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[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
The Installation

Step 4 ~ The Installation

Now that you've copied your selection of "cab files". "exe files" & "txt files" to your "Extended ROM" and also configured your "Config.txt" to reflect any file name changes, plus edited your "AutoConfig.txt" to suit your Carrier's files - it's time to install it all!

1. Some Cab files are notorious for self-deleting once run, for that reason I suggest that you lock your Extended ROM by clicking on "Start Menu->System->ExtROM Lock".

2. Using "File Explorer", execute "AutoRun.exe" in your Extended ROM, then sit back & watch it all come alive!

3. Your XDA II will reboot automatically once installation is complete.

:!: Your Carrier Settings won't be installed until much later, Don't Panic!

:arrow: For more Add-Ins prior to backup, check out THIS POST
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
The Backup

Step 5 ~ The Backup

The following process is quite straight forward. It involves installing Sprite Backup, copying 2 links to startup and 1 batch file to windows. Then running Sprite Backup to create a Self-Restoring backup file.

Here's How:

1. Download the attached "Sprite_Backup.cab" and install on your XDA II, then reboot.

2. Download and extract Windows_Batch.zip and copy it's contents:

cleanup.bat" to your XDA II's "Windows" folder

"z_ac" to your XDA II's "Windows/Startup" folder

"z_cu" to your XDA II's "Windows/Startup" folder

:arrow: NOTE: Don't Reboot!

5. Run Sprite Backup and under "Options->Backup Options->General Backup Options", ensure that everything but "Encrypt Backup" is ticked, then press "OK"

6. Browse to the location the backup will be stored to (SD or Main memory) by selecting ... and name the file: ExtROM, then press "OK" (bottom right of screen) - Now press "Backup", then sit back & wait!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
The Final ROM

Step 6 ~ The Final ROM

Congratulations, you should now have a backup of a merged OS that will easily fit into the Extended ROM (compression).

Here's how to Automate it:

1. Run "Start Menu->System->ExtROM Unlock"

2. Use Explorer to browse and delete the contents of the Extended ROM except for the following file: "AutoRun.exe"

3. Copy the ExtROM.exe file that Sprite Backup created to your Extended ROM.

4. Copy each of the attached files to your extended ROM:

Config.txt

Optus_AU_GPRS.cab

Optus_AU_MMS.cab

Telstra_AU_Favourites.exe

Telstra_AU_GPRS.cab

Telstra_AU_MMS.cab

Vodafone_AU_GPRS.cab

Vodafone_AU_GPRS.exe

Vodafone_AU_MMS.cab

:idea: If your using your own Carrier files (the ones that match up with AutoConfig.txt), be sure to include those instead.

5. Lock your Extended ROM using "Start menu->System->ExtROM Lock"
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
The Final Step

Step 6 ~ The Final Step

Time to test it! :shock:

Perform a Hard Reset by holding down the Power Button whilst inserting the Stylus into the Reset Slot at the base of the XDA II.

After a reboot, you should be prompted to do a Screen Alignment, upon completion, a 3 second countdown should begin.

You may notice the following:

1. A slow laggy system (while your ExtROM.exe is copied to Windows) and shortly after, Sprite Restore will begin - Press Restore, then Start!

2. After restoration is complete, you'll be prompted to reboot - Press OK!

3. After reboot, you'll see a DOS window briefly - these are the links you placed into startup, "z_cu" starts cleanup.bat, "z_ac" starts "AutoConfig" whilst CleanUp.bat removes the startup links and deletes the copied ExtROM.exe from the Windows folder.

4. You should now see AutoConfig with a list of carriers - Choose One and then reboot when prompted!

That's it - you're done! 8)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Final Notes

Final Notes

If you're happy with your Extended ROM, why not create it as flashable ROM image! (ms_.nbf)

Here's an empty "ms_.nbf" in the attached "ms_nbf.zip" (with only splash screens) waiting for you to download, extract & add your files into with EREdit (download here - linked from the front page of this thread).

