yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sekarpdkt:
Hi Genci, I managed to download the ROM GM5_28232.rar. Going to flash it. Is this the right step. Need confirmation. Newbie can expect help :-)

Flashing the ABI

Most of you should already know this, but anyway:

1. Copy the GM5_Something.abi to your SD Card

2. Hold down the navpad-down button on the P565

3. Press the reset button with the stylus

4. Continue holding the down key until the e-Boot screen appears

5. Enjoy your cooked ROM :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] genci:
Yes, that's the right step. Kindly note that flashing will erase everything in your phone; backup what you need to SD Card before flashing.

Let me know how it goes and what you think about the rom.

Thanks

Genci
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sekarpdkt:
Hi Thanks. Before I could start this, I found that I screwed up my SD card. It became read only. Don't know why? When running original ROM, I enabled and later on disabled encryption. Now it became ROM. I am unable to write/format anything on that.

Just got another SD. Will try to write your ROM in it and then try. It is not your issue... Legacy issue. Will post you later this week.

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sekarpdkt:
Hi Genci

G8. It took 5 min and I am up and running on your ROM. It is cool now. Works great.

Are you still interested in cooking it further or jumped to another device. I am interested in cooking new one and integrate 'Energy' home theme with this one. Are you interested it teaming up or helping/guiding me?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doctorat:
Is there some way I can get back to Asus original 6.1 rom, because I can't find it? Please help. When I run the .exe file it says "Ensure the language in your device is the same as that in this upgrade program." But the languages is English in both the installed ROM and in the original, I've tried to install.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] genci:
If you downloaded from the zest website try to install from the SD instead of USB sync.

When you double click the exe it will extract its content into the TEMP folder. Start the exe and browse to the temp folder and search there for the abi file (there might be several folders in your TEMP to check, be patient).

Once you get the abi, put to the SD card and flash as usual.

Try and let me know...

Genci
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doctorat:
Thanks for the reply. I'm using Asus P565, so the update file is from Asus site. I've tried what you're proposing without any success. It says "File not found! Failed to download by SD!" and waiting.

The exe file extract its content in the same directory from which it's been started and I've located tmp.abi ( 142 MB), which I put on SD.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sekarpdkt:
Hi rename it. I am not having the naming info now. ASUS expects a specific starting name. Temp.abi will not be recognized. Try to rename abi and let us know

Try GM5_1234.abi
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Striker5984:
Hello everyone, I am new here and would like to download the ROM to upgrade my P565. However, I cannot download the file from MegaUpload. Is there any restriction for Hong Kong people? May someone please help me?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doctorat:
@sekarpdkt Hello and thank you, too.

I've tried what you're suggesting, but the same thing happens again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sekarpdkt:
It is out of scope for my little knowledge :(

I can suggest following steps, which is used to extract ROM for ASUS exe file for cooking through kitchen. Download p835abisplit2.exe .. Do a google. Spilt the exe. It will generate os.nb0. Is it possible to use that for flashing? I am not sure.

When I posted, I thought p835abisplit2.exe will give you nbi ... But found .nbo :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] genci:
Do you have problems flashing other roms?

If yes, try to format SD or try with another SD.

If no try to re-download the rom and retry...

Let us know how it goes...

Anyways, just curious, why do you need to downgrade? Did you experience problems with the ROM?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] genci:
Hello, uploaded.to mirror is provided. Check the first post!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sekarpdkt:
Great ROM. Working cool. Is there anyway we can bring in some cool multiscreen home and widgets.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] genci:
tried them all, but they eat up too much memory, the device might become slow and applications (like iGo) don't start. If you desperately want to try, I remember WAD2 was the less heavy.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doctorat:
Finally, I've manage to do what i want. I used the file at the end of this page :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=473398&highlight=p565&page=4. I haven't got any issues flashing the phone with other (non-official)ROM's.

