I have it! It's here - WM6 HTC ROM!

[jsp_m]

It is supposedly out, and in Russian, but with US/UK ENglish

[vlodeck]

This rom is in russian, right?

[johnnylavah]

I will flash and upload tomorrow

file is named
RUU_Excalibur_HTC_RUS_1.24.411.1_4.1.13.44_02.94.9 0_Ship.exe

awesome!!!

[jsp_m]

damn invalid model ID, I cant flash it, I'm not cid free...
anyone up for a unlock donation?

yrs, its russian, but guess it always has at least english inside

[johnnylavah]

damn invalid model ID, I cant flash it, I'm not cid free...
anyone up for a unlock donation?

yrs, its Russian, but guess it always has at least English inside


i haven't tried this, but it might work...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1047462&postcount=1

[indiekiduk]

Its russian so not really much use. We need one that says WWE (world wide english).

[SecureGSM]

Not true. One can switch language from Russian to US english. Please share this rom. Thank you!

[jsp_m]

[someone please provide link]


ENJOY!!!

[glenbo]

Thank you I will try this on my HTC S620:) :)

[r0p3]

damn invalid model ID, I cant flash it, I'm not cid free...
anyone up for a unlock donation?


How did you get around the "invalid model ID"?
Did the trick with pof's SPL 1.11 work as suggested by johnnylavah?
Or did you just spend money to IMEI check?

[SecureGSM]

It certailnly worked on my non-supercided HTC S620. If your device is HTC S620 regardles or the OS language it will likely accept update.no supercidding is required. DASH handsets would likely require CID unlocking for this upgrade to work.

1. run bootloader upgrade ( well, downgrade) first
2. run rom updater


This is "IU BUILD. TEST ONLY!" ROM.

Anyways...to get your English back after the ROM is upgraded:


Start --> Settings (Настройка) --> press 7 --> press5:

now, in the top most combo box (Кодировка) :


select UK or US English and press left soft button to confirm

in the next combo box select 3rd from the top entry: English Australia (Английский Австралия) and press left soft button to confirm

now, press left soft button 4 times to confrim that changes will become effective after soft reset.

At this stage you may power cycle you Excalibur

CE OS 5.2.1238 (Build 17745.0.2.3)
Radio: 4.1.13.44_02.94.90
Model Name HTC-S620



P.S. You do not need to do anything about QWERTY keyboard layout. It's just plain standard QWERTY after the language settings are applied.

And just in case if you do not like default green colour of the home screen, there is one called WIndows Default available that looks a bit more attractive to me :)

i haven't tried this, but it might work...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1047462&postcount=1

[glenbo]

I could not update the new rom ERROR[294] invalid vendor ID,also bootloader did not work also:(

[Manolito]

This is "IU BUILD. TEST ONLY!" ROM.


So, just another beta ROM... :(
Nevertheless it's good to know that HTC is still working/testing WM6 for S620! Hope the final version will appear soon! :)

[derosnec]

Dang - No go for my UK S620 either :-(

[r0p3]

Is this an original HTC ROM without any branding?

Are there many differences to the T-Mobile WM6 (exept for the branding)?

[SecureGSM]

Yes, original HTC, no extra branding. no extra bloatware. This ROM is very different to T-Mo DASH WM6 ROM. Much, much better this one. Great improvements accross the board.

[nrobison]

Is it possible to go back to the WM5 ROM if the WM6 doesn't work out? If so how do you do that?

[jbleasdale]

Hi all.

I have just upgraded from from WM5 on a CID unlocked S620 and all seems to be working fine.
Getting out of Russian is a little tricky, but following the steps in this thread worked fine.
TomTom works (as well as it ever has on WM5/6), UK Vodafone GPRS works, Hotmail and Exchange email working, Google Maps runs OK.
No obvious issues or bugs so far.

General performance seems to be comparable to the last WM5 ROM.

Cheers,
John

[lukybandit]

ahhh ! i tried it too - i have a htc s621 from rogers so i'm guessing it's because it's not CID unlocked? it says ERROR [294] Invalid Vender ID -any fix to this?

[lukybandit]

securegsm, can you help us out - the ones who are getting the error, my phone's app unlocked but it's locked to rogers. i tried 2 times but i keep getting the same error. how did you get around this? is your phone unlocked already or it's locked to some provider - if it is, how'd you get around the invalid id? i tried it - it didn't work for me :(

[nrobison]

I just tried it on my S621 from Centennial Wireless, but it didn't work. I go the invalid device id also. I'm pretty sure it's unlocked, and it's not branded in any way. I can't find any difference from my device to the regular S620. Any ideas?

[neddamttocs]

luckybandit .. it may have to be cid unlocked for those of us on rogers

[lukybandit]

ahh sucks to be us eh...i'm in no mood to spend 40 $ on this, i'm not being cheap or anything but yeah i was considering waiting. i tried to unlock my htc through this site, i paid 10 $ online and they in turn told me they can't unlock my phone because they don't know how to :S so they give me a credit for normal phones. i'm gonna get my bro's k790 unlocked but ahh man, i wanted to try wm6...oh well....i guess it'll be worth the wait. oh btw, did u cid unlock it and get the wm6 on it.?

[SecureGSM]

S621 and DASH models have to be CID unlocked first. Sorry :(
Unfortunately, I am not aware of any "royalty free" solutions to that.

[neddamttocs]

ahh sucks to be us eh...i'm in no mood to spend 40 $ on this, i'm not being cheap or anything but yeah i was considering waiting. i tried to unlock my htc through this site, i paid 10 $ online and they in turn told me they can't unlock my phone because they don't know how to :S so they give me a credit for normal phones. i'm gonna get my bro's k790 unlocked but ahh man, i wanted to try wm6...oh well....i guess it'll be worth the wait. oh btw, did u cid unlock it and get the wm6 on it.?

not yet ... i have to wait till my next payday to unlock it ...

[nrobison]

I guess I'm waiting too. There's no way I'm going to spend $40 to unlock my phone. Hopefully HTC will get on the ball and release WM6 soon. I heard August 10th? Waiting for the world (at least HTC) to change!

[lukybandit]

just checked - i got paid but come to think about it - it's not worth the 40 $ and the hassle, first off - it's going to delete everything then second - i'd have to go through all these steps to install and ofcourse before i could do all this, i have to pay imei and wait for them to send me the file which will take time, waste of time and money in my books - personally, i rather have the full final version with all the fixes and no problems and ofcourse no branding involved. so good luck guys, i'm on the wait list, aug is around the corner and we'll all rejoice then :P

[cinimod1000]

I think you'll find that you will have to CID unlock your Dash/S621 for whatever HTC version you want to install. Unless you have a "HTC" branded device, your only option is to go to imeicheck.co.uk. The "soon to be released final version" will no doubt require the same treatment..........
Maybe if imeicheck read these forums, they would realise a larger return if the price was say, $20.............it appears that MANY more would use their services.......

PS. Thanks for sharing. As usual, a great forum, with great people!

[jsp_m]

did it with the SLP only first!!
I tought I had it flashed.. therefore I havent tought of it before

Thanks Secure..and thanks ME ;))))

[Bugs74]

Big problem!!!

I followed the instructions provided by IMEI-CHECK, but ended up with a Fatal Error. At first I thought it wasn't a big deal, they warned about it in their e-mail:


7) when update finished and device started you will get a message:
"Data Crashed, contact service provider" (!NO PANIC!)
==> Simply fix this problem by running the unlocker again and this
time select the key file normal way (full unlock process again).


But the problem is that when I run the unlocker again it says there's no Activesync Connection. And when I start Activesync, it can't connect to my device due to the fatal error! I'm in a sort of loop!!!!
Can anyone help?

Thanx a lot!!!!

[jhwo99]

Don't start Activesync, just run the unlocker.
In this stadium you can't connect with Activesync.

[Bugs74]

The solution was to take my simcard & memorycard out and reboot.
Then I was able to synch with activesync and run the update utility again.
My s620 is working fine now!
:-)

[Intergalactic]

:confused: Anybody speake Russian? This ROM runs smooth, without a doubt, but can you tell me how to change this mean Joe Green look! In the settings which number is for the internet settings. The internet is the only problem I have and once thats fix I'm good to go............!:D

[gujudude]

so i downloaded the update connect my phone and establish an activesync connection. i open the update and presumably click "next". and then an error message comes up and i have no clue what it says. but anyways heres the what the error window looks like. the phone is cid unlocked by the way.

http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitledhw4.jpg

[SecureGSM]

Hi there,

you can change home screen appearence in: settings-->Home Screen.
"Windows Default" theme would be good starting point ;)

Internet settings are located in settings-->connection. Talk to your GSM Carrier's support people. They should be able to guide you through.
Best of luck!