Once added and saved, copy your ms_.nbf to the folder that you saved these files into.

:idea: If you'd like to create a single file installer package, try WinZip SelfExtractor Wizard and tell it to execute "HimaUpgradeUt.exe" on completion :wink:

:arrow: Once again, for more Add-Ins prior to backup, check out THIS POST
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] flickster99:
Applause, applause, applause

All hail Sin - king of the knife in the power socket of life 8)

Well done young man

Flickster
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] chris_khho:
I've nothing left to say but playing my xda2 tonight....

Many thanks!!!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] sanath121:
You de MAN...!!!

Thanks man... this is unreal... you have gone to some serious extents to make our life easier... HATS OFF TO YOU MATE!!!

NOW then... LET me at it... hee hee...!!!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] lalpasha:
Great Job!!!!!!!!!!

:lol: Great job, indeed. 'Nuff Said. :lol:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Blaze_au:
Not only does he bring out a Sin V2.0... he explains how to do it.

Excellent Work Sin....!! Excellent!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] steverae:
Finally a complete list of useful extrom apps WITH explanations of what they do..... gonna change my ext rom now...

cheers SIN, your a genius..
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] chris_khho:
Hi Sin,

What is the use of the O2 icon in the top start bar?

When I touch it, it has no response at all.

Also, how can we change the icon of the games folder back to the original i.e. not normal folder icon?

Thanks a lot and really appreciate your great work.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Blaze_au:
Oh bugger.... Email attachments is still screwed, but this time in the restore, if you unselect email to bypass the problem it seems to hang on the dos screen on restart.

Might have to try making my own from Sins instructions (tomorrow when i have some time :)

UPDATE: I tested again this time my XDA was in the cradle and it took... email is now synced, I didn't select email when i restored.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Hi Chris,

A quick explanation about the O2 icon can be found here!

Because the file explorer replacement (GSFinder+) can show all files, I thought the icon in the games folder would annoy, so I removed it but I've attached a zip file of it for you (just extract & copy to your games folder)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Hi Blaze,

Well done! :D

Did you only deselect email or all 3 databases, MMS & SMS as well?

if so, does your incoming/outgoing MMS & SMS still work correctly?

If that's the case, then I'll re-create the installation package without backing up the mail databases to help avoid the problem for other users.

Looking forward to your reply
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Blaze_au:
Hmmm.. received sms's ok... sending them, it's not recording them in the sent folder.

MMS, couldn't find the normal mms proggie, only have the video mms while I was waiting for an mms to arrive it crashed and I had to hard reset.

So my testing was set back...
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Hi Blaze,

As far as the SMS sent folder, in Outlook, click "Tools->Options" and make sure that "Keep copy of sent mail in Sent folder" is ticked.

Normal MMS progie is gone and now integrated into Outlook, click "Accounts" first to make sure it's on the list and then "Tools->MMS Settings" and check that your connecting through "Optus" and under the Server tab check to make sure that "Optus MMS" is in the list.

If it isn't, goto "Start->Settings", then select the "Connections" tab and click the "Connections Icon". Go to the "Advanced Tab" and tap "Select Networks" - If you see "Optus GPRS" in the list, select that and then check your MMS settings again.

Hope this helps !
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jacusi1980:
Great job sin,

i've something in mind why not execute the sprite executable directly from the extended rom that could be a little bit easier.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Hi Jacusi,

Yes that would've been perfect, unfortunately it can't run from a write protected ROM and even though the ROM can be unlocked at a later stage, it's easier to copy and execute the file from write enabled memory during the first boot.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Blaze_au:
You're right on the money... but the mms account is missing.... I'll have a play and get back to you.. time to head off to work..
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] llbasha:
This is too good to be true. Thank you SIN for best upgrade page on the net.

Just one thing, please, I am in UK and connected to Vodafone.

Attached are the settings for vodafone UK I found here, would you please create Carrier files (the ones that match up with AutoConfig.txt) similar to those you have done for Aust.Voda. :?: :?: Alternatively, advise how to modify this to suit UK.Voda ??

