Universal AKU 3.5 out now (new thread)

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

This is a AKU3.5 Rom. It is based on a Benq P51 AKU 3.5 Rom.

OS 5.1.342
Build 15698.3.5.0
SP AKU 3.5

newest Test2 release !!!!! WLAN working !!!!




As aresult of the removal of the roms from the ftp (I heard from it on 21.02.07) the rom won't be updated anymore.




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Feature List:

CompactFramework 2.0 SP1
Removed Battery icon on top
No Extended Rom needed anymore (but functional)
New MMS Client 3.5.1.5
PagePool increased to 6MB
New WlanManager
Battery Icon at bottom
Camera 3.00 21424
Voice Speed Dial Cab from Conchas included and functioning
Internet Connection Sharing program (working AFAIK)

Light Bulb Button for free functionality Setting removed (but available as cab)
Video Call functionality
Windows Live Messenger integrated
Some places with a new look from helmi_c and his crossbow look alike things (thanks)
Better Phone Skin (removeable:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Phone\Skin]
"Enabled"=dword:0
)


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Please check and verify the programs which function. Especially tests are welcome in this departments:

General Bug Status unknown

Pushmail functionality status unknown
BB client functionality status unknown

Voice Commander Cab functionality status unknown

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Bug List, incomplete because this is a test release

Bugs: (0 known ATM)



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If you have questions what AKU is about, read this:
http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/articles/wm-aku-en.shtml

Some features from AKU3 on Modaco:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=246614

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

No roms anymore.

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Thank you , all people out there, for your support, but with the actual state i will pause rom modding until the situation (21.02.07 Rom Removal) changes.







Special Thanks to

Mamaich

Thanks to

Bepe for his special support (Thanks very much for everything)
Bepe and friends for his Rom kitchen (This is definitely perfect)
bbs.pdafans.org (For their Rom)
Xda-developers (Knowledge and tools)
Buzzdev.net (Knowledge and tools)

Helmi_c (Rom development, help and ideas how to improve things)

Tuatara (Special tips and tools)

Sub69 (network settings for aku3.2 beta3 and 4 as testing for pushmail)

baudy2 (for compatability testing of the BB client)

venusforu (Windows Media Player Format support, testing support and general help)

Jwrightmcps (different roms for ideas and bug extinction, improvements and variation/ USB HDD/ BT Stack enhancements)

Indra9110 (different roms for ideas and bug extinction, improvements and variation)

The beginner (BB client testing (in progress))

All the testers out there.

All i forgot. (Sorry)

[omega_]

I've got a quick question on the ROM, how much free memory space do we get on the AKU 3.5 after soft reset?

and does AKU3.2 and AKU3.5 use different PIM databases?

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

I got 30 MB free space after first softreset.

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Ok uploading is finished.

[omega_]

Ok uploading is finished.

downloading now. file size is 46MB.

[Bulldog]

ivan,

does the Smart Dial functioning in your 3.5 ROM
However I am giving a shot.

[kingdomraj]

wanted to see the icons

[cottinghamm]

I have flashed with this 3.5 ROM but there are not the extras that helmi includes in his ROM that are so useful, such as a VGA version that really works (with changes to menu fonts etc ...)

Are there additional programs anywhere else ?

Also does not have Windows Live & the new icons in Helmi's ROM

[kingdomraj]

I have flashed with this 3.5 ROM but there are not the extras that helmi includes in his ROM that are so useful, such as a VGA version that really works (with changes to menu fonts etc ...)

Are there additional programs anywhere else ?

no dude ... its a vanilla version
no additional stuf... whatever you want you will have to install it for urself

[mrbrightside1977]

Seems to me that Ivars rom is a 'vanilla' rom where Helmi is more features....


Would be user preference then.

If you search about you should find some of the apps.


Looking forward to trying this as even though Helmi's ROM is great I don't use alot of the extra apps.

[kingdomraj]

YEAH.... I AGREE... helmi's is a amazing rom but then its always better to have assorted softwares... according to ones likes... any idea about the smart dial functioning ??

[omega_]

ivan,

does the Smart Dial functioning in your 3.5 ROM
However I am giving a shot.

smart dialing you mean?

Ivan, any answer to this?

[happy222]

This is a AKU3.5 Rom. It is based on a Benq P51 AKU 3.5 Rom.

OS 5.1.342
Build 15698.3.2.0
SP AKU 3.5

newest....

15698.3.2.0
??????^^??
AKU 3.2 ? or AKU 3.5?

[kingdomraj]

15698.3.2.0
??????^^??
AKU 3.2 ? or AKU 3.5?

its a AKU 3.5 DUDE....

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Uhh sorry my fault. Now its corrected.

There are no extra apps, because i want to know how stable it works. Extras are added afterwards, when the rom works really good and stable.

[cottinghamm]

This doesn't seem to be working on this ROM either, I really need this.

I can see your point about not including software if people don't actually want it but most of that included in Helmi's are pretty useful especially VGA.

Icons are only pretty but it is good to see a change from the standard ones.

As Smart Dial doesn't work I can't see how people will want to use 3.5 at all, stable or not.

[omega_]

This doesn't seem to be working on this ROM either, I really need this.

I can see your point about not including software if people don't actually want it but most of that included in Helmi's are pretty useful especially VGA.

Icons are only pretty but it is good to see a change from the standard ones.

As Smart Dial doesn't work I can't see how people will want to use 3.5 at all, stable or not.

Guess I'm not flashing if smartdial isn't working :(

[cottinghamm]

Ivan, can you confirm whether you have disabled Smart Dial, it doesn't work for me ?

[sub69]

SmartDialler is the first thing I turn off after a re-flash anyway. Can't stand the thing!

Downloading this now...I've been looking for a "proper" vanilla ROM for ages, even the most basic ones I've found before have too much 'bloat' in them for my liking. This looks like it has the potential to be the best of the bunch so far!

[KarmaNP]

Ivan:

I was excited at first when I heard about it. But after I installed and tried it's not working at all. With other ROMS it would connect for 30-40 secs and disconnect itself but with this it's not connecting for 1 sec.

Hopefully it will be fixed in the upcoming one. Other than that the ROM looks cleaner and nicer. I would really love VGA pre-intalled but I can live with the cleaner ROM.

[shinniehi]

Glad with AKU 3.5 Test, but Ivan can you give an Clean ROM so everyone can install anything they like?

[CWKJ]

Think will wait Ivan's add on version.

[Bulldog]

I have flashed with this 3.5 ROM but there are not the extras that helmi includes in his ROM that are so useful, such as a VGA version that really works (with changes to menu fonts etc ...)

Are there additional programs anywhere else ?

Also does not have Windows Live & the new icons in Helmi's ROM



short update:

Available RAM ca.30meg
after installation increase the font cache size to 32768 ( has improve the speed)
deinstall the all IM keep only the normal keyboard (RAM increase to 32 meg)

Push mail and sync with Exchange server right now functioning. receive email without problems.

It short time after but I would say it super fast. WELL IVAN GREAT WORK AGAIN Cheers Bro

[omega_]

short update:

Available RAM ca.30meg
after installation increase the font cache size to 32768 ( has improve the speed)
deinstall the all IM keep only the normal keyboard (RAM increase to 32 meg)

Push mail and sync with Exchange server right now functioning. receive email without problems.

It short time after but I would say it super fast. WELL IVAN GREAT WORK AGAIN Cheers Bro

have you tested the smart dialing?

[helmi_c]

This doesn't seem to be working on this ROM either, I really need this.

I can see your point about not including software if people don't actually want it but most of that included in Helmi's are pretty useful especially VGA.

Icons are only pretty but it is good to see a change from the standard ones.

