General codeplug firmware questions!
-What's Firmware/Software?
Firmware is like the Operating System that directly controls the phones hardware and its abilities. All Firmware is the
same for everyone's etc. There are different versions which will have different abilities or improvements, such as
reception issues and bug fixes. But if you have Firmware .04 and the same version will have the exact same file. They
are the same exact firmware.
-What's a Codeplug(CP)?
Firmware and Codeplug are different. The Codeplug is a small file full of settings and information that the Firmware
reads and processes so it knows what to do with the phones hardware for that particular phone. The codeplugs,
however, are different for everyone and will have different settings and carrier branding depending on what company
you get the phone through (aka nextel, boost, telus... etc.) This allows Motorola to make the same phone work for
other companies without having to make totally different phones or totally different firmware files, which are huge
and take a lot of time to load into the phone. This means that you can NOT load your CP into a friends phone or vice
versa for his settings are different and putting a different CP other than your own can cause your phone to have
issues. There is allot to it than this basic explanation. A codeplug is, in layman's terms, a loadable copy of your phone
software. Its a file full of settings that your phone reads.A codeplug is, in layman's terms, a loadable copy of your
phone software. Its a file full of settings that your phone reads. A codeplug is in layman's terms a loadable copy of
your phones software. It is a file full of setting what your phone reads.
CODE PLUG TUTORIAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
-How Do i access my CP and why would i want to?
In order to access your CP you will need a piece of software called RSS(Radio Service Software) which can be found in
our utilities directory. This Program will read the inner settings of the phone and transfer them into a file on your
computer. There are different versions of RSS as they all have different capabilities the most commonly used are
Super Agent and Carrier RSS. Now since your CP holds various pieces of information as was explained earlier that
have to do with the phones settings, if we take the CP and modify it here and there we can 'personalize' our iDEN
handset, such as modifying your color schemes on your i730 by using various patcher's or making the keypad flash on
your i90/i95 using similar patcher's. A Further explanation of RSS will be covered in the next question.
-OK i got RSS now How do i use it?
Well next step is to make sure u have a data cable. Serial or USB, if you're using a serial cable than make sure you
have the correct com settings in RSS by selecting tools than options, if you are using a USB cable make sure you have
downloaded the appropriate drivers from Here than in rss click on Tools and than options and check the USB box. If
you need a data cable click here to get one from us. Next click on 'File' and select 'Read Phone' once your phone has
been Read and Patched using the Various patcher's in your utilities folder, click on 'File' and than 'Write Phone'. That's
all, simple huh.
-How do i load Ringtones, Games, Wallpapers to my phone?
You need WebJAL, or Myjal both loaders are in your under the loader directory. See the next Question for more info.
-What is a loader?
Loader is a program used to upload Ringtones, wallpapers and Java applications onto your phone.
-Can i Download Ringtones Straight to my phone without any of these outside programs?
Sure you Can! From Sprint at $5.00 a pop.
-Which cable should i get USB or Serial?
Well, you also have to keep in mind that the serial cables are very very slow when compared with their USB
counterparts(but there are no drivers needed to set up the serial cable). Also, since these phones have such finicky
bottom connectors some prefer USB because if there's a connection problem you'll know about it immediately. Not so
with serial. With the proper drivers a USB cable will give you years of reliable service.
-Can I remove the word 'NEXTEL/SPRINT' from my idle screen?
Not at the moment, however a program may be released soon.
-My Ringtones won't Upload to my phone!
They Must be in Proper Format.....
*Midi's - Must be in Type 0 Format
*Wav's - Must be 8000 hz 8 bit MONO and preferably under 25 sec
for more info SEARCH!!!
-I can't get USB to work on Win98!
I can't get a lot of things to work on Win98. You're behind the times,. Get WinME at LEAST and see what you can do
about installing Win2k or WinXP.
-What if I have Linux or Mac?
Mac loading instructions are available in your how to guide. However if not followed step by step it will not work
properly. Nothing for Linux yet.
-Can I unlock a Boost phone to use on the Nextel Network?
Yes. Search pathcer and information is in your utilties directory. NOTE: RSS can used with the patcher.
-Can you get the number of rings extended before voice mail picks up?
Yes. Call Sprint Customer Care. If you want to sound all smart ask them to add SOC code 'ALSRGTM30' or 'RING TIME'
to your phone, or Just tell them that you want more rings before voice mail picks up and hopefully they’ll get it.
-I read that your phone's warranty is voided if you modify your phone in any way, even by just using WebJAL. Is
this true?
No one has confirmed a warranty rejection based on the use of WebJAL. But that’s not to say this is not’t true. As for
housing mods, OF COURSE that voids your warranty!
