Midget v0.1 Vanilla Crossbow Rom (Based on Helmi's Unreleased Rom)

[hnmorais]

usually its a battery problem though u could try drainin the battery and then giving a 12 v jolt thru a power supply mine had similar issues, upgradin to latest rom and doin the fomer stuff mentioned did the trick.

Hi,

I have the same problem, could you explain how you drain the battery?

Thanks.

[davidw89]

Hey whoever made this needs to give us a step by step instruction..

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Detailed%20Instruction%20On%20H ow%20To%20Upgrade%20with%20Bootloader%20method

I have looked through that page..but cant get the boot loader working with a 'win 32 error'..

Also do you need the latst ROM and extedned ROm/Radio cuz i downladoed the ROM update fro the official website but dont know if that's the latest and dont know how to find out whether iam on the latest ROm etc..do you need this to iinstall WM6?

[calvin42]

Also I'm trying IGO now (realy.. fast), but still thinking about MN6 (tmc).



I have tested MN6 on both AKU 3.x and the new WM6.... started but has a memory problem after displaying the moving map or calculating the route...

So in my opinion... MN6 is a no go for HTC Universal. (I am using Navigon for years now, but now I think of switching to route66 with maps from q2/2006)
Igo has nice grafics but bad maps (here in germany the maps are from teleatlas like tomtom) Navigon and Route66 are using Navteq maps (MN6 from Q4/2005 and Route66 from Q2/2006)

[striimii]

- Internet Sharing (easy way to make Uni into a 3G USB modem)
Yes.

- Full screen Terminal Services (VJ's app battles on Uni - think it's now a WM6 feature)
Yes.

- Turn on/off WiFi from bubble (I think not from previous posts)
Turn ON - yes, turn OFF only from CommMgr.

- Connect/disconnect GPRS from bubble (also think not)
Yes with small registry change.

[Normanxiao]

Unknown to me, the 'clean' source i was given to make this ROM was actually heavily customized already to fix some major bugs and flaws by Helmi_C. He deserves the main credit for this ROM, but i will continue to keep it up to date :) - no hard feelings?

Hi, as you may know I've been here (xda-developers) for quite a while, In this time i have been learning the art form that is rom building, my teachers (at least i think of it like that ;) include maimach (How can he be human?), Tuatara (God of all things WM5 on BA), Lt.Cmdr.Ivan, Helmi_c and many others (thanks everyone, sorry if i didnt mention you)

Finally in December 2006 i had a chance to use this knowledge i have gathered when i acquired a pre-release version of WM6 from a good friend (you know who you are ;) ) Since then i've spent days tweaking and fixing bugs in this rom, i wanted to wait until it was perfect to release, but due to recent event s i think now would be the best time, so i present you with My first ROM for Universal and my First Crossbow rom...

Current State of things:

Bugs:
Video Calling doesn't work (im working on this - thanks bepe)
In REALvga mode (addon cab) if you have owner information or password set to display on boot then you will hang your device, hard reset needed. im stuck as to what is causing this, anyone got any ideas?
Occasionally after flashing the phone will reset into bootloader - not load OS. a quick "set 14 0" in mtty fixes this (again anyone got any ideas?)

Features:
Version 5.2.318 (Build 15341.0.0.0)
Most Stable Crossbow rom for universal (verified by two beta testers who have tried them all)
Free Storage 40mb
Free RAM 30mb
Cache Tweaks for Performance
New Comm Manager hacked for speed and look (WM6 Background)
No Bloat

Coming soon:
Video Call Drivers
AKU 0.1

Well i've rambled on too long here ill give you the links :)

Rapidshare.com:
http://rapidshare.com/files/12143324/midget_1990_v0_1_vanilla_wm6.rar.html

Addons:
REALvga mode (Read the bug above first!):
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/midget_1990/midget_1990_realvga_wm6.cab

Tweaks and hacks:
Includes: Oxios Close apps (great tool) and map to backlight button. (ability to change backlight button also)
A collection of IE tweaks for faster and more stable surfing
Enable b/g wifi mode
Set keyboard and audio priority to better values
Enable cleartype for both modes
Change cache sizes for faster device
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/midget_1990/midget_1990_tweaks_and_hacks.cab

dear Midget:

because i am Chinese, I want to replace the smart_dial in this system by a chinese Ver. , would you mind told me how to delete the file in rom, and modify *.hv files

thanks

Norman Xiao

[daddy k]

2 things.

when we upgrade to aku 1 of your rom (which i will be doing ;) )
can i just run an spb backup to get all my progs back? without reinstalling them and finding them etc etc.


2nd: my phone is having a big mem loss problem. im mostly showing 16mb free, with nothing running in background other that resco today plug in and journal bar. on previous roms i was left sitting with about 24mb.

tried using the sk tools free ram but that still only frees me 16 mb too, after a reset ill have 20mb for 20 mins then drop down to 16mb again.

[AndyChecker]

Originally Posted by craigiecraigie4
- Connect/disconnect GPRS from bubble (also think not)
Yes.
Turn ON - yes, turn OFF only from CommMgr.
Yes with small registry change.

Could you post this registry change as tweaks2k's and some other automated solutions don't seem to be able to do this for me?

cheers

[AlanJC]

Hey whoever made this needs to give us a step by step instruction..

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Detailed%20Instruction%20On%20H ow%20To%20Upgrade%20with%20Bootloader%20method

I have looked through that page..but cant get the boot loader working with a 'win 32 error'..

Also do you need the latst ROM and extedned ROm/Radio cuz i downladoed the ROM update fro the official website but dont know if that's the latest and dont know how to find out whether iam on the latest ROm etc..do you need this to iinstall WM6?

I think you need to spend more time reading the wiki as everything you need to know is there.

If you don't understand what you are reading, you really shouldn't be messing with your device just yet.

Take the time to learn about the device, and the terminology before you make more problems for yourself.

[cottinghamm]

It's attached
Cheers

BTW: also works on Wizard

Thanks a lot, I'll give it a go.

[murdo119]

Just waiting for the Video call to work before I upgrade. Please let us know when it's available. Thanks!

[waqas.sonic]

Hi,

I have the same problem, could you explain how you drain the battery?

Thanks.

once again its risky and u might be having software problems, u can drain the battery using a multimeter and by makin a current flow if u r unsure abt this then don try it and in some cases 12v might come in risky try 5 v instead keep a multimeter and constantly chk the voltage across the battery.

PS: try it at ur own risk.....nothing happend to my battery doesn't mean wont happen to urs.

[kevin.jiang]

Hi all, has anyone managed to get the screenroation working on this ROM? I installed the CAB file from JWright's AKU3.2 ROM, soft reset but found no icon at the bottom. I looked into the registry setting and it is set to display icon so no idea why it doesn't.

I need this despritely because I use Tomtom 6 (TT6) in lanscape mode. Problem is there is no screenroation in TT6 and my car holder for the Universal is designed for lanscape use. So I have to rotate the screen to lanscape when I use my Universal with the car holder but it displays in portrait mode unless I can have the screenroation icon to click at, help please!!

[eelco_akker]

Hi all, has anyone managed to get the screenroation working on this ROM? I installed the CAB file from JWright's AKU3.2 ROM, soft reset but found no icon at the bottom. I looked into the registry setting and it is set to display icon so no idea why it doesn't.

I need this despritely because I use Tomtom 6 (TT6) in lanscape mode. Problem is there is no screenroation in TT6 and my car holder for the Universal is designed for lanscape use. So I have to rotate the screen to lanscape when I use my Universal with the car holder but it displays in portrait mode unless I can have the screenroation icon to click at, help please!!

If you first set your universal to landscapemode and then start TomTom it is already in the right mode

Eelco

[Laurentius26]

I use Dinarsoft Handymenu, it's beautiful, small, functions: screenrotate, left, right, landscape, screenshot, battery, memory etc...

You should give it a try!

Cheers, leo

Hi all, has anyone managed to get the screenroation working on this ROM? I installed the CAB file from JWright's AKU3.2 ROM, soft reset but found no icon at the bottom. I looked into the registry setting and it is set to display icon so no idea why it doesn't.

I need this despritely because I use Tomtom 6 (TT6) in lanscape mode. Problem is there is no screenroation in TT6 and my car holder for the Universal is designed for lanscape use. So I have to rotate the screen to lanscape when I use my Universal with the car holder but it displays in portrait mode unless I can have the screenroation icon to click at, help please!!

[philippe_b]

Hi guys,

Just flashed to WM2006 and only one thing bothers me, as I use a mac, I alse use missing sync and the Uni won't sync, requests Activesync 4.5.
Does anyone as an idea, I'm a bit reluctant to enter manually all my contacts and calendars entries !

