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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dreamcatchpda:
english rom

Please post the English rom someone!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have the drivers and the lgdmp and only need the english rom!!!!!!!!!!

Thanx!!!!!!!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rickou26:
Hello,

English Rom is here -> http://209.85.135.104/translate_c?h...p://bbs.revefrance.com/thread-415431-1-3.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nstamoul:
Whare version is this english rom.I hope it is 10f.

By the by can someone confirm that 10f has resolved the directdraw and gapi problem?Can someone benchmark e.g. with the core player so that we know if it is worth upgrading the firmware on our own.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shiguo:
its not even english. jus some other language which i'm not so sure of, maybe russian.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kasper747:
Hi All!

I have now tried with the programs here to reflash my phon (the unlocking and flash backup was successful and easy)

But by flashing i have some problems.

Ok. I have install the USB-driver and start flash downloading with LGMDP.

The program make firstly backup of the ROM and after this is komplit, make restart of the device in safe-mode. the phon get off and the green LED get on. All is like in the manuals. But now LGMDP dont see any more the Phon. In Hardware-Manager of Windows is only USB Device detected, but not COM-Port or Modem of LG.

Do i doing some thing wrong?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] live2themaxuk:
Someone with a KS20 in Singapore needs to take an image of their English ROM. Whos gonna be the guy?

J:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Topogigi:
It's the greek rom. No English rom for now. The german rom is released as version 10e and pointui works well there (no directdraw bug apparently).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thorfr:
Waiting too the v10f rom :(

[french sfr]
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Yes wifi was working... Was, because I flashed it again temporarely, and currently downloading DZ-KS20-00-V10c-ESA-XX-FEB-19-2008_0.zip. This I;ve not tried yet... after download finishes, will flash, and update you again...

dont know about gps thing. I know it supports it, but with external antenna, but never interested. I live in albania, and there are no road maps for me,,, so the gps is useless here
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Let me summarise of what i have known from what i read

Summary:

1. Branded KS20 can be freely flashed to other language's Branded roms

2. Branded KS20 cannot be flashed to other language's Unbranded roms (OTP block problem when restoring .nv2 file)

Two possibilities:

1. The layout of .nv2 files from Branded roms are different from those from Unbranded roms, thus there is a compatibility issue when using .nv2 file from Branded rom in Unbranded rom.

In this case, .nv2 file from Unbranded rom is still possbile to use in other language's Unbranded rom

2. The layout of .nv2 files from Unbranded roms are unique from language to language, or even from region to region

In this case, .nv2 file from Unbranded rom can only be used in same language's or region's unbranded rom upgrade but not possible to use in other language's or region's unbranded rom

Which is the case?

It's still an unknown as most of the users who are looking for flashing English rom have Branded KS20.

We can only know when one day there is an Unbranded KS20 try to do the flash

Hi, dorik2k

If you dun mind to share your spare .nv2 file with me, so that i can try to do some comparison on it.

You can email to raykisi@yahoo.com.hk

But i can't promise i can figure it out
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
I sent you the file...

Are you saying that of the english rom is unbranded, we need an unbranded nv2 file... anybody have one?

Flashing the last hope,,, wish me luck :-P... I've crossed everything wich is double in my body....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Just a note,,, I've flashed my phones with at least 5 languages, and the nv2 restore was made with the same nv2 file, and all worked fine (for branded roms, not the english)... so it seems like region and language is not an issue,,, maybe we just need an unbranded nv2 file, and we are all set and happy...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Flashed, and everything is the same... OTP block when using phone. I left the phone alone some minutes, and it came anyway....

So I think we need an unbranded nv2 file... can someone give it...plzzz?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
If I flash the english ESA rom, and then dump the part00-01-02.raw, can misterjp's method be used to extract the dz file, and then create an hybrid... this way we can overcome the unbranded problem??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DomZ:
The following situation has been tested by french users.

Users have a Branded LG KS20 with 1.0b rom.

They want to use the rom : KS20-00-V10f-208-XX-MAR-05-2008+0

French unbranded rom.

Flash is successfull but same problem with OTP block error (NV2 file from branded rom 1.0b doesn't help)

More details on this link :

http://www.forummobiles.com/lofiversion/index.php/t166231.html

I can translate if you want.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
so I think we desperately need an unbranded nv2 file... Anybody knows someone who got an unbranded ks20????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
As i know, there are no Branded English KS20 but only Unbranded English KS20 in the world, so both ESA and HK version of english rom that released by ChuckyIT should be unbranded roms.

Also, referring to one of my previous post, because the Header.bin files that were extracted from the two roms stated above, both have size 128KB (Header.bin from Branded roms always have size 256KB), this is another evidence supporting they are Unbranded roms.

