All,
Any WM6.1 Std. on Cingular 3125 users here? Can someone give me their take on how well this upgrade works and how overall happy or unhappy they are with the upgrade? I am very interested in doing the upgrade, but don't want to lose features or find that usability is not reliable, or that the upgrade works but 6.1 Std is less "responsive" than WM5. I know there is a certain amount of risk, and I am pretty tech-savvy, so I am not too worried about that, but want to hear from others that are using this, whether they are really satisfied or not. Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks!
Frank
geekzilla65
You wont loose features (other then the bloatware that is built in by AT&T - if you miss that, you might not want to upgrade). As for responsiveness - it is quite snappy - probably even faster then the wm5 rom you're running now (likely largely due to the removal of the bloatware)
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download the rom that you currently have, that way if you don't like the wm6.1 (but I can't see why you would not) you can reinstall the original.
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You wont loose features (other then the bloatware that is built in by AT&T - if you miss that, you might not want to upgrade). As for responsiveness - it is quite snappy - probably even faster then the wm5 rom you're running now (likely largely due to the removal of the bloatware)
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Awesome! I freakin' hate the bloatware I have now - and I did not know how to delete it until recently. This sounds great though. THANKS!
Can I ask you another question - I noticed in your signature you are using 6.1 PRO on your 3125. I read some other posts here about PRO being really made for touchscreen devices (the 3125 is not) and STD for non-touch devices. Is that true? Is my current WM5 "STD"? I think I'd be happier with the simpler interface & closer to what I've been using (as opposed to a virtual cursor, etc.). Am I correct that this is the main difference between PRO and STD?
Frank
geekzilla65
lewnetoons said:
download the rom that you currently have, that way if you don't like the wm6.1 (but I can't see why you would not) you can reinstall the original.
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Thank you lewnetoons!
When you say "download the rom that you currently have" - can I download my current rom on my phone, complete with all my settings and everything? Kind of like a full backup? Or do you mean backup another copy of it from Cingular (AT&T)? If so, is there a post here that explains how? This would be awesome!
Frank
geekzilla65
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Backup your current device with a backup program, I use sprite, but any that backs up all of your information is fine.
Then download the official rom for your device. If you decide you do not like your upgrade, you can install the official rom and restore it from your backup.
Both the WM6.1 Standard and Pro will work on your phone, however the Pro version was designed for a touch screen device, Erofich did an amazing job at making this unofficial rom/platform work on the 3125.
Try them both and see which you like, there is plenty of information on this forum to teach you how to use and install programs.
GL
Thanks!
lewnetoons said:
Backup your current device with a backup program, I use sprite, but any that backs up all of your information is fine.
Then download the official rom for your device. If you decide you do not like your upgrade, you can install the official rom and restore it from your backup.
Both the WM6.1 Standard and Pro will work on your phone, however the Pro version was designed for a touch screen device, Erofich did an amazing job at making this unofficial rom/platform work on the 3125.
Try them both and see which you like, there is plenty of information on this forum to teach you how to use and install programs.
GL
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THANKS! That's really cool.
Frank
geekzilla65 said:
Awesome! I freakin' hate the bloatware I have now - and I did not know how to delete it until recently. This sounds great though. THANKS!
Can I ask you another question - I noticed in your signature you are using 6.1 PRO on your 3125. I read some other posts here about PRO being really made for touchscreen devices (the 3125 is not) and STD for non-touch devices. Is that true? Is my current WM5 "STD"? I think I'd be happier with the simpler interface & closer to what I've been using (as opposed to a virtual cursor, etc.). Am I correct that this is the main difference between PRO and STD?
Frank
geekzilla65
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you are right , the pro is for touch screen with the windows logo on the top right of the screen , the std is for non touch screen. you do notice there is a pro version it is made special for this phone. you can try it out and see if you like it. i have been using clean version of 6.1 std since it came out. there is another version called NEO . you can try that too.
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you are right , the pro is for touch screen with the windows logo on the top right of the screen , the std is for non touch screen. you do notice there is a pro version it is made special for this phone. you can try it out and see if you like it. i have been using clean version of 6.1 std since it came out. there is another version called NEO . you can try that too.
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THANKS!
Frank
Noobie questions (sorry!) Please help!