As Smart Dial doesn't work I can't see how people will want to use 3.5 at all, stable or not.

Smartdial is not compatible with AKU3.5, the last supported AKU is AKU3.3...

btw Congratulation ivan!...

[mysy]

I want to try it !

[nncuong]

I've upgraded to Ivan 3.5, It runing very fast. PIE has view hight resolution menu.
But:
- No Crossbow Icons
- No Smart Dialing and VT button.

I'll downgrade to helmi 3.3

[littlestub]

i've downloaded the rom and it works very well ,and fast!Good job,indeed!

[JasJar_Binks]

I got 30 MB free space after first softreset.
i love extras, but having all this mem solves many probs. please keep vanilla

[Bulldog]

no smart dialing guys and bad news I had alreay 2 hanger during a incomming call well it is stilll super fast

Nevrtheless Great job Ivan, bcz of such guys we are there where we are.

[the_matrixx]

I know this is a Uni thread but does anyone know if anyone is working on a 3.5 G4 MDA ROM?

[BetoX]

....
BB client functionality status unknown
....


What that mean? Can I use my BB (I understand that relates to blackberry) funcionality with this ROM? Need to install any extras?

Thanks in advance.

[beginner]

What that mean? Can I use my BB (I understand that relates to blackberry) funcionality with this ROM? Need to install any extras?

Thanks in advance.

No, for me it isn't running.... I cannot understand what's happen. After rom upgrade it was (BB) running perfectly. But after a soft reset it leaves to work. I tried to reflash at least 4- 5 times but I cannot obtain it works again.

Do you know if something in the register can "survive" to a hard reset?

Rest of the rom is very fast and no problems, except some messages of cannot connect with Internet sharing some times.

Thanks a lot Ivan by this rom, really has a very good performance.

[omega_]

anyone experienced any lock ups so far?

I had a lockup when i power up my phone after i woke up, not sure what's the reason, the touch screen just lost its function and had to soft reset.

[daddyfok]

It's excellent rom, Ivan. Thanks for your efforts !!!

However, I cannot find the option of Direct Push. Where can I find it?

And when I connect to GPRS, the arrow sign is always moving (usually only moving during connecting, but stays intact after connected). But I can still connect to the internet

[stanip]

short update:

Available RAM ca.30meg
after installation increase the font cache size to 32768 ( has improve the speed)
deinstall the all IM keep only the normal keyboard (RAM increase to 32 meg)



Can somebody share on how to deinstall the IM and keep only the normal keyboard? Looking for ways to increase the ram... Thanks.

[Bulldog]

anyone experienced any lock ups so far?

I had a lockup when i power up my phone after i woke up, not sure what's the reason, the touch screen just lost its function and had to soft reset.

Yes, I do have the same problem. It happens to me few times.
Especially I got a issue by the:
WIFI on and device is in sleep mode after turning back the power. The entire Device hangs and only reset resolves the problem.

Moreover I am experiencing issues by pushing the green phone button the device don’t go to phone dial overview

[littlestub]

I got 30 MB free space after first softreset.

Yes ,very good!and me too!thanks a lot!

[chaiya]

Hi ivan
Thank you very much for this rom
in sleep mode after turning back the power. The entire Device hangs and only reset resolves the problem.
backlight botton display to ie program.When i need to change botton back to backlight " No backlight word in the list "

[pug]

Thanks for this Ivan,Nice vanilla ROM, I haven't had any stability issues at all. Everything I use seems to be good.Over 30MB on both storage and program even after all I have installed the likes of Pocket plus, TT6, Resco etc.One word, beatiful.

[shuflie]

It's excellent rom, Ivan. Thanks for your efforts !!!

However, I cannot find the option of Direct Push. Where can I find it?

And when I connect to GPRS, the arrow sign is always moving (usually only moving during connecting, but stays intact after connected). But I can still connect to the internet

You will never see anything calling itself direct push in any ROM that supports this function. What you need to do to get it working is to set up a sync partnership with an exchange server that has the required direct push functionality, the tell you universal to get messages as they arrive. On older ROMs, or exchange servers without the required updates, this would have tired to send you an SMS command message as email arrived at the server, but on this ROM and any other that supports direct push the mail just gets forwarded to your phone.

[littlestub]

Hi ivan
Thank you very much for this rom
in sleep mode after turning back the power. The entire Device hangs and only reset resolves the problem.
backlight botton display to ie program.When i need to change botton back to backlight " No backlight word in the list "

Me too.can anyone handle this?

[daddyfok]

You will never see anything calling itself direct push in any ROM that supports this function. What you need to do to get it working is to set up a sync partnership with an exchange server that has the required direct push functionality, the tell you universal to get messages as they arrive. On older ROMs, or exchange servers without the required updates, this would have tired to send you an SMS command message as email arrived at the server, but on this ROM and any other that supports direct push the mail just gets forwarded to your phone.

Thanks shuflie. Maybe I have made my point not clear. I mean usually we can disable/enable direct push in the CommManager (at the bottom middle icon); but now we cannot find this in CommManager anymore

[beginner]

Thanks shuflie. Maybe I have made my point not clear. I mean usually we can disable/enable direct push in the CommManager (at the bottom middle icon); but now we cannot find this in CommManager anymore

Did you find a way to install the dialpad with video call button?

[eelco_akker]

Can somebody share on how to deinstall the IM and keep only the normal keyboard? Looking for ways to increase the ram... Thanks.

You can hide the keyboards you don't use with Tweaks2KNet

Eelco

[Bill Gates]

Thanx for Lt. Commander Ivan for his new ROM.

Impressions:

- 30 megs free memory after soft-reset (on Today I keep only Date, Messaging, Tasks and Calendar), that's good;
- issue: when the device connects to GPRS (for example, Internet Explorer starts using it), "network strength bars" icon doesn't become "bars and small G", but displays moving and crossing arrows infinitely (internet works ok); that bug is worse than it may seem to be because when the device constantly redraws the icon, it uses CPU, and thus constantly burns power;
- unusual Comm Manager :)
- BUG: Internet Sharing cannot start! It says "Cannot connect for an unknown reason";
- no USB HDD (not a big deal, cause we can install it separately);
- issue: in Settings->Buttons one button is shown as Internet Explorer;
- no Pocket MSN (I don't need it);
- no SmartDialer (for me not a problem);
- no Voice Tags (I don't need it, if required it can be installed separately);
- hooray! it remembers default keyboard at last!

So the most annoying bug for me is Internet Sharing one!

[AndyChecker]

I have taken the plunge and this rom is very quick and seems to work with all the apps I need.

Managed to get MMS working as well as GPRS and wifi ok which I live off. Video call aint there but can live without this as does 99% of people with a 3g phone I think

Would say the new communication manager at the bottom right is a bit tempermental and doesn't run when clicking and also I can't remove that battery level icon next to it either - any ideas?

I reset the universal BEFORE it customised the rom (within 3 seconds) to avoid any issues from the orignal o2 customisations in the external rom - is this recommended way or am I missing out on important tweaks in this vanilla rom?

I did let these run 1st time and noticed the removal of the battery icon in a cab so if anyone has this that would be great!

Cheers for the great work Ivan

[StevePritchard]

I've been using this ROM for a day or so now, and these are my impressions (for information, I didn't run any extended ROM cabs, and have unlocked and cleared my extended ROM):

- It's definitely much "zippier" than my previous AKU2(.2?) ROM, the standard release from O2. It has plenty of RAM and Storage left after install.

- I have had my "Text Messages" disappear once, returning after a soft reset.

- The Comms Manager doesn't like being closed by Magic Button - it tends to switch on the WLAN if closed this way.

