NEW Official O2 XDA mini S AKU2 released

[exbros]

Sorry if I'm not the first, but I can't see this info on the forum...

Today O2 released new official UK & Ireland version of AKU2 software.

http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaMiniSoftware.aspx

Some info from this website:

"[...]
Xda Mini S
The latest Xda Mini S System Software is available for you to download. New and changed in this version of software, v2.21.4.101 are:


Microsoft AKU 2 (Adaptation Kit Update) featuring:

Microsoft Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP)* allowing Direct Push Email, Wireless Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Global Address List (GAL) Lookup and Security Policies.

* Requires organisations to be running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and SP2. Please contact your company IT Manager to confirm your infrastructure and for assistance with setting up your device for direct push email.


Updated Comm Manager, providing new buttons for controlling Direct Push Mail and active Data connections.


Updated Radio v02.07.10


Updated O2 Active UI

This software is for Xda Mini S in UK and Ireland.
[...]"


Have fun :)

[jamichy]

Thanks... are you using it? Can you post some screenshots?

[exbros]

@jamichy: Not yet, (unfortunately) I'm still @work... later today... :)

Is there anybody who did it?

Any info, screenshots, comments, feedback?...

Thanks in advance
Cheers

[thout]

can you give direct link to the file?

[SLIZER]

download link is not working...

[exbros]

can you give direct link to the file?

http://www.my-xda.com/downloads/Xda_MiniS_2.21.4.101_upgrade.pdf

http://www.my-xda.com/downloads/Xda_Minis_Upgrade_v2.21.4.101.exe

8)
Cheers

[thout]

hmmmm... links are not working

[bilbo_28]

Still showing the old version on http://www.my-xda.com/xdaminis_soft.html

"This is the software Xda Mini S has been first launched with in the UK:
V1.5.4.102"

Anyone else seen the update?

EDIT: When you follow the links from xda.o2.co.uk you can see the update download but the links to the update do not work :(

So close yet so far!

[davidkw]

I've managed to download the app's suite update and it's pdf but not the rom files yet - will keep trying. :P

[Jerry-S]

God, I bet there is such a surge on that site when it becomes available. :lol:

[bilbo_28]

I wonder if there will be a battery icon over the clock on the today screen..... ?

[siupiu]

http://xda.o2.co.uk/downloads/Xda_Minis_Upgrade_v2.21.4.101.exe

[finster]

I've only just got my `Mini S` last week and have been surfing this site for upgrades and tweaks. It's about time O2 did an update for the `Mini S`.

Already using TotalCommander, several camera tweaks and system tweaks in the register, plus an additional media player.

Finally got to the link and it's all good so far. :D :D :D

p.s. I wonder if there will be a battery icon over the clock on the today screen..... ?
Yes there is and it's bloody annoying. :evil: Will have to get rid of it.

[Jerry-S]

Nice one Siupiu. :D

[Jerry-S]

I wonder if there will be a battery icon over the clock on the today screen..... ?


Battery icon mate !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry:

[BUSPBP]

Could anyone updated please advise if the new O2 ROM is any different from the RUU_Prodigy_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE?

Tks / PPB

[summiter]

Could anyone updated please advise if the new O2 ROM is any different from the RUU_Prodigy_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE?

Tks / PPB

Same OS and Radio ROM. The only difference from any other AKU2 is the customizations and the O2 Today screen junk..err stuff. =)

[waiho]

Hello,
Upgraded to the lastest firmware from O2.
Few Issue: Installed in a corporate mode.
MMS Inbox not available.
But MMS Configuration tool box is there.
Anyidea how to fix this issue?
Everything seem to be alright...
unfortunately the battery Icon is at the top bar.

[kvee]

Yes, the same update ROM that HTC issued to Qtek, iMate, Orange etc etc

Only differences are the providers customisations. So if you have Qtek, iMate, Orange etc deriviations of the Wizard you might as well stick with their recent ROM updates

[zoki]

I like the O2 active. Could I install O2 rom on qtec? Would O2 active works on other networks?

[imxuk]

Assuming this has no A2DP as with all the other non-test ROMS? Are there any with apart from the Qtek test rom?

Cheers,

imx

[privatebob]

Does anyone know if this upgrade does anything useful like update the phone app or give us 802.11g without having to hack the registry?

[steverae]

a bit off topic i know, but i am downloading the new o2 upgrade as i write this message so please forgive me....

update the phone app or give us 802.11g without having to hack the registry?

