Orbit firmware reset...

[JezD]

Anyone had to reset their XDA Orbit?

I had a nightmare when using IGO2006 GS software, with it wiping some boot OS files and leaving it with a whitescreen on bootup (WSOD). Had to reset (did a few times after testing IGO), but just wondered if there is a consequence to resetting the Orbit.

One thing I now notice is that during boot sequence between first blue screen to the second green windows logo there is a white screen flash for half a second. Cant remember if this was there from new?

Thoughts?

Jez

[meschle]

That was normal with my orbit too - then i did a hard reset - soft reset before the o2 extras installed and now it boots faster, i have more program memory and no white flash. I thought it was unusual too but its due to those o2 plugins. btw o2 settings are still kept without the o2 extras.

[JezD]

That was normal with my orbit too - then i did a hard reset - soft reset before the o2 extras installed and now it boots faster, i have more program memory and no white flash. I thought it was unusual too but its due to those o2 plugins. btw o2 settings are still kept without the o2 extras.

Sorry Mark, confused, the O2 extras get installed on hard reset anyway dont they? it ran an O2.cab first boot after the reset....not sure if you are saying yours is faster before the hard reset or after ?

ta

Jez

[meschle]

Sorry Mark, confused, the O2 extras get installed on hard reset anyway dont they? it ran an O2.cab first boot after the reset....not sure if you are saying yours is faster before the hard reset or after ?

ta

Jez

They install just as the hard reset is finishing - with a 3 sec timer - place stylus in soft reset hole before timer expires and the extras wont install.
Mine is faster after the hard reset i.e. without the extras.

[JezD]

They install just as the hard reset is finishing - with a 3 sec timer - place stylus in soft reset hole before timer expires and the extras wont install.
Mine is faster after the hard reset i.e. without the extras.

Thanks, it might we worth another reset then, do you get any white screens at all? (even flickers/or short period on boot up)

Have u installed o2plus later?

Hez

[meschle]

Thanks, it might we worth another reset then, do you get any white screens at all? (even flickers/or short period on boot up)

Have u installed o2plus later?

Hez

I dont get any white screens flicker at all - its the same as my wizard but the boot time is MUCH faster - overclocking helps this.

I have not installed any of o2 plus - it is no use to me - i have better profiler etc.. The components of o2 plus can be broken down so if you just wanted one bit - a new cab can be made.

[JezD]

I dont get any white screens flicker at all - its the same as my wizard but the boot time is MUCH faster - overclocking helps this.

I have not installed any of o2 plus - it is no use to me - i have better profiler etc.. The components of o2 plus can be broken down so if you just wanted one bit - a new cab can be made.


Sorry to be a pain, last question (i think), if I reset again I would first like a simple way to restore all my connection settings - is there a connections/wireless/msg settings backup tool to do this?

PS I am using vodafone services hense o2 not a need for me either

Jez

[meschle]

Sorry to be a pain, last question (i think), if I reset again I would first like a simple way to restore all my connection settings - is there a connections/wireless/msg settings backup tool to do this?

PS I am using vodafone services hense o2 not a need for me either

Jez

There are a number of vodafone settings cabs on the forum - but if i was you just to be safe i would write down your settings before doing the reset. How did you get the settings in the first place? and no bother i am cruising and sorting out the forum.

[JezD]

There are a number of vodafone settings cabs on the forum - but if i was you just to be safe i would write down your settings before doing the reset. How did you get the settings in the first place? and no bother i am cruising and sorting out the forum.

Just got them of other mobile support websites - plenty of sites showing basic config details of the uk operators.....I didnt get wap sorted mind. No even sure i need it....

Can you point me to the orbit vodafone cabs?

Cheers, Jez

[meschle]

Just got them of other mobile support websites - plenty of sites showing basic config details of the uk operators.....I didnt get wap sorted mind. No even sure i need it....

Can you point me to the orbit vodafone cabs?

