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Cant open text messages after restore

Hello to all
I just upgrated my O2 Xda mini S to the latest K-Jam rom (no network customisations), it now runs much faster that ever and it seems stable enough apart from one problem:
After restoring my messages and contacts using Sunnysoft Backup Manager i cant open my text messages anymore. I can still see them in the inbox as if nothing was wrong, but cant get them to open. If i move them from the inbox i can open them again. but i would rather keep them all there. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance

After flashing WM6 to a HTC Artemis i have the same problem. I used PIM Backup version 2.1 for the backup and restore. Rom is PdaViet Black&Blue v2.
Is this a known problem? Can anyone point me to a solution?
Thanx!

I got the same problem when I upgraded from XDA to XDA Release 2. So found it interesting that you are experiencing the same but on a different ROM! So could this be a bug overlooked in the ROMs?
I'm about to downgrade the ROM and see what I come up with on the other side and then try to upgrade again.

not sure...but i think i read somewhere that pim backup can't be restored across roms as well...at least it was a major problem in the days of wm5 when we were playing with aku 3 roms from faria and molski. backups are better throughs syncing with outlook.
try reflashing the original that you backuped from and see if you can restore everything without a problem...

I finnally found a way out. Better to flash back to the original ROM before you try another one. That way, its stable and can restore messages. I still use PIM Backup for my stuff and I think its the best so far, as it can handle my needs.
Hope it helps

Sprite Backup Help

Hi.
I have upgraded my phone with htc windows mobile 6.1
I have reinstalled original Sprite backup 5.1 shipped with the phone. I have followed the instructions to restore my latest back up with the added upgrade exe. from sprite site
The first time I tried my phone was frozen for over an hour until I restarted.
Second time reboot with a white and black screen scared the crap out me!
Third attempt phone freezes at my contacts
Any help will be awesome

AGY said:
Hi.
I have upgraded my phone with htc windows mobile 6.1
I have reinstalled original Sprite backup 5.1 shipped with the phone. I have followed the instructions to restore my latest back up with the added upgrade exe. from sprite site
The first time I tried my phone was frozen for over an hour until I restarted.
Second time reboot with a white and black screen scared the crap out me!
Third attempt phone freezes at my contacts
Any help will be awesome
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Wish I had a better answer for you, but when upgrading a ROM, assuming that you've upgraded from WM6.0 to WM6.1, it is not recommended to restore backups or problems such as what you've encountered *WILL* occur.
You will just need to install everything from scratch. Try out Tiermann's TierAutoinstall, Bengalih's SASHIMI or Sleuth255's User Customization for semi-automated installation. Search for it and you will find it!

I was try many software for backup whit my HTC TyTN II whit WM 6.1 like Sprite backup, HTC backup, SPB Backup and another cant remenber.
The only one work fine is the Resco Backup software.

_Alex_ said:
Wish I had a better answer for you, but when upgrading a ROM, assuming that you've upgraded from WM6.0 to WM6.1, it is not recommended to restore backups or problems such as what you've encountered *WILL* occur.
You will just need to install everything from scratch. Try out Tiermann's TierAutoinstall, Bengalih's SASHIMI or Sleuth255's User Customization for semi-automated installation. Search for it and you will find it!
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Alex
Thank you
I will give it a try. my only concern is my contacts

AGY said:
Alex
Thank you
I will give it a try. my only concern is my contacts
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Downgrade back to your original ROM, restore your backup and then sync your PDA with your computer so that your contacts are stored there. Copy off anything else before upgrading back to WM6.1. Once WM6.1 is on, sync with your computer again and contacts, emails, etc will be synced to your PDA. Then start re-installing your apps.
Long and tedious process unfortunately...

_Alex_ said:
Downgrade back to your original ROM, restore your backup and then sync your PDA with your computer so that your contacts are stored there. Copy off anything else before upgrading back to WM6.1. Once WM6.1 is on, sync with your computer again and contacts, emails, etc will be synced to your PDA. Then start re-installing your apps.
Long and tedious process unfortunately...
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Alex
Thanks for the tip I just did it before your post and I got back my contacts!

