Test: Himalaya WM5 ROM ported to BA device.

[mamaich]

After some playing I've managed to make Himalaya's ROM work on our devices. A test version is uploaded here - ftp://xda@xda-developers.com/Uploads/Blueangel/wm5_test/hima2baWM5testROM.rar
This ROM should be considered as a first step towards porting HTC Wizard's ROM to our devices. WM5 Roms of other QVGA devices can be also used as a template. If you have such ROMs - post them here.

This ROM should be considered as a test and should not be used on real devices!
What's new in this version:
- DirectX mobile/Direct3D mobile support!
- Native WM5 camera API
- no need to install any patches for BA WM5 ROM
- Himalaya's ROM is newer and should be more stable than BA

Known bugs:
- When using BT a crash in device.exe occurs, but BT continues to work
- Camera is rotated, and max resolution is 480x360, installing 2003SE camera fix may fix that

The ROM still does not have MMS client.

What should be tested:
- overall stability of this ROM. It has only several files from BlueAngel native ROM and they may conflict with something.
- BT headset disconnection bug should be checked. My headset is broken, so i cannot check it myself
- maybe someone would play with registry on this ROM? I think that BT crashes and rotated camera may be fixed by editing registry.

The tools used to create this ROM are here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171

Installation:
Download archive, fix country code, flash. Make hard reset after flashing! Press record+camera+reset button, and select "format storage" in menu.

Note. I cannot create WM5 ROM for those devices that don't have leaked or official WM5 ROM created for them! Alpine and Magician users - dont ask me to do so!

[sacaman]

Wooowwwwww :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Great JOB

You, Buzz, & co you are the Best

micro...soft must ask you to develope there new application :o


Sacaman :)

[d3vil]

Very nice mamaich..how about speed? Does it run as fast as himalaya?

[al_3sjad]

Thank you Dear File under Downloading

[Dr Puttingham]

So far it seems great! I did have to run the MaUpgradeUt_noID instead of BaUpgradeUt because of my device and I had to run the CameraFix to fix the slowness due to sound issue. Will test BT today. So far though it's much more responsive.... and I've yet to overclock.

Great work mamaich and company!

Thanks!!!!!!!!

Steven
SX66 (PH20B1) [Cingular]
ROM: 5.03.02 WWE
ROM date: 03/02/05
Ext ROM: None
Radio: 1.13.00

[efjay]

mamaich, thanks for all your hard work again. I am unable to flash till the weekend but will try it then. One question on your tool that you linked to, does it work on nbf or nba files? Thanks

[marksken]

you guys really rule !!!
can wait for flashing it tonight
keep up the good work

[mr_ding]

mamaich:

Will you be replacing the 5.1.1700 Build 14343 (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_5.1.1700_build_14343_Upgrade ) with this version?

The rar file link above is broken? I can't download the file.

[exstatica]

does the universal mms cab work?
and should the storage be reformated partion wise? Like one big thing or still split up?

[a771la]

:D :twisted: :wink: :lol: :)

i flash my 9090 ..... it work :D

nice job

but......

when i use the camera ,pictures are turned 90° :?

now i try to apply patch for keyboard , mms , and so on :roll:

[kyphur]

Just flashed, xBackup is listed but it errors "unknown Backup data"

[ahegazi]

I can't access the ftp server. It's asking for user name and password

[a771la]

backlight don't work :(

[forza]

Working link;

ftp://xda:xda@xda-developers.com/Uploads/Blueangel/wm5_test/hima2baWM5testROM.rar

[a771la]

tomtom 5.21 working ^_^

[ahegazi]

Working link;

ftp://xda:xda@xda-developers.com/Uploads/Blueangel/wm5_test/hima2baWM5testROM.rar


Thanks Forza for the link. It's working and I'm downloading it now

[ahegazi]

So far working OK on PDA2k. I like it that there is no need for patching. Still more to be tested.

[a771la]

going crash with resco explorer 5.31 :cry:

[exstatica]

is there a need to repartion the storage into one big 68 meg partition or leave as factory?

[kyphur]

Microsoft Voice Command 1.5 not working with this ROM....

Nevermind, did format of storage etc and reinstalled, works now.

There is just one wierd bit of behavior though. When using the "Ringer" commands it changes the phone volume not the PDA volume (which really is the ringer) and for Vibrate it just cuts the sound off instead of switching to vibrate.

[exstatica]

Bugs:

1. Brightness settings do not change
2. Wireless manager creates a G icon that is black
3. Keyboard repeat issue still exists
4. Shows I'm always roaming
5. GRPS connections still do not show in the bubble.

I'll be digging into the registry to see if i can figure out why the camera is rotated.

[KTamas]

Gonna try out soon hopefully... Thank you very very much as always, mamaich. I hope you can port the wizard ROM sooner or later to BA....

[KTamas]

Has anyone tried the BA WM5 patch for the backlight issue?

[ahegazi]

going crash with resco explorer 5.31 :cry:

What kind of crach are you having? I'm using resco explorer 5.31 without any problems

[borjok536]

but How about the Splash Image? can we change it?

[the.amadeus]

Is this new cooked ROM FASTER?

[d3vil]

Bugs:

3. Keyboard repeat issue still exists



Bahh....i won't even bother...

[forza]

TomTom 5.21 crashes after about 15/20mins (had it three times now), eventually a Microsoft "We're Sorry" dialog appears saying filesys.exe caused a problem and do I want to report it ....

[a771la]

freez and need reset

mms disappear :cry:

[candrat]

You are amazing mamaich, I envy you.
Thanks for all your hardwork, I will install it after I finished all my projects :)

Just a quick dumb question:

Is it possible to port Universal's WM5 to BA, considering it is a newer ROM?

[omega_]

what patch must be done?

The keyboard? anything else that needs to be installed?

[Dr Puttingham]

Well......

BT much better with my Motorolla hs850, hasn't disconnected me when the device suspends. Keyboard hasn't repeated. Seems faster and more stable, only reset once. Microsoft Voice works like a charm. Activesync 4.1 with my laptop and Exchange 2003 server flawless.
Biggest annoyance is the constant notification that wireless networking will use gprs.....

Still testing but so far I'm lovin' it mamaich!

[omega_]

Well......

BT much better with my Motorolla hs850, hasn't disconnected me when the device suspends. Keyboard hasn't repeated. Seems faster and more stable, only reset once. Microsoft Voice works like a charm. Activesync 4.1 with my laptop and Exchange 2003 server flawless.
Biggest annoyance is the constant notification that wireless networking will use gprs.....

Still testing but so far I'm lovin' it mamaich!

Still trying to get Resco running, 5.21 doesn't work.. will try 5.30

By the way, does SPB pocket Plus cause any lag???

Backlight option missing after applying patch.

Keyboard no light!

[efjay]

Quick question for anyone who has upgraded, does PIE display sites with gifs correctly; for example when browsing xda do you see the quote, reply buttons? And do you still lose your emails after removing the battery? Thanks

[a771la]

for mms i try this:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/upload/mino_MMS.CAB

i make this from WM5_ArcsoftMMS_From_Universal.CAB

[kyphur]

I can see the Quote, Profile, PM etc button images.

At the bottom the New Topic and Reply are displayed as text links though (no red X).

[marksken]

So Mamaich whats the next rom you'll be porting ?

[mr_ding]

If I'm running WM5.1.1700 already, do I need to downgrade first before I can run Hima2BAWM5TestRom?

BAUpgradeIt.exe gives error.

Using MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe, it gives:
Error 150: ROM UPGRADE UTILITY ERROR
This ROM Upgrade Utility does not design for your device.
Please get proper ROM UPgrade Utility and try again!

[mr_ding]

Trying to downgrade to WM2003SE:

Running xda-developers_Unlocker.CAB
Unhide runs fine
Unlock gives error:
FL_IOCTL_BDTL_HW_PROTECTION - The parameter is incorrect

Running Repart_DOC.exe with 128kb gives:
FL_IOCTL_FORMAT_PHYSICAL_DRIVE failed

Does it mean I can't switch from 5.1.1700 Build 14343 to this version?

