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Asian ROM tweaks (3.45 and 3.46)

Posted by , Aug 22 2005, 02:45 PM in MPx 220 ROM's How To's

Some help with the Asian ROM's

Ok so here it goes...first you are probably wondering how to change the language to English? That’s easy enough simply hit:

Start, 9, 1, 9, 6, blue button, US English, Left soft key, and finally reboot

After reboot, make sure you set your regional setting to US English. Also, make sure you change your locale to English (United States).

Next, you are all probably wondering how to get rid of that GoTone plug in the homescreen? Well that is simple enough...you look below and download the two modified homescreens I made. Save them in Storage\Application Data\Home.


Normal Homescreen
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Normal Homescreen with MRU
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Now you want to get rid of the GoTone start up and shut down logos right? Well that’s not a problem. Just right click on the image you want and select "Save Image As". Thanks drizze99 for supplying the images. Then store them on your phone…you can store them in Storage\My Documents or you can store them on \Storage Card. You can store them anywhere really just remember the path to ware they are located.


For Cingular:


[attachmentid=131] Power up .gif

[attachmentid=132] Power down .gif



For T-Mobile:


[attachmentid=133] Power up .gif


[attachmentid=134] Power down .gif



Now go here to see the registry key that changes this for you. Just scroll down a bit and you will see a list of registry keys.

You can put any picture you want for the startup and shut down screens….just make sure they are .gif files and are 220 X 176.

If you have looked into your Contacts you have probably noticed that your addresses are backwards…not to worry, there is a solution.

The registry key needed to change this is posted in another section of my blog, you can go here to check it out.

Well that should do it, remember to search around in my blog for other helpful information.

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Upgrading the MPx 220 ROM

Posted by , Aug 22 2005, 02:44 PM in MPx 220 ROM's How To's

Step by Step Procedure on how to upgrade the ROM on your MPx 220.

NOTE:Upgrading the ROM is fairly straightforward and is easily done provided you follow the updaters and my instructions. Do not do anything that you are unsure of, I am not responsible for any damages you cause to your device, do this at your own risk!

FLASHING YOUR ROM WILL NOT SIM LOCK YOUR PHONE IF IT IS SIM UNLOCKED. LIKEWISE IT WILL NOT SIM UNLOCK YOUR PHONE IF IT IS SIM LOCKED!!

This tutorial will explain how to update your MPx 220’s ROM. There are several ROM versions with 1.430 being the most up to date U.S versions for Cingular and AT&T.



NOTE: YOU CAN NOT USE .OPR FILES WITH THE ASIAN ROM’S, THE ONLY .OPR FILES YOU CAN USE WITH THESE ROMS ARE THE DEFAULT .OPR FILE THAT COMES WITH THAT ROM OR ANOTHER ASIAN .OPR FILE. YOU CAN NOT USE THE CINGUAR AND OR AT&T .OPR FILES WITH THE ASIAN ROMS. THESE ROMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1.39, 1.40, 3.45, 3.46 AND MORE MAY COME. IF YOU TRY USING ANOTHER .OPR FILE WITH THESE ROMS YOUR PHONE WILL HAND AT THE MOTO BOOT UP…SO DON’T DO IT!!

There are two files you need to familiarize yourself with: the .mlf file and the .opr file.

.mlf file – This is the file that contains the setup information for the ROM, you need to concern yourself with this unless you are wanting the ROM and you want to change the .opr file (branding).

.opr file – This file contains carrier specific files and branding, you only need to change this file when you want to use a different .opr file than the one that comes with the ROM you are installing.

The following will deal with those people who want a certain ROM version but want to use a different .opr. If you don’t need to use a different .opr , scroll down to the end of this document for instructions.

Updaters

There are two updaters, one is offline and lets you upgrade to any ROM you want and the other is offline which is for MPx 220 owners that have a Cingular or AT&T branded ROM on there phone and they want to get the newest ROM with out using the Offline updater. Instructions for the Online updater are at the end of this document.

Using the Offline Updater to update your ROM when you want to use a different .opr file.

Before we start you need to make sure you have the following and that you complete the following before proceeding:

USB Data Cable
Motorola Offline System Updater
Install USB Driver
Turn off your phone, and remove the battery.


After those 4 steps are completed then you are ready to proceed.

1st – Get a hold of the ROM files you want to upgrade to and the ROM with the .opr file that you want to use.

2nd – You will need to create a folder and put all the files of the ROM you are upgrading to and you need to put the .opr file you want to use in this folder, you can leave the .opr file that came with the ROM files you are going to use to upgrade or you can delete it, it doesn’t matter.

3rd – You will need to locate the .mlf file that is in the folder with the ROM files that you are upgrading to, once you found it open Notepad, in Notepad click File, Open you will need to change Files of Type: .txt to All Files and point it to the location where you folder is at and to the .mlf file.