:confused: Anybody speake Russian? This ROM runs smooth, without a doubt, but can you tell me how to change this mean Joe Green look! In the settings which number is for the internet settings. The internet is the only problem I have and once thats fix I'm good to go............!:D

[indiekiduk]

:confused: Anybody speake Russian? This ROM runs smooth, without a doubt, but can you tell me how to change this mean Joe Green look! In the settings which number is for the internet settings. The internet is the only problem I have and once thats fix I'm good to go............!:D

heh read earlier in the thread

[johnnylavah]

It certailnly worked on my non-supercided HTC S620. If your device is HTC S620 regardles or the OS language it will likely accept update.no supercidding is required. DASH handsets would likely require CID unlocking for this upgrade to work.

1. run bootloader upgrade ( well, downgrade) first
2. run rom updater


This is "IU BUILD. TEST ONLY!" ROM.

Anyways...to get your English back after the ROM is upgraded:


Start --> Settings (Настройка) --> press 7 --> press5:

now, in the top most combo box (Кодировка) :


select UK or US English and press left soft button to confirm

in the next combo box select 3rd from the top entry: English Australia (Английский Австралия) and press left soft button to confirm

now, press left soft button 4 times to confrim that changes will become effective after soft reset.

At this stage you may power cycle you Excalibur

CE OS 5.2.1238 (Build 17745.0.2.3)
Radio: 4.1.13.44_02.94.90
Model Name HTC-S620



P.S. You do not need to do anything about QWERTY keyboard layout. It's just plain standard QWERTY after the language settings are applied.

And just in case if you do not like default green colour of the home screen, there is one called WIndows Default available that looks a bit more attractive to me :)




the settings corked great....thanks.

[Xyphos]

I have a HTC branded s620 and i get the error 294 like everyone else...my phone should be completely unlocked...

[johnnylavah]

does anyone know how to set up mms? please help, i cannot figure it out...

[Dimmy]

Thank you very much, I've flashed my S620 with this ROM successfully.
My only question is - how I can completely disable xT9?
Thanks in advance!

[johnnylavah]

i was messing around with the keyboard settings in the registry and screwed up the keyboard and a lot of the keys do not work. would anyone be willing to make me a .cab with the keyboard registry settings for us english?

[SecureGSM]

Pease press "Fn" and "Space Bar" buttons at the same time.
This should bring forward popup menu with the following options:

1. xt9
2. ABC
3. Language

Please select "ABC" option. If you would like to enable xt9 functionality back, then just select "xt9" option from the same menu.

Please note: xt9 menu is accessible by pressing (Fn + Space Bar) only while your cursor is located in the text entry field, be that contact editing, text, IE address bar, etc, etc.

I hope it helps.


Thank you very much, I've flashed my S620 with this ROM successfully.
My only question is - how I can completely disable xT9?
Thanks in advance!

[nicknick]

Hi,

I have a spanish HTC s620, so it's sim-unlocked but cid-locked. in a previous post, you said it was possible to use the bootloader downgrade without cid-unlocking, but in my case, it always sais 'invalid model'.

it is necessary to cid-unlock?

[johnnylavah]

Hi,

I have a spanish HTC s620, so it's sim-unlocked but cid-locked. in a previous post, you said it was possible to use the bootloader downgrade without cid-unlocking, but in my case, it always sais 'invalid model'.

it is necessary to cid-unlock?

yes, if you get that error message u must cid unlock.

[SecureGSM]

It seems to be the case :( It worked for me though (S620, QWERTZ, European, Bright Point).

[jsp_m]

wow this rom is good, stable and fast!!
ps. here's my list of do-it-first changes:
* install disable SMS sent notify,
* adjust Joggbar (I disable the sounds and kill the lower shortcut because it distrubsm me when I write, and evelope on the keyboard leads to the messagig anyways),

* repair keyboard symbols allocation,
* install DONotFOrget to kill the blinking LED,
* regedit to make screen swith of in 15 secs, backlight in 10..
* disable SMS Sent notification

Ps. it seems this ROM is application unlocked
Pps. Don't bother going to WindowsUpgrade, there are no updates at this time

PPPS. can anyone tell me how to replace edited eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt in the /Windows folder, because the destination file does not allow overwriting?I tried trough WOrd, trough edition on PC and then ActiveSync drag and drop overwrite, I even tried Cut/Paste in FileExplorer...nothing helps, the stubborn file refuses to be overwritten

[johnnylavah]

wow this rom is good, stable and fast!!
ps. here's my list of do-it-first changes:
* install disable SMS sent notify,
* adjust Joggbar (I disable the sounds and kill the lower shortcut because it distrubsm me when I write, and evelope on the keyboard leads to the messagig anyways),

* repair keyboard symbols allocation,
* install DONotFOrget to kill the blinking LED,
* regedit to make screen swith of in 15 secs, backlight in 10..
* disable SMS Sent notification

Ps. it seems this ROM is application unlocked
Pps. Don't bother going to WindowsUpgrade, there are no updates at this time

PPPS. can anyone tell me how to replace edited eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt in the /Windows folder, because the destination file does not allow overwriting?I tried trough WOrd, trough edition on PC and then ActiveSync drag and drop overwrite, I even tried Cut/Paste in FileExplorer...nothing helps, the stubborn file refuses to be overwritten



how did you repair keyboard symbols allocation?

i cannot replace eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap either...

[jsp_m]

I changed the reg function to 1050, that brought me a bit closer, except the "!"

[SecureGSM]

was that:

HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD:

CurLang = 1050 (Decimal)

in the registry?


I changed the reg function to 1050, that brought me a bit closer, except the "!"

[jsp_m]

Yes, but my hardware QWERTY keys are like:
Q has % (current soft !)
J has @ (current soft pound mark, useless)
N has & (current soft @)
M has ! (current soft =)

these are the keys that are messed up for now.. I should probably be switching the HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD 10XX numbers till I get it right, but it's too much hassle...

anyone has list of 10XXs?

ps. for the scope of my emails, it's most important I have question marks in place :DDD

[SecureGSM]

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/0h88fahh.aspx

look for the DECIMAL VALUE of your locale on this page. that would be it ;)

example : Hungarian Language is : 1038







Yes, but my hardware QWERTY keys are like:
Q has % (current soft !)
J has @ (current soft pound mark, useless)
N has & (current soft @)
M has ! (current soft =)

these are the keys that are messed up for now.. I should probably be switching the HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD 10XX numbers till I get it right, but it's too much hassle...

anyone has list of 10XXs?

ps. for the scope of my emails, it's most important I have question marks in place :DDD

[BrumBrum74]

Where can I download this rom? Checked this thread, but couldn't find any links for download.

[jsp_m]

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/0h88fahh.aspx

look for the DECIMAL VALUE of your locale on this page. that would be it ;)

example : Hungarian Language is : 1038

Hmm it seems everything I change in the reg with regards to keyb map makes no impact at all...
Mapping remains the same (yes, I tried resetting)

[SecureGSM]

exactly. that trick used to work with WM5 ROM. not with current one.

[AlexXF]

Where is a link to ROM?

[Bugs74]

Where is a link to ROM?

Please read this thread thoroughly, the link is in this thread!

[Intergalactic]

:confused: This new HTC test wm6 ROM is smoother than class, almost PERFECT! It has really open my eyes to the Rom that T-mobile just dumped on us recently, the not to long ago released wm6 official T-Mobile ROM is garbage compared to this new HTC wm6 test Rom, with this ROM you will not have any of that memory leaks and the "REBOOT, LOOP THE LOOP, TRICK ROM" stuff. I would advise every person, that own a Dash, have your device CID unlock now, don't even think about it, just do it now! And just be patient, because the English version (WWE) HTC wm6 ROM official released is coming very soon!:D

[gujudude]

so, does anyone have any suggestions for my error message that i posted earlier?

http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitledhw4.jpg

[SecureGSM]

this screen is unreadable. non-unicode character set mismatched.

To address that, on your desktop computer, please set:

Non-Unicode application support to: Russian (Cyrilic) and reboot your computer.

Please run ROM upgrade again and take a note of the error that will come up this time.

so, does anyone have any suggestions for my error message that i posted earlier?

http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitledhw4.jpg

[J273]

Please read this thread thoroughly, the link is in this thread!

Hmmm i cant seem to find the link either

[SecureGSM]

This ROM is rock solid and feels like Final Release Candidate. I would not be supprised if official shipped WM6 ROM will be just this ROM with removed "IU build...." warning on boot screen.

and yes, one can guess that perhaps final WM6 ROM may become publically available in August/ :)


:confused: This new HTC test wm6 ROM is smoother than class, almost PERFECT!
...........

And just be patient, because the English version (WWE) HTC wm6 ROM official released is coming very soon!:D

[Bugs74]

Hmmm i cant seem to find the link either

Hmmm, someone removed the download link (It was in post #8). I'm uploading the rom to Rapidshare right now, so there will be a new dowload link in a few minutes...
Voila:

http://rapidshare.com/files/42890131/RUU_Excalibur_HTC_RUS_1.24.411.1_4.1.13..exe

Enjoy!

[gujudude]

this screen is unreadable. non-unicode character set mismatched.

To address that, on your desktop computer, please set:

Non-Unicode application support to: Russian (Cyrilic) and reboot your computer.

