Apache WM6 CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2)

[hector Norcisa]

hi some one can email me how the correct way to install the wm6 on my 6700 Plsssss

[Kalo]

Since my upgrade to this ROM I havnt been able to pair my Pharos GPS to my XV6700. the todayscreen bluetooth pairing function automatically assigns the pairingkey 0000 to it each time I try to connect. any ideas?

[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.

[tomperanteau]

Bug report...

I upgraded and found that when I receive a text message, the first work of the message is in the subject line. Then, when I go to reply to it, the first word of the message is where the recipient's phone number should be. I then have to delete the word from the phone number field and type in their number.

Any thoughts on how to cure this?

Tom

[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.

[gguruusa]

Originally Posted by 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?

It was removed because Microsoft Voice Command is so much better. Wait for the kitchen and you can put the stock voice dialer on your phone.

[gguruusa]

Originally Posted by tomperanteau

Bug report...

I upgraded and found that when I receive a text message, the first work of the message is in the subject line. Then, when I go to reply to it, the first word of the message is where the recipient's phone number should be. I then have to delete the word from the phone number field and type in their number.

Any thoughts on how to cure this?

Tom

Search, and you shall find. I believe the answer to this is a) you let the carrier customizations run and you shouldn't have or b) you didn't load the correct firmware for your carrier.

[enumerate]

Originally Posted by gguruusa

Search, and you shall find. I believe the answer to this is a) you let the carrier customizations run and you shouldn't have or b) you didn't load the correct firmware for your carrier.

i was having this same problem and i just fixed it by reinstalled WM6 again but doing a soft reboot before the 3 second timer to install the Sprint software could finish counting down.

as specified from a post a few posts up:

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)

now that that issue has been fixed everything is working wonderfully, thank you!

[darufryda5]

i love the new rom but ive noticed lately that it takes a long time for me to recieve calls...

example..when some1 is calling me..it will ring on their end...my screen will light up but the phone wont pop up until a couple seconds later..by this point it rings like 2 times..and ive already missed the call...is there anyway to get better response time??

[mbartels]

Originally Posted by darufryda5

i love the new rom but ive noticed lately that it takes a long time for me to recieve calls...

example..when some1 is calling me..it will ring on their end...my screen will light up but the phone wont pop up until a couple seconds later..by this point it rings like 2 times..and ive already missed the call...is there anyway to get better response time??

I am experiencing the exact same problem. I've changed the SCI (slot cycle index) from 2 to 0 and that (surprisingly) didn't help.

I'm wondering if it's software related. When the kitchen comes out, I'll install a bare bones build and see how it responds.