I don't know if anyone else has noticed, or maybe I was the only one with a problem, but after installing the rom update from O2 I now find web pages opening up in PIE soooo much faster with WiFi. Pre update I used to have to wait ages. In fact, I only found out how quick it could be when i tried UMTS. Just tried a race with a mate at work, his xda exec pre rom update and my xda exec post rom update. Both of us logging into a site we haven't been to before (yes,the same site from the same wireless router and the same distance from the router). My exec walked all over his. At a rough guestimate (no stopwatch) upto 4 times quicker.
I'm lovin it
Brett
Do you have any other improvements to report on? does the update make the device faster in general? is the screen rotation any faster? memory management any better? does it still loose it's GSM connection and need a reset to get it back? etc, etc...
Cheers
Paul
When I did the update it whiped everything including my sim card! Luckily I had the numbers written down!
Hoff said:
When I did the update it whiped everything including my sim card! Luckily I had the numbers written down!
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WRITTEN DOWN??
Man, God invented Outlook and Activestink for a reason!
any links for direct d/l of the new exec rom update?
(not the o2 site plz)
thanks
GadiShoshani said:
any links for direct d/l of the new exec rom update?
(not the o2 site plz)
thanks
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Here is the direct download link from O2 site, no need to plug-in numbers or codes: http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft3.html
belfast-biker said:
Hoff said:
When I did the update it whiped everything including my sim card! Luckily I had the numbers written down!
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WRITTEN DOWN??
Man, God invented Outlook and Activestink for a reason!
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Well, I had a SIM card file saved on the X3 phone manager so I did have a copy. I couldn't get Outlook (2003) and ActivSync to sync up...
What other things they fixed in this release? Does the BT headset Caller ID finally resolved? Does this upgrade work with imate Jasjar as well?
Thanks, and happy new year everyone!
Related
As I was surfing the net. I came across this O2 image and was wondering whether it is possible to have the same by some utility or another..
that is the O2 Active UI.
Pretty unesufull if you are not a O2 subscriber.
Pretty sluggish if you do are an O2 subscriber.
Yeah, beleive me, you don't want it! As with most of the apps written by phone companies, it's badly written, a resource hog, and offers very little functionality. The first thing I do when I hard reset or rom upgrade is to uninstall it.
Eww Eww Eww Eww Eww
Trust me it's awful!! It's the first thing I get rid of whenever I've upgraded / hard-reset. It's very slow, very counter-intuitive, not to mention useless if you want to change your today wallpaper.
Cheers
Anthony
I liked it - when I saw it.
I installed it - it was sloooooow, so what did I do?
Tried to remove it, it wasnt being removed, so I hard reset
you DONT want it!
O2 Avtive UI
AdmiralAK said:
I liked it - when I saw it.
I installed it - it was sloooooow, so what did I do?
Tried to remove it, it wasnt being removed, so I hard reset
you DONT want it!
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Appreciate all the feedback. Any chance for getting the link :roll:
here's the link
please refer to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16558
O2 Active UI
tumtum said:
here's the link
please refer to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16558
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Thanks for the link. I've downloaded the file. The q now is, since it was designed for O2 members in the UK. Will it work for my in the UAE? I mean are all the connection strings and other stuff restricted to that region?
It finally out. Goto http://www.my-xda.com/xda2i_soft.html
The latest XDA IIi System Software is available for you to download. New and changed in this version of software, v1.11.162 are:
O2 Music Player (for use by O2 UK customers only)
Updated O2 Active UI
General Operational updates, improving device stability and connectivity management.
Guys, im uploading it for you to the FTP so imate users can use it etc, as you dont have an o2 IMEI.
I don't think I will bother !
The update instructions are a NIGHTMARE ! - including 2 full hard resets and all your date , progs settings etc being lost .
It took me hours on the phone to BT to get my internet settings working on my Pay As You Go sim card.
It all works like a dream now .
Is there a good reason for updating ??
I also notice that 02 have taken the opportunity to remove all mention of blackberry from their website. :evil:
Yup still no blackbery support
But we finally get o2 music player
And it does seem more stable
The radio version was only 1.0 so i kept on my imate radio rom 1.03
Works well so far tho.
What does the music player do better than the existing Windows media player ??
Has anyone installed this yet and if so Have you tried TT5 and does it solve the GPRS freeze problem?
Cheers
Lee
o2 music player allows UK customers to download and preview music tracks for 1pound each.
Ill test the gps with tt5 and post my results.
o2 music player allows UK customers to download and preview music tracks for 1pound each.
Ill test the gps with tt5 and post my results.
If that is the only thing then there is no point in upgrading.