Philippe

[poussin69]

U can try this ppcbacku contact to import contact from a file

http://buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=100&func=select&id=37&orderby=2&page=3

Hope it can help

[bpcue]

Hi guys,

Just flashed to WM2006 and only one thing bothers me, as I use a mac, I alse use missing sync and the Uni won't sync, requests Activesync 4.5.
Does anyone as an idea, I'm a bit reluctant to enter manually all my contacts and calendars entries !

Philippe

Try free push mail services e.g mail2web (http://live.mail2web.com/). Sync with the service before u flash ur rom and re-sync when done. Hoping u have gprs :)

[geovass]

I am trying to install Resco Keyboard 4.36 on my WM6, but then when it finished installing, it prompt weather i want to have it in English, German or something else (cant remember) but there is no way to select the language i need.
Anybody else face this issue?

[poussin69]

Tis issue occurs with WM5 AKU 3.5

soft reset your universal then choose the language :)

[daddy k]

whats everyones programme memory on this rom with all apps closed?

im avg on 16mb with just resco today plugin and journal bar running on today screen

[geovass]

Tis issue occurs with WM5 AKU 3.5

soft reset your universal then choose the language :)

I have done this, the software seems to be installed, but it doesnt work as the default keyboard when i try to send a message, although i have selected it, through Seetings-Input.

[durius]

I've installed this ROM and, at the end I find myself with two Storage folders (Storage and Storage Cards) I usually store email attachments in Storage Card and so I did but I find the atttachments are in Storage not in Storage Card.
I also tried all kind of Extended ROm unlockers/unhiders but the result is that now I have three folders - Storage, Storage card and Extended ROM.
How can I get rid of Storage and Extended ROM so that I can store the attachments in Storage Card?

Thank you for your help

[poussin69]

I've installed this ROM and, at the end I find myself with two Storage folders (Storage and Storage Cards) I usually store email attachments in Storage Card and so I did but I find the atttachments are in Storage not in Storage Card.
I also tried all kind of Extended ROm unlockers/unhiders but the result is that now I have three folders - Storage, Storage card and Extended ROM.
How can I get rid of Storage and Extended ROM so that I can store the attachments in Storage Card?

Thank you for your help


we are trying to find a solution , there's a thread about :


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=290033

[3guk]

Just wondering where the Comm Manager is ?? I have just installed it and can not really see the Comm Manager about !?

Am I just being stupid ?

[gregwhitehouse]

I have installed and my 10MB extended ROM shows up, as Storage, but I cannot install applications to it. The applications show up in the programs menu without the icon and will not run. Any ideas?

[poussin69]

comm manager :

Fn + -> (right arrow key)

[calvin42]

I have installed and my 10MB extended ROM shows up, as Storage, but I cannot install applications to it. The applications show up in the programs menu without the icon and will not run. Any ideas?

I had the same issue a long time ago, the rom was not really unlocked, it was visible but not unlocked. Should not happen with the new WM6 ROMs only with the AKU3.x ROMs.

search the forum for unlocking extended rom.

[ZeD]

I have found a BUG!

I have plugged the earfones on my uni, and now the device dont play any sound...

If I plug the earfone I have sound in the earfone, but without the earfones I don't get any sound.

[Midget_1990]

try soft reset? the main thing (98%) i use my uni for is mp3 player and i've not experienced this ever :P

[ZeD]

try soft reset? the main thing (98%) i use my uni for is mp3 player and i've not experienced this ever :P

I have tryied softresets.

With bluetooth fones I don't get it, but with the earfones that comes with the uni I'm getting it.

I have softreseted some times.

I need the sound :/

(The fone Rings with sound, but no other sounds can be heard - I can with the earfones - and no alarm or anything else, just the ring if someone call me)

[Midget_1990]

well no-one else has complained, u sure its not something like a bit of stuff in the plug that make sit think headphones are in, because with that phone would still ring and it would still work over BT.

[ZeD]

Only the sound that I can get without the earfones is the Ring.

With the earfone I hear all the outhers sounds.

I haven't change any configuration and I don't have instaled anything new...

I need the sound, but I have tried anything and I cant get it back :(

[geovass]

Only the sound that I can get without the earfones is the Ring.

With the earfone I hear all the outhers sounds.

I haven't change any configuration and I don't have instaled anything new...

I need the sound, but I have tried anything and I cant get it back :(

try hard reset.

[ZeD]

try hard reset.

No other solution? :(

[daddy k]

oh I only just noticed, theres no * or # symbol on the dial pad

[fureszpeter]

Hello,
In this version of WM6 the "tap and hold" function of the speech button is missiong. Is this a bug, or can I get it anyhow?

[Midget_1990]

Only the sound that I can get without the earfones is the Ring.

With the earfone I hear all the outhers sounds.

I haven't change any configuration and I don't have instaled anything new...

I need the sound, but I have tried anything and I cant get it back :(

try reading what i write this time:

Check to see if anything is stuck in the socket, shorting the contacts. It seems that the phone thinks the headphones are still there

[ZeD]

I have reflashed this rom but me device stills without sound...

Hardware problem?

I can hear all sounds on earfones/bt fones but no sounds without any of theses, only the fone ring...

[ZeD]

Ok, the sound sems to back now (After some softresets - Maybie a hardware problem?).

What program I can use to manage startup programs that starts with my device?

[ZeD]

Another thing: I can see the ext rom but can't install programs in it?

[ice_coffee]

Could somebody please please please upload this to www.yousendit.com !! ~Rapidshare does not work for me because I have a cable modem !!!! (something to do with proxy servers !!)

Please PM me the link afterwards !! I will then upload it for others on NTL/Telewest

[svkhtn]

You can choose a proxy from the list of NTL proxies here:
http://www.fbdragon.co.uk/external/hosted/dragon/stuff/NTL-proxies.txt

...until it works.

I think it is great for NTL users. I am always happy to download from RapidShare.

Could somebody please please please upload this to www.yousendit.com !! ~Rapidshare does not work for me because I have a cable modem !!!! (something to do with proxy servers !!)

Please PM me the link afterwards !! I will then upload it for others on NTL/Telewest

[drsqueggy]

installed this rom today....im quite new to the HTC universal as i have only owned the device for a week. the rom installed fine with only one slight problem... after i installed it took 3 reboots untill the tap screen displayed...OH WELL not the end of the world as this isnt release candidate software. on first impressions the rom worked really well...but i have still found a couple of little issues. wifi does not stop from bubble as other people have posted....not a big deal. the windows live messenger and live services didnt work at first(kept on saying something about time and date although they were set right) after a few atempts the software has worked fine!! :) GOOD STUFF as i seem to be addicted to mobile messenger. when i had my older rom on the display screen i had a little link to my battery, this seems to have now disapeared but still not a major problem as you can check through settings. seems a little heavier on battery than my last rom which was version:-

Operator version: 7.113.1.130
ROM version: 1.13.49 WWE
ROM date: 09/20/05
Radio version 0.00.00
Protocol version: 42.37.p8
ExtROM version: 1.13.130 WWE

still havent installed a radio version as i have not read up about this yet... but other than all the problems listed above. i am very happy with this rom!!! and windows live messenger is a lovely piece of software!!! if your into that thing, which i am greatly! keep up the good work, looking forward to the finished product! peace x

[craigiecraigie4]

Am I allowed to put the ROM on eMule? Under the same filename as Midget first posted in this thread? On a fast server with 'release' upload priority? With a comment pointing to this topic?
;-)

[ice_coffee]

You can choose a proxy from the list of NTL proxies here:
http://www.fbdragon.co.uk/external/hosted/dragon/stuff/NTL-proxies.txt

...until it works.

I think it is great for NTL users. I am always happy to download from RapidShare.

Does not work for me m8 !! do you think you could up it to you send it for me !!!

thanks in advance

[phsnake]

i'm upping it to my webspace, PM me or ICQ, i'll send U addres

[kevin.jiang]

Hi all, just a quick one before I write a long review report, anybody has the Wirelss Modem and HTC close button applications that I can install with this ROM? I miss these two but I don't know where to find them. I don't like the Magic Button and the SPB Pocketplus is a bit too much for just enabling the closing button.

Thanks in avance!!!

[Wiz]

Hi all, just a quick one before I write a long review report, anybody has the Wirelss Modem and HTC close button applications that I can install with this ROM? I miss these two but I don't know where to find them. I don't like the Magic Button and the SPB Pocketplus is a bit too much for just enabling the closing button.

Thanks in avance!!!

