Apache WM6 CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2) Bugs/Patches

[avantgo001]

Originally Posted by fluidj

I just did the same thing. No issues. I'm on the east coast. Could it be a coastal thing?
It hung on the green Windows Mobile screen a little longer than normal, but it came back into the phone OS just fine. PRL is updated.

My batteries do seem to be draining faster for some reason. Also noticed that it just randomly comes on every so often. I recall having this issue before with WM5, and I also recall there being a Reg Tweak to correct it. Problem is that I don't even know what key words to put in for a search. I may try to install the iPhone Slide to Unlock program, that way at least I won't be randomly dialing people when it comes on by itself.

So two people did *228 option 1 and then *228 option 2 and had no issues. Interesting. I'm in New England and only did a single *228 option 1 (not option 2 after it was done). I'll try that on Sunday night.

In my opinion, the battery drain is due to the fact that this build appears to keep the data connection to Verizon open all day vs. in WM5 when it would connect and then disconnect after a short period of time. I too have been looking for a reverse hack that would force it to disconnect after a short time and then reconnect when needed. The way I'm reading it, when I see the dual arrows going in opposite directions where the signal strength meter is, it seems to be connected. I could get a day no problem on my battery (12-18 hours) whereas now I barely make it to dinner time before having to plug in. If someone know how to make the Verizon data connection disconnect after a timeout, please help. Remember, there are issues with dialing 911 as well. A big concern. I wonder if the dual *228 mentioned at the beginning of the post will help that.

[fluidj]

Originally Posted by avantgo001

So two people did *228 option 1 and then *228 option 2 and had no issues. Interesting. I'm in New England and only did a single *228 option 1 (not option 2 after it was done). I'll try that on Sunday night.

In my opinion, the battery drain is due to the fact that this build appears to keep the data connection to Verizon open all day vs. in WM5 when it would connect and then disconnect after a short period of time. I too have been looking for a reverse hack that would force it to disconnect after a short time and then reconnect when needed. The way I'm reading it, when I see the dual arrows going in opposite directions where the signal strength meter is, it seems to be connected. I could get a day no problem on my battery (12-18 hours) whereas now I barely make it to dinner time before having to plug in. If someone know how to make the Verizon data connection disconnect after a timeout, please help. Remember, there are issues with dialing 911 as well. A big concern. I wonder if the dual *228 mentioned at the beginning of the post will help that.

I wish I could test the 911 now...without having an actual emergency that is.

[runt]

Originally Posted by fluidj

I wish I could test the 911 now...without having an actual emergency that is.

i'll let you know next time i go on an install? i mean, i do install 911 mapping software. last install i was on was 1 day before helmi_c released wm6

[dc]

Originally Posted by avantgo001

In my opinion, the battery drain is due to the fact that this build appears to keep the data connection to Verizon open all day vs. in WM5 when it would connect and then disconnect after a short period of time. I too have been looking for a reverse hack that would force it to disconnect after a short time and then reconnect when needed. The way I'm reading it, when I see the dual arrows going in opposite directions where the signal strength meter is, it seems to be connected. I could get a day no problem on my battery (12-18 hours) whereas now I barely make it to dinner time before having to plug in. If someone know how to make the Verizon data connection disconnect after a timeout, please help. Remember, there are issues with dialing 911 as well. A big concern. I wonder if the dual *228 mentioned at the beginning of the post will help that.

I loaded a dialer found on PDAPhoneHome from Paul Hammons http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6...heme-here.html; download the file called Mogul Big button Dialer.zip. It's a great looking dialer and the data connection dual arrows are white when a data connection is active and shaded when inactive. I don't know if the default dialer is actually keeping the data connection active, but at least this is worth a shot!

I know it's been mentioned several times, but making sure the "Beam" setting in Comm Manager is not active will significantly improve battery life.

[fluidj]

Originally Posted by dc

I loaded a dialer found on PDAPhoneHome from Paul Hammons http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6...heme-here.html; download the file called Mogul Big button Dialer.zip. It's a great looking dialer and the data connection dual arrows are white when a data connection is active and shaded when inactive. I don't know if the default dialer is actually keeping the data connection active, but at least this is worth a shot!

I know it's been mentioned several times, but making sure the "Beam" setting in Comm Manager is not active will significantly improve battery life.

Exactly how does setting the Beam to not active improve battery life? I haven't noticed much difference at all.

[dc]

Originally Posted by fluidj

Exactly how does setting the Beam to not active improve battery life? I haven't noticed much difference at all.

With Beam Off and just the default ROM apps running, my system is running around 85mA. With Beam On it's running around 90mA, approximately a 6% increase in power usage. These are my results without extensive testing, so YMMV.

[rdonato]

I've been going for 12 hours now and my phone hasn't slipped itself into vibrate mode. I installed SBP 1.5 instead. I do miss the interface though SPB is similar.

[bmtbandit]

Originally Posted by dc

I loaded a dialer found on PDAPhoneHome from Paul Hammons http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6...heme-here.html; download the file called Mogul Big button Dialer.zip. It's a great looking dialer and the data connection dual arrows are white when a data connection is active and shaded when inactive. I don't know if the default dialer is actually keeping the data connection active, but at least this is worth a shot!

I know it's been mentioned several times, but making sure the "Beam" setting in Comm Manager is not active will significantly improve battery life.

This dialer is great. I can confirm the *228 functions as it should requiring reboot, and telling you what it is doing. The data arrows also function correctly going grey. Smartdial works also. The only thing I notice missing is the left hard button no longer say contacts, although it still works to display the contacts. I have not tested 911, but I am guessing that will work.

[sfetaz]

Loving this build thanks guys!

I am having similar issues to other people such as WPA-PSK, but one I have that no one mentioned is that when I connect to a call I dial, as soon as it connects, my device powers down. Pressing the power button gets it back right away but its annoying. I did disable the dialer so the default would show. On that note, I do have the dialed received and missed icons, howeve that could be because I disabled the installed dialer.

[OMJ]

Originally Posted by dc

I loaded a dialer found on PDAPhoneHome from Paul Hammons http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6...heme-here.html; download the file called Mogul Big button Dialer.zip. It's a great looking dialer and the data connection dual arrows are white when a data connection is active and shaded when inactive. I don't know if the default dialer is actually keeping the data connection active, but at least this is worth a shot!

I know it's been mentioned several times, but making sure the "Beam" setting in Comm Manager is not active will significantly improve battery life.

hey DC, thanks for posting this link, this dialer is much better than the stock dialer, and I really like the active/inactive data arrows!

thx again