All,
I downloaded the original Cingular/ATT Rom, just in case, and bought Sprite and backed up my settings. I downloaded SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe and ran it (from my PC, is this correct?). SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe seemed to run okay, and gave me the message "SDA Successfully unlocked, Please Reboot SDA Now!". I rebooted my phone and did not notice a change (I assume I should?) I ran the Rom update for WM6.1 Standard, which opened up a DOS-looking box that stayed there forever and did not indicate it was doing anything. After just over an hour I disconnected my phone and rebooted it, no change.
My questions:
1) Do I run SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe from my PC or from the WM phone itself?
2) Any suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong?
3) What does CID Unlock do, and do I need it?
Just to review, I have a Cingular 3125 with WM5, and I want to go to WM6.1 Standard.
Please help! Thanks!
Frank
geekzilla65
geekzilla65 said:
All,
I downloaded the original Cingular/ATT Rom, just in case, and bought Sprite and backed up my settings. I downloaded SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe and ran it (from my PC, is this correct?). SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe seemed to run okay, and gave me the message "SDA Successfully unlocked, Please Reboot SDA Now!". I rebooted my phone and did not notice a change (I assume I should?) I ran the Rom update for WM6.1 Standard, which opened up a DOS-looking box that stayed there forever and did not indicate it was doing anything. After just over an hour I disconnected my phone and rebooted it, no change.
My questions:
1) Do I run SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe from my PC or from the WM phone itself?
2) Any suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong?
3) What does CID Unlock do, and do I need it?
Just to review, I have a Cingular 3125 with WM5, and I want to go to WM6.1 Standard.
Please help! Thanks!
Frank
geekzilla65
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first，you have to unlock you CID flash it to SuperCID, so you can flash it to any rom you want.
1)SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe can only run from your PC, or you may try it in your phone..
2)following the Tutorials and can never go wrong.
3)following th first..
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first，you have to unlock you CID flash it to SuperCID, so you can flash it to any rom you want.
1)SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe can only run from your PC, or you may try it in your phone..
2)following the Tutorials and can never go wrong.
3)following th first..
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Thanks for your reply mike_buaa!
Actually, to set the record straight, especially for anyone else looking to do this with a Cingular 3125 (ONLY), here are the facts, as I ran into them:
1) No, you don't have to unlock the CID (SuperCID). I didn't, on a stock Cingular/AT&T 3125 and it worked fine.
2) SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe was not needed either, in fact it caused problems for me (see #3). Erofich's WM6.1 STANDARD ROM install has it's own version of this app built in and it did all the work.
3) "following the tutorials..." - sorry, and no offense, but that's BS. This site, as well as most if not all Linux sites I've seen suffer from the same "too many cooks" problem. There are sooo many people posting stuff, most with at best a half-knowledge of the required technology, that the noob is hit with a lot of crap to weed through and try. Keep in mind, this is very common with non-moderated Linux sites, and I don't mean any disresepect, but it is reality.
Example to explain #2 and #3: I read in this forum and in the Wiki's here that I needed SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe. It ran fine and dropped a couple of files on my cell. Trying to install the ROM (Erofich's fantastic WM6.1 STD) would crash every time, because it has a version of this same app built-in. I ended up removing SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe's files from my PC and my cell, resetting my cell, and running just Erofich's ROM install and voila! it all worked like a charm. My point: I had to find this out "trial and error", after MANY tries, as a noob, and it was NOT like the forums or Wiki or tutorials said it was. Lesson learned: the tutorials are not gospel.
Thanks,
Frank
geekzilla65
proud user of WM6.1 on a Cingular 3125 HTC StarTrek
thanks,I will try it
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1) No, you don't have to unlock the CID (SuperCID). I didn't, on a stock Cingular/AT&T 3125 and it worked fine.
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Its very important to make it if you have an old bootloader version - 2.04 and older.
And btw, there are my recommendations for never flashed StarTrek devices:
1) make a SuperCID!
2) flash the latest official Cingular 3125 rom (v4.1.502.5) to your StarTrek (even if you have i-mate Smartflip, Qtek 8500, Dopod S300/710(+), Orange SPV F600 or HTC S411)
3) and after that flash an unofficial rom
A vote for RTFM
geekzilla65 said:
1) No, you don't have to unlock the CID (SuperCID). I didn't, on a stock Cingular/AT&T 3125 and it worked fine.
2) SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe was not needed either, in fact it caused problems for me (see #3). Erofich's WM6.1 STANDARD ROM install has it's own version of this app built in and it did all the work.
