Problems with SER & ATTWS - MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading

I upgraded to SER last week. I love the update, but I've had a lot of problems connecting via GPRS. Specifically, I'm now asked for a username and password where I wasn't before. The phone seems to make a connection if I don't enter anything, but can never get to a server. Seems like a problem with nameservers, but I've checked over the settings a couple of time. Is there some way to fix this problem? Has anyone else encountered similar issues? Also, would it be possible to return to my old ATT rom without relocking my phone? Sorry if these questions are pretty basic.

Try the new ppc2003 4.00.05 rom. I have it with attws in the US and it works flawlessly. If you are not leaving ATTWS dont worry about having your sim locked right now. Get a card reader and do everything via sd card flashing. you will not have all the problems you see people having in this forum.

thanks for the advice. which one are you using, with or without radio update?
thanks
valheru said:
Try the new ppc2003 4.00.05 rom. I have it with attws in the US and it works flawlessly. If you are not leaving ATTWS dont worry about having your sim locked right now. Get a card reader and do everything via sd card flashing. you will not have all the problems you see people having in this forum.
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I use the ATTWS Radio A.20.10 and the T-Mobile WME 2003 4.00.10 and the combination is working well in the Los ANgeles area on the ATTWS network.
It sounds like you tried to setup your network connection the way ATTWS reccomends in WME 2002. This will not work! Forget about the proxy settings, they do not work on WME 2003 (I haven't tested on 4.00.10 but I did test on 4.00.01 and 4.00.05). The proper settings are:
1. Create a new connection
2. Name it whatever you want
3. Slecte Cellular Line (GPRS)
4. Set the access point to "PROXY"
5. select finish, you are done
It should work just fine with always on GPRS.

where can I locate that radio stack?
thanks
barjohn said:
I use the ATTWS Radio A.20.10 and the T-Mobile WME 2003 4.00.10 and the combination is working well in the Los ANgeles area on the ATTWS network.
It sounds like you tried to setup your network connection the way ATTWS reccomends in WME 2002. This will not work! Forget about the proxy settings, they do not work on WME 2003 (I haven't tested on 4.00.10 but I did test on 4.00.01 and 4.00.05). The proper settings are:
1. Create a new connection
2. Name it whatever you want
3. Slecte Cellular Line (GPRS)
4. Set the access point to "PROXY"
5. select finish, you are done
It should work just fine with always on GPRS.
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That radio stack is part of the current WME2002 release from the Siemens' web site. Download it and install the whole thing, then using the SD card method just update the WIndows CE portion to 4.00.10. If you have already upgraded the Windows CE portion, then you must copy the 4 files (2-RSUPGrade and 2 Monitor_UL_bs) files to the devices \windows directory and execute the RSUpgrade.exe (not the cps). YOu should see several threads on how to do this throughout the ROM Updates Forum.
Do be careful as RSUpgrades are the most dangerous and tricky and we have seen more problems in that area than any other.

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USA RSU Fix...help!

I have officially screwed up my RSU. I can boot into CE just fine, but there is no radio stack to speak of. After having many partial attempts, there's just nothing there. I've tried everything (or so it seems). I can do an activesync connection, btw.
Whenever I try to run PROGRAMME A, it just hangs. I hit the next button and *nothing* happens. That's any program a, whether from ATT or Tmobile.
Hi there,
Did oyu try installing the Radio Stack Programma A thingy from another windows installation? Another pc? Perhaps that will work.
Os course... you could be trying to install a version which is not suited for your GSM provider/GSM hardware. Look for info at your GSM provider website. It's hard is not impossible for anyone here to tell you which version should work for your device.
Cya,
Oz
Yeah...I tried it on my laptop too. The problem seems to be program b, which rewrites the RSU. It simply won't do it for some reason. This shouldn't be the case.
Come on....someone must have some stupid trick to re-flash the radio stack. I remember seeing solutions to the "1% problem," but all of those solutions were with the non-US radio stacks. :-/ I didn't buy my phone from Tmo, so I have no warrenty to speak of.
which rom and ruu were you using? seems like you were using the .exe correct? which unit/network are you on? this might help you get some help. be specific with the problem, etc.
