Do you want 128MB upgrade?

[tomal]

Hey guy's:

Due to the high demand of memory for upcomming OS's I thought I would give you an opportunity to upgrade the memory of your Uni. As you know, one of my friends did the upgrade for me here (in Bangladesh). I discussed with him personally last night for his service and he has shown some interest.

Now I need to know spending how much is actually worth/comfortable for you. I'll then discuss with him further. But please note, chip has to be ordered/bought from eBay.

Let me know if your are interested.


UPDATE:

Details for upgrade -


UPGRADE COST: USD 100 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (regular post).
UPGRADE COST: USD 110 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (express post). But Express post service is available for limited number of countries.
You can provide the chips if you want but they have to proven working. 20$ will be deducted from the total cost in this case.
You must bear the cost for shipping from your end.
Complete device is not accepted. You need to unmount (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC%20Universal%20Service%20Man ual) the device and send ONLY the mainboard without any other assembly.
The mainboard must be well-packed during shipping. The same packaging may be used for return shipping.
The whole process could take approximately 6-8 weeks (including shipping/upgrade/return shipping).
I will not take the responsibility in case the board is damaged or lost during transit.
Due to export control regulation: some of the countries are considered out of this project. i.e. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all other countries those has direct border to Singapore. Italy has no usual restriction but the postal handling is not so pleasant. Parcel may get lost during shipping/return shipping so it is up to your interest.
Payment (PayPal is prefered) has to be made only when you get notified that the upgrade is done. Board will be then re-shipped.
PM me if you're interested and I'll then provide you the shipping address.



Cheers

[orb3000]

I am interested!!

Not sure about price but in London you have to pay aprox. 50 - 80 pounds.
How this would work? shipping?

I´m in:D and waiting further instructions!

[simonmills]

Can you tell me somewhere that'll do the upgrade in London? I can't find ANYWHERE! Many thanks

[tomal]

@orb:
you need to send your mainboard, not the whole unit.
the board will be returned after upgrade. in this way it will help to avoid tax.
We will discuss about all other concerns but first I need to know the interest from you guys.

[enigma1nz]

I am interested. Can afford $50, I guess.
Your friend could also do USB port repairs, seems to be the problem that far too many Unis and their owners suffer from.
Question: Can chips be harvested off a defunct Uni/Wizard board? I have some lying around gathering dust in various states of disrepair or repair is simply uneconomical, but I know the RAM BGA chips are fine. Can give chips as part of payment... perhaps...
What do they cost on eBay?

[tomal]

I am interested. Can afford $50, I guess.
Your friend could also do USB port repairs, seems to be the problem that far too many Unis and their owners suffer from.
Question: Can chips be harvested off a defunct Uni/Wizard board? I have some lying around gathering dust in various states of disrepair or repair is simply uneconomical, but I know the RAM BGA chips are fine. Can give chips as part of payment... perhaps...
What do they cost on eBay?
Consider it is not a commercial service. He will do it because of my request. But in the other way, we need to pay him something or he will not feel the interest. Also there is a cost involved for returned shipping.

P.S: I just checked at eBay, a pair of chips are about 20$ (including shipping).

regards

[enigma1nz]

I am interested. Can afford $50, I guess.
Your friend could also do USB port repairs, seems to be the problem that far too many Unis and their owners suffer from.
Question: Can chips be harvested off a defunct Uni/Wizard board? I have some lying around gathering dust in various states of disrepair or repair is simply uneconomical, but I know the RAM BGA chips are fine. Can give chips as part of payment... perhaps...
What do they cost on eBay?

[alec_chu]

It cost about 200RMB in China,
But I am still waiting~

['Duke']

yes mate there we are i am from dhaka and i am very much interested 4 the upgrade.i think i pm u about this.it will be very much appricated if u provide some of ur contact info 4 ur country mates..cheers tomal 4 ur hard work...i will look 4word 4 the reply...

['Duke']

sorry i forgot to ask is there any possibolity to upgrade the ram to 256 or more higher.i mean can we use 2 128 chip or something like that..cheers..

[boxchevy]

Not sure the exact amount I would spend currently. Maybe we need to figure out how much it is for return shipping then go from there as far as payment. Most of the users are closer to you I would assume than I. But Im definately interested in this idea. Is there a way to get a flat rate shipping from your end to the rest of us throughout the world? Something similar to what the USPS is offering now with certain boxes that weigh under 70 pounds. Hopefully so but you can count me in. Also would be hoping you and your friend could offer the broken USB port repair.

Also BIG THANKS for the great roms and support you have provided to us Uni lovers :) We ask you keep up the awesome work. :D

[pentaon]

I would be willing to pay $75.0-$100.00 US dollars, but not sure how long I could go with out my phone. :)

Jerry

['Duke']

tomal mate try to find those chips everywhere but couldnt find it.i tried ebay.co.uk couse i hade relative down there who can bring it 4 me.i tried ebay.com aswell but no solution..will u kind enough to show me those links where to buy..cheers...

[orb3000]

@orb:
you need to send your mainboard, not the whole unit.
the board will be returned after upgrade. in this way it will help to avoid tax.
We will discuss about all other concerns but first I need to know the interest from you guys.

Ok, I will have to learn how to take out the mainboard in order to send it.

As you mentioned, let´s hear the other interests

Thanks mate!

[rajivshahi]

HI master tomal i'm also in.....:D:D:D:D:D....

