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Bug in SMS on the I-Mate AKA XDA II

I am lucky enough to live in Dubai, so I went out and purchsed the beast today..but I have found a bug in the SMS part, if you address it to a person with a GSM Intenationl formated number i.e. +971 50 xxxxxxxx
then it automatical removes the "+" which then causes the send to fail, I can however make a voice call to that same person "Phone" does not remove the "+", is this new I dont have this on my old Qtek or my i-mate Smartphone ? , I have tried to change the "Dialing Rules" but that dont seem to fix it either...
and Suggestions...
Derek
BTW if i manually insert the "+" it does send correctly...
Just found out that if I dont go via "Contacts" but open the new SMS and just start to type the persons name , then a pop up appears with all matches , selecting the enrty here "does" select the right format i.e.
Via Contacts on "97150xxxxxx" is inserted into the "TO" field instead of "+97150xxxxxx" , typing via the "V-Keyboard" and selecting inserts "Derek M<+97150xxxxxx>"...

what if you replace
+ with 00
you can do that as far as i know at least on std cellphones

that only works if the provider and the local country supports the "00" the gsm standard is "+" for intrnational access... Last summer I could easly make calls from Canada, USA, Germay and South Africa without changing the numbers in my phone...so why should M$ change this all of a sudden ?
BTW the whole software seems buggy !, I used the PC2003 on my Qteck thanks to the ROM kitchen, but now on the HTC implimentation of the PC2003 things are far from well I have hade the device 10 hours now and have lost 8 calls in flight, had to reset the thing 6 times due to hangs (mostly in an app when you press the Green Phone Button)

Don't worry about that.
Send your message anyway and it will reach.
I tried it locally.
I'll try it internationally and let you know.

I was in the UK last week , and really poor performance on O2 , VF was better but I had so many "Cant Take The Call!"...

:!: I can confirm the bug. it amazes me, that this slipped past HTC quality control, since it is so obvious.
BTW: Replacing the "+" with "00" gets you into trouble with MS Outlook, which then cant parse the numbert any more.

Seems to be fixed allready.
ROM version 1.03.00 USA
ROM date 09/24/03
Radio version 1.05.12
I found that it can't cope with a leading zero in the STD code (e.g. +44(020)8.... ) but after correcting for that it worked just fine strait out of the box.

sweeney said:
Seems to be fixed allready.
ROM version 1.03.00 USA
ROM date 09/24/03
Radio version 1.05.12
I found that it can't cope with a leading zero in the STD code (e.g. +44(020)8.... ) but after correcting for that it worked just fine strait out of the box.
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Not on my handset here with the same software as you stated. Mine does exactly the same thing, removes the prevailing + from the contacts number. Hopefully will be fixed in the next ROM upgrade.

Hi guys!
The "new" ROM version 1.60, either from T-mobile or Dangaard for Qtek 2020, does NOT show the problem with the leading +.
I had originally 1.03 USA, but can not confirm if the problem was there too.
Good luck.
T-mobile upgrade was the smoothest one I've made to date. Currently using the county-id-hacked one from Dangaard, cause I've a Qtek.
:wink:

SMS Bug in new Qtek 2020 phone - unable to send to Vodafone
Hi all,
I just received my new Qtek 2020 PDA phone from Expansys in the UK, down here in New Zealand. At first things looked great (eg. working) but when I went to send an SMS message, it failed , no matter what format I used. Then I came across this forum where the same problem also existed. My phone has the following versions ...
ROM version 1.03.00 USA
ROM date 09/24/03
Radio version 1.05.12
Protocol Version: 1.337.12
ExtROM Version: 1.03.21
Does anyone know where an upgrade can be obtained for an unlocked Qtek 2020? I am still waiting on a response from Expansys.
Snowman.

well one have to make sure that one is using the localizer because it have alot to say about how such things are handled