- After a period of no signal (up in the hills), I thought that it didn't look like it was picking up signal in an area that I hoped would have signal. I switched off the phone using Comms Manager, but was then completely unable to switch it back on again (or at least it didn't report it was switched on), until I performed a soft reset.

- The known issue about the UTMS/GPRS connection icon is something that I could probably live with, but it would be nice if it could be addressed.

All in all, it's not a million miles away from my ideal ROM. If I could get the levels of stability I've been used to in my O2 ROM on a AKU3.5, then this would be a no-brainer.

It's evident, as reported with all the AKU3.x releases, that the Storage Card isn't mounted early enough for Today apps to pick up icons, and with the Extended Rom unlocked, I noticed that if you set attachments to be stored on the Storage Card, then they get put in a folder called "Storage Card" instead, and the Storage Card gets mounted as "Storage Card2". I haven't yet tested to see whether apps that are installed to Extended Rom either work, or have their icons available to Today apps.

Hope this info is useful. Keep up the good work.

Cheers,

Steve.

[corleno]

the only problem i do not what to FACE is the part where the phone hangs after the phone comes back on

and it just happend :(

this is the best rom so far

I wish this could be sorted out

[StevePritchard]

Another issue appears to be that if you disconnect the phone by pressing the "soft" button on the screen, then the icon at the top stays as a handset until you press the red button.

I suspect that the icon issues on the top bar are all related, somehow.

I must admit, although I'm not one for poncy phone skins and the like, the dialer I had on my O2 had a couple of pieces of functionality that I liked:

1. It didn't assume an international number as you were dialling, putting brackets and stuff in.

2. It picked up on previously dialed numbers and contacts, so you could start dialing, and see a number you had already used, and simply select that to dial.

Having said that, I prefer the general look of the default dialer skin provided in this ROM, even though it truncates my provider's name (T-Mobile UK), and doesn't have video call facility (which I don't use anyway).

Cheers,

Steve.

[Biso007]

the only problem i do not what to FACE is the part where the phone hangs after the phone comes back on

and it just happend :(

this is the best rom so far

I wish this could be sorted out

I heard that this issue is found to be related to rilgsm.dll file .. now I don't understand ... it's a known issue since the begining of all AKU3.x versions and now we reached to AKU 3.5 ... when it will be solved then ?? ... hope we won't have to wait till we have AKU4.x !! :(

[StevePritchard]

Just a bit more info for those that might be interested. The signal strength icon in this Rom seems a bit screwy, it shows unexpected stuff quite a bit, as I've previously reported it doesn't show you've hung up the call unless you hit the hardware button.

For those people with apps installed to SD not showing their icons on today screens, and so on, I've tried installing to my Extended Rom (after unlocking it), and the applications and icons work fine. So, even if you don't want to install an app there, you could copy the executable to Extended Rom, and get your today app to pick the icon up from there (if the facility is available - I use cLaunch, and it works fine doing this, or installing straight to Extended Rom).

Cheers,

Steve.

[Laurentius26]

Great work Lt.Cmdr.Ivan, I downloaded and flashed, no hangups till now, I use the Rom for two days now. Only thing i've seen is the Internet connection icon. I use Wisbar with a skin and than this little problem is gone.:) Thank you.

[StevePritchard]

A bit more info - The version of the ArcSoft MMS Composer contained within the ROM v3.5.1.5 exhibits the behaviour, as mentioned on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284720 which means that new messages go into a folder called "New", and only go to the "Inbox" when read. How odd.

I guess this is probably working as designed, but I wonder whether it's worth using an earlier version to avoid this weird behaviour.

Cheers,

Steve.

[Laurentius26]

Dear Lt.Cmdr.Ivan

You included the Extended Rom kitchen and I followed the instructions to start cooking my own Rom.
I Decoded the ms_.nbf with the HTC64ExtendedRomTool.

Then I tried to open the ms_.fat file with WinImage.
But it said "You are trying to open a hard disk image without a FAT or FAT32 partition".:confused:

Can you help me on the road a little bit?

Thank you, Merry Christmas

[bitbonk]

I am a bit confused here. Is there an AKU by Microsoft with a higher version number than 3.0 ? Or is this all homebrew. Wich AKU is best for my german T-Mobile MDA Pro when I am worried about stability and performance? (as opposed to features and experiments)?

[Normanxiao]

Dear Lt.Cmdr.Ivan:

would you mind add the basic windows messager in your ROM, some of us need it.
:) :) :)

[CWKJ]

Dear Lt.Cmdr.Ivan:

would you mind add the basic windows messager in your ROM, some of us need it.
:) :) :)
You can do it yourself without cooking a new ROM. :D

1. Restore your old ROM.
2. Just in case you need some other software other the PMSN (Pocket MSN), use "Total Commander" (freeware), copy the entire Windows directory into you SD Card. Skip those files which says cannot be copied. You can also copy from Activesync using your PC File Explorer.
3. Upgrade to the new ROM that you want.
4. From your Windows backup, look for files "PMSN*.*" & "InstMsgr.exe" and copy them back into your new Windows directory.
5. You can run the PMSN.exe direct.
6. Or you can create a shortcut to it and copy to "\Windows\StartMenu\Program\", so you can find it in "Program". You can look up for tutorials on creating shortcut from this forum.
7. It works again.

Or

1. Search for Windows Live in this forum, download the cab file, install it.

[tomal]

You can hide the keyboards you don't use with Tweaks2KNet

Eelco

Alternatively following registry parameter can be adjusted to hide other IM's.

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{42429690-ae04-11d0-a4f8-00aa00a749b9}\IsSIPInputMethod]
@="0"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{42429691-ae04-11d0-a4f8-00aa00a749b9}\IsSIPInputMethod]
@="0"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{F0034DD0-2AD4-11d1-9CB0-E84BE8000000}\IsSIPInputMethod]
@="0"

[corleno]

I really wanna try this rom
:(
but it does not go beyond the press 0 to clear memory screen

ie. I press 0 and the universal switches off
I cant switch it back on

so I went back to bootloader and got the old aku 2 something rom from O2

any1 have a solution ?

[Conchas]

Does anyone have a .CAB file with Camera 4.00 or 4.02 available in TyTn or Trinity?
Did you tried if it works at Uni?

[mikiqtek]

Hi,
I finaly upgraded my Qtek 9000. Had a few problems and was stuck in boatloader mode for a couple of hours, I finaly switched to a fresh loaded battery and managed to install the new rom.
Anyway.
I now have some problems.
My phone tries to be connected constantly (GPRS or 3G). I can not disconnect by pressing the "Connected Icon" at the top as I could before but that isnt any problem but when I try to disconnect in Comm manager it directly reconnects.
I dont know but I get the feeling that this will drain the battery faster when the phone trys to connect all the time. I also gives me another problem, when I go down in my cellar where I dont have a phone connection, the phone tries and tries to connect and blocks the possibility to connect with wifi. Very annoying.

Is there a solution for my problem?

Thanks in advance,
Miki

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

ATM i am in the midst of the preparation for a second test version. This time some things will hopefully be better.

[StevePritchard]

ATM i am in the midst of the preparation for a second test version. This time some things will hopefully be better.

That's great news. Unfortunately, I felt I had to return back to AKU2 ROM with the holiday's nearly over, as I just wasn't enjoying the stability with the Test Rom that I had been used to. With work starting up again, I need a device that I can rely upon a bit more, but I'm eager to try out your next test version, especially if it's got the stability I'm after.

What are the key differences between the test versions, would you say?

Cheers,

Steve.

