HTC PPC-6800 Alltel WM6 update
 

I almost cant believe it is true, but it would appear that the HTC website has the WM6 update for alltel's ppc 6800. I'm installing it now, and I will let everyone know if it works.

Alltel PPC-6800 WM6 update released
 

http://www.america.htc.com/support/p...downloads.html

I didn't see anything posted yet (then again I may have missed it) but I figured I'd put this out here.

So the upgrade on the HTC site is for the alltel ppc6800.. asked this in a diff forum.

Here is the link to it! I'm Flashing NOW!!!!

http://www.america.htc.com/support/p...downloads.html

i just dl the file it does specify Alltel phone

Updated fine; one thing I noticed the total Storage Memory is about 13MB lower than it was with the stock WM5 ROM. I believe it was about 170MB, shows as 157MB on WM6.

No big deal to me though.

I wish I were not so busy at work today! All I want to do is play with my phone. AARGH!!!!

Works wonderfully so far. One thing i've noticed since getting the Titan. I don't connect at EVDO Speeds as often. With my 6700 I was blazing online, but Titan mmm not so much :( It always shows 1X

Anyone else finding this? I'm in the Tampa Bay area. (go bucs! <- that was a joke)

I had a roaming indicator after the update, so I did *228, Option 3, reset and then *228, Option 2, reset (for good measure).

Then I manually updated the PRL to 40023. Maybe doing all that will help you get a more solid EVDO. I know there was another post with people having EVDO issues with the Titan, and they did a few registry mods; I'll see if I can find the thread.

Allerj I had the same problem in new mexico. Have been calling tech support without success, but after updating to WM6 I have evdo again.

On the roaming what I found on mine after updating is that the sid had changed to 1 not my local one. I know mine so I changed it back. For those that don't try the earlier post of activating the phone through *228 option 3. Then update prl.

Jay

You did...

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=8287

Someone please go to Start->Settings->System tab->About and report the build number

Also Start->Settings->System tab->Device information and report all three ROM versions.

Also, how much free memory available on a completely stock unit (post-extrom install though)?

Also, someone please upload the extrom cabs to the ftp and let us know when you've done it.

Also, what version of arcsoft is included? :D

Heh, I think that's all for now. ImCoKeMaN will probably be needing someone to do a ROM dump soon as well.

I'm downloading this now, I'm wondering if I could flash this to the Sprint version of the 6800 what do you think luv2chill ???

no you cant flash it on your sprint mogul, how many times must this be said, goosh!!!

I read for the other one it was not a full rom, this one would have to be its going from wm5 to wm6. I havent been around for the mogul part very long im trying to update my self here as fast as i can on the 6800 version for us cricket users. wap and mms is not a problem as far as receving though it is.

Windows Mobile 6 Pro
CE OS 5.2.1238 (Build 17745.0.2.3)

Rom version: 2.14.671.3 (Date 08/20/07)
Radio version: 1.40.00
Protocol version: ACAAAAM-4070

Memory wise, on WM5, it had about 170MB storage free; in WM6, it's at 157MB
Total Flash size 256MB, OS Memory: 100MB

Here's the extrom contents:

CAB: \Extended_ROM\MP_CVSDcpl_20070129.cab
CAB: \Extended_ROM\DefaultRingtone.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\axcess_shop.cab
CAB: \Extended_ROM\SharpcastPhotosLauncher1.0.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\getmail.ppcwm5.Release.alltel.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\express_240x320_props.arm.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\PIE.sa.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Hide_cannedtxt.sa.CAB
XML: \Extended_ROM\RemovePrograms.xml
XML: \Extended_ROM\Move_pinnedAP.xml
CAB: \Extended_ROM\titan_Alltel_tplugin.CAB

I've attached a zip of the extrom; I'm at work, otherwise I'd upload it to the FTP (apologies)...

Nope... not a chance. We have no way of bypassing CID checking on the 6800.

So CID is just the problem hmm...
Ill look into this im sure if i can modfiy the ESN and i can cid unlock it....

Thanks... and sorry I should have been more specific on the memory (someone already reported the free storage memory). I was wondering about program memory (in the right-hand column of the memory control panel). That's the big limitation on these devices. Please show total, in-use, and avaialble--preferably after a hard reset/extrom install with no other programs loaded/running (or as close to that scenario as you can get).

Also still wondering about MMS version if anyone can look that up.

Thanks!

Ah, gotcha; sorry...

Total Program Memory: 47.23MB
In use (right now, a few hours after my flash): 21.11MB
Free: 26.12MB

And that's extremely close to what it was, give or take half a MB

ArcSoft version is 3.0.26.11C

Luv,
If you chat with ImCokeMan tonight let him know I will try and get the rom dump tonight or tommorrow night and post it in the ftp with my WM5 rom dump.

Jay

Thanks for the offer scottishwarrior, but if we have the rom upgrade file we don't need to do the pdocread work. When we have that we can just extract it from there.

Hey cokeman where you able to get the rom to dump with the titandump tool. it doesnt work for me.

Luv,
You talking about the file extracted from the installer package? If so I can rar it and post later this evening.

Jay

Scottishwarrior - if you could upload the contents of your extrom to the ftp that would be great.

yea also does anyone know what that cab does that is extracted when you extract the exe.

I linked my WM6 extrom a few posts up, is that what you need? Or are you talking the WM5 extrom?

Ah... I hadn't seen your edit. Thanks!

New Alltel HTC PPC member and phone user...
 

Could someone advise if the Active Sync provides a tutorial on backing up all of my information? I've installed some 3rd party applications which I don't want to lose as well as my contacts, etc. Afraid of losing my information here. Love the site by the way. You all rock! :headbang: I take it my local Alltel branch cannot perform the ROM update themselves. Any further advise, insight, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...

You cannot backup 3rd party apps through AS unless you are using a 3rd party software like Sprite Backup, or Spb Backup on the device itself.

However, it is not recommended to restore a full backup after updating a ROM since there may be conflicts. This happened to some Sprint users.

You can use AS to backup contacts, appointments, etc. and then re-install 3rd party apps.

Gracias...
 

Thanks for the 411! I contacted Alltel Tech Support and they advised me to hold off until the actual release was on their website under the phone specs. What is the difference between the current download and the actual Alltel release (if any)? Appreciate you all...=D>

Did they happen to say when it'd be on their site? I'm curious as to if it will be identical to the HTC release, or maybe a small bump in versions. (Although I'm sure it'll be the same thing, maybe just branded a bit for Alltel...)

constant roaming?
 

After doing the upgrade, I've got the roaming icon showing constantly. I've updated my PRL (*228 option 2) twice now, and the icon doesn't go away. Prior to the update, in this same location I never roamed once. Is anybody else experiencing this?

Try doing a *228, option 3, soft reset, then *228, option 2, soft reset... That fixed that issue for me.

That did the trick =D> Thank you so much for your help, much appreciated!

WM6 upgrade
 

The Alltel rep did say that a little Alltel branding is involved. Did not advise the actual release date...hopefully any day now.

I'll bet it's the same download. It's already Alltel branded. Your talking to a rep that is clueless how things work. HTC and carrier together make each release.

I talked to a rep that said the same thing. She said it was released without Alltels O.K. and that they had to go over it before they suggest I update it on my phone.


Sidenote: I just updated to it... lol

In your expert opinions...should I wait until the actual release from Alltel or go ahead and run the HTC update? Thanks to all!

I've been running it since Tuesday morning, and I've had 0 issues with it (aside from a few issues with PHM, but no big deal...)

does this have rev a and gps?