WM6 vanilla ROM for HERMES

[qooqoo]

Hi, thanks for this rom.
i want to cook this rom, and i did this:
E:\ROM\WM6>java -jar aChef.jar -1 06_OS.nb
aChef Version 0.2.1
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By ahlok_hk
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Generate IMGFS...
..................
done!

E:\ROM\WM6>delfile.exe default.hv
Error! Cannot map file.
E:\ROM\WM6>addfile.exe sunglobe.ttf
Unable to map file!

i have successfully cooked the HTC 2.05 WWE test , but in this rom, i can't go ahead.
can anybody tell me why?

[trashcan]

Any idea if E (for "Edge") works in this ROM?

I installed the rom on to a Vodafone branded Hermes and use it with Tmobile here in Calli..I have the E logo and the U logo. Everything seems to be faster compared to WM5.

[xavier_soares]

I test and work fine, is fast and beautiful... I wait more news. Best Regards

[sinmae]

flashed, work fine, somebody said, that they doesnt have ext rom... but I have it. see attached pics. also if I installing soft, I can choose where to install... I flashed this rom 5 minutes ago, so it is empty, I going to install some other stuff and check, if everything work correctly. what I really need is some remote application, like was terminal services client. ou, and standard customization doesnt run after hard reset as in old roms = good for me.

[o_street_uk]

After having a play around, I began installing Orange UK extended rom, after installing MT_PC_Hermes_Orange_REG_060612.cab, I Lost the Dialer skin, but it appears that I have partial working video call after pressing the video call button, unfortantly I can't test I know no-one else with video calling, I hate my technological inferior friends.. Or I'm I just thinking far to positive? Perhaps some one who is technically superior then me can answer me.

[mviana]

If you download it as is and run the updater, then if you read what it tells you, it'll explain that it'll happily flash your PDA straight from OOB (out-of-box) and also, no, WM6 won't do anything for your signal strength, that's down to the Radio ROM... I'm still amazed by the placebo effect of updating the OS somehow managing to influence the rest of the phone.

Olipro, thank you for helping. Sorry for the delayed thanks. I appreciate it.

Going back to my sort of question regarding UMTS, if I update the Radio, is it possible that I will have UMTS coverage inside my house since I have it all around the outside of the house?

Or is it a Cingular issue why UMTS doesn't reach inside the house?

Tthanks again.

[barncourt]

After having a play around, I began installing Orange UK extended rom, after installing MT_PC_Hermes_Orange_REG_060612.cab, I Lost the Dialer skin, but it appears that I have partial working video call after pressing the video call button, unfortantly I can't test I know no-one else with video calling, I hate my technological inferior friends.. Or I'm I just thinking far to positive? Perhaps some one who is technically superior then me can answer me.

Yes. In fact I've installed the Extended Cab file from the HTC Tytn variant (MT_PC_Hermes_Qtek_WWE_060621.cab) and I've now got my video calling working again inside WM6. Does seem to behaviour slightly weird though. If I call my Videomail on the Three network, it responds as if I'm receiving an incoming call - after that it seems to work just fine.

[w4rmk]

I have been using this ROM on my 8525 for the past few days and here are the issues I have found so far:

1. Keyboard does not light up at all anymore (regardless of the keyboard backlight sensor setting).
2. Cannot turn off word completion even if I uncheck it in settings.
3. Have it set to check my pop email every 15 min and sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't.
4. Had to soft reset once because it would not connect to the web even though it said gprs was connected.

If anyone know any fixes for the above items please let me know.

Thanks,
Richard

[aquanaut88]

Keyboard backlight works fine on my device (CHT9000 aka HERMES200).
Confirm spell-check cannot be turned off.
I have had freeze-ups while using Wisbar Lite (unfortunately!)

PS: PocketPlayer 3.01 finally installed -- works via activesync install, but not from CAB install... thanks to conduit's great support for resolution.

Unfortunately -- A2DP still pops every now and then with JointStereo set to 0 and BitPool set to 48 (popped 1x during 3-minute song) in rest mode, pops everytime if doing a screen rewrite with PocketBreeze... will fool around with various settings but maybe should wait for next ROM iteration.

Cheers

[BoarderMX]

Might be a silly question, but have never upgraded my TyTn....

How do I install this?? Is there any guido for this??

Thanks for your patience...

[nallyvaico]

I also concur that keybd backlight works fine on my device, only differently. It doesn't light up permanently any longer when plugged to power source - behaves in the same manner as without power cord. Once under poor lighting conditions, it flashes up OK.

[dimushor]

some of the key from the keyboard do not correspond with what is written on the keyboard

[N-DEE]

Hope this isn't a very stupid question now ... but :
How to rollback to WM5 ?
:confused:

thanks,
Andy

[ercave1]

[QUOTE=wpbear;1149058]Does it really get deactivted with every SOFT reset. That doesnt make sense since if it runs normally once from the PreConfig and never agian and still sticks throughout many soft resets, then why if you run it manually does it stop on soft reset and require the run th .lnk agin?

EDIT: It does disable with every reset....might be dealbreaker. Doesnt make sense though seeing it sticks when run in the Preconfig.

I remember reading about a fix that has worked for previous ROMS, maybe worth trying out... Edit the link SetHSDPA.lnk to include the /Enable parameter and copy the modified .lnk into startup folder.

[hustle]

whats up with the pop3. im using gmail and cant connect anymore. i have an active internet connection

[tripledes]

some of the key from the keyboard do not correspond with what is written on the keyboard

Is your keyboard WWE layout? if it's not you'll have to configure it properly. (look at the wiki).

[deoneo]

Everything works fine for me except WIFI, can turn it on but its not connect?!? anyone having the same problem?

[Applestar]

whats up with the pop3. im using gmail and cant connect anymore. i have an active internet connection

check your settings. I read my gMail without any problems. Even with encrypted read/send.

[Applestar]

Is your keyboard WWE layout? if it's not you'll have to configure it properly. (look at the wiki).

I posted the registry changes somewhere on another thread. You can change the hardware keyboard layout by changing 3 parameters in the registry.

Still looking for a registry tweak for the software keyboard...

