What are "All" the problems people are having with the new ATT ROM? I see a mention to downgrade the ROM and Radio to a version just before the publicly available version on the Siemens site. What issues does this just prior ROM version solve specificly? Are we talking signal, data speed, etc? Just really curiouse, as I may switch if a better argument is made. :wink:
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Let me apologize if someone has asked this before (however I did search and found nothing). I also want to apologize if I sound stupid - I'm incredibly new to all this technology.
The Device: I have a "Siemens SX56" which I now know has many other names (thanks to this website). My ROM version is R.20.11 ENG dated 06/05/03, my Radio version is A.20.10 and my Protocol version (don't have a clue what it does) is 324e4. My wireless GSM carrier is Rogers in Canada.
The Problem: I wish to upgrade the device from Pocket PC 2002 (currently installed) to Pocket PC 2003. Microsoft only allows the manufacturer to provide this upgrade. Siemens does not have an upgrade for this device for people using the Rogers product in Canada. They do however have the upgrade available to AT&T subscribers in the U.S.
The Questions: Does anyone know if I can use the Siemens AT&T upgrade without any problems? What differences are there between these products? I noticed that my ROM and Radio versions were not included in the profile list (they must be fairly unique) does anyone have any familiarity with them and if so, how are they different from the newer versions? Can I update my ROM version to something less unique and still retain my wireless GSM carrier? Siemens and Rogers have been thoroughly unhelpful.
Thank - you for all your help.
It is so easy to upgrade to 2003.
Over hundreds posts are in the forum about upgrading to 2003
If you still cannot get it, contact me to help you. I'm in Toronto, Canada
thanks cgigate,
I too read MANY messages in this forum about upgrading to 2003 but haven't found anything that dispels my concerns about upgrading a phone with Rogers AT&T as the carrier.
Can you provide a link? What file(s) should I be looking for?
Also, a couple of other things...
1. Is there a way to backup my SMS messages before the upgrade and then restore them after the upgrade?
2. Has anyone found a solution the the "increasing ring" or volume clipping that was included in the new ROM's?
Thanks again! PS. I'm in Mississauga.
Rogers is my concern
Thanks Cgigate,
My concern is the same as Guiness.... how will the update effect a Rogers phone? The Siemens website clearly states that the upgrade is NOT for a rogers phone so I'm a little concerned. I did search the forums for any information on this and found nothing to this specific issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Sean
P.S. I'm in Markham/Toronto.
Update
Well, Siemens finally posted on their website an upgrade for WM2003 for the Rogers phones. You can find it here: http://www.my-siemens.com/MySiemens...C%2FMC%2FSX56POCKETPCPHONE%2Fdanda%2F,00.html
I downloaded it and followed the instructions. The Radio Stack was upgraded successfully, however, the thing pooched during the ROM update. Phone is dead - won't turn on at all. I contacted the Rogers guy I bought the phone from and he has sent it in to get reflashed.... crappy!
Hey senmc,
I just followed your link to the Siemens upgrade for Rogers users in Canada.
I did the download, full upgrade (Radio Stack and OS) and it worked flawlessly!
I'm up and running without any problems... except, of course, I am having the same volume issues that everyone else has written about.
I just went to the Siemens site.
It says..." the upgrade is no longer avaliable"!!!
Does anyone know where else can I find the upgrade?
Try this link:
http://downloads.rogers.com/wireless/products/phones/siemens/Siemens_SX56_Software_Upgrade.exe
Here is the update to WM2003 directly from Rogers.
(I've got some problems with this ROM used in the ROMkitchen. But in the original format it should work fine....)
For further Informations you can take a look at :
Stefanhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=9563&highlight=rogers
HTH
Hi, I am absolutely new to this, I am about to take delivery of an MDA Pro on T-Mobile, and i am wondering can i install say a jasjar or O2 rom image to get round some of the problems experienced with T-Mobiles roms?
I hope someone can help
Cheers in advance
Jonathan
yes, you can arbitrarily mix Windows Mobile core, Radio stack, and Extended ROM version.
Thank you and a further Question
By using the say Imate rom, will that eliminate the problems experienced with the t-mobile rom
Cheers and thank you
Jonathan
what problems are you having
i updated a magiacn that was ok and it totally fired it beyone repair
jesus, what did you do? You've got me a little worried now since i'm looking into cooking roms or trying some other device roms on my sx66. I was under the impression that it was relatively safe if your careful.
what did you do to fry it?
i simply downloaded a rom update off the phone porivders website,ran it and my lil magican was no more lol
this is the Universal forum. Of course if you burn a ROM for a different device then it will make poof.
Back to the question - what were your problems with the T-Mobile ROM? Were they T-Mobile issues or Microsoft issues? Or radio stack?
Where can you get T-Mobile roms from other than the ones on the WIKI (which is missing links). Do T-Mobile UK publish them, as I could not see any sensible links when I was logged in.
Can someone answer this for me before I download the rom update offered by HTC for the 8525... is it Windows Mobile 6?
Do you have a link to this rom?
yeah..the ROM date is 4/9/07 ...
http://www.htcamerica.net/support/8525/software-downloads.html
Not WM6 but is a supposed upgrade. Though it seems some folks are reverting back to earlier version.
