TuMa v1.1 - ALPHA - WM5 ROM - Wizard Ported to BA

[Tuatara]

Ok everyone, the next "incantation" of the TuMa ROM is now available!

This ROM is a radical expansion and departure from mamaich's original. I've replaced a number of elements which were OMAP code, with XScale code - taken from the Himalaya, Jasjar, and various ROMs I have had access to. I've also upgraded some applications, and put duplicates of different versions in as well (to determine which is better), and have added other various features, tools, and widgets.

The ROM requires a fair amount of testing now, and the only way I believe this can be done would be to let "everyone" at it and see how it goes. There is a LOT of untested functionality in the ROM, as I don't have access to a number of devices or configurations. So, feedback is definately needed!

There have been a LOT of changes in this ROM, and because of this I'd like to term this ROM as being an ALPHA version. If you have the will and the way, give it a go. I'm finding the performance even better (so far) - but it's only been an hour of testing, and in truth ... I've only managed to test very little of it. 8)

Considerations for this ROM:

All core elements of WM5 are now in the ROM. This includes the previously removed Pocket Powerpoint, Excel, and other files. So, all of the CAB files which I've created specifically for this ROM can be OPTIONALLY installed!

There are now 3 CABs by default in the EXTROM folder:
1). Midlet Manager
2). Arcsoft MMS Composer
3). IA Camera

This means that the ROM should be directly usable in devices without a Camera. If you have such a device, then make sure that you don't install the CAB file (just cancel it)!

If you do have a Camera, you MUST install the Camera AFTER the MMS Installation, as I've chained the two installations together. MMS will install without Camera, and then the Camera CAB will enable the Camera in MMS Composer.

One thing - localization is set to "New Zealand" (since that's where I am), so some of you will need to change this back to your region. (Sorry - it's my ROM after all :D)

The ROM is in /Uploads/Blue Angel/wm5_test/WM5 BA - TuMa v1.1.zip

Contents: nk.nbf, and the EXTROM folder with CAB files - so, update the operator and Flash away ...

Explore the features, test all of the elements, and let me know if everything is working properly.

All the best of luck with it!

*** D-OH! First Bug ... The "Contacts" SoftKey is wrong ... just open up the SoftKey Control Panel Applet and reset it ... works fine then. Sorry Guys. :-(

[raymondu999]

Is it possible to put a direct link to the file? I can't really find it...

[efjay]

I get a checksum error using BAUpgrade; MaUpgradeUt doesnt show any rom info. This is what i have always used to fix my roms previously

xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -so O2___001 -sl WWE nk.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521

Anything wrong here?

Edit: I was in bootloader mode

[raymondu999]

Hello efjay, could you help me here? I can't really find the file to download

[efjay]

raymondu999 are you using an FTP client? Thats probably the best way to get it.

Edit: try this link ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Blueangel/wm5_test/WM5%20BA%20-%20TuMa%20v1.1.zip

[raymondu999]

No actually, I'm only going the ftp://xda@ whatever thing...

[raymondu999]

Does it work for you? Or is it my computer that's acting funny and not letting me download it?

Actually, nevermind, efjay, it's working for me now. THANKS A LOT!!!! I owe you one!

[efjay]

No problem, pls post if you are able to flash ok. I seem to be stuck.

[raymondu999]

No problem, willdo. However, don't expect anything too soon... My internet is slow as hell, so I'll be downloading for a looooooooooooong time....

[nks]

Hi All
First post so please be gentle LOL

Flashed rom ok but have doubled up on programs (exel x2 word x2 etc)? tried reflashing /hard reseting but with no luck this rom is faster than any other i have tried and some nice additions too...

will let ya all know how i get on

any ideas on the double programs would be most greatful

cheers for now

Nic

Oh thanks for all your time and work on these roms u guys are somthing else

[Tuatara]

Flashed rom ok but have doubled up on programs (exel x2 word x2 etc)? tried reflashing /hard reseting but with no luck this rom is faster than any other i have tried and some nice additions too...

Hmmm ... I had this as well when I was building this ROM myself. I think it's because some folders have been specified as "PermDir()", and the shortcuts are being kept.

For anyone experiencing the same problem try this:
(NOTE: This will require a HARD RESET & REBUILD)

1). Run "File Explorer" and goto "My Device"
2). Tap and Hold "My Documents", then select "Delete" and delete everything
3). Tap and Hold "Program Files", then select "Delete" and delete everything
4). goto "Windows"
5). Tap and Hold "Start Menu", then select "Delete" and delete everything
6). Tap and Hold "Startup", then select "Delete" and delete everything

Then HARD RESET your device, select "Format Storage", and "Clear Registry", and the duplicates should be gone.