What versions (ROM and Radio Stack) were you using prior to running the EXE upgrade?
What versions are currently installed?
And which radio stack are you trying to upgrade to?
I was using 4.00.005 and the newest ATTWS ROM before, and I was trying to go to Yorch's newest Tmobile beta, the one that includes the RSU.
Right now I have the most recent official Tmobile ROM and no radio stack on there.
Ejdmoo:
After decompressing the rar file, look for the two RSUpgrade files; one is .cp64 and the other is .exe. Copy them via Activesync to the windows directory on your TMo PPCPE. Then execute the RSUpgrade.exe file. That should reflash the new radio stack. It worked for me. Good luck!
David
I am in the same boat as ejdmoo, and had the same roms installed and all that good stuff...still no go with fixing the radio stack. One thing I noticed is that I removed the .cp64 file from the \windows directory and it still tried to update and failed at 1%. I don't think the version of the .cp64 file matters since it is not getting that far.
Another issue that popped up after the failed update is th unit does not charge, it will only run on AC, and it does not show a status in the power app under settings. Bout you ejdmoo?
Come to think of it, I am having the same power/charge problems. Also, I have tried copying the RSUpgrade.exe program to the device multiple times and from multiple sources. Also, I copied some of the other required files (something map and .c64 file), still didn't work. I think it *must* have to do with the RSUpgrade.exe, but I wouldn't know why.
FYI...I'm going on vacation this week (luckily I have a backup phone), but I expect this to be fixed when I get back! :!:
C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility>adaptrom
ERROR: GetConnectionType - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.
error getting connectiontype
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This is what adaptrom returns now, this is when the tmo is connected and browsable via AS. Anyone have any ideas why this would be happening?
Since my unit will be replaced I am willing to do some scary things with it, so if any of the xda-devolopers want me to try something let me know. I have an sd reader/writer and a usb cable but no serial cable.
ejdmoo said:
Come on....someone must have some stupid trick to re-flash the radio stack. I remember seeing solutions to the "1% problem," but all of those solutions were with the non-US radio stacks. :-/ I didn't buy my phone from Tmo, so I have no warranty to speak of.
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Been there seen that!
Here is hope I fixed it:
First go to the below site and download and install the v4.21 ENG radio stack upgrade. Now here's the tricky part but I must warn you I did all three and really don't know which one did it, might have been a combo of all three.
1. Entered bootloader mode and selected the 900 band and re-booted.
2. Removed the SIM card and rebooted
3. Entered bootloader mode and turned off the radio.
Note you'll know when you got it right because you'll have a stable Active Sync connection. So after each of the above steps see how stable Active Sync is before trying the next step.
Reran the T-Mobile upgrade (PC install) and all went go well.
02 Radio Stack Upgrade v4.21 (1.54MB) Download.
http://www.o2.co.uk/business/productsservices/xda/romupgradedownload/0,,113,00.html
I'm not sure in which order you want me to do what...?
I had the same problem, but a hard reset fixed it for me.
David
For all of you having the same problem I have been having after upgrading to the O2 4.21 RSU here is what I have found makes the loading of the RSUpgrade files into the \windows directory work. You need to also copy the monitor_ul_bs.m0 and monitor_ul_bs.map files to the windows directory. Then when you execute the RSUpgrade.exe it works.
barjohn you are a genius!!! I can't believe I never thought of moving the other files before...you rock I am now in possesion of a fully working WM2003 T-Mobile PPC PE!!!
Thank You barjohn!!
mdavidm said:
I had the same problem, but a hard reset fixed it for me.
David
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Boy I forgot about doing the hard reset, what step was that?
It must have came right after the Radio stack upgrade, Right!
So it appears that what works for some doesn't work for others, strange business!
I read barjohn's fix were he manually copied some missing files into the windows folder and that solved it for him, I guess we were just lucky! :?
barjohn said:
For all of you having the same problem I have been having after upgrading to the 4.21 RSO2U here is what I have found makes the loading of the RSUpgrade files into the \windows directory work. You need to also copy the monitor_ul_bs.m0 and monitor_ul_bs.map files to the windows directory. Then when you execute the RSUpgrade.exe it works.
