How to upgrade Sprint PPC6700 from the old to the new ROM

[youngprince3]

i shut of all my firewall and all that good stuff but still my phone goes dam and it decennect from the computer and the update never starts whats up it does this on xp and vista

[Paul_Oregon]

The download link for the Sprint ROM upgrade is dead.

Paul

[6700noobie]

Guys this rom is like 2 years old (WM5 Aku 2.2?) and it's that last official ROM from UTStarcom customized for Sprint. I just went to UTStarcom and got to the phone. You really have to read their website to get to the new site because they don't have a big sign saying cell phones here.

Here's the link:

http://handsets.utstar.com/phone_dow...carrier=Sprint

There's a pull down selection for your carrier through this link. This link is for SPRINT!!! So only start downloading if you're with SPRINT, If you're with someone else then select that carrier after clicking on the link.

If you want WM6 or WM6.1 goto the HTC Apache Upgrades forum... http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=53
You'll see kitchen stuff in the sticky area to make your own ROM.

Happy updating!

[jabu]

The problem is that F-ing Audiovox got bought up and UTStarcom re-did all the links AGAIN! I'm bloody DONE updating those things. If you want OEM ROMs, dig through the site. F-ing webmasters.

[6700noobie]

Hehehe....well webmasters will do what they have to do. People could also just type a little more and do a little extra minor investigation....like visiting the website like I did.

[jabu]

Originally Posted by 6700noobie

Hehehe....well webmasters will do what they have to do. People could also just type a little more and do a little extra minor investigation....like visiting the website like I did.

Yes, but most people are too lazy to google utstarcom. And I got real sick of ten posts a day asking where to find the OEM ROM files. Until the last web update, I actually had a link to the file directory. That was nice. I'm ALMOST tempted to post them on my windows live skydrive. But it would probably eat all my bandwidth and MS would probly cut me off.

[jabu]

ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH! ALL the links are GOOD! What is wrong with people? Click on my signature.

[TrueParadox]

For anyone still looking for the file to update the phone to the latest version from UTStar here is the latest location:

http://www.pcdphones.com/downloads/A...0_WWE_Ship.exe

[nmhusa]

http://www.pcdphones.com/downloads/A...0_WWE_Ship.exe

[horndoctor]

Originally Posted by Wideawake

ROM Upgrade
1. Do the ROM upgrade on a computer that has MS Active sync 4.1 installed, or install on your desktop before proceeding to step 2.

2. Sync all data you want saved (contacts, tasks, appointments, calendar, and files). Because the ROM update us like doing a hard reset. And note the device name of your PPC6700 as you will need to know this when u restore these things. You can check the device name by going to start/settings/system/about/device id.

3. Go through and turn OFF firewalls(even windows firewall), virus, and spy ware programs. Also make sure you change your screensaver and energy saver program so that they do not come on during installation, because this can cause problems when upgrading.

4. Download the new sprint ROM from HERE! its 43mb so make sure your on a high speed connection. This is a direct download link from utstarcom.

5. Once you have downloaded the .exe file and check to make sure your screensaver disabled. Plug your PPC6700 into your computer using the USB cable.

6. Run the .exe file and follow the directions on the computer screen. Note: The screen of your PPC6700 will dim but there will be a progress meter on it. The PC will also have a progress bar.
Est. Time to install =20 minutes

7. Power on your PPC6700. Rename you device to the same name it was before the installation of the new ROM.

8. Re-sync all contacts, tasks, appointments, calendar, and files back over to your PPC6700. And reinstall programs.

9. YOUR DONE!! Enjoy the many features added in the new ROM and the increased speed! Features include direct push capabilities, device lock, voice dial, and zip program plus many more features!

Hey Bro Thanx for the guide! I tryed to go thru all the steps but I got lost! lol So I waz hopin you could help me cuz ima noob. I got to step 2 and my phone started to stink like it waz burnin and all the lites started blinkin and it waz makin this noise like I never herd before!! I jus got dis phone and I dont know what happend pleese help!! I need my touch for my job at the dmv and they gonna be maad!! Ima half to git dis workin before I get back on toosday!! Thanx for any help Dog!