Official Cingular 2.25 Rom available on HTC's site

[jeffro2k1]

The official Rom is out, if somone has already posted this sorry!

http://www.htcamerica.net/support/software_downloads_8125.htm

[eyeless]

Yeah but the problem is the file is corrupt :evil: so we have to wait till they fix it on their end.

[slimsaturn]

PAR FOR THE COURSE

[summiter]

PAR FOR THE COURSE

Tell me about it. Or for my Canadian friends, "tell me aboodit".

I'm already looking to build an AKU 2.5 ROM...can't imagine why, 6 months after AKU 2.3 was built by MS, Cingular can't catch up.

So, it looks like we'll see a long delayed release based on a 7 month old OS version and potential radio and connection freakiness. Awesome.

[cstyle226]

Hey Summiter,

Is the version they are about to release the same one that you called shitty a couple weeks ago?

[Navec245]

PAR FOR THE COURSE

Tell me about it. Or for my Canadian friends, "tell me aboodit".

I'm already looking to build an AKU 2.5 ROM...can't imagine why, 6 months after AKU 2.3 was built by MS, Cingular can't catch up.

So, it looks like we'll see a long delayed release based on a 7 month old OS version and potential radio and connection freakiness. Awesome.

Is it naive to give Cingular the benefit of the doubt and they addressed some of the bugs that you found before they officially release it? Would not the version that was leaked be more in line with a beta release? I appreciate the work you have done but why denigrate others?

[cstyle226]

I have a very, very strong feeling that the bugs have not been addressed.

[Navec245]

I have a very, very strong feeling that the bugs have not been addressed.

Purely speculation.

I had thought about upgrading using one of the ROMS already out here. When my device crashed and had to be sent in due to a hardware issue I was very happy that I did not. Clearly I would not have been happy with a $400 paperweight.

Additionally I have one comment regarding request for help. I have PMed you before Summiter asking for help. Though there may be answers as to how to install, what to install and in what order, this is not easily determined. That is the main reason I have not used these upgrades. I've read if I had a problem that I could downgrade but with all the confusion I did not bother. I'm not above searching to look for answers but this is a big deal. And I know you are busy but I for one would be real appreciative if the next ROM that you post includes step by step instructions you will really help many like myself.

[rqiu]

Navec245,

People are willing to help here. But if you were not willing to spend time doing your own research in the forum, other people would not be able to help you much.

rqiu

[summiter]

PAR FOR THE COURSE

Tell me about it. Or for my Canadian friends, "tell me aboodit".

I'm already looking to build an AKU 2.5 ROM...can't imagine why, 6 months after AKU 2.3 was built by MS, Cingular can't catch up.

So, it looks like we'll see a long delayed release based on a 7 month old OS version and potential radio and connection freakiness. Awesome.

Is it naive to give Cingular the benefit of the doubt and they addressed some of the bugs that you found before they officially release it? Would not the version that was leaked be more in line with a beta release? I appreciate the work you have done but why denigrate others?

Naw, not naive, go for it.

I based my comments on the possiblity that what gets released tomorrow will be identical to the leaked 2.25 ROM. I came to that conclusion because, although the file being linked to atm is an incomplete archive, the screenshot indicates the same ROM, radio, protocol, extended ROM, and build date as the wonky leaked AKU 2.2 version. What's there now could very well be a placeholder for the real release tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure I wasn't denigrating anyone. I stated a rhetorical non-question to postulate my personal preliminary hypothesis post-haste.

All these big words have made me hungry. I'm gonna go make a Pb&j sandwich.

[Dr Puttingham]

Well ... Cingular dropped the ball ..... BUT THE MIAMI HEAT DIDN'T DROP THEIR'S !!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry ...

Steven

chow

[slimsaturn]

IS there an issue with the 2.23 AKU where its keeps losing cell and edge signal for a period, even while not in a call? I even have loaded the new Radio rom

[txcas]

PAR FOR THE COURSE

Tell me about it. Or for my Canadian friends, "tell me aboodit".

I'm already looking to build an AKU 2.5 ROM...can't imagine why, 6 months after AKU 2.3 was built by MS, Cingular can't catch up.

So, it looks like we'll see a long delayed release based on a 7 month old OS version and potential radio and connection freakiness. Awesome.
Blame it on Cingular. MS just releases the OS, and then HTC and the carries write the drivers and radio stacks for their devices. It could be worse. Look and the Motorola Q that just came out; it has no MSFT at all and how long it has been since MS released it? In that case Verizon/Motorola are draging their feet. BTW, your 2.3 ROM rocks and I bet 2.5 will be even better.

[ratcom]

Hopefully it shouldn't be to long before someone at HTC America realizes they posted a corrupt file :oops: When Cingular gets loads of phone calls complaining! Its currently only 08.25am in New York

[DanITman]

I just shot them an email about it. Usually they respond pretty quickly.

[bluetoothless]

Slimsaturn,
Cingular has been experiencing signal power fluctuations since late Jan.-early Feb. Their acknowledgement of this issue also fluctuates from full disclosure to total denial???? They originally stated that it was in 29 markets including S. Fla. and were very forthcoming with account credits. Then they(multiple c.s. reps) were in full denial blaming everything else possible including the four different lines of service I have with them. Recently, they again acknowledged the issue and said they still cannot figure out what is causing the fluctuations and gave me a 50% credit.
The funny thing is the problem was brought on by something they changed/upgraded. It was like a switch was thrown and my signal strength that was usually full at home, work, and points between varies from FULL to NONE in a matter of seconds on all four different numbers. I have lossed/dropped atleast five calls while on the phone with their techs to help my cause. Their range of acknowledgement must be from directives they receive. I mentioned this to the last rep. and she was extremely apologetic, but would not explain why they keep changing their story.

[Delta5]

Anyone notice that the file size has now changed to 52.3MB? HTC's upgrade page is about useless - how do you know whether or not this is the new ROM? The file name looks like it's still the old one...

RUU_Wizard_1081101_1.....

[bluetoothless]

I am still getting offered the 39 mb file. Must be through different servers????

[Delta5]

Odd. I just tried it again and now I too see the 39MB file. Perhaps I was looking at a cached copy of the web page from last week....

[kayakpete]

Just FYI -

The bad file is:

25111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe
39.0 MB (40,947,200 bytes)

It downloads fine, but fails when unpacking, with the following message:

"The contents of this file cannot be unpacked. The executable you are attempting to run has been corrupted. Please obtain another copy of the file, verify its integrity, and try again."

Hope they figure out their problem soon!

[Navec245]

PAR FOR THE COURSE

Tell me about it. Or for my Canadian friends, "tell me aboodit".

I'm already looking to build an AKU 2.5 ROM...can't imagine why, 6 months after AKU 2.3 was built by MS, Cingular can't catch up.

So, it looks like we'll see a long delayed release based on a 7 month old OS version and potential radio and connection freakiness. Awesome.

Is it naive to give Cingular the benefit of the doubt and they addressed some of the bugs that you found before they officially release it? Would not the version that was leaked be more in line with a beta release? I appreciate the work you have done but why denigrate others?

Naw, not naive, go for it.

I based my comments on the possiblity that what gets released tomorrow will be identical to the leaked 2.25 ROM. I came to that conclusion because, although the file being linked to atm is an incomplete archive, the screenshot indicates the same ROM, radio, protocol, extended ROM, and build date as the wonky leaked AKU 2.2 version. What's there now could very well be a placeholder for the real release tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure I wasn't denigrating anyone. I stated a rhetorical non-question to postulate my personal preliminary hypothesis post-haste.

All these big words have made me hungry. I'm gonna go make a Pb&j sandwich.

Was the sandwich tasty?

[ehartley]

I called Cingular data support and they patched in HTC on the call. The ROM file will be reposted some time today, HTC said. They were unable to give exact time.

[Navec245]

Navec245,

People are willing to help here. But if you were not willing to spend time doing your own research in the forum, other people would not be able to help you much.

rqiu

I have spent the time here. Daily. I can usually figure things out but with all the talk about first SIM unlocking, CID unlocking, how that may affect your ability to downgrade to the original Cingular ROM if you have an issue has for me become very confusing. I would not ask for help without giving an effort. I know a lot of people do.

