yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] johnshew:
On July 2, Samsung released WM 6.5 for the Epix / i907. It is available here:

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/at-t-phones/SGH-I907ZKAATT/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=support

Q: How do you get the Samsung official WM 6.5 upgrade for the Epix / i907 to work on Windows 7 64bit?

The trick is to get the drivers installed and then the Vista 32-bit installer works fine. You can get the drivers from:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/200708/20070813082717640_Samsung_USB_Driver_Installer.exe.

Run this install program. It will put the drivers in Program Files (x86)/Samsung but installation won't work. Next open the device manager and then update the driver for each of the non-working devices... Select the Program Files (x86)/Samsung directory. Windows 7 will successfully find and install the drivers.

Note that you will also need to set the USB connection mode to "Modem". This is located in Settings / Connections / USB Connection Mode.

Q: Does HTC CM Internet WiFi Sharing work on the official Epix WM 6.5 release?

Yes. But to get it to work I also needed to install and RUN the Topaz CommManager. Start CommManager running and then start CM Internet Sharing. See this thread for details.

http://www.modaco.com/content/i9x0-omnia-http-omnia-modaco-com/290496/cm-wifi-internet-sharing/.

Note that the Topaz CommManager works but is not as clean as the default Wireless Manager. Also I installed the Application Unlocker from:

http://www.mysamsungepix.com/hacks-and-mods/application-unlockers/samsung-epix-application-unlocker/

But not sure this was necessary.

Q: How do you get rid of the Startup and Shutdown animations and noise.

The following works on the official update.

http://www.mysamsungepix.com/hacks-and-mods/other-hacks-and-mods/silent-startup-and-shutdown/

Q: Does this patch update the radio? Does this patch fix the ID1 GPS issue? How can I tell if the update was successful?

The patch updates the phone, radio, and fixes GPS issues with ID1.

To confirm a successful update type *#1234# into the phone. According to the Samsung FAQ both the PDA and Phone field should be 'pi907UCJD1'.

Some people are reporting an occasional hang during the update process and consequently the radio is not updating. Try it again.

Q: How is battery life?

So far battery life has proven to be as good if not better than the original rom.

Q: Is GPS working?

GPS works without issue with the latest versions of both Bing and Google maps.

Bing turn-by-turn voice-announced navigation is working great.

The latest versions of Google and Bing maps are available in the Marketplace.

Q: How can I configure the Today screen?

One easy way to do this is with the free "Home Screen Customizer" available in the marketplace. Works great.

Q: Can I reorganize the Start Menu?

You can use file explorer to navigate to \Windows\Start Menu. Then cut and paste. It looks like the shortcuts are no longer locked in ROM.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] johnshew:
Seems to Work

Several people have asked how well the official Samsung WM 6.5 upgrade / patch is working...

My experience is very positive; no issues so far.

And it seems fast.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jazua:
USB modem error

im trying to upgrade my epix with my windows xp, but im always having an error on failed to install usb modem, it says that there's already installed for the device. i tried installing and uninstalling it but the program always says that there's already installed for the device. anyone encounter this glitch?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jazua:
USB modem

i guess my windows XP can't seem to locate my modem driver even if its installed already... am i right?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gistofit:
Updating Epix to Windows Mobile 6.5

you can try this. which is for win 7/vista

or this

Download the following files:

* Windows Mobile 6.5 build 23017 15MB page pool BIN (Mirror 1)

o Check the first post of this thread for newer BIN versions

o Microsoft contacted me and told me to take PDA6.5_15mbPP.bin of mysamsungepix.com

* USDL GrandPrix v1.6.4 (Windows XP/Vista/Win 7) (Mirror 1) (Mirror 2, XP) (Mirror 2, Vista)

1. Verify that your Samsung Epix can connect to your Windows computer via USB. You should be able to browse your Samsung Epix in My Computer > Mobile Device and/or make a successful connection via ActiveSync. If you cannot do this, the GrandPrix program most likely will not see your Epix.