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So it would be save to say that one should just copy the above files into the Windows folder first before starting the initial upgrade and forgo all of the other headaches, agreed!
Qman,
That's a great idea, but then we would miss out on the thrill of thinking we have transformed a great electronic device into a $400 paperweight! What fun is it if everything works out on the first try? Have fun!
David
Well Ive officially made my tmobile ppc a $400 paper weight. I was running the Kitchen rom with ATT radio stack and I attempted to update the RSU to the latest tmobile version to see if it improved the signal meter using the method mentioned here. I copied the files suggested here via activesync to the windows folder on my ppc and ran the exe, the upgrade stopped at 13% and that was it. Unfortunately I dont have a SD reader so Im high and dry until tomorrow. I can access the bootloader and I get the GSM error and thats it.

How do I upgrade from Special Edition ROM v1.2 to PPC2003?

Hi,
I installed XDA-developers Special Edition ROM v1.2 to unlock my SX56, but I really need PPC2003 on my device.
How do I go about installing the new PPC2003 Rom? Will my device still unlocked if I do this?
Thanks for your help,
Therese
Re: How do I upgrade from Special Edition ROM v1.2 to PPC200
tperri said:
Hi,
I installed XDA-developers Special Edition ROM v1.2 to unlock my SX56, but I really need PPC2003 on my device.
How do I go about installing the new PPC2003 Rom? Will my device still unlocked if I do this?
Thanks for your help,
Therese
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You can install it like aou install any other ROM.
Your device will be still unlocked...
HTH
Stefan
thank you!
I'll try that right away, then!
-Therese
I tried to run the instsall from Siemens and got an error me
I attached a gif oh the error
Re: I tried to run the instsall from Siemens and got an erro
the only way is to extract the nbf from the upgrade package and use sd-flash upgrade method. the original at&r siemens installer will always verify your xda rom b4 proceeding. another way would be flash back to at&t ppc2003 rom and the installer will work.
tperri said:
I attached a gif oh the error
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I don't know how to what you suggested ...
Are there any detailed documents I can read about doing this?
Thanks!
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tperri said:
Are there any detailed documents I can read about doing this?
Thanks!
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thats my question, anyone have some clues for a not-so savvy person to go from xda's rom to wm2003?
Thanks
hope this will help:
1. cook any wm2003 ROM from the kitchen at www.yorch.net and select the .nbf file type and download the resulted file which should be of 32 MB in size.
2. insert a 64 MB or higher SD card in your xda and use the OSImage tool in the XDAtools application to move this file to the SD card using the PC and the cradle.
3. go to the bootloader screen (power + soft reset). the xda will recognize the card content and it will be flashed.
4. do hard reset and you should get a new wm 2003 ROM by now
good luck
try this upgrade procedure
I got the same error ERROR 012: CHECK ERROR when running the PPC2003 upgrade from Siemens. So here what I did to get around this.
1. Download and install XDATools-Jeff. http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDAtools-Jeff.exe
2. To upgrade the ROM to A.30.09 ENG:
a. When install the upgrade package from Siemens, the install process created a folder named SX56 upgrade utility in your PC's Program Files folder.
b. You will find the ROM image in file NK.NBF in this path C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
c. Use the OSImageTool from the XDAtools installed in step 1.
d. Specify Source: C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
e. You will have 2 options for the Destination. The safest option will be download the image to the SD Memory Card, then install from the card. Or you can download the image directly to the XDA's internal ROM.
f. Folow the instruction on the screens. Should take about 5 minutes to download the image.
g. Cold boot after install is completed. Check your ROM version to make sure it is A.30.09 ENG
Note that the above procedure will only upgrade the ROM and not the Radio Stack. If you want to upgrade the Radio Stack, here is the procedure:
3. Upgrade to Radio Stack version A.33.02:
a. In the folder C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english, you will find the following 4 files:
monitor_ul_bs.m0
monitor_ul_bs.map
RSUpgrade.cp64
RSUpgrade.exe
b. Use ActiveSync to copy these 4 files to your Pocket_PC's Windows directory.
c. You will then run the RSUpgrade on your Pocket PC. This will install the RS upgrade. Use the File Explorer to locate the RSUpgrade.exe and then click on this object to execute.
d. When the upgrade is completed, cold boot, then check for the Radio Version to make sure it is A.33.02.