About the "Hybrid" rom method, it may works, but when you build rom, i suggest you choose a Branded .dz file which has size larger then the Unbranded .dz file. It is because the Branded .dz file is actually acting as a shell for the Unbranded rom. If the size of Branded .dz rom is smaller, problems may arise.

How to build "Hybrid" rom, pls refer to the following link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2320483#post2320483
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Lets make some suppositions...

I have a french rom with mbn files.

I could extract the mbn files out oth the english dz rom...

replace french Flash.bin with the english version

You think this could work? or need I to go further with flash.bin and extract the dump folder, then rebuild it again? French flash.bin is smth like 2mb bigger than the english one...

Another question is the fact that the method used by peng8 who created an english+french rom, exxcept the wifi problem, NV2 file could not be restored neither... the only difference was that his rom didn't accept windiag.reg settings, so it could not get to connect to the LGMP. Can this rom accept the NV file, as this rom (the original unbranded english) at least supports nv restoring procedures....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
I am not sure about can we just simply replace the FLASH.bin

However, as most users have Branded KS20 and always have problem when flashing with Unbranded rom (OTP block problem or illegal use issues)

So i have made two "Hybrid" roms using Peng's method, that is from FLASH.bin, then extract and replace the dump folder, and rebuild.

Here are the links:

English HK 10a + French voda 10f Rom

http://www.sendspace.com/file/sftqi4

English ESA 10c + French voda 10f Rom

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4xyhbs

Edit: This is not work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
You are right,,, Flash.pin contains some other parts, wich are relevant to the nv2. We need to extract it all at both files, then exchange only the dump folder, then rebuild the french flash.bin with the english dump...

gonna try this one and let you know... Just not today, got to go out,,,,

As soon as I get it I'll let you know...

I would have preffered you used the ESA version,,, as I'm from europe :-p... if it works I'll have to do it again by myself
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Thanks for the esa version,,, currently flashing the first one,,, waiting to see if this works...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Ok,,, editing as a lot of things happened... First the bad news:

1: No WiFi

2: No MMS

Edit,,, SMS is, OK, my fault...

Calling is Ok,,, nv restored and network was found. Bluetooth Ok too....

Also the toolbar at the bottom doesn't show up. The original english rom had it, and it had wireless, mms and everything else (before restoring NV which gave the otp block error....)

Don't know what to blame, the French rom, or the peng8 method....???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Referring to this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2337458#post2337458

This guy own an Unbranded Traditional Chinese KS20, he said he has successfully flashed to Unbranded French-10f and Unbranded German-10a without any "OTP block" issue even after restoring .nv2.

So, probably the "OTP block" issue is caused by .nv2 files from Branded KS20 use in Unbranded roms
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
this guy here has an unbranded nv2 file too...

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=513378&page=7

I think he can give Nv2 file, just needs some encouragements,,, can you help him get the file,,,?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
English ROM available here,,, custom made by me, but everything works like a charm...

http://rapidshare.com/files/127542053/KS-20_English_ESA__10c_19Feb2008_.rar.html

THnx to everybody who helped me,,,,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Refering to this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2374828#post2374828

dorik2k has successfully installed an Unbranded English rom in his Branded phone by a custom rom he made

The trick of his rom build is using Unbranded English rom's "FLASH.bin" + Branded French rom's .mbn files (that's by replacing the .mbn files in Unbranded English rom with the .mdn files from Branded French rom)

dorik2k's Rom build:

English-ESA-10c + French-voda-10b Rom

http://rapidshare.com/files/127542053/KS-20_English_ESA__10c_19Feb2008_.rar.html

By using his method i have made another ROM

English-HK-10a + French-voda-10f Rom

http://www.sendspace.com/file/mik0rm

Note: the release date of English-HK-10a is newer than English-ESA-10c
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FMulder:
hi nice work to everyone ;) just a question, I installed dorik2k english-french rom without wifi&mms which is 10f version... so that there isn't the gapi direct draw problem... what about this new unbranded versions? which is the base? 10f?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
they are the same, just the old ones without the mms & wifi are made incorrectly...

use these last ones, they work, no probles...:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=401314&page=6

or those posted by raykisi in the previous post...

regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, yasmeene

I have just made a new post about how to flash Unbranded English rom in Branded LG KS20 + ROM download list

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=405945

Can you pls add this to your post so that easier to share with everyone, thx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Can't go to emergency mode...

Can't go to emergency mode... Pls help

1. i turn off the phone

2. pluged the cable

3. press send + IE

4. ???

i did't see green led???? nothing heppend ~!!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
emergency mode: make sure usb is pluged, turn off device and press "send" and "browser" button
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, dcoloane

I own a Tranditional Chinese KS20 from Hong Kong, so just same as you, i have just flashed to the Official HK-10a rom, which released by ChuckyIT, last night. And it work fine, so if you want to flash english rom, you can use it with no worries.

