Hi guys,
New member but I did do my homeworks, no worries, and Im here to learn not for the quick fast and easy answer, programmers unite!!
Got my hands on the X1 3 weeks ago in Singapore. 2 Things mainly pisses me off:
1-Even tho its fully unlocked ( using my Canada Rogers SIM and configured everything so DATA plans work, thanks XDA ), I got this ****ty O2_UK rom on my phone ... Customization V.. O2_UK in the Customer Info. tab in settings. I will most probably put on the SE_UK rom as soon as I get back home from my biz trip, and then fool around with custom cooked roms
2-Since its a O2 stupid image and they are sponsored by Yahoo ( at least thats the explanation I found) they removed the google panel and google map application from their rom. And there is no other application to double check if the GPS is actually there and working, at least I cant find any.
So im heading back to Singapore for a day and want to make sure my x1 is fully operational before heading back home in canada, is there any way to check for the GPS device in the phone in any settings or without having to download google map or other map software? Any ways of checking this would be greatly apreciated
Cheers
You can install the Google Maps from the Stock NAM ROM here:
ftp://x1:[email protected]/XperiaX1/APPS/X1 Extracted Stuff/GoogleMaps-ms-sonyericsson_emb.cab
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i have been looking around these forums for a few hours and i can not see a thread on how to do this,
i have read abit about unlock_all_XDA.exe or something
could someone please just give me a quick update on how i can do this
please
Unlock MDA Compact - From T-mobile to O2
Thanks
Marc
mate i used that to unlock and mine runs all but orange now
form t mobile to o2 i went
Which software did you use
and what O2 Rom did you use?
Sorry to be a pain
i dont know much but its no problem mate.
i didnt swop the ROM etc,i just wanted to be able to use any card in it.
so i ran unlocker (read it and go slow cos it can ,mess up)
if ya rush it then it tries to load while your pda is still booting up it can then asks for a code but get stuck on that screen but , a reinstall covers that.
i dont now owt about roms dude
but that unlocker did allow other sims in a t mobile phone
sorry i dont know more,hopefully someone can offer some more info
good luck mate
Thank you very much
will try that and see if it works
i have been told that the O2 roms are better than the T-mobile Roms, so i was wanting rid of anything t-mobile...
Thanks alot again
Marc
For the moment the TMO1.13wwe has the best specs. To ditch the unwanted 'extra' features, you need to hard-reset your device & just after the init procedure ends (after the 'tap screen to begin using your device' message & you get the default windows wallpaper) soft-reset before the customization pop-up shows. Now the ext-rom isn't executed & you have plain 2K3.
Now it's up to you what you install from the ext-rom ;-)
M
My simlock disappeared too, very strange...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33796 ?
Redpizzi
Read this thread, you will see the program you are looking for, its almost at the bottom of the thread.
you need to be logged in to see it and download it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=14418&highlight=unlock
Will this app unlock the T-Mobile MDA Compact II also? Have just taken delivery and would like to get it unlocked.
Thanks.
Edit: Just relaised I need Lokiwiz02
Hi,
Im a newbie to the Universal and im hoping you seasoned veterans can help me out with a few questions.
I have had my v1640 for just over a week now. After a frozen screen problem followed by having to do a hard reset
on the first day of owning it i have been reading through lots of this forum's very usful pages.
I got my v1640 as i initailly wanted a 02exec as an improvement (in terms of pda functionality) from my sony p910i.
After attempting to cancel vodafone contract they matched the o2 package and gave me the phone for free !
My questions are as follows:
1 - I have read lots of info about the various ROms available for the 'universal', where does the vodafone ROM stand
in terms of speed, features etc compared to the others?
2 - do i get different software from each different rom and is it 'ok' to run a different ROm eg o2 rom on a 'voda' v1640
I am ideally looking for a ROM that is as fast as possible and includes pocketMSN (messenger and hotmail) i can then add additional
software for the other things i need the unit to do (tom tom etc) Is this possible?
thanks for your help !!
any ideas?? anyone?
r_a_hunter said:
Hi,
Im a newbie to the Universal and im hoping you seasoned veterans can help me out with a few questions.
I have had my v1640 for just over a week now. After a frozen screen problem followed by having to do a hard reset
on the first day of owning it i have been reading through lots of this forum's very usful pages.
I got my v1640 as i initailly wanted a 02exec as an improvement (in terms of pda functionality) from my sony p910i.
After attempting to cancel vodafone contract they matched the o2 package and gave me the phone for free !
My questions are as follows:
1 - I have read lots of info about the various ROms available for the 'universal', where does the vodafone ROM stand
in terms of speed, features etc compared to the others?
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All the operators seem to offer slightly different s/w as standard. If you like what's there, great, but if you want to get rid of it, you need to hard reset the device then soft reset it before the operator s/w is loaded. Search this forum for details.
2 - do i get different software from each different rom and is it 'ok' to run a different ROm eg o2 rom on a 'voda' v1640
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No, it's not - it's piracy (another word for stealing and don't let anyone try to tell you otherwise).
I am ideally looking for a ROM that is as fast as possible and includes pocketMSN (messenger and hotmail) i can then add additional
software for the other things i need the unit to do (tom tom etc) Is this possible?
thanks for your help !!
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PocketMSN is only about USD$15 or so iirc, take a look on Microsoft's website. There are also alternatives, such as Agile Messenger for a similar nominal price. TomTom requires you have a GPS unit (hardware). Again, it's a commercial software package, so if you "find" it free, it's theft.
my 8525 is coming in the mail tomorow.