3) "following the tutorials..." - sorry, and no offense, but that's BS. This site, as well as most if not all Linux sites I've seen suffer from the same "too many cooks" problem. There are sooo many people posting stuff, most with at best a half-knowledge of the required technology, that the noob is hit with a lot of crap to weed through and try. Keep in mind, this is very common with non-moderated Linux sites, and I don't mean any disresepect, but it is reality.
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Erofich said:
Its very important to make it if you have an old bootloader version - 2.04 and older.
And btw, there are my recommendations for never flashed StarTrek devices:
1) make a SuperCID!
2) flash the latest official Cingular 3125 rom (v4.1.502.5) to your StarTrek (even if you have i-mate Smartflip, Qtek 8500, Dopod S300/710(+), Orange SPV F600 or HTC S411)
3) and after that flash an unofficial rom
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I wholeheartedly agree with Erofich. I don't know how you possibly got it to work without following Erofich's instructions to the letter - maybe the things you did had a residual effect and finally everything aligned for you.
I am glad things worked out for you but don't disparage the excellent tutorials in this forum - if you read and follow them EXACTLY, it WILL work!
Also, this site is moderated and it does get the job done if you READ READ READ.
I have the Cingular 3125 and had it loaded with the latest official rom. Like Geekzilla I was unable to go through the supercid step. It kept getting stuck & giving me errors. I just ran the upgrade to 6.1 standard and it worked great. I didn't see any reason to backup anything either because I syncronize with an exchange server so all of my contacts and calender entries just reloaded into the new version. It worked great and I recommend it.
I'll also say that it wouldn't hurt to try the pro version for a couple of weeks. It will take some getting used to but it's really fast and it has lots of additional capabilities for power users. My phone locks up when I try to use virtual pointer but I have been able to do everything just using the buttons. To be honest I can't decide which I like better as I keep alternating roms. I only had one problem when going from the pro version to the standard. The fix was to go back and reload the official rom and then reload standard.
I DID RTFF (read the frackin' forums)
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I wholeheartedly agree with Erofich. I don't know how you possibly got it to work without following Erofich's instructions to the letter - maybe the things you did had a residual effect and finally everything aligned for you.
I am glad things worked out for you but don't disparage the excellent tutorials in this forum - if you read and follow them EXACTLY, it WILL work!
Also, this site is moderated and it does get the job done if you READ READ READ.
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With all due respect, I spent a few weeks reading the forums and wikis here before messing with my phone. I did not want to brick it. And just so you know, I am an IT Manager with 16+ years of computer, server, networking and infrastructure experience. I've used cooked ROMs (firmware) for Linksys and Netgear routers. While I may have been a relative noob on hacking my phone, I was not that much of a noob that I cannot follow directions and get it done.
If I said that it worked without SuperCID, then it worked without SuperCID. If you read the reply post after yours, even someone else (Ramfan) explains that this worked for him also. I am pretty sure I even read a previous post from Erofich where he states that the Cingular 3125 ROM works without it.
Anyway, bottom line, I did not mean to get all "pissy" and mean. This is a great site, and you folks have some great stuff here, especially Erofich's ROMs and the others that I am sure also rule. However, truth is, in an open forum like this, there is some great info, and some inaccurate info. It is the nature of the beast, and I was not trying to slam this site, just state a fact. If this offended you, then I apologize.
Thanks,
Frank
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With all due respect, I spent a few weeks reading the forums and wikis here before messing with my phone. I did not want to brick it. And just so you know, I am an IT Manager with 16+ years of computer, server, networking and infrastructure experience. I've used cooked ROMs (firmware) for Linksys and Netgear routers. While I may have been a relative noob on hacking my phone, I was not that much of a noob that I cannot follow directions and get it done.
If I said that it worked without SuperCID, then it worked without SuperCID. If you read the reply post after yours, even someone else (Ramfan) explains that this worked for him also. I am pretty sure I even read a previous post from Erofich where he states that the Cingular 3125 ROM works without it.
Anyway, bottom line, I did not mean to get all "pissy" and mean. This is a great site, and you folks have some great stuff here, especially Erofich's ROMs and the others that I am sure also rule. However, truth is, in an open forum like this, there is some great info, and some inaccurate info. It is the nature of the beast, and I was not trying to slam this site, just state a fact. If this offended you, then I apologize.
