Flashing i900 in Windows 7

Hello everyone!i'm back with news.this procedure is for who wants to revert the phone to the latest OFFICIAL version,from a cooked rom.
for who is trying to flash in windows 7(32) here is (one of) the right way:
1.install vmware workstation and after in wmware an xp version(i"ve done'it with sp3)
you can install much easier from an iso from your hdd.
2.go to:http://www.damp.ro/download.php?action=download&type=file&id=132412&act=wSQdE6GaTBwq05Cf
download the latest official rom DXIA5 WITHOUT INCORRECT SOFTWARE VERSION
3.install on your virtual xp(in vmware) samsung modem driver xp and activesync.
4.Run the flash utility and follow the instructions.
5.Flash it!!!!!
I've just done'it.it worked like a charm...
and another thing:when you mount in vmware the xp iso,it will ask for a cd-key,even if you chose a cracked version.i used one of the (removed) Good luck!!!!

I would like to express my PROFOUND GRATITUDE to the author of this post,because this guide has allowed me to revert to the original rom for my Samsung Omnia and get rid of 28002 M2D ROM Let's knock on wood and hope there are no hidden rocks on the river bed.

Hi all,

Just thought I would share something I have discovered.  I was just reading this thread and noticing that Grand prix wasnt picking up the phones after reset to load the files needed for a new ROM.

I was continually getting the PDA Not Found error and couldnt work out why.  Today I tried something different and what I did was to go the settings on the phone, USB Connections and then swapped it from ActiveSync to Mass Storage.

Once I did that I ran Grandprix software and VIOLA it worked like a charm and I now have a new ROM on the phone.

Hope this helps.
Cheers
Deathwalker

It seems that the Samsung modem driver does not work in Windows 7 64bit. I was unable to install the driver on my desktop, but was able to install it and flash a new OCK rom from my Windows 7 32bit laptop.

all speps are correct except ...he forgot to mention that u have to deselect " use usb mode "in windows mobile centre settings ...check it againt after that ...its working on my phone....i have loaded new rom successfully.!!!! thanx

Man,have you followed the stepts correctly?If so,and you still got no luck try the other procedure,see the steps above,with the vmware.Succes,and let us know your results!!!

Smile:
Fairly old thread-and not sure if you are following it anymore, but i just registered to THANK YOU. Lots of garbage out there.
Clean and quick install without any problem.
I would recommend to all those who have mangled with their OS and software to uninstall everything that they have related to Samsung/Active Sync/Mobile Device Center etc.
Also revert your i900 to factory settings, and follow the instructions at post#1.
You will most likely have a smooth transition to your new ROM.
Thanks again for this excellent post...