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[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BeyondtheTech:
What intrigues me is that Siemens says they're coming out with an update, but isn't i-Mate or HTC really the ones who come out with an update first, then all the other "manufacturers" release theirs, possibly with Extended ROM updates? Wouldn't all other manufacturers or carriers be behind or at most up-to-par with i-Mate or HTC?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] HDuser:
Food for thought

The siemens is a PH20B1 device thus not on par with the others PH2OB.

The version 1.22, 1.31, 1.35 upgrade is a conbination of the Windows version (CE) as well as patches that have been intergrated into the version.

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_ERK_131vs122

Based on a user that tried to update the CE portion (only is what I understtod) of the 1.35 NZ Telcom (a non gsm system) and failed I feel it is safe to say that the major version also adds components (such as protocol) that are not seen in other version of the same number.

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=91220#91220

Thus as users all that we can realy do is cook our exteneded rom to the best know up to date postion which is why we have the kitchen.

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_RomKitchen

I have found no infomation anywere that tells me what is infact in ms.ndf and we fail to have a tool that extracts that.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] efjay:
link to firmware http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] gbutler6721:
sx66

anyone brave enough to put on a pda2k?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BeyondtheTech:
Look closely at the 1.35 WWE thread... I'm that bumbling user! :oops: I tried it and thought I hosed my PDA2K entirely - it wouldn't boot past the first splash screen! Thank God I was able to access the bootloader (searched this site for some kind soul who provided the key combination: Power + Reset + Record) and reinstate the previous firmware.

So, I feel safer to give this Siemens upgrade a try on my PDA2K. I'll report back as soon as I have an update. Hopefully it'll fix my damn 05 text message issue for voicemail.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] HDuser:
BeyondtheTech

I did, before I posted it!

If you get anywere can you do an install with a flushed rom.

Things I would like to know for the kitchen.

Camera, (is there or not) if so what does about report as version and build nr.

BT, What does about report and what do the modules report.

Protocol version

Wifi is it around.

What does windows version and build report.

Still have the q about how you did that intersting upgrade as it has been reported that the password did not work.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] gbutler6721:
:-)

Beyond - I did see your post in the other thread yesterday. I'm glad, because you kept me from doing the same thing. A client has a 1.32 rom on a cdma audiovox 6600, and his bluetooth works great. (which is why I was sorely tempted!) Please let me know your findings on bluetooth and if it has wmp 10.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] HDuser:
First country code error which was expected.

Then ran fixbat

Came up with header error

The ran for the fun of it BaUpgradeUt.exe

Came up with checksum error which was also expected.

Looks like we are all back to 1.31 Arabic with 1.06.00 FRA.

Would be nice if somebody would solve the password issues
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BeyondtheTech:
The encryption method is definitely different. It may have been encrypted twice, or that there are two operations instead of just the XOR.

Here's what I know.

1.22's CE ROM password is 0x20040521. Looking into the HTCRUU.DLL file when you extract the self-executable upgrade utility, you can actually see all three passwords at offset 9F83h, 9F8Ah, and 9F91h. Funny thing is that the same passwords are in the RUU.DLL file of the SX66 Update.

A proper XOR decryption of 1.22 CE ROM will show the NK.NBA to have the NBF header and a near-full page of zeros. The corresponding NBF file will show the unXORed data of 21 05 04 20 21 05 04 20 .... Obviously XORing that value will bring back the zeros, as it's shown in the NBA file.

However, looking at the SX66's ROM file, the encrypted data shows 19 E8 7B B6 ... Performing an XOR will turn all those into zeros, but the header is still scrambled.

Also, the end of the SX66's encrypted ROM file, when unencrypted is supposed to be zeroes, just like the unencrypted 1.22 CE ROM file. However, at the end of the SX66's encrypted ROM file, it's 66 00 0B 20 ... Yes, XOR'ing that will result in zeros, but the start of the file is still garbage.

Anyone following me yet?

There's more to the decryption than just the XOR now.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] HDuser:
BeyondtheTech

Now you are showing your true colors.

There is a thread on the encription that I dont have saved on this pc.

The xda3tool reports a not a valid header when run agaisnt the siemens 1.35 which could be due to a header change or a encription method. I pass on which one.

Given that you have found the password can you check it against the qtec 169 that always came up with a password error. May be a new one is also stored in the dll. DOwnload found on wiki. thread below.

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=79215#79215

Anyone (as in you) following me ?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] sherko:
Thanks Man, is not this suppose be available next week as per tommc4? or this is a different firmware?

Another CONCERN: Why is the firmware 37 M in size? does it mean it will replace the old one without using 37M or not?

thanks
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BeyondtheTech:
If you change the those hex bytes in the DLL file, the upgrade utility will say the CE file is corrupt. So, I'm thinking it may be related, but it's only part of the algorithm.