Intermittent problem making calls on O2 XDA Exec

I have an HTC Universal (O2 XDA Exec).
I've had the phone since the end of March and got it as new from an O2 store here in the UK and it has functioned as expected
I upgraded to the latest ROM using the ROM upgrade from the O2 UK website pretty much as soon as the ROM was published online and the phone has performed well.
ROM Version 1.30.107 WWE
ROM date 04/11/06
Radio version 1.09.00
Protocol version 42.42.p8
For the last two weeks however I have been experiencing an intermittent problem. I've had the problem occur maybe 4 times in two weeks
Occasionally I will dial a phone number and get a connection as expected. The person I am calling can hear me as expected but I only hear silence on the line. This will happen for many numbers that I try. I will then try a different number and I can then suddenly make a succesful call. Incidentally, if I try calling from another phone I can get through OK, so it's clear it's a problem on the phone and not the network
The problem is intermittent.
I took the phone to an O2 shop last weekend and they tried to make a call on the phone. They called their own store number and found the problem as I described above.
The problem does not always manifest itself so it's difficult to demonstrate it repeatedly.
Has anyone come up against this and are there any DIY fixes?
I've sent an email to HTC through their online support portal. I'm planning on giving their customer support desk a call if I do'nt get a response.
Many thanks

50% Dropped calls

Hi I have had my TyTN for about two weeks now and it seems to be dropping at least 50% or more of the calls. What I mean about dropping calls is, one they don't even ring straight to voice mail or two they ring once then go straight to voicemail. I have read all the threads about this want to know if anyone else has got an suggestions my specs are below.
Phone: HTC branded
Network: Simyo (Eplus) Germany, 3G inactive only GSM
2GB memory card
Programs Running: SPB, GPRS monitor, worldcard, worldmate, TCMP (I am not sure if one of the programs would effect this issue)
ROM Version: 1.18.255.3
ROM Date: 07.22.06
Radio Version: 1.03.03.10
ExtROM Version: 1.18.255.106
Sim Card: It is a sim card from my old Nokia, I never had any problems with my phone or calls being dropped, so I believe it is something to do with the TyTN.
If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Otherwise I see myself getting rid of this device if it can not be trusted
thanks in advance for the help,
Mike

mmacintyre said:
Hi I have had my TyTN for about two weeks now and it seems to be dropping at least 50% or more of the calls. What I mean about dropping calls is, one they don't even ring straight to voice mail or two they ring once then go straight to voicemail. I have read all the threads about this want to know if anyone else has got an suggestions my specs are below.
Phone: HTC branded
Network: Simyo (Eplus) Germany, 3G inactive only GSM
2GB memory card
Programs Running: SPB, GPRS monitor, worldcard, worldmate, TCMP (I am not sure if one of the programs would effect this issue)
ROM Version: 1.18.255.3
ROM Date: 07.22.06
Radio Version: 1.03.03.10
ExtROM Version: 1.18.255.106
Sim Card: It is a sim card from my old Nokia, I never had any problems with my phone or calls being dropped, so I believe it is something to do with the TyTN.
If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Otherwise I see myself getting rid of this device if it can not be trusted
thanks in advance for the help,
Mike
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Just a couple of thoughts. Some folks find that having long ringtones particularly on SD card can cause ring delays (simple short ones are best and in basic windows format i.e. some of the standard tones that come with the device).
If you do a search on the "3 ring delay" you may find a patch that prevents this srtrange windows mobile delayed ringing issue. I got a patch somewhere but can't remember where now. I think the tweaks2k2 programme also has the facility to turn it off as well.
Mike

This may sound stupid but to fix this problem I just rang my provider and asked if they could make it ring longer before going to voice mail. I have a very long ring but there is not much delay in loading it. I have also been doing many tests using the phone and I can tell you that calls are "offering" very quickly on the device. The cprog normally takes a few seconds to decide what to do but programmatically the call is seen almost instantly after I press dial on the other phone. I do not think there is anything wrong with the hermes in this respect - more likely your network.

