Good morning Everyone,
I was looking into information on updating my Cell phone ROM as after some reading and searching I found out that this phone is GPS capable (Why they would sell it with the functionality disabled is beyond me.) On the Official HTC website I did find a new update that was released 08/06/2008 at the following link. CLICKY! . I am wounder if anyone else is having a problem downloading this file and installing it? I receive an error saying the file is corrupt and I should download the file again. I have tried downloading the file from two separate computers, tried all three mirror sites (US, Europe, Asia) and last but not least tried using three different web browsers. Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari for Windows.
I am curious if anyone knows of another mirror site for this newly released update that is working? Or of another way I can update to the same version. I am unfamiliar with the ROMs that are on this website (I could figure it out but am uneasy about installing something unofficial.) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
PS: I also noticed that the file name "-HTC P4000 (Telus)-Telus_HTC_P4000_WM6_07252007.exe" Has an old date on it? I am hoping they just rebuilt a previous update, or they have not actually posted the new update and still have an old one which happens to not work. Just an observation I noticed.
PSS: I have sent in a technical help request through the online process of HTC asking for a link to a working .exe but I tend to find that out of the norm requests such as this do not turn out very well with corporations whose support team are really only knowledgeable in standard help desk things IE: I'm too stupid to turn on my phone can you help me?
Did you follow the instructions here?
http://www.telusmobility.com/on/business_solutions/htc_p4000_upgrade_xp.shtml
I did a while back and it worked. If not, just switch to DCD's, it's awesome. Telus's 6.1 ROM doesn't enable your GPS.
Ya that is currently the ROM I am running, Maybe I am just mixed up. I looked at the HTC website for the TELUS rom and noticed the date for release was 08/06/2008 so I was under the assumption they had released an updated ROM that was a newer version then 2.13.661.2 which I am already running. One that would also patch the GPS (just a guess). However, I guess I will look into the DCD roms and see if I can fumble through the guides to get it loaded. Thanks anyways.
telus p4000 rom
I have a P4000 running on DCD 3.2.2 and Radio 3.42.2 gps enabled internet sharing enabled and many other stuff... this is just roocking the place.. Just forgot the official Rom and go for dcd you just have to follow all instructions be aware and youll anjoye all youre gona do with your phone
HTC P4000 rocks again!
Being half way through custom install (with all nightmares and mistakes ) I found this official update too. Confirm too: everything works as expected.
Took a while for GPS to pick up in Richmond Hill, Ontario, but the it worked like a charm!
guig54 said:
I have a P4000 running on DCD 3.2.2 and Radio 3.42.2 gps enabled internet sharing enabled and many other stuff... this is just roocking the place.. Just forgot the official Rom and go for dcd you just have to follow all instructions be aware and youll anjoye all youre gona do with your phone
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2nd that. Upgraded from the old v2 and now to this one GPS and everything worked great with Google Maps.. I didn't bother stopping that customization thing like I've read in other post. Loaded that HTC home Plugin v2.1 on it and its fine.
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I purchased an xv6700 for use with Verizon . Unknown to me, the original owner had replaced the OS (WinMo 5.0) with a version of WinMo 6.5 from ppckitchen.com. I'm trying to work with the seller, but I also want to explore the available options for if I were to keep the phone. I would consider staying with the device/current OS, but there are a couple of problems that would need to be addressed.
1) The new OS does not have any productivity suite. Are there any open source/free alternatives to mobile Office? I rather not have to purchase a new version of mobile Office. It should be included with the original OS.
2) Should the WIFI work without service? I rather not activate the phone until I'm sure I will be stuck with it, but I want to know if it will work. Currently it sees, but can't connect to any networks.
Additionally, I have been unable to find the original software. Does anyone have the OEM provided ROM? How hard is flashing it? HTC will not provide any service/support. Your input/assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
-MDKline
I found another cooked ROM with an Office suite. I'll be loading that one. Thanks for looking!
