[FFU|Updated Possibilities|Tango]HTC Mazaa users, read this!

[abhilaksh]

UPDATE 274/2012

Okay. So, Nokser's FFUPartTool extracts the IMGFS partition from the FFU.

Barin's OSBuilder (here) can be used to dump the contents of the IMGFS.

The registry files can then be edited in HVEdit (link), and the IMGFS can be recreated using OSBuilder.

FFUPartTool can then be used to replace the IMGFS partition in the FFU.

This FFU now needs a Mazaa to be flashed on.

If anyone out here is brave enough to flash their phone, please report the results!

UPDATE 17/4/2012

So, as we all know we have a stock mango FFU for the Mazaa (see here if you don't).

And due to recent developments, we also have this: FFUPart Tool v1.3.1

What this means is, we can create a custom FFU for the Mazaa. Now, personally, I have never created WP7 CFW before, but Nokser, the creator of the tool above assures me the creating CFW with this tool is quite possible.

So, what are you guys waiting for? Race to the finish line?

My list of things to be done starts and ends with this: get htc connection setup to run.

That's literally all we need to kickstart the Mazaa scene. Once we have that, we can do the whole shebang.








We need a ROM image for the Mazaa before anything at all can happen.

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Here are the ROMs being used by people:

7.1.7649 - Test Rom. Has lots of interesting Microsoft applications (the zApps). But lacks quite a few features and stability.

7.1.7661.wp7_5_trial(mojobld).20110607-1657 - Similar Test Rom.

7.1.7720.68 - Locked bootloader. Phone is recognized as an HTC Device, but Connection Setup doesn't run.

7.1.7720.500 - Is basically the same as .68 but with an unlocked bootloader. Phone is not recognized as an HTC Device.

7.1.7740.16 - Updated via the official CAB [WP7 Cab sender tool]

7.1.8107.79 - via the official CAB [WP7 Cab Sender Tool]

7.10.8773.98 - via the official CAB [WP7 Cab Sender Tool] - 28/06/2012

Firmware revision number: 1600.1502.7720.68
Hardware revision number: 112.1410.2.0
Radio software version: 1.6.00.15.02
Radio hardware version: 8655/DDR2
Bootloader version: 7.27.00
Chip SOC version: 0.75.2.1

If anyone has different details, please post them.

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The major problem with all ROMs is the lack of drivers.
1) LED lights don't function
2) SD Card slot
3) Connection Setup drivers
4) Internet Sharing doesn't work

Secondarily, because of the lack of connection setup drivers, there's no interop unlock. Which means no homebrew. Which means this device is pretty much what a technophobe buying a smartphone for the first time needs.
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Does anyone know how to edit FFU (full flash update) files? They seem to be .cab files with a signed xml .blob in them.

Is there any way to edit these files?

Alternately, has anyone been successful at obtaining a stock ROM for the Mazaa? Because otherwise the device is extremely crippled.

Once we obtain a stock ROM, it's merely the point of identifying what drivers are missing, appealing to the DFT team to test the Mazaa to check whether HSPL/RSPL works, testing whether HTC Trophy drivers (and maybe other phones' drivers) work, cooking a rom, and flashing it. Once we get the ball rolling, it should all materialise.
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Finally, what other problems are people having with their Mazaas?

Here's a list of problems I've noticed across the net:

• Low battery life (4 - 6 hours at most).
• Inability to connect to CDMA networks
• Can't use HTC Connection Setup - hence no 3g/mms on certain networks
• Inability to connect to certain GSM networks - lack of a valid IMEI
• Frequent restarts/hangs [2 - 3 per day in some cases]

Each of these are frustrating faults.

Here' to hoping that the hundreds of DEVELOPERS with Mazaas can put in a concerted, collective effort and get this going. EVERY other phone has been unlocked/tweaked/improved upon, so why not a limited edition developer-exclusive device?