[KTamas]

Trying to downgrade to WM2003SE:

Running xda-developers_Unlocker.CAB
Unhide runs fine
Unlock gives error:
FL_IOCTL_BDTL_HW_PROTECTION - The parameter is incorrect

Running Repart_DOC.exe with 128kb gives:
FL_IOCTL_FORMAT_PHYSICAL_DRIVE failed

Does it mean I can't switch from 5.1.1700 Build 14343 to this version?
Downgrade only the CE ROM to WM2003SE, then unlock, unhide, resize and then flash the Extended ROM.

[KTamas]

First impressions: SO DARN FASTER. Much faster than ANY BA WM5 release. Now let's apply some registry tweaks.....
Edit: There is a mistake in the registry tweaks you have defaultly in the ROM, one is at the storagemanager is 4096 in hexa, not in decimal. Still, VERY FAST compared to other ROMs. Maybe this time I'll keep it...testing the sound right now.
Edit2: Can't change backlight. Gonna try the BA patch and see if it makes any difference.
Edit3: Can't install the patch...it says i don't have enough system privilages.. oh well, waiting for a backlight fix.
Edit4: using Wisbar Advance2, STILL fast. This ROM is definatelly a keeper, and now let's do some manual patching on the backlight...

[mr_ding]

Hmm, I guess both WM5 Build 14343 (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_5.1.1700_build_14343_Upgrade ) & this WM5 BA Upgrade both has the same version.

However, I find this version to be slower on response. I thought this version does not require any patches to make the system faster.

Another weird observation, I downgrade my WM5 Build 1700 (+ patches) to WM2003SE, then upgrade to this version so just in case I did hard-reset, I don't have to redo all patches. But right now, this version is slower than the previous one that I have, and my installed program from previous WM5 are still there.
I also have duplicate calendar, contacts, ... icons under Start;Programs for some reason.

[KTamas]

Okay, after some manual patching, backlight works. Let's get camera work now....
Edit: Good, Camera is working. Thank you again, Mamaich, let's hope you can do the wizard ROM too :)

[GuyGascard]

How and what did you do to make the camera working with this release.ie patch or registry or both...
:shock:

[KTamas]

How and what did you do to make the camera working with this release.ie patch or registry or both...
:shock:
Just install the WM5 camera patch (Camera2K5.cab), then launch camera.exe from \windows.

[mr_ding]

Where can I find the (button lock) program? This used to be there on the other Build 14343.

[omega_]

Where can I find the (button lock) program? This used to be there on the other Build 14343.

I still get that program after flashing to this ROM.

I hope registry patches would be out soon.... at least for the backlight option in the Settings panel.

Speed wise, much faster as compared to other 2005 ROM, but still not comparable to 2003SE (maybe some improvements could be done)..

thanks mamaich!

[Dr Puttingham]

Hmm, I guess both WM5 Build 14343 (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_5.1.1700_build_14343_Upgrade ) & this WM5 BA Upgrade both has the same version.

However, I find this version to be slower on response. I thought this version does not require any patches to make the system faster.

Another weird observation, I downgrade my WM5 Build 1700 (+ patches) to WM2003SE, then upgrade to this version so just in case I did hard-reset, I don't have to redo all patches. But right now, this version is slower than the previous one that I have, and my installed program from previous WM5 are still there.
I also have duplicate calendar, contacts, ... icons under Start;Programs for some reason.

Curious on how you did an upgrade without a hard reset? And really confused regarding not wanting to do all patches... did you kill the registry, etc upon first reboot after flashing? That's the only way I can see where you would have duplicates. I've done every WM5 rom update since Mamaich, Buzz and friends back in Sept supplied this info and haven't had such problems. I think I have the same device as you, anything I can do to help, just ask.

Cheers!

Steven

SX66 (PH20B1) [Cingular]
ROM: 5.03.02 WWE
ROM date: 03/02/05
Ext ROM: None
Radio: 1.13.00

[fusedwire]

Strange... I get Error 100: Model ID Error when running BaUpgradeUt.exe. Any1 else having the same problem??

[the.amadeus]

Upgraded today to the new build.

First impressions:

* its faster/more responsive than a previous mamaich builds
* all desktop apps I normally use work without issues (ie wisbar advance, spb pocket plus)
* backlight can not be changed, camera works but rotated (bombs out when you try to change it), did not get the time to play with this.

[Pentium]

i'm trying this ROM on my PDA2k...thanx alot mamiach...

it's really faster & WM10 can play alot of Multimedia files :)...

can we fix the cam issue with some registry edit?

..i couldn't use Resco Explorer 2005 :( my device crashes everytime i started the application..

still trying it..

anything i will post it here!

[Pentium]

Strange... I get Error 100: Model ID Error when running BaUpgradeUt.exe. Any1 else having the same problem??

i had this problem with my PDA2k...stopping ActiveSync 4.1 & entering the bootloader mode solve the problem :lol:

[fusedwire]

Strange... I get Error 100: Model ID Error when running BaUpgradeUt.exe. Any1 else having the same problem??

i had this problem with my PDA2k...stopping ActiveSync 4.1 & entering the bootloader mode solve the problem :lol:

Ooops!!! Forgot to enter in BL mode :) Just woke up

[KTamas]

Upgraded today to the new build.

First impressions:

* its faster/more responsive than a previous mamaich builds
* all desktop apps I normally use work without issues (ie wisbar advance, spb pocket plus)
* backlight can not be changed, camera works but rotated (bombs out when you try to change it), did not get the time to play with this.
I'll soon make a WiKi article about the fixes for this ROM.

[KTamas]

Wiki article and camera/backlight fix is HERE (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_HimalayaPort)

[ahegazi]

Wiki article and camera/backlight fix is HERE (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_HimalayaPort)

Thanks KTamas for the update. The backlight issue was solved by this patch. However, as for the Camera, the patch made the camra function gone. Only the album can be found. Hope there will be a special patch for BA.

[eyeless]

so far the only problems i have had with it are the camera... and the back light.

FOr me this seems to run almost as fast as 2003... so i dunno i like it =)

I would like the camera to work right now... pRETTY PRETTY PLEASE =)

other than that im going to keep this on my phone and give this baby a try!

GREAT WORK YOU RULE!!!

[mamaich]

As I wrote before. This ROM is a test build! It is not intended to be used on a normal device. I've collected a set of bugs, now I'm looking for ways to fix them.

[eyeless]

oh i found another bug, maybe its just my machine...

the backlight for the keyboard won't work.

I still like it though =)

[fusedwire]

I am still facing bluetooth issues as before.
1. I set bluetooth on, hit the power button to suspend, hit the power button back on - bluetooth shuts off (The icon has no cross over it).
2. I set the bluetooth on, hit the power button to suspend - after 3 mins the device wakes up and bluetooth shuts off.

Any1 else experiencing this?? These are the programs I've installed after flashing the rom:
1. Patches for camera and backlight
2. SPB crap
3. Resco
4. Cyberon voice dial.

P.S. I'm talking about the device bluetooth and not the headset.

[a771la]

try this :P :D

[a771la]

how ca make a link for keyboard.exe in a settings pannell ?

try this:

[a771la]

this patch resolve:

backligh and keyborad backlight :P

[omega_]

this patch resolve:

backligh and keyborad backlight :P

both patches in one CAB, thanks!

[a771la]

tell me if it work fine :shock:

[Mastiff]

Man, this is impressive! I'm itching to try this, but I will have to take mamaich's advice and not flash yet. But as soon as the T word dissappear ("test", of course...) I will be on it! Lovely!

[Serge]

FASTER ! FASTER ! FASTER !
REALLY FASTER !

Thank you mamaich ! We LOVE you !

For Camera to work with button, simply copy shortcut on your BA from \Windows\Camera.lnk (not exe) to \Windows\AppButtons\Camera.lnk (replace old one)... That's all :wink:

@+
Serge

[candrat]

Installed, everything works great, all applications runs perfectly fine except the keyboard backlight still doesn't work (already applied the patch by a771la)
WM5 runs much more responsive (especially with the overclock it runs like a dream).
Thanks mamaich, greatly appreciate your effort and looking forward for further BA WM5 development :)

[Serge]

Installed, everything works great, all applications runs perfectly fine except the keyboard backlight still doesn't work (already applied the patch by a771la)
WM5 runs much more responsive (especially with the overclock it runs like a dream).
Thanks mamaich, greatly appreciate your effort and looking forward for further BA WM5 development :)
To activate keyboard backlight after applying a771la patch, simply go to Start - Settings - System - Clic on Keyboard and activate it ! :wink:

@+
Serge

[candrat]

I guess I spoke too soon :P, thanks for the info Sarge

[mr_ding]

Great. :) Now I have backlight + keyboard backlight.

