Apache WM6 CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2)

[luv2chill]

Originally Posted by Sigmund

Which brings up my PPC 6700, Apache, Boot Loader, Ext_Ram, Newbie Questions. I've read and reread every post on this thread and I THINK I know the answers, just double checking my understanding (or correcting my lack thereof) before I start this.

1) Is there a way to return my PPC 6700 to the state Sprint/Nextel delivered this phone to me?

Currently my "Device Information" is:

ROM version: 2.06.00 WWE
ROM date: 02/22/06
Radio version: 1.27.00
Protocol version: SNAZ-40306
ExtROM version: 2.05.303 WWE
PRI version: 1.19_003
Browser version MSIE 4.01

CPU: Intel(R) PXA2700
Speed: 416MHZ
RAM size: 64 MB
Flash size: 128 MB
Flash chip type: M-Systems
Model No.: PA10A1
Platform: PocketPC
Data bus: 32 bits
Storage size: 39.59 MB

2) Sprint recently applied the most recent patch to my phone a couple of weeks ago. Will running APA_SPCS_20_600_303_1270_0_WWE_Ship return my device back to Sprint's latest update?

3) After I apply APAC_WM6_R0_Sprint or Helmi_APAC_OFFICIAL_AKU3.5_Kitchen_1.0.4 can I "backout" of the changes? Will either or both of these patches overwrite the current \Extended_ROM\ if I haven't previously unlocked it?

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to clear this up in my mind, especially if that person happens to live in Larryville, Kansas and loves to chill...

LOL, anything for another Lawrencian. You post on the ljworld? I know I've seen your nick around somewhere.

Your understanding is pretty much correct. Flashing this WM6 ROM will not touch your extended ROM... so after you flash and perform the welcome wizard stuff (screen calibration, time zone, etc.) you should be ready to soft reset when you see the "Customize your device in 3 seconds" screen. You can then proceed to unlock your extrom and delete everything out of there if you want. There's no harm in doing so and that will prevent it from trying to install that old stuff again.

And yes if you ever want the phone's ROMs (all three of them) restored to the Sprint-provided versions then you just download the appropriate ROM package from utstarcom's web site (the one you mentioned is the latest Sprint one--which sadly is extremely old and slow).

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

[darufryda5]

Originally Posted by deathworm

i did this, but I am still getting the message!!!! yikes.

this is what u have to do..the same thing was happening to me..

go into ur text message inbox..menu/tools/options

u should get a box that says tap an account to change settings..tap on text messages

then uncheck request delivery notifications..

[p38fln]

To the ones asking how to install on Vista:
There doesn't seem to be anything special about it. Just put it in bootloader mode and run the flash. No special tricks. I put this on mine with Vista Ultimate x32 on a laptop.

[covici]

Originally Posted by luv2chill

If you want to restore your backup you must re-flash the ROM you were using when that backup was made (whether that was the stock carrier ROM or one of the Helmi custom WM5 ROMs from here). Once you have that done then you can restore your backup.

The way Windows Mobile's file system works is that absolutely everything that's in the ROM is in the root of the \Windows directory. Anything you see in any other folder (even subfolders of \Windows!) is not in the ROM but in your storage partition.

OK, that helps -- how do I get my "original ROM" -- I did not get a CD or such -- I bought the phone off of Ebay, or is there a place where I ca download it from the Verizon site or somewhere?

Also, should I attempt to restore the registry or reinstall all the apps separately again?

One more question -- I don't have a record button as such, when the machine came out of the box, long press on button 5 was assigned to record a note -- is that what was meant?


Thanks.

[DiamynzNPearlz]

Can the dialer be changed or will I have to wait for a kitchen?

[fitbryan]

Originally Posted by track2

There's a Messaging Options screen. In there, if you un-check "Display account picker..." then it will just bring you to your default messaging (mine was my company-synched e-mail).

This works fine with the screen icon, however if you use the 'NEW' soft key for new SMS it will take you to the 'picker' screen regardless. I unchecked the option, reset, still does it. I believe this is a bug.

[deathworm]

Originally Posted by darufryda5

this is what u have to do..the same thing was happening to me..

go into ur text message inbox..menu/tools/options

u should get a box that says tap an account to change settings..tap on text messages

then uncheck request delivery notifications..

thanks, i really appreciate it! that did it

[Sigmund]

Originally Posted by luv2chill

LOL, anything for another Lawrencian. You post on the ljworld? I know I've seen your nick around somewhere.

Your understanding is pretty much correct. Flashing this WM6 ROM will not touch your extended ROM... so after you flash and perform the welcome wizard stuff (screen calibration, time zone, etc.) you should be ready to soft reset when you see the "Customize your device in 3 seconds" screen. You can then proceed to unlock your extrom and delete everything out of there if you want. There's no harm in doing so and that will prevent it from trying to install that old stuff again.

And yes if you ever want the phone's ROMs (all three of them) restored to the Sprint-provided versions then you just download the appropriate ROM package from utstarcom's web site (the one you mentioned is the latest Sprint one--which sadly is extremely old and slow).

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

Yeah I've seen a "Sigmund" on the LJWorld as well, and he's BRILLIANT!

Seriously, thanks to brightedge, luv2chill, and of course to that demi-god Helmi for sharing their expertise and knowledge. I shall be reactivating a paypall account just so I can send a couple of bucks so he can buy a Jayhawk(TM) Action Figure with 'poseable' wings!

Now that I have a warm and fuzzy feeling that I may know what I am doing, I'm going to give it a try (after a couple shots of espresso and gawking coeds at a downtown coffee shop). I'll post again when I have some feedback.

[Devilstrider]

I upgraded both of my 6700's to WM6 and not they won't connect to my wifi.

[mrseantb]

WOW!!! THANKS HELMI_C..
I am a complete noobie to all of this. I noticed that alltel subscribers are unable to send picture or video messaging. Before all of that was sent through sms not mms. Is there a way to alter the sms to allow the same insert capabilities as the mms? If so, how would I go about doing so?