I think I may have messed something up in the formatting specifications for the Flash Storage device ... i.e. it checks the existing format, and if it's still ok, it keeps all permament items around. This is probably BUG #2. *sigh*

Let me know how you get on ...

Oh thanks for all your time and work on these roms u guys are somthing else

Just hoping that this will solve my issues with the device, and be useful for other people too. 8)

[nks]

Cheers Tuatara

Followed steps 1-6 and it looks ok now :lol: will do some more testing tomorrow with gps,phone,sms etc and let you know...

nearly 3am here in uk so time for bed

thanks again

Nic

[rschell]

For anyone experiencing the same problem try this:
(NOTE: This will require a HARD RESET & REBUILD)

1). Run "File Explorer" and goto "My Device"
2). Tap and Hold "My Documents", then select "Delete" and delete everything
3). Tap and Hold "Program Files", then select "Delete" and delete everything
4). goto "Windows"
5). Tap and Hold "Start Menu", then select "Delete" and delete everything
6). Tap and Hold "Startup", then select "Delete" and delete everything

Then HARD RESET your device, select "Format Storage", and "Clear Registry", and the duplicates should be gone.


Installed the upgrade, did note the above problem. In step 2) and 5) files exist that prohibit the folder deletion, like PIE in step 5. Not sure why I get a different response than nks. Ended up deleting the duplicate entries in the Start Menu.

This version is much faster, great work.

[Tuatara]

1) Noticed the Double menu items, can delete some directories.
2) Noticed that the activesync connection does not remain connected. I have to disconnect and reconnect
3) Sound issues with WM Player playing off a SD card remain until the buffer is full (about 1 min into the song)
Will keeping probing for other issues.

Thanks heaps for the feedback!

Right ... I think my reworking of the Flash Storage specification - while improving the performance, has had a few other 'odd' side effects. Probably the SD Card buffering/paging has been affected, and similarly resulting in the double menu items.

As for the ActiveSync disconnect issue - I did have that happen to me just now as well. Very strange though, I simply opened another "explorer" window, and everything came back immediately. Maybe I've changed the timeouts/timing for the usb driver too much.

One really BIG question though - since you're using a SX66, did everything work flawlessly for you with respect to the NON-Camera installation (i.e. just cancelling the CAB install?). Is MMS fully operational and everything else working?

I'll try to have a look into this sometime (very late) tonight after I get my "real" work done now.

Oh ... and on the "bad news" front ... I'm going to be away again for another 2 weeks now - this time in Germany, going to be exhibiting at Cebit - leaving Sunday. *sigh* a bit last minute and unexpected all this.

Hopefully though, I'll have time enough to do some patches or an upgrade to the ROM for anything which is found before that time. So keep testing and letting me know!

[SysCrasher13]

Hello Mr. T Great work by the way !!! it really works great, much faster and responsive!! you will be a saint for all us geeks !!!

I have my first bug to report! in hopes of furthering the development.
there is no support (at least for me) for MIDI as ring tone, it does not play. also I get the following error when trying to play in WM "The source filter for this file could not be loaded."

well just happy to report! cheers!!

Great Work!!

[SysCrasher13]

another thing, I really believe that the problem with WM5 for BA is the phone side of the ROM I really think that there is an incompatibility issue here. because when I use the device with Radio off, it works perfect! on every issue.

[rschell]

One really BIG question though - since you're using a SX66, did everything work flawlessly for you with respect to the NON-Camera installation (i.e. just cancelling the CAB install?). Is MMS fully operational and everything else working?


I deleted the Camera CAB and modified the cfg.txt file before copying the files to the EXTROM directory and flashing, same effect as cancelling the CAB install. It installed without error. I tried installing the camera cab on an earlier version with no adverse effects on the SX66, but I prefer not to have it around in the PDA. I like the option to pick and choose what to install.

I'm not a user of MMS right now, so I can't tell there. Pocket MSN works. The activesync connection dropping out does have something to do internet access, connection stays active until an attempt to connect to the internet. MSN and FTP don't appear to use the activesync connection when it is available.

Wifi works, but I can't thru the portal at the hotel I'm at tonight, so I can't do a full test. Don't have my bluetooth adapter with me to check it.

