yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Pentium:
this rom include 3gp, mp4 association with WMP10...

but i can't play these extensions!!!

an error message appear everytime i tried to play mp4, 3gp file....

and my bluetooth headset (Nokia HS-3W) disconnects every so and on!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] adh2k1:
Bug Fixes?

Are we to expect these "bugs" you spoke of to be fixed for this rom??
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] candrat:
When I'm receiving a phone call, the ringtone volume somehow has the pattern of [loud - low - loud - low].

I personalize ringtone from contacts, i'm not sure if that is the problem.

However if I receive the phone without personalize ringtone (using the default ones) sound problem does not appears.

Does anyone have the same problem?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Gentlemen, this looks too good to pass, even though it's a test version. Could somebody please answer three questions:

1. Upgrading can be done directly from the earlier BA WM5 ROM without going to WM2003 as a middle station, right?

2. Can it also be downgraded to that ROM in case I come across something that makes it impossible for me to use (like NetRemote not working)?

3. Is there anything wrong with WiFi function? I don't use GPRS, I almost never use the camera or MMS, but I do use WiFi several times a day.

Thanks in advance! I'll be jumping on the bandwagon today if I get the "right" answers (right for me) to these soon! :D
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] barrney:
I've installed the new ROM on my MDA III, it works, it is fast, so far it seems reliable.

But: I can not turn on button lock function any more, the Button Lock icon is missing from the Settings menu.

Is there anyone with the same problem? How can I solve it? Thanks.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] marksken:
I see most people saying its fast,

but some find it slow

on mine ba it looks if there's a small delay on pressing a button or start menu

so i would like to know what rom the people had befor this version and what patches they used so we can find the differences

i came from wm2003se 1.42 rom
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] baniaczek:
Yes. If you have previous version, you have everything prepared. Kill some processes [search wiki], start upgrade and go on.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] MurphmanL:
I find this rom nice and stable, and is definately faster than the previous Maimich rom released, so i'll stick with this one for a while.

Managed to get my camera working but no luck with the backlight yet even with the patch the backlight became permanently turned off so i had to remove it, will try again later!

The only thing that bugs me about this rom is the gui speed, as pretty as it looks when i recieve a new sms it takes ages for the bubble to appear compared to 2003se - and the messages application takes forever to open!

Anyway ive overclocked to 530mhz and this helps a bit, but a good tweak to speed up the gui appearance would be appreciated :)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Thanks! Then I assume the downgrade will work the same way. But what about the WiFi?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] MurphmanL:
Wifi seems to work fine for me as far as turning on and off goes :P not tried connecting to any networks yet tho since there are none around...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
OK, here goes... I'll let you know how it works from my perspective (WiFi, NetRemote, Pocket Plus).
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] a771la:
my wifi don't connect at my router :(

what can i do?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Fantastic! Faster, more responsive! WiFi works as a charm. a771la, I had to type in the key and then do a soft reset. Then it would connect to my router. Maybe you need to to the same?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] omega_:
hoping the "test" would be over soon, and it would be perfectly stable with patches.

hopes wiki would be updated...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] a771la:
I made a hard reset and reinstall all

now works :D

after many tests with many patch :twisted:

hd resolv all :P :D
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Axel Foley:
This release is very good, I had to apply the Camer2k5 and the light_fix2 fixes.

Two problems remain:

1. Bluetooth/Wlan get turned off on resume.

2. Often, when turning on, the brightness level for On Battery gets reset to 0.

Unfortunately both these problems are very annoying. The second problem (brightness) seems to affect only me, I didn't read nothing in the thread, am I right?

Anyway, this is the best release I tried, with a couple of fixes it could be perfect.

