yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
I've never succeded in using PKGToolsBuildOS to change rom language. I do it manually.

It seems that you're counting also subdirectories in your 040x folder count (ie, there's a Base_Lang_0409 folder and inside lies a commctrl.dll.0409.mui. Of course, you don't need to count it as changing Base_Lang_0409 folder will also replace its subdirectories.). Sys folder should contain approximately 30 040x first level folders. Between roms, it there may be 1 or 2 folders less or more (depending on the availability of windows_live and things like that.)

The only thing important is that in the end, every folder that was 0409 is now replaced by 0407 folder.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eriche:
I did it

Jea - today I did it :cool:

I flashed HongKong 10a ROM with German language to my KS20.

I have now

ROM: v10a

Bootloader: v10a

Modem Firmware: V10e

ROM date: 2008-04-29

I don`t understand why the

Modem Version is still the "old" one

:eek:

How can I get the newest modem Firmware from the HongKong ROM?

ROM-Date seems also the "German 10e" date.

Who can bring light inside :I)

Greet`s erich
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Informations about version are stored in registry (in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\LGE\VersionInfo).

As for modem version, it's in mbn files and not in flash.bin.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eriche:
So does it mean I have the "modem Version" from the HongKong ROM but only it shows the "old" one :confused:

Or do I have to change a .mbn file to change Modem Version?

Whitch .mbn file is the one holding the Modem crap?

I know from my friend who owns a HTC Diamond that a new modem version can save battery and bring faster or more stable access,...

Greet`s erich
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Humming Bird:
My last few lines from ervius's Visual kitchen are those.

Is there a problem or is this normal? (as I still can finish building and flash to my phone)

Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
No, this is "normal", that's just an error message I forgot to remove.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Humming Bird:
One additional question, I've tried searching, but couldn't find the answer.

I followed all your steps first to see if I could make a usable ROM, it worked.

So, I tried to port the latest version of 6.1 (21054), and then I don't know what's wrong, but the "About" screen reads:

"CE OS 5.2.19989 (Build 21054 1.6.7)"

I hilighted the part in bold, unless thats normal too =o

Thanks again!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Did you port the xip part ?

Also, FYI, there's a reason I didn't port newest wm6.1 builds and kept the 20755 one :any newer build has the same issues as wm6.5 (gsm reload, battery driver popups...).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mitsu3000gt:
hi spocky,

i m trying to use ur kitchen 2.0 to translate farahboy's 6.5 rom into traditional chinese...by following porting rom to different language guide somewhere online..

so far i've swapped all SYS files to 0404, n the initflashfiles.dat in OEM, n of course modified those 0409 folders into 0404...

now i encountered a problem while using the kitchen...

i was trying to edit boot.rgu but after i double clicked it n it pop out error message...showing "System.IO.FileNotFoundException"...

i m currently using traditional chinese windows 7, is that the cause of it?

thanks...

***problem solved***
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 305608620:
I come from china ,

I can't open the downlinks!

can you send it to my email?

my email address: 305608620@qq.com

thanks a lot!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mitsu3000gt:
hi, spocky..

i was trying to use ur kitchen to translate one of farah's ks20 6.5 build 23504 rom...(he released the kitchen files)...

following by the language porting on ervius visual kitchen guide somewhere online...

after rebuilding rom...everything seems fine...until i tried to pack it back to flash.bin..

it says "Error : File 'imgfs.bin' exceed partition size...at Adding Third partition...

did i do something wrong to result that??..

or it's the limit of tool?...

i checked the size of imgfs.bin ...it's 68872 KB ..

i heard that kitchen for other device has broken that size limit of imgfs.bin...

r u going to update ur kitchen ??..

thanks a lot for ur kitchen...

without u and farah's work, i would've thrown my ks20 away long time ago..