Wireless Modem = Internet Sharing

and HTC X Button can be found on the XDA Developers FTP server under ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Hermes/Tools_and_Programs/HTC%20X-Button.CAB

[stuhyde]

Ive managed to fix the camera button issue.

Its a wierd one, but simply set the camera button to something else, then set it back to camera and it works.

Great ROM, thanks Midget.

Issues I've noticed; No connect/disconnect of WiFi (as previously pointed out), and Ive had it freeze on the today screen after soft resets occasionally.

Other than that, great ROM, and keep up the good work.

:D

[nc35]

Hi All
As you can see don't post much at all - prefer to read and learn.

But I had to say THANK YOU to everyone who has developed this release and to all who constructively participate on this forum.

Don't know if it helps, but my XDA Exec is only a couple of months old (had one for over a year but lots of O2 swap outs) running boot loader 2.01 like Midget.

I have not had ANY of the issues reported here, all buttons working perfectly, media player perfect, O2+ perfect, MS Live Perfect either 3G, GPRS, Bridged through active sync. SmartDialer Perfect, Voice Command 6 perfect, Bluetooth perfect NO Memory Leaks

So wondering if the "newer" universals have something....

Also just cos everything is so perfect and I really don't want to do a hard reset. Any issues with the SPD products (Backup, Weather, Plus)?

Thanks again :)

[kevin.jiang]

Wireless Modem = Internet Sharing

and HTC X Button can be found on the XDA Developers FTP server under ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Hermes/Tools_and_Programs/HTC%20X-Button.CAB

Cool!! I am going to try them out soon and thank you very much for this!!:D

[kevin.jiang]

Cool!! I am going to try them out soon and thank you very much for this!!:D

Hi Wiz, I have got the HTC X Button and it works great, thanks for that! Internet Sharing is a bit strange to me so if possible I am wonder whether some one can upload the Wireless Modem? Thanks!:)

[drsqueggy]

um 2 little questions....could someone please give me a link to the battery meter thing...as i have been looking on the ftp and cannot seem to find it ....also having problem with cab files... how do i go out installing them ?? cheers

[craigiecraigie4]

Hi Wiz, I have got the HTC X Button and it works great, thanks for that! Internet Sharing is a bit strange to me so if possible I am wonder whether some one can upload the Wireless Modem? Thanks!:)

Internet Sharing is FAR better:
(optional) switch to 3G band if you have forced GSM
Fire up Internet Sharing
Click connect
THEN (ie not before) connect USB to PC

Your PC will realise it has a network connection and it will work. COuld not be simpler nor faster to get going. Calls and sms still work.

[tripledes]

Internet Sharing is quite useful even with Linux, I have used it via Bluetooth which turns the Universal into a PAN server, so you just need to launch pand -c <univ_bdaddr> and your DHCP client on interface bnepX (where X starts from 0), once you get the IP address everything is done :)

Initially this PAN server profile is configured just to allow one client connection, but this can be changed...IIRC from settings and (I'm sure) from editing some registry values.

[frz]

um 2 little questions....could someone please give me a link to the battery meter thing...as i have been looking on the ftp and cannot seem to find it ....also having problem with cab files... how do i go out installing them ?? cheers

if u search the thread, u willl find
anyways
frz

[drsqueggy]

thanks this forum is very helpfull!! good stuff!

[burnback]

Cant seem to download this rom :) please attach link .

[AndyChecker]

Just to say with this rom AND midget's tweaks I was getting a few errors after tweaking a few bits myself (think main one was enabling the GPRS disconect button = GPRS started after soft reset each time automatically!)

Also WMP froze, camera button was screwed, voice command didn't work, couldn't see my sim cards STK services (voicemail etc) within Programs and some other stuff so I decided to hard reset and only install the VGA pack and am very happy with the ROM after more than 24 hours with all the above working so maybe there are a couple of small errors in that tweaks cab?

I don't have the ability to see what that cab actually changes so am only saying what I experienced - might help others that aren't 100% happy with this and both additional cabs added?

Thanks again all who made this possible!

[edeplano]

Internet Sharing is quite useful even with Linux, I have used it via Bluetooth which turns the Universal into a PAN server, so you just need to launch pand -c <univ_bdaddr> and your DHCP client on interface bnepX (where X starts from 0), once you get the IP address everything is done :)

Initially this PAN server profile is configured just to allow one client connection, but this can be changed...IIRC from settings and (I'm sure) from editing some registry values.

can you be more specific as to the next steps after pand -c <univ_bdaddr> ?

i.e. step by step for a non linux pro like me?

I have a Pepper Pad 3 which I would like to test this PAN out on...

[al_3sjad]

I can't continue whit this ROM (slow), I'm going back to AKU3.5.

[ZeD]

I can't continue whit this ROM (slow), I'm going back to AKU3.5.

lol, this rom is faster than AKU 3.5

[Laurentius26]

I never have seen a faster Rom?

Cheers...

Leo

I can't continue whit this ROM (slow), I'm going back to AKU3.5.

[Laurentius26]

Did you try Map24 mobile (Europe and Amerika), it's running on Crossbow!
Great Navigatie without gps (it needs a internet connection)!

Nice for a walk in town.

Just a tip,

Leo :)

[trevornza]

Hi All

Something I noticed. I setup Activesync mail to use HTML format but after the first sync, the mails reverted to Plain Text and I cannot switch formats. With Windows Live mail & other POP accounts HTML formatting works with no problems, only experienced with Activesync mail. Does anyone else have the same problem?

BTW, Midget, this is a great ROM. Appreciate your effort.

[ice_coffee]

This is for those who can not download from rapidshare, if you CAN download from rapidshare get it from there instead !!

my ONLY request is that if you download it you should also re upload it for others like us who are stuck with NTL/Telewest cable modems.


Midget WM6 rar 50MB

http://download.yousendit.com/3E6C4FC67077DA5B

PS dont forget to re-upload and post the link in here

PPS BIG THANKS TO THE FORUM MEMBER THAT POSTED THE FILE FOR ME !!!

[havoc99]

I just gave this ROM a try. It's really amazing really good... I love everything but I noticed one major issue which I also had (though slightly different) with every ROM. With this ROM it comes with the ExtROM unlocked and displayed. The problem is that when using Messages for email (Outlook Synchronize or configured email account) i store my attachments on the SD card. Problem with having the ExtROM unlocked (and same with all other ROMs when unlocking it) you only have the option to save the message attachments to the first Storage device, i.e. "Storage".

Does anyone know how to change that. I'm going to try hacking the registry and hidding the ExtROM or perhaps I can rename them so the actual SD Card is displayed first before the Storage, that way I can select it for the attachments.

Other than this does anyone know of any other way or program that I can do or use? Thanks.

[CWKJ]

You method should work.

But why leave the attachment in the Email (in main or in Storage)? It is anyway not being compressed when is embedded in the email and cannot be read without the email software which is troublesome.

So just extract it from the email and save to whereever you want, compressed or not compressed and delete it from the email.

The actual place the email puts the attachement when "it is not define to be store in Storage Card" is actually in "\Windows\Messaging\Attachment". After download to whereever you want, delete the files here to gain space.

[havoc99]

In most cases I wouldn't sync the attachments but I've got a 1GB SD Card so it's convenient for me with my work to have the attachments with the emails as they often contain information regarding the attachments. It would be beneficial if the email and calendar app had search/index capabilities like MS Outlook 2007.

However that's a really nice technique. Never really thought of it. Thanks. ;)

[poussin69]

when I extract an attachment like an xls file , the file makes always 0 byteon storage, storage card or main memory :(

did you see thaht ?

[Ken_xda]

I can't continue whit this ROM (slow), I'm going back to AKU3.5.
Mine was kinda slow too. But all problems resolved after I had flashed the rom twice. try this out

[Laurentius26]

Change the following with a register editor:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Power]
"Context"=dword:00000001
"CurrentState"=dword:00000004 (FFFFFFFF before)
"Description"="Power Service"
"DisplayName"="Power Service"
"Dll"="Power_Service.dll"
"Index"=dword:00000006
"InitDelay"=dword:00000000
"Keep"=dword:00000001
"Order"=dword:00000008
"Prefix"="AP1"
"ShowIcon"=dword:00000001
"WaitEvent"="Services/WirelessMgr"

Found it in Helmi_C's thread, it works!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286036&page=45

Leo :D

[EyeOfTheStorm]

Hi,

can't activate Voice Command or Speeddialer over my Plantronics Pulsar Headset.

In WM 5.0 I just press the Phone Button and SSDialer or Voice Command coms up. What Do I need to do ... to make it work.