I'm convinced there's a second mathematical operation but I don't know what it is. I haven't been able to decrypt the nk.nbf at all, and it's driving me nucking futs. I'm not a good mathematician, either. In either case, I think XDA3NBFTOOL.EXE is due for an upgrade. Who made it, anyhoo?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BeyondtheTech:
Anyone else notice that the latest NBF file is 44 bytes longer than the previous versions (1.22 and 1.31)?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] sherko:
Guys, can we upgrade our SiemensXS66 with this firmware: http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] sherko:
Please can someone answer my question.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] sherko:
Please can someone answer my question????

"Guys, can we upgrade our SiemensXS66 with this firmware: http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,us_en_0_21774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId%3A76051,00.html#Firmware"
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BeyondtheTech:
The answer is YES. The upgrade is for the Siemens SX66 for use on Cingular's network.

It should be obvious, considering the picture of the unit and the model number and the fact that everyone including myself has been trying for the past week or so to find ways to make it work on all HTC BlueAngel GSM models, not just the SX66.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] sherko:
Thank you for your response, is this upgrade worthful? because, I have seen some people are saying they might disable using PocketpcPhone as wireless modem function.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Woodalia:
total noob here and feeling kinda retarded. and just so no one jumps all over my post, i did a lot of reading on the how to's and still struggling. i have same phone (siemens sx66) but don't understand how all the versions in quote above are much higher than mine. also att also unlocked. can i use any rom update that is wwe? i don't need any of the cingular service protocol. having trouble using BT plantronics 590 and my bt stack is 3500. looks like i can make significant upgrades if i could figure out where/how. even read about going to 5.0 using ivan. is this an option?

boy i would really appreciate any input that would point me in the right direction.

also found someone sporting this device data:

Siemens SX66 - Blue Angel PH20B1

WM2003SE 4.21.1088 B15159.2.6.4

ROM: 1.42.00 WWE 09/05/05

Radio: 1.15.00

Protocol: 1337.45

ExtROM: 1.42.115 WWE Cooked

Broadcom BT-PPC/PE V1.0.0 B3900

please help. have a wonderful night all,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rig24:
Does anyone know of an SiFi tether app that can utilize MAC address filtering? I'm on CM10.1. Tried "WiFi tether", but it doesn't work well. Can only get the native access point function to work with no WiFi options.
[Glass Q&A] omoplata1:
Hi everyone,

I don't know how to develop software in Android, but I eventually hope to. I mainly registered to put forward an idea, and to know if it's already available or if it's even possible.

I want to read mathematics books while I run and bike. So far this has not been possible. But with the launch of Google Glass this looks possible. I enjoy the exercise and the scenery while running and biking. But the problem is that it's also huge waste of time for me. So I don't go running as much as I could. There's nothing to think about other than what's around you and just putting one foot in front of the other, so it even gets boring sometimes. It would be better if I can get some of my work done while I'm running, and enjoy the exercise, fresh air and the scenery at the same time.

Typically people can listen to audiobooks when they run. Or there are android apps that will read from a text ebook so they can listen to it. But you can't listen to a mathematics book because there are symbols, and those symbols are most often there as graphics, not text.

It would be great if Google Glass has an ebook reader on it, or can tether with a smartphone and display the screen, so a runner could read a book while running. You'd need some controls to turn the pages, maybe zoom, go left, right, up and down, while the book is open. And a navigation system to open a new book.

What are your thoughts? Can it be done?

Thanks.
[Glass Q&A] FadedLite:
1) It could be done, but that is not what glass is meant for. Glass is designed for less than 30 second, limit one minute, interactions.

2) Watching a youtube video on glass for 3 minutes in the latest update hurts my eyes because i'm staring at it for so long. Its like when you're developing for it, you get eyestrain if you constantly look at it. Looking at Glass for long periods of time hurts.

3) It would be hard to see since it has some viewing problems in light.

4) It would be plain awkward to be running around, constantly looking up and to the right. Plus, you might run into something xD
[AT&T LG Optimus G] billy8362:
Ok all looking to upgrade to this phone after having and lg thrill for a year now. Is it as good as everyone says? Most important for me is the camera any good? Also battery life?? I'm not a big game player just use it to surf and messaging. My thrill is rooted with a custom rom and the battery for me sometimes last about 3 days. So that should tell you how much I use it. Thank for any info. :D
[AT&T LG Optimus G] dandrumheller:
I probably average 3.5 hours screen on with 20 hours standby. Use is mostly browsing/Facebook/g+/tapatalk.

Camera is decent, but not as good as iPhone in low light. I'd call it middle of the road for current generation phones.

