yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SweenyTodd:
Guys guys,

i think there are several VERY important issues about the VDA GPS/g710 device that were already pointed out, however noone gave a solution or at least a starting point.

The G710 is primary a phone, it should be able to perform phone tasks such as making calls. Hence, the loud noise at the beginning of a call (as pointed out by ArthurDent-RL and stef_seidler) as well as the bad earspeaker quality (as reported by fbliyiz, delk and moonman272 post #133-#135) are a real deal breaker.

As you can guess, i'm having the same problems. Additionally - a much worse reception than my other phones: Sony Ericsson P800, HTC Touch Pro, QTEK S200.

That was with the original Vodafone ROM, as well it is now with the TEAC ROM. It sure is very nice having a new user interface, but this does not make the phone usable, since it is pretty damn bad at making calls. The loudspeaker is kinda nice, but i don't want everyone in 10 feet radius overhearing my calls :-/. The in-ear-phones are even worse than the phone ear-speaker itself.

Can anyone PLEASE share if they have the same problems and eventually post a working solution?

Huge thanks in advance!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The Fat man:
SweenyTodd

Reduce the volume it works well then ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] crookeddy:
Hello all,

Have there been any updates since this thread was started?

Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yatin2610:
Hi All,

Can anyone let me know which headset/headphone can be used with this Vodafone VDA GPS? I have tried all available usb headset in market but no luck
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ajaleel1143:
Hi

I have Vodafone VDA GPS GSM-6711A

My phone is not working from some days since i went into the windows folder in my phone and there i opened some files(don't remember which files i opened).

After i opened that files my phone became slow. I restarted it from there on ward it stop working. Even it doesn't unlock also. The back light remains open throughout it, the light doesn't shut any more and battery bit was also vanished. Not a single key works. I restarted it 4-5 times after that it doesn't even start.

Please Please Please Please Please Please................................

HELP ME OUT.

ajaleel
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] UchoTD:
Hi i have a problem with my phone Toshiba G710..not working Memory Card..i have 512mb card..i put this card to phone and phone wants to format this card..i click Yes..and there is Error! phone say error beacuse can not format this card..and card properly working on PC..and 100% working and is formated...and have problem 2. i must install new ROM,have new ROM,have Movex have phone ;) ..okey lets go..I run phone..(camera+shutdown) download Mode..i run Movex..i plug phone with computer.and this is my problem! my computer say.. UNRECOGNIZED DEVICE..lets go to next step..in movex browse New Rom..and click SEND ..Failed to connect Device...i add one screenshot..

Thx for all feedbacks..

ps..my english is very very bad
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] inwestcom2011:
Hi guys. I have the VDA GPS with the old ROM. I can not find GPS-R11-080 708-NEPTUNE 5.2.19581 aku 1101. If anyone has this file on your computer, please do a new link because megaupload does not work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] David1603:
VDA GPS/ Toshiba G710 firmware

I know that there have long ago here is what someone has written, so I try it anyway times. Does anyone have a firmware update for the VDA GPS / Toshiba G710? Since everything was on Megaupload and not the File Hosters! Would be glad if someone answers where I can still get her!

David dari.kilu.de@gmx.de

Ich weis das es schon längst her ist das hier jemand was geschrieben hat, darum versuche ich es trotzdem mal. Hat jemand noch ein Firmware update für das VDA GPS/ Toshiba G710? Da alles auf Megaupload war und den Filehoster nicht mehr gibt! Würde mich freuen wenn jemand antwortet wo ich es noch her bekomme!

David dari.kilu.de@gmx.de
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
You actually enter in download mode...but you see only the start-up screen...just try to download the other image...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] riodoro:
but i don`t get a usb-connection to my vda.

regards

riodoro
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] riodoro:
ok, now i have sucessfull flashed to wm6.1 back :D after 100.... trys, i don't now why it was worked now (akku full .... ????!! or what ever).

but the problem with the settings was not fixed, i can not edit my settings.

after "Clear Storage" it's the same.

i can not find any helpfull thinks in the www

????????????

regards

riodoro
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
Hurray...i now have an working Vda-Gps with Wm 6.1 Standard!

I can modify the settings...all i have done was to remake the same image from the package...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
so you changed nothing except to remove the sample music and remade the imagefile?

any other who was succesfull with trying this?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
I didn't remove absolutely nothing!!!

1.droped the flash.img on drop.flash.img.cmd

2.copied the folder dump somewhere on my computer because after pktool.cmd it disapeared

3.used pktool.cmd

4.copied back in the "C:/Vda-Gps" folder the "dump" folder

5.used make new img.cmd

6.downloaded to the phone

These are the steps i used.

