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I just purchased an unlocked AT&T SX-56 on eBay. I am a t-mobile customer and would like to remain one- so I am wondering how I can flash my SX-56 with the latest T-mobile firmware to have their logos, and other carrier specific functions. Also, how do I upgrade from the 2002 edition of the Windows mobile OS to the 2003 edition so I would be able to use the voice activation features and other thing that I can only do on the 2003 OS? Lastly, I would like to get GPS software for the SX-56 but all the good packages like Tom Tom and Co-Pilot Live seem really expensive ($200+). Is there a way to get pirated software to try first or a cheap alternative. Where is the best place to but a Y-Cable and a GPS mouse for the XDA?
Sorry for all the questions.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
check out lumpistefan's rom kitchen
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
Do a search for his name in past threads to find out how it works.
I use 4.01.00 (t-mobile release) on an sx56 and it works great.
I got pretty awful reception in New York and OK reception in New Orleans until I upgraded to Radio Stack 6.25.02. I highly recomend it. Lastly add a new modem connection, Cellular line (GPRS) and if you make the access point name "wap.voicestream.com" you get free internet access. Don't spend the $20 a month, it's a rip off. This only gives you email and internet, and aim if you change the port to 80. Hope that helps.
Thanks so much! Especially for the free internet info. I was going to pay $20/month! But what do you mean by: [This only gives you email and internet, and aim ] what else can you get if you actually pay? Also, I am having trouble understanding this whole ROM Kitchen thing. The link to the "System Snapshot (ssnap)" program is dead on that website you sent me and I am having trouble finding clear instructions on how to upgrade to windows mobile 2003 and on how to flash my xda with the t-mobile firmware. Is there any site or post that offers clear instructions to newbs? I tried searching for "Lumpistefan" in threads and came up with nothing useful.
Thanks again,
Daniel[/quote]
Free ports
T-mobile left 3 ports open 80(http)web, 110(POP3)sending mail and 25(SMTP)receiving mail0. This means you can access the internet and use access. It doesn't allow you to use ftp or secure sites like paypal (which its too slow for anyway). As far as upgrading goes I had a friend upgrade mine. This really isn't a firmware upgrade as much as changing operating systems like you would on a computer. The advantage of using a rom kitchen is you can take advantage of the otherwise unused space on your rom for storing programs. I would back up ur current rom and save everything to an sd card. Also try this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=3274&highlight=bootloaders
Lastly when using your free internet your new best friend will be this website. http://wap.oa.yahoo.com/
more info on free internet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4051&highlight=free+internet
Where can I download OS Roms? Can I flash an upgrade for T-Mobile when I currently have AT&T firmware on my SX-56? I am still very cinfused about this whole process. Thanks for your help!
-Daniel
Hi,
Since one week I own the Qtek 9090 and I am very impressed with the functionality - well, it's my first PDA so I am very quick impressed I guess.
I am searching for software which I know exists for Symbian platform mobile phones, like programs "I-remote" to use the IR as a remote for the Tv, etc... programs like this ...fun and usefull.
Anybody knows where to go to find such programs?
Any other sites for a hugh list of software to download or buy?
Thanks for all your help
Unfortunately, due to the design of the IR port on the Qtek, you would have to be holding it right next to the IR receiver of the device you were trying to control!
For software, try www.pocketgear.com and www.handango.com for starters.
give a yahoo or google search........ atttttachin 2 files dunnno whether they work on ur pda or no......
also try pdawin.com
try novii remote. it works great on xda2 up to a distance of 3 to 4 meters.
elio said:
try novii remote. it works great on xda2 up to a distance of 3 to 4 meters.
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what add new device? Beside me after creation is not displayed in list device.
OK, lets start this thread by posting your latest experiences with this ROM update
1) No .NET CF v2.0 - Have to install yourself
2) Camera tested with 4GB SD card without problem (from another forum)
3) Another battery icon (vertical) will be displayed on the top bar when the battery level is less than 15% besides the standard horizontal battery icon
4) Improved battery life
No Line2 functionality
RE
There is AVRCP, however, I think only WMP takes advantage of it. Even then hardware is not 100% compatible with AVCRP and WMP although it (hardware) supports AVRCP.
