it shows NO service

Thanks in advance

[michaelnu]

Hello,

i have a problem with my WM6.1-Installation:

The sytsem writes lof-files in the root-directory.
The log-files has names like 0001.txt, 0002.txt, 0003,txt...

The content looks like this:
======= RILDrv - Freitag, 1. Januar 2010 17:46:36 =======
16:46:36:0747: RILDrv : i : RIL_Init : EONS [1]
16:46:36:0761: RILDrv : i : RIL_Init : No Calltype reg key.
16:46:36:0764: RILDrv : t : RIL_Init : Started successfully
16:46:36:0781: RILDrv: IOCTL_POWER_CAPABILITIES = 0x15
16:46:36:0802: RILDrv : t : Executing command with ID: 0x00000000
16:46:36:0805: RILDrv : i : Sending cmd: ATV0<cr>
16:46:36:0810: RILDrv : t : CComHandle::Read : Read bytes(1): ATV0<cr>0<cr>
16:46:36:0812: RILDrv : i : Accumulated response: ATV0<cr>0<cr>
16:46:36:0820: RILDrv : t : Executing command with ID: 0x00000000
16:46:36:0821: RILDrv : i : Sending cmd: ATE0<cr>
16:46:36:0826: RILDrv : t : CComHandle::Read : Read bytes(1): ATE0<cr>0<cr>
...

I don't know a way how i can disable this. Does anybody know a way?

Thanks

michaeln

[tuo_kaerf]

Which ROM from which post did you use...?
Have you followed my instructions?

[enidandreas]

Hello,

same on my device. I have used ninjaculs ROM.

done the same steps you told in your instruction.

regards

[michaelnu]

Hallo,

i have used the Teac's Beta2 ROM and i followed your instructions.
The phone is a Vodafone VDA-GPS with the hardware-version GSM6711A_1.4

michaelnu

[lay-t]

can someone reupp the missing files again? the link is down ty in advance! Also a big THX for all your guys work here.

[michaelnu]

Hi,

i uploaded the files new:

missing_files.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/330790387/missing_files.zip

sdhc.cab
http://rapidshare.com/files/330791049/sdhc.cab

wm6standard-increasesystemcache.cab
http://rapidshare.com/files/330791157/wm6standard-increasesystemcache.cab

regards

[lay-t]

thx michaelnu

[MasterBoy71]

Sorry, but i can´t download from rapidshare.com.

Can You send me the missing_files.zip for the VDA GPS to my EMail-Adress ?

I give you my Adress after a privatmessage!

ThX in Front

[Toxinne]

I have flash my phone with success but the key a is q,z is w,w is y, y is z.
Can i change something to solve this?

Thanks you for your help and your sharing:).

[Allen95]

Its 2:11 AM right now and i've read this whole bloody thread 7 times since 11 PM.
I downloaded MoVex and the .IMG file but whenever i press "CAMERA + POWER button" it goes to "pictures & videos" and then to "quick list" .
Is'nt there some other way to enable the downloading mode?
Thanks in advance.
P.S HHHAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPP MEEEEEEEEEE.
ThankYou :)

[Toxinne]

Its 2:11 AM right now and i've read this whole bloody thread 7 times since 11 PM.
I downloaded MoVex and the .IMG file but whenever i press "CAMERA + POWER button" it goes to "pictures & videos" and then to "quick list" .
Is'nt there some other way to enable the downloading mode?
Thanks in advance.
P.S HHHAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPP MEEEEEEEEEE.
ThankYou :)

Shutdown the smartphone before and then press camera + power ...

[enidandreas]

Hello,

@Toxinne

seems to be a problem with the keyboard layout. which device you are working with. with my german vda gps all is fine with ninjaculs rom. maybe another rom solves your problem...

@Allen95

when shutting down the smartphone dont help, remove the battery. hold the camera and power button while inserting the battery again. that worked for me...

regards

[Allen95]

Hello,

@Toxinne

seems to be a problem with the keyboard layout. which device you are working with. with my german vda gps all is fine with ninjaculs rom. maybe another rom solves your problem...

