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I have started this thread so that we can document some intresting behavior of third party software under our WM5 Build. As well as WM5 Behavior.
We need to be fair as we all know that the WM5 version that we have has not been released and some software might work on WM5 but has not been built for it.
I have called it Buggy and maybe that is not a good choice of words, however maybe it is.
So if you wrote the software it was not my or any other person who posts here intention to clam that its is your software or even WM5 that is buggy.
Fact is somehow something is wrong.
I hope that owners of Offical versions of WM5 Can verify if they have found the same issues.
Resco Explorer 2005 V 5.21
Resco Explorer 2005 V 5.21
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_WM5_Buggy_software
I use 5.13 and it works fine...
NiceStart. It doesn't work at all when the PPC's turned on - I only get the WM5 password screen. Then again I don't need it anymore since the SMS messages don't turn on the unit, they just send the sound, a big improvement!
1-Pass Version 1.1.1
1-Pass is a nice application that allows you to lock your device and be able to enter it either by using preset hardware key combinations or a numaric password.
I have used this back with rom 1.06 and like it.
It seems that it conflicts with the built in appliacton password found under
Start -> settings -> Password
They both seem to use the same space as when you configure I-Pass for a password you also set the Password application.
Thus after a reboot or sleep mode you are confronted with the Password application screen and can not use the I-pass screen. Hardware keys that you set can not be used. (thus you need to finger around and enter the numeric password.
Documeted screen shots
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_WM5_Buggy_software
Hey Guys!
There's just one "bug" that really anoys me:
On startup (after device was in standby for a longer time) WM 5.0 needs some time to react. I think, this is no problem of software but of storage. This thought seems to be right, because the more storage the today Pluginns need, the longer it takes until it reacts. I have uninstalled PocketPlus, because it takes up to 4 (!) seconds on restart. Can you copy that?
Nope, I don't have that problem. I have PocketPlus without any meters, only a few icons and the taskbar battery monitor. I remember I read somewhere here that if you use any of the meters, especially storage meters, it will take time.
Bejewelled 2 doesn't install saying that my version of Windows Mobile is too old... :shock:
Also the O2 Application Software supplied with the XDAs doesn't install either, so no ZIP or fax software
Resco Explorer 5.15 works fine though... so I won't upgrade :roll:
I can not change the theme of my desktop on WM5, even if i select the theme from SpbPocketPlus, it doesn't change.
So with the new bluetooth fix, I confirmed everyones comments where the phone turns on when the bluetooth is either turned off or on.
I am currently using Ivan .. an older variant. I used this version over Tuma because it doesn't have the added software that I hardly use.
Does anyone have a working extraction of the DeviceLock Cab file for use with the blueangel (Siemens SX66)?
personally i sue Mortsaver, its a great program once you configure it.
I was wondering if there was someone who had the Wizard Style Device Lock.
I found that the MortSaver doesn't work as good as I had hoped.
This is a beta rom so it will contain a lots of bugs!
This is a clean rom and not contain any extra apps
What's in it ?
