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[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] sn00py:
HELP I flashed my atom and have the same screen freeze problem as the others but I cant flash back to the original ATOM Rom... The upgrade program always says "COUNTRY ID OF DEVICE ERROR".

Is there an upgrade tool similar to the _noID tools for the HTC devices?

Thanks!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
No, but there is a "search" button on the forum page. :evil: Try looking for "bootloader mode"... Or I can be nice, even though non searchers anoy me: Remove any Mini SD card from the unit, and then press the camera button and the reset button at the same time. Your screen will go black, and the downgrade will work. :roll:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] icecool:
at the beginning of this thread boot loader was mentioned too
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
I think it's mentioned in any thread with ROM upgrades.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] sn00py:
easy guys... no need to get angry...

thanks a lot for your answer it worked like a charm!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
It's not really you we're annoyed with, it's just that there's a thousand of you, coming in as newbies and not bothering to try a simple search before asking the same questions that has been answered time and time again.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] netkruiser:
Hello there.. can anybody pls tell me how to enter the Bootloader mode?! :?: :? :?: Mastiff?! do you hear me?! :D
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Where do you want me to send your (online) remains? :twisted:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] victoradjei:
:D :D :D :D
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] ghassan99:
Just a thought...I did the upgrade and then installed XCPU to test, the screen froze as the other guys here are saying...but once I removed it, it never happened again...2 days running now

-Gus
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] netkruiser:
Same place u post the reply to my question I guess! :lol: On a not-so-unrelated tangent..i personally think the Atomz Piano Black Gloss looks way cooler than the Matte finish of the Atom Exec! Hey..thatz just what i think! Was just gonna flash the edited Atom Exec ROM onto my atom! :!: *fingers crossed* :!:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] victoradjei:
Xcpuscaler has never been a friend of Atom.

By the way at this speed you could say you wanted to scale down to save battery power. But how much would you really save? If you have issues with battery drain with this, just do a hard-reset, and not install O2 Plus. Reported by some one. I do not know if just uninstalling alone helps :?:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
regarding cpu battery drain, i read a battery test of intel xscale cpu somewhere.

520mhz downspeed to 320mhz will save you ...... 10 mins, that's all.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] victoradjei:
I see :shock: :shock: Not much then :lol:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] taiseer999:
Great work, here is another link to the xda ftp

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.co...tom-ENG-20060614_R060428N_EX0018_for_Atom.rar
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] angusc:
So does this screen issue affect all people who have flashed the exec ROM? Or is it only a few upgraders that have been affected? what is the general opinion......upgrade and keep your fingers Crossed, or wait for the next version to come?

Thanx for your advice.

Chris
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] victoradjei:
If you take your time and read, you would realise the screen problem does not affect all people 8) In any case, you can always go back to the old ROM :o
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] victoradjei:
Someone please post Jeyo Mobile Extender from Atom Exec CD

Now that we have our mini Execs, would someone who owns the real Atom Exec please post the Jeyo mobile extender software 8)

We need the whole hog :wink: Drink deep or taste not :P
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] woftam:
well last night I updated,

big thanks to luchao18,

works fantastic !!

did not need to reload many programs since this rom does so much more,

once again thank-you all !!!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] angusc:
Victoradjei,

I have read all 5 pages and can see that some people have trouble but only after some time of use and then soft resting. I would like to see how many people that have the good result vs. how many have the bad result. Communication...............isn't this what forum boards are about?

Thank you for gracing me with your reply.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] fly_snake:
Hi

When I want to reflash back to ATOM ROM, will show me error: "country ID or device ID error" so i go to Bootloader Mode, but still error, show me error: 'connection error" and at ATOM screen show "!!!please use DSUU in OS mode and sync with PC first!!!"... how?? please somebody help me
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] angusc:
Fly_snake,

Why did you want to go back to the Atom ROM, did you have hte same screen issues as some others? Do you have the official Atom ROM version downloaded to your PC now and what file name is it? What happens once you double click the original Atom ROM installation program after you are in Bootloader mode?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] fly_snake:
Hi

I just want to try it and I suspect due to Bootloader been upgraded. Now my ATOM( with ATOM_EXEC rom) cannot reflash rom at Bootloader mode, need sync at OS mode then can upgrade with any ATOM_exec ROM which is change or not change EXROM. if want to reflash ATOM ROM, the problem will happen. so anyone have NoID downloader for ATOM or can teach me how to change bootloader, :roll: Thanks
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] victoradjei:
Mastiff wrote:

:wink:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] ghassan99:
Hi Guys,

I have noticed that with the Exec update, the storage ram (in system info) now shows 192 MB (compared to the 128MB on an Atom), do u think that can be for real or is just hard coded into the ROM upgrade?

Also do you know how we can test the CPU speed to make sure that its really increased?

