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SX66 Problems, and how do I update ?

I would like some help and advice here, am I hoping on too much from my SX66 or do I have Software/Rom Issues? I'm a newbe here so I'm sorry for this being so longl
I have been using a Motorola MPx220, I loved the way it worked with outlook, and bluetooth, so I thougth it would be nice to have a true PDA for notes etc and a phone in one. up to now for the last 6 months I have been using a Motorola MPx220 & an HP4705 pda for making notes etc.
I have had SX66 for a little less than a week, the signal reception has be horrible for example here at my computer the MPX220 has full signa yet the SX66 only has 1 bar
My device info is as follows:
ROM Version: 1.33.10 WWE
ROM Date: 1/21/05
Radio Version: 1.02.10
Protocol Version: 1337.35
ExtROM version: 1.33.110 WWE
The case that came with the phone doesn't do a good job staying on the belt, I have had issues with making a call and having no audio at all, this is with bluetooth, hardwire earphones or just the phone.
so far I HATE this phone, does anyone else have any expierence with this phone? Do I just have a lemon or is it the phone?
I travel about 4-5 days per week on average across the southeast it would be nice to have an all in one device, be able to surf the web with a larger screen, write directly to the screen for notes etc. and maybe even e-mail but this really sucks, I also have been trying to set it up on my 802.11b/g network but I don't have any luck setting it up, I do have a password on the network but I can't seem to get this shown.
Please let me know what you think, I'm open for suggestions, also If I keep this phone/pda what is the best case for it?
Thanks for all of your help.

I have the Krusell Multidapt for my SX66; it adds very little bulk, especially if you don't attach the belt hook. I bought mine on eBay a few months back for $23.
You should definitely update the firmware; I'm using the standardized SX66 ROM, and I've noticed definite improvements in BT and WiFi performance. I use WiFi both at home & office; it's free and much faster than GPRS.
I haven't noticed any GSM signal issues in metro Atlanta; I live in Duluth & work on Mansell near North Point Parkway. I get excellent signal at home but only one bar (on a good day) at the office, but the phone works well there. FWIW, when I visited Southern Cali last Xmas, my SX66 did better in low signal conditions than my dad's Nokia.

Yes, updating your device to the latest Radio ROM will go a LONG way in helping you out. I have a PDA2k that I am using on Cingular, and have notice a great deal of signal improvement here in Nashville, TN with the 1.13 Radio ROM.
if you go to the Blue Angel Wiki page, you should find links to all the firmware updates you need, including the Radio ROM.
The SX66 Extended ROM Standardization Project will also have a decent Ext. ROM that you can use. It will have the latest BlueTooth stack in it, as well as updated software for use in the SX66.

I see a few reply's about updating the Rom
Which ROM is best? I have seen reply's telling of different sites for rom's also for a newbe any place I can get good step by step directions?
Thanks
Also keep the advice comming I really appreciate all of the help

Help please, Siemens SX66 I need to update and I'm lost
I'm sorry I'm lost I sure could use some help, I have had my SX66 for 1 week. From the replys to my problems I need to update my firmware on my phone, I have read wiki's site but I'm still lost. I sure could use some step by step help, Please. I am in Atlanta GA, USA my provider is Cingular [orange ie origional cingular]
Here is my phone's info:
From Device info from phone:
ROM Version: 1.33.10 WWE
ROM Date: 01/21/05
Radio version: 1.02.10
Protocol version: 1337.35
ExtROM version: 1.33.110 WWE
My device data that I was able to get from the phone was:
PH20B 1B 1 WWE E XGULA001 1.33.10 1 0 1.33.110 1.02.10 02.10
From what I understand that means :
Model # PH20B
Minor version model # 1B 1
Language Code WWE
Minor E
Operator Code XGULA001
ROM Version 1.33.10 1 0
ExtROM version: 1.33.110
Radio Version: 1.02.11 02.10
Thank you in advance for all of your assistance,

Fone back from O2 - Blackberry and new software (aparently)

Right got me fone back from O2 today saying the problem with dropping signal had been fixed
they also told me that they'd upgraded the software (o2's one) to the new version, which i thought was strange as i had the most recent version
Bulls**t i thought, til i looked in the settings and I've got Blackberry now, which is nice
thing is i'm sure the version is the same:
ROM Version: 1.11.00 WWE
Rom date: 01/27/05
Radio Version: 1.00.00
Protocol version: 1337.39
ExtROM verion: 1.11.169 WWE
there seems to be a lot more info under device info>hardware now like flasg chip type info, data bus etc which i'm sure wasn't there b4
have i got the same as others here or are they tricking me?

