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finding it hard to get good answers....so in anybodies opinion
the 02 xda mini s
is there any updates from the origonal 1.5.4.2 WWE? if so where can i get em from?
If no updates, maybe the 02 rom isnt the most up-to-date?? and it would be better to change to i-mate? or a q-tec?...if so...which would people recommend? and where could i find them? also...would they effect my being on 02 at all or would evrything stay the same and just the device will work better?!?
what do people think?
jamie
Hello jamie,
I would think that you should at least upgrade to the qtek9100 rom if u worry that u might not turn back to the O2 provided ROM. Or if you want even better performance, you can use the latest imate ROM. But i read in posts that you cannot downgrade as the loki wizard does not work in this rom.
Anyhow, i'm using an xda mini S and using the imate rom though.
Cheers
I was wondering about this as well. I've got an O2 XDA Mini S and it all seems to be working fine (so far). I don't use it for anything spectacular though phone, diary, notebook and I have a few other apps on it. I also run spb pocket plus and spb diary, again with no particular problems.
I know the old adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but are there any benefits from moving to the latest imate ROM, say?
tzehming,
You said you couldn't downgrade. Do you mean that once you put the latest imate ROM on, you can't ever go back to the original O2? Also, what's the deal with LokiWizard - is there something that needs to be done before the ROM can be upgraded?
(apologies for the dumb questions, I'm starting to get to know my way around the device)
Thanks,
John
jko said:
I was wondering about this as well. I've got an O2 XDA Mini S and it all seems to be working fine (so far). I don't use it for anything spectacular though phone, diary, notebook and I have a few other apps on it. I also run spb pocket plus and spb diary, again with no particular problems.
I know the old adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but are there any benefits from moving to the latest imate ROM, say?
tzehming,
You said you couldn't downgrade. Do you mean that once you put the latest imate ROM on, you can't ever go back to the original O2? Also, what's the deal with LokiWizard - is there something that needs to be done before the ROM can be upgraded?
(apologies for the dumb questions, I'm starting to get to know my way around the device)
Thanks,
John
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Hello jko,
Yup u're right about having to use loki to unlock the rom. Search it in the forum and u'll find it. Just type loki.
After unlocking using the software, you can then install any rom for wizards, i.e. O2 mini xda s rom, imate rom or qtek 9100 rom. The one i'm using now is the latest one, which is the imate rom. I heard it cant be downgraded and we'll have to wait for an updated loki software to fix that. But the qtek 9100 rom can be downgraded again. I suggest u try the qtek rom as it makes the pda much faster. The O2 rom is really a turtle when opening the slider and closing it.
Hope this helps
Having read the advice above I'm going to unlock my device and flash it with the qtek 9100 ROM.
Once I've done that, what CAB files do I need to install in order to get O2 MMS and O2 GPRS working again?
Thanks,
Having read the advice above I'm going to unlock my device and flash it with the qtek 9100 ROM.
Once I've done that, what CAB files do I need to install in order to get O2 MMS and O2 GPRS working again?
Thanks,
Can't answer your question, but just a request to post back your experience once you're done. It would be appreciated.
John
well, you could again search the forum for gprs settings. u may not get the automatic setup anymore, thereby may have to do it manually. search for O2 gprs in the forum. as for mms settings, someone made a cab file, I can't remember which forum , but again, it can be searched. Try O2 mms.
hope this helps
I've got the mini S too...
First thing I did when I got it was to get rid of all the o2 crap on it... couldn't believe how slow it was even in basic mode!
I did the whole hard reset then soft reset when it says "customizing..."
This basically leaves you with a bare o2 wm5 rom without any of the customiztion installed. MMS won't work and either will GPRS.
To get these working you need to install Total Commander on your mini S and browse to the /extended_rom/ directory.
The cab files in this directory are the files installed when it says "customizing..." on a hard reset.
You can then selectively install which ones you would like to install.