Good luck and hope this help!
di we have to upgrade to the n radio lavel ?
I have an unlocked [email protected] Sx56 that i got form rogers.com an AT&T canada company... I personally use the unit with a Fido (microcell) plan
i did upgrade it using the instructions you posted here and it was a success...
Do i have to upgrade to the latest Radio level... now iam at A.20.10 or i would lose my GSM capabily as they say here at the forum..
thanks in advance
Ps. I noticed that my sesitivity bar grapg is allways at bar one i used to have 2 to 3 bars or is just the new graphices for ppc2003.
Thanks for the mini guide. I do have a n00b question though. What is the purpose of upgrading the Radio Stack?
Also, I'm here in the US with a T-Mobile PPC phone which I am selling (just didn't get that much use out of it). As incentive to buyers, I offered to unlock it, originally thinking that I could just use the XDAunlock.exe to do it, but it turns out the phone is a 3.14.40, I have no serial cable (only the usb cradle), and no SD card (though it would hurt to pick up one).
So is it still possible for me to unlock this phone, I guess using the XDA Special Edition ROM, without having a SD card? From reading some stuff on here, I think that's right, but if I ever need to go back to the original ROM, or upgrade to one of the WM2003 ROM, I need an SD card to use with the XDAtools?
If anyone can PM me with some general info on this stuff I would greatly appreciate it, as I really don't have time right now to scour the forums as much as I'd like to. Basically, you can see my device info in my profile, so if you can give tips on how to unlock, backup original ROM, and what I can/cannot do without a SD card, that would be wonderful. XDAUSER's post gives a good guide on upgrading to the WM2003 so I guess that's covered. Thanks in advance for helping out a n00b.
Diggin the help!
Followed the instructions from XDAUSER...works great! Thank you!
Acutally, I performed the proceedure using the Seimens 2002 update first. When I reset the device, it booted up fine...it didn't update the radio stack during the install, however.... I reset the device, it came up and created an active sync - then just ran the 2003 update utility. Worked GREAT, and updated the radio stack automagically.
p.s. I don't have a memory card, so just did it right to the device! (I was chewing my nails!)
I really appreciate this site, and the users who give great advice... :wink:
Thanks again!
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XDAUser, when I cold booted, my ROM version said 30.05 - is that ok?
How do I look at my radio stack version? Can I only see that when I cold boot?
Thanks for all your help!
Therese
XDAUSER said:
I got the same error ERROR 012: CHECK ERROR when running the PPC2003 upgrade from Siemens. So here what I did to get around this.
1. Download and install XDATools-Jeff. http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDAtools-Jeff.exe
2. To upgrade the ROM to A.30.09 ENG:
a. When install the upgrade package from Siemens, the install process created a folder named SX56 upgrade utility in your PC's Program Files folder.
b. You will find the ROM image in file NK.NBF in this path C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
c. Use the OSImageTool from the XDAtools installed in step 1.
d. Specify Source: C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english\NK.NBF
e. You will have 2 options for the Destination. The safest option will be download the image to the SD Memory Card, then install from the card. Or you can download the image directly to the XDA's internal ROM.
f. Folow the instruction on the screens. Should take about 5 minutes to download the image.
g. Cold boot after install is completed. Check your ROM version to make sure it is A.30.09 ENG
Note that the above procedure will only upgrade the ROM and not the Radio Stack. If you want to upgrade the Radio Stack, here is the procedure:
3. Upgrade to Radio Stack version A.33.02:
a. In the folder C:\Program Files\SX56 upgrade utility\english, you will find the following 4 files:
monitor_ul_bs.m0
monitor_ul_bs.map
RSUpgrade.cp64
RSUpgrade.exe
b. Use ActiveSync to copy these 4 files to your Pocket_PC's Windows directory.
c. You will then run the RSUpgrade on your Pocket PC. This will install the RS upgrade. Use the File Explorer to locate the RSUpgrade.exe and then click on this object to execute.
d. When the upgrade is completed, cold boot, then check for the Radio Version to make sure it is A.33.02.
Good luck and hope this help!
