[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ansar.ath.gr:
Dear forum members,

These instructions are for upgrading your Mio A501 Rom.

The provided Rom image is based on an official WWE WM 6.1 OS 5.2.21109 Build 21109.1.6.0 version.

- The MS_IPL and Uboot are not changed by this build.

- The XIP is been upgraded in order to handle 6.1 builds.

- This build is User Customization and D3D ready.

- You can install M2D from provided cab lib as wel as many other apps.

- Before flashing make a backup of your files.

A. Screens of the New Mobile Vista 4.00 SeaDragon

B. Download Link

The rom version: Mio_A501_WWE_WM6_1_OS_5.2.21109_Build_21109.1.6.0_by_ansar.zip

Rapidshare:http://rapidshare.com/files/4033755...5.2.21109_B_21109.1.6.0_LZX_by_ansar.zip.html

C. Instructions to successfully flash the rom image

Unzip the downloaded file Mio_A501_WWE_WM6_1_OS_5.2.21109_Build_21109.1.6.0_by_ansar.zip and you will have:

- USB driver folder

- VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00 folder

- ChiSync33.exe file

- Mio_A501_Rom_Upgrade_Guide.txt file

- Mio_A501_WWE_WM_6.1_OS_5.2.21109_B_21109.1.6.0_LZX_by_ansar.bin file and

- SDConfig.txt

Copy VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00 folder and SDConfig.txt file to your root of Storage Card.

( That means as: Storage card\VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00 and Storage card\SDConfig.txt )

Rom Flashing Guide Lines:

1. Make sure that Mio A501 can be connected and synchronized with your PC / Laptop.

2. Turn on the device while holding the Volume + button.

In case the device was on, hold the Volume + button, and press the Reset button.

In both cases you enter to USB update mode.

3. If you do not have already installed the USB drivers, it is time to do so.

USB drivers are in the download folder with this name.

4. After USB driver installation run ChiSync33.exe.

5. Tap on Image tab to browse for the downloaded file: Mio_A501_WWE_WM_6.1_OS_5.2.21109_B_21109.1.6.0_LZX_by_ansar.bin

6. By pressing Info tab you can see this file info.

7. Tap on Update to start rom image flashing.

8. You can disconnect only when the message of checksum is displayed and ChiSync33.exe is showing the stop sign.

9. Wait for the process to finish and your device to boot.

Important Notes:

2. When Manila 2D is installed by VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\M2DSeaDragon.cab then:

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\Album.cab

must also be installed in order adding contacts to be enabled in M2D.

3. When Manila 2D is installed by VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\M2DSeaDragon.cab then:

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\AudioManager.cab

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\CommMnanager.cab

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\OperaBrowser.cab and

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabsToProgramFiles\GoogleMaps.cab

may also be installed, but is not a must.

4. When StreamingMedia.cab is installed by VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\StreamingMedia.cab then:

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\Album.cab and

VistalibWWE21109MVSD4_00\CabToWindows\Q8Real.cab

must also be installed

5. S2U2.cab is also provided as option in SeaDragon colors.

For the ROM Structure see next post

Till next version enjoy!!

Regards, ansar.

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Mio A501 tnx to Melina

CE image WM6.1 CE OS 5.2.21109 Build 21109.1.6.0 Mobile Vista 4.00 SeaDragon