-MDKline
Hello. I've looked everywhere for this but couldn't find a solution. Currently I can only update my e-mail tab on touchflo via wi-fi. I was wondering if anyone knew a fix for enabling it to update via the data connection (3G/HSDPA). I'm running a 6.5.5 ROM, and I don't know if I recall correctly but I think that with the stock ROM I used to be able to do this. Maybe it's a registry that needs to be modified or maybe there's a cab that someone knows about. Any help will be appreciated
my guess is your rom messed up your settings........go to start-settings-connections-connections-advanced tab-select network-change bouth of those to your curent connections provider (orrange internet is mine)
I lost my network connection (only get the explamation point on all roms/buids/radios/ect/)and usually connect my android to my other phone any way bc i dont have 3g.
Any one have any recommendations of a rom with that feature.
I ran across this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7716862&postcount=24
update zip but im not sure how to install it. I used to put my galaxy into bootloader mode but no idea on the hd2.
If you want to connect to an ad-hoc network, any ROM will do it.
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If you want to connect to an ad-hoc network, any ROM will do it.
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Which are you using ive tried about 4 and the only one that i got to work was hydroids.
I am also trying to fine a ROM that have adhoc network as well. Was there a reason why none of the ROM or Android does not include the ability to join adhoc network?
I was under the impression that we were unable to install the new tango updates while running custom roms? Being a total noob and not knowing any better I may have done just that. Or being a complete noob I could be mistaken :silly: After screwing something up messing with registry files, yes I knew better but I couldn't resist, I did a hard reset on my Verizon Trophy running DFT Freedom ROM V5 for Spark_W with the Mango v3 Radio. Downloaded a few xaps and yep still unlocked so just for fun I ran the software updates and language packs using xboxmod's WP7 Update Cab Sender which completed with no errors. Didn't fix the Internet Sharing issue on this rom but did enable Commercial Mobile Alert System which was not included in this rom; see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546287&page=2. I am fairly sure these settings appeared before updating the radio to Mango v3. Like I said being a noob I could be completely off track but is there any other way to tell if the updates took?
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I was under the impression that we were unable to install the new tango updates while running custom roms? Being a total noob and not knowing any better I may have done just that. Or being a complete noob I could be mistaken :silly: After screwing something up messing with registry files, yes I knew better but I couldn't resist, I did a hard reset on my Verizon Trophy running DFT Freedom ROM V5 for Spark_W with the Mango v3 Radio. Downloaded a few xaps and yep still unlocked so just for fun I ran the software updates and language packs using xboxmod's WP7 Update Cab Sender which completed with no errors. Didn't fix the Internet Sharing issue on this rom but did enable Commercial Mobile Alert System which was not included in this rom; see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546287&page=2. I am fairly sure these settings appeared before updating the radio to Mango v3. Like I said being a noob I could be completely off track but is there any other way to tell if the updates took?
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No, it isn't that these updates won't work, it is that they haven't been recommended for installation (quiet a difference). The reason the driver update was always avoided, was because the WIRELESS driver would be replaced with one that wouldn't enable Internet Sharing (meaning if you installed the older driver updates, your Internet Sharing would either disappear, or simply stop working). Since this new driver enables it, it might not be a bad idea to update to it, since it fixes the random MAC address issue. Also, the recommendation was to not use Zune to update, since it will push out ALL updates.
Using WP7 Update Cab Sender is good for those who know what they are doing, but up until the Spark_W Tango update, we had no official hotspot support. Now that the hotspot support is in the driver, I don't see the issue in pushing the driver update cab (which I recently posted the link to here).
Also, if your running on a network other then Verizon, you might need to change the new default Internet Sharing settings using the info found here. If you have unlimited data go here to get it working.
You've inspired me to go ahead and push the driver update to my primary phone, worst case I can restore my backup if it kills tethering (which it shouldn't).
Looks like the driver update won't take for ansar's Tango rom. I'll need to do some testing to figure out why. Maybe it's about time I did a build of XevRev and released it for our phones. With tethering official supported, so long as I make the support universal in the WIRELESS driver, we'll have fixed tethering support.
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Looks like the driver update won't take for ansar's Tango rom. I'll need to do some testing to figure out why. Maybe it's about time I did a build of XevRev and released it for our phones. With tethering official supported, so long as I make the support universal in the WIRELESS driver, we'll have fixed tethering support.