HD Sound problem during the Call

I Bought My Touch HD last month from QATAR, after two days I discovered that while making a call and after a while ( 2 to 5 minutes) the other party will start to complain that he cant hear my voice while I still can hear him clearly, and then after a while the sound will return to normal and he will be able to hear me clearly again !!!! this is repeated every 2 to 5 minutes during the call !!!!
I went to the dealer and exchanged the device with a new one, what surprised me is I encountered the same problem again after one week and I dont know what to do !!!!! I am currently visiting the family in the states and still have the same problem on T Mobile using a local SIM Card !!!
PLease help, does anybody have the same problem ? please advice
ROM Version 1.14.488.3 (22273) WWE
ROM Date 10/25/08
Radio Version: 1.09.25.14
Protocol Version: 52.49a.25.26U

Maybe a problem with the other side of the line?
i've been talking once 1,5hours straight with no problems at all

HI,
Thank you for the reply, but I've been calling alot of people and most of them report the same problem !!! May I know what is your ROM version !!!
Thanx

PLeas help, any ideas ?

Yes, I have the same problem too. This is getting frustrating.
Hope someone can to the right direction on how to solve this. Thanks.
ROM : 1.18.723.2 (23358) WWE
ROM Date : 11/20/08
Radio version : 1.09.25.14

I bought mine from Qatar, now I updated to ROM 1.19 Black Pearl by Pinosha and still testing as the problem sometimes dissapear and then comes back after few days and lasts for a long time !!! but I have noticed that no body is interested in this problem !!! maybe we are the only people that have it !!!

when i got my new phone i got a new simcard that better supported the 3G functions than my 5year old one.

I had a couple of times people couldn't hear me..
I thought it was caused by the way I was holding the device. The Mic is on the bottom end the phone.. I sometimes put my finger on the mic.
Next time when it occurs again.. check you're not blocking the mic with you finger..
Hope it's as simple as that for you as well.
Regards.

try setting the cellular network on GSM only on the phone, when the reception is bad and 3G doesnt work, i think you have these kind of problems when you are in a call...
just disable 3G

I will try it, thamks

In most cases it is due to people closing the mic with their finger when talking..the mic hole is placed in a bad position...

Same problem for me but i think i have the reason why. I think the change to 3G or EDGE when in call is the problem. I have this problem everytime when i get a new mail. Is that possible? And how to fix it? :confused
Same when i load the wether while in call....

Maybe this is the problem, but my device sometimes connect via Edge and I dont know why and when i disconnect it, it will connect again !!! I dont know how to stop the data connection and prevent the device from auto connection !! I want to disable all data connection and keep the MMS working only !!!
Any help on how to disable data connection and keep the MMS working !!!
I live in the US and use my HD on Tmobile and dont have 3G, only Edge is working !

HP Ipaq hw6940/6945 freezing? How to install another OS ?

I own HP Ipaq hw6940/6945 Mobile Messenger, without SIM card phone works just fine, but when I put the SIM card in, in a few minutes system start to freeze, programs won’t open, calling or even entering the messages menu isn’t possible. I also did a soft and hard reset, but no effect. The only thing I can do when freezing is a soft reset, and when it reboots, it freeze again, then I do reset again, and so on. How to fix this problem?? Or at least does anyone know how to install another operating system (Windows Mobile 5 is idle) ??
Please help !

C'mon, is it possible that nobody here knows how to install new operating system ? I need help big time ! If this thread was already posted by someone else, please post a link.

Have you tried the HP ROM update?
I don't think you will find another OS for the 64X5 here... Search the forum and you'll see that... You can try to burn the official ROM update. Below is the link for the English language, but you have others available too...
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...sId=1822489&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2067
Good luck.
Maurício

if u r looking 4 rom update of the 6900 please first read "no gsm" posts regarding this device
why do u think update will help?
have u checked different sim? (also 1 form different cellular company )
have u tried cleaning your sim?
have u checked the sim location if it is ok?
have u tried HR?
(testing with no apps)
your device is sim free?
have u tried different regional settings ?
are u using 3g sim?