Thanks,
Frank
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I initially tried to do the SuperCID and application unlock but I couldn't get either to work with my phone. Maybe it has to do with the initial firmware on the phone. I actually got my 3125 at the AT&T store the day that they first arrived in Richmond, VA. Maybe the later phones needed the application unlock.
I've loaded and reloaded 6 different ROM's on my phone with no trouble. I realized that I was taking a risk but it didn't really matter to me as I have a newer Pantech Duo, 3G phone with WM 6.1. However now that I'm able to use these cooked ROM's on my 3125 it's actually become my everyday phone again.
In comparison between my DUO and 3125 I don't really see much difference in data speeds (3G vs Edge) but I prefer the clamshell design of the 3125.
By the way I'm running Pampooh's 6.1 standard version right now. It's definitely the most suitable rom for this phone that I've found. However I'll be interested in trying any future 6.1 pro roms or 6.5 roms.
Need help with upgrade
Hello, I followed the instructions to upgrade my 3125 to the 6.1 ROM. However, when I run the SPL on the phone I get a quick message "searching for SD card", then the phone goes to red, green & blue stripes with text:
IPL 4.01.0001
SPL 2.04.0000
and nothing happens. Rebooting the phone gets me going again. Then I tried to run the ROMUpdateUtility on the PC and it caused the same thing to happen. The frustrating thing is that I got this working about 6 months ago but had to reset my device. Now I can't seem to get it back to 6.1.
HELP!
Sorry, but my frequent frustration with Windows Mobile eventually got to be too much. I've shelved my WM phone and bought an iPhone. Seriously, I believe it is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Good luck!
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I'd like to know who all here have flashed the 2.06 rom and reflashed to another or downgraded back to the original because of rom instability.
If you have please post the instability issues you had and which rom you flashed to and why.
I have some instability issues but I'm trying to decide if I should try another rom and then I have to determine which rom.
X
Mods if this should be put somewhere else lock it and I'll repost in the thread you suggest.
I really liked that ROM, and I hate carrier customizations. But then XDA Live 0.1 came out and changed everything.
I had cingy rom installed but installed "Special K's" XDA-LIVE.
Still running 2.06 - waiting for a few WM6 issues to be sorted before I flash it - Slingplayer for one
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Still running 2.06 - waiting for a few WM6 issues to be sorted before I flash it - Slingplayer for one
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Slingplayer and FizzTraveller are a deal breaker for me. I cannot go to any rom where those 2 items won't work.
Are you having lockups with 2.06?
I have the new Cingular ROM on my 8525 and have been running it a few weeks. I like it (and find it stable) ... check out this thread I started and am trying to maintain dealing with known issues on the new ROM and some solutions (definitely check out the registry hacks on the wiki for this).
Personally, these issues are minor annoyances to me, and I have no thoughts of downgrading to the older ROM.
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I have no thoughts of downgrading to the older ROM.
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URPREY said:
Still running 2.06 - waiting for a few WM6 issues to be sorted before I flash it - Slingplayer for one
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second that, also realplayer integration was nice on the Cingy 2.06
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Slingplayer and FizzTraveller are a deal breaker for me.
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Is that because you watch entirely too much television, or because you paid entirely too much for mobile TV?!?
Just kidding, but not really.
bricked.
I flashed my JASJAM to the latest Cingular ROM, and noticed the bizarre SD card going missing problem. I tried to flash it back to the HTC ROM from November, and the stupid phone reset itself in mid-flash. Bricked.
No matter what I did, I couldn't get it back. The phone worked fine, except for the "NO GSM" error... which means no phone functions. I even put the 1.01 bootloader on there (but then it wouldn't let me upgrade it to 1.04). It refused to write to the radio portion of the ROM. I followed every instruction on here multiple times, with no luck, tried every ROM out there, tried every command (the erase... commands, etc). MTTY just showed it hanging every time on "Entering Radio Loader".
It's in California now, hopefully they'll be able to fix it. I'm sure they're going to charge me a small fortune since it's obvious I was screwing with it (it boots up with a 1.01 bootloader, and has an HTC logo on the splash, when it should be JASJAM).
In the meantime, I'm back on my Motorola L6. Oh god. I forgot how painful GPRS is. I'm lucky to get 23kbps.
