Hi,
Noticed lots of progress with the WM2005 for XDAII project and want to congratulate everyone involved for their hardwork.
I wanted some feedback on the upgrade process from those that have done it, how did they find the upgrade process, is the device working as intended (if not, how much of the device is funtional) etc.
I am currently running my own cooked WM2003SE Rom with v1.19 Radio and it works great, everything works with out a glitch and I have not had any issues for over a year - I would like to try a copy of WM2005 in the hope that I will get the same functionality as I currently have.
The only thing putting me off right now is lack of info as to how it works, what problems are there such as not being able to downgrade if I need to etc. Just basic concerns really.
I want to get my hands on a fully working rom image for my XDAII as I do allot of pocket PC development and would like to start working on apps geared towards Windows Mobile 5.0.
Cheers,
Fz
yo this is my first post, i have only had my xdaii for about two weeks and have upgraded to wm2005, i think in some respects it is better than 2003, but it has some issues like camera button and record button not working, but there is software to resolve these issues. one other bad point is that that you cant seem to copy your contacts, there is a program calleed asukal sim manager but this doesnt work either. the way to fix it is to go into to the windows folder and find a FILE called simuploader and this does it all for you, some of the plus points is it is much easier to extend your rom, and when you install programs it gives you the option as to where you would like to save it storage program etc. to answer another question yes you can flash back to 2003 as i have gone back to 2003 se and have since changed the rom several times. I hope some of this info is ok for you......
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Hi all.
I've just joined this Forum, because I think my Qtek 1010 is a great device, which I want to use as wide as possible though I am a non-tech. I saw this Forum and I am very impressed and amazed of all what's going on here. I can clearly see that there is a lot to learn about my device and I also realize that people posting here knows A LOT about PDA's. But I hope reading all the great topics will help me better understand what happens inside my PDA and maybe even make me able to do things myself.
I would like to upgrade my Qtek from PPC2002PE to PPC2003PE. Having read the warnings about upgrades I am a little confused and also afraid to screw up. My device has ROM version 3.14.06.ENG, Radio version T313 and Protocol version 32S54. So far it has never been updated before. I bought it in Denmark, where no updates are available.
I would really appreciate if someone has detailed step by step (as I saw another user call "dumbass") suggestions on what to do (right versions of ROM and Radio versions etc....).
Sincerely,
Luffe
Ok here you go!
Updating your Qtek ROM using the 'SD Card' or 'Bootloader' Method
http://xda-developers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1717
Just ignore the radio updates unless your carrier issues one for your device. For a ROM upgrade, find the link to Jeff's Kitchen and create yourself a PPC 2003 custom ROM in .exe form, download it, and run it with the device in the cradle. Simple as that.
You will, of course, lose all data on the device. DO NOT restore a full backup. You can selectively restore non-system files and data.
Hi
I've updated my XDA2 to 2.02 thanks to the information supplied by DCS (as always excellent work Mr!), but I've since realised that I would perhaps be better off with a 2.06 with O2 customisations - even if I then wish to remove the less desirable aspects.
Can someone please point out the easiest way of doing this? It's worth noting I have to change the O2 to CDL whenever I update.
Cheers
Anthony
The best idea would be to combine 2.02 with 2.06, to do this you will need a copy of the extended ROM you used when you upgraded to 2.02. Download 2.06 , put it in a directory and delete the radio.nbf file and any ms.nbf(extended ROM). Copy your extended ROM from the 2.02 upgrade along with the radio.nbf that was there as well.
To combine the 2 roms, you need to make sure you have got any data you want from your phone, then master reset it and and set up your owner details, device name, and most importantly, any bluetooth pairings. Using ActiveSync, do a full backup of your phone in this state. Next you need to reflash your phne by running the 2.06 upgrade (you will need to use dcs's operatorupdate.bat to change the operator code to cdl first). When the flash is complete, hard reset it again and then enter your user details and device name, but not bluetooth this time. Put your phone in the cradle and restore your phone with the backup you made. You will then have the best of both worlds- a decent 2.06 cleartype etc along with BT handsfree profile from 2.02!
I hope this is clear, there are similar (and probably better!) instructions here, but they have been designed for an Australian XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=71272&highlight=#71272
HTH
Fin
Thanks for that findus...
I'm curious though, why is it important to do the bluetooth stuff before applying 2.06? Is there something wrong with simply rerunning the upgrade with the 2.06 files?
Not sure if it's worth the extra hassle (would anyone consider it a "hassle"?) and also am I really missing that much with 2.02 compared to .06?
Cheers
Anthony
The reason for installing bluetooth devices whilst on 2.02t and backing up is because 2.06 does not support handsfree profile, only headset so it is up to you which one you need, I personally found 2.02 better than 2.06 but i like having them combined now, so I suppose it is all down to whether you can be bothered!! 2.02 is fine though, I had it for weeks and it was very stable.
Fin
I decided to take the plunge and updated it as per the instructions above.
One thing though, which applications included in the ext rom are really that necessary? From what I can see some of them aren't and also as I've got rid of a couple I now can't get it to show in landscape mode. When I go to the Screen option it has lost the options for Portrait / Landscape Left / Right.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Anthony
findus said:
The best idea would be to combine 2.02 with 2.06, to do this you will need a copy of the extended ROM you used when you upgraded to 2.02. Download 2.06
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=71272&highlight=#71272
HTH
Fin
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Thanks to Sin. My iMate couldn't be any faster The new ROM installed referred hereinbefore is xtreamly stable, fast and bug-free (YET) :wink:
Pal, the OS suits my xda super well.
At least the hide n' seek BT icon on Today screen is no more there.
