Hi, I have done a lot of searching on this topic, but haven't been able to find anything definitive on the best way to install blackberry connect. I am about to pick up a Siemens SX66 (Cingular version, but will be using on Tmobile) and want to make sure that I will be able to get the blackberry functionality to work.
I have a few questions/comments/observations that I would love to get everyones feedback on. If there something out there that explains how to get it working, I am sorry and please feel free to point me in the right direction.
1. My understanding is that the blackberry connect software is in the extended rom. So far I have been able to find the following cab files which I believe have the blackberry software: htc_pocketpc_tmo_germany_2.0.0.25-18.cab, HTC_PocketPC_TMO_Austria_Germany_Load_Working.cab and htc_pocketpc_tmo_england_2.0.0.25-18.cab. Not sure what else is in here, but it looks like the blackberry client is there as well.
2. If I use one of those roms, what language will the software be? Will have to use the tmobile UK version for english?
3. I have been reading about people have problems with the phone rom. These are post from a while back, it seems that the UK blackberry client need version 1.0 and the german version need 1.06? Is this correct or can I use the lasted phone rom?
4. Is there any limitations on the System Rom or Extended Rom? Do I need a specific version? I want to make sure I have english on the device though.
5. Let's say I do get all the right software. Is there a problem in the US where Blackberry won't register Blackberry Connect PINs? I was reading in another forum that someone was having a problem with this on their SX66 and also I am upgrading from a Sony Ericsson P910a where I couldn't get my PIN added to Blackberry servers.
The main reason I want the device is to replace my blackberry and this is extremely important. Other functionality is awesome, but secondary as I need to make sure I have access to my corporate email.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!
There are 2 threads in the blue angel section that have Blackberry connect ih the title. Might be of help.
Thanks saw those posts after, I figured the info would be in this section. I posted some questions there as well, but any help would be appreciated. Not sure if this is going to work....oh well..
To the best of my knowledge...
NOBODY has been able to make the BB Connect software work on SX66 on Cingular.
I've all but given up. Maybe WM2005 will be different...
Crap, though I take it the problem is Cingular not the phone right? Do you know if anyone has been able to get it to work on T-Mobile? What is the problem you are having, is it the PIN / IMEI registration issue?
that's certainly a part of it...
pin/imei, software (nothing supported). The blackberry connect desktop software for XDA2 is a couple years old and does not let you change the PIN.
No way to configure, so you're hosed. The O2 software on the pocket pc is also locked to an O2 blackberry APN. No way to change that either.
It's possible that somebody somewhere has taken the T-Mobile German MDAIII software -- and somehow obtained the T-Mobile desktop software -- and translated both --
but I doubt it! Definitely not to be found anywhere on this site...
Of course, I'D LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG, as this has been the biggest issue for me since I got this bloody device.
Bottom line: either use the crap XpressMail redirector product that Cingular offers, or use IMAP/POP on a "pull" basis. Neither way works well. We're screwed until Cingular steps up to the plate or until some brave soul on this board saves us all!
Re: that's certainly a part of it...
goestoeleven said:
pin/imei, software (nothing supported). The blackberry connect desktop software for XDA2 is a couple years old and does not let you change the PIN.
No way to configure, so you're hosed. The O2 software on the pocket pc is also locked to an O2 blackberry APN. No way to change that either.
It's possible that somebody somewhere has taken the T-Mobile German MDAIII software -- and somehow obtained the T-Mobile desktop software -- and translated both --
but I doubt it! Definitely not to be found anywhere on this site...
Of course, I'D LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG, as this has been the biggest issue for me since I got this bloody device.
Bottom line: either use the crap XpressMail redirector product that Cingular offers, or use IMAP/POP on a "pull" basis. Neither way works well. We're screwed until Cingular steps up to the plate or until some brave soul on this board saves us all!
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Umm i hate to say this but also that PIN number is alos tied to a carrier, and RIM will NOT release that PIN number to be used on another carrier's network, i know, i am a data support rep with Cingular. if you want something just like the Blackberry then go pay and get the GoodLink solution, otherwise i wouldnt complain about something free that cingular offers, I use it and i agree it isnt the best but works pretty damn well considering it FREE!!! for the PErsonal Edition. Besides, if you wanted to use the BWC (BlackBerry Web client) it isnt exactly Push either, the only forms available are the Redirector and the BES, but considering Congular is offering a solution for FREE i woulnt complain if i were you. If you wanna get mad at not having that solution get mad at RIM not Cingular...... :!:
Re: that's certainly a part of it...
Well I have the desktop software in english and just installed the german software on my sx66. I think I got it to connect but its hard to tell. Iwonder if there is any other software out there....
goestoeleven said:
pin/imei, software (nothing supported). The blackberry connect desktop software for XDA2 is a couple years old and does not let you change the PIN.
No way to configure, so you're hosed. The O2 software on the pocket pc is also locked to an O2 blackberry APN. No way to change that either.
It's possible that somebody somewhere has taken the T-Mobile German MDAIII software -- and somehow obtained the T-Mobile desktop software -- and translated both --
but I doubt it! Definitely not to be found anywhere on this site...
Of course, I'D LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG, as this has been the biggest issue for me since I got this bloody device.
Bottom line: either use the crap XpressMail redirector product that Cingular offers, or use IMAP/POP on a "pull" basis. Neither way works well. We're screwed until Cingular steps up to the plate or until some brave soul on this board saves us all!