I previously owned an SMT 5600 and did the upgrade from Windows Mobile 2002 to 2003. It SEEMED much easier. Maybe its just in my head!

[guyver2077]

anyone else notice that this file has the exact file name as the earlier leaked one..

[DanITman]

anyone else notice that this file has the exact file name as the earlier leaked one..

Yes, this has been noted. It it thought that they are the same file exactly. No way to tell for sure until we get our hands on the new one.

[warwickwebb]

Cingular has press releases, a nice glossy page on their Web site, and then someone uploads a corrupted file. It's OK for people on this site who 'get it', but how many average users have already tried to download and install this corrupted file?

Even more amazing, someone in this thread mentioned that HTC was aware of the problem and would fix it 'sometime today'. How hard is it to upload a single file to a Web server? You think they'd make that somewhat of a priority.

Just bizzare.

[jschaff]

MOST people who read the press release and can afford this phone are business types who are NOT tech types. They will be taking their phones into Cingular stores to get them upgraded. The cingular reps will then find that this file is corrupt and start pushing to get a valid replacement.

[Delta5]

It's still absurd that the corrupt file is out there on the site. It would take a web admin 30 seconds to remove that link and replace it with 'Coming Soon!'

[sinanju]

Cingular's PDA support number is +1 800 304 3044

They have no farking clue what is going on.

HTC's number (to which Cingular will direct you after they make it clear they have no farking clue) is +1 877 878 6944

They will tell you that it take a whole day to post a new file to a web site. The idea of actually testing a download when they post it appears to be lost on them.

Call them both.

[slimsaturn]

This is Cingular we are talking about. They are more out of touch with their customers than michael jackson is with reality.

[ratcom]

I must admit this wait is now killing me!!!!! Im back at work tomorrow and would of loved to tried this rom out, however Im now thinking of giving RUU_Dopod_Wizard_2231301_225_22313101_ship_full_CH S a try if HTC dont sort there heads out in the next 2 hours.......

[slimsaturn]

DANG YOU ALL FOR CALLING I JUST WANT a NEW 8125 and I have a 24 minute wait.

[exchguy]

I got on the cingular tech support chat and they suggested I call HTC Support at 1-877-878-6944. I am currently on hold and believe that everyone is calling them with the same issue.

Cingular again jacks this one up. Puts out a huge press release about this update going live today and they can't even get the right file out there. Gonna be a long day for those HTC support people!

[texas]

I got on the cingular tech support chat and they suggested I call HTC Support at 1-877-878-6944. I am currently on hold and believe that everyone is calling them with the same issue.

Cingular again jacks this one up. Puts out a huge press release about this update going live today and they can't even get the right file out there. Gonna be a long day for those HTC support people!

Just called HTC Support and got right through. No phone tree or anything. I real person with no hold time. He said the problem is on his end and hopefully by the end of the day it will be up. However no official ETA.

David

[xandermac]

I have no idea if this will help anyone but I downloaded the file onto my Mac and ran it through file juicer. I ended up with .cab and .flv files

RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.cab 39mb
RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe-1.flv 26.2mb
RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe-2.flv 11.4mb
RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe .flv 34.5mb

I can try to put them on the FTP if you think they'll help, I honestly don't know enough about all this to know if they will or not. For that matter I have no idea how to use the FTP so maybe a pointer or two.

[Navec245]

I have no idea if this will help anyone but I downloaded the file onto my Mac and ran it through file juicer. I ended up with .cab and .flv files

RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.cab 39mb
RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe-1.flv 26.2mb
RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe-2.flv 11.4mb
RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe .flv 34.5mb

I can try to put them on the FTP if you think they'll help, I honestly don't know enough about all this to know if they will or not. For that matter I have no idea how to use the FTP so maybe a pointer or two.

110 meg total file. Yikes!

[Navec245]

I got on the cingular tech support chat and they suggested I call HTC Support at 1-877-878-6944. I am currently on hold and believe that everyone is calling them with the same issue.

Cingular again jacks this one up. Puts out a huge press release about this update going live today and they can't even get the right file out there. Gonna be a long day for those HTC support people!

Just called HTC Support and got right through. No phone tree or anything. I real person with no hold time. He said the problem is on his end and hopefully by the end of the day it will be up. However no official ETA.

David

I called HTC twice. First yahoo tells me Cingular screwed up and this will not be available until August! I hung up and called back. The second told me they received an email and they are working on it and he will call me back.

I suggest that if you have the time keep bombarding their support line with calls. It sounds like they are getting hammered. 1-877-878-6944

[dseelye]

It looks like HTC is uploading the updated file now...when I refresh the site the file size keeps getting bigger and right now it is only 15 megs!

[trisalsa]

Looks like a new version is going up right now. Clicked on the link at HTC a few times and each time the download size is getting bigger.

[txcas]

I called HTC 800 number given by Cingular and got to a CSR right away. He explained to me that support and the people that manage the web server are different departments. He suggested that we call the 425-861-9174 number. I guess if their headquarters get flooded with calls, they will then take action.

[ZiL]

Yep! its now 24MB!!! It's supposed to be 50MB+ :shock: Cant wait! :twisted:

[kayakpete]

Well something's going on -

The file seems to have shrunk:

RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe
9.78 MB (10,256,384 bytes)

I tried again, and it was 19.0 MB (20,004,864 bytes)

Pretty weird. Perhaps someone is uploading a new file now.

[Dr Puttingham]

It's 50MB now, we'll see.

Steven

chow

[beatnikjoe]

It's back up to 46meg.
What the heck?

b

[ZiL]

It is now 50.03MB should I start downloading? :shock:

http://www.htcamerica.net/support/software_downloads_8125.htm

[jasafar]

Yeah baby, here she comes...

[beatnikjoe]

I'm downloading it right now. 40%
b

[summiter]

They are identical. Oh well.

MD5 hash>
Leaked: BC603327E749EFBC1D181AB54B7CB2E6
HTC site: BC603327E749EFBC1D181AB54B7CB2E6

[ratcom]

20% and counting...... then bang cut off..... oh well I better try again ;)

[ratcom]

its showing 4.7 meg for me now.... wot the hell!!!!!

[dseelye]

the 50mb file was also corrupt.... it appears they are reuploading...it's now ramping up again everytime you click on "download"

[ZiL]

LOL!!!!!!!!!! I was 45% downloading and got cut off! :evil: Then when I started again the file was 5MB :shock: LOL!!!!

[jasafar]

yup mine was cut off at 15.6mb... what ass clowns. wait until the file is up, someone test the url and then make the link active.

[summiter]

I pulled down a full working copy..now it looks like they are reuploading the file, again.

I noticed they removed the link to file as well.

[beatnikjoe]

Yep same thing. cut off at 18meg....

I'm going to let this rest for a while.
b

[ratcom]

Man one thing is for certain there server is going to hammered like hell! You would think they take the web link down why they uploaded...

[jasafar]

I pulled down a full working copy..now it looks like they are reuploading the file, again.

I noticed they removed the link to file as well.

Lol.. looks like they took my advice. :)

[jasafar]

I pulled down a full working copy..now it looks like they are reuploading the file, again.

I noticed they removed the link to file as well.

Summiter, what was the final size?

[kehlert]

Well, considering I stumbled on to this topic a bit late, I'd wait to download until the file has stabilized in size for some period of time - or until HTC support says it's ok to download.

What is likely happening is that they have multiple download servers on the back end, and when you hit the link, you get a random server, which may or may not have the correct version of the file.

I just tried 5 minutes apart and got a 50mb file first, then a 25mb file....

hope this is helpful...

--KimKim

[summiter]

I pulled down a full working copy..now it looks like they are reuploading the file, again.

I noticed they removed the link to file as well.

Summiter, what was the final size?

It is 50MB

[jasafar]

Yup. Now downloading the 50.0mb file... we'll see.

[ratcom]

direct link is http://www.htcamerica.net/docs/RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe for those why cannot wait for htc...

[Dr Puttingham]

Why am I not surprized.... AKU 2.2...

Great...