2. Turn off your Samsung Epix, but it connected to your Windows computer via USB.

3. Start USDL GrandPrix (Windows 7 users run the Vista version)

4. Under “Select a profile” choose “GRANDPRIX LV image”

5. Click the “PDA” button and locate the Windows Mobile 6.5 BIN file.

6. Press the Detect button in USDL GrandPrix

7. Power on your Samsung Epix

8. Wait for the process to full complete (mine idled at “Writing Dummy CSC Header” so I moved to the next step and everything was fine).

9. Power off your Samsung Epix (may require a battery pull if your CSC Headers hang).

10. Power on your Samsung Epix.

11. The first “boot” of your Samsung Epix may take a while (up to 5 minutes) so don’t panic if your phone seems unresponsive at the orange Windows Mobile screen – be patient.

12. Complete the Windows Mobile 6.5 setup wizard and voila – Windows Mobile 6.5 on the Samsung Epix.

which is from this page where the author also has a youtube video you can watch:

http://www.mysamsungepix.com/category/windows-mobile-6-5/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jazua:
official 6.5

Can someone please extract the .bin file on the official 6.5 update. cause the update is a .exe. i want to try grand prix on updating my epix with the official update. having trouble with the usb driver, installed or not the patch wont work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gistofit:
check this out maybe

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=681732
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lttung:
How to config GPS,

Com 1

Com 9

Rate 4800

Not work :( (Google Map)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jazua:
thanks

thanks gistofit!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] johnshew:
Quick Update

Q: How is battery life?

So far battery life has proven to be as good if not better than the original rom.

Q: Is GPS working?

GPS works without issue with the latest versions of both Bing and Google maps.

Bing turn-by-turn voice-announced navigation is working great.

The latest versions of Google and Bing maps are available in the Marketplace.

Q: How can I configure the Today screen?

One easy way to do this is with the free "Home Screen Customizer" available in the marketplace. Works great.

Q: Can I reorganize the Start Menu?

You can use file explorer to navigate to \Windows\Start Menu. Then cut and paste. It looks like the shortcuts are no longer locked in ROM.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] midnightblade:
I'm having trouble having Grand Prix or the offical updater recognize my phone. I'm using Windows 7 home premium 64bit. Anyone have a solution? Grand Prix responds but then my phone "disconnects" and nothing ends up happening.

NEVERMIND. Finally ended up getting it to work. Not sure how but after uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers many times it decided to finally flash.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] atlaswing:
5 column Start menu 320x320

i searched the other cooked wm6.5 threads and couldn't find any 5 column Start screen menus, so I uncabbed and modified the isangelous StartMenu cabs (link) for 320x320. I made 3 sets, the (5x4) looks best with EpixVGA:

Requirement:

1. These look best with EpixVGA or RealVGA installed, i prefer EpixVGA.

2. Remember, installing EpixVGA on WM6.5 will disable Internet Explorer 6. (but who needs PIE6 when there's Opera and Skyfire?) If you ever need PIE6 again, just uninstall EpixVGA and it'll work again.

Since the stock StartMenu file is in the rom, you cannot simply copy it to \Windows\ folder to make it stick, here's a simple instruction:

Instructions:

1. Unzip, Use Total Commander to Copy the StartMenu(5x4)_GridScene_320x320.cpr into your Epix's \windows\ folder.

2. Sort the Windows folder by filename, find the stock StartMenu_GridScene_320x320.cpr, and rename it by adding a few characters into the filename, for example StartMenuSTOCK_GridScene_320x320.cpr

3. Find the (5x4) file you just copied, and erase the "(5x4)" from the filename.

4. That's it. Confirm by simply Refreshing the screen, and you'll see the StartMenu_GridScene_320x320.cpr will have the new file date.

5. Soft reset.

these .cpr files are just .txt files, and you can open it and play with the values. If you're not using EpixVGA, just decrease the text size by 2 and the (5x4) will still look good. Request: can somebody re-CAB these 3 files again? or remind me which program/settings to use for the cab?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pojir:
Thanks a lot for it, Atlaswing, great work!

Here are my screenshots of (6x4) and (5x4) configurations along with RealVGA (96dpi pack for build 28008) on fenrir's WM6.5.x 23668 with Robert Batman Blue skin.