I'm really excited and i cant wait to play around with it.
couple of questions...
Should I immediately update to WM6?
what are some good websites for apps?
what are some cool tips/tricks i can do for my phone.
I'm into music, gaming, instant messenger and other stuff.
so any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, Jon.
I say just wait two or three days have fun and make sure you know and how things work on your phone. And then u decide after that if you want to add a new rom.
Jon,
Check out the wiki HERE . Lots of good stuff.
Regarding some good apps, check out THIS THREAD . Google is also your friend for finding good apps.
Finally, when you decide to upgrade, (I personally didn't even wait 1 hour Of course, mine had WM5 when I got it) check out THIS GUIDE from MrVanx.
Good luck and enjoy.
I waited 1 day and flashed the HTC WM6 Rom to mine. I haven't tried any other ROMS yet but want to do a radio ROM.
If this is your first WM phone I'd probably stick with it as stock for a few days. This way you can get to know your way around the phone and also have some time to explore the links in todd-jg's post - this will also make you more knowledgeable for when you do decite to upgrade - because once you start there's no going back
Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new toy
ATT8525
jondaviseffect said:
" ... Should I immediately update to WM6? ... I'm into music, gaming, instant messenger ... "
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Hi Jon,
Keep in mind WM6 is only available from HTC until Feb 1.
Avoid the IM program offered from ATT's mobile MEdiaNet page. It charges you for a text-message for each incoming & outgoing IM.
I just got my phone about a week ago and the first thing I did was update to WM6 from the HTC site. I haven't been brave enough to unlock or put any custom roms on it yet. I just want to get rid of all the extra ATT junk to free up some memory.
ach2 said:
because once you start there's no going back
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Man ain't this the truth!
ALSO... IMHO you may want to leave the radio that came with the WM6 upgrade 1.54.07 works great with ATT 3G in my area. Try it out first. Flashing ROMS is a lot more fun! Remember to Hard SPL before any flashing.
Greetings,
New to the forum and from what I can tell there is a lot of great information to be had.
I have an issue I was hoping to get some direction on. Our co. just deployed about 10 new Omnia II's and half of them freeze up and the end user has no choice but to pop the battery out to continue.
I have used the search feature but I'm not finding any info. on this issue and how to resolve it. It could be out there and it's possible I'm not plugging in the correct wording.
Does anyone have any info. on this issue and how to resolve?
Thank you in advance.
if they are brandnew, then hard reset them. thats what I would do if it was mine.
yes a hard reset should fix it. Also note that you may want to install a custom rom to get more ram out of the device
hi guys,
I've got a similar problem with my device from the very beginning.
the hard reset is a solution but it's really annoying!!!!!
aspecially when my wife catches me doing that her smile in her face makes me sick..
(she uses the iphone 3gs)
So my device starts hanging after a period which changes between 1-3 months.
I could still not figure it out what happens. I've got the feeling that a service or a file causes to slow down the device extremely.
I tried to find out from the task manager to see which service takes the most resources.
but when the device slows down the task manager hangs aswell when trying to retrieve the information.
I'm using the taskmanager V2.8 from fdcsoft
for some reason I got the feeling it has to do with the messaging services. I've setup a pop3 account from my e-mail which I use frequently. using max 5kb for the attachements etc.
anybody who can share or got any idea about that?
which rom version are you using?
Try an upgrade...
One thing:
Just show your wife, how you remove your battery, how you plug in an Storage-card, how you do REAL multitasking, how you send EVERY FILE YOU WANT via Bluetoot, how you use your phone as USB-Stick, and MUCH MUCH MORE and smile back at her
Regards
Hi,
WM 6.5
PDA: I8000JUIK2
I've upgraded a couple of months ago just for that reason.
the upgrade was released in the Samsung Web site.
Thanks for the other suggestion
Your rom is 8Month old...
Update your phone. You can have WM6.5.3 if you like to! I really love the I8000NXXJEx Roms. There are WM6.5 and WM6.5.3 Roms available.
I´m using JE3 for at least 2months now(since it was released) and I´m absolutely fine with it!
But dump your own Rom before you upgrade...
If you need help just tell me.
Regards
I see,
could be helpful.
But I'm not sure whether I would loss my warranty.
Is that really possible? I mean dumping the ROM
for a long time I was just tracking local forums and so far I was not satisfied with the knowledge of the people.
Is there a way to returen to my org. ROM if I need. that means the local service will not realize that?
IT IS POSSIBLE! Its really easy!
I think in this thread you will find everything you need! If you don´t, PM me, and I will upload it for you, but its not my application so all credits go to somone else!
You get your original Rom als .nb0 file. Flash it back with octans and everything ist as it has been.
Another thing is: you can watch whether there are updated ROMs for your Country available(perhaps via NPS or Kies).
Hey, there
is there a way to change the default screensaver on the optimus 7 or completely disable it? I'm going crazy over this one - i can't find anything in the settings.
Ok, after a little snooping around i found out it's actually a demo phone (hence the annoying promo screensaver) - meaning that it has a demo version of windows phone 7. So I got myself properly ripped.
Have a nice day lads.
You can flash the phone..... there are freshly released Official roms in the developer forum, I flashed mine yesterday night because was with Vodafone Italy but I have Telecom Italia Mobile.... the flash is really simple to do and safe, if you need a detailed procedure I can post it here because the one at this page is kind of bad explained....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935578