[dimushor]

Is your keyboard WWE layout? if it's not you'll have to configure it properly. (look at the wiki).

it's WWE keyboard

[hustle]

check your settings. I read my gMail without any problems. Even with encrypted read/send.

settings all correct

on a fresh flash i do the following after selecting other/ then pop/ step 1. hustle1906@gmail.com Nextstep 2. name hustle/ username hustle password _____ step 3. account type pop3/ step 4. incoming mail pop.gmail.com:995 outgoing mail smtp.gmail.com:465

options 1 every fifteen minutes, send and recieve checked, connection the internet
options 2 all checked
options 3 html, entire message,

outgoingmail all checked usernam and password in. i dont get it im on tmobile

[epod86]

for gmail you need to add @gmail.com into the username field. I just double checked in the gmail settings.

[Feofan]

Programms --> System Info: Windows Mobile 5.0 (WinCE 5.02)

[sethward]

Hello,

I recently flashed my Cingular 8525 (TyTn) using the WM6 Vanilla ROM. Everything seems to work well so far, except that I have not been able to reinstall Acrobat Reader. I have tried running the .exe from my desktop and then syncing and I have also tried to run the .cab directly from the device. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Seth

[DAFTEK]

Guys, a warning for those that use GoodLink software and want to upgrade to WM6! GoodLink www.good.com WILL NOT WORK WITH WM6!

[flyboy009]

Hello,

I recently flashed my Cingular 8525 (TyTn) using the WM6 Vanilla ROM. Everything seems to work well so far, except that I have not been able to reinstall Acrobat Reader. I have tried running the .exe from my desktop and then syncing and I have also tried to run the .cab directly from the device. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Seth

What error are you getting?
I chose to install pocketxpdf which works better than the adobe client and uses less space (adobe = 8MBs vs pocketxpdf = 1.2MBs).

[DAFTEK]

Guys, a warning for those that use GoodLink software and want to upgrade to WM6! GoodLink www.good.com WILL NOT WORK WITH WM6!

UPDATE: For those that want to upgrade to WM6 and need to run GoodLink YOU MUST FIRST DO A GoodLink Backup from the Good Options on WM5!!, do it on the memory card and after you upgrade to WM6 you will find a file on the root of the card to restore GoodLink, what i do is connect to my wifi at home first then i do the update and IT WORKS I now have WM6 and GoodLink Good Mobile Messaging v4.9.2.30_EN on my 8525 :D

[bgrigg]

Hello,

I just flashed my 2 week old Cingular 8525 with the Crossbow Vanilla ROM, just about everything seems to work fine, with the exception of no data service. When I initially turned it on, it said I was on 3G, which I know I'm not, and then dropped down to EDGE. But then I get that warning "Cannot connect with current connection settings...". I've been able to make calls, access voicemail, etc. Were there some settings I should have recorded before flashing it? I know when I first got it, it was taking more than 2 days for it to pick up my data service (store said it could take 24hours). Then I did a soft reset, and it picked it up. So I figured that might be the issue, but I've reset it half a dozen times, but still nothing.

Thanks in advance,
Brian

[trashcan]

settings all correct

on a fresh flash i do the following after selecting other/ then pop/ step 1. hustle1906@gmail.com Nextstep 2. name hustle/ username hustle password _____ step 3. account type pop3/ step 4. incoming mail pop.gmail.com:995 outgoing mail smtp.gmail.com:465

options 1 every fifteen minutes, send and recieve checked, connection the internet
options 2 all checked
options 3 html, entire message,

outgoingmail all checked usernam and password in. i dont get it im on tmobile

Anyone know if there's registry hack to have email check every 5 minutes? I used to able to check every 3 or 5 minutes with WM5..now..the minimum is 15 minutes with WM6...it's just taking too long and I dont' want to check manually.

[bgrigg]

"Cannot connect with current connection settings...".
Thanks in advance,
Brian

NEVERMIND! Did some more Googling and found Cingular's GPRS settings, works fine now. Now time to find that keyboard fix I saw to fix the symbols.

[rambo6]

What error are you getting?
I chose to install pocketxpdf which works better than the adobe client and uses less space (adobe = 8MBs vs pocketxpdf = 1.2MBs).

If you installed Adobe Acrobat Reader on your storage card, you'll have to delete it before you can reinstall it. Try this. It worked on my Wizard.

[silverfox0214]

All,

I'm going to transition to the Hermes soon. Does the RUU work on Vista yet? I've searched the forum and couldn't confirm either way.

Thanks

[rambo6]

Does A2DP work with WM6 on the Hermes?

[decepticon]

Can someone please pm me the default ringtone from this rom? I went back to a Cingular rom but would love to have that ringtone.

Thanks

[abubasim]

@rambo6:
Don't waste your time getting A2DP handsets working with the TyTN. Get yourself a 3.5 mm adapter and a good pair of regular headphones instead.

[stinger32]

"Don't waste your time getting A2DP handsets working with the TyTN"???
I use an Iqua BHS-701 and it works perfekt, and today I'm buying a Plantronics pulsar 590 and hoping it will work good to.

[Feofan]

I confirm: With Vista works more faster and with null problems! tested both 32 and 64 vers.

[rambo6]

"Don't waste your time getting A2DP handsets working with the TyTN"???
I use an Iqua BHS-701 and it works perfekt, and today I'm buying a Plantronics pulsar 590 and hoping it will work good to.


The Iqua and Plantronics both appear to be A2DP bluetooth headsets according to their respective websites? So if these are working, other headsets with the A2DP BT profile should work. For newbies, A2DP is required for streaming stereo sound. The AVRCP BT profile allows remote control of the headset.

Again, I'm assuming these profiles work on Hermes with WM6.

[trion]

The Iqua and Plantronics both appear to be A2DP bluetooth headsets according to their respective websites? So if these are working, other headsets with the A2DP BT profile should work. For newbies, A2DP is required for streaming stereo sound. The AVRCP BT profile allows remote control of the headset.

Again, I'm assuming these profiles work on Hermes with WM6.

it works, but the sound quality is horrible! Standard is Mono, when setting to stereo the sound gets even worse!

Install the widcomm drivers and you have good stereosound with AVRCP also working. These drivers work even better on WM6 then they did on WM5.

[adamdfox]

Has anyone found any issue with this software and the new rom as on my hermes when i try and remove the battery and comms manager from the today screen the phone wont boot up after a soft reset.

It also happens if I try the manual tweak to change the registry to remove the icons with resco reg editor.

Is this happening to anyone else and have you found a fix for it??

Thanks

[sethward]

Thanks for the tips -- I performed the "clear memory" function and Adobe Reader installed fine after that. Now if I could just get TomTom Navigator 5 installed!