EDIT: and btw... what exactly is EpixVGA? I've never heard of that. What are the differences between EpixVGA and RealVGA? trying to google something but with not much luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] .fenrir:
Its the same thing. Either one just changes the phone to 96dpi.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] goldenpipes:
how come EpixVGA breaks PIE6 and RealVGA doesn't?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pojir:
According to what I've found so far EpixVGA uses older 96dpi resource files which are not compatible with latest pocket IE.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] heineken78:
When you switch from default to another theme and after switch to any of AT&T theme back, you getting wm 6.1 interface?

No option for sms delivery in sms application for default?

Is this joke or samsungs is so poor to complete update...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pvlazzo:
i907 wont power on

I initiated the update of the 6.5 patch... when it started the download of the eboot... the application crashed after probably 3-5 second that it started.

My phone was stuck on a black samsung screen. it wouldn't respond. I remove the battery and now the phone will not power on.

Remove battery and hold power button > no go

Use ac adapter > nothing

tried a hard reset (hold H key and power button) > same thing

It's a freaking brick... I'm so frustrated.. Samsung said to send it in but Im in Costa rica not US.

Anything else I can try ???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] heineken78:
Does anyone knows how to turn off/on delivery report from options in new Epix sms/mms client?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gistofit:
Change Notification Settings

isn't this all in the start menu/settings/sounds and notifications/event ?

or am i misunderstanding you?

you can select an event (ie Message: New Text Message) and decide if you want:

-play sound

-what sound to play

-repeat sound

-display message on screen

-flash light for...

-vibrate

i don't know if any of these options fall in the category of "delivery report" but this is what i thought of. hope its helpful.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] .fenrir:
Its embedded with the mms.dll which created the SMS/MMS hybrid sceen. This reverts it back to SMS when you hit New Text Message, and when you need to send an MMS you just need to go to insert...Anyways, this got rid of the hybrid screen and the notification for SMS.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\MsgType s\IPM\SMSText]

"DLL"="mms.dll"

"GlyphInfo"=hex:20 00 00 00 73 00 00 00 65 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

to

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\MsgType s\IPM\SMStext]

"DLL"="htmlnote.dll"

"GlyphInfo"=hex:20 00 00 00 67 00 00 00 67 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] heineken78:
Great idea!

Going to try out ;)

Thx a lot!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] heineken78:
Pls try out this conversion pack to 96DPI for 128 DPI Epix rom

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=366010&stc=1&d=1279967211
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] easy2pass:
Same thing happened to me. :eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] UsernameB:
Mine bricked as well. I got a DL_MSG_READ_ERROR and now the phone won't power on at all. No LED turns on no matter what I try. I did the online chat thing and they said to call Samsung, so I guess I'll call tonight.

EDIT: I called and they'll fix it for $65. I'm trying to decide if it is worth that much to keep this flawed phone limping along...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bloody Baron:
I think this upgrade has trouble with gps >"<

I launched Beeline GPS, it drained battery so much (i didn't get that when i used 28008 build - trashcan) . Anyone gets it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] besp8901:
Not upgrade to 6-5 please!!!!

Hi Friends.

My name is Bryand, I tried to upgrade my epix to wm 6.5 but update was unsuccesful, with grandprix and samsung user downloader , the progress bar only reached up to 45%, and my phone still brick, it doesn't power on, no charging, not answering, still black display, no vital signs, I'm in Colombia, and I don't know what can I do, it's a ****in' Brick, I tried all.

Somebody can help me?? How can I restart my phone, how can i do to trying to power on???

Thank you.

Of Samsung hell
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pvlazzo:
I payed the $70 fee... I got it working again but it came locked... I got the unlock code from At&t

now I'm trying to find out how to unlock the registry
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vjalle:
I've tried the official 6.5 update + RealVGA + a couple of resource packs.

All of them killed IE.

Then I accidentally installed a resource pack designed for the i780, and

IE worked fine with it, but the startmenu could not be displayed.

Is there any complete solution with everything working?

In fact, I need the 96dpi for one program only.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] heineken78:
Look 7 posts before.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vjalle:
Do you mean #23? IE working, start menu not displaying :(

What is the trick? I've tried #12 as well with no result.

Furthermore the icons at the top (GSM, battery, close etc...) are

missing/not displayed correctly.