I end up having to install (mamaich Nosound fix) on my SX66 to fix the slowness.


this patch resolve:

backligh and keyborad backlight :P

[eyeless]

Okay i applied the patches and changed my button link and i love it!

dude this so far is pretty freaking stable. I did have a problem where my gprs for some reason kept blocking wifi... but i think thats b/c i accidently put the other patch.

so far this is what i have on mine.

a771la patch for the keyboard and backlight
the universal mms patch
camera patch
and button fix batch (i like the old buttons)

and on a few things i notice a little different speed difference, but nothing huge.

ME LIKE!!!!!!

[baniaczek]

It's great.

Some [small] problems:
files within \Windows\Startup and \Windows\StartMenu cann't be deleted, changed nor renamed. You know, what does it implies.

Thanks, mamaich and others.

[a771la]

use resco explorer

[mr_ding]

Can someone confirm if that registry bit should be changed from hex -> dec. And what that registry value affects?


First impressions: SO DARN FASTER. Much faster than ANY BA WM5 release. Now let's apply some registry tweaks.....
Edit: There is a mistake in the registry tweaks you have defaultly in the ROM, one is at the storagemanager is 4096 in hexa, not in decimal. Still, VERY FAST compared to other ROMs. Maybe this time I'll keep it...testing the sound right now.
Edit2: Can't change backlight. Gonna try the BA patch and see if it makes any difference.
Edit3: Can't install the patch...it says i don't have enough system privilages.. oh well, waiting for a backlight fix.
Edit4: using Wisbar Advance2, STILL fast. This ROM is definatelly a keeper, and now let's do some manual patching on the backlight...

[SKassam]

I have the XDAIIs and the steps upto Bootloader work until the "white screen". Screen has highlights on Ethernet KITL and Active, How long do I need to wait before the welcome screen?

Thanks.

[The SNAKE]

Installation was without problems and indeed it is a lot faster!

So far found the following problems:

1. BT still turns of on resume
2. Messenger doesn't work

Any body found a way to disable the GPRS notification?

Thanks for this great ROM!

[kyphur]

I've given up on BT with my BA, the sound quality just isn't reliable using any Radio Stack.

It would be nice if MMS worked (not that I use it much but it bugs me that I can't if I wanted to).

[Pentium]

this rom include 3gp, mp4 association with WMP10...

but i can't play these extensions!!!

an error message appear everytime i tried to play mp4, 3gp file....

and my bluetooth headset (Nokia HS-3W) disconnects every so and on!!

[adh2k1]

Are we to expect these "bugs" you spoke of to be fixed for this rom??

[candrat]

When I'm receiving a phone call, the ringtone volume somehow has the pattern of [loud - low - loud - low].
I personalize ringtone from contacts, i'm not sure if that is the problem.
However if I receive the phone without personalize ringtone (using the default ones) sound problem does not appears.

Does anyone have the same problem?

[Mastiff]

Gentlemen, this looks too good to pass, even though it's a test version. Could somebody please answer three questions:

1. Upgrading can be done directly from the earlier BA WM5 ROM without going to WM2003 as a middle station, right?

2. Can it also be downgraded to that ROM in case I come across something that makes it impossible for me to use (like NetRemote not working)?

3. Is there anything wrong with WiFi function? I don't use GPRS, I almost never use the camera or MMS, but I do use WiFi several times a day.

Thanks in advance! I'll be jumping on the bandwagon today if I get the "right" answers (right for me) to these soon! :D

[barrney]

I've installed the new ROM on my MDA III, it works, it is fast, so far it seems reliable.

But: I can not turn on button lock function any more, the Button Lock icon is missing from the Settings menu.

Is there anyone with the same problem? How can I solve it? Thanks.

[marksken]

I see most people saying its fast,
but some find it slow
on mine ba it looks if there's a small delay on pressing a button or start menu
so i would like to know what rom the people had befor this version and what patches they used so we can find the differences
i came from wm2003se 1.42 rom

[baniaczek]

1. Upgrading can be done directly from the earlier BA WM5 ROM without going to WM2003 as a middle station, right?

Yes. If you have previous version, you have everything prepared. Kill some processes [search wiki], start upgrade and go on.

[MurphmanL]

I find this rom nice and stable, and is definately faster than the previous Maimich rom released, so i'll stick with this one for a while.
Managed to get my camera working but no luck with the backlight yet even with the patch the backlight became permanently turned off so i had to remove it, will try again later!

The only thing that bugs me about this rom is the gui speed, as pretty as it looks when i recieve a new sms it takes ages for the bubble to appear compared to 2003se - and the messages application takes forever to open!
Anyway ive overclocked to 530mhz and this helps a bit, but a good tweak to speed up the gui appearance would be appreciated :)

[Mastiff]

Thanks! Then I assume the downgrade will work the same way. But what about the WiFi?

[MurphmanL]

Wifi seems to work fine for me as far as turning on and off goes :P not tried connecting to any networks yet tho since there are none around...

[Mastiff]

OK, here goes... I'll let you know how it works from my perspective (WiFi, NetRemote, Pocket Plus).

[a771la]

my wifi don't connect at my router :(

what can i do?

[Mastiff]

Fantastic! Faster, more responsive! WiFi works as a charm. a771la, I had to type in the key and then do a soft reset. Then it would connect to my router. Maybe you need to to the same?

[omega_]

hoping the "test" would be over soon, and it would be perfectly stable with patches.

hopes wiki would be updated...

[a771la]

Fantastic! Faster, more responsive! WiFi works as a charm. a771la, I had to type in the key and then do a soft reset. Then it would connect to my router. Maybe you need to to the same?

I made a hard reset and reinstall all

now works :D

after many tests with many patch :twisted:
hd resolv all :P :D

[Axel Foley]

This release is very good, I had to apply the Camer2k5 and the light_fix2 fixes.

Two problems remain:

1. Bluetooth/Wlan get turned off on resume.
2. Often, when turning on, the brightness level for On Battery gets reset to 0.

Unfortunately both these problems are very annoying. The second problem (brightness) seems to affect only me, I didn't read nothing in the thread, am I right?

Anyway, this is the best release I tried, with a couple of fixes it could be perfect.

Thanks to everyone who made it possible, I'll keep watching this thread and I hope the wiki will get updated. :)

[Rogero]

Hello Everybody, I just flashed this new ROM ( From a WM5 patch v3 ), and i found some programs missing like Buttons Lock, and some from my old installation just still present, so i did a Hard Reset and changed the 2nd and 3rd options to "yes" to force a format and a new registry, then i booted again and it was all there, I have apllied these patches (light_FIX2.CAB, Camera2K5.cab, MMS universal cab then turn off for 15 sec and Reset ) then copied the Camera shortcut in order to have it working with button, also the Xbackup is there but not working , so i removed the Xbackup Icon too.

I mentioned a slight increase in Speed, overall looks fine, but Damn no midi and no album, I tried to install the old WM5 patch for this but no luck, So please anyone who have it working ( Midi and Album ) please post.

Thanks for all xda-developpers and forum members for these great releases :wink:

[a771la]

i serch any version of stk
that present doesn't work
:(

[TheLastOne]

Ok. I like it. I like it alot. But I've noticed some problems.

Speed is ok. Some of the registry tweaks for the old version seem to do some good here, too.

Problems (There are more then I listed, but I forget what they are):
1) MSN Messenger doesn't work.
2) GPRS problems. When I connect to GPRS, my phone goes kinda wonky. Loses signal alot (even in areas that have full signal with GPRS off), and the worst part is that it seems I CAN'T RECEIVE CALLS with GPRS on - does anyone else have this?

What is this talk about hex to dec changes?