Later if you want it hope i can upload the image...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] azmitapah:
have you encountered any problem with the phone after flashing it with the new rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
Until now no problems...however it just a little slower than the standard rom...but this causes no problems.

Route 66 it's working,Garmin XT also...only srs wow xt doesn't work...

And i like very much the sliding panel theme!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] riodoro:
hi ninjacul,

please can you share your good rom image with use ?!

THX

regards

riodoro
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
When i get home i will try to upload the image...i don't know if i can upload it here...i'll try!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
First of all thx a lot.

If it's not possible to upload it here try rapidshare.com or sth like this

greetings

TEAC
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScUjFsaO-14
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
And here is the img file:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AACOELT7

Hope it works for you guys!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
Sorry...double post!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] riodoro:
he ninjacul, you are GREATE ! it works fantastic, thanks for your posting.

BUT i think it is the Beta 2 from powerbyte, then no Ringtones, Java and Office ar working and they have the same filesize !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards

riodoro
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
I already said it...i redo the image from powerbyte post...i didn't changed anything...so i don't take the credits for it!We should thank him for his work...

I just wanted my phone to work again...and to see if srs wow xt is working (sadly it doesn't)...

I'm glad you got it working to!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
I hate my internet connection...always makes me to double post!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
so it didnt changed anything? the problem with ringtones ist still there?

i thought we were talking about the latest WinOS6.1 where the settings where not working.

Is there anybody out who have a fully working OS 6.1 wirt rintones, office mobile and settings that could be modyfied?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
This should be the full WIN!!!

I puted the missing files from the Version of this thread in the Beta2 except the files for the VDA navigator.

This means, the ringtones, office mobile and java should work and we should be able to change the settings.

Please try this!

Beta3: offline

write down your experiences
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
I have no problem with it...everything it is working...office,ringtones,i can change settings...

Just try it...my image it's working for me and for riodoro...it should work for you...

P.S.:i'm talking about my version...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
now im a bit of confused.

it looks like the beta2, but there are no files for office and java in it.

there are also not ringtones in it, what makes a change of it impossible (doesn't matter if you download individual tones). Is this maybe another version?

I'll give it a try too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
big mess...

today i tried the beta3: same problem. no settings could be made.

i seems like it depends on the imagesize. this was the only change to beta2

i'll try my very best, will post beta4 soon
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
Did you tried my version...i have office,java and ringtones?

If you want,i can make a video for you to see they are working...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
This is gorgeous! Thanks a lot for recording and sharing!

I will flash my VDA latest by next week...you created a strong incentive with me... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
The Beta3 has the same problem. you cant change any settings.

It seems, that this problem apears while generating the image file.

maybe the problem is caused by the tools.

I think the easies way is to use Beta2 and to copy the missing files to the VDA.

I'll post the missing files today.

I'll take the Beta3 offline!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hugovr:
:confused: I entered allways in download mode but i can´t connect via usb...:mad: i´d tried Vista/XP allways without working...

Help anyone???

Tks

Hugo
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
Just try another cable...it worked for me!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
So, here is the Beta2 again: VDA GPS WM 6.1 (Multilang)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4VFSBI7W

Movex to flash your VDA:

http://thanhcongmobile.com/download/Smartphone%20B800/UpRom%20B800/MoVex.exe

The missing files (just extract them to the Windows folder of your VDA)(Ringtones, office, java)(no vodafone navigator)

http://rapidshare.com/files/251441249/missing_files.zip

The SDHC Driver for SD Cards larger then 2GB

http://rapidshare.com/files/251439025/sdhc.cab

A file to enlarge the systemcache and speed up the phone

http://rapidshare.com/files/251439125/wm6standard-increasesystemcache.cab

much fun

TEAC
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eLzyx:
It is only base Italiano, Francais, US english, Esponol, Turkce and Germany version? Or it is posible select Czech language?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
Yes, only the base Version
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hugovr:
I also tried with different cables....when i switch to download mode the usb connection apeares always unknown...:confused: tks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
Remember to deactivate USB-Connection in your Active Sync!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
Guys, I downloaded the archive from the first thread and there are a lot of tools in.

I am wondering whether there is a tool or other method to first extract and safe the existing ROM in an safe place in order to go back one step in case something goes wrong with the WM6.1 ROM update?

Can anybody please help and guide me through the - most likely only a few - steps on how to extract my existing ROM first?

Many thanks in advance.

Looking forward to flashing my G710 very soon :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
I Think neither in the first archive nor somwere else was a tool to save the existing rom from your VDA. The tool from the first archive are just to modify a standard rom to fit to a special device like the vda.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
Teac, thanks for the answer.

I got asked by people in this forum whether I could provide my original ROM, because they have a flashed non-functional 6.1 update. I always needed to deny those requests, because I have no idea on how to get the ROM of the VDA down from the device.

