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WM2003 & T-Mobile ???

Anyone have a ROM of WM2003 that works w/ T-mobile USA? I tried about 5 and no luck. XDA dev Rom works great and so does my old one, but can't find a 2003 rom that works. All either hang at the boot/welcome screen or don't boot.
--Mike

So far I have tried 3 different 2003 roms.
The first the "O2" rom loaded, but gave me some intermittent problems.
The second “For Testing Only” rom worked great. Only one small problem with Microsoft reader. I most likely wouldn’t have changed except that the new ROMkitchen got me more excited than it probably should have.
Now I am using the ROMkitchen version very happily….(same problem with the reader though)

Interesting because I tried the ROMkitchen version yesterday and got the same, hangs on welcome screen result. Did you do anything special other than put it on SD with XDArit? I have Wallaby 5.15 bootloader which I think is what the unit shipped with but from what I've read this is fine.
I'm just at a loss because I've tried most everything I can think of. Which file type did you select from the ROMkitchen? I grabbed the nb1. Should I try NBF? Does it matter what I put in the "header string" at the bottom of the ROMkitchen page? I noticed when I try to upgrade it says my device is PW10B1. Does that matter?
Maybe you can post or email me your ROM and I can try that today.
--Mike

I didn't use the SD card boot with the Kitchen rom version. I had the Kitchen create an .exe file and let it load through usb. I actually did it 2 times...and it worked both times. Just did it the second time after they fixed PocketMVP.
I will e-mail it to you if you want, but I think that you should try creating an .exe through the Kitchen first...since that is what I would e-mail anyway.
Scott

The Hang that you see may be caused by the simtoolkit loading on startup. Try removing the link in the windows startup folder. that may help

My fellow T-Mobile WM2003 users, I have been using all 3 versions successfuly with no freezups. There is a little trick that increases stability when on the US networks:
Go to your \Windows\StartUp\ directory and DELETE Ussd.lnk and STK.lnk.
These are autoconfiguration apps that work with European providers but do nothing for the T-Mobile network; so much so, that with the T-Mo original ROM these apps were not used at all.
When these apps run in T-Mo's (Cingular's) network here in Los Angeles area, I've even experienced random cold resets when switching cell sites.

Ok, sounds like that's the problem then, but how do I remove this from the startup if I can't get it to go past the welcome screen? Can I bould a ROM in the kitchen w/o these options? I only saw an option for where to "move" these apps and not an option to not have them installed at all.
--Mike

Sorry, the kitchen doesn't allow you to do that. If you know how, you can burn your own rom and exclude these items. Anyone know what ussd is for? As mentioned, i have deleted the toolkit link and have not had any problems, just curious as to what ussd is.

valheru said:
Sorry, the kitchen doesn't allow you to do that.
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Now it does...
Check the new 'Remove 'stk.lnk' from Startup folder' option. If someone tells me what ussd is and why it's bad, I'll add it to the remove list for this option...

Tried the new ROM w/ stk.lnk
Ok, I tried the new ROM and still no luck. Tried it as both .exe and as a SD flash and get the same net result. System hangs after bringing up the radio stack version and OS version as well as the third number which is: G324e4.
This device flawlessly runs the 3.17 xda ROM as well as T-mobile 3.14 so I don't understand why it will not take any 2003 ROM successfully. Any more ideas?

USSD
Unstructured Supplementary Services Data
USSD is a means of transmitting information or instructions over a GSM network. USSD has some similarities with SMS since both use the GSM network's signaling path. Unlike SMS, USSD is not a store and forward service and is session-oriented such that when a user accesses a USSD service, a session is established and the radio connection stays open until the user, application, or time out releases it. This has more in common with Data than SMS. USSD text messages can be up to 182 characters in length.
STK is for SIM ToolKit - It should not cause any problems unless you have a really old SIM Card.
I think USSD is basicaly a thing for ie. GSM banking - it allows the network to send you binary SMSes deciphered by the SIM (when I login with my GSM key to a bank account, I receive a message with temporary password, it is not sent through ordinary SMS, but delivered to the SIM toolkit area which is protected by PIN)

