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I downloaded the upgrade from O2 and run it on my QTEK 2020. The process finished without any errors but I am surprised/dissapointed that:
-this upgrade IS NOT the one announced by Microsoft recently i.e. WM2003 second edition
-the applications that are listed in the pdf instructions have not been installed on my QTEK
-the BT remains the same
Am I missing something or was expecting too much from this update?
Well this upgrade is just bug fixes and no new features. The Windows Mobile 2003 Special Edition (SE) is just out of the door. I just with testing and all we would be luck to get this towards the end of second quarter or the third q. Even then I am not sure if it is going to be free or even offered as an paid upgrade.
Regards,
Kueh.
What about the applications that are listed in the pdf, I think something is a miss as I haven't even got the o2 active interface after the upgrade...nor any of the new apps.
check if the ext-rom is proberly installed...
you can even run this manually.
how do I check that it is properly installed?
how do I got about reinstalling it? is it just a case of opening the installer in winzip and then rerunning one of the files?
Enable the hidden extended rom by using the attached cab. Reset it. Use file explorer to view the extended rom in the root directory. if your extended rom has been installed correctly, you should be able to find o2ActiveUIEngl.CAB. run it to get your active O2.
:lol:
When my XDAII rebooted after upgrade there was no O2Active and no links to it - I just did another hard reset and it installed itself correctly the second time around.
extened rom
Thanks all, i used the ext rom viewer and managed to install the missing new applications. i might do a hard reset anyway just to be sure.
thanks again.
I have installed the T-mobile 1.72 Beta ROM update on my O2 XDA. Everything has installed just fine and it appears to be working great. The addition of the Fax module is really welcome although a little buggy has allowed me to send a number of faxes.
The BT stack now gives me an extra option on my Widcom BT software on my desktop pc. It seems much more stable than the O2 stack.
My only problem is that all my MMS, SMS, GPRS and WAP settings are for T-Mobile UK and not O2 Ireland. I have tried to enter them manually with little success.
After reading through some of the other threads would it be possible to take the relevant cab files from an O2 1.60 (latest ROM) Extended ROM and copy them onto my PDA and then run them to install the settings? I also miss the O2 Active screen and would like to install that as well. If this is possible could and please tell me that it is!!!! Would someone be kind enough to send me the relevant Cab files?
Many thanks in advance for any help or advice.
Paul
I think its posted on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8515
On page 2. There is a modified extendend rom.
Thanks for the mail
I have downloaded the extended ROM that you mentioned but it seems to just contain the T-Mobile stuff. I would like a copy of the O2 Extended ROM if possible and just install the O2 settings and Active.
Thanks
Paul
If you have an old backup, you can replace that with the new one you have now. And then runt the desired CAB files (Camera, mms, andsoon) from the new 1.72 upgrade.
Here you go mate...
Attached is a ZIP file, containing a folder.
In it, are ALL the O2 files found in an O2 Extended ROM, as per 1.60.00 ROM Upgrade, O2 WWE.
I am not sure exactly which CAB is the settings file (can anyone tell me what the GPRS settings file CAB is called in an extended ROM), so you will have to find it yourself.
It also includes the O2 Active stuff.
Hope it helps.
Download it quick, becuase I'm not sure the legalities of posting it here, and also its a big file, so using up a lot of my space, so I wanna delete it soon.
Thanks
Thanks Shadamehr
I downloaded the ROM ran the Cabs and I now have O2 connection settings and O2 active. Thank you so much.
My next project is to copy the o2 files to the extended 1.72 ROM so that if I require a hard reset it will install the O2 stuff and the newer 1.72 files etc.
Out of interest the application for unhiding and unlocking the Extended ROM requires the sending of "arguments" how do you do this on Pocket PC. i am familiar with doing this on a desktop PC. Any help would again be appreciated.
Thanks to you all.
Paul
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Pastor said:
Thanks Shadamehr
I downloaded the ROM ran the Cabs and I now have O2 connection settings and O2 active. Thank you so much.