Overall I'd say it's an underrated device. We have a small but very dedicated Dev community...
[AT&T LG Optimus G] erwaso:
Underrated phone for sure. My OG goes from 6am to 10pm with at least 25% left. Includes pandora or play music for an hour of traffic, bluetooth on all day, mobile hot spot for about an hour, lots of texting, 30mins of calls, playing modern war 3 or arcane legends for about 2 hours throughout the day and constant on/off time checking. not heavy use but gets me through the day well.

Although i'd suggest checking out the OG Pro. Its $79 on amazon. GOOD LUCK!

edit: here is the picture thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1970535
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blizeH:
Hi,

Earlier today I installed CM10 on my phone and so far it's been absolutely fantastic! Very happy with it :)

One small problem I have is that I've downloaded some themes which go to storage/emulated/0/download (along with all of my downloads when I was on stock) - but I cannot access them? It says my download folder is empty - any ideas please?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Read the 4.2 sdcard info link in my signature
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blizeH:
Thanks! I've just tried that using ES and couldn't find anything, so plugged it into my PC

Computer\GT-I9300\Internal storage\data\media does not exist

Computer\GT-I9300\Internal storage\Downloads is full of my downloads

So that looks kinda correct. However under settings, then Internal Storage, then Downloads... it's empty :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhirend_6d:
You can take a look at /mnt/shell/emulated.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
it's not supposed to. your internal storage IS /data/media. and it won't work from the PC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Its just you don't know how to use ES perhaps. I updated the post with instructions to use ES
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blizeH:
Thank you... I'm really sorry but I can't find the ES instructions?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
When there is a star next to something* in the middle of a sentence

*you have to match the star at the end of the page

---------- Post added at 10:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

Oh bugger. Tapatalk didn't save it this morning. I have to write it again!!!

Edit. OK I added it again and put in some screenshots too.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blizeH:
Thank you, I've followed the instructions for ES and found my files, I also have them in /sdcard/downloads

The problem is, if I go to downloads (or downloads via the storage menu) it just says "No downloads"

Any ideas what I could be doing wrong please? :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Its not screwed.

Download app only records new downloads afaik? It wont pick up old ones that it didn't download itself.

Would need specific error logs from /cache/recovery to even start to troubleshoot recovery issues but its nothing to do with this anyway
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juancalcala:
Your downloaded files are sometimes stored in the "Files" folder. Once there, open the "Downloads" folder and it should be there
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Emulated/0 is the "new" way to access the internal storage. It was added for an extra layer of permission protection. It stops apps misbehaving behind your back.

Beamed in by telepathy.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pablosep:
Go to the My Files folder. Click All. Click Download folder. There are all the files downloaded from emails.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nasghosh3:
Hi,

Earlier today I installed CM10 on my phone and so far it's been absolutely fantastic! Very happy with it

One small problem I have is that I've downloaded some themes which go to storage/emulated/0/download (along with all of my downloads when I was on stock) - but I cannot access them? It says my download folder is empty - any ideas please?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Have you enabled the permissions for storage in app manager?.

Have you encrypted the folder?.

Have you tried developer settings and enabling root?.

I have no idea why you've changed from stock to a custom rom. That's like trading money for dust..

Beamed in by telepathy.
[HTC Incredible S] elninjablanc:
rr
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Yes it is unfortunate that you cannot post links yet. What radio version did you attempt to flash? What method did you use to try to update the radio? Did you attempt to manually flash it in FASTBOOT USB mode or by using a PG32IMG.zip file on your SD card?

It is possible that if you attempted to flash an old version 1 radio, you have now radio bricked your phone and there is no way to recover from that.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Well you had a version 2 radio and it appears that you tried to flash a version 2 radio, so that version should not have radio bricked your phone. However, the fact that your PC blue screened during the process isn't a good thing to have happen.

So have you pulled the battery and tried to get the phone booted either normally or into the bootloader by holding VOLUME DOWN and pressing the POWER button?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark_sgy:
Hi, I did my best searching guide on how to root my phone, I even take the risks on bricking it by trying those guides that I found, but still I can't root my phone, so I decided to post here and ask for help, please teach me, guide me on rooting my phone, I really want to root it. If you want more information about the phone, I am willing to give all the information that you want. Thank you.

SOLVED!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42790809
[Focus General] alavers:
Hi, I'm trying to investigate whether my samsung focus (SGH-i917) can be flash upgraded with a windows phone 7.8 ROM. I've seen custom ROMs available for rev1.3 or rev1.4, so I began trying to figure out which one my phone is.

There is no such revision is listed on the label behind the battery, and when I check via the diagnosis application I see this:

HW VERSION: REV0.8

I can't find any reference to a focus hw revision 0.8 anywhere online. This is confusing to me because 1.3 is referred to as "first generation".

Has anyone heard of hw revision 0.8? Am I simply out of luck?