Currently when I press the Phone button, nothing happens. When I press it twice, WM 6.0 opens Phone and just dial the last number in queue.

Has anyone an idea?

Thanks

[sruthika]

Hi,
pls can u upload the rom to ftp or any other server here we can download without time limits?

[craigiecraigie4]

Hi,
pls can u upload the rom to ftp or any other server here we can download without time limits?

eMule.....

[KTamas]

Mine was kinda slow too. But all problems resolved after I had flashed the rom twice. try this out
Flashing the same rom twice makes as much difference as flashing it 20 times: nothing...

[craigiecraigie4]

Guys, we talk about 'fast'; and 'slow' ROMS. I sense that 1 man's 'fast' is another's 'crippling', and that 'slow' may be compared to a PC.

Does anyone have a way of explaining how 'fast' this WM6 is so those of us considering the upgrade can try to get a sense as to whether it truly is better than our kitchen ROMS. Perhaps the time taken to flip with a few today items? Perhaps the time to open PI2007 from a closed state? Perhaps the time to fire up Opera? Not sure what's a reasonable measure that is not affected by the SD card speed.

Also, when commenting on battery consumption, I find the following procedure yields an objective measure (use it myself to detect problematic software):
- use the free acbPowerMeter
- Set backlight to 1 notch above off (second from lowest)
- Turn off WiFi, but ensure GSM conneciton (2 bars or more else hunting will result in powr spikes)
- Close all apps
- Fire up acbPowerMeter and note the consuption (around 130mA) that the 'Now' number settles down to after around 30 seconds.
- Note if there are spikes in this 30 second period.

[ice_coffee]

This Rom is excellent !! + I have 40 MB storage mem and 23MB Program mem

[Midget_1990]

I'm starting to think that the lockup on soft reset some of you told me about is a g3 issue only, i have a g4 version and have never experienced this, i just installed my rom onto an old g3 universal i have brought (imei locked so it was cheap :) ) and im having the same problems, had to soft reset twice to get the screen align etc working and i tried soft reset again and it took 4 goes!

now i have a g3 version aswell ill try working on this and the other problems we are having after my exams (last one on tuesday :) )

[Laurentius26]

Thanks Midget, good luck with your exams!

Leo

[al_3sjad]

Mine was kinda slow too. But all problems resolved after I had flashed the rom twice. try this out

Thanks Dear. I will try to flash the rom (3) times. :)

[JayRayMee.NL]

Occasionally after flashing the phone will reset into bootloader - not load OS. a quick "set 14 0" in mtty fixes this

Hi, this is what happened to me. But what is a quick "set 14 0" in mtty and how can I perform doing that?

Thnx!

[r3bel]

voice command button is definitely not working with bt headsets voice button.

was it shipped with wm6 rtm or has it been added?

[craigiecraigie4]

voice command button is definitely not working with bt headsets voice button.

was it shipped with wm6 rtm or has it been added?

there's a post higher up on the reg changes req'd to make it work via bt headset

[eelco_akker]

Hi All

Something I noticed. I setup Activesync mail to use HTML format but after the first sync, the mails reverted to Plain Text and I cannot switch formats. With Windows Live mail & other POP accounts HTML formatting works with no problems, only experienced with Activesync mail. Does anyone else have the same problem?

BTW, Midget, this is a great ROM. Appreciate your effort.

I have this because mail2web has an Exchange 2003 Server, the mail is passed as text to devices. Exchange 2007 can do this.

Eelco

[Midget_1990]

Hi, this is what happened to me. But what is a quick "set 14 0" in mtty and how can I perform doing that?

Thnx!

First download the mtty utility (http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=9864)

1. Take out the SD and SIM cards
2. Open ActiveSync and go to file > connection settings and Uncheck "Allow USB Connections". Then press Ok and close ActiveSync
3. Put in bootloader mode (Power + Light + reset) which brings up the "un-backlit" screen with "Serial" at the top and v1.XX at the bottom
4. Plug in USB cable DIRECTLY from PC to Universal (MAKE SURE NOT TO USE A USB HUB)
5. Open mtty utility / software
6. Select USB from the "Port" drop-down on the upper left corner of the dialog box and hit OK
7. Then another screen will come up. Hit enter and that will show "USB>"
8. Type "set 14 0" and hit enter
9. Unplug and soft reset

[trevornza]

I have this because mail2web has an Exchange 2003 Server, the mail is passed as text to devices. Exchange 2007 can do this.

Eelco

That makes sense, thanks Eelco. Realised that a lot of Outlook features in Crossbow are dependant on Exchange 2007 e.g. flagging mails

[r3bel]

there's a post higher up on the reg changes req'd to make it work via bt headset
thanks :¬D

should'a checked really but 300-odd posts in a few days is a little overwhelming

it's not in this thread... *gets looking*

[Pinion]

Nice work on the ROM.

Thought I would add my $0.02..

Problems confirmed (from other posts)
-G3 Device (BL1.01) experiences occasional lockups on boot, always seem to be at phone PIN screen.
-Camera button has problems with shortcut
-SPB Backup 1.5.0 (2421) has problems with "\windows\compimeh.dat", but otherwise seems to create a good backup.
-Can't see button lock feature anywhere (nice for my pocket not to phone a mate).
-Internet telephone connection thing doesn't seem to want to play.

Things I have running ok
-PI 2007 (latest version)
-iLauncher
-PocketBreeze
-GSPlayer
-LexisGoo (dictionary)
-TotalCommander
-TomTom 5.5
-NetFront 3.3

General Comments
-ROM is faster but not amazingly so over Helmi 3.2 ROM
-Memory seems to be more stable
-New smart dialer is VERY good (start typing name to bring up phone)
-Graphics are pretty sweet.

Thanks for keeping it clean. Only further requests are to look into lockup, add button lock function and add videocall support.

Cheers.

[Viper®]

I've used this rom and except for the 'boot' lockup at the pin screen I haven't really had any problems so far.

Only this rom is using the MS BT stack right ?

I've used the aku 3.5 helmi_c before this, and I think that had the widecomm bt stack, which worked better for me.
I only have 3 tabs on the bluetooth page, with the aku 3.5 I had like 6+
I also can't create a incomming comm port. And besides from the fact the speed dialer seems like it works, I can't answer calls with my headset because it needs to connect all the time.

is there any way I can change the bt ?

[beginner]

I found no possible to establish a multiconference. It isn't due the radio becausse previous AKU, same radio, supports it.

[400ixl]

Has anyone managed to get the Screen Rotation Icon working yet?

Seen a couple of posts, but neither have been answered to any degree.

I have installed the cab file and checked the registry has the correct settings. How can I check the cab files has installed correctly?

Otherwise it is working pretty well on an SPV M5000.

Some observations:
Experiencing the same occassional lockups on soft reset.
ActiveSync does not always connect and occassionally errors or locks the device.
Tomtom 6 works fine

Nice work, impressed.

[geovass]

In 2.00.04 PDAVIET ROM the rotation icon... works!!

[moeaboelela]

Rotation Works Fine ... on Viet ROM

[400ixl]

So is it going to be a case of starting again :(

[hnmorais]

In 2.00.04 PDAVIET ROM the rotation icon... works!!

Where i can download this version?

[Boyvn]

Where i can download this version?

Download here :

http://rapidshare.com/files/12756718/ROM_v2.00.04_PDAVIET_UNI.rar

:) :) :)

[hnmorais]

Download here :

http://rapidshare.com/files/12756718/ROM_v2.00.04_PDAVIET_UNI.rar

:) :) :)

Thanks...


:)

[asifghufran]

I have upgraded to this ROM evrything goes well but when I reset my device the screen appears as "Serial V1.1" and nothing else. I think I lost My universal please help

[Jjjasjar]

midget can you please do a minor revision for this rom if you may...

may it 3g compatible coz i know you are using 4g.
attach an empty unlocked extended rom which can be easily renamed

all in allgood work...in fact excellent

[JLCor]

I have upgraded to this ROM evrything goes well but when I reset my device the screen appears as "Serial V1.1" and nothing else. I think I lost My universal please help

OK stay calm. I'm sure you will not lose your universal. Please, check this post:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=290234

[Laurentius26]

Here you go!

Cheers...

Leo

Has anyone managed to get the Screen Rotation Icon working yet?

Seen a couple of posts, but neither have been answered to any degree.

I have installed the cab file and checked the registry has the correct settings. How can I check the cab files has installed correctly?

Otherwise it is working pretty well on an SPV M5000.