Thanks again.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] marikitsch:
this is amazing! thanks!

intellipad now works!

wondeful! :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jaykumarr:
gr8 work bro

beautiful work bro.

i love the blue keyboard and now my caller id works, which was not working on merged rom v1.0.

and i love everything in the rom thanks.

but one stupid question,

does the rom have all the cabs you have posted on these 3 pages?

good work bro keep it up.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Looking Glass:
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

Hi Sin!

No words are able to describe your great-great job and effort.

You're the kind of people making this site so great!

:shock: :D :shock:

Thanks!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] medman:
thanks

Hi Sin, Thanks a lot for all your good work, Do u have any solution for the Widcomm stack to work as headset and full audio gateway
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Abram:
Dear Sin,

Thanks for all your hard work. It looks absolutely brilliant. I have a simple question and please forgive me if it has been asked before. I'd done Finalzero's UK update and it worked well for me yet i'd like the new skins for dialler, pad and keyboard for instance. I'd also like the flash app, hp printing etc,. Just these few. Is there a way to install these cab files using Cab installer for example into the ext Rom (knowing the size limit, still have 1.8MB free)? Also can it be done without a hard reset? My system takes forever to set up after a hard reset. OR can I do the following:-

Copy them to ext rom

edit config txt

edit app list txt

hard reset

Restore with backup from previous backup before with sprite or activesync?

Will this work? Many thanks for your help and hard work!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] :
:cry: :cry:

I think it would be a good idea. I can't see my SMS folder or any sent or received SMS.!!??

:?: :?:

What should I do? Help pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Blaze_au:
You should look fully at this thread, Sin has already covered it.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] darkbyte:
Thanks a lot for your hard work Sin !

Only a little question. It seems that permanent save doesn't work with your release. Is it true ????

I can activate it, but nothing happens after a soft reset. I never see the sync process running at all.

Thanks in advance for your reply !
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] brumie:
Hi Sin thanks for the quick guide!

btw i have a question for you

I already modified the ExtROM.exe and would like to put it on the Sin.Merged.v2.0.cab

can you explain us on how to make the Sin.Merged.v2.0.cab?

step by step please ;)

TIA

brumie
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] llbasha:
:!: :?: :!: :?:

Thank you but I have read it and it is not the same thing. There must be an SMS account with folders for it (identical but separat from outlook). The same goes for MMS.

Anyway I resolved the issue. I appreciate your support though

:D :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Better late than never : )

MMS settings can still be entered manually as an alternative to waiting for someone to post a compatible cab file for MMS Composer - ver: 2.0.0.xx .

If you wanted to create your own, you'll need to first enter your settings manually into MMS Composer, then export all the sub keys below:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ArcSoft\ArcSoft MMS UA]

using a registry editor and finally import into a cab file with a cab file creator such as "WinCE CAB Manager".

Yes it does, I first uploaded each file and then followed my own instructions by re-downloading them and then creating the all-in-one setup file that's posted on the first page.

No, unfortunately I don't have - but I'm hoping a working release from Microsoft will surface soon.

Probably the easiest way would be to copy the cab files to an SD card, install and then run a sprite backup from which you can later restore.

With compression, you'll get over the 16mb Extended ROM file limit.

eg: All the cabs & files that I posted fill the Extended ROM but after backup, the Self-Restore file is only 9mb, so you could install extra apps from an SD, then backup with compression and as long as the end file size fits into your Extended ROM, you're fine.

Checking & unchecking the boxes certainly makes it pause for a while and also produces the "contents will no longer be saved..." popup, but you're right - it doesn't seem to do any syncing during a reboot.

It's not a feature that I regularly use (prefer Sprite, SD or Xbackup) but I'll try to make time to have a play around with it.

The Sin.Merged.v2.0.cab was just my personal touch and doesn't need to be created. The Sprite backup file ExtROM.exe (as outlined here) will work in the same way.

