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Last Night I made a clean install of the 2.26 rom on my wizard and I have to say, overall peformance is way better than the previous roms ive used. On my previous roms, the highest speed I got up to when surfing the net was 79 kbps, with the 2.26 rom, ive got true edge speed going up to 155kbps. Service never drops, and its much much faster. Although I excluded all t-mobile customizations since they are really no use at all. I get 4 bars almost everywhere I go. Streaming radio audio never drops. So, for me this has been the best rom that Ive used. Finally T-mobile has done something appreciative.
I agree, having had two issues with the 1.08 ROM. First, Voice Speed Dial would lose its list about every five days and Speed Dial's list would become simultaneously corrupted, some items being recoverable, some not. I got so tired of re-creating the list I just quit using VSD. MS Voice Command is on order. Second, the handset speaker volume was too low even when at max volume.
I won't be using VSD again, but so far (two days) SD has not become corrupted. I'll be satisfied when a week passes without an incident. The handset speaker volume is improved, and I can now hear conversations in noisy atmospheres without as much straining.
I've also noticed that it is more stable, and faster. Overclocking at 240 makes the MDA run like my old Ipaq running at 400 mhz., and menus zip in and out, with programs loading faster. Soft resets are also faster.
In the past I've resisted loading new ROM's, but this time it seemed like the right time, especially with the hope those two issues would be fixed. I'd say I'm happy so far.
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I just don't understand. I was using the old, custom 2.08 or something ROM and was doing just fine (other than it disconnecting sometimes)... and after upgrading to the 2.26 ROM, I can barely get any signal anywhere at all. I used to have four bars at home, now I'm lucky to get two and usually get one. Sometimes, I get zero and have to wait before making calls. This NEVER happened before.
Is there something I'm supposed to reset after upgrading my ROM? This just doesn't make any sense.
I will never learn. Everything was fine, except of course MS Voice Command & Bluetooth, on the ROM version my Wizard shipped with earlier in the year.
Friday I installed the T-Mobile 2.26 update, then reinstalled Goodlink. Fine, then Smartskey & RegistryWizard. Looking good, then Goodlink errored out. On a soft-reset, the Wizard hung at a Windows splash screen. Hard-reset, reinstalled Goodlink and Smartskey. Seeming fine for a while, installed MS Voice Command (skipping past the message about Microsoft being an unknown developer). Still ok, then a day later errored out again. A soft reset hangs the Wizard again at the Windows splash screen.
I'll try it now with just Goodlink.
is there anybody know how to install the rom only without the extended rom, as i need to keep my extended rom as it is.
ROM 2.26 on Dutch T-mobile MDA Vario
Hi people,
I wanted to know is it possible to install the 2.26 ROM on my Vario.
If I'm not mistaken the 2.26 ROM is the US version of the MDA Vario.
I'm currently using the MDA Vario Dutch OS. But would like to have the English OS.
Do I need to CID unlock and/or SIM unlock my device before attempting to install this ROM?
Is there any risk in attempting to install it without CID/SIM unlocking it.
Thanks in advance.
Shah
you probably can. im not really sure, but if its still the same phone provider, i dont think you have to cid/sim unlock the phone.
the US version should be fine...its runnig on my UK Vario
if you are running a v1 ROM (no push function) its worth CID and SIM unlocking now..cos at the moment there is no tool to do it on a v2 rom.
As long as your phone is a T-mobile, you dont need to CID unlock before upgrade, but if you wanted to use a QTEK/Imate rom, then you would
good luck..the upgrade is worth it
Thanks people for the quick response.
I will consider upgrading to the new rom.
But one last question is the language issue a problem for a ROM upgrade? I just want to be postive before going through with this venture.
Because T-mobile Netherlands give a 2 year warranty on the Vario, but if I install the new ROM even if it is the T-mobile (other country) ROM
my warranty will void (really stupid T-mobile)
and if the update fails for any reason. I will need to do some extra work for nothing.
Shah.
Update on Uk T-mobile Vario.
I cant get it to work on my vario. Comes up with "wrong vendor" error.
Please post a link or info for UK version please.
Thanks .
Re: Update on Uk T-mobile Vario.
Stu308 said:
I cant get it to work on my vario. Comes up with "wrong vendor" error.
