yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dah54:
I just downloaded this cab (3/10/2006) and as of now it is defective! It is setting when installed DriverPath to "Drivers\BuiltIn\TrueFFS_G31" I believe this is incorrect, and must be changed to "Drivers\BuiltIn\TrueFFS1" under the key;

HKEY_LOCALMACHINE\System\StorageManager\AutoLoad\TRUEFFS_DOC1

If your Extended ROM is visible under File Explorer, all you need to do is install this CAB file again and soft reset your Extended ROM will disappear, until you change the Driver path value.

If your Extended ROM is not visible please check this value!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Carnivor:
yes it does, i flashed with yesterdays new rom, ran prog, rebooted, done reg changes, rebooted again, bingo, its there and working fine

edit : aggg G31 just seen you mentioned that, ive always done in with regeditor and just presumed, lol
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dah54:
Well you can test and see if I am correct. Just reinstall the program and soft reset your device. you don't need to "run" the program again. In fact "running" the program doesn't cause the error! It only gets changed when you "install" the cab! And it will not show up until after you next soft reset your device. It's not in Buzz's program but in the installer for it. Once this change gets done all that should be needed is to install the program and run it, no more manually editing the registry for this!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] weatheryoko:
The Extended ROM Unlocker works fine

The Extended ROM Unlocker works fine. Thanks again Buzz.

Instructions:

1) Download the Extended ROM Unlocker Program and copy to your Universal.

2) Execute the program on your device by double clicking on it.

3) If it runs sucessfully, you will get a notice that says "SUCCESS. please reboot now" (or something very similar to it).

4) Now this is important, you must use a software application to reboot (i.e. soft reset) your device. I use psshutxp. Using a software application, reboot your device (Do NOT use the hardware button in the back).

Your extended Rom is unlocked but it is "hidden". That's why you can't see it using File Explorer. To make it visible, you will need to edit your registry. A good free registry editor is PHM Registry Editor (Google it).

5) Download and install a Registry Editor on your device.

6) Once, you've done that, you'll need to change the following registry keys (as reported before by others):

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\AutoLoad\TRUEFFS_DOC1]

"Bootphase"=dword:00000002

"DriverPath"=" DriversBuiltInTrueFFS1"

"LoadFlags"=dword:00000001

"Order"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\TRUEFFS_DOC1]

"MountHidden"=dword:00000000

"Folder"="File Store"

"PartitionDriver"=""

"Name"=""

"DefaultFileSystem"="FATFS"

7) Once you've finished making sure that the following registry entries have been MADE or MODIFIED, soft reset your device again with a software application (i.e. psshutxp). Do NOT use the hardware button in the back.

8) Once your device reboots, your extended rom should be visible and (if you've used my registry keys listed above) will show up as "File Store". I'm an old ipaq user so I re-named my "Extended-ROM" as "File Store". You obviously can name it whatever you want.

Justin
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dah54:
Re: The Extended ROM Unlocker works fine

Actually as I have stated the cab file is faulty.

The CAB file attempts to set the registry values. It set's the wrong value for the "DriverPath"=" DriversBuiltInTrueFFS1" as I have stated a number of times this value is set incorrectly to "DriverPath"=" DriversBuiltInTrueFFS_G31"

Again to test my theory all you need to do is re-install the program, and soft reset your device. Your Extended ROM will be gone. Change "DriverPath"=" DriversBuiltInTrueFFS1" back and soft reset again and your Extended ROM will be back.

If you have access to a CAB viewer like magic cab look at the CAB.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cktlcmd:
Thanks for the Unlocker Buzz. Worked on my Exec after my Imate Upgrade. :D :D :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] weatheryoko:
dah54,

I think maybe there's confusion on the file "Universal Extended ROM Unlocker" (Probably on my end, since I'm realitively new to this site). The file I refer to as "Universal Extended ROM Unlocker" in my post on the previous page is the one I download from http://buzzdev.net (The original unlocker written by Buzz).

