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MDA PRO (NL) ROM upgrade + radio 1.04.02 upgrade!! (guide)

Hi guys!
First of all my very atmost gratitude to all people bringing the right knowledge to this forum! It has given me a lot of ways to tweak and upgrade my MDA Pro (Universal). Thanks again. I upgraded my MDA pro in 30 minutes to the latest iMATE WWE + radio 1.04.02!!
Main benefits for me: built-in SKYPE (that works), Built-in Pocket MSN and NOT built-in, but working now: MS voice command (v1.5)
Since it took me a while collecting all relevant info for upgrading and tweaking my MDA pro, i wanted to share my experiences with you and let you know how i finally managed everything. Also because some posts contain outdated info about the upgrade process. So here we go:
UPDATE MDA PRO (NL) -> iMate Jasjar WWE + radio 1.04.02
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First of all get the right files from:
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/Universal
Get the files:
* JASJAR_WWE_11353_137_10301.exe
(from /Universal/Shipped%20ROM/JASJAR_WWE_11353_137_10301/)
and the file:
* UNIVERSAL - JASJAR - Radio Version 1.04.02.rar
(from /Universal/)
- Unpack both files into a separate directory (use WINrar for both)
- Unplug universal (MDA pro) from USB
- In activesync, under connection settings, disable USB en COM connections
- Put MDA pro in bootloader by pressing LIGHT button + Power + RESET
(you can see USB vaguely on your screen, since you don't have backlight on)
- Connect MDA pro on USB; Windows will recognize new USB device
- Launch the file from the WWE update: MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe
- Preform the upgrade (this process takes about 15 to 20 minutes)
(I didnt get any country error here as some described earlier, it went smoothly)
- After it finishes, do not disconnect the MDA pro and DO NOT reset it. Immediately preform the next upgrade:
- Run MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe from the radio 1.04.02 directory
- This will take about 10-15 minutes
- After it finishes, disconnect from USB and give cold reset: POWER + reset
- You'll see the new iMATE splash screen, and then the Windows Mobile screen (first boot will take some time)
- Then the device will ask to first-setup and you're IN!
I did NOT have to install anything from the extended ROM, as others posted. The only thing i needed to do after upgrade was:
* Make new 'GPRS, 3G' connection for T-mobile, using the settings: APN: internet, user/pwd: tmobile
Then I deleted my old partnership on the ActiveSync, and activated USB and COM connections again, and synchronised my device! Et voila!!!
Then I installed my previous apps (see tip list on end of posting) and made the essential registry tweaks to my device, which can be found on:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Registry
Alrighty, hope this will bring the same smile to your face as it did on mine
Take care,
Guido
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Some other tips I'd like to share:
* install Microsoft Portrait v2.3 for audio/video conferencing!! On GPRS is works better then skype for me! Audio is perfect, video connection (even at lowest settings) scrambles the audio a bit!
* Magic Button is top app!
* VNCviewer does a sweet job on the VGA screen (terminal services works fine too, but doesn't go fullscreen)
* of course Tomtom 5.1 + checkpoint 5.02 and/or POIedit
* Resco File explorer + Registry editor (must have!)
* Upgrading to Skype 1.2 beta did not work for me, stick to the default one!

Guido, execellent post!!!
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Some other tips I'd like to share:
* of course Tomtom 5.1 + checkpoint 5.02 and/or POIedit
* Upgrading to Skype 1.2 beta did not work for me, stick to the default one!
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Having a diferent build (please see below), I'm very much interested to see your tips on the above, TomTom (normal installation doesn' go...!?!) and skype (pre-installed in my JASJAR, but I haven't been able to have it working at all...!?!)
Thanks in advance.
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BetoX
iMate JASJAR
ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE
ROM Date: 23-09-2005
Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER MANUAL UPDATED)
Protocol Version: 42.36.P8
ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE (installed manually using Total Commander)

zeg.... ik kan de bestanden niet vinden op die ftp servers.

tempelier245 said:
zeg.... ik kan de bestanden niet vinden op die ftp servers.
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Somebody has deleted all files in the upload section, now the most of the files are reposted again(thanx), i guess, their still are missing some shipped roms.
only rom their is for now; JASJAR_WWE_11353_137_10402.rar(if it is a full rom)
So think for now that you have to browse the ftp upload part.
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/Universal

simlock
hi
is the simlock from t-mobile removed after you did the update?
because you also updated the radio version........
ok please help, i cant use my MDA Pro cause i have Vodafone!
Thanks in advance