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Upgrading Radio Stack
I'm new to the Pocket PC Phone device so not quite sure what all the enhancements goes into RS A.33.02. I heard that there is some GPRS enhancements for continous data connection. This is great if you use the XDA for data such as internet access. So far, I cannot find any official documentation from neither Siemens nor AT&T about this new RS???
My RS was at version A.20.10 and it was working fine with Cingular SIM while roaming on other networks such as T-Mobile or ATT. But as soon as I'm returning to the local service area, I got no signal on my XDA. I guess it is because I'm in a small town and their cellular network has not yet been upgraded. I contacted Cingular Technical Support but they refused to help me since I don't use their equipment. This is kindda sad because I'm working in this small town 80% of my time.
I then try to upgrade RS to the newest version A.33.02 from Siemens in hoping that it will fix the problem, but still no signal. I read somewhere in this forum that I should try to upgrad to T-Mobile RS, but when I try to download the T-Mobile upgrade file from Yorch.net, I cannot unzip the file because of its password protection. I tried to download the RS upgrade directly from T-Mobile, but I need to have a valid T-Mobile phone number (which I don't have) in order to download.
So for now, I have to use a Cingular cell phone while I'm in this small town and carry both a cell phone and my XDA. When I'm travelling outside of this local service area (roaming), I switch the SIM card. It such a pain and I hope I don't wear out the SIM card from switching it back/forth.
If the current RS is working for you, then don't upgrade it. Unless you know the new RS will give you the functionality that you will need. If you decided to upgrade, make sure you save a copy of the previous RS version in case you need to go back. Use the RS upgrade procedure as a guide.
Good Luck.
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I have Cingular and can't get their SIM card to work in my device - how did you do that? I was going to go out and get a T Mobile SIM instead but if I can get the Cingular to work, I won't.
Is it the radio stack version that makes using the Cingular SIM possible? If so, that is the radio stack I need to get.
Can you help me with getting that one?
TY!!!
XDAUSER said:
I'm new to the Pocket PC Phone device so not quite sure what all the enhancements goes into RS A.33.02. I heard that there is some GPRS enhancements for continous data connection. This is great if you use the XDA for data such as internet access. So far, I cannot find any official documentation from neither Siemens nor AT&T about this new RS???
My RS was at version A.20.10 and it was working fine with Cingular SIM while roaming on other networks such as T-Mobile or ATT. But as soon as I'm returning to the local service area, I got no signal on my XDA. I guess it is because I'm in a small town and their cellular network has not yet been upgraded. I contacted Cingular Technical Support but they refused to help me since I don't use their equipment. This is kindda sad because I'm working in this small town 80% of my time.
I then try to upgrade RS to the newest version A.33.02 from Siemens in hoping that it will fix the problem, but still no signal. I read somewhere in this forum that I should try to upgrad to T-Mobile RS, but when I try to download the T-Mobile upgrade file from Yorch.net, I cannot unzip the file because of its password protection. I tried to download the RS upgrade directly from T-Mobile, but I need to have a valid T-Mobile phone number (which I don't have) in order to download.
So for now, I have to use a Cingular cell phone while I'm in this small town and carry both a cell phone and my XDA. When I'm travelling outside of this local service area (roaming), I switch the SIM card. It such a pain and I hope I don't wear out the SIM card from switching it back/forth.
If the current RS is working for you, then don't upgrade it. Unless you know the new RS will give you the functionality that you will need. If you decided to upgrade, make sure you save a copy of the previous RS version in case you need to go back. Use the RS upgrade procedure as a guide.
Good Luck.
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quick side question: where can I find the T-mobie final beta of WM2003? Did a search of the forum and can't find any info.
Also, if I use the Siemens WM2003 upgrade, then is there info I have to enter in by hand to get the phone to continue to connect to the T-mobile network? Would it just be the same values that were programmed in my phone prior to upgrading? Thx.
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tperri said:
XDAUser, when I cold booted, my ROM version said 30.05 - is that ok?
How do I look at my radio stack version? Can I only see that when I cold boot?
Thanks for all your help!