[ireneus]

Hi,

As you can see I have been pretty busy skinning my device, using existing skins and added my own sauce to it...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/342435637_9bf67b8cef_o.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/342437527_93ef43a444_o.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/342435649_081f391a00_o.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/342435651_2eb35fe86a_o.png


The only thing that I cannot manage to skin is the dialpad. From the screenshots you can see it looks pretty ugly now...
Any ideas which dialpad skin I can apply? I tried Helmi's Crossbow skin, but it does not work in this ROM.

Thanks,
Ireneus

Using: Wisbar Advance 2, Pocket Breeze Beta (with contacts and working Default PIM integration)
Bob_55's Xsync skins
WeatherPanel
and other great PPC apps
Hardest tool to find was the dciNoBar to remove the softkeys on the Today screen.
BTW: This skin also works great in Portrait mode...

[Bulldog]

Hi,

As you can see I have been pretty busy skinning my device, using existing skins and added my own sauce to it...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/342435637_9bf67b8cef_o.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/342437527_93ef43a444_o.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/342435649_081f391a00_o.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/342435651_2eb35fe86a_o.png


The only thing that I cannot manage to skin is the dialpad. From the screenshots you can see it looks pretty ugly now...
Any ideas which dialpad skin I can apply? I tried Helmi's Crossbow skin, but it does not work in this ROM.

Thanks,
Ireneus

Using: Wisbar Advance 2, Pocket Breeze Beta (with contacts and working Default PIM integration)
Bob_55's Xsync skins
WeatherPanel
and other great PPC apps
Hardest tool to find was the dciNoBar to remove the softkeys on the Today screen.
BTW: This skin also works great in Portrait mode...

ireneus,

it looks great! why dont you post it here for own trial :0)

[ireneus]

Hi,

The skins I used can be found here:
WA2 skin: http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5259&d=1161460673
PB Skin (works with Beta!): http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5241&d=1161404978
Theme: http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5314&d=1161816825
Freeware to get rid of the Softkeys on the home screen: http://www.hpc.ru/soft/software.phtml?id=12540 put this exe in the \Windows\Startup folder.

Hope the links work

Ireneus

[ireneus]

Just posted the links to the Skins I used (all credits to Bob_55!), but I don't want Ivan's thread to become a "Skins" discussion...
Reason for my post was to illustrate (and the illustrations came out BIG... :)) that the dialpad looked.... ehm... not so nice.
So... the question still remains: did anyone manage to create a dialpad skin for Ivan's Rom?

Cheers!

-Ireneus

[Nullinga]

hi ! very nice skins ;)

i use this one !

http://www.zombienexus.net/portal/GL_Display.asp?SEC=3&EntryID=453

and a green Video Button :(

http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=99442



MFG
Nullinga

[ahmadfarid]

That's great news. Unfortunately, I felt I had to return back to AKU2 ROM with the holiday's nearly over, as I just wasn't enjoying the stability with the Test Rom that I had been used to. With work starting up again, I need a device that I can rely upon a bit more, but I'm eager to try out your next test version, especially if it's got the stability I'm after.

What are the key differences between the test versions, would you say?

Cheers,

Steve.

ME too..and my wish it is not too vanilla...as for the beginner like me I just know to upgrade..not "cook the Roms" etc

really look forward like what you have done during the aku 3.2...

cheers

[spikeeee]

Hi,

I've installed AKU 3.5 and noticed MSN is missing? Sorry for being a total noob at this... Have I done it wrong or is it installed in the ExtROM?

Thanks

[ireneus]

It is not in IVAN's AKU 3.5 ROM, you can install it from the xda-dev ftp site.
Windows Live that is... works well.

[spikeeee]

Thanks ireneus =)

[marco.minetti]

Hi Ivan and guys,
I've tried Helmi's AKU3.5 because of some minor bug's are fixed but, using it, i found it very unstable... (gprs connection very unstable, i don't know why).
So, I've retried the Ivan's AKU 3.5.

Now i find it very stable.

Summary:
- Phone and data connection are ok and stable: wifi connection is reestablished automatically after suspend (it was not so for me with aku3.2)
- Keyboard driver works, i can use accented character i was not able to do with helmi (maybe because of preload keybd layout settings, my fault but i'm not sure).
- Speed is ok, not big differences with helmi.

Features:
- Smartdialing is not installed (better until it does not work with aku3.5)
- video telephony plugin not installed (fine, i don't use it)
- New HTC Task manager is not installed (does anyone know where can i find it?)
- pdf reader not installed (great, i usually replace clearvue with poketxpdf)
- bluetooth profiles are available as cab installation file (fine for me, i don't use them)

Bugs:
- When i install new software, not all installed packages appear in remove-programs applet.
- when data connection is established (gprs) the icon on top continues loading while in other roms the small "G" appears

Minor bugs:
- Button 4 Press & Hold seems working with notes.exe/hotvoice.exe even if the 405C key is not present in the registry so we can not change settings (better i found them not working in helmi)

Improvements:
- It seems to manage battery better than before also with the new battery indicator.
- Internet Explorer is the last one with high resolution support (however i use opera)

Conclusion: very good rom, i love vanilla ones, i'll use it but the data connection icon blinking is very annoying, and htc "light" task manager and smartdialling probably are a must for rom's

PS: sorry for my english.

PS2: please keep vanilla roms really vanilla... ;)

[tomal]

Hello Ivan,

Vanilla version is really great! I found it better than other ROM's from stability point of view.

Some friends has requested to include HTC task manager in the rom. Personally I prefer not to include. Because I've observed a serious conflict with some other task manager, for instance, Wisbar Advance and iLauncher etc. I think many of us using these tools and you'll notice the conflict or noticed it already.

Please keep the vanilla as long as you can and provide all other useful software/tools as saperate cab so that someone need it has the option to install.

All the best. Cheers!

[cadillac]

Whats about Navigon6 PDA.

Does it work?

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Ok Test2 is uploading.

here some of the features

Video Call should work (AFAIK)
Internet Connection Sharing should work now.

[nncuong]

I'm waiting.......

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

oh before i forget Windows Live Messenger is in the rom too.

[StevePritchard]

That's great - can't wait to try it..

Any changes to the connectivty icons on the top bar?

Cheers,

Steve

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

I don't know as i do not use gprs or 3g at all.

[bpcue]

I don't know as i do not use gprs or 3g at all.

Hi Ivan, Thanks.

Can you please confirm if Smart Dialing is functional?

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

ATM smartdialing is not functional.



BTW Upload is finished.

[bpcue]

Thanks, will give it a try.

[ahmadfarid]

Ok Test2 is uploading.

here some of the features

Video Call should work (AFAIK)
Internet Connection Sharing should work now.

that`s great..

[mtech]

Anyone has the same problem with TEST2? Wifi is not working. It is not appearing in the comms mgr. Under settings/wireless LAN, when it tried to turn it on, nothing happens.

[eelco_akker]

WLAN does not work indeed

Eelco

[melino]

Anyone has the same problem with TEST2? Wifi is not working.Yes, same here...

[melino]

Test2: GPRS connection could not be established.

[eelco_akker]

T-Mobile GPRS/UMTS does work with mine

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Ok so i was right whilst testing the Rom. There is no wlan working.

I will fix it as fast as possible.

[nncuong]

@Ivan
Could you add Crossbow icons (in shellres.192.dll).

[Looter]

Upgrades wish such major bugs should't be posted in my opinion.

Don't misunderstand me , i do respect your work.

[JLCor]

OK. This is indeed a major flaw. No wlan...It is a fast rom, but doesn't seems better that some ivans aku 3.2 roms, or the latest Indra rom (the best until now)

[Palo_]

Test2: GPRS connection could not be established.