Steven

chow

[Rockinfigs]

hey ratcom have u tried the file u posted? just want to make sure its the final one from HTC before i tryit..thks

[ratcom]

hey ratcom have u tried the file u posted? just want to make sure its the final one from HTC before i tryit..thks as soon as its finished download I'll flash and post results ;)

[foxbat121]

The files are identical to what posted here a few weeks ago. I did a binary comparison.

[brunoflipper]

got it... running now...

[ZiL]

Well Finaly the file downloaded completly 50MB and now Im 45% flashing.. 8)

[stephenb211]

I have a beta version of my Rom

ROM version 1.8.11.1WEE
Radio version 02.25.11
Protocol version 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version 2.25.11.102

and it wont let me run the update ROM:

RUU_Wizard_1081101_10811103_401321_CWS_WWE_Ship

Any way to force it ??

[stephenb211]

I have a beta version of my Rom

ROM version 1.8.11.1WEE
Radio version 02.25.11
Protocol version 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version 2.25.11.102

and it wont let me run the update ROM:

RUU_Wizard_1081101_10811103_401321_CWS_WWE_Ship

Any way to force it ??

[foxbat121]

I think you screwed up in previous ROM update. Your ROM version is 1.8 while everything else is 2.25. The new official ROM is the same 2.25 someone posted here a few weeks back.

And the rom you try to apply is 1.8.11, the shipping ROM. Not the new updated ROM.

[stephenb211]

I have a beta version of my Rom

ROM version 1.8.11.1WEE
Radio version 02.25.11
Protocol version 4.1.13.12
ExtROM version 2.25.11.102

and it wont let me run the update ROM:

RUU_Wizard_1081101_10811103_401321_CWS_WWE_Ship

Any way to force it ??

[brunoflipper]

update hung at 80% for nearly two minutes... then again at 95% for almost two minutes... then finished up no problem...

[nmonger]

is there an echo in here?

[hesh]

So what's the word on this ROM yet? Is it basically the same beta that was released a few weeks ago? Is there anything that's been updated since then? I'm still using summiter's AKU2.3_Custom_TEST2 ROM (and Cingular radio) and it's been great. Just wondering if it's worth the upgrade.

One thing about that TEST2 ROM though. I've noticed my phone will sit at 100% for quite a while, but then seems to lose its juice fairly quickly. I don't know if that's the ROM or an app I'm using. Do today screen apps generally drain the battery faster? I'm using Spb Pocket Plus, Spb Diary, and SBSH PocketWeather.

TIA!

[stephenb211]

Went to go get the ROM again and there is no link to Download ?? Any other place to get it ?

[kayakpete]

Installation Complete:

Final File I got:

RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe
50.0 MB (52,524,527 bytes)


Install calls this version 2.25.11.102

Bootscreen now says:

IPL 2.25
SPL 2.25
GSM 02.25.11
OS 2.25.11.1

I'm a noob, so that's about all I know. Off to restore my contacts and programs. ;-)

[brunoflipper]

direct link

http://www.htcamerica.net/docs/RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship.exe

[bluetoothless]

It was mentioned a few times over at Howard Forums that the battery indicator in the task bar sucked a lot of resources. I have always left mine turned off since then, and did notice less lag with response times after doing so.

[foxbat121]

So what's the word on this ROM yet? Is it basically the same beta that was released a few weeks ago? Is there anything that's been updated since then?

I did a binary comparison and nothing is changed.


I'm still using summiter's AKU2.3_Custom_TEST2 ROM (and Cingular radio) and it's been great. Just wondering if it's worth the upgrade.

One thing about that TEST2 ROM though. I've noticed my phone will sit at 100% for quite a while, but then seems to lose its juice fairly quickly. I don't know if that's the ROM or an app I'm using. Do today screen apps generally drain the battery faster? I'm using Spb Pocket Plus, Spb Diary, and SBSH PocketWeather.

TIA!

One possible explanation I read is that every time you flash to a new ROM, the phone OS lost calibration of battery and still display incorrect battery meter. Let it drain and recharge for a few cycles and you will get an accurate meter after that.

[Delta5]

The latest one does not appear to be corrupted. I have downloaded it and am installing now... Completely virgin 8125 (no other hacks or ROM images applied ever) 64% and climbing fast.

[ratcom]

ok everything went well with the flash .......

now showing .....

OS 5.1.195 (build 14928.2.2.0)

It seem as quick as Summiter Custom ROM.......

Give me a hour and I'll test to see if the call dropping is still there ;)

Oh BTW I'll upload both the rom and extended rom to the ftp

[peterson65]

very strange, if you use the direct link the file is there, but if you go to htc's site
and go to software download the link is gone. how is this rom so far?

[Delta5]

Install successful here too. It paused at 80% and then again at 95% for a few minutes, but did finish successfully.

[AmesCell]

If I backup with SPB Backup, flash the new OS, then can I restore with SPB or will it not work because of the new OS versions?

[zoetrope]

After downgrading, CID and SIM unlocking and upgrading to summiter's AKU 2.3 ROM (and having great success with this ROM by the way), I hate to flash to the official ROM to find out my phone is locked again. Does anyone know if indeed flashing to the "official" HTC ROM will relock both the CID and SIM?

[ratcom]

once unlocked ALWAYS unlocked!

[zoetrope]

once unlocked ALWAYS unlocked!

Thank you ratcom! I think I'm going to stick with summiter's ROM for now (and future ROMs as well), but I'm waiting to hear about your experience w/ the HTC ROM.

[Delta5]

Initial Report after 5 minutes of use...

Seems a little bit snappier. Menus pop up with a little more authority now.

More free RAM at boot up. I've got 26+MB of program memory free at clean boot. I used to have about 22MB. Every little bit helps!

Where'd the proxy settings go? No option for proxy server under connections like there used to be. Hmmm...

GPRS seems to connect 2 or 3 seconds faster than it used to. Maybe in my head, but I swear it seems faster.

Auto update network time isn't enabled, nor is there an option to do so (unless tweaking the registry works with this version - haven't tried to do so yet).

ActiveSync - Running 4.2 on the desktop and it seems better. I was having a real problem with syncs in that the first sync after a reset was fine, but subsequent reconnects and syncs would almost always lock up or fail out. I've just done 5 back-to-back syncs with no problems. Yeah!

[summiter]

ok everything went well with the flash .......

now showing .....

OS 5.1.195 (build 14928.2.2.0)

It seem as quick as Summiter Custom ROM.......

Give me a hour and I'll test to see if the call dropping is still there ;)

Oh BTW I'll upload both the rom and extended rom to the ftp

It's already in the ROMs directory under "Other_Unknown"..has been since it leaked. =)

[bradsnw]

I read in another thread that when you flash your ROM, registry changes that you may have previoulsy made, DO NOT get wiped out, they stay, and this may cause some errors between different ROMS. Is this true? If so, how do you restore your registry to its "default" state of the new ROM?

[mengesb]

The official Rom is out, if somone has already posted this sorry!

http://www.htcamerica.net/support/software_downloads_8125.htm
HAHAHAHA :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I e-mailed info @ htcamerica.com last night about their rom file being corrupt, seems they pulled the link... Way to go me! :roll:

[ratcom]

ok everything went well with the flash .......

now showing .....

OS 5.1.195 (build 14928.2.2.0)

It seem as quick as Summiter Custom ROM.......

Give me a hour and I'll test to see if the call dropping is still there ;)

Oh BTW I'll upload both the rom and extended rom to the ftp

It's already in the ROMs directory under "Other_Unknown"..has been since it leaked. =)lol i like it ;) Oh Just for those intrested notice now the gprs logo is back to where it belongs and when installing it dont report free space....



http://www.ratcomm.co.uk/newromScreen001.png http://www.ratcomm.co.uk/newromScreen002.png

[Yom]

ok everything went well with the flash .......

now showing .....

OS 5.1.195 (build 14928.2.2.0)

It seem as quick as Summiter Custom ROM.......

Give me a hour and I'll test to see if the call dropping is still there ;)

Oh BTW I'll upload both the rom and extended rom to the ftp

It's already in the ROMs directory under "Other_Unknown"..has been since it leaked. =)

So Summiter... what is your final verdict, O sage and wise Wizard ROM Wizard? Should we even bother downloading this ROM? Are you going to hack it?

[summiter]

ok everything went well with the flash .......

now showing .....