Music is more or less free for download on the internet anyway.
Has update sorted GPRS connection problems?
Anyone tried it yet?
It claims "General Operational updates, improving device stability and connectivity management. "
So does this include the GPRS thing?
Had a look, the imate rom seems to be better. OS is radio 1.0.0, imate is 1.0.3
Did anyone also notice that all mention of Blackberry Connect has been removed from the XDA IIi specs page...
They are going to most likley not release the blackberry connect then. It will be released with the HTC Universal which I will have before anyone else....Muhahahaha :lol: In the states that is :wink:
how do you put the imate ROM on it? I can't get it to install as it goes on about incorrect country etc
I emailed them yesterday about the lack of blackberry on their website and recieved this reply :
o2 data support said:
Good morning
Thank you for your e-mail
At this moment in time the software for Blackberry connect is being developed, and hopefully will soon be released. Unfortunately we cannot give you an exact timescale for this, but details will be posted on our XDA website www.my-xda.com when available.
A change request form has been put in to remove the dates from the website
If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be more than glad to help.
Kind regards
xxxxxx
O2 Data Support
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Zincubus said:
I don't think I will bother !
The update instructions are a NIGHTMARE ! - including 2 full hard resets and all your date , progs settings etc being lost .
It took me hours on the phone to BT to get my internet settings working on my Pay As You Go sim card.
It all works like a dream now .
Is there a good reason for updating ??
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Zincubus:
- Upgrading rom's will ALWAYS nuke your settings - it's a damn reflash of the device to factory status, and has been since 2002
- Pay and Go has never been formally supported by O2 on Xda series
Your comments are misleading to new visitors to this site!
s1nn0n said:
o2 music player allows UK customers to download and preview music tracks for 1pound each.
Ill test the gps with tt5 and post my results.
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Actually, previews are free :lol:
Tracks cost £1 to buy
TOM TOM STABILITY IS WORSE THAN EVER USING THE NEW O2 ROM!!!!!
JUST WENT TO THE 02 SITE AND THERE IS NO!! MENTION OF ANY NEW SOFTWARE. v1.11.162 DOES NOT EXIST ON THE SITE
I sincerely hope people are not feckin around! :evil:
Here you go, shouty : http://www.my-xda.com/xda2i_soft.html
Press ctrl and f5 if you have a previously cached version.
DareDevil said:
JUST WENT TO THE 02 SITE AND THERE IS NO!! MENTION OF ANY NEW SOFTWARE. v1.11.162 DOES NOT EXIST ON THE SITE
I sincerely hope people are not feckin around! :evil:
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http://www.my-xda.com/xda2i_soft.html
It's there!!!!
I've just noticed that there is a new ROM available from the O2 XDA Web site.... I'm downloading it now....
URL: http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftware.aspx
or to get directly to the files and bypass the IMEI check (!) try
http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftwareDownload.aspx?a=true
It says...
Xda Exec ROM - the Xda Exec System Software
The latest Xda Exec System Software is available for you to download. New and changed in this version of software, v1.30.162 are:
Microsoft AKU 2 (Adaptation Kit Update) featuring:
Microsoft Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP)* allowing Direct Push Email, Wireless Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Global Address List (GAL) Lookup and Security Policies.
* Requires organisations to be running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and SP2. Please contact your company IT Manager to confirm your infrastructure and for assistance with setting up your device for direct push email.
Updated Comm Manager, providing new buttons for controlling Direct Push Mail and active Data connections.
Updated Radio v1.09.00
Updated CE image v1.30.107
This software is for Xda Exec in UK and Ireland
So..... no A2DP then :x
and no blackberry support? That's annoying. Anyone done the upgrade yet?
i initially liked o2's UI more than any of the others,
and the updated CE image has me excited
but i really want to have the A2DP for my HT820s :?
has anyone tried it yet? how does it compare to the most recent qtek?
EDIT: the site is painfully congested.. i'm getting dialup speeds on a 30Mbps link
im half way through update now
So, would this ROM work with an MDA Pro? I've been trying to figure out all these different ROM versions for the MDA I'm getting tomorrow but right now I'm just confused!
Thanks.
can someone put it on the ftp
i can't deal with all these TCP Resets on the o2 site :x
im uploading it now. ive updated, i think its the same as the other new roms. it has a wireless manager today plugin and device lock and comm manager
its like waiting for paint to dry, tick tock, tick tock, Im watching it upload
Thanks for uploading )
but how was the speed of the exec & more importantly does it support A2DP? if so is there still any nosie?