Please post a link or info for UK version please.
Thanks .
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You cannot install on a UK t-mobile wizard a USA t-mobile rom, even if they're both from t-mobile.
You must either:
- CID unlock your device if you're still using a 1.x rom (use lokiwiz 0.2b for the unlocking)
OR
- follow my tutorial to install the rom if you've got a 2.x rom (the tutorial is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=56088 )
Bye
Thanks risidoro,
I will then try to unlock my 1.x ROM first and then update my ROM. I have interestingly followed other threads in this forum.
But I couldn't find any answer to the queston: When CID unlock in ROM 1.x is the device still unlocked when installing newer ROM 2.x?
In my case installing the US ROM 2.26 is it still unlocked??
EDIT: Reason is to find out if it might be possible to install or try other ROMs if I want to lateron.
Thanks in advance.
Shah
Shah2 said:
Thanks risidoro,
I will then try to unlock my 1.x ROM first and then update my ROM. I have interestingly followed other threads in this forum.
But I couldn't find any answer to the queston: When CID unlock in ROM 1.x is the device still unlocked when installing newer ROM 2.x?
In my case installing the US ROM 2.26 is it still unlocked??
EDIT: Reason is to find out if it might be possible to install or try other ROMs if I want to lateron.
Thanks in advance.
Shah
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CID unlock is like death: you can have only one
[yes, CID unlock is sticky. Do it only once and it'll last forever, even if you go to 2.x]
Thanks Risidoro,
I'm gonna try the unlocking one of these days.
Just hope the US rom also corrects the errors in the ETEN dialer of PaulyA.
I think other language ROM aren't that compatible with the ETEN dialer.
Just love the phone dialer, only those stupid buttons (End button) that never becomes a Talk button.
Once again risidoro a lot of thanks.
Shah
lsnizzle said:
On my previous roms, the highest speed I got up to when surfing the net was 79 kbps, with the 2.26 rom, ive got true edge speed going up to 155kbps.
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What are u using to test your edge speeds? i'm on 2.24 and would like to know what i'm surfing at. I tried a couple sites but they were giving me resulst of 6kbps and crap like that which is not true.
I use SPB GPRS Monitor to check the data rate. It works great, but it's not a freebie.
fone_fanatic said:
lsnizzle said:
On my previous roms, the highest speed I got up to when surfing the net was 79 kbps, with the 2.26 rom, ive got true edge speed going up to 155kbps.
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What are u using to test your edge speeds? i'm on 2.24 and would like to know what i'm surfing at. I tried a couple sites but they were giving me resulst of 6kbps and crap like that which is not true.
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I use this,
http://www.dslreports.com/mspeed?jisok=1
And this,
http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html
Hi there;
I've had my K-Jam for about a year now, purchased used.
IPL 2.16
SPL 2.16
GSM 02.07.10
OS 2.16.9.1
I would like to completely wipe / re-install everything on this phone. What is the best way to proceed?
I would like the phone to be feature rich, but also quick.
It is def sim unlocked, I'm not sure about CID lock though.
Thanks!
Also, I'd love to run WM6, but don't want to suffer poor performance.
gayjam said:
Also, I'd love to run WM6, but don't want to suffer poor performance.
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First, take a backup of where you are so you can get back to this point if you don't like where you end up Just use something like spb backup or similar. ALso you may want to put PIM Backup on your phone now and get a good backup of your stuff that way. Then you can restore onto WM6 with this same program (you can NOT restore from spb backup (or similar tools) from wm5 to wm6, or really from one rom to another rom for that matter due to conflicts with the registry, differences in teh PIM database, etc).
Second: Read and follow this thread for flashing and pointers to CID Unlocking your device (if you aren't sure, then just do it so you are sure )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613
Third: Decide what custom rom you want to move to. If you want WM6, then currently I'd recommend XPlore 1.1 (Fast and stable). (NBD gets good remarks, and the current Faria Vanilla WM6 Beta I'm running is excellent, but not available yet). Also the Faria WM6 "the real thing" is supposed to be good and comes with lots of stuff built in (XPlore is a vanilla/clean rom so you add what you want).
If you want a good WM5 that is stable and loaded then try Faria AKU 3.3 or the Molski/Faria AKU 3.3 Crossbow themed one.