Please run ROM upgrade again and take a note of the error that will come up this time.

thanks, apparently it didnt finish downloading, and i guess the earlier d/l was taken down, so ill be waiting for a reupload.

[babyblue84]

so any fix on the keyboard problem. I also have tried changing the registry settings with no luck.

[Bugs74]

thanks, apparently it didnt finish downloading, and i guess the earlier d/l was taken down, so ill be waiting for a reupload.

See my post above!

[Intergalactic]

:confused: Here is another download link for the wm6 HTC test ROM http://www.mediafire.com/?1vtvk9x4zci Works like a charm!:D

[Bugs74]

I found a quite annoying bug (or maybe I'm doing something wrong).

I can't send a text-message (SMS). When I type a message, and press send, nothing happens. When I reboot my device, open the message from 'Drafts' and press send it does send the message. But when I type a new message, I have to reboot before I am able to send it!
Did anyone encounter this problem? And more important, can it be resolved?
Thanx!

[esmith]

I don't have any problem sending SMS... not sure why your getting that... maybe just upload the rom on your phone again... that might fix it...

Anyone know how to get that HTC test screen off of the start up???
I would like to change it but can't find what it is in the windows folder..

thanks!

[SecureGSM]

Please see this page for details:

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=256039


so any fix on the keyboard problem. I also have tried changing the registry settings with no luck.



No, I have no issue with SMS sending. I have done the following:

Selected the contact (my own phone number for the test) and pressed OK, selected "Send text message" and pressed OK, typed the message and pressed "send" button.

Message has been delivered almost instantly.

I am wondering if you have followed the same route or typed in phone number manually instead?
Also, please double check that in Settings--> Phone-->Call Options:

Text messages service centre: you have correct service numbere detected.



I found a quite annoying bug (or maybe I'm doing something wrong).

I can't send a text-message (SMS). When I type a message, and press send, nothing happens. When I reboot my device, open the message from 'Drafts' and press send it does send the message. But when I type a new message, I have to reboot before I am able to send it!
Did anyone encounter this problem? And more important, can it be resolved?
Thanx!.

[J273]

Hmmm, someone removed the download link (It was in post #8). I'm uploading the rom to Rapidshare right now, so there will be a new dowload link in a few minutes...
Voila:

http://rapidshare.com/files/42890131/RUU_Excalibur_HTC_RUS_1.24.411.1_4.1.13..exe

Enjoy!

Thanks alot

[canadian student]

Thanks for the ROM guys.

[johnnylavah]

US English keyboard settings...this worked perfectly for me.

change HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CurLang to 1033 (Dec) 0409 (Hex)

move attached file into \Windows

reboot

[johnnylavah]

does anyone know how to set up mms? please help, i cannot figure it out...

has anyone figured out where to put in MMS settings?

[SecureGSM]

messaging-->MMS-->menu:

(7) tools --> (3) options:

(4) Account settings-->Menu:


(1) MMSC Settings:

Sample MMS entry. You may just press on that entry and adjust all settings as required.

I know, it should be easier then that.. period. :)



has anyone figured out where to put in MMS settings?

[johnnylavah]

messaging-->MMS-->menu:

(7) tools --> (3) options:

(4) Account settings-->Menu:


(1) MMSC Settings:

Sample MMS entry. You may just press on that entry and adjust all settings as required.

I know, it should be easier then that.. period. :)

duh....thanks!

[lafester]

us keyboard settings...this worked perfectly for me.

change HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CurLang to 1033

move attached file into \Windows

reboot


this did nothing for me. rebooted and double checked the registry and the value is 1033. this is for the dash keyboard correct?

[lafester]

after rereading i see that et9 file has to be overwritten as well.
whats the trick to allowing the read only file to be overwritten?

thanks, chris

[johnnylavah]

after rereading i see that et9 file has to be overwritten as well.
whats the trick to allowing the read only file to be overwritten?

thanks, chris


i copied the file to my documents and then used total commander to copy the file from my documents to \windows and then restart. that is what i did and it worked...

[canadian student]

Ive actually tried to download this rom just now, and I get error 244. My phone is sim/cid unlocked, hense I have the T-mob WM 6 rom on there now, and I got the phone from rogers. Did anyone else get this error?


Thanks in advance

[lafester]

i had to flash the bootloader first following the instructions on the diy dash to htc rom thread.

also i was able to get the keyboard fix working using resco explorer. thanks!

[Intergalactic]

Ive actually tried to download this rom just now, and I get error 244. My phone is sim/cid unlocked, hense I have the T-mob WM 6 rom on there now, and I got the phone from rogers. Did anyone else get this error?


Thanks in advance

:confused: I believe the only time you get that error message is when you don't flash/install the bootloader first. Guy give it another try, you are almost there. Let us know how things work out for you!:D

[jt76542]

I am having an issue trying to connect to the internet. I have the blackberry internet package. When I connect using WIFI I can sync with my work exchange server-emails, contacs ETC but when I am not using WIFI it will not work.

It was working about an hour ago before I download the ROM? Any thoughts. It says to check my internet connections under settings but there are so many I'm not sure what to check. I know that with my plan I can surf and stuff.

EDIT: Just had to adjust the PROXY and GPRS. Smooth sailing now!!

[cinimod1000]

Could someone with this rom check a couple of setting options for me?
POP e-mail settings. The tmobile rom only gives Work or Internet as options to connect with. WM5 also gives WapNetwork as an option. Is this available in this Rom?
Also, Exchange Activesync only gives The Internet as the Connect With option. Does the HTC Rom give further options?
I know there are workarounds for us folks with Tmobile USA on the Tzones plan, but it would be far simpler if the above is available.
If anyone has a moment to check the above I would really appreciate it. Thanks

[canadian student]

:confused: I believe the only time you get that error message is when you don't flash/install the bootloader first. Guy give it another try, you are almost there. Let us know how things work out for you!:D

Thanks for the tips, but i think you know what's coming next?

How do you load bootloader please and thanks.

[johnnylavah]

download and flash this file first.
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe

then flash the wm6 rom.

[canadian student]

wow this is just not working, when i try to flash too the spl 1.11 i get error 260. Maybe it just wasn't meant too be. Thanks for the help guys.

[Kalvyn]

I've had the TMO's WM6 and Installed the Bootloader, then it worked like a charm :)

[Intergalactic]

wow this is just not working, when i try to flash too the spl 1.11 i get error 260. Maybe it just wasn't meant too be. Thanks for the help guys.

Guy are your sure your device is truly CID unlock............?:confused:

[Bugs74]

wow this is just not working, when i try to flash too the spl 1.11 i get error 260. Maybe it just wasn't meant too be. Thanks for the help guys.

I had the same problem and the guys from IMEI-CHECK send me this solution:


Hello,
Looks like you try a cross model upgrade and it will not work. We found a way to do it, so please follow the instructions bellow:

Tools you need:
===============

- HexWorkshop from http://www.bpsoft.com/downloads/
- the ROM of your choice
- Winzip or Winrar
- a valid UNL file for YOUR phone

Preparation:
============

a) install HexWorkshop and Winzip or Winrar on your pc

b) in explorer on pc, RIGHT click on the ROM of your choice and use:
"Extract files to folder ..." from conext menu
Now it will unpack all the files

c) in the new folder you will have ONE file like "HRUU_signed.NBH" (*.NBH)
RIGHT click on the .NBH file and use:
"Hex Edit with Hex Workshop" from context menu

d) You'll see on the 5th row EXCA20000
==> !!! make it EXCA***** (5 stars) and save the file

e) Now RIGHT click on ROMUpdateUtility.exe and use:
"Hex Edit with Hex Workshop" from conext menu
Search for word "BsaD5SeoA" (without quotes, case sensitive)
You'll find it around address 0x3FC6C
==> !!! replace "BsaD5SeoA" with "IMEICHECK" (without quotes) and save the file


It worked for me!

[rahuln]

I tried the exact same steps on both "RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly" and "RUU_Excalibur_HTC_RUS_1.24.411.1_4.1.13" but I still get the same error.

I am running leaked TM WM6 ROM right now.

I dont know what I am missing. Please help guys. I really want to use this HTC WM6 ROM

Thanx

_Rahul

[cinimod1000]

Could someone with this rom check a couple of setting options for me?
POP e-mail settings. The tmobile rom only gives Work or Internet as options to connect with. WM5 also gives WapNetwork as an option. Is this available in this Rom?
Also, Exchange Activesync only gives The Internet as the Connect With option. Does the HTC Rom give further options?
I know there are workarounds for us folks with Tmobile USA on the Tzones plan, but it would be far simpler if the above is available.
If anyone has a moment to check the above I would really appreciate it. Thanks

Anyone? I really would appreciate it, as I do not want to pay for CID unlocking unless this rom gives the option to connect via Wap network with POP e-mail.

[Bugs74]

Anyone? I really would appreciate it, as I do not want to pay for CID unlocking unless this rom gives the option to connect via Wap network with POP e-mail.

I checked it for you, and the options under 'Network Connection' in the Email Setup wizard on my phone are:

Work
The Internet
T-Mobile MMS
T-Mobile GPRS


I haven't got WAP configured, so I'm not sure if it is possible... Maybe someone else can help you out!