ROM uploaded / reply to questions
Hi guys,
I just read that someone cleared out some files in the upload dir!
So, as we speak the uploading of the JASJAR rom update is in progress. Should be in shipped rom any moment now.
For further replying on your msgs;
- Haven't checked if the unit is simlock free now, but I think i won't be.. I'll keep you posted.
- I read somewhere that Skype needs a minimum of 18MB program memory to run correctly. Right now I managed to get 21MB free, and everything works smoothly.
- TomTom had to be installed with the 4 cabs files, since the original setup didn't work for me (crashed in installer)
And once more; I really love how MS portrait is working for audio/video conferencing. Especially since of 15-11-2005 I'm using UMTS (!) on T-Mobile NL
Looking forward to your experiences.
Take care,
Guido

thanks guido.... how are you using umts on t-mobile ???

Is it possible to put back the original mda pro rom if something goes wrong... like a registry edit.... I don't really know how everything works and I don't want to destroy my new toy !!!

Reply / Exec ROM update / UMTS / Appz / Reg tweaks
Once you upgrade you go beyond the ** Point of no-return **
But sometimes you gotta take some risks in life to advance
Actually again I took the risk yesterday of trying out the XDA Exec ROM upgrade. And I must say; this one works pretty fine for me too. And right now I gained 22,35MB free RAM memeory, so I managed to get Skype 1.2 beta running!
Furthermore I'm test using the UMTS network of T-Mobile NL. I already clocked speeds up to 320 Kbps in the downstream; pretty neat Skype and Portrait work excellent on these new speeds.
And I've tested if the upgrade unlocked the device; but.... as I've expected: no....
For now I would suggest going for the O2 Exec upgrade, also since it has the 1.04.02 radio builtin. Things I like more about this upgrade:
- More FREE program memory (allowing skype 1.2 to run for example)
- Nicer SPLASH screen
- Seems to operate a bit faster
Once you installed the Exec ROM you can choose 'Install Type' under programs; this is where you select the Corporate Mode, and then give in the code 0506. (This wasn't really described clearly for me in the other posts). Then reset. Furthermore I deleted all other O2 stuff on the device (don't forget the shortcuts under Windows\StartUp). Actually I only left sddaemon in the startup group, giving me max of working RAM.
Thus, now running:
R 1.04.02
D 1.13.48
G 42.37.P8
installed appz:
- Skype 1.2 beta
- TomTom 5.1
- MS Portrait v2.3
- MS Voice Command v1.5
- Resco File Explorer
- Resco Registry Editor
- Magic Button
- Pocket Informant 2005
- Some small utils: 'Running Programs'/'Reset'/'CloseAll'/'TrayLaunch'
- Total Commander (only for vieweing Ext Rom)
and registry tweaks: (see my first post)
- GPS
- Fonts
- Bluetooth OBEX
- data connection always on
- soft buttons changed
- MS voice command for Bluetooth headset
- Glyph cache size
- Terminal Services cache size
- Homepage hardware button change
All works deliciously
cheers,
Guido

Reply / Exec ROM update
Hi,
I just took the risk to advance, however when upgrading to the XDA Exec ROM I got the message that (after doing the hardware inspectation):
ERROR 120: Country ID Error
The ROM image that you are trying to use is not designed to work on your device.....
I have an MDA Pro.
Anyone have useful ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Greetz,
Ramoray

Re: Reply / Exec ROM update
ramoray said:
Hi,
I just took the risk to advance, however when upgrading to the XDA Exec ROM I got the message that (after doing the hardware inspectation):
ERROR 120: Country ID Error
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I read this before in other posts. It seems that when you launch the updater the 2nd time, it doesn't produce the country error anymore
Hope this will be the same in your case!
And another important thing mentioned before; I used MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe (from the Jasjar file or Radio 1.04.02 file) to preform the upgrade. Just copy this file in the Exec directory and launch it; it will display another xda, but this is normal and will work fine for the universal
Good luck!
Cheers,
Guido

umts and simlock
Hi Guido,
thanks again for your cool posting every time! You keep us informed.
First off all pretty that the Simlock isn't removed after the update! I want to update too but first i want to remove my simlock. After that i will do an update and use my device just like i used mine Qtek 9090 before!
1 More question is about Tom Tom 5.1 when i try to install it i get an error is there an guide out there to install Tom Tom 5.1 on WM 5 ?
Ok thanks for now and keep us informed!
Surinamer!

