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

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!

I will also be doing this over the weekend? Anyone have any results to report? Anyone found any issues in the upgrade process or with the ROM itsself?

Thanks for any input.

Just make sure you follow my instructions and make sure you sceensaver and firewalls etc. are turned OFF. I had no issues when upgrading, so good luck, and enjoy the new features!

SIMPLE! I like the new ROM except for the "auto-fill" phone feature.... For lack of a better name for it. It just get in the way it seems, I wanna be able to see call status without trying to figure out if the clock is still counting off.

I think there is a huge performance difference and I love that.

Nice "tutorial", the only thing I lost was my ringers and that is because I forgot they were in the Windows directory.

Glad u like the write up. Wasn't that bad to do huh? Yep u gotta backup whatevers stored if u wanna have it after the upgrade.

I cant upgrade the rom with windows vista. It gives me a connnection error.

yikes, haven't tried with vista, it may not be possible, but I'm not sure. so ur telling me u never upgraded roms?
~mike

no i just got my phone replaced again cause the volume sitch broke. So i went to upgrade the rom and it wouldnt work in vista. Afterwards it worked perfectly on windows xp.

before i go thru this process, can someone tell me how to determine which ROM version I am running and whether it is the new one or not.

i just purchased my phone last week and am having that backlight issue folks have been discussing.

thanks.

Todd

go to start/settings/system/device information. hope this helps.
ps u will love the new rom ;)
~mike

I forgot all about that issue. It just disappeared and I didn't even realize that I wasn't seeing it any longer. hehe.

thanks, but what do i look for?

in other words, what is the old version called and what is the new version called?

thanks.

Todd

in the rom version it will say 1.something I can't remember its been awhile. but the new is 2.06.00 WWE.

Old ROM version is 1.0.3.00 WWE dated 8/17/05.

WA

I just got my phone and it has the new rom on it already, but i still cant get calls while in Ev-Do, and the sprint rep wouldnt give me my msid or msl. is there any other way to get those? or did i jut get a dick rep and should call back?

yeap no other way to get it, just call to u get the right one :thumbleft: When trying to get on the SERO plan Im on, it took about 2 days of calling before anyone would do it/knew what I was talking about. :lol:
~mike

ROM upgrade
 

ROM upgrade was easy...however, I am unable to get my phone to connect via the Internet! Tried IOTA and got a data provisioning failure.

Any ideas? I do have my MSL.

So the net isnt working at all? And what exactly did the error say?

After toying with the Connections Internet, ensuring that my Vision userid and password were entered, the IOTA seemed to resolve itself and now I have data EVDO access.

WA

What happened to the link in the very first post on this topic? Why can I not get to the Download of the ROM anymore?

they must have pulled it from the Utstar com site. I have it on disk if u want me to upload to rapidshare or 4shared.
~mike

Here's the link to utstar download page
http://www.utstar.com/pcd/Downloads.aspx

updated the top link to reflect the change in location. thanks for getting the link wingzero. :thumbleft:
~mike

Thanks for all the help guys, I wasat work and kind of out of it today anyway... Thanks again.

this looks good thanks for guide. i am doing this now and will let u no how it turns out.

ur gonna love it ;)

i was doing update and i was wondering y nothing was happeing i already got the new rom.

i fast question can some tell me how to d oa hard reset i need to cause alot of my folders got delted so i will just reload all my apps.

While holding both softkeys (buttons with ?-? on them), push in on the reset button once. Make sure you are still holding onto the softkeys. A confirmation screen should appear asking you if you want to reset all data. Press Y to reset, N to cancel.

thanks man.

what version is this rom

this rom is 2.06.00 WWE and is the newest version as of now. ;)

i mean what build my phone is OS 5.1.195 (build 14847.2.0.0)

that's the build. ;)

ooooooooooooooh \:D/ ok thanx

i guess i dont have to update my phone

again thanx alot :wav:

mine is 2.06.300 WWE :P

no way bunny I dont believe it. :D can i get a screenie? and if so where did u get the update.....which I really dont think there is. :D

nevermind thats ur extended rom u was lookin @ ;)

yeah, got you all excited eh? :P

btw, i just got my replacement today

Glad to see your back I was wondering where you got off to. Yep all exsighted for not, hehe :D

Well their is some very good news for all you 6700 owners. Looks like someone got their hands on a ROM that fixes the EVDO ring through problem. Now hopefully this person can post it in a timely manor, or send it to someone who can post it. :D:D:D