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Hi mitsu3000gt,

I don't know how to break this limit with the current tools, until I find out, my advice would be to remove some packages from your rom so that it's smaller enough to be build without any error.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mitsu3000gt:
i'm out of luck then..

i've already tried to slim it down as much as possible (only required SYS left, without any add on)

cause i was trying to translate it into Chinese Traditional 0404..

there are more sys files required on East Asian language than WWE..

thanks spocky...

i will try to read more on those china site which they claimed they broke the limit...

if i m lucky enough to find out how to do it, i will let u know..

thanks again
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yod123:
Hello! Whether it is possible to use somehow this kitchen for LG GM730? IF yes that as, what device to choose in the menu?:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Freeeeman:
Hello !

I was wondering if there could be a dual boot on LG KS20?

I also thought about having a very light rom that has only the calling part and contacts and nothing else, so to boot very fast, instead of waiting so long for the normal windows mobile boot time.

Is it possible to do ? Is it possible with a Linux rom like on the video in this thread xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=446625
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Freeeeman:
So someone has an anwer ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuardianUSMC:
simply put, NO.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] emo-dudes:
Hmmm.....

Hmmm..... gotta try this out.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuardianUSMC:
Good Luck!

Let me know if you get it working. Thanks. :cool:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Freeeeman:
No to all of my questions (dual boot, lighter rom, linux rom) ? :confused:

Are you saying you'll try ? Cool ! Hope you'll get good results.:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuardianUSMC:
There has been some mention of possible cross device compatible versions of android being cooked but they have yet to materialize, so I am going with BS for the moment until I see it. So I would say not likely but then again it could just be they are not publishing it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bigman1:
There is a very extensive thread devoted to android on the lg. It's just not hosted on xda.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuardianUSMC:
Oh yeah I know, that's what I am referring to. Just because its extensively discussed, and attempted, doesn't mean there is a fully functional ROM or a flasher to go with it. If there is, please hit us with a link.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] emo-dudes:
Are you saying you'll try ? Cool ! Hope you'll get good results.:D[/QUOTE]

Hmmmmm..... well it works on a htc Vogue android ROM with haret but then runs a soft reset & doesn't always work....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuardianUSMC:
That's why I said, just because there is talk and maybe even some experimental ROMs, there is nothing solid, functional or reliable. Until then, its just a pipe dream.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Freeeeman:
So still what about a light windows mobile rom, to speed up boot time ?

And also about Linmo on our KS20 (Linmo, not android !) ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MolecularConnector:
... I solved It..:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Freeeeman:
What ? What did you solved ?? :p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RussianSat:
Is there a chance for making a german rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
The kitchen can cook roms for any country you like.

If you're talking about Kiss20 rom, then :

- you're in the wrong thread

- I said many times I would release localized versions as soon as extendir 2.0 is stable (I really hope it's coming soon).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] killerskincanoe:
Looking forward to the eXpo/IQ addon :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Updated kitchen available in the 1st post :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jug6ernaut:
awesome stuff! great work spocky!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] killerskincanoe:
yes indddeeeeeeed! thanks for the hard work spocky. we can't thank you enough! will donate when i've got some extra cash laying around.. !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rickou26:
Thank you Spocky for this new version of your kitchen. It works very well ;-)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] phoneshare:
@spocky12

LG Kitchen 2.2 is a great tool ;)

but I can not download files on [ mediafire.com ] in china:(

Can you post other download link ???

plz.........help thanks`~~~

sorry for my bad english ~~:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hakanbilir:
GM735 v20

Hi Spocky,

We are currently working on kitchen.But it cant extract GM735 v20 rom.Do you have a solution for this bug or will you update the kitchen??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
@phoneshare : here's a link on rapidshare. I hope you can use it in china.

@hakanbilir : could you give me a link to download the gm735 v20 dz file please ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ferfecir:
gm735 V20 kdz

http://www.mediafire.com/file/an0dmmyjzgm/V20D_00.kdz
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hakanbilir:
Hi Spocky,

Is there any progress about GM735 v20?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Hi hakanbilir, it's been less than one day that I was given the v20 rom... and I've also got a life :rolleyes:. Don't worry, I'll update the kitchen as soon as it's fixed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
Great work on the kitchen spocky12, I've read through your batch files and it must have taken a while to put it all together.