I need to do this, because i'm returning the phone for guarantee repair. Upper right side of the touch screen is a mess ( i've noticed it is a very often show up issue with this model)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] genci:
Glad you managed.

Genci
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dordrareg:
if i use this o my p565 it will translate to english?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dordrareg:
ok i used it.. its english now..

thank you.. but i think it kinda slow to responce..

but its ok now..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] happyal:
Sorry to ask a really silly question, but how to I load new image onto teh phone? I am running Windows 7, and have installed the new mirscosoft sync program, but it still doesn't let me flash the phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ketchi_ks:
SMS problem

Hi there, I am using your version of Windows 6.5. I am now facing problems in SMS. All the default SMSes go to SIM Memory. I occasionally get errors/suggestions asking me to clean SIM inbox and that is damn frustrating to sync it with MyPhone every day.

Any solution?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ketchi_ks:
i too have got this problem... any solution yet mate??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sillygoose0:
hi,

Sorry to resurrect a pretty dormant thread but as I have a couple of XDA Zest's to play with I have spent a lot of time experimenting so would leave the results for others to find.

This ROM is in many respects really excellent, its very quick and clean and very stable its a really good core base to put on your own taste in apps and themes and I had got to the point where I was happy the phone was all I could want for my daily life. Considering the amount of apps and mods I tested on it it never crashed.

But I hit a big problem as there is something wrong with the Bluetooth function, I can't get it to work properly with any handsfree. I tried 3rd party bluetooth enhancements but not much success so I have had to abandon this ROM. Big pity as the chef did so much good work. 99% there.

I switched to the other chef, Rishi

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=609671&highlight=P565

He has a 28205 WM6.5 ROM. Now for me there is more work as although he has not put too much apps in the ROM he has put some styles on it that many will want to change such as fonts and themes - nothing that can't be fixed. Its quite stable in normal use and battery use OK, but it doesn't tolerate being messed with as much as Genci's. I have had to hard reset Rishi's several times. you just need to use a good backup program like SPB Backup and take a snapshot before trying major changes - if they work then fine, otherwise its easy to hard reset and restore it. It caught me out a couple of times as I was not used to hard reseting Genci's ROM.

Generally if an install or a mod works, then it keeps working after that, its only when you make the change you can corrupt the phone.

On the plus side, some of the style changes are really good! - the start menu icons are great and pretty much everything works as it should - including Bluetooth handsfree perfectly including synchronising my contacts, hooray!

I have now got to the point where everything works OK and I have all the functions I want - safely backed up to a restore image. In daily use for a week now without any crashes or problems.

So if you don't need handfree, or your willing to try and see if it works with your handsfree equipment Genci's ROM is well worth a try. Alternatively if you know what your doing to set up the phone, maybe make some registry changes and have some patience and backup software then with some work Richi's ROM can also give good results with more functions.

Thanks to both chefs, these ROM's work better than anyone can expect for such things made by only enthusiasts and gives what was a £200 phone some new life.

Cheers.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bill_Pa:
Please can anyone re-upload the rom again??All links are dead.... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sillygoose0:
Don't know if this will work from a free rapidshare account but try..

h t t p s://rapidshare.com/files/1159893012/GM5_28232.abi
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lohtse:
any chance of a reup?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] snowblind2142:
I love this program but I have a couple of problems with it..

1. Is there any way there can be a exceptions list added?

Eg. It sends all sound to earpeice except ring tone. As I keep missing mssgs and calls as I cant hear them arrive..

2. This one isnt as important but would be nice, I'm Rocking a full Dusk theme inc Icons but the at the top is a unsightly grey box, any way of skinning it? Hell if some one is willing to educate me I'll do it and post it for others! :D

I just love this program soo much! (especially with Skype! Coupled with Pocket shield makes Skype actually bearable! )

Sorry If didnt need a new Thread Dev's... Have had a good read to see if any other mention of this but with no joy :(
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] snowblind2142:
God you would think im a leper with the amount of reply's....