XDA developer Peter Poelman said:
valheru said:
Sorry, the kitchen doesn't allow you to do that.
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Now it does...
Check the new 'Remove 'stk.lnk' from Startup folder' option. If someone tells me what ussd is and why it's bad, I'll add it to the remove list for this option...
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xda-developers,
might be a stupid question but, i checked the command to remove stk.lnk from startup in (one of the reigstry hacks) and the command is the same as to add object. how do u remove it from startup, is it based on the file name. this one has rmobj extension.
thanks
alex

New Newbie

I just signed up today. I have searched the forums but either I have not found the right information or I may not understand the information I have found.
The Situation
I have acquired a T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition
The Model is PW10B1
Rom Version 3.14.40 ENG
Rom Date 11/26/02
Radio version 6.18
Protocol Version: 324e4
I would like to unlock the phone and use it with Cingular service I already have.
The phone currently has a sim card in it that is active. The person who gave me the phone left it in and has not yet deactivated the service.
How can I unlock the phone using the programs on the site.
I have read several posts but I know little to nothing about Pocket PC or PDA's and I have about the same knowledge regarding GMS technology.
I know people get mad or annoyed when questions are asked that have been answered before on the forums. However, I have searched and found nothing that can help me or that I can understand. I am a quick learner. LOL
Any help would be appreciated.
Edit. I do also have the cradle

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=UnlockWiz
This should help.....
or you can try this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wallaby_HT_Unlock
and / or this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wallaby_HT_Unlock2
Stefan

Looking at the three options you gave me, i decided to try the Wizard again.
I did not use the 2nd Link in your reply. Partially because I dont have a card reader. The device does have a 128mb card in it.
I did not use the 3rd link in your reply because It seems a bit over my head.
Following the Wizard this is where I get stuck.
(Unlock Wiz/Wallaby/SER/go)
1. Back up your data in such a way that you can restore it to a new ROM version. This probably means you want to synchronize contacts and calendar with Outlook on your desktop, and create copies of the files you need.
1. I i dont have any data on the pocket pc at the moment.
2. Download and install the SpecialEditionROM. It will unlock your phone as a part of the cold-boot procedure.
2. How do i Install this? Do I install it to my pc? Do I install it to the Wallaby? if so how do i install it to the wallaby. Will it matter that I dont have any user profiles created? will it matter that there is a sim chip in the device? What is the "Cold-boot procedure"
3. Synchronize using ActiveSync to get your contacts and calender data back, and copy back the files.
3. Does this step matter for me since I have not information I want to put back on the Device?
Edit. Is this the correct download: XDA-developers-SER-v12.exe
Edit 2. I got it to install the special edition rom, now it asked if I want to unlock the phone now. I said "yes" but I do not know which option to choose.
As I said in my first post I am in the US and will be using my cingular wireless account and sim card. I do not see an option for this.

I am king of all that is old t-mobile pocket pc phones. LOL
I got it to work , thanks for the help. I may start a pay pal account just to donate. This is a great site. now for the acceroies and to figure out how to use the new programs that the rom put in

ROM mda pro

hi, I bought a mda pro.
If I want can I install the rom of I-mate in english?
and where can I download?
and for unlock?
thank you

Hi,
sorry for eventually beeing unpolite, but have you ever tried to read a single post in this forum ?
Here is a complete forum called "Universal upgrading" .. there you will find all the answers to your questions.
If you don´t find them within 10 seconds, try the search. If you still don´t find it .. no, you don´t have the skills to upgrade your mda, you will toast it.
- Superbowl
PS: if you still have questions AFTER you read, you are welcome to ask.

Download this file, it contains the I-Mate JASJAR Rom update with a No Device ID executable.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/MDA_PRO_JASJAR_ROM_UPGRADE_WWE_11353_137_10301.zip
Put the MDA in bootloader (Camera + Reset + Power)
Connect the device via USB
Run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe
Once updated, press reset on the MDA Pro
That's it! Then you'll have a nice MDA pro with MSN, Skype and ALOT more free RAM!