Remind: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=47977
Direct Link: http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftwareDownload.aspx
its much faster , and theres no a2dp
or at least i dont think there is a2dp. How do i check?
i dont have a bluetooth headset btw
well, is not hard.
here is the step.
go to start--->Help
then click on search, type in "bluetooth"
if you see a topic called " Set up a stereo headset "
then it will have a very high chance that it support A2DP
Someone please upload rom to ftp. Ive got valid IMEI but no UK phone number. I would really be greatful
Does it have the stupid clock in the today screen or have they put the clock back in the top bar?
MicmiC901 said:
well, is not hard.
here is the step.
go to start--->Help
then click on search, type in "bluetooth"
if you see a topic called " Set up a stereo headset "
then it will have a very high chance that it support A2DP
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I've upgraded and done the search... and there is an entry that says"Setup a Stereo headset".... but it refers generically to "Windows Mobile Devices support A2DP"..... so unconclusive I think.... sorry... dont have a stereo headset either
Memory Usage if its of interest....
Following the upgrade, (using the corporate mode - password 0506), I have:
37.27 Free in Storage
31.13 Free in Programs
Doing the same in Basic set up:
35.61 Free in Storage
3o.61 Free in Programs
darkblak said:
Does it have the stupid clock in the today screen or have they put the clock back in the top bar?
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Yep sorry.... I need to find the hack to sort that out
Hello, I am happy to try the upgrade. I have a pair of bluetooth headphones so I should be able to clarify if it has the A2DP support. I would like to make a backup of my exec's data beforehand using ActiveSync but I cant see the option to backup in version 4.1.
If anyone can help with this, I'll update tonight and post the results.
Euan
BudgieUK said:
darkblak said:
Does it have the stupid clock in the today screen or have they put the clock back in the top bar?
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Yep sorry.... I need to find the hack to sort that out
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Damn - thanks anyway.
Anyone know if it disconnects BT headsets after x minutes of connectivity?
Don't know if it's up on the ftp yet, but for those who don't want to go through the IMEI check
direct download link
i know im a noob but i have a few important questions i need to know.
1st. Can you use wifi without the data plan? I bought a unlocked qtek to use on cingular and i was wondering if using the wifi on my home router was free. I really dont want to see a surprise data charge on my bill lol.
2nd. If i bought my qtek unlocked, does that mean it comes already pre registered with the wifi G or do i have to install the cab i found on xda forums to make it G. Thanks again!
IpodLover77 said:
i know im a noob but i have a few important questions i need to know.
1st. Can you use wifi without the data plan? I bought a unlocked qtek to use on cingular and i was wondering if using the wifi on my home router was free. I really dont want to see a surprise data charge on my bill lol.
2nd. If i bought my qtek unlocked, does that mean it comes already pre registered with the wifi G or do i have to install the cab i found on xda forums to make it G. Thanks again!
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Hi ipodlover77 - welcome to the forum. Using wifi as you describe is free. With some of the newer roms it is already set to G, but if you have the same rom as me (see my signature) it will not and then install the cab you found - if you use the one i made it will affect the wifi settings only
oh, then can you please give me the url of the wifi settings you made? will the settings work on a unlocked qtek, used for cingular? thanks. and also, is it possible to stream youtube videos form the site on ur qtek? and finally, (sorry, i always have a lot of questions ) how would i know if im using cingulars data charge on wifi or my own? when i scan for networks on wifi, will it says like "pay"? thanks again for all the help.
IpodLover77 said:
oh, then can you please give me the url of the wifi settings you made? will the settings work on a unlocked qtek, used for cingular? thanks. and also, is it possible to stream youtube videos form the site on ur qtek? and finally, (sorry, i always have a lot of questions ) how would i know if im using cingulars data charge on wifi or my own? when i scan for networks on wifi, will it says like "pay"? thanks again for all the help.
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My cab is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=254420&page=15&highlight=wlan
Yes the settings will work on an unlocked qtek used for cingular. You should be able to stream youtube videos via your wifi router although only those that suit your screen size will prob work properly.
You should never have to pay to cingular for using your wifi on your home router - to test this you can switch your phone to flight mode (phone radio off) and wifi will still work. The only time you would have to pay for wifi is when you connect to a pay wifi hotspot and then you would have to subscribe to the service first.
so what is the difference between the wlan g tweak and the wireless plugin tweak? and also after downloading the right one, do i just move it to the memory card via usb and open the .cab over the phone? thanks
IpodLover77 said:
so what is the difference between the wlan g tweak and the wireless plugin tweak? and also after downloading the right one, do i just move it to the memory card via usb and open the .cab over the phone? thanks
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wlan g tweak - sets wlan to g mode and wireless plugin is a today screen plugin showing operator, bluetooth and wifi status. Yes that is correct way to install
well because it looks like your the only one helping me im just gonna direct all my questions to you (meschle). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255225
that is the link to download the registry wizard, i was wondering if thats the newest version?
