Apache WM6 CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2)

[chspyder]

OK, i searched the items and my specific bug did not show up, so:

Is there a fix to correct the call log icons (the usually in wm5 arrows and Xs to the right in the call log)

And can I change the phone skin to a larger one (like eten)?

Thanks
J

[xanthias]

chspyder, if you install the Mogul Big Button Dialer, those call log icons will be fixed and the phone skin will also be larger and fat-finger friendly. Perhaps more importantly, the dialer fixes the 911 bug and the * and ## code bugs (Verizon wireless).

Also, this is your thread for bug reports, inquiries and fixes.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=7780

[Silent Assasin]

I love sites like this that step in where the so called "experts" leave the consumers hanging. Anyway, I have a few questions before I take this plunge. I am a newbie, but I am learning. Anyway, I recently received my replacement PPC 6700, which was a refurb. Mine was locking up at startup. Anyway, since it is a refurbed phone, do I have to determine if the phone is locked? If so, how do I get it unlocked if it is required for this upgrade? From what I gather, after reading every post from beginning to the 1000 + posts, this is what I gathered and hopefully some one will correct me if I am wrong. (1) I have gone to the sprint site and downloaded the last updated rom just as a precaution in case I would have to take the phone back to Sprint, I can run this rom and it will restore the phone back to it's original factory state. This is correct, right? [Just for info-UTStarcom is no longer hosting the downloads for the PPC 6700, So I figured I would save a copy now in case Sprint takes their support down] (2) To begin, I hold down the power button (On the top left corner of the phone) the record button (Cassette image on the left side of handset) and use stylus to push button for hard reset-correct. This will put me in the boot mode? (3) Now do I plug the phone directly into the computer, via a usb plug, or can I use the cradle I use to auto sync? If I can use the cradle I am under the impression that I WILL NOT Sync the phone during this process-It is just as a way to have computer recognize the phone. (4) Now locate the Apache WM6 exe that I extract from the rom on the computer and run the rom-That is it? (5) After the phone loads, do an immediate hard reset and (6) after the customizing 3 second screen do a soft reset so the Sprint adware won't install-Is this correct? (7) If I do not allow the Sprint adware to install, do I still need to go into the registry and remove the folders for the adaware? ( Also, does this upgrade affect the radio? I see that 1.41 is just released on this site-should I upgrade or is it included in this rom? (9) Lastly, after I Hopefully install w/Out any problems, do i use active sync to get my saved items, such as favorites, on the phone? I know I will have to hunt down the sites where found my other programs. (10) Are there any popular programs that ARE Not working with mobile 6. I mainly have Total Commander, Regedit, tcmp player-which by the way, that new budle works great with. Thanks for any help offered in advance.

[gguruusa]

Originally Posted by Silent Assasin

I love sites like this that step in where the so called "experts" leave the consumers hanging. Anyway, I have a few questions before I take this plunge. I am a newbie, but I am learning. Anyway, I recently received my replacement PPC 6700, which was a refurb. Mine was locking up at startup. Anyway, since it is a refurbed phone, do I have to determine if the phone is locked? If so, how do I get it unlocked if it is required for this upgrade? From what I gather, after reading every post from beginning to the 1000 + posts, this is what I gathered and hopefully some one will correct me if I am wrong. (1) I have gone to the sprint site and downloaded the last updated rom just as a precaution in case I would have to take the phone back to Sprint, I can run this rom and it will restore the phone back to it's original factory state. This is correct, right? [Just for info-UTStarcom is no longer hosting the downloads for the PPC 6700, So I figured I would save a copy now in case Sprint takes their support down] (2) To begin, I hold down the power button (On the top left corner of the phone) the record button (Cassette image on the left side of handset) and use stylus to push button for hard reset-correct. This will put me in the boot mode? (3) Now do I plug the phone directly into the computer, via a usb plug, or can I use the cradle I use to auto sync? If I can use the cradle I am under the impression that I WILL NOT Sync the phone during this process-It is just as a way to have computer recognize the phone. (4) Now locate the Apache WM6 exe that I extract from the rom on the computer and run the rom-That is it? (5) After the phone loads, do an immediate hard reset and (6) after the customizing 3 second screen do a soft reset so the Sprint adware won't install-Is this correct? (7) If I do not allow the Sprint adware to install, do I still need to go into the registry and remove the folders for the adaware? ( Also, does this upgrade affect the radio? I see that 1.41 is just released on this site-should I upgrade or is it included in this rom? (9) Lastly, after I Hopefully install w/Out any problems, do i use active sync to get my saved items, such as favorites, on the phone? I know I will have to hunt down the sites where found my other programs. (10) Are there any popular programs that ARE Not working with mobile 6. I mainly have Total Commander, Regedit, tcmp player-which by the way, that new budle works great with. Thanks for any help offered in advance.