Dont all rush at once....:eek:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] sheikhazam:
Hi, Have you got solution to the problems? I also face the same problem. I am having HD2.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] olina:
Please, do not have anyone better in the taskbar icon (S, E). audioroute to the program for HD2, or write to me the folder where I can find and name.Thanks.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
Super condensed prologue:

UK T-Mobile HTC Hero bought from ebay

Unlocked via an IMEI generated code (i.e not serial cable method)

Worked fine for 3 months

Sudden onset of 'No Service' and 'sim cannot connect to this network

The battle:

Use CheckMEND to find status of IMEI

It's bloody blacklisted! (Seller is conducting insurance fraud...)

Contact T-mobile - they confirm there are many problems with the IMEI

Contact the seller - no help

Explain to seller I have figured out his full name, address, phone number and that I now know his wife was recently prosecuted for benefit fraud (she is actually the registered seller)

He tells me he will call later

No call - I call him, he says I won't get my money back

The uplifting moment:

I call Tmobile - they have now removed the blacklist

The seller must have informed Tmobile that it wasn't really lost

The crash:

The blacklist seems to have modified the handset so it's locked to Tmobile again.

T-mobile SIMs work.

All other report No Service.

Also, going into the test mode (VOL DOWN + PWR ON) I find that the SIMLOCK status now reports FILE OPEN FAILED!

Quest?:

I will fix this problem....

I've already:

Made a gold card

Flashed Generic latest ROM

Does anyone know how to re-flash the SIMLOCK area - even to default would help?

Would running the CID commands through a serial cable help?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
To note: Now rooted with instant root. Will try and flash a recovery image and see what happens.

[METHOD] (source xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4750940&postcount=4 - edited a live download location for Instant Root)

I first followed the instructions on making a goldcard and then flashed the 2.73.405.5 WWE rom fine.

Now make sure you have the cm-hero-recovery.img (content.modaco.net/dropzone/m...covery-1.0.zip) on the root of your sdcard.

Aswell as Instant Root (tecnophone.it/wp-content/uploads/Instant-Root-by-tecnophone.zip) now install Instant Root on the phone.

It should pop up with a notification "instant root was successfully" or along those lines. (If you have a problem installing Instant Root make sure Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources is checked)

Instant root then allows for root access with adb shell using the following 2 commands:

1) adb shell

then

2) su

the icon should change from a $ to #.

Now flash the recovery image with the following command:

1) flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img

[/METHOD]

If flashing fails I'll try doing this with serial commands. I've seen a few people about the net with similar issues so hopefully if I am successful!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
Just some extra info...

The handset may not be locked back to t-mobile as you cant lock a handset OTA, T-mobile are the only UK network that can actually amend the blacklist for other networks as its owned by T-mobile. When a csa/csr what ever they call them, removes the blacklist it removes it from T-mobile only as the assumption is you should not remove another networks blacklist request. If you are not the original owner of the handset and some CSR has removed they they have made a mistake (you bonus) but if it was not originally blacklisted by t-mobile the other networks will stay dead to it..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
Thanks for the reply.

I called o2 who say it is not blacklisted on their system.

Hmmm, I'm not sure where I am left...

It works on T-mobile. but not other network.

It doesn't ask for an unlock code - Is there another lock somewhere?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
I have just remembered the name of the system "Dali" if you speak to a team manager and say you have been told you need the blacklist removing from it if its still on..

If its not showing on that then it must be a handset issue..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
It is definately no longer blacklisted - meaning it's handset.

So this could be coincidental timing? I have a copy of the CheckMEND report saying it had been blacklisted.

Are we sure that T-mob cannot do something OTA?

