Hi to you all.
I have the current XDA II UK Rom on my i-mate and its the best rom I have ever had, I really like the look of it and it seems vey stable as well.
The Active User Interface on the today screen is configered for UK O2, is there any way to edit the files in the Windows\V2R\O2ActiveUI\Data. I guess that is the files with all the settings for voicemail number, country settings etc... I am Vodafone Australia.
Any help please...
Hi,
you can try to modify the cab-File (o2ActiveUI....cab) in the Extended ROM.
Take WinCE Cab Manager to edit the above mentioned cab-file. In this cab-file you will find another cab-file (o2ActiveUI.cab?) which you should extract first and after that edit with the WinCE Cab Manager.
In this file you will find several settings for different providers (o2 UK & o2 GER). I think that it should be possible to change them, but did not try that yet (though I also intend to do that).
Should you succeed, it would be great if you could post what you've figured out...
Bobopopo
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Hi,
I bought a Qtek 1010 from a friend. when I restrat the system I get "test only, not for sale", and G 44.00.01 and other numbers, the system then starts and runs and looks normal.
I don't like that.. what do you think?? is there something wrong with it?
not at all, but he just installed a 'cooked' rom, wich means,
a costom rom that he built in the xda-kitchen
what does that mean??!!
can I restore the original OS??
Yes you can, the last owner only customized the rom and probably installed a PPC 2003 rom.
The original rom is PPC 2002 from your provider orange? T-mobile? etc. since PPC 2003 (XDA-Qtek) rom's are still note officially provided (just T-mobile wiwh is strarting to provide some for 30$)
As a personal view, i would keep the one you have if you fell conftarbale with it. I will never go back to PPC 2002 from my provider (Orange), i way prefer my PPC 2003 custom rom's.
You can look at http://www.yorch.net/ to cutomize your rom's.
To install the roms look in the forum, ther's already a lot of beginers post.
Cheers,
Yann
khabbab,
Go to Start/Settings/System Tab/Device Information
and let us know what ROM version you have.
I suspect it may be 4.01.00.
yann: thank you.. I will chek the site
pdhenry: the ROM version is 4.00.01.
yesterday I took the Qtek to the main agent, and one of the technicals said this device is upgraded and it should not! the version should be 3.16.?? in order to suite this country. So, he adviced me to change the device if I can, because there will be some problems!! it won't be stable!
This is not true. I downloaded the kitchen rom in WM2003 with the 'not for sale" boot screen, I'm in France with Orange, and it suits perfectly well the country and all the other european countries while travelling!
:?: please could anyone tell me if there is a way to turn my german xda II (o2 net) into an english speaking one and if poss just to have it running with out the o2 software
Get rid of the German
The Windows Mobile Software always comes in English. The German OEM is loaded on top of the english software when you first boot the device. To get rid of it, you need to use the Extended ROM viewer to see you Extended ROM. Move all these files elsewhere... you might need them later. You then need the english versions of the MMS and Camera software available online with other ROM upgrade packages. Then, just put the .CAB files you want loaded in the extended ROM and hard reset the device. It will then not load the O2 stuff or the German extensions. I wish I had the CAB files but you should be able to find them somewhere online. Good luck!
JBW
ive got an o2 xda2 , not sure what version rom it has on it, but i want to upgrade it to the latest orange version as i use it on orange and would like all the orange settings and stuff. also will it fix the bluetooth problems?
could someone please give me a guide as to where i can download all the sotware i need and exactly what to do please?
or could someone be kind enough to add me to msn and help me through it?
my msn is [email protected]
Thanks
I have the same problem. I also wanna go to 1.72
Orange helpdesk says there is no date set yet for them to have it
They are spending their time on star wars :evil:
where can i download roms fron the orange site? ive heard that you can but i cant find any
No problem young's...it's very easy to do that.
@ NeCrOpHiLiCaT
If you need more help, I have added your MSN address in my one!
I have only orange CH settings, so the best to do is:
Load the old ROM (original one, maybe 1.66), install Extendet_ROM tools you can find on XDA site, export from the phone Extendet ROM those *.cab whos name are ORANGE on your PC Harddisk.
Install the new ROM (maybe 1.72), repeat the step whit extendet ROM and put in the Extendet ROM of the phone those ORANGE *.cab you extracted in the Harddisk, after that you can just go in the Extendet ROM of the phone and Tap on those cab file, otherwise, in the Extedet_ROM of the phone is a file "config.txt", edit this one, add line whit cab name. So, if you make a Hardreset of your phone it will install also Orange settings.