Mostly correct.

reset = soft reset
power+cassette+reset = bootloader.
left softkey + right softwkey + reset = clearmem question (press Y = hard reset)

1) correct.

2) right action, wrong terminology.

3): yes, you can use either a usb cable directly, or the cradle. Be sure to remove the phone from usb/cradle before Windows splash screen appears or it will hang. If it does hang, disconnect usb/cradle from phone and do a soft reset. As to syncing, please sync your phone BEFORE you begin this process as your phone will be completely erased during the ROM load (ok, not completely - extended rom and SD cards are untouched).

4) correct, that's it.

5): you'll have plenty of time to do the hard reset as the phone will remain in bootloader mode until either a soft or hard reset is performed. Be sure to do a hard reset.

your step 6) is wrong - push the reset button BEFORE the customizing countdown finishes, not after. Preferably, delete the contents of your extended rom before running the upgrade (use extended rom unlocker and delete, or install blank extended rom image)

7), if you don't allow the customizations to run, you won't have any of the crapware software loaded - nothing to delete.

8 ) no. The radio firmware is not changed by this ROM. The general concensus of the experts is you should NOT upgrade to 1.41 unless you have a specific need.

9)use activesync as before. Be sure you backed up your PIM information (and stored it somewhere other than on your phone) before you started the upgrade as the upgrade will erase everything on your phone.

10) There are some, but the ones you mentioned should all work. A list of incompatible programs is NOT available.

[thrillwillflight]

i've posted about 4-5 posts on the same exact question, and its been ignored every time i asked. is there anyone who can tell me what i'm doing wrong or what can i do to correct the issue? i followed the directions and here is what i did step by step...
1. downloaded both verizon versions
2. kept put my phone in boot loader mode (record + power + reset = usb v1.02)
3. double clicked both .rar downloads and nothing happened
4. changed the .rar to .exe so the icon changed
5. double clicked v1.02 version and dos like window popped up and disapeared in 1 second
6. double clicked verizon version and samething happened

i reinstalled the windows mobile 5 on my phone and retried the software update. is there anything that anyone can mabe tell me that can help to either push me into the right direction or even to force my phone to initiate the update please? it would be highly apreciated...

[Trident]

Originally Posted by thrillwillflight

i've posted about 4-5 posts on the same exact question, and its been ignored every time i asked. is there anyone who can tell me what i'm doing wrong or what can i do to correct the issue? i followed the directions and here is what i did step by step...
1. downloaded both verizon versions
2. kept put my phone in boot loader mode (record + power + reset = usb v1.02)
3. double clicked both .rar downloads and nothing happened
4. changed the .rar to .exe so the icon changed
5. double clicked v1.02 version and dos like window popped up and disapeared in 1 second
6. double clicked verizon version and samething happened

i reinstalled the windows mobile 5 on my phone and retried the software update. is there anything that anyone can mabe tell me that can help to either push me into the right direction or even to force my phone to initiate the update please? it would be highly apreciated...

Based on what you are saying... if nothing happened when you double-clicked on a RAR file, I'm going to guess that you don't have a RAR decompression program installed. Just changing the name won't accomplish anything. The RAR file needs to be decompressed by WinRAR or WinZip (the new v11 can do it) and then run the ROMUpgradeUt.exe (or something similar, depending on which version you use). I ran it without being in Bootloader, but not everyone can do this.
The phone won't initiate an update on itself. It can only be done from a USB connection- preferably NOT from a USB hub.

[thrillwillflight]

Originally Posted by Trident

Based on what you are saying... if nothing happened when you double-clicked on a RAR file, I'm going to guess that you don't have a RAR decompression program installed. Just changing the name won't accomplish anything. The RAR file needs to be decompressed by WinRAR or WinZip (the new v11 can do it) and then run the ROMUpgradeUt.exe (or something similar, depending on which version you use). I ran it without being in Bootloader, but not everyone can do this.
The phone won't initiate an update on itself. It can only be done from a USB connection- preferably NOT from a USB hub.

sorry for making a chain post, but i just had to point this out. that is exactly what the problem was. i apreciate the help on that. its working great! thanx trident, and hemi good looking out on the update!

[thrillwillflight]

oh ok. i see, so when the file is downloaded your saying its compressed? do i decompress it with WinZip or find WinRAR to decompress it? i really apreciate the response by the way.

[silver02ss]

this was one of my favorite tools that was part of the original ROMS for my ppc6700. every 'custom' ROM i've tried including the WM6 does not include the voice dialer. why is it removed? this was a great tool for hands free dialing.

is there anyone else out there who misses this as much as I do? is there a way to re-install it?

[Silent Assasin]

Any takers on my questions? I know that it has only been a day since I asked but I am anxious to try the new upgrade.