I upgraded to the 2.06 rom and had all the decribed problems identified on this forum. I kept 'losing' all the contents of my sd card (a real problem with all the tomtom maps loaded plus music and photos)...couldn't get smartdial back to full function even with some updates...and i did face 3 or 4 freezes a day with the rom. I also couldn't get xm radio to stream properly (wouldn't load windows media player to stream music). I finally reflashed back to the original Cingy rom and have everything working good again. I hope when Cingular officially releases this rom update they will have these problem addressed and fixed.
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Slingplayer and FizzTraveller are a deal breaker for me. I cannot go to any rom where those 2 items won't work.
Are you having lockups with 2.06?
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@xultar
FizzTraveller doesn't work on the Cing ROM? Yikes, I didn't see that mentioned anywhere. Where did you see that?
Wow. I saw none of this. I actually really liked the "AT&T" 2.06 ROM on my TyTN - even better than the 2.05 ROM which was supposed to be "vanilla". It sucks that you guys had problems...
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I upgraded to the 2.06 rom and had all the decribed problems identified on this forum. I kept 'losing' all the contents of my sd card (a real problem with all the tomtom maps loaded plus music and photos)...couldn't get smartdial back to full function even with some updates...and i did face 3 or 4 freezes a day with the rom. I also couldn't get xm radio to stream properly (wouldn't load windows media player to stream music). I finally reflashed back to the original Cingy rom and have everything working good again. I hope when Cingular officially releases this rom update they will have these problem addressed and fixed.
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@dwcliff: No problems flashing back to the original ROM, then? I am not SuperCID. If I give the 2.06 and want to go back, that shouldn't matter, right?
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I'd like to know who all here have flashed the 2.06 rom and reflashed to another or downgraded back to the original because of rom instability.
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I tried it (as well as the WWE Test ROM) and quickly reverted back to 1.35 afterwards. I could not successfully sync with two 'puters with either AKU3 version. I could sync OK with the first 'puter, then sync OK with the second 'puter, but as soon as I went to sync again with the first, ActiveSync would delete my existing partnership and ask me to create a new one, then the process would be repeated when I tried to sync with the second, ad infinitum...
John
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@dwcliff: No problems flashing back to the original ROM, then? I am not SuperCID. If I give the 2.06 and want to go back, that shouldn't matter, right?
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No problems...just be sure and download the correct rom (dated 9/21/06) from the Hermes Wiki.
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No problems...just be sure and download the correct rom (dated 9/21/06) from the Hermes Wiki.
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Thanks for the response!
Ben
dwcliff703 said:
No problems...just be sure and download the correct rom (dated 9/21/06) from the Hermes Wiki.
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Ummm, is that ROM date right???
Ben
richy240 said:
Is that because you watch entirely too much television, or because you paid entirely too much for mobile TV?!?
Just kidding, but not really.
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I travel weekly. LEave Mon return on Thurs nite. I think I deserve to watch what I want instead of Faux news in airport bars. So. Sling it is. Plus I can only keep so many Star Trek TOS on my 2gb card. I can't wait till the 4 gb.
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FizzTraveller doesn't work on the Cing ROM? Yikes, I didn't see that mentioned anywhere. Where did you see that?
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It doesn't work on the WM6 rom yet. I should have been more clear. Sorry for the confusion.
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It doesn't work on the WM6 rom yet. I should have been more clear. Sorry for the confusion.
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OK, gotcha. I like Fizz too. Surprised that I hadn't seen anyone mention it in the WM6 Issues thread.
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Ben
I been trying so many variants of CrossBOW WM6 for my G4 Wizard but sick of it, they never work out. Only successful was the WM5 Wizard love ROM, wut could be the issue?
one of many issues.. it could be.
what kind of issues are you getting? i have no problems with wm6
maybe you're not CID Unlock thats why you cant get any wm6 working on your phone..
be specific..
If your Cid Locked check my thread to unlock it then try some wm6 roms
My phone is not CID-locked because I myself installed "Wizard_Love_2.26.10.2_WWE_Novii_CF2" ROM over the Imate Supplied default ROM. Yesterday, i tried installing "Molski.Biz_AKU3.3_21911_8MB_Crossbow" and you know what happend, only it changed the bootscreen logo and all other ROM was still the same "2.26.10.2".
Wizard Love rom works on cid-locked phones, so this is not an a good rom to indicate whether your phone is cid-locked or not. Given that the same rom remains after various flashes im pretty certain your phone is cid-locked.