Interesting, i always was led to believe that the hardware governed the wireless speed, not software.


Could you post the 802.11g hack please. this would be very useful...

[imxuk]

look for "Registry Wizard" somewhere on this forum :)

[AnthB]

Yes there is and it's bloody annoying. :evil: Will have to get rid of it.

You're right it's bloody annoying. How do you get rid of it though?

[jamichy]

Waiho:

Installing in corporate mode will disable MMS inbox. Please Hard reset and install in personal/O2 active UI mode to get MMS ( and all the o2 mods)

8)

[waiho]

Waiho:

Installing in corporate mode will disable MMS inbox. Please Hard reset and install in personal/O2 active UI mode to get MMS ( and all the o2 mods)

8)

I think there is another alternative, which just run the original O2 MMS cab file instead of reinstall all the useless program.
Just need someone to post the cab file.

Thanks.

[gavinfabl]

Waiho:

Installing in corporate mode will disable MMS inbox. Please Hard reset and install in personal/O2 active UI mode to get MMS ( and all the o2 mods)

8)

I think there is another alternative, which just run the original O2 MMS cab file instead of reinstall all the useless program.
Just need someone to post the cab file.

Thanks.

Thats really cruel. The O2 Active stuff is cripling. This is trying to force non corporate bods to use the o2 active. There must be something hidden in the o2 active app that o2 are using to monitor us.

Big Brother.

[DanITman]

Is anyone is the process of uploading this to the FTP?

If not, once my download finishes I will throw it up, I don't want to duplicate an efforts.

[waiho]

Is anyone is the process of uploading this to the FTP?

If not, once my download finishes I will throw it up, I don't want to duplicate an efforts.

Hello,

Please post the CAB file up as soon as you downloaded the upgrade.

Thanks!!!

[DanITman]

Is anyone is the process of uploading this to the FTP?

If not, once my download finishes I will throw it up, I don't want to duplicate an efforts.

Hello,

Please post the CAB file up as soon as you downloaded the upgrade.

Thanks!!!

This is not a cab its an exe. This will hard reset your device. No ROM upgrades are in the form of a cab

[DanITman]

Anyone have the link to upload....I'm ready for it.

[waiho]

Anyone have the link to upload....I'm ready for it.

I think for the MMS setting and the Inbox features is only require the cab files.
thanks.

[AnthB]

I've done a corporate install and MMS works fine..... I had to enter the connection setting again but the MMS inbox was there.

Restored my backed up messages OK and sent and recieved OK too.

Unless there's another Corporate setup I just used the one you get as an option after updating the ROM.

[waiho]

Strange!!!! is it the same code? 0506?
I have the configuration setting but not the MMS inbox.

[AnthB]

yep, 0506 is what I used.

I've been messing around big style with it today and haven't had a problem with MMS.

[gavinfabl]

yep, 0506 is what I used.

I've been messing around big style with it today and haven't had a problem with MMS.

Can you sense any other improvements, speed, radio , sound etc..

[DanITman]

Ok, I have the ROM and all of the extended cabs but I can't upload them to the FTP. I keep getting "access denied".

[imxuk]

can someone answer if this has a2dp or not please?

Cheers,

imx

[summiter]

Ok, I have the ROM and all of the extended cabs but I can't upload them to the FTP. I keep getting "access denied".

username: xdaupload
pass: xda

[summiter]

I was just looking through a dump of this ROM and noticed some files are changed compared to the other AKU2 ROMs. I also noticed that Clearview PDF reader appears to be missing - can someone confirm this?

[KwaZyLiLoBoY]

anybody having problems after the update?... because i do

i can connect via GPRS but it will not go past the Locating part...

is there a way to take out the battery meter on the top?..

[gavinfabl]

I was just looking through a dump of this ROM and noticed some files are changed compared to the other AKU2 ROMs. I also noticed that Clearview PDF reader appears to be missing - can someone confirm this?

The Clearvue and GPRS Monitor are not part of the rom. It is a zip download available on the same page as the new rom. I have them.

[summiter]

I was just looking through a dump of this ROM and noticed some files are changed compared to the other AKU2 ROMs. I also noticed that Clearview PDF reader appears to be missing - can someone confirm this?

The Clearvue and GPRS Monitor are not part of the rom. It is a zip download available on the same page as the new rom. I have them.

Interesting. Must've had to keep them out of ROM to make room for all that O2 weirdness. I do like the task manager. I think I'll add that to my Cingular ROM.

