yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
MagLite removed any non-essential components from the A02 ROM since some programs/components can only ever be removed from the base ROM level (the level in which he works on these ROMs). Had he put Windows Live/MSN Messenger in the base WM6 ROM, it could never fully be removed as it would not appear in the remove programs list. However, because he pulled those out of the base ROM and made them into CABs, they can be installed as any other program would and likewise, they can be removed as any other program can. That way, people who really don't want those programs are not permanently stuck with them wasting their Axim's storage space.

That sounds like a good idea! Yes, the WiFi is working very well now. There were many WiFi issues in A01, but almost all have been resolved in A02. Plus, A02 connects to WiFi faster than it does in A01. There is also the ability in A02, now, to install certificates. So if you ever need to connect to a WiFi network which requires a certificate for authentication, you can now install the needed certificate, which you could not do in A01.

I realize it's not always the most fun thing in the world to keep installing the same programs and getting them configured time after time. But, you have to keep in mind that a lot of us here are Axim hobbyists, in a sense, and continually making changes to ROMs is something some of us really enjoy. I personally enjoy making changes to the pagepool, for instance, and installing a ROM several times again and again within a week or two is not something I particularly mind doing. But, that being said, I *think* the A02 RTM ROM is probably going to stick around for a while as it is and quite honestly, if you install it and like it and it does everything YOU need it to do, keep it! :) If you find something you like and it does what you need, it's fine to not keep up to date with the very latest releases. That's up to you. ;) The term, RTM, typically is a label to show that something is ready to manufacture--in other words, "It's a good release and we'll stick with it."

Good questions, though! I hope that answered most of them! :cool:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
WOW I just upgraded and WOW..its awesome..I definitely notice the difference..like now when I type I can see the words in advance so I don't have to type so much and now I see the little wi-fi icon on the bottom that I can turn on and off..really really cool..I am looking forward to future updates. It was easier for me to format this time..the pressing of the back button and wi-fi button, MUCH easier!! One question though, I am trying to install the windows live messenger and I extracted the files on winzip..but I see an xml document as a setup..how do I setup using that? Thanks everyone again for your help..!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
I'm very glad you like it! I figured you probably would find it to be much better! ;)

About the Windows Live CAB, there's no need to extract the CAB. Just put the CAB on a storage card or copy it to your Axim and click on it there. A PPC CAB file is essentially the same as a Windows MSI file. It's simply an installer for Windows Mobile.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
thanks for the info cavyman..I was able to install it..now I am having another issue. I am running Windows Vista and for some reason the axim is not syncing with my computer. Sometimes it will sync just fine and other times it just won't. Right now its not syncing at all even though about an hour ago it synced just fine(Then after I installed windows live messenger and magic button it unsynced) what do I have to do to make it sync correctly?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
How do you connect to your computer? USB cradle or Bluetooth? I connect to my Vista laptop via bluetooth and have not experienced the problem you're having. :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
it's cool..now it synced..I think its just a windows vista thing..sometimes it syncs and sometimes it doesn't..I use USB since I dont have bluetooth. Now off to look for some Pocket PC wallpaper I can use on my axim :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
For some info about pagepool stuff, look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1517522&postcount=1118

The 0mb pagepool has really stumped some of us because it, in the opinion of many people who have tried it, seems to be much more responsive and tends to have much less of the Filesys issue than the original WM6 A02 RTM ROM. I personally am using the 0mb version right now and am so happy with it that I'm sticking with it. My Axim seems even more responsive than with the original A02 ROM--many are finding that to be the case. If you've not already gotten everything installed and configured, you might want to give it a try.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] himicky:
After flash the rom fm 2003SE to WM5, the X50V cannot turn on

When I flash the rom from 2003SE to WM5, after loaded image, and then I press - Switch + wireless + rest. X50v cannot turn on again. I try to remove the battery for a long time, the result is the same...X50V no any respone. This means....My X50V is dead :( I try to connect to computer, but computer cannot detect pda again:( Please help me !!!

Thank you !!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
Start reading from this page, post number #165 until you find your answer:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=330748&page=17
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
I am having a problem as far as connecting to the Internet. I presumed that if the pda were on the cradle that I would automatically be connected since its connected to the computer, no luck. So I turned the Wi-Fi on, again, while its on the cradle, no luck. I opened up Internet Explorer, tried to go to a web site and got a message saying that I cannot connect and that I have to go to settings in order to set something up. What do I have to do..I do have wireless in my house
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] himicky:
Hello Cavyman,

Thank you for your information, I have looked the post you gave me. May be I am a newer in pda, but I cannot find the answer. For my understanding, it suggests format SD card and then copy all files in SD card again. However, my pda is no any response even I follow the instruction again.