Is there any way to restore the simlock data to default - I.e. relock it so I can re-enter my unlock code?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
Im not sure about re locking it tbh, good luck!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
Is there anyone who can help my poor HTC Hero!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
instead of using the gold card way to get the recover image use http://android.modaco.com/content/h...ng-the-patched-recovery-image-on-your-device/ if you havent already got it on, then put generic rom on and re try,, just an idea its how i flashed mine with new roms, never used a gold card :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
I've got the patched recovery image on now - using gold card.

Could you do me a favour and do the following and post results for comparison:

Turn phone on holding VOL DOWN + POWER

Then goto Fastboot

Then press CALL to do the SIMLOCK test

I get:

--

FAT32 Init Ok

Open File Fail

---

Your result may really help guide my research&testing here!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
I also just thought - would one of those Rebel Sim Cards get round this?!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
I have just ordered an unlock code on ebay to help you test as mine is t-mobile uk also,

Fat32 Init OK

Open File Fail

Reboot device?

is what i got!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
Hmm, so that's the standard response? Maybe for a locked phone? :D

Could any people who are unlocked please post a response?!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
still waiting for my code, I have had to downgrade to a GSM rom as the new eris 2.1 leaks are cdma and dont offer the sim unlock option!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] itsmonkey:
Where do I find the simunlock option?! I can't remember it or it's no longer there..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] anarchyuk:
If the phone is locked when you put another sim with another nck code it will auto appear, have you tried another rom like mrbang;s?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] M3nti0n:
Some details from an Dutch Retail unlocked phone.

So never had an simlock:

-------------------

FAT32 Init OK

Open File Fail

Reboot device?

<MENU> Reset Device

--------------------

all roms i used are stock updates, bought 8 days ago ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] TheAshMan:
I have a Hero (G2) which was on T-Mobile but was unlocked with a code from eBay.

Just tried the simlock test and get the same result as everyone else...

Fast32 Init OK
Open File Fail
Reboot device?

I'm using a custom ROM but is based on a stock one.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] rdgut:
I have an unlocked phone and I also get the same output regarding simlock.

(not rooted, stock rom)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] royalbloodvi:
See for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcO7t-9GjOw

Smaller than the size of a credit card.

Runs Android 1.6.

Designed for one hand use featuring easy buttons on the four corners of screen.

Sexy backlit keyboard.

So why go X2? I kinda regret buying X2 now, I definitely rushed it too quickly.. what are your guy's opinions?

X10, X10 Mini pro, or X2?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] saltorio:
I'll be going with the X10 when it's released. Much of that has to do with the fact that I can't afford to buy a non-subsidized phone, and I'm still in contract, so I'm pretty much limited to what Rogers has to offer.

However, with that said, I'm fed up with Microsoft and how they handle WinMo so the X2 would be out. I bought an iPAQ 910c last year (running WinMo 6.1) with the intention to use OneNote Mobile. It worked well, but with Office 2010 MS has stated that the Office Mobile suite will only install on WinMo 6.5, of which there is no upgrade for the 910. Then they screw HD2 customers by announcing WinMo 7 and stating the HD2 won't be upgradeable. No thanks, I'll take Android.

The X10 Mini Pro jus looks too small for my use.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] badboy70:
When i went to CeBIT in Germany I used it, it's pretty cool, but it's not the kind of phone I'd buy :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] caliban2:
that hw-keyboard has an awfull resemblance to the one on x1, doesn't it? let's see how long until the first complains like "hw-keyb not working anymore" show up... :D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sonus:
Considering the fact that SE is no longer working with HTC, I doubt we'll have the keyboard issue.

That being said, the only phone that is a significant upgrade from the X1 is the X10. And so that's the only phone I would get...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] c_legaspi:
keyboard looks pretty much the same... im sure it will be the same feel and performance to it. disappointed witht the sreen size and resolution. might as well stick with the x1

i dont see any other good winmo phones out that i would consider other than the hd2

by the looks of it tho, winmo os seems to be a dying breed... tho ms says they will still support winmo, i wont hold my breath. i think they are going more towards the zune type os.

if the new zune phones dont take off as they expect, then i can see a slim chance of winmo coming back.

i think i may just go with iphone for my next phone and thats if they ever come out with a better resolution phone.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] veletron:
I would have bought the standard x10 - if they also did a pro version of it with a hardware keyboard. Unfortunately, these 'mini' versions just don't cut it. I want the 4" screen *and* the keyboard!