Thanks to everyone who made it possible, I'll keep watching this thread and I hope the wiki will get updated. :)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Rogero:
No midi ringtone and No Album Too

Hello Everybody, I just flashed this new ROM ( From a WM5 patch v3 ), and i found some programs missing like Buttons Lock, and some from my old installation just still present, so i did a Hard Reset and changed the 2nd and 3rd options to "yes" to force a format and a new registry, then i booted again and it was all there, I have apllied these patches (light_FIX2.CAB, Camera2K5.cab, MMS universal cab then turn off for 15 sec and Reset ) then copied the Camera shortcut in order to have it working with button, also the Xbackup is there but not working , so i removed the Xbackup Icon too.

I mentioned a slight increase in Speed, overall looks fine, but Damn no midi and no album, I tried to install the old WM5 patch for this but no luck, So please anyone who have it working ( Midi and Album ) please post.

Thanks for all xda-developpers and forum members for these great releases :wink:
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] a771la:
i serch any version of stk

that present doesn't work

:(
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] TheLastOne:
Ok. I like it. I like it alot. But I've noticed some problems.

Speed is ok. Some of the registry tweaks for the old version seem to do some good here, too.

Problems (There are more then I listed, but I forget what they are):

1) MSN Messenger doesn't work.

2) GPRS problems. When I connect to GPRS, my phone goes kinda wonky. Loses signal alot (even in areas that have full signal with GPRS off), and the worst part is that it seems I CAN'T RECEIVE CALLS with GPRS on - does anyone else have this?

What is this talk about hex to dec changes?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] baeshin81:
Issues

Right I noticed that there is a icon for wifi and bluetooth in the quick links. However, there is a major lag when I click on the start button. It takes at least 3 - 10 seconds for the start menu applications to pop up.

Also the bluetooth light keeps flashing even when the bluetooth is not active unless it is forced on through the software and the light is flashing to indicate that.

Running through the Settings portion of the control panel, the unit runs like a champ!

There definately needs to be a fix about the start button!

Siemens SX66 Cingular

OKAY! Just a quick update!! I did the no_camera_update from the original files from mamaich...that fixed the start button lag completely! This software works as if it was meant for this phone!!!!!!

Also when you use this, the camera icon when clicked opens up your album.

Updated the light fix. No problems there? I hope...

Installed Voice Command and TCPMP!

Voice Command Works Perfect without patches. I think the previous user who posted wasn't using the correct version or didn't know how to update to the latest version.

TCPMP Works but there is definately a lag to it. I was playing a movie from my 2 Gig SD card and it has to rebuffer very often. If someone knows how to setup TCPMP to optimize it for the SX66, please let me know!

Wi-Fi connected right away! Even gave me my neighbors Wi-Fi networks.

Installed Agile Messenger for AIM via Wi-Fi. Connected without a hitch!

Media Player works like a CHAMP! Fast and less lag when watching videos. I am watching videos with Korean writing in the title that shows up as boxes. It doesn't lag! No conversions either!

Now with all these updates and the phone working so well, I recommend the 3550 battery to keep up with the usage of the phone! Overall, this phone has come a long way!

Thanks for all your updates and constant work on this project. It really has made this phone worth its weight in gold!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] obiesoft:
camera

Hi all, i upgraded yesterday, faster, runs well. I should be staying with WM5 this time. My camera is not working, i have installed the patch, when i press the camera, it shouws my pictures and videos that i have already put on the phone, not the camera, sup with this.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] KTamas:
Re: camera

Solution...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] obiesoft:
thanks

thanks, it works now
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Axel Foley:
I can't find a way to configure WLAN. I only see a WLAN_MAN icon that turns on/off wlan but I can't find out how to setup my SSID, WPA-PSK phrase etc.

In settings I can't see any icon related to these settings...any hint? Is there any fix for this?

Thanks.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] deepsync:
Update Problems

My Update always stops at exactly 53 %. Im Updating from the old WM5 update.

Does anyone have an idea ? What could the reason be for this ? Do I have to format my device first ?