Thanks,

-Gus
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
I don't think it can create RAM where there's nothing, no. That would be a sensation! :wink:

As for the speed CPUXScalar reported 520 mHz when it worked, and I have never seen that to be wrong.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] ghassan99:
Yea I agree with that..I installed CPUXScalar and it showed 520...

A remark for the people who said that the IMEI has changed, it didnt change with me after the upgrade...and I dont think that that can be changed easily!

-Gus
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Drakknar:
I tried this ROM but unfortunately I had to roll back to the official Atom one because of the soft reset issues... It happened once while using Skype and Opera, and some times while using the Wi-Fi connection. :(
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] altezza:
Updating now...

Cant wait to test the result :D
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] altezza:
Slow bootup

Camera not working

Device information shown 192MB flash but Storage memory still 50MB
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] icecool:
till now my is still running fine =) camera and wireless workin properly
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] altezza:
Xda-AtomExec-ENG-20060614_R060428N_EX0028.exe is not working fine for me.

Xda-AtomExec-ENG-20060614_R060428N_EX0018.exe working fine with Wi-fi and Camera but still the storage shown 50MB

Anyone can advise ?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] kiaso:
Re: Jeyo SMS Backup

Phone plus is availabe with the latest rom update
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] kropotov:
sorry. my fault :oops:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Ph4nt0m:
I´m having the same problem. Seems like when use your camcorder to film the TV, and you see the Stripes going up. Better seen when the wallpaper or the theme is darker.

Everthing else is awsome! Loved the new Wireless Manager, new softwares and the Speed. Also it is really stable.

_______

Ph4nt0m
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
What the hell are you talking about?! I quote the specifications: "Intel PXA272 416MHz" Where do you see anything about Samsung? I had CPUXScalar working perfectly this winter, slowing the device down to a crawl (can't remember what, but it was the lowest setting) so the FM radio lasted all day in the ski slopes.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] atompure:
Screen Flickering

Encountering the screen flickering issue after installation this upgrade on O2 atom. Hope a new patch will be out soon to clear this issue. Overall, it is a great upgrade with increased performance.

Let's pray and Thanks.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Eplejuz:
ATOm => AtOm ExEc

Hows the performance like after flashing it to ATOM EXEC?

Anyone has written a complete and clear guide on how to flash this atom??

Or have i miss the guide somewhere...

Thanks A LOT!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Catechin:
It seems that flickering issue with Exec ROM is a hardware problem of some devices. I believe that the people who faced the problem with Atom restarting after soft resets (by stylus etc.) are also facing the problem with flickering screen. There could be solution to this issue, like a patch for screen driver, but it may require a real Guru to work it out. Unless there is such Guru with similar problem, there is no chance to get a solution.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] possum4:
Re New Rom

I'm not game to try! More feedback needed! Not worth frying this expensive equipment!

Good luck all you guys!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] assim:
exreme joy

Hi Guys,

I have had my Atom for about a week after I lost a mini the default ROM on this was a hunk of junk I tried the last offical update and it was little better

All I can say is wow to the exec ROM! so totally worthwhile!

I must tip my hat to all the contributors, nice work

assim
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Krinkiespijer:
The flickering aspect of the screen looks to me like a frequency unbalance or frequency screen refresment. But I can't tell you if there's a patch to eliminate this...

suc6
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Yeah, since it's there on the Exec ROM but not on the regular ROM, it could perhaps be possible to write a driver that got rid of it. But I have no idea how to do that, I can't program myself out of a paper bag!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
MY SCREEN FLICKERS WHILE THE BLUETOOTH IS ON AND TRANSFERING, LIKE DURING BT ACTIVESYNC. BUT THIS HAPPENS ON ALL ROM VERSIONS SINCE I PURCHASED IT LAST NOVEMBER, SO IT'S A HARDWARE PROBLEM.

I CAN ONLY SEE THE FLICKERS WHILE THE SCREEN BACKLIGHT IS OFF, SO I DON'T REALLY CARE AS I SET THE DEVICE TO GO TO STANDBY AFTER 1 MINS OF NOT USE AND I ALWAYS DISCONNECT ACTIVESYNC AFTER I FINISHED SYNCHRONIZATION., NO MATTER ON BATTERY OR AC POWER.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
ok, regarding mastiff's flickering problem, it's indeed look like screen refreshing and colour rendition like going back to 256 colours, i did an update method test to see how come this happens on some devices while others not. here is the result, interesting. Final result turns out to be a great disappointment, skip this post as if you will.

"Precaution": Remove Mini SD Card & Sim Card before update, this is to simulate a factory update condition....well, normally, why? read on....