OS 5.1.195 (build 14928.2.2.0)

It seem as quick as Summiter Custom ROM.......

Give me a hour and I'll test to see if the call dropping is still there ;)

Oh BTW I'll upload both the rom and extended rom to the ftp

It's already in the ROMs directory under "Other_Unknown"..has been since it leaked. =)

So Summiter... what is your final verdict, O sage and wise Wizard ROM Wizard? Should we even bother downloading this ROM? Are you going to hack it?

Meh.

And to expand on that remark... It's the same ROM that leaked a while back. The only useful thing about it is the radio, which folks prefered over the 2.25 radio that came from a T-MO ROM.

There's not much to do with it, except that I am rebuilding the AKU 2.3 ROM with a leaner extended ROM customization, and some updated themes. It will have the radio from the Cingular 2.25 ROM.

I should have an AKU 2.5 ROM shortly and those who like to be on the bleeding edge can give it a whirl. If the radio in it stinks, I'll put the 2.25 radio all up in that bad boy.

[Delta5]

I noticed the lack of free space display too. That's a little annoying. :(

Happy to report that the registry edit to allow the network time sync does work. My 8125 is setting itself to Cingular time now. Yay! 8)

[kyphur]

I noticed the lack of free space display too. That's a little annoying. :(

Happy to report that the registry edit to allow the network time sync does work. My 8125 is setting itself to Cingular time now. Yay! 8)

Watch your timezone...

[mengesb]

Meh.

And to expand on that remark... It's the same ROM that leaked a while back. The only useful thing about it is the radio, which folks prefered over the 2.25 radio that came from a T-MO ROM.

There's not much to do with it, except that I am rebuilding the AKU 2.3 ROM with a leaner extended ROM customization, and some updated themes. It will have the radio from the Cingular 2.25 ROM.

I should have an AKU 2.5 ROM shortly and those who like to be on the bleeding edge can give it a whirl. If the radio in it stinks, I'll put the 2.25 radio all up in that bad boy.Leaner ExtROM? You mean pulling out some customizations?

Also - could you please have a look into the themes because all but the default windows/cingular theme have this annoying grey shaded area at the top and bottom (this coming from the TEST2 rom posted before).

As with you, I'm hoping to pick apart the new rom HTC posts... but apparently they pulled it for the time being as it was corrupt (suppose to be 73mb uncompressed, was 41mb... and the whole ruu was 39.1mb - htc went on a diet!).

Cingular 8125 Software

The updated firmware for the Cingular 8125 will be available soon. Please check back later. We apologize for any inconvenience.

[mdyod]

Since this is an "official" cingular ROM will we still have to CID unlock if we have not already done so?

[mengesb]

Since this is an "official" cingular ROM will we still have to CID unlock if we have not already done so?No. Official roms require no CID unlocking to upgrade.

[foxbat121]

As with you, I'm hoping to pick apart the new rom HTC posts... but apparently they pulled it for the time being as it was corrupt (suppose to be 73mb uncompressed, was 41mb... and the whole ruu was 39.1mb - htc went on a diet!).

The correct file has been up for couple hours now. The link is probably still down but you can download it from old link.

Actually, no need to download and pick it apart. It is the same exact file uploaded here a few weeks ago.

[cybiker123]

hey i wanna try the 2.5 for you when it comes out although i am sure that alot of people here do to oh and maybe the 2.5 being so big and bad will make waffles mow the lawn take out the trash and make me the peanut butter and jelly sandwiche i wanted 3 roms ago but who knows can't always get what you want with these darn things just gotta live with what you give us

[mdyod]

Since this is an "official" cingular ROM will we still have to CID unlock if we have not already done so?No. Official roms require no CID unlocking to upgrade.

all other things being the same between the 2.3 & 2.5 that could be an advantage for those concerned about CID unlocking causing warranty issues.

[jdoiv]

I've been running the 2.25 leaked rom for a couple of weeks and that is the only downside to it. Did the official release fix this? If so, I'll upgrade. If not, why bother....
Thanks in advance...

[100Tbps]

Here's a .tsk for the next generation build. This one doesn't have the grayed areas at the top or bottom. The Today drop down doesn't cover Calvin and I believe there's just enough room on the right so the scrollbar doesn't get him, either.

[kyphur]

I've been running the 2.25 leaked rom for a couple of weeks and that is the only downside to it. Did the official release fix this? If so, I'll upgrade. If not, why bother....
Thanks in advance...

You can kill that by not installing the USBSwitch Cab in the extended Rom!

Also AKU 2.3 handles this better..

[ratcom]

ok bad news (for me anyway) Ive tested for drop calls and they are still there :cry: however I did not install much in the extended rom, so Ive hard reset and install everything to see if that makes a difference.

[hesh]

One possible explanation I read is that every time you flash to a new ROM, the phone OS lost calibration of battery and still display incorrect battery meter. Let it drain and recharge for a few cycles and you will get an accurate meter after that.

Okay, cool. Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try.

[hesh]

It was mentioned a few times over at Howard Forums that the battery indicator in the task bar sucked a lot of resources. I have always left mine turned off since then, and did notice less lag with response times after doing so.

How do you turn this off?

[Stoodo]

Here's a .tsk for the next generation build. This one doesn't have the grayed areas at the top or bottom. The Today drop down doesn't cover Calvin and I believe there's just enough room on the right so the scrollbar doesn't get him, either.

The whole Calvin peeing on a logo was never clever to begin with.

[ratcom]

ok bad news (for me anyway) Ive tested for drop calls and they are still there :cry: however I did not install much in the extended rom, so Ive hard reset and install everything to see if that makes a difference.Ok Ive hard reset and installed everything from the extended rom and Im still getting dropped calls so its time to flash back to qtek 2.17 from me :(

BUGGER! :(

[SierraDump]

Did anyone else lose WiFi when they upgraded to this new rom ?

I downloaded straight from HTC (after they fixed the link) and I had a successful flash.

BIGGEST THING FOR ME IS THE FREAKING WIFI ISSUES WITH MY 8125.

After I flashed the new rom - Wifi turned on finds my connections - but after trying to connect for a mere 5secs then stops and does nothing?

I just want my media net and my wifi to work. Is there a stable rom out there I should look into?

DID THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE (please check if you haven't already!)

THANKS!

[eyeless]

I havent had any problems with dropped calls, i did have a problem with wifi but my problem is no matter what the edge/gprs always takes over even if im 2" away from my router. Im going to try with the not installing the extended rom thing and see how that goes but is is more reponsive the it was. I know there was a way to fix the edge vs. wifi thing i just need to search.

[edsub]

I am uploading the upgrade file to the safe haven ftp folders now.

[summiter]

I am uploading the upgrade file to the safe haven ftp folders now.

The same file that's in the "unknown" folder?

[SierraDump]

FREAKING WiFi IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! Now after I flashed I CANCELLED Cingulars Customization (soft reset when it says "3 seconds to custimization"

LOL - No it only sees 1 of my 2 available routers until I manually go in to Wireless Settings icon! ARRRGGGHHH

AND IT STILL WON'T CONNECT!

This was my first ROM upgrade and I am not happy - CAN ANYONE RECCOMEND ONE OF SUMMITERS ROMS that I may be more happy with?

I like a clean install but I use cingular and probably need a few of thier ext. cab files?

Would MR.Clean be a good choice for me - Or should I keep trying this new HTC/Cingular Rom??

I just want to be happy with my 8125!

[Silverbeast]

Meh.

And to expand on that remark... It's the same ROM that leaked a while back. The only useful thing about it is the radio, which folks prefered over the 2.25 radio that came from a T-MO ROM.

There's not much to do with it, except that I am rebuilding the AKU 2.3 ROM with a leaner extended ROM customization, and some updated themes. It will have the radio from the Cingular 2.25 ROM.

I should have an AKU 2.5 ROM shortly and those who like to be on the bleeding edge can give it a whirl. If the radio in it stinks, I'll put the 2.25 radio all up in that bad boy.