IpodLover77 said:
well because it looks like your the only one helping me im just gonna direct all my questions to you (meschle). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255225
that is the link to download the registry wizard, i was wondering if thats the newest version?
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The cab listed there is the latest one
ok last set of questions, or until i think of more lol, but thanks again for all ur help meschle. Ok, to run the Wifi G cab, do i have to download the Registry Edit, or can i install the cab with out it? wat is the mms settings for cingular? and FINALLY, wat is the best program to book up everything? thanks
IpodLover77 said:
ok last set of questions, or until i think of more lol, but thanks again for all ur help meschle. Ok, to run the Wifi G cab, do i have to download the Registry Edit, or can i install the cab with out it? wat is the mms settings for cingular? and FINALLY, wat is the best program to book up everything? thanks
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No problem, this forum helps noobs period!
With the registry wizard this can do the g tweak for you, so you wont need my cab if you are going to install registry wizard.
Sorry dont know mms setting for cingular as i am uk - do a search it will be on the forum. What is book up? - do you mean look up? = google.
Ah ha quessed it now - backup! I use Spb backup and find it very good - http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
Others use Sprite backup - also very good i believe - http://www.spritesoftware.com/sprite-backup
meschle said:
No problem, this forum helps noobs period!
With the registry wizard this can do the g tweak for you, so you wont need my cab if you are going to install registry wizard.
Sorry dont know mms setting for cingular as i am uk - do a search it will be on the forum. What is book up? - do you mean look up? = google.
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Props to you Meschle...
Your patience and kind reply border on the qualifications for sainthood...and I have noticed them in more than this response......
whoops lol. I guess i should read carefully before typing. I meant "boot" up. lol hahah
ok ok ok. I found something weird. WHen i tried to stream a youtube video, it kept saying java script
is outdated or is not turned on? any solution on how to start streaming the videos from the site to my phone?
IpodLover77 said:
whoops lol. I guess i should read carefully before typing. I meant "boot" up. lol hahah
ok ok ok. I found something weird. WHen i tried to stream a youtube video, it kept saying java script
is outdated or is not turned on? any solution on how to start streaming the videos from the site to my phone?
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Try this then - (from coolsmartphone.com) TinyTube.net continues to get better and better. They've now made it even easier to find, send and watch your fave YouTube videos on your mobile. Take, for example, this YouTube video. Notice the URL - it's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCLYGoM1GrU. Now, if you'd like to watch that on your mobile all you need to do is type http://tinytube.net/watch/RCLYGoM1GrU into the address bar. Just copy the "RCLYGoM1GrU" bit and stick it on the end of http://tinytube.net/watch/ - this can then be used or forwarded to any mobile user via text or email as the address to get the video.
TinyTube fill a very important "gap" that other sites such as Google video have already plugged - being able to convert the Flash-based videos into 3GP format for viewing on mobile devices. TinyTube.net have now added an "SMS this video to a friend" feature for the USA with plans to roll out elsewhere soon.
Boot up software = how do you mean? for what purpose?
knwlsh said:
Props to you Meschle...
Your patience and kind reply border on the qualifications for sainthood...and I have noticed them in more than this response......
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Thanks for your kind words knwish
sorry again lol. i meant BACK up. Before installing the registry i wanted to back up everything. Like the rom so my phone wont become a brick. So is there an easy program for noobs like me that backs up everything? thanks.
IpodLover77 said:
sorry again lol. i meant BACK up. Before installing the registry i wanted to back up everything. Like the rom so my phone wont become a brick. So is there an easy program for noobs like me that backs up everything? thanks.
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Backup! I use Spb backup and find it very good - http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
Others use Sprite backup - also very good i believe - http://www.spritesoftware.com/sprite-backup
OMG OMG hahhaha i found a new set of questions.
1st) how do i scan the area for wifi connections? I keep trying to look for "search wireless networks" but i cant find the button. I dont know any connection name or ids etc so im trying to find out how to search for wireless networks, quick and easy.
2nd) what is the fastest rom? Im using the updated qtek firmware and it is VERY slow. And i was wondering if there is a rom, that does everything the qtek rom does but alot faster.
3rd) how do i take that fricken vibration when i send a text message? I hate feelings the vibration for only sending a message.
IpodLover77 said:
OMG OMG hahhaha i found a new set of questions.