Can you help me and give me some option to reactivite my pda....Many thanks !!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jak3:
wanted to thank maglite and all the peeps here for the info

did the update and so far looks very good

seems the filesys.exe is settled after the fake server trick

and the rest is working great :)

big cheers :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chasms:
Another trader selling the WM6 ROM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windows-Mobil...oryZ3311QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windows-Mobil...50075730QQihZ009QQcategoryZ3311QQcmdZViewItem

along with lots of other "debatable" software

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/SoftwareWarehouse27
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chasms:
Catalog is still selling the rom upgrade and has sold to this person

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Windows-M...yZ115054QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/hotch88

I have let him know about this link and the fact he was ripped off.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chasms:
Another seller

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dell-Axim-X50...oryZ3311QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
Well I had hoped that you would keep reading past post 165 until you got to this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1547261&postcount=171

Try what the poster found to be a solution for him and see if that helps you out.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cavyman:
Thanks for the updates on this. It is really very troublesome how selfish some people can be--namely the scum bags who are trying to profit off of MagLite's work.

Perhaps one of the best things we can hope for at this point is for the person who actually purchased a copy to visit here and see that he/she was ripped off. Then, that person actually has some real leverage with ebay in the fact that it is a fraudulant auction. Maybe ebay will take them more seriously. :rolleyes:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] westerdaled:
Hi there

Before you start I would perform a full activesync to you desktop to ensure your calandar and My Documents is backed up. I would advise you also backup with an older version of a util such as Sprite 4.x as well just to be on the safe side.

Since the difference between WM2003SE and WM5/6 is so great then you are looking a reinstalls of the latest versions of your favourite apps: PI, eWallet etc rather than restoring these apps from a backup although at least you have the data backup now.

Next, I would follow the instructions: found a in the page 1 of this thread:

Note, In my case I got a WM5 Rom updater (off ebay) run from my pc that did the 2003SE->WM5 A02 rather than SD image loader. I seem to remember this had a backup faclity that would allow you to rollback if you need to

Once, you have WM5 A02 installed then you follow your quoted steps 1-5 in order to go to where I am now which is WM6 A02 Classic.

Finally, I would recommend installing Sprite 6.x once you have done the final upgrade to WM6 and schedule weekly backups to CF/SD or your pc.

Good luck

Daniel
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] westerdaled:
Restoring data from my sprite6.03 Backup

Hi there

Now that I have WM6 A02 installed I want to get my old stuff restored from my (WM5) Sprite 6.03 backup. So should I restore

1) My Documents and Personal databases - I have done this and I don't see my old appts and tasks

2) in addtion to the above, the System databases but not windows folder or apps

3) In addition to the above, the registry.

Help I am a bit confused!:eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
To cavyman,

I am having a problem as far as connecting to the Internet. I presumed that if the pda were on the cradle that I would automatically be connected since its connected to the computer, no luck. So I turned the Wi-Fi on, again, while its on the cradle, no luck. I opened up Internet Explorer, tried to go to a web site and got a message saying that I cannot connect and that I have to go to settings in order to set something up. What do I have to do..I do have wireless in my house
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mindstrike:
Yep

Yes quite possible to Brick it.. mine did... Never came back after follow the directions.. Just sits there.. black screen.. When cradles, I head XP chim Hardware, but nothing happens. Anyone know a place that might be able to "fix" or see what Dell might offer.. ( riiight prolly the cost of a new one)

I still have the original Discs, but doubt that will help.

****UPDATE****

Seems reading the various links netted me some results... Did the Rom Boot Button Smash again, and seems to be loading again... but this time I selected the K rom,,, updating now will let you know. I wonder if this happens to most people that had the A05 Rom. If so, I would recommend a link on the main page to point to another post maybe with a FAQ of.. Do you have A05 Rom.. do this, and Watch for this ... Asking a lot for you do so much, I know, Grateful am I tho if this works... (still if it doesn't ;P )

1/4 through K.. will update with status.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pacino:
Hi,

This might help, on the pda, there is a program called "internet sharing" I would check there when you connect thru the usb and see if that makes a difference in getting the internet while cradled.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
COOL I will check it out..thanks for the info..also..how can I connect while its NOT connected to the cradle, since I have WI-Fi in my house..I dont know how to set it up

Ok I tried that internet sharing thing and I cant get it to work.it says disconnected, and I see it says PC Connection "USB" and Network Connection is None and there is nothing else in the menu..there is in a menu setting, connection setting, but I see My ISP but I dont know what to put
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] satani:
iwrote before about active sync hanging my pda when in cradle and connected/syncing. it seems to be a problem with the filesync. because, if i disable syncing of files, everything works fine and my pda crashes less inin cradle (but still does sometimes crash.)

is there gonna be a fix or workarround in progress to fixthis crash? (as it's the only bug in noticed so far)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mikeslavis:
Time to help the N00B...