Deepsync
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] swoopster:
Guys,

Does this himalaya version of WM5 address the following issues:

1. Phone not ringing till third ring

2. Bluetooth switching off after a few minutes when phone is off

3. Wifi / Bluetooth switching off on resume

Thanks
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] a771la:
where i can find a version of album working?

there is a way for use zoom in camera?

there is a version of caller id working?

10x :D
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
Where can I find the instructions for doing this (the patching of ROM) when I follow the links in the "HTC_Blueangel_WM5_Himalaya Port" instructions page for EditFix.bat and XDA3NbfTool all they do is tell me that they are to be used with each other but no instructions see to exist.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Lixtek:
Hi!

I had a very quick wm05 before this himalaya version because

1. I used ervey possible speed hack and put the dates very high (my rams wasn't used anyway by ext. rom or buzzs ramdisk)

2. I switch off what is not necessary like meters some notification sounds

3. All animations off

In this thread I read nearly just positive opinions about the new rom so I tried it.

1. I was positively suprised that this rom use nearly 40mb of ram and I thought this would be the answer why it should be faster than the roms before

2. I tried to use some speed hacks but it does speed up a bit the device but not really although I put the dates extremely high! It worked at the old roms although a lot people said it wouldn't. I must admitt that u can do some additional speed hacks with this version others don't have

3. I tried every trick of the other wm05 roms like put the date into the top bar some other registry hacks and so on.......

And the rom began to become unstable! I recieved a lot of errors! Although it was still slower than my previous wm05 version with mamaich patch3 or 4! So I throttled the device down made some resets but it remains unstable(I don't overclock) !

My post should not be seen as an advice to use other roms or to tell every body that this rom is a bad one. If u use it and u like it because u just see advantages in it according to speed and stability just use it. Perhabs it is really good for u!

But in my opinion it is until now still a test rom and I will switch back to my old wm05
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
I disagree. Without hacks it's still faster than anything I could make the previous ROM do, and it's stable as well. I think you should try without any of the hacks for a few days.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Rogero:
WM5 with patch 3 was more stable

I agree with Lixtek that the old WM5 was better, and I just flashed back to the old one, for speed difference nothing to be mentioned, and the main reason I flashed back to this old WM5 i had was the Camera and Album features that are still not working right on the Himalaya ported WM5.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
Unless I missed and important step (like using editfix.bat which I can't find the correct instructions for) then I have to agree that this version is slower.

I've had to install the no camera patch just to get it working fine with sounds.

I also don't like how the notification remains in the lower bar area if you are using either WiFi or GPRS.

It does run very stabile until you start installing software and then it's anyone's guess as to what will happen next...

Bob
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] candrat:
I've installed this and run different kind of softwares without any problem such as: PI 2005, Cash Organizer, Wisbar Advance 2, iLauncher, Pocket Hack Master, Memmaid, Tweaks 2k2 (Working fine now! no more error like the old WM5), resco explorer, and many more.

The only application that doesn't work is MSN Messenger which can be replaced with Agile Messenger or other chatting software.

It would be nice if GPRS notification when WiFi connected can be disabled, but I still can survive with that considering the speed that it gained.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Stofi:
thanks a lot,

this Version works very fine and fast. I combinated it with mamaich camera patch, button patch and album cab. , MMS cab works good from ncruz. Anything works fine. :P

now i need a idee from someone, to replace this ugly wifi ikon and it will be perfect! (maybe incl. black W and G is also removed i´m very happy ;-) ) :lol:
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] AngelJo008:
I can't seem to get this process to work--the directions are sparce at best--Anyone able to put a step by step process--I keep getting errors with the BA upgrade utility saying this version is not meant for my device--and then I use the other upgrade program and it doesn't register the ROM version--HELP!!!!

update--I even downgraded to WM2003SE and still same issue--what's the deal? I want to upgrade this before I reload my info--TIA!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
The MAupdate_NOID.exe program is the one to use if your phone is PH20B1 (No Camera with GSM). If you phone is CDMA (Verizon/Sprint) then you can't use this.