For me, GPRS/3G connection not working. Just trying to connect and nothing happens. When I put it to flight mode and back, phone cannot connect to GSM network anymore, ... just after soft reset. I am on Orange SK. I never had such problem before. I made no modification to radio rom since last functional state. Just upgraded main Rom to test2.
Any ideas?

[melino]

T-Mobile GPRS/UMTS does work with mineWhat radio do you use?

[vbguru613]

USB_HDD

What is this?
How do you install it?

[ahmadfarid]

For me, GPRS/3G connection not working. Just trying to connect and nothing happens. When I put it to flight mode and back, phone cannot connect to GSM network anymore, ... just after soft reset. I am on Orange SK. I never had such problem before. I made no modification to radio rom since last functional state. Just upgraded main Rom to test2.
Any ideas?

I also experienced the same..the arrow continue to show connecting but no connection is made..btw i`m on Celcom 3G (Malaysia)...i`m using Radio 1.14.10

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

OK there is a new TEST2 version uploading. WLAN is working again. It doesn't have a different name or version number than the faulty one, but i'm sure thats no problem.

The Internet Connection Sharing Program should work now.

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Ok upload finished

[Palo_]

Thanks Ivan,
GPRS/3G connection is working fine now. Switching radio on and off does not cause unability to connect to GSM network anymore.

Thanks again

[moeaboelela]

Ok upload finished

Great work Ivan, but any news about the smart dialing?

[cadillac]

Superduper thank You!!!

Why Windows 5.1? Is this till AkU 3.5 so or erlier too?

[daniel.eriksson]

worst rom ever.
Got no working wlan, couldnt even get gprs working.
It just tried and tried to connect. When it didnt succeed, a softreset was need to get phone on. (turning on and off phone not working).

d

[sub69]

daniel.eriksson - I take it you were using the old "Test2", because Wlan works perfectly well when using the new "Test2" - Download it again and give it a go.

Ivan - I see you got rid of the newest connection manager in the new "Test2". As someone who uses pushmail (it is one of the main features of AKU3.5, after all) I'd like to see it back so that I can control my exchange connection easily again.

This is certainly the closest I've found to my ideal ROM so far. I think I'll make a couple of my own personal tweaks to nk.nbf (like getting back "Commmanager2" and adding a few little freeware programs that I always use) and I'll be sticking with it long-term - until I track down a working Crossbow Rom, that is!

Many thanks Ivan!

[daniel.eriksson]

daniel.eriksson - I take it you were using the old "Test2", because Wlan works perfectly well when using the new "Test2" - Download it again and give it a go.

Ivan - I see you got rid of the newest connection manager in the new "Test2". As someone who uses pushmail (it is one of the main features of AKU3.5, after all) I'd like to see it back so that I can control my exchange connection easily again.

This is certainly the closest I've found to my ideal ROM so far. I think I'll make a couple of my own personal tweaks to nk.nbf (like getting back "Commmanager2" and adding a few little freeware programs that I always use) and I'll be sticking with it long-term - until I track down a working Crossbow Rom, that is!

Many thanks Ivan!

Nope, downloaded it yesterday.. AFter i send an sms, the connection gets totally bust and later recovers to full reception.

[eelco_akker]

GRPS/UMTS does work (T-Mobile NL)
WLAN does work (Linksys WRT54G)

Problem with True/Real VGA Mode though:

Start 'Flag' Dissapears, connection arrows also.


Eelco

[lulazz]

I installed the rom and it is looking good so far
push email is working (mail2web)
I can unlock the extrom but if I put something in it it is removed after a reboot any idea why?

Thanks for the great job

[JLCor]

Make no mistakes.This rom, in his new test 2 version, is great. Fast, stable, and so far, with no memory leaks. I have 27 M of free memory...better that with any other rom ( Ivan's, Indra's, etc). If the old test 2 version was one of the worst rom's ever. This new test 2 is one of the best ever. Great work Ivan.

[Wiz]

I have installed test2 and have spotted a bug: On the connection icon, the two arrows keep moving to indicate an active sychronization even though there isn't any synchronization in progress ...

[ckh0nda]

I installed test2 but i could not use the Wireless. In commo don't have the icon of Wireless also. Some one helppp. Thanks

[sub69]

Very odd...

WiFi connections, GPRS connections, Bluetooth connections, everything works perfectly for me. I can't understand why people are having problems?

Have you definitely got the newest "Test2" version? (Your downloads may have been cached previously or something) The "nk.nbf" file should be dated "08/01/07 18:43".

[marco3254]

all works for me ..... where the problem???? fast stable... thanks IVAN ... excellent work... simply the best

[chaiya]

Hi Ivan
Thank you very much for rom test2
everything works perfectly ( wifi,gprs,bluetooth ) but I found a little problem same test 1
" backlight botton display to ie program.When i need to change botton back to backlight " No backlight word in the list "
and i have one question about how to used " Ivan light bulb 2 free.cab "
after I install this cab nothing happen

[DsignT]

Hi Ivan,
thanks for this excellent work (test2). Here are a few things i have mentioned using your version:

Bugs:
1. I can confirm the bug reported by WIZ. When I use GPRS or UMTS (T-Mobile Germany) with IE or PocketWeather these arrows move. Also if there is no data-transfer with the internet. When I close the internet connection the arrows disappear, everything is o. k. again.

2. When booting after a soft-reset, there comes an error message just before I can enter the phone PIN - "sddaemon.exe" can not be opened. Seems to have no influence on the functionality.......but makes me nervous. By the way: this happened also with one of your older versions (I think it was AKU 3 Beta 10 but I am not sure). What is the use of this file?

3. When you use the "Wireless Manager" and close it with the big cross (X), you can not re-start it with the "Wireless Manager Icon" on the today screen (I mean the icon right beside "Battery") - nothing happens. After a soft-reset the "Wireless Manager Icon" on the today-screen works again. You can avoid this behaviour when you close the "Wireless Manager" with the "DONE-Button".

Some advantages of your ROM (in contrast to helmi_c: 3.5 V1.3 - I´ve tested it for several weeks):
- More Prog.-Mem. (on my Uni: > 25 MB)
- very fast, a little bit faster than helmi_c
- the battery lives 1.5 to 2 times longer than with other AKUs (T-Mobile, QTEK, helmi, Ivar......)

I will go on testing and reporting,
thanks again for your work (and helmi´s too, because its also excellent!)

[melino]

Test2: Also a GPRS connection can be established now, I can't receive any data over GPRS:

[ahmadfarid]

my finding from the second version of Test2
1) WLAN is working
2) Comm Mgr once you have click it..you cannot click it anymore..due to it is still running on background..either you stop it manually or like me i installed htc x
3) GPRS connection is working but bit slow..maybe due to connections with service provider
4) however the connecting arrows still moving even you are already connected
5) video call is working
6) MMS suddenly stop halfway...

thanks ivan for the great roms

[Laurentius26]

Thank you Ivan for this beautiful Rom!

Before I installed it I deleted all the files in the Extended Rom.
Afterwards I Flashed the Radio ver.1.14.10.
Everything works great and really fast!
I will test this Rom and let you now if there are bugs.
No apps installed yet, except one, MN6, and the good news, 'Navigon works!' Only for this everybody is gone love you haha...:D

Best regards, Leo

[big]

Windows Media error, it coudn't finish play 1 file song???

[Bulldog]

Has anyone try to contact Windows live, it seams it doesnt connect on my side.

Windows media error same as all the other roms, it just plays for few sec. then change to another title in the list.

However this rom is faster then other AKU3.5 roms

[Biso007]

any experienced phone lockups with the new TEST2 ... and what about smart dialing function ?