Update Method 1 normal usb activesync update: shows no flickering

I updated my atom rom 0416, by connecting to pc while it's on (booted into windows mobile system like normal use, usb activesync connected and synchronised). update went flawlessly, the exec rom clean boot itself and starting up, no flickering at all.

Update Method 2 bootloader update: shows mastiff's flickering problem

I updated my atom rom 0416, by booting atom into bootloader (not booting into wm system), then perform update, update went flawlessly, however

the result of using bootloader to update this exec rom is flickering happens after clean boot, hard reset won't help.

so now my atom also flicks with the exec rom, finding a way to save it. still testing, will keep you posted.

follow up:

now my atom also has a flickering "256 colour" screen :shock: .

1. the exec rom can not perform update method 1, as it shows "country id or device id error", so i reflash the same exec rom once again using method 2 - update in bootloader mode.

no help, it gets a flickering screen again.

2. I then revert back to 0416 rom from bootloader, the system boot up with no flickering.

3. as my atom has a 0416 rom again, i can flash to exec rom using method 1 - usb activesync mode (as tested above, this update method shows no flickering). so i flash it.

4. The Result: A Perfect Atom Exec Rom on Atom, no screen flickering. problem solved :twisted: :twisted: Update: UNTIL...I take out the battery, put back the sim card & battery, then press the power button, the atom goes into 256 flickering screen again. current solution to this: put in your sim card while performing update method 1, and never remove battery, never let it depleted....... reverting back to 0416 rom now. :cry: :cry: :cry:

there must be something kept in the ram if you keep the battery in and have it charged all the time, eg. the graphic driver and screen configuration of the current system, though the reason unknown. however, our atom use 260K colour screen custom made by sharp, instead of an ordinary microsoft standard compliant 65K screen, maybe this is the cause, admit never seen this behaviour on other 65K screen ppc. once the battery is removed, the screen information in the ram is lost, the exec rom doesn't know to put it back in everytime reseting, resulting a miss configured flickering, "low colour" screen....

too bad to be true....

Moderators pls remove the rom links to avoid more casualties.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] edwingsiu:
camera not work

With the new rom, my camera doesnt work. Screen turned white but the camera is fuctioning.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Catechin:
There is a new ROM for Exec on seeo2.com - 0033. Maybe if modified for Atom, it can solve the issue of f***lickering screen?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] icecool:
anyone gt atom exec 20060721B1WWE << itching to try my hands on it lol
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
I have aquired this exec rom, but how to upload it to ftp?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
damn O2, they have modified the bootloader in rom "Xda-Atom-Exec-ENG-20060721", now once you upload it into your atom, there is no way back, and the new bootloader does not allow you to flash anything...

what worse is that flickering problem still exist in this version...

now my atom can't flash back to atom rom...

ok, found a way (quite complicated) to revert to any rom versions :twisted: , now i am backed to 0416 atom rom :twisted: , but since $2 guys are watching these forums, i better off not letting them know the solution.

Just don't flash your atom with any exec rom.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Appu:
yup luchao, removing the battery and clearing RAM is causing the prob, am gonna go bak too.. y the hell does it store drivers on a RAM? thts soo un-like computing.. mayb there is a fix for it, lets keep experimenting.. :)
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] bonovox:
I did the upgrade two days ago, everything seem was fine, however now i can't make a call without using bluetooth or headset, other people can't hear me when i use phone mic, problem still unsolved, has anybody got similar problem?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] icecool:
=) u can upload it to ftp://xdaupload:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Atom.

luchao18 the new atom exec rom does it allow flashing of the rom back to 20060614 ?? :lol:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

Ok. You can find it in that folder. And it lets you return to the latest native firmware from bootloader mode. :wink:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
no, the new july exec rom does not allow you to return to any previous rom versions, neither via usb activesync update nor bootloader mode, in fact, the bootloader mode in this version does not allow you flash any rom versions, if you try to flash rom in bootloader mode, it will stop and display "pls update in OS mode and synchronised",

sadly this rom still has screen flickering problem if installed on atom, it's most likely due to real atom exec use a different screen type (or hardware revision), as it show hardware revision "B" in system information of a real atom exec (later model)

don't bother try.

currently the only usable rom for atom is still the offical 0416 atom rom.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

luchao18, don't be panic. This is modified ver so it lets you flash back, though it still doesn't resolve flickering issues for the known range of devices.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
yes, we can still revert back to previous version by replacing a few files :twisted:, but the flickering problem is a show stopper, atom users better off use their latest official rom and wait for O2 to release a new one for atom(hope).
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] pou846:
i have atom exec Chinese ROM , Xda-Atom-Exec-CHT-20060721.exe

but can not upgrade my atom exec English , display "Country error or device Id error "

please help me .
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] jeremy_elman:
nfixatom - just wondering what the differences are between the 2 exec roms ? And as to whether the second one (you uploaded) has the same mod's to it that the first did (to make it work on our 'standard' atom's)?

