Database Users

... for Dummies

Hi All,
for about 2 months I am the proud owner of
the SPV M1000 (= XDAII).
Looking around on this site, I've found there
is lots and lots of information.
But for me, its very scattered around the place.
I've found it very hard to get the right information
for upgrading my device. It's like having the pieces
of a puzzle, but not the picture.
Until now, I didn't had the nerve to do such an upgrade.
So much horror-stories.....
Is it possible that someone could make some kind of
"Upgrading for Dummies"-like guide?
I just need a step-by-step guide, when to do what,
which program (and version) etc.
It would make life much easier.
Cheers,
Theo
Operator version: 3.66.3.171
ROM version: 1.66.00 WWE
ROM date: 02/20/04
Radio version: 1.10.00
Protocol version: 1337.18
ExtROM version: 1.66.171
Provider: Netherlands - Orange

I also am very new to the XDA II and something like this would be very handy indeed.
I'm sure that if there are enough people showing interest someone might do it???

And I third that, but for the XDA I... This site is great, but using search is a very slow process. It would be really great to have an FAQ that would tell me things like turning of IR for NAV, how to turn off the personal screen and all the dummie stuff that no-one knows at the start because the manul had the pages glued together.... Or at least thats my excuse ;-)

Sticky: Post ROM Updates News Here

Hi all, I thought it would be a good idea to monitor the progress of ROM Updates for devices.
I have the O2 Xda Exec and experience the following issues:
Slowness
Crashing at least once a day requiring reset
When phone goes to 'Searching' mode it gets stuck there (<- anyone elsee seeing this?)
I spoke to O2 Data Support today. They state they are aware of the first 2 of these issues, and are working to release a ROM Update. They refused to give any timeframe, but did say it was expected to be quite fast due to the growing number of users.
Anyone got any more info out of anyone as yet? It may make the difference between keeping the device or sending it back for a refund.
*** NB: Let's keep this thread just for announcements or news about ROM Updates from manufacturers. For other discussions or questions about ROMs feel free to post another thread in the main forum. That way we can just watch this thread and receive an e-mail alert when an update is posted here. Thanks! ***

Many thanks for starting the thread....
I also got the same information after someone from the O2 stores.
I wouldn`t advice anyone updating their O2 XDA Exec with other ROMs as this will invalidate your warrenty and you`ll no longer be entitled for support.
O2 are responsible to support us and the devices they sold other will need to compensate us for inferier service offered.

if I flash the rom
if I flash the rom of an O2 Exec with I-mate's,
and i have errors and flash back to O2 rom.
Will they notice?
Will I auto. lose my warranty ?

Sorry, I probably should have clarified, but let's keep this thread just for announcements or news about ROM Updates from manufacturers. For other discussions or questions about ROMs feel free to post another thread in the main forum.
That way we can just watch this thread and receive an e-mail alert when an update is posted here. Thanks!

Not sure but doubt it....

Reply from O2
We do provide the software updates for the Xda. The O2 Xda Exec is a newly
launched mobile phone so we do not have the software updates for this mobile
phone on our website www.my-xda.com.
We will be updating our website soon.

I also have the same problem on a Exec, when it looses service, oftern it will not go back into service until i soft reset it.
I have spoken to data support, and are waiting for a cal back, They said they was unaware of this so i have pointed them to this forum
John

I've done some digging and it looks to me like the Exec ROM update will appear here:
http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft.html
Just a beta page for now, under construction. Other interesting pages too at:
http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec.html
http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_spec.html
http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_other.html
[Can someone make this thread a sticky?]

nabil2000 said:
I also had a word with HTC (the original OEM) in an exchange of emails, who assured me they are currently working on a new rom with all parties involved that will improve performance, speed, memory management and video quality. These are issues they are addressing in software adding that the capabilities in hardware are there but not fully exploited by this gold release of the MS O/S WM 2005, so patches are on the way...
Cheers
Nabil H out
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I've just checked www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft.html and it says the latest software for download is v1.13.139.
So this may seem a silly question to most people but… does this refer to the rom version (which seems the most obvious to me) or the extrom version, as my own rom versions are:
ROM Version: 1.13.48 WWE
ExtROM Version: 1.13.139 WWE
so do I have an old rom?
thanks in advance

Must be ExtROM. As it says:
"This is the software Xda Exec has been first launched with in the UK and Ireland:
V1.13.139
Only install this software if your device has become corrupted by software installations or by a ROM restore meant for a different Xda model"
Nice to see the site coming to life though.

THE UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE: http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft.html

CJSnet said:
THE UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE: http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft.html
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You mean: http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft3.html
Don't you? (Without login)
Otherwise it is an old update with the same ROM than the previous ones (1.13) but with some new cabs in extendedROM (188)

Yes, your URL is exactly what my URL leads you to :?