The upgrade only includes an image for CE ROM, no extended rom and the utility will not show the version currently on your phone.

If you need more assistance you can PM me, I have flashed my phone with WM2005 several times (even gone back and forth between WM2k5 and Wm2005).

Please explain what preparation step you have taken (did you unlock and resize your Ext-ROM? etc..)

Bob
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
From what you say I imagine that you, like I, have a PH20B1 ...

Follow the steps at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_5.1.1700_build_14343_Upgrade

Replace the rom with mamaich's test rom and you shouldn't have any problems.

Good luck!

Steven

SX66 (PH20B1) [Cingular]

ROM: 5.03.02 WWE

ROM date: 03/02/05

Ext ROM: None

Radio: 1.13.00
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] AngelJo008:
okay I did those things but it wouldnt load--I kept getting errors--I ran just the MA upgrade utility without any reference to nb. files or RUU files and it ran but how do I know if I've comepleted to the latest ROM? is there a ROM version I can verify that it did work or something to look for?

update:

I had to rename the HTCRUU files to say just RUU so that the MA upgrade utility would work--It loaded but how do I know it REALLY loaded? is there something I should look for? I find that since I don't have a camera I have to diable sounds and load in the patch then reenable sounds--I dont see how this is any different if it in fact loaded since I still have to load in all the patches--Is it simply more stable and faster? Thanks for all of your help!!

Update #2--

IT WORKS!!!!!

once I loaded in all of the patches like before and reenabled sounds, I tested the wifi right away wince I was having issues before and it connected right away and now I have a black blox with a white "W" whereas I did not have that before. the startup screen is much faster and more responsive than before but for me the real test is the phone app which I have yet to test. I will get back with you all later with results!!

THANKS AGAIN TO YOU ALL!!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] dmelton75:
GPRS?????

So, it seems faster, a lot of bugs are getting worked out but what is the deal with GPRS? Does GPRS work under this version of WM5 on the BA? I live and die by my GPRS connection, my phone is paid for by my job so I have a constant GPRS connection to get my email from work via Pylon Anywhere. If GPRS doesn't work under this version I can't use it, if it DOES work under this version then I think it's time for me to do it.

What's the verdict? GPRS work or not?

Thanks!

Derek
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
Re: GPRS?????

GPRS Works for me. There are reported problems of 3rd party apps not automatically initiating GPRS but I cannot confirm.

The only 3rd party app I use which pulls data via GPRS (and/or WiFi) is Sbsh Pocket Weather. All I had to do was select a checkbox on the Comms tabs which says "Use Connection Manager" and it works 100% of the time.

Also, ironically this ROM seems to work best if you get to it by doing the following:

Upgrade from Wm2k3 to the original BA WM5 ROM (patched Version 3)

Flash HimaPort ROM over BA ROM

On Hard Reset, format storage and Registry Hive.

Bob
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] AngelJo008:
Re: GPRS?????

I agree completely--after working most of last night on this--I did all sorts of variations of install--the one you mentioned works the best. I was estatic that my wi-fi works better than before and all the OS is MUCH faster and responsive. Took me a bit, but once completed, it works like a charm!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] dmelton75:
Keyboard repeat?

Ok, I'm ALMOST talked into it. I'm currently running the latest cooked rom and ext rom from the sx66 standardization project and I love it but I would really, REALLY like the wm5 "never lose your information" feature but I just have to make sure that it will work for me as a "work" device. It's got to be able to send and receive my email and it has to be reliable as a phone. What's the "keyboard repeat" bug and can it be patched yet?

Thanks again!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] eyeless:
I have searched and i just can't find a soloution....

My email account is gone after a soft reset! How do i get it back b/c i cant just add it back, if i put the same name it wont let me.

Anyone?

PLEASE!!!!

Thank you!!!!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
Re: Keyboard repeat?