[imxuk]

is there a2dp in this rom?

[waiho]

Waiho:

Installing in corporate mode will disable MMS inbox. Please Hard reset and install in personal/O2 active UI mode to get MMS ( and all the o2 mods)

8)

Is there anyone hve this problem? Thanks!!

[gavinfabl]

Waiho:

Installing in corporate mode will disable MMS inbox. Please Hard reset and install in personal/O2 active UI mode to get MMS ( and all the o2 mods)

8)

Is there anyone hve this problem? Thanks!!

MMS is present in Corporate mode.

[gavinfabl]

is there a2dp in this rom?

Still restoring data, but so far I cant see it. There are some great little tweaks in this rom.

[AnthB]

is there a2dp in this rom?

Still restoring data, but so far I cant see it. There are some great little tweaks in this rom.

I see you couldn't resist temptation :lol:

[AnthB]

Well so far my Mini S seems to run faster since the upgrade.

Little things that I have observed so far (and this is with no Tweaks applied and I suppose not necesarily ROM related)

Startup time after restart - Can't see any increase there.

Accessing Programs/Setting from Start menu - Definate speed increase.

Application loading time - Noticeable increase - except for Messaging which still has a pause now and again.

WIFI - Seems to find wireless networks a lot faster than before.

SIP Menu is faster although I would not be surprised if this starts lagging again after a while.

Since the day I got my Mini S the Call End key has always been a bit iffy at minimising a running app, usually requiring a double press. This seem to have vanished and it works fine.

The camera. Well I've read elsewhere about the camera running faster on Imates etc after upgrade and although I can't see any difference one thing I have noticed is that MMS Video isn't ridiculously choppy anymore. It used to be so naff on mine it wasn't worth using it.

Not sure about any improvements to call quality/signal etc yet as I haven't phoned anyone and no one has phoned me. My office isn' the best place to test this though as it is in a bad signal area. MMS and SMS work fine as mentioned in previous posts.

[s4vva]

yep, 0506 is what I used.

I've been messing around big style with it today and haven't had a problem with MMS.

Can you sense any other improvements, speed, radio , sound etc..

that's odd, i isntalled in corporate mode without entering any code, what is the difference when entering the code?

also mms works fine.

[gavinfabl]

is there a2dp in this rom?

Still restoring data, but so far I cant see it. There are some great little tweaks in this rom.

I see you couldn't resist temptation :lol:

well, you know how it is...:-)))))

All software now re-installed. Just the pain of re-registering and configuring etc.

[livelock]

I upgraded from buttons roms. I am not sure about any speed increase, maybe, not sure. Anyway it seems solid and fast.

PUSH email through GPRS WAP flatrate is great! Worth the upgrade...

[KwaZyLiLoBoY]

can anybody help me on my internet problem?... :cry:

all i get is Locating or Opening but never finishes.. i restored my original WAP/GPRS settings back in it.. after the update.. my WiFi works and my GPRS doesnt.. :?:

please help

[matchtrader]

Can someone who has upgraded to this ROM tell me if they are receiving vibrating email alerts using the push feature when the device is in standby (i.e., screen is off, not just backlight)? TIA

[gavinfabl]

Have you setup the My ISP connection bit in connections. You need to the following:-

My Isp

Mobile Web, Cellular GPRS, mobile.o2.co.uk, O2web, password,
Advanced
Use server assignbed ticked, servers = use specific
193.113.200.200
193.113.200.201
0 for rest

My work isp

Gprs wap, cellular line gprs, wap.o2.co.uk, o2wap, password,
Advanced
Use server assigned is ticked
Servers – use server assigned is ticked
Proxy Settings , tick both boxes, this network connects to the internet, and network uses a proxy server.
Advanced
Wap – server 193.113.200.195 port 9201


Q. Can you only use the push facility if using an Exchange server? I assume its useless if using yahoo or aol?

Q. The new battery icon in the top bar. Can this be removed? I am not sure whether I want it or not yet.

I have found that I have 1.5mb more space free storage and program memory is up from 22mb to 25mb. Rebooting (Soft reseting) is much faster.

Not noticed any other problems. Works well.

[jmagicuk]

hi.

i have just upgraded and i have restarted the phone. and all i have is the blue windows mobile screen. its locked.

it has completed the upgrade process.

i has the battery meter in the corner, with the sound icon.