[baeshin81]

Right I noticed that there is a icon for wifi and bluetooth in the quick links. However, there is a major lag when I click on the start button. It takes at least 3 - 10 seconds for the start menu applications to pop up.

Also the bluetooth light keeps flashing even when the bluetooth is not active unless it is forced on through the software and the light is flashing to indicate that.

Running through the Settings portion of the control panel, the unit runs like a champ!

There definately needs to be a fix about the start button!

Siemens SX66 Cingular

OKAY! Just a quick update!! I did the no_camera_update from the original files from mamaich...that fixed the start button lag completely! This software works as if it was meant for this phone!!!!!!

Also when you use this, the camera icon when clicked opens up your album.

Updated the light fix. No problems there? I hope...

Installed Voice Command and TCPMP!
Voice Command Works Perfect without patches. I think the previous user who posted wasn't using the correct version or didn't know how to update to the latest version.

TCPMP Works but there is definately a lag to it. I was playing a movie from my 2 Gig SD card and it has to rebuffer very often. If someone knows how to setup TCPMP to optimize it for the SX66, please let me know!

Wi-Fi connected right away! Even gave me my neighbors Wi-Fi networks.

Installed Agile Messenger for AIM via Wi-Fi. Connected without a hitch!

Media Player works like a CHAMP! Fast and less lag when watching videos. I am watching videos with Korean writing in the title that shows up as boxes. It doesn't lag! No conversions either!

Now with all these updates and the phone working so well, I recommend the 3550 battery to keep up with the usage of the phone! Overall, this phone has come a long way!

Thanks for all your updates and constant work on this project. It really has made this phone worth its weight in gold!

[obiesoft]

Hi all, i upgraded yesterday, faster, runs well. I should be staying with WM5 this time. My camera is not working, i have installed the patch, when i press the camera, it shouws my pictures and videos that i have already put on the phone, not the camera, sup with this.

[KTamas]

Hi all, i upgraded yesterday, faster, runs well. I should be staying with WM5 this time. My camera is not working, i have installed the patch, when i press the camera, it shouws my pictures and videos that i have already put on the phone, not the camera, sup with this.
Solution... (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_HimalayaPort)

[obiesoft]

thanks, it works now

[Axel Foley]

I can't find a way to configure WLAN. I only see a WLAN_MAN icon that turns on/off wlan but I can't find out how to setup my SSID, WPA-PSK phrase etc.

In settings I can't see any icon related to these settings...any hint? Is there any fix for this?

Thanks.

[deepsync]

My Update always stops at exactly 53 %. Im Updating from the old WM5 update.

Does anyone have an idea ? What could the reason be for this ? Do I have to format my device first ?

Deepsync

[swoopster]

Guys,

Does this himalaya version of WM5 address the following issues:

1. Phone not ringing till third ring
2. Bluetooth switching off after a few minutes when phone is off
3. Wifi / Bluetooth switching off on resume

Thanks

[a771la]

where i can find a version of album working?

there is a way for use zoom in camera?

there is a version of caller id working?


10x :D

[kyphur]

3 Download GetDeviceData. Copy to your device, run it, then copy \Windows\GetDeviceData.txt to your PC.
4 Download EditFix.bat and XDA3NbfTool. Patch your ROM with the data in GetDeviceData.txt -- read EditFix.bat for the how-to.



Where can I find the instructions for doing this (the patching of ROM) when I follow the links in the "HTC_Blueangel_WM5_Himalaya Port" instructions page for EditFix.bat and XDA3NbfTool all they do is tell me that they are to be used with each other but no instructions see to exist.

[Lixtek]

Hi!
I had a very quick wm05 before this himalaya version because

1. I used ervey possible speed hack and put the dates very high (my rams wasn't used anyway by ext. rom or buzzs ramdisk)
2. I switch off what is not necessary like meters some notification sounds
3. All animations off

In this thread I read nearly just positive opinions about the new rom so I tried it.

1. I was positively suprised that this rom use nearly 40mb of ram and I thought this would be the answer why it should be faster than the roms before

2. I tried to use some speed hacks but it does speed up a bit the device but not really although I put the dates extremely high! It worked at the old roms although a lot people said it wouldn't. I must admitt that u can do some additional speed hacks with this version others don't have

3. I tried every trick of the other wm05 roms like put the date into the top bar some other registry hacks and so on.......

And the rom began to become unstable! I recieved a lot of errors! Although it was still slower than my previous wm05 version with mamaich patch3 or 4! So I throttled the device down made some resets but it remains unstable(I don't overclock) !

My post should not be seen as an advice to use other roms or to tell every body that this rom is a bad one. If u use it and u like it because u just see advantages in it according to speed and stability just use it. Perhabs it is really good for u!

But in my opinion it is until now still a test rom and I will switch back to my old wm05

[Mastiff]

I disagree. Without hacks it's still faster than anything I could make the previous ROM do, and it's stable as well. I think you should try without any of the hacks for a few days.

[Rogero]

I agree with Lixtek that the old WM5 was better, and I just flashed back to the old one, for speed difference nothing to be mentioned, and the main reason I flashed back to this old WM5 i had was the Camera and Album features that are still not working right on the Himalaya ported WM5.

[kyphur]

Unless I missed and important step (like using editfix.bat which I can't find the correct instructions for) then I have to agree that this version is slower.

I've had to install the no camera patch just to get it working fine with sounds.

I also don't like how the notification remains in the lower bar area if you are using either WiFi or GPRS.

It does run very stabile until you start installing software and then it's anyone's guess as to what will happen next...

Bob

[candrat]

I've installed this and run different kind of softwares without any problem such as: PI 2005, Cash Organizer, Wisbar Advance 2, iLauncher, Pocket Hack Master, Memmaid, Tweaks 2k2 (Working fine now! no more error like the old WM5), resco explorer, and many more.

The only application that doesn't work is MSN Messenger which can be replaced with Agile Messenger or other chatting software.
It would be nice if GPRS notification when WiFi connected can be disabled, but I still can survive with that considering the speed that it gained.

[Stofi]

thanks a lot,

this Version works very fine and fast. I combinated it with mamaich camera patch, button patch and album cab. , MMS cab works good from ncruz. Anything works fine. :P

now i need a idee from someone, to replace this ugly wifi ikon and it will be perfect! (maybe incl. black W and G is also removed i´m very happy ;-) ) :lol:

[AngelJo008]

I can't seem to get this process to work--the directions are sparce at best--Anyone able to put a step by step process--I keep getting errors with the BA upgrade utility saying this version is not meant for my device--and then I use the other upgrade program and it doesn't register the ROM version--HELP!!!!

update--I even downgraded to WM2003SE and still same issue--what's the deal? I want to upgrade this before I reload my info--TIA!!

[kyphur]

I can't seem to get this process to work--the directions are sparce at best--Anyone able to put a step by step process--I keep getting errors with the BA upgrade utility saying this version is not meant for my device--and then I use the other upgrade program and it doesn't register the ROM version--HELP!!!!

The MAupdate_NOID.exe program is the one to use if your phone is PH20B1 (No Camera with GSM). If you phone is CDMA (Verizon/Sprint) then you can't use this.

The upgrade only includes an image for CE ROM, no extended rom and the utility will not show the version currently on your phone.

If you need more assistance you can PM me, I have flashed my phone with WM2005 several times (even gone back and forth between WM2k5 and Wm2005).

Please explain what preparation step you have taken (did you unlock and resize your Ext-ROM? etc..)

Bob

[Dr Puttingham]

I can't seem to get this process to work--the directions are sparce at best--Anyone able to put a step by step process--I keep getting errors with the BA upgrade utility saying this version is not meant for my device--and then I use the other upgrade program and it doesn't register the ROM version--HELP!!!!

From what you say I imagine that you, like I, have a PH20B1 ...
Follow the steps at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_5.1.1700_build_14343_Upgrade
Replace the rom with mamaich's test rom and you shouldn't have any problems.

Good luck!

