[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] suriya83:
I won't follow this thread anymore since i have sold my Boston. Anyway you can find more informations on htcmania.com (use google translate if you don't speak spanish)

EDIT: Upgrade to CMLMod 1.5 based on Muchtel ROM (below outdated CML 1.4)

With this tutorial you sould be able to unlock your Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890) and install CMLMod 1.5.1 (or 1.4) (by c.martinez.lozano) based on the ROM Muchtel 2.1 (eclair)​

Main advantages/disadvantages of CMLMod 1.5.1:

+Unlocked device (can use any SIM)

+Android 2.1 (Eclair)

+Root access with Superuser permissions

+Preinstalled programms and other features

+Easy SD partitioning and more features thanks to the new recovery

+Optional App2SD

+Processor speed adjustable in a range between 122 and 600MHz (with the possibility to set variable processor speed to have performance and longer battery life at the same time)

+Other features: 3 different launchers, flash light, setcpu, app2SD in one click, other preinstalled apps and tweaks

=Camera autofocus not working (like on stock ROM)

=Different UserInterface (in my opinion better, but that's subjective)

-You may loose the warranty on your device

-IMEI may change, to restore your original IMEI use the tutorial in my second post

-Languages not fully implemented (english is working fully, other languages settable with LocaleSwitch but not fully integrated )

Important!!! There may be the risk of damaging your phone in an irreparable way! Be aware also by installing this ROM you will loose your warranty! I do not take any responsability for the status of your device!​

I translated the tutorials on htcmania.com

All credits to c.martinez.lozano and pindemon from htcmania.com

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Requirements

Hardware requirements:

-Phone model: Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890)

Edit: never seen a phone with so many different names!!! :confused:

-PC operating system: Windows XP 32 bit with SP3 and .NET Framework 2.0 and Winrar installed. Do not try with Windows XP working on a virtual machine!!!. Seems to work also on other Windows 32 bit operating. Does NOT work with Windows7 64 bit

-USB to micro USB cable (comes with the phone)

Software requirements For CMLMod 1.5.1:

Firmware Apanda A60 1.6.2

Firmware CMLMod 1.5.1 (this file already contains RUT 1.2.2 and the Phone drivers)

Additional for CMLMod 1.4 (Outdated):

RUT 1.2.2

Phone drivers

Firmware Apanda A60 2.1.9

Firmware CMLMod 1.4

Tools like adb, fastboot, etc

Ready to start! make sure you have enough battery left (at least 30%)

PART 1: Installing Apanda 1.6.2

Unpack the file Phone drivers on your desktop, or another place, but remember where

install RUT_V1_2_2. At the end you will have to reboot your pc. Reboot it

[*]Unpack the firmware 1.6.2 from the archive Hipi1_6_2.rar and you get a file ending with .nb0

[*]Execute RUT (the shortcut should be on your desktop). The program reminds us to prepare the USB cable and to have all the drivers installed. (For Vista or Seven 32 bit: right click on the RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK, then right click on the Rut shortcut and select Run as administrator)

[*]In the next window, look for the firmware just to unpacked (the .nb0 file) and select it.

[*]The instructions tell you what to do: disconnect the phone from your pc (if connected), remove and reinsert the battery to your phone

[*]Hold the camera button and the volume up button pressed and then press the power button to enter recovery menu.

[*]Once the recovery menu, connect your phone to your computer. If we never connected in recovery, it requires new drivers. They are in the inside the Folder we unpacked in step 1 inside the subfolder AndroidX32 for 32 bit operating systems (if it later asks for drivers again, select the same folder again).

[*]The installer will detect your phone. If not, enter the Device Manager and check that all devices are correctly installed.

[*]From now on, follow the on-screen instructions and wait, it takes a while.

[*]Once complete, we have the new firmware installed. Our phone will restart and (after a while) show us something in chinese. Touch the right on-screen button to select the english language.

[*]When your phone is on check your IMEI by dialing *#06# and then press the call button and write it down. Now check the IMEI written on the phone under the battery. If the IMEI is the same, go on with PART 2. if the IMEI changes, use the tutorial in my second post to restore the original IMEI.

Now your phone is unlocked but you have the chinese version of Android 1.6

PART 2: Installing CMLMod 1.5.1 (for CMLMod 1.4 skip this and go to PART 2 OLD)

Unpack the file CMLMod1.5.rar

Run the programm RUT once again, and select the newCMLMod1.5.nb0 file you got

Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.

Now on your phone open the main menu and then CMLMod1.5 to configure App2SD select Configurar Apps2sd, then partitionar SD the phone will restart into recovery mode.

Now select Partition sdcard, Partition SD and confirm with the Home key. set swap=0, Ext2=512 (is more then enough! you can also set less) and Confirm twice again.

Then press the back button and select APP2SD if you want your apps being installed on your sd in the Ext2 partition.

Attention!!! if after you want your apps being installed on your phone memory you have to make a Wipe, that means, your data will be lost.

Always in CMLMod1.5 you can select a launcher, install flash lite and install setcpu to set the speed of the phone's processor with the possibility of variable speed.

FINISH!!!​

PART 2 OLD: Installing Apanda 2.1.9

Unpack the file Hipi_2_1_9GMS.rar and you get the file Hipi2_1_9_GMS版.nb0. Rename this file in Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 (the chinese symbol can make problems)

Run the programm RUT once again, and select the new Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 file you got

Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.

Now you have the chinese version of Android 2.1

PART 3 OLD: Installing CMLMod 1.4

Unzip the archive CMLMod1.4zip copy the 3 files inside and paste them into the folder A688

Remove and reinsert the battery of your phone

Press and hold the volume down and the end call buttons and then press the power button

Now your phone starts in fastboot mode. Connect it to your PC

Press on your keyboard Windows+R in the pop up window type "cmd" and press Enter

In the dos window type "cd.." (off course without ") and press Enter, until you are in C:\

Now type "cd A688" Enter, then "fastboot getvar version" Enter. If the answer is "0:5" procede, otherwise control if your drivers are correctly installed

Type "fasboot -w" Enter

Type "fastboot flash system system.img" Enter (wait 2-3 min. until it finishes)

Type "fastboot reboot"