Note: As your ks20 is Unbranded, so you can flash directly with the official rom, not modification is needed

For rom download, the is a link in post #401
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Hi

i'am also by this phone from taiwan but in chainess langauge i want to chang to english (New rom)

but i have very studpid problem i just can't go to emergency mode....

1. i press power for while and then system off

2. i press send + browser

3. nothing heppend ..... (Why why......)

no green LED, do i need to unlock first...Pls help me. i can't read chainess
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Without USB is pluged

Try

1. Power off your KS20 by holding "Power"

2. Press and hold "Send" + "Browser"

3. Then press "Power" (without holding, just 1 press like u turn on the phone) while you are still press holding "Send" + "Browser"

This should bring you to emergency mode

Then plugin your USB

Btw, you dun necessary to flash your phone in emergency mode, you can simply flash in normal mode

Emergency mode is only useful if your KS20 is bricked and can't turn on to normal mode.

Even you start your flash in normal mode, it is actually flash in emergency mode

Steps in normal mode:

1. LGMDP will backup your .nv2

2. LGMDP will then switch your phone into emergency mode automatically then flash

3. LGMDP will then restore back your .nv2

Step in emergency mode

1. LGMDP will directly flash your phone in emergency mode without making any .nv2 backup (So if you are trying to flash in emergency mode, make sure you have your .nv2 backup with you or you will have troubles later)

Also, if your phone is unbranded (it is likely to be your case, as there is no Branded Chinese KS20 in the world)

You can flash your KS20 with LG Official flash files, which are avaliable in the following link, directly without modifications

For ROM download here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=405945
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Why in normal mode still have noot into emerygency mode ?????? :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Flash in normal mode

1. LGMDP will first backup your .nv2 file

2. LGMDP will then switch your phone into emergency mode "Automatically" to do the flash

3. LGMDP will then restore back your .nv2 file

The only different between flash in "normal mode" and "emergency mode" is.....

flash in "normal mode", LGMDP will do one more step before flashing, that's backup your .nv2 "Automatically"

So, no matter wht mode you use to flash your KS20, the firmware MUST be flashed through "emergency mode"

Also, if you still can't get into "emergency mode" manually, dun worries LGMDP will do that for you when you flash under "normal mode"

You got it now?

To give you some confidence to do the flash, i can tell you i own a Tranditional Chinese KS20 from Hong Kong, yesterday i flashed it into English, and i am very happy with it now.

Just go and do the flash and share the happiness with others (Make sure you backup .nv2 first)

1 more minute you are doubt with, 1 more minute you will be late to have this happiness
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Here is my select port page:

No. 1

Port COM6

State Enable

Phone No Phone

Model None

Label LGE Corona USB Serial port (COM6)

it's look like i'can't connect to my phone!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
In emergency mode you should take off the battery... I've noticed that when the battery is in the phone, it doesn't go in emergency mode...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, stoykof

If you have any problem, try the "Search" function in this forum first, there are many answers to many question around

If you got stuck with backup or restore, this post will definitely help you out with the situation you mentioned in above

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2248729

Hi yasmeene,

Could you add this link into your post as well, as many users have problem with connecting their KS20 to LGMDP and this link will help them out of it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Dear All

Thanks for your very good informations. Now i can flash my rom, every think is good but only no network connection (look like no signal) but it's work before then i try to checked EMI by press *#06# result show

0000023000000<0 :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Because you haven't restore your .nv2 file

Connect your ks20 with LGMDP as the same way you did before flashing, and restore your own .nv2 file

If LGMDP say can't find any .nv2 file, while you really got one, try rename the folder, which is originally named to your IMEI, to 000000-00-000000

If after restoring .nv2, OTP block occur which means your phone is originally Branded, then you hv to flash your phone again according to this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2376174

If your ks20 is fine after restoring .nv2, then your KS20 is originally Unbranded and you can start enjoying it!!!

Btw, Were you flashing KS20 in emergency mode? Cause if you flash in normal mode LGMDP will restore .nv2 automatically after flashing is done, unless you unplug your phone rite after the flash process is finished
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
To: raykisi

Yes i flashed KS20 in emergency mode and i did't backup .nv2 (so sad for me :( )

Pls help me What can i do next....? i don't want to have only a nice Windows Mobile device but not a phone (i just pay 15,000 TWD for this mobile on saturday)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Try this method, for changing imei...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2354610&postcount=362

if even this fails... I'm sorry for you,,, you can wait to see if smth else can be done...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Ok i try and stuck at here

IMEI:

Turn the Phone Off, disconnect it from the PC, turn it on, re-connect it to the PC.

Go Start -> (All) Programs -> QPST -> QPST Configuration.

Click on the PORTS tab.

If your phone is NOT listed... Click the ADD NEW PORT button in the lower right...

From the list of ports in the box on the left, click the entry that says COMxx - QC/Diag modem and click OK.