Thanks guido.... I'll take the risk.... but how did you get the umts on your mda because the info I got said that umts on a t-mob network will be available from 2006

upgrade MDA Pro rom
Hi Guido,
Thanks for your useful info. The MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe did the job, my T-Mobile settings are gone now.
However I didn't had the time to do the XDA upgrade yet, but will do tonight.
Anyway thanks.
Greetz,
Ramoray

Re: upgrade MDA Pro rom
ramoray said:
Thanks for your useful info. The MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe did the job, my T-Mobile settings are gone now.
However I didn't had the time to do the XDA upgrade yet, but will do tonight.
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Congratulations! Welcome to the other side
I'm curious what you'll think about the Exec in comparison to the Jasjar.
Keep us posted.
Cheers,
Guido

Update 21/11: Video calling is supported now; call T-Mobile NL helpdesk to activate it (see my further posting for other tips)
tempelier245 said:
Thanks guido.... I'll take the risk.... but how did you get the umts on your mda because the info I got said that umts on a t-mob network will be available from 2006
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Will you go for the Exec or the Jasjar upgrade?
Concerning UMTS; I'm test using it on T-Mobile NL. Officially it will be launched in 2006. I'll keep you informed about the progress.
Video Calling isn't yet supported on the MDA, but the data connection is! Topping at 340 Kbps, which is pretty fast for a mobile device
Cheers,
Guido

gnuijten said:
tempelier245 said:
Thanks guido.... I'll take the risk.... but how did you get the umts on your mda because the info I got said that umts on a t-mob network will be available from 2006
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Will you go for the Exec or the Jasjar upgrade?
Concerning UMTS; I'm test/beta using it for T-Mobile NL. Officially it will be launched in 2006. I'll keep you informed about the progress.
Video Calling isn't yet supported on the MDA, but the data connection is! Topping at 340 Kbps, which is pretty fast for a mobile device
Cheers,
Guido
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Hi There,
From today i noticed that I have an UMTS connection on my MDA PRO. I have flashed my MDA pro with anouther rom. UMTS is working fine. Making a videocall is not successfull. Do you have any tips to make it work or is it not supported by T-mobile

Qtek 9000 error and upgrade to imate latest firmware?
Hi,
Have been reading through all of your responses. Very impressive.
Today i received my Qtek 9000.
It seems to be a wonderful phone and with the subscriptions vodafone has in sweden i get free calls and free downloads. Looked great.
Now to my problem.
I´ve put in all settings that vodafone provides for other ppc´s and it´s working on them.
It connects, dissapears, connects again.
And i get:
Cannot Connect:
Dialed: services.vodafone.net
Cannot connect for an unknown reason. To check your connection settings and change them if needed, tap Settings. If the problem continues, reset your mobile device according to your manufacturer´s documentation and try again.
I´ve downloaded these 2 files:
JASJAR_WWE_11353_137_10301.exe
UNIVERSAL - JASJAR - Radio Version 1.04.02.rar
Will an upgrade remove my problem?
But my question is, i bought it at expansys, why buy qtek if i could have bought an iMate instead? I mean will i now rebrand it to be an imate?
Are there no software updates from qtek?
Since this one is brand new, should i return it and get an iMate instead?
I will also need to get the regfix for swedish keyboard, would be entirely greatful if it could be arranged.
Very first message from a brand new forum member!
Best regards,
Daniel Eriksson

Guido,
Is it possible for me to get acces to the umts from t-mobile.. Furthermore I'm thinking that I will install the exec rom on my mda pro. I'll receive my device tomorrow so I'll see. Do you think its a good purchase ??
Thanks

guido.... btw ik snap echt geen f*ck van dat editen van je registry.... kan je me misschien in het nederlands uitleggen wat het inhoud/betekent ?