Looks like I'll be sticking with my X1 for a wee while yet.

Nigel
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ring-bearer:
I was holding out hope for WM 6.5.X, but I think the fact that MS did not accompany the release of the T-Mobile HD2 with some sort of support statement for the future of WM 6.5.X is a really bad sign. It would have been the perfect time for them to announce some sort of robust two-pronged strategy. (Well they may have a two-pronged strategy, but one prong seems to be to stick into the heart of WM 6.5.X.)

Otherwise, that mini is way too mini for me.

Anyone seen the Vivaz Pro? It looks awesome except it's Symbian, which I know little about.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] orelsi:
Too small :D.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] rotastrain:
i think it looks pretty cute
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] andoy:
I bought the pro last weekends to replace my X2. I love it so far, small, light and loud speakers. I can hear my incoming SMS and calls now unlike before. Will be playing around with it for a couple of weeks before I totally get rid of my X2.
[Desire General] SpiggyTopes:
Hi All,

I've searched on this topic but can't find a full answer.

Seems it is possible to sync but not automatically as with WinMo.

Does anyone have the definitive answer?
[Desire General] deekjx:
Yes it will provided your company doesn't have any additional security demands.

I work for a company that imposes certain security rules that the Android Exchange sync doesn't support like forcing the device to have PIN to unlock the phone. Its to protect the email on the device in the event of lost or theft. It'll also permanently lock the device if 10 failed attempts are made. It can only be unlocked via our corporate mail server. So the thief or finder would have to re-flash the device in which case the corporate data would be gone from it and be safe.

If you company uses such security rules, you won't be able to use the integrated exchange sync. You can purchase the Exchange Sync app by Touchdown and it will work regardless of your security policies.
[Desire General] JTHM:
Yes it should by using HTC Sync ...my wife's Hero has no problems. However, she typically syncs Outlook with her Google account and the phone is automatically kept synced with that.
[Desire General] mallard729:
i think the desire has more advanced exchange intergration, check out the product description on htc's website

Your work email, calendar appointments, and contacts, are right there on your phone - you can even look up any company contact in the global address book. The HTC Desire also has enhanced support for Exchange security features such as password protection and remote data wipe
[Desire General] deekjx:
You are absolutely correct. I've been waiting for this for quite sometime. Thanks to your post, I decided to check the UK version of their website and found all the info on it there. Their US site doesn't appear to have any data for this device.
[Desire General] d.cortez:
i'm using the Desire ROM on my Nexus One and - assuming no change in the Exchange features at production - it will have full exchange integration, including that FRIGGIN pin! i can't speak to the wipe features because i haven't tested that (and don't plan to, lol). since my Exchange email is from a personal account, i had my service provider disable the PIN requirement so i can use the pattern lock feature instead.
[Desire General] sh500:
I don't believe it has [full] support for 'desktop' outlook sync? I used to use my WinMo device to sync to a work Exchange account but have had a blackberry so no need for that.

What I still need to do is sync to my home computer's Outlook via Active Sync to sync contacts, calendars, tasks, etc.

I believe the HTC Sync is a bit limited in this respect? The only answer that I get on searching the net is to use Google services, not really an ideal solution for those who do not/want to use it.
[Desire General] Lou_tzepher:
So is it possible to switch off syncing with google servers and just sync with the Outlook on my home PC?
[Desire General] O and O:
What application do you use for syncing her Hero? I am using GSyncIT but I think it has limitations... and costs £10!
[Desire General] sh500:
I think the poster mentioned that HTC Sync is used for this. Although I dont think it does Tasks?