[uspino]

Any news from those who tried SlingPlayer? Still not working?

[dimushor]

I flashed my TyTN with Vanilla, and when I want to connect my GPS receiver to it I can't, because when i want to dedicate a COM-port to GPS, it says that the com port could not be created. it says that i have to check my settings and try again.

what can be the problem

[hustle]

Anyone know if there's registry hack to have email check every 5 minutes? I used to able to check every 3 or 5 minutes with WM5..now..the minimum is 15 minutes with WM6...it's just taking too long and I dont' want to check manually.

ok guys got it to work for incoming emails but for the outgoing emails that where im seeing the problem. i have all boxes checked username + passwords.

any clues for this minor problem

[flyboy009]

I flashed my TyTN with Vanilla, and when I want to connect my GPS receiver to it I can't, because when i want to dedicate a COM-port to GPS, it says that the com port could not be created. it says that i have to check my settings and try again.

what can be the problem

I had my GPS working before I upgraded to WM6, tried using every port, some said it could not create, while others worked but still no response when I use any map program with GPS.

[mean-machine]

I flashed my TyTN with Vanilla, and when I want to connect my GPS receiver to it I can't, because when i want to dedicate a COM-port to GPS, it says that the com port could not be created. it says that i have to check my settings and try again.

what can be the problem

I've got NOKIA LD-3W GPS receiver and it works without any problems. What receiver have you got?

[smacky_wolf]

Maybe I'm an idiot, but I -have- been through the thread, looking, and have read about some issues with wireless...

Is everyone having this problem? My wireless appears to be non-existant, and I hit it up in the comm manager, it tries to activate, then completes without activating.. That, and I now appear to be on the 3G network, as opposed to the new (telstra AU) nextG, being 3G on 850mhz... What's that about? Was having problems with radio before, but poking it seemed to make it work alright..

Great image, anyway... it's made my JasJam so much better, and stable...

[aquanaut88]

I found the GSM/UMTS radio works correctly only after apply the HSDPA patch (see post#2 of XDA Live thread). After apply soft-reset and it'll be fine.

To show band display in the toolbar, I made a registry edit described in the HERMES Wiki under registry tweaks -- adding "enableHSDPAIcon value = 1" to the registry under HKLM\Software\OEM\RIL. Now, it goes from "G" to "3G" to "H" for each of the three different available data connections here in Taiwan.

Cheers

[monkey28rb]

umm my phone keypad has all the sudden disappeared!! How do i get it back all it shows now is a white screen

[galinha]

Hello :

I just uploded vanila no my TyTN.

1 -Wifi cocnects to my network but i cant resolve the host ( any host) " the page can not be found ..."

2 - How can i change the initial boot splash from HTC ?

Thnks a Lot

[christonge]

Hi All,

Flashed Vanilla on my Orange M3100 with Vista and all went perfectly... Really fast ROM! Great work.... thanks to everyone for getting this out.

Had to apply the cab file MT_PC_Hermes_HTC_REG_070112.CAB from the extended HTC TyTN 2.05.255.101 ExtROM and then TyTN Grey skinto get the video calling function back. After some messing I now have all the Office Icons in the programs file and drop down menu.

Only issues I have encountered is I can´t turn off the WIFI from the top title bar drop down, this has to be done from the Comm Manager... Anyone else have this problem??? or a fix???

No issues so far with any add on software...

Chris :D

[jonas_sth]

anyone how know if its posibul to get Swedish keyboard :rolleyes:

[dyrefoto]

anyone how know if its posibul to get Swedish keyboard :rolleyes:
install this file, it worked on my Hermes

[dimushor]

my GPS is working with COM port 0

[5n0rk]

hi, i have installed the Vanilla rom, but i d'ont have the Office mobile!!!Please help me!!!I need this program (word excel powerpoint)

[wpbear]

hi, i have installed the Vanilla rom, but i d'ont have the Office mobile!!!Please help me!!!I need this program (word excel powerpoint)

Read the first post about what is missing in Vanilla compared to XDA LIVE Version

[jwaits01]

it did not restore the passwords for my registered programs, but the shortcuts and programs worked fine, I just had to re-register them.

ie...prior to restore, it did not have a word icon, after restore it had the icon and it worked fine. and so forth with all of my other icons and programs

I did have one problem, upon resseting the device, I would get an error "TrayIcon_MannerMode" cannot be opened etc...
After cutting the program from the startup folder all is working fine.

By the way, MUCH RESPECT TO WHOEVER IT WAS THAT FIGURED THIS OUT, so far wm6 is great.
So, I am a novice and new to this site. I did the same as you did. What do you mean by "re-register them"? I see the apps, but they are not linked to the executables. What do I need to do? Thanks in advance...

Jules

[cyphol]

hi, i have installed the Vanilla rom, but i d'ont have the Office mobile!!!Please help me!!!I need this program (word excel powerpoint)

No worry.
1. Activesyncing
2. Explore My Windows Mobile-Based Device > Windows
3. find pword.lnk, ppt.lnk and pxl.lnk. It's written as pword, ppt and pxl respectively but with shortcut errow on the file. If you miss them then find pword.exe, ppt.exe and pxl.exe and make a shortcut for all of them and 'copy'.
4. open \windows\Start menu\programs
5. create a new folder 'Office'
6. 'Copy and paste' all the shortcuts you've just created into this newly made 'Office' folder.

Now you'll have a folder named 'Office' and all the needed links to Pocket Office applications in it.

[siukeung]

Vanilla Rom or XDA Live works perfect except installed CESTAR and MSN LIVE together. Whatever using Lesie CESTAR MSN LIVE FIXED version the machine still keep on hanging. (Without login MSN n CESTAR installed, its perfectly stable! so do logged in to MSN LIVE without install CESTAR.)

Is there any way to export the WM5 chinese input method into WM6? If this work, I can just install the chinese fonts and the 'forget region patch' instead of the troublesome CESTAR or no HW keybrd support Monster chinese.

[dmcdavid]

I've downloaded installed and its for real. download keyboard fixes etc. speed is crazy. Only issue is it stays connected to gprs all the time. I disabled UMTS to get a little better battery life.

[joej]

it did not restore the passwords for my registered programs, but the shortcuts and programs worked fine, I just had to re-register them.

ie...prior to restore, it did not have a word icon, after restore it had the icon and it worked fine. and so forth with all of my other icons and programs

I did have one problem, upon resseting the device, I would get an error "TrayIcon_MannerMode" cannot be opened etc...
After cutting the program from the startup folder all is working fine.