I have since found other .cab files (also referred to as "Universal Extended ROM Unlocker") that were written by other individuals (like eagle1) that will unlock the Extended ROM and make the necessary Registry changes. I'm not using that one or referring to it in my previous post. I'm using the one originally posted "Extended ROM Unlocker" written by Buzz_Lightyear. If that's indeed the file you're referring to, then my mistake. I'm only reported what worked for me and the steps that I used to make it work.

Sorry for the confusion.

Justin
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] eagle 1:
I also find that making the registry changes is not needed. Only need to run Buzz's UNI_ext_rom_unlock.exe. I just addeded Buzz's app and added/modified the registry settings as people were asking for a cab file that included the easy install and added reg changes. There are many versions of the unlocker, all based on Buzz's origninal app. Its best just to use his app and forget the reg changes, IMHO.

On my jasjar, I find that the exended_rom is always viewable (even after applying a new rom) via Total Commander. Also I have not had any problem with the Extended_rom or storage card being renamed to something else.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cktlcmd:
I highly agree. :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] buzz_lightyear:
hi guys,

all these cabs are just making ER visible, but not writable.

even if you can 'write' there (it looks like you deleted or added files), these deletions/additions are lost after soft reset.

only way to really unlock ER for writing, ist to use the .exe unlocker.

buzz
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] southernint3l:
I found that if you do a soft reset during the installaion process after a hard reset,it will not install the extras that is unwanted.Although they still are on the phone.The unlocker does work without any problems.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zachary.deponch:
Thanks Buzz for your post. I finally realized that the ER could be visible but still locked.

After I have upgraded to the new i-Mate ROM (1.30.76 WWE) the ER remained unlocked, i should say visible (thanks Buzz).

Symptoms of locked ER are:

- Installing Applications en ER and not beeing able to execute them

- loosing updates made on ER after Soft Reset

- not beeing able to store Mail attachments to Storage Card (Storage Card renamed to Storage Card-1)

I run UNI_ext_rom_unlock.exe to unlock, it eliminated these symptoms in my case.

Regards,

Zak.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] motin:
spv-m5000 upgrading rom

dear friends sorry to bother

can any one tell me if i can install on my spv-m5000 any rom like i-mate or qtek or maybe i have to run any software to unlock the cid before ?

hope to get yoru reply asap.

many thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] southernint3l:
Well i had to do a hard reset this past week for the first time.Well i used the unlocker tool-worked like a charm! Thanks buzz-I loaded Total commander back on my geekmobile and MAGIC--there is the ext. Rom folder.It does work and it considers the ext.rom as a storage card as well.(folder)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sparkesy:
M5000 where is the ext_rom folder?

Hey guys,

First of all well done buzz on a good application :)

Now down to business. I've upgraded to a Orange M5000 and after finding it sluggish vowed that I'd reset before customisation installation next time I hard reset. I installed the new orange AUK update and after which now have a phone that is up to date and has not been touched by orange ****ty customisations.

However I need to get my hands on one or two of the customisation cabs that install things like the GPRS and MMS settings from the Ext_rom.

I've installed totalcommander and have run the unlocker file found on the first page of this thread but can't seem to find the EXT_Rom folder in Totalcommander.

Can anyone give me suggestions :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apoel23:
Hey buzz

i don't know many things about the pda/phones but this is a sim unlock for universal or is something different ?

Thanx
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] motin:
universal

this is not a sim free solotion.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apoel23:
universal

What is the Extented ROM about. Just for the autoinstalled softwares?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sparkesy:
a ha have sort it now. Have now got access and have found the folder of the extended rom.

One question though.

Does anyone with an M5000 know which of the cab files is for the Orange Internet GPRS/3G settings and which one is for the MMS settings?

Also does anyone have any suggestions as to other good worthwhile cab files to install and which ones to avoid at all costs.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sparkesy:
Yay have sorted the GPRS settings and the settings for the MMS.

BUT, and there is always a but,

When I'm in messaging I don't have a MMS account, of which can't be setup as only email one are able to be setup. The mms Settings are there in the messaging menu but not the account.

