I am kind of new to this so forgive me if this is a stupid question but:
The only thing that I need to update is to update WM5 to version 15097.3.0.0 or higher to be able to use MS Voice Command 1.6
Question:
Is there a way to do this with a G4 locked phone.
If I get T-Mobile to unlock it to use in another country, is that the same "UnlocK" that is required to upgrade the phone.
Please advise,
take a look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284189
That rom on there is good for doing exactly that and is the safest option for a G4 user make sure you do in fact have a G4.
I have voice command 1.6 running perfectly on that
Everyone says to check for 2.21.0001, this is 2.26.0001. I am assuming by the 4 leading digits after the decimal that it is indeed a G4.
I will check out that link, thank you VERY much.
(It is the bluetooth whisper feature that doesn't work with the current version.)
The ROM in the very first post in that thread the one you mean? When starting it, it mentions like version 1.2 - just wanted to make sure. Thank you!
eddieitman said:
take a look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284189
That rom on there is good for doing exactly that and is the safest option for a G4 user make sure you do in fact have a G4.
I have voice command 1.6 running perfectly on that
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I know that this forum is for the G4, but is there a G3 ROM that'll update my build of Windows Mobile to 15097.3.0.0 or higher? Thanks!
Update
Hi,
I did a quick search
Heres a free update Tmobile Offered back when they sold the MDA.
http://fileclutter.com/lowpnvw26abb/MDA_software_update_1_Click_File_Hosting_.zip.html
I hope it is the update your looking.
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READ BEFORE POSTING: How to tell if you have a G4 or G3 device & how to CID-unlock it
The only visible difference between a G3 and a G4 device is when you soft reset your device and looking at the IPL and SPL version numbers that occur during startup.
G3 DEVICE: IPL/SPL: 1.XX or 2.XX or 2.XX.00X (only two zeros)
G4 DEVICE: IPL/SPL: 2.XX.000X(three zeros)
Note, X is representing a number.
So, how do you go about to CID-unlock your device? First, do you really have to? Well, in one word YES!, in order to install most of the custom-made ROMs from this site you have to have a device that is CID-unlocked...
If you have a G3 device the solution is pretty straightforward. just look here...
If you have a G4 device you have to go to imei-check.co.uk and pay £20 in order to get it unlocked. But you can help develop a solution that doen't require you to pay for it. Have a look at this thread.
NOTE: There are several posts that mention this subject, some claim that using the imei-check.co.uk method will not CID-unlock your device but only unlock the SIM. THIS IS NOT CORRECT! Your G4 device will be unlocked after this procedure.
Finally, never, ever, flash your G4 device with a ROM that is intended for a G3 device, make sure that is either made for G4 or doesn't contain a bootloader. If you for some reason you do, you'll have damaged (bricked) your Wizard permanently...
Moderators - PLEASE STICKY THIS POST!
Moderators - PLEASE STICKY THIS POST! -before it gets lost!
Thanks!
Ok, i know how to tell one from another, but what exactly is the difference? is it some technology breakthrough or what?
banannq said:
Ok, i know how to tell one from another, but what exactly is the difference? is it some technology breakthrough or what?
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As far as I know the brand of the chipset is the only thing that's different. It's also been speculated in that due to the newer bootloader present in the G4's they have updated security measures when upgrading...
Hello,
You know if this unlock work for French FAI, specialy "Ten Téléphonie".
Many thanks, soon...
G4 or G3
ipl 2.18.0001
spl 2.18.0001
G3 or G4
Are you kidding me?!! I clearly states in my first post that if your ipl/spl is 2.XX.0001 it's a G4!!!
Yes but it is also possible to have a g3 with 2.xx.001.
So it's a bit confusing.
Anyway how do i determin wich update utility to use?
look at the number of 0
Ok ok... updated my first post to make it clearer
alright checked!
Thank you
i know i have a g4 . how do i get plugins to work must i unlock. all i want is to monitor my cpu, battery, memory and such not real get in to the registry in deep stuff.but i cant seem to get anything done. so if anyone has a good link for plugin for today screen to see battery, cpu usage, and memory. are just some great apps i could use please help
and how do i get themes, and can you uppdate your flashplayer on a mda to watch videos on youtube?
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and how do i get themes, and can you uppdate your flashplayer on a mda to watch videos on youtube?
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You can find all you're answers here!
vippie said:
You can find all you're answers here!