@Allen95

when shutting down the smartphone dont help, remove the battery. hold the camera and power button while inserting the battery again. that worked for me...

regards

It says usb device not recognised. =[
I am feeling so bad.
Thanks for the fast reply.... =]

[enidandreas]

hello,

i have had the same problem.

i have done following steps:

remove sim and sd card
remove battery
deactivate usb connection in active sync
hold camera and power button while inserting battery

> now device looks like the one on the picture

http://www.myimg.de/?img=IMAG00590bc1c.jpg

at next try to connect usb cable to pc

i have taken these steps several times but the device was connected.

good luck

[Allen95]

hello,

i have had the same problem.

i have done following steps:

remove sim and sd card
remove battery
deactivate usb connection in active sync
hold camera and power button while inserting battery

at next try to connect usb cable to pc

i have taken these steps several times but the device was connected.

good luck

So did it work after that?
I tried pulling out the main PC power cord. didnt work.
i really need help. :o

[enidandreas]

I tried pulling out the main PC power cord.:confused:

the only step on the windows XP PC is to disable usb connection in active sync.

then do the steps as told on the phone.
after that the phone should be in download mode like on the pic.
when phone is in download mode connect via usbcable to pc. when recognized as Windows CE USB Device you can start movex.
choose image and click send.

you need more than one try. i have done this procedure 24 times but than image was uploaded to phone.

so it worked for me.

regards

[Allen95]

:confused:

the only step on the windows XP PC is to disable usb connection in active sync.

then do the steps as told on the phone.
after that the phone should be in download mode like on the pic.
when phone is in download mode connect via usbcable to pc. when recognized as Windows CE USB Device you can start movex.
choose image and click send.

you need more than one try. i have done this procedure 24 times but than image was uploaded to phone.

so it worked for me.

regards

It keeps on showing it as an unrecognised device with no drivers.
Is there a way to install the drivers?
I want 6.1 so bad- all because i cant get it. :P
Help?
:D

[enidandreas]

no way, windows drivers are working.
at my first attempts no other driver was working.
just try and try and try

i have needed more than 200 attempts to get my vda recognized correctly on the pc...

active sync must be installed, but usb connection in active sync MUST be disabled.

good luck again

[Allen95]

no way, windows drivers are working.
at my first attempts no other driver was working.
just try and try and try

i have needed more than 200 attempts to get my vda recognized correctly on the pc...

active sync must be installed, but usb connection in active sync MUST be disabled.

good luck again

Yeah I disabled the "USB Connection" and all that.... i tried like 50 times but it didnt work... i'll just keep trying.... thanks for your help mate. =]

[Toxinne]

If you areon vista, press F8 on start and disable the checking of driver sign...

[nighttraining]

Hello all,
thank you very much for the work and the rom's you have posted.

These modifications would be impossible, if there where not these good people who post these good stuff.

I upgraded my VDA GPS and it works super.

But i still have one question: Is there an idea to speed up the CPU a little bit ? That would be perfect, if this mod would work also.

Regards

[henrikswelt]

Yeah I disabled the "USB Connection" and all that.... i tried like 50 times but it didnt work... i'll just keep trying.... thanks for your help mate. =]

There's a german webpage regarding this problem http://www.martins-kabuff.de/blog/?id=481dd4e4e0845

1. remove battery
2. end Active Sync and close wcescomm an taskmanager
3. connect usb cable and putting back battery
4. press power + camera button > download screen

After that i had success!!!

[nighttraining]

just realized today by reading an sms that i can not reply to the incoming sms. when i push "send" it tries to send but says "Message could not be sent!"..

What should i do ? Reinstall a ROM or try the other ROM ?

Regards

[nighttraining]

my sms problem is solved, guess it was a problem in the operators network.

but like the other friends i also have the 0001.txt....0009.txt files in the system folder. dont know how to disable it.
some of the .txt-files are over 15Mb..gues it slows down the VDA a bit.
im not sure if i should delete it or not...

regards

[acid_freddy]

After Flashing my VDA GPS ringtones don't work.
I added some Wave-Files that worked before but it tells me,
that the ringtones are corrupted. The same with the original ones.

It plays the wave when i chose it, but after confirming it shows the error-message.

German Message: "Dieser Klingelton ist fehlerhaft oder nicht verfügbar. Bitte wählen Sie einen anderen Klingelton aus".

I used ninjas image.

What could be the prob?
Thanks
ACiD

[nighttraining]

After Flashing my VDA GPS ringtones don't work.
I added some Wave-Files that worked before but it tells me,
that the ringtones are corrupted. The same with the original ones.

It plays the wave when i chose it, but after confirming it shows the error-message.

German Message: "Dieser Klingelton ist fehlerhaft oder nicht verfügbar. Bitte wählen Sie einen anderen Klingelton aus".

I used ninjas image.

What could be the prob?
Thanks
ACiD

Read this thread and download the extra files and continue with desciption.

Servus

[henrikswelt]

My trackball does not work since this morning, i cannot scroll down. The ball is turning, but i do not feel it. If i'm scrolling left, rigth and up, i have the feeling like scrolling with the computer mouse.
Has anyone an idea how to fix? Maybe it's only dirty and i have to clean it? And does anyone know, where to buy a replacement part in the internet???

