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My Wizard is Screwed and i aint no newbie

First let me tell you where i am at. I was running Farias WM6 Real Thing Rom, but there were a few bugs and a lot of junk programs i didn't want.
so i used the Faria ROMkitchen to flash my rom, which went fine, the phone flashed and everything was ok in use, however i left DRM selected which i dont want by mistake. and upon further examination the MS office icons are not in the programs menu, but the pword and pexcel files are in the windows directory and do load fine when executed. but i dont know why this was the case when i did have office selected.
and the major problem is when i connect via usb, activesync recognises the connection. but doesn't ask to create a partnership, but goes directly to guest profile. (I am using Activesync 4.5) and when i try to connect to my vista machine with Mobile Device Center i just recieve an error when the connection is active. I cannot even use the phone for push email with my exchange as i am unable to install my self signed certificate as it states it is unsuccessful when i attempt to install and gives me the classic microsoft helpdesk advice asking me to reboot .
so i tried to run through the kitchen again de-selecting DRM and reflashing, but when it tries the flash i recieve error ERROR [212]: FILE CREATE The update utility can not create the requested file. Please check your update utility. so i reset to the bootloader and tried the flash again and recieved error 300 saying i needed an updated Rom Upgrade Utility.
I then tried to install the Tmobile Ship Rom but this would not work as the upgrade utility reports that it cannot connect to the phone with various connection codes even in the bootloader.
My Wizard is a G3 device and has been CID unlocked and i have installed many a rom on this phone.
please help as i am on a malfunctioning WM6 rom that i cannot connect to via activesync and can only use for making calls only.
any help much appreciated, i have had occasional problems flashing in the past but i could resolve these easilly but this is leaving me stumped, it seems like the sync portion of the phone is not working correctly so i cannot downgrade to my original tmobile uk rom.
help help help
fuzzysb

u try flashing on a different OS?

Update after much screwing around, i did try flashing on XP and also Vista but no go. interestingly i have finally managed to push through the oriiginal update from tmob but it was achieved by uninstalling and re-installing activesync a few times and booting into the bootloader its now upto 80% and running. another observation that is wierd, the WM6 rom that was installed was missing cpanel icons like power and backlight. i will upgrade using the kitchen one last time and see if it goes ok this time.

Windows Update Killed my PDA

An update presented itself, i installed it, it rebooted "device authentication failure blah blah blah.
so now how do i get a new rom back on here?

i fixed it by putting phone in bootloader with camera comm and reset
loading new software now.
DON'T USE WINDOWS UPDATE, NOT FUN

computer9cowboy said:
i fixed it by putting phone in bootloader with camera comm and reset
loading new software now.
DON'T USE WINDOWS UPDATE, NOT FUN
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I'm having the same problem. I'm new to this and managed to load a WM6 rom with some pluses onto my wizard. I managed to get the bootloader screen. I haven't been able to do anything with bootloader screen (now or in the past)
What do I do now?

Interesting post. Does anyone know what the content of this update could be? Also moving to WM6.

It said it was a security update. I'm guessing it is similar to windows genuine advantage

zexsuik said:
It said it was a security update. I'm guessing it is similar to windows genuine advantage
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hm, there is another possible update, but not a security one. Microsoft issued an update regarding the DST 07 change (USA/Canada).. I installed it manually, but possibly they have an automated update for this..

it is the automated update from within Windows Mobile. It is in the Settings screen.
Still stuck

Okay! Good News!
After trying many various things from Vista and XP I finally got something to work.
First, history of my phone. It is an O2 XDA mini s branded HTC Wizard (duh) that HAD a german O2 rom on it. I purchased this phone well over two years ago through a GSM importer. They reflashed it with an English O2 rom. So the keyboard was all wonky (fixed that) Then I flashed it with a Tmobile rom. Had some problems here and there. Somehow while I was using File Explorer the device hung while I was in the Windows folder. I reset the device and the Windows folder disappeared. It did some very strange things but the phone part worked, nothing else. Activesync and Windows Mobile Device Center would not recognize the device (not connect)
After much trial and error I finally got the Tmobile rom to work (downloaded it from their site)
THEN I flashed a WM6 rom (LOVED IT)
DO NOT DO WHAT I DID!!!!
On the device under settings, I turned on Windows Updates, the first thing it downloaded was a security update (on the phone, not PC) Then promptly killed my phone with a B&WSOD that said "Device Authentication Failure blah blah blah.
DO NOT DO THAT!!!!
What I did to fix it
I placed it into bootloader mode with the device first off and then holding the camera button while pressing and holding the power button. THe three colored screen shows up.
Then I plugged it via usb to my Windows XP machine (Vista doesn't play well with others) and then ran the rom upgrade I downloaded from Tmobile.
It worked!
After that it was all automatic, the device reset it self and Activesync recognized it. Now I'm reflashing the WM6 rom.
Yay for the good guys.
SO the Tmobile rom is finally flashing my device now. brb to check status...

This is why I've removed the Windows update and other "phone home" stuff in the WM6 roms from the roms I build. I'm sure MS is always looking for ways of shutting down the custom roms found here (and elsewhere).
There is no reason to do an update (IMO) on a custom rom. Sure, there may be security holes, but remember you are not running an authorized version of WM6 on an authorized device.

Failure to upgrade to official ATT ROM

I have previously upgraded to RWE wm6, now the official ATT upgrader says "you have a newer version of this software" and wont update to the latest ROM. Any suggestions to fool the updater and install official WM6 release?
Thanks in advance- this forum always amazes me!!
Is a simple edit of the payload file all thats needed here?