[-Jonny-]

Seems to be about £80 in UK (Retronex) + shipping

['Duke']

Seems to be about £80 in UK (Retronex) + shipping

could u please show us the link of where to buy at (Retronex) as the page is too big to find.

[-Jonny-]

this is a bit off topic, as I am aware Tomal was asking for interest. However, as this is a share site, I'll just point you off-topic to this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4087214&postcount=7).

['Duke']

mate what about those empty space beside the ram chip.if that is 4 extra flash disk than any chance to upgrade it i mean are those chips avilable in market like increaseing more f disk in main board like ram ........any suggations.....

[enigma1nz]

For me Hong Kong seems to be the only and thew closest option with $128. So if Tomal's idea fails, I might check with them whether they'll accept the board only and wait for FX to improve.

[tomal]

If there are significant number of interests then it is feasible to manage everything (chips+service+shipping) within 70-90$.

But I find the interest is very less. I'm thinking to withdraw my proposal in this case. :(


All the best.

[enigma1nz]

I think you'd get more interest if the price was established, rather than asking what one would be willing to pay. I am sure there is plenty of interest in upgrade, especially from those who are unable to do it locally.

[enigma1nz]

If there are significant number of interests then it is feasible to manage everything (chips+service+shipping) within 70-90$.

But I find the interest is very less. I'm thinking to withdraw my proposal in this case. :(


All the best.

I am definitely in for the above quote.

[-Jonny-]

I think that's an awesome price. It even beats getting it done in UK! If you really wanted, you could sell this on eBay - I'm sure you'd attract even more from there.

[tomal]

I think that's an awesome price. It even beats getting it done in UK! If you really wanted, you could sell this on eBay - I'm sure you'd attract even more from there.
Thank you Jonny.
But I mentioned earlier, it is not a commercial proposal.
Main idea was helping Uni community so that this device will survive sometime more.

regards

[karlbarclay]

How many offers of interest are you after?
I'm in for sure. Just wondering when, if you do, will you be starting the upgrade process?

['Duke']

mate any offer 4 ur country mates.i have managed the chip from ebay.in the post i request u to post some information 4 those who is already in dhaka.once again thanks 4 ur help.please show us some way....cheers..

[tomal]

mate any offer 4 ur country mates.i have managed the chip from ebay.in the post i request u to post some information 4 those who is already in dhaka.once again thanks 4 ur help.please show us some way....cheers..
Hi Duke,

My buddy is trying to avoid local contract due to a privacy reason. But let's see what I can do for you...

regards

[rajivshahi]

Hi Master Tomal if you put it in your 6.5 rom thread i assume that it will attract many more uni owners as i think many people even don't bother to check upgrade forum..... so that's going to be good idea as everyone will be aware of your offer .....:D:D:D:D:D:D

Cheers
Rajiv

['Duke']

Hi Duke,

My buddy is trying to avoid local contract due to a privacy reason. But let's see what I can do for you...

regards

no probs mate i will wait.once again thanks 4 everything.

[roby3475]

hi big boss

now you are made win 6.5 your idea is very good.

but is a lot of difficult to do.

i'm in italy could u say me the costs for upgrading?

[urca30]

I would be very interested in doing it... actually I wasd looking for somebody who was abble to do it.

[radial]

I'm in too (sending from the UK) ready and waiting :)

[surse]

Tomal hello,
Why don't you make a pool and see how many are going to vote pro for an upgrade.
Any way you can count me in as well.
Ready to send from Romania.

[tomal]

seems interests are increasing. it's a good sign.
ok, I have a homework now. give me some time to finish that.

cheers!!

[bradipo.xda]

count me in too... but what about shipping prices?

I'm just searching some cheap service but looks like from here (Italy) every foreign delivery is charged not less than 30€

[Quboid]

I wanted to add my interest as well - I'm in the UK, and would be happy to pay <£120, ideally.

[rajivshahi]

I'm just searching some cheap service but looks like from here (Italy) every foreign delivery is charged not less than 30€

Hi you could just send the motherboard only as it would cost less:D:D:D:D

Cheers
Rajiv

[fabsen]

i'm in ;)
from germany :( damn shipping costs...

cheers

[kalya]

Count me in Tomal!

When do we start?

[ultravox]

what a nice hidden thread!!! always going to win mobile 6 and missed this one.

Even trying to get a HD i'm also in.

Cheers

[k_jayakumar70]

Count me IN for sure ! Ready to ship from India. Price is not an issue. Would shell out anything for the upgrade !

Thanks for the initiative Tomal ! Am waiting for further instructions.

[qWantUS]

I do want an upgrade, I do love my uni very much, and do not want to change to anything else, I would pay >£80, but probably consider more :). anyway I say Yes from the UK!!!

[DukeNukem]

I'm in Canada and while I'd like to find a Canadian/North America solution for this, I am interested. To be honest however I'd rather ship the whole thing rather then just the motherboard, but whatever it takes.

Are there any other hardware upgrades other then the 128mb one? Also someone asked a question earlier in this thread about upgrading the memory beyond 128mb, is that possible?

Thanks
Blake

[tomal]

Nope, more than 128MB is not possible. Higher memory chips are not compatible.

regards

[rajivshahi]

HI Master Tomal any estimated time to begin this wonderful transformation.... mine is ready to be shipped.... any updates on when we can actually get it ???

[urca30]

Hello everybody
So master Tomal, d you think will be able to do this transformation?
By the wy your rom 6.5 beta 4 is great, i realy like it, probably with a 128mb ram would be even greter
Thanks for all your effort.