By the way, MUCH RESPECT TO WHOEVER IT WAS THAT FIGURED THIS OUT, so far wm6 is great.

tempted to do the same too. so no problems from the restore? i would rather not reinstall all my apps and settings if possible.

[lewnetoons]

no problems, I just had to re register some of my progams....was no problem though.

Whe I say re-register, I am just saying to put your password back in.

[icemantwilight]

So what are people finding is more stable / responsive? WM6 or WM5 AKU 3x ?

[jasjamming]

So what are people finding is more stable / responsive? WM6 or WM5 AKU 3x ?

wm6 is definately faster (more responsive)

in regards to stability, in wm5 AKU3.3 i had to reset a few times per week, if not more. in wm6, the resetting has only been limited to when i have to do it after an install, or modified some registry settings.

ive been putting it throught its paces and ive noticed that it eats up a little more RAM as compared to WM5. This is maybe why its more responsive, it keeps more processes running in memory which handles the GUI.

WM5 i had around 27mb free running spb pocket plus, spb diary, phonealaram, plb weather. in wm6, i have around 23mb free after a typical days usage using the same apps. therefore the extra RAM usage is due to the OS.

[BarateaU]

I want to test this also, but can i downgrade it with a regular HTC ROM later if i want to?
Read the whole thread but didnt find any answer to that, only other that had the same question.
Or is the WM6 stuck when its in?

[jasjamming]

I want to test this also, but can i downgrade it with a regular HTC ROM later if i want to?
Or is the WM6 stuck when its in?

yes u can, no problems at all. just run SSPL (unlocker) which is temporary before you install your original rom if you want to downgrade.

[Jin187]

Can anyone tell me where to find Word/Powerpoint/Excel Mobile using the file explorer so that i can create shortcuts on my programs list, also if there are any other hidden programs such as Windows Live Messenger, Many Thanks!

[kyphur]

How many places are you going to ask the same question? I mean you start a thread with this question and you ask it here. Where else have you asked the exact question.

BTW, if you read and/or search the answer has been posted at least a couple of times.

Can anyone tell me where to find Word/Powerpoint/Excel Mobile using the file explorer so that i can create shortcuts on my programs list, also if there are any other hidden programs such as Windows Live Messenger, Many Thanks!

[TraJet]

BTW, if you read and/or search the answer has been posted at least a couple of times.

Got a question - if there's a possibility to add some keyboard layouts to WM6? Or is there any software doing this for Cyrillic languages? Thanx.

[lewnetoons]

kypher, maybe we need to buy them "Hooked on Reading"

[hasanj4]

Tried most messenger chat programs - WLM, Agile, IM+ and Octro.

I did experience lots of freezing and need to sometimes soft-reset when it does not come back. Anyone had this? Quite fraustrating. Worst is WLM.
Mobile messenger on WM5 runs smooth comparitively.

Appreciate if any1 can shed more light on why this happens.

Hope XDA.live 0.2 has a scalled down messenger? ie without all the bells and whistles. WLM too big and heavy!

[hasanj4]

sorry - wrong thread !

appreciate your comments anyway.

[TraJet]

kypher, maybe we need to buy them "Hooked on Reading"

Question is about WM6 - if solutions for WM5 will work than question dismissed.

[kyphur]

I'm focusing on the OS, changing languages and localization are not something I want the delve into.

Any replacement keyboard program for WM5 ought to work in WM6, best I can say is try what you're currently using the worst that will happen is you'll lose a few hours of time and maybe have to hard reset.

For OS localization to a different language I'm sure some of the WM5 techniques will work but WM6 has different support for OS Language. Personally I'd either wait until MS releases Language Packs or someone takes an interest and figures this out so we can localize at hard reset.

Got a question - if there's a possibility to add some keyboard layouts to WM6? Or is there any software doing this for Cyrillic languages? Thanx.

[Kikouyou]

Beside Sling which is a Sling issue at the present time, I need Internet Sharing to work.
Is there a way to get this to work?
Is there a shareware that could replace it?

Will Kifur next OS get this to work? It seems that he say that it will work with USB only.
I will load only the OS.nb from XDA Live .02. I guess this will be inside

Before that It would be usefull to get and OS comparition only of the vanillia OS versus the one included in Kifur new rom.

Thanks

[kyphur]

As long as you turn off bluetooth before enabling ICS you should be okay.

Several users have reported getting it working fine that way.

Beside Sling which is a Sling issue at the present time, I need Internet Sharing to work.
Is there a way to get this to work?
Is there a shareware that could replace it?

Will Kifur next OS get this to work? It seems that he say that it will work with USB only.
I will load only the OS.nb from XDA Live .02. I guess this will be inside

Before that It would be usefull to get and OS comparition only of the vanillia OS versus the one included in Kifur new rom.

Thanks

[Kikouyou]

Thanks Kyfur

I will try that with Vanilla
Will you post a delta between you new base os and the vanilla one?

[kyphur]

I have already explained the difference is several threads. Check the WMXL v0.20 Preview thread (the FAQ Post) for a simplified description. I will not be doing a file by file comparison.

Thanks Kyfur

I will try that with Vanilla
Will you post a delta between you new base os and the vanilla one?

[paulrousseau]

I am about to install this WM6 ROM on my Tytn but what if certain problems arise for me (eg TomTom or another key app which could be an issue)?

Is there a similar "simple" way to return to WM5?

This WM6 upgrade seems simple (from a process perspective) compared to other posts where multiple 'technical' steps were explained to perform an upgrade. So I would appreciate to have a similar 'simple process' to return to WM5 in case I have serious problems.

Thanks,
Paul

[Kikouyou]

Kyphur

If I read the .02 thread well the only system file that is changed vs vanilla is the ATI DLL. All the rest are goodies and fixes (not say they are not very important) but I am trying to make up the difference between the core 0.2 OS and the vanilla OS.

Thanks

[Kikouyou]

Kyphur

I know I am a pain, but what's the hack for displaying properly G/E instead of U
I found the one to display H instead of 3G, but I could not locate the first one.

Please forgive, I read a lot, but could not put my hands on this one.

Eric

[kyphur]

Think of Vanilla & WMXL as half-siblings...