Contains amongst other things:
AT&T Branding
Push to Talk
Cellular Video
AT&T Music
Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 3.3
New DST solution (Daylight Savings Time)
Internet Sharing (ICS)
Replaced Wireless Modem
Animated power-up screen
Network indicators updated
G GPRS, E EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSDPA
Plus other issue fixes
Long thread on it here:
http://forums.cingular.com/cng/board/message?board.id=cingular&thread.id=39118&view=by_date_ascending&page=14
Mike
gerald_s said:
Do you have a link to this rom?
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Just for information and for those that like to check from time to time:
There are links to the latest Software Downloads from HTC Europe and US on the Google Search Sticky. Look near the end of the post for the links.
Mike
Beware upgrade to unlocked phones...
Hi All,
I wanted the improved stability etc from this upgrade but after upgrading an unlocked phone, found out that the GPRS would no longer connect. the connect process seems to just hang.
Shame cos the update seemed worthwhile.
Cheers,
FBB
firebladeboy said:
Hi All,
I wanted the improved stability etc from this upgrade but after upgrading an unlocked phone, found out that the GPRS would no longer connect. the connect process seems to just hang.
Shame cos the update seemed worthwhile.
Cheers,
FBB
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I doubt this has anything to do with the device being unlocked, which radio version are you using, what version is in the update?
Unlocked Phone
Wouldn't have anyting to do with it as my phone is supercid and just for kicks I reverted back and flashed the ATT update when it came out. I ran it for 4 days with no gprs problems. Then flashed back to our talented cooked roms here. Has to be some other reason.
I tool the big leap! It was met with success. Was able to upgrade my Vogue to Rev A/GPS using the Sprint rom. Everything went fine. No issues. The advice I received was most helpful as well as the read me notes that was included within the file. YOU GUYS ROCK!
Now, the real fun begins. Finding a mapping program to use with the GPS. I ran across a rom that requires the user to install a program that will install the 3.37.15 radio version. With the new upgrade to my unit the current radio version is 3.42.30. Isn't this considered a downgrade? Wont it create hardware issues? Feedback is appreciated.
Might want to put this in the correct fourm. This is for the Juno aka TMobile Shadow. The Vogue is a different unit.
Now from a general Radio standpoint, yes technically it would be a downgrade of sorts to go from 3.42.30 to 3.37.15. While it may be considered a downgrade it may be better to use one version over the other for performance issues. I know that on my Wizard, Radio 2.40.11 worked better than any of the newer versions fr use with TMobile in the states. Some people had better luck with other Radio versions using Cingular\ATT in the states and others with different versions in different countries with different providers and so on. It is all a matter of which Radio works best with your ROM\Carrier\Location.
Please Help Me No GSM
Dopod 838 Pro Ipl1.04 Spl2.30 Olipro
Read here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Unbrick
please info me step by step
Did you even read the link? It tells you what to do.
Plus, your not giving us much info to go on. And actually, I'm guessing if you searched with some of the details of how your nosgm started, someone probably already experienced it and has a conclusion of how to fix/couldn't fix.
help me please infor me step by step
No GSM showing means that something went wrong with the radio rom upgrade.
I suggest that you try to downgrade to the official rom for your device. Then you can upgrade to whatever version of OS you want, but make sure that the rom does not contain radio upgrade.
The Issue "No GSM" is because of bad sodering contacts between the QC and Samsung flash or the Samsung CPU and the contiguous flash (samsung) and it resuts all the strange behaviours of this HTC model. Anyway for me it's another proof of samsung quality
Low emission soldering + thin ICs (big foolish sandwich FLASH/CPU) + over located Keyboard = possible cold/bad contact soldering problem.
The proof is the many "NoGSM" issues got without any trying ROM update, or the too many 2XX errors during upgrade.
Do you have a problem with the radio not working?(not able to receive signal, make/receive calls/text?) Cause i had the same problem. Anyways, the way i fixed it is by dissasembling the 8525, and reassembling it back together. Then i flashed the official wm6 rom with 1.48 radio, and it works fully now.
I heard that no gsm can occur with a failed radio flash, which i think is unrepairable, except by replacing the motherboard. If it wasnt a failed radio flash, then i think theres several methods to remedy it. Just try all the methods including mines. Hope you get it to work, theres been too many "no gsm" errors lately. Whoever designed the 8525 should be shot for making such a weak phone.
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No GSM showing means that something went wrong with the radio rom upgrade.
I suggest that you try to downgrade to the official rom for your device. Then you can upgrade to whatever version of OS you want, but make sure that the rom does not contain radio upgrade.
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yea, I think it's maybe a wrong radio rom
you should downgrade back to shipped "official" rom for Dopod838pro, like this rom
http://www.4shared.com/file/5524501...ODASIA_WWE_3547074_6275_1473010_108_Ship.html
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yea, I think it's maybe a wrong radio rom
you should downgrade back to shipped "official" rom for Dopod838pro, like this rom
http://www.4shared.com/file/5524501...ODASIA_WWE_3547074_6275_1473010_108_Ship.html
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no.., it still didn't work on my hermes.. it stopped flashing at 11%
Please help me, my Dopod 838 Pro has No GSM!