[bradipo.xda]

I confirm my interest, if the price is within 100$ I'm ready to send as soon as master Tomal give us further instruction...

[tomal]

I'll update you guy's by this week.


[Update - 2009.07.29]

I have sold my 128MB mainboard to Enigma1NZ. It is on its way now.
Let's wait for few more day's so that I'll be sure that there will be no problem to return the mainboard to you (after the upgrade).


cheers

[pksenthil]

Is this service available anywhere within US ? If not then count me in.

I also prefer to attach a gps unit to the board if possible. Or connect the smallest available gps chipset directly to the battery power..and let the jasjar connect via bluetooth.

I have the extended battery and the cover..It provided some space to place my gps chipset inside in the battery compartment space and connect direcly to the battery power. It worked! Any other solution ?

[enigma1nz]

I'll update you guy's by this week.


[Update - 2009.07.29]

I have sold my 128MB mainboard to Enigma1NZ. It is on its way now.
Let's wait for few more day's so that I'll be sure that there will be no problem to return the mainboard to you (after the upgrade).


cheers

I am a test case for postage!!!
But seriously - forever grateful to Tomal for being kind enough to sell me his board.

[tomal]

I am a test case for postage!!!
Yes buddy, you are! :p:p

But seriously - forever grateful to Tomal for being kind enough to sell me his board.
Thank you.
I'll be happy too if it reaches to you, though I'm missing it now....
I know it will be well taken care of.

regards

[rosscruz08]

tomal

i am also interested for the upgrade..
how much would it cost me for the shipping?
coz im here in the philippines...
thanks tomal..:)

[orb3000]

Welcome to forums

Tomal has not gave a cost yet, as his intention is not to make buissness, it´s just to help

Have you read the complete thread? perhaos after you can understand better
We have to wait!

[kerda]

Count me in. To where exactly would I need to send my board? I got the chips off fleabay already ($20 incl shipping)

[rosscruz08]

Welcome to forums

Tomal has not gave a cost yet, as his intention is not to make buissness, it´s just to help

Have you read the complete thread? perhaos after you can understand better
We have to wait!


yep! ive already did..and i think ive also read in here..it says it cost at around $70-90
im just wondering if it includes shipping!

[bradipo.xda]

[...]it is feasible to manage everything (chips+service+shipping) within 70-90$.[...]


but was just an "intro" price, I think we have to wait words from Tomal to know last details...



Too bad the "shipping test subject" is located in New Zealand, we need more guinea pigs from other countries... I can sacrifice myself for an European test ;)

cheers

[enigma1nz]

Well, the test subject is now a very happy 128Mb Uni owner!!!!

[orb3000]

Congrats dear!
I envy you:D

[enigma1nz]

but was just an "intro" price, I think we have to wait words from Tomal to know last details...



Too bad the "shipping test subject" is located in New Zealand, we need more guinea pigs from other countries... I can sacrifice myself for an European test ;)

cheers

Italy seems to be notorious for delivery problems, missing parcels and various delays, most eBay sellers refuse to send to Italy or warn of huge delays in processing by customs. Are you sure you want to be a test subject?

[tomal]

Ok guy's, I did lot of home work and I'm a bit confident that there should be no problem to return the board after upgrade.

So, most important concerns I'm highlighting here:


Flat rate upgrade cost is prefered so that we can avoid burgains.
USD 95 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (regular postage)+paypal fee.
USD 105 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (express postage)+paypal fee. But Express post service is available only for limited number of countries.
If someone wants to provide the chips. It can be accepted but the chips have to be brand new. 20$ will be deducted from the total cost in this case.
Sender must bear the cost for first shipping.
The mainboard must be well-packed during shipping. The same packaging may be used for return shipping.
I will not be responsible in case the board is damaged or lost during transit.
Due to export control regulation: some of the countries are considered out of this project. i.e. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all other countries those has direct border to Singapore. Italy has no usual restriction but the postal handling is not so pleasant. Parcel may have lost during shipping/return shipping so it is up to your interest.
Anything else we need to consider....?

Please give me your input/comments feel free. I'll then settle it and update the gist in 1st post. Everyone visiting this thread will find then required info there, without reading the whole thread.


cheers

[enigma1nz]

Ok guy's, I did lot of home work and I'm a bit confident that there should be no problem to return the board after upgrade.

So, most important concerns I'm highlighing here:


Flat rate upgrade cost is prefered so that we can aviod burgains.
USD 95 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (regular postage)+paypal fee.
USD 105 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (express postage)+paypal fee. But Express post service is available only for limited number of countries.
If someone wants to provide the chips. It can be accepted but the chips have to be brand new. 20$ will be deducted from the total cost in this case.
Sender must bear the cost for first shipping.
The mainboard must be well-packed during shipping. The same packaging may be used for return shipping.
I will not be responsible in case the board is damaged or lost during transit.
Due to export control regulation: some of the countries are considered out of this project. i.e. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all other countries those has direct border to Singapore. Italy has no usual restriction but the postal handling is not so pleasant. Parcel may have lost during shipping/return shipping so it is up to your interest.
Anything else we need to consider....?

Please give me your input/comments feel free. I'll then settle it and update the gist in 1st post. Everyone visiting this thread will find then required info there, without reading the whole thread.


cheers

Sounds reasonable to me. Will be upgrading as soon as I get the extra funds organised.