All the cab file does is copy the embedded ExtROM.exe to Windows without an external command from the Config.txt

However, if you want to try embedding yours into a cab file, do a quick search for "WinCE CAB Manager"
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Urinalcake:
hey guys, just installed the rom update and im very impressed.

My only drama is that i cannot find IntelliPad. I get Block Recogniser, keyboard, letter recog, PHM stuff and Transcriber.. but no intellipad..

Is there another file i have to install to get it working?

thanks heaps,

Jayden
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Urinalcake:
found it on this page

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=68813#68813

thanks!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jaykumarr:
hi sin.

i cannot find the microsoft reader is it there on the rom or have you not put it in the rom?

if you have a cab file for it please can you post it.

thanks in advance
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] matteo_ita:
Hey Sin, Excellent package man!

I'm from Italy using Vodafone, I like every part of your package, but I obviously have some questions for you:

MMs sending seems not work properly, I do added modem connection to mms.vodafone.it and it connect to, but mms sending cannot connect (icon is displayed, trying trying trying..) even Mms settings are correct...

Cannot use my Jabra BT200 nor as a hands-free (listen only gsm calling, mic excluded) nor as a headset device... yes i know Bt200 seems old, but i tryed also a Plantronics 300...

Do you know a working bluetooth headset, that can also be used to hear music/voice from windows media player and Sip-phone? I like very much the Jabra Style but opened to see somethin better... :D

Is there a way to change the integrated t9 suggestions from english pack to an italian pack??? ehm no problem to read in english but in writing i would like to be helped with t9 from intellipad or normal text suggestions in italian language...

many thanks man, my qtek from 1.72 ita version was half a way from your colossal job..

--

So long, and thank for all the fish

matteo
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Re: hi sin.

I'll post a few add-ins shortly :wink:

Give this a try, Download & Install the Vodafone_AU_MMS.cab (linked from previous page), then open Outlook and go to "Tools->MMS Settings" and select the "Servers" Tab, tap "Vodafone PXT" and edit the Gateway, Port & Server address to suit Vodafone Italy.

Unfortunately there's not much advice I can offer towards BT headsets, I only have a HBH-35 here working in Headset mode. Best to ask around or perhaps take your phone into a mobile phone shop and try pairing a few headsets?

I'm just about to post the English Intellipad (and a few other add-ins), Is there an Italian IntelliPad from any previous ROM's you've had?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Sin:
Add-Ins

Here's a few Add-Ins which can be copied to an SD card and Installed prior to creating your Self-Restore Backup. Because of compression, it's possible to add a few more apps than the 16mb Extended ROM allows. Just keep an eye on the final file size created by the backup! (keep under under 16MB + allow for carrier files in the final ROM)

:arrow: All files are tagged as "Customization Tools", so ignore the "this application already exists" prompt and continue with installation.

EmailWiz 1.0

Is a utility using a wizard interface to assist in adding your email settings into outlook. A shortcut called "EmailWiz" will be added under "Communications".

GPRS Monitor 2.20

Is a Today Screen utility that allows you to monitor your GPRS connection status and call costs. It also includes a task bar icon for connection and battery. A shortcut called "GPRS Monitor" will be added under "Communications".

IntelliPad 1.0

Is a keyboard extention which adds an intuative SMS style interface. To utilize, select it as your keyboard popup.

Microsoft Reader 2.3

Is an application which allows you to read ".lit" files (eBooks) on your Pocket PC. It includes support for ClearType and an icon called "MS Reader" will be placed under "Business".

KSE Truefax2 ver 2.08

Is an application that allows you to send and receive faxes. A shortcut called "Truefax" will be added under "Communications".

Note: Incoming faxes requires a compatible fax number to be provided by your Carrier.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Believer:
thanks alot, this is great work you have done.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] :
hey man. i installed this OS last night and all was going well

went to turn the phone on this morning and it is dead - i had it on the charger all day and it does nothing..

i have tried taking hte battery out and putting it back in, etc and nothing is working.

any ideas?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Urinalcake:
sorry i posted that post above.. i didnt realise i wasnt logged in
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Urinalcake:
hmm wierdest thing ever, i pulled the battery out and put it on the basestation to charge.. left it and put t back teogether and it was like nothing happened....

really wierd

thanks again
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Blaze_au:
Are you saying it crashed (locked up & wouldn't start) then you charged the battery out of the XDA in the cradle? Then it worked again? Wouldn't this cause it to run out of power and hard reset? How long did you charge it?