Removed the screen rotate tool from the tray, I prefer the special button 9 on the keyboard for that function.

[rschell]

I have my first bug to report! in hopes of furthering the development.
there is no support (at least for me) for MIDI as ring tone, it does not play. also I get the following error when trying to play in WM "The source filter for this file could not be loaded."


Move the desired ringtone to the \windows\rings folder and it should work, it does for me.

[Tuatara]

... SX66 ... NON-Camera installation ...

I deleted the Camera CAB and modified the cfg.txt file before copying the files to the EXTROM directory and flashing, same effect as cancelling the CAB install. It installed without error.

That's great to hear ... and no slowdowns either I presume, which is very good news for SX66 users now.

I like the option to pick and choose what to install.

Yeah ... I think a lot of people are like that - so having the choice to add MMS, Camera, or Midlets lets everyone decide to keep just what they want.

Pocket MSN works.

Oh ... forgot to mention in my first post ... Pocket MSN was also updated to the latest version I could find/merge into the ROM.

Removed the screen rotate tool from the tray, I prefer the special button 9 on the keyboard for that function.

NOTE: This is very easy to do for anyone else. All 'accessories' are simply loaded in the /Windows/Startup folder, so if you don't want something (like Cyberon Voice Dial, or Screen Rotate, or psShutXP, etc.) you can simply remove it from this directory, or disable it, and it'll no longer run. Similarly, all buttons are now configured as configurable buttons (not hard coded through registry, etc.) This way you can easily customize the device how you like it.

Remember, it's also not using any of your Storage memory for these 'extra' applications - so there's no cost in having or deleting them.

I'll check the board again in a little while ... must get back to work! I might be able to make a v1.1a later tonight, which will hopefully correct some of these initial problems which have been found. (If I find the time ... :D)

[indra9110]

hello all ...
im not try this new ROM but 1 question... ist work to use BA as modem with this ROM ???

thanks in advanced... :D

[rushy]

Where i can get the following cab files?
1). Midlet Manager
2). Arcsoft MMS Composer
3). IA Camera


Thanks

[splonker]

Where i can get the following cab files?
1). Midlet Manager
2). Arcsoft MMS Composer
3). IA Camera


Thanks

They're in the zip file. If you just open the zip file then double click on ExtRom, you'll see them in there.

Kind regards

Leo

[Tuatara]

Where i can get the following cab files?
1). Midlet Manager
2). Arcsoft MMS Composer
3). IA Camera

Thanks

They are available inside the ZIP file!

This ZIP contains the ROM (nk.nbf) and the EXTROM folder, which is to be put on your "Storage Card". Refer to the Wiki for TuMa v1.0 (same method, just different files) for now. So when KTamas (hopefully) has some time, he'll make a new page for v1.1 :D

NOTE: Just a warning ... these CABs are for use with the TuMa v1.1 (and higher) ROM only. There are customizations in the Registry Installations which assume certain things are available in the ROM! Using them otherwise on other ROMs ... well ... YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).

[Phreakazoidz]

ill try....


Thanks tuatara


:lol:

[KTamas]

Where i can get the following cab files?
1). Midlet Manager
2). Arcsoft MMS Composer
3). IA Camera

Thanks

They are available inside the ZIP file!

This ZIP contains the ROM (nk.nbf) and the EXTROM folder, which is to be put on your "Storage Card". Refer to the Wiki for TuMa v1.0 (same method, just different files) for now. So when KTamas (hopefully) has some time, he'll make a new page for v1.1 :D

NOTE: Just a warning ... these CABs are for use with the TuMa v1.1 (and higher) ROM only. There are customizations in the Registry Installations which assume certain things are available in the ROM! Using them otherwise on other ROMs ... well ... YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).
I'll wait with the wiki page until 1.1a is out ;)

[cescof]

Yeahhh great upgrade really nice and fast. First impression really first it's good but.... for me always the same problem with bt headset :cry: .
For any time with my Ba is off/on my bt headest is no more connected....
Any suggestion??
Regards

[kriengkrai]

Yeahhh great upgrade really nice and fast. First impression really first it's good but.... for me always the same problem with bt headset :cry: .
For any time with my Ba is off/on my bt headest is no more connected....
Any suggestion??
Regards

Same as me.. BT headset is my 1st concern. Everything else is less important for me.
still waiting you guys for solving this problem...