 

[eddie2.5]

Thanks for summarizing the various versions. As developers, with a concerted effort, we should be able to resolve the issues and make it work for us.

 

[andycted]

I think most people sold the device, even if this wasn't allowed, at least for the first batch (not those won, but those requested for mango/gyro dev)

I had hopes battery problems where in a faulty battery...

 

[abhilaksh]

even if they're sold, someone's still using them!

And the battery problems were too widespread (more than half a dozen cases) for me to discount.

the IMEI problem on the other hand was in a single case - mine.

 

[andycted]

even if they're sold, someone's still using them!

And the battery problems were too widespread (more than half a dozen cases) for me to discount.

the IMEI problem on the other hand was in a single case - mine.

That's right, but they're probably not in dev hands anymore, so chances are not very helpful hands at this, especially since there's no more access to official updates.

All summed up, since not even the gyro works correctly on mine, it's a paper weight for which I'm still waiting for import taxes refunding

 

[Mike48236]

As far as issues, in addition to the above:

- I cannot send/receive MMS (SMS works, though)

- No 3G (DO or 2x only)

- 2-3 crashes per day

My build is 7.1.7720.68

Sent from my Mazaa using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

 

[elixir_pr]

I have HTC Mazaa

I have the HTC Mazaa device that exactly matches all the details given in the original post in this thread.
For me, its working perfectly, no battery problems (works for 2-3 days), no crashes at all, I can't say about 3G support problems because we don't have that in our country. The phone works perfectly fine.
I have dev unlocked the device from App Hub but would love to remove the interop lock as well...in fact thats what I came here for.
Please guide me.
Thanks.

 

[Mike48236]

When I first got my cdma provisioned Mazaa, it had a 7.1.7600_Main build on it. This was like the test ROM - it had the zApps. Looked to be the internal Microsoft beta for employees. I think everything worked on that, just Mango was crippled.

Does anyone have this? I flashed the ffu and the backups can't restore. It would be an interesting starting point if the oem bits are all there.

Sent from my Mazaa using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

 

[elixir_pr]

Please guide me on I can interop-UNlock the device.

 

[netowp]

How can I update my Mazaa to 7.1.7740.16 build?

 

[Takecarer]

When I first got my cdma provisioned Mazaa, it had a 7.1.7600_Main build on it. This was like the test ROM - it had the zApps. Looked to be the internal Microsoft beta for employees. I think everything worked on that, just Mango was crippled.

Does anyone have this? I flashed the ffu and the backups can't restore. It would be an interesting starting point if the oem bits are all there.

Sent from my Mazaa using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

Hello there,

Currently I'm using a Mazaa sent from MS with the 7720.500 fw, It has all the zApps and the internal MS apps like FindSomeone, it has battery issues (but it's not worse than an Omnia 7 with Mango), and there are four annoying things experienced:
- volume is always a bit too loud and MP3 playback is sometimes faltering
- when you press the ON/OFF button, sometimes the screen comes back immediately after turning it off
- when you place a call, sometimes the screen turns off immediately, which can be brought back using the proximity sensor (hold close to head, then move it away)
- cannot receive MMS messages

Exact details:
OS: 7720.WM7_Main(mojobld).20110723-1640
FW: 1600.1502.7720.500
HW rev: 112.1410.2.0
Radio SW: 1.6.00.15.02
Radio HW: 8655/DDR2
Bootloader: 7.27.0.0
Chip SOC: 0.75.2.1

I'm no expert in messing with phones (only using homebrews once they become 99.999999999% safe) but if I can help in any ways I'm not breaking this phone, I can surely do my part provided I'm given step by step instructions.

 

[abhilaksh]

To update to 7740/8701:

Use the WP7 update cab sender tool here



Okay. So, let's get this sorted: We need a ROM. MSFT has said ROM. We need MSFT to give us the ROM. So, I'm requesting everyone: Send a message to whoever your contact is in Microsoft and let them know of the many problems that everyone is facing. At the very least, ask them to provide new radios to get rid of the hardware glitches. Granted it's a test rom, all the more reason that they should actually be working on it. A phone that doesn't work as intended is more a burden than not.