Agree With You Slicped
I agree totally with you slicped. I have been trying all versions of "crossbow" and the #1 is Wizard Love. The only issue is the horrible wizard love splash screen.
LMAO.....At the people who dont read tutorials and the thousands of posts with people who has had the same problems but has be able to fix them to find out how they can possibly do the same, but yet just jump to downing every rom out there because they cant seem to get them to work. WOW!
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My phone is not CID-locked because I myself installed "Wizard_Love_2.26.10.2_WWE_Novii_CF2" ROM over the Imate Supplied default ROM. Yesterday, i tried installing "Molski.Biz_AKU3.3_21911_8MB_Crossbow" and you know what happend, only it changed the bootscreen logo and all other ROM was still the same "2.26.10.2".
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Typical behaviour of a CID-Locked phone Have you payed at imei-check for unlocking CID? No..... CID-locked! You can do two things:
- pay for unlocking
- use shelltool
All u have to do is search around......I've only been on the forum for a couple of days and I've flashed my G4 8125(which is cid-locked) twice already. I have WM6 running fine on my phone, just do a search w/ your specific prob and its almost a lock to find an appropriate thread......also thanks to all the chefs for their great work.
try this and just replace the nk.nbf file in step 3 w/ any cooked rom os u want to use. works like a charm for me...just be patient.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298967
and where do i dl it?
Download the latest ROM straight from HTC
Download the latest and the best ROM at http://www.america.htc.com/support/docs/RUU_STAR100_4.1.502.5_02.79.30_CWS_SHIP.exe
so this rom will run install on my cingular 3125 fine? it wont brick it will it? do i need to app unlock the phone?
No harm installing
This is the latest official cingular rom. It shouldn't brick your 3125 and you may not need to application unlock. Since you're getting a new 3125, this rom may be already installed in your device. Please check before you flash.
Since this is an official Cingular ROM, you won't have to app unlock to flash it. However, you should be aware that once you flash it, this ROM will leave your phone app locked (I know my 3125 was not app locked with the original ROM). So after you have flashed, if you want to install unsigned apps (freeware, etc), you can search this forum for a thread that has instructions to app unlock.
I'm very happy with this ROM on my 3125 - it has a very recent version of WM5 (AKU 3.4.2) and has been rock-solid for me. I wish they didn't put in the app lock, but it is easy enough to remove (some reg edits, etc)...
k thanks my 3125 should come in tomorrow... how good is the 3125 at playing video?
Playing XviD videos 320x240, cca 300 kbps, 25 fps in TCPMP is fine. Try it yourself Use PocketDivxEncoder for converting videos.
anyone get PocketDivxEncoder to work with vista it keeps messing up for me tried running it as administrator and it does same thing
I wouldn't recommend the latest Cingular Rom
made a mistake and updated my Cingular 3125 ROM with HTC's newest (since it was recommended..) and had nothing but hell afterwards.. in 2 days got a signal maybe 3 times and only once was I able to make a call at all.
I just added that rom to my 3125 hopefully I don't have the same problems. Im using tmobile so i'll let you know
stay away from the Cingular ROM it bogs down the system
stay away from the Cingular ROM it bogs down the system
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Well, everyone's mileage is gonna vary. But just to add another data point to the mix - this ROM is working fantastic for me (3125 device on at&t network)...
I'm new to the idea of flashing my phone. However, in Nova Scotia there is now a law that we cannot use [hold] a phone while driving - must use a headset. I've been putting off flashing my phone as I don't really know how it works, but having read lots on here, I think I get it.
My last questions before jumping are:
1. Will I have to call Aliant?
2. I've tried ##228 and other combinations and no success here. What do I have to call or know in order to ensure that everything will work?
3. Has anyone with an Aliant ppc6800 flashed DCD's 3.01 successfully? Is there anything I need to know first?
Thanks for your time spent answering a newbie's questions.
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I've successfully updated my Bell 6800 numerous times. I had to use ##PST# to access the EPST though and not ##228. I followed the instructions here though. And DO perform the Sprint flash as directed. It all works out in the end
FYI, I never had to go the SD card route. I managed to get the updates to work directly over USB each time.
Good luck!
Thanks!
Thanks for replying! I've been annoyed with the lack of alarm function when plugged in and with the bluetooth problems and wanted to flash once I learned about xda-developers, but didn't know how to translate all I've learned on here to Aliant.