They both share the same mother (Base Rom)

The difference is the father (who cooked it)

I can't say everything that Vanilla Chef added or removed but I can say they used a very large knife an removed bits and pieces (SetHSPDA.exe for example) that should have been left alone. They also left a lot of junk files in the Rom that have no purpose being there (much of it was Carrier Customization files for things they removed)

For WMXL I chose to use a scalpel to remove (with surgical precision) all traces of the originating carrier and the Customization Junk that was embedded. Even if you have a fully operation Ext_Rom WMXL will never to the Customization Routine after hard reset. (someone is working on a very cool alternative to that which can also help us preserve a lot of our settings/programs between upgrades). I also took the time to replace some links that were missing (such as Office Products).

I have two scripts right now:

Cleans out the Original Base Rom.
Using the Cleaned Rom, builds WMXL.I don't really see this as a competition between vanilla and WMXL (even though some have decided to see it that way).

If you like Vanilla, go for it I'm not offended.

If you like WMXL, welcome to the club there's plenty of room.

BTW, next week I will release WMXC (Windows Mobile XDA Clean) which is the Cleaned Rom I use to make my WMXL build. Simply put it is how I would have done the Vanilla Rom.


Kyphur

If I read the .02 thread well the only system file that is changed vs vanilla is the ATI DLL. All the rest are goodies and fixes (not say they are not very important) but I am trying to make up the difference between the core 0.2 OS and the vanilla OS.

Thanks

[Kikouyou]

Thank you Typhur, this clarifies it a lot

[kyphur]

I forgot to mention that I do expect the Carrier which the base rom came from to actually release a newer build. This is the primary reason I scripted my builds. When the newer build is avaliable I will be able to apply my scripts with only minor changes instead of reinventing the Rom from scratch. Also If another carrier Rom gets leaked or released, I will be able to apply either process to that Rom again with only minor changes.

Thank you Kyphur, this clarifies it a lot

[Kikouyou]

Sweet, I am looking forward to it!

[ach2]

Think of Vanilla & WMXL as half-siblings...

They both share the same mother (Base Rom)

The difference is the father (who cooked it)

I can't say everything that Vanilla Chef added or removed but I can say they used a very large knife an removed bits and pieces (SetHSPDA.exe for example) that should have been left alone. They also left a lot of junk files in the Rom that have no purpose being there (much of it was Carrier Customization files for things they removed)

.

What some people are forgetting is that the release of Vanilla allowed Kyphur to release his rom - albeit in a form he is not so keen on (as the purist I think he is). But the joint release has also spawned huge amounts of interest, development and participation from everyone which will ultimately benefit all of us.

Leave the guys alone (unless you can do better), stop asking dumb questions and enjoy the forum activity - it's the most vibrant I've seen for a long time

[kyphur]

Damn, now that's the kind of thing I like to hear come from a new user.

It shows that you have read the threads, understood what you read and made intelligent decisions based on that understanding.

Welcome aboard!!!!

What some people are forgetting is that the release of Vanilla allowed Kyphur to release his rom - albeit in a form he is not so keen on (as the purist I think he is). But the joint release has also spawned huge amounts of interest, development and participation from everyone which will ultimately benefit all of us.

Leave the guys alone (unless you can do better), stop asking dumb questions and enjoy the forum activity - it's the most vibrant I've seen for a long time

[Sleuth255]

@ach2: I second the welcome!

Very astute observation. Unfortunately, there's more: The "Vanilla ROM" here was actually based on a NDA build.

Consequently, when the ROM was released, all possibilities that the original NDA source remained protected were lost.

Kyphur was in the final stages of removing all these traces himself when this ROM "bombshell" was dropped. Perhaps the source was already compromised and that prompted the release here but who knows for sure.

I myself was somewhat saddened to see this thread, especially when I saw that it had the unmodified build information tagging it listed right in the first post....

[ach2]

Don't get too enthusiatic in your response - I'm only reading and writing now because I bricked my phone last week - so nothing else to do while holed up in hotels - I've got plenty of stupid questions to come when I get it back, but the reading might help a bit:)

Damn, now that's the kind of thing I like to hear come from a new user.

It shows that you have read the threads, understood what you read and made intelligent decisions based on that understanding.

Welcome aboard!!!!

[dkm00182]

Is anyone able to use activesync with bluetooth with the vanilla rom? Im running activesync 4.5...works fine with cable.

[kyphur]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't remember seeing you cry all over the forum about how it is someone else's fault that your bricked your device.

You still get the kudos for takign responsibility for your actions and then learning from the mistake.;)

Don't get too enthusiatic in your response - I'm only reading and writing now because I bricked my phone last week - so nothing else to do while holed up in hotels - I've got plenty of stupid questions to come when I get it back, but the reading might help a bit:)

[luniz97]

okie i am a newbie to all this....what happens if i upgrade and i don't like it...how do i go back to my wm5?

[madmattco]

you use the search button and it will answer your questions. but this time a freebie. you just downgrade to wm5. easy as running an exe file

[paulrousseau]

I posted this question before but nobody responded. Can someone please help me?


I am about to install this WM6 ROM on my Tytn but what if certain problems arise for me (eg TomTom or another key app which could be an issue)?

Is there a similar "simple" way to return to WM5?

This WM6 upgrade seems simple (from a process perspective) compared to other posts where multiple 'technical' steps were explained to perform an upgrade. So I would appreciate to have a similar 'simple process' to return to WM5 in case I have serious problems.

Thanks,
Paul

[.VIBE]

I posted this question before but nobody responded. Can someone please help me?


I am about to install this WM6 ROM on my Tytn but what if certain problems arise for me (eg TomTom or another key app which could be an issue)?

Is there a similar "simple" way to return to WM5?

This WM6 upgrade seems simple (from a process perspective) compared to other posts where multiple 'technical' steps were explained to perform an upgrade. So I would appreciate to have a similar 'simple process' to return to WM5 in case I have serious problems.

Thanks,
Paul

words fail me. just check the post RIGHT ABOVE YOURS!

[kassper]

words fail me. just check the post RIGHT ABOVE YOURS!

I wish there was a rofl smiley here.

[ghz]

Is anyone able to use activesync with bluetooth with the vanilla rom? Im running activesync 4.5...works fine with cable.

Yes, activesync via bluetooth is working with this roms.

[luniz97]

ok but how do i load my wm5...is there a serial # or something on wm5? or is it free for all software?

[BarateaU]

Heh any one that can help me get ahold of the regular HTC TyTN rom "WM5"?
I want to downgrade now but just saw that www.qtek.se dont have any rom to tytn besides to the baltics?