So, is v1.13.188 just a set of updated cab files? or does it actually have some improvements for the running of the device?
The site says the latest version "improves the O2 active UI", and also "disables error reporting" Surely these are no great improvements! I think most of has have either setup our exec in corporate mode - removing the O2 UI, and disabled error reporting. Or maybe we've even re-flashed our rom with the Qtek version, which seems a lot quicker and more stable!
Can anyone give more details of what v1.13.188 actually improves on?
Cheers
Paul

vlad69uk said:
So, is v1.13.188 just a set of updated cab files? or does it actually have some improvements for the running of the device?
The site says the latest version "improves the O2 active UI", and also "disables error reporting" Surely these are no great improvements! I think most of has have either setup our exec in corporate mode - removing the O2 UI, and disabled error reporting. Or maybe we've even re-flashed our rom with the Qtek version, which seems a lot quicker and more stable!
Can anyone give more details of what v1.13.188 actually improves on?
Cheers
Paul
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Yes, you are right. This version contains just a set of updated cab files.
ROM is the same.

Can you qualify your answer that the ROM is the same?
When I check the version numbers before, they have changed for 'CE Image' and 'Extended Image'. The only thing that doesn't is the Radio version.
What is the version number for the ROM, if it is not one of the above? I am sure the whole running of the device is much better. You also get a new battery indicator, new desktop theme, faster screen updates on changes of orientation, etc.
How do you know the ROM is unchanged?
*Update: In 'Device Information' the "ROM version" used to be 1.13.48, now it is 1.13.82! This is a new ROM!

Because the ROM (not ExtendedROM) version number is 1.13 than the others. The end of this number .188 is the version of ExtendedROM.

But maybe I missed something.

So the device as a whole runs faster with the update?
I have compared my 32-bit exec to my 16-bit xda-miniS, and the miniS runs about 4 times faster than the exec, even though the data bus is slower, and the processor (195mhz) is slower.
Can anybody confirm it it fixes the delay on wakeup? sometimes a have to wait around 10 seconds before i can use the device after i have brought it out of standby!
Cheers
Paul

XDA lls Issues

Hiya All
I have an xdalls and am wondering what the latest software versions are.
I have
Rom 5.03.02.WWE
Protocol 1337.38
Radio 1.06.00
I have a few issues please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Cheers
Mike

RE: XDA IIs update!
Look's like a new more recent update is available mate version v1.40.237
Go here to download it
Hope this helps

MMMMMMMMMMM I cant use the O2 site.
I am on wm 2005
Thanks anyway
Mike

Might have been better posting in the non-Universal sections? Might get more response?

Thank you for calling the Non Technical Support Line ..
How can I patronize you and/or refer you to the correct Support Line?
Thanks for calling, your call is important to us!
*click

Simply saying, the vast majority of IIs users won't be looking in here, and might be able to help more...
Ant

Anton, surely you're right.
You might get a rude response from a Toyota helpine if you call about a problem with your Honda...

whats the last rom/radio? mms problem qtek 2020i

Hi there guys. i am new to pocket pc's, but i learn quickly. I have a problem with the MMS. I can SEND, but i cannot recieve mms. My operator is Connex-vodafone, and they gave me al the settings, but couldnt make it work. only sends. Gprs works fine. Whats the latest rom/radio combination for qtek 2020i? And where can I get it from? I have now radio 1.02 and ext rom 1.11.112. The branded ones, do they lock my ppc? Thanks very much!

.....

With an attitude like that it's unlikely you'll get a response.
This is a forum of like minded enthusiasts.. not a help desk...
OK thats my four pennyworth
:shock:

There is lots of information on this site, in this forum even about upgrading the Alpine.
As far as versions go
WWE 1.11.169
Asia 1.11.192
Radio 1.04.
Just look in this forum and you'll find several updated roms that I myself have put up there. Just do a search for my name and you should find them.

pug said:
There is lots of information on this site, in this forum even about upgrading the Alpine. Before you start getting ****ty with everyone try looking.
The reason most people won't have answered is that they don't know. Somethings are all down to personal experience and if no-ones had that problem, they won't know the answer. What's the point in posting "I don't know"?
As far as versions go
WWE 1.11.169
Asia 1.11.192
Radio 1.04.
Just look in this forum and you'll find several updated roms that I myself have put up there.
Also, learn maths. 6 days is not 3 weeks.
If you get better response from other forums with an attitude like that then piss off back there as it isn't wanted here. Sorry if you think I'm being harsh but I think it's totally justified.
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Ok, of course you are right to be harsh. I was sure that someone will respond after that. Sorry about that. And thank you very much for the answer.