My next project is to copy the o2 files to the extended 1.72 ROM so that if I require a hard reset it will install the O2 stuff and the newer 1.72 files etc.
Out of interest the application for unhiding and unlocking the Extended ROM requires the sending of "arguments" how do you do this on Pocket PC. i am familiar with doing this on a desktop PC. Any help would again be appreciated.
Thanks to you all.
Paul
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Er, you've totally lost me mate.
For the Unlocker, all I do, is copy the cab file for it over to my XDA2, then use File Manager on the XDA2 to locate the file, and click to run.
This installs it.
Then, if you go into programs, there is a new folder, next to games, for the extRom tools.
Open that, and you can hide/unhide, and lock/unlock the extended ROM.
It sometimes requires a soft reboot.
When it is unlcoked and unhidden, you can simply delete all files in it, and copy the whole O2 folder contents into it that I posted.
Then, after a hard reset, it will install all the programs in the extended rom.
Not sure what all these 'argument' things are you mention mate, sorry.
Sorted!!!
Did not see the programme group had been using the application via the file explorer and it was asking for "arguments". Thanks for the help.
Paul
It is so cool to change ROMs of XDAII like changing OS on PC.
but experience of HimaUpgradeUt.exe is a really nightmare sometimes.
yesterday I tried 3 times and had to kill all processes on my PC and detach all USB devices except the cradle.
however, sometimes I can upgrade ROM at first time but still takes very long time.
I guess the reason is the cradle use USB 1.1 and HimaUpgradeUt must upload 3 ROMs one by one.
Is it possible to use other way to burn that ROM?
especially when we just need to amend ExtROM only?
why don't you do your changes directly in the extended rom?
and do a hard reset.
This gives you the same result as upgrading without changing NK and radio.
ofcourse you'll need extended rom unlocker.
M4io said:
why don't you do your changes directly in the extended rom?
and do a hard reset.
This gives you the same result as upgrading without changing NK and radio.
ofcourse you'll need extended rom unlocker.
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How to change directly in the extended rom?? I am newbie here!! :shock:
Any links or guideline for me?? Thanks!!:wink:
this is the original thread for the extendedromunlocker on himalaya :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8422&start=0
it creates a folder in Programs : Extrom tools
choose unhide , reset
now there is a folder on your device : Extended_ROM
when you want to do changes :
Programs : Extrom tools : unlock
now do your modifications there like you would in ER2003Edit:
* copy/delete cabs
* edit config.txt (easier on PC)
lock when finished modifying, for safety
tip : I have extromunlocker in my extrom, avoiding to reinstall, after every hard reset.
thanks for your reply!!
I already tried and it works!!
And... it is very good idea to include the Extromunlocker too..
Hey people I flashed my TyTN to the updated HTC version (from the wiki) and am planning on going for the dopod one....if i decided to revert back to the HTC one again that IS possible right???
yes, there should be no problem on doing that.
....quick update, ive got the dopod rom on it but no 3G app or MMS. If i download the latest HTC ext_rom from the wiki how do i get that on the phone??
just unzip and install the cab files manually
Done, im still missing the voice dialer?!? the voice dial button produces an error, and the icon is missing from the settings->personal menu????
....update again
Ive settled for the I-mate ROM which works just great, includes the voice dialling app that i mentions, i also installed the HTC ext rom files and works superbly now....no problems to report infact works a tad faster than the HTC rom shipped with it.
TCPMP works fine, still no luck working with the ATI drivers but the audio stuttering (after a pause or skip to alternate part in video) is resolved so i cna now watch a video at my leisure!
Installing extended ROM
Should I just copy over the unzipped contents (cab files) into the extended ROM area or do I manually install the cab files by clicking on them within the Hermes? Thx.
From what ive seen you can do either sir. If you copy the contents into the External ROM directory (once you have unlocked it) you can just run the "autorun.exe" file and it will do the "will customise device in 3 seconds" just like on the first startup of the device.