This last one woulb be the better way if one time you make a hardreset.
I hope this is clear Enought, because my english isn't the best!
Cheers
Hi All
I have original Australian O2 ROM:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165
I also use the O2 Bluetooth head set which I would also like to keep using (I've noticed a few people having issues with some ROM upgrade versions)
Please could someone send me a link where I can download the most stable/updated ROM for my Australian XDA II.
Sorry for asking for links but I am so confused when trying to search for this, I never know what one to use and there are so many around.
I would also like to (IF POSSIBLE) get an upgrade ROM that is automated like O2 original ROM's, one EXE that extracts and does it all for you... no commands or lots of text to read though and try and work out how to do it all....
MANY THANKS!!!!!
Hope someone can help me out!
CHEERS
FB
ROM Upgrade
Hi. I'm in a similar position. Notes won't work, SMS has stopped working and hard resets don't help. Am looking for version 1.72.187 which seeems to be the best one at present for Australian XDA II. Can anyone assist in locating it. Tried source without luck. Still hunting...
Does any one have any links on a stable Australian O2 XDA II automated ROM? :?:
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fairchiro said:
Hi. I'm in a similar position. Notes won't work, SMS has stopped working and hard resets don't help. Am looking for version 1.72.187 which seeems to be the best one at present for Australian XDA II. Can anyone assist in locating it. Tried source without luck. Still hunting...
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Best thing would be to download the UK one for Xda II, hack the device_ID on yours to make it look like a UK one.,,,,,
Thanks for the reply Southern_Man.
Does the UK one have the settings and profiles for Telstra Settings and all. Eg. When you do a hard reset it askes you to select your phone provider to set up the settings for that provider. I would have though it would have only had UK telco's as mine only seems to have Australian ones?
Does any one else have an easy upgrade path for the O2 XDAII for either Win2003 or Win2003SE... but I am looking for a stable version where every thing works that should... EG. Alarms, Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth GPS, Phone...etc..etc
Many thanks guys!
fudgebottom said:
Thanks for the reply Southern_Man.
Does the UK one have the settings and profiles for Telstra Settings and all. Eg. When you do a hard reset it askes you to select your phone provider to set up the settings for that provider. I would have though it would have only had UK telco's as mine only seems to have Australian ones?
Does any one else have an easy upgrade path for the O2 XDAII for either Win2003 or Win2003SE... but I am looking for a stable version where every thing works that should... EG. Alarms, Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth GPS, Phone...etc..etc
Many thanks guys!
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FB
You're right, it only has the O2 UK settings. But imate have published a list of config cabs for most carriers which you can download and use.
Read the site, update your xda ii, open the extended rom (bit like a small hard disk) and load your own settings in.
You'll get a great deal of satisfaction, and a new way of using your gadget...
Hi Southern_Man
Thanks oncea again for the fast reply.
This version you are talking about I'm asuming it is Win2003 (same as the one I have currently?) is ther much diference that you know of?
Also where can I download all the required software (Rom, ID changer, Config Cabs..etc..etc) and instructions on how to get it all done?
In your opinion do you think it's worth the effort (as it is the same OS version? I am unsure what they have fixed etc..etc)
Thanks once again for your efforts.. Sorry I'm just not into the pocketPC stuff as much at the moment and I use it every day so don't want to stuff any thing up... want to double and triple check before I do any thing
FB
ROM Upgrade
Downloaded the UK version and upgraded to 1.72.181 with no problems. Has been working fine and solved the SMS problem but still have Notes that won't open.
With the download all I needed to do was input the Imei number and it downloaded fine. Got it from the UK XDA site.
On flashing it did report one problem and then suggested that I disconnect, reconnect the device and try again. That was successful.
I can recommend this for anyone in Australia so far. :wink: The configuration to GPRS is different as autoconfig is removed but that was pretty simple really.
Also got the application updates from the site and found the voice dialler to be great so far. Fax facility not much use unless you're happy to pay all the fees to optus for the service.
Will consider the extended ROM upgrade to higher versions to see if I can solve the notes problem or may use the ROM unlocker to copy another file from an uncorrupted device.