Re: Fone back from O2 - Blackberry and new software (aparent
Col_UK said:
Right got me fone back from O2 today saying the problem with dropping signal had been fixed
they also told me that they'd upgraded the software (o2's one) to the new version, which i thought was strange as i had the most recent version
Bulls**t i thought, til i looked in the settings and I've got Blackberry now, which is nice
thing is i'm sure the version is the same:
ROM Version: 1.11.00 WWE
Rom date: 01/27/05
Radio Version: 1.00.00
Protocol version: 1337.39
ExtROM verion: 1.11.169 WWE
there seems to be a lot more info under device info>hardware now like flasg chip type info, data bus etc which i'm sure wasn't there b4
have i got the same as others here or are they tricking me?
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This is the latest version of software from O2, but basically has the new Blackberry software in it and not much else. There are different radio versions floating around - believe they are up to v1.04 - but if it's working fine for you now why bother trying to hack around?

yeah thats wot i was thinking
I'm also led to believe if i upgrade to 1.4 bt then my dongle in the car wont work anymore (as far as the company that make em bt is only up to 1.3) and my dongle is either 1.1 or 1.0
hope i understood that right

Col_UK said:
yeah thats wot i was thinking
I'm also led to believe if i upgrade to 1.4 bt then my dongle in the car wont work anymore (as far as the company that make em bt is only up to 1.3) and my dongle is either 1.1 or 1.0
hope i understood that right
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The radio version only relates to GSM Mobile Phone stuff; it doesn't make a blind bit of difference for Bluetooth or Wifi.
If Bluetooth works now, then it should work if you change the radio. Ditto, if it don't work now it's unlikely to work later.
Bluetooth has been through a few revisions in general.
1.0 - basic launch spec in 2001
1.1 - Launched 2002 and kept going till 2004. Most widely used but still a bit naff
1.2 - Launched late 03, small changes to improve battery performance and interop but no great shakes. Not widely implemented yet
2.0 - Launched late 04/early 05. Still being implemented and promises a lot.
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TomTom & M700 probs (again)

I know this subject has been raised before but mine doesn't seem to respond to the usual solutions posted here and elsewhere.
I was running TomTom 6 and it stopped working after my phone was unlocked as they loaded an old radio ROM that did not have GPS enabled. They then re-flashed it with 1.38.00.11, which has GPS enabled, but when I select NMEA, I get a screen saying:
COM3:
GPS in COM9
COM7:
RIL on COM6
S2410 IRDA
and it just sits there only showing a Cancel option. I have left it like this for hours but it doesn't pick up a signal, regardless of where I am.
Os version: 19.123.1.615
ROM ver: 1.23.61.5
ROM date: 01/25/07
Radio ver: 1.38.00.11
Protocol ver: 32.71.7020.12H
I have done the regedit bit, enabled the GPS settings icon and tried COM8 as suggested elsewhere but still nfg. Now what?
Please bear in mind I am not very techie. All help much appreciated.

Doh! Didn't realise that simply tapping the screen accepted the NMEA device. It now works

O2 XDA II usb issues HELP!!!

Greetings!
Totally newbie here. Trying to sort what kind of phone I have. I've been told on other forums that I have a Himalaya or an XDA II. Needless to say, I don't mind whichever PPC I have but I really need your expertise on this issue.
Having some problems with my O2 XDA IIi trying to use Activesync with my laptop and desktop through USB. I got it traded with my other phone. Anyway, I connected my XDA with both my desktop and laptop but it doesn't recognize it. Its saying "Unknown Device" and Window XP cannot find a driver for it or something like that. Although, it has an icon of a "Mobile Device" both on my PC but I can't explore it. Anyway here are the steps I have taken so far. Even though there's no Activsync installed, PC would still say Unknown Device.
Steps Taken:
- Already did try different USB ports from both Laptop and Desktop all running on USB 2.0 several times - no good;
- Uninstalled and reinstalled Activsync 4.5 and 4.1 and hard reset XDA several times - no good;
- I borrowed my fiancee's O2 XDA IIi and used her cradle and it worked with both my Laptop and Desktop;
- Used my cradle with her O2 XDA IIi and it worked as well on both pc;
- Now that I have isolated the issues from desktop, laptop and cable; I know its my XDA;
Here are some info about my O2 XDA IIi:
- ROM Version: 2.06.00WWE
- ROM Date: 06/14/04
- Radio Version: 1.18.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.38
- ExtROM Version: Xda2JoJo.v3.2zS
I know Alpine's are good Pocket PC and I just need to know how to troubleshoot it. It can be my powerful device to date if I just can sync it with my PC in order to have those unwanted programs from the ExtROM. I got the procedures to Flash the ROM and everything from this site and I know you guys are the best people to help me with this issue. It has something to do with my XDA. Its working fine but I just need to sync it with my PC in order for me to sync information between them. It maybe just a file or a driver for it to work. Tried several sites but no info about my issue.
I hope I have given you all the info you need. Please I'm desperate to ask for any assistance from you guys. All your efforts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