Greetz...

[johnnylavah]

Anyone? I really would appreciate it, as I do not want to pay for CID unlocking unless this rom gives the option to connect via Wap network with POP e-mail.

yes, this is available. i am on tmo usa and the proxy wap solution works great!

[lafester]

it looks like you can set the proxy in the midlet manager too.
i don't use the proxy so i can't test this.

[jt76542]

Can someone please post the MMS settings you should have to get it to work with the TMO service and the new russian ROM?

Thanks in advance.:)

[johnnylavah]

Can someone please post the MMS settings you should have to get it to work with the TMO service and the new russian ROM?

Thanks in advance.:)

create this connection in GPRS:
T-Mobile MMS
WAP Network
wap.voicestream.com

MMSC Settings:
Name: PictureMessaging
MMSC URL: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
WAP gateway: 216.155.165.50
Port: 8080
Connect via: WAP Network

set picturemessaging to default...

[ericmatz]

Not working for me. I have the HTC-branded S620, but I get "Invalid Vender ID". Probably means I have to unlock the device...I'm too cheap for that...I'll just wait.

[jt76542]

Not working for me. I have the HTC-branded S620, but I get "Invalid Vender ID". Probably means I have to unlock the device...I'm too cheap for that...I'll just wait.

Did you run the RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly first?

create this connection in GPRS:
T-Mobile MMS
WAP Network
wap.voicestream.com

MMSC Settings:
Name: PictureMessaging
MMSC URL: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
WAP gateway: 216.155.165.50
Port: 8080
Connect via: WAP Network

set picturemessaging to default...

Thanks! I'm good now. This ROM is much better.

[cinimod1000]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll give it a go......will report back.

[ahukki]

I am trying to upgrade my unlocked Dash with the Russian ROM and have tried to follow everything in this forum including the bootloader upgrade.

When I try to run the bootloader upgrade I get an error message saying "check USB connection"

What is wrong?

[jt76542]

Are you connect via activesync when your doing this?

[ahukki]

Yes I am. The active sync connection cuts off when the upgrade begins and then I get the error message Error 260 and it says that there is a problem with the USB connection but I cnow that I was properly connected before the upgrade started.

The phone shows the special three color screen like it should when I try to install the Russian ROM and the installation begins but then I get the same er error message as everybody else (invalid device)

I dont know what the difference between CID and SIM unlock is but my phone is unlocked and I was able to install an earlier version of HTC ROM to replace the original T-mobile one. I now have the WM6 from t-Mobile.

[johnnylavah]

Yes I am. The active sync connection cuts off when the upgrade begins and then I get the error message Error 260 and it says that there is a problem with the USB connection but I cnow that I was properly connected before the upgrade started.

The phone shows the special three color screen like it should when I try to install the Russian ROM and the installation begins but then I get the same er error message as everybody else (invalid device)

I dont know what the difference between CID and SIM unlock is but my phone is unlocked and I was able to install an earlier version of HTC ROM to replace the original T-mobile one. I now have the WM6 from t-Mobile.

try flashing the bootloader first...

download and flash this file first.
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/smartphones/Excalibur/RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly.exe

then flash the wm6 rom.

[ahukki]

That is excactly what I am not able to do. It gives me an error code 260 (connection problem) and I am definitely connected to active sync when I begin. By the way, I am using Windows Vista Ultimate and not active sync but the Mobile Connection Manager that comes with it. Could that be the problem?

[UnicornKaz]

That is excactly what I am not able to do. It gives me an error code 260 (connection problem) and I am definitely connected to active sync when I begin. By the way, I am using Windows Vista Ultimate and not active sync but the Mobile Connection Manager that comes with it. Could that be the problem?

yep !!

I believed for Vista you have to read this carefully ;)

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=252977


while you're at it ... go grab the "latest" Windows Mobile Device Center too ;)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx

let us know how things turned out ... see how you provided details information when troubleshooting can really speed up the solutions ?? :p

~~~~~

[lafester]

so far i'm only having 2 problems with the rom on my dash.

the network shows up as "get more..."
i really wouldn't mind this but the ... makes it look like its searching for something. i tried following the post at hofo to change it but it doesn't work for this rom. any ideas?

the other problem is the voicemail symbol is always on even though i have no new messages. i suppose i could go into the registry and turn it off but then it will probably never turn back on or turn back on after reboot.

both are minor problems i can live with for the stability of this rom.

[jbleasdale]

yep !!

I believed for Vista you have to read this carefully ;)

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=252977


while you're at it ... go grab the "latest" Windows Mobile Device Center too ;)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx

~~~~~

FWIW I updated using Vista Ulitmate and the latest Mobile Device Center.
Worked just fine and didn't need to follow any other steps.

[cinimod1000]

so far i'm only having 2 problems with the rom on my dash.

the network shows up as "get more..."
i really wouldn't mind this but the ... makes it look like its searching for something. i tried following the post at hofo to change it but it doesn't work for this rom. any ideas?

the other problem is the voicemail symbol is always on even though i have no new messages. i suppose i could go into the registry and turn it off but then it will probably never turn back on or turn back on after reboot.

both are minor problems i can live with for the stability of this rom.

It seems most leaked roms show Get More... as the network. I tried the leaked WM6 on my Blackjack and it did the same thing. This may mean that the phone will not allow you to select a network manually, or download the list of Preferred Networks. (Found under Settings<Phone<Networks, then Menu. Please try it and see if it works.

For the Voicemail, you could call your number from another phone, leave a message, and then retrieve and delete it from your cellphone. This will often prompt the network to send your phone a 'clear' voicemail signal.

Let us know if the above worked....

[cinimod1000]

yes, this is available. i am on tmo usa and the proxy wap solution works great!

Thanks all again for the response. Just to clarify, is 'WAP Network' actually available as a setting in the POP set up? I do not mean in the 'Network Settings', but when an e-mail account it set up, can you select 'WAP Network' under 'Advanced Server Settings', 'Network Connections'. With the T-Mobile official rom you can only select 'Work' or 'The Internet'.
I would really appreciate it if you can confirm the above for me - if it's there then I'm off to imeicheck for a CID unlock on my Dash!!!!

[SecureGSM]

Choices are:

Work
Internet

"WAP Network" option is unvailable :(

Thanks all again for the response. Just to clarify, is 'WAP Network' actually available as a setting in the POP set up? I do not mean in the 'Network Settings', but when an e-mail account it set up, can you select 'WAP Network' under 'Advanced Server Settings', 'Network Connections'. With the T-Mobile official rom you can only select 'Work' or 'The Internet'.
I would really appreciate it if you can confirm the above for me - if it's there then I'm off to imeicheck for a CID unlock on my Dash!!!!

[cinimod1000]

Choices are:

Work
Internet

"WAP Network" option is unvailable :(

Well, that's not good. looks like we need some hacking to reenable the option. Seems like MS must be in on the conspiracy....... thanks for checking. I'll just stick with the T-Mo rom, unless there is anything earthshattering with this new rom......??

[Bugs74]

I thought that the option WAP only appeared when you've configured a WAP connection...

[esmith]

Anyone figure out how to get the IU Test only stuff off the start up yet??

Would love that gone! haha.

[cinimod1000]

I thought that the option WAP only appeared when you've configured a WAP connection...

I don't think so. WM5 used to have all the options, but it seems that every WM6 version I have seen (including Blackjack) omits "WAP Network". I think 1) MS is trying to get "Standard" closer to "Professional" and 2) The carriers carry a lot of weight and want to make it difficult for us cheapskates..

I can make it work, using the T-Zones $5.99 plan here in the US, by creating multiple GPRS settings (two), and multiple Proxy settings (three). This way the Dash will connect to Exchange Server, POP accounts, the Web, etc, using both WiFi and Edge, without having to change a setting anytime.
BUT the consequence is that latency is longer - the Dash actually takes some time to find the correct connection.....WM5 was MUCH faster, without needing all these settings.
Oh well, I suppose I need to start thinking about spending more money on my data connection, although I still think it's expensive for what you get. Hmm

[jackyyuenmobile]

After install the new ROM, can not do activesync.


I check the device, Activesync --> Connections -->

it show Synchornize all PCs using this connection " 'USB " while before is " USB " without the " ' "

any idea ??

[jsp_m]

Well, that's not good. looks like we need some hacking to reenable the option. Seems like MS must be in on the conspiracy....... thanks for checking. I'll just stick with the T-Mo rom, unless there is anything earthshattering with this new rom......??

Hmm I have it when installing MMSC settings.. and new GPRS

ActiveSync problem guy - no problems here, works like a charm. Try disabling the advanced networking capability during USB sync

[jhwo99]

US English keyboard settings...this worked perfectly for me.

change HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CurLang to 1033 (Dec) 0409 (Hex)

move attached file into \Windows

reboot

I will stay at the T-Mobile rom.
Does anybody know how to remap the keys in T-mob WM6 rom ?

For example : %--> !, &--> @, = --> €, etc.