Also does anyone know how to put the dialer skins on? I've got one off one of the other threads and have copied it to the windows directory through resco, had a warning about overwriting of which I ignored and was also told that I was overwriting files in the ROM.

But then once finished the dialer skin was the same :( even after two soft resets just to be sure :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] theorion:
Hi i have a problem when i try to install my tomtom on my Qtek 9000, it jsut wont do it, so i am forced to install the cab files needed manually, and then forced to copy over some files into my windows folder etc, what i wanted to know was.:

Is there a way to make a cab file or something and put in the extended rom so that next time i hit the hard reset itll put the files in my windows folder and in my documents folder automaticly, or do i have to keep a record of the files for manual insertion after a hard reset ?

If there is please tell me what programs are involved ( prefferably a link too ^^) and the procedure in doing it :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] miguelromerom:
this is for unhide extended rom on jasjar

Thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Ruben91125:
Great but your link doesn't work !
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] leek:
I disagree with the previous posters that the registry changes are not required.

They are obviously trivial compared to Buzz's contribution, but still important.

Clearly some people think that unhiding Extended ROM is as important as unlocking it, and think that the unlocker is defective since doesn't unhide.

Sure, you can use Total Commander and enter the path manually, but some people want to be able to view it under ActiveSync, use it as an alternative storage area (until someone figures out how to repartition), etc.

Therefore I've created this CAB to unhide \Extended ROM. It can be copied to \Extended ROM so that \Extended ROM is visible after every hard reset (you must disable security first, and you might need to add this CAB to config.txt depending on ROM -- see earlier posts).

It has been tested with the imate ROM.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] paula4u:
so if i delete all my extended rom files... will it?

I am sorry not really that clever, but I can see my extended Rom files, with total commander. Now let me get this straight,

I do a hard reset, and the os writes these files to the extended rom. OK 1. WHY for what purpose.

2. If I delete them all and then do a hard reset..

Will my xda exec reboot with then usual stuff and then rewrite back to the extended rom the same files... OR

you cant do a proper reset as you just deleted the hidden files.... please advice dont want to face a BRICK
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] leek:
That is incorrect. A hard reset does not change the contents of extended ROM. In fact, it's backwards: Extended ROM files write stuff to the OS. They make registry changes and install software.

Extended ROM only changes when you change it yourself, or when you flash a completely new ROM (such as during an upgrade, or when changing from Exec to JJ ROM).

If they reappear after you delete them, then it's probably one of several things:

The Extended ROM was not really unlocked. See previous posts about files reappearing after they were deleted, and Buzz's reply.

They did not have time to write back to flash before you reset. They appear deleted, but only in WM5's cache. After you write to extended ROM, close all applications, and turn power off for 30 seconds, and back on, before doing a hard reset.

The file permissions were wrong. You only think you removed them, when in fact they stayed around because of read-only permissions. Use Total Commander File/Properties to remove the Read Only attribute. (TCMD can delete read-only files, but they still seems to be a source of confusion.)

It will not rewrite to the extended ROM. That's not how it works. The extended ROM gets executed after hard resets, but it does not get written to unless you modify it or the main ROM yourself.

You can always disable execution of extended ROM during hard reset, by pressing the Reset button during the 3 second warning that "Customizations" are about to be installed. So you don't need to worry about getting a brick, no matter what you do with extended ROM.

Extended ROM files are not necessary for the use of the device, and removing them won't prevent you from adding them back later, either by copying files you saved back to the Extended ROM, or by doing a ROM upgrade.

If they are reappearing, then something is not right. You must be sure that the Extended ROM is unlocked, that the files are actually being deleted (no permission problems), and that the flash has had the time to record your changes permanently.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] paula4u:
EXTENDED ROM USE

Let me rephrase my question.

IF I DELETE THE EXTENDED ROM FILES TO GIVE ME MORE MEMORY.