I'll try tonight and let you know how I make out.
Hi Jon, I'm with Aliant as well (New Brunswick), and I flashed mine with DCD's 3.01 no problem. I did it pretty much the same way as in the link provided by nlg. It worked "Out of the Box", I didn't have to call Aliant after the upgrade and everything is working fine.
Enjoy your NEW phone.
SirReal
Fantastic
Thanks to everyone who helped. After realizing that we still need to flast on XP machines and not Vista 64 as I have on my laptop, everything went smoothly.
I ran olipro 2.4 then flashed the sprint rom and then DCD's 3.01 rom. Everything on my phone is great so far. Thanks to everyone here!
I have an HTC HD2 and I'm on T-mobile. What I've noticed is that my phone doesn't ring sometimes and then I'll just get a voicemail notification (if voicemail was left). It's an intermittent issue, I've tested it several times from another line.
Does anybody know what the issue is? I did a search on Google and there seems to be a lot of the same issues others are having across other networks and other versions of the HTC but, haven't found a solution.
Thanks
i had never heard of this issue until yesterday, when my phone simply did not ring, then i got a txt asking why i didnt answer. very confusing. only seemed to happen once. i have done a lot of tweaks, so maybe ive changed something i shouldnt have. if it helps im using a generic, unbraded, factory unlocked HD2, with CleanEX DsE 3.5 and radio 2.11. have you tried re-flashing the ROM and seeing if that helps?
interestingly, i have noticed that my signal can be irratic at times, often just dropping for no reason, then coming back about 30 seconds later. i live in a full signal area, so i know thats not a problem. also my data connection will 'freeze' at times, where it shows its connected, but nothing is able to use it, i have to disconnect and reconnect, and this may take 2 or 3 attempts before it connects and is usable. have you experienced the same issues?
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i had never heard of this issue until yesterday, when my phone simply did not ring, then i got a txt asking why i didnt answer. very confusing. only seemed to happen once. i have done a lot of tweaks, so maybe ive changed something i shouldnt have. if it helps im using a generic, unbraded, factory unlocked HD2, with CleanEX DsE 3.5 and radio 2.11. have you tried re-flashing the ROM and seeing if that helps?
interestingly, i have noticed that my signal can be irratic at times, often just dropping for no reason, then coming back about 30 seconds later. i live in a full signal area, so i know thats not a problem. also my data connection will 'freeze' at times, where it shows its connected, but nothing is able to use it, i have to disconnect and reconnect, and this may take 2 or 3 attempts before it connects and is usable. have you experienced the same issues?
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I haven't tried flashing the ROM, I've been hesitant on doing that since I feel like I might mess something up. I'm not sure how to either. I have SPB backup, so I would hope if I messed something up then I would be able to easily restore it.
I haven't really noticed any dropping, my call qualities have been good. I've tried to dial a number before and it might drop right then while it's trying to make the call. So, I'll redial the number but, once I'm connected I haven't noticed any issues with calls dropping.
Data connection has been working pretty good as well, I've been using the wifi quite a bit and not really had any issues. I don't have a data plan setup with T-Mobile so I just use the wifi. I don't know if using the actual data connection would give different results than using the wifi.
flashing a rom is really easy it's all autoinstall, just have to read carefully / look at the video's, there A LOT of them out there.
HectiQ said:
flashing a rom is really easy it's all autoinstall, just have to read carefully / look at the video's, there A LOT of them out there.
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updating the rom may help, as it will also update the radio drivers. what i would suggest, if you dont have much experience in flashing a ROM is to have a look on the official HTC support site. on there it will give you a list of updates avalible for your phone. download the latest ROM for your phone (for me, this is WWE 1.66 with radio 2.06) and install that. any data on an sd card will remain intacted, but sync you phone with outlook and backup stuff like contacts, messages etc before you do it. i personally use microsoft myphone to do all that.
flashing the ROM with an official one is very straight forward, and as quoted above, its all auto install on the phone, and there are about 3 or 4 steps that you need to do PC side (this is all explained in the update program you download). i would give that a go and see if things improve, you will also gain improved performance, new features and better battery life with newer ROMs, so its worth doing
custom roms are a bit more tricky to install, but often offer more features and improvements over stock roms. if you need help with this have a search on the forums, there are lots of guides and help on how to flash with a custom rom
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updating the rom may help, as it will also update the radio drivers. what i would suggest, if you dont have much experience in flashing a ROM is to have a look on the official HTC support site. on there it will give you a list of updates avalible for your phone. download the latest ROM for your phone (for me, this is WWE 1.66 with radio 2.06) and install that. any data on an sd card will remain intacted, but sync you phone with outlook and backup stuff like contacts, messages etc before you do it. i personally use microsoft myphone to do all that.