[gadgetshrink]

I will stay at the T-Mobile rom.
Does anybody know how to remap the keys in T-mob WM6 rom ?

For example : %--> !, &--> @, = --> €, etc.

See this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298960

[jhwo99]

See this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298960

thanks for your quick response but i have the rom from may, not the beta version.
it does not work ! or do i something wrong.
Can you explain exactly where i have to press de fn button.

sorry, but this is the only "bug" for me in this rom.

[johnnylavah]

I will stay at the T-Mobile rom.
Does anybody know how to remap the keys in T-mob WM6 rom ?

For example : %--> !, &--> @, = --> €, etc.

Change the value of "HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CurLang" to the locational setting you desire. Location settings can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/winxp/xp-lcid.mspx

Then edit the attached file to meet your likings and replace the updated file in \Windows...

[UnicornKaz]

FWIW I updated using Vista Ulitmate and the latest Mobile Device Center.
Worked just fine and didn't need to follow any other steps.

they must have done something right to the latest version of Mobile Device Center.

either that, or ALL these people are hallucinating :confused: :p
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=251768

originally from:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=252977

[lafester]

has anyone found the voice notes program in this rom?

[johnnylavah]

has anyone found the voice notes program in this rom?

look under Office Mobile

[lafester]

there it is. thanks :)

[countfloyd]

Argh, anyone get BBC 4 running on this rom? I never tried it on the TMOB WM6 ROM but on this one, I managed to get the service books sent and device got them. But now, I can't connect to the network anymore after the first time starting it. It goes, Network Avaliable, Data Tunnel Available and then Not Connected. Very frustrating. I reinstalled the ROM and BBC4 and still will not work.

Any suggestions?

T

John

[jhwo99]

Change the value of "HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD\CurLang" to the locational setting you desire. Location settings can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/winxp/xp-lcid.mspx

Then edit the attached file to meet your likings and replace the updated file in \Windows...

Thanks, that worked fine.

[phat_cow]

How the performance? I tried the Tmobile rom but didn't like it because it uses up too much memory so I went back to WM5.0.

[johnnylavah]

How the performance? I tried the Tmobile rom but didn't like it because it uses up too much memory so I went back to WM5.0.

performance is great for me....much better than the tmo usa issued rom...

[sittingBull]

I tried the Tmobile rom but didn't like it because it uses up too much memory so I went back to WM5.0.

May I ask you how exactly you did this (downgrade to WM 5)?

I've searched the forum for "downgrade rom" but did not find anything useful. This might be a bit off-topic but I think it could still be very useful information. It's my first post in this forum and the last thing I want to do is upset any "old" users ;)

[surfer]

Im going to install this on my htc s620 but would like to know how to install swedish keyboard layout. Anyone know how I can do this?

[johnnylavah]

Im going to install this on my htc s620 but would like to know how to install swedish keyboard layout. Anyone know how I can do this?

not to be rude, but keyboards have been discussed numerous times in this thread...try reading!

read here...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1374112&postcount=120

[jbleasdale]

they must have done something right to the latest version of Mobile Device Center.

either that, or ALL these people are hallucinating :confused: :p
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=251768

originally from:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=252977

Yes, running RUU updates is fixed in the latest version of MDC.

[jsp_m]

not to be rude, but keyboards have been discussed numerous times in this thread...try reading!

read here...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1374112&postcount=120

It does not work in this ROM, that file cannot be replaced, write protected in ROM

[johnnylavah]

It does not work in this ROM, that file cannot be replaced, write protected in ROM

i overrode the file by placing it in my documents and using total commander to move it into \windows

if it dosent work for you, sorry for flaring...but it worked for me.

[lafester]

just noticed this rom doesn't allow typing letters when dialing like tmo wm6 does. if anyone figures out how to add this helpfull feature let me know.

thanks!

[jsp_m]

i overrode the file by placing it in my documents and using total commander to move it into \windows

if it dosent work for you, sorry for flaring...but it worked for me.


no, please, do let me know how - did you cut it there, copied and then remove attribute? Has the file in /windows been there when you moved it (to overwrite or just copy)? I tried several options, but there might be something I'm missing..

thanks,

j

[johnnylavah]

no, please, do let me know how - did you cut it there, copied and then remove attribute? Has the file in /windows been there when you moved it (to overwrite or just copy)? I tried several options, but there might be something I'm missing..

thanks,

j


I had problems transferring the file at first too -- i kept receiving error messages about being unable to override the file.

what worked -- placing the updated file in my documents and using Total Commander's "move" option to move the file into \windows. the file replaced/updated the current file, and after soft reset, the keyboard settings worked great.

if that dosen't work, you can try opening the file in Total Commander and editing it there...best of luck!

Total Commander - http://www.ghisler.com/smartphone.htm

[gothfox]

Sorry for stupid question, but can you disable T9 in this rom? There is no russian WM5 rom to fallback to, so I'm afraid of testing it myself. :(

[johnnylavah]

Sorry for stupid question, but can you disable T9 in this rom? There is no russian WM5 rom to fallback to, so I'm afraid of testing it myself. :(

alt + spacebar

[gothfox]

alt + spacebar

It's not as simple as that - I use two languages (eng+rus), with english interface english input language is the default. When I select ABC in fn-space menu, input always reverts to english, and if I select russian T9 gets enabled automatically. Maybe there is a way to disable it completely, through the registry or something?

Or at least force default input language to russian without switching the entire user interface (I would, but translation is somewhat clunky).

[Pagemakers]

I have a couple of questions:

1) Can you press and hold a key to get a symbol like you can on the tmo rom?

2) Can you press and hold a number key to get a number like on the tmo?

[johnnylavah]

I have a couple of questions:

1) Can you press and hold a key to get a symbol like you can on the tmo rom?

2) Can you press and hold a number key to get a number like on the tmo?

yep...................

[Pagemakers]

Thats great news. I have a fully unlocked t-mo ROM and I have been sitting here for 2 hours debating whether to upgrade to this ROM since I don't like the bugs in the ROM I have.

I was just about to take the plunge and then I read this.....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317839

Does this affect all users of this test ROM?

Also has this auto-time zone bug been fixed on this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291505

[neddamttocs]

just flashed to this nad it works great ... all the wireless and text worked right away and the only thing i had to do was update SPL to 1.11 first then go to the WM6 ROM.

cant wait till final

[ericmatz]

Did you run the RUU_Excalibur_SPL-1.11_UpgradeOnly first?


Yeah, I've tried all the tricks listed here. I'm on Vista, new version of WMDC. I've tried both manual bootloader mode as well as ActiveSync connection. I even popped the SIM and SD cards for good measure. I ran the UpgradeOnly RUU, but I'm not sure it worked (though bootloader mode indicates 1.11.0000 as the version). Running it again gives me "Invalid Model ID" (after getting to 100%, though). Running the WM6 RUU gets to about 3% and then gives me "Invalid Vender ID" (gotta love the spelling error). I really do have an HTC S620...:D

[strang]

Well if you're on Vista then you need to update the drivers with modified ones. Do a search on modaco for Vista RUU this have been covered plenty.

I know someone posted earlier about new WDC working with RUU butI had no luck with it and had to use the old trick.

[Pagemakers]

Just upgraded myself using Vista and I did nothing special apart from install the 2 files here.

I have a US Dash and some of my symbol settings are wrong. EG: J=£ and not @. N=@ and not &. Q=! and not %.

How do I fix that?

[gothfox]

Did anyone experience cyclic reboot when powering device on with memory card inserted? Removing the card allows the phone to boot properly. I have a 128Mb microsd by Transcend.

[Bugs74]

Did anyone experience cyclic reboot when powering device on with memory card inserted? Removing the card allows the phone to boot properly. I have a 128Mb microsd by Transcend.

I've experienced it once. After the phone booted properly without SIM & SD, I re-inserted the SIM & SD and the phone worked fine ever since!

[neddamttocs]

Just upgraded myself using Vista and I did nothing special apart from install the 2 files here.

I have a US Dash and some of my symbol settings are wrong. EG: J=£ and not @. N=@ and not &. Q=! and not %.

How do I fix that?

i think its on pag 11 but there a fix in this thread

[gothfox]

I've experienced it once. After the phone booted properly without SIM & SD, I re-inserted the SIM & SD and the phone worked fine ever since!

Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to work for me. :(

It can boot without SIM (with or without MicroSD), but not in any other combination. I tried turning power off, removing battery, inserting SIM and microSD, attaching battery and when powering on I still get cycling reboots. Tried this two times, no dice.

[Bugs74]

Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to work for me. :(

It can boot without SIM (with or without MicroSD), but not in any other combination. I tried turning power off, removing battery, inserting SIM and microSD, attaching battery and when powering on I still get cycling reboots. Tried this two times, no dice.

Maybe flash the Rom once again?? Or perform a hard reset once you've booted succesfully?
I got pretty frustrated when it happened to me, so I can imagine how you must feel...

[gothfox]

Argh. I have just finished setting everything up the way I want it. Maybe I shouldn't have flashed with MicroSD and SIM inserted? Would it help if I reflash without 'em?