[boxchevy]

Hi, 1st thanks for working on this and making it available to us. 2nd I am definitely interested. If everything is finalized then we can pm to set it up. I can wait if you need to verify more people or finalize anything else. Again BIG THANKS for making it possible for us. :)

[rosscruz08]

thanks tomal...i will just pm you if i already have the money for the upgrade...:D

[ultravox]

Thx for your work on this.
I have to think about it. arround 80€ to upgrade an old device, and having the new "baby" arround...

Cheers

[orb3000]

What new baby?
Didi you buy another HTC?
Cheers,

[tomal]

So....is the cost reasonable and OK with you??

[Nachtlaubfrosch]

Hi Tomal,

I appreciate your effort.

I'm in too. As soon as the service starts, pls. give me a PM for further details.

(My Universal suffers on 'low memory' already too long!)

cheers
Nachtlaubfrosch

[huythanhv2]

That's cool Tomal =) price is okay

I'm in Australia which means okay with this business right?

Please let me know when this start =)

[tomal]

Pls PM me if you are intereated I'll then provide you the shipping address.

cheers

[dreamtheater39]

Hey! I hope i'm not too late to let you know i'm reaaaaaalllly reallllllllly interested!!! I'd greatly appreciate it if you could help me upgrade my uni's ram!

I dont mind what it costs, let me know how to do this? :)

thanks! cheers bro

EDIT: If you could PM me the shipping address and paypal account....i'd like to send mine over right away :)
Also, can you check if shipping back to india isnt a problem? I'd want a priority courier service if possible, and i could pay the difference....the usual government postal service sucks ass here...thanks again m8! you've really made me a happy puppy today!!!!!! :D :D Cant wait to have my uni kicking with more ram!!!! cheers :)

[tomal]

Hey! I hope i'm not too late to let you know i'm reaaaaaalllly reallllllllly interested!!! I'd greatly appreciate it if you could help me upgrade my uni's ram!

I dont mind what it costs, let me know how to do this? :)

thanks! cheers bro

EDIT: If you could PM me the shipping address and paypal account....i'd like to send mine over right away :)
Also, can you check if shipping back to india isnt a problem? I'd want a priority courier service if possible, and i could pay the difference....the usual government postal service sucks ass here...thanks again m8! you've really made me a happy puppy today!!!!!! :D :D Cant wait to have my uni kicking with more ram!!!! cheers :)
Thank you old buddy. :))))

I should have no problem to return but I can't comment about your postal service. Using priority courier is complicated because in that case I have to take an additional permission from customs. It is matter of some fee and hassle. Also courier fee is not less than 40$.

In my opinion, postal service is much better choice considering money and customs hassle.

The response rate is much much higher than I was expecting! I'm scared to see the number of PM's I'm receiving. I'm sorry, I have no other alternatives.

Anyway, I'll provide you the shipping details if you're interested.


Best wishes

[dreamtheater39]

hey Tomal, thanks for the quick response. I guess I dont have an option but to pay higher and make sure I use a private courier service. The standard postal usually fails and I've lost several online orders. I'd recently bought a PDA case from Boxwave.com and had it shipped through standard shipping....the first one never reached, and the second which was resent took 3-4 weeks!

If its not too much of a hassle, can you just check with someone like DHL/Bluedart or some respectable courier service provider and find out costs for me?

Also, can you PM your address that I'll have to ship mine to?

Coincidentally, I too have two Universals - one with the LCD screen broken! One is a G3, and the other is a G4 device. Which one would work best with the RAM upgrade?

cheers, and dude......you're one godsend!! :) :) (Also, its always your ROMS that i always have been using all along! Thanks on that front too ;))

[kalya]

Hi Tomal,thanks for the PM.

I'll get some help to take out the motherboard.
I'll be sending the motherboard tomorrow.

Please clarify which ROM should be there before we take out the motherboard and RAM upgrade?

Or it doesn't matter?

[tomal]

pls flash my v8.9/128mb build before sending the mainboard. it is really an important point, which I missed earlier.

best wishes

[kalya]

Okay.Thanks.

[dreamtheater39]

can you PM me the address i need to ship to bro? Also, i dont have any time pressure...so you could take your time to mod and send it back....i have two mobos here...! :)

lemme know, thanks again....cheers

[tomal]

can you PM me the address i need to ship to bro? Also, i dont have any time pressure...so you could take your time to mod and send it back....i have two mobos here...! :)

lemme know, thanks again....cheers
Sorry dude, I'm a bit busy now.
I'll PM you soon.

cheers

[dreamtheater39]

Sorry dude, I'm a bit busy now.
I'll PM you soon.

cheers
no probs, take your time.

take care,
San

[ultravox]

What new baby?
Didi you buy another HTC?
Cheers,

After a 2nd try, I got a blackstone on ebay. :)

I'm currently accessing the memory upgrade on my Universal against selling it and get another HTC for my wife.

Cheers

[kerda]

My board is on it's way to Tomal :)

[kalya]

OMG!
I've Cotulla Q3 on my Exec.

To flash Tomal 8.9-128 MB,I had to format DOC.

My PC detects it in normal mode but not in bootloader,MTTY doesn't show the USB option.

What can be the problem?I've wasted 2 days trying to figure it out.

My local hardware guy says I've to send it to Pune(120KM from where I live) as the USB port could be broken.

Tomal...what should I do?

May I send the whole device to you people?
It wouldn't cost any more than here.Or am I to fix it here only?

Sorry for the trouble.Please answer.

[tomal]

Ok Kalya, send it as it is. Do not send the whole unit.
It is just some extra task for me.

regards

[kalya]

You're great,Tomal.

