2.02t1WWE to 2.06 possible

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Hi

I've updated my XDA2 to 2.02 thanks to the information supplied by DCS (as always excellent work Mr!), but I've since realised that I would perhaps be better off with a 2.06 with O2 customisations - even if I then wish to remove the less desirable aspects.

Can someone please point out the easiest way of doing this? It's worth noting I have to change the O2 to CDL whenever I update.

Cheers
Anthony

The best idea would be to combine 2.02 with 2.06, to do this you will need a copy of the extended ROM you used when you upgraded to 2.02. Download 2.06 , put it in a directory and delete the radio.nbf file and any ms.nbf(extended ROM). Copy your extended ROM from the 2.02 upgrade along with the radio.nbf that was there as well.
To combine the 2 roms, you need to make sure you have got any data you want from your phone, then master reset it and and set up your owner details, device name, and most importantly, any bluetooth pairings. Using ActiveSync, do a full backup of your phone in this state. Next you need to reflash your phne by running the 2.06 upgrade (you will need to use dcs's operatorupdate.bat to change the operator code to cdl first). When the flash is complete, hard reset it again and then enter your user details and device name, but not bluetooth this time. Put your phone in the cradle and restore your phone with the backup you made. You will then have the best of both worlds- a decent 2.06 cleartype etc along with BT handsfree profile from 2.02!

I hope this is clear, there are similar (and probably better!) instructions here, but they have been designed for an Australian XDA.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/view...ghlight=#71272


HTH

Fin

Thanks for that findus...

I'm curious though, why is it important to do the bluetooth stuff before applying 2.06? Is there something wrong with simply rerunning the upgrade with the 2.06 files?

Not sure if it's worth the extra hassle (would anyone consider it a "hassle"?) and also am I really missing that much with 2.02 compared to .06?

Cheers
Anthony

The reason for installing bluetooth devices whilst on 2.02t and backing up is because 2.06 does not support handsfree profile, only headset so it is up to you which one you need, I personally found 2.02 better than 2.06 but i like having them combined now, so I suppose it is all down to whether you can be bothered!! 2.02 is fine though, I had it for weeks and it was very stable.

Fin

I decided to take the plunge and updated it as per the instructions above.

One thing though, which applications included in the ext rom are really that necessary? From what I can see some of them aren't and also as I've got rid of a couple I now can't get it to show in landscape mode. When I go to the Screen option it has lost the options for Portrait / Landscape Left / Right.

Any ideas?

Cheers
Anthony

Originally Posted by findus

The best idea would be to combine 2.02 with 2.06, to do this you will need a copy of the extended ROM you used when you upgraded to 2.02. Download 2.06
http://forum.xda-developers.com/view...ghlight=#71272

HTH

Fin

Thanks to Sin. My iMate couldn't be any faster The new ROM installed referred hereinbefore is xtreamly stable, fast and bug-free (YET) :wink:

Pal, the OS suits my xda super well.
At least the hide n' seek BT icon on Today screen is no more there.

For all those hesitating I say go ahead and upgrade...

Regards.

Defintely- cheers Sin!