yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
Version 1.1 of the Special Edition ROM is now out:

Fixed:

- Based on O2 3.17.03 ROM: annoying reply to SMS bug fixed

- Everyone can now use GPRS

- Pocket IE opens GPRS connection

- Serial ActiveSync now works

- Minor issues and cosmetics

New:

- Brand new version of dbView tool

- EzWAP2

- Our own band switch tool for US users, switch between all three bands

(no guarantee your hardware supports it, but at least you can now try)

This is now officially the coolest ROM for you, no matter where you live...

See the mkrom page for details on how to build this ROM (difficult), or wait for some kind soul to build the EXE, and just download and run it (easy).
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Thanks a lot for your effort. I've really enjoyed the possibility to create my own ROM.

Is it possible to get a look on the source code of that welcome.exe app? So far it 's the only closed thing in your package.

thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Jeff Summers:
XDA-developers ROM v1.1 installer

Thanks to Andre, who was online during the announcement and who sent me a message, I must have broken some speed records:

Click here to download a new and tested version of Special Edition ROM v1.1. Simply run the exe and presto...

This version fixes most if not all of the problems some people had with the 1.0 release. Thanks to the XDA-developers for doing such cool work, and for making their instructions easy to follow...
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
We're glad you appreciate it. That's what we work for...

The source is online: http://xda-developers.com/mkrom/welcome101-src.zip . The source for the welcome in the previous ROM was available too. Look at the mkrom page for details...

Let us know if you come across cool tricks we could incorporate in our ROMs too.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
oh, to my previous post:

nevermind, my wish is granted, found the sources on the mkrom page.

thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Bully:
update

jeff summers, you are a prince amongst men! Ta!
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] lgingell:
This is wonderful.

My PIE & ActiveSync over GPRS are now working well with this ROM + AT&T SX56 radion on my T-mobile USA device.

Thanks again XDA Developers, and Jeff for being so 'quick' with his help!

cheers,

..lance
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Jeff you're like greased lightning!!! Well done to the boys and girls at xda-developers for this update, it seriously rocks!! MaxIreland and "guest" refered to a prog called sms-char-counter....

Any more genious people out there who know where to get this from?? I'll learn german if I have to! Maybe it would be a good addition to the next version of the ROM!!

Respect to you all at xda-developers.com

Tim
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Bully:
Hoorah, the SMS caller identity thing has been fixed
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
O2 3.17.03 ROM

Where can I find O2 3.17.03 ROM?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] LumpiStefan:
Re: O2 3.17.03 ROM

Take a llok at www.source02.com

Stefan
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Thank you

thank you :D
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
OK silly question...

I am here in the uk...

Last time i tried to flash my xda with the radio upgrade i lost all functions on the device and had to send it back to the service centre to be repaired...

If i run the exe that has beed kindly created is there any chance of screwing up my device again!...

I would be running via USB and the docking station that came with the decive!..

I want to do this but am a little worried after the last incident!...

Thannks

M0rph
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Jabba:
thx for your great work.

is there any "diff" tool for ce, so that i know what ezwap2.5 or other programs (like an sms-counter) are installing exactly for using with mkrom?

if i got you right, then i need all files installed and all registry-entries?

is there any install-tracker on ce?

Jabba
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Tekflow:
Two questions:

Is EzWap version 2.5 MMS or 2

When you say:

"- Everyone can now use GPRS"

What do you mean exactly by this ?

Because we have a serious problem with our local operator: they "upgraded" the GPRS system (by Erickson) last week, and since then, all GPRS on Pocket PC's stopped connecting. Is the new ROM the solution ?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] john:
ezwap 2.5 has got MMS
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] john:
is there a program on the new ROM which can open pdf files instead of acrobat reader?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] litri01:
Thanks Jeff and you wonderfull developers, This ROM is great and I didn't have to mess arround in UNIX to install it. :D
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] drag0n:
thx man gonna try it soon !

installed it but the autoconfig still doesn't work on my xda ?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Jabba:
SMS-Counter Software to include in ROM :-)

u'll find it here (german thread in forum):

http://www.ppc-welt-community.de/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21372&highlight=smscounter

Try it.... it sits as small programm in the taskbar naming "start" (because it's right over the start button).. it runs always... taking nearly no cpu-time. when u start to write a sms then it begins to count (like nokia).

