A Simple Guide to Install Windows Mobile 5 ROM's

[rhmartin]

This is a compilation of the installation instructions by buzz found in the ROM package and extracts from various posts in the forum.

The procedures in this guide replaces the original OS in your device ROM and may void its warranty. Please backup your ROM & data before attempting to continue.

Determine your device type/model:
The ROM only runs in an HTC Himalaya! The Himalaya is sold as: i-Mate PDA, O2 XDA II, Krome Navigator, T-Mobile MDA II, Orange SPV M1000, Siemens SX56, Vodaphone WirelessPDA, Dopod 696, Movistar TSM500 and Qtek 2020.

Minimum requirements to install the WM 5 ROM:
PC/Notebook:
- ActiveSync V4.0
- XP Professional or XP Home with Service Pack 2 (SP 2)
- The ROM package

The ROM package includes this files:
- HimaUpgradeUt.exe- this is the setup/executable file*
- NK.nbf - this is the ROM file
- READ_THIS_FIRST.txt - the installation procedure
- xda2nbftool.exe - the nbf file tool to edit operator ID and language*

* - Alternatively you can download HimaUpgradeUt_noID.exe as the setup executable. This will bypass operator ID & language checking & there is no need to use the xda2nbftool.exe. When used, proceed to step 5 of the upgrade procedure below.

Note:
The Radio_.nbf is an optional component, not included in the package.

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The nbf file is configured for operator ID O2 and language ID WWE.
If you need to change these, carry out all the steps below.
If your Opeartor ID & language are the same as above or if you decide to use HimaUpgradeUt_noID.exe proceed to step 5.
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The Step-by-Step Install or Upgrade Procedures:
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 with the required value:

xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so -sl WWE NK.nba
xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so -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 (optional, only if you are installing radio ROM)


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. Start your device in bootloader mode by pressing and holding down:

DPad + PowerButton + ResetButton

After a second release ResetButton, then release the rest of them.
Your screen will show word "Serial" at the top and the bootloader Version 1.0x (x = 3, 6, etc.) below the screen.

You are in bootloader mode now.


6. Place your device in the cradle (or plug in USB cable), 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 on your desktop PC.

Once your device is cradled, the text on the screen will change to "USB".

7. Run HimaUpgradeUt_noID.exe (or HimaUpgradeUt.exe if you changed operator ID & language using xda2nbftool.exe)

8. 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.

9. Detach your device from the cradle (or unplug USB cable).

10. Now you have to hard reset your device.
Press simultaneously: Reset Button + CameraButton + RecordButton.
Hold them pressed until the "Boot Options" menu appears on the screen.

Select the options as follows:
(to select items use Record Button, to change values use Camera Button)

Enable KITL -> NO
Clean Registry Hive -> YES
Format Storage -> YES

When done, press DPad and wait until OS starts.

You now have a Himalaya running the WM 5 with a 14 Mb persistent storage, 128 Mb Program storage & 16 Mb Extended ROM. Test drive the device, run your favorite applications & get the feel for a while.

Next: Increase your "Persistent Storage" from 14Mb to 30 Mb by Merging the Extended ROM with the Device Storage: Get More Persistent Storage Using Hima_DOC_Tool.

**RAMdisk: Newer ROM's like TofClock's 2.03aWWE do not need setup & modification of RAMdisk. All you need to do is to download the ROM with the preconfigured RAMdisk size you require.

A good choice is to select the 64Mb RAMdisk to give you 64Mb Program Storagfe & 64Mb RAMdisk.

[vinylf]

What will i be losing if i use the exe file ?

[rhmartin]

nothing, if you mean the ... noId.exe!

[stbratu]

hi,I'm new here,where is "DPad"?thanks

[kuul]

This is the middle button - joystick like! B)

kuul:)

[dr00py]

What is the format of ?

I have a Orange SPV M1000.

The country code for Denmark is 238 og operator code for Mobillix/Orange is 20.

Is it 23820 or what ?


thanks for a great forum

[rhmartin]

hi dr00py,

u can bypass device Id check by using HimaUpgradeUt_noId.exe.

but if u want to find out & change your OpeatorId:
1. download "HIMALAYA DiscOnChip (DOC) Binary0: Partition Backup v0.05" at download->himalaya->special tools
2. extract Check Binary0.exe & run it in your device

3. the OpeatorId =

[mrniceguy]

Hi,

The read me-file says "The nbf file is configured for operator ID O2". How do I know if I meet this requirement?

Cees

ppc: qtek 2020i
OS: windows mobile 2003 sp2

[dr00py]

Damn it works.

I used the "noID" version and there it was.


Before you upgrade:

remember take notes of your Connection Settings - MMS, GPRS and so on.

I forgot my MMS settings and Telia doesn't support the M1000.


ActiveSync BackUp wont help you. Ver 4 does not have a "Restore" function.

ActiveSync 4 could not connect to the device. It turned out that my firewall (ZoneAlarm) treated the connection as a "Internet Connection" and blocked it. Changed the setting to "Trusted Connection".



The Power Button stopped working, it turns off the device but it can't turn it on.

If I pushed the button and hold it down the backlight would dim to preserve power when I listend to music. That doesn't work either.

I think I saw a thread about this issue.


Otherwise it works like a charm.

Great.

[rhmartin]

mrniceguy wrote:

Hi,
The read me-file says "The nbf file is configured for operator ID O2". How do I know if I meet this requirement?
Cees
ppc: qtek 2020i
OS: windows mobile 2003 sp2

hi,
the first post in this thread explains it all.
i also notice that you have a qtek 2020i, the post only mentioned upgrade possible with qtek2020.

[rockerz]

after installin this

i get this message

the file sim_mgr cannot be open .either it is not signed with a trusted cert, or one of it componet cannot be found . you migth need to re install or restore this file

i do what now

[rhmartin]

yes, the SIM Mgr doesn't work anymore. You can use the simupload.exe in \Windows, execute it directly on that directory or copy it & paste as ahortcut in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs. Another alternative is to download the Asukal SIM Manager in the downloads section!

[larryfallarme]

Hi guys!

I'm a newbie from the Philippines. Currently, I'm using XDAII running on WM2003.

1. My PC runs Windows 2000. Does that mean I can't upgrade my XDA to WM2005? Must it really be Windows XP? I'm Using Activesync 4.1.0

2. How can i go to the command prompt as mentioned in Step 1?

Thanks!

PS: what does the Radio_.nbf do?

[rhmartin]

larryfallarme wrote:

1. My PC runs Windows 2000. Does that mean I can't upgrade my XDA to WM2005? Must it really be Windows XP? I'm Using Activesync 4.1.0

hi larryfallme,

Win 2000 is supported. it must be: Microsoft

[larryfallarme]

thank you so much! the upgrade was a success! :cheer:

...storage memory is my next problem... :blush: