Tutorial to upgrade your ROM to WM6

[GaMedic]

Originally Posted by angelsjr

Hi,

I tried looking through this post to see if anyone else got the error, but it seems like I'm the only one being affected by this. After installing Kitchen, and droping the PPCGeeks_OEM rar file into the C:\BuildOS folder, I get an error when trying to run Kitchen.


Do you know how to fix this problem?

Just like stated in a few post back you need to download .net framework 2.0 and all will be well.

[mattatat]

gamedic, much thanks, great tutorial, even a retarded noob like me managed it without turning my 6700 into a brick

[GaMedic]

Glad it worked for u mattatat.

[NJPRIDE]

All,

First, I've been in IT for 25 years, and I've been going nuts trying to get my Verizon XV6700 to upgrade to WM6. I viewed and tried just about every Build version, along with all of the associated advice (which has always been helpful). I was running bootloader ROM 2.05 and it was made pretty clear that this did not work with the current kitchens so I read the thread to download it to 2.02, but, it was getting late and I didn't want to make a mistake (it was well documented though). In a nutshell, I want to thank you all, as I've read so many threads, it was a combination of them (I guess) that actually made this work. I know there's Bepe, Helmi (and team), GGUruUSA, CaptJager, Tiermann and a host of others, so please forgive me if I missed you. I'm just hoping that my info may help others with the 2.05 issue as it upgraded perfectly. Don't come busitin down my door if this blows up your phone, it just worked for me. Some of the steps may even be totally unnecessary, but I'm sure someone on this thread would be able to explain that.

1. I downloaded the VERY latest kitchen from whenever it was listed on these threads and installed it.
2. I downloaded the lateest PPC_Geeks.rar file and put it in the BUILDOS directory (without extracting)
3. I downloaded a file called PPC-BuildOS.EXE and also put it in the BUILDOS directory (Cannot even remember where I got it, but it would fail on run, but I put it there just like the rar file) - Again - this may be a useless step
4. I ran the app and it started up with a splashscreen (Chef) had PPC Build OS version 9.05 PPCGeeks infused. Within the app, the About screen still read .90Beta
5. As per someone's advice, I went barebones with Helmi's defaults, except:
- I even deleted Solitaire/Bubble Breaker to save space
- I selected Verizon under the Carrier Customize section
6. In the upper section, I chose Verizon as my Carrier, 2 splash screens and RUU X.04+
7. I built the OS and it upgraded PERFECTLY and I was left with plenty of Storage and Program memory. I didn't have any games, but I had all of the MS progs, I configured the VERY EASY network section to connect to my WPA-PSK w/TKIP and connected within a minute. I store everything on a storage card, so I plan to dink around more to see which apps I can load as CABs versus those that I need to load via a new build, but. right now, I'm happy as hell with where I am.

Again, thank you all for your help, I will be donating, and I also hope that something in my explanation triggers some true techie to understand why it worked so well with 2.05.

Thank you again,

[clmp75]

So I got my new phone (from eBay) with only 50 hours of use for $140.... pretty good. Got the Kitchen, baked a ROM and upgraded my new phone. Went flawlessly. Thaks for all the help! I did notice in the "about" section in settings it says Windows Mobile 6 and then below that it says CE OS 5.2.1908. I am assuming that the 5 has no relation to Windows Mobile 5 but can someone verify that for me? I just want to make sure that I am actaully running 6 and not 5. Thanks guys (gurls)!

[gguruusa]

Bootloader 2.04/2.05 are compatible with the kitchen, for the most part. The issue they have as far as the kitchen is concerened is more limited ROM space than older bootloader versions. The kitchen is not aware of this, and will happily build a ROM that is to big. The symptom you will get is a white screen on boot. Just place your phone back in bootloader mode and flash something smaller.

[Speed_419]

Originally Posted by jrob

gguruua,

i did everything that the tutorial said to do and when I click on the chef, i get this message:

"module ppc_geeks.rar was not found"

and then it says,

"module not found (fd1d0922-0c01-40c7......................), Cyberon Voice Commander)"
"module not found (................................................. .), HTC Smartdialing)
"module not found (................................................. .), Office Excel)
"module not found (................................................. .), Office Powerpoint)
"module not found (................................................. .), Office Word)

jrob,
I had the same problem, well similar and the problem for me wasn't that the file was in the wrong place, but rather that the PPCGeeks_OEM.rar file was corrupted when I downloaded it. It told me that the RAR file wasn't an archive. Once I redownloaded it and placed it in the /buildOS file all went well. (****, now I am going to have to change my signature...)

[Speed_419]

I just wanted to give a shout out to Ga. Medic along with everyone else who has posted in this thread or any other for the time and expertise that they have give to this forum. I know that without all of you I would still have WM5 on my phone...=D>

[blingpunjabi]

Hey guys, i just finished upgrading and i'm happy on what i got. All is working fine and is very cool. But i was hoping to get a big clock on the home screen (today screen?). Anyone know how i can get this?

[clmp75]

Originally Posted by blingpunjabi

Hey guys, i just finished upgrading and i'm happy on what i got. All is working fine and is very cool. But i was hoping to get a big clock on the home screen (today screen?). Anyone know how i can get this?

I had the some concern when I upgraded. Take a look at the Today plugins and see which one you like. I selected HTC Home and I was not dissapointed. It includes weather, program links, and a few other things. Enjoy!