AKU 3.5 OS
32 MB RAM Disk
16 MB Page Pool
R4 Lazy Release Click here do download
I created this release for all the noobs who can not run setoperator.bat
Upgrade procedure:
1.Extract the rar somwhere in your computer
2.Open the folder in which the files were extracted
3.Copy EXTROM folder to your SD card (you may want to edit it but ... i wont include this into the instructions)
4.Put your device in Bootloader mode and place it to cradle
5.Start MAupgradeUT_NOID.exe and follow the onscreen procedure
6.Perform WM5 Hard Reset
If you have any questions please read wiki all the details are explained there (everyone should read before start *****ing here)
R4
Rom:
Fixed camera MP4 Recording bug (mp4reader.dll)
Fixed Notes Sync (file system error in my hard drive has damaged few files in my kitchen so it produced these faulty roms, i have replaced them and now everything is working just fine)
Fixed Screen Rotation (removed screen rotate service and now I use Himalaya WM2k5 Screen Rotate Fix 1.1 with GUI elements modified by me to fit the rom vision)
Added again Power Service (for better power management)
Power Icon is now in Tray
New Camera (Modified its resources also.The original looks like crap)
Changed a bit rom structure, which improved stability and speed
Imported a few more GUI enchasements from WM6
Extended Rom
Added MMS Templates
Added Camera Templates
Added Intent Midlet Manager 11.1.7.1023
Added .NET Compact Framework 2.0 SP2
Added HTC MIDI File Support
R4 Important Note:Set your operator before upgrading, if you do not do this it is possible that you will fail the upgrade procedure
R3
Rom:
SIM Manager v 5.30 (taken from HTC Trinity rom)
Internet Sharing App
VideoMMS (Taken from O2 rom)
HTC X-Button 1.0 Build 27666 (latest one)
BT Remote Sim Access
Windows Mobile DST07 Update
Categorizad Folders in Programs Folder of the Start Menu
Office Mobile Folder in Start Menu
Added More WM6 Resources
Changed Rom Version as follows:
WM Version.AKU Version.Release Number=5.35.03
Extended Rom
Adobe Reader LE
Device Lock (application which locks your device and turns off the screen perfect if you listen mp3's) - xplode WM6 Edition
Intent Midlet Manager
OneNote Mobile (edited to create shortcuts to a proper folder for this rom)
WMA Profiles For windows Mobile - xplode Wm6 edition
WM6 Addons (Original WM6 Themes, Module for changing appearance of cards in card games to WM6 ones, Module for changing appearance of the keyboard to WM6 one, WM6 Aditional ringtones)
R1
Applied some customizations from Hemi_c's rom as:Bootcsreen, dialer, few icons, some graphics (thanks helmi for those)
ARCSoft MMS Composer v 3.5.1.5
Windows Live
Fixed powerpoint bug
Removed PocketMSN
Known bugs:
A2DP does not work
GPS Applet does not work
Battery bug is still here
R0
Crossbow today theme
Crossbow dialer (created by me using screenshots of crossbow and the legendary program Microsoft Paint)
Crossbow sounds (extracted from www.mobile-review.com's crossbow video from the review)
Crossbow icons (most of them are created by indra9110, some of the icons are created by Helmi, some of the icons are taken from resorces of ActiveSync 4.5 beta 2, and some are taken from Windows Vista, Office icons are taken from Microsoft Office 2007)
IA Camera v 2.21 Build 20245
ARCSoft MMS Composer v 3.0.16.6
SIM Manager v 5.29 (taken from artemis rom)
I have not created EXTROM for this rom, i have uploaded various cab files here and needed files for the extrom to autorun here so everybody can create their custom extrom to fit theur needs
There are few files which i want to point
Vista.tsk - Windows Vista today theme created by me
wisbar.cab - Wisbar Advance 2.7 Crossbow Edition ( i have added crossbow theme into the default themes)
xplodeQVGALIve.cab - Windows Live Mobile QVGA Edition (i have removed unneeded resources to save space - squarescreen support and VGA support)
TreoW700WebSearchToday.cab - today search plugin which uses google for searching (extracted from treo w700 rom)
Intent_MIDlet_Manager_11.1.7.1023.cab - latest midlet manager i found (works perfect with google maps)
Screenshots:
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BA WM5 AKU3.5 R4 xplode |Download|Mirror|Mirror 2|
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BA WM5 AKU3.5 R3 xplode |Download|
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BA WM5 AKU3.5 R1 xplode |Download|
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BA WM5 AKU3.5 R0 xplode |Download| - no link for it
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Thanks part
First big thanks to mamaich for his excellent romediting tools, thanks to bepe for the original idea of cooking roms through romkitchen, thanks to itsme for hes brilliant perl scripts and the help he provided me, also bigger thanks to Helmi_c who helped me a lot and continiues to help me (thanks bro without your help I would never create such rom), thanks also to indra9110 for providing me these nice icons, and the last but not least thanks to www.xda-developers.com comunity, it helped me learn everything i know about PDA-Phone devices!
EDIT MDAIIIUser
I have moved the files to a safe place (and changed the links)
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/BA_WM5/Shipped_Extracted_Updates/xplode
I Will test now!
Installed and running without major problems, good for testing. I have not added any cabs as off yet. Great work xplode.