Thanks for your great jobs .
:D

[d3vil]

I've upgraded, installed 3 cabs on 1st boot, but MMS account is still not there...
Also had the problem with several elements surviving the hard reset, such as today theme and many shortcuts.

This ROM is definitely faster, good progress :D

[KTamas]

Just a heads-up for Tuatara, there is a new Himalaya WM5 ROM out there, brand new, with AKU2, version 2.0 (no, not another modification of the 1.65 CHS or the old 1.5x and 1.6x ones). I think it is definitelly worth to look at it (and porting it), since the Himalaya's hardware are very close to BA.

[cescof]

I confirm also problem with mms (no trace of program installed).....
Regards..

[hdubli]

Well I hv left my BA but always keep an eye on this forum...as I really liked that.I really and wholeheartedly congratulate Tutara for doing a gr8 jobs...

People at I-mate or HTC should take a note of what's happening and they should really provide the miising thing that is a complete ROM...

After all...their devices are being troubleshooted on the basis of this FORUM Only so this FORUM shd be gifted....

I hope all will agree

[a771la]

I get a checksum error using BAUpgrade; MaUpgradeUt doesnt show any rom info. This is what i have always used to fix my roms previously

xda3nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040521
xda3nbftool -sd PH20B -so O2___001 -sl WWE nk.nba
xda3nbftool -c -u NK.nba
xda3nbftool -x nk.nba nk.nbf 0x20040521

Anything wrong here?

Edit: I was in bootloader mode

for all:
what is country code for vodafone ITA ?

10x

mms don't work :(

and i have the some problem with mediaplaye/tomtom :(

[nijhof]

Just a heads-up for Tuatara, there is a new Himalaya WM5 ROM out there, brand new, with AKU2, version 2.0 (no, not another modification of the 1.65 CHS or the old 1.5x and 1.6x ones). I think it is definitelly worth to look at it (and porting it), since the Himalaya's hardware are very close to BA.


Very good work, but i'll wait for this port then....

[splonker]

Hmm... interesting... for me, this rom is slower than Toma v1, but I'm questioning whether this is right.

Since the reset it was lagged and it kept pretty much everything, sms, documents, even pocket breeze settings applet and I am wondering whether this is the problem that is causing it to lag?

Also, while at college I was doing a recording as part of my course and I sent a text with my phone on vibrate, forgetting that the bloody notification telling you the balance you have always sounds despite being on silent, and when the phone is on full volume a lot of the notifications distort. Is there any way of removing the credit notification and getting rid of the distortion?

I'm eagerly awaiting 1.1a, which will, I imagine, fix the problems with regards to the very lagged machine.

Kind Regards

Leo

[KTamas]

Looks a bit slower to me too...so it's not just you.

[a771la]

for mms try this:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/a771la_MMS.CAB

[karl578]

May be a silly question, but does this ROM have AKU2?!!

[KTamas]

May be a silly question, but does this ROM have AKU2?!!
Unfortunatelly no.

[Tuatara]

I'll wait with the wiki page until 1.1a is out ;)

TuMa v1.1 BETA - Coming VERY soon to a XDA-Developers website near you ... :D

Must run a %$#$#!!! meeting at work first - So, in about 2 or 3 hours, it'll be up here!
FYI: I'll replace the exisiting file, and start a new thread with "BETA".

[cescof]

Great and really thanks for your hard work, but for me it's the sad time to come back to wm2003se.
The problem with bt headset it's really noise .......
I really hope for a soution....
Regards

[splonker]

damn, i'll be asleep then! grr! looks like it'll have to be tomorrow.

Just looked on the xda-developers home page and noticed this thread...3 seconds Phone ringer delay in Universal (http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=238048)

It would seem this is quite a common problem

Kind regards

Leo

[splonker]

Hmm... interesting... for me, this rom is slower than Toma v1, but I'm questioning whether this is right.

Since the reset it was lagged and it kept pretty much everything, sms, documents, even pocket breeze settings applet and I am wondering whether this is the problem that is causing it to lag?

I've just thought, this is my third hard reset, and each time the lagging has got worse. Perhaps that can help understand why people report excellent speed and others not, because a lot of us reset to remove the duplicates.

Leo

[daveatwinterpegca]

My Mail button has failed - is there a way to get this going without having to press the Mail button?

[sam2000]

Great and really thanks for your hard work :lol:

[Tuatara]

I've updated the ROM to v1.2 (*ahem* v1.3) ... bugs have been fixed.

Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42632

That is all. 8)