Provider Portal

I have recently upgrade my X01HT to WM6... tried both the latest release of Pro Black 2.0 and LVSW... Both were excellent! However, I ran into problem with 3G/HSDPA connection and when viewing my local provider's portal... I am living in HK and while I was on the old Dopod HK WM5 Rom, I was able view the provider's (Smart-tone) portal w/o scrolling left & right. As well, the link for streaming contents are visible. While I am connected to the portal, the connection will drop but automatically re-connect... Have applied the HK Network Wizard extracted from the WM5 ROM and all network settings were applied successfully.
I have read PAPPL's post about browser.dll, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1198850#post1198850... Still not able to get what I used to see on WM5 Rom.
Please shed some light on how the providers usually detect the model of the device and it's capability? I suspect my provider is unable to identify my device and thus failed to adjust it's content to fit the screen, as well as to display the streaming content...
Any suggestions/comments would be highly appreciated!
***************
ROM: Pro Black 2.0
Radio: 1.38.00.10
Protocol: 32.71.7020.12W

ccanddl said:
I have recently upgrade my X01HT to WM6... tried both the latest release of Pro Black 2.0 and LVSW... Both were excellent! However, I ran into problem with 3G/HSDPA connection and when viewing my local provider's portal... I am living in HK and while I was on the old Dopod HK WM5 Rom, I was able view the provider's (Smart-tone) portal w/o scrolling left & right. As well, the link for streaming contents are visible. While I am connected to the portal, the connection will drop but automatically re-connect... Have applied the HK Network Wizard extracted from the WM5 ROM and all network settings were applied successfully.
I have read PAPPL's post about browser.dll, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1198850#post1198850... Still not able to get what I used to see on WM5 Rom.
Please shed some light on how the providers usually detect the model of the device and it's capability? I suspect my provider is unable to identify my device and thus failed to adjust it's content to fit the screen, as well as to display the streaming content...
Any suggestions/comments would be highly appreciated!
***************
ROM: Pro Black 2.0
Radio: 1.38.00.10
Protocol: 32.71.7020.12W
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Generally the pages use the string returned by the browser to determine what it can do....i THINK it returns Mozilla4.0 or something along them lines when you can view pages with images etc....
I havent tried the browser.dll thing to see if it works as i cna still only see the text version of the O2 portal here in UK.
Prior to updating to AKU3.3 (then later WM6) it worked nicely.

Thanks, mrvanx... Your documentations are excellent... Thumbs up for YOU!
What I can do is to downgrade back to WM5 and pull the corresponding registry entry.... only concern is, if the upgraded IE Mobile version? within WM6 may have anything to do with that... struggling...

ccanddl said:
Thanks, mrvanx... Your documentations are excellent... Thumbs up for YOU!
What I can do is to downgrade back to WM5 and pull the corresponding registry entry.... only concern is, if the upgraded IE Mobile version? within WM6 may have anything to do with that... struggling...
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the reg entry hack doesnt work from AKU3.3 onwards
from what ive read its returned using browser.dll in later versions

mrvanx, wonder if the browser.dll from WM5 (the version that used to work) would help with proper screen formatting on WM6? I have tired to pull a copy from another device running WM5 but it's locked... As well, the file is named something different, like browser.86.dll... Is there a way to extract the copy? Thanks in advance...

HTC P3600 Trinity, DUN Profile, WM6?

Can anyone verify if WM6 on the Trinity brings back the Bluetooth DUN profile?
I'm 95% happy with the Dopod WM5 ROM on my P3600, the only thing missing is that I can't get traffic updates to my tomtom 910.

Hi, I am using mun's 2SE rom and I can now get traffic updates on my tomtom 910.
I did not have to do anything special on the SE version, it just worked.
WM5 etc would not see anything other than the BTHF profile.
all workign now
BMF

Very VERY good news, off to go download WM6 now

I just downloaded and installed mun's 2SE (flawless install). Wow is my phone better
Anyway, it does enable TomTom 910's traffic updating. I had to "delete" my phone from the TomTom 910 and then reconnect to it.
Simple.

Is there any possibility this Bluetooth patch can be worked into the WM6 releases for the Hermes??
I have exactly the same problem (no DUN profile), but on the Hermes.

DOH!
just upgraded to muns TE version of 6 and tomtom 910 does not see bluetooth DUN
the SE version worked sweet with TT910.
BMF

badmelonfarmer said:
just upgraded to muns TE version of 6 and tomtom 910 does not see bluetooth DUN
the SE version worked sweet with TT910.
BMF
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I found solution) here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1281328&postcount=882

My Tom Tom GO 700 reports this error during the configuration.
"This phone does not report Wireless data connection (DUN) cabalities."
I have loaded mentioned CAB's.(SP1 and BT_DUN) Is ther a hope on getting this going?
thanks Peter

After adding new cabs, delete phone from TomTom, delete TomTom relationship from phone. Resync.