What to do next? I have try to go to Service Programming but nothong heppend ...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, stoykof

Are you an idiot? We all told you that MUST backup your .nv2 file before doing any flash job, but now you said you didn't?

And i even told you to flash in "normal mode" instead of "emergency mode" as .nv2 will ONLY be backup automatically by LGMDP when you flash under "normal mode", so if you can't or dunno how to backup .nv2, "normal mode" is your choice, but finally u told me you still flashed in "emergency mode"!!!

Wht a joke? or you are trying to cheat someone's .nv2 file?

This kind of ppl is not worth to help and there is no one and nth can help you.

All i can say, Good Luck to you!!!

Edit: My last help, look for every folder in the folder which contain your LGMDP.exe, if there really dun have any .nv2 file, Sorry!!!

May be try LG service centre, but before that you may probably need to find a reason to complain why your KS20 has became English interface.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Are you sure you got a KS-20 in there,,, cuz KS20 doen's have that kind of chip...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] plantunes:
Can anyone tell me if one can have a microSD with 8 Gb of capacity in this LG?

I'm sorry to ask this in this topic but I can't seem to find a proper topic to do it...

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
If I'm correct, I remember reading somewhere that KS20 supports max 2GB memory card... mine is 1G, so can't tell....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, plantunes

Did you really did search it?

Try this post and use SDHC_WM6WM5.zip

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=344338
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] catfishboy:
Hi all,

I used the ESA Rom before but now I have flash the HK Rom 3 day ago since I need the HK network setting. As I find that the ESA Rom is responded faster & more stable than HK Rom (I installed the same software in these two different Roms ) You guy may try both these Roms to see the difference.

Regard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
Thanks.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] giboks20:
Hi everyone!

Some days ago I've flashed my KS20 with englisch ROM (HK 10a). Everything works fine exept for network. Unfortunately I've deleted my nv2 file by mistake (deleted the f*** subfolder....). I was able to write the IMEI to my phone with QPST, but the last digit which is calculated automatically didn't match.

Anyone has an idea how to write the last digit of my IMEI? Thanks.

Gibo
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
You'd better try some undelete tools, like EASEUS Data Recovery... if you can undelete the nv2 file it could make it easier...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
Last digit is a check digit....no way to edit it I guess......
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sammi98:
I have flashed the new ENGLISH HK ROM 10A ..

it's COOL ..

no problem for my CSL KS20
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, giboks20

This small software can help you recover your recent deleted files

http://www.sendspace.com/file/dn5eht

If this one can't help you, may be you need to try some other more advance recover software like wht dorik2k suggest, EASEUS Data Recovery
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
Perhaps downloading the CHT 10b for backup....by the why....any surprise in the remaining Memory?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
I need this too....prevention.....Thanks...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Hi raykisi

Thanks for your information, i know that i did something stupid (:mad:) it's look like i have 2 choise

1. Call LG call center to repair (is it possible?)

2. Can i by a new LG KS20 and copy nv2 file and try to download to old

KS20? (i know this also stupid think, but if it work.. this should better

that i have 2 phone than i've only one MP3 player with nice camera)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
Hi guys.....

One question...

Anybody knows how I could flash a KS20 without booting up? (in Emergency mode).

WindowsXP did not recognize COMM PORTS when I plug-in the KS20 in Emergency Mode, so LG_EURO could not connect to the phone....any ideas?

<b>Problem solved....it is my PC -WinXP problem......</b>
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Any comment...? Some body pls advise.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dcoloane:
Action 2 is not possible, here is the explanation:

2 Phone having the same IMEI using the same operator is not possible, Telecom Company will log down the handset IMEI together with the SIM IMSI for any usage. "A" handset turn on with IMEI#1 and with IMSI#1, make some calls, if "B" handset turn on with IMEI#1 and with IMSI#2, the Telecom Company will ONLY send signal (Calls in) to "B" Handset. The worst case is if the telecom company found there are duplication of IMEI, they might bar this IMEI from logging in to the Network.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoykof:
Thank for your comment

OK, Can i use 2 operator ? for exsample: (Both phone are use the same nv2,IMEI file)

Phone-1 use Operator-1

Phone-2 use Operator-2

and how about action1 what do you think is it possible? i'll send it to LG Service center and tell them i lost IMEI and ask them to repair my IMEI....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, stoykof

If i were you, i will try the Option 1, that's LG Service center, first.

Option 2, two phone sharing 1 .nv2 file is possible, but both will have some IMEI no. and this will cause the problem that "dcoloane" mentioned in above, you can avoid it by:

1. Phone-1 use Operator-1; Phone-2 use Operator-2

OR

2. Try use QPST to edit back the original IMEI after you restore the .nv2 file from another KS20

Anyways, beware you lose the 2nd .nv2 from your 2nd KS20 if you are going to buy 1.