yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lennysh:
It's using same OEM folder from MagLites Kitchen. So this is why that still is a bug. I will be working on this to try and fix.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yboy:
That will be great. The slowness is mostly caused by write to the page pool, so change it to 0M really helps. Besides, all changeable file should be relocated to CF / SD card, by registry or other tricks. That will make x50v faster.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mcdull:
x50v is largly different from x51v becoz of the NOR flash.

It is simply unusable when filesys kicks in..

My experience is that.. with 80MB free storage, sometimes I need to spend 5 minutes to start opera and get into google (the first page). Which is simply... unacceptable.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lennysh:
Page Pool Editor from paveld has been attached to first post of this thread with X50v A09 ROM added to the list at the bottom. As you will see, the default Page Pool for this ROM was 4 megs already. So that is what you all are using right now. But least now you can change it, then re-flash. Let me know how this works for you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lennysh:
Can you post those regedit's since you probably know all the best ones to use?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yboy:
I have disabled cache of IE (Using Tweaks2K2.NET) and NetFront, and install everything on CF card. This helped a lot.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cab124:
Sorry, I just noticed (from other posts in this thread) that this is unavoidable with the x50v.

I installed almost all of my apps to a CF card, but there are a few in main memory.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dividee:
This Rom is very slick and stable. But because of the Missing WPA2 Functionality the Device is worthless for me..

Cya
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cohenga:
Next release?

Can you let us know when there will be a next release. I've found that I am having the same problems as others with WPA-PSK. I also find that my Bluetooth stereo doesn't work well, it appears that the beacon for WiFi breaks that signal for BT.

Otherwise, its a great build.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Festus253:
Revert Back?

Device: Dell Axim x50v

OS: WM 6 Classic 5.2.1908 b18508.0.7.0

ROM v: A02

I would really love to flash this rom(mainly for speed), but from all the issues posted, I may just wait for the A11 version coming soon and hopefully fixing most of the issues. Therefore I have not installed this rom and have a stupid question. If/when I install a version later, if there's app problems, can I still reflash back to my A02? Can I do it with just the A02 rom or do I need something like the Dell Utility?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Benoit-:
One more X50v converted

Just wanted to say thanks! The upgrade went smoothly.

I'll keep you updated about my findings :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] truffles:
hello all,

i just bought a x50v -- yay! it is currently running wm2003se on A03 rom update. i want to upgrade to the wm 6.1 A09. my understanding is i have to somehow get to WM50 A01 and then WM50 A02 -->> then i can flash to A09 WM6.1.

my problem is that i can't seem to downgrade to A02 using the dell utility. at the end it says "invalid image file"..

i googled around a bit and i couldn't find an answer to forcing a A02 install. am i stuck with wm2k3 forever?

any help would be greatly appreciated,

cheers !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] satani:
no, as you noticed, you need WM5 first, to upgrade to WM6. The WM5-Upgrade was sold once by dell, and now being found herearound and some other p2p-sites.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rss_feeder:
Upgrade path

Hi Satani,

So the upgrade path I assume Is:

ppc2003 => any WM5 ROM => this WM6.1 ROM

Is that correct?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dvice19:
sdhc

so will this new wm6.1 rom support sdhc cards?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blazingwolf:
Yes it will. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] satani:
nearly - the WM5-rom has to meet your language, as it's done official by upgrade utility via active snce (so if you have an english wm2003, you need english wm5). After that you have the wm5-bootloader on your pda. (is compareable to the bios on regular PC), which is the same in WM6 and you can use the SD-Flash method. (because off, the bootloader from PPC2003/WM2003 is different from WM5, you need WM5 first.)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] relisys_s:
I just installed this new rom, after a long time of using A02... But I still have some problems:

- As managed before in this thread, Live messenger doesn't work.

- Wifi with WPA-PSK doesn't work very well. I only had a connection once, but after a reset, i couldn't get it working again.