Finland the Baltics
ExtROM:1.18.255.108 Radio: 1.03.03.10
ExtROM:1.8.255.9661 Radio 1.03.03.10

But maybe try that thoe it looks like a wwe?
528420-ruu_hermes_1.18.255.3_1.18.255.108_1.03.03.10_qtek _wwe_ship.exe

Edit:
Used the "HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3" and now im downgrading to the rom i wrote above.
6% so far.

Edit2: Its done, works fine to downgrade.
But i cant find a rom with swedish lang. :( any one got ?

Edit3: Heh i now got one from smartmobile.se and will try to install it when the dl is finisht.

[luniz97]

i just want to go back to the version cingular gave me 2 weeks ago...with pocket msn etc

[BarateaU]

i just want to go back to the version cingular gave me 2 weeks ago...with pocket msn etc

This may work for u?
528420-ruu_hermes_1.18.255.3_1.18.255.108_1.03.03.10_qtek _wwe_ship.exe

[mdavenport]

I have a Hermes / SPV M3100 running Windows Mobile 5 and the following apps:-

PhoneAlarm
Photo Contacts Pro
eWallet
SportsDo
Skype
PocketBreeze
Tomtom Navigator 6

I want to install the WM6 that is listed on this site but I am a little bit confused and was hoping someone could answer my questions:-

1. Which link to download is the best
2. I understand there is an issue with 3G and video calling - how do you get around this? Can you provide the link to the fix?
3. Are all the above apps compatible?
4. Is there a guide on how to uninstall and revert back to WM5?
5. Will this SIM Lock my phone again?
6. Does Active Sync 4.5 work ok with Windows XP or is this Vista based?
7. Are there any other fundamental issues that will take away a lot of the functionality that I currently have?

I appreciate there are quite a few questions here but really appreciate any help.

Thanks
Mark

[silent_killa]

I have a Hermes / SPV M3100 running Windows Mobile 5 and the following apps:-

PhoneAlarm
Photo Contacts Pro
eWallet
SportsDo
Skype
PocketBreeze
Tomtom Navigator 6

I want to install the WM6 that is listed on this site but I am a little bit confused and was hoping someone could answer my questions:-

1. Which link to download is the best
2. I understand there is an issue with 3G and video calling - how do you get around this? Can you provide the link to the fix?
3. Are all the above apps compatible?
4. Is there a guide on how to uninstall and revert back to WM5?
5. Will this SIM Lock my phone again?
6. Does Active Sync 4.5 work ok with Windows XP or is this Vista based?
7. Are there any other fundamental issues that will take away a lot of the functionality that I currently have?

I appreciate there are quite a few questions here but really appreciate any help.

Thanks
Mark

1. See the links in the wiki, best WM6 version is currently WMXL v.20. v.20.1 has adobe embedded where v.20 doesnt so make your choice.
2. Its in the wiki
3. Apps look ok apart from phonealarm. It does have a few issues but if you run the latest beta version then you dhould be ok
4. In the wiki
5. No
6. Yes it works with XP
7. Some people have issues with syncing with exchange servers and some dont. If you dont use this feature then I can only see benefits for you my friend.

Dont delay, flash today!!! lol

S.K.

[mdavenport]

1. See the links in the wiki, best WM6 version is currently WMXL v.20. v.20.1 has adobe embedded where v.20 doesnt so make your choice.
2. Its in the wiki
3. Apps look ok apart from phonealarm. It does have a few issues but if you run the latest beta version then you dhould be ok
4. In the wiki
5. No
6. Yes it works with XP
7. Some people have issues with syncing with exchange servers and some dont. If you dont use this feature then I can only see benefits for you my friend.

Dont delay, flash today!!! lol

S.K.



Sorry if I am being completely stupid here, but where is the wiki link?

Thanks

[mdavenport]

1. See the links in the wiki, best WM6 version is currently WMXL v.20. v.20.1 has adobe embedded where v.20 doesnt so make your choice.
2. Its in the wiki
3. Apps look ok apart from phonealarm. It does have a few issues but if you run the latest beta version then you dhould be ok
4. In the wiki
5. No
6. Yes it works with XP
7. Some people have issues with syncing with exchange servers and some dont. If you dont use this feature then I can only see benefits for you my friend.

Dont delay, flash today!!! lol

S.K.



Is this the correct link for the wiki?

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Cooked_ROMs

It doesn't say anything about v20.1 though??????

Im still confused!

[crazyC]

If you have trouble with the latest beta of PA, (specifically with timed switching of profiles) try dropping back to beta3 of the 1.6 version. So far seems to have worked for me.

[ed.dark]

How do we remove the tray icons (batt and comm mgr) with this build

Thanks

Ed

[tripledes]

How do we remove the tray icons (batt and comm mgr) with this build

Thanks

Ed

Look here (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Registry).

[otto26]

Hi,
please i hope, you can help me.
I am using a TyTN with the Vanilla Rom. My question is, can i use the WMXL BlackBerry Cab for the Vanilla Version?
Because i have many problems to use the BBC from Vodafone.
I the morning i have found, that Vodafone offered an update of this Client to Version 2.1.1.2.54. I have installed this. The BB going on to connect and load down the mails. Hurra. But then, after some hours, when i want to use the client again, i get a connection only for one second and then it was disconnected. now before i get more grey hairs....my question.
Thank you very much.

[stinger32]

I cant understand why any1 wants to go back to WM5 after running WM6 for a while?? Nothing in WM5 is better than WM6. Everything is faster in WM6, BT works as it should in WM6 For me wlan works faster. No hanging ever with WM6. So I cant understand why you guys want to go back to WM5. The only thing that is left right now is to get WM6 to trinity then the happiness would be complete..
BarateaU--> Halloj på dig, Så du hänger här nu också och inta bara på TS och NH.
Ghz--> Is it the same Ghz that hangs over at xs?

[mdavenport]

My phone is the hermes spv m3100.

When I press Green (call button) I get taken to a dial pad where I can enter the name or number of the person to call (same as WM5) but with WM6 a lot of the top of the screen is filled with "UTMS Orange".

Is there a way to get rid of this as I don't really see the point with it?

Thanks
Mark

[projectpaki]

so i downloaded the file, now what?
which folder do i place it in my 8525?
then what do i run first?

[monx®]

at last, i've finished cooked my vanilla.. with icing topped up :)
who interested please PM one fast hosting server to upload.