flashing the ROM with an official one is very straight forward, and as quoted above, its all auto install on the phone, and there are about 3 or 4 steps that you need to do PC side (this is all explained in the update program you download). i would give that a go and see if things improve, you will also gain improved performance, new features and better battery life with newer ROMs, so its worth doing
custom roms are a bit more tricky to install, but often offer more features and improvements over stock roms. if you need help with this have a search on the forums, there are lots of guides and help on how to flash with a custom rom
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I have a T-Mobile HTC HD2 (U.S.) and I went to the HTC site and on the download page for the ROM update it has ROM Version: 1.66.707.1. When I check the ROM version on my phone it is: 2.10.531.1.1 (82076) WWE
Also it says on there - Note: This update is not intended for use on T-Mobile(US) HTC HD2, and doing so may have undesired side effects.
So, I suppose I'll have to start looking into the custom ROM's.
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I have a T-Mobile HTC HD2 (U.S.) and I went to the HTC site and on the download page for the ROM update it has ROM Version: 1.66.707.1. When I check the ROM version on my phone it is: 2.10.531.1.1 (82076) WWE
Also it says on there - Note: This update is not intended for use on T-Mobile(US) HTC HD2, and doing so may have undesired side effects.
So, I suppose I'll have to start looking into the custom ROM's.
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good job you didnt flash that, the 'undesired side effect' of flashing that official rom (or any other non tmous official rom) on your tmous phone would have been a permanently dead phone.
im not sure about tmous roms, maybe have a look on the t-mobile us support site and see if anything is listed there. if you want to look at custom roms the first thing you will need to do is get hspl (the latest version is hspl3, which i believe is compatible with tmous). if you search on the forums you can find the official thread. this removes the security checks and allows you to install custom roms. after that you will need to choose a radio version. again search on the forum and find the latest one compatible with your hd2 (there is an official radio thread which i would look at). this normally comes with an updater program included, but if not, search for 'custom ruu' and follow the instructions on the thread. finally you need to pick a custom rom. there are literally 100s to choose from, with different features, looks, apps and even some android builds. personally, i use cleanex dse because of its speed and stability. im not sure if this is tmous compatible, so check on the rom threads.
alternativly, you could have a hardware fault with your phone, which will be repaired under warrenty, so you could go down this route. personally, i would do this first and see if things improve, as although custom roms can be uninstalled and the steps can be reversed, the warrenty is voided by using hspl and installing custom roms.
still have the problem? Might not need a hard reset. Try this solution here:
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One of your programs might have deleted the "Volatile" folder, so
no Volatile folder => no WMPlayer => no MP3 playback => no ringtone.
Re-creating an empty "\Application Data\Volatile" folder usually brings it all back.
If it fixes the problem temporarily and recurs again, you might have to change the temp folder as outlined in the link above, or just install that CAB.
Hope this helps. If this solves your problem, please edit/add [solved] to your title.
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still have the problem? Might not need a hard reset. Try this solution here:
(LINK)
One of your programs might have deleted the "Volatile" folder, so
no Volatile folder => no WMPlayer => no MP3 playback => no ringtone.
Re-creating an empty "\Application Data\Volatile" folder usually brings it all back.
If it fixes the problem temporarily and recurs again, you might have to change the temp folder as outlined in the link above, or just install that CAB.
Hope this helps. If this solves your problem, please edit/add [solved] to your title.
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I did what u said and installed the cab but still the same problem. Doesn't ring sometimes
Plz if anyone had this problem and knows how to solve it, I'll be so thankful if you help me. It has been irritating me for a month :S
Same here...and its flooded in the net....still no solution..check this out and if anything comes to you...do pls let me know...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850280
I have the same problem. Sometimes incoming call does't ring, altough the phone vibrates. I'm using an european HD2 with the original 1.48 rom. I didn't found the reason... the changed tweak... the influencing application installed. It seems happening randomly, I can get a call without incoming call ring and after a few minutes I can get a second call from the same caller with a normal ring.