Thanks.

[kalya]

OkTomal,

The motherboard is on the way.I hope it reaches safe.It should survive the indian postal service and the customs.

Now I can only wait with my fingers crossed.

[Harry Tuttle]

How much extra to just send the whole unit for him/her to do the work.Ironicaly my son dropped it the other day and it came apart, would prefer to ship it whole and let him/her services it that way, so atleast he could verify that everything is in working order.

[tomal]

How much extra to just send the whole unit for him/her to do the work.Ironicaly my son dropped it the other day and it came apart, would prefer to ship it whole and let him/her services it that way, so atleast he could verify that everything is in working order.
Sorry, current scope is limited to RAM upgrade only. Please DO NOT send the whole unit; there is a big chance to lost it in this case!

[rafli]

Ok guy's, I did lot of home work and I'm a bit confident that there should be no problem to return the board after upgrade.

So, most important concerns I'm highlighting here:


Flat rate upgrade cost is prefered so that we can avoid burgains.
USD 95 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (regular postage)+paypal fee.
USD 105 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (express postage)+paypal fee. But Express post service is available only for limited number of countries.
If someone wants to provide the chips. It can be accepted but the chips have to be brand new. 20$ will be deducted from the total cost in this case.
Sender must bear the cost for first shipping.
The mainboard must be well-packed during shipping. The same packaging may be used for return shipping.
I will not be responsible in case the board is damaged or lost during transit.
Due to export control regulation: some of the countries are considered out of this project. i.e. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all other countries those has direct border to Singapore. Italy has no usual restriction but the postal handling is not so pleasant. Parcel may have lost during shipping/return shipping so it is up to your interest.
Anything else we need to consider....?

Please give me your input/comments feel free. I'll then settle it and update the gist in 1st post. Everyone visiting this thread will find then required info there, without reading the whole thread.


cheers

Hi Tomal,
I'm in. but I'm in indonesia, direct border with singapore. can suggest how to do it from here?.

[arampatla]

Hi Tomal, i would like to send my motherboard there can you give me the adress, someone down here tryied and failled. And should i send the whole pda or the motherboard only?

[asc3asc]

I have an XDA II (HTC Andes, HTC Himalaya) with 128mb of RAM lying around. Is there any possible way one could use its memory chips to upgrade the Universal, and then put back the two 32mb chips back into the XDA II ?

[tomal]

My board is on it's way to Tomal :)
Hi Kerda,

This is to let you know that the board has arrived today. There are just some customs formalities and then I'll have it in hand.

Cheers

[asc3asc]

1. What do you know about compatibility with memory chips form other devices?

2. Would you give it a try if I sent you a Qtek 9000 (HTC Universal with 64mb of ram) and a O2 XDA II (HTC Himalaya/Andes with 128mb of ram) to make the memory swap between them ?

[tomal]

1. What do you know about compatibility with memory chips form other devices?

2. Would you give it a try if I sent you a Qtek 9000 (HTC Universal with 64mb of ram) and a O2 XDA II (HTC Himalaya/Andes with 128mb of ram) to make the memory swap between them ?
Sorry I'm unable to work in such way. But chips are only 20usd...

regagrs

[kybergreg]

Hi Tomal,
I would like to upgrade too. Will you send me PM with contact information etc., please?
Anyway, I will have to figure out how to disassemble the unit.
Btw. do I have to flash Tomal 8.9-128 MB or just any ROM with 128MB support?

Kerda, how much does it cost to send it from CZ?

[kerda]

Kerda, how much does it cost to send it from CZ?
Was surprisingly cheap: 110 Kc, "Prioritni doporucena zasilka"

Tomal: Is the board still at customs?

[tomal]

Tomal: Is the board still at customs?
I got it yesterday. :)

[kybergreg]

Was surprisingly cheap: 110 Kc, "Prioritni doporucena zasilka"

Ok, diky.

Tomal: How about the upgrade, will you send me some instructions, please?

[satanisme]

Due to export control regulation: some of the countries are considered out of this project. i.e. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all other countries those has direct border to Singapore.


What?? Malaysian is not allowed? Damn!

[tomal]

An update:

Some of the boards have been upgraded. I'll soon inform you over PM for payment. The boards will be repacked this weekend and hopefully posted sometime next week.


cheers

[kalya]

An update:

Some of the boards have been upgraded.......
Is one of them mine?Or is it still stuck with the customs/postal dept in INDIA?

I tried to trace it...but I was out of town.

[tomal]

Is one of them mine?Or is it still stuck with the customs/postal dept in INDIA?

I tried to trace it...but I was out of town.
Sorry, I haven't received your board yet. But I suppose it will take some time more...
From my experience, some parcels from HK took more than 30 days to reach me.

regards

[cash365]

Tomal did u get my message? :confused:

[tomal]

Dear Pal's:

I'm sharing you a scary findings related to our memory upgrade scheme.

I bought 05 pairs of RAM chips from the eBay seller "elecrealm". Then I ordered another 06 pairs (in different order) to "zenglirong" as the first seller was out of stock. I received 05 pairs from the 2nd seller till now and another pair is just on the way, I may receive it soon. Four boards have been upgraded using the chips from the first seller. Then I received some chips from 2nd seller and did the fifth upgrade using them. But the board has failed to turn on after the upgrade (using chips from 2nd seller)! The chips may be didn't connect well and my buddy removed the chips, reballed and reinstalled but no success. Then he removed the chips and installed another new pair, same result. He left the MB and started installation on another MB. But same result for the 2nd MB. He left it as it is and started another one. What's happening! 3rd MB do not turn on too!!