done what you hav sudgested, but no good. Still the Error about phone does not report wireless data connection (DUN).
I gues will have to go back to previous release.

psimek said:
done what you hav sudgested, but no good. Still the Error about phone does not report wireless data connection (DUN).
I gues will have to go back to previous release.
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try to add this reg entries and files... sorry don't have time to make a cab

Thanks MuM,
Phone is recognized, but cannot connect to cingular.
I will try to play with more settings before I go back.
Peter

Where to Install MODEMLINK?
Where should the contents of MODEMLINK be install? Windows dir?
Thanks

mun_rus said:
try to add this reg entries and files... sorry don't have time to make a cab
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Please kindly advise where I should put those reg entries & files? TKS & RGDS!

dan.gior said:
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to connect over usb you need usb rdiver HTC for pc...
here:

to connect over usb you need usb rdiver HTC for pc...
here:

So I'm a bit confused, does that mean we can use a data connection on the Hermes via Bluetooth for the TomTom 910?

I recommend you this thread, that's the way I got tomtom go data connection and plus services working with my wm 6-updated wizard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314371&page=3#21
dartrax

ervius said:
to connect over usb you need usb rdiver HTC for pc...
here:
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Thanks worked painlessly on my O2 Orbit (Artemis/3300).
What a great site - I've learnt loads already and lookforward to overclocking next!
Neil

connected my new smartphone shadows with tom tom go 700
After 5 days of struggle, I finally was able to connect my wireless data (DuN) with my tom tom go 700.
What i did is as follows:
extract the attachment and do the following:
1. Unlocked my phone app for tmobile
2. installed WM6_btdun
soft reset
3. copied all files of SPDUNHACK including registary one to the windows folder(\windows)
4. Installed the installed ATCUI, showed me a serial (COM:1) port
softreset
and connected my tom tom...
But as the experts mentioned earlier, while your tom tom is connected, you are not able to surf the net but able to do all other things. It says voice call active.
Good luck!

anyone tried this with uk t-mob mda compact iii

heading says it all really - i'm cid locked btw.
cheers
si

Yes, thanks to This thread.
Worth noting again, that first time around under Vista did not work, I had to dig out an XP based PC to re-flash the original T-Mobile UK WM5 ROM. I then ran the procedure a second time under XP and it worked. The OS may or may not have been the factor, first time round might have been something else. XP was required to restore the original ROM.
The update to WM6 was well worth it in my mind even if purely for the instantly noticeable speed increase of the software.

thanks gajet - i'm gettign more and more tempted. one more thing - where could i get hold of the original t-mob uk rom - just for safety.
cheers
si

if its anything like finding a WM5 tmobile NL rom i'll wish you good luck. couldn't find one after bricking my own MDA CIII trying to upgrade it to WM6.
if you brick it your only choice is to wait until the official WM6 release from tmobile UK or send it back to them for repair

hi fout
well looking at gajet's post it seems there is a uk rom out there in the wild - just wondering where i might find it....
si

I actually found you the link in the main WM6 WWE topic, it links directly to the file on rapidshare.
here you go: http://rapidshare.com/files/17854890/art_tmouk_11311001_024990_wwe_ship.exe
and good luck upgrading your device, can't wait until mine gets back

thx fout - i thought i'd seen it somewhere - you found it - cheers!
si

ok guys - i did it! worked first time - heart in mouth for 15 mins but well worth it. got all my apps working no problem and remembered to write down the t-mobile gprs settings for once!
one other benefit for uk t-mob. on web&walk standard you can't use your phone as a modem - but with this setup you can fabulous!
cheers
si

Installed it today on my MDA3c T-Mobile
But where can I configure the SMS messaging center # (+447958879879) ???
solved
from another thread (Hermes WM6) :
start>phone>menu(softkey)>options>services(tab). Select "Voicemail and Text Messages" then tap "get settings".

Hiya, that rom you posted, what rom is that? Is it an official t-mob one or is it converted from somone else? Thanks
Oh, and how does it work on the UK MDA with its missing wifi?

dannyoneill said:
Hiya, that rom you posted, what rom is that? Is it an official t-mob one or is it converted from somone else? Thanks
Oh, and how does it work on the UK MDA with its missing wifi?
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hi danny
it works fine with the lack of wifi - just doesn't have a button in comms manager as before. the rom we're talking about in this thread is the official t-mob uk wm5 (five) rom - which is good to have in case the update goes wrong.
i'm using bepe's rom on my mda c iii and it's tons better than the original. just make sure you read the threads first for instructions.
good luck.
si

thanks, which wm6 rom do you recommend?