Some observations:
Experiencing the same occassional lockups on soft reset.
ActiveSync does not always connect and occassionally errors or locks the device.
Tomtom 6 works fine

Nice work, impressed.

[EyeOfTheStorm]

thanks :¬D

should'a checked really but 300-odd posts in a few days is a little overwhelming

it's not in this thread... *gets looking*


Found the small patch to make voice command called from bt headset.

just changed the path somewhere from ssdialer.exe to voicecmd.exe

Not a big deal, but there is still a problem. The voice command getts called now, but it uses the onboard microphone and not the one in my headset.

Btw. it is a plantronics pulsar 590 in A2DP operation mode.

Maybe this only works with a "normal" old fashoned mono headset crap?

[AntiProxy]

Midget: i really appreciate your efforts making this possible.

however, i have a slight issue that seems like a memory leak:
almost everytime i checked my free program memory on my JasJar, i only had 10-11MBs!
using Oxios Closeapps v1.40 frees up a little.. but i mostly never get anything above 14MB free
after a soft reset, i have 21.44MB Free program memory.

i do NOT have any 3rd party applications installed.. my usage is mainly Phonecalls (this is pretty slow) and SMS.
i have about 600 contacts on the phone, and i'm starting to wonder if these are to blame

although after a soft reset, launching contacts, messaging and the phone app, and browsing call history doesn't raise the memory utilization much.. i still have almost 20MB free memory :S

[beginner]

Midget: i really appreciate your efforts making this possible.

however, i have a slight issue that seems like a memory leak:
almost everytime i checked my free program memory on my JasJar, i only had 10-11MBs!
using Oxios Closeapps v1.40 frees up a little.. but i mostly never get anything above 14MB free
after a soft reset, i have 21.44MB Free program memory.

i do NOT have any 3rd party applications installed.. my usage is mainly Phonecalls (this is pretty slow) and SMS.
i have about 600 contacts on the phone, and i'm starting to wonder if these are to blame

although after a soft reset, launching contacts, messaging and the phone app, and browsing call history doesn't raise the memory utilization much.. i still have almost 20MB free memory :S

I have same issue. I went back to O2, without extended rom. 1.30.162. Here ever have more memory free. I lost nice icons and very good dialpad, but performance is performance ...

[sebbes]

Excellent ROM !
Nice looking & fast
VoiceCommand is a good tool to be integrated, but just sad it still "say" the notification thru the onboard speakers :( -not in the bluetooth headset-

Also, I'd be happy to replace VC by a French version :)

[400ixl]

Here you go!

Cheers...

Leo

Thank you. That version worked treat.

[tripledes]

there's no more battery icon or screen rotate icon
(

For battery icon, try to change [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Power\ShowIcon] from 0 to 1 and cold reset your device.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\ScreenRotate\ShowIcon] from 0 to 1. :)

[gonzaloblanco1992]

This ROM doesn't let my Universal connect using ActiveSync 4.2 or 4.5Beta, is there anything running on XP that works?

[AlanJC]

ActiveSync 4.5 beta 2 works fine, I am guessing there's another problem somewhere.

Have you tried a soft reset on your device, and rebooting your PC?

Also check USB is enabled in the connection settings of ActiveSync on your PC.

If that fails, try looking in the connection settings of your device, and take the tick out of "Enable advanced network functionality"

[gonzaloblanco1992]

ActiveSync 4.5 beta 2 works fine, I am guessing there's another problem somewhere.

Have you tried a soft reset on your device, and rebooting your PC?

Also check USB is enabled in the connection settings of ActiveSync on your PC.


DONE ALL THAT SEVERAL TIMES

If that fails, try looking in the connection settings of your device, and take the tick out of "Enable advanced network functionality"

PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO FIND THAT OPTION

Thanks!

[bukwit]

PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO FIND THAT OPTION

Thanks!

Start/Settings/Connections/USB to PC on your device.

[gonzaloblanco1992]

Start/Settings/Connections/USB to PC on your device.

It works!!

Many thanks for your help.

It seems a classic from microsoft that they have eliminated the conversion of databases from this ActiveSync version and now I cannot synch my Access databases with the PPC.

[RB1205]

To make VoiceCommand work as intended with BT headsets (with this ROM), check these Registry Keys:

HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\LaunchAPEnable : 0
HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\VoiceCmdEnable : 0 (really needed?)
HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\Path : \Windows\VoiceCMD.exe
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\AudioGateway\BTA GExtModule : \Windows\vcbthag.dll

With other ROMs you have to enter the Path of the Voice Command executable in the Path key, and put vcbthag.dll in windows folder (or enter in the BTAGExModule key the path to the dll)
I'm not sure if BT headsets without Hands Free profile will fit the role.

To Avoid the initial freeze on Soft Resets just remove the SD Card while booting.

[sebbes]

I just tried the reg changes suggested...
But I still hear VoiceCommand's voice thru the onboard speakers...
(even if the invite beep is correctly routed to the headset)

[RB1205]

have you soft resetted?

[sebbes]

yes :(
And in the reg path you mentionned there was a mistake

it's not "BTA GExModule" but "BTAGExtModule"

To be detailed, when I press my earset button (bt800) I hear VC invite tone, then the same tone from the Universal itself...

[KarmaNP]

To make VoiceCommand work as intended with BT headsets (with this ROM), check these Registry Keys:

HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\LaunchAPEnable : 0
HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\VoiceCmdEnable : 0 (really needed?)
HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\Path : \Windows\VoiceCMD.exe
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\AudioGateway\BTA GExModule : \Windows\vcbthag.dll

With other ROMs you have to enter the Path of the Voice Command executable in the Path key, and put vcbthag.dll in windows folder (or enter in the BTAGExModule key the path to the dll)
I'm not sure if BT headsets without Hands Free profile will fit the role.

To Avoid the initial freeze on Soft Resets just remove the SD Card while booting.


After applying following hacks, the first 2-3 rings still came from the speakers and after that it started coming from the headset. Very weird but is working but not sure how long it will last.

Thanks for the hacks.

[sebbes]

I found my mistake !!
(really sorry guy ...)

I accidently set the LaunchAPEnable to 1 ...
This was causing the sound to go thru the onboard speakers !

You rock !!!!
Thanks a mil !

Now I'll have to figure how to install the french VC engine in this ROM ;)

[beginner]

I found my mistake !!
(really sorry guy ...)

I accidently set the LaunchAPEnable to 1 ...
This was causing the sound to go thru the onboard speakers !

You rock !!!!
Thanks a mil !

Now I'll have to figure how to install the french VC engine in this ROM ;)

Is there a version other languages that english? I'm interested on spanish...

[KarmaNP]

There is an option to find out about the missed call thru voice command. But when asked voice command will read out the numbers and not name even though the number is saved under contacts.

This is a minor glitch but hopefully MS will fix this on the update.

[RB1205]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\AudioGateway\BTA GExtModule : \Windows\vcbthag.dll

I don't know why but the forum inserts a space between BTA and the rest. I edited it and there isn't any space! Well, By the way the name of the key you need to check is (as you said) BTAGExtModule.

[EyeOfTheStorm]

I don't know why but the forum inserts a space between BTA and the rest. I edited it and there isn't any space! Well, By the way the name of the key you need to check is (as you said) BTAGExtModule.

This modification does not change anything for me. I can call voice command via my headset and I can hear the voice on my headset, but voice command still use the build in microphone in the phone and not use the one of my headset. So I need to take the Universal out of my pocket and speak to it ... to make anything. That' very lazy somehow :`)

[sebbes]

This is about the following registry key:
HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\LaunchAPEnable : 0

(if it's set to 1, it will go thru the speakers and not the headset)

[sebbes]

There is an option to find out about the missed call thru voice command. But when asked voice command will read out the numbers and not name even though the number is saved under contacts.

This is a minor glitch but hopefully MS will fix this on the update.

I was able to get VC reading the incoming call by the Name of the contact (be sure to have the number correctly entered)
but... it's spoken by the speakers, not the headset (even if the recognition is ok thru the headset when dialing)

[KarmaNP]

I was able to get VC reading the incoming call by the Name of the contact (be sure to have the number correctly entered)
but... it's spoken by the speakers, not the headset (even if the recognition is ok thru the headset when dialing)

Sebbes:

I do hear name for incoming calls.

What I meant was, there is an option (a way to ask your phone through voice command) if you have any missed call. When I did that (test), instead of saying "You have missed calls from Person A" it would say "You have missed call from 0123456789" even though the person A is on the contact list, and for incoming calls Voice command say "Call from Person A".