Softwareproblem after updating to WM6.1

Hello!
I'm experience som problems after updating my TYTN II's rom, I now have WM6.1 and after this I cant backup my phone. I have tried both SPB Backup and Sprite...SPB hangs the device and Sprite can't backup the database it says.
I also have problems with TCPMP...the app is crashing everytime I start it.
Could anyone please help me???

I am using Sprite Backup 6.2.2. on WM 6.1 with no problems. As it is a different OS, I reinstalled all apps. Did you try to: 1) uninstall SPB Backup/Sprite Backup 2) soft reset 3) reinstall?
TCPMP: there are several versions on this forum, search for this one " TCPMP-0.72RC1-ARM-PPC-recomp-03.CAB", it runs on WM 6.1.

Thanks for your answer anoano!
I got TCPMP to work with the latest release...but I have tried
everything with the backup softwares without any luck.
Any other suggestions?

The latest version of SPB backup (Version 2.0.1) works fine with WM 6.1, the version prior to this (V 2.0) had the hang bug...

niclid said:
Thanks for your answer anoano!
I got TCPMP to work with the latest release...but I have tried
everything with the backup softwares without any luck.
Any other suggestions?
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1) What version of Sprite Backup are you using?
2) Are you trying to backup on your PC (full version necessary) or on your card?

I am using Sprite Backup full edition Version 6.0.2, Build 2065!

Is the WM 6.1 Update worth it ?

I have a german Kaiser here, removed simlock with the tools from this site.
2 Questions:
After Updating to WM 6.1, will the simlock be still gone, or do I have to unlock the phone again.
Is the update worth it ? Htc tells on their site, that all stored data will be lost (ok i have to do a backup), but will WM 6.1 bring so much improvements that i should take the work ?

djtwok said:
I have a german Kaiser here, removed simlock with the tools from this site.
2 Questions:
After Updating to WM 6.1, will the simlock be still gone, or do I have to unlock the phone again.
Is the update worth it ? Htc tells on their site, that all stored data will be lost (ok i have to do a backup), but will WM 6.1 bring so much improvements that i should take the work ?
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Not sure about the Stock HTC ROM, but I am using The Lone Ranger's (TLR 6.1) and love it.. I would do it. BTW the sprite backup will not restore a 6.0 ROM to 6.1 ROM.

So there is no way to backup my data first and restore it to 6.1 ? Then i wont do it, too much calender entrys, contacts, etc. installed.
Edit: Sprite Backup Homepage says that it is possible to restore after a rom upgrade:
http://spritesoftware.crmdesk.com/answer.aspx?id=349&back=search.aspx?

i don't think i've seen anywhere that someone has succesfully restored a back up after upgrading, spb back up has a force restore after rom upgrade but i've never tried it personally, for me i would rather start clean and not risk any file corruption or problems right from the start.

I used a freeware app called PPC Pim Backup, it dosen't update your settings or files like Sprite Backup does, but it does backup all of your contacts, text messages, appointments, just about everything that would sync with outlook and a few things that don't.
I was able to use a backup created when my Tilt was at Wm 6.0 and successfully restore it to after I had reflashed my phone to WM 6.1.
The only downside was the first time I opened my inbox, I had to wait about 10-15 minutes or so for WM 6.1 to thread every single text message I had ever receieved or sent, but after that it worked fine.

Thanks for the tip with pim backup. worked great and the simlock is still gone after the update.

I wish I wouldve known about pim backup before I updated. anybody have a link to the 6.0 rom, so I can go back and start over?

KevinAlbrecht said:
Not sure about the Stock HTC ROM, but I am using The Lone Ranger's (TLR 6.1) and love it.. I would do it. BTW the sprite backup will not restore a 6.0 ROM to 6.1 ROM.
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Yes it does, I have restored all my contacts. mails, texts and diary when I went from WM6.0 to WM6.1 using Sprite backup, with no fuss at all.

funem said:
Yes it does, I have restored all my contacts. mails, texts and diary when I went from WM6.0 to WM6.1 using Sprite backup, with no fuss at all.
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Weird, mine gave me a black screen, then froze up, you must've been lucky, or something.

RuizGT said:
Weird, mine gave me a black screen, then froze up, you must've been lucky, or something.
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No, I only restored the data and no other files. if you restore anything else your asking for trouble

funem said:
No, I only restored the data and no other files. if you restore anything else your asking for trouble
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How would you restore just data files?

sounds like he only restored files that sync, not reg hacks or system files, settings.