If anybody interested in my few hours expirience with MDA C III UK + WM6 here it is:
Device: MDA Compact III UK original ROM,
Unlocked before wth IMEI Check
First I used the USPL as advised by Pof here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311479
It didn't work first time. I had errors 260 and 270. I repeated the process and it went OK after second time. Then I flashed with the B&W V2 rom. It seemed to end OK.
Notes: Before the play I used latest SPB Backup and made full backup in FlightMode. First thing I did after waking the device in WM6 was restore from it. The process went OK. After restart I got tens of notifications about installing untrusted or something DLLs and EXEcs. After that it hanged and didn't even wanted to wake up anymore.
So - hard reset -> partial restore -> PIM data only and it worked.
Excel and Word are buggy in terms of file handling. You can forget about them for now or use only as readers.
Comm Manager was working only up to the first reset. Then all buttons are hiden under the last one in upper-left corner. You can actualy see them rendering one after another.
GPS checked using iGo 2006 - working fine.
Conclusion:
I'm going to check how it synchronises with Missing Sync on my Mac. The latest version sould work with WM6. If it works I think I'm gonna stay with it longer. Word & Excel is not used by me often enough to stop me trying this Rom. Comm Manager - though, can try to live without it.

I have just flashed with the black and blue rom and all is well apart from the comm manager, yup, all one big mess in the top left. think its something to do with wifi, it was fine on the first boot, it showed the wifi icon but now its reset its gone all funky.

Newby - SPV M700 -> WM6 question

Hi all - sorry about this, but I'm new to this. Got an Orange M700 - still running the original Orange branded WM5 OS: yup, Orange have mangled it. I've been reading the (many...many...many) threads and the wiki and... well I think I'm more confused than ever.
So, just wondering if someone can advise me on the best route to upgrade, and bear in mind I'm a graphics guy....
So, briefly
from the Orange WM5, is there a straight one-step upgrade to WM6?
What .cabs/versions should I be looking for? -> I know there are many you guys have tuned. I guess I'm looking for a fairly standard one? Unless you think otherwise!
Are there any major caveats (other than warranty/support invalidation)?
Need a little hand-holding...
Thanks in advance.

Hi, welcome..
I have M700 too, took the plunge a while back and loaded one of Mun's ROM's.
All I did was install activsync onto my pc and hook up the phone for the first time, once that ran its course I unplugged the phone powered down and removed the sim & sd card and then powered back up again.
Once up n running I plugged it back into the pc and ran the rom I had chosen, yes I was worried it might go wrong but I have to say it was and is very simple n straight forward. There is a WM5 Orange backup rom on here so if you ever did need to send back then you can flash this back onto the phone so it "looks" normal, tbh I'd doubt it would come to that.
I was using XP-SP2 at the time, not sure of anything different for Vista but that's where others here will put you straight, since then I have altered rom many a time and finally settled for Tom's Black'n'Blue - nice and fast and room to add what I want to add rather than be given. Oh and also update the radio rom to the latest version too, pretty much the same method.
Have a look at the roms and decide what you want Happy modding...

Only "gotcha" try and flash from XP, it is rumored to be problematic on a vista PC.
Also be warned flashing ROMs can be addictive, think i have tried 8 or 9 on my Trinity to find one i like, have yet to try the MUN one suggested in the previous post, looks like it will be next.

Ah, twas an early Mun rom and was WM5 - like I said the very first rom I'd flashed so I wouldn't flash to that now

Also realised why i hadn't tried it, i have tried several 6.1 ROMs and none of the WM6 ones. Probably will now i think about it though.

spv m700
Just joined the forum, thought I'd say hi.
I've just bought an spv m700 (following 2 years of the great spv m600), mainly because I wanted inbuilt gps.
The previous owner flashed it with Windows Mobile 6.1, I've yet to really test it.
First of all, I'm going to re-install all my Spb software (spb time, spb backup, spb mobile shell, etc) and transfer contacts etc via active sync.
If anyone has any advice or tips n tricks that you feel may benefit me, I'm all ears.
Cheers,
Matt.