*this ROM in in *.nb format which must use manual flashing.
features:

[Intergrated]
-3G Dialer Skin (HTC Green w/o HTC Logo)
-SetHSPDA.exe [Can use HTweakC to enable with ease]
-(HTC Green) Today Theme [Default.tsk w/o HTC Logo]
-CE Remote Display (Vanilla Style :)
-Remote Desktop Mobile
-ClearVue PDF Viewer ------> has been changed to Adobe Reader LE 2.0 :)
-Bluetooth FTP
-Net Wizard for Asean network autoconfig [intended for asean Dopod user]


[Registry Hacks]
-Enable SMS Unicode
-GPRS Disconnect Button
-Enable HSDPAIcon
-ONSDisplayRule
-Show PIN2 Page in phone setting
-Removed taskbar batt & wireless mgr icon [Can use HTweakC to enable with ease]
-Security Policies to disable application warning
-Default ringtones to Windows Default .wma
-A2DP for mono headset
-Storage Card delay fix
-System Cache
-Date as single line on Today Plugin

[Embedded]
-Asukal CERT
-Signed CERT
-Dopod CERT
-3G Dialer to be enabled by default
-Emergency Call nos fix

[Changed]
-Start Menu has been sorted & arranged to respective folders.
-Reconstruct the Pocket Office templates
-phcanOverbmp.dll to match HTC Green 3G dialer with nice 3G icon
-Changed default SoftKeyApplet [this edition enable user to use own softkey name instead of default]
-CommManager.exe [HTC Green w/o HTC Logo]
-HTCABOUTLOGO.bmp [changed to HTC innovation to make it general]
-btagext.dll [to redirect mono headset to use A2DP]

[Updated]
-Camera.exe to newer Build Version


[Removed]
-Camera Templates [as seperate CAB available]
-MMS Templates (has been set to 'Custom' as Default)
-Guava Bubble Today Theme
-Useless Ringtones (has been set to Ring-Vision.wma [renamed to Windows Default .wma] as Default)
-SoftKeyApplet.cpl [changed to another]

[pinhead]

Does Blackberry Connect work properly with Windows Mobile 6? I have to admit that I have not yet read though all 37 pages of posts but I would love to know this before I make an attempt at using this software.

Thank you to everyone who worked on getting this going!

[KevinBaker]

Yes, read the first couple of posts / WIKI.

[hellokittyr]

it hangs when syncing with vista.... (sometimes)
hangs when accessing the storage card (1 out of 10 times)

[tuxnet]

@ hang.tuah



[Registry Hacks]


-Enable SMS Unicode
-GPRS Disconnect Button
-Enable HSDPAIcon
-ONSDisplayRule
-Show PIN2 Page in phone setting
-Security Policies to disable application warning
-Default ringtones to Windows Default .wma
-A2DP for mono headset
-Storage Card delay fix
-System Cache
-Date as single line on Today Plugin

where I can dl this cab-files ?

[mdavenport]

at last, i've finished cooked my vanilla.. with icing topped up :)
who interested please PM one fast hosting server to upload.

*this ROM in in *.nb format which must use manual flashing.
features:

[Intergrated]
-3G Dialer Skin (HTC Green w/o HTC Logo)
-SetHSPDA.exe [Can use HTweakC to enable with ease]
-(HTC Green) Today Theme [Default.tsk w/o HTC Logo]
-CE Remote Display (Vanilla Style :)
-Remote Desktop Mobile
-ClearVue PDF Viewer
-Bluetooth FTP
-Net Wizard for Asean network autoconfig [intended for asean Dopod user]


[Registry Hacks]
-Enable SMS Unicode
-GPRS Disconnect Button
-Enable HSDPAIcon
-ONSDisplayRule
-Show PIN2 Page in phone setting
-Removed taskbar batt & wireless mgr icon [Can use HTweakC to enable with ease]
-Security Policies to disable application warning
-Default ringtones to Windows Default .wma
-A2DP for mono headset
-Storage Card delay fix
-System Cache
-Date as single line on Today Plugin

[Embedded]
-Asukal CERT
-Signed CERT
-Dopod CERT
-3G Dialer to be enabled by default
-Emergency Call nos fix

[Changed]
-Start Menu has been sorted & arranged to respective folders.
-Reconstruct the Pocket Office templates
-phcanOverbmp.dll to match HTC Green 3G dialer with nice 3G icon
-Changed default SoftKeyApplet [this edition enable user to use own softkey name instead of default]
-CommManager.exe [HTC Green w/o HTC Logo]
-HTCABOUTLOGO.bmp [changed to HTC innovation to make it general]
-btagext.dll [to redirect mono headset to use A2DP]

[Updated]
-Camera.exe to newer Build Version


[Removed]
-Camera Templates [as seperate CAB available]
-MMS Templates (has been set to 'Custom' as Default)
-Guava Bubble Today Theme
-Useless Ringtones (has been set to Ring-Vision.wma [renamed to Windows Default .wma] as Default)
-SoftKeyApplet.cpl [changed to another]



Do you have cab files to perform a lot of these changes/improvements over and above the vanilla build. The reason I ask I have just finished flashing my hermes with the vanilla one and have got everything installed after about 3 hours and don't really want to have to go through this again....

[MrPhoni]

I tried the following steps
(hermes & breeze seems to have the same ROM size):

1.) nbhextract
2.) mtty the os.nb
3.) flashed successfully
4.) breeze doesn't start anymore
5.) reflashed an extracted breeze os.nb to get the device back

If I would have same os.nb (wm5) of both device I could make an hex compare checking how much differences are between this both os roms.

What do you think?

Thanks, MrPhoni

[TheMarcello]

I installed this Saturday.
I tried to install the std HTC tools from extended rom (running every .cab).
Then I encountered problems with calling.
I switched off the phone skin using HTC Tweak tool.
Now everything seems to be running perfect.
Until so far, a very happy user!

[lyerx]

vanilla have much bug..hehe

[cpcrazyfly]

did DST change automatically for those running WM6 Vanilla on TyTN?

[d@tenmaulwurf]

Hey!

Which bootloader is integrated in the vanilla-rom? So, if it's 1.04 i didn't have to SuperCID my device (because I have 1.04) and didn't will void my guarranty and I would be able bring it back to original settings, without superCID'ing it.

Is a bootloader integrated? If yes, which version?

[ach2]

Hey!