I'm new to this, but I ran Sprite backup on Q-Mobile 1.2, intending to upgrade to a WM 6.1 ROM. I tried a couple of WM 6.1 ROMs (Romeos 4.5.3, Garmin DK.3 Final, Dutty's NO4, and Virtual Vista 2.10), and was able to get my SMS messages, contacts and all that good stuff, but was unable to get my MMS messages.
Since I don't really know what I'm doing, I didn't poke around too much, but when I reloaded the Q-Mobile ROM back on, and ran the Sprite restore program, all of my SMS and MMS messages showed back up. I suppose it has something to do with the SMS/MMS directory structure in the WM 6.1 ROMs that I was trying out, but don't really know.
Just my .02. If someone knows what's going on, I'd be very appreciative if they could clue me in. Thanks

So is everyone talking about the AT&T WM6.1 ROM update from HTC from here:
http://www.htc.com/us/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=67&cat=2&dl_id=94
If so, has anyone had any issues with it with how it works? Any issues with the radio, etc? I downloaded but have not upgraded my Tilt yet.
Thanks
Flandrel

Does PIM Backup back up texts generated with the stock 6.1 threaded-text app?
Sounds like a handy little util if so.

I suggest SPB backup. It is available from their website and the trial version has five free runs of backup.
I used it and restored all reg edits, dta, programs, mail, three email a/c's, contacts et al. It would freeze up and not restore *anything* at all the first few times but then I unchecked the 'stop all processes prior to backing up' in the advanced menu dialog before proceeding with the backup and it did the job.
I recommend creating a stand alone restorer so that you don't have to install SPB backup again on the 6.1 rom.
I went from a stock 6.0 unbranded to a stock 6.1 off the HTC website. Waiting on my warranty to legally expire in Feb before I start flashing my phone to other roms.

djtwok said:
So there is no way to backup my data first and restore it to 6.1 ? Then i wont do it, too much calender entrys, contacts, etc. installed.
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If it's just calendar and contacts that you are worried about, surely after you synchronize with a laptop or desktop those details will be stored with ms outlook.
So after you do an upgrade, if you synchronize your phone again with laptop/desktop you will get those contacts and calendar entries back again.
Programs and files installed is another story.

hookup activesync, transfer /root/pim.vol to your desktop..
install 6.1 rom..
boot into windows.. rename the current pim.vol (on your phone) to pim1.vol. Transfer the old pim.vol that you saved on your desktop onto your phone.
Reboot to phone to reveal all your contacts and call history restored.. simple and easy.
delete pim1.vol from your phone and bam your done!
YES, the official windows mobile 6.1 kaiser update is very worth updating IMO. Video drivers are much better.. switch views is easy.. moving around is much faster.
JEC

So I am taking it that this upgrade is worth the time to do then? Sounds like stability is better with this upgrade. Hopefully no other issues involved with it. I am still running the stock ROM from AT&T on my phone that came with it with WM6.0.
So upgrade would be good with this then?
Thanks
Flandrel

What is the fastest rom?

(A Few) TOPAZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HERE!!!

Edit: We now have a whole Q&A Forum...

Ok theres something I've been wonderin, it might be a toddler question but what are the guidelines for full Backup/Restore from one ROM to another (with same rom/sense build)? (using SPBbackup, RescoBackup, or SKtools)
And when I know I can't do a FULL restore what can I restore? (ex: Dutty r15 23569 --> Nhathoa 23123) prob not registry, but what about sys files?
Or if its just a different version of the same rom.. for example --
-- Full backup Energy Cookie Dinik 23569 (july2) -> Full restore after flashing Energy Sense2.5 standard. (and lets say I skinned a few things and installed apps like cleanRAM, IconChanger, Opera 10.. before the backup) -- Would it work?
Thanks.