Steven

SX66 (PH20B1) [Cingular]
ROM: 5.03.02 WWE
ROM date: 03/02/05
Ext ROM: None
Radio: 1.13.00

[AngelJo008]

okay I did those things but it wouldnt load--I kept getting errors--I ran just the MA upgrade utility without any reference to nb. files or RUU files and it ran but how do I know if I've comepleted to the latest ROM? is there a ROM version I can verify that it did work or something to look for?

update:

I had to rename the HTCRUU files to say just RUU so that the MA upgrade utility would work--It loaded but how do I know it REALLY loaded? is there something I should look for? I find that since I don't have a camera I have to diable sounds and load in the patch then reenable sounds--I dont see how this is any different if it in fact loaded since I still have to load in all the patches--Is it simply more stable and faster? Thanks for all of your help!!

Update #2--

IT WORKS!!!!!

once I loaded in all of the patches like before and reenabled sounds, I tested the wifi right away wince I was having issues before and it connected right away and now I have a black blox with a white "W" whereas I did not have that before. the startup screen is much faster and more responsive than before but for me the real test is the phone app which I have yet to test. I will get back with you all later with results!!

THANKS AGAIN TO YOU ALL!!!

[dmelton75]

So, it seems faster, a lot of bugs are getting worked out but what is the deal with GPRS? Does GPRS work under this version of WM5 on the BA? I live and die by my GPRS connection, my phone is paid for by my job so I have a constant GPRS connection to get my email from work via Pylon Anywhere. If GPRS doesn't work under this version I can't use it, if it DOES work under this version then I think it's time for me to do it.

What's the verdict? GPRS work or not?

Thanks!
Derek

[kyphur]

What's the verdict? GPRS work or not?

Thanks!
Derek

GPRS Works for me. There are reported problems of 3rd party apps not automatically initiating GPRS but I cannot confirm.

The only 3rd party app I use which pulls data via GPRS (and/or WiFi) is Sbsh Pocket Weather. All I had to do was select a checkbox on the Comms tabs which says "Use Connection Manager" and it works 100% of the time.

Also, ironically this ROM seems to work best if you get to it by doing the following:

Upgrade from Wm2k3 to the original BA WM5 ROM (patched Version 3)

Flash HimaPort ROM over BA ROM

On Hard Reset, format storage and Registry Hive.

Bob

[AngelJo008]

What's the verdict? GPRS work or not?

Thanks!
Derek

Also, ironically this ROM seems to work best if you get to it by doing the following:

Upgrade from Wm2k3 to the original BA WM5 ROM (patched Version 3)

Flash HimaPort ROM over BA ROM

On Hard Reset, format storage and Registry Hive.

Bob

I agree completely--after working most of last night on this--I did all sorts of variations of install--the one you mentioned works the best. I was estatic that my wi-fi works better than before and all the OS is MUCH faster and responsive. Took me a bit, but once completed, it works like a charm!!

[dmelton75]

Ok, I'm ALMOST talked into it. I'm currently running the latest cooked rom and ext rom from the sx66 standardization project and I love it but I would really, REALLY like the wm5 "never lose your information" feature but I just have to make sure that it will work for me as a "work" device. It's got to be able to send and receive my email and it has to be reliable as a phone. What's the "keyboard repeat" bug and can it be patched yet?

Thanks again!

[eyeless]

I have searched and i just can't find a soloution....

My email account is gone after a soft reset! How do i get it back b/c i cant just add it back, if i put the same name it wont let me.

Anyone?

PLEASE!!!!

Thank you!!!!

[kyphur]

Ok, I'm ALMOST talked into it. I'm currently running the latest cooked rom and ext rom from the sx66 standardization project and I love it but I would really, REALLY like the wm5 "never lose your information" feature but I just have to make sure that it will work for me as a "work" device. It's got to be able to send and receive my email and it has to be reliable as a phone. What's the "keyboard repeat" bug and can it be patched yet?

Thanks again!

Using the upgrade path I outlined above seems to work best (in my experience).

I've experienced the keyboard "stutter" or repeating issue and here is how I fixed it.

START => Settings => System => Keyboard

This is where you enable the backlight for your keyboard.

Click on the "Repeats Setting", it says that it is for buttons but I'm now convinced that the keyboard is considered a bunch of buttons.

Move both sliders to the middle, then click "ok" in upper right of screen.

Now try your keyboard, this seems to eliminate the repeating keyboard problem....

CURRENT ISSUES ON MY PHONE

#1 - Cannot get MMS working on Cingular network in US.

#2 - Occasionally e-Mail program will just close for no apparent reason (I will uninstall the MMS from WM2k3 and see if this goes away).

#3 - Might be issues with Sbsh Pocket Breeze/iLauncher/Pocket Weather, currently troubleshooting to see if they cause instability.

#4 - Annoying that the WiFi Fix simply reverses the problem (ie used to never turn WiFi on after resume/reset but with fix always turns it on) I would prefer if it could remember the last state of WiFi.

#5 - Windows Notification Sounds are not disabled when I'm on a phone call!

#6 - What the hell is "Desktop" that keeps showing up in my running tasks and then F's everything up when I try to close it?

#7 - "Unhandled error has occured in the shell. Attempting to restart the shell", if I try to close an file browsing window while "Desktop" process is running. This actually resets the phone, thank MS for persistant storage!

WISH LIST

#1 - Way to tell WiFi to not automatically want to connect to "non-preferred" Access Points so I can drive to work without it asking me if I want to connect to everyone's WLAN.

#2 - A way to disable the persistant notification when you have a WiFi or GPRS connection. I wastes the left soft key by keeping it stuck in "Notification" just to tell you that Applications will first connect to WiFi/GPRS.

#3 - Way to tell ActiveSync that it cannot connect or Sync with anything unless I'm actually connected to something so it should only load when I establish a "sync-able" connection.

There are more coming....

Bob

[ed.dark]

My experience:-

much better than the othe wm5 for BA. However, keyboard is still too slow. Its better though.

3rd party software causes many crashes - sof reset after soft reset (resco explorer the culprit i think....)

[KTamas]

Try total commander, it works fine w/o any problems and it has most of Resco's features.

[dmelton75]

I was upgrading my device to wm5 patch 3 in order to get to the new himalaya test rom. in the wiki I read:

# Download GetDeviceData. Copy to your device, run it, then copy \Windows\GetDeviceData.txt to your PC.
# Download EditFix.bat and XDA3NbfTool. Patch your ROM with the data in GetDeviceData.txt -- read EditFix.bat for the how-to.

I got the devicedata.txt file and everything is fine except this line:

in the editFix.bat I see
REM 'so' stands for operator (Country ID), e.g. T-M0B101.

But in my devicedata.txt file my country shows up as:
AT%CID?

I'm on cingular, is this what I'm supposed to put in the editfix.bat????


HELP!!!!!!! I'm SOOO CLOSE!
Derek

[eyeless]

so i figured out how to save my email from being deleted...

I dont know if this is how it's posted here.. i couldnt find it.

But you just have to make sure that after you set it up that before you do a soft reset you power down your BA for a few seconds. I left it of for a minute, and then power it back on then do a soft reset, and viola email still there! =)

[kyphur]

REM 'so' stands for operator (Country ID), e.g. T-M0B101.

But in my devicedata.txt file my country shows up as:
AT%CID?

I'm on cingular, is this what I'm supposed to put in the editfix.bat????


HELP!!!!!!! I'm SOOO CLOSE!
Derek

You've already flashed to a non-cingular (or unofficial) ROM that's why you're getting that.

Cingular is "XGULA001"

Bob

[kli]

Just wonder whether this new ported rom supports Chinese encoding in Pocket IE and regional settings. Does any body know? I have hard time to make my IE to view Chinese with the previous ROM (WM5 5.1.1700 build 14343 ROM). Thanks.

[kyphur]

Just wonder whether this new ported rom supports Chinese encoding in Pocket IE and regional settings. Does any body know? I have hard time to make my IE to view Chinese with the previous ROM (WM5 5.1.1700 build 14343 ROM). Thanks.

Nope,

Going to qq.com just gives you gibberish...

[jeremyjoslin]

I've just upgraded to this new ROM after trying the previous WM5 ROM and going back to WM2003SE because I use my BA at work as an MD and if it goes down on me in the middle of the day I'm screwed. I was excited to hear of the new stability and speed with this new ROM.