CAN I STILL DO A HARD RESET.... WITH AN EMPTY EXT ROM FOLDER?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] leek:
Yes, you can do a hard reset with an empy Extended ROM folder. There is nothing in extended ROM which is critical for the OS or your device. It just means that customizations (for the phone company which sold the device) will be left out. All essential apps and functionality of the phone will remain intact.

If you unlock (and optionally unhide) the extended ROM, and delete the files on extended ROM, then you will be saving space, but only on that extended partition. You can use the space to add your own CAB files to be installed at hard reset (see previous posts), or you can use the space to install apps regularly (it is recommended that you unhide it if you do this, so that all apps can see it).

Until someone comes up with a repartitioning tool, then any space gained by removing files in Extended ROM will remain limited to the Extended ROM partition. (Buzz says he's got a repartitioning tool but it's too dangerous to use because it's irreversible -- he's just as bricked about it as you are :) )

You will have to use Extended ROM as a third partition on your machine, after Main Memory and Storage Card. Unhiding it (by registry hacks or my tool) makes all programs see it, and even makes the WM5 installer list it as an optional destination when installing CAB files.

In summary: No, deleting the files in extended ROM won't destroy your device. But the space freed up by deleting files in Extended ROM will not be returned to main memory -- it will remain in its own partition, which you can unhide and use like a small Storage Card.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] paula4u:
so if i

back up my extended rom onto my laptop to take back if needed? i.e. like i wish to sell the phone intact or do a true intact restoration simply move the files back into the ext memory folder correct? but if i dont need some of the ext folder files i will gain memory ...

mmm been better off with more hardware memory in the first place considering I have 1 GB of programmps on a SD card, not to mention mp3 photos and movies.. my 2gb sd isnot large enough... grumble grumble grumble.. anyway I digress is the above correct ... best to back the files up onto hd or somewhere safe and i will at least still have them?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] leek:
Yes, you can copy the files to your hard drive (activesync will see the files in Extended ROM if you unhide them; otherwise, first copy them to SD card or somewhere else visible, by using Total Commander).

Almost nobody (except XDA-devel hackers) will be able to tell the difference if you copy the files back later, to restore extended ROM.

A better way to restore the phone to a factory state, is to perform an upgrade of the ROM. That will rewrite Extended ROM as well.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] plasticplanet:
Ext Rom Unlock

hey..been reading the threads on ext rom unlock...i have 02 XDA mini S running wm5...reading your threads you have developed it to run on this also...what files can i remove that had the old 02 rubbish in to free extra space ?

thanks

oh also..how do i get hold of this unlocker :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Azriaphale:
Is it possible to re-lock the Extended ROM ? If so how :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] buzz_lightyear:
hi,

you can reflash extended ROM to lock it again.

it would be also possible to lock it back with a tool, but someone has to create it ;o)))

buzz
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sonychen:
exec extROM 1.30.162 wwe can not be unlocked...y? :?:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Patrick:
Hey buzz,

great work!

Maybe this is a little bit off-topic.

I tried to extend an unlocker based on itsme unlockextrom.cpp.

I´t worked great on himalaya and blueangel. But i have no luck with the universal. unlock and lock seems to fail, but currently i can´t debug because i have to migrate it to vs2005 first.

Can you point me to the right direction? Or maybe is your code available anywhere?

I would like to have a way to unlock without any ui and to lock it again(without reflash the rom...).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] boogiecornejo:
any news on merging the storage and program partitions?that will truly be a big development for the universal!!!i hope someone could come up with this soon.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] taurus_bull2005:
Buzz , your unlocking tool worked like a charm , one issue that i am facing is my Dopod 900 is sluggish after the using extended rom unlocker & also i am seeing the Mail inbox attachements folder getting created in Extended Rom not on storage card any more. Can u let me know the solution for this , i read all the pages in this post.

Cheers , Taurus
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Rabangus:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Builtin

Hi All,

Ive done a really stupid thing and messed up my Universal registry without taking a backup. Can someone please post a copy of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Builtin or send to rabangus@gmail.com?

Cheers

Rowan
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] :
Network Unlocking??