Scabes24 said:
Ok theres something I've been wonderin, it might be a toddler question but what are the guidelines for full Backup/Restore from one ROM to another (with same rom/sense build)? (using SPBbackup, RescoBackup, or SKtools)
And when I know I can't do a FULL restore what can I restore? (ex: Dutty r15 23569 --> Nhathoa 23123) prob not registry, but what about sys files?
Or if its just a different version of the same rom.. for example --
-- Full backup Energy Cookie Dinik 23569 (july2) -> Full restore after flashing Energy Sense2.5 standard. (and lets say I skinned a few things and installed apps like cleanRAM, IconChanger, Opera 10.. before the backup) -- Would it work?
Thanks.
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Basically,the only clean restore would be the same ROM to the same ROM, minus PIM data.
Let's say you're running Dutty HG15 23569 and he releases HG 16 23569 with fixes, whether registry, programs whatever, you would end up restoring over the changes.
With Manila, even if you back up your own ROM and restore, its not a good idea to restore your PIM data back to Manila as its been known to cause it to crash. However PIM backup works well for this.
I'm not saying it 'won't' work, but it 'can' cause issues.

I see.. Thanks!
So when restoring a backup from HG r15 to r16 like u said, besides PIMbackup, would any of these options be safe to restore
-databases
-registry
-system files
-device
-force rom upgrade (im not even exactly sure what this action does, just an option in SPB)
-Also Settings exporter from the same CHT ver.
Thanks for the help!

Use pim backup!!!
you better off using PIM backup and you wont screw it up...Use mortscript to create a script to install the files you need on first boot...(XDA-UC is written in Mortscript.). Just make .reg files, .cabs and what ever else you need , edit XDA-UC to your needs and you are ready to go!

Scabes24 said:
I see.. Thanks!
So when restoring a backup from HG r15 to r16 like u said, besides PIMbackup, would any of these options be safe to restore
-databases
-registry
-system files
-device
-force rom upgrade (im not even exactly sure what this action does, just an option in SPB)
-Also Settings exporter from the same CHT ver.
Thanks for the help!
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Force upgrade is for different ROM builds. I wouldn't use it.
I use a combination depending on what I am restoring.
For same ROM restoring, I use SPB Backup with PIM disabled, and Google sync (gmail as exchange server) for contacts, e-mail and calendar.
For different ROMs, I only restore Gmail, my exported registries such as my sound settings, owner info, and various other tweaks I apply and databases.
Naturally any program specific settings would be fine.
As far as registries and system files, you could be restoring something that's incompatible or an older version.
Sashimi and User Config are 2 alternatives for auto installing your stuff.
Hope this helps.

Yeah I use XDA_UC with very few configs cuz I'm never sure if certain stuff will restore correctly. I seem to have trouble with settings exporter.
How do I restore specific program configs (bsbtweaks, advanced config, Tabs) without using the UC exporter or a full restore? Can I do it with SPB?
Because I like UC but just for CABs and PIMrestore (sometimes CHTedits)..
Sorry for all the Q's, I've been flashin a lot lately and always end up doin manual config labor and soft reseting a million times. But thanks a lot for the help!

I should note that the reason I don't use the Exporter is because I used it a bit before and when I would import the settings the bottom row of quicklinks would be all mangled and everything seemed glitchy. does this mean I was doing something wrong? I'm not sure but I think I remember NRGZ28 mentioning something in the changelog about an update/fix for UC so maybe I just need to try again.

How can I tell which Hard SPL / Factory SPL I have?
Hi All,
I have been reading the forums for a couple of weeks and I really want to flash my AT&T Pure with a new TOPAZ ROM. However, I got a second hand PURE and I don't know if they have done any modifications yet.
How can I tell which version or if they did change the stock SPL? Also, if there was a fail during the upgrade of the SPL would it still show the version and the phone still be functional?
This is what the bootloader screen says:
TOPAZ210 32M
SPL-1.83.0000
MicroP-Topaz (LED) v11
Turbo HW/Turbo SW
Thanks in advance!

snailspeeder said:
Hi All,
I have been reading the forums for a couple of weeks and I really want to flash my AT&T Pure with a new TOPAZ ROM. However, I got a second hand PURE and I don't know if they have done any modifications yet.
How can I tell which version or if they did change the stock SPL? Also, if there was a fail during the upgrade of the SPL would it still show the version and the phone still be functional?
This is what the bootloader screen says:
TOPAZ210 32M
SPL-1.83.0000
MicroP-Topaz (LED) v11
Turbo HW/Turbo SW
Thanks in advance!
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It should say
SPL-2.51.OliNex or 1.83.OliNex
And it depends on the error you encountered. Did you try the upgrade already?