AKU 3.5
wow...
another new rom..
already have downloaded the files..
will try later..
great work xplode!!!! =)
Must we apply the cabs in the Fixes folder in the FTP?
Do you know how to make convertion from your rom to Himalaya?
I v flashed but stoped on 4 colors screen.
I tried again, it's ok now.
I've just updated to this ROM from Helmi AKU3.2 v1.3.2 and very impressive. I like the sounds.
Have tested the WLAN. I noticed that under "Wireless Lan", the signal strength bar isn't working. It is blank. The default taskbar signal strength works though.
Will be trying the Bluetooth with my Holux236 GPS after this.
*edit* - Now I can't seem to turn my WIFI on. Will investigate if it is caused by the cabs I installed from the Cabs folder on Ftp.
WLAN... solved.
Ok, on first time device on, to turn on WIFI, you need to go to Wireless LAN to turn on WIFI first. After that, you can start using CommManager to control WIFI on/off.
If you leave WIFI on during soft reset, your wifi will be on after soft reset and you can still use CommManager to control WIFI on/off.
But, if you leave WIFI off during soft reset, then you can't turn WIFI on anymore whether via Wireless LAN switch or CommManager switch regardless how many soft resets.
Anyone can confirm this? Or rather provide a solution? Did I miss out something?
*edit* - Nevermind.. haha. It is working now somehow but my device is on fresh hard reset.
I can't seem to get Wireless Stereo/A2DP to work. I've checked the obvious entries in the registry and the dll files, no joy.
cant wait to test
downloading....thank you very much.
Has anyone managed to make Smart Dial v2.2 work?
guys when i double click the file and after it flashes , do i need to press all three buttons like before and do the 3 options thingy?
or just flash and will reset automatically.
flashing from Helmi's 3.1 ROM
mambojambo said:
Has anyone managed to make Smart Dial v2.2 work?
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Smartdialing is not compatible with AKU3.5...
helmi_c said:
Smartdialing is not compatible with AKU3.5...
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Thanks Helmi for clarifying that.
ahassouna said:
guys when i double click the file and after it flashes , do i need to press all three buttons like before and do the 3 options thingy?
or just flash and will reset automatically.
flashing from Helmi's 3.1 ROM
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Yes, you should do the three options thingy
Re: Wifi control
mambojambo said:
Ok, on first time device on, to turn on WIFI, you need to go to Wireless LAN to turn on WIFI first. After that, you can start using CommManager to control WIFI on/off.
If you leave WIFI on during soft reset, your wifi will be on after soft reset and you can still use CommManager to control WIFI on/off.
But, if you leave WIFI off during soft reset, then you can't turn WIFI on anymore whether via Wireless LAN switch or CommManager switch regardless how many soft resets.
Anyone can confirm this? Or rather provide a solution? Did I miss out something?
*edit* - Nevermind.. haha. It is working now somehow but my device is on fresh hard reset.
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Yeah, thats right man. Its the right trick to get WIFI worked without having to SR the device. My experience told me that It would take 2 times turning on WIFI on the Wireless Lan settings, then go ahead to the CommManager. It will definitely work, at least in my situation.
I've noticed two thingys,
1. When connected to GPRS the little 'G' doesn't show up.
2. What happened to the newer version media player that was in AKU 3.3
There was no newer version of WM it was skin which have problems with video playback, the picture was shifted
WLAN - as you all know since we first seen Comm manager WLAN is turning on by Wireless Manager and then you can control it trough Comm Manager
About A2DP i have not compatible headset to test it i have mono one
There is no need to install fixes for this rom, you can try only those which removes comm manager icon and screen rotate icon from tray
I've installed quite anumber of basic apps:
SBSH Ilauncher
Pocket Informant
Pocket Music (Freeversion)
PhoneAlarm
Garmin Que
GPSGate
SPB Diary
Resco File Explorer
TCPMP
They all work fine up to now. The only thing that doesnt work is Smart Dialing which i miss so much. Out of curiousity, how do you guys usually do away without Smart Dial? I feel that opening the Contacts page is time consuming and inefficient. Not suitable for driving. Any easier way?
I have downloaded and installed above mentioned ROM upgrade and have the following issues where I hope someone can help:
1.) Camera does not work.