You do awesome work! Are there any options from the "PDA Mobiz" Rom that would be worth putting in your new rom? (i'll copy and paste so you dont have to find the post):
*Realplayer installed
*Contacts Backup
*GSFinder+
*Image Maker
*Mx Calculator
*Note M (MP3 Voice recorder)
*Opera Browser
*TRE Registry Editor
*Stopwatch
*Media Player (not windows)
*vx Utility
*Xn View
*OMAP overclock
*SMS Backup
*Pocket RAR

Much thanks. I was just curious if anything was of great intrest or would add "value" to the future ROM.

[Holden50]

Summitter,

Will you be adding the .NET Framework, themes and other goodies to the new HTC ROM?

[zoetrope]

ok bad news (for me anyway) Ive tested for drop calls and they are still there :cry: however I did not install much in the extended rom, so Ive hard reset and install everything to see if that makes a difference.Ok Ive hard reset and installed everything from the extended rom and Im still getting dropped calls so its time to flash back to qtek 2.17 from me :(

BUGGER! :(

ratcom, the dropped calls you were experiencing w/ the HTC ROM as well as the summiter's, were these intermitent, or was every call dropping after 4 minutes or so? I've read through the AKU 2.3 thread and have seen others experiencing this issue, but I've had the ROM (TEST 2) now for over a week, and have not experienced this problem. At least it has been impossible for me to reproduce. I've even listened to over 45 minutes of that Cingular voice connect dribble with no drop.

[hesh]

You do awesome work! Are there any options from the "PDA Mobiz" Rom that would be worth putting in your new rom? (i'll copy and paste so you dont have to find the post):
*Realplayer installed
*Contacts Backup
*GSFinder+
*Image Maker
*Mx Calculator
*Note M (MP3 Voice recorder)
*Opera Browser
*TRE Registry Editor
*Stopwatch
*Media Player (not windows)
*vx Utility
*Xn View
*OMAP overclock
*SMS Backup
*Pocket RAR

Much thanks. I was just curious if anything was of great intrest or would add "value" to the future ROM.

It's a nice idea to get apps pre-installed but some of these require registration and therefore wouldn't be able to work (unless the user already has a registration key or is planning). Otherwise they're just taking up "space".

p.s. - RealPlayer, on any platform, eats donkey nuts.

[ratcom]

ok bad news (for me anyway) Ive tested for drop calls and they are still there :cry: however I did not install much in the extended rom, so Ive hard reset and install everything to see if that makes a difference.Ok Ive hard reset and installed everything from the extended rom and Im still getting dropped calls so its time to flash back to qtek 2.17 from me :(

BUGGER! :(

ratcom, the dropped calls you were experiencing w/ the HTC ROM as well as the summiter's, were these intermitent, or was every call dropping after 4 minutes or so? I've read through the AKU 2.3 thread and have seen others experiencing this issue, but I've had the ROM (TEST 2) now for over a week, and have not experienced this problem. At least it has been impossible for me to reproduce. I've even listened to over 45 minutes of that Cingular voice connect dribble with no drop.I can reproduce this every time I make a call from my kitchen table ;) The really strange thing is I cannot reproduce it with any rom below 2.2

[jasonmoe]

Did anyone else lose WiFi when they upgraded to this new rom ?

I downloaded straight from HTC (after they fixed the link) and I had a successful flash.

BIGGEST THING FOR ME IS THE FREAKING WIFI ISSUES WITH MY 8125.

After I flashed the new rom - Wifi turned on finds my connections - but after trying to connect for a mere 5secs then stops and does nothing?

I just want my media net and my wifi to work. Is there a stable rom out there I should look into?

DID THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE (please check if you haven't already!)

THANKS!

i had same issues and turned off the registry entry that makes it work on a g only connection and it works now no problems

[SierraDump]

i had same issues and turned off the registry entry that makes it work on a g only connection and it works now no problems

Okay that makes sense - its like it is communicating until it finds out it is NOT talking to a "g"band router - then drops the connection (and doesn't try to reconnect...)


Could someone chime in quickly how to fix this "G ONLY" registry setting for the less informed such as myself?

I assume this "G only" registry setting is NOT on the factory 1.8 Rom? (as I never had to mess with this before?)

[jasonmoe]

this setting i found using the registry tweaking program posted on this site somewhere
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=39725

[zoetrope]

i had same issues and turned off the registry entry that makes it work on a g only connection and it works now no problems

Okay that makes sense - its like it is communicating until it finds out it is NOT talking to a "g"band router - then drops the connection (and doesn't try to reconnect...)


Could someone chime in quickly how to fix this "G ONLY" registry setting for the less informed such as myself?

I assume this "G only" registry setting is NOT on the factory 1.8 Rom? (as I never had to mess with this before?)

Read this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38898)

[jschaff]

I have installed the upgraded ROM and now I can't get anything to install using ActriveSync 4.1 .

Whenever it initiates an install, the connection fails and I have to unplug and replug the USB connector to the phone.

Then I try again and the same thing happens all over again.

Help.

[SierraDump]

Before potentially confusing me (as well as others reading this thread) am I to correctly understand that this new rom CRIPPLES the 8125 ability to connect to "b" band routers and will allow only "G" band connections?

The link in the post above are directions for ENABLING "G" band access on your 8125.

It seems as though since I can not connect to a "B" band or mixed mode router - that my phone is already stuck in "G" only mode and instead I would need directions for restoring "MIXED MODE" capabilities?

My router is 802.11b and after upgrading to this new rom - I CAN NO LONGER CONNECT TO MY ROUTER?

Why would I want to enable "G" mode on my phone if that is what is supposedly causing these WiFi troubles in the first place?

[summiter]

Here's a list of valid DWORD values for dot11SupportedRateMaskG:

#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_1_2 0
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_1_2_5_5_11 1
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_1_2_5_5_11_22 2
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_UP_TO_18 3
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_UP_TO_24 4
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_UP_TO_36 5
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_UP_TO_48 6
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_UP_TO_54 7
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_ALL 8
#define SUPPORTED_RATE_SET_ALL_OFDM 9

7 or 8 is the value you want it set to if you connect to a B and G APs.

The key is located in the hive at HKLM\Comm\TNETWLN1\Parms

[100Tbps]

Here's a .tsk for the next generation build. This one doesn't have the grayed areas at the top or bottom. The Today drop down doesn't cover Calvin and I believe there's just enough room on the right so the scrollbar doesn't get him, either.

The whole Calvin peeing on a logo was never clever to begin with.

I wasn't trying to be clever, but I did think it would be funny since Palm users seem so cult-like. The illustration is popular enough that the rest of the world recognizes it, too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_and_Hobbes

So if a few people find it funny and enjoy it, it was worth it.

[rkorzuch]

ok bad news (for me anyway) Ive tested for drop calls and they are still there :cry: however I did not install much in the extended rom, so Ive hard reset and install everything to see if that makes a difference.Ok Ive hard reset and installed everything from the extended rom and Im still getting dropped calls so its time to flash back to qtek 2.17 from me :(

BUGGER! :(

ratcom, the dropped calls you were experiencing w/ the HTC ROM as well as the summiter's, were these intermitent, or was every call dropping after 4 minutes or so? I've read through the AKU 2.3 thread and have seen others experiencing this issue, but I've had the ROM (TEST 2) now for over a week, and have not experienced this problem. At least it has been impossible for me to reproduce. I've even listened to over 45 minutes of that Cingular voice connect dribble with no drop.I can reproduce this every time I make a call from my kitchen table ;) The really strange thing is I cannot reproduce it with any rom below 2.2

I would get a new kitchen table!

[summiter]

I have a very, very strong feeling that the bugs have not been addressed.

Purely speculation.

I had thought about upgrading using one of the ROMS already out here. When my device crashed and had to be sent in due to a hardware issue I was very happy that I did not. Clearly I would not have been happy with a $400 paperweight.

Additionally I have one comment regarding request for help. I have PMed you before Summiter asking for help. Though there may be answers as to how to install, what to install and in what order, this is not easily determined. That is the main reason I have not used these upgrades. I've read if I had a problem that I could downgrade but with all the confusion I did not bother. I'm not above searching to look for answers but this is a big deal. And I know you are busy but I for one would be real appreciative if the next ROM that you post includes step by step instructions you will really help many like myself.

Search for all posts by me - that's the quickest way to find the multiple posts outlining the process, and risks, and lack of waffle-making capabilities.