There is a brief outline of what each one is on the htc wizard page on the wiki but I've made a better one I'm gonna stick on there.
You also need to input the GPRS settings and MMS settings manually and install a cab from the extended rom that creates the MMS folder in the messaging application.
After you've done all this you'll notice a considerable improvement over the o2 rom with all the crapola installed.
I've also used lokiwizard to unlock it all.
Not tried the qtek rom or the new i-mate one... as I don't use push-email or the like and haven't found any considerable bugs yet I don't need to.
I have found naggaly features which after installing the RegistryWizard, NullKbd and a few others... they seemed to be solved!
I recently updated my O2 mini S 1.5.4.... rom to the new imate one and i must give my approval for upgrading to this rom. Its faster, more stable, is much better on battery life for some reason.
I recently updated my O2 mini S 1.5.4.... rom to the new iMate one
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Where can I get this. It does not appear to be in the Rom download area (or is it under a different name?)
its in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42638&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Well I successfully upgraded to the new i-mate ROM and it's MUCH faster. There's a lot less lag when sliding the keyboard in & out, and the general responsiveness of the device is considerably better.
I've managed to get GPRS working, and I've installed the MMS cab but I can't send or receive MMS's at the moment - it keeps telling me that it couldn't send the message. So I'm going to post elsewhere in this forum and check that I've got the correct MMS settings.
Overall though, I'd definately recommend upgrading to this ROM. Just remember to use Total Commander to take a backup of the O2 Extended ROM beforehand so that you've got the MMS cab-file available to install at a later date.
Excellent. Thanks for the feedback. I may well give it a go later today.
John
Code:
Just remember to use Total Commander to take a backup
Is this the one from Ghisler.com?
I downloaded this but cannot find any instructions or reference to backing up the Rom. Any idea where I can get the instructions (if there are any).
Code:
browse to the /extended_rom/ directory
I cannot see this in the Total Commander Directory list.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Just got my o2 mini s a couple of days ago and I am loving it soo far!!
However, I already encountered a couple of bugs - the system laggss REALLLI bad, like when the slider is pushed out, even when closing/running certain programs the device hangs. Also, I have seen a couple of times where the "phone" application will not load up. In all these cases I have had to do a soft reset on the device.
I am thinking of upgrading the rom - but this is my first pda, and i know nothing at all about fidgeting with the software. I don't want to mess up such an expensive phone so is it pretty easy to do?
w_2k20a:
I too want to be careful.
I have 2 phones, and my O2 Mini S is slow compared to my MDA Vario.
So I am going to try and run an update to replace the ROM on the O2 with the newer one on the Vario, and also get rid of the O2 add-ins which are what slow it down apparently.
I will try this first because I have read about so many problems with the latest I-mate one, and it is not easy to return to the original ROM if it does give problems (although it is possible it seems tricky) - I may the Imate one later if I need to.
The ROM for the Vario (along with others) is here:
ftp://[email protected]/Wizard/Roms/Tmobile/ - use password xda
Its the UK one.
But first I backed up my Mini ROM. I used awizard to do this. Read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=43399
I think that you will find that using the awizard (get it from this link)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
the backup part is easy. I have done that quite successfully.
Good Luck.
Hi there, new here.
Have had a search but couldn't find an answer so:
I have an o2 XDA IIi.
Is it possible at all to reset this device to just a generic device without all the o2 software mods?
If it is does it affect its ability to work on the o2 network (or other networks)- voice and data only.
Also, can this device be upgraded to WM2005 at all?
Thanks
Andrew
hi,
search at this forum about unlock sim tools, so that you can use other networks.
there's no WM2005 for this device.
thanks
Just search for Pug's modified ROM with all the o2 Stuff ripped off. Or install the i-mate or qtek ROMs for this device, as I have done. It works fine, and doesn t effect the operation on the o2 network. You will have to download a CAB file with all the o2 settings off either the i-mate website or on these forums, though.