2.) GPRS works but cannot disconnect the connection - option is missing
3.) Today screen looks nothing like the one you constantly see on the web for WM 6 (big icons missing etc)
Does anyone have experience with this ROM ? I noticed there are a lot of WM6 versions around and perhaps I am just using the wrong one
1) Known problem, read the WM6 issues thread
2) This is a registry tweak you have to enable
3) What you see on the screenshots is the Smartphone Edition
Molski
3) Are you sure you're not looking at the Smartphone editions of WM6?
A couple more issues that I can't seem to find answers/solutions to (and yes, I've searched and searched)... any help on these?
4) Is there any way to change the softkey from delete to new in messaging?
5) Both the standard and Eten dialers display the last called number, but you can't actually dial it, either by pressing the green button or the talk button.
molski, can you tell me where to find this registry tweak for the GPRS??
I have been trying use the search option but couldnt find it?
what is by the way the difference between:
molski rom
underground
most beatifull
• Add a 'Disconnect' button (and Timer) to the "GPRS Balloon Tip"
To add a Disconnect button and a timer display showing how long GRPS is in use for the session:
HKLM\ControlPanel\Phone\Flags2 = 16 (DWORD decimal)
Molski Rom = WM5 AKU3.3 Crossbow Style Rom
Underground = WM6 Crossbow Rom
Most Beautiful = I dont know....
Molski
XIP 31193
SYS 31193
hello im working on new version and now it is stable and working
here is link
all buttons working (red button .......)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8ger2y
and here is video of rom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozY9aKAMy58
scroll down for screenshots
My observations:
+ damn fast
- red/power button doesn't wors as power-down button and phone toggle
- no wireless/comm manager
- some bitmaps doesn't look very well (not a big problem)
- strange names in Buttons settings
- no palm messaging (but maybe it's jus me)
At the moment I'm going back to 6.1 with palm oems, but I do really cross fingers for you and your rom. If you'll put new version soon, I'm getting it! Great work!
miloszz said:
My observations:
+ damn fast
- red/power button doesn't wors as power-down button and phone toggle
- no wireless/comm manager
- some bitmaps doesn't look very well (not a big problem)
- strange names in Buttons settings
- no palm messaging (but maybe it's jus me)
At the moment I'm going back to 6.1 with palm oems, but I do really cross fingers for you and your rom. If you'll put new version soon, I'm getting it! Great work!
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thx to u next version will be faster then this (i belive)
i need port original applications form palm wm5 to more usable on this palm
1-2 days for it
i dont like palm messaging
original is better for me
I used default messaging for a long time (so called "lite" version of 6.1)
The biggest problem for me is comm manager and power button. Accidentialy I flashed again to your rom so I'll stick with this one now, try to configure it for my needs (it's just question of few apps to cure most of "problems").
Can't wait to see next version.
Best regards.
veisen said:
thx to u next version will be faster then this (i belive)
i need port original applications form palm wm5 to more usable on this palm
1-2 days for it
i dont like palm messaging
original is better for me
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I would suggest using the Palm WM6 as a base for those apps, not wm5.
Merlyn_3D said:
I would suggest using the Palm WM6 as a base for those apps, not wm5.
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5 is better because vodafone version is bigger and slower
miloszz said:
I used default messaging for a long time (so called "lite" version of 6.1)
The biggest problem for me is comm manager and power button. Accidentialy I flashed again to your rom so I'll stick with this one now, try to configure it for my needs (it's just question of few apps to cure most of "problems").
Can't wait to see next version.
Best regards.
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uploaded version wm6.5 with palm oem programs and commmanager and some small fixes
veisen said:
uploaded version wm6.5 with palm oem programs and commmanager and some small fixes
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haven't tried the clean version, but on the new palm version, the soft menu is the old version and links like phone settings or today settings dont work. *have to use start menu*
also not able to connect to an exchange server. link to set it up in activesync seems to be dead.
red button, and wireless manager seem to work.
will check out the clean version as well.
edit: reset the phone. activesync, email, and exchange all work.
soft key bar still isn't like your first update *i assume it changed in 6.5, and this is the old version* and phone and today settings links in soft menu are still broken.