MDA Pro upgading
hollinshead
I see that you have updated your MDA Pro with the IMate ROM Update, Im keen to do this but wanted to know what the pitfalls are?
What about connection settings? How can I get them back?
Does all the software work OK? Can you still Video call?
Ive had problems with the signal being a little poor in my area, does the radio upgrade seem to solve it or not.
Sorry for all the questions, but if I balls this up, I have no original ROM to go back to, as TMobile dont seem to release them on the net.
Any help you can give would be great

HI,
at least you should make a complete backup of your extended rom. There are all the files you may need to re-install the original customization, e.g. the original connection settings.
- Superbowl

Problems
Its academic now really as I cant complete the upgrade, it comes up with the wrong country code error.
Is there a solution to this, mine is UK TMobile?

Did my MDA pro this morning
1. Make sure you are running form the bootloader or you cannot install as the id issue comes up. If you aren't sure about accessing the bootloader- run the update first - it will fail but phone should be in bootloader.
2. Disable USB connections in Activesync,
3. Re-run update - all should work fine.
The new rom includes a prompt on set-up for your carrier settings and should work fine without having to use the files from the extended rom backup you shoud make before playing with a new rom (allows you to install the specific customisations for your device
Thanks to the poster for the link to the files
Issues solved,
MS voice command now installs
Streaming video via ORB works (a bit gimmicky though and no full screen)No more t-mobile schemes - much nicer dial skin and today themes

It works fine, the T-Mobile MMS settings are installed for you (just select the network when going through setup on the PDA after the flash).
The GPRS / 3G settings you can add manually.
Access point: general.t-mobile.uk
Username: t-mobile
Password: one2one
Video calls etc work fine, because its all included in the I-Mate rom. What's more, it doesn't have that horrid T-mobile dialler theme!

How to update ROM on O2 Orbit-solution

All,
I've exchanged many emails with the imei.check.co.uk team and also met personally one of these guys in order to be able to upload a new ROM to my O2 Orbit. I had excatly the same problem as many of you with ending the uploding process with "model invalid id" error message.
Now I'm happy to say we do have a solution.
So if you want to change your ROM (any), simply follow these instructions:
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Of course you can publish the instructions...
BUT PLEASE put a BIG WARNING! It will crash the phone in case you don't have a valid key file to perfom the last step: RUN THE UNLOCKER AGAIN AFTER THE ROM MODEL SWITCH TO RECOVER FROM THE DATA CRASHED MESSAGE!
Hello,
we found a way to flash ANY artemis roms in ANY Artemis look alike device (HTC Hero too).
Tools you need:
-hexworkshop from http://www.bpsoft.com/downloads/
-Any rom
-winzip or winrar
-http://www.imei-check.co.uk/C3v1Unlock.zip
a valid UNL file for your phone.
install hexworkshop and winzip/winrar
Take any rom for example: ART_HTCWWE_11240501_026790_WWE_Ship.exe
in explorer, right click on it and select "Extract files..."
Now it will unpack all the files
You'll have now "HTCWWE_shipsigned.nbh"
right click on it and Click "Hex Edit with Hex Workshop"
You'll see on the 5th row ARTE10000
Make it ARTE***** and save file
Now right click on ROMUpdateUtility.exe and "Hex Edit with Hex Workshop"
Search for word password.it will find it at 0x3E0B0 after password replace "BsaD5SeoA" with "IMEICHECK" and save the .exe file
Now connect the phone to the pc (normal way). run the C3v1Unlock.exe
when is asking for UNL file, disconect the phone from pc, press cancel, and
close the unlocker.
Now connect the phone back to the pc (in this mode it is) and run the
ROMUpdateUtility.exe
Now follow the instructions as the upgrade it will work.
After upgrade done, run the unlocker again and this time select the correct UNLfile.
Task Done.
C3 after flashing with any WIFI roms it will STILL not have WIFI!!!
Regards,
IMEI-CHECK Team
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Cheers, Martin

YESS, I have changed my GER rom to new HTC official ENG Rom, you are the best!!!!!! It's very simple to do...
yuppyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
the next step is.... backup the ROM I'm search ITA ROM form my HTC 3300.
see you later...