When it has locked up on me i have had to hard restart it to get it going again.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] opentoideas:
MP10?

Great work SIN,

works a treat! my only query is regarding media player 10, in your "merge" you suggest that in getting the best of both worlds that this will be gained from ROM 2.02 but i end up with media 9. have i made a wrong assumption or have i done something wrong?

keep up the good work and thanks for your efforts
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] josedias:
Hi Sin!

Congratulation for the great effort:

I am having a problem with the Bluetooth, in the version ( Sin.Merged.v2.0). If the BT is enable or disabled, my Jabra 200 will continue receiving a called?

Also I can not redial the lass called from my Jabra 200.

Do you have any idea of what is happening?

I apreciate your help.

jose
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] devtek_it:
Upgrade Seemed Successfull, But Now I Have No Extended ROM !

Hi Sin / all,

Firstly, many thanks for the excellent upgrade merge.

However, the Upgrade Seemed Successful, But Now I Have No Extended ROM available.

I can boot the system and loads pocket PC ok, just no access to the Ext ROM.

When I browse the Device Information, the Extened ROM details are Blank (no version info etc).

When I use "ER2003Edit" it just hangs and it must be terminated via the Windows task manager.

Does anyone have any Ideas how to get Extended ROM working again ?

Many thanks in advance,

Mark . . .
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] matteo_ita:
Sin:

managed to get mms working (differences between 1.72ita version is the port number), no luck looking for an italian intellipad, just wondering if the embedded keyboard suggestions/corrections can be changed to the italy wordbook..

Have this fantastic version without bluetooth audio's really bore me... Is there anybody with a working headset??

big thanks,

So long and thank for all the fish

--

matteo
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] cnson:
Dear Sin, thanks so much for your great work!

I got a question, in the 1st page of this thread you mentioned about some tweaks to be made prior to restoring the 2.02 backup. One of the tweak is to "Remove merged BT Registry to allow choices later via patch". I don't know which registry to be removed. Could you please clarify.

Once again, thank you very much!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] opentoideas:
Doh, ignore my question above! just re read and see that neither had media 10 in the first place :roll:

at lease i can be happy knowing the only thing i got wrong was not reading the instructions properly!

Thanks again :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] opentoideas:
unless i understand this wrong there is nothing you need to do...Sin has already made these changes for you and they will be implimented when you run the backup. if you were actually loading the OS's yourself to create the merge then you would need to make the changes but as it is you just need to load the backup and its all done for you :D

but be happy with this b4 you go ahead!

mine is working but i ended up going through it about 6 times to get right!(ok i wanted to make a few changes like UK O2 carrier and extra programs :wink: )

main thing i learrned quickly is not to b*gger about with it between processes or it will probably go wrong, if you just follow the instructions then it all goes well. You just got to have faith...

i sort of have my bluetooth headset working..

usual probs of no mike with handsfree but headset works ok. just got to sus out how to make it headset again (keeps trying to go handsfree then wont let you select headset!)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] cnson:
Yes, I think you're right opentoideas. Thanks for your answer!

Initialy I used the easiest way, which is to run the single file installer package. After few days, I'd like to make some changes to the Ext ROM as I don't need carrier auto-config, BlackBerry, O2 connection icon...

I've just had my XDAII upgraded again with a customized ExtROM and without restoring the ROM2.02 backup. Up to now, everything works like a champ (yes, except some Hangs/delays on reboot :P )

Thanks Sin!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] JFlorent:
All good, but...

Thank you very much for the helpful tools and everything but one thing keeps nagging me...

How do you get the d-pad to rotate when you rotate the screen?

Thanks