Edit: tried hard reset, no help there. Still cycles. :(

[larod241]

Hello,

Anyone with a french s620 (Azerty) have try if the keyboard mapping is ok ?

Best regards

[Pagemakers]

i think its on pag 11 but there a fix in this thread

Hi

Thanks but

I am trying to edit the eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt file but when I put it back on the phone it says I do not have enough permissions.

My phone is 100% unlocked.

I have disabled 'read only' and still can't do it.

I am using Vista if that is where the problem is.

[johnnylavah]

Hi

Thanks but

I am trying to edit the eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt file but when I put it back on the phone it says I do not have enough permissions.

My phone is 100% unlocked.

I have disabled 'read only' and still can't do it.

I am using Vista if that is where the problem is.

I had problems transferring the file at first too -- i kept receiving error messages about being unable to override the file.

what worked -- placing the updated file in my documents and using Total Commander's "move" option to move the file into \windows. the file replaced/updated the current file, and after soft reset, the keyboard settings worked great.

if that dosen't work, you can try opening the file in Total Commander and editing it there...best of luck!

Total Commander - http://www.ghisler.com/smartphone.htm

[Pagemakers]

Johnny, you're a star!

[aert]

According to http://www.connexie.nl/actueel/620/htc_updates_morgen_beschikbaar.html the upgrade should be available tomorrow.

They write that updates will be available for TyTN, S620, P3300, P3600 and X7500/Advantage.

Let's see if this really happens

(website is dutch)

[jsp_m]

this will be the same ROM with erased boot test txt

[r0p3]

According to http://www.connexie.nl/actueel/620/htc_updates_morgen_beschikbaar.html the upgrade should be available tomorrow.

They write that updates will be available for TyTN, S620, P3300, P3600 and X7500/Advantage.

Let's see if this really happens

(website is dutch)

OK - I understand about 80% of this, but does this

De update heeft wat vertraging opgelopen door de introductie van de Touch en de ontwikkeling van nieuwe modellen.

mean they did not do it in April because of any contracts regarding to the Touch?


I wonder if they will roll out all five modells in all languages at the same time.

And I believe the genuine HTC ROM won't run on my O2 branded device without CID unlocking.

I don't hope you'll get a RUU with Serial-number restriction or something like that. Why else would they do this thing with the HTC-club and registering your phone there...
They know that this ROM will be out in the Internet two seconds after their upload has been finished :D

[aert]

Yep. That's what they say. The release got delayed because of the touch and development of other new devices.

I'm not getting too excited, but you never know :)

[da_mayhem]

Let's just hope for it and happy that we got another WM6 upgrade for Excalibur :D

[rabbivj]

question, when i run the bootloader and the rom (i already used the bootloader to put the default htc rom on there) do i need to use the bootloader again, and when putting the rom on there will it wipe my dash? ive got some programs and i havent transfered my contacts to my sim card yet so im not sure (i dont use outlook)

[da_mayhem]

please delete

[Pagemakers]

2 bugs I have found.

1) The busy tone does not work (certainly in the UK). If you canny an engaged number you get a darlek-like noise.

2) Only the vibrating profile contains the "reminder type" of notification, just like the Dash's ROM. The fix is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1354542

[da_mayhem]

Hi Pagemakers, the busy tone works for me, atleast here in the Philippines, did you try calling other numbers?

[zecstone]

the smart dialer where you can dial a number by spelling the persons name. On the dash you can do it by letter or by the number itself. Is there any way to change the way it searches on the new HTC WM6 Rom.

[ikm19]

I agree this version on wm6 is fast on mine dash, but there are lots of bugs yet to be fixed by htc. sometime mine dash get automatically switch off. so i have keep on checking the phone whether its on or not.....

[jhwo99]

By accident is flashed my phone with the official TMO-WM6 rom.
Ny phone is fully unlocked. I had several roms on my phone but now i can't go back !

I only get : error(244) invalid model ID
I also have imeicheck. But when i ran the software is says: this i only for the Excaliber.
I have an Excaliber only with TMO software.

Can anyone help me !!

[lafester]

you need to run the bootloader downgrade first.

[jhwo99]

you need to run the bootloader downgrade first.

Is this the SPL 1.11 upgrade ?

I tried this and than i get also the error 244.

If i need another downgrade where can i find it ?

I have installed the leaked test rom and when i put my simcard in it says : fatal error - data crashe !

Please help me.

[Pagemakers]

The "Voice Command" application is missing from this ROM :(

[jhwo99]

Is this the SPL 1.11 upgrade ?

I tried this and than i get also the error 244.

If i need another downgrade where can i find it ?

I have installed the leaked test rom and when i put my simcard in it says : fatal error - data crashe !

Please help me.

My problem is solved. The IMEICHECK team has helped me great.
My phone is functioning again.

Thanks a lot IMEICHECK team.

[johnnylavah]

My problem is solved. The IMEICHECK team has helped me great.
My phone is functioning again.

Thanks a lot IMEICHECK team.

would you mind sharing the resolution?

[jhwo99]

would you mind sharing the resolution?

"Plan B" was for me the solution:

ok suggestion to do the following now:

A) flashing ANY new ROM as CROSS-MODEL-ID update

B) Fix the "Data crashes"

In case you have problems please indicate the step letter/number which is not clear / not working for you.

Just do EVERYTHING EXCAT STEP BY STEP and everything will work.

---------

A)

Please do it EXACT step by step like described now and it will work (it is ESSENTIAL that you do it EXACT STEP BY STEP)

0) turn off antivirus/firewall/everything else running in background

1) start phone in windows, connect active sync (green circle in system tray of your pc)

2) start the unlocker (phone screen will turn white, active sync will disconnect, THIS IS NORMAL)

3) when asked for KEY-FILE or COMM ERROR#1 comes up WAIT 2 MINUTES (DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING)

4) DO NOT TOUCH PHONE AT ALL for ALL the next steps!!!

5) remove USB cable

6) close the unlocker on PC

7) reconnect USB cable

8) unpack the "RUU_Excalibur_TMO_US_1.20.531.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90 _Test.exe"
(right click on the .exe and select "Winzip->Unzip to folder..."

9) in the extracted folder you will find a file called like "RUU_signed.nbh" (.NBH), open it with HEX EDITOR (e.g. HexWorkshop) and locate the string like "EXCA20000" near the beginning of the file. Change it to "EXCA****" (all without the quotes, overwrite the DIGITS with STARS)

10) in the extracted folder you will find a file called like "RUU_Update.exe", open it with HEX EDITOR and SEARCH the string "BsaD5SeoA" and OVERWRITE it with "IMEICHECK" (all without the quotes)

11) start the just edited RUU_Update.exe now and make the ROM update (screen of phone will stay white ALL THE TIME, THIS IS NORMAL)

12) wait till update is complete and phone will start with the new ROM

13) To fix the "Data Crashes" problem just make a COMPLETE run of the unlocker (see B) ) and you are done.


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B) To fix the "Data crashes" you only have to make a COMPLETE run of the unlocker.

Please do it EXACT step by step like described now and it will work (it is ESSENTIAL that you do it EXACT STEP BY STEP)

0) turn off antivirus/firewall/everything else running in background

1) start phone in windows, connect active sync (green circle in system tray of your pc)

2) start the unlocker (phone screen will turn white, active sync will disconnect, THIS IS NORMAL)

3) when you get COMM ERROR #1 WAIT 2 MINUTES (DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING)

4) DO NOT TOUCH PHONE AT ALL for ALL the next steps!!!

5) remove USB cable

6) close the unlocker on PC

7) reconnect USB cable

8) start unlocker again and now it will complete the unlock

9) at next start the "Data Crashes" will be away.

Good luck

[lafester]

The "Voice Command" application is missing from this ROM :(

isn't it great! woo hoo!! no more resource hogging p.o.s. taking the place of our beloved voice tags.

if you want voice command just download it and put it on. this was not possible with voice tags.

[jhwo99]

The nice calculator from the TMO rom is gone.

Does anybody have a fix ?

[jhwo99]

It is ask before ! but how can i remove de UIbuilt - test only at the startup ?

[jhwo99]

The nice calculator from the TMO rom is gone.

Does anybody have a fix ?

Found it !!

[UnicornKaz]

isn't it great! woo hoo!! no more resource hogging p.o.s. taking the place of our beloved voice tags.

if you want voice command just download it and put it on. this was not possible with voice tags.

I haven't checked it out yet ( waiting for the official ROM which is very soon ) ..

are you saying that "voicetags" is back with WM6 ??

atleast that's my understanding of WM6 that it is without the voicetags function.

anyway ... there's an alternative solution for anyone like me who must have this feature ... is to get the program called --->> VITO voice dialer

:)

[gothfox]

Does anyone else experience camera misbehaving? I can take maybe one shot and then I start getting weird palette shifts like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cthulhoo/869538909/

Note the red fringe and generally weird colors. Or even worse like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cthulhoo/869523927/

Only reboot helps, which (for me) requires opening the phone and removing the memory card. At this point, I'm almost ready to get another phone, since I have no WM5 firmware (w/ russian language) to fallback to. :(

[lafester]

I haven't checked it out yet ( waiting for the official ROM which is very soon ) ..

are you saying that "voicetags" is back with WM6 ??

atleast that's my understanding of WM6 that it is without the voicetags function.

anyway ... there's an alternative solution for anyone like me who must have this feature ... is to get the program called --->> VITO voice dialer

:)

this version has voice tags not voice command.

