Genuine English WM2003 SE upgrade for Himalaya uploaded here

[dcs]

I obtained (with many thanks to fychan) a memory image of an English version of WM2003 SE which is an earlier version than the recent Chinese release, but it is genuine English. I managed to create an installable NK.nbf file from this. Also, mamaich has provided the version 1.18 Radio upgrade included here. Many thanks to mamaich for that and also for some advice when I was building the OS nbf file. Also, mamaich has provided some CAB files for Extended ROM which I have also attached here separately.

Attached is an upgrade for Himalaya devices to WM2003 SE WWE, Radio 1.18. Unzip the attachment into a folder of your choice. The nbf files are configured for operator ID O2 and language ID WWE. If you need to change these, carry out all the steps below. If they are OK for you, go straight to step 5.

1. Extract the decrypted versions of the nbf files by entering the following commands at the command prompt:
   
   

   xda2nbftool -x NK.nbf NK.nba 0x20040304
   xda2nbftool -x Radio_.nbf Radio_.nba 0x20040306

2. Modify the operator ID in the nbfs to the value you require by entering the following commands at the command prompt substituting <operator> with the required value:
   
   

   xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so <operator> -sl WWE NK.nba
   xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so <operator> -sl WWE Radio_.nba

3. Update the crc values for each of the decrypted files by entering the following commands at the command prompt:
   
   

   xda2nbftool -c -u NK.nba
   xda2nbftool -c -u Radio_.nba

4. Encrypt the files back into the nbf files by entering the following commands at the command prompt:
   
   

   xda2nbftool -x NK.nba NK.nbf 0x20040304
   xda2nbftool -x Radio_.nba Radio_.nbf 0x20040306

5. Place your device in the cradle, ensuring that the cradle is plugged directly into a USB port on your PC and not to a hub and that the power supply is connected to the cradle. It is also a good idea to disable any screensavers.
   
6. Run HimaUpgradeUt.exe
   
7. Sit back and wait for the Congratulations screen to be displayed on your PC. Your device will still be displaying 'Upgrading radio stack, please wait', but as long as the PC says it is done, then its all OK.

Notes:

1. I have installed this upgrade on my XDA II without any problems, and have also been able to revert back to the 1.72 ROM I had installed previously. I have bootloader v1.01, and I don't know whether it would be any different for later versions of bootloader.
   
2. After upgrading, a hard reset takes places and the Extended ROM is installed. I found that several applications caused a 'Application may not display properly.....' message box to appear which required tapping to dismiss. Therefore, you will need to make sure that TPDisable.exe is not run in the Config.txt script in the Extended ROM, otherwise you will not be able to respond to the messages.

Edit: I've created a .BAT file which can be run from a DOS prompt to replace steps 1-4...

Usage: OperatorUpdate operatorID
where operatorID is O2 or CDL or TMOBILE, etc.

Just unzip the attached zip file.

[notepad]

Would like to check if this WM2003SE is the 'OFFICAL' English or just some 'Beta'

[Anonymous]

what a overwhelming load of news on WM2003SE... no complaining! :lol:

[Sin]

Perfect timing dcs, just finished upgrading to 1.72 (thanks) and was about to upgrade to Chinese when you posted this.

Can't thank you and mamaich enough, will post the results shortly

[Anonymous]

Hi dcs,

Where is the wm2003se rom uploaded? I cant find any. :!:

[dcs]

You have to be logged in to download.

[dcs]

Originally Posted by notepad Would like to check if this WM2003SE is the 'OFFICAL' English or just some 'Beta'

As far as I am aware, there is currently no 'Official' English release of WM2003SE for Himalaya devices.

[notepad]

Thanks for the update dcs... cheers to you.....will probably wait before deciding to take a dive to it.. :wink:

[afterlife]

Hi dcs,

Care for a screen shot? And care to tell more about the ext rom program?

CprogHook.WM2003_2577.CAB
EmailWiz_v1.01.0003_NL_1027.CAB
Landscap_WarningMsg_A_220112.sa.CAB
LoadDialogInit_MS_10150402.sa.CAB
OEM_CHS_OU_04110301.sa.CAB
BTPSKeyUpdate_003.exe

And also does this version support GPRS which talking on the line?


Thanks

[asgard]

Hey nice work,... now comes the usual obligatory question... can we get some version #'s from this rom? :-) What #s are we seeing...

Also, I would like to ask... for upgrading we need only use the bigger file yes? The smaller file (extrom) is just for reference? Or do we need to also write that to the unit for full upgrade to?

Thanks and congrats!