Mattster_spv said:
Just joined the forum, thought I'd say hi.
I've just bought an spv m700 (following 2 years of the great spv m600), mainly because I wanted inbuilt gps.
The previous owner flashed it with Windows Mobile 6.1, I've yet to really test it.
First of all, I'm going to re-install all my Spb software (spb time, spb backup, spb mobile shell, etc) and transfer contacts etc via active sync.
If anyone has any advice or tips n tricks that you feel may benefit me, I'm all ears.
Cheers,
Matt.
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First of all, welcome!
You have to know that the key to knowledge is searching, reading, and if none of those work, asking through posting!
So, happy enlightment and enjoy your device!

OK Monkeybox - hold out your hand - here's mine.
First thing - choose a ROM (sorry, you'll need to make your own choices). Judging by what you have said a LITE ROM would suit your needs.
I have tried most trinity ROMS. I like ADW's ROMs, am currently on Akeo's ROM but have tried LVSW, mUn, black and blue, PDAVIET, FInixNOver, ervius etc etc etc (Sorry if I've tried and forgotten your ROM!). Once you have your ROM, you should unlock the phone
1. (Hard-SPL - Service Providor Lock). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299659 This will enable you to flash a ROM with different carrier ID to you SPV M700. OK - Once you have hard-spl'd your phone, find the RUU (Rom Update Utility) exe file within the ROm that you downloaded.
2. Connect your phone (windows XP is best) using activesync and when activesync is connected, run the RUU Updater. The phone will switch off and go into "bootloader" (coloured bars on screen). If you get a connection error here, just run the RUU updater again. this time things should get going. When finished - your new ROM is installed - no more Orange!
3. Next update the Radio - search xda-developers.com using google for Trinity Radio - and choose 1.46 or 1.5x.
4. Install missing software (generally you'll need a GPS navigation software at least).
5. Enjoy.
6. If you like a ROM - donate to the cooker
7. Get a flashing addiction
8. Read all of the Kitchen threads
9. Cook your own ROM
10. Share it with us
11. Be eternally happy

nealed said:
OK Monkeybox - hold out your hand - here's mine.
First thing - choose a ROM (sorry, you'll need to make your own choices). Judging by what you have said a LITE ROM would suit your needs.
I have tried most trinity ROMS. I like ADW's ROMs, am currently on Akeo's ROM but have tried LVSW, mUn, black and blue, PDAVIET, FInixNOver, ervius etc etc etc (Sorry if I've tried and forgotten your ROM!). Once you have your ROM, you should unlock the phone
1. (Hard-SPL - Service Providor Lock). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299659 This will enable you to flash a ROM with different carrier ID to you SPV M700. OK - Once you have hard-spl'd your phone, find the RUU (Rom Update Utility) exe file within the ROm that you downloaded.
2. Connect your phone (windows XP is best) using activesync and when activesync is connected, run the RUU Updater. The phone will switch off and go into "bootloader" (coloured bars on screen). If you get a connection error here, just run the RUU updater again. this time things should get going. When finished - your new ROM is installed - no more Orange!
3. Next update the Radio - search xda-developers.com using google for Trinity Radio - and choose 1.46 or 1.5x.
4. Install missing software (generally you'll need a GPS navigation software at least).
5. Enjoy.
6. If you like a ROM - donate to the cooker
7. Get a flashing addiction
8. Read all of the Kitchen threads
9. Cook your own ROM
10. Share it with us
11. Be eternally happy
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Thank you, and all others who have responded, for your greatly appreciated advice! I've been trying to get my head around the process. Have backed up using PIM backup and settings saviour... and with your hand holding, am about to dive into the world of modding!
It's a little daunting for a newbie (and I really do mean a newbie!), but with everyones help, and this fantastic community as a resource, bah, watch me fly! (I'll probably be back tomorrow asking how I can de-brick the phone ;O) )
Thanks again all.

Cool. Upgraded to WM6.1 - Akeos latest black one.
Have to say the functionallity is 10 times better already. Upgraded to the latest radio too.
HOWEVER... and this is where the newbie kicks in, I can't seem to start any data sessions. IN COmm manager I don't have the option to turn the data connection on (this was also the same prior to the radio upgrade)
Don't suppose anyone knows how to resolve this do they?
As I say, taking my first steps on the modding ladder, and it appears I may have slipped...