Jabba
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] mr_corsair:
New ROM!

Karamba!

Another shock for us!

Thanks again PRO(s)

Keep it going dudez

Regards,
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Jabba:
hmmm something in the XDA-Dev-ROM 1.1 is interfering with SMS Counter 0.1 :-(

damn....

i emailed the developer of SMSCounter, maybe he has a clue.

Jabba
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Hi,

This caught my eye. If I understand you correctly, you're using the AT&T radio update on your TMo US device? Is this the one that Laz (from ATTWS) just released on the PPC Passions site? It allows for persistent GPRS connections? Sorry if this is a dumb question (i'm not super technical), but how did you do this? It's one of the things I'd really like if it's possible. I did a search of the forum here but couldn't quite find it.

Thanks!

Tony

PS - feel free to email me at anthonymoody@hotmail.com
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
safe to upgrade?

Hi all,

Im in singapore and using, I guess a native xda. Not a rebadged one. has anyone had problems/sucess with upgrading to the new rom (with an singapore/asia xda?

Would love to do the upgrade, but dont want to break my phone!

Thanks

J
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
re : safe to upgrade?

Hi,

i am in aceh (indonesia).

i just tried to upgrade my rom with xda-def v1.0, v1.1 and an official 02 3.17.03, switch between 3 rom and got no problem,to downgrade i use adaptrom.

the problem appear if u upgrade radiostack in wrong way, make sure that u turn off the phone on ur xda, if anything go wrong find out in other thread in this forum to solve it.

thats all

appreciate for this site and people who has contribute,thx

regards

firman
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] ArcticCat:
IE stops working

I installed the ROM and my IE stops working on GPRS, it is not opening any page, GPRS is working please help
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
Re: IE stops working

We explicitly tested this, and many people report it working fine. So I'd be curious to know lots of details. What cellular provider? Did you run Auto-config for that provider? (if applicable). What RSU version? Does it show the globe real quick and then do nothing, or does it time out with an error? Does it work if you open the connection manually?

To all others: is anyone still seeing this, or experiencing any other problems, with regard to Special Edition ROM v1.1 ?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Re: IE stops working

I had this same problem on my T-Mobile unit but figured out for some reason that it requires the proxy server setup now. Once I added T-Mobile's proxy address it started working with no problems.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
This ROM looks awesome. Since it is based on the 02 ROM, how does it compare to the ATTWS update?

According to this post on PocketPCPassion, the fixes in the ATTWS ROM includes the following:

The following statementis particularly intrguing:

Does this mean that the .NET CF runtimes are loaded in ROM, avoiding the use of scarce RAM?

Does the O2 ROM have this as well, since it is listed under "Microsoft PocketPC" ?

Thx,

D2.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] md:
Re: XDA-developers ROM v1.1 installer

Hi,

When I run your program it unpacks the nbf file but comes back with an error saying it can not find the rom image file. Are other files required to create the new rom image?

Should I be loading the latest rom image 3.17.03 from 02 first.?

any help or direction would be appreciated.

Thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Jeff Summers:
Re: XDA-developers ROM v1.1 installer

No, the whole beauty of the exe file is that you need nothing but it: just run it and you're done. It works here, and it works for a lot of other people. Could you maybe post some screenshots ?

Anyone else have similar problems?

--

Jeff
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
hi guys

brillant site and the rom works brillantly thanks and keep up the good work
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Silversurfer:
Hi all.

Is it possible to include the "home zone" program in your ROM as well?

It comes with O2 germany roms and is shown in the navigation bar when the user is in his home area.

This applies only for those O2 customers who have the "genion" contract.

regards,

Silver
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] md:
Re: XDA-developers ROM v1.1 installer

Hi Jeff,

I figured out what the problem was. It seems your exe was not unpacking

the files. Using winzip I was able to unpack and upgrade my unit.