For all those hesitating I say go ahead and upgrade...
Regards.
Defintely- cheers Sin!
A few day's ago i flashed my rom with 2003 SE from the rom kitchen. Due to various incompatabilities i reflashed with a more common 2003 rom.
However the "rotate" screen button was a nice feature in 2003 se. Does sombody know what program is responsable for this ? Or how i can mimic this behavour in 2003
Greetings,
Herman.
well you could try using...what was that....oh... "jslandscape" or "nyditot" ppc programs. before the 2003se rom came out i tried nyditot myself but found that it caused my device to hang...thus resulting in a hard reset. a LOT of people have been trying to bring the landscape application into the 2003 rom...fortunately the se came out and problem solved. for you; just make sure you back up your system as there's a good chance it'll hang...
I tried 3.04.00 ENG Microsoft (2003SE from the rom kitchen. However it was a beta build. And din't work with some aps i had running. Like worms.
I can't seem to find an current version anywere.
The best i found was 3.04 and that has serious compatibility issue's
Maybe you can upload your version ? or are you running 3.04 ?
Your warnings were correct. I needed to hard reset to recover from the instalation of nyditot. It overwrites serveral system files. And did not work on my device.
too bad you ended up having to do a hard reset. sorry mate but i'm using wm2005 on my unit. i still have the old wm2003se upgrade files stored in a cd but this is based on the asian rom...not sure if it'll work with you. i can send it...not sure if email will handle it though as i'm sure you know how big those files are. you could try searching for a more compatible rom over at buzz's website (buzzdev.net)...i would also think people there would be willing to help you out.
cheers
But you have different devices. He is talkig about the Wallaby and you have at least the Himalaya.....
Stefan
That is corect, But is there a newer version of 2003 se ?
i have just had an old t mobile pocket pc phone edition given to me and i was hopeing to upgrade the os. on mine under settings then system then about it says microsoft pocket pc ver 3.0.12039 (build 11178) 1996-2001
Processor: ARM SA1110 31.21 MB
i need to know what is possable for an os upgrade and any suggestions about software or hacks would be nice. i've ordered a 2 gig sd card and will have it in a few days. i do not currently have service on this device.
thanks for any help in this matter....
Goodgryphon, new to this but an old school tech on big pc's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=377448
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wallaby
new problem
The first os was cool the one by xda, but then i cooked up one with the win2003 but i have to many redundent programs and a full system. i like the 2003 so i cooked up one "lite" rom for myself but when i go to flash i now get this..... error 011: EXECUTE THE REMOTE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM ERROR
Cannot execute the remote communication program.
Please make sure that the USB/Serial cable is properly conected.
active sync is working and syncing data fine what im i doing wrong?
p.s. i even tried to go back to the "special" rom but get same responce.
Try this way here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Wallaby_HT_FlashSD
Stefan
iphone
hey thanks for all the help so far! i've got 2003 loaded and want to mod it to look like iphone now is there a good way of doing this or should i continue to put to geather my own from parts of others work?
do a search for iphone skins in the forum there are tons!
and such skins are not taylor'd for specielt devices as a rule
most programs made for windows mobile work for all devices
better mods
i hate to be a bother but the best most complete iphone mods need wm5 or higher! is there a way to get this old wallaby up to wm5?
or should i just keep hacking togeather my own?
P.S. Thanks for all the help you guys are great!
esn hex?? Cricket??
Hey guys I got a good rom in and got a mostly working iphone mod going too.
Now i would like to put this phone on my Cricket account and they say all they need is a esn # and hex#, do you know how i could get these #'s or do i need to flash the rom to something else to make it compatible with the cricket perpaid system?
it been a while guess this is not posable?
The wallaby is a gsm phone, cricket runs on cdma (sprints i believe, correct me if im wrong) they two networks are not compatible
Dear All,
after having tested the various WM6 solutions provided by Erofich (who did a great job, chapeau!), I lastly decided to revert to the original WM5 OS, since I prefer to operate my StarTrek mobile in my mother tongue, which is German.
However, what I would like to have anyway, is the current version of Office Mobile, since DocumentsToGo has still problems with the docx-files from Word, even if its vendors are praising their product as being "100% compatible" with MS Office 2007 - nothing but wishful thinking.
For these reasons, I would like to have Office Mobile, since, even if it may suffer from various limitations, it is at least compatible with files created by means of the desktop version of MS Office.
I have started several attempts to install Office Mobile 6.1 on my StarTrek, and I lastly succeeded, but, when I try to run e.g. Word Mobile, I get an error message, which reads like this: "cannot find pword.exe; make sure that all necessary libraries are present."
Needless to say that pword.exe is on the right place and that the relevant values (e.g. paths) in the registry appear to be ok.
I have also installed .net on my mobile, which took me more that 90% of the remaining free memory (what a horror!), but it didn't help either.
So, if somebody has a suggestion - all comments are welcome!
Thanks in advance,
The Wolf
You can try this...
Well, the problem I had before was I used the upgrade .msi files which naturally required the original version or version 6. I then downloaded a .cab file which showed the error that you had. This is what I did, before, when I was still using WM5. I installed the 6.1 version which had support for docx, as sed I had the same problem that you did, then I installed the .msi upgrade version. What it did was it repaired my previous installation.
I hope this helps you. It worked for me. Good luck.
You can try this...
I'm sorry if I can't upload the files, it seems that I may have lost it...
Hi Pampooh,
I was able to successfully repeat this under WM6 - here, it works indeed.
But I still fail to get Office 6.1 onto my StarTrek under WM5.
Thanks a lot anyway.
The Wolf