 

[Takecarer]

To update to 7740/8701:

Use the WP7 update cab sender tool here



Okay. So, let's get this sorted: We need a ROM. MSFT has said ROM. We need MSFT to give us the ROM. So, I'm requesting everyone: Send a message to whoever your contact is in Microsoft and let them know of the many problems that everyone is facing. At the very least, ask them to provide new radios to get rid of the hardware glitches. Granted it's a test rom, all the more reason that they should actually be working on it. A phone that doesn't work as intended is more a burden than not.

I'm sorry but I'm not going to be of any help in getting an updated ROM, since we are low on the supply chain. Also, the way we get each new build is by getting a new phone. (Send back old one, get one with newer software.)

 

[AnduA]

I have an HTC Mazaa, running 7720. Everything is ok for a dev phone, I have no serious problems with it, except EDGE/GPRS not working and speaker emitting a loud tone when I'm calling a number outside my network. I'm thinking of installing the new updated build. How should I proceed exactly? Should I use the cab sender tool? I also want to mention that the phone is not dev unlocked, I'm still waiting for a student unlock. Thanks.

 

[abhilaksh]

download the cab sender.

download the cab.

place the cab in the same folder as the cab sender.

run the cab sender.

send the cabs to the phone.

you're done.

 

[netowp]

I tried to update my HTC Mazaa and I got an error at the first restart. But, after that I typed *#06# on the Phone hub and I get this IMEI: 00A100000794C***.

I did it again, but this time, with my SIM card inside the phone. Unfortunately, I got the old IMEI message: Failed.

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Even after all could not update my smartphone:

Verificando o status do telefone: Completed in 2,01 seconds
Verificando requisitos do sistema: Completed in 0,11 seconds
Fazendo o download de atualizações: Completed in 2,87 seconds
Verificando requisitos do sistema: Completed in 0,01 seconds
Transferindo atualizações: Completed in 24,65 seconds
Preparando para instalar: Completed in 46,16 seconds
Reiniciando o telefone: Completed in 231,04 seconds
Instalando atualizações: Completed in 70,15 seconds
Verificando o status do telefone: Completed in 0 seconds
Reiniciando o telefone: Completed in 34,28 seconds
Concluindo atualizações: Completed in 20,04 seconds
Error:
Update device 53d261df - cd29c761 - 4fe43c2f - 733020be Complete with error code
: 80180048, error message: Falha ao instalar IU (Image Update) devido a um erro.

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╚══════» Done

 

[elixir_pr]

Is there anyone on xda-devs to help us update our HTC Mazaa and also do the interop-unlock?

 

[abhilaksh]

Mazaa ROM

Hmm...

Here.

http://hotfile.com/dl/135477621/ed2186c/FlashClean.zip.html

That's an FFU.

 

[AnduA]

Which cab should I use? Or which is the recommended one? Thanks.

 

[rob2910]

Thankyou for that FFU

@abhilaksh Thankyou for that FFU file it saved me from alot of messing around. So happy to get my Mazaa back in working order. It broke on me a few months ago and ive been though hell trying to get the bugger fixed. It just got stuck on the mobile operator screen.

imgur(dot)com/oBH9M

Even had it sent off to UK repair center for them to send it back in the same condition (Idiots). I was just about to send it off to a US repair center when i did some more searching. It worked a treat, really straightforward as well.

If anyone else is a noob in the same situation as i way id recommend these simple instructions:

1. Install Zune Beta Client (beta includes the UpdateWP tool)
2. Install the SetupUpdateWp.exe to get the tool
3. Follow these instructions to flash your phone

mobilitydigest(dot)com/ms-instructions-on-how-to-flash-a-windows-phone-7-device/

Thanks again, Rob