Installed the first one on my atom about a week ago and got absoutely no complaints - loving the faster speed.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
http://www.seeo2.com/user/XdaAtomExec/template/XdaAtomExec_ROMUpgrade_Aug2006_WWE.vm

revision update
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
use any exec rom on atom will cause flickering screen if you remove the battery, also confirmed by user "appu", so stay away from exec roms if you plan to remove battery once a while, or you occasionally or accidentally deplete the battery.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] bonovox:
Anybody has solution for this? i tried reflash with original atom 060426 rom, but problem still exist, thanks in advance
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

The difs are not valuable - only those described officially on o2 site. I did not find any perfomance improvement as well. The repacked rom fits basic atoms normally, but doesn't solve screen problems if you had them before.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
I have now gone back to the first Exec ROM (with the already modified extended ROM), and it works very well. If the battery should be removed or depleted, you can fix it if you have Sprite Pocket Backup. What you need to do is to make a backup of the unit when you've installed your stuff. Then, if the battery's depleted and the screen starts to flicker, you'll revert to the regular Atom ROM and then just go straight into bootloader mode (you don't have to set up the device for use with the regular Atom ROM) and again program the Atom Exec ROM. Takes at least 40 minutes, but with almost no user input it's not that much of a pain in the ass if you don't plan to remove the battery often!

As for this latest ROM, I really like this part of the change log:

I would like to try it, but can I please get a conformation from somebody else as well (not that I don't trust you, nfixatom, but I would like to know for sure that I can go back) that this version really reverts.

luchao18, is this the same thing you did to get back?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

Just wondering. It is supposed you can flash your device from card. Look in bootloader for the file names needed and rename rom files corresponding to it. Didn't try it myself yet.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
I have flashed another device from a card once and almost ended up with a brick! :shock: So that's one thing I'm not gonna try. :wink:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
mastiff,

i did manage to revert to atom rom after intalling the july exec rom.

to do list:

1.run atom 0416 rom update program, after the DSUU program extracted the files, don't click "next", go to windows/temp folder, copy those files extracted, except "diskimage_Ver.nb0" and "ExtendedRom.img", then save them somewhere else.

2.run july exec rom update program, after the DSUU program extract the files, don't click "next," go to windows/temp folder, overwrite with the files you just saved, this will leave only the diskimage_Ver.nb0 & ExtendedRom.img files as of the july exec rom, others become atom rom files, including an older bootloader which allows you to flash back other roms.

3. flash

I didn't test the one on the ftp, but i think the theory is the same.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Thanks! Then I'll take the chance. You do of course know that I'll send you the bill if I end up with a useless brick, right? :twisted: (Just kiddin'!)
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
haha, don't bill me, bill O2 if i were you.

just a thought, i personally don't see the point of installing exec roms on atom, after all, the speed increase is not significant in daily tasks, and the bundled programs are quite old, new versions have been out there for a while.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
My main reasons are the annoying dissappearing WiFi on the regular Atom ROM. When I have had it connected to the PC, I have to do a soft reset to get WiFi back. This happens at least once a day. Normally I need soft resets less than once a week! Also there's the extra speed really helping TomTom with lots of POI's, and finally, even though I'm paranoid, I like to be on the bleeding edge!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

Try not to replace other files than eboo.nb0 prior to flashing since there is new radio rom also inside the package which could improve wifi perfomance. Or simply use the uploaded ver.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
ic, then rest assured that you can go back to previous rom version, i did it yesterday.

also would you provide us the bootloader version (date) of the one on the ftp, if you update with that rom? it should be may 29, 2006, or anything earlier.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
I'm gonna go with the uploaded version, but I may have to go back. It seems that the Phone Pad isn't workking with this, and I'm totally dependant of that input method! :( I can install it and use it, but I can't change the settings to Norwegian!
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

luchao18, the one inside is from the latest official rom. It doesn't matter which one old or latest you are going to use since they all do the same.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] luchao18:
ok, since i didn't test the rom you uploaded and mastiff need to be assured that the rom he updated can revert, otherwise i will be billed :shock: .

my apology for not giving my confidence on the rom in the first place. :D
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] nfixatom:
>/

No prob. You know atom is unpredictably stable device, he-he. :P Everything could happen in your own case.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Mastiff:
Or predictably unstable... :wink:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] icecool:
thanks nfixatom >.<

<< i tink i would agree wif this haha
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] startv:
My problem is other people can't hear me when i use headset,hope you sloved it ,and tell me how.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] TQV:
Many thanks for sharing this Rom. This is the best ROM I have ever used so far.

Xda-AtomExec-ENG-20060614_R060428N_EX0018.exe

Does Atom exec modified version?