I have a problem I hope you can help me with.

I have been trying to cook a stock ROM for my GW820. Everything worked great, from dumping the ROM, rebuilding it and then flashing it to my phone. For some reason though, the mxip provxmls are not being run on first boot.

They are all there in \Windows so I don't understand why they are not getting run. I noticed that you set the attributes to +h +s +r before building imgfs.bin and I checked the attributes of the mxip files in \Windows and they are indeed +h +s +r.

Everything else appears to be included and working, just this one last piece. Once I get this solved I can finally go in and make changes.

I appreciate any help that you or anyone can provide.

Thanks,

TrueG
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
OK, it was something to do with the XIP.

So, when you dump Flash.bin, you end up with a copy of the xip.bin in \[LG] kitchen_2.2\BuiltRom\%DEVICE%\temp

copy /Y part_1_RAWFS.bin xip.bin

When you create a new flash.bin, it automatically uses the xip.bin from \[LG] kitchen_2.2\BuiltRom\%DEVICE%\temp.

..\..\..\TOOLS\LGFlashMuncher.exe -g %OFFSET% -c ..\flash.bin -e Header.bin -0 part_0_BOOT.bin -1 xip.bin -2 imgfs.bin ..\..\..\BaseROM\%DEVICE%\flash.bin

Unless you have replaced it before creating a new flash.bin you will end up in the same situation that I was in. Is there a reason why the original xip.bin will not work when creating a new flash.bin? I didn't make any changes to OEM or SYS, so I didn't see a reason to modify the XIP.

Thanks,

TrueG
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Sorry, I wasn't home yesterday to answer your question.

Well that's something I should have written in the 1st post (it didn't apply to old 1.x kitchen, and I forgot to update this part of the tutorial).

This behaviour is related to plateformrebuilder : it merges all dsm (from xip+imgfs) into one (to create only one big package). If you don't rebuild the Xip, you end up with :

- this big dsm file in imgfs that references each and every file of the rom (xip+imgfs)

- stock dsm files from your untouched xip, referencing files from the xip

When WM starts, these multiple references to the same files are the cause of the issue you described above. That's why my kitchen is designed to remove dsm from the xip just before you click the "build xip" button (so that generated xip doesn't contain them) and put them back in the folder just after that (in case you want to "build packages" later to tweak/port a new version of your xip).

I hope this makes sense. If things are still unclear, ask and I will try to give more detail.

@gm735 users : I should have enough spare time this weekend to work on the issue with 2.0 roms.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
Yes, thank you, that is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for. Makes perfect sense.

What would be the issues involved if I used the xip.bin created by Platformrebuilder? The one located in \temp?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rickou26:
Hi,

This Xip is not functional and does not allow the boot ROM.

By.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
Is that because the nk.exe is swapped with one from the overrides folder and that nk.exe is no good on the GW820?

I changed the batch file to not swap out the nk.exe when dumping, but platformrebuilder crashes. Does the nk.exe need to be patched or anything before platformrebuilder can run?

Update: sorry guys, I should have read through all of the old posts in this thread. All of my issues have already been discussed. The native nk.exe from LG will crash Platformrebuilder and I can't use the dumped xip.bin because of the way Platformrebuilder handles the dsm files. Even though I am not porting a new XIP, I need to dump it and pull out the dsm file to avoid multiple pointers. Doh! sorry for wasting everyone's time.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Platformrebuilder is not compatible with nk.exe from LG and a few other brands : when it tries to relocate it, it crashes. I've contacted bepe many times, so that we fix this issue, but he never answered. So I had to find a workaround : my kitchen automatically replaces lg's nk.exe with another one from htc. Platfromrebuilder stops crashing but obviously it doesn't work on our devices, hence the need for buildxip.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
It would be nice if Platformrebuilder didn't crash with our nk.exe, but at least we have a way around it.

Anyway, with the information you provided I was able to get everything working correctly.