mkOnKeY bOy said:
Cool. Upgraded to WM6.1 - Akeos latest black one.
Have to say the functionallity is 10 times better already. Upgraded to the latest radio too.
HOWEVER... and this is where the newbie kicks in, I can't seem to start any data sessions. IN COmm manager I don't have the option to turn the data connection on (this was also the same prior to the radio upgrade)
Don't suppose anyone knows how to resolve this do they?
As I say, taking my first steps on the modding ladder, and it appears I may have slipped...
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You have to define your data connection from "Start, Settings, Connections, Connections, My ISP, Add new" according to your carrier (ie GPRS, 3G). Same goes to configuring MMS, just that you do it at "Start, Settings, Connections, Connections, My Work Connection" and you also have to define it in Arcsoft MMS.
You will not be able to start them from the CommManager as they connect on demand as needed, but you can STOP the in the CommManager when they are connected since they don't disconnect automatically.

tnyynt said:
You have to define your data connection from "Start, Settings, Connections, Connections, My ISP, Add new" according to your carrier (ie GPRS, 3G). Same goes to configuring MMS, just that you do it at "Start, Settings, Connections, Connections, My Work Connection" and you also have to define it in Arcsoft MMS.
You will not be able to start them from the CommManager as they connect on demand as needed, but you can STOP the in the CommManager when they are connected since they don't disconnect automatically.
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Once more, thanks to all who've helped me over the threshold - the data connection must have been an issue with the signal, as this morning it was happy to connect to mms/internet via 3G/GPRS and HSDPA (which I didn't even know Orange supported).
Cheers all. Your help has been absolutely spot-on. It's refreshing to come to a community where you not only happy to help newbies, without the usual sarcasm or pomposity you find elsewhere, but you do so in a clear and concise way that really does help.
Thanks all. Look what you've gone and started now... !!!
One happy newbie stepping out into a brave new world...

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have fun with your spv

I have a problem, and the more I search the forums, the more I worry it may be due to an upgraded Rom.
The original owner of the spv m700 I just bought has by the looks of it debranded it and installed WM 6.1:
Device name: HTC_P3600i
Model NO: TRIN100
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
ROM version 3.03.751.5
ROM Date: 04/01/08
Radio Version: 1.16.00.00
Protocol Version: 32.53.7018.01H
With Tomtom 6 installed and seemingly working, the GPS receiver is not being detected. I have done what the forums say, i.e. selected "NMEA GPC receiver", get a screen with:
COM3: GPS in COM9
COM7: RIL on COM6:
S2410 IRDA
I have clicked on the first option (COM 9 is recommended), but still no GPS device found, indoors or out, after 10 minutes of trying
Like I say, much info says the above should solve it, but others say an upgrade can knock out the GPS and it needs to have a different ROM reinstalled. Never done this before, and there may be an easier solution?
Help anyone.... please.......?!

I'm not 100% sure but I think your radio rom needs upgrading to support GPS - I'm sure the one's that do have 11 at the end of them..

Really?? It would be great to finally reach a soultion!
Can someone verify if this is true and if so, what do I have to do??
Thanks.

Hi Monkey Boy and all.
I think I'm in a similar situation that you were...
The original owner of my new spv m700 debranded it, unlocked it (by flashing an old radio ROM) installed WM 6.1. I now fear that the reason tomtom detests no GPS device is because the radio may need updating too... (see below for the spec on my phone at the moment).
Have you discovered which is the best radio to update to?
Device name: HTC_P3600i
Model NO: TRIN100
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
ROM version 3.03.751.5
ROM Date: 04/01/08
Radio Version: 1.16.00.00
Protocol Version: 32.53.7018.01H
All advice and recommendations welcomed. I have never flashed anthing before so this is all new to me, but I like to think I learn fast...
Thanks,
Matt

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293957
Original owner would have done this to unlock it, so all you have to do is search for the latest radio rom and flash that to your phone - there are guides how to do this in here..
Radio ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325197&highlight=radio+flashing
Guides
http://trinityguides.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=31&Itemid=66

Hey Trixter.
Thanks for the reply.
I managed to get in touch with the original owner and he sent me a link to an an .exe file which I downloaded, ran whilst activesynced to my phone, and voila! I now have radio ROM 1.50.08.11. Tomtom 6.03 now successfully works using settings "other NMEA GPS receiver" with "GPS baud rate 115200" and "GPS in Com9"!
I'm a novice and bought the phone as a "pimped up" spv m700. But I'm learning loads since joining thanks to people like your good self answering posts, so thanks.
Matt
Thanks to seeing your signature I'm sorted! If you read anyone else with the same problem, I hope my experience helps them.
Thanks again for your time,
Matt.