Thanks
Simpler one is while doing a hard reset ..
when the PDA installing the customization stuff it will ask you to specifiy if your Pocket PC for Personal or Corporate just press cancel
then again press cancell if it tries to install any software then it will ask you are U sure you want to cancel installing 'O2 Mobile Solution SLR' just press Yes ..
thats all
Now your PDA out of O2 setting and customizations ..
NOTE : every hard reset you need to repeat the procedure as it stored in the ROM....
if you wana get rid of all these stuff permenantly used ( ripped-off modified rom ) from xda-developmers ftp site
cheers
Thank you for the replies.
I have tried the soft reset method for now - knowing me I would mess up the ROM upgrade!
Does the job and now looks a lot cleaner
Unlocked too and now running Vodafone...
Andrew
Just another quick question.
Getting confused as to exactly the make and model of my XDA IIi.
I had a look on the i-mate site as suggested above but when I register it does not like my EMEI number.
I also see the Himalaya/Andes and Alpine all look physically the same.
Which is mine and who actually makes it?
The model no of the device says PH10C.
Thanks
Andrew
The XDA IIi is an Alpine.
You can not register an o2 IMEI on i-mate's or Qtek's website, or vice versa. They are different distributors!!!
However, most of the Alpine ROMs can be found on this website or by Googling 'HTC ROM' or something alike.
For i-mate's ROMs, visit here:
ftp://ftp.clubimate.com/
Cya
Has Anyone Tried the O2 Plus On the Wizard ?
http://www.seeo2.com/product/XdaIImini/template/O2Plus.vm/n/features
Yes, I did, still do.
Why ?
I tried all the Links and Files here on this forum But None of them worked on My O2 Mini S. (WIZARD)
It says " O2 plus is not supported on this device"
How come?
Try this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=39128&highlight=o2+plus
It works, first install o2 plus then reset, install patch and reset, then it works.
O2 plus WONT WORK ON MY WIZARD
Vilem said:
Try this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=39128&highlight=o2+plus
It works, first install o2 plus then reset, install patch and reset, then it works.
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In My Case It says "MyStErY patchPatch for O2 Plus v2.0" Cannot be installed
Try Installing in Other Location
I tried the storage card too.Wont Install(I mean the patch)
It is NOT there in add remove progs also.
But ll the PLUG IN settings are showing in the TODAY SETTINGS though
they Wont Work.
BY THE WAY the link mentioned above has many FILES and VERSIONS in different Messages.
Though I have tried all..is there any specific one which Works the Best On WIZARD / Qtek9100/ i mate K-Jam/ O2 mini S ?
The patch is for all phones, I used the file listed in the first page. It works on mine.
Storing on the card is a problem, you have to install it on the wizard after installing O2 plus and reseting the wizard.
That site is somewhat odd. It's aimed at asian O2 customers. Is there a UK specific version?
O2 Official Site for UK (Europe)
Cavey.co.uk said:
That site is somewhat odd. It's aimed at asian O2 customers. Is there a UK specific version?
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For the UK CLIENTS u can always try this link
http://www.o2.co.uk/
Re: O2 Official Site for UK (Europe)
jeasbe said:
For the UK CLIENTS u can always try this link
http://www.o2.co.uk/
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Nevermind, I was being a silly tart. I wanted this site -
http://xda.o2.co.uk/index.aspx
which last time I looked seemed to be more about advertising the XDAs than providing updates....
and it doesn't offer O2 plus
Patch http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=9091
Program http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=8983
Try that.
Patch http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=9091
Program http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=8983
Try that.
Yeah, already been through that thread. Was looking for one specifically for my phone and hoping to get a UK version....
And I still want to know what the patch actually does....
Then I really don't know what you want or are looking for. This is for all phones including the one I have "Wizard" which is what this forum is all about.
I was just trying to find the one that is officially for my phone (O2 XDA Mini S), not that has been convinced to work with my phone.
But I was still wondering what the patch does. Does it change some registry settings so the phone looks like a compatible phone or have the limitations just been removed from the app or something else?