Cheers, Jez

Where you from? The cab does not need to be artemis specific as the operator settings are universal.

[JezD]

Where you from? The cab does not need to be artemis specific as the operator settings are universal.

In the UK...

[meschle]

In the UK...

Ok was not sure - put all your details in your profile inc rom in your signature - it helps;)

Ok here is a cab from the wizard should work in the artemis 2 ftp://xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Wizard/Operator_settings/Vodafone_UK_Contract_JAM.CAB

user name xda password xda

[JezD]

Thanks, next thing is ROM versions, other than hard reset is there another way to get the versions?

[meschle]

Thanks, next thing is ROM versions, other than hard reset is there another way to get the versions?

How do you mean - flash with a different rom?

[JezD]

How do i tell my rom version current?

On reboot it say ipl and os ver 1.25.0.0? is this lower than yours?

Jez

[meschle]

How do i tell my rom version current?

On reboot it say ipl and os ver 1.25.0.0? is this lower than yours?

Jez

No you have to look under settings\device information - i think you will find its the same as mine.

[JezD]

No you have to look under settings\device information - i think you will find its the same as mine.

i knew i had seen it, yep same, thanks

the o2 setting cab installation on full reset, i take it this must be more than just the osplus stuff? no sure if you know that one

jez

[meschle]

i knew i had seen it, yep same, thanks

the o2 setting cab installation on full reset, i take it this must be more than just the osplus stuff? no sure if you know that one

jez

This is the o2 extra stuff - all in the external rom - ftp://xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Artemis/Extended_ROMs/O2_Orbit_UK_1.25.206.101_extended_rom.zip

Download it and keep it safe.

It also contains the o2 dialer - i prefer the stock one, the o2 web page, the o2 tray, the only good thing is the o2 theme! lol

[JezD]

They install just as the hard reset is finishing - with a 3 sec timer - place stylus in soft reset hole before timer expires and the extras wont install.
Mine is faster after the hard reset i.e. without the extras.

is it clear when the 3 second timer starts?

Cheers

[meschle]

is it clear when the 3 second timer starts?

Cheers

Yes there is a countdown on the screen.

[JezD]

Just done the hard reset (reload os) as discussed and the soft reset before the o2 install starts. All seems fine, still have the white screen come up on a soft reset, this is after the blue o2 logo screen and before the green MS screen.

Also when the keyboard is in locked mode and I turn the screen off and then back on I get a slow screen refresh that is white to start with and fills in quickly.

Odd really.

Jez

[meschle]

Just done the hard reset (reload os) as discussed and the soft reset before the o2 install starts. All seems fine, still have the white screen come up on a soft reset, this is after the blue o2 logo screen and before the green MS screen.

Also when the keyboard is in locked mode and I turn the screen off and then back on I get a slow screen refresh that is white to start with and fills in quickly.

Odd really.

Jez

Well the white screen appears for a couple of milliseconds as the images change over - that is normal for all devices

[JezD]

Thanks, all working anyway and without the o2 trimmings, the vodafone cab seems not to work out of the box, need to make a few changes to get gprs working tool.

[meschle]

Thanks, all working anyway and without the o2 trimmings, the vodafone cab seems not to work out of the box, need to make a few changes to get gprs working tool.

Does it boot any faster and you should have more available program memory now. Cab - duh! that's why I always write settings down manually - you can't trust them.

[JezD]

Seems ok, some performance improvement - not loaded other tools yet - be interesting to see how my gps tools perform.

Vodafone settings are here too:-
http://www.modaco.com/Working-Vodafone-MMS-settings-M1000-t234219.html

Ta, Jez

[JezD]

Hi Mark

Not sure when you are next on here......any views on how often these sort of phones get new updates from O2? firmware updates?

[meschle]

Hi Mark

Not sure when you are next on here......any views on how often these sort of phones get new updates from O2? firmware updates?

Its hard to tell - i would hope a new rom update in 3-6 months time but we will see.

[JezD]

Thanks, Jez