Does somebody know when the next release will be?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] br0adband:
I installed it the other day, haven't had any issues with it so far so that's a good thing, but I did upgrade to the L11 beta one also. I noted that in the L11 the Task Manager was yanked out, was kinda hoping that could stay in and something else get pulled, like the Regional Settings or whatever. I guess at some point I need to cook up my own custom ROM image with all the absolutely useless crap taken out and a bare metal fast WM6.1 ready to roll. :)

So far so good, but I'm actually running the default WM2003SE once again as the performance hit with WM5 and WM6/6.1 is just too great in some respects. I can't stand it being slow, and I know it's related to the NOR memory/filesys.exe problems, nothing I can do about that.

But until I learn how to cook a ROM that's stripped down of everything I never use (Password crap, Regional Settings, Certificates, Mirror functions, even the damned Office crap too) I'll keep testing these out as they're released.

Just kinda freaks me out that I have this iPAQ 3635 model sitting here, it's nearly 7.5 years old now, and it runs circles around the x50v which is running way waaaaaaaaay faster and has a proper video acceleration chip in it also.

Anyone ever wonder why these devices with the 624 MHz processors seem so damned slow compared to simple devices with 200 MHz or even slower processors? I do... all the time, actually. Weird...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cab124:
Would you be willing to point me in the right direction on how to downgrade from 6.1 back to WM 2003? I need to make my device last a little longer until the HTC Touch HD is available in the US. I agree - WM 6.1 on the x50v is nice, but too slow because of the NOR memory/filesys.exe problem.

Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbz_Ghost:
Honestly, I ran the Dell WM5 to WM2003SE downgrade tool, it's a single .exe downgrade tool and it worked just fine with one run, no issues noted. I know some people will frown on it but I didn't feel like spending ~40 mins doing the WM6.1 to WM5 downgrade, then WM5 to WM2003SE, so I just ran the damned WM5 to WM2003SE downgrader.

It took a peek at what was presently on the x50v - Lenny's WM6.1 L11 beta at that time - and to the downgrade tool it appeared to be WM5, so when I saw that, and saw that it did recognize something other than WM2003SE was on the unit, I just let it finish normally. It downgraded the bootloader, forced a hard reset, then continued the copying and then upgrade followed by the device format.

No issues noted, and 25 mins later I had a "proper" x50v running the factory WM2003SE build once again.

I won't say you won't have issues, that would be silly of me because **** happens and who knows when something will go wrong, but for myself I just went straight from Lenny's WM6.1 L11 beta to WM2003SE with that one wipe.

ps

I'm br0adband, actually. I had joined this forum a long time ago using that nickname, forgot my password, never could get an Admin/Mod to respond to my request to reset it and get me logged back in so I created this account (bb's Ghost, like a ghost of br0adband, aka me). Never bothered to check the password again but recently I "suddenly" remembered the password to that account, so that's why you see some postings under it presently. I guess I need to pick one or the other and stick with it, eh? :)

Edit:

I'm going to put that old fave ROM of mine, the Zeus_Alex 0 pagepool mod of MagLite's WM6 A02 ROM found here. It was and still is the fastest and least problematic ROM I've ever used on an x50v in the past, but I haven't installed it on this "new" x50v I just got last week. We'll see what happens and I'll figure out what to do at that point. I don't think WM6.1 really has anything I require at this point as most of the .1 updates and additions are/were designed for actual cell phone based devices.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] EDITman:
Can you post a new download link for the Zeus_Alex 0 pagepool mod of MagLite's WM6 A02 ROM ?

the old link doesn't work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bbz_Ghost:
Couldn't even find the old link myself, so I re-uploaded it to RapidShare just now. Had it burned on a DVD full of PocketPC schtuffz. Re-installed it on this x50v of mine and wham, right from the gitgo it's fast, just like I remember.

http://rapidshare.com/files/150657946/WM6_A02_RTM_By_Maglite_-_Zeus_Alex_Change_of_PP_to_0Mb.rar (32.1MB)

Here's something else I noted that proves to me it's fast(er) also:

I have a really kick ass rip of Iron Man, it's 699MB, 664x268 resolution, and it looks fantastic, razor sharp video quality, sound is awesome as well. Here's the breakdown in benchmark statistics using TCPMP with the stock Dell WM2003SE A05 ROM and then this Zeus_Alex/MagLite 0pp WM6 A02 ROM (from the File - Benchmark menu and then let it run for about 1 minute, the x50v is on the cradle on AC power, CPU speed is set to Auto):