I think it's a good idea to safe the original shipped ROM in a safe place - in case of issues with the unit when I need to address to the carrier...

Any idea which tools I need to extract an image to HDD or so?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] riodoro:
hi teac, very good job, thank you for posting !

regards

riodoro
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
Sorry, I have no idea how to sace a rom from a device.

I startet flashing my VDA before asking myself what will happen when it fails. :D

That's why I had to use my old phone for 2 Weeks :( But now with the Beta2 and the missing files everything is allright.

@riodoro: youre welcome. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
Need help to flash the device

Please help me to flash this VDA GPS.

I've tried it many times with Movex, but no result, I always get an error message about failed connection.

Please let me know

1. Should I kill activesync process on my PC or it's enough just to switch off USB connection in connection properties?

2. Should I connect USB cable to my VDA deviece when it switched off or when it was completly started?

3. Should I disable or enable "advanced network functionalty" in USB properties on my VDA device?

4. Is there any hidden trick how to switch this VDA GPS device to flash mode (for example it was possible with my old HP hx4700)

I've tried it on 2 Windows XP pcs with 2 different USB cables and in different ports... always no connection, I think I do something wrong.

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
First you have to press the camera + the powerbutton at the same time to get the vda in download mode. after this start movex and connect usb cable and it should work.

maybe you have to do this in a diffenrent order, in my case i had to try several times.

its enough to disable usb connection in active sync and it is necesary to do it.

VDA GPS 6.1 ROM + missing files + flash tool
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
thanks for the fast answer, I've finally flashed it, have no idea why and how it's happened. A couple of questions:

1. Did you remove the vodafone branding using registry keys? if yes - which registry editor did you use?

2. how comfortable is Route66 software, did you install additional helpers such as sphelper?

3. I can not change vodafone themes, the only today's style I can is "default", how to solve this problem and get the nice theme you use in your video?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
Hi Matvei,

1. The startuplogo could be changed wit a registry hack: can't find the link at the moment. maybe google may help you in this point. the only branding is the startuplogo.

2. im using garmin xt works perfect. route66 should work as well

3. First of all, which Rom have you taken? In the beta2 you should be able to change the skin as you did it in WM 6.0. if you can't change the theme or any other settings, you have maybe taken the wrong rom.

youre welcome

VDA GPS 6.1 ROM + missing files + flash tool
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
I think I took the right one (together with all other stuff as movex etc)

the file is 49*084*811 bytes, flash.img.NEW.IMG

Actually I can switch the skin, but after that when I go to Today's screen it tries to implement the new one and tells me that it's not possible (I can scrol the white message).

Anyway, for Route 66 it is necessary to edit config file and set

COM3 as a port with 9600 baud rate
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
hmmm, i can't imagin what's the problem. maybe you can make a movie with "mymobiler" to show us the problem.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MasterBoy71:
Vda gps error

Hey Folks,

i have a big problem,

i have flashed my VDA GPS with the ROM from http://thanhcongmobile.com....

named: GSM6711_wm5.3.img :eek:

Now i can not put the Smartphone to the "Download" setup. :(

Only Update! :(

Because i do not know what kind of button i have 2 press? (The button Cam. is without a funktion for it)

Can anybody help me please?

Thanks a lot.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
At the end of page 2 and the beginning of page 3 this problem is allready described.

It seems as the Download mode is still working (by pressing cam + powerbutton) but not shown at the display.

Havent tested it yet, because i havent had the prob.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
double post
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
sounds strange, but after I've removed Vodafone branding images (using registry keys given) and restarted it - it works. I can use Windows Mobile themes now and I like the sliding theme.

Anybody knows how to add more items to the quick menu (power button short press), I would like to put there Brightness adjustment, for example, or it should be nice to have on Today's screen as well.

As about navigation software - the only one which works good on smartphone (without touchscreen) is Route66.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
It had been reported in post #28 of this thread that Garmin Mobile XT is also working well.

Can anybody (apart from ninjacul) confirm this?

Ninjacul, where did you get the Garmin Mobile XT download?

I also would like to try it myself... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
Yes, I saw it too, actually I could start Navitel, for example, Detonator should work also (for some apps you probably have to configure OM port manually, setting it to COM3), the only problem is that these programs made for devices with touch screen, you may install sphelper, for example, and try to use them, but in my opinion it's not really comfortable.

Anyway: sphelper is a nice thing, but with 2 problems

- it locks 8 and 0 buttons (so you can not type tel. number with these digits until this app is running)

- it moves the cursor EXTREMELY slow using trackball (probably you may configure that, but I did not realize, how)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eLzyx:
and Sygic MCGuider ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
I've got interesting information. It seems like Toshiba has delivered only 2(!) G710 to Russia with complete russian WM 6.1, so that means (in theoty) thay the russian firmware for this device already exists (there's no russian input there, but I don't care about it).