Other software players look like not responding to it for the moment.
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OK, lets start this thread by posting your latest experiences with this ROM update
1) No .NET CF v2.0 - Have to install yourself
2) Camera tested with 4GB SD card without problem (from another forum)
3) Another battery icon (vertical) will be displayed on the top bar when the battery level is less than 15% besides the standard horizontal battery icon
4) Improved battery life
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This is good, but would be more helpful, if you could say in comparison with what ever other ROM may have the feature that is missing - or the limitation. That will make it easier to gauge if the upgrade will worth it, or will leave other short comings that it may not be possible to live with.
I'm running the 1.30.76 WWE iMate ROM (mainly because I used the iMate ROM on my HTC Wizard) but I'm not sure if I would be better off with the QTEK one)
The iMate does have some sort of operator customisation for a lot of other operators inc TMO UK who I use - is this present on the QTEK? - I still have to setup WAP & MMS manually
What apps are installed by default with QTEK - in comparison with iMate (I believe SKYPE is missing on QTEK?)
The .NET CF 2 being missing is mentioned above - what ROM does have it installed by default?
Is the skin for the phone application the same on these 2 ROMs (I much prefer the rounded buttons in the iMate ROM to the horrid square things on TMO ROM)
Thanks - as ever this is a great resource.
RE
Hi cliffai,
I have not tested any other manufacturers' ROMs as I'm having the QTEK 9000 set
My comparison is more with the QTEK 9000 shipping ROM
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"The iMate does have some sort of operator customisation for a lot of other operators inc TMO UK who I use - is this present on the QTEK? - I still have to setup WAP & MMS manually
What apps are installed by default with QTEK - in comparison with iMate (I believe SKYPE is missing on QTEK?)
The .NET CF 2 being missing is mentioned above - what ROM does have it installed by default?"
NO - Both QTEK's shipped ROM and this latest version do not have operator customisation. No problem with manual settings for me.
NO - Skype is not installed by default for both versions. I don't use skype. I believe skype's importance cannot be overlooked once wireless broadband becomes common.
NO - .NET CF v2.0 is not installed in both versions too. AFAIK its not installed by default in any PPC. However, a growing list of programs using .NET CF v2.0 is something that cannot be neglected, here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42463
QTek is better, I think.
Both two I have tried. Qtek I prefer. Qtek is more simple and elegant.
the qtek rom is the way to go if you do not want customization as it gives u loads of free space, even if u dun soft reset within the first 3 seconds of a hard reset.
i just got my self an O2 XDA Orbit and i'm wondering what are the best apps and roms to have. i know it's a lil up to preference - i'm interested in the opinions out there. I already picked myself up copies of opera and cardexport 2 (i used the palm version and was very impressed). My main concerns is that i have previously been told that a firewall and a virus scanner were needed. Is this true?
Also i have read a lil bug the sd card issue. how do i know it has struck me? is the fix i have seen good?
i'd also love to be able to play fps games on the device when i am away. goes anyone know of any good review sites and/or shops? i also love playing GPL (general public license) games on my linux machine (no windows machines in this house. may have to, begrudingly, get a cheap laptop if i get problems with the device) so if there are any good free ones i will take a look.
I think that will cover it for now. if i get any more questions i will post and thanks for your thought guys and gals
if you feel progressive you'll start by joining the touchflo club using B&B4 rom (-->here<--). that might be a bit ...well, progressive.. if you just got the device, but hey, you got it for playing around like the rest of us, right?
before you flash a non-original rom to your device, make sure you read this thread. i recommend to ALWAYS use USPL before flashing something.