WM2003SE A05

Average Speed 189.71%

WM6 A02 MagLite ROM with Zeus_Alex 0pp mod

Average Speed 241.80%

That's like 30% faster on the same x50v played back from the same 16GB CompactFlash card with the same power and CPU settings using the exact same TCPMP version too (0.72RC1). Considering how much is identical in this makeshift test, and the only thing different is the OS/ROM, I can only conclude that yes, this MagLite WM6 A02 with the 0pp mod is the fastest WM6 ROM I've yet tested on my x50v (I've owned 4 of them this year so far).

YMMV, of course, but for me, this is the ROM I'm sticking with from now on. Guess I need to change my sig again... hehehe

Have fun, always...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shershahbaz:
reverted back to WM6

After testing extensively this 6.1 ROM I have decided to go back to Maglite

A02 with 0MB PP. It was good attempt by Lenny sh but the filesys.exe problem can not be overcome and device become unstable and unreliable. It freezes at time and battery drains away spontaneoulsy and the best solution for Dell Axim x50v is Maglite A02 with OMB pagepool. As wireless button does not work with Lenny Sh ROM and you could well may not be able to load bootloader from CD card so beware that you may be struck with this image as I had problems reverting back but managed to do it. ( i did mange to connect wireless with Lenny Sh though but the power up hardware button does not work).

I would stay with Maglite image for now as I do not feel there is point wasting time to upgrade it further as the Dell Axim x50vs are coming towards their retirement age( Some people will not agree ) . Hopefully next year when WM7 comes I am planning to retire it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blazingwolf:
I have none of these problems on my device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] aasoror:
I think it might be related to different hardware reversions of our x50v

We would appriciate it if you can tell us which hardware revision you have for your less problematic axim.

The only way I know of for getting the hardware revision is by reading the serial number underneath the battery,

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mikybs:
how to upgradw x50v from WM2003SE to WM6.1?

hi

i have the Dell x50v with WM2003SE A05 ROM.

now i want to upgrade it to WM6.1

i tried to install the WM5 A00 that i downloaded from DELL website, by connect the device to pc with cradle. after the installation start. it's stoped with message that i need to check the usb cable. i'm sure the cable and cradle are ok because the device connect to activesync perfectlly.

i even tried to install the WM5 A01 (AximX50v_WM5_A01_EN) by using SD card formatsd FAT 32. i tried to put in the SD all 4 files and only two files (WM50_K_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG.nb0 and the -WM50_K_A01_X50v_WM5_ENG_nb0.crc ) but after i bootloader i have a message on screen

"NO SUITABLE IMAGE FOUND" and than a message - "UPDATE FAILD image update failed. please try it again!"

and i don't have the line to choose whice file to install.

how can i fix the problem?

how can i upgrade my x50v to WM6.1?

REALY NEED HELP!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] IM0001:
yo

sup man. Any word of new work on your rom? I loved the upgrade but I do happen to use IR from time to time and I can officially say that it isn't working. Otherwise its a great rom. I love the BT and WIFI power switch app you have used since it works much better then the old setup in the older 6.0 rom. Sadly I went back to the 6.0rom and took that little app with me lol. I want to upgrade again sometime here so keep us posted on any new works man. its great to see the latest version of WM on such an old yet powerful device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maeolas:
Hy Friends,

first sorry for my bad English. I has one Question, is there a way to get WM6 in german on my X50v.

thanks for your help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] killert68i:
WM6.1 A09 (LennySh Edition) is the best ROM I had tested on my x50v... but still sometimes got problems with "filesys.exe"... :( Is`t real to fix this BUG? Please help with this...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] UKEZ:
wow they are still updating this thing..:eek:

Its a shame the IR doesnt work, thats a bummer... Keep us posted with your work in progress with this version :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] UKEZ:
Good work lenny!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] UKEZ:
Just add your wifi settings on your device including your encryption details.

then power the wifi on, off, on from the wifi hardware button..

then give it a few seconds to handshake with your router.. it should work then.