HELP PLEASE

how can i get around this.

the phone wont now sync to my pc.

any ideas guys

[KwaZyLiLoBoY]

i have configured my gprs settings back to the one i had before my upgrade.. it would connect.. but not load the page.. it will say locating and then after awhile. it says page cannot load either disconnected or something..

is there a way to downgrade the rom? i dont have my old one backed up thought.

to me.. boot up seems slower.. it boots to the o2 screen.. then to the Windows Powered Screen.. then finally to the today screen..

i also miss the old end key sound.. =X..

[bilbo_28]

Q. Can you only use the push facility if using an Exchange server? I assume its useless if using yahoo or aol?

I believe this is the case, there are also websites that offer the server, search the forums to find them.

Q. The new battery icon in the top bar. Can this be removed? I am not sure whether I want it or not yet.

This is the the most annoying "feature" of the ROM that people would like removed. There are a few threads about the removal/replacement, but no one has removed it fully yet, just masked it.

I have found that I have 1.5mb more space free storage and program memory is up from 22mb to 25mb. Rebooting (Soft reseting) is much faster..

You should also see your battery life go up.

[Freduk]

I must say that I have downloaded the new O2 ROM and there are just a few things i would like to mention, especially from a non techy person.
There seems to be an issue if you try to password the machine, when you reboot it freezes and only a hard reset will clear it.
The other which I am MOnitoring is how much the battery life has gone up...Great

[modern]

this new rom seems faster then buttons o2 rom. with keying in 0506 on the install option. :D

[modern]

this new rom seems faster then buttons o2 rom. with keying in 0506 on the install option. :D

[dtharby]

Upgraded the rom myself this afternoon and must admit that the battery life had increased unbelievably..... just hope that it is not a bug that it reports 100% all of the time :-)

To me the rom appears to have made the mini s run faster, the speed of switching from portrait to landscape when using the keyboard is definately quicker....

[livelock]

well, I can confirm that, although I'm now always on (GPRS flat) it uses less battery...

[tdk007]

Does anyone know if this ROM has the same issue of the alarm not being able to be shut off, every time you reset the alarm sounds? This issue is in the Qtek and iMATE AKU2 ROMS.

Also if upgrading from Qtek or IMATE AKU2, any issue going back to the older Qtek or IMATE ROM?

Thanks!

[peterweg]

Reading through this makes me conclude that upgrading isn't worth it unless you really want push email.

[bilbo_28]

Reading through this makes me conclude that upgrading isn't worth it unless you really want push email.

I upgraded from the o2 Standard ROM to the iMate ROM, then this new o2 ROM.

I am happy that I upgraded, the battery lasts about 50% longer and the device functions faster.

I would not go back to the old o2 ROM, but as others would say, if it ain't broke then don't fix it.

[Webreaper]

I'd agree - battery life and overall speed is much better since I upgraded. Definitely worth the update - only annoying thing is the crap and useless battery indicator in the top bar... ;)

[tdk007]

I broke down and went ahead and upgraded from the Qtek AKU2 to the new O2 ROM, and the Alarm clock now works correctly and calendar notifications now work correctly.

[matchtrader]

Can someone who has upgraded to this ROM tell me if they are receiving vibrating email alerts using the push feature when the device is in standby (i.e., screen is off, not just backlight)? TIA

Anyone?

[wozbacca]

has anyone noticed that the symbols on the slide out keyboard are slightly screwed up.

pressing the function buttong with the D, F , G keys should bring up things like the @, # and $ symbol but, they actually bring up the symbol on the key positioned to the right of it.

/ is fine as is . and , but these are a little wierd... is it just me?

also, what does the basic and coporate mode actually configure? i've seent the setup icon in the programs list, but i've manually configured all the gprs settings fro orange...

p.s... its quite cool having a orange sim card, in a t-mobile vario, with the O2 rom on it... genius...

[bilbo_28]

Try the solution I gave on the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=43330&highlight=

Hope that works for you.

[da_mayhem]

Can i use this ROM update on my I-mate Kjam? I heard that the CID should be unlocked..

Could someone please provide me with the procedure to switch my ROM to O2 from I-mate's latest AKU2 update. Many thanks. :D

[clr0901]

I'm a newbie and trying to get to grips with my O2 XDA mini S. I have to say I'm not a total convert yet, as the device seems a little quirky, but I've managed to remove the O2 bloatware. I'm interested in the ROM upgrade but curious to know what people have against the battery bar.
I found it quite useful to know how much was left and whether it was to time to put it on charge. At the moment I have no battery bar and I, for one, miss it.
Or am I missing the point?