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I think an XevRev build would be highly anticipated and appreciated!!! I've been jumping through all the available custom roms for the Spark_W just to get a feel for them and trying different things out. I couldn't push ANY of the update cabs to ansars rom. I will try the driver update later with the DFT v5 and get back to you. I thank you sir for your time, your knowledge, and your hard work :good:
No luck pushing the driver update to DFT's rom either so decided to play around with the SolvZ v1 rom from DocMentalZ. Software update cabs installed no problem but still no luck with the drivers. I do like this rom especially the custom theme colors however seems to have the same problem with Internet Sharing as the DFT rom. I can't really see me using tethering it's just one of those things that if it's available I want it!!! Still, rather have the full unlock of a custom rom if I have to choose. Once again, I thank you sir :highfive:
If you pushed the OS cabs, push the updated driver for VZW Trophy as well. If the rom let you push from 8107=>8112=>8779, then you should be able to push the driver.cab after all of that (do a full backup before just in case it breaks something).
DFT v5 might work since its 8107 Mango.. but I think the leaked 8107 DFT is probably a better rom to try updating with.
Also make note of the tethering information in the post and do that if you must. To reach the programming menu, you MUST have a stock like rom installed without unlock.
I keep thinking when I do release XevRev, I'll have to have at LEAST three-five versions of it (one without full unlock but inter-op so you can use Root Tools for unlock and still have programming menu, a Full-Unlock ver 8107, and a Full-Unlock ver 8779, and a Full-Unlock with no preinstalled OEM apps).
Still no luck with OEM cabs on any custom spark_w roms. Quick question a lol off topic...Is Chevron unlock still possible if I flash back to stock?
Chevron unlock is possible, but not recommended. All fully unlocked roms have the interop unlock that chevron provides built in. I am currently working on a rom that might solve almost ALL of our problems... I'm testing the updatability right now to be sure.
All I can say it.. I figured out the source of the programming problems [it's related to XIP unlock and xap deployment] thanks to a huge help from ultrashot! Currently, I have a fully unlocked phone that can program and its updating to 8773 at this very moment (I intentionally built it on 8107 so we could install the newest HTC drivers and get the newest radio on our phones)... but it still needs a xap deployment tool.. since I had to remove all xap deployment from it to make programming work.
I'm going to try and manually deploy Bazaar to the phone in an attempt to still get xap deployment up and running from Dynamics7 manually.
I'll be testing the crap out of this and communicating further with ultrashot.. hopefully a "once and for all" solution can be found now the true problem has been identified.
8773 checked out okay with my Dynamic7's 1.21 port, now to test the new drivers with official internet sharing.
Okay, driver update failed. I'm guessing it fails because it cannot update the HSPLed bootloader.... Might need a custom driver cab that removes the SPL update and just does everything else. :/
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Chevron unlock is possible, but not recommended. All fully unlocked roms have the interop unlock that chevron provides built in. I am currently working on a rom that might solve almost ALL of our problems... I'm testing the updatability right now to be sure.
All I can say it.. I figured out the source of the programming problems [it's related to XIP unlock and xap deployment] thanks to a huge help from ultrashot! Currently, I have a fully unlocked phone that can program and its updating to 8773 at this very moment (I intentionally built it on 8107 so we could install the newest HTC drivers and get the newest radio on our phones)... but it still needs a xap deployment tool.. since I had to remove all xap deployment from it to make programming work.
I'm going to try and manually deploy Bazaar to the phone in an attempt to still get xap deployment up and running from Dynamics7 manually.
I'll be testing the crap out of this and communicating further with ultrashot.. hopefully a "once and for all" solution can be found now the true problem has been identified.
8773 checked out okay with my Dynamic7's 1.21 port, now to test the new drivers with official internet sharing.
Okay, driver update failed. I'm guessing it fails because it cannot update the HSPLed bootloader.... Might need a custom driver cab that removes the SPL update and just does everything else. :/
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Waiting patiently...haha. I'm just having fun playing with all the different roms and apps and reading the forums absorbing as much as I can. Your time and work, and don't forget your patience with us noobs, is greatly appreciated as is ultrashots, Heathcliffs, jaxbots,and well every d*** person that devotes their time and effort here. Sorry if I only threw out a few names but there are so many. Seriously, thank you and can't wait for the new XevRev!!!