Therese
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If you downloaded and install the upgrade from Siemens, then you should get the ROM A.30.09 ENG image. I downloaded the english version here:
http://www.my-siemens.com/MySiemens...D%2FHD%2FSX56POCKETPCPHONE%2Fdanda%2F,00.html
To check your current ROM/RS version:
Start>Settings, select System tab, click Device Information.
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Ok here is what I have in my system settings:
ROM version A.30.05 ENG
ROM date 11/17/03
Radio version 6.12
Protocol Version 324e4
I didn't get version 30.09 when I installed from this link below, I got the 30.05.
What is the radio stack you are on that allows you to use Cingular? Do you know how I can upgrade to that radio stack?
XDAUSER said:
tperri said:
XDAUser, when I cold booted, my ROM version said 30.05 - is that ok?
How do I look at my radio stack version? Can I only see that when I cold boot?
Thanks for all your help!
Therese
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If you downloaded and install the upgrade from Siemens, then you should get the ROM A.30.09 ENG image. I downloaded the english version here:
http://www.my-siemens.com/MySiemens...D%2FHD%2FSX56POCKETPCPHONE%2Fdanda%2F,00.html
To check your current ROM/RS version:
Start>Settings, select System tab, click Device Information.
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I don't understand why your current ROM is not at A.30.09. Did you try to run any others ROM upgrade beside the one from Siemens? My thinking is that if you run another ROM upgrade, the file NK.NBF may got replaced. Did you try manual upgrade procedure immediately after running the Siemens' upgrade?
I knew the RS version A.20.10 will work with Cingular in roaming mode. I tried this RS version while I'm in Houston Texas, and also in Indianapolis Indiana. But when I arrived at my office in a small town 60 miles from Indianapolis, which is the Cingular local service where I got my cell phone, my XDA stopped working. I then upgrade RS to A.33.02 and still no luck.
I will be back to Houston in Feb 19, then will test the XDA with RS A.33.02.
To get the the RS A.20.10, go to www.yorch.net, click Upgrades, then select A.20.10 to download.
Regards
tperri said:
Ok here is what I have in my system settings:
ROM version A.30.05 ENG
ROM date 11/17/03
Radio version 6.12
Protocol Version 324e4
I didn't get version 30.09 when I installed from this link below, I got the 30.05.
What is the radio stack you are on that allows you to use Cingular? Do you know how I can upgrade to that radio stack?
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What I did was download from Siemens and it wouldn't let me install because I was using the XDA Special Edition ROM, so I installed that OSIMage tool and let that upgrade my XDA. That is all I did. Was I supposed to run another ROM upgrade besides that?
I'll wait on getting that new radio stack until I hear back from you about the other part
Thanks so much!!! You are great.
XDAUSER said:
I don't understand why your current ROM is not at A.30.09. Did you try to run any others ROM upgrade beside the one from Siemens? My thinking is that if you run another ROM upgrade, the file NK.NBF may got replaced. Did you try manual upgrade procedure immediately after running the Siemens' upgrade?
I knew the RS version A.20.10 will work with Cingular in roaming mode. I tried this RS version while I'm in Houston Texas, and also in Indianapolis Indiana. But when I arrived at my office in a small town 60 miles from Indianapolis, which is the Cingular local service where I got my cell phone, my XDA stopped working. I then upgrade RS to A.33.02 and still no luck.
I will be back to Houston in Feb 19, then will test the XDA with RS A.33.02.
To get the the RS A.20.10, go to www.yorch.net, click Upgrades, then select A.20.10 to download.
Regards
tperri said:
Ok here is what I have in my system settings:
ROM version A.30.05 ENG
ROM date 11/17/03
Radio version 6.12
Protocol Version 324e4
I didn't get version 30.09 when I installed from this link below, I got the 30.05.
What is the radio stack you are on that allows you to use Cingular? Do you know how I can upgrade to that radio stack?