1st) how do i scan the area for wifi connections? I keep trying to look for "search wireless networks" but i cant find the button. I dont know any connection name or ids etc so im trying to find out how to search for wireless networks, quick and easy.
2nd) what is the fastest rom? Im using the updated qtek firmware and it is VERY slow. And i was wondering if there is a rom, that does everything the qtek rom does but alot faster.
3rd) how do i take that fricken vibration when i send a text message? I hate feelings the vibration for only sending a message.
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Hey you have set up your own thread for Q's lol. First change your name to Wizardlover77 and we are in business!
If you just turn your wifi on via comm manager it will automatically search for you. Others use wififofum http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1020
Plenty of roms out there - which rom are you using? i.e. the numbers
There is molskis rom that gives you 30mb free ram and farias new 3.2aku rom just to mention a couple. Browse the wizard upgrading for a week or so before deciding to upgrade and you will need to decide if you have a g3 or g4 chip - ipl numbers - .001 = g4
Change your notification settings for messages in settings\sound and notifications not to have vibration.
meschle said:
Backup! I use Spb backup and find it very good - http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
Others use Sprite backup - also very good i believe - http://www.spritesoftware.com/sprite-backup
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Sprite is the only app that can restore after a ROM upgrade
ok. So when i turn off my phone, it says some data will lose? which exactly will the device lose?
and also if i turn off my phone. does meschles Wifi G tweak, erase? it says its still installed but are the settings messed up or is it perfectly fine still?
ok I thought of another problem. like I said before I don't have any data plan on my package so I'm surfing wifi over my own home router. ok so I found this really cool site that actually streams the videos to my phones WM. is this costing me data I don't have? the videos streaming url was like mms something. just want to make sure its not costing me money. and lastly do they charge me for downloading stuff from the internet straight to my phone while using my router connection? thanks in advance!! happy thanksgiving everyone!
Hi all,
During the 3GSM congress lots of people tried WM6 and compared it on devices that ran WM5 before. It seems that there's a real global improvement with a noticeable gain of speed.
According to what I've read everywhere, the main weakness of the Orbit is its slow processor, so this upgrade could be very interesting.
I'm a complete beginner in this "all inlcusive-phones" world, so I was wondering, can I upgrade the OS myself (when available) or is it an OEM solution with no possible upgrade?
Thanks and good bye.
discussion here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=290039
ok sorry,
by the way I saw a strange file on eMu*e called :
WM6 Crossbow (WWE) for HTC Wizard v5.2.660
maybe the beginning of a solution ?
no problems - just worth keeping it all together. For instance there is talk on that thread about the wizard ROM and why it won't work on the artemis...
ooh! ooh! I found it.
http://rs91.rapidshare.com/files/32826418/orbit_WM6.rar
woohoo!
Sooooooooooooo now I gotto go hkml the Bootloader and edit security reg editor zen unrar it??? doh! whr nubz find these thingies?
omien said:
Sooooooooooooo now I gotto go hkml the Bootloader and edit security reg editor zen unrar it??? doh! whr nubz find these thingies?
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All the information and files you need can be accessed by reading the threads in the "Artemis mobile 6" area of the bulletin boards here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=362
For those that havent seem - and I only came across it today ...
http://www.my-xda.com/xdaOrbitSoftware.html
WM6 installers for UK Orbits.
After installing the WM6 ROM from O2, the only problems I noticed were that 1) once enabled, the WiFi could not be disabled, and 2) the camera zoom did not seem to function, although number 2 may of been due to resolution, instead of a 'bug' of sorts.
Currently I'm using the Artemis_Touch_1.0_Lite_WWE ROM from these forums, and I'm pretty pleased.
You're right, the Orbits shortfall is its slow processor, however it does seem to be able to chug along perfectly fine with this ROM.
edit: note, also that the aforementioned site for downloading the O2 WM6 ROM, I visited this a while ago and the serial number that is present on my device was classed invalid.
I downloaded the updater - my Serial was recognised OK, and everything installed OK. Definately speed increases. I can certainly disable WiFi and the zoom on the camera is OK.
WM6 is certainly cleaner, more stable and I'm a happy bunny now!
Downloading WM6 from O2 site
Seidr said:
note, also that the aforementioned site for downloading the O2 WM6 ROM, I visited this a while ago and the serial number that is present on my device was classed invalid.
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I had the same problem, when using Firefox. Worked fine with IE though. One other thing - at first, after having my s/n validated, when I clicked the download link, I was routed to the HTC site instead of to the download dialogue. That turned out to be ZoneAlarm (licensed version) getting in the way. In the end, I temporarily disabled ZA and got the download.