So far I can attest that GPRS works nicely. This ROM is definitely more stable- maybe as stable as the standardization ROM for WM2k3.

Problems (can anyone help?)

1.) The speed is about the same as the last WM5 ROM. kinda crappy, actually, but not really slooooow. i have magic button and SPB diary installed. BTW, epocrates works but is QUITE slow and doesn't sync (database-intense medical lookup app).

2.) Granted, I played with it all day and ran auto-check email every 45 min, but the battery life was cutting it close for my 12 hour shift. I have a 30 hour shift tomorrow. What gives on the battery life? One point of information is that I had the PPC cradled but in boot loader mode for about an hour while fiddling with getting the update tools to work right. I've heard that if you flash on a less-than-full battery, the OS remembers that capacity where it's flashed and then calls that 100% and doesn't charge past there. True? Does the battery still charge while cradled in bootloader mode?

Thanks for all those who did the work on this ROM. I appreciate it.

[varma_in_ap]

Hi,

Thanks for the Release.

I find this ROM is lot better than the earlier releases. Very fast compared to previious releases( perticulary phone application).

Just would like check one thing, Does your Pocket MSN is working normally?. on mine, pocket msn doesnt allow me to login MSN messenger.

currently using agile messenger for MSN :-(

[norbs888]

Just would like check one thing, Does your Pocket MSN is working normally?. on mine, pocket msn doesnt allow me to login MSN messenger.

currently using agile messenger for MSN :-(


Anyone tried copying Pocket MSN files from other devices to see if it works? Ive tried downloading Pocket MSN from the Microsoft site but it doesnt let me install, saying that id have to uninstall pocket MSN first from my device.

[baeshin81]

REM 'so' stands for operator (Country ID), e.g. T-M0B101.

But in my devicedata.txt file my country shows up as:
AT%CID?

I'm on cingular, is this what I'm supposed to put in the editfix.bat????


HELP!!!!!!! I'm SOOO CLOSE!
Derek

You've already flashed to a non-cingular (or unofficial) ROM that's why you're getting that.

Cingular is "XGULA001"

Bob

I don't understand for sure what is supposed to happen and what I need to change in the editfix.bat

I ran the bat file and paused it at every screen...it seems that all the files are giving me errors...i know we are only focused on one but all of them give me errors. Its almost as if there is no reason to change anything...

I was forced to use the regular file that was already in the zip package and use the old updater from mamaich. that worked fine for me except the minor glithes that everyone else has.

My phone still says ATT when I know for sure I have a Cingular cell site next to me.

Wifi is still an issue when the phone turns off and back on

bluetooth - forget about it if you change to win 2k5

It definately as is runs faster but I'd like to get the Cingular part corrected, the Wi-Fi fixed...

The clock and date going back to the wrong date if that can be fixed I think everyone will live happier too!

Thanks guys...Feed back for those who are working on this project im sure is greatly appreciated...

for those working on it, you guys have made these phones worth having!

[Mastiff]

I've heard that if you flash on a less-than-full battery, the OS remembers that capacity where it's flashed and then calls that 100% and doesn't charge past there. True?

Hardly. I have upgraded mine on a close to empty battery, and it didn't affect anything.

[AngelJo008]

I've just upgraded to this new ROM after trying the previous WM5 ROM and going back to WM2003SE because I use my BA at work as an MD and if it goes down on me in the middle of the day I'm screwed. I was excited to hear of the new stability and speed with this new ROM.

So far I can attest that GPRS works nicely. This ROM is definitely more stable- maybe as stable as the standardization ROM for WM2k3.

Problems (can anyone help?)

1.) The speed is about the same as the last WM5 ROM. kinda crappy, actually, but not really slooooow. i have magic button and SPB diary installed. BTW, epocrates works but is QUITE slow and doesn't sync (database-intense medical lookup app).



Epocrates is a HOG of a program for starters--not to mention if you read up on the consumers reports this program has a ton of issues with the pda version compared to the palm version--there are many out there who have the very same issue regardless of which windows OS you are running--the ability to sync has always been an issue with the pda ARM version.

[Hunchback]

Downgraded and upgraded to the Himalaya ROM, it seems faster yes, but unfortunately my bluetooth headset is still not working after I power off.

Since it's my job phone, it means that I have no choice but to downgrade again. Too bad, since I especially liked the exchange sync-feature in wm5.

[ed.dark]

Hmmmmm. going to have to downgrade again. reasons:

-keyboard still too slow (only just)
-no album app
-screen calibration went mad in landscape
-no netfront


thanks for the effort though mamaich - hope you hit the jackpot with this one eventually!

[hdbueller]

Well all, I took the plunge and applied this rom to my BA. It is noticeably faster, and most of the issues from the earlier version are gone now! It is more stable,and all works well with it for me. I would still like to see the definitive b\t fix...it still turns off on resume. :(
I did have to reflash it a second time after a hard reset and registry/hive flush to get it up to speed. On the first flash, it was erratic as far as performance was concerned. After the flush and reflash,it is NOTICEABLY faster than the first time. Also PHM work well with this rom!
Over all, a damn nice rom so far! Thanks Mamaich and all.......
Later.............. 8)

Hmmmmm. going to have to downgrade again. reasons:

-keyboard still too slow (only just)
-no album app
-screen calibration went mad in landscape
-no netfront


thanks for the effort though mamaich - hope you hit the jackpot with this one eventually!

[obiesoft]

BT is still D/C, DAMN!!, ok any ideas?

[omega_]

BT is still D/C, DAMN!!, ok any ideas?

everyone's waiting for the patch for BT. I downgraded partially cos of it.

[icohen2005]

really all the cheers to buzz that make this wm5 awailable but we forget to
whom we have to punish MICROSFT that they making a losy work on every think and if not mamiach i beleive every body will thru away this pda mda xda bla bla and so it time come for big change s and a better product

[cloak]

BT is still D/C, DAMN!!, ok any ideas? Hello I've first downgraded to the latest T-Mobile W2003SE 142 ROM. Then made an upgrade to the latest WM05 Himalaya ROM. Now I have a Bluetooth headsetmode button on my today screen. I can put it on and off now. Perhaps this will solve your BT problems? I have no BT headset so I can't test it.

everyone's waiting for the patch for BT. I downgraded partially cos of it.

[mr_ding]

I've downgraded to W2003SE 142 ROM as well.
I did have BT headset working (Jabra 2500) when using Himalaya ROM, but for some reason I can't get BT GPS to talk with my Wm2005. I hardly use my headset, but I use my GPS more often. So I downgraded.

I used SX66 WM5 with Globalstat 308 GPS, SX66 fails to recognize the COM Port with the GPS. I tried enabling/disabling the Start;Settings;GPS but it didn't help.

Did anyone have the GPS working on WM5? If so, what's the exact setting on GPS setting in WM5 that you use?

BT is still D/C, DAMN!!, ok any ideas? Hello I've first downgraded to the latest T-Mobile W2003SE 142 ROM. Then made an upgrade to the latest WM05 Himalaya ROM. Now I have a Bluetooth headsetmode button on my today screen. I can put it on and off now. Perhaps this will solve your BT problems? I have no BT headset so I can't test it.

everyone's waiting for the patch for BT. I downgraded partially cos of it.

[robbievox]

jury out on it still i think, has some apps missing to the other one.
however, as i had upgraded from the other wm2k5 ver i saw the buttonlock prog in windows still and copied the shortcut to windows/start menu/programs and it works nps.

biggest issue for me is bluetooth still as i use it with nokia bt car kit so a) echo and b) dropping link via power off, however when bt was on i acted better than with the prev 2k5 stack

[robbievox]

also, can i @@@@ get the camera fix to work !! i installed the camera cab and i have 2x camera files and camera-DETECT FILES in windows, neither get owt working , just get hardware error ?

[omega_]

jury out on it still i think, has some apps missing to the other one.
however, as i had upgraded from the other wm2k5 ver i saw the buttonlock prog in windows still and copied the shortcut to windows/start menu/programs and it works nps.

biggest issue for me is bluetooth still as i use it with nokia bt car kit so a) echo and b) dropping link via power off, however when bt was on i acted better than with the prev 2k5 stack

can't someone get the BT working?