[Bulldog]

No smart dialing. but the phone seams stable

[Laurentius26]

I don't understand, i've looked at the mediaplayer played some songs and it is working fine with me:confused:

Windows Media error, it coudn't finish play 1 file song???

[wout]

@DsignT

about ssdaemon

just remove from your startupfolder.
(make a copy of the file if you like)
I do not remember exactly what it does, but it is not necessary to startup with OS.
greetings
Wout

[Bulldog]

I don't understand, i've looked at the mediaplayer played some songs and it is working fine with me:confused:

The problem with media player is not always. Sometimes it does play normal but then there is time which the problem appear again

[wout]

The problem with media player is not always. Sometimes it does play normal but then there is time which the problem appear again


Try again after Deactivating HTC X function
After softreset it should be ok, don't ask why ;)

[Laurentius26]

I installed some extra apps:

(All latest versions)

(to storage card)

Sprite Backup,
GarishKernels Egress (rss feed reader),
Resco Explorer with Add-ins FTP and Registry editor,
Chronos Alarm clock,
SK Tools,
Pocket Mechanic Pro,

(Main memory)

Dinarsoft Handymenu,
HTC X-Button,

With SK Tools I moved IE cache to the storage card,
I disabled infrared beam (for battery),

Supurb, Wireless Manager really closes!

Memory now: 29mb

MN6 still working!

One small bug, Internet Explorer Icon keeps synchronising when you open IE. (maybe somebody nows what to change in the registry?)

Can somebody tell me what this is?
Start/Settings/Phone/Band/WCDMA?

I,m a very happy guy!

Thank you Ivan, keep up the good work!

[Bulldog]

Try again after Deactivating HTC X function
After softreset it should be ok, don't ask why ;)

I have no HTC-X button installed. I had the same problem with all other 3.5 ROMs as well. would please some others confirm this issue

[Biso007]

@DsignT

about ssdaemon

just remove from your startupfolder.
(make a copy of the file if you like)
I do not remember exactly what it does, but it is not necessary to startup with OS.
greetings
Wout

it's the default voice command application for i-mate

[dewild1]

I just got a Jabra 8010 and I was playing music, it seems slow. Thought it was the BT making it slow, found and partially detangled my wired headphones, and it plays slow through that too. Slow just through speaker too.
Has any one using this rom experienced this?

BTW, for those who want the Jabra 8010, it is cool, not HUGE, geek looking thing, and works OK.. If it is in your pocket or in a side case, it can cut out on music every 30 seconds or so, if you turn your head, yep, cut out.. I went for a bike ride and got frustrated, clipped my big ol www.pdaskins.com man purse on my collar next to my neck and had no problems..

Which brings me to my next question, i was reading about some antenna mod for the Himalaya the other day.. The radio antenna is the big one on the right and the BT antenna is smaller and on the right.
My wifes BT antenna got lost so I made one with a piece from an old laptop.
I am wondering if I should take it apart and maybe try extending the antenna by soldering a piece on it. Her Himalaya seems to work better than stock.

[DsignT]

@Wout & Biso007
thanks for the info, after deleting the file the message is gone!

@ Ivan
1 further (minor important) bug:
When you turn off the phone on the today screen ("Turn on flight mode") and then turn on the phone again ("Turn off flight mode"), automatically BT is switched on!

If you start the same procedure (phone on/off) in the Comm Mgr. ("Wireless Manager") the BT doesn´t switch on!

Greetings.....

[ksameh]

it's the default voice command application for i-mate

as far as i know sddaemon is the smart dialer daemon..
Used to speedup smart dialing application..

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

The sddaemon.exe is part of the cyberon voice speed dial program.

Since it is not part of the Test rom and Test2 rom there will be a message if you use a extended rom from a original rom version from o2, orange, qtek, whatever.

[fards]

I was always under the impression sddaemon was a utility to recognise the contents of any hotplugged SD cards.

[JLCor]

I have a strange problem. The "SYM" button doesn't work anymore in word...this is a big problem to me, because the "SYM" is essential to write in portuguese ( á,à,é,í,ó,õ,ã,ç) and to input the greek alphabet. And the sym file, in windows directory, seems fine. I never had this problem before...Could this be a rom issue?

[Laurentius26]

Hi Ivan,

I'm still happy with this Rom everything works fine.
I mean WLAN, Mediaplayer.. and so on.
The only thing what's really anoying is gprs connection icon that won't stop synchronising, I meen the two arrows when connecting to Internet.
Do you have a solution for this?
Also (my opinion) you should mention that when you start flashing the new Rom, first of all people should cleare the extended Rom.
I meen, make it visible and unlock and the delete everything in it.
Then remove storage card, go in to bootloader and flash.
My memory with some apps installed (on storage card) is still 29,85mb after softreset.

Thanks, Leo

[sub69]

Even easier than unlocking, unhiding, and deleting the extended ROM, you could just flash an empty Extended ROM file.

Just copy an empty "ms_.nbf" file into the same folder as the nk.nbf file and flash as usual. Then the upgrade will automatically leave you with nothing in the ExtROM.

There's and empty ms_.nbf included in Helmi's ROM archive if you happen to have downloaded that...

[StevePritchard]

Hi Ivan,

I'm still happy with this Rom everything works fine.
I mean WLAN, Mediaplayer.. and so on.
The only thing what's really anoying is gprs connection icon that won't stop synchronising, I meen the two arrows when connecting to Internet.
Do you have a solution for this?

Thanks, Leo

I'd say that this ROM is great apart from a couple of little issues. The notification icons are probably the biggest issue, as Laurentius says the gprs icon constantly "syncs" while connected, and I've seen the signal meter doing the ".", "..", "..." thing as if it's searching even when connected, rather than showing signal strength.

Another little issue is with the Comms Manager, if you use Magic Button (who wouldn't? ;-D ) and close the Comms Manager via the [X] rather than hitting the [Done] soft button, then it seem to switch on WLAN. Also, it would be nice if it had an icon.

I don't know how much of this stuff can be corrected by the guys who put these ROMs together. All I know is that this ROM is a big improvement over the AKU2 ROM in terms of speed.

Cheers,

Steve.

[hellonasty]

Missed 3G Icon

[Laurentius26]

Ok, thank you for this, I also got a copy of Helmi's rom so I will see next time.

Cheers Leo

Even easier than unlocking, unhiding, and deleting the extended ROM, you could just flash an empty Extended ROM file.

Just copy an empty "ms_.nbf" file into the same folder as the nk.nbf file and flash as usual. Then the upgrade will automatically leave you with nothing in the ExtROM.

There's and empty ms_.nbf included in Helmi's ROM archive if you happen to have downloaded that...

[Laurentius26]

Why don't you use HTC X-Button?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283658

I'd say that this ROM is great apart from a couple of little issues. The notification icons are probably the biggest issue, as Laurentius says the gprs icon constantly "syncs" while connected, and I've seen the signal meter doing the ".", "..", "..." thing as if it's searching even when connected, rather than showing signal strength.

Another little issue is with the Comms Manager, if you use Magic Button (who wouldn't? ;-D ) and close the Comms Manager via the [X] rather than hitting the [Done] soft button, then it seem to switch on WLAN. Also, it would be nice if it had an icon.

I don't know how much of this stuff can be corrected by the guys who put these ROMs together. All I know is that this ROM is a big improvement over the AKU2 ROM in terms of speed.

Cheers,

Steve.

[pnndra]

first of all thank you for this great image, it's really fast. i found a couple of issues:
1) as already noted there's no push switch in the connection manager. setting the synchronization schedule to "as items arrive" will work BUT only with GPRS/UMTS: if WiFi is on and no GPRS/UMTS connection is available it won't sync. even worse if the network is unavailable for a while the push connection is lost and is not reconnected automatically.
2) tonight i left universal with both GPRS/UMTS and WiFi on and apparently during the night something happened and emails stopped synching. even worse GPRS/UMTS connection won't connect anymore saying that the access point is not available. just resetting the device made it connect again smoothly.

thanks!

