Supposed BT fix on ebay.

[cdaly1970]

Hey, someone sent me this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5802839981

From first glance, it totally looks like a hoax. However, is it possible that someone figured out a way to rewrite the ROM to replace the BT stack?? And why would it require the IMEI number?? I have some serious doubts, but I'd like to hear some others informed opinnions.

-Chris

[elkay]

Looks like a hoax. They do have 99 feedback, but then that probably means someone probably just hacked their account. :roll:

[cruisin-thru]

Here is the main wording from the ad, it I notice that nobody has bought one of these yet so no feedback on whether it works. Why would it be emailed to the phone if it is a zip file, it would make more sense to send it by normal email. I think the imei may be a protection device to prevent you using the patch on other phones, the patch will probably work only with that specific imei number.


It's very simple to install this. Just include your your IMEI number from your Siemens Cingular SX66 in the notes field when you make the paypal payment and I will configure and email you a specific update for your phone. To lookup your IMEI, just type *#06# on your phone. When you get my update, unzip the file and upload it to your cell phone memory. use the folder/file viewer on the phone to click on the file. This will install the update. Then unplug your battery for a few seconds, plug it in again and your update will be complete. Then remove any bluetooth settings, delete any profiles, delete any paired BT devices and rescan and pair your BT headset. It's that simple. This update takes about 10 seconds normally. I have never seen any loss of data or any other errors due to this update

[pulsorock]

Here are some quotes from the Cingular forum (where I found about this patch) on this topic http://forums.cingular.com/cng/board/message?board.id=siemens&message.id=10667 (at the end of the page)

From the author: arikinthecity

It has nothing to do with the wireless.

I am selling a software update the I created for the SX66. The problem is not with the headset that you are buying. It is with the bluetooth software on the SX66. Siemens doesn't want to spend the time and money to fix the problem. They will not even discuss it. They don't care. The reason is that they don't sell enough. This model will be replaced with another model soon and Siemen's will just move on. So will Cingular. That's why I got sick and tired of waiting and I created an update.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5802839981

Now you can buy the same update and install it on your phone in a few minutes. I'm selling the update on ebay.

From the author: RonNatalie

OK, I'll bite. I've just sent you the $4.95 and my imei.
I'll report here what I've found.

From the author: RonNatalie

Well, I just installed it. As near as I can tell with my Jabra 250 earpiece, it makes no difference. The static is certainly still there. I am pretty convinced this isn't a 'software' issue anyhow.

From the author: arikinthecity

Well that's your opinion. I know that this update fixes the SX66. I have tested it on a few SX66 and it makes a world of difference. The only earpiece I recommend is the Motrolla HS820 earpiece. Jabra BT earpieces create problems with other cell phones so I don't recommend them for the SX66. Anyway for those of you who are interested, get my upgrade. If you feel that my efforts should not be rewarded for a small amount of $5 then enjoy using your SX66 plastered to your face. It doesn't work well with any wired earpiece because it needs a stereo 3 conductor plug. It doesn't work with any BT earpiece with the regular siemen's upgrade.

If you are angry at me, your anger is misguided. I am trying to find a solution. It's Siemens that is not updating this phone properly like Audiovox, Sprint, Orange, and other brands are. HTC gives the tools to update it. They just won't bother because it costs too much.

Have a great weekend everybody. If you still want to get the update, just follow the link in my previous posts.

From the author: RonNatalie

It's not an opinion. It's a fact. As I stated the JT250 doesn't work any better with your fix than it did before. Your unbiased and intelligent appriasal of the situation is indicated by your childish response. I was willing to blow the $5 to find out, but since you're going to insult me you can deal with the Paypal complaint.

The phone works fine with a wired earpiece. I don't know what you think the plug problem is. I have used it with my Noise Cancelling aviation headset.

[mamaich]

There can be 2 methods how to do such a fix:
1. Buy a 1000$ SDK from Broadcomm, and make a fix. But in this case 5$ is a very little price for such work.
2. Extract the audiogw.dll from one of the extended ROMs and give this DLL as his own "fix". In this case he is taking money for a free update offered by some operator. Imate offered such an update some time ago, maybe he is selling this update.

[TheM@x]

Just post it here, I think the IMEI number is bullshit.