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Damm, I actually just found the software for 2.0 software for Tmobile UK. Now it only gets an IP address for two seconds then looses it. I think its the same problem I had with my p910a I can't get the server to recognize it.
Please prove me wrong!
Figure out how to make this work, and you'll be the hero of every Cingular / SX66 user on this board!
I am getting much closer now, I hacked (hex edit) one of the dll files to point to an IP address of 206.51.26.192 instead of 206.51.26.189. I know the .192 is the right address from my old blackberry. Now I actually stay live on the APN with an IP address and everything, where before I would get one for a second and get kicked out. I think it's a matter of registering it now. If anyone wants to try this dll, replace the one in the windows directory. Also I will upload the version of blackberry connect I am using... Please try as well...
Here is the dll I mentioned...replace this with the one in windows directory
Seem s like you are getting somewere on this issue.
Feel like writing a How to so that we can post it on wiki?
If you need help PM me I can also move what ever files that you like on the FTP site.
Thanks, just haven't gotten it to work totally yet, but that may just need a call to Tmobile to ask them to set it up. I have made progress in the fact that my blackberry.net apn now stays connected, where before it would disconnect after a minute or two. I think I am half way there. Need some more people to play around who have tried before to see if they get anywhere...
Can you also post the desktop software version you're using?
There hasn't been a recent posting of the BB Config software in quite some time...
Thanks!
It's too large, check the ftp server. look for somethign called bb_desktop_sw_mda3_20.exe It's up there somewhere.... poke around uploads as well...
Oh wait... I got it from tmobile directly, hehehe...
http://www.t-mobile.de/business/blackberry/smallbusiness/1,8236,8577-_,00.html
So you're using the German version?
Make it work, and I won't care what language it's in!
I agree, first I tried the german one, before I found the Tmobile Uk one. Did you try downloading everything and installing?
yup...
still can't make it work on my end... although I haven't changed anything in Hex...
Try the dll I fixed up also, let me know if it makes any difference....
we support a number of users with XDA2i's. Is there anyway to dial up to an XDA from a PC, in order to use active remote display with it and transfer files to correct software problems?
As far as I'm aware the answer is no. If I'm wrong no doubt someone will let you know.
Connections like the ones you're talking about generally need to be done one at a time to a PC using activesync. Generally speaking the OS isn't updatable without a re-flash of the ROM either.
SPB do a program that allows update over the air but I'm not sure exactly what this entails. Google SPB for more info.
Hope this helps some.
I have a HTC Tilt. Is there a hack or something to boost the power for the signal? I know for home routers you can flash the firmware and adjust the power. I don't mind if it uses more battery. If I can turn it off/on that would be even better.
I bought this for my home but I actually haven't installed it yet but at work I can't install this. If there is no software boost than is there a small USB external antenna that I can buy? I need something for work.
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Exte...sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1207945232&sr=8-4
What you bought is really the only hardware solution I know of (short of some DIY hack that me exist).
Honestly if you don't get good reception at home or work you might want to try a different carrier (as I assume most of your day is at one of those two locations).
The only other alternative is to flash your device with a different Radio ROM. Each Radio has different characteristics and depending on your area one may work better for you. Look in the Wiki about Radios and how to flash to get started.
flash the radio.
the only thing that you can do is experiment with different radios and see which one is best for your preferences.
read the forum guide on how to flash radio
It's an HTC 5800. From what I understand it's the S730 but they renamed it or something for Solo Mobile in Canada.
I saw someones device information and mine didn't match up. Most notably the CPU is a QUALCOMM(R) 7500, rather then a 7200 as I saw posted.
Could anyone give me a little more information on this? I'm new to smartphones and would love to get into them a bit more. Plus, if I were to ever flash the firmware or whatever, I would really need to know what model phone I have.
http://www.cellphones.ca/cell-phones/compare/636,674/
They seems to have the exact same hardware. Slightly different software loaded onto Windows Mobile.
Could I use firmware from this board and apply it to my phone? This is my major concern.
I have the same phone, SMT5800 LIBR100 HTC 5800 whatever you want to call it.... I have been trying to install custom ROM on it too....doesnt work...
I'm starting to think i should give up...
no good SMT5800 Libra
I have the same phone, LIBR100 HTC 5800 whatever you want to call it.... I have been trying to install custom ROM on it too....doesnt work...
I'm starting to think i should give up...
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I have the same phone, SMT5800 LIBR100 HTC 5800 whatever you want to call it.... I have been trying to install custom ROM on it too....doesnt work...
I'm starting to think i should give up...
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you guys got the HTC S720, here in Canada it's on a network that is CDMA only and they disabled file transfer thru bluetooth, a2dp (sp?) etc....
slightly different design than the s730 it is very closely related
Hey, I have an hd7 and I was wondering what exactly does flashing a new ROM do to it besides unbranding it and proving that its possible to do? So far it doesn't seem to do much because the phone it still so new.
well HTC develops own drivers for the qualcom hardware in thier devices. (or at least have someone that does that) so flashing a new rom improves (if it is not a buggy rom ) the way the hardware is used. e.g. they improve thier radio in each rom or so on....
I was looking for more like does it unlock the phone, or allow for sideloading. Or will it allow me to transfer files to and from the phone. That sort of thing.
well you can unlock your device via chevron. just search this foum for terms like dev-unlock oder chevron..... there is no official way that you get an unlocked device via an app in the marketplace. you can register an an dev by paing 100$ an publish an app in the marketplace to get an dev-unlock too.