[Intergalactic]

;) I know this Rom have a few nicks, that I believe will be fixed by HTC. Still its better than that garbage T-Mobile pushed on us, and worth getting your Dash CID unlock. As soon as HTC release the official WWE version of this ROM, its mines for keeps, because pound for pound, this ROM is packing like Buck Jones horse, its that good!:D

[Tonerod]

For anyone interested, I downloaded and installed the Russian WM6 Rom to my dopod C720W as per the helpful instructions of this thread and I’m happy to report all went well. I then flash my phone back to the original dopod WM5 Rom and again with total success! For those of you wondering, I did previously paid, ($40) to have my phone unlocked. I liked WM6 OS, however, my keyboard mapping was slightly wrong, (no big deal, I guess) and I couldn’t receive my Outlook Exchange e-mail,which is one of the reasons I got the phone in the first place,( I guess something to do with the GPRS settings). Anyways I had fun playing around with the different Roms.

[Tonerod]

Yes, but my hardware QWERTY keys are like:
Q has % (current soft !)
J has @ (current soft pound mark, useless)
N has & (current soft @)
M has ! (current soft =)

these are the keys that are messed up for now.. I should probably be switching the HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD 10XX numbers till I get it right, but it's too much hassle...

anyone has list of 10XXs?

ps. for the scope of my emails, it's most important I have question marks in place :DDD
My dopod C720W has the same keyboard layout as the you meantion. I checked my curLang value data in my reg and it's 809. I don't know if this helps or not. Cheers

[da_mayhem]

Try this, copy and paste this at /Windows/ and overwrite..

[johnnylavah]

Does anyone else experience camera misbehaving? I can take maybe one shot and then I start getting weird palette shifts like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cthulhoo/869538909/

Note the red fringe and generally weird colors. Or even worse like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cthulhoo/869523927/

Only reboot helps, which (for me) requires opening the phone and removing the memory card. At this point, I'm almost ready to get another phone, since I have no WM5 firmware (w/ russian language) to fallback to. :(

the camera is working great for me...

[soundcatz]

Since I upgraded to this new rom, my S621 hangs at the 'windows mobile' splash screen.

Any ideas?

[aaronb532]

hey, does anyone know if this (or any) Rom supports Hebrew?

[Intergalactic]

hey, does anyone know if this (or any) Rom supports Hebrew? Check with HTC Headquarters in Taiwan, if you are looking for a Holy land ROM from the nation of Israel.........!:confused:

[Intergalactic]

From Russia with love, because I have fallen in love with this HTC wm6 UI Test build Rom and I will not be taking this Rom off my Dash, until the official release version. I got just about everything working smoother than silk. This ROM is like Buck Jones horse, packing, its that good! Right now, all I need is my voice command, I also love Miss Bowtrons voice. So if you can help me out with a copy of Voice Command, I would appreciate it very much.:D

[jsp_m]

hmm I noticed occasional old screen-permanently-off-issue..anyone else?

[phat_cow]

My phone goes to "Searching for network" sometimes. Not sureif it's my phone or this rom or the tower i'm connected to.

[zecstone]

is it possible to change the way the dialer searches your address book. In the new Rus_rom it only works by spelling the persons name, in the T-mobile rom it worked with both the spelling and also by the numbers directly.

[rahuln]

My phone goes to "Searching for network" sometimes. Not sureif it's my phone or this rom or the tower i'm connected to.

My phone also started doing the same thing. I am very sure this is related to the new ROM. I hope this goes away in the official version.

_Rahul.

[jsp_m]

also I noticed little "E" icon appearing as if the phone was connected to data session, though it's not.. just another little bug.. but this is way better than any ROM before

[rahuln]

also I noticed little "E" icon appearing as if the phone was connected to data session, though it's not.. just another little bug.. but this is way better than any ROM before

I have 2 "E" icons on my phone. One just indicate the presence of data network and indicating actual data connection (This one is near the network strength bars).

So unless you have two "E" I dont think its a bug

_Rahul

[jsp_m]

two Es even if disconnected

[tanthong]

Tonerod...I've also used dopod c720w in Thailand and if I would like to up HTC test wm6 rom..do i need to go for imeicheck?? Pls suggest...Thxs..

[phat_cow]

My phone also started doing the same thing. I am very sure this is related to the new ROM. I hope this goes away in the official version.

_Rahul.

phew...glad i'm not the only one.

THanks

[.PoNeH]

Well, I am still able to receive e-mails, but for some reason, it doesn't open anymore web sites. It hangs on "Opening..." in PIE. I also tried using Mini Opera and Deepfish, and all of them aren't loading sites anymore. Does anyone have the settings that I am suppose to have when using the $6.99 plans? I'd like to double-check it to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Thanks

PS - While I'm at it. What SMTP do I use to be able to send e-mails. Shouldn't it be a T-Mobile SMTP server since we're using their provider?

[chaznet]

Check the T-Mobile WM6 thread, this was typed about there; check the other threads that deal with this directly as well. Basically, T-Mobile is widdling away at the 'free-ride' use of their full internet plan; though some users are still using parts of it. With each ROM upgrade, it gets harder. Good luck!

Well, I am still able to receive e-mails, but for some reason, it doesn't open anymore web sites. It hangs on "Opening..." in PIE. I also tried using Mini Opera and Deepfish, and all of them aren't loading sites anymore. Does anyone have the settings that I am suppose to have when using the $6.99 plans? I'd like to double-check it to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Thanks

PS - While I'm at it. What SMTP do I use to be able to send e-mails. Shouldn't it be a T-Mobile SMTP server since we're using their provider?

[kclubb]

OMFG, over 23MB after (finally) getting this rom installed... I got WAP & GPRS Data which runs 50 times better, and overall performance is better than any T-Mobile firmware I've yet installed on any of my smartphones I've owned.

Thanks for posting the firmware. (HTC Dash Owner)

[kclubb]

I have t-mobile and told them I had a blackberry and got unlimited blackberry for $19.99... if you use the T-Zones trick, you will not be able to use any programs that don't support proxy (Windows Live is one in paticur)... if it was working make sure you got your proxy settings correct... I don't know them off hand but saw some posted on howard forums awhile back

Well, I am still able to receive e-mails, but for some reason, it doesn't open anymore web sites. It hangs on "Opening..." in PIE. I also tried using Mini Opera and Deepfish, and all of them aren't loading sites anymore. Does anyone have the settings that I am suppose to have when using the $6.99 plans? I'd like to double-check it to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Thanks

PS - While I'm at it. What SMTP do I use to be able to send e-mails. Shouldn't it be a T-Mobile SMTP server since we're using their provider?

[Pagemakers]

The "Voice Command" application is missing from this ROM

Any ideas?

[lafester]

vc is available to download... just install it.

[Pagemakers]

Oh. any idea where from?

[Pagemakers]

....just found it and it costs £20!

It was part of the t-mobile ROM.

Don't say I have to buy it with this ROM?

[lafester]

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=992554

[Pagemakers]

Search as I may but I still don't see the download link.

[Tonerod]

Tonerod...I've also used dopod c720w in Thailand and if I would like to up HTC test wm6 rom..do i need to go for imeicheck?? Pls suggest...Thxs..

Yeah, you do. I tried a couple of different ROMs and none worked until I paid the $40 CND to unlocked my phone with imeicheck service. I was a little nervous at first, but it all worked out very well. In fact I switch back and forth ROMs just for the hell of it. It's fun fooling with this stuff. The Russian Rom worked nicely, expect I couldn't get the DTAC GPRS to work here in Thailand. I switched back to WM5, (Asia ROM) and wrote down all the info for the DTAC GPRS provide by the Network Wizard, (a program lacking in the WM6 Russ. ROM) and reinstalled the Russ. ROM again. I entered all the data manually but it still never worked. I'll try again this weekend. Thanks to the helpful threads of this site, I did manage to get my keyboard mapping straighten out. Cheers

[lafester]

Search as I may but I still don't see the download link.

http://rapidshare.com/files/5975247/MSVC16SP.zip

[chaznet]

Voice Command is an option that providers can choose to include in their ROMs if they want to; they pay a lisencing fee for it. T-Mobile paid for it, sounds like HTC didn't. Personally, it's one of the first things I disabled as it uses a ton of RAM when loaded -- and the device becomes sluggish. I think it's more a feature for a 400-mhz or higher device. If they don't include it, you can purchase it on your own -- or -- probably 'find' it somewhere...

....just found it and it costs £20!

It was part of the t-mobile ROM.

Don't say I have to buy it with this ROM?

