How to update nk.nbf

Jmckinney1976 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 12:05 AM

Right now I am running Colonel's 3.3 beta 2 and want to update to the latest version. I've been reading threads for more than a week and still haven't seen a full explanation on how to update the nk.nbf file, even though I've seen several other noobs, like myself, ask for step by step instructions. I read the txt instructions included with the nk.nbf download, however the instructions still aren't clear. I'm using the Verizon XV6700.

**colonel** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 12:27 AM

What are you still confused on?

Jmckinney1976 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 12:37 AM

Per your txt file (my comments added in parenthesis)

1. Download and install Winrar. (downloaded to PC)
2. Download any of the available packaged installers. (to PC)
3. Save the installer in a new folder called 3.3 (on PC or PPC? Says file to large to install on PPC main memory so I downloaded to PC)
4. Right click on the installer. You should have an option in the pop up
menu called Winrar. From there select extract here. This will extract several files including MaUpgrade utility and an nk.nbf along with possibly a ms.nbf. (The only file extracted was the nk.nbf into 3.3 folder and never made it past this step)
5. The files you want to look for are nk.nbf(the Rom), ms.nbf(ExtRom), radio.nbf (the radio) (where do I look?)
6. Delete any of these three files if they are present. You can keep the ms.nbf and this upgrade the ExtRom. Make sure you know which ms.nbf is in there before install. (huh?)
7. Place the "Latest" nk.nbf file in the 3.3 folder.
8, Place the phone in Bootloader mode by pressing Power, Record, and reset. It should darken
the screen and say Serial.
9. Connect the phone to USB and the darkened screen should read USB.
10. Click on MaUpgrade and the Utility should run.
11. Double check what you are installing when the upgrade utility asks you to confirm install

**colonel** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:16 AM

1. Download and install Winrar. (downloaded to PC)
2. Download any of the available packaged installers for one of the betas. (to PC)
3. Save the installer in a new folder called 3.3 on the PC
4. Right click on the installer. You should have an option in the pop up
menu called Winrar. From there select extract here. This will extract several files including MaUpgrade utility and an nk.nbf along with possibly a ms.nbf. If you download one of the beta installers and extract it, there should be several files including an nk.nbf and ms.nbf
5. The files you want to look for are nk.nbf(the Rom), ms.nbf(ExtRom), radio.nbf (the radio) (where do I look?) in the extracted installer file (3.3)6. Delete any of these three files if they are present. You can keep the ms.nbf and this upgrade the ExtRom. Make sure you know which ms.nbf is in there before install. (huh?) The ms.nbf is the ExtRom. Just delete it.
7. Place the "Latest" nk.nbf file in the 3.3 folder.
8, Place the phone in Bootloader mode by pressing Power, Record, and reset. It should darken
the screen and say Serial.
9. Connect the phone to USB and the darkened screen should read USB.
10. Click on MaUpgrade and the Utility should run.
11. Double check what you are installing when the upgrade utility asks you to confirm install

Jmckinney1976 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:20 AM

Thanks I'll give it a try. So, as a Verizon user, it would probably make sense for me to dl the Colonel3.3beta2VerizonExtRom.zip packaged installer?

**colonel** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:25 AM

Yeah, it really doesn't matter unless you plan on leaving the ms.nbf (ExtRom) in the file while flashing. This becomes a problem if a Verizon user flashes a Sprint ms.nbf (ExtRom). You should just be able to remove the ms.nbf in the folder and you will be fine. Remember to do a proper hard reset after the install

Jmckinney1976 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:45 AM

Thanks Coloniel I finally got it. I think the confusion for us noobs is that what we're really doing is replacing the nk.nbf file in a previous beta .zip file. I was trying to install the nk.nbf file directly to my PPC which is why I was so confused.

**colonel** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 01:50 AM

Honestly, I try to keep it a little cryptic. Mostly because people need to understand exactly what they are doing and they should be comfortable with all aspects of upgrading in this way. Mostly this is done through reading, searching, and trial and error. However, I like to give to the masses and if I can help, I will

gnafin · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 02:31 AM

colonel, after reading the info...we should delete the ExtRom? is it better to do that and then install what i need? wireless sync??

**colonel** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 04:31 AM

You might as well delete it since you already have it on your phone. You only need to reinstall the ExtRom if have changed anything in the ExtRom. For instance, when I am testing a rom, I flash a blank ExtRom so I do not have to deal with the installation. However, when I want to flash the phone to use, I put the correct ms.nbf in.