As an alternative, read the announcement post for various custom ROMs, many of them detail things quite nicely.

In a nutshell, it goes something like this:

-establish activesync
-CID unlock with aWizard, SIM unlock too if you're into that sorta thing
-run the ROM upgrader
-enjoy new ROM
-post experiences and observations here for all to see

If you could only see my PM inbox, you'd know why it's not the best way to ask for help. I usually defer folks to reading or posting on the forum anyway.

If you do have any issues with an upgrade, post here - lots of folks including myself will help you get through it.

[summiter]

I would get a new kitchen table!

Thanks..there's mountain dew on my screen and keyboard now. :D

[ntornics]

Is this Rom which is Provided by HTC and Cingular the same exact rom as the one released a couple of weeks back. Should I install this new Rom, or just stick with the 2.25 beta I downloaded a couple of weeks back.

[urologyhealth]

I am stymied by trying to establish active sync connection via bluetooth.

I am using the latest ROM from HTC AMERICA--with no problems and used the Summitter ROM's before that. I can use BT with my car and my headset.

I have no choices of services in this ROM and yet it partners with my WINDOWS XP computer. There is only COM6 incoming port, but no choice of outgoing port???

Any advice would be appreciated. Somewhere in the past I was able to do this with the 8125 and this computer--something has happened along the way with ROM updates.

Thanks

[jasonmoe]

Before potentially confusing me (as well as others reading this thread) am I to correctly understand that this new rom CRIPPLES the 8125 ability to connect to "b" band routers and will allow only "G" band connections?

The link in the post above are directions for ENABLING "G" band access on your 8125.

It seems as though since I can not connect to a "B" band or mixed mode router - that my phone is already stuck in "G" only mode and instead I would need directions for restoring "MIXED MODE" capabilities?

My router is 802.11b and after upgrading to this new rom - I CAN NO LONGER CONNECT TO MY ROUTER?

Why would I want to enable "G" mode on my phone if that is what is supposedly causing these WiFi troubles in the first place?

i provided the link so that you may be able to uncheck it and be able to connect.

[brianchris]

Regarding WiFi troubles and the 8125, there was a known issue with the way WiFi and the MediaNET Proxy were configured in the original Cingular ROM (from day one). The fix helped greatly then. I'm providing the fix (from a brick and mortar Cingular rep) below as, while I had hoped they would have corrected this with an updated ROM, they may not have.

Hope this helps:

Before you start there is one thing I found. By configuring Wi-Fi this way you cannot have access to MEdia Net services (device.home page) because you will be removing the proxy server settings. Remember, factory defaults can be found at http://www.cingular.com/customer_service/phones_devices

1)Settings > Connections > Connections > Advanced > Select Networks
Change both the "Internet" and "private network" to MEdia Net
2)press "Edit" on the "private network" tab and select "Auto pick" under the "modem" tab
3)select the "Proxy Settings" tab and unselect the second box (keep the first box selected)
4)under Settings > Connections > select "Network Cards" and the "Wireless" tab. If you have tried to do a Wi-Fi connections previously you will see the connection name. Make sure that it is set to "Connects To the Internet" and not "Work"

By following these steps exactly you will be able to connect to both Wi-Fi and EDGE. Please let me know that everything is functioning correctly.

[ntornics]

Have anyone noticed any difference between the leaked 2.25 and the Official 2.25 rom. What is added, and what is missing.

[amg212]

Have anyone noticed any difference between the leaked 2.25 and the Official 2.25 rom. What is added, and what is missing.

'tis identical

[ekimzirk]

Summinter is the shiznit! Why WHY would cingular/HTC post this upgrade without the bluetooth stero support, c'mon now, REALLY! Summinter seems to have this down, since upgrading to "his" ROM my divice works REALLY well. There is no way I would even consider goig with a standardized ROM from HTC. This is my second upgrade of his and I think he understands what the consumer "geek" wants in a mobile device. After reading everything posted on Cingular's site and XDA's site... Whatever, I will continue to support this forum as the place for knowlege and the latest and GREATEST ROM's available. Thanks Summinter, I appreciate and support your work!

[Rock3nrenigade]

So any ideas, will my SPB back up I made 2 hours ago work after I do the rom update?

[ekimzirk]

No way to back up before and after ROM update. You must reinstall your app's and reconfigure your device.

[mmmonsterrr]

Does the new ROM have A2DP built in?

[Rock3nrenigade]

So whats the word on this update? Do I bother with it, or get one of those other ones floating on the forum.

[kyphur]

Does the new ROM have A2DP built in?

How many threads are you going to ask the exact same question in?

If you bothered to read you'd know this is the same Rom that was leaked a month ago and it does not..

[mmmonsterrr]

Thats not true. I got the previous ROM from Summiter and it had A2DP built in. I am curious if this ROM has it as well.

[DavidT.]

Thats not true. I got the previous ROM from Summiter and it had A2DP built in. I am curious if this ROM has it as well.

I suggest you take some time and do some reading. The original leaked ROM does not have A2DP built in. You used Summiter's ROM and Summiter's ROM has A2DP because it was part of the customization he put in. Summiter's ROMs are custom variations of ROMs, not Cingular's leaked versions...those would belong to Cingular.

[bluetoothless]

Hesh,
Just click on the Spb Pocket Plus Icon (multi-colored plus sign) in upper left hand corner of the today screen. This will open the features window and just uncheck the box to the left of "taskbar battery indicator" and click okay. Or start-> settings->system->Spb Pocket Plus.......

[jarrell0406]

i just updated about 4 hours ago and it is goood so far.

[kagudesu]

Sorry if I missed this, but can anyone confirm the lack of the proxy setting in the new update? Someone mentioned it being removed. I am curious if I can enable/disable the proxy anymore.

[Mister_Anderson]

just the Official Cingular 2.25 Rom defaults to MYISP which has no proxy and if you don't have the pda plan you will get charged per kb. even if you have unlimited MediaNet. So just change it to MediaNet and you will have your proxy settings back.

[JzL]

Before potentially confusing me (as well as others reading this thread) am I to correctly understand that this new rom CRIPPLES the 8125 ability to connect to "b" band routers and will allow only "G" band connections?

The link in the post above are directions for ENABLING "G" band access on your 8125.

It seems as though since I can not connect to a "B" band or mixed mode router - that my phone is already stuck in "G" only mode and instead I would need directions for restoring "MIXED MODE" capabilities?

My router is 802.11b and after upgrading to this new rom - I CAN NO LONGER CONNECT TO MY ROUTER?

Why would I want to enable "G" mode on my phone if that is what is supposedly causing these WiFi troubles in the first place?

Im on a fresh flash, connected to my b router at this very moment.

[Delta5]

My 8125 fresh from the upgrade does not have have any mention of ISP.CINGULAR in it. Fresh from the ROM Update, I had two network connections set up for me. 'My ISP' configured to WAP.CINGULAR and 'MEdia Net' also with WAP.CINGULAR but with the Proxy set.

The proxy settings aren't gone, they're just in a slightly different place.

Start->Settings->Connections Tab -> Advanced Tab -> Select Networks.
If you then select 'MEdia Net' from the drop down, the Proxy settings are accessed there.

I have had absolutely no WiFi problems (Netgear 802.11g router, connected with B) and I really like the new connection manager screen. I know that others are having problems, but my 8125 is working extremely well now. Very snappy responses and haven't had any lock-ups yet, and usually I was having to reset two or three times a day. Activesync is working as it should, as is push email on my free mail2web account. I don't have a stereo bluetooth headset so I can't comment on if that's in the ROM or not.


just the Official Cingular 2.25 Rom defaults to MYISP which has no proxy and if you don't have the pda plan you will get charged per kb. even if you have unlimited MediaNet. So just change it to MediaNet and you will have your proxy settings back.

[ntornics]

So are you guys saying, since this new rom version doesn't support AD2P, I should consider installing Summitters custom AKU 2.3 rom.

[foxbat121]

just the Official Cingular 2.25 Rom defaults to MYISP which has no proxy and if you don't have the pda plan you will get charged per kb. even if you have unlimited MediaNet. So just change it to MediaNet and you will have your proxy settings back.

Not true. I'm on Media Net plan and never use Proxy. There is no PPU charges.