4th – When you open the .mlf file it will look like the following:

[Package Download Profile]

PROFILE VER = 1.0

MODEL = MDS

VERSION = 1.390

PACKAGE NUMBER = 15

NEW PACKAGE INFO = 0

[Package Info Main Body]

IMAGE FILE = SKIP THIS SETTING BUT DO NOT MODIFY THIS SECTION

[Package Info Main]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-1390-0000-0.max

[Package Info 1]

IMAGE FILE = MDSBL-4-3270.bl

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 1

[Package Info 2]

IMAGE FILE = 400G23270.m0

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 2

[Package Info 3]

IMAGE FILE = MDSBT-4-3270.bt

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 3

[Package Info 4]

IMAGE FILE = MDSYL-4-3270.yl

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 4

[Package Info 5]

IMAGE FILE = MDSXL-4-3270.xl

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 5

[Package Info 6]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-1390-0000-0.mbr

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 6

[Package Info 7]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-1390-0000-0.smf

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 7

[Package Info 8]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-1390-0000-0.chn

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 8

[Package Info 9]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-4-1390-0000-0.xkl

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 9

[Package Info 10]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-0490-1003-0.oap

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 10

[Package Info 11]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-4-1390-0000-0.oem

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 11

[Package Info 12]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-0500-1003-0.opr (This is entry you need to change, change it to the file name of the .opr file you put in the ROM folder that contains the files of the ROM you are updating too, it should began with MDS make sure you type it correctly or the update will fail!!. Once you have done this in Notepad click File, Save and close notepad)
START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 12

[Package Info 13]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-0190-0000-0.lng

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 13

[Package Info 14]

IMAGE FILE = MDS-0-1390-0000-0.cpu

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 14

[Package Info 15]

IMAGE FILE = FLM-5-115A-012.f0

START ADDRESS = 0

INDEX = 15

DESTINATION = 1

[Flex File Info]

FLEX FILE = FLM-R103-002.edf

Note: Your file will look different depending on the ROM files you are using, all you need to worry about is changing the entry that I noted above.

5th – Start the Motorola Offline System Updater, and follow the instructions that you see. It will ask you to point it to the .mlf file that you just edited, do so and everything should work fine. DO NOT plug the USB Data cable into the phone until it asks you too.

Offline Updater without needing to changing the .opr file.

If you don’t need to change the .opr file and you just want to upgrade your phone with the .opr file that is included with the ROM you are upgrading to then you need to do the following:

Before we start you need to make sure you have the following and that you complete the following before proceeding:

USB Data Cable
Motorola Offline System Updater
Install USB Driver
Turn off your phone, and remove the battery.


With those steps complete, make sure that your ROM files are unzipped and put in a folder, then Start the Motorola Offline Updater and follow the instructions, when it asks for the firmware file point it to the folder where your ROM files are located and point it to the .mlf file. DO NOT plug in the USB Data cable until it asks you too. It will start to download the ROM, so just sit back and relax, disconnect the USB Data Cable from the phone when it says “Update Successful”.

Using the MPx 220 System Update Tool (Online Updater).

Now if you are in need of the brand new 1.430 Cingular or AT&T ROM then you can use the MPx 220 System Update Tool (Online updater), this will download the new ROM for you and install it. Its very easy to use all you have to do is follow the instructions. Remember you must have a Cingular or AT&T branded ROM to use the Online updater.

I hope this helps, if you do not know what you are doing then before you proceed and possiably hose your phone please go here and ask for help.


ROM upgrade Do's and Don'ts

Posted by , Aug 22 2005, 02:44 PM in MPx 220 ROM's How To's

If you been in the MS Smartphone forum on MGN, you will noticed that there is alot of talk about different ROMs that are available. You maybe wondering what can these ROM's do for me and why would I even need to change my ROM...heck better yet you may not even know what a ROM is.

Well I am going to clairfy some things for all of you that are lost and need a little insight. A ROM is a chip on your phone its called Read Only Memory...on this chip is a piece of software that tells your phone how to work, and the operating system of the phone...eg Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphone. Not only this but the most important part is the software code that operates your phones hardware and controls its functionalty. New ROM's can change alot of things: fix software errors, improve memory management and performance, upgrade your operating system, add a piece of embeded software that adds functionalty, and a whole mess of things. Windows Mobile is embeded and is not stored on a "hard disk" like Windows XP is stored on you computers hard drive. Unlike your computer, you can't just install certian "operarting system compents and live the OS intact like you can with Windows XP". On a embeded operating system a new ROM image is required to make changes. That is just a little insight on what a ROM image is and what it really does, there is much more to it than that but that should give an understanding on what is going on when it comes to your Smartphone and ROM's.

A New ROM can fix problems on your phone but at the same time bring other, new, problems that could be worse and or just as anoying as the old problems that the new ROM fixed.

Keep this in mind when you are thinking about upgrading your ROM. The following is a makeshift checklist to keep in mind when deciding to upgrade your ROM to a newer version or a version that offers more benifits for you particular needs/wants.

1. Find out if the ROM version you are going to upgrade to will solve more problems then it will create - very important if you don't want to have a load of flustration.

2. Make a back up of your phone, use Sprite Backup or keep a copy of every app that is important to you on your computer.

3. Make sure it supports your carrier, make the descion if you want to use a ROM that may not have the settings for GPRS, WAP, and or MMS for your carrier and that you don't mind typing them back in.

4. Make sure it supports a language your speak and or are familar with.

5. Make sure you have a copy of your old ROM on had just in case the new ROM doesn't meet your expectations.

6. MOST IMPORTANTLY do NOT attempt any ROM change unless you are comfortable and you have a real understanding on what you are doing.



Proceeding with a ROM change with out a clear understanding on what you are doing could render your 400+ phone to a nice paperweight. Keep those things in mind and think hard of any other things that you must consider for you particualr situation. Remember if you need help get it before you do ANYTHING! Go to one of the smartphone forums at MGN and post your question...don't be a dummy and hose your phone! I hope this helps you guys who was lost on this topic and it sheads a little light in your area. Good luck and be smart!