He removed the new chips, reballed the original's and reinstalled. MB turns on without issue! Now he started thinking that the chips are faulty. He called me at his house and explained the situation when I was there. But I was not convienced with his explanation and given him my Uni to prove it. He installed the chips (last pair) from the 1st seller. MB turned on without trouble. Then, he removed the chips and installed another pair from the 2nd seller. MB has failed to turn ON! Now both of us came to conclusion that the chips from 2nd seller's are DUMMY and FAKE!!

SO BE AWARE!! DO NOT BUY ANY CHIP FROM "zenglirong"!!

Important Notes:


I'm out of chips now. PLEASE STOP SENDING YOUR MB until I can arrange working chips!
I'll sent you an email/PM (based on the arrival) those already sent the MB.
I'll sent you an email/PM those already sent the MB and I received them. But cannot upgrade due to the unavailibility of the chips.
I'll retain the MB for some time or return it to you based on the instruction from your side.
I'll order 1-2 pair soon from other seller just to verify they are working. If any of you know any "trusted seller" (selling ram chips), please share his ID. I'll do a test buy from him.
The board already upgraded has been returned. Those has been informed over email/PM so no issue for them.


Sorry for the inconvenience caused.


Regards

[enigma1nz]

I purchased from 'zenglirong' on a regular basis, mostly Nokia parts. Last time I purchased N95 LCD and N95 backdoor cover she took 2 weeks to send, although she claimed she sent 2 days from the date of payment. What do you know, the parcel had a Hong Kong Post stamp, stating the date the item was sent and she claimed it's the date it arrived. Yeah, like Hong Kong stamps NZ post on arrival...
LCD never turned up, so 3 weeks later she sent a replacement. Can't say I had non-working items from her, but last trade left me and my customers somewhat unhappy, as it took over a month instead of 7 days.

I say contact her and request a refund, I could understand 1 chip being faulty, but if the entire lot causes you problems, it makes no sense asking for the chips to be replaced.

[kerda]

Damn, the chips I included with the board sent to Tomal are also from Zenglirong :mad:

[kalya]

Tomal

Do please try to get working chips , we (at least I am ) are prepared to wait.

(I was worried only for the board getting lost during transit.)

Thanks.

[Benny-Danny]

Hi Tomal!
I have the motherboard (all disassembly), ready to sent you. I'm just waiting for instructions from you.. (like, when to send, and where to send).

Thanks in advance!

[Nelson Cunha]

Received from ebay store " Elecrealm "
________________________________________________-
Thank you for your kind reply.
I am so sorry i didnot understand you very well.
Now, I know you need RAM memory.
The model of the 64MB RAM memory in our ebay store is HYB25L512160AC-7.5 S3334341. You can disassemble your device housing and confirm the model of your device RAM memory.
If the same, we can offer you it.
Looking forward to your kind confirmation.
Sincerely,
Gong
_______________________________________

I am afraid on ordering such chips. What do you think?

[Benny-Danny]

Received from ebay store " Elecrealm "
________________________________________________-
Thank you for your kind reply.
I am so sorry i didnot understand you very well.
Now, I know you need RAM memory.
The model of the 64MB RAM memory in our ebay store is HYB25L512160AC-7.5 S3334341. You can disassemble your device housing and confirm the model of your device RAM memory.
If the same, we can offer you it.
Looking forward to your kind confirmation.
Sincerely,
Gong
_______________________________________

I am afraid on ordering such chips. What do you think?

According to Wiki Universal, that you need is: "First thing is to get hold of two of the 64Mb M-RAM chips.
What you need are Infineon HYB25L512160AC -7.5 (2 pcs - 512MBit each)"

So, I think that ram memory you've saw, is the one we all need...
Or you can see this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Infineon-64MB-DRAM-Mobile-RAM-HYB25L512160AC-7-5_W0QQitemZ300344000800QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item45ede5c120&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

[orb3000]

Regarding the above link
Has anyone buyed to this seller?
Are the chips we need and working well?

Hope anyone can give us a light here
Price is good!

[wuzy]

I've got two HTC Blueangels here that I can sacrifice. Tomal, will your friend do BGA transplants at no extra cost?

[tomal]

There is long holiday in China....patiently awaiting for new chips....

[pertecara]

Is this thread valid yet?
:confused:
I need to upgrade my Uni to 128mb ram.
:rolleyes:

[kybergreg]

Yes, it's valid. Tomal is just waiting for new chips to test. Send a PM to him to let him know you want to upgrade too. And join the queue :-)

[ngochoangimsat]

Tomal! Please give me more information to send you my MB. I'm Vietnamese from PDAViet.net

[tomal]

Tomal! Please give me more information to send you my MB. I'm Vietnamese from PDAViet.net
Please wait for some time to have new chips in hand. I'll then PM you.

Regards

[kareeem]

Anybody in California do the upgrade?

[Duke Nukem]

How much does this cost?

[kalya]

Any news?
Success with the chips?

[Fogg]

Hello,

I know we are waiting for ships but still wondering if the offer is valid as i sent you a pm few days ago Tomal but still no answer received.

I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking for feedback to request

Regards

[tomal]

UPDATE:

Ok guy's, I got couple of pairs in hand and importantly they are working. :D
Some of the boards have been upgraded, but they have been selected randomly. I'll shortly PM/email the lucky owners selected in (2nd batch). Rest of the owners have to be waited some time more. Sorry.