-How Do i find out what my Software Version and CP version is?
Press # * Menu Right Arrow
-Can i Transfer my phone book from one iDEN phone to another iDEN phone without retyping them all over?
Yes..... All you need is a Data Cable and phone book manager application under the utilities directory.
-Can i put my SIM from my i90(any Condor Series Phone) in my i930(any Falcon Series phone)?
32k Condor SIM in Falcon Phone
-Phone will power on and perform normal registration
-Customers will lose the following Falcon Phone Features:
*600 Contact Entry Capacity (remains 250)
*Email address storage
*20 character entry capacity
*64 character/40 alphanumeric field capacity
*Assignable ring tone and 'wait' dialing functionality
I Have heard that RSS is specific to a phones CP and Software version, is that right?
Yes it is. In order to get the results you want for what you want to do, it is imperative that you have the correct tools
and software to do so.
Here is a brief list of what RSS goes with what software/CP
Condor Series Phones(i30/i35/i50/i55/i58/i80/i85/i88/i60/i90/195/i99)
Rss 01.14.02 = Software version .00 CP Structure 19/19
Rss 01.15.02 = Software version .01 or .02 CP Structure 19/19
Rss 01.15.03 = Software version .03 CP Structure 19/19
Rss 01.15.04 = Software version .04 and greater CP Structure 1A.0A/19
Falcon Series Phones(i205/i305/i530/i730/i733/i736)
Rss 01.16.02 = Software version .00 through .04 CP Structure 2E
Rss 01.16.04 = Software version .06 CP Structure 30
I used to have a status light on my i90/i95 but i noticed that my 730 doesn't have one, is there anyway to put
one one?
Yup, sure is. Look in your utilities directory status light full version.
I Used WebJAL to put a wallpaper on my phone and its not in the wallpaper list, but it shows less memory, How
do i get the memory back???
Well there could be a few reasons why this happened. The solution is easy but first lets find out which problem was
yours:
Problem A) You have more wallpapers than your phone can handle. Maximum wallpapers including the Default ones
are 16 so if thats how many u have try deleting one and see if the last one appears. If it does, than good
Problem B) The image is over the recommended file size of 16,000 bytes, to correct this problem simply upload
another wallpaper thats a smaller file size with the names exactly the same,say for ex: MoBeY.gif was the original
wallpaper, than the next one would be exactly the same spelling and all. Upload that and you should be fine
Problem C) /\/\oto has a sense of humor, for some oddball reason they made the phones able to ONLY recognize a
pic thats uploaded in .gif format and NOT .GIF, and the funny thing is a good 80% of the time win XP will save the files
as .GIF . So to fix this open any folder on your computer, it does not matter which or where it is, click on "Tools" and
than Folder Options, next select the "View" tab, find were it says [x]Hide extensions for known file types, and remove
the check and click Apply than OK etc. Now go back to your file and you should now be able to physically see the file
extension. Right click it and rename it accordingly with the appropriate extension.
COMPLETE TUTORIAL FOR READING AND WRITING YOUR CODEPLUG
1. Install RSS (Carrier or SuperAgent there)
2. Once RSS is downloaded and installed,
Make sure your USB drivers are installed. (Link to USB Drivers is at the bottom of the tutorial)
Then Open RSS and Go to Tools - Options
Then look Under "Write Subscriber Software" and make sure that USB Port box is checked.
3. Connect your cable to the phone and computer.
4. In RSS (Carrier or SuperAgent) go to File -> Read Phone
5. You will see a small box appear in the center of the screen going through three different operations.
1.Determing Communication
2.Entering RSS SIM
3.Reading Phone
DO NOT TOUCH THE PHONE OR CABLE while you are reading or writing your codeplug!
**Note that phone screen says "RSS - SIM in session"**
6. After RSS is done reading your phone, you will get a small box telling you the process was successful
Click "OK"
7. The information that now opens is your phone's CODEPLUG (CP) (If your phone hasn't turned on, turn it on now)
8. Now save your codeplug. Make sure and save TWO copies
(First: named BACKUP or ORIGINAL that you will not touch)
(Second: Named Modded or something along those lines that you will MOD or send to someone to MOD)
**To Save go to File - Save As...**
*MAKE SURE AND PUT THE BACKUP IN A SAFE PLACE *SOMEWHERE YOU WONT MISTAKE IT FOR THE MODDED*
9. Now you finished reading your codeplug.
Once it has been modded, open RSS back up open the codeplug and write it back to your phone.
To Write your phone go to File - Write Phone.
*AGAIN DO NOT TOUCH THE PHONE OR CABLE WHILE ITS WRITING*
-What's Firmware/Software?