[sebbes]

Aaah, my pardon :) didn't understand that
... but i just tried the "what missed call do I have"
and she told me "2mins ago, missed call from sebastien home2"

So I still think you have a typo somewhere

[simonsalo]

Midget, FIRSTLY I HAVE RE-READ THIS THREAD TO MAKE SURE I AM NOT ASKING ISSUES ALREADY COVERED!

I am currently using the PDAVIET version which works very well for me and I now accept both of these are most likely from the same microsoft / helmi base rom. (Alan will be pleased to read this!) So I am thinking of switching over to yours because of ongoing support and tweaks etc.

Revised rom queries:
Are you thinking of removing Cyberon voice command and made VC 1.6 standard in your current rom? (previously asked but not answered) Or are the tweaks mentioned going to be set by default in revised registery settings?

The video dialing button is not available for mapping in the pdaviet version. Do you leave this button mapping in your rom?

Will Autorun be reactivated so we can auto install again from our extended roms? (I notice I can still unhide the extended rom in WM 6 roms but they are empty as well.)

And the usual... How far away is an an update?

Regards,
Simon

[sruthika]

Simonsalo,

I come to know from another post that your unit was having trouble. Is it ok now?

[sebbes]

RB1205> VoiceCommand nearly works as expected now, the only thing to fix is when there's an incoming call it will play the notification with the speakers (and not thru the BT earset...)
Any idea or magical Reg key ?
Thanks a mil !!

[RB1205]

Simply try to mute the phone. It depends on the headset you're using, but with mine (Jabra BT800) works fine (i can modify his ring tone).

[sebbes]

I also have the BT800, but I won't hear the "incoming call from xxx" in the headset at all... only from the speakers (even with this settings).
- My BT800 is set to "Ring tones / From Phone" + "Ring Type / Normal + Vibrate alert"
- My Universal is set to sound : mute

Are you able to here this message IN the BT800 ?

[captainsensible2002]

If you are hearing the incoming call only through your BT headset, then that is probably to do with the way Voice Command is configured. If you go to Settings, then Voice Command, you will see a notifications option. Here there are 3 options as to how notifications are handled - the default one is to only route sound to a BT headset; the second one routes sound to a BT headset if one is connected and the third is to only route sound to the internal speakers.

Might be worth a try...

[sebbes]

And i'm still on the 1st one (only route to bluetooth)

To summarize :
1) if I press my BT800 button, I hear the invit to say something, then I hear the confirmation of my request ... and the actual call (if it was "call Mr XXX at Home")
2) if I call my Universal from a different phone, it will ring then couple of second later speak loud the inbound caller name (if he's in my contacts), and my BT800 is ringing with the usual tone (no VC voice)... finally I hear caller's voice correctly in my BT800

EDIT : I was using VC1.6FR for the above testing, I've just reflashed -again- this rom... And you're right, the popup will display the contactname, but VC won't tell the name but just the number... :(

Another question :
Does someone know where is the registry key to change the onscreen keyboard layout ? (I was able to change the physical from QWERTY to the French one)

Thanks !!!
(and ... having the french engine in the rom, or being able to change it would be excellent)

[RB1205]

For the BT thing everyone must tweak for their own case, the registry hacks you have to know in order to make VC work are on this thread.


Does someone know where is the registry key to change the onscreen keyboard layout ? (I was able to change the physical from QWERTY to the French one)


I can't figure out why the typical end-user lose time to post in a forum when googleing some keywords like "htc universal french layout" can give you the answer in about 1 sec and in the first result.
And, most of all, why such users are using a unstable tech preview ROM? Do they enjoy complaying so much?

[havoc99]

I can't figure out why the typical end-user lose time to post in a forum when googleing some keywords like "htc universal french layout" can give you the answer in about 1 sec and in the first result.
And, most of all, why such users are using a unstable tech preview ROM? Do they enjoy complaying so much?

Well to be absolutely honest and extremely blunt, if we all were to find the answers via googling then what is the point of this forum as well as this site? Yes, this ROM is slightly buggy but isn't unstable. The point of "discussing" the matter is to find out different ways and the best way to get something to work or done. I'm not saying don't look for it elsewhere, but to also post any findings here which could help people learn more and well contribute more.

[EyeOfTheStorm]

This is about the following registry key:
HKLM\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand\LaunchAPEnable : 0

(if it's set to 1, it will go thru the speakers and not the headset)

Haha!!! Well Done!! F.....g well done!

[sebbes]

(Such "endusers" are sometime called early adopters, and guess what it helps in the dev/testing process...)

Anyway...
So about the keyboard, I did the exact google query that was suggested, and the first hits are about remapping the PHYSICAL keyboard (which i was already able to figure myself by parsing the registry)

So far I found these keys (but none worked)
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = xxxx (DWORD decimal with LCID value)
HKCU\Keyboard Layout\Preload\Default = xxxx (DWORD decimal..)
HKCU\Keyboard Layout\Preload\1\DEfault = xxxx (DWORD decimal...)

[edeplano]

Another question :
Does someone know where is the registry key to change the onscreen keyboard layout ? (I was able to change the physical from QWERTY to the French one)



I have a French Qtek9000 and this has worked for me:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\QWERTY

Change the "Layout" key to HEX "1040C" for AZERTY French layout

Then soft reset

I also think these other values work (not tested)
german : 0407
italian : 0410
japanese : 0411
kazakh : 043F
russian : 0419

EDIT: sorry did not see the bit about it being the "onscreen" keyb!

[sebbes]

That's what I did a long time ago, results are :
- physical keyboard correctly supported (A is accepted as A -not Q-)
- but if you need the onscreen keyboard, it will still display the US one.

[calvin42]

its not possible to change the layout of the onscreen keyboard via registry. For a real french or for me german keyboard you need something like resco keyboard or another softkeyboard replacer.

[sebbes]

Tip: with PDAviet rom, the VoiceCommand is working as expected (in both case, when dialing... AND when receiving incoming call : the notification will go in the earset, AND the contact name is spoken)

So I'll stick to this one for now...

[SpyderTracks]

Only recently came across this site. Had my O2 XDA Exec for about 6 months and knew all the O2 apps and branding was holding it back, but didn't have a clue on just how customisable it is.

After a couple of days reading the wiki and forums I gave this WM6 Rom a try, and my god, what a difference! Thanks very much Midget! And thanks for this site.

Will post any problems encountered. :D

[Midget_1990]

sorry i haven't updated the rom at all yet, but i have not been doing nothing. Myself and a good friend (not on the forums) are scouring the net for a newer version of wm6 :) i'll keep you all posted :)

[SpyderTracks]

After testing for a day did find a couple of glitches...

TCPMP not streaming too well, buffers a lot more than usual and caused system to crash when closing a couple of times.

After soft reset, phone hung a couple of times once WM loaded (RealVGA not added), needed further reset.

The Live thing always trying a GPRS connection was extremely annoying! Think that's a M$ thing... seems a strange way of doing it. At one time I had both wireless and PC connection and it STILL went for GPRS! :eek: That can't be sensible lol.

On the plus side... speed and memory was awesome! Can really see some potential with this ROM. Am waiting for a final release version!

Congrats on your efforts Midget and Helmi etc!

[sebbes]

You're right the Live issue trying to use your data suscription is not related to this ROM, it was already a problem with LiveMessenger on WM5 (Smartphone as well)

[SpyderTracks]

You're right the Live issue trying to use your data suscription is not related to this ROM, it was already a problem with LiveMessenger on WM5 (Smartphone as well)

It's a really strange way of doing it... I know they're coming out with unlimited data packages and maybe that's what they had in mind, but still... nice to have the option! Thanks M$! :p

[NitroSS]

just a shot in the dark but this wont work on a PPC-6700 or xv6700 will it?

[darkjedi]

Put two and two together here pal...I think you know the answer to that one!

[NitroSS]

lol well at first I was unaware that there was a product called a universal. SO when it came up in a google I thought it meant it was universal meaning for anything. BUT after reading some more I see it wont. :rolleyes:

[speechless]

help me pls i have i-mate jasjar when i finished upgrating adn make softrest+ power on/off my phone cant turn on pls help meeeeeeeee

[sebbes]

Anything at all on the screen ?

[havoc99]

I have had the PDAViet ROM installed for a few days now and I noticed this in the midget WM6 ROM as well. The "Backlight" button can be mapped to any application. However, how can I map it to doing it's normal purpose, i.e. reactivating the backlight? Does anyone know?

Other than that, the WM6 ROMs are beautiful. I'm using PDAViet because it has a few more applications and programs that Midgets Vanilla ROM (obviously it being Vanilla).

[sebbes]

And the VC1.6 is more recent/working better in PDAviet :)
I'm looking forward to see the GPS sharing app working...