HI all

Sorry to jump in at the end and ask a question - I've read through about 8 pages and it's just too painful!!

May I ask here instead? I'm looking at buying a HTC Universal form O2 or T mobile etc, but I'd REALLY like to unlock it so I can use a different network SIM card in it. I'm not sure if this thread actually addresses this or not?

I'm thinking of trying to use a "3" network SIM card in it - can anyone tell me:

A: Is this possible?

B: If not, which SIM/network would work?

C: If this is'nt the the tool for the job, where can I find one?

Thanks for the help, I hope I can do this and then I'll be V. happy with my new exec!

PS: I'm in the UK, so UK networks... just to give extra info...

Thanks - Freddo :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Jorgee:
Extended ROM unlocking is different from SIM Unlocking.

As of today I believe that unlocking the HTC Universal FOR FREE is not yet a reality.

So pls. ask O2 or T-Mobile how much they charge to give you the NUC (Network Unlock Code) if you wanna unlock it before the first year. I believe after having the deive for a year, they will unlock it for free.

As to from whom to buy, just get from whichever is more economical and has better support. Econimical I mean price of the device PLUS price for getting the NUC.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apoel23:
ExtentedROM universal

Hey guys

i cant see the extented rom can you help me pls?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Jorgee:
Re: ExtentedROM universal

Download Total Commander here :

http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.exe

Then Run it and type the following in the window above:

\\Extended_ROM

This should show you what is inside the extended ROM

Goodluck
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Dingo:
Same problem here. Worked fine on older ROM but does not work on the new one 1.30.162. :shock:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Jorgee:
Is it that it CANNOT BE UNLOCKED or is it that it REMAINS HIDDEN. If it is the latter, then using the shearch button should bring you to the following message:

I just downloaded this cab (3/10/2006) and as of now it is defective! It is setting when installed DriverPath to "Drivers\BuiltIn\TrueFFS_G31" I believe this is incorrect, and must be changed to "Drivers\BuiltIn\TrueFFS1" under the key;

HKEY_LOCALMACHINE\System\StorageManager\AutoLoad\TRUEFFS_DOC1

If your Extended ROM is visible under File Explorer, all you need to do is install this CAB file again and soft reset your Extended ROM will disappear, until you change the Driver path value.

If your Extended ROM is not visible please check this value!

Now if it is something to do with not being able to delete stuff, or deleted stuff re-apperaing after a reset, I believe you have to remove it's read-only attribute or something like that. I know that the whole UNLOCKING and UNHIDING stuff are just a bunch of registry entries that HAVE BEEN POSTED here that a search would show you how to do it.

Use the normal File Explorer to do this
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] victorcertal:
Unlock ROM spvm5000?

HI buzz!!

I´ve see all your work and I´m quite impressed with your dedication.

I want to know if your "ROM unlocker" can unlock SPVm5000? Should I have to unlock my ROM to install the [Universal] Radio 1.09.00?

What thebig diference between this upgrade and the original version of radio?

Do you think that it will be possible to unlock spvM5000 in the current year for free?

Thanks for your time.

Bests regards
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jamiehutber:
ermm lol well forgive me for this. But i ran the tool and it has freed up 10MB as said... thats pretty dam great i have to admit.. but I'm a little confused when i type in Path: \\Extended_Rom\ well it connects to the internet lol weird and then says the network path cannot be found. So is it me, well i think it is. But the whole point of this is to free up memory.

also is there any way to boot off of a SD card?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Rabia:
aah little help needed from experts, i unlocked my exec EXTRom, i made a cab file to install the IIWPO.cab & renamed it to Default_IIWPO.cab & put it in the Extended Rom, now this is the weird part.

if i hard reset my device & choose to install the extened rom i can see it installs this file specifically BUT when i see if the files where put in the correct folders i actually see nothing, i try installing it (even from ExtRom directly but manually) everything works like a charm, i tried everything but in vain, have anybody experienced something like that before? my extrom version is 1.30.171
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] biogrei:
ma i vantaggi quali sono?