However I do have another question. It seems this file was intended for use in Europe since I am in North America should I try to find a more

appropriate file version?

Thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
respect sir ,

thans for that great job .. really appreciate it .. but there is something to be considerd

i have updated the latest version mentioned here (ver 1.1 ) to be as :

ROM version :3.17.03 ENG

ROM Date : 05/15/03

Radio Version T313

Protocaol Version : 32S54

unfortunately got the following :

1- while startup .. ( switch ) prog works and show itself twice ... preventing me to enter the PIN # while SIM is attached !!

2- still recieved msm without names !

means patch is not a part of ur ROM .. so do i have to install the patch again !? it is not there in Tweeks thu .

3- my Qtek freez without any good reason ... even if it is away from my hands :(

4- what does " SIM Tool Kit " stand for ? it doesn't show anything for me .

thanx again ,
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
lets say I have some hardware issues and I already installed the special rom, can I reinstall the original rom so I can send it back t-mobile for some repairs under the warranty?

Quang
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
(( 1- while startup .. ( switch ) prog works and show itself twice ... preventing me to enter the PIN # while SIM is attached !! ))

this is over by removing the check mark front of ( Auto popup) in settings :)

thanx
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
bandswitch.exe

Hey there,

just trying to build my own ROM and hoping that "bandswitch.exe" is readily avaliable to us mere mortals!! Could somebody point out where I can get this from?? Thanks to Jabba for the sms-counter link.

littletim
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Good afternoon everybody!! :D

I have one request, could somebody, Jeff himself maybe, write a straight-forward tutorial on how to build a ROM :?:

Just a thought to help us beginners on our way.

Max
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
rom

You guy's ROCK !

Enough said this is brilliant and about time too.

I hope you keep improving it and releasing new versions from time to time as you discover new things.

once again many thanks this is cool.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
can not downgrade anymore

Hi, i got problem with the 1.1 so i wanted to go back and install the german 3.14.x. it is not possible: Fehler 007: KEINE ROM-BILDDATEI : ROM-BILD zum Upgrade des Pocket-PC nicht auffindbar!

Help!!!
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
I figured it out how to use adaptrom. Thank You! But i have another problem. Since i used 1.1 i cannot use gprs anylonger. Even now i downgraded to the original german o2 rom i can not connect with gprs. Any ideas?

Peter
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
The new ROM does not leave any traces behind when you go back to your original ROM, so the problem must be elsewhere, I guess...
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
It must be a provider issue. Within the O2 Germany Network i cannot use gprs. If i switch to T-Mobile it works. Sorry for the confusion!

Peter
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
SER works on US T-mobile

I installed the ROM on my US T-Mobile XDA yesterday and it works great. Great job! I can't wait to see if I can get the wireless modem working now.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] ldimegli:
HELP!!! I tried updating my T-Mobile Unit...

and it bombed out with the message "Upgrading... It will take about 5 minutes." on my XDA screen. The PC put up an error message saying it couldn't communicate on the USB port and then the updater program closed. Now I'm simply stuck on the upgrading screen with a non-working unit. Nothing seems to do anything.

Assistance please!

--Louis
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] OldManTod:
Hey Louis....

I am experiencing the same thing (sort of)...

The key is whether you can still connect to activesync or not (I cannot)...

If so, you can still try the upgrade (use the 1.1 exe)...

Good Luck..
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] ldimegli:
Re: HELP!!! I tried updating my T-Mobile Unit...

I was able to reload the base T-Mobile ROM from a SD card, then I loaded the AT&T ROM (for the radio stack) and then replaced with the Custom XDA-Developers ROM. That worked. Moving along smoothly now.

--Louis
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] pdaphonehome:
THANKS FOR THE PLUG!