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good answer!!!!! really!!!!!
how to see videos on youtube?....... what program/drivers do i have to instal? this is the question!
Mine even has 4 zeros (2.06.0000)... i think it is a G4 also -.-
Ok, sue me if this has been asked before....I could not find it anywhere. On my Wizard the RED Vodafone splash screen covers the IPL/SPL versions on start-up. Anyway to find out in some other way whether it's a G3 or G4?
Finally, never, ever, flash your G4 device with a ROM that is intended for a G3 device, make sure that is either made for G4 or doesn't contain a bootloader. If you for some reason you do, you'll have damaged (bricked) your Wizard permanently...[/QUOTE]
How to know which ROM is intended for G3 or G4 device ?
HELP !
I tried to flash my Cingular 8125 with the latest ROM not realizing that I had a G4 device. Now all I see is the RBG screen and I don't know a way out.
I will appreciate any help to bring my 8125 back to normal.
Thx
Finally found the rom which can work with the G4 device. I think my phone is CID locked but still it worked. The ROM was 'Wizard love '.
It good to have my phone working now !
Thank you guys!
Hi all, where i can download the touch dual upgrade? someone can post a link please? I can't download it from official htc site becouse i have a branded phone.
thx
Mirrors for WM6.1 upgrade postet for some times here. Please use the Search...
Or take a look in my signature
can it go on branded??
I've been trying to find out the answer to this for a few days....but I get a bit confused with all the answers, terminology and talk of hard spl etc..
so please forgive the question... I would like a simple yes or no answer just to confirm what I think i understand from other threads...
Can the normal HTC supplied update for WM6.1 be applied to a branded phone (in my case Orange UK) without having to make any other adjustments first???
Thanks in advance
thx but i need the italian version..
lordrorthorn said:
I've been trying to find out the answer to this for a few days....but I get a bit confused with all the answers, terminology and talk of hard spl etc..
so please forgive the question... I would like a simple yes or no answer just to confirm what I think i understand from other threads...
Can the normal HTC supplied update for WM6.1 be applied to a branded phone (in my case Orange UK) without having to make any other adjustments first???
Thanks in advance
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Nope, you need to flash the uspl first. Check the sspl/uspl/hardspl thread. It's quite easy, first you put sspl on the phone and run it, then when the phone is in bootloader you flash the uspl. After flashing you can check if it went ok by going into bootloader (check wiki how to do it). If you can confirm that you have uspl, then just flash the new 6.1 original.
There's nothing else to it (it works also on vista). I did it with my t-mobile branded phone.
deffez said:
thx but i need the italian version..
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Sorry so far i know is there no Italien Version at the moment
bdacier said:
Nope, you need to flash the uspl first. Check the sspl/uspl/hardspl thread. It's quite easy, first you put sspl on the phone and run it, then when the phone is in bootloader you flash the uspl. After flashing you can check if it went ok by going into bootloader (check wiki how to do it). If you can confirm that you have uspl, then just flash the new 6.1 original.
There's nothing else to it (it works also on vista). I did it with my t-mobile branded phone.
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Thanks for that...I believed that was the case but there is sooo much info on here it was difficult to get to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I want to do all that...if i brick it I can't afford a new phone so I might just leave it be.
Also, has anyone actually done this with an Touch Dual on Orange UK? does it work? The only confirmed upgrades i've found are on T-Mobile.
It would be a lot easier if Orange just supplied it wouldn't it????
lordrorthorn said:
Thanks for that...I believed that was the case but there is sooo much info on here it was difficult to get to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I want to do all that...if i brick it I can't afford a new phone so I might just leave it be.
Also, has anyone actually done this with an Touch Dual on Orange UK? does it work? The only confirmed upgrades i've found are on T-Mobile.
It would be a lot easier if Orange just supplied it wouldn't it????
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Yeah ive done mine, i was orange uk. Works fine. Just follow the instructions.
lordrorthorn said:
Thanks for that...I believed that was the case but there is sooo much info on here it was difficult to get to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I want to do all that...if i brick it I can't afford a new phone so I might just leave it be.
Also, has anyone actually done this with an Touch Dual on Orange UK? does it work? The only confirmed upgrades i've found are on T-Mobile.
It would be a lot easier if Orange just supplied it wouldn't it????
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Ok i have a UK version Toch Dual wich i bought here in belgium so it was already unlocked since i could use it on belgium networks. Also it is an unbranded one.