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Upgrading to 2003 / Need help with ROM error

I'm new to this forum and it seems like a great resource. I have seen this question answered but the answers are still above my head in terms of complexity. I've got an AT&T branded SX56 running 2002 and an XDA-Developers ROM (I think). It is unlocked, I am guessing through the use of an XDA Developers tool for unlocking. I'm in Colorado and using the phone with T-mobile. My question is this, I'd like to upgrade to 2003 and have downloaded the file to do so from Siemens website for free, which is great. It had some nice enhancements and I thought I'd upgrade to it. So, I downloaded/installed the new ActiveSync v3.71 and then tried to run the upgrade. I got the same message many have gotten apparently saying that the ROM Image is not compatible. The specs are;
current
Model PW10A1
ROM 3.17
English
upgraded
Model PW10B1
ROM A.30
English
In reading through the posts it seems that I need to upgrade the ROM of the device, but I still get lost looking at "cooking a ROM", etc and what exactly I need to do. Making this a little more urgent is the fact that after I tried to upgrade the phone (which gave me the ROM error) my internet connection on the phone (which was working fine) suddenly doesn't work with explorer or outlook on my phone giving me an error "Trouble Connecting; Unable to connect with current settings" even though I didn't change the settings and they look exactly as they did before. So, I feel like I've messed something else up on the phone even though it didn't get to install the whole upgrade.
So, any advice for a novice? Thanks in advance, I appreciate any help you can give.
Best regards,
chefandy
the official AT&T release for WM2003 is an exe file contains both ROM & RSU upgrade, and it aparently designed for PW10B devices (900/1900 MHz).
i think the first part of the faulty upgrade (usually RSU) affected your device ... i really hope not
chech your device info and tell us what's there. if u can still get to the boot loader screen and activesync can still connect to the device, then it's not a severe damage. I think successful RSU upgrade with the right stack would solve it.
I'm not sure what the boot loader screen is, but the device still syncs just fine and seems to be working ok except for the internet connection issue. The funny part is that I can connect to the GPRS connection by going to the connections screen, but then when I transfer to Outlook or Explorer they do not recognize the connection as something they can use.
Is the Siemens upgrade I downloaded (http://www.my-siemens.com/MySiemens...C%2FMC%2FSX56POCKETPCPHONE%2Fdanda%2F,00.html) different from the AT&T upgrade you mention? I also saw there was a T-mobile upgrade to 2003 but it was not available when I tried to download it from tmobile.com. Thanks!
That's great! .. ... It seems I misunderstood your issue ... I thought you lost the RSU part.
I think something wrong happens to the registry values ... you see, there is a reference for each defined connection in the registry which all applications that may require to connect to GPRS or WAP or MMS can refer to.
I suggest that you delet ALL connections and start the setting from scratch ... I can't guarantee it will work since some applications may be required to be uninstalled and reinstalled to use the new connections references (if it has smart uninstaller!!).
The last resort is a hard reset which will bring the registry to the original setup.
Well, I did what you suggested and started with a new connection and it worked :lol: Thanks!
Now I'm back to the original question about whether or not I can safely upgrade to WM2003 or not? Thanks again for all your help.
The answer is YES! ... it's easy to upgrade ur ROM to WM2003 if u know what ur doing.
spend some time reading this forum on how to cook a new ROM from the kitchen ... and it's better to get yourself SD card for flashing and backup.

wallaby radio stack update

I have a sx56 and I recently updated the rom to 2003 via the kitchen. I now would like to update my radio stack. I don't have an active sync cable so i need to do it through my sd card. Is this possible? Can someone tell me the best RS to use. I also need directions on how to go about downloading and installing the new radio stack. Also is there any way to upgrade to 2003se without active sync. My phone info is as follows:
unlocked AT&T sx 56 used on t-mobile
pw10b1
ROM 4.01.16 ENG
Radio version A.33.02
protocal version 1.3.3
thanks
Why do you want to upgrade your RadioStack? If it´s all working, i would stay....
Anyway, on the FTP are some RadioStacks, that are designed to run directly on your device.
# Extract the downloaded ZIP-File and copy all files to the /Windows directory of your device.
# Copy the RSUpgrade.exe additional to the /windows/startup directory.
# Make an soft reset of your device.
Without ActiveSync, there is no possibility to upgrade to WM2003SE....
Stefan
Thanks for the quick reply. I don't get great signal strength on my phone and figured a new radiostack might help. But before I take chances upgrading, will a new radiostack help with signal strength?
It may help, but it must not.
You have to choose one of the 6.xx Radio Stacks.