--------------------------
O2 XDA mini S
ROM 1.5.4.2 WWE 11/08/05
Radio: 01.09.10
Protocol: 4.0.13.20
ExtROM version: 1.5.4.103

[KwaZyLiLoBoY]

i find the battery bar pointless either way.. it only has 2 bars rather than a conventional 3 bars on cell phones.. i have it on and i find it annoying since i have spb pocketplus installed..

[blokade]

Hi,

I just successfully upgraded to the new O2 AKU2 ROM. Could someone please help with the following:

1. I read in this post that GPRS monitor (and Clearview PDF) are missing in the ROM. Could someone please point me to a site to download those from?

2. What is the difference between corporate mode and basic mode? I'm using this phone in India with a local SIM and don't care much about the O2 stuff. Is it worth going away from the corporate mode and doing a reinstall in basic mode?

Thanks.

Blokade

[KwaZyLiLoBoY]

the programs could be found on the CD i believe.. and corporate removes all the o2 stuff while basic still has it on.. it also runs faster on corporate IMO.

[lutzs]

I could give you the GPRS Monitor from my MDA Vario CD...

[blokade]

I have a German CD which is not very useful for me. More than the GPRS monitor, I think I'd like to have clearview pdf. Anyplace where I could download it, or could someone email to blokade-at-gmail-dot-com?

Also, I started a new topic on the Wizard forum - my camera has stopped working properly since the upgrade. In still pictures mode, in Night mode, I get this error:

"Unable to save the captured image. Unable to get data from camera device. 36001:510:2"

Any help on this problem would me most appreciated.

Thanks!

B

[parbrook]

I've read lots in this thread about successful updates, but I'd like to know about what should be done before upgrading.

I presume that ActiveSync will take care of messages, contacts, etc., but what about other settings - messaging accounts, etc.

Also, I use PHM Traylaunch - will I have to manually re-enter all of the items and create the shortcuts again?

Is there an equivalent of the Backup & Restore that I had with my old Sony Ericsson P900, which made firmware updates so easy?

[CavalloPazzo]

Can I use this software update on a german device, to change language to english?
Thank you very much.

[jkossowsky]

I dont find this app on the CD - so can someone please post it.

[upturn]

O2 finally released the Software Update for the XDA mini s with german language and AKU2.

http://www.o2online.de/o2/kunden/technikundeinst/exclusive/xda/xdaminis/update/xda-mini-s-update.exe

They although included the "Homezone" feature.

Greets
Matthias

[a18041967]

I've been running the o2 update since release, and have noticed the following:-

1. Every now and then the XDA lockups when browsing, requiring a reset. This is not a regular lockup.

2. The ability to use the 'Send & Receive' email is disable with the push email enable?

Prior to the o2 release I was using the QTEK evaluatuin ROM (the first with push email) and never experienced the above.

Have Q-Tek now released a proper / production ROM, if so can anyone point me in the right direction for a download.

Thanks

[webrunner5gt]

This is for those who have problems finding and downloading the latest O2 updates and AppSuite

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=49949 :arrow:

[mdaxda]

Hi, I just got the MDA (HTC - http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard)
from t-mobile and didn't like the looking of the t-mobile screen. The buttons are pink and I wanted to have the same nice looking as the HTCs by O2.

I tried to update the ROM but I got an error. I do not know if it is possible neither how to do it...

Does anybody knows if it possible to switch to the O2 looking?

I will appreciate any help.

[exbros]

Yes, it's possible.

You'll need to flash your phone with (probably) latest O2 ROM but first you need to CID-unlock yor phone!

Search forum for advices about CID-unlocking and software.
Regards


BTW - maybe you need only new theme for your WM5 device? ;)

[mdaxda]

Thanks for your help. It worked, but it worked just till some point.

I am no longer seeing the t-mobile layout but I cannot see the O2 layout.

I also tried installing the Xda_Minis_Upgrade_v2.21.4.101.exe but I am still getting a 294 error.

Do you have any sugestion on what should I do now?

Thanks.

[ucsmfu]

how do we upgrade this to Windows mobile 6 ?

[ronithemenace]

ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Wizard/Roms/o2/Xda_Minis_Upgrade_v2.21.4.101.exe

is not working.

btw, is this the wm6 rom.

[gingerchristopher]

Its still not working......