Firmware is like the Operating System that directly controls the phones hardware and its abilities. All Firmware is the
same for everyone's etc. There are different versions which will have different abilities or improvements, such as
reception issues and bug fixes. But if you have Firmware .04 and the same version will have the exact same file. They
are the same exact firmware.
-What's a Codeplug(CP)?
Firmware and Codeplug are different. The Codeplug is a small file full of settings and information that the Firmware
reads and processes so it knows what to do with the phones hardware for that particular phone. The codeplugs,
however, are different for everyone and will have different settings and carrier branding depending on what company
you get the phone through (aka nextel, boost, telus... etc.) This allows Motorola to make the same phone work for
other companies without having to make totally different phones or totally different firmware files, which are huge
and take a lot of time to load into the phone. This means that you can NOT load your CP into a friends phone or vice
versa for his settings are different and putting a different CP other than your own can cause your phone to have
issues. There is allot to it than this basic explanation. A codeplug is, in layman's terms, a loadable copy of your phone
software. Its a file full of settings that your phone reads.A codeplug is, in layman's terms, a loadable copy of your
phone software. Its a file full of settings that your phone reads. A codeplug is in layman's terms a loadable copy of
your phones software. It is a file full of setting what your phone reads.
CODE PLUG TUTORIAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
-How Do i access my CP and why would i want to?
In order to access your CP you will need a piece of software called RSS(Radio Service Software) which can be found in
our utilities directory. This Program will read the inner settings of the phone and transfer them into a file on your
computer. There are different versions of RSS as they all have different capabilities the most commonly used are
Super Agent and Carrier RSS. Now since your CP holds various pieces of information as was explained earlier that
have to do with the phones settings, if we take the CP and modify it here and there we can 'personalize' our iDEN
handset, such as modifying your color schemes on your i730 by using various patcher's or making the keypad flash on
your i90/i95 using similar patcher's. A Further explanation of RSS will be covered in the next question.
-OK i got RSS now How do i use it?
Well next step is to make sure u have a data cable. Serial or USB, if you're using a serial cable than make sure you
have the correct com settings in RSS by selecting tools than options, if you are using a USB cable make sure you have
downloaded the appropriate drivers from Here than in rss click on Tools and than options and check the USB box. If
you need a data cable click here to get one from us. Next click on 'File' and select 'Read Phone' once your phone has
been Read and Patched using the Various patcher's in your utilities folder, click on 'File' and than 'Write Phone'. That's
all, simple huh.
-How do i load Ringtones, Games, Wallpapers to my phone?
You need WebJAL, or Myjal both loaders are in your under the loader directory. See the next Question for more info.
-What is a loader?
Loader is a program used to upload Ringtones, wallpapers and Java applications onto your phone.
-Can i Download Ringtones Straight to my phone without any of these outside programs?
Sure you Can! From Sprint at $5.00 a pop.
-Which cable should i get USB or Serial?
Well, you also have to keep in mind that the serial cables are very very slow when compared with their USB
counterparts(but there are no drivers needed to set up the serial cable). Also, since these phones have such finicky
bottom connectors some prefer USB because if there's a connection problem you'll know about it immediately. Not so
with serial. With the proper drivers a USB cable will give you years of reliable service.
-Can I remove the word 'NEXTEL/SPRINT' from my idle screen?
Not at the moment, however a program may be released soon.
-My Ringtones won't Upload to my phone!
They Must be in Proper Format.....
*Midi's - Must be in Type 0 Format
*Wav's - Must be 8000 hz 8 bit MONO and preferably under 25 sec
for more info SEARCH!!!
-I can't get USB to work on Win98!
I can't get a lot of things to work on Win98. You're behind the times,. Get WinME at LEAST and see what you can do
about installing Win2k or WinXP.
-What if I have Linux or Mac?
Mac loading instructions are available in your how to guide. However if not followed step by step it will not work
properly. Nothing for Linux yet.
-Can I unlock a Boost phone to use on the Nextel Network?
Yes. Search pathcer and information is in your utilties directory. NOTE: RSS can used with the patcher.
-Can you get the number of rings extended before voice mail picks up?
Yes. Call Sprint Customer Care. If you want to sound all smart ask them to add SOC code 'ALSRGTM30' or 'RING TIME'
to your phone, or Just tell them that you want more rings before voice mail picks up and hopefully they’ll get it.
-I read that your phone's warranty is voided if you modify your phone in any way, even by just using WebJAL. Is
this true?
No one has confirmed a warranty rejection based on the use of WebJAL. But that’s not to say this is not’t true. As for
housing mods, OF COURSE that voids your warranty!
