I need Australian ROM Update???? HELP PLEASE!

[fudgebottom]

Hi All

I have original Australian O2 ROM:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165

I also use the O2 Bluetooth head set which I would also like to keep using (I've noticed a few people having issues with some ROM upgrade versions)

Please could someone send me a link where I can download the most stable/updated ROM for my Australian XDA II.

Sorry for asking for links but I am so confused when trying to search for this, I never know what one to use and there are so many around.

I would also like to (IF POSSIBLE) get an upgrade ROM that is automated like O2 original ROM's, one EXE that extracts and does it all for you... no commands or lots of text to read though and try and work out how to do it all....


MANY THANKS!!!!!

Hope someone can help me out!


CHEERS
FB

[fairchiro]

Hi. I'm in a similar position. Notes won't work, SMS has stopped working and hard resets don't help.:( Am looking for version 1.72.187 which seeems to be the best one at present for Australian XDA II. Can anyone assist in locating it. Tried source without luck. Still hunting...

[fudgebottom]

Does any one have any links on a stable Australian O2 XDA II automated ROM? :?:

[Southern_Man]

Hi. I'm in a similar position. Notes won't work, SMS has stopped working and hard resets don't help.:( Am looking for version 1.72.187 which seeems to be the best one at present for Australian XDA II. Can anyone assist in locating it. Tried source without luck. Still hunting...

Best thing would be to download the UK one for Xda II, hack the device_ID on yours to make it look like a UK one.,,,,,

[fudgebottom]

Thanks for the reply Southern_Man.

Does the UK one have the settings and profiles for Telstra Settings and all. Eg. When you do a hard reset it askes you to select your phone provider to set up the settings for that provider. I would have though it would have only had UK telco's as mine only seems to have Australian ones?

Does any one else have an easy upgrade path for the O2 XDAII for either Win2003 or Win2003SE... but I am looking for a stable version where every thing works that should... EG. Alarms, Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth GPS, Phone...etc..etc

Many thanks guys!

[Southern_Man]

Thanks for the reply Southern_Man.

Does the UK one have the settings and profiles for Telstra Settings and all. Eg. When you do a hard reset it askes you to select your phone provider to set up the settings for that provider. I would have though it would have only had UK telco's as mine only seems to have Australian ones?

Does any one else have an easy upgrade path for the O2 XDAII for either Win2003 or Win2003SE... but I am looking for a stable version where every thing works that should... EG. Alarms, Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth GPS, Phone...etc..etc

Many thanks guys!

FB
You're right, it only has the O2 UK settings. But imate have published a list of config cabs for most carriers which you can download and use.

Read the site, update your xda ii, open the extended rom (bit like a small hard disk) and load your own settings in.

You'll get a great deal of satisfaction, and a new way of using your gadget...

[fudgebottom]

Hi Southern_Man

Thanks oncea again for the fast reply.

This version you are talking about I'm asuming it is Win2003 (same as the one I have currently?) is ther much diference that you know of?

Also where can I download all the required software (Rom, ID changer, Config Cabs..etc..etc) and instructions on how to get it all done?

In your opinion do you think it's worth the effort (as it is the same OS version? I am unsure what they have fixed etc..etc)

Thanks once again for your efforts.. Sorry I'm just not into the pocketPC stuff as much at the moment and I use it every day so don't want to stuff any thing up... want to double and triple check before I do any thing :oops:

FB

[fairchiro]

Downloaded the UK version and upgraded to 1.72.181 with no problems. Has been working fine and solved the SMS problem but still have Notes that won't open.
With the download all I needed to do was input the Imei number and it downloaded fine. Got it from the UK XDA site.
On flashing it did report one problem and then suggested that I disconnect, reconnect the device and try again. That was successful.
I can recommend this for anyone in Australia so far. :wink: The configuration to GPRS is different as autoconfig is removed but that was pretty simple really.
Also got the application updates from the site and found the voice dialler to be great so far. Fax facility not much use unless you're happy to pay all the fees to optus for the service.
Will consider the extended ROM upgrade to higher versions to see if I can solve the notes problem or may use the ROM unlocker to copy another file from an uncorrupted device.

[fairchiro]

The UK version was easily able to sort out the optus stuff and search for the network. I'm pretty sure it will do the telstra stuff no probs. Thats version 1.72.181 I'll check it right now to see although I don't have a telstra sim card....No Problems! Go to phone , options, network, click on manual selection, it will then search for all available networks and will pick up optus, telstra and vodaphone AU with no problems. No point in stuffing around with all the technical stuff! :P

[fudgebottom]

Hi fairchiro

Thanks for the reply.

I have just tried to download the updates but it says my IME number is not valid or has already been registerd? I have registered it on MyXDA.com when I purchased the phone a few years ago, could this be my problem?

Do you know where else I can get a copy of this ROM? Also what is the Extended ROM update do? I though the updates updated every thing? (Eg. Radio, Extended, Rom...etc..etc) If not is there a copy of the ROM that updates all software on the PDA?

Also does any one know what is diferent between the UK and Australian version I am currently running?

I have original Australian O2 ROM:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165

Is there much point is just upgrading the ROM version if the others are also not updated?

Does this update fix or have a better battery life (when using bluetooth for example?)

Many thanks once again! :-)

:lol: :P

FB

[fudgebottom]

Hi Guys, also been reading around I'm not too sure what the diferences are between the two versions (Eg. Version I have and the UK updated version)...

Would it be better for me looking at upgrading to Win2003SE as there seems to be a few more features it offers? If so what is the best and esiest upgrade path to take... and the most stable (stability is what I am looking for!)

Cheers
FB

[Southern_Man]

Hi Guys, also been reading around I'm not too sure what the diferences are between the two versions (Eg. Version I have and the UK updated version)...

Would it be better for me looking at upgrading to Win2003SE as there seems to be a few more features it offers? If so what is the best and esiest upgrade path to take... and the most stable (stability is what I am looking for!)

Cheers
FB

Microsoft seem to have a fairly consistent model, whereby it takes them 3-4 attempts to release a decent build of anything. AKU2 is their 3rd go at WM2003SE, and is actually pretty good. Fast, good battery and so on. Worth it for speed and stability.

When they are at AKU2 on Magneto, supposedly in the new year, then all those Windows Mobile 5 devices will be worth looking at (and cheaper too)

[fairchiro]

Hi Fudgebum....sorry, bottom.

I don't think that the previous registration of your IMEI at myxda will be a problem because mine was registered there also.

The 1.72.181 upgrade will update your ROM, radio, and Extended ROM all at the same time.

Don't quote me on this but, I get the understanding that the extended ROM is one that is not quite essential to the basic running of the PDA. In other words you can play with it so that certain programs are included and certain ones are not. Hey but I'm still learning about all this stuff too. In this forum lots of guys, especially "zero" or is it "extremezero" or similar, seem to cook up their own versions of the extended ROM for personalizing aspects of the pda operation and available applications.

If you want to send me a personal message (see PM's above) then I can post you a cd with the ROM update on it or you should be able to download it at the UK site . Can't understand why you can't as long as you can input an IMEI. :?
Good Luck