All, I have a "new" x50v and I'm trying to perform the upgrade steps to get it from 2003SE to WM6 RTM. I am stuck here (Step 1, OF COURSE!):

"Attention! If you have Windows Mobile 2003SE ROM on your device, FIRST, please download THIS ARCHIVE (RAR 32.4 MB), and update your PDA to A01 Windows Mobile 5 ROM."

I d/led the archive, UnRARed it, and wound up with the following:

WM50_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG.nb0

WM50_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc

WM50_K_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG.nb0

WM50_K_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc

I copied these to a newly-FAT32-formatted 2 GB SD (not SDHC) card, inserted it into the x50v, did the Wireless-Power-Reset trick and was told by the Image Loader:

"No suitable image found", followed by:

"Image update failed. Please try again!"

I've done some searching and the best I can get is that 2003SE needs a boot loader that begins with "DiMa" or something like that, and it won't recognize the "WM50" boot loader. Does this make sense to anyone? Help!

In the meantime I'll do more digging and see if I can find a DiMa boot loader.

mike@slavis.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mikeslavis:
OK, still going, here's what I did...

I renamed the files:

WM50_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG.nb0

WM50_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc

to:

DiMa_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG.nb0

DiMa_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc

when I did the WiFi-Power-Reset trick it found the

DiMa_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc

as a valid image, so I hit the Center button twice to load it. OK, then performed a Hard Reset which seemed to do nothing, so I waited a bit and while I was waiting I figured I'd rename the "B" files on the SD back to:

WM50_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG.nb0

WM50_B_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc

so I did and then I put the SD card back in, did the WiFi-Power-Reset trick, and it found 2 valid image files, a "K" one and a "B" one. I picked the K one, hit the center button 2 times, and now it's "Writing Flash". Hopefully I'm on the right track here.

mike@slavis.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mikeslavis:
Next...

After it completed "Writing Flash", it performed an "Erasing Storage" (note that each of these steps took around 10 minutes, so make sure you've either got a good battery or you're plugged into power).

When the storage erasing was complete, I did a Hard Reset (Power + Reset Button). This time I got the "Dell" logo and a progress bar on the bottom. After the progress bar completed, it sat another minute or so before ActiveSync found the device and I was in.

Settings -> System-> About shows WM5 OS 5.1.70 (Build 14402.1.1.0).

OK, now let's see how the rest goes (upgrade to WM5 A02, and then to WM6 RTM). Hopefully these notes will help someone.

:p

mike@slavis.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mikeslavis:
Looking good now...

OK, it's looking good now. The update to A02 went OK, although each step takes a bit of time. Right now I'm flashing the 0PP ROM and based on what I've seen now, don't think I will have any problems. Thanks for listening!

mike@slavis.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ArmyDoc:
Thanks Mike and others for those tips. I would never have thought about renaming the files. I was having the exact same problem you were c the 4 files I had unpacked with WinRar--kept getting the "suitable image not found" error. Will try the update on Sunday or Monday once back in town! :)

D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] owlmastser:
awesome

Maglite just want to say thx this rom is great:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 3dot:
In fact, you can just go through from 2003se to wm6 by one step flash.

see this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=322498&page=118
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Antineutrino:
Hello, I was wondering If anyone tried to install the Chainpus Gamepad BGP-100 driver or the Belkin Thumbboard Snap'n'Type....:confused:

I'd like to know if both will work flawlessly before I update my x50v from WM2003SE to WM6...;)

Thank You in Andavance:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jtplaya:
belkin thumbboard works good.

hi. I've tested belkin thumbboard on my X50v(WM6 A02 RTM).

It works flawlessly. :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 1337woody:
Please help me

I dont know what to do now. i reset my hand held when opera stopped responding and now ooting it hangs at 20%, so i remove the batt for a coupple hrs, nothing. then ive tried to reflash with wm6 rmt and wm5 a03, they both hang on erasing storage. i assume that the boot area ofthe handheld is still ok because i can get into the sd loader. i am going to try and take my axim apart and remove the backup batt for 24 hrs and try to reflash. i really dont want a 200 dollar brick, but if it has to be i guess i can always sell it for parts.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 1337woody:
i just found this out and wanted to share the knowledge. if you hold down the power and record button and the hit the reset button, same timing as getting into the sd loader, you can get into a diagnostic menu.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pacino:
Hi,

Nice info there.

This process will clear your ram when the test is performed so please make sure you have a backup or are prepared to reinstall everything.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mindfield:
It's the same procedure as is listed in the first post of this thread to upgrade to WM6.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] migatxu:
Where is the application to capture the screen? I have two caps of WM6 on my device, but in the A02 RTM I cant see it. Where is? It's removed? Maybe I made the caps from the A02 RC2? First I installed the RC2 when it was released and then upgrade to the RTM version when it was available. Only two possibilities and I can't be so blind to see the app in the programs or settings menu.

Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Antineutrino:
Thanks for the answer jtplaya...

Does it work installing the old driver or the thumbboard will be detected and work itself?;)

Cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Kenster:
VGA-Out included?

I do apologize if this was mentioned earlier. I looked at every post for the RTM and pre-release threads and did not find this mentioned.

Does this ROM include the drivers/software for enabling the VGA-out capability of the x50v?

Some software includes its own drivers (Resco, Conduits PocketSlides). Has anyone tried these?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] limahl:
This has been my first visit to these forums and I'm glad to see that there are people out there still developing OS ROMs for the X50v! I've been toying with the WM6 A02 rom and love it so far! The only thing I'd ask for is to build us a CAB for the app switcher. Unless of course, someone has a link to it. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Zuckstone:
Did you try this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=246240
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jtplaya:
VGA out is available.

I tried VGA-out with my handmade-presentation kit.

It works good. I just used MIRROR(Settings-System-Mirror).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jtplaya:
well, I just used an old driver(for WM5).

It will not works without driver, I guess. :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] limahl:
That's it! Thanks. I wasn't able to find the thread.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Zuckstone:
You're welcome. I have been using Magic Button instead. If you want to try it you can download it here. It is Freeware.

http://www.trancreative.com/mb.aspx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eglunz:
pocket player

Does anyone else here use pocket player? I recently noticed a new "feature", whereby pocket player will appear to freeze the axim, then you tell it to exit and it acts as though it has closed, but the process is still running. There is no was to terminate it and you have to do a soft-reset to get it working again. anyone else?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
Does anyone here have any info as to how I can go online with my Axim. I posted about this earlier but have not gotten any response. Every time I try to go online with it(and I do have wireless in my house) it wont work. I have tried it on the cradle, and it keeps on saying that there is no internet connection. I have tried it off the axim pressing the wi-fi button and nothing happens. I don't know how to set up the axim to recognize my wireless internet..if that is the only way to do it..any help would be greatly appreciated..thank U
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Obsidiandesire:
Have you tried reading the instructions on how to configure a wireless network?

Step 1:

Make sure your wireless is turned on.

Step 2:

Find your wireless through Dells in built utility.

Step 3:

Tap your network.

Step 4:

Navigate to the "Authentication" tab or whatever (I don't have my Axim on WM6 so not entirely sure)

Step 5:

Select the network key type (it should say on the bottom of your wireless box if you got it from your ISP)

Step 6:

Input your network key.

Step 7:

It should be connected within a few seconds

If anyone can revise this to make it simpler and/or more accurate to WM6, don't hesitate. it's 6:30AM and i'm a little tired :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rgroves:
LEAP authentication

I've loaded the WM6 A01 ROM, and cannot get LEAP to work on our business wireless since the Odyssey client is gone.

I'm loading the A02 ROM right now and will try again, but without Odyssey, how can I connect to my business network?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Antineutrino:
Hello ...

I'm having issues with WI-FI using WPA PSK encryption....:mad:

It keeps connecting and disconneting every second in an infinite loop....:confused: :confused:

Anyone has the same problem?

I already tried the "vagus" fix for x51v but no luck....:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ultraprimeomega:
Will there be a x50v wm6 kitchen? That would be cool. :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stimpy_gr:
Is anybody else having problems with overheating, I am getting freezes which display the 80% freeze at restart and during which the Battery and Axim get very hot. If I let them both cool and do and restart it says there has been a memory error and restarts, this time correctly.

In addition, since I moved to WM06 with the excellent Maglite WM06 A01 I have been hav-ing problems with movies of the CF and SD card playing in the Coreplayer. In WM5 the big-gest problem I error experience was with audio/ video being out of synch. Since the update to WM6 I am getting a lot of bad stuttering during video playback. Video freezes and audio con-tinues and then returns 10 seconds later. This seems to be an i/o problem,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Obsidiandesire:
I have this exact same problem... however it rarely even connects, but when it does, it is only for a second.

This seems to be a very slight problem, perhaps faulty wireless cards with a particular batch of X50v's? Are you a UK user? What router are you using?

It appears to work on WM5A01 but nothing after that... .would there be a way to get the Wireless drivers off WM5A01 and use them on WM6A02?

I am experiencing slowdown (and very occasional crash) issues with my X50v now that I have installed all my apps... May move to 0MB PP if the wireless can be fixed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Antineutrino:
Hi Obsidiandesire...

I'm from Italy and I'm using a Dlink G-624T Router...

And I used my x50v with WM2003SE everyday with WIFI WPA encryption without any problem. After upgrading to WM6 A02 RTM (Zeus_Alex 0PP version) the only way to connect is using WEP or no encryption at all...;) Perhaps we have to wait for a new fix...:confused: