Upgrade the bootloader?

**weedahoe** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007, 09:12 AM

im all about stayign up to date. But I know on my main phone I use, it has BL 1.00 and I was wondering if this is an upgradable thing? Or is it a firmware to hardware type isue that merely is dependant on what phone you have and was made a what time? If it is upgradable, what are the pros/cons? THX

**luv2chill** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007, 11:00 AM

Actually you gain 3MB of storage but lose 3MB off the CE ROM partition.

Trust me, been there, done that. You don't want the new bootloader. I spent days and days pulling my hair out trying to get rid of it.

jimmiekain · #3 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007, 11:12 AM

Hey maybe someone can help... I have been trying to get my phone to go into "bootloader mode" so I can load the new radio version onto my phone because my signal reception sucks... but i cant get my phone to go into "bootloader" mode. Acordding to phonex im supposed to push the record button power button and push the little button with my stylus at the same time but that just restarts my phone. I have a Sprint Mogul / PPC 6800! Can someone please tell me how to put my phone in "bootloader" mode or tell me how to update my radio so i can have better reception?

**luv2chill** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007, 12:13 PM

Those are the correct buttons but you should hold down the power and record buttons first, and once you make sure you've got them both firmly pressed then you put the stylus in the reset hole.

Edit: Whoops. You can't load an Apache ROM on a mogul and it uses a different button sequence for bootloader anyway. Sorry for the confusion.

**colonel** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmiekain

Hey maybe someone can help... I have been trying to get my phone to go into "bootloader mode" so I can load the new radio version onto my phone because my signal reception sucks... but i cant get my phone to go into "bootloader" mode. Acordding to phonex im supposed to push the record button power button and push the little button with my stylus at the same time but that just restarts my phone. I have a Sprint Mogul / PPC 6800! Can someone please tell me how to put my phone in "bootloader" mode or tell me how to update my radio so i can have better reception?

You have a mogul right? The bootloader process is different. However, I am more concerned about which radio you are thinking you should upgrade to. There is an official upgrade for the mogul. Other than that, there isnt anything you can/should flash to the mogul.

msisaac · #6 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 09:19 AM

Is it possible to upgrade the bootloader itself? My Apache has 1.02, and judging from the kitchens, newer versions of the booloader program exist.

It's not a big deal. My bootloader works just fine. This is more a general inquiry.

Thanks!

**luv2chill** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 10:33 AM

Merging with previous thread. Please search first before posting a new thread.

Thanks.

msisaac · #8 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 12:22 PM

luv2chill -

I swear I did search before I posted. I searched both here and at xda. I didn't see any threads dealing with my question. Sorry to duplicate someone else's question.

But back to the question, you mentioned that you had the new bootloader on your device. So it is possible to upgrade it? Other than the 3 MB of storage, are there other pros/cons? Is there a detailed process somewhere for upgrading the bootloader?

Sorry again for duplicating threads...

**luv2chill** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 02:33 PM

Yes it is very simple to upgrade the bootloader--too simple in fact. The point is that you don't want to upgrade it. It will prevent many ROMs from working on your device. There are no advantages whatsoever to upgrading it and trying to revert it back to the old version is extremely complex.

I know that runs contrary to the "newer=better" mantra about tech, but in this particular case you really don't want the new bootloader.

bilson · #10 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007, 01:41 AM

My bootloader will not load as well. I have an Apache 6700 (Sprint) with ROM V2.06, Radio V1.27. I have been trying for some 6 hours reading, searching and reading some more. All I can get is a dark screen with USB on top and v1.00 on the bottom. These are barely visible with the dark screen. That is with the USB cable plugged in. If I remove it I get Serial v1.00. I have looked every where for the Bootloader version but can't find it. I have NOT installed a different Bootloader. Anyone? I am pushing the Recorder and Power buttons firmly and reset while continuing to hold the Power and Recorder buttons.