It's a fix isn't it, what does that has to do with IMEI.

Let the guys here extract the fix to see what has changed.

Greetz,
M@x :?

[HappyGoat]

I think Mamaich is correct....this smells...

Why does he need an IMEI number? This has NOTHING to do with BT. I think he is offering an existing upgrade that anyone can download and in the meantime make money (to make it look "real") and getting your IMEI number (so he can sell it, and make more cash).

[goestoeleven]

I described my configuration (see signature). He told me that I would not see any benefits and suggested that the patch is to an earlier configuration (actually told me not to buy it!).

He claimed the IMEI number was keyed into the copy protection scheme that he was using.

Bottom line: if you're keeping up with the updates on this board, there's probably no reason to shell out the 5 bucks on an upgrade you already have.

[PRTEQ]

goestoeleven wheare can I get the upgrade you have?
It solve the BT problem?

I'm tired of looking oktions to use my bluetooth headset clearly...

[goestoeleven]

it still stinks... until we get an upgraded build, we're stuck with static...

If you haven't already done so, check out the SX66 Standardization Project:

http://home.comcast.net/~sx66-blueangel/

This is probably the best you can do with what's available to us today... (waiting for WM2005)

[pulsorock]

If any of you have the problem that BT goes sleep mode and disconnects your headset, you may try this. It worked for me today. (note: this is only a workaround to prevent BT going sleep mode. This will not fix any of the BT distortion)


Click on the BT icon located at the bottom right of the today screen. Select BT Manager. Then, DON'T click on the X (Close) button of the BT Manager. Just click on the Start > Today icon. This will hide the BT Manager, but it will leave it running on the background (so this way it does not go in sleep mode). I tried this morning and my headset haven't disconnected in all day.

Hope it helps...

[Saisoku-R]

Just to summarise:

Tap on the BT Icon on bottom right, turn on BT, tap on the headset to activate then not click the "OK" on top right, instead "Start-Today" ??

Isn't working for me, tried it 10 times. Everytime I send the PDA into Standy and reactivate it and I tap on the BT icon it shows that the BT is not active.


daaaammmmnnnn... It looked soooo good the have a small solution for it.

[pulsorock]

Just to summarise:

Tap on the BT Icon on bottom right, turn on BT, tap on the headset to activate then not click the "OK" on top right, instead "Start-Today" ??

Isn't working for me, tried it 10 times. Everytime I send the PDA into Standy and reactivate it and I tap on the BT icon it shows that the BT is not active.


daaaammmmnnnn... It looked soooo good the have a small solution for it.after I posted that, it had worked that entire day and the next. Then at one time I did a soft reset, and followed the same steps, but sometimes it turn off the BT. So it works... sometimes. :(

[hdbueller]

If any of you have the problem that BT goes sleep mode and disconnects your headset, you may try this. It worked for me today. (note: this is only a workaround to prevent BT going sleep mode. This will not fix any of the BT distortion)


Click on the BT icon located at the bottom right of the today screen. Select BT Manager. Then, DON'T click on the X (Close) button of the BT Manager. Just click on the Start > Today icon. This will hide the BT Manager, but it will leave it running on the background (so this way it does not go in sleep mode). I tried this morning and my headset haven't disconnected in all day.

Hope it helps...

I assume that you turn on the b/t first,correct? So, tap b/t icon>turn on b/t>start>today ??? Is this correct?
Thanks...........Later 8)

[Saisoku-R]

but it's a small step in the correct direction :wink:

[fychan]

Just to share what I found...it may not be significant....

I Manage to see a Universal/O2 Exec proto device myself that Supports A2DP. It seems that MS Bluetooth Stack is not that crap afterall.

To use Bluetooth Stereo, the device has a shortcut under programs that says "Turn on Stereo HeadSet" and I have successfully paired the WM 5.0 device with my iTech S35 Stereo headset myself on the spot.

Anyway after what I saw I felt that this can be achieved on my BA WM5.
Hence, I started looking into the registry and started enabling the AudioGateway entries.......Suprise!!!! my iTech S35 was detected to have HeadSet Profile!!! But wat was missing was the Audio headset s/w......

oh yah bear in mind when I was trying the above my BA WM5 was without the "Headset today" patch.