Greetz
Henrik

[livinghost]

Hi to all ,,,

I'm new in this area and i have a G710 that was locked to Optimus !!! I'd like to edit phones REGISTER !!! Tryed to install some applications to do the job like: PHM Registry Editor and Total Commander ,,, but the phone tells me the CAB i'm trying to install is NOT for this device !!!! I've downloaded the versions that support the ARM processor !!! So i don't know what can this be ?!? Does anyone have any idea ?!?

Another thing: Does any of you know any of these ROM's presented here with Portuguese language included ?!?

Many thanks in advance,
Best Regards to a:)ll of you.

[enidandreas]

Hello livinghost,

this device is a SMARTPHONE, no PocketPC!

ARM Processors are used in both kind of devices.

for totalcommander look on homepage for smartphone version (with NO Touchscreen). This will work.

If thats not the Problem google for SDA Application Unlock. This Tool helped me with problem during Install of birdiesync...

good luck!
regards

[livinghost]

Thank you so very much for your TIP !!!! That was realy it ...

Now that i have FULL access to the phones Registry, i've tryed to apply a method described here in the Forum by a member called "vma", to disable a library (DLL) that loads the Operator LOGO Images at Startup and Shutdown. And he says:

Here it goes: custom bootscreen!

1) Delete the key in [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Startup\1]. This will stop using Amoi's DLL to generate the lame Vodafone animation. Windows Mobile will now show the default carrier picture.
2) Edit a picture in PNG format and 320x240 size. You can copy the existing one (see next step) and use that as a start point in Windows Paint. Remember to check the resolution.
3) Rename it to "carrier_splash.png" and copy to \WINDOWS, overwriting the existing one.

You can proceed the same way for the shutdown picture: see the key \HKLM\SYSTEM\Shutdown\1 and use the carrier_shutdown.png.

Unfortunatly i was NOT succeeded !!! Those Keys do NOT exist in my phones Registry !!! But i think i know why: My phone has WM6 installed !!! And this method is for a WM6.1 ROM !!!

I can NOT install this WM6.1 ROM because it doesn't have Portuguese language !!! So i was wondering if anyone can point me the key that i have to REMOVE that loads this tsupid libraby i've mentioned !!!

Please, i'm tyred to look in the Registry, but can't find anything !!!!!

Many thanks in advance for your time,
Best regards to a:)ll

[enidandreas]

hi livinghost,

in my Vodafone VDA GPS i have had some files called VF_Start01...15.png and some VF_Shut01...15.png. After deleting them the animation was gone. For now there was a black screen between Window Strtup Splash Screen and Home Screen. But this was ok for me.

regards

[ArthurDent-RL]

hi,

after upgrading the rom to 6.1 ive got some files in the root dir of the vda
looking like this :

16:46:36:0747: RILDrv : i : RIL_Init : EONS [1]
16:46:36:0761: RILDrv : i : RIL_Init : No Calltype reg key.
16:46:36:0764: RILDrv : t : RIL_Init : Started successfully
16:46:36:0781: RILDrv: IOCTL_POWER_CAPABILITIES = 0x15
16:46:36:0802: RILDrv : t : Executing command with ID: 0x00000000
16:46:36:0805: RILDrv : i : Sending cmd: ATV0<cr>
16:46:36:0810: RILDrv : t : CComHandle::Read : Read bytes(1): ATV0<cr>0<cr>
16:46:36:0812: RILDrv : i : Accumulated response: ATV0<cr>0<cr>
16:46:36:0820: RILDrv : t : Executing command with ID: 0x00000000
16:46:36:0821: RILDrv : i : Sending cmd: ATE0<cr>
16:46:36:0826: RILDrv : t : CComHandle::Read : Read bytes(1): ATE0<cr>0<cr>

the files are named :

0001.txt, 0002.txt, 0003.txt , etc ..
every time i restart my vda i get a new file.

as much as i know those files are from the radio interface layer (RIL)
debug log.

is it possible to turn off the logging of this driver?

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are there any known issues regarding the storage card ?
im using a 8GB card (only 3.xx are usable) but sometimes it looks like
the card ist unreadable . when i open it with filemanager i got
some strange filenames or the dirs are emty.
when i restart the vda all is accessible and works.

------

another problem ive got is that the speakers make a strange noise
when someone is calling me. ill hear the ringtone and when i take
the call i head a loud noise and my caller does not hear me.
when i hang up and the caller calls again it works.

looks like the device has some problems in "sleep mode" ..

hope you can give me some info

kind regards

Arthur

[stef_seidler]

Hi Arthur,
Although I have found some entries in the registry that belong to the RIL and also the source for the "next file name for log file", I havent found a way to configure it this way that disables logging.