edit#2: seems the email account isn't listed in the accounts settings window. also at least one keyboard shortcut didn't work (whitebutton + P for brightness settings) i assume this has to do with the "weird" names programs have listed under buttons.
i want to update to 6.5 but is it possible to go back to orignal at&t oem rom afterward to will there be some problem....???????
help......??????????????
hartleyshc said:
haven't tried the clean version, but on the new palm version, the soft menu is the old version and links like phone settings or today settings dont work. *have to use start menu*
also not able to connect to an exchange server. link to set it up in activesync seems to be dead.
red button, and wireless manager seem to work.
will check out the clean version as well.
edit: reset the phone. activesync, email, and exchange all work.
soft key bar still isn't like your first update *i assume it changed in 6.5, and this is the old version* and phone and today settings links in soft menu are still broken.
edit#2: seems the email account isn't listed in the accounts settings window. also at least one keyboard shortcut didn't work (whitebutton + P for brightness settings) i assume this has to do with the "weird" names programs have listed under buttons.
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thx for test i repair it today
Just downloaded your rom, will let you know the details soon
Ok here is the review of this rom, the one with palm oem applications and commmanager,
Pros:
Fast and stable
Volume is better compare to 6.1
It has inbuilt mass storage driver which 6.1 lack
Shortcut are sorted in appropriate folders in start menu
Black Theme is default, which is very good
Display is better compare to 6.1
There are 2 flavour of Wmplayer
Comm Manager is now full functional
And More............
Cons:
Instead of green light to show the network now its showing orange,
Vibrate is not working
There is slight jerk in display while changing screen from one program to another
There is no Call screen, Mean when you are answering a call or had dialed a call you want be able to see the duration of the call.
Hi there, thank you very much for your great work. I have a quick question: My Treo has a German (QWERTZ) keyboard, will it be detected somehow?, or the ROM will asume its a QWERTY keyboard. I don't mind the OS being in English, that would even be better, is there a quick way to patch the ROM to make it work with the QWERTZ keyboard?
Thank you so much in advance.
About in call screen. It's all around ActiveCall and DialLookup plugins. Maybe changing some registry values will fix it (I had similar situations once and editing some registry solved my problems). Tomorrow I'll compare some of my keyes with working wm6.
-If your syncing to an Exchange server, the Manage Folders function does not work to be able to select addition folders.
-blank HTCSETTINGS icon under System.. appears to do nothing
- 2 PHONE apps under Personal settings. Different functions, but named the same
- There is something off with trying to go into Messages from the Today screen. Takes a few clicks to actually make it work. It doesn't do it everytime.
That's all I found for the moment.. obviously WLAN option does nothing on mine
I've noticed one more thing: there's no "white dot" indicating text input with active function key. It's a bit tricky when you try to type password and you don't see what you write...
But in general it works very well. But installing "hidelogo" caused reset loop and I had to hard-reset.
Great work!
EDIT:
Change HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Today/Items/"Dial Lookup"/Type from 4 to 6 <- it will fix active-call-screen-problem Works for me.
i build new version today with all palm applications and battery test show me 14days
it is quickly then last version i upload it soon
it need some small fixes
UPLOADED 1st link
miloszz said:
I've noticed one more thing: there's no "white dot" indicating text input with active function key. It's a bit tricky when you try to type password and you don't see what you write...
But in general it works very well. But installing "hidelogo" caused reset loop and I had to hard-reset.
Great work!
EDIT:
Change HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Today/Items/"Dial Lookup"/Type from 4 to 6 <- it will fix active-call-screen-problem Works for me.
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white dot not working on 6.5 i must copy some from 6.1 to make it works
czech version
To Veisen:
Will you make the czech WM 6.5 clear version?
Can you describe differencies between clear and palm version and between 6.1 and 6.5 version?
Thanks.
endymion said:
To Veisen:
Will you make the czech WM 6.5 clear version?
Can you describe differencies between clear and palm version and between 6.1 and 6.5 version?
Thanks.
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clear is without palm applications and wm6.5 is fastest and stable
czech localization on wm6.5 i make soon
i can make other localized roms as deu ita spa pol .........
1st all try this english
i make localization on bug free version of 6.5