-How Do i find out what my Software Version and CP version is?
Press # * Menu Right Arrow
-Can i Transfer my phone book from one iDEN phone to another iDEN phone without retyping them all over?
Yes..... All you need is a Data Cable and phone book manager application under the utilities directory.
-Can i put my SIM from my i90(any Condor Series Phone) in my i930(any Falcon Series phone)?
32k Condor SIM in Falcon Phone
-Phone will power on and perform normal registration
-Customers will lose the following Falcon Phone Features:
*600 Contact Entry Capacity (remains 250)
*Email address storage
*20 character entry capacity
*64 character/40 alphanumeric field capacity
*Assignable ring tone and 'wait' dialing functionality
I Have heard that RSS is specific to a phones CP and Software version, is that right?
Yes it is. In order to get the results you want for what you want to do, it is imperative that you have the correct tools
and software to do so.
Here is a brief list of what RSS goes with what software/CP
Condor Series Phones(i30/i35/i50/i55/i58/i80/i85/i88/i60/i90/195/i99)
Rss 01.14.02 = Software version .00 CP Structure 19/19
Rss 01.15.02 = Software version .01 or .02 CP Structure 19/19
Rss 01.15.03 = Software version .03 CP Structure 19/19
Rss 01.15.04 = Software version .04 and greater CP Structure 1A.0A/19
Falcon Series Phones(i205/i305/i530/i730/i733/i736)
Rss 01.16.02 = Software version .00 through .04 CP Structure 2E
Rss 01.16.04 = Software version .06 CP Structure 30
I used to have a status light on my i90/i95 but i noticed that my 730 doesn't have one, is there anyway to put
one one?
Yup, sure is. Look in your utilities directory status light full version.
I Used WebJAL to put a wallpaper on my phone and its not in the wallpaper list, but it shows less memory, How
do i get the memory back???
Well there could be a few reasons why this happened. The solution is easy but first lets find out which problem was
yours:
Problem A) You have more wallpapers than your phone can handle. Maximum wallpapers including the Default ones
are 16 so if thats how many u have try deleting one and see if the last one appears. If it does, than good
Problem B) The image is over the recommended file size of 16,000 bytes, to correct this problem simply upload
another wallpaper thats a smaller file size with the names exactly the same,say for ex: MoBeY.gif was the original
wallpaper, than the next one would be exactly the same spelling and all. Upload that and you should be fine
Problem C) /\/\oto has a sense of humor, for some oddball reason they made the phones able to ONLY recognize a
pic thats uploaded in .gif format and NOT .GIF, and the funny thing is a good 80% of the time win XP will save the files
as .GIF . So to fix this open any folder on your computer, it does not matter which or where it is, click on "Tools" and
than Folder Options, next select the "View" tab, find were it says [x]Hide extensions for known file types, and remove
the check and click Apply than OK etc. Now go back to your file and you should now be able to physically see the file
extension. Right click it and rename it accordingly with the appropriate extension.
COMPLETE TUTORIAL FOR READING AND WRITING YOUR CODEPLUG
1. Install RSS (Carrier or SuperAgent there)
2. Once RSS is downloaded and installed,
Make sure your USB drivers are installed. (Link to USB Drivers is at the bottom of the tutorial)
Then Open RSS and Go to Tools - Options
Then look Under "Write Subscriber Software" and make sure that USB Port box is checked.
3. Connect your cable to the phone and computer.
4. In RSS (Carrier or SuperAgent) go to File -> Read Phone
5. You will see a small box appear in the center of the screen going through three different operations.
1.Determing Communication
2.Entering RSS SIM
3.Reading Phone
DO NOT TOUCH THE PHONE OR CABLE while you are reading or writing your codeplug!
**Note that phone screen says "RSS - SIM in session"**
6. After RSS is done reading your phone, you will get a small box telling you the process was successful
Click "OK"
7. The information that now opens is your phone's CODEPLUG (CP) (If your phone hasn't turned on, turn it on now)
8. Now save your codeplug. Make sure and save TWO copies
(First: named BACKUP or ORIGINAL that you will not touch)
(Second: Named Modded or something along those lines that you will MOD or send to someone to MOD)
**To Save go to File - Save As...**
*MAKE SURE AND PUT THE BACKUP IN A SAFE PLACE *SOMEWHERE YOU WONT MISTAKE IT FOR THE MODDED*
9. Now you finished reading your codeplug.
Once it has been modded, open RSS back up open the codeplug and write it back to your phone.
To Write your phone go to File - Write Phone.
*AGAIN DO NOT TOUCH THE PHONE OR CABLE WHILE ITS WRITING*
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