[david beckham]

hi guys,

hope you guys can help me out with this..I flashed in the Helmi ROM to my XDA Exec and found that the MID ringtone is no longer that good. Is there any patch for it to improve the MID ringtones???

what other patches do I need to improve my device?

[EyeOfTheStorm]

Hi,

Windows Media Player 10.3 Build 15341 is absolutly useless for streaming. I was trying some video streams and I only get audio, the screen is still black. I am not sure if this was better in Windows Mobile, but I know it was better in Beta Player (the good old time when it was free).

Did anyone has a working alternative?

[StevePritchard]

Hi,

Windows Media Player 10.3 Build 15341 is absolutly useless for streaming. I was trying some video streams and I only get audio, the screen is still black. I am not sure if this was better in Windows Mobile, but I know it was better in Beta Player (the good old time when it was free).

Did anyone has a working alternative?

Beta Player (now TCPMP) still is free.

Cheers,

Steve.

[EyeOfTheStorm]

Beta Player (now TCPMP) still is free.

Cheers,

Steve.


Thanks, do you have a link to the latest version with the available add ins?

[StevePritchard]

Thanks, do you have a link to the latest version with the available add ins?

Try here ---> http://tcpmp.corecodec.org/download

Looks like it's down at the moment, but was up when I posted the original message about it being still free.

Cheers,

Steve.

[EyeOfTheStorm]

Try here ---> http://tcpmp.corecodec.org/download

Looks like it's down at the moment, but was up when I posted the original message about it being still free.

Cheers,

Steve.


I was trying to enter it for some month now, it is down since ages.

[fibsi]

hi,

i've now changed to aku3.5_v1.3.1 all progs works fine, but i can't change the themes? pls help!

how can i get smartdial? i've installed atomdialpad, but there is only a 1/4 of the program seen on the screen! how can i install plusdialer_smartdialer_2_5 or sdial? there are no install notes.

thx a lot
bye
fibsi

[StevePritchard]

I was trying to enter it for some month now, it is down since ages.

You could try here instead ---> http://picard.exceed.hu/tcpmp/test/

Cheers,

Steve.

[kfdorman]

Unknown to me, the 'clean' source i was given to make this ROM was actually heavily customized already to fix some major bugs and flaws by Helmi_C. He deserves the main credit for this ROM, but i will continue to keep it up to date :) - no hard feelings?

Hi, as you may know I've been here (xda-developers) for quite a while, In this time i have been learning the art form that is rom building, my teachers (at least i think of it like that ;) include maimach (How can he be human?), Tuatara (God of all things WM5 on BA), Lt.Cmdr.Ivan, Helmi_c and many others (thanks everyone, sorry if i didnt mention you)

Finally in December 2006 i had a chance to use this knowledge i have gathered when i acquired a pre-release version of WM6 from a good friend (you know who you are ;) ) Since then i've spent days tweaking and fixing bugs in this rom, i wanted to wait until it was perfect to release, but due to recent event s i think now would be the best time, so i present you with My first ROM for Universal and my First Crossbow rom...

Current State of things:

Bugs:
Video Calling doesn't work (im working on this - thanks bepe)
In REALvga mode (addon cab) if you have owner information or password set to display on boot then you will hang your device, hard reset needed. im stuck as to what is causing this, anyone got any ideas?
Occasionally after flashing the phone will reset into bootloader - not load OS. a quick "set 14 0" in mtty fixes this (again anyone got any ideas?)

Features:
Version 5.2.318 (Build 15341.0.0.0)
Most Stable Crossbow rom for universal (verified by two beta testers who have tried them all)
Free Storage 40mb
Free RAM 30mb
Cache Tweaks for Performance
New Comm Manager hacked for speed and look (WM6 Background)
No Bloat

Coming soon:
Video Call Drivers
AKU 0.1

Well i've rambled on too long here ill give you the links :)

Rapidshare.com:
http://rapidshare.com/files/12143324/midget_1990_v0_1_vanilla_wm6.rar.html

Addons:
REALvga mode (Read the bug above first!):
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/midget_1990/midget_1990_realvga_wm6.cab

Tweaks and hacks:
Includes: Oxios Close apps (great tool) and map to backlight button. (ability to change backlight button also)
A collection of IE tweaks for faster and more stable surfing
Enable b/g wifi mode
Set keyboard and audio priority to better values
Enable cleartype for both modes
Change cache sizes for faster device
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/midget_1990/midget_1990_tweaks_and_hacks.cab

Downloaded this ROM and tried it in xda exec hardware from o2. All seems to work weel, although I find that when connected through GPRS or UMTS for data connection to internet that there is no "disconnect" button on the connection pulldown from the title bar. Any ideas?

[Laurentius26]

Maybe it's because they got a commercial player now, it's called Coreplayer and not free anymore, but still the best!

Cheers,

Leo

I was trying to enter it for some month now, it is down since ages.

[Hokum]

Anyone else have issue with live mail not working properly? I cant download my emails like i could before via the hotmail client...

[darkjedi]

Syncing is currently broken with Windows Live right now.

[Hokum]

Pants and i hoped this would work...

[EyeOfTheStorm]

Hi,

I had a short look into the "About" item to check the Windows Version.
It is:

OS 5.2.318 (Build 15341.0.0.0)

Then, I found the picture down there, showing a preview of HTC VOX smartphone.

I don't have an idea, where this Universal WM6 leak comes from ... but please, if you hear me .... loose a newer version :`)

[da_ul]

Hello,

how do I map the Softbuttons, in the settings the option to define the two softbuttons is missing.

Thx,
Uli

[darkjedi]

Windows Live syncing is back up and running btw :)

[darkjedi]

Might have been asked already, but when using OzVGA, the green Windows Mobile splash screen comes up as white now. Is there any way to fix that? I really like that splash screen :(

[Midget_1990]

did you install my vga-mode cab?

[darkjedi]

Yup, I did.

[Midget_1990]

this is the boot splash? if so it works for me :S

i'll double check that the cab hasn't been tampered with

edit: everything (inc the splash) is still there :/

[Laurentius26]

Hi Midget_1990

How's progress, did you and your friend (not from this forum) find on the Net what you were looking for?
Or is this your little secret?

Just curious.

Cheers, Leo :)

[Jjjasjar]

hello there midget,


is there a fix already on the hanging when you restart the device? great rom by trhe way, only thing is that when you restart the device and when its on screen align phase it hangs 2 out of probably 8 times. any quick fix on this?

[darkjedi]

this is the boot splash? if so it works for me :S

i'll double check that the cab hasn't been tampered with

edit: everything (inc the splash) is still there :/

Maybe I"m doing something wrong, because that's twice now it's happened...

[Jjjasjar]

midget sir;


is there a way for you to post a cab for the connectivity icon fix? because your wm6 rom is the only one that gives the option to do (turn wifi off) after it has been turmed on. instead of going through comm manager and turning it off.

ty in advance.

[darkjedi]

Ok, so I opened OzVGA, and set it back to SEVGA (regular VGA), it reboots, and the green splash screen comes back. If I set it to OzVGA, reboot, the green splash is gone, and only white. I even uninstalled, and reinstalled. Is anyone else getting this? I'm loving OzVGA, but I want the green splash screen too :( I wonder if I should flash with Helmi_c's rom, and use his RealVGA instead.

[Midget_1990]

I really dont know what's causing it, it works perfectly for me and all other's ive asked/had test it :(

[darkjedi]

I do have a G3 Uni, with radio 1.14 ROM, and 1.04 before that. It's not the end of the world, I just would like the green splash instead of the white. I'm not blaming anything honestly, just want to know what's causing it, and how to fix it. Midget, did you just click the OzVGA button, reboot, and it works? Does anyone else have a G3 Uni to test this with?

[animate1989]

Can this rom be upgraded to my ipaq hx4700?

[Midget_1990]

I do have a G3 Uni, with radio 1.14 ROM, and 1.04 before that. It's not the end of the world, I just would like the green splash instead of the white. I'm not blaming anything honestly, just want to know what's causing it, and how to fix it. Midget, did you just click the OzVGA button, reboot, and it works? Does anyone else have a G3 Uni to test this with?

my exact process:

1) install the cab
2) soft-reset
3)Run oz-vga and set the settings to 1=1 (how i prefer it)
4) Click apply and reset
5) run oz-vga again and click ozVGA!
6) Enjoy VGA mode :)

[Midget_1990]

Can this rom be upgraded to my ipaq hx4700?

depends if you want it to work or not...

[Laurentius26]

Mmm...

Cheers, Leo :D

depends if you want it to work or not...