Good Discovery,
But the key is: We will have to pay 38USD for the "Proper UNL file" which is unique for every IMEI. Is it right?
Yeah, Thanks mr. Martin who is from Imei-Check Team. But we are still looking for a free solution.
Regards!

Tamagochi,
yes, first you have to go to imei.check and pay for the unlocking program and the unique .unl file.
P.S. I'm not a member of imei.check, just had the same problem as many Orbit users here...you can find my previous thread.

Works great on all versions.
Great support from the boys from emeicheck

Question about directions
Okay, I'm gonna try this. Do I still follow these directions exactly even though I have already unlocked the CID?
Also, when you see the line "ARTE1000" do you actually replace the "1000" part with the little stars? Sorry, I'm really new at this!
Thanks!

Yes you must do it all.

HELP
Everything went smoothly but when the device rebooted, it want me to "align the screen". It doesn't seem to be able to detect the stylus touching the screen! Can't get past that screen! Anybody know what I could have done wrong?

REF: HELP (Never Mind...)
I DID IT, I DID IT, I DID IT!!!! Just had to wait a minute or two and then everything seemed to work fine!!! TomTom is there, my WiFi is working! Thank you MAROSV and FRANCOBANCO!!!! If I can do it, ANYBODY can!! THANK YOU!!!

Hi KleineMaus,
I am wondering which ROM u used on your orbit that includes tomtom?
Or do you just mean you still had tomtom stored on your menory card?
Cheers, Towelie.

towelie said:
Hi KleineMaus,
I am wondering which ROM u used on your orbit that includes tomtom?
Or do you just mean you still had tomtom stored on your menory card?
Cheers, Towelie.
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hi, I've just used the last HTC offical Rom (see xda ftp site..) that include TomTOm + 1 city map
byebye

Hi, I used the ROM on the Wiki page Dopod|English|DOPOD001|ARTE1****|1.25.707.2 ??/??/0?|1.25.707.104|1.25.0000|02.69.90|4.1.13.30| [Download|ftp://xda:[email protected]/Artemis/Shipped_Complete_Updates/ARTE_DOPODAU_12570702_026990_WWE_SHIP.exe]|[Thread|http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286639]
It worked like a charm. The only problem I had was that when the Orbit re-booted after the process finished, it didn't seem to detect the sylus. I just waited five minutes and then it worked. Guess it was still getting settled in with it's new ROM. I don't know where I had the TomTom before I started the update, but it installed the German maps which were there before but as a bonus it gave me a English speaking voice which I didn't have before. It came with a German voice and I couldn't change because I had not yet upgraded the memory and had no room. So, my update was super! The only little thing is that once I changed the screen color back to blue instead of that terrible green, I couldn't get the phone part (dialing pad) to change to blue. No biggie, as now I can use my Orbit in English. I can live with the green phone pad! Maybe somebody will tweak that one. Hope this wasn't more info than you needed....

KleinMouse,
the dialing pad can be easily changed as well....just do a little seach on this Artemis forum and you will find many links pointing to skins available for WM5 phone edition.

O2 Orbit ROM upgrade info
Hi,
my o2 orbit has ROM 1.25.206.2 WWE. I wanted to know if this is the latest ROM available for my phone. I got my phone 10 days ago and i gotta do a soft reset on it every day. I had the same kind of problems with o2 Atom. But most of the issues were corrected once the ROM was upgraded. Please someone update me on my situation. Thanks

I tried the steps but i'm always getting the ERROR[300] : INVALID UPDATE TOOL - This Update Utility cannot be used for your PDA Phone. Please get newer Update Utility
Anyone who can help me here? I already tried different ROMs but always the same message

Did you unlock with imei-check? What is your model ID ARTExxxx ?

Yes i did. My Model ID is ARTE100

Hmm, but the steps described above are necessary to follow only if your model is Orbit (ARTE200). If you have HTC P3300 or Dopod p800W or Artemis or MDA compact 3, then you don't need to do it this way. The only thing you need to do is to unlock with Imei-check. If it still doesnt work, contact their help desk.