If anyone has an opportunity to publish this firmware - that should be incredible.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
(01) Do you really believe that those two Russian people are digging in this forum?

(02) Who really want a Russian ROM in case it is not localized to at least EFIG?

(03) I asked in this forum on how to get the ROM off the device, but until now haven't received information on how to do this. So how should the Russian get their ROM down to HDD if nobody can tell you ho to do this...?!

(04) What's bad on the ROMs provided above?

(05) From whom you have receveid the information about the two shipped deviced? Do you know the guys personally?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
Can please anybody point me to this registry hack ?:)

Many thanks in advance.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
Am I wrong, ot is the E78 a diffenrent phone?

Also, do you have the original WM 6.0 Vodafone EFIGS ROM?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
I wasn't able to get a copy which worked properly?

Could you please point my to a DL :) ?

Many thanks in advance...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Matvei:
1. If anyone has access to Amoi programs so there should be at least a chance to get this firmware. I've asked a person at another forum and he confirmed me that he has a russian G710, so it looks like it's not fake.

2. everyone who speaks russian, not everybody in the world speaks english fluently. I'd recommend this device to a couple of my friends as a budget gadget with GPS module.

3. that's why I'm asking here about this ROM.

4. Nothing, I've installed it and the device works really well, I just have a doubt that I really need, for example, Turkish language there :)

5. I do not know personally most of the people at all forums I use, but It is not a reason to trust nobody.

As about registry hacks - take a look here:

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-429794.html

starting from the message dated "4th January 2009, 08:37 PM"

anyway in my case I've removed Vodafone branding, but could not implement my own splash screen, I've installed png files, but the screen is black upon WM startup process.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
Perfectly!

I have used your ROM (TEAC's ROM did not work for me - boot failure) and added the "mising files" from TEAC as well as my SDHC driver (see signature), which done the job brilliantly.

I am now adding Facebook and Twitter by hand asd well as some tools and that's it.

I like the sliding panels as start screen pretty much.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
I am facing my first issue :(

While creating a new network connection I am not able to specify the DNS server due to the fact that I cannot type a period (.) between the numbers.

It seems that the function key is automatically pressed for all entries, due to the fact that nnumbers are expected!

I helped myself to create a dummy connection and later editing showed that WM created 0.0.0.0. as IP address. I left the periods for editing.

Other strange keyboard behavior ist that backspace does not count for the character left to the cursor, but to the right?! Whew! Once you know, one ca life with...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ninjacul:
I don't know...i didn't use any missing files...my phone works perfect including the keyboard!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
What do you guys think, is it possible to install one 6.1 ROM including all additional applications, make a full backup and swap to another given 6.1 ROM and playback the Backup? I mean will it work or do I need to reinstall everything from scratch?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
i had the idea already, but there are two problems:

1. i havent found a way to save a rom from the vda back to the pc

2. if the rom size is bigger than 54 MB the upload fails
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teac:
Is there any other who had problems with the rom? in this case i have to check the version uploaded

the version you took hadnt work for me. youldnt upload it, because it was to bid

are there different versions of the vda out there?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
Maybe, let's check the HW revision.

Mine is Hardware verision "GSM6711A_1.4"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuo_kaerf:
You have misunderstood me, I guess.

I mean

(A) Installing ROM 6.1 (Type 01)

(B) Installing all Applications, making configuration settings, etc.

(C) Backup with Sprint Backup or so

(D) Installing ROM 6.1 (Type 02)

(E) Playback Backup made before (keeping all Settings and Applications)

The ROM will be replaced completely, but your additional installations keep persistant...Will this work?

Well, I can try, because I wanted to swap the ROM anyways again to your ROM including Navigation system...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] enidandreas:
Hi Guys,

at first sorry for my bad english, hope you'll understand me...

I am reading in this Thread for e few Days. I have started also many tries to update my VDA, but without success. Download Mode is running on Device but on every computer i tried ist the "Unknown Device" Error. 2 Desktops, 3 Notebooks. 4 different cables also tested. One of the cables was the original on shipped with the phone.

for the theory of different versions i am posting now my Version Numbers:

Software Version:

VDA GPS-R10-080215-NEPTUNE

Hardware Version:

VDA GPS_1.4

These Infos can be found when the LIST.EXE in the Windows Folder is started.

In the Movex Utility there is an GET Button. When I am clicking this one an "Save as" Dialog appears. Is this Button for backup the current ROM before updating the phone?

Sorry for this stupid questions but i have found no guide for this Movex Utility.

Hope someone can help me to get running this update

Regards