@kalya: you're one of the lucky winners! :)

@Fogg and other interested people: you can send the board now if you have no hurry. Othewise hold on until the backlog gets cleared and it may take next few weeks.


Cheers

[kalya]

THANKS!

Please reply the PM.

[Fogg]

UPDATE:

@Fogg and other interested people: you can send the board now if you have no hurry. Othewise hold on until the backlog gets cleared and it may take next few weeks.

Cheers

Thanks you Tomal, so i'm waiting few weeks things become cooler for you :)
Anyway, could you send me a pm for your postal address ?
Is there a special kind of shipping we have to respect ?
How do we manage the payment ?

Does anyone have a kind of tutorial for extracting the board so we can send it to Tomal ?

[-Jonny-]

Does anyone have a kind of tutorial for extracting the board so we can send it to Tomal ?

HTC_CONFIDENTIAL_-_UNIVERSAL_SERVICE_MANUAL.pdf (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/HTC_CONFIDENTIAL_-_UNIVERSAL_SERVICE_MANUAL.pdf)

[rajivshahi]

UPDATE:
you can send the board now if you have no hurry. Othewise hold on until the backlog gets cleared and it may take next few weeks
Cheers

Hi Master Tomal any idea on how long will it take to clear the backlog. ??? and a video for taking out motherboard will be great...

[Fogg]

HTC_CONFIDENTIAL_-_UNIVERSAL_SERVICE_MANUAL.pdf (ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/HTC_CONFIDENTIAL_-_UNIVERSAL_SERVICE_MANUAL.pdf)

Cool, Thanks Jonny, that's perfect.
Ok for your informations tomal, i pm you for having your shipping adress.

[phezthie]

pls let us know when the backlog will be cleared out and the best time to send MB of those who use it on a daily basis like me, regards... :)

[tomal]

Hi Master Tomal any idea on how long will it take to clear the backlog. ??? and a video for taking out motherboard will be great...
Thanx young man. ;) .....just kidding. :D

It will take another 2/3 weeks.
You can follow the service manual (link provided by Jonny) fortaking out the mainboard. It is really easy.
Just a little note from my side (to unmount the back cover) if that helps -

- Remove the stylus, battery and four screws under the battery
- Go to page #13 @ service manual
- Put your thumb finger of left hand @ the stylus hole and press a little hard
- You'll immediately notice a gap, now enter a plastic stick (or your nail from right hand) into the gap to unloak the hook. Move the stick around the device to unlock all...


Cheers

[rajivshahi]

Thanx young man. ;) .....just kidding. :D

It will take another 2/3 weeks.
You can follow the service manual (link provided by Jonny) fortaking out the mainboard. It is really easy.
Just a little note from my side (to unmount the back cover) if that helps -

- Remove the stylus, battery and four screws under the battery
- Go to page #13 @ service manual
- Put your thumb finger of left hand @ the stylus hole and press a little hard
- You'll immediately notice a gap, now enter a plastic stick (or your nail from right hand) into the gap to unloak the hook. Move the stick around the device to unlock all...


Cheers
Thanx Master tomal... so i have to use it with limitation for 2-3 weeks lol and i'm opened my beloved Uni so many times so shouldn't be much problem on opening just never happen to take mother board before...:eek::eek: ...

[kalya]

Tomal,
please read my PM.
Thanks.

[Dj_Faisca]

How can i proceed to upgrade my uni??

What is the address to send the uni and the price in € including chips?

[orb3000]

Please read the thread:eek:

Over there you can check the prices and all the info you need!!!

The rest can be done via PM

[Dj_Faisca]

Tomal i send a PM to you.

Please respond me:D

[nanomite]

Sent the main board away to Retronix Uk in Scotland on Saturday. £80 to supply and fit RAM, or £50 if you supply the RAM. These prices are of course plus postage to and probably from them.

Now I'm just hoping that someone will cook a WM6.5 ROM with Manila.

[rajivshahi]

Now I'm just hoping that someone will cook a WM6.5 ROM with Manila.

Well manila is a 3d driven UI which Uni can not handel .... the closest is Manila 2d... which is ported on QVGA device but not yet on to VGA devices... so no cook will be making a rom with manila.... Sad but True....:(:(:(

[fire_z]

Well manila is a 3d driven UI which Uni can not handel .... the closest is Manila 2d... which is ported on QVGA device but not yet on to VGA devices... so no cook will be making a rom with manila.... Sad but True....:(:(:(

There is Manila 2D for VGA devices, there is a work around to make Manila QVGA to VGA:)

[rajivshahi]

There is Manila 2D for VGA devices, there is a work around to make Manila QVGA to VGA:)

Well there is a vga skin over here... still some bugs...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...429224&page=15

[kalya]

Just wanted to tell you people that I have in my hands the 128 MB RAM Uni.

Upgraded at--by Ranju.(Thanks again & again & again &......)

WM 6.5 runs so smooth , now I have to find some apps which are RAM hungry
so I can utilize it properly.

Or do I need to start a new thread for it?:D

[orb3000]

Great for you, congrats!
I envy you:D

Hope someday I can have it too on 128Mb!!

[kalya]

To Ranju/Developers

1.If I flash my 128 MB Uni with WM5 rom what might happen?
2.Are the mtty commands same for 128 MB Uni as 64 MB?
3.And age old question....video call?

To 128 MB Users :
Anything special for this thing, any new applications?

Thanks .