i have the same problem, but mine is XDA II not i, bought second hand.
from device info:
- ROM Version: 2.06.00WWE
- ROM Date: 06/14/04
- Radio Version: 1.18.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.38
- ExtROM Version: empty(nothing listed)
still searching for solution, i only have an idea for my xda ii to flash it with sd flash technique, but i have no friends having xda ii to copy the rom into sd. googling having the same result, there is no rom out there for sd flash.
plz let me know if you've found the solution.

Sure will. I believe I have the XDA II. Trying to contact the moderator of Himalayas named xda2jojo because is the creator of this ROM. I'll let you know if I have gained new information.
Thanks for replying.
CiSC said:
i have the same problem, but mine is XDA II not i, bought second hand.
from device info:
- ROM Version: 2.06.00WWE
- ROM Date: 06/14/04
- Radio Version: 1.18.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.38
- ExtROM Version: empty(nothing listed)
still searching for solution, i only have an idea for my xda ii to flash it with sd flash technique, but i have no friends having xda ii to copy the rom into sd. googling having the same result, there is no rom out there for sd flash.
plz let me know if you've found the solution.
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Maybe worth a try??
HI Guys,
My first post on here. Been watching on the sidelines for years though.
I had the same problem with my XDA2i, for about a year. Had to resort to Nokia N80...(Pile of CR*p).
ANyway, after completely giving up on the XDA i decided to operate. I bought me a cheap set of TORX screwdrivers of ebay and opened her up. I was puzzled as she would charge via USB but not get detected, or on occation get detected as unknown device as you described. I convinced myself that some of the pins must of been damaged. When i opened her up and inspected the pins some of them appeared corroded (or just very dirty) on the back where they join the PCB. I gave them a tickle and tidy and hey presto, she's back up and running again.
Give it a try, you got nothing to loose if you cant sync.
Joe

Sync problem
Hi
Just bought an old one of the IIi and had the same problem. In my case theres a fault in the cradle. Bought a cradle online (used and cheap) and
it works fine

Hi, first post in here... I got same problem about device not recognized with cradle... I bought O2 xda II second... If there any solution?

Qtek (Vodaphone version of the XDA) running pocket pc 4.2
Hello there I have been reading the posts and i have ot be honest I'm a little lost as I just like to plug and go, sorry for being a ludite.
I have an Orange M1500 but the connection broke so i couldn't charge or sync anything. So I thought I would but a new PDA similar, not realising exactly the nightmare outthere, anyway I thought I was getting a simi;ar machine in the Qtek, however my M1500 runs 2003se, and the QTEk runs the pocket pc 4.2.
just to make life interesting I am now on vista, which i hate, but am stuck with.
Please can somebody help me on trying to sync the systems as nothing I have tried so far seems to work and when it comes to the technical speak i get lost, again sorry for being dense.
Here is hoping for some magic.
Many thanks
tony

Another WiFi problem.

I have an AT&T Tilt, but I've flashed it to another ROM. The WiFi has worked intermittently since I've owned the phone, but only after flashed the AT&T ROM out of it for the first time (around December of 2007).
What I'd really like (if it's even possible) is any default registry settings anyone can think of.
Here is all the relevant information I can think of:
Operator Version: iolite by poldo
ROM Version: iolite_v05 WWE
ROM Date: 02/25/09
Radio Version: 1.65.24.36
Protocol Version: 25.94.40.06H
I do have WMWifiRouter installed and it has worked with the program. The newest version.
I've been through these forums, Google, PPCGeeks... I've downloaded a "wifi/ics fix" cab I found on this site... I've made sure that the HKLM/Software/HTC/CommManager/WLAN key is /TNETW12511...
I did notice that under HKLM/Comm/TNETW12511 there is an ImagePath file that is TNETW1251.dll (note the lack of a second "1"). I traced the file, and it is correctly named. It's always been this way.
I post because it seems like I was using WiFi one evening, shared to my MBP, I shut everything down, went to sleep, and when I woke up the next day, my WiFi was absolutely borked.
EDIT - Also, as an aside... my weather tab just magically quit working. This is independent of my WiFi issue (I assume) because it auto-updates through my data plan.