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if you feel progressive you'll start by joining the touchflo club using B&B4 rom (-->here<--). that might be a bit ...well, progressive.. if you just got the device, but hey, you got it for playing around like the rest of us, right?
before you flash a non-original rom to your device, make sure you read this thread. i recommend to ALWAYS use USPL before flashing something.
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whats the difference between B&B4 and the official wm5 and wm6 roms? i do have the o2 wm6 update rom but i haven't installed it (coz i hadn't looked up how yet). so the phone is pretty much stock.
I bought the phone as a work tool but as i'm a techie and techie's get bored and wanna tweak stuff there is room for tweaking
The B&B4 ROM is WM6 but has extra features such as touchflo: like the HTC touch, certain finger movements make access to contacts, messages, music easier and finger scrolling like the iphone. It also has a much cooler look.
For WM6 and thus probably B&B4 there is a reg hack to reduce CPU usage: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308792
To put a new ROM on your device, It is recommended to flash with USPL unless it is from your manufacturer and for your country. USPL allows other ROMs to be downloaded without disabling your device. I could describe it as a sim-unlock for ROMs, if you use a sim from your carrier, all is good, if not, you cant use the phone. A little more serious than a simlock though, if you flash the wrong ROM without USPL, it could damage the phone/bootloader so as to make it a 'brick'.
To flash a ROM, make sure device has more than 50% battery. Soft-reset it and wait for it to load. Plug into usb port and wait for activesync to recognise. Run USPL and a command prompt will load, wait for it to finish (~5 mins). A new window will open with a picture of the device, tick boxes, click next then update... A progress bar will let you know how far the download has got to. Once complete, the device will reboot to wondows mobile. It is now temporarily CID unlocked with a SuperCID. Now run the exe for the ROM you wish to flash. The same kind of interface will appear as before, tick boxes, next, update... Watch progressbar eagerly (wipe drool off mouth) and let it complete. Your device will reset with new ROM.
If at any point a problem occurs, aslong as you see windows or a multicoloured screen (the bootloader) you can do this (whole) process again to complete installation.
Hope this rather messy post helps you out a bit. As to applications, somewhere on the FTP site I think is pocket doom. BEWARE: Some files on the FTP site are viruses, not detectable by antivirus software.
Pete
wicked and that leads me on to my Anti virus question. is that any anti virus tools for WM5/6? iirc i have seen some pc side ones that scan the phone if it's connected and the app is setup for it. also is a firewall advised? are there any?
There are a few antiviruses for PDAs, but TBH the only viruses I have heard of for them are proof-of-concept so I doubt anyone really bothers.
If you really want an antivirus, I've tried this before and it seems to be ok http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/airscannermobileantivirus.shtml
When I mentioned viruses on the FTP site, I meant for your home PC!
oh right. i run linux so it's pretty much impossible to catch a virus infection. although i spose caution would be needed if i needed to install windows for something. i'm trying to install stuff straight to the device from the net atm using cabs and i have a tool that strips the cabs out of the exe files so all looks good there.
one question that has just crossed my mind (coz i just tried to do it and couldn't). Is there a way to install cabs once they have been save to the eeprom or memory card? i checked out "File explorer" for an option and didn't find one. "remove application's" seems to be remove only so, i'm a lil lost as to what to use. If i hit open in the d/l dialog in opera or PIE it installs them. Any tips?
You should be able to just tap them in flie explorer and they will run... You'll get a notification asking whether you want to run and then the usual installer screen will come up asking where etc...
i have to admit i didn't try that. i was thinking too far outside the box
thanks for all the help so far btw
No probs, I'm not an expert, computers and techy things just seem to come naturally to me!
same here but i'm known to have moments of thinking too abstractly and after using linux for so long i have kinda gotten used to having to think to get most of the things i do done.
i just saw some screen shots of B&B 4 and i do have to say "how good does that look?" i can't seem to find a feature list. i found it the other day. seems to have vanished in to the depths of the board tho. any clues?
Well I've got B&B4 and I must say It's probably the best ROM you can use on your Orbit... The black and blue go really well with the black and blue (duh) of the Orbit...