Some other questions:

When I start IE, it always tries to load h tt p: / /device.home /, and fails with an error message.

I'd like to load the previous page I was visiting or a blank screen.

Assisted GPS: I'm living in Europe, using a different network. What IP address should be used, and how can the AGPS operation be tested? Anyway, the GPS is working, however locking the position very slowly, but not draining the battery any more, like ID1.
[EVO 4G General] jgarozzo:
I used toasts method (part 1 and 2) and ran into issues flashing a rom. Gonna try neckfaces way. Can I root over my current root or will I have issues?

I am having issues not being able to back up my data (via titanium or saving pics and vids duw to not having file permission).
[EVO 4G General] Jykinturah:
Yes, you can.
[EVO 4G General] splink7007:
Have you tried fixing file permissions in ROM manager?
[myTouch 3G Slide General] hempel:
I'm switching from the Touch Pro 2 to the Slide. For the most part, I am pretty happy with the switch. The one thing I am missing is the ability to sync tasks with Exchange. It handles contacts, mail, and calendars out of the box, so I would think tasks would work as well. Am I missing something, or do I need to buy a third party app like TouchDown to accomplish this?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] soraxd:
hi. I was wondering if there was a way to turn off the battery alert, its very annoying and it blocks me from doing things I need to when my battery is low, is there a way to stop it? thanks
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
I've found the LED flash to be basically useless for taking pictures. Everytime I try to use it in a dark environment, the shutter speeds are too slow and the picture is both horribly overexposed and there is motion blur as well.

I understand there is no pre-flash firing to lock focus, but the camera should be smart enough to bump up shutter speed to actually take a usable picture in the dark with flash. :confused:

Does everyone's camera do this?
[EVO 4G General] Jykinturah:
Mine takes awesome pictures, even in complete darkness.
[EVO 4G General] bluehaze:
Camera works great, it's no DSLR but it's just as good or better than any point and shoot i've ever owned. As far as the flash goes only time pictures are overexposed is when you are too close and try and use the flash. Cameras can't work miracles. If it's too dark for you to see your subject then it's too dark for the camera to see it as well and the pictures will look bad on any camera. As long as the lighting is reasonable the pictures come out great.
[EVO 4G General] OneStepAhead:
+1

might be a problem with the OPs flash
[EVO 4G General] mattrb:
If you use a led widget, it will stay on before, during, and after the shot but it is not as bright as the camera flash brightness.
[EVO 4G General] michaelvibe:
Mine seems to work ok it can actually take a decent picture in complete darkness
[EVO 4G General] toenail78:
what are your settings cause mine look crappy as well? met my favorite band and took pics and they all came out crappy.. luckly i had my canon camera as a backup but after one picture the bastard died.. if my phone was taking nice pics i could have had a collection of awesome memories
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
This is a typical picture taken with my camera in very low lighting with flash.

As you can see the picture is horribly overexposed. All I did was take the raw file an upload to imageshack with a slight crop.

Is this typical? Or do I have a defective camera? Camera takes good pictures in good light, but flash pictures are terrible.

Link to full res photo

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6331/imag0052ou.jpg
[EVO 4G General] fallentimm:
Its a flashlight... Duh
[EVO 4G General] midri:
Lower the brightness when you take pictures that close with the flash. It will help a LOT.
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
Thanks for the tip. I tried to recreate the picture at -2 & -3 exposures.

-2

-3

While lowering the exposure helps a bit, the pictures still look extremely soft to me (looks like the shutter speed was too low/motion blur).

I understand this phone won't produce DSLR quality pictures (I own a Canon 450D for that). However, I would like to get usable pictures with flash. To me, even at -3 exposure, these pictures are pretty bad.

Subject was about 4-5 feet away.

TIA
[EVO 4G General] mrono:
i think it's because the camera doesn't pre-light and focus before hitting the shutter, it just "focuses" in complete darkness then lights up the flash and takes the picture with an out of focus subject. Best way is to use a flashlight app to light it up, focus, then turn off the flashlight and take the pic
[EVO 4G General] Minjin:
It's better than not having flash and not many companies are willing to go to the added expense (as well as sacrifice more space) of a xenon flash.
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
Just wanted to know if this was typical? Can someone post a pic of a person using flash in low light with flash?
[EVO 4G General] Brutal-Force:
I took some pictures at night during the Fourth of July and the daytime pictures came out much better than my 10.1MP point and shoot, the camera is also about 5X faster, so I didn't miss nearly as many shots as my GF using my P&S.