[JzL]

just the Official Cingular 2.25 Rom defaults to MYISP which has no proxy and if you don't have the pda plan you will get charged per kb. even if you have unlimited MediaNet. So just change it to MediaNet and you will have your proxy settings back.

Not true. I'm on Media Net plan and never use Proxy. There is no PPU charges.

Are you certain? Mine is set to MyISP as well and I have the MEdiaNet ulimited plan.

[jdoiv]

Ok, I've been running this "official" release since it was leaked here a couple of weeks ago. Just within the past couple of days, I've noticed that the GPRS/Edge Icon has changed. Previously, it would show the G/E with two arrows when it was connected. Now it only shows the G/E box even when it is connected. I have to tap on the icon to see if I'm connected or not. I haven't changed anything on the phone except to delete a few system photos that I don't need/want. Anyone else have this happen? Thanks

[jgiordano]

there is a difference in the way the BT headset works. I had summiters last rom and installed ms voicecommand. I changed the reg to enable it to launch from the device or headset. No with the official cingular rom the bt headset will not launch the dialer.

Anyone else notice this?

[hesh]

Hesh,
Just click on the Spb Pocket Plus Icon (multi-colored plus sign) in upper left hand corner of the today screen. This will open the features window and just uncheck the box to the left of "taskbar battery indicator" and click okay. Or start-> settings->system->Spb Pocket Plus.......

Oh, THAT taskbar battery indicator lol I always disable that one. I thought you were talking about the battery indicator in the lower right hand corner.

Thanks though!

[beatnikjoe]

Annoying problem with new Cingular ROM.

Anyone experiencing any noticeable delays when trying to switch keyboard input? When I switch from standard keyboard to block it can take like 8-10 seconds. Also I've set block as my default via Tweaks2K2 but after reboots it still comes up keyboard.

ideas?

b

[warwickwebb]

Ok, I've been running this "official" release since it was leaked here a couple of weeks ago. Just within the past couple of days, I've noticed that the GPRS/Edge Icon has changed. Previously, it would show the G/E with two arrows when it was connected. Now it only shows the G/E box even when it is connected. I have to tap on the icon to see if I'm connected or not. I haven't changed anything on the phone except to delete a few system photos that I don't need/want. Anyone else have this happen? Thanks

I had that happen initially as well. For some reason, I don't see it anymore (I see the 'E' with the two arrows). I don't see how this is possible, but it MAY have something to do with whether you use the 'Media NET' or the 'My ISP' connection. I'm using the 'My ISP' network now, although I renamed it to 'Cingular'.

[eyeless]

i think this one is slower... I had the summiter rom on my 8125 before and i think its faster. When i use SPB PLUS and change my themes it takes almost a minute for them to switch and take a good chunk of time when i go into landscape mode. I dunno... and i work for government so i can't use a personal phone with the push stuff. Is the Radio in the Summiter version the same radio?

[philly fan]

SO I gather from all these replies staying with RUU_wizard_2241001_22410101_TMobile_WWE_PDAMobizEd ition_v120 until something better comes along.

[sk7575]

ok bad news (for me anyway) Ive tested for drop calls and they are still there :cry: however I did not install much in the extended rom, so Ive hard reset and install everything to see if that makes a difference.Ok Ive hard reset and installed everything from the extended rom and Im still getting dropped calls so its time to flash back to qtek 2.17 from me :(

BUGGER! :(

ratcom, the dropped calls you were experiencing w/ the HTC ROM as well as the summiter's, were these intermitent, or was every call dropping after 4 minutes or so? I've read through the AKU 2.3 thread and have seen others experiencing this issue, but I've had the ROM (TEST 2) now for over a week, and have not experienced this problem. At least it has been impossible for me to reproduce. I've even listened to over 45 minutes of that Cingular voice connect dribble with no drop.

I have had the dropped calls issue and I really think it is related to any app that is trying to initiate an internet socket connection and thus is trying to make the GPRS dialer dial. I was on a call and launched WMIRC, and bam the call dropped when I saw it trying to dial.

I have also noticed that when I am on the phone any GPRS apps that I had running before my call get disconnected. Is this normal GPRS/GSM operation, or is this a ROM issue or something elsE??

[foxbat121]

It could be both. First of all, you can only GPRS or voice at any time. Not both. So this is GSM limitation. Secondly, if you're already on GPRS or voice, the other connection should just fail and not interrupt current connections. When you have dropped calls, it means somehow the ROM didn't handle this situation correctly.

BTW, by GPRS connection, I mean actually trasnfer data not just connected.

[robjae]

Is there any way we can ensure that a data call will not kill a phone call, like a registry setting? This was not a problem in the 2.17 roms and below, I wonder what changed.

[icema0921]

http://www.cingular.com/midtolarge/microsoft

Iceman

[mdyod]

Annoying problem with new Cingular ROM.

Anyone experiencing any noticeable delays when trying to switch keyboard input? When I switch from standard keyboard to block it can take like 8-10 seconds. Also I've set block as my default via Tweaks2K2 but after reboots it still comes up keyboard.

ideas?

b

I had that same thing with the origional ROM that came with my 8125 ...

[beatnikjoe]

Annoying problem with new Cingular ROM.

Anyone experiencing any noticeable delays when trying to switch keyboard input? When I switch from standard keyboard to block it can take like 8-10 seconds. Also I've set block as my default via Tweaks2K2 but after reboots it still comes up keyboard.

ideas?

b

I had that same thing with the origional ROM that came with my 8125 ...


Love to find a solution as this is driving me nuts whenever I shut the phone off (power down) or perform a reset. Perhaps I should re-flash the unit? I also experienced this issue with 2.17.

The defaultIm is set to block. I've doubled checked this.
B

[ktwildchild]

So to ask a "beat to death" question again,... should I upgrade from 2.24.10.1 WWE ROM to this "new" one? If so, can I just upgrade to ROM and not the other stuff (i.e. Radio,Protocol,ExtROM - those are already at the latest version thanks to Summiter)?

...Sorry to beat a dead horse...

[thogue]

[quote="Stoodo"][quote=100Tbps]

So if a few people find it funny and enjoy it, it was worth it.

It made me smile and chuckle in my cube.


Thanks.

btw installed this new rom. Seems to be working fine but havnt really tested it that well yet. Ill let you guys know.

[JimiMoore77]

ok everything went well with the flash .......

now showing .....

OS 5.1.195 (build 14928.2.2.0)

It seem as quick as Summiter Custom ROM.......

Give me a hour and I'll test to see if the call dropping is still there ;)

Oh BTW I'll upload both the rom and extended rom to the ftp

It's already in the ROMs directory under "Other_Unknown"..has been since it leaked. =)

So Summiter... what is your final verdict, O sage and wise Wizard ROM Wizard? Should we even bother downloading this ROM? Are you going to hack it?

Meh.

And to expand on that remark... It's the same ROM that leaked a while back. The only useful thing about it is the radio, which folks prefered over the 2.25 radio that came from a T-MO ROM.

There's not much to do with it, except that I am rebuilding the AKU 2.3 ROM with a leaner extended ROM customization, and some updated themes. It will have the radio from the Cingular 2.25 ROM.

I should have an AKU 2.5 ROM shortly and those who like to be on the bleeding edge can give it a whirl. If the radio in it stinks, I'll put the 2.25 radio all up in that bad boy.

so then when might we expect the "Cingular_RUU_Wizard_AKU2.3_Custom_RNG_THM_A2DP_TES T2" upgraded with the favorable additions given to us from Cingulars most recent release "RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship" (ie. the time zone fix, etc.)???

P.S. after reading several of your helpful posts & comparing your rom with a few others I conclude that you are WISE & BENEVOLENT and worthy of great praise.

[mister_mda]

anyone know when will T-Mobile USA will roll out their official rom?

[thogue]

been done check upgrade forum

[mister_mda]

been done check upgrade forum

where? i don't see it. are u talking about the Mr. Clean one?