REmember that with most custom roms (Faria ones tend to be the exception) you will not have GPRS setup when you flash it, so you need to get those settings from your carrier. Same with MMS. Most carrier support sites provides cabs or instructions on how to setup GRPS and MMS.
Good luck and have fun!
Thanks for the reply, very helpful.
Will I notice any performance differences running WM6 Vs. WM5 ?
Also, what are the recommendations on upgrading the Radio ROM?
Thanks!
gayjam said:
Will I notice any performance differences running WM6 Vs. WM5 ?
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Overall I find WM6 faster and more responsive than WM5. But then I'm also running the phone overclocked more with BatteryStatus, so maybe that would have lessened the difference I saw (had I ran BatteryStatus on WM5).
Also, what are the recommendations on upgrading the Radio ROM?
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Good question. It seems with WM6 there are issues with some carriers and the radios. I'm on Cingular and find that I can't use any of the radios above 2.19 TMo UK one on the ftp site here. The newer radios cause me to miss calls and sms. Others on T-Mobile (US and Europe) are running the newer radios (2.61, 2.69) and having no issues. But overall most seem to agree 2.19 is the most reliable (but not the best at signal performance )
A few people have had so much problems with WM6 and radios they've went back to Wm5 due to it. For me on 2.19, I have had no missed calls or SMS so I'm fine with that setup (and I get good reception at my house and even in some spotty areas its not much different than when I had the stock Cingular 2.25 rom and radio). Overall I'm happy with WM6 and don't have a reason to move back to WM5.
Thanks again for a great reply.
I'm in the process of getting some back-up software on there... I've downloaded PPCPimBackupV1.5 and SPB Backup...
Then I'll do the CID unlock to double check.
Then I plan on trying XPlore 1.1.
Thanks again
Awesome, I just finished flashing XPlore 1.1 thanks for all your help!
Now to load it up with all my apps again.
What's the best way to get GPRS / etc. settings for my provider?
gayjam said:
Awesome, I just finished flashing XPlore 1.1 thanks for all your help!
Now to load it up with all my apps again.
What's the best way to get GPRS / etc. settings for my provider?
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Glad it worked for you. Welcome to the addiction of flashing
For Cingular they have a website with support information and it has all the settings to setup GPRS and MMS. Look at your provider's website for similar.
gayjam said:
Awesome, I just finished flashing XPlore 1.1 thanks for all your help!
Now to load it up with all my apps again.
What's the best way to get GPRS / etc. settings for my provider?
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Try this, unzip it, copy the cab to your device and run it.
auto config
doesn't seem to work on my phone: I installed the CAB, run it, I check the box, but there are no carriers listed in the drop down and when I click OK in the top right corner, it just closes the window.
Any thoughts? This could be a handy tool... if it worked.
Hi everyone.Tmo has a new software update version 4.26.531.4 for htc wing and my currently is 4.10.531.3 wwe.should I update it?will it loose everything from previous programmed?this phone is at virgin non modded yet.any suggestions is greatly appreciated
by all means, go ahead and upgrade.
you will lose all your data from the previous rom, but the somewhat newer (but alas, still wm6) build should increase stability and/or speed and IPL will give booting a kick in the pants (or so i've heard)
I just update newer software to this new one 4.26.531.4,I notice after the update, when I wake the phone up from sleep by pushing power button the screen flash once before it display.is this normal for the new software update? the old software version was not like that.anyone here experience it?
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I just update newer software to this new one 4.26.531.4,I notice after the update, when I wake the phone up from sleep by pushing power button the screen flash once before it display.is this normal for the new software update? the old software version was not like that.anyone here experience it?
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Man, I would flash to a cooked rom over tmobile's garbage. You will get a lot better performance out of the cooked roms.
The-Marsh said:
Hi everyone.Tmo has a new software update version 4.26.531.4 for htc wing and my currently is 4.10.531.3 wwe.should I update it?will it loose everything from previous programmed?this phone is at virgin non modded yet.any suggestions is greatly appreciated
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Check the ROM date on your device.
I recently ran T-Mobile Wing Software_4.26.531.4.exe from the T-Mobile site, and under settings, device info, it still says ROM Version: 4.26.531.1 WWE. But now the ROM date says 4/22/08.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RRN7Z4YJ
it has been that way for a while, i tried updating in early june i think and the file says a different version than what the ROM actually is. it even tells you when you say "yes i'm sure i want to upgrade" or whatever, they are the same ROM even though the .exe says otherwise.