[greg123]

I have now tested this rom for 3 days and am very happy. Namely camera better, much faster than before, more stable, less power consumption.

Main issues encountered are - when I installed with new radio, it then set about customising and installing vodafone ext rom. I realised that because Ivan's doesn't have a blank ext rom to choose from, if you have anything in your ext rom it just installs it. I fixed this by downloading the other aku 3.5 release with the blank ext rom folder and just flashing the ext. Then did hard reset, this time all worked okay with nothing extra installing (wanted a clean install with no operator junk).

Issues: Battery icon - not reliable, says full bars when I have less than 75% battery left. The gprs etc connection arrows just keep cycling even if you are connected. Nothing else, at least nothing that wasn't always a problem (eg it still doesn't have an external display!).

Nice work and easy to use, choice of a blank ext would have made it a bit smoother for me.

Greg.

[corleno]

TEST 2 is pure amazing
thanks Ivan
LOVE the amount of program memory
left

Cant wait for the final release

btw

I feel the splash screen does not look very good :/

[chris_khho]

TEST 2 is pure amazing
thanks Ivan
LOVE the amount of program memory
left

Cant wait for the final release

btw

I feel the splash screen does not look very good :/

Agreed! The second splash screen.....

[littlestub]

I am now using this rom and feel it quite good ,in particular I like the program memory ,which is quite stable,never leaks again.Thanx!

[cchris]

Intalled it today... working fine!

[StevePritchard]

Why don't you use HTC X-Button?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283658

I thought that the general consensus was the HTC X-Button was a bit pants, plus Magic Button provides task manager, and a very discrete battery monitor too.

Cheers,

Steve.

[stanip]

Thanks Ivan for a great rom! Fast, stable.

Just other users, one minor thing... the GPRS connection sign keeps moving (two arrows keep crossing) is a bit distracting. Are there ways to "disable" it (don't mean disconnecting the connection), just stop the sign from moving...

Thanks again!

[Bing123]

I have been using the new test rom since posted.
Have not been able to mak internet connection since then on PIE.
have tried many times at different times and places.
has anybody been able to get through...
Also can u plz post some better icon and screen trpes like the other roms are doing..the standard windows icon seems vvvv boring ..

[Laurentius26]

I've got a solution for this! If you use Wisbar Advanced (has got great skins as well) the two synchronising arrows are gone!Cheers, LeoThanks Ivan for a great rom! Fast, stable.

Just other users, one minor thing... the GPRS connection sign keeps moving (two arrows keep crossing) is a bit distracting. Are there ways to "disable&amp ;quot; it (don't mean disconnecting the connection), just stop the sign from moving...

Thanks again!

[ahmadfarid]

Hi

could anybody post link/file with empty extended rom ?

regards..

[havoc99]

Hi

could anybody post link/file with empty extended rom ?

regards..

You can get the empty extROM (ms_.nbf) from Helmi_c's AKU 3.5 ROM. You can get the ROM from here:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/Uni_AKU3_WWE/helmi_c/Helmi_UNI_AKU3.5_v1.3.rar

[ahmadfarid]

havoc99..thanks...

anyway just thinking if anybody can only give relevant files only..as i do not need to download the whole rom...:)

[havoc99]

havoc99..thanks...

anyway just thinking if anybody can only give relevant files only..as i do not need to download the whole rom...:)

Yeah was trying to upload only that file buy it's 10MB and we're only allowed 8MB in .zip format to upload here.... The best way is to just download the whole ROM. Also just incase you want to try it out as well. ;)

[ahmadfarid]

sure no problem....thanks for your effort...currently i`m downloading the whole rom..

[Laurentius26]

I like the X-Button, really handy, short press, the app stays open, long press the app really closes. Beside that I use dinarsoft Handy menu to switch between tasks and this really little app (69kb) shows also: memory and battery. Also you can make screenshots with it do a softreset, shows you ip adres etc,etc...

Greeting Leo :D

I thought that the general consensus was the HTC X-Button was a bit pants, plus Magic Button provides task manager, and a very discrete battery monitor too.

Cheers,

Steve.

[Words_vs_Pain]

this new roms (helmi etc) causes my universal to power-off with no reason.

And it just came to life again if I take out the battery, put it on again and press the power button...

strange... :\

[2k1]

Hey Ivan,

The new rom works great but there is a small glitch.

1) The battery bar never drop, it is always stuck at 100%. Anyone can confirm this program?

[Laurentius26]

Still nobody has got an idea how to fix the connection manager, I meen the two arrows that keep on synchronising when connected to internet? If somebody has got a idea where to look in the registry I would be very happy!Leo

[liay]

Still nobody has got an idea how to fix the connection manager, I meen the two arrows that keep on synchronising when connected to internet? If somebody has got a idea where to look in the registry I would be very happy!Leo

just because the Shellres.192.dll's error
copy attached file(come from Helmi's ROM) to ur \windows, after soft reset, fixed!

[stanip]

Hi Liay, doesn't seems to be working copying to the window folder... I tried using the current name (with 0409.mui, no impact, arrow still crossing) and also renaming it (to without 0409.mui, all folder icons change and the top phone signal icon disappears).

Have I done something wrong? Thanks.

[Laurentius26]

Hi Liay, thank you for this but also by me it is not working!
Can you explain a little bit more what I need to do?

Leo

[liay]

Maybe u must install SDK_Certs.cab first

[sparks24]

Works A Treat ThanX!!

[Laurentius26]

Many, many thanks to Liay! This is great! :D

Greetings Leo

[Laurentius26]

Wowwww.... something extra, now I've got Crossbow maps!

Thanks again,

Leo

Maybe u must install SDK_Certs.cab first

[berndhufmann]

Hi, after installation of this ROM with 1.14.10 i get the folliwng error at reset
elatepushservice.exe or link is missing. Pls could someone post the correct file? Tx in advance, Bernd

[littlestub]

Yes ,it is a very good rom,but i have a prblom that when i use windows explorer ,it flashes and soon disappears.why is it like this?

[stanip]

Maybe u must install SDK_Certs.cab first

Thanks Liay! It works now. :)

[StevePritchard]

Wowwww.... something extra, now I've got Crossbow maps!

Thanks again,

Leo

Yes, excellent fix! The connected icon shows a [G] regardless of whether you are connected via 2G or UTMS, but it's still a big improvement over the continuously moving arrows. Also, as stated, many of the system icons have been updated with, presumably, the Crossbow versions - sweet!

Cheers,

Steve.

[eelco_akker]

Thanx very much Liay !!!

[onlineemails]

Wlan doesnt work ok.
It say Connected but after a while it stops sned and reciving packets .maybe i didnt flashed it properly.does any one know how to know that device is test2 or test1?

[StevePritchard]

Wlan doesnt work ok.
It say Connected but after a while it stops sned and reciving packets .maybe i didnt flashed it properly.does any one know how to know that device is test2 or test1?

I think the fact that WLAN works at all shows it's Test2. I've used WLAN continuously for 2 or 3 hours without a problem.

Cheers,

Steve.

[onlineemails]

Sorry it was my mistake.I have installed test1 .i will install test2 right now.

[onlineemails]

THere is a problem with test 1 and test2 .every thing is ok .but when i want to access a shared folder on network it takes 1 min to ask me the password and 1 min to change the folder.

[guinevere]

This is Fantastic Ivan....loving it.