And i'll add a thanks for the fact that you edited out the content of the posting.....
Good luck with the problem

And i'll add a thanks for the fact that you edited out the content of the posting.....
Good luck with the problem

WM6 on HTC Hermes: post rumor links here.

Figured I would start the thread. I know that at this point everyone still has no idea but I figured I would start a thread where people can post links to rumors as to whether HTC will have a WM6 rom for our favorite PPC.

WM6? How about a WM5 bug fix release?
Much as we'd all like to have WM6 on our Hermes devices, we can't even get an official WM5 bug fix release out of HTC. The last rumour was that we'd see one that would fix "all known bugs" by the end of January, it is now almost March!
I don't know about anyone else, but my patience is wearing very thin. It would be nice if someone in HTC would just say a date and stick to it, rather than the pre-canned responses that some people get.
John

samw52000 said:
Figured I would start the thread. I know that at this point everyone still has no idea but I figured I would start a thread where people can post links to rumors as to whether HTC will have a WM6 rom for our favorite PPC.
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Maybe go read the Upgrading forum and see there is going to be one soon....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294809

http://www.pocketfactory.com/2007/02/19/htc-wont-offer-windows-mobile-6-upgrade-to-customers/

on10.net, WM6 on 8525
http://on10.net/Blogs/laura/windows-mobile-6-is-here/
this video post suggests that the 8525 will have WM6 running on it.

I actually saw it on an 8525 recently. at a microsoft event.

That's pretty exiting!!!
It seems pretty certain that Windows Mobile 6 will be available on the HTC Hermes/Tytan.

WM6 on Cingular 85225 - Help!
Doh!
I loaded WM6 on my Phone and now, I'm missing my keyboard settings (When I hit the _ key, I get a ?, so I guess I need HTC Hermes specific 'drivers'? Can anyone point me in the right direction on this?
I can't make a GPRS/EDGE connection, but I can make phone calls....no Wifi Drivers eitiher....
I found some cab files in the extended_rom, but still no GPRS....if someone knows the settings or a link to the settings, I would be ever so grateful.

Good news
On several forums there is the same question. When do we get an update.
I have a TyTN and live in Holland. I bought my TyTN straight out of the shop.
So I called the helpdesk and asked them when I could suspect an upgrade. The helpdesk told me that the tech-department in Taiwan was working on AKU3 and they would be finished at the end of March.
So... We have to wait a littlemore............. I hope in Taiwan a day is also 24h :-D

tembares said:
On several forums there is the same question. When do we get an update.
I have a TyTN and live in Holland. I bought my TyTN straight out of the shop.
So I called the helpdesk and asked them when I could suspect an upgrade. The helpdesk told me that the tech-department in Taiwan was working on AKU3 and they would be finished at the end of March.
So... We have to wait a littlemore............. I hope in Taiwan a day is also 24h :-D
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At least you got a response tembares, they totally ignored my questions! All I can say is, someone else posted here some time ago that they asked the same question, and the answer then was that AKU3 would be available at the end of January. And there were some test versions that came out at around that time, and they didn't fix all of the major issues that I have (in fact, very few). The new versions also created some new issues that I didn't have in the AKU2.3 version, one being a showstopper for me (cannot sync handheld with two computers). So I don't have very much faith or confidence in either the timeline or HTC's ability to fix the identified issues!
But all I can do is be patient, I don't have any other options I guess (except to start looking for another phone...)
John

knights2k3 said:
Doh!
I loaded WM6 on my Phone and now, I'm missing my keyboard settings (When I hit the _ key, I get a ?, so I guess I need HTC Hermes specific 'drivers'? Can anyone point me in the right direction on this?
I can't make a GPRS/EDGE connection, but I can make phone calls....no Wifi Drivers eitiher....
I found some cab files in the extended_rom, but still no GPRS....if someone knows the settings or a link to the settings, I would be ever so grateful.
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There is a cab file in the Cingular extended ROM that you need to get. Copy it prior to loading up WM6, or I think there might be a link in the WM6 thread.
It would appear that the Cingular keyboard is layed out differently from the standart TYTN keyboard, and this cab file makes the necessary registry edits to make the keyboard behave like it's supposed to.

eMail from HTC:
"Thank you for contacting HTC Europe regarding a query about Windows Mobile 6.0.
If you are interested in purchasing an unbranded HTC device with Windows Mobile 5.0, then to upgrade this to Windows Mobile 6.0. We are currently awaiting an official response from our Head Office on the matter of ROM updates from Windows Mobile 5.0 to Windows Mobile 6. We hope to have an answer for you soon.? Please contact us again in a few weeks and we may be able to give you an update. You may also be interested in some of our new devices being released with Windows Mobile 6.0"
An later:
"Dear Sir,
Windows Mobile 6 has not been even released and there is no official date so far.
We are currently awaiting an official response from our Head Office on the matter of ROM updates for Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6.0"