Night time pictures on both cameras were also mediocre. Like someone here already said, if you can't see the person very well in low light, then the camera won't either. As soon as the flash goes off it flushes the area with light. Honestly, I think you are expecting a little much from a cellphone camera. Compared to every other camera I have owned (not owned a DSLR) this camera trumps both phones and P&S cameras.

Good luck, but I think your comparing apples and oranges seeing as you own a DSLR. Most phones don't even have a flash.
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
That's a fair assessment. I just thought that this camera could do what every point and shoot camera I've owned for the past 10 years could do. Take a sharp picture in a dark environment using flash.

And I've owned a phone with a flash before (Touch Pro). I cannot remember if it exhibited the same behavior, though.

I just don't think it's too much to ask for a camera to expose properly and give sufficient shutter speed to take sharp pictures while using the flash. I love having the LED's for flashlight purposes, I simply question it's functionality/usability as a part of the camera.

I am not talking about physical limitations of the sensor. The sensor is capable of doing it, but it just needs to be improved software wise by HTC. I understand there will be noise and grain in this type of sensor. I just want sharp photos that don't have all of their highlights blown all to hell on 0 EV compensation. :D

The exposure compensation setting at -3 to take is a real PITA considering its just not FEV, so I imagine even daytime shots would come out underexposed if you forget to switch back.

I just hope HTC does something to improve this camera/video camera. It's too nice of hardware for it to under perform the way it does.
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
Can you post a picture of someone taken about 5 feet away using flash in a dark environment? If you dont feel comfortable doing that on the forum, you could PM me.

I could look at your picture to see if it has the same problems as mine does.
[EVO 4G General] Sporkman:
easy fix take it. back and a ip4 it has a "better camera".

my camera takes great pics in the dark

sent with my evo from a secret place
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
Care to share any?
[EVO 4G General] a5ehren:
To answer your question, yes these are typical results for a photo taken in complete darkness. The Evo, while pretty good for a cell phone camera, is comparable in quality to a cheap P&S camera (to me it looks slightly better than my wife's old Canon A430, but noticeably worse than my Canon SX100). There's nothing wrong with your phone.
[EVO 4G General] clockcycle:
Found this picture for you to compare with. I couldn't find the one of a Omega Watch someone posted, that one was very nice in comparison.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1781696&postcount=36

EDIT: ok found the watch pictures taken in a dark room here; http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1816716&postcount=9
[EVO 4G General] supdawg:
taking a picture of an inanimate object is much easier than doing a photo of a person.

That's what so bothering about the camera. I know it's capable of much more. Its just being held back by some crappy software that doesnt take full advantage of the phone's hardware. This picture is mostly well exposed and sharp. Wish I could duplicate these results on a person. :rolleyes:
[Nexus One General] MrCDWJR:
im proud of myself for actually completing this reading haha. interesting read though.
[Nexus One General] HazzBazz:
Im more proud of you for successfully quoting the entire thing...I might submit it for my dissertation next year ;)
[Nexus One General] MrCDWJR:
hahah thanks for bringing that to my attention. had to edit it lol
[Nexus One General] HazzBazz:
To be fair I posted the god darn epic rant/essay/post...my bad !
[Nexus One General] Clarkster:
No, I posted it! I worked long and hard last week to write it out. I am accepting donations to cover my time spent though.
[Nexus One General] caysman:
All this happens because altruism is evil in the sense that it is a lie. Altruists demand payment too, in the form of recognition, appreciation, respect, reputation, and all these similar thirst for prestige.

In NOT giving recognition to comrades In arms who share a common need for prestige, it is theft among kin, robbing prestige.

Prestige is indeed a rotten currency.
[Nexus One General] HazzBazz:
Touche...topical. Doesn't really do anything against my points, I am saying kingklick is guilty among many but they are appeased because they haven't got flames burning them. I do believe that kingklick should always give credit where due.