[Timeshell]

Guys, we talk about 'fast'; and 'slow' ROMS. I sense that 1 man's 'fast' is another's 'crippling', and that 'slow' may be compared to a PC.

Does anyone have a way of explaining how 'fast' this WM6 is so those of us considering the upgrade can try to get a sense as to whether it truly is better than our kitchen ROMS. Perhaps the time taken to flip with a few today items? Perhaps the time to open PI2007 from a closed state? Perhaps the time to fire up Opera? Not sure what's a reasonable measure that is not affected by the SD card speed.

Also, when commenting on battery consumption, I find the following procedure yields an objective measure (use it myself to detect problematic software):
- use the free acbPowerMeter
- Set backlight to 1 notch above off (second from lowest)
- Turn off WiFi, but ensure GSM conneciton (2 bars or more else hunting will result in powr spikes)
- Close all apps
- Fire up acbPowerMeter and note the consuption (around 130mA) that the 'Now' number settles down to after around 30 seconds.
- Note if there are spikes in this 30 second period.
Out of curiousity, can you tell me which radio you are using?

[craigiecraigie4]

Using radio 1.13. No idea if it's the best, or even how to upgrade radio alone...

[darkjedi]

Midget, having done what you suggested, it still happens. So I'm back on seVGA for the time being. I've also noticed that performance is a lot better on seVGA instead of RealVGA. Thanks for the effort though :).

[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

[craigiecraigie4]

New issue: WiFi with WPA (advanced users only need read)

I've been battling with accessing a WiFi WPA-PSK AP at work. FINALLY found problem manifested when I connected iMate to PC. Much reading on this forum lays the blame firmly with various ROMs. Seems this ROM may have the issue. Manifests as follows:

- Connecting iMate to an unsecured AP is fine
- Connecting iMate to a WPA secured AP results in AP kicking everyone off (after iMate follows correct prompts for PSK)
- Connecting phone to PC with PC having WiFi access to AP results in AP kicking everyone off, and behaving very erracitally until culprit PC is rebooted. Yep, rebooted - nothing else works.

Had this issue across 3 routers: Belkin, and 2x Linksys. Have spent last couple of months changing routers and cursing dumb IT contractors...ooops.

Solution is to disable AP's WPA (I think even WEP) and use MAC address security instead. Reboot PC used to access AP first tho else you'll think changes u r making are not working.

[Luiz]

anyone tried tomtom with it?

i wana try this tonight but cant find my god damn usb lead!

Reply:Yes it does work.I've tried on a Wizard with WM6 but there's a couple of tricks though.

1- On Tomtom files etc...there's a file named "2577" and erase the 2 app called "ttn" and "ttn2003".If u have another one called "crack" erase the app in there as well because you won't need it anymore as the app below do the job :)
2 - Install an app cab called "ttn6ifalleni" you can find it on emule if u dont have it. Copy this app cab to your pda and run it.

And off you go ;)

[Jin187]

Hi all, i was just wandering, is it possible to Upgrade my Orange SPV M3100 to windows moblile 6, I already have the Hermes Vanilla WM6 upgrade files, but i was just wandering if anyone has tried it on this device, whether it works or not before i attempt to install it.

Many Thanks

[christj]

I have the same problem with the grren splash disappearing when in VGA mode.
I have installed a ROM, As far as I remeber it was
OS 5.1.342, ROM version 2.50.00 WWE

[Beltemps]

thanx alot, Midget_1990...

I've tried some of the newer roms, especially darkforce in german which has a very nice translation...

but to be honest... if it comes to choosing the perfect rom nothing compares to a fast and stable operating system and your rom outclasses all...

I am really enjoying my mda pro every day in a totally new way...

thanx again...

bel

[JayRayMee.NL]

Yeah, Midget's ROM was the best one for me too.
It was the most "Vanilla one" and it never froze or leaked memory for me.
It had no stupid problems like having Resco Explorer unable to send files by Bluetooth or having trouble with the Resco Today Plugin.

It had no Extended ROM, yet unlocked and unhidden, which is the way I want it.

So why WAS this my best ROM and why talking in the past sentence?

- Windows Mobile 6 has still a few bugs/shortcomings which aren't fixed in any present ROM.
- Windows Mobile 6 doesn't have videocalling. Ofcourse encouraging attempts like Jwrightmcps's, but still it isn't working.
- Windows Mobile 6 doesn't come with the Bluetooth DUN-profile (at least none of the current cooked ones does).

Anyway, reasons for me to have the WM5 AKU 2.0 restored. Combined with WM6's Remote Desktop and the full Windows Live it still works as a charm!!

But to be honest, if I had to stick with WM6... it would definately be Midget's.

[Midget_1990]

glad to know it was worth the effort ;)

If my new release takes much lnger then i'll put out an updated version of this one in the meantime.

thanks for your support! ;)

[galt]

glad to know it was worth the effort ;)

If my new release takes much lnger then i'll put out an updated version of this one in the meantime.

thanks for your support! ;)Just curious, is the new release that you are working on based on a new build of WM6? If so, I'm guessing it would be worth waiting for.

[Midget_1990]

if all goes to plan, yes :)

[ivorh]

if all goes to plan, yes :)

Oooh. Exciting. Fresh builds at last, can't wait.

[poussin69]

take a look at Midget Signature :P

Midget v0.2 Crossbow (WM6 AKU 0.2.1 TEST) ROM

[AlanJC]

I am sensing a large disturbance in the force!

I am sensing several far eastern variants of this new ROM soon after it's release... and all the muppetry that goes with it.

I'm really looking forward to the memory aspect though.

[Beltemps]

if all goes to plan, yes :)

a new midget rom in the near future..??? buddy, don't let us wait for tooooo long... ;-)

but I still have a question: in a german post some guys were talking about radio 1.38.10 and that it would be the best to suit midgets rom in terms of reception and power drainage....

any confirmations on this one and where do I get this radio rom...?

thx alot in advance...

[Midget_1990]

This is some really bad news :(

About 20 minutes ago i was using my PC for testing some new stuff out for the rom(s). Suddenly there was a horrible noise, inbetween a POP and a BANG. My PC died, now when i turn it on i get NOTHING. the fans spin up but that is all.

Without my computer i cannot continue development (or my A-levels). i am working on getting what i had off my hard drives atm. i might be able to post an updated one of the old build soon....

in the meanwhile im gonna be working 24/7 to afford to fix my pc (i have about £5 to my name atm...)

if anyone feels like giving me a hand (Any amount will help) it would be most appreciated, ill think of a way to repay you if i can, perpahps something like more input into what i put in the roms/preview releases/your own personal custom cooked rom, let me know if you donate :)

Donate (http://midget.novio.co.uk)

Thank you all for being supportive and such.

Edit: just FYI this was posted from my brother's PC

[youmeus]

PayPal always gives me crap...you have any other way i can send you some cash dude?

[Midget_1990]

thanks, i dont know another way except paypal and cheque?

[galt]

This is some really bad news :(

About 20 minutes ago i was using my PC for testing some new stuff out for the rom(s). Suddenly there was a horrible noise, inbetween a POP and a BANG. My PC died, now when i turn it on i get NOTHING. the fans spin up but that is all.

Without my computer i cannot continue development (or my A-levels). i am working on getting what i had off my hard drives atm. i might be able to post an updated one of the old build soon....

in the meanwhile im gonna be working 24/7 to afford to fix my pc (i have about £5 to my name atm...)

if anyone feels like giving me a hand (Any amount will help) it would be most appreciated, ill think of a way to repay you if i can, perpahps something like more input into what i put in the roms/preview releases/your own personal custom cooked rom, let me know if you donate :)

Donate (http://midget.novio.co.uk)

Thank you all for being supportive and such.

Edit: just FYI this was posted from my brother's PCI just sent you £10.00 GBP via paypal, least I could do as a thank you for the ROMs you've shared, wish it could have been more. Hope you get back up and running soon, PC outage is painful...

[TehPenguin]

Seeing as Midget has a computer now (I presume, since he did say he bought the parts), I thought I may as well resurrect this thread

After using the ROM for a while I have come across 1 problem: Outlook has no profile for MMS, nor anywhere I can set options for MMS

Is this just me or is this a problem?

Thanks

[Midget_1990]

i didnt include ArcsoftMMS as it's a vanilla rom, there are cabs for it on the FTP :)

[hiveman]

Oh GOD ! it running too fast, thank a lot to Midget_1990, when i open /windows folder it only take less than 1 second to open . but i dont see Running Program which is included in the last ROM, it necessary to close programs, anyone help me to get it.