Much appreciated, my full Settings > about info:

Name: SAMSUNG SGH-i917

Model: SAMSUNG SGH-i917

Carrier: AT&T Wireless

Software: Windows Phone 7.5

Total Storage: 7.39 GB

Available storage: 5.61 GB

OS version 7.10.7720.68

Firmware revision number: 2103.11.8.1

Hardware revision number: 3.1.0.7

Radio software version: 2103.11.8.1

Radio hardware version: 0.0.0.8

Bootloader version: 5.8.0.2

Chip SOC version: 0.36.2.0
[Focus General] EnderPsp:
HW revision 1.0 was sent to developers or was a DEMO phone. Older revisions than 1.0 must be test builds.

It should work flashing 1.3 (as the hardware is the closest) but there's no guarantee it will work. A few users in the forum reported success flashing 1.3 when they realized they bought a 1.0 (which was not supposed to be sold).

Also, the fact that it's updated to 7720 kind of suggests it will work.
[Focus General] alavers:
Thanks very much for the info, I'll give it a try and report back on whether it works or not. If I brick it then I suppose it'll be be the universe's way of telling me I should just upgrade already.
[Focus General] EnderPsp:
If it bricks (I doubt it), you should be able to flash the stock rom without issues.
[Focus General] alavers:
I managed to install http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2016769 without a hitch, the phone is now running 7.10.8858.136.

Thanks again!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asafhaim147:
hello there, i bought a new galaxy s4 and it got stolen today...

im really upset and i need your help.

i still have the box and i think that the serial is still on it.

can i track the serial and hopelly find it?

i remeber that if i could enter the iphone imei into an website it would tell me what network is he connected to.

my sim is closed and i bought it contract free so its unlocked.

i live in israel and the police is not so helpful...

can i do something? please i need this help.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mittaa:
Did you try to track it with Samsung Dive (you need to have a Samsung account and enabled this feature)?

http://findmymobile.samsung.com/login.do
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LegendJo:
Have you entered Samsung account to the phone and setup ' Find my mobile ' Thing in settings?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asafhaim147:
i guess i did because its working but the man took out my sim card and the phone is off... im going to catch him when he will connect to the wifi.

maybe tomorrow... never lose hope!

maybe other options?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harold5249:
Human always smarter than machine. Samsung got a disadvantage which is included built in recovery. He can just simply boot in and factory reset everything. Or just remove all accounts that in your s4. Let's pray for the stealer is stupid.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon135:
You will be lucky if the thief has not factory reset the phone. Especially if you set pin to unlock, he will surely factory reset the phone.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mittaa:
Hope you find it :confused:

If you find it (or get another mobile) install Cerberus . In can be set to hidden and is able to send a message if SIM is removed :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asafhaim147:
he was online for a couple of minutes but i couldnt track him... did he get a message that i tried?

anyway he looked stupid because i think i saw him but im not sure.

in israel there is a new thing that called Arsim (ערסים) you can google that.

if it was him then hes more stupid than my dog, that loves to bang his head in windows and chairs.

more option people?

thank you all for trying! makes me fell a little better. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mittaa:
Yes I this there is a notification telling that device "is found" ... but you can't prevent anybody from flashing a new firmware.

On your box there should be an IMEI number (or on your receipt) and IMEI is a bit more difficult to change so maybe you have a chance to trace it in some other way.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bradden1:
What about plan b from the play store?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tigerphil:
You can set sim change alerts in the standard s4 settings aswell. I only found out the other day and it can be set to text a friend or family member.

Hope you manage yo yrack and get the phone back, too many low lifes in the world needing to steal someone elses hard earned money/phone etc. Is there no way of having the imei blacklisted? Keep that as a last resort if it can be done, as far as I know soon as its blacklisted you wont be able to track it at all
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mittaa:
Plan B only works with 2.0 - 2.3 versions of Android
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bradden1:
Thanks..I didn't know that
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
You can have the imei blacklisted so the phone will essentially be useless. You arent getting it back anyway. Might as wll keep the thief from having it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lambstone:
Yeah but he'll still have a very powerful gaming machine.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mittaa:
... and a bad taste in his mouth :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Not to mention seething disappointment.

Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
this is where the Avast anti theft comes into play. It comes back even after a reset. I have tried it on my galasy S3 and it works.... but too late for the Op... hope fully you catch the thief...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asafhaim147:
first of all, he stole it from my bag.

second of all, if he flashes a new firmware or disconnect from my samsung account ( or even a factory reset )

can i know it? or it will just stay offline for ever?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mittaa:
If he just reset (factory reset), wipe data or flash a new firmware, IMEI may survive.

So IMEI tracking is your last chance.

I don't know this company http://www.trackimei.com/ but maybe worth a try?

Some other info HERE ... and HERE

BTW I could imagine that he sell it to some innocent person ... knowing it's a bit to hot to keep for him self :eek: