ALLTEL WM 6.1 finally HERE!! {Merged}

[conflipper]

im not sure if it will ask for it or not. i would say call them and ask for sure. or check online. im gonna stop by retail store soon, i will ask

[conflipper]

I was looking around on the new rom and i found this. It pretains to the new MMS program, attach is the entire file, below is the known issue of the version. So anyone that uses MMS you might have these issues, and if you do then they are known.

Release Notes
================================================== =====
- Product: ArcSoft Message 5.0 CMDA Alltel Version for HTC
- Device: VGA,QVGA,320x320 HTC PPC devices
- Version: 5.0.71.24 based on MMS5.0(5.0.x.16) version
- Language: En
- Date: 5.14.2008
- Company: ArcSoft Inc.
- Package: Installer/Rom Build

Issue fixes in release 5.0.71.24 (20080514)
================================================== =======
- Data abort issue when delete delivery report while read it.
- The sender of received MMS cannot be matched with contact's name, it show real phone number in both message list view and conversion(we have reported this issue to MSFT)
Known Issues in release 5.0.71.24 (20080514)
================================================== =======
1. All received MMS message/notification cannot be threaded in conversation(we have reported this issue to MSFT).
2. In MMS notifcaiton information, it always shows 30k in the size field even the MMS message exceeds 30k.
3. MMS help document is not correct.
4. No options for user to choose reply/reply all MMS via SMS in Inbox list view, however user can choose to reply/reply all MMS via SMS in Sent box.
5. When MMS is disabled, we do not create warning message on message list, because Microsoft will support this feature in future.
6. Refresh of favorite picker and my text picker screen are ugly when SIP is up
7. Refresh of attachment picker/select tempate/contact detail screen are ugly when SIP is up
8. When a MMS is closed, it goes to message list view, instead of conversion view.
9. When setting a photo as today screen's background, the background of start menu cannot be changed to use the photo which was set
10. If first time to select to sort picture/video by name, it does not change sorting order from ascending to descending
11. Two same prompt of rights are given to user if user wants to play DRM CD/SD audio/video.
12. The bottom of scroll bar in my text list in portrait mode is hidden.
13. Rights information prompt is not appeared when playing DRM CD/SD contents. However, when the rights of CD/SD is not available, it will prompt.

[shadow-tech]

i think if you install this file from the extended rom the ## codes work.
signed_080808_7500_Alltel_2.02.sa.CAB

it in the extended rom. u need a reg edit to unlock the extednded rom, easy to do.

let us know if htis works for you.

ive been working with this rom a bit. im gonna post some info in while.

[shadow-tech]

Ext_rom info:
Alltel_ShopNow.cab ---------------------- Alltel Shop Program (purchase appz and games over the phone)
Alltel-Nav-htc-6800mr-2.0.08.cab -------- Alltel Navigation Program (30 days free then charge monthly fee)
Cab_Alltel_Magmic_dll.cab --------------- Allltel Games and More Program (loads PIE page. says 'no games availible for your device')
express_240x320_props.arm.cab --------- Express Program (I think its like news, weather, mail, stocks)
getmail.ppcwm5.Release.alltel.cab -------- Get mail (havent used this yet)
Hidden.cab ------------------------------ Alltel themes (kinda cool ones, green is actually gold)
HTC_Alltel Handango.cab ----------------- Handango
signed_080808_7500_Alltel_2.02.sa.cab --- PPST setup stuff
WMP.cab -------------------------------- SDP support for Windows Media Player (Session Description Protocol)

let me know if you know what all some of the other ones do.

I would say only these to should be used:
signed_080808_7500_Alltel_2.02.sa.cab
WMP.cab

the rest is junk.

[csper]

Couple of questions:

Is the included Opera a 30-day trial or a registered version?

If I have a custom (dcd) ROM, do I need to relock to do the update?

The HTC update page shows the rom having radio 3.42.50. Is that the right version or is it really .30?

Thanks

[reallyniceguy]

I take it this is a no go for the 6900?

[shellguy]

Originally Posted by reallyniceguy

I take it this is a no go for the 6900?

What are you refering to?


Shell

[jtcrusader]

Third thread's the charm.

I've tried accessing the GPS thru Google Maps and LiveSearch and keep getting an error. Are there settings (Port/Baud) that I must check or specify in order for the GPS to work? I have the "location on" set, already. Thanks.
(or do I just need to do the ShadowTech trick)

[shellguy]

The baud rate should be 4800 and the program port should be set to com4. under gps settings. The shadow tech trick is for faster locks.


Shell

[jtcrusader]

Thanks for the tips...it took some reading...but setting the port and baud rate...and THEN applying the Shadow-tech trick did it. Very fast and LiveSearch was spot on my location.