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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,

Downgrade radio rom (w2k3se). Please help

Hello guys.
Here is my situation.
Innitially, my xdaiis was running rom 1.42 www and radio rom 1.13 but i was having problems with small mic volume which makes it very hard for the other party to hear me during a telephone conversation.
Then i decided to upgrade to radio rom version 1.15 and the problem did not go away, infact, it seems to create a new one. The sound for the first second would be fine, then it gets to a nearly muted level. More frustrating I would say.
Can i downgrade my radio rom to version 1.12 (this is what the xda was shipped with) and I hope this will work. Having a ppc phone that does not function well as a phone is quite frustrating.
So please comment and point me to the right direction.
Thankyou. :lol: :lol:

Hi guy
You should flash the 2003's ROM after you updatong the RADIO,then the wrongs maybe disappear
Have a try,Good luck

Apologies but I could not make sense of what you've posted. Would you mind rephrasing? I now am forced to use the included headset, sound is fine. This then makes me wonder: is it a software or hardware problem.

I have PDA2k with WM 2003 SE

I would like to Upgade to WM5 please inform me if I have to backup my WM 2003 and How I have to make it. :lol:

U% can use spirite backup

Ahem....... please forgive me for resurrecting this old post but i to have a PDA2K and i`m wondering if i should upgrade to WM5
I won`t mine if i took the risk to upgrade the Rom, i previously own a sx66 and i loved the speaker phone but i cant activate the speaker phone on this one and for some crazy reason, I can`t hear the caller at the other end of the line. Once the call has been place I can accept the call but i hear nothing!
The same goes for making a call to someone, they hear their cell ring but upon anwsering they hear nothing :?
I did a hard reset also but no help there
ROM Version : 1.40.00 WWE
ROM Date : 03/10/05
Radio Version : 1.12.00
Protocol Version: 1337.42
ExtROM Version: 1.40.176 WWE

getmad,
For reception problems... Upgrade your Radio to latest - 1.15
WM5 - try the latest from Helmi

i`m i think i may have done something stupid, i tried to flash back to 1.40 imate rom and now the poor thing is just reading USB v2.08 in the craddle
O dear

You are in bootloader mode, thats good way to continue flash.
Because there is no more big issue with WM5 such as speed you can try Helmi WM5.
Or flash to 1.42 WM2003SE
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel
I am sure u can find there everything you need

Thanks to kerio, kumar00455
I could kiss u guys, at first i thought my phone was dead and i was like OMG wheres the Friggin System restore feature :lol:
Anyway, my phone is now lively again running WM5 and the latest Radio 1.15.
For some odd reason i still have the same problem which is not hearing the person voice on the incoming end of it. Even when i place a call i don`t hear the ringing effect which is telling me that the other user phone is ringing. Its just plain slient, and yes the in call volume is turned up.
I`ll swap some different sim cards in the phone tomorrow to see if it works
If u have any ideas i would certainly like to hear them
I have to say, XDAdevlopers really helps users with there issuse all u have to do is read the info. I am proud to say i`m running WM5 on my BA and i learn to upgrade it from here
Thanks again :wink:

Call functions not working - please help

Please help!
I have a Cingular SX66 that all of a sudden the major phone functions just quit.
Wheb I dial out it appears to be dialing out, shows a connection and connect time, singal strength is good but I can not hear the person on the other end nor can they hear me talking. On incoming calls, the phone rings yet again the same problem a mute connection. (mute is off). Everything else functions properly
If anyone could please help me I would greatly appreciate it.
Phone is in its original configuration
ROM version: 1.20.10 WWE
ROM date: 10/08/04
Radio version: 1.02.10
Protocol version: 1337.35
ExtROM version: 1.20.115 WWE
Alan

try reflashing with a different ROM to see if it fixes it

I will try that, since the BA upgrade list does not show one specificto the Cingular SX66 is there one you would suggest?
Thanks Alan

this happened to me too just today.... i thought i got something broken inside so i disassembled my BA using the guide on wiki.. reheated all the ic's (insane) and then reassemble it... but nothin happens... nada..
one thing i noticed is when i reboot, sometime i see my version nmber on my radio... but sometimes i see is none..
R : none
G : none
B : 5.04.09 wwe
please help

Sometimes that happen with the BA and wm5 (r: none...). The solution is to soft reset it.
About the "can't hear" thing, did you install any new program and then the problem begun?

been investigating this.... it turned out to be a hardware fault.. my charger kind pulled out the thingie inside and i just cleaned it and do things with it..
i dont know jack about all the things inside (as you can see bout my post) but its working now have to test it again and again though...

Thanks Matthew,
I did try reflashing. 1st time with the official siemens rom upgrade and the 1.15 radio rom and it worked for a few calls then then quit so I reflashed with the 1.12 radio rom and it did the same thing - worked for a few calls and quit. It's like it goes into a mute function-cant hear ,cant talk. Yet every other function of the phone works and it shows good signal strength. The phone only has 92 incoming & 50 outgoing hours on it
Thanks for all the help from everyone , this is driving me crazy!!
I'll keep working on it

Losing Service randomly

Hello
I noticed a really wired behavior of my Vario III/ Kaiser since a few months now.
It loses randomly and not reproducable the GSM Service Connection but doesn´t tell me that it does. So it shows the normal signal-strength icon and I´m not able to notice the lost.
The only way to make it working again is to re-enable the "Phone/Flight Mode" with the Comm Manager.
I did a few ROM Flashings and also tried different Radio-Roms, hoping the problem would disappear.
Well, it didn´t. So I searched the forum here but didn´t get a helpfull thread neither a solution.
My Data:
T-Mobile Germany
ROM: ahmedfikry wm6.5 23563 Tilt UC light rom
RADIO: 1.71.09.01
Same problem with these ROMs and Radios:
1.71.09.01
1.70.19.09
1.65.16.25
Kaiser_28004_V0.9_GER_ChrBeck
TPC_V11_KAISER_CHUMP_STYLE
Maybe some of you can give an advice or better a solution. It´s anoying not knowing wether you are reachable right now or not. And it just produces problems when your girlfriend sends texts, they can´t be delivered and you come late....again
Hard-SPL should be 3.29 or 3.56