Not sure if the Autorun.exe file will work if it is not in the external ROM directory so just run each .cab from file explorer....ignore any prompts for a restart and soft reset the device when you have finished.
mrvanx said:
i also installed the HTC ext rom files and works superbly now....no problems to report infact works a tad faster than the HTC rom shipped with it.
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I am also using the imate firmware and find it better and quicker than the other HTC and Dopod rom, esp when using Tomtom 5.21.
What benefit did you get from installing the cabs from the HTC Rom?
mrvanx: Thanks for the info. Does the Program and storage space increase or decrease with the i-Mate ROM as compared to the HTC ROM? Thx.
Brief Introduction
Code:
As what I've promised before, it's right here. Please report for any existed
bugs.
For guys who think that the automatically running ActiveSync is a bug, you can
use the "patch" attached - but I myself don't think that it is.
ROM Information
MWG Atom Life WM6.1 ROM WWE_080410_B2_DS
OS Core: CE OS 5.2.21057 (Build 21057.1.6.10)
Pagepool Size: 6 MB
OEM Softwares Removed
Aplix Jblend
Quanta Image Editor
Quanta Media Album
Quanta Setup Wizard
Visual On Streaming Media Player
Westtek ClearVue PDF Viewer
OEM Softwares Implantated
All the MWG OEM softwares (Except those listed above)
Adobe Flash Lite 3.1 (IEActiveX version: 9.1.122.270)
Adobe Reader LE 2.5.1.0.404840.06
Arcsoft MMS Version 5.2.2.66
Cyberon Voice Speed Dial Version 1.2 Build 100303
Esmertec Jbed 20090506.2.1
HTC Boot Launcher Version 1.0.1915.2530.2
LockStream Version 1.2.20100721
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework Version 3.5.9198.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile Version 7.11
Microsoft Office Mobile Version 6.1
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5.5692.0
Microsoft Windows Live for Windows Mobile Version 10.7.0059.0600.1000
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for Pocket PC Version 10.3 Build 21057
Visual On Streaming Source Filter Version 2.7.2014.1626.00
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MWG Atom Life WM6.1 ROM WWE_080410_B2_DS (52.54 MB)
Try it first..........
Could U give a screenshot ? And how many Free RAM with this ROM ?
( The 1st tester Lol......... )
Abhy-Boy said:
Could U give a screenshot ? And how many Free RAM with this ROM ?
( The 1st tester Lol......... )
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Sorry, I can't. I've applied a lot of changes in settings and installed a couple of softwares into my device already...
But it is MWG-like. It can be regarded as an official update from MWG.
You're really the first one!
About the free RAM at startup... I can get over than 24,000 KB at the moment(I had installed a lot softwares). I didn't apply any changes to the cache of file system, which means the cache size is still 2 MB as default.
It's as much as you can get in the latest official WM6 ROM, right?
aa125690 said:
About the free RAM at startup... I can get over than 24,000 KB at the moment(I had installed a lot softwares). I didn't apply any changes to the cache of file system, which means the cache size is still 2 MB as default.
It's as much as you can get in the latest official WM6 ROM, right?
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I hope Your new ROM can give more Free RAM. Your Build 21056 only give me about 13Mb Free RAM after install all application that I need. So hard download from Mediafire Lol..................
Have finished download, and now I'm using your ROM and add all Apllication ( and games too ) that I need. About 14,55 Mb Free of RAM and only have 651,71 Mb Free of Storage. Cool..............
Downloaded!!!!
how to install this .DIO file
Shoaib.Khan said:
Downloaded!!!!
how to install this .DIO file
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Like Bajok! says :
HOW TO FLASH THE ROM:
1. You must have at least 70% battery.
2. Use mini-SD card and format it to FAT16 (use only 2GB capacity and below, don't use SDHC card!)
3. Copy AL1.DIO to card.
4. Insert card to memory slot of your device. Press and hold record button (beside the camera button) then push reset button with your stylus. Wait until BOOTLOADER mode appears saying "SD CARD DETECTED", release the record button.