Here is my procedure....

- Arrange OEM & SYS how I like it (I prefer old school, not EXT style).

- Dump XIP

- replace nk.exe with the nk.exe from overrides folder

- run Platformrebuilder to create \temp\dump

- Dump XIP with XIPPort

- delete all dsm files from OUT folder

- build xip_out.bin

- copy xip_out.bin to /BuiltRom/%Device%/temp and rename to xip.bin

- create IMGFS.bin

- create Flash.bin

- create rom.dz

- flash to LG IQ

Now everything works great and I can start to work on 6.5.3. Thank you very very much for everything. :D

p.s. what I am missing by not doing 'realloc P' and 'write maps' to my XIP before building it?

Thanks,

TrueG
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
If you port a new xip (ie= replace the files in MSXIPKernel with a more recent build) or change any file in the xip, chances are that the size of some files will change and their memory allocation will be bad if you don't do "realloc p" + "write maps" (some of them might overlap).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
Understood. Is that normally handled by Platformrebuilder? I've never had to do that when cooking for my Touch Pro, but that would make sense if Platformrebuilder normally does that.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rickou26:
Hello

I just wear the latest build 6.1, but I will return to 6.5. If you want to test the flash.bin is there.

WM 6.1 21057 Build

Bug : The sim code does not start one, you must either make a phone call or make phone on / off.

By.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bigman1:
Do you happen to still have the 20755 xip.bin?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ferfecir:
LG gm730/735

21057 SYS and XİP.BİN

For LG gm730/735, you can create files in the SYS and XİP.bin ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
I updated kitchen to support WM6.5 roms on GM735 devices (+minor bugfix).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] paweldnb:
Hello spocky12,

At the end od step "C" we must do some thing like copy sys from temp/dump but for wm 6.5 i can't see OEM folder in temp/dump

and you wrote some thing like this:

Do you know where i can find a xip for 6.5 and where i must put in on.

Ps. previously i cook 6.1 and OEM folder was always
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
Hi paweldnb,

If you dump a rom from lg, there is always an oem folder. If you found a dz that doesn't have one, give me the link and I'll look at it. Of course, if you're using a wm6.5 archive found here, there is no oem folrder in it, as it's device dependent. You must use an oem folder obtained in a dz dump.

If you're looking for wm6.5, your best chance is here.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bigman1:
spocky12, do you have this?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
I'm sorry bigman1, it seems that I forgot to answer your request :)

Here's a dump of the 20755 xip I made for the Incite.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bigman1:
thank you, spocky12!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] paweldnb:
that link it's for 6.5 by Arthemus http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0wgnwmdotyy isn't a dz file but flash.bin. try to dump and find OEM folder
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rickou26:
hello,

For WM6.5 rom I use OEM LG 6.0 because there is no official ROM (LG ROM) that would allow us to dump the native 6.5 OEM.

By.

Arthemus.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] paweldnb:
ok rickou26 now i know what's wrong. Can you put somewhere OEM folder for lang 415 .
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zooster:
Guys, How can I flash a firmware? I've bought a german version and as soon as I get it I want to flash the italian version. I've found the firmware but I dunno how to flash it.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biosxjj:
GFW.....

how can i download?:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
Hi Spocky, quick question.

Which of the mbn files that make up a GW820 ROM is the radio firmware?

amss.mbn

apps.mbn

appsboot.mbn

dbl.mbn

dsp1.mbn

FLASH.bin (OS & XIP)

fsbl.mbn

fwua.mbn (GW825)

osbl.mbn

partion.mbn

Assuming that one of these is the radio firmware and that it gets flashed each time you flash your phone.

Thanks,

TrueG
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] can90:
Hi Spocky. Can you please add cooking function for LG Fathom for this kitchen?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
can90 : I need a Lg Fathom rom to add support in my kitchen. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a dz file for this device. As soon as you have one, send it to me and I'll update the kitchen.

trueg : Sorry for the late answer...better late than never :o. Radio part is in amss.mbn. There's no need to flash it each time you flash your phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
Thanks for the reply Spocky.