Ok i see, very strange indeed. I did the unlock with the stuff from Imei-check but i still get the message ERROR [244] : INVALID MODEL ID . If i try the steps from your post #1 , i get the described error obove. I'll try to contact the guys from imei-check, i hope they can help me

Hi Kleine Maus, I read with great joy that you succeeded and I would like to feel the same way.... Could you kindly reply to me and give me some detailed instructions to follow? Hopefully this will work for my HTC P3300....Thanks in advance.... I really appreciate it. Best SiperX

SIM Menu access problem

This is my private message send to one of the member of this forum. Just created this thread for everybody can view it and help me with it..
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ei,
nid help for my sim menu..
i tried to download 3 different roms in my PDA (O2 IIs) and all of them has the sim menu.
however, all of them has a problem accessing to this menus. (thats the reason why i reflash and reflash again different roms for me to check what is the problem.)
my sim is also a retailer sim and i read some of your post that your are also a retailer. so im asking if how did you manage to enter and have access to you sim.
ok, maybe you are having a hard time imagining what im trying to imply with "access" and "enter".
in my previous mobile phone (n70), i can send load one's number using the smart menu HOWEVER, in my PDA, although i can see the menu, enter in the first level where i can see the options like phonebook/inbox, buddy balance, PLDT load and etc. But when im trying to enter some of this options, there is no joy. I cant access this options. i cant select one of them. even clicking or double clicking it will not gain you the access to enter the 2nd level.
thus, i cant use them but i can see the first level.
So hope you can also help me with this. I have difficulty trying to extract my sim card and putting it to another phone just to load up myself and other mobile phone.
Thank you very much in advance for your response.. thanks.
Ill be waiting for it.
Thanks..

jamcute18m said:
This is my private message send to one of the member of this forum. Just created this thread for everybody can view it and help me with it..
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ei,
nid help for my sim menu..
i tried to download 3 different roms in my PDA (O2 IIs) and all of them has the sim menu.
however, all of them has a problem accessing to this menus. (thats the reason why i reflash and reflash again different roms for me to check what is the problem.)
my sim is also a retailer sim and i read some of your post that your are also a retailer. so im asking if how did you manage to enter and have access to you sim.
ok, maybe you are having a hard time imagining what im trying to imply with "access" and "enter".
in my previous mobile phone (n70), i can send load one's number using the smart menu HOWEVER, in my PDA, although i can see the menu, enter in the first level where i can see the options like phonebook/inbox, buddy balance, PLDT load and etc. But when im trying to enter some of this options, there is no joy. I cant access this options. i cant select one of them. even clicking or double clicking it will not gain you the access to enter the 2nd level.
thus, i cant use them but i can see the first level.
So hope you can also help me with this. I have difficulty trying to extract my sim card and putting it to another phone just to load up myself and other mobile phone.
Thank you very much in advance for your response.. thanks.
Ill be waiting for it.
Thanks..
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We too have the same problem in Hima since wm5. Finally there is one new rom with a working STK for himalaya. Get more info from Hima wm6 forum.

Which of the Hima's rom is working with STK ?
JP

JPBRA said:
Which of the Hima's rom is working with STK ?
JP
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PDAVIET ROM (Build 19213) has a working STK. Me & some others also tried to extract the STK out of it and to create a CAB to be used in other ROMs. But we all failed. If U do it successfully, shere it with us too....

UP for this thread..!
can anyone who is expert solve this problem..?
UP!
UP!

shiranmotha said:
PDAVIET ROM (Build 19213) has a working STK. Me & some others also tried to extract the STK out of it and to create a CAB to be used in other ROMs. But we all failed. If U do it successfully, shere it with us too....
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Yes, i saw somewhere else that doing it by cab didn't do the trick since it was impossible to update some areas which are embbeded in the ROM.
I have absolutely no idea and no know-how to do it.
I've tried on PDAVIET 19213 ROM download, but i can succeed. If you have the link for rapidshare or else, please tell me.
JP

Ok, so i managed to download ROM WM6.1 CE OS 5.2.19213 (Build 19213.1.0.4 PV DVH) and installed it on my BA, and the STK Menu remains not working.
Any thoughts ?
JP