Telstra config
The UK version was easily able to sort out the optus stuff and search for the network. I'm pretty sure it will do the telstra stuff no probs. Thats version 1.72.181 I'll check it right now to see although I don't have a telstra sim card....No Problems! Go to phone , options, network, click on manual selection, it will then search for all available networks and will pick up optus, telstra and vodaphone AU with no problems. No point in stuffing around with all the technical stuff!
Hi fairchiro
Thanks for the reply.
I have just tried to download the updates but it says my IME number is not valid or has already been registerd? I have registered it on MyXDA.com when I purchased the phone a few years ago, could this be my problem?
Do you know where else I can get a copy of this ROM? Also what is the Extended ROM update do? I though the updates updated every thing? (Eg. Radio, Extended, Rom...etc..etc) If not is there a copy of the ROM that updates all software on the PDA?
Also does any one know what is diferent between the UK and Australian version I am currently running?
I have original Australian O2 ROM:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165
Is there much point is just upgrading the ROM version if the others are also not updated?
Does this update fix or have a better battery life (when using bluetooth for example?)
Many thanks once again!
:lol:
FB
Hi Guys, also been reading around I'm not too sure what the diferences are between the two versions (Eg. Version I have and the UK updated version)...
Would it be better for me looking at upgrading to Win2003SE as there seems to be a few more features it offers? If so what is the best and esiest upgrade path to take... and the most stable (stability is what I am looking for!)
Cheers
FB
fudgebottom said:
Hi Guys, also been reading around I'm not too sure what the diferences are between the two versions (Eg. Version I have and the UK updated version)...
Would it be better for me looking at upgrading to Win2003SE as there seems to be a few more features it offers? If so what is the best and esiest upgrade path to take... and the most stable (stability is what I am looking for!)
Cheers
FB
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Microsoft seem to have a fairly consistent model, whereby it takes them 3-4 attempts to release a decent build of anything. AKU2 is their 3rd go at WM2003SE, and is actually pretty good. Fast, good battery and so on. Worth it for speed and stability.
When they are at AKU2 on Magneto, supposedly in the new year, then all those Windows Mobile 5 devices will be worth looking at (and cheaper too)
ROM Upgrades
Hi Fudgebum....sorry, bottom.
I don't think that the previous registration of your IMEI at myxda will be a problem because mine was registered there also.
The 1.72.181 upgrade will update your ROM, radio, and Extended ROM all at the same time.
Don't quote me on this but, I get the understanding that the extended ROM is one that is not quite essential to the basic running of the PDA. In other words you can play with it so that certain programs are included and certain ones are not. Hey but I'm still learning about all this stuff too. In this forum lots of guys, especially "zero" or is it "extremezero" or similar, seem to cook up their own versions of the extended ROM for personalizing aspects of the pda operation and available applications.
If you want to send me a personal message (see PM's above) then I can post you a cd with the ROM update on it or you should be able to download it at the UK site . Can't understand why you can't as long as you can input an IMEI. :?
Good Luck
Hi. I Would Just like To Know How To Create A Cab File That Had All The Settings I Used On My Phone.
I Just Upgraded The Firmware On My TyTN To The AT&T AKU 3.3 Rom And Being From The UK This Ment I Had A Lot Of Information To Change In Order To Get My GPRS,WAP,MMS,E-Mails And Keyboard Layout To Work Again. It Would Have Been Really Handy If I Had Had A Cab File Wich Would Have Added All That Data For Me.
So I Was Just Wondering If Anyone Knew How To Do That.
Cheers
Sorry, Couldn't Help But To Post This, But Maybe You Also Need To Change The Setting That Automatically Capitalises The First Letter Of Every Word.
Just kidding with ya . You might have better luck in the Hermes forum, rather than the Hermes Upgrading forum.
You may try to use a software called ''WinCE.CAB.Manager''
mousey_ said:
Hi. I Would Just like To Know How To Create A Cab File That Had All The Settings I Used On My Phone.
I Just Upgraded The Firmware On My TyTN To The AT&T AKU 3.3 Rom And Being From The UK This Ment I Had A Lot Of Information To Change In Order To Get My GPRS,WAP,MMS,E-Mails And Keyboard Layout To Work Again. It Would Have Been Really Handy If I Had Had A Cab File Wich Would Have Added All That Data For Me.
So I Was Just Wondering If Anyone Knew How To Do That.
Cheers
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Easy way is to find the Ext_ROM from a shipped ROM from Orange UK and run the extrom cabs to get the MMS/SMS and GPRS settings etc...
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_PersonalCAB