I flashed yesterday the new Official HTC Rom Windows Mobile 6.1 wich went all well no problems with flashing. It is a good rom, faster than the previous one. My question is since it is already unlocked can i flash any custom rom i can find here in the touch dual forum ???
Or do i have to do something witch the Uspl or hardspl ??? what is the different and what are the steps to use it with custom roms???
thanks alot
Hi to everyone,
Which are real advantages to upgrade to WM6.1 ?
Thanks a lot
Hello. I have just received a new G2 (aka Hero) on T-mobile UK.
I am planning on doing this, please can you tell me if this would work:
1.Installing a recovery image
2.Booting into recovery and making a Nandroid backup
3.Installing a generic HTC Rom which has been packed into update.zip NB.Rom is a stock rom and therefore not rooted
As I understand after flashing I would lose rooting and would need to root again if I need to. However, I don't need to so am not too bothered.
I am hoping that this would remove T-Mobile branding, but mainly make the phone quicker as it is running the latest ROM. Would this technique work?
I would also like to know wether my sim-lock status would be affected?
Also if Donut/Android 1.6 is released OTA by HTC would my phone update OTA?
Finally, does that mean once I have flashed it, I will not be able to access the recovery partition thing which includes Nandroid etc.?
Please answer my questions and comment if you have any reservations/concerns about this. All comments are much appreciated.
bump-please help
Bit previous with the bump after such a sort time??
To answer your questions:
First of all, as long as your G2 still has the original Hero firmware, you are probably ok with your plan. If you've got the latest firmware, you'll probably have to use the gold card technique.
If you install a generic ROM, you'll lose most the T-Mobile branding, but to be honest there was very little anyway. The T-Mobile splash screen when you switch on will remain though.
SIM-lock has nothing to do with your ROM - it was locked before it will still be locked after you update the ROM, and vice versa.
Finally, on the subject of an OTA, who knows???!!! I really wouldn't worry about it.
Regards,
Dave
Thanks Dave. Does anyone else have anything to say?
new user, similar question.
got myself a T-mobile G2 yesterday, thinking that it's the same thing as HTC Hero. ok, it's only a software difference but now i'm unable to flash it.
software version is 2.73.116.61 which is T-mobile version of course, and comparing version numbers to recent ones it looks really outdated. is it? on T-mobile UK support pages it's even older one. tried to download official version but HTC says there is no support for my device, based on serial number. also tried to flash with newest downloaded from here but no luck, got error 131
so, what can I do? root or goldcard?
thanx
You will need to goldcard to downgrade your ROM, before you'll be able to "upgrade" it to a custom ROM.
Regards,
Dave
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683
thank you, it worked flawlessly
Debranding Optimus Hero (ORANGE)
Hi everyone.
I am an Android rookie, but i am trying to learn more and more each day.
I bought recently a HTC Hero from optimus operator (Portugal) - Orange - and it came with 1.5 version of the OS. There is original 2.1 version but not for my operator.
I already made an goldcard for it, removed simlock, and rooted but now i would like to know step by step what to do?
what rom (original and generic) should i install to have 2.1?
How to do it, with goldcard inside cellphone?
It is possible to go back?
I have read in Q&A that some orange phones, whem the debranding is done, loose the network due to some radio network imcompabilities... how can i know if that is or is not my case?
I would be greatful for all the help someone could give me.
Many thanks
D_Saint
Look at the guides in the android development section of how to root. If the phone is running a very old firmware the likelyhood is that you won't need to downgrade and therefore may not need a goldcard. But basically, you need to root and install a recovery image then you can flash a rom from the hero development section.
EDIT: See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Just checked the HTC website and I've just discovered a new ROM for T-Mobile(uk?) users was uploaded yesterday
Version 1.33.110.2
Luckily for me I'm a t-mobile user, but I havnt noticed anyone talking about a 1.30+ rom yet
EDIT: AS somebody already asked and DID NOT READ TWO POSTS BELOW i'm quoting myself here:
Just to note:
The site mentions a new ROM update for your HTC HD2...
I confirm this is for your Touch2/Mega/T3333. It's pretty snappy
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ALSO note that this is for T-Mobile UK branded Mega's ONLY
(you could try using it, but dont complain when your GPRS/mms/etc settings are preconfigured for T-mobile!!)
Thanks for this.. looks like the crappy T Mobile release is the best we can hope for. At least YouTube gets its own application, so I don't get the "Finding Network..." error when loading videos from IE
yeah it looks alot better than the last one i downloaded.
