WM2005 sucks?

[ttseng]

Looks like wm2005 still not very stable, a lot of programs still not working.
For example, Xbackup, set as ringtone or Monster Chinese, etc.

[Rudegar]

well alot of programs required new versions when 2003SE came out as well

[IMate->WM2k5]

Looks like wm2005 still not very stable, a lot of programs still not working.

Using it on my Imate for a month or more and no problem so far and no lock-ups like there were on WM2003SE

[Rayan]

I think the title of this thread is misleading... :?

The fact that it does not run several applications or crashes is because:

1.- This version is not final
2.- It's not compatible because of it's very nature, IT'S A NEW OS!!!

The same happened when we upgraded our PCs to Windows XP don't you remember?

New versions will start to come up eventually, and even if you don't see any advances "right-out-of-the-box" it's because the main improvements on this OS reside behind the scenes, so Programmers will start to develop new and exciting apps that take advantage of the new features and APIs.

For me Windows Mobile 5.0 has been very stable even with the very first version that Buzz, Toe and the gang which had very limited memory resources I had no stability problems whatsoever.

There are limitations of course, (like no MMS, mediocre video camera, sms problems, etc) but eventually Microsoft OR our very own developers ;) will take care of that!

So, BE PATIENT!!!!! :wink:

[superxx]

Hi,

Using it for 3 days in my Qtek 2020 and no problem at all.
Even Jabra250 works fine, when in 2003SE was difficult to setup.

About software that don't work, we must wait until new versions come out...
I'm sure when you update you computer from NT to W2K you has software that didn't work and had to buy new versions, so why should be different here?

Be patient.... Mobile5 is ok for now.

AF

[Xeon]

if only we can fix the camera it would be Superb

[some0NE]

if only we can fix the camera it would be Superb

if only we could run it on magician :P

[parisp]

if only we can fix the camera it would be Superb

if only we could run it on magician :P

i double that ;)

[rhmartin]

I can't agree less to what Rayan wrote.

It's a new OS and a beta for that matter (check out Goras thread on "WM2005 that I can share"), If I'm not mistaken it's not also intended for Himalaya, judging on the memory problems just solved(!) by Buzz, toenailed, XdaJojo, mamaich & all the other contributors as well.

Personally in my opinion its a lot 'solid' than the WM2003 & SE since it has to crash yet on my xda II, as mentioned by Rayan even the initial release of the OS with limited memory was stable.

The problems with the apps like backup & camera are being solved one-by-one, MMS which doesn't even start before is now working (check out the threads on WM2005 in the forum).

Even now, the benefits of using the OS in terms of performance, stability & looks far outweighs its limitations (in my humble opinion) just be patient & leave it to the WIZARDS (Buzz, toenailed, XdaJojo, etc. etc. etc).

Besides, hey ttseng this is the xda-developers forum & we all are having fun testing, tweaking, & breathing new life to our "soon to be outlawed" XDA II ....... if not for the WIZARDS in the forum !!!!! Notice the request for the OS on the other xda models, aren't we lucky we have the WiZARDS working on the HIMA? :lol:

Cheers!

[amdworld]

works flawlessly on XDA2 Himalaya!!!!!!!!
best os and most stable one ive come across ,wm200se never really happy but this WM2005 is and has been stable without a single hard reset or rest since install.even self configured the o2email and hotmail!! took the o2 uk config & connections setup file from a XDA2s_1-12-178-WWE_UK_Extended_ Rom.

[apprentice]

I successfully installed WM2005 on my XDA II, but I couldn't get many 3rd party apps to install on it. So I was surprised to see screenshots with certain utilities running ok.

I was wondering if there is more than one version of it floating about on the net. The one I installed was found on these forums, but I have recently downloaded another off usenet.

They are both himalaya.

I am sure a non-beta copy will rear its head on here sooner rather than later (I hope!)

Cam

[amdworld]

this version is in the ftp section ,the rom has a file name of
wm2k5_XDA2_HIMALAYA_O2_fullRAM.rar

[Rayan]

Yep!

That's the one!

:D

[apprentice]

That would make both copies I have the same.

Is this a late BETA or even an RTM version?

Now that the OS has been officially released I am guessing it's a race for someone to post the released version ;-)

[Insane Devil]

the official full version is released?

wow!

so when can we have it for download here?

i am planning to put off my upgrade till the full version comes out.
currently i am on the win2003se which i aint very happy with! :(

plz advise...

thanx everybody.

[MDAIIIUser]

It out but you cant get it.

I have a friend who is a manger in Microsoft. I sent the MS link of the offical release and asked if it can be obtained from the internal web software store. At the moment it cant and I feel it will also never be the case (2003 the end user could never buy).

So we are back to the carriers and if they will ship 2005 as an upgrade for ood devices or only on new (MDA XDA IV).

Dont think one needs to be a rocket scintist to answer that, was not one of the devices never shipped with 2003, the way I remember it it was buz that did a Chines to English translation.

So at least w on the BA side have to wait untill something gets leaked.

[mach1ne]

I see that most people have upgraded to WM2005 without much trouble, but not me!! I am with o2 and I've just upgraded and I can't us GPRS (it keeps trying to dial 193.113.200.195 and then drops the conx even though the IP is entered in the APN section) I can't run Worldmate pro (not compatable), TOMTOM 3 (need to upgrade to ver 4.4) pick up email etc etc.
Could I have the details that you need to enter into your XDA to connect to o2 network via GPRS so that I can access hotmail, messenger, MMS, Internet etc etc

I hope you can help as I don't want to downgrade to the old windows version. :cry:

[xda]

i can send u a O2 customisation cab file if u need ,however your phone must b on contract with O2UK not payg or orange etc..

[mach1ne]

That'll be great. yes I am with O2 contract.......

[luvcrim]

iam running w2005 in my XD2..but still MANY applications cant be installed..and i was surprised to see the screenshot (above) with many applications runing ..BUT i couldnt find the ROM...i found only the one for XDA2s..."XDA2s_1-12-178-WWE_UK_Extended_ Rom" actually is a zipped file with no rom inside..just many cab files ..can anyone help me please...thanks guys

[pschoch]

Check this for the applications that work on WM5:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=111714#111714

The ROM you mention is not WM5. Check the ftp.

[xbamber]

I have WM2005 and reading these messages, I need the O2 Contract Settings and where do I get TomTom files to work with this OS.

You mention an FTP site but where is it?

Thanks

[Squuiid]

1.50h is out! RTM

It runs beautifully.

Check FTP for download :D

[tornadonino]

PLEASE I BEG YOUR ASS ... PLEASE I NEED THE LATEST VERSION (1.60A)


I AM SEARCHING FOR MORE THAN AN A MONTH TO FIND IT PLEASE GIVE ME THE LINK TO HAVE IT ... B4 I DIE ON THE KEYBOARD



YOURS AND FOREVER TORNADONINO

[airscanner]

With win32, it seems Microsoft has always kept backwards compatibility, more or less. That's why you can still run some programs from 12 years ago -- and 6 OS generations ago -- on your latest PC.

But I'm not sure if they are keeping that tradition with Windows CE. The WM developers I've talked to pride themselves on being totally divorced from the rest of the Microsoft legacy code. Maybe they should have kept that one legacy tradition of backwards compatibility ;)

I hope some of the WM team will post here with some insight.

[junglez]

Guys can anyone tell me where to download the WM2005 from?