[lafester]

Voice Command is an option that providers can choose to include in their ROMs if they want to; they pay a lisencing fee for it. T-Mobile paid for it, sounds like HTC didn't. Personally, it's one of the first things I disabled as it uses a ton of RAM when loaded -- and the device becomes sluggish. I think it's more a feature for a 400-mhz or higher device. If they don't include it, you can purchase it on your own -- or -- probably 'find' it somewhere...

yeah like one post above yours :D

[chaznet]

Ooops... missed that

yeah like one post above yours :D

[surfing10]

Is there any news about the new ROM ENG version?

[ksujace]

Is there any news about the new ROM ENG version?

Word on the street from reliable Microsoft contact is Aug 17

[unlockMe]

HTC is releasing this ROM, not Micro$oft

[lafester]

microsoft has the final say on release dates probably due to windows live being included.
we went through this on the tmobile release.

[surfing10]

So, let's wait for 17/08 !

[razorone]

I just tried it on my S621 from Centennial Wireless, but it didn't work. I go the invalid device id also. I'm pretty sure it's unlocked, and it's not branded in any way. I can't find any difference from my device to the regular S620. Any ideas?


I'm on centennial also and it is cid locked i paid the 38.00 and then was able to upgrade 38 dollars well spent....

[raffnix1234]

Is there any news about the WM 6 ROM GER version?

Shouldn't it be released today?

[tanthong]

Thxs for good information and i'm now also using the imiecheck service and still waiting for the key...so pls update the result for yr next try..
Thxs...

[razorone]

Well ater recieving the key only after a few hrs of paying unlocked installed the rus.rom and all is well very stable just wish i could get the ui test build off the boot screen anyone know how ??????

[lafester]

its part of the rom... no way to change it.

[Tonerod]

Thxs for good information and i'm now also using the imiecheck service and still waiting for the key...so pls update the result for yr next try..
Thxs...

I installed the Russia ROM again yesterday and make some more adjustments. I'm pleased to say it's working great! I got my internet and e-mail working fine. My keyboard is set up to match my phone's keypad and all my preferred apps are running with no problem. I can't see the HTC official MW6 ROM, (if it ever comes out) being any better then this.

[tanthong]

Thxsss buddy, Glad to hear that and i'll try tonite...one question...after unlocked, do i need to udgrade the boothloader before flashing the wm6 rom?? And what did you do with" make some more adjustment"???

Thxs..

[razorone]

Yes you need to upgrade the bootloader everytime before you install a new rom

[razorone]

whats that got to do with the price of gas

[jt76542]

What do you say about these?:
baseball card values (http://baseball-card-values.awardspace.info)


You know what this guy is a spammer and should be banned. Every G/D post by him is a link to another B/S website. Die spammer bitch!!!

[Tonerod]

Yes you need to upgrade the bootloader everytime before you install a new rom

Hi, I'm not quite sure what you mean in your statement and I have no doubt you may be right, however, all I know is, that I just executed the Russia ROM program and it installed fine. If I upgraded the bootloader, I did it without knowing! Cheers

[Tonerod]

Thxsss buddy, Glad to hear that and i'll try tonite...one question...after unlocked, do i need to udgrade the boothloader before flashing the wm6 rom?? And what did you do with" make some more adjustment"???

Thxs..

Tanthong, What I would suggest you do, before you flash you ROM, is make sure you write down all you GPRS and Proxy info. You may need to enter this data manually as the Russia ROM doesn't have a network wizard. If you have a C720W like mine you will also need eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt to make sure you key mapping id correct. I seen a threads discussing changing the values in the reg for the keyboard lang, but I don't know what that's about. I just installed the eT9.txt and all worked fine. Just remember, the phone will start in Russia after flashing. Not to worry, just press the "start" key go to the setting icon and press more, (#7) then press #5 and the top field is the language field. Change it the language of your liking and press the "Done "key. Don't forget to reboot! You may want to practice this while you still have you old ROM installed. The last setting I played with to get my e-mail and internet working was the "Advanced" setting. You will find it when you are on the connection page down in the right hand corner under "Menu". Good Luck!

[tanthong]

Tonerod..Thank you very much for good suggestion...I'm now done..everything's ok, network connections (GPRS and MMS) is fine but thai keyboard is missing...i've tried to remap keyboard id as yr suggestion thru hex editing from this link..http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/winxp/xp-lcid.mspx...But it's still unchanged....Any comments??
Thxs,

[Bioshift]

hey i installed the Russian WM6 rom 2 weeks ago it is working like a champ really no problems just that sometime it slows down like there is still a memory leak then one time it went back to Russian but it is a lot better then that P.O.S. T-MOBILE WM6 rom

[razorone]

Tonerod..Thank you very much for good suggestion...I'm now done..everything's ok, network connections (GPRS and MMS) is fine but thai keyboard is missing...i've tried to remap keyboard id as yr suggestion thru hex editing from this link..http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/winxp/xp-lcid.mspx...But it's still unchanged....Any comments??
Thxs,

Use this remove the .txt upload to windows folder over write the old one.

http://rapidshare.com/files/48836991/eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt

[johnnylavah]

Word on the street from reliable Microsoft contact is Aug 17

Is this still the official release date?

[uccellino]

Is this still the official release date?

Please, let it be so :)

[da_mayhem]

Anyone here having the same problem as mine?.. Sometimes the SMS sent are not received by the recepient/s, usually it occurs atleast a single sms sent a day..i am still trying to isolate the problem and i am still not sure if this is a network problem..

[surfing10]

Please, let it be so :)

2 more days !!:)

[oldsap]

Anyone here having the same problem as mine?.. Sometimes the SMS sent are not received by the recepient/s, usually it occurs atleast a single sms sent a day..i am still trying to isolate the problem and i am still not sure if this is a network problem..

probably a network problem dude.

[cyriljp]

Anyone here having the same problem as mine?.. Sometimes the SMS sent are not received by the recepient/s, usually it occurs atleast a single sms sent a day..i am still trying to isolate the problem and i am still not sure if this is a network problem..

@da_mayhem,

Are you using a Dopod C720W? I can't seem to downgrade SPL to 1.11 because I have SPL 1.15 installed from the official ROM. Were you able to downgrade it or do you have a TMO Dash?

[da_mayhem]

@da_mayhem,

Are you using a Dopod C720W? I can't seem to downgrade SPL to 1.11 because I have SPL 1.15 installed from the official ROM. Were you able to downgrade it or do you have a TMO Dash?

Hi cyriljp. I am using a T-Mobile Dash. I believe you need to CID Unlock your device first before you can downgrade the bootloader thru that..CID Unlock your device here www.imei-check.co.uk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/www.imei-check.co.uk)

Unfortunately, there is still no free way to CID Unlock an Excalibur.

[charlietruong]

i tried all the mothods hereforementioned to upgrade my T-Mobile Dash to Russian version but unsuccessful. I did the bootloader upgrade/downgrade then flashed the new Rom (fixed with Hex Editor) but still no success.
perhaps it's because I have Dash and not HTC s620?
please lemme know what i did wrong. I really want this version.

Thanks a million

[cyriljp]

Hi cyriljp. I am using a T-Mobile Dash. I believe you need to CID Unlock your device first before you can downgrade the bootloader thru that..CID Unlock your device here www.imei-check.co.uk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/www.imei-check.co.uk)

Unfortunately, there is still no free way to CID Unlock an Excalibur.

@da_mayhem,

Ok. Got it. I'll try and scrounge around for the money to CID Unlock the excalibur. Hehehe. Many thanks for your help.

[surfing10]

It will be tomorrow "the day"?
If anyone know something, please post here.

[rdilallo]

I swear, the phone support from HTC is getting less and less informed. I just called their "hotline" and the gentleman told me to register on HTC's website to find out if there is an update for the S620. I explained to him that I've seen the site, and he said that if I don't see it there then no update exists. Makes sense, right? :)

I guess that August 17th date was a hoax.

[lukybandit]

UPDATE: i just had a talk with htc phone support. apparently the guy i spoke to said he doesn't even know the release date for WM6 - and he even said it's in the process that the engineers are testing it still. also, he said if it were to be released, it'd be released through the carrier (i.e. rogers for me). he asked me to keep checking on the provided address:

www.america.htc.com


Good Luck !

p.s: i still hope it wasn't a hoax and it actually releases tommorow. we all have been waiting too long for this !

[rdilallo]

What bothers me about that response is that I told the phone support guy that I'm using a HTC S620 purchased from MobilePlanet. It's not branded (except for HTC logos).

[Wildchld]

UPDATE: i just had a talk with htc phone support. apparently the guy i spoke to said he doesn't even know the release date for WM6 - and he even said it's in the process that the engineers are testing it still. also, he said if it were to be released, it'd be released through the carrier (i.e. rogers for me). he asked me to keep checking on the provided address:

www.america.htc.com


Good Luck !

p.s: i still hope it wasn't a hoax and it actually releases tommorow. we all have been waiting too long for this !

Looks like its there

http://www.america.htc.com/support/dash/upgrade_wm6.html#

Now we need someone to grab it.

[Pagemakers]

I am a registered UK member and it's not on our site yet.