Thanks for adding a link to pdaPhoneHome in the XDA-Developers Pocket IE homepage! The link you have points to the fullscreen version of the site. You have the following link there now....

http://pdaphonehome.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5

I'd suggest one of the following links for future updates...

http://pdaphonehome.com/phpBB2/viewforumpda.php?f=5 (pda version of what you link to now)

http://pdaphonehome.com/phpBB2/portalpda.php (pdaPhoneHome home page - pda Enabled)

or

http://pdaphonehome.com/phpBB2/pocketpcphonepda.php (XDA portal page... links to XDA News, FAQ, and Discussion forum... all formatted for pda so you can view or post... This is the one I'd suggest linking there as it gives the quickest link to information specific for the XDA)

Thanks... I just did the upgrade and so far, so good! Thanks for what you guys do! :D
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] pdaphonehome:
I'm running the XDA ROM V1.1 with the latest T-Mobile phone version. Will this allow me to do the "stay alive GPRS" and "wireless modem"?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
We use O2's RSU 4.20, but we see no reason why it shouldn't...
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Radio Rom

Is there a specific reason for using 4.20 rather than 4.21 ???

is it the radio you recomend for your rom release ??

Amarko5
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] cyriljp:
Question on Qtek 1010 and Special Edition ROM

I wanted to ask if there is any limitations on installing the Special Edition ROM on a QTEK 1010? I've been scouring around and haven't found any answer to my question. Truth be told, I don't even own an XDA or QTEK 1010 but I might be able to get my hands on one. Its a QTEK 1010 with ROM version 3.14.06 ENG simlocked to my local provider. I've gone through the features of your beautiful ROM and want to upgrade it as soon as I get it. Of course, I have had a very painful experience of flashing the ROM of my iPaq 3870 and having it die 30 minutes after I bought it and opened it. It took the local Compaq 1 month to replace it so I'm more careful now.

My question is, is there anything I should know that might potentially kill the Qtek if I install the Special Edition ROM? Are there any known limitations on the QTEK which would discourage me from running the ROM update? I'm a real newbie so I hope you guys will be patient.

Thanks in advance.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] sandyind:
Re: Question on Qtek 1010 and Special Edition ROM

Hi Cyril

I own a Qtek P1010 which was bought at Dubai Duty Free while on transit there. It is not SIM locked, and I have flashed the device a few times now without serious issues. The first one was to upgrade from the original ROM (I forget which version) to the updated Qtek ROM posted on this site by Othman. The second was to flash the Special Edition ROM Ver 1, where I had some problems because it would Sync via Serial Cable or IR OR connect to GPRS, and I never carry the bulky USB cradle around. I had to get my office to fly the cradle to me so that I could re-flash the XDA. This time I used AdaptROM and flashed the latest O2 ROM and Radio Stack, both successfully.

Then I had the XDA special edition rom ver 1.1 installed. I found the program menu too full and cluttered for a normal user like me, so I flashed back to the O2 version and downloaded some of the freeware I found on the special edition rom.

My unit took all this pounding without a whimper. I dont think there is an issue with flashing the ROM provided you follow all the instructions and dont fool around with your PDA or the installation programme during the up/down grade. AND provided you dont have power interruptions during the process.

Cheers
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Has anybody tried out the bandswitch.exe program on an european Qtek1010 ?

I live in Belgium and I am going to the US in two months time. Would be great not to carry an additional 1900 GSM with me.

I am too afraid to do the Rom-upgrade but I don't really bother since all the apps that interest me are installed on my device. OK, in RAM only but they don't take so much space either.

Regards

Thomas Scheen
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Hi there,

I live in Germany and have a german xda ROM-Version 3.14.16.

Of course, I would like to update on your xda-developers specidal edition rom. But dont I loose than all German texts in my built-in applications?

Perhaps I could live with that if your ROM is really cool, but even worth:

Dont I loose the German keyboard and with that the ability to easily write

German texts?

Or is it possible to use a German ROM for update? If so, where can I the

German Version of 3.17?

Regards,

Martin
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
Yes you would...

There's no german 3.17 yet, as far as I know. You could build your own ROM, based on an older german ROM, and try to incorporate the newer RIL parts that give you the wireless modem capability. You'd have to do some clever hacking though. You may want to wait for a german 3.17 to come out...
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Great job! The upgrade went almost flawless...