Thanks for looking into this. Well, I tried once to do upgrade (before checking what SPL version I had) and I got everything, but then the screen just showed 0%. I waited for a little bit, but then I just soft reset because it wasn't progressing. It shouldn't take that long, right? From the thread on the Olinex post, it seems like it should be over in a minute or so.
So does this mean I still have the stock spl?

snailspeeder said:
Thanks for looking into this. Well, I tried once to do upgrade (before checking what SPL version I had) and I got everything, but then the screen just showed 0%. I waited for a little bit, but then I just soft reset because it wasn't progressing. It shouldn't take that long, right? From the thread on the Olinex post, it seems like it should be over in a minute or so.
So does this mean I still have the stock spl?
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Possibly, I just upgraded the latest version right when I got the device. I did have a bit of trouble with my upgrade though. Did you follow the steps exactly?
I ended up having to install a cab file (enablerapinew). Then it worked fine.
You can always try removing the battery/SD/SIM for a min or 2, put em back in, establish connection, then follow the steps.
Otherwise you should read the troubleshooting and Q&A.

SPL-1.83.0000 is the stock SPL I'm pretty sure by the way

Scabes24 said:
Possibly, I just upgraded the latest version right when I got the device. I did have a bit of trouble with my upgrade though. Did you follow the steps exactly?
I ended up having to install a cab file (enablerapinew). Then it worked fine.
You can always try removing the battery/SD/SIM for a min or 2, put em back in, establish connection, then follow the steps.
Otherwise you should read the troubleshooting and Q&A.
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I tried again following their "automatic flash" but then I got the error of the server being down or something. I will try again. I have flashed ROMs on other phones, but this one is giving me a bit of a problem. I also tried the Manual version, but it didn't put the phone in the bootloader mode, it kinda just stood there.
So you followed the directions like they posted? Any other hints or tips? I installed the enablerapinew too.
EDIT:
I figured it out, I am such an idiot. Thanks for your help. After installing the enable I did a soft reset. That was what I did not do. Thanks. Any recommendation on a stable ROM? I am looking at Nhathoa's

Nice, yeah NhatHoa is good. I've been using the Energy ROMs.. close-to-stock and fully loaded versions available.

begin with htc pure rom install
I'm not finding link for how to take an htc pure with AT&T rom and install Tom Topaz Rom. Looking for link for instructions. Right now it has the AT&T rom and I don't know how to take the file and apply it to the phone. The AT&T provided rom is an .exe file.

knightto said:
I'm not finding link for how to take an htc pure with AT&T rom and install Tom Topaz Rom. Looking for link for instructions. Right now it has the AT&T rom and I don't know how to take the file and apply it to the phone. The AT&T provided rom is an .exe file.
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Check out this thread first, it is the pre-guide to learn the basic:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585457[/url]

knightto said:
I'm not finding link for how to take an htc pure with AT&T rom and install Tom Topaz Rom. Looking for link for instructions. Right now it has the AT&T rom and I don't know how to take the file and apply it to the phone. The AT&T provided rom is an .exe file.
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Do you have Hard-SPL already?

Can't get sms dialog to automatically rotate to landscape mode
Hmm, I'm still not sure if this is the right thread to ask a general, non-rom-development topaz question... It says so in the first post, but the thread is located in the rom development section - strange...
Anyway, I'll try: I'm using the latest cookie sense 2.5 energy rom for my diamond2, but the problem existed on all previous (energy) rom versions - whatever I try to add to the touch tools' rotation manager (or g-config), I can't get the sms writing dialog (htc "threaded" or "normal" version) to automatically rotate to landscape mode when I turn my phone. Nothing happens... I have a default hard button assigned for doing that and that works flawlessly. Other apps added to g-config rotate automatically...
I'm desperate, anyone willing to help? Is there some setting I have to enable or some registry tweak to apply or something? I searched the forum but users don't seem to have any problems with that, so I must be doing something wrong...
Thanks!

About the Touch diamond 2 Resitive touch screen problems ^^; , My Lovely diamond 2 if there cold , My diamond 2 automatically Touch in the center .. , Can you help me ?