[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Xyberz:
Ok, this is gonna be a life saver for all the new people that just got here or the ones already here still trying to figure out how to upgrade to WM6. I'm gonna be showing you how to upgrade to Black Majik's cooked version of WM6.

This took me days of reading, and tons of trial and error but once I got it down, it was damn easy to do.

First off, I will give credit to all the sites that I had to read and sift through to find out what to do.

Mr. Vanx's Site - Excellent source of step by step info and more. Make sure to visit. Without this site I wouldn't have been able to do anything relying only on this forum.

XDA-Developers - I gotta give some credit to this site as some people are actually nice enough to help out on some of the small things that drove me crazy.

Win4Mobile - I haven't researched or used this site except to download some files I needed to complete this procedure. Thanks!

Google - This is one of the best search engines I have ever used and one I always eventually turn to when I have questions I need to find answers for.

Before we get started, this is what I am using to do the whole upgrade so no one needs to ask about it:

HARDWARE

Windows XP w/SP2

AMD XP Computer system, not super up to date but who cares it works.

AT&T 8525 Phone

Original USB cable that came inside the box.

Sandisk 2GB MicroSD Card - Not required but HIGHLY recommended. Don't be a cheapass, just buy one.

SOFTWARE

Download all these programs beforehand so it helps save time doing it individually later on and put them into a folder named 8525 or something that you can easily find.

SPL (Bootloader) version 2.10.Olipro (HardSPL v7)

Radio version 1.43.00.00 (Optional but RECOMMENDED!)

ROM version: Windows Mobile 6 Black Majik

WPBEAR Custom CAB ATT/Cingular Settings - You need this if you want to be able to connect to MEdia Net. (Note: I used the version without the typical keyboard settings. You can use the one with it if you want. Download that version here - Keyboard)

WinRar - To extract any compressed files.

Keyboard Symbols Fix for 8525 - You will need to register to the site to download this file. This will fix the symbols because on this ROM the symbols are in different places than indicated on the physical keyboard.

Microsoft .net 2.0 Framework -

You will need to have this installed on your system first before attempting any of this.

Microsoft ActiveSynce 4.5

DISCLAIMER: Carrying out the operations discussed in this guide will invalidate any manufacturers or carriers warranty and by following this guide YOU take responsibility for this. This upgrade guide is what it says (a guide) and I take no responsibility for any problems which occur due to use of this guide, by following the instructions EXACTLY there should be very little chance of a ruined device. If at any time the upgrade process is interrupted go straight to THIS THREAD in XDA-Developers to try to resolve the problem.

(Copied this little section from Mr. Vanx's site)

Okay lets get down to the nitty gritty of this. This How-To is a combined with info and links to Mr. Vanx's guide. I've streamlined and included some missing info that was pretty vital to completing the process.

STEP 1

A. Install ActiveSync 4.5 on your computer - Just follow the prompts, it installs pretty much the same way as every other program on your computer.

STEP 2

Since we're flashing to a new ROM all your old stuff will be ERASED! So we need to backup all the stuff you want and record all the settings you need.

A. We need to write down your device's name. To find that go to:

Start>Settings>System(Tab)>About(Icon)>Device ID(Tab)

If you don't record this down, then any programs you have payed for and installed won't work when you flash to the new ROM.

B. Move any documents you want onto either a MicroSD card or sync to your computer and upload it there.

C. Last, you need to write down any settings you use for programs such as Skype, BlackBerry Connect, etc. If you also have your email Pushed and/or Sync your contacts/tasks/calander with a remote server over GPRS then make sure to record those settings as well.

Note: I won't show you how to backup your programs you have installed because I didn't have any I needed or I was able to get them again and easily download and reinstall afterwards. Plus it's not the same way to backup every program that's out there so please use this forum and post on how to do that. Of course search for it to see if someone has already posted about it first.

STEP 3

A. Press and hold both the side buttons "OK" & the Power button and then at the same time use your stylus and hit the Reset button in the hole at the bottom of your 8525. Make sure you hold it down until you see the Bootloader screen and then you can let go of all the buttons.

B. Make note of the SPL version you have on your device. You don't need any other info, just the SPL version. If your SPL version is 2.10.olipro then you ALREADY HAVE HardSPLv7. You do not need to flash it again, just do a Soft Reset and move on to STEP 4.

C. Do a soft reset by using your stylus and hitting the Reset button in the hole at the bottom of your 8525 again.

D. Extract the HardSPLv7 file into a folder called HardSPL. You should have the two below:

E. Connect your 8525 to your computer using the USB cable that should have been included with your device. Only connect using the USB cable and no other way. Once connected, ActiveSync and your 8525 will take a little while to Sync up to each other. Let it do it's thing and wait until ActiveSync says "Connected".

F. Run the RUUWrapper.exe file. You will see a series of screens as below. Make sure to select all options colored in

RED

Follow this Link and follow the screens all the way to the bottom and come back here after the last screenshot. Do not continue onto the next page on Mr. Vanx's site yet.

IMPORTANT NOTE

- You need to keep watch of your 8525 because a screen will pop up at the bottom of your device confirming to install the software. Make sure you select YES!

STEP 4

A. Now extract the HERM_Radio_Only_1.43.00.00_CustomRUU.rar file into a folder called "Radio".

B. You should get two files below:

C. As in Step 3, follow this Link and do the exact same thing. Come back here when you're done and also make sure to keep an eye on your 8525 once again because it will ask you to allow the install on your 8525. Again make sure to select YES.

D. After the Radio has installed, we will go to make sure it is the correct version. Go to:

Start>Settings>System(Tab)>Device Information(Icon)

The Radio should say "1.43.00.00".

STEP 5

A. Finally extract the BlackMAJIK.exe file and run it. Follow this Link and follow the screens once again and come back here when you're done. Hopefully you should remember but in case if you didn't, make sure to keep an eye on your 8525 and allow the program to install by selecting YES.

B. If you have followed the steps exactly up to this point, you will then next hear an audible tone on your device and you will go through the Device setup as normal. That includes setting the time/date, alignment, etc. But once you get to the email screen, press "Skip". That will be covered in the next part.

C. Disconnect the device from the computer and reconnect it. ActiveSync should recognize it and just let the computer and device Sync to each other. Follow the instructions on the following Link and come back here when you're done.

D. Copy both the Keyboard Symbols 8525 Fix.cab & wpbear_Proxy_Folders.cab (wpbear_Proxy_Folders.cab if you wanted the original keyboard settings) to your device using ActiveSync and open them up on your 8525 to install them.

E. Install any other programs you may have and load on your documents if wanted and you're all done!

Hopefully this How-To will help someone. I know it would have saved me tons of time and effort. Enjoy!!! :D