Two things I noticed:

1. Byte counter doesn't work with gprs, I assume it's for WAP or something.

2. After upgrading and setting up my XDA with O2 Netherlands and GPRS (I configured this with the wizard on the ROM), I soon noticed strange problems. Initially pages loaded ok, but after some navigation I got errors or a frozen connection, although the settings seemed fine. I don't know why, but after using the O2 CD-ROM GPRS restore program, everything is working fine. Although the settings look the same, something has to be different under the hood.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] belial:
Re: Question on Qtek 1010 and Special Edition ROM

I just installed the new rom on my QTEK 1010, and although it hasn't "died" I am having a annoying problem, I can no longer "explore" the device from activesync. I just seet "Pocket PC" and "Databases" under that. nothing else, can't copy CAB files to it etc.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
Re: Question on Qtek 1010 and Special Edition ROM

We've seen this. It's a caching problem on the desktop Windows side. Close all open explorer windows, even if they do not point to your device, and try again.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
If you can reproduce the situation before and after the problem, you can create a snapshot using the ssnap utility provided in the ROM, and compare the output.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Stuck...

OK, so what happens if your device is stuck at "Upgrading..."?

I tried the update on one of my devices and pop!
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] OldManTod:
Do some THOROUGH reading here....

reason I say that is becuase I was at the point you were and I didn't read all the postings here and I have really dug a hole for myself...

My advice to you (hindsite baby) is to read through all the posts on the rom upgrade and tread lightly or you will find yourself in a pretty desperate situation (no able to use XDARite to create a card, etc.)...

I have seen a couple of responses to this question, so dig in and GOOD LUCK...!!!

OMT
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
CE to SD...

Woo-hoo! Love that Walaby boot loader!

Got it fixed and will try on a different machine.

Thanks
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
Cyberaddict - can you share your T-Mobile OS upgrade PLZ?

Just wondered if you saved it all.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] belial:
Re: Question on Qtek 1010 and Special Edition ROM

Yep, that sorted it out thankx, now happily running the new ROM and planning to set up a linux box so I can modify it further.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] belial:
Any followup on this Jabba? Would like to get SMS Counter working.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] OldManTod:
OldManTod's making progress...

I found a fix out there to square away my machine so it at least connects to activesync, but I am still getting GSM failures when I goto bootloader and also when I start up the updates, they all hang...

Does anybody have thoughts on this?? (I still cannot write with XDARite and I have seen others having this problem)...

Any help would be appreciated...

OMT
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] BarnOwl:
Great job!

Last night I used Jeff's .exe to try the darn thing and everything went smoothly. No more tapping, pasting and cutting at last, what a relief!

And all the wonderful tools incorporated in rom. I especially like the switch tool and the jog-program.

Great job guys! :D 8)

Jeroen
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Ra2:
HOME/CITY function for O2-Germany

Hi,

1) is there a solutionen to have the CITY/HOME function working in den the version O2 3.17.03 ROM -Eng ?

2) Is there a way to change the keyboard to german ?

Many thanks for your help.

Ra2, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
S.O.S

hi there

my prob is (((((can't update my xda))))) to 3.17.03 WHY??

my xda version is 3.16.52 if I do udate there is message come and say invaled version (((maybe there is something ABOUT 001 & 007????)))))

if i do change by hexa to nbf file and reupdate it say download it again WHY?????

is there ANYsolution for this problem????

please HELP ME
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Peter Poelman:
You have a Qtek version, and you're trying to upgrade to O2. Just get Jeff's XDA-developers Special Edition ROM exe file and run it. It's a 3.17.03 with extras, and it will make you happy.

Alternatively, use our tool 'adaptROM' to burn any ROM into any device.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
can anyone setup a poll, asking whether the ROM installed without a hitch? I think this will build peoples overall confidence in its stability
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Qman:
Do you no if this program will work or is suppose to on USA english models such as the T-Mobile. I installed it but the only thing that shows up on the menu bar is the icon without an text.