GOSH !! Whats wrong with O2 Plus ??
jeasbe said:
HELP PLEASE!!!! UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME..While Others are Busy Playing with O2 Plus on their Wizards and Finding and Removing Bugs I have still Not had the opportunity of getting it Installed in the First place on My Wizard.
THIS IS A REPEAT MESSAGE/ SORRY ABOUT THAT But On MY Wizard , O2 Plus simply Installs and After the reboot, when I try Installing the patch. THAT DOES NOT INSTALL>!!!!
It says "MyStErY Patch for O2 Plus v2.0" Cannot be installed
Try Installing in Other Location
I tried the storage card too.Wont Install(I mean the patch)
It is NOT there in add remove progs also.
But ll the PLUG IN settings are showing in the TODAY SETTINGS though
they Wont Work.
Tried a HARD RESET (ughhh painful !!)
Even that did not work....
BY THE WAY the link mentioned above has many FILES and VERSIONS in different Messages.
Though I have tried all.is there any specific one which Works the Best On Wizard / Qtek9100/ i mate K-Jam/ O2 mini S ?
I have tried all the Links and Files Posted Till date on this thread !!
My Hdd is full of all versions Now !!
Though Not even One has worked
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U guys can see how hard I worked on this message to make it COLOURFUL.
Will someone please pass me the reward for my efforts ??
To get it to work on my UK O2 Mini S XDA I downloaded the file that contains both files,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=9091
un-rar'ed them to my XDA, ran the program file, reset my XDA and then ran the patch file.
FM Radio for [email protected] Mini S?
Is it possible to use the FM radio for O2 Mini S? Which is found in O2 Plus? Thanks.
I've already installed the O2 plus cab. Where do you install the patch? directly into the windows directory? Thanks.
I didn't know you could choose, normally it asks me either phone or card...
I installed the 02plus cab in the main memory then it said that the program 'is designed to run on certain models of xda devices. please check www.seeo2.com for more information'.
when i tried to run the O2Plus.v2.0, it says thers is no application associated with this.
Hi! I Recently bought an XDA Atom but it is locked, i cannot use any sim card so its mearly a bulky organizer, can anyone here give me or atleast tell me if a Unlocking solution exist? or is their a way a tweak of custom upgrade that will enable the Phone capability of my atom? please I've done the searching part but still i cannot find anything... TNX!!!
hi, ive goggled a bit on that and have found this unconfirmed solution. Perhaps you can try it, transfer the attached file and open it using the file explorer in your Atom.
nope.. not working...
I have installed xplode WM6 latest ROM on my BA. I am continuously getting "Roaming Triangle" though I know I am in the no roam area. I used GetDeviceData.exe to extract device internal data and I find it shows AT%CID? and not my previous XGULA01 as Operator Id.
I believe this is one of the cause of getting continuously "Roaming Triangle".
Please suggest how to change it back to XGULA01 in ROM.
What other needs to be done to install this ROM with changed Operator ID?
Read about this earlier as related to WM6.
Do some search in other forums (not only BA), I read e.g.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=273385&highlight=Roaming+Triangle
Good luck!
bins said:
Read about this earlier as related to WM6.
Do some search in other forums (not only BA), I read e.g.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=273385&highlight=Roaming+Triangle
Good luck!
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Thanks for your suggestion and reference, I had already searched the matter at many other places too and no one has a clue so far.
I was further researching and found that one of the possible causes is the Operator code that gets embedded into the ROM. I wanted some one to give me a correct method to change the Operator code of the ROM else I have a chance to loose my device.
Op code was needed for upgrading the old 2003 roms.
Here is a cut and paste out of wiki Ba for begginers.
Note : Because of historical reason you can read it. But there is a utility MApgradeUt_noid.exe we are using for flashing without the need of changing so Operator code etc.
When flashing WM6 roms you are not confronted with this issue.
Best stop is wiki.