[guyver2077]

been done check upgrade forum

where? i don't see it. are u talking about the Mr. Clean one?

isnt that mr clean one based of 2.3 or is it based of the leaked cingular one..

anyways is anyone working on making a custom version of the official cingular new release? im using the leaked 2.25

[foxbat121]

been done check upgrade forum

where? i don't see it. are u talking about the Mr. Clean one?

isnt that mr clean one based of 2.3 or is it based of the leaked cingular one..

anyways is anyone working on making a custom version of the official cingular new release? im using the leaked 2.25

The leaked 2.25 and official 2.25 is the exact same ROM file. Current AKU2.3 custom ROM is based on AKU2.3 OS and 2.25 Radio ROM and 2.25 carrier customization. There is no need to release another ROM based on official 2.25 as nothing has changed.

I did a binary file comparison. The leaked 2.25 and official 2.25 files are identical bit to bit.

[mdyod]

been done check upgrade forum

where? i don't see it. are u talking about the Mr. Clean one?

isnt that mr clean one based of 2.3 or is it based of the leaked cingular one..

anyways is anyone working on making a custom version of the official cingular new release? im using the leaked 2.25

The leaked 2.25 and official 2.25 is the exact same ROM file. Current AKU2.3 custom ROM is based on AKU2.3 OS and 2.25 Radio ROM and 2.25 carrier customization. There is no need to release another ROM based on official 2.25 as nothing has changed.


I did a binary file comparison. The leaked 2.25 and official 2.25 files are identical bit to bit.

But, as i understand it, the new official Cingular Rom wont require that we CID unlock our Phone - (technically voiding our warranty) - if you are worried about that...

[foxbat121]

Yes, But keep in mind it also means if you upgrade to this official ROM, you can no longer use the tools found in this forum to unlock it IIRC.

[kyphur]

But, as i understand it, the new official Cingular Rom wont require that we CID unlock our Phone - (technically voiding our warranty) - if you are worried about that...

A custom version of the Official Rom is still a Custom Rom and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

I've had to return my 8125 to Cingular for warranty replacement (touchscreen died). I simply flashed it with the original 1.08.11 Shipped Rom and they were never the wiser. (Yes it was CID and SIM unlocked).

[Dr Puttingham]

But, as i understand it, the new official Cingular Rom wont require that we CID unlock our Phone - (technically voiding our warranty) - if you are worried about that...

A custom version of the Official Rom is still a Custom Rom and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

I've had to return my 8125 to Cingular for warranty replacement (touchscreen died). I simply flashed it with the original 1.08.11 Shipped Rom and they were never the wiser. (Yes it was CID and SIM unlocked).Amen brother! If one hopes to aspire to greater heights one must unlock. There are a thousand stories in the naked city ...

Steven

chow

[mister_mda]

I saw post on the T-Mobile UK official rom but not USA. I guess its still not out yet.

[teg]

anyone having trouble with bluetooth with the new rom ?

i used to be able to send file and use activesync over bluetooth to my computer, but i cannot get it to work now, i can receive file from the computer, but everytime i try to send something, it'll just fail, wouldnt connect to activesync either

any help ?

[rkjeev69]

Has anyone gotten the ROM update to work via infra-red? Or is it recommended?

I still am not able to get by USB cable to sync despite repeted efforts to follow advise in the forums, hard resets, re-installs, etc.

[summiter]

Has anyone gotten the ROM update to work via infra-red? Or is it recommended?

I still am not able to get by USB cable to sync despite repeted efforts to follow advise in the forums, hard resets, re-installs, etc.

Not gonna happen via IR for various technical reasons.

Describe your exact problem a little more, and what you've attempted thus far and I'll see if I can help ya out.

[wingzerothree]

Has anyone gotten the ROM update to work via infra-red? Or is it recommended?

I still am not able to get by USB cable to sync despite repeted efforts to follow advise in the forums, hard resets, re-installs, etc.

this is a problem with your computer. try a different one

[DUlrich1227]

anyone having trouble with bluetooth with the new rom ?

i used to be able to send file and use activesync over bluetooth to my computer, but i cannot get it to work now, i can receive file from the computer, but everytime i try to send something, it'll just fail, wouldnt connect to activesync either

any help ?

not sure what you tried but do this..

First put the phone into bootloader mode (took out the battery, put it back in again, pressed and held camera button and powered on)

you will see the multicolored screen

it will show the usb icon in the bottom right even though active sync doesnt kick it on .. you then need to CID unlock your phone and go backwards with the roms install the cingular ship rom..

dave

[mengesb]

Has anyone gotten the ROM update to work via infra-red? Or is it recommended?

I still am not able to get by USB cable to sync despite repeted efforts to follow advise in the forums, hard resets, re-installs, etc.

9/10 times its the USB cable, the other tenth I've seen it as a USB hardware problem. In either event, your local Radio Shack should be able to help you out with solving the problem. The cable (260-0176) is about $20, and a replacement internal USB card (250-3221) which is in few stores, but at a steal for also $20 (so if the cable doesn't work, return/exchange it for the USB card). One of these solutions should solve your problem.

A free method you can attempt is deleting ALL the USB root hub in your device listing, restarting your computer, and allowing it to re-setup all the USB root hub information again. Perhaps you got something missing, or pointing to a wrong hardware address. We all know how winblows blows... =)

[teg]

anyone having trouble with bluetooth with the new rom ?

i used to be able to send file and use activesync over bluetooth to my computer, but i cannot get it to work now, i can receive file from the computer, but everytime i try to send something, it'll just fail, wouldnt connect to activesync either

any help ?

not sure what you tried but do this..

First put the phone into bootloader mode (took out the battery, put it back in again, pressed and held camera button and powered on)

you will see the multicolored screen

it will show the usb icon in the bottom right even though active sync doesnt kick it on .. you then need to CID unlock your phone and go backwards with the roms install the cingular ship rom..

dave

my phone is already cid unlock, so now i would need to go back to the rom that was first on the phone from cingular, than update from that to the 2.25 ?

thanks

[summiter]

anyone having trouble with bluetooth with the new rom ?

i used to be able to send file and use activesync over bluetooth to my computer, but i cannot get it to work now, i can receive file from the computer, but everytime i try to send something, it'll just fail, wouldnt connect to activesync either

any help ?

not sure what you tried but do this..

First put the phone into bootloader mode (took out the battery, put it back in again, pressed and held camera button and powered on)

you will see the multicolored screen

it will show the usb icon in the bottom right even though active sync doesnt kick it on .. you then need to CID unlock your phone and go backwards with the roms install the cingular ship rom..

dave

my phone is already cid unlock, so now i would need to go back to the rom that was first on the phone from cingular, than update from that to the 2.25 ?

thanks

If you're sure it's CID unlocked, you can flash to any ROM you like - no need to reflash to stock first.

[c-pimp]

So any ideas, will my SPB back up I made 2 hours ago work after I do the rom update?

No way to back up before and after ROM update. You must reinstall your app's and reconfigure your device.

this might not be entirely true.... but im not sure yet..
im checking into this as well... as it appears that sprite backup claims it will however I have not heard from anyone who has tried it or sucessfully gotten this to work..
check this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=54436

[yatrg]

So any ideas, will my SPB back up I made 2 hours ago work after I do the rom update?

No way to back up before and after ROM update. You must reinstall your app's and reconfigure your device.

this might not be entirely true.... but im not sure yet..
im checking into this as well... as it appears that sprite backup claims it will however I have not heard from anyone who has tried it or sucessfully gotten this to work..
check this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=54436

I tried this. I did a SPB backup, updated the ROM, and did a full restore. I ended up with a toasted phone. I had to find a link here (I love this site) to the origional stock rom and restored to that, then restored my SPB backup and I was up and running.

[yatrg]

I tried this. I did a SPB backup, updated the ROM, and did a full restore. I ended up with a toasted phone. I had to find a link here (I love this site) to the origional stock rom and restored to that, then restored my SPB backup and I was up and running.

I just noticed that after converting back, the SPL still shows 2.25 I wonder if this is a good thing or a bad thing?

[Si7lver]

So are you guys saying, since this new rom version doesn't support AD2P, I should consider installing Summitters custom AKU 2.3 rom.



My 2 cents.... I have A2DP working on my 8125/2.25. I've upgraded to the latest 2.25 rom not woried about unlocking either... So far I have not had any problems with performance, connections, or network functions. Here is the link of what I did....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=313566#313566

[etnies]

Bump, I need this rom!