Mine works every time..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] UKEZ:
Yeah i agree...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] killert68i:
filesys.exe

As I understand there is no way out with filesys.exe on X50v... :( :confused:

p.s. I`m trying a lot, move all cache on SD and install all software on CF, make all posssible registry tweaks... but there aslo is problems with alternative keyboards (.dll`s located at //windows/ folder), and other... It`s impossible to work at WM 5/6/6.1 on X50v... :( :mad:

p.s. Who knows how to roll back to 2003SE and where I can download it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cricri:
I've been using Maglite's wm6 build for ages, and lennysh's wm6.1 build since day one, and I have no problems whatsoever. In fact, I can safely say that my X50v with WM6.1 is the best PPC I've ever had, and I started with a Cassiopeia E-105.

However, it's true that I do not have anything whatsoever installed in main memory. Since I started keeping the main memory completely clear, I didn't have any slowdown whatsoever. And yet I've got all the software I need running perfectly from the memory card. I admit that I'm waiting for lennysh's update to install back SPB Pocket Plus, but IIRC, I didn't have any major slowdowns when I had it installed with WM6 either.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lennysh:
I've just got me a free iPaq 4705 from my uncle. Thought about updating that ROM to the latest build as well. I doubt many ppl would be interested, since their seem to be several iPaq cooks out there for this device already. I may also update this X50v if I can ever get these damn old video drivers sorted out. They have major issues with the newer builds.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dpdurst:
Yea that new Alkor 6.1 RC build is pretty nice. I just wish the WPA stuff worked but since I don't use no biggie. Everything else seems pretty tight. I'll be getting my feet wet with the x50v this weekend hopefully I don't blow it up. LOL.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Girt:
I HIGHLY recommend using Dell's desktop install (vs. flashing). Link below:

http://support.dell.com/support/dow...-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=7&fileid=151786
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Girt:
Could you explain that a bit more? I've seen people comment like this, but I don't understand.

2. What about utillities like Batti? Would they run from the card?

In the journey together...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jjjenkin:
E-mail Setup Issue

I have this ROM on my x50v and working great. However, I get the following issue when I try to set up my POP3 e-mail:

"E-mail Setup

Company policy prohibits use of Internet e-mail on this device. You cannot set up an Internet e-mail account.

To set up Outlook to synchronize directly with your organization's Exchange e-mail server, click Next."

I have had Windows 6.0 CE before and setup all my accounts no problem. Can someone please give me assistance with this? Thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jjjenkin:
Ah Hah!

After much researching, I discovered the issue is caused by using SPB backup. Apparently, people have this problem when restoring to a "cooked" ROM like this one. I tested to see if it was the result of backing up e-mail stuff and it wasn't. It just doesn't work.

Anyone know of a registry hack I can fix it?

Also, any suggestions for an alternative to SPB Backup? I love the program and this is a very unfortunate issue.

Thanks. Also curious if I'll get the same issue using the other ROM I've tried.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] turtlgal:
Help with Storage cards.

Any help would be appreciated. I just flashed with the WM 6.1, everything is good, except it won't recognize certain CF cards. I have tried 3 different cards, including a Hitachi 4 GB microdrive. I had the same problem with Maglite's rom as well. Am I missing something obvious, other users seem to have no problem with CF cards.

Thanks!:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ChrisM510:
More progress?

Has anyone had any further progress on any 6.1 ROMs for the X50V? I am using LennySh A09...its VERY nice (thanks, BTW) but I could really go for a ROM with a working IR port.

I also use my X50V with a 16GB SDHC card....works great! Perfect for playing music in my car...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] makuu:
My roms have IR support.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juanpa74:
I heard IR may not work in Lennysh. But I must say my Think Outside Stowaway IR Keyboard worked fine.

So is it sending through the IR port?Because it was receiving the signal from the keyboard fine.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pigboy306:
I have a 16gb CF and SDHC card in mine I am using Maglites ROM, Eagerly waiting the next release of this ROM... I might even donate if it comes out for Xmas.

Perhaps we should all pledge money to get Lennysh to complete?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] janisvogel:
wm5 from dell

hi,everyone.how do you get the wm5 from dell,in order to install the wm6 upgrade on wm2003se?i could not find answer to this same question asked in prior post.thank you.:confused::confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dpdurst:
See my website
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LakerChick4life:
I have the Dell Axim X50V and I would like to know latest version that I need to download. A few months ago I downloaded I believe the Lenny version, I have seen so many versions here I just want to know the most updated version to get for my Axim. I have not used my Axim in a while so I want to start from scratch. Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jowilk:
memory errors

hi, i was using your rom and tried maaku's update after install my dell was very unstable, memory errors kept coming up. reinstalled your rom now its doing the same thing with memory errors not as bad as maaku's rom. it erases my pim and have to reset partnerships to sync with vista/ office 2007. do i reinstall the rom? thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nowaksoc:
dead x50v

Hello!!

I need help!!!

I`ve done something very stupid!

My os is WM2003se and I wont to upgrate it to wm6.1 I know... now I know...

I put such a files on sd card :

DiMa_B_A09_X50v_WM61_EN.nb0

DiMa_B_A09_X50v_WM61_EN_nb0.crc

WM50_K_A09_X50v_WM61_EN.nb0

WM50_K_A09_X50v_WM61_EN_nb0.crc

First part was easy, after hard reset - wifi-power - reset - my axim is dead

begging for help!! carlos:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] AmbushAu:
Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1545619&postcount=1188
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rvnteck:
Please help please

My Dell Axim x50v is not booting up after flashing. Everything goes through but after the hard reset its just stuck in a white screen or sometimes in a black screen. I already tried all of the stuffs I found here in this links

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-381789.html

http://www.mobilitysite.com/boards/x50-hardware-troubles/226854-bricked-x50v.html

http://www.mobilitysite.com/boards/...50-after-you-bricked-premade-nb0-files-7.html

http://www.mobilitysite.com/boards/...-x50-after-you-bricked-premade-nb0-files.html

Please help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] azzery:
Good

Wm5 is very slower than wm6

maglite edition is bad.

but this version is good
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlexiPack:
The test#2 link is dead. It only contains a 3kb file. Same on HTC geeks. Has it been removed purposely?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bopkasen:
Pro2Classic

Are Pro2Classic is installed in the X50V WM6.1 ? :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LA_:
guys, is there any better solution available already?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Kashban:
Well, if only the Wifi would work on my x50v. It's connecting to my router (FritzBox 7150) with WPA/TKIP, but after a few seconds the connection is lost. Then connect again, then lost. Rince and repeat.

Tried the freeware WifiMonster, but to now effect. Seems to be a hardware/driver problem.

Is there any fix to this?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LA_:
hi guys!

seems this firmware doesn't support WPA2/EAS for wi-fi connections.

can somebody please correct it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mmaiolo81:
actually I have the same wifi problem, and its so bad that even after downgrade all the way to wm2003 my wifi still doesn't work, any solutions?

EDIT: P.S. im trying to connect to an open network
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] brettpoole:
HELP updating from A02

Hi Lennysh, i recently acquired one of these that works perfectly but have one major issue I cant get passed.

It has on of the first revisions of the WM2003 (A02) on it and refuses to upgrade.

I am trying to get it to upgrade on windows 7 and the updater just crashes every time.

I have tried the following:

Turned off sync.

Ran as administrator

tried running under XP compatibility mode

and as administrator at the same time

Tried all of this multiple times and every time the same damn result.

Would it be safe to see this process needs to be completed under XP ?

I will post it in the thread as well mate, just wanted you to see I have posted it.

Cheers.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lennysh:
Try windows xp, or xp mode on Windows 7 if you have that option. Might be better off to find the sd card upgrade option.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Drako20:
Hi,

I know, I'm making a special case of The Walking Dead by posting in this thread. But as it is, I'm trying to get this dead little x50v going again. Somehow fitting.

My question: is there any chance to get the ROM? I googled three days in a row and all I could find were broken mirrors.

Best regards,

Drako20
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LA_:
I have some firmware saved (but not sure if this is the version discussed in this thread) - here is the link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/9fttr8xagqmet7i/WM50_K_A10_5CFA_X50v_WM65_WWE_lite.nb0.zip?dl=0