[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ansar.ath.gr:
Dear forum members,

Update on 31.12.2009

This is the updated Rom for Mio A701: WWE-WM6.5-CE-OS-5.2.28005-Build-28005.5.3.0, compressed in LZX algorithm, Mobile Vista 6.50 SeaDragon, D3D , and optional YouTube ready.

- Additional applications are provided through SeaDragonFiles.cab with the SDConfig28005.txt file and must be installed as a minimum.

- YouTube application is provided as a cab with the SDConfig28005YT.txt file but is optional.

- CHomeWeather / Titanium today plugin has been integrated in rom with New York settings.

- Power service management is also provided in rom.

- Backlight.cpl and Power.cpl finally fixed, so i will re-upload all 6.1 and proceed to all 6.5 languages.

- Backlight must be used for setting the brightness and backlight.exe for setting the turn off delay time of 10 sec or more.

- More graphics are added to Today Screen.

- Exchange Server issue is fixed.

- Contacts issue is fixed.

- Appointments issue is fixed.

- Incoming calls dsiplay info issue not fixed but a workaround is with the left button - under power button - assigned to Lock Device.

- In order to save battery consumption we keep our device locked and when incomming calls are received they are displayed correctly.

- The XIP (eXecutable In Place) is completed - includes the missing hd.dll and osaxst0.dll - amd allows for WM6.5 and LZX compression.

- The CE image is based on an almost official WM6.5 CE OS 5.2.28005 ( Build 28005.5.3.0 ).

A. Screen shoots of the new WWE-WM6.5-28005.5.3.0 ROM

B. Updated download link: http://rapidshare.com/files/3284737...MobileVista6.50SeaDragon_YouTube_by_ansar.zip

C. Instructions to successfully flash the rom CE image.

Here bellows are the instructions to successfully flash it.

Unzip the downloaded file: Mio_A701_WWE_WM6.5.28005.LZX.MobileVista6.50SeaDragon_by_ansar.zip

and in the created directory you will have the following:

1. The VistalibWWE28005MVSD6_50 directory with the required cabs

2. The CHomeWeather Location Database.txt file

3. The rom binary image Mio_A701_WWE_WM6.5.28005.LZX.MobileVista6.50SeaDragon_YouTube_by_ansar.bin

4. This readme.txt file

5. The SDConfig28005.txt file and

6. The SDConfig28005YT.txt

Before flashing we make a backup of our files in Storage Card using the Data Backup Program or PIM Backup from my previous roms or your favorite backup.

Use the same backup application you used to save your data in order to recover them after flashing.

Remove any SDConfig.txt filefrom your Storage Card (only 6.5 compatible cabs can be loaded) and

flash the Mio_A701_WWE_WM6.5.28005.LZX.MobileVista6.50SeaDragon_by_ansar.bin image file as follows:

a. Enter Mio A701 in boot loader menu by pressing and holding Volume UP and then also pressing and holding the Power On button.

.... When led power on, release both buttons and press the navi down key in order to enter to boot loader.

.... Press Navi Down to go to FlashROM Upgrade by USB and press the central Navi key to select this sub menu.

.... Then press Navi Down to go to CE img By USB and press the central Navi key to select this option.

.... Wait to see the message Waiting for image...

b. Check that in a PC/Laptop have unchecked the Allow USB connections option before connecting.

.... Connect Mio A701 to a PC/Laptop with a usb cable.

.... In Windows Vista we must have the latest version of Windows Mobile Device Center, the Mio A701 Drivers and ScoterRomUpdate-R01.exe installed.

c. Place the Mio_A701_WWE_WM6.5.28005.LZX.MobileVista6.50SeaDragon_by_ansar.bin, run ScoterRomUpdate-R01.exe and follow the instructions.

d. After the successful flashing of the rom, in your device select exit, and then:

..... 1. if Uboot 48 is installed in the device, select the Enter Deepsleep option and then perform a Hard Reset.

....... Hard Reset is enabled by pressing and holding Volume Down key and then pressing the power button.

....... When a vibration is activated, release both keys.

..... 2. if not Uboot 48, select WatchDog reset.

e. Remember to tick again the Allow USB connections option in your PC in order to activesync by USB cable connection later on.

The Rom flashing process will perform as follows:

a. Loads all splash screens, performs the welcome screen and displays the initial Today screen.

b. Then loads Mobile_Vista theme and

c. Executes the final reset and reboots the device.

e. The device displays the phone security pin entry procedure and after that enters in Mobile Windows today screen.

Note 1: The new keyboard layout has options for small and big letters

and it is predefined to initial setup of small letters.

Note 2: The left key used for Windows Player is assigned to Start Menu activation.

Note 3: The right key used for navigation is assigned to <OK/close> and Start menu deactivation.

Note 4: In simple windows mode, Contacts and Total Commander are assigned in the known inside touch keys.

Note 5: As you already noticed all screens (initial splash, windows welcome and AutoRun) are redesigned as well as the Mobile_Vista.tsk theme

Note 6: Internet explorer has two new home screens.

The first has help, IE Home, HTC Home and Xda Developers.

If you tap on IE Home the well known iexplorer home screen is seen.

When you tap on menu>tools>options you can set the current, IE home as home page.

You can always go back to the first page from menu>tools>options and setting use default.

Note 7: The well known SRS WOW HD driver is in the rom as package for enhanced HD sound.

D. For the rom structure see next post.

Till next version enjoy!!!

Regards, ansar

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Mio A701

UBoot R48

CE image WM6.2 CE OS 5.2.28005 Build 28005.5.3.0 LZX M2D Mobile Vista 6.50 SeaDragon

GSW 3.2.2_3.1.00.12 - SDK.003P1.01a