I diddnt clear my extended rom prior to installing....and other way of deleting all the crap....I dont want to reinstall everything again?

[havoc99]

This is Fantastic Ivan....loving it.

I diddnt clear my extended rom prior to installing....and other way of deleting all the crap....I dont want to reinstall everything again?

Okay, so you want to empty the extended ROM without reinstalling the whole ROM, right? If that's the case unlock the ExtROM and delete everything and then just hard reset the device and you're done.

[guinevere]

Anyway without hard reset? Already spent ages getting tomtom to work perfectly and all my network settings etc..?

[havoc99]

Well you can just unlock the ExtROM and delete everything. But if you installed the apps from the ExtROM, the only way I know you can remove them is by hard reset. If you didn't instal them then you can just delete them.

[onlineemails]

THere is a problem with test 1 and test2 .every thing is ok .but when i want to access a shared folder on network it takes 1 min to ask me the password and 1 min to change the folder.


ANY HELP PLEASE?

[StevePritchard]

ANY HELP PLEASE?

Sorry, no such problems here - it connects straight away for me. I assume you are using WLAN to connect?

Could it be a DNS type issue? Try using PocketHosts to specify an IP address for your host machine, and see if that improves matters.

Cheers,

Steve.

[lar282]

Hi
I can't see the rar file! Is it moved?

ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/Uni_AKU3_WWE/Ivan/UNI_AKU3_5_WWE_IVAN_Test2.rar

I can't even see the Ivan folder....


Regards

//Lasse

[havoc99]

All the cooked ROMs are now moved to the Universal folder in the FTP folder. Trying to clear out and organize the FTP folder properly. Here's the new link to Ivan's folder:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Universal/Cooked_ROMs/Ivan/

[onlineemails]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1104565#post1104565

[littlestub]

I love this rom ,very good indeed!

[slaughter]

Hi Ivan, I loved your Rom, Especially The RAM amount (although the boot screen you use an upgrade) ;)
after installing pocketbreeze & i launcher i still have more than 20 MB :D

If You would be so kind to also make a vanilla flavoured crossbow..... :D
that would be great. Other's crossbow roms still have extra apps that i could live without ;)

well, keep up the good work.

[guinevere]

I reinstalled it minus my prexisting extended ROM, however I have now reverted back to including the extended Rom from the latest MDA pro netherlands rom.

I have found this combination to be absolutly excellent, for some reason it runs even better than this Rom just in Vanilla Version, no delays in wake up, smoother, and some great extra options such as soft key, and the connection manager works much better now.

I just removed the T Mobile stuff, and with 4GIG SD card there is really no need for the extra 10meg.

[gonzaloblanco1992]

I just upgraded from UNI_AKU3_2_WWE_IVAN_beta15 to this one and found that the Calendar and contacts at the bottom of the screen do not open Informant 2007, even if it is my default PIM.

Can't interact wih voice command through my BT headset either, although A2DP works fine (after installing the extended profile and two resets!).

Other than, Ivan's ROMs are my favourites.

[gonzaloblanco1992]

Anyone? This must be a crucial one to sort out, right?

[sparks24]

Confirm it works in 3.5 test 2 although i dont use it as the bluetooth connection drops to my bt headset after 5 mins of non use( doesnt drop at all if power is set to not switch off, but battery life is poor) , so i use a parott car kit which never drops regardless of the power setting.
However has anyone else noticed that in laptop mode, the down arrow doesnt function?????

Ivan AKU 3.5 test2

Sparks24

[gonzaloblanco1992]

Well, one or two themes, but just try to change them and you'll see, it seems a problem with all ROMs I've tested so far, including this AKU, which I found more stable than the others (including the not so ready for prime time crossbows...)

[tsoifun]

Have installed Test2. Very strange but can not install any program now at all. Then somehow it became possible. Tried to install skype. It does not see wifi connection, although it was working without problems before. Any suggestions?
Also when start the phone it says that SDDAEMON cannot be opened.

Have noticed also that with Test2 sometimes it's not possible to open connection manager from bottom. Only after reset.

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

ATM the development is pausing due to the reason that i do not have enough spare time to develop.

I will post status updates as soon as the status changes.

[gonzaloblanco1992]

ATM the development is pausing due to the reason that i do not have enough spare time to develop.

I will post status updates as soon as the status changes.

No probs, we'll just be patient, thanks for the ROMs

[gloom]

Just installed and .... greeaaat

My Qtek is responding more quickly than before. Nice work ;)

Only one problem, I've a french keyboard and it acts as an english one. Search xda to know which reg key I had to change but non helped me.

Someone has any tip maybe (used 040C code)

[tsoifun]

I have several connections on my device and each time when I switch connection I have to softreset the device in order settings for the proper connection will be able to work. Are there any solutions how to work around on this issue?

[DsignT]

Hi Ivan,
I´m sorry to hear that you have no time for an ongoing developmet of AKU 3.5/Test2. Still it is one of the best ROMs. Since my last message in this thread I´ve tested Midgets 0.1 Crossbow version. Well, it´s really buggy and not stable (3 time softstart until the Uni works??!?!!). I think this is up to now a general problem of (all?) Crossbow versions. Some very nice DsignT (joke) icons....that´s not enough. But: it has a very low consumption of energy, means my Uni worked on battery mode for more than 2 days without charging (standard battery! 1640mAh). I remember an AKU (I think it was one of yours) with a compareable energy consumption. I know that you can influence by some settings the energy consumption, but Midgets-Crossbow is significantly lower than other AKUs (WM5). Does anybody know the reason for this?

Hope you find some time (weekend is coming soon...). I am anxious to see your next AKU, wish you (and us) a lot of succsess, thanks a lot

DsignT

[verizonguy]

mispost ...

[ahmadfarid]

Ivan

Any intention to go for WM6?..I`ll be the first to try it..:)

Cheers

[mcvpjd3]

If I install this new ROM on my o2 XDA and decide that I don't like it, will I be able to re-install the one from o2?

Thanks

[bpcue]

Yes, you can. But you will probably love it.

[beginner]

If I install this new ROM on my o2 XDA and decide that I don't like it, will I be able to re-install the one from o2?

Thanks

after you pass the black line, you will not go back except if some applications don¡t run in the new environment...

[tomal]

Dear Ivan,

Is it possible to have Helmi's Widcomm's BT stack on your next build. It will be great than. Because, Widcomm's BT stack is way way batter than M$.

[mcvpjd3]

Yes, you can. But you will probably love it.

OK, next question, what does it give me that I don't have with the latest O2 ROM apart from WPA on the Wireless connection?

[bpcue]

OK, next question, what does it give me that I don't have with the latest O2 ROM apart from WPA on the Wireless connection?

My major benefit is speed. It brings your device to live. Also the o2 ROM is AKU 2, much older ROM.

[mcvpjd3]

OK, I've upgraded one of my XDA Execs and I'm getting the enclosed error, anyone know what/why?

Thanks

[bpcue]

OK, I've upgraded one of my XDA Execs and I'm getting the enclosed error, anyone know what/why?

Thanks

go the the startup folder using file explorer and delete that file. The reason u get that error is because the file is not needed anymore. The best way is to wipe the ext rom (ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/Empty_Extended_Rom). Once wiped u won't get that error. Copy this file into the same folder u launch romupgrade from, and perform a rom upgrade. That will wipe the ext_rom and load the new rom.

[Lt.Cmdr.Ivan]

Ok so the rom modding and stuff is paused until a change of the actual situation.

Sorry.

[havoc99]

I don't know if all know this but you should sign the petition against Microsoft.

This is the post on XDA-Developers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=281

Sign the petition here: http://www.petitiononline.com/xdadevs/petition.html