5. Wait 'til it finishes until the O2 logo and splash screen appear. Follow the on screen steps. HAPPY FLASHING!!!
Thanks your ROM is very light, fast and battery usage is very good with this..
I surprised!! solved my problem for years on battery usage problems.
Just had to say thanks, sadly last week my old faithful HTC TYTN died, and i almost cried, and i had to get another PDA.
The one i got was an 02 Atom Life, however the stock rom wouldnt run some of the apps i use and depend apon, and couldnt do some basic stuff like send the USSD to get credit info (*100#), so i tried the official 6.1 update which still didnt run my app, or allow me access to my info, then i tried this Rom.
Everything goes again, (including USSD) ive tried your 6.5's but frankly I prefer this one alot much more, I just wanted you to know I appreciate your effort to the community.
The problem i have it they layout for the 6.5, do you have a 6.5 with the 6.1 Setup? If so i would gladly test it for you.
Regards
Andrew (New Zealand)
sastyh said:
Just had to say thanks, sadly last week my old faithful HTC TYTN died, and i almost cried, and i had to get another PDA.
The one i got was an 02 Atom Life, however the stock rom wouldnt run some of the apps i use and depend apon, and couldnt do some basic stuff like send the USSD to get credit info (*100#), so i tried the official 6.1 update which still didnt run my app, or allow me access to my info, then i tried this Rom.
Everything goes again, (including USSD) ive tried your 6.5's but frankly I prefer this one alot much more, I just wanted you to know I appreciate your effort to the community.
The problem i have it they layout for the 6.5, do you have a 6.5 with the 6.1 Setup? If so i would gladly test it for you.
Regards
Andrew (New Zealand)
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I'm sorry, but I couldn't understand your last question... I beg your pardon?
Sorry, ill phrase it better,
with your WM6.5 roms i noticed they didnt have the standard start menu, like the WM5.0 / WM6.1, it instead your WM 6.5 has the touchflo type menu.
Is it possible to make a 6.5 rom without the touchflo ?
or can the touchflo be turned off so the old start menu works?
sastyh said:
Sorry, ill phrase it better,
with your WM6.5 roms i noticed they didnt have the standard start menu, like the WM5.0 / WM6.1, it instead your WM 6.5 has the touchflo type menu.
Is it possible to make a 6.5 rom without the touchflo ?
or can the touchflo be turned off so the old start menu works?
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Yes... There're two ways that you could be able to use WM6.1-styled Start Menu, but both are not perfect neither:
1. Use the QuickMenu instead.
2. Recook a WM6.5 with a hexed shell32.exe file(by Sun_Dream in DFT) and other WM6.1 DPI and Lang *.dll files. I have just cooked one and that was under tweaked, but unfortunately my device broke again in the day before yesterday... So I'm afraid that you may have to cook it yourself.
My device is fixed now. I've got the thing you meant done, but themes of WM6.5 or later are not applicable for this ROM. The WM6.5 lockscreen and Titanium are not present as well...
So does anyone want to try that?
hi aa125690, been almost a year but this rom is fine!
I have a problem here =
1. when i flash the rom back to MWG original rom (.exe) through dsuu I can't find "wireless tab" under setting-connection-wifi.
2. same thing happen using original O2 wm5 or wm6 rom. no wireless tab inside.
I thought this was DSUU problem so I did =
3. using modified flash.dio as al1.dio from both original O2 rom (miniSD mode) resulting the same.
4. using modified flash.dio as al1.dio from original mwg rom (miniSD mode) resulting the same.
many hard-resets but they solve nothing. strange thing is = all rom from this xda-developer site (from you, bajok!, chrisch, etc, which are all minisd mode) are free from this problem. do you have any idea?
I just wanted to feel the "old feeling" when the atomlife was still on wm5 just like old time.