Which bootloader is integrated in the vanilla-rom? So, if it's 1.04 i didn't have to SuperCID my device (because I have 1.04) and didn't will void my guarranty and I would be able bring it back to original settings, without superCID'ing it.

Is a bootloader integrated? If yes, which version?

Have a look at this page http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Cooked_ROMs - it tells you about all the cooked roms

[d@tenmaulwurf]

Yeah, the SPL-row says "NONE" which is more or less not very helpful.

Or does it says, that teh image doesn't contain any bootloader-stuff, so my 1.04 won't be touched?

[tadzio]

Yeah, the SPL-row says "NONE" which is more or less not very helpful.

Or does it says, that teh image doesn't contain any bootloader-stuff, so my 1.04 won't be touched?

That's what it means. :-)

[d@tenmaulwurf]

That's what it means. :-)

so i don't need to superCID my device (with bootloader 1.04) and i'm - after flashing the vanilla-image - still able to go back to original images?

[bartan]

Hi
I have updated my brand new hermes(1.04) with vanilla rom everything works fine but sometimes when connected to computer via usb it disconnects and doesnot reconnect. Needs soft reset.

besides this problem i couldnt get pocket msn running on the phone. i tried to install 2002 and update 2003 as described in forum but no response from program.

and it may be a newbie question but how can i add shortcuts of word exel pp to programs menu ?


thnakz in advance :D


bartan

[bartan]

so i don't need to superCID my device (with bootloader 1.04) and i'm - after flashing the vanilla-image - still able to go back to original images?

yes u can

with bootloader 1.04 u can always flash a brand new shipped rom
(as i did after crashing during rom update :) )



bartan

[maxiperform]

We are proud to release the first vanilla WM6 ROM for Hermes, including the following features:

* Windows Update removed
* Extended ROM functionallity removed
* Extended ROM mounted by default
* Application Security disabled
* Other minor registry tweaks

ROM Version: 3.22.110.1
OS Build: 5.2.968 (Build 17217.0.0.0)-xdadev

Free Program memory: 28.68 Mb
Free Storage memory: 41.89 Mb

NBH file includes only splash screen and OS, no ExtROM or Radio will be flashed.

It has been cooked using halok_hk's aChief and uses Olipro's Modified RUU Updater with Des's SSPL for easy flashing: just connect your hermes through activesync and start the ROM upgrade!

This ROM has nothing to do with xda-developers, it has been cooked by the community for the community and is hosted outside xda-developers. Please mirror the rom as much as you can and feel free use it as base rom for future cookings!

We don't take any responsibility for any damage caused by this rom, it has been tested before publishing and it works ok.

Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/18471806/Hermes_WM6_vanilla.rar.html

hi my dear the file was deleted

can u send me another link ??

[j11]

hi my dear the file was deleted

can u send me another link ??

you wrong, our dear, all downloadable

[velkoo]

Hello all :) after i re-flashed my TyTN i was amazed of new look of my HTC. But this is first time when i flash it ..and maybe my question is stupid- please don`t ignore it. I cannot see my STORAGE microSD card? when i take a picture - it tells me that has external storage ..but i cannot access it from nowhere -file manager,settings->system->memory ..and etc.. Please help me solve this!!
Thanks in advance!

[KarhU]

Hello all :) after i re-flashed my TyTN i was amazed of new look of my HTC. But this is first time when i flash it ..and maybe my question is stupid- please don`t ignore it. I cannot see my STORAGE microSD card? when i take a picture - it tells me that has external storage ..but i cannot access it from nowhere -file manager,settings->system->memory ..and etc.. Please help me solve this!!
Thanks in advance!

Legolas The Elf has a solution for dissapearing SD card you can find it here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294324). And as always USE SEARCH BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS and/or CREATING NEW POSTS/THREADS. It will save you from being flamed.

[velkoo]

Thanks for answer! But i read this post already ...card is Kingston microSD ..and re-inserting it or things like that doesn`t change nothing...like slot is stop functioning . The phone is new - card also ( i bought them month ago). The system doesn`t react on this slot. Another opinion or help be appreciated! Thanks

[KarhU]

Thanks for answer! But i read this post already ...card is Kingston microSD ..and re-inserting it or things like that doesn`t change nothing...like slot is stop functioning . The phone is new - card also ( i bought them month ago). The system doesn`t react on this slot. Another opinion or help be appreciated! Thanks

Strange... I have (Japan made) Kingston too, never had any problem with it. Try to format the Micro SD in your PC. Filesystem is FAT. Backup any data from it beforehand. Maybe that would help.

[velkoo]

Thanks i`ll try it ! Strange - i restore the original rom and same!! Now i put vanilla back and try tonight with re-format of SD on PC ..good its lifetime warranty :) Cheers!

[tommeleekz]

anyone willing to give a noob some pointers on which rom to go with 4 the wizard (t-mobile) highly appricieated
:cool:

[softonic123]

this is the hermes forum please go to the wizard forum, if you really want a wizard rom ;-)

[C Brown]

seemed sweet

[randysteck]

First... I promise I read... and searched... and after 4 hours, I'm more confused.

I have the ATT 8525. Upgraded it with the ATT WM6 ROM... I like new features and endless apps, but at the end of the day... I'm so swamped with living that I can't begin to keep up with all the options the super genius developers come up with... so... stability has to be more important than trying 5 cooked ROMS...

Questions... Will my standard WM6 support greater than 2gb in the microSD slot...?

Next.. I just lost everything in my phone. I wasn't adding anything, it just popped up a message about a problem, I cleared the problem, powered off, and it came up factory fresh with nothing but the WM6 OS. I have the data from "My Documents"... but all the APPS are gone and I'll need to rebuild them. Two part question... (again I did search for this).. Why doesn't Activesync offer me a backup option to backup everything (like it does on my older PDA) and, if Activesync isn't the total backup and restore solution... What do you suggest..? I need to be able to recover without 10 hours of installing CAB files again. And, since I'm putting most of the new applications I add in the SD card... will the backup software snapshot everything...? Doesn't do much good to have the registry restored, if the application was in the programs directory on the SD card..

And Finally... Does anyone have a rosetta stone for the functions/reliabilty of the .CAB files at this link (referenced from posts on xda and found while searching for my other solutions) http://www.4shared.com/dir/7650924/fd89e574/sharing.html

any answers VERY much appreciated.. including links to threads that may directly asnwer my question...

THANKS..!!!!!