[mvc]

In case you get a hardware error, remove the camera software and install it again. Make sure that you power off the device and after 15 secs power on and soft reset - that's what I did and it worked fine.

Also to get the camera button working, you need to copy and paste the camera shortcut (as explained in wiki) to one more folder - \Windows\Appbuttons (which was not mentioned in wiki) overwriting the existing one. That will make sure that the button starts the camera, not the Pictures and videos (which hapened to me).

To mr_ding - I have done a GPS setup in JasJar with WM5 - not sure if the same will be applied here, but worth a try. There is a guide to get Navigon 4.2 working under WM5 (for JasJar). Just do a search for it.
The main thing was that you had to modify two of the configuration files of Navigon to accept the COM port you're assigning via the bluetooth partnership. There are a few other things, but just search for it, hope that will help. I haven't tried on my BA, cause I don't have a GPS.

[wfa001]

Hi,

is it possible to change form the first BA WM5 ROM to this one, without loosing installed prog & data? Is Hardreset with option 2 & 3 enabled (set to yes) after flashing always necessary?

How ca i keep my installations & pim-data?

Thanx in advance,
Wfa001

[Thunder]

Hi to all
after i installed this rom my device hult when i ternd the power off or when it goes to off after wiled, no tel. i can't switch the power on but after soft reset it will work and the time is correct
if i keep it on charge nothing will happend and the phone will work ok
please help me to find the solution

[kyphur]

Hi to all
after i installed this rom my device hult when i ternd the power off or when it goes to off after wiled, no tel. i can't switch the power on but after soft reset it will work and the time is correct
if i keep it on charge nothing will happend and the phone will work ok
please help me to find the solution

In theory you should ba able to do this but since there are major differences in the registries of the two versions that could cause you some problems.

What I would try to do is reset the registry hive but not format the storage (which in theory might preserve your PIM & Contacts while also updating the registry but you will still need to re-install your applications.

[a771la]

i want a storage non volatile, what can i do ?

please i need this :shock:

[kakabobo]

problem with my sms.
when i want to create a msg it just go into the screen and hang there or all file are grey out and i just cannot create a new msg.

i have no problem receiving new msg.

anyone also facing the same problem??

[DiGGeR2]

I've installed the new ROM on my Qtek 9090, it works, it is fast, so far it seems reliable.

But: I can not turn on button lock function any more, the Button Lock icon is missing from the Settings menu.

Is there anyone with the same problem? How can I solve it?

Thanks.

[baniaczek]

But: I can not turn on button lock function any more, the Button Lock icon is missing from the Settings menu.Thanks.

Execute SetButtonLock once forever.
I hadn't see UnSsetButtonLock, so there is no way back.

[baniaczek]

Can anybody help?

Switching to landscape mode - fine.

SoftRest in landscape - terrible. Touch screen doesn't understand my stylus. I've found only one solution - assign any button to "change orientation" and change orientation [after soft reset] at least two times.

Can anybody help?

[Mr Chicago]

I upgraded to the latest WM5 patch from the Himalaya and still noticed a delay in the ringer for the phone. Anyone overcome this problem and if so how.

[joey jojo]

i upgraded too, everything is fine, but its slower than the first rom that was released here back in sept, shall i try the overclock thingy??? 8)

[Mastiff]

joey, that shouldn't be possible. This ROM should be faster no matter what. If it runs slower, it may be because of some special settings or programs you have installed.

[odie3]

So, I am running the DeviceData thingie and I can not seem to read the Country ID.

I get this [little squares do not show up in post]:
P H 2 0 B 1
W W E
AT%CID? 
  5 . 0 3 . 0

[joey jojo]

well, i have a few, but none of them run at the same time, i think the button lock is a pain, cos even tho it is on, i still turn the device on and loads of programs that are assigned to button have launched. but heres some screenshot of what i have, let me know if you think i should uninstall something.

[Mastiff]

I'd try to remove Wisbar first. Maybe Adobe. And everything else that's on all the time. I don't know all of your programs, but anything that's just therer to better the looks really isn't worth it.

[odie3]

Well, just got this one installed and it is FASTER! No need to over-clock as far as I can tell. I believe I got all my programs that I had before installed and they all seem to function.

Issues:
1. Had to install the No-Sound Fix
2, My BT still turns off when I turn the unit on! [So much for being fixed].
3. Darn No Internet Connection Message pops up 1,000,000 times! Like I did not get the point the first 500,000 times!! ;)
A fix for that would be great - since I have to completely disable my Weather/News Display from trying to update.

Edit:
ID for BA US Cingular = AT%CID? If anyone needs it for upgrading.

Somewhere along the line I lost the WiFi Enable short-cut that showed next to the BT Enable short-cut [lower-right]. Anyone know how I could get that back? I am missing it already!

[xplode]

I have upgraded in this rom but there are 2 things that bugging me.
1. The camera: after the patch it is working fine, but there are 2 bugs, first is when you tap on the album button i gives an error"Unable to execute Album.Please make sureAlbum has been installed on your Pocket PC. 36001:105:0". The second thing is that when i press the camera key it keeps open Pictures & Videos.
2. Pocket MSN: I can sign in the first time, and al is working except the messenger, i can open my mail at hotmail but can not start messenger at all.I have tryed reinstalling the Pocket MSN with a package downloaded from microsoft, but the setup tells me that i have pocketmsn and have to uninstall to install this version, then i found a cab version of pocketmsn installed it but sill does not working...

Album bug solved with installing Album an midi patch by ramram
Button bug solved with placing a shortcut for camera.exe in \windows\appbuttons

Anyone have idea with fixing PocketMSN ?

Also I have noticed that the cache registry keys in this version are difrerend than in the other, wich may be the cause of the huge speed gain

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS\Buf ferSize=2304 (DEC)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS\Cac heSize=4096 (DEC)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS\Ena bleCache=0x1(1)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Filters\f sreplxfilt\ReplStoreCacheSize=4096 (HEX) 16534 (DEC)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\ MSFlash\FATFS\DataCacheSize=4096 (DEC)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\ MSFlash\FATFS\Flags this key is missing

[redcokehome]

I had already try to use both way to upgrade the WM5 in Blue Angel, which i found the old way is much better, after i changed the reg. I find just little different, And now i am very enjoy the old one the pack 3.

i want to konw does anyone build one the perfect one. ???

[ady]

Hi to all
after i installed this rom my device hult when i ternd the power off or when it goes to off after wiled, no tel. i can't switch the power on but after soft reset it will work and the time is correct
if i keep it on charge nothing will happend and the phone will work ok
please help me to find the solution

In theory you should ba able to do this but since there are major differences in the registries of the two versions that could cause you some problems.

What I would try to do is reset the registry hive but not format the storage (which in theory might preserve your PIM & Contacts while also updating the registry but you will still need to re-install your applications.

I am facing the same problem. The screen doesn't get turned back on after BA goes into standby mode and I have to reset it. Although other function work and tapping the place where the start button suppose to be opens the menu (I know because of the sound)...
beside that problem the room is working great and I admire the work you guys did.

[ady]

okay the problem is fixed. I just flashed the phone 4 times more and it turned out the it was the hardware acceleration of pocket conroller agent which was causing the problem

[kahiro]

Hi all,

As this is my first post, first of all like to thank all that have contributed to making this device a gem to use. Thanks especially mamaich, buzz and et al..

I tested this rom on my device and it seems quite stable except for one major issue. Not sure if anyone noticed but after testing this rom it pratically screwed up the radio. the reception is extremely unstable keeps going on and off. meaning that even though the indicator suggests that the device is connected to the GSM network but when you try to make calls it just doesn't connect. I need to either reset the device or keep repeating the dialling process (eventually it goes through). And the most frustrating this is that when someone calls it rings once or twice and then it's cut off, after that the other party will get a no. not available when they try to dial again.

Not sure if anyone else comes across this, maybe they can shed some light on this issue. I have tried using other roms (even original BA rom) but problem still there.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks and Happy New Year to all!

[xplode]

Happy new year to all!

@kahiro

I have no such problem with any of the WM5 roms, does the same bug occurs with your device with WM2003 rom ?

If it does maybe the problem is in your device, or operator coverage.