So I have no solution to switch logging off permanently but I use this workaround:

I have created a dozen of directories with the names of those next log files that would be created on the next startups:
0001.txt, 0002.txt, 0003.txt , etc ..

That stops logging for that amount of reboots as directories exist.

BTW: I also have that problem with the loud spekear at the beginning of a phone call, but I dont think that can be solved

[fbliyiz]

Hi,

I can't find movex.exe because it has been deleted. Can you upload it again?
And also VDA GPS WM 6.1 gives an error while I try it to open.

Can you upload these files again? (If possible rapidshare.com)

And also can you explain how to do it with more details?
I have G710 with WM 5.0

Thank you...

[luka78]

So, here is the Beta2 again: VDA GPS WM 6.1 (Multilang)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4VFSBI7W

Movex to flash your VDA:
http://thanhcongmobile.com/download/Smartphone%20B800/UpRom%20B800/MoVex.exe

The missing files (just extract them to the Windows folder of your VDA)(Ringtones, office, java)(no vodafone navigator)
http://rapidshare.com/files/251441249/missing_files.zip

The SDHC Driver for SD Cards larger then 2GB
http://rapidshare.com/files/251439025/sdhc.cab

A file to enlarge the systemcache and speed up the phone
http://rapidshare.com/files/251439125/wm6standard-increasesystemcache.cab

much fun
TEAC

Can you upload it somewhere else? It said they are removed from server. Thank you

p.s.
I need The missing files

[tuo_kaerf]

...here you go...

[BlackThunder10]

I need the movex.exe...can anyone help me ?
thanks

[tuo_kaerf]

...here you go...

[bubimir13]

hi,
im havin trouble to make connection with toshiba and computer while in ''download'' mode. im having win 7 but i tried with xp too. i saw in earlier posts that someone had same problem when ''unknown device'' message appear. i did everything what other members said to do i follow the steps and its stil impossible to reach connection. can anyone help especially who had that same problem and please describe how u fixed it.

Thanks very much

[SweenyTodd]

Guys guys,

i think there are several VERY important issues about the VDA GPS/g710 device that were already pointed out, however noone gave a solution or at least a starting point.

The G710 is primary a phone, it should be able to perform phone tasks such as making calls. Hence, the loud noise at the beginning of a call (as pointed out by ArthurDent-RL and stef_seidler) as well as the bad earspeaker quality (as reported by fbliyiz, delk and moonman272 post #133-#135) are a real deal breaker.

As you can guess, i'm having the same problems. Additionally - a much worse reception than my other phones: Sony Ericsson P800, HTC Touch Pro, QTEK S200.

That was with the original Vodafone ROM, as well it is now with the TEAC ROM. It sure is very nice having a new user interface, but this does not make the phone usable, since it is pretty damn bad at making calls. The loudspeaker is kinda nice, but i don't want everyone in 10 feet radius overhearing my calls :-/. The in-ear-phones are even worse than the phone ear-speaker itself.

Can anyone PLEASE share if they have the same problems and eventually post a working solution?

Huge thanks in advance!

[The Fat man]

SweenyTodd

Reduce the volume it works well then ;)

[crookeddy]

Hello all,

Have there been any updates since this thread was started?

Thanks!

[yatin2610]

Hi All,

Can anyone let me know which headset/headphone can be used with this Vodafone VDA GPS? I have tried all available usb headset in market but no luck

[ajaleel1143]

Hi
I have Vodafone VDA GPS GSM-6711A
My phone is not working from some days since i went into the windows folder in my phone and there i opened some files(don't remember which files i opened).
After i opened that files my phone became slow. I restarted it from there on ward it stop working. Even it doesn't unlock also. The back light remains open throughout it, the light doesn't shut any more and battery bit was also vanished. Not a single key works. I restarted it 4-5 times after that it doesn't even start.
Please Please Please Please Please Please................................
HELP ME OUT.

ajaleel

[UchoTD]

Hi i have a problem with my phone Toshiba G710..not working Memory Card..i have 512mb card..i put this card to phone and phone wants to format this card..i click Yes..and there is Error! phone say error beacuse can not format this card..and card properly working on PC..and 100% working and is formated...and have problem 2. i must install new ROM,have new ROM,have Movex have phone ;) ..okey lets go..I run phone..(camera+shutdown) download Mode..i run Movex..i plug phone with computer.and this is my problem! my computer say.. UNRECOGNIZED DEVICE..lets go to next step..in movex browse New Rom..and click SEND ..Failed to connect Device...i add one screenshot..

Thx for all feedbacks..
ps..my english is very very bad