EREZYAD said:
if u r looking 4 rom update of the 6900 please first read "no gsm" posts regarding this device
are u using 3g sim?
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Hi there,
When I switched from T-Mobile to AT&T, I suddenly got a terrible noise in my 6945's phone calls, and the caller volume is much lower (too quiet now )
Would a 3G SIM cause this problem? I didn't have a 3G SIM card before this. AT&T doesn't offer 2G SIM cards, but I could check on eBay or something if you think this may be the problem.
H-fox: Have you tried a different battery, or running on a charger to see if the battery might be the problem?
Eric

shep2112 said:
Hi there,
When I switched from T-Mobile to AT&T, I suddenly got a terrible noise in my 6945's phone calls, and the caller volume is much lower (too quiet now )
Would a 3G SIM cause this problem? I didn't have a 3G SIM card before this. AT&T doesn't offer 2G SIM cards, but I could check on eBay or something if you think this may be the problem.
H-fox: Have you tried a different battery, or running on a charger to see if the battery might be the problem?
Eric
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backup your device then HR and check if it is ok
im usingsim from israel 2g and 3g with no issues but i know on some sim there are issues so cannot say...

EREZYAD said:
backup your device then HR and check if it is ok
im usingsim from israel 2g and 3g with no issues but i know on some sim there are issues so cannot say...
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I've hard reset it 3 times since switching to AT&T, no change.
Also could it be from using an after-market battery? I had no problems on T-Mobile with the battery though. I no longer have the original battery.
Thank!
Eric

i know there are issues on the 6900 when using unorig battery but what i have seen was radio issues like wifi or device "sleeps" (need sr 2 wake up)
have u tried 2 set volume 2 max during a call?
make a phone call and during that call setting the volume?
do u use profile app? (have u tried after the hr or first u installed things)
can u try different region setting like from english us 2 uk (not setting the time )

I haven't reinstalled anything yet. It doesn't seem to matter if there's software installed or not though. Actually, I have reinstalled Flexmail, but that's all.
I've turned the in-call volume up all the way, but it's a combination of static in the phone (sometimes I hear it, sometimes the other end hears it, sometimes we both do), and weak volume level.
It really makes me hate my phone now, and I really don't like calling people, because of the embarrassing noise, and because I have to ask them to repeat themselves often.
I will try to find a 2G SIM card locally or on eBay or something, to see if that helps. This is really terrible though. The phone was perfect on T-Mobile (well aside from the annoying things HP won't admit it that it does), but as soon as I switched over to AT&T, it became terrible.
Eric

btw-have u tried this one?
driver&bios

Thanks for the reminder on those.
I tried to run all 3. The GSM and DST fixes installed without problems.
The ROM update gave me the error that it's not compatible with my IPAQ.
This Update: SKU ID FA743AA#ABA | FA754AA#ABA
Your Device: SKU ID fa745a-aaba
The letters are all the same, the difference is the capitalization and the position of the # and - characters.
I don't know if it matters that I'm running Windows 7 64 bit with Sync Center. I have a Win XP laptop I could setup a partnership on if you think that makes a difference?
HP Asset Viewer says:
Product Revision Level 1.0
ROM Date 08/21/06
ROM Revision: 1.48NA.00 ENG
Extended ROM Version N/A
OS Version Windows CE 5.1
Bootloader Version G.39
XIP Version 1.0.0.0
The HP page mentions that it works for 1.48 and 1.60 versions. Isn't 1.48 the newest version?
Thanks for your help
Eric

this update is GSM Radio Firmware Update (Radio- phone,wifi,bt on some devices also gps )
use only xp os!!!
(no 1 told hp there are os like vista and win7 , lots of updates gone bad due 2...)
FA743A or FA754A are not fa745a
check with hp support may be they have one 4 your device id
u can also try this one but as i told u use only XP&AS

check my PM
good luck