[kahiro]

@xplode

yes, it's a permanent problem now. i have revert back ro 2003se and the problem still there. i have tried every available rom from wiki and same problem exist.

i don't think it's the network coverage either because it can happen even if the phone is in the same place. ie, i leave my phone in the room with the signal on and everything working. a short while later (there's no fixed time) comes back and try to make a call there's no signal, or if someone tries to call it will ring once and then disconnect and the other party will get the "subscriber not available" message.

this never happen before installing hima rom. also tried the wizard rom but still the same.

would appreciate some help on this.

[xplode]

Try to reflash your radio rom

[kahiro]

done that many times with all available version. still doesn't work :(

anyway sent it in to O2 for service, hopefully the they can fix it or maybe even replace it :D

thanks

[Tikerz]

Found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=19381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=radio+password&start=100&sid=dd551c1e7c1ed3a2fac14925259aaf2c) thread where Maimach posted a patched Wlan_Service.dll to remove those stupid icons.

[downle]

THX
It is really a nice versions,the bugs have been solved

[ady]

Found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=19381&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=radio+password&start=100&sid=dd551c1e7c1ed3a2fac14925259aaf2c) thread where Maimach posted a patched Wlan_Service.dll to remove those stupid icons.

added to wiki (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_HimalayaPort)

[ady]

I've dumped the powertray from wizard rom and modified it a bit to work on this rom. (changed the name of powerexe.exe to power.exe so that clicking it will open the power applet). I've made a cab which will add it to startup folder as well. do check it.

file updated!

[wzaatar]

I have tested both Himalaya and Wizard versions, the SmartDialler (Integrated with the Phone) application is not working. I tried running the Wizard cab and scanning the registry with no much success. Anyone has a solution for this?

I believe this application is an essential add-on to the BlueAngel.

Cheers,

W.

[KTamas]

Actually I've re-flashed the Himalaya WM5 and it seems that this version is noticable faster than the Wizard one.

[Tikerz]

Actually I've re-flashed the Himalaya WM5 and it seems that this version is noticable faster than the Wizard one.

This is what I have found as well.

I noticed in HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS the Flags value is 68 instead of 40 which is in many of the tweak guides. I wonder if that has anything to with operating speed. :?:

[dmelton75]

Truly? I thought just the opposite. I ran the himalaya version for a couple of weeks and when the wizard port came out I ran it and was immediately impressed by the speed increase. I also hated the notification bug in the himalaya rom where you could never get out of the looping bug where it constantly informed you that your GPRS was connected. Also, I cannot find that StorageManager registry entry on my device which is running the wizard rom, am I looking in the wrong place? I looked under HKLM\Storagemanager and I don't see it.


Thanks!

[Tikerz]

Truly? I thought just the opposite. I ran the himalaya version for a couple of weeks and when the wizard port came out I ran it and was immediately impressed by the speed increase. I also hated the notification bug in the himalaya rom where you could never get out of the looping bug where it constantly informed you that your GPRS was connected. Also, I cannot find that StorageManager registry entry on my device which is running the wizard rom, am I looking in the wrong place? I looked under HKLM\Storagemanager and I don't see it.


Thanks!

Oops, this is the correct path HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS. I updated my original post.

[KTamas]

Truly? I thought just the opposite. I ran the himalaya version for a couple of weeks and when the wizard port came out I ran it and was immediately impressed by the speed increase.
Well....it seems that the himalaya one is faster, but I guess i'll just reflash the Wizard one and see.

[lukjod]

I have tested both Himalaya and Wizard versions, the SmartDialler (Integrated with the Phone) application is not working. I tried running the Wizard cab and scanning the registry with no much success. Anyone has a solution

I also missed this small application very much. Now it occured to me that in Wizard windows dir there are images responsible for skin/apperance of intellidial which are not present in ported roms. Meyby if we can copy these images from wizard unit rom it will run. Unfortunatelly i cant check it as my BA has broken screen and is useless.

[Tikerz]

I've dumped the powertray from wizard rom and modified it a bit to work on this rom. (changed the name of powerexe.exe to power.exe so that clicking it will open the power applet). I've made a cab which will add it to startup folder as well. do check it.

I get an error saying that installation file is not intended for this device.

[wzaatar]

I have tested both Himalaya and Wizard versions, the SmartDialler (Integrated with the Phone) application is not working. I tried running the Wizard cab and scanning the registry with no much success. Anyone has a solution

I also missed this small application very much. Now it occured to me that in Wizard windows dir there are images responsible for skin/apperance of intellidial which are not present in ported roms. Meyby if we can copy these images from wizard unit rom it will run. Unfortunatelly i cant check it as my BA has broken screen and is useless.

IntelliPad works fine with WM5, it's the SmartDialler that doesn't run at all. I don't think it's a skinning issue as the SmartDialler used to have some options that appear in the phone application in WM2003. These are not available anymore in the WM5. Anyone has any input on this?

[baeshin81]

what does the power tray do?

[ady]

I've dumped the powertray from wizard rom and modified it a bit to work on this rom. (changed the name of powerexe.exe to power.exe so that clicking it will open the power applet). I've made a cab which will add it to startup folder as well. do check it.

I get an error saying that installation file is not intended for this device.

oops... I didn't check the cab... you can extract the powertray.exe from it to the windows folder though and put a shortcut in your startup folder.
I'll update it in the morning...


powertray.exe puts a batt icon in your tray which shows your batt status... also clicking it opens the power applet

[ady]

I have tested both Himalaya and Wizard versions, the SmartDialler (Integrated with the Phone) application is not working. I tried running the Wizard cab and scanning the registry with no much success. Anyone has a solution

I also missed this small application very much. Now it occured to me that in Wizard windows dir there are images responsible for skin/apperance of intellidial which are not present in ported roms. Meyby if we can copy these images from wizard unit rom it will run. Unfortunatelly i cant check it as my BA has broken screen and is useless.

IntelliPad works fine with WM5, it's the SmartDialler that doesn't run at all. I don't think it's a skinning issue as the SmartDialler used to have some options that appear in the phone application in WM2003. These are not available anymore in the WM5. Anyone has any input on this?


well I messed with it a bit and now my word suggestion is not working as well... if someone can dump the wizard registry then I can compare it with this registry and perhaps will be able to figure things out...

[ady]

Truly? I thought just the opposite. I ran the himalaya version for a couple of weeks and when the wizard port came out I ran it and was immediately impressed by the speed increase. I also hated the notification bug in the himalaya rom where you could never get out of the looping bug where it constantly informed you that your GPRS was connected. Also, I cannot find that StorageManager registry entry on my device which is running the wizard rom, am I looking in the wrong place? I looked under HKLM\Storagemanager and I don't see it.


Thanks!

I thought the same thing but after using the wizard one for weeks, accidentily I flashed the himalya one again to dump some dlls and realized that it is faster...

[baeshin81]

I've dumped the powertray from wizard rom and modified it a bit to work on this rom. (changed the name of powerexe.exe to power.exe so that clicking it will open the power applet). I've made a cab which will add it to startup folder as well. do check it.

I get an error saying that installation file is not intended for this device.

oops... I didn't check the cab... you can extract the powertray.exe from it to the windows folder though and put a shortcut in your startup folder.
I'll update it in the morning...


powertray.exe puts a batt icon in your tray which shows your batt status... also clicking it opens the power applet

Hey ady...please reply once its fixed...i look forward to chking out the program on my himalaya...

[ady]

I've updated the file in the original post...
phew! I never knew making a cab was that hard :roll:

after installation, just start the powertray from \windows\startup folder or reboot your device...

[baeshin81]

hey ady...thats tight...

can u post a link on here or give me the ftp location of your file. I wasn't able to find it.

[ady]

here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=8965


post updated to contain the file

[eyeless]

the link doesnt work anymore =( can i have the link please :D

[swoopster]

link works fine.

[efjay]

Dont know if this is old news, anyone seen this

http://buzzdev.net/component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,59/func,view/catid,26/id,11210/#11210

http://buzzdev.net/component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,59/func,view/catid,26/id,10387/#10387

May be worth waiting for the Wizard to be upgraded officially and then ported but would be cool to have.