Using the upgrade path I outlined above seems to work best (in my experience).

I've experienced the keyboard "stutter" or repeating issue and here is how I fixed it.

START => Settings => System => Keyboard

This is where you enable the backlight for your keyboard.

Click on the "Repeats Setting", it says that it is for buttons but I'm now convinced that the keyboard is considered a bunch of buttons.

Move both sliders to the middle, then click "ok" in upper right of screen.

Now try your keyboard, this seems to eliminate the repeating keyboard problem....

CURRENT ISSUES ON MY PHONE

#1 - Cannot get MMS working on Cingular network in US.

#2 - Occasionally e-Mail program will just close for no apparent reason (I will uninstall the MMS from WM2k3 and see if this goes away).

#3 - Might be issues with Sbsh Pocket Breeze/iLauncher/Pocket Weather, currently troubleshooting to see if they cause instability.

#4 - Annoying that the WiFi Fix simply reverses the problem (ie used to never turn WiFi on after resume/reset but with fix always turns it on) I would prefer if it could remember the last state of WiFi.

#5 - Windows Notification Sounds are not disabled when I'm on a phone call!

#6 - What the hell is "Desktop" that keeps showing up in my running tasks and then F's everything up when I try to close it?

#7 - "Unhandled error has occured in the shell. Attempting to restart the shell", if I try to close an file browsing window while "Desktop" process is running. This actually resets the phone, thank MS for persistant storage!

WISH LIST

#1 - Way to tell WiFi to not automatically want to connect to "non-preferred" Access Points so I can drive to work without it asking me if I want to connect to everyone's WLAN.

#2 - A way to disable the persistant notification when you have a WiFi or GPRS connection. I wastes the left soft key by keeping it stuck in "Notification" just to tell you that Applications will first connect to WiFi/GPRS.

#3 - Way to tell ActiveSync that it cannot connect or Sync with anything unless I'm actually connected to something so it should only load when I establish a "sync-able" connection.

There are more coming....

Bob
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] ed.dark:
My experience:-

much better than the othe wm5 for BA. However, keyboard is still too slow. Its better though.

3rd party software causes many crashes - sof reset after soft reset (resco explorer the culprit i think....)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] KTamas:
Try total commander, it works fine w/o any problems and it has most of Resco's features.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] dmelton75:
STUCK! HELP!

I was upgrading my device to wm5 patch 3 in order to get to the new himalaya test rom. in the wiki I read:

# Download GetDeviceData. Copy to your device, run it, then copy \Windows\GetDeviceData.txt to your PC.

# Download EditFix.bat and XDA3NbfTool. Patch your ROM with the data in GetDeviceData.txt -- read EditFix.bat for the how-to.

I got the devicedata.txt file and everything is fine except this line:

in the editFix.bat I see

REM 'so' stands for operator (Country ID), e.g. T-M0B101.

But in my devicedata.txt file my country shows up as:

AT%CID?

I'm on cingular, is this what I'm supposed to put in the editfix.bat????

HELP!!!!!!! I'm SOOO CLOSE!

Derek
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] eyeless:
so i figured out how to save my email from being deleted...

I dont know if this is how it's posted here.. i couldnt find it.

But you just have to make sure that after you set it up that before you do a soft reset you power down your BA for a few seconds. I left it of for a minute, and then power it back on then do a soft reset, and viola email still there! =)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
Re: STUCK! HELP!

You've already flashed to a non-cingular (or unofficial) ROM that's why you're getting that.

Cingular is "XGULA001"

Bob
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kli:
Chinese encoding support

Just wonder whether this new ported rom supports Chinese encoding in Pocket IE and regional settings. Does any body know? I have hard time to make my IE to view Chinese with the previous ROM (WM5 5.1.1700 build 14343 ROM). Thanks.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] kyphur:
Re: Chinese encoding support

Nope,

Going to qq.com just gives you gibberish...