[orb3000]

To Ranju/Developers

1.If I flash my 128 MB Uni with WM5 rom what might happen?
2.Are the mtty commands same for 128 MB Uni as 64 MB?
3.And age old question....video call?

To 128 MB Users :
Anything special for this thing, any new applications?

Thanks .

Answer for Q 3:
VC only works 100% in WM5, and partially working on WM6 Beasty & Laurentius ROM
As fas as I understand not any Chef is working on having this functioning properly.

[enigma1nz]

I would like to see 128Mb RAM recognised by WM5.

[kalya]

Hi,

I flashed mine with KDSKamal's ultimate WM5 , it showed O2 splash screen and then it stuck to a garbled up screen....no joy.....mtty/DOC format/reflash.

Enigma1nz: Any special apps for 128 MB RAM?( Don't say Solitaire:D )

[Egeli]

Dear Pal's:

I'm sharing you a scary findings related to our memory upgrade scheme.

I bought 05 pairs of RAM chips from the eBay seller "elecrealm". Then I ordered another 06 pairs (in different order) to "zenglirong" as the first seller was out of stock. I received 05 pairs from the 2nd seller till now and another pair is just on the way, I may receive it soon. Four boards have been upgraded using the chips from the first seller. Then I received some chips from 2nd seller and did the fifth upgrade using them. But the board has failed to turn on after the upgrade (using chips from 2nd seller)! The chips may be didn't connect well and my buddy removed the chips, reballed and reinstalled but no success. Then he removed the chips and installed another new pair, same result. He left the MB and started installation on another MB. But same result for the 2nd MB. He left it as it is and started another one. What's happening! 3rd MB do not turn on too!!

He removed the new chips, reballed the original's and reinstalled. MB turns on without issue! Now he started thinking that the chips are faulty. He called me at his house and explained the situation when I was there. But I was not convienced with his explanation and given him my Uni to prove it. He installed the chips (last pair) from the 1st seller. MB turned on without trouble. Then, he removed the chips and installed another pair from the 2nd seller. MB has failed to turn ON! Now both of us came to conclusion that the chips from 2nd seller's are DUMMY and FAKE!!

SO BE AWARE!! DO NOT BUY ANY CHIP FROM "zenglirong"!!


Regards

I bought 02 pairs of RAM chips (2*64) from zenglirong for my P750. I installed but I have only 64 mb . I think they are fake chips.

[kalya]

So WM5 doesn't work on 128 MB RAM alright.

But what about WM6 or WM6.1?

Do we need the 128 MB specific cooked ROMs or any ROM can work on this upgraded Uni?

I can always find out by just doing it but some advice is always welcome.:D

[orb3000]

Have a look on:
Beasty & Laurentius 2.09.01 BL+ 128MB Ram Compatible
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
CE OS 5.2.1938 (Build 18538.0.7.0)
Radio version 1.17.00

Works with 128Mb

http://vidmes.com/Uni/ROMs/BeastyLeo/2.09.01 BL+ B_V1.rar

Thanks to www.laurentius26.net for providing the link

[rajivshahi]

So WM5 doesn't work on 128 MB RAM alright.

But what about WM6 or WM6.1?

Do we need the 128 MB specific cooked ROMs or any ROM can work on this upgraded Uni?

I can always find out by just doing it but some advice is always welcome.:D

Well all 6.1 roms work with 128mb uni no need to be specifically coocked for 128 version any regular 64 version will do... you just need to change the pagepool to 0.... instruction in wiki and orby's FAQ post.... lol:p:p:p

[enigma1nz]

Enigma1nz: Any special apps for 128 MB RAM?( Don't say Solitaire:D )

Well, I have both 64Mb and 128Mb, there are no special apps for 128Mb, however, having 128Mb means more freedom to run apps that are memory hogs or to run a few apps without having to close to free memory. For example, Opera 9.7 with widgets and bits, SPB Mobile Shell 3.5, some games etc.
Another thing is WM6.5, I would not recommend installing on 64Mb if you need a fully functional device, memory constraints will be felt pretty much as soon as you startup.
The only advantage WM5.0 has over every other developed ROM is Video Call, so unless absolutely necessary, I'd skip.

[elrond]

I want to upgrade memory to my htc uni. Please give me the instruction to ship my mainbord and pay this service
Kindly regards

I love my universal: the best smatphone

[tomal]

All of the boards (received till today) have been upgraded.
Kindly check your PM.


cheers

[elrond]

I'm waiting your pm Master Tomal
Ragards

[elrond]

I'm waiting your pm Master Tomal
Ragards

[tomal]

I'm waiting your pm Master Tomal
Ragards
have you sent your board?
I haven't received it yet.

[1nsan3]

Haven't found better place to post it, so posting here. I'm very curious about that article in xda wiki - there are stated that only two pads must be shortened for the device to read banks correctly, but on the image I see two pairs of pads, one marked "1" and another "2", both rounded in red circles. In which must I believe? :D

[tomal]

NO more ram upgrade service from today.

Sorry guys, my work load significantly has increased in recent days. My time do not allow me to do anything extra...
I'll just finish the boards I received by this time and send back (after upgrade) as soon as I can.
Thank you for you guy's understanding.

[notime2d8]

This is so horrible. I knew this was going to happen. I just got some spare money to get this done :( this is a sad sad day for me. Is this the final decision or until your work load decreases?

[kybergreg]

Huh, I've just sent it yesterday morning... so am I lucky or not?

[korza]

Hi there is it possible to do this upgrade on a jasjar unit thanks.:)