Yes it show date on 4-22-08.just the software differ than previous one.I am going to mod this wonderful pda.for now I am learning how to use it.it is my first pda phone.I will need help lots of helps from wonderful guys and gals in this great site.Thank you all in advance. btw I love that iphone look and TF mod.
HI Everyone,
Im back, ive decide to ditch the iphone and give the HD2 another chance!
Im with O2 3G/sim
I bought what i thought was an unbranded/unlocked HD2 of ebay but surpirise surprise is was locked to t mobile in the UK! So my day has consisted of trying to get it unlocked which i just have and also changing wap/internet setting so the bloody thing will work.
Problems: -
1 - can i install an O2 ROM so the phone works perfectly with my current O2 sim or am i barking up the wrong tree? I want to get rid of all t mobile UK pre configured/installed settings.
2 - All internet stuff seems badly slow sort of dial up speed?!
3 - Copilot isnt pre installed, any ideas where or how i can pre install it to try it out?
Any help/advice/support i would be grateful for!
knightrider66 said:
HI Everyone,
Im back, ive decide to ditch the iphone and give the HD2 another chance!
Im with O2 3G/sim
I bought what i thought was an unbranded/unlocked HD2 of ebay but surpirise surprise is was locked to t mobile in the UK! So my day has consisted of trying to get it unlocked which i just have and also changing wap/internet setting so the bloody thing will work.
Problems: -
1 - can i install an O2 ROM so the phone works perfectly with my current O2 sim or am i barking up the wrong tree? I want to get rid of all t mobile UK pre configured/installed settings.
2 - All internet stuff seems badly slow sort of dial up speed?!
3 - Copilot isnt pre installed, any ideas where or how i can pre install it to try it out?
Any help/advice/support i would be grateful for!
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Look here, http://www.4shared.com/dir/22189940/b8552fa0/Shipped_Leo_ROMs.html .
Leo 1.43 'RUU_Le2_UK_1.43.206.4_Radio_Signed_15.26.50.07U _2.04.50.22_2_Ship_WORKING.exe' I assume is the one you want, that's the stock O2 ROM. However, if you look on the HTC website there is also the ROM upgrade from 1.43/1.48 to 1.72. But as you don't have the stock O2 ROM installed Don't install the HTC upgrades before you do so.
It should have all the default O2 bloatware, including the Copilot trial.
HI Kalavere,
Thank you for the rom update, i tried installing it but this messages just comes up any ideas?
Error(294) invalid vender ID
It wont let me proceed with the rom update?
SORTED!!!
Got is sorted thanks again!
Flashed the rom and installed the newest O2 1.72 software.
The CoPilot trial is here http://www.alk.com/htc/uk/. I don't know whether you can trial the program if the evaluation has already been used.
knightrider66 said:
Got is sorted thanks again!
Flashed the rom and installed the newest O2 1.72 software.
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Brilliant stuff. It's just as easy to flash a custom ROM, so give it a go sometime. They are far far better than stock.
Kalavere said:
Brilliant stuff. It's just as easy to flash a custom ROM, so give it a go sometime. They are far far better than stock.
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I've never had the nerve to try one. There are too many threads that start 'I just flashed xxx and now I can't boot my HD2...'
DrATty said:
I've never had the nerve to try one. There are too many threads that start 'I just flashed xxx and now I can't boot my HD2...'
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Well you took that risk flashing the stock ROM, lol. There's no difference.
I'd recommend NRG's EnergyROM take a look.
I put a custom WM 6.5 ROM on my Cingular 8125 and now it's not stable any more so I want to revert back. Does anyone know where I can find the most recent stock firmware? It has been removed from AT&T's site, they link to HTC's site, and it's been removed from there too. I can't find it anywhere using Google.
I posted all available ROMs in the "Wiki"
Thanks! I thought I looked there last week and the wiki wasn't working, but it's fine now.
are these stock roms more lightweight?
No, not at all, they are full of crapware, but they are less buggy and I want to sell my phone and I don't want the buyer complaining that this or that doesn't work right.