I would love a dump of the LG Fathom ROM too if anyone finds it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] da_reeseboy:
I'm still a noob so please correct me where I'm wrong, but to be able to cook for the fathom you will need an actual complete ROM, not just a dump right? Also, is that all thats needed or do we still need a HardSPL for the Fathom too?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spocky12:
If that's the same as older lg devices, a complete rom is the only thing we need (and of course a proper flash tool, as it seems that depending on the devices, the tool used to flash can be different).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] da_reeseboy:
That rocks! Thanks for the reply.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] da_reeseboy:
Well it looks like I'll be getting a Fathom tomorrow. I will try to get my hands on the ROM if thats all we need. I found this thread for instructions - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7273140

Is that basically all I need to do? Just monitor traffic and try to locate/download the dz file from LG's website?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] da_reeseboy:
Is it possible that the fathom update could be a cab file? so far I have this -

URL: /swdata/WEBSW/LGVS750/AVRZDB/VS750ZV5_06/VS750ZV5_06.SV5_06.P58006.R5.cab

Edit:

link here - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdat.../VS750ZV5_06/VS750ZV5_06.SV5_06.P58006.R5.cab

Is this whats needed? Not trying to push for an answer, just updating and asking...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
It could be, depends on what's inside the CAB. I'm downloading it now.

EDIT: Yikes, not sure what to do with a wdb file. :(

EDIT2: Seems like I should be able to extract it with LG-Utils, but I didn't have much luck (similar results were posted on lg-expo.com).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ibanezman192:
GM750 ROM

Hello, I am willing to create a rom for my GM750.I use your kitchen and everything gets smooth except when I create flash.bin.In the first place it told me that more than 535 Modules were present and bootable ROM won't be created!I removed many useless files and it went under 535 but the flash.bin file that is created is about 7MB.If I remove almost anything from SYS,I get a 74MB flash.bin but ofcourse the rom won't work!Any ideas?

Edit:When I was making roms for KS20,I encountered the same error.When I made roms with lots of **** and the flash.bin was larger than ~75mb,a 4mb flash.bin was created.But GM750 has wayyyy a lot more files...and I did not add anything,I just removed crap...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] explisiv:
i have a lg fathom and if someone gives me the tools to do a rom dump i can help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] da_reeseboy:
I could be entirely wrong but some people here might be confusing the GM750 with the VS750 (aka fathom). I have dumped the v4 and v5 ROMs for the Fathom here and uploaded the contents for the VZW update here but as of yet no one has been able to create a custom rom for the VS750.

If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated... and if anyone HAS been able to flash a custom ROM to a fathom PLEASE correct me - I'd love to know about it!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dieplaichaupost:
Hi spocky12

I'm looking for a Rom of LG GM750 without LG-S Class, MultiTasking..

Can you help me, please!

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] emo-dudes:
Same here....

Same problem. I only faced it recently. Earlier on this year i had no probs.

PS: This only happens when making a WM 6.5 ROM not WM 6.5.3 (KS20)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bhast2:
any word on this supporting lg fathom yet

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] da_reeseboy:
I'm curious, would it do us any good to use a usb traffic analyzer the next time we flash our fathom? Would this provide us any help towards getting custom roms?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cac2us:
•Sys 20755

Hello all,

Any chance that someone could upload the •Sys 20755 file to a server like

4shared or one that has a lot less poop ups than "MedioFart"?

I can"t seem to get it.

I will try it with FireFox.

This Fathom is sooo nice with the V7 update, it's just a matter of time till we can cook custom roms.

Thank You spocky12...

EDIT:

Yup, Firefox did the trick.

Now to figure out the setup for the .xml file that was requested by the utility..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] trueg:
No one? :(

Spocky, are you still around?

It seems that LGFlashMuncher.exe is the app responsible for putting it all back together. I'm not sure that it is aware of the new layout structure. Perhaps it needs a minor update?