If the upgrade fails, your phone might end as paper weight. That's the risc you have to handle with....
Stefan
DON'T TRY TO UPGRADE RADIO STACKS!!! DANGEROUS!!!
Guys, don't even think of it. Today I killed my wallaby. I had a radio 6.24.00 and I wasn't glad because of poor signal strength in places where other phones work great. I downloaded from xda ftp a radio stack upgrade soft to a version 6.25. Followed the instructions and started the procedure. On 60% it said do try again. I tryed and second time it stopped the procedure of upgrade at the very beginning. So, my phone doesn't work any more. I dont know what is that soft for if it kills the wallby phones. I wish I didn't do that.

To FIX WIFI, Going to reflash cingular ROM & test. Opino

i have failed miserably in the attempt to get wifi working properly on my 8125 with the new IMATE rom flashed.
i downloaded the original cinular rom from the ftp and am going to flash it back. I notice 2 files on the ftp, a zip and an rar, i assume they are both the same .nba file because of size?
I am going to use aWizard to flash it back. I am not sure how the splash image portion should be done, and i want to make sure i do everything right.
Anyone done this yet?
Once i do it i will post my results on the 3 routers i have curently, and my success at logging into them with the wizard with the SAME settings ive been trying with the imate rom.
Anxious for any responses. thanks.
Dan
good luck. I have been using the 2.16.9.1 WWE rom on my cingular 8125 since the day the imate rom was noticed on clubimate's site. I have connected to 2 different access points (Netgear WG302 and a dlink xxx??) The netgear uses WPA TKIP and the dlink does not use any encryption. Both work flawlessly. did you install any original cingular cabs when you were using the I-Mate rom?
Re: To FIX WIFI, Going to reflash cingular ROM & test. O
danrw84 said:
i have failed miserably in the attempt to get wifi working properly on my 8125 with the new IMATE rom flashed.
i downloaded the original cinular rom from the ftp and am going to flash it back. I notice 2 files on the ftp, a zip and an rar, i assume they are both the same .nba file because of size?
I am going to use aWizard to flash it back. I am not sure how the splash image portion should be done, and i want to make sure i do everything right.
Anyone done this yet?
Once i do it i will post my results on the 3 routers i have curently, and my success at logging into them with the wizard with the SAME settings ive been trying with the imate rom.
Anxious for any responses. thanks.
Dan
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I had same problem after upgrading MDA pro with new iMate rom 1.30
I use d-link DSL-G604T wifi router; can connect to home network but when try to surf the web from ppc it always connect through gprs; no access if phone is off.
Manually enter IP address could solve the issue?
ethorn said:
good luck. I have been using the 2.16.9.1 WWE rom on my cingular 8125 since the day the imate rom was noticed on clubimate's site. I have connected to 2 different access points (Netgear WG302 and a dlink xxx??) The netgear uses WPA TKIP and the dlink does not use any encryption. Both work flawlessly. did you install any original cingular cabs when you were using the I-Mate rom?
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Same rom for me too. I can detect the routers but cannot connect...
I just ran K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship.exe, let that instal, and also let the customizations install. Nothing else.
Any ideas?
is it not detecting, not getting an IP, or getting an IP but not getting out?
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is it not detecting, not getting an IP, or getting an IP but not getting out?
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I have the same problem. In fact I started a thread about it a couple days ago. It connects, but doesn't allow data to pass (I do get IP Addy). I also can't use passthrough on the laptop.
I loaded a very few of the Cingular cabs and actually narrowed it down to one of two that totally killed my WiFi connection. However, if you find the thread I made, I also found a registry entry referring to a preferred connection, and MEdia Net was in there (I'm thinking is the problem, but don't know how to change).
Used aWizard and sucessfuly installed the Cingular ROM i got from the XDA ftp site.
WiFi works like a charm, with the same settings that the unit had with the new IMATE ROM. This is very upsetting!
Anyone have any clue why this is?
Also - since I am not using the IMATE ROM anymore, any way to restore the original boot screens, delete the HTC one, and the IMATE screen and replace it with the Cingular? Reason I ask is i need to exchange this phone within my 30 day return period because the keyboard is loose.
Thanks

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