Heres the post for B&B4 with some screenies and the programs list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=321503
It's basically WM6 based, with TouchFlo making it a bit like an iphone where you can use your finger to scroll through stuff. Other finger friendly interfaces like the new today screen interface (with quick contacts access, programs, weather, time, phone profiles etc), htc audio manager, new skin for wmp, some very useful utilities, etc etc
Like WM6, and in the (edited) post I made earlier, you should carry out the reg hack to reduce cpu usage, other than that, and needing a separate cab for live messenger, it is _thebest_
If you decide to flash it, remember to use USPL...
i may do. i think i'm gonna check out my options first. i don;t wanna mess about with it too much because it is spose to be a tool for work. but seeingas realvnc works pretty well i think i'm pretty much covered for my objectives in the software department except for GPS software. money is no object there. i want the best. i heard tomtom was a bit unstable (from a treo 750w user) so if that's true i'm gonna stay away from it
Tomtom seems to work fine on mine so far ...
As a 'working' tool
I've tried all the flavours of roms out there - but didn't like the touchflo stuff on B&B4... I need my today screen to have my calendar and messages on it, so the big clock is no relevance, and the touch stuff is gimicky.
I'm running O2 WM6 on mine, with a few tweaks. It's definitely most stable, and quite fast, although I run batterymeter to overclock to 240-ish mhz for a bit more slickness.
I also use todayagenda to replace the calendar plugin as its far more useful.
I have a synchronisation with my corporate Exchange server for office mail, and route my personal mail throuh an excelllent free imap service at www.axigenmail.com - simple imap servers, no frills, works excellently.
TomTom 6.02 or 6.03 work absolutely fine, no issues whatsoever.
I've just started using SPB PhoneTools on my todayscreen to give me a decent quickdial in the car... I've just replaced my car stereo with a Sony MEX-BT2500 unit (£90 on ebay) that gives full bluetooth handsfree integrationand streaming with minimal fuss.
Hi,
I have an old XDA IIs that I don't use as my phone anymore. I just want to use it in the house on the wi-fi for net, skype and pda stuff.
What I'm wondering is, if I don't have to worry about the carrier (O2) because I'm not using it as a phone, then can I hack it a bit and improve the OS or is there something that you would recommend I do with it to maximize it's potential for non-phone use?
I guess if there is, then I have a few questions!
1. Would an alternative OS "find" all the features of the hardware? ie. camera/record/contacts/calendar etc. buttons and the keyboard?
2. Would it be worthwhile to install WM6? Would it be able to handle it? Is it possible?
I guess I'd just like to get the most out of it as it's a great device that could be put to good use instead of gathering dust in a drawer.
Many thanks for any replies in advance.
Cheers,
Rob.
1. only roms custom made for a pda will work unlike pc windows which include many many many various drivers then windows mobile only! have the drivers it needs and requires to work and or boot at all
2. yes http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=386
Hi again,
I've tried installing Windows Mobile 6 but I get this:
ERROR 100: MODEL ID ERROR
The ROM image that you are trying to use is not designed to work on your device. Please check the vendor website and download the correct ROM update.
Is there a way around this? Anyone experience this?
The XDA IIs is currently running: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Version 4.21.1088 (Build 15045.2.6.0)
Processor: Intel(r) PXA263
Memory: 125.77 MB
Should I just keep it at that, can I expect any better from an alternative/updated OS?
Thanks again,
Rob.
module id errror is typicaly if one try to install wm6 from another device then the one you own
"Should I just keep it at that, can I expect any better from an alternative/updated OS?"
there are only such a thing called alternative blue angel (the htc name of xdaIIs) os's no other will work
not sure what you mean by better i sugest you read the XDA-wiki and the blue angel wm6 forums for what people exp with these later roms
in terms of issues of incompatiblity and stablity
asking in those blue angel forums will also be a surden way of getting people who own the same device as you do to reply
Thanks for that Rudegar, I'll check it out!
Rob.