Just to note:
The site mentions a new ROM update for your HTC HD2...
I confirm this is for your Touch2/Mega/T3333. It's pretty snappy
T Mobile must have paid millions for HTC to lock the Mega with them, this is a really nice phone, especially if you don't want to carry a laptop sized thing (HD2) with you
Why can't they make a single ROM with no branding on it (or at least don't block changing the ROM)
... If anything, seeing the bloody T Mobile thing on start up makes me less likely to switch to them, and go to Virgin or stay with O2.
Thanx guys, its something until we get cooked roms, wow
Erm, nid help! why i cant download it? they ask me for S/N and i typed in but they say this software is not suitable for you device. my phone is HTC Touch2 T3333
Is it a T-Mobile one? Or not? The phone must be a T-Mobile UK one, you must select United Kingdom in their site and voila.
same here...
I'm not from UK but I'm sure it will work in my device. Can someone upload it please?
Lot of thanks.....
I hope the HTc don´t forget the rest of us....
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I'm not from UK but I'm sure it will work in my device. Can someone upload it please?
Lot of thanks.....
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What do you mean i am not from UK but it will work for sure, how can be sure?
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I believe it's an official rom... so it should work.
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I believe it's an official rom... so it should work.
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It is, but only for UK T-Mobile branded phones. Its not for every HTC Mega.
Brands?
I have no Idea about the other brands... My phone was originally in Italian then I was able to Flash it with an WWE Rom.. I don't think that I won't be able to reflash it with the latest rom version released by the other providers...
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I have no Idea about the other brands... My phone was originally in Italian then I was able to Flash it with an WWE Rom.. I don't think that I won't be able to reflash it with the latest rom version released by the other providers...
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Then my friend you have not branded mobile phone. That means you must put only WWE updates, this update is only for T-Mobile Phones from UK, when you swich on/off the phone you see T-Mobile, now did you get that this is not for you, wait for the 1.33 WWE version.
lujiang said:
Erm, nid help! why i cant download it? they ask me for S/N and i typed in but they say this software is not suitable for you device. my phone is HTC Touch2 T3333
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I need help too, I can not download it because they ask me for S/N and i typed it but they say this software is not suitable for my device. my phone is HTC Touch2. Can someone download for me? THANK YOU,
Hi Guys i just updated the Rom and now the phone says no Sim even though there is a Sim in the card tried in another phone and works ok, Any ideas Please. and yes im t-mobile UK
Mark
ROM Upgrade for HTC Touch2 (T-Mobile)
An updated ROM is now available for HTC HD2 users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.
where is the mistake in the header or the discription
julian84 said:
ROM Upgrade for HTC Touch2 (T-Mobile)
An updated ROM is now available for HTC HD2 users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.
where is the mistake in the header or the discription
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Description mate, its for Touch2 trust me
thanks for the enlightenment....
however, based on my experiences for my two remaining devices as seen in my signature.. I used to flash stock roms from other carriers as well as their updates... so why can't i flash the mega???
ton_eighty said:
however, based on my experiences for my two remaining devices as seen in my signature.. I used to flash stock roms from other carriers as well as their updates... so why can't i flash the mega???
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I didnt say you cant, i say its not good to see T-Mobile at the beggining and everything in the ROM
Hi,
I have a HTC Mozart from T-Mobile but don't want to wait until late April to get the updates. Is there a way to remove the branding without flashing the whole device? Like manipulating some registry entry so that the update service doesn't know I have a T-Mobile device? My device is unlocked so I could change the registry and I've read that it was possible on the Samsung Focus (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004487).
Best regards
see: http://blog.walshie.me/2011/03/23/h...-and-get-your-windows-phone-updates-htc-only/
exactly what i was looking for. thanks a lot!
EDIT: Though it only works for the february update
hi benneh how did you get the downloads on your mozart and how do you run them
dude72 said:
exactly what i was looking for. thanks a lot!
EDIT: Though it only works for the february update
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It works for March Update too, I have two Mozart's and only one has got it so far, it's just being trickled to devices over weeks apparently.
SULEY1 said:
hi benneh how did you get the downloads on your mozart and how do you run them
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Connect to Zune, go settings, phone, update, check for updates..
Using Walshie's approach I also only got Pre-Nodo-Update.
Do I just have to wait longer or do further debranding-activities?
use goldcard uprom :RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.26.401.03_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE
no what i meant was the registry manipulation how did uyou get the downloads onto the phone to run them