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DocKill said:
I have previously upgraded to RWE wm6, now the official ATT upgrader says "you have a newer version of this software" and wont update to the latest ROM. Any suggestions to fool the updater and install official WM6 release?
Thanks in advance- this forum always amazes me!!
Is a simple edit of the payload file all thats needed here?
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Yes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=345531

Thanks
Awesome as always!! Thanks!!!!
Next question....Installer gets through initial phase, treo gets 4 dark colored bars, then connection is lost and install cant complete. I tried removing the SD card-no luck. Advice ?
Thanks again

I got the same problem , after the erase all data it just froze up ..... is it bricked. hopefully someone can help

I also had the same problem with my device but what i did is switch computers with Windows xp and with Activesync 4.5 that should do the trick

fixed
installed from XP instead of Vista...no problem at all. Appears Vista has trouble with recognizing the treo after loses activesync connection

seems my problem had to do with the unit, i did the sdupdater recovery tool from palm to no avail, finally i removed the battery and reinserted it and bam WM6 appeared after numerous attempt at upgrade and different ROMS tried. I asume the original upgrade got stuck and the removal of the battery, helped it finish. Who knows at least its not bricked

Windows Live Messenger cease working starting 2008

Guys, since today, I tried to open Messenger, but it will not open at all, I tried to reinstall it, same thing happened, performed a hard reset, and I can't install it at all, what is happening?
WLM is a time bomb to cease working on 2008 ?

karhoe said:
Guys, since today, I tried to open Messenger, but it will not open at all, I tried to reinstall it, same thing happened, performed a hard reset, and I can't install it at all, what is happening?
WLM is a time bomb to cease working on 2008 ?
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it whas same thing with me did you read it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355523 i have flash it again but it didnt work i tested diferent and did not fix the problem

Me too, it was working fine up until last night now nothing.
Ive tried uninstalling/reinstalling, soft resets, hard resets, different cab files of Windows Live (Everyone I could find on this site) - no joy with anything.
Surely there must be something im missing here?
I'm using an XDA Exec/WM5.

you cant even wind the callender back as it needs a certificate for it to run we may need a cab file from an original htc rom

Same here guys.

Same here. Will not launch.

Same here,
When I try to open Live Messenger, I get a screen with "Error" and nothing in te white box...

It's not even launching, still not working yet

This one is working for me on 1/2/2008
I was using build 1400 and it stopped working for me too. I uninstalled it and installed this version (10.6.0031.2100), and it is working again. I have attached a zip file with the cab in it. I do not know if it will work if you have a version cooked into the ROM of your device.

dma1965 said:
I was using build 1400 and it stopped working for me too. I uninstalled it and installed this version (10.6.0031.2100), and it is working again. I have attached a zip file with the cab in it. I do not know if it will work if you have a version cooked into the ROM of your device.
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Top job dude, it works a treat

nice 1 matey it works

dma1965 said:
I was using build 1400 and it stopped working for me too. I uninstalled it and installed this version (10.6.0031.2100), and it is working again. I have attached a zip file with the cab in it. I do not know if it will work if you have a version cooked into the ROM of your device.
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Mine actually stopped working on the 30th of Dec. I did a hard reset and tried to reinstall. It replied "installation unsuccessful". I tried the 10.6.0031.2100 version posted, and it still says "installation unsuccessful". Can someone please help me? TIA.

Jus Tested
reading all this posts made me test my WLM also. its working for me. i m using 10.6.0031.2100 fixed cab. my region is asia

weard......... neeed help
flycessnas said:
Mine actually stopped working on the 30th of Dec. I did a hard reset and tried to reinstall. It replied "installation unsuccessful". I tried the 10.6.0031.2100 version posted, and it still says "installation unsuccessful". Can someone please help me? TIA.
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same here

Won't install on mine
Says install unsuccessful.

karhoe plaese help us or someone

I'm still facing this problem, mine actually stopped working on 31st December

Since today I'm not having any problem with WLM services on my HTC Touch Cruise.....
Windows Live version: 10.6.0033.0600
My Tornado uses the software version 10.6.0030.2100 and does not get a connect to the WLM Services.

Tried the cab posted by dma1965, still could not install it, for those who can get it working, please inform what cab are you using and which cooked ROM

karhoe said:
Tried the cab posted by dma1965, still could not install it, for those who can get it working, please inform what cab are you using and which cooked ROM
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Hi Karhoe, where is that .cab and which WLM version is that..?? I'm trying to find a solution too...??
THX in advance
Metanol

Internet pass through problem

Win 7, 32-bit.
ROM- NextGen 1.6
Security : ESET Internet Security + Malwarebytes
My internet passthrough is not working. It used to work fine before. It connects for like few seconds and then gone.
Htc sync is latest.
please guide.

prabhat228 said:
Win 7, 32-bit.
ROM- NextGen 1.6
Security : ESET Internet Security + Malwarebytes
My internet passthrough is not working. It used to work fine before. It connects for like few seconds and then gone.
Htc sync is latest.
please guide.
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It doesnt look like there is any particular reason why you are not getting a pass through connection on your phone..
If you want to then you can simply reflash the ROM .. after taking a backup of all your apps..
and see if the problem persists

Red Devil said:
It doesnt look like there is any particular reason why you are not getting a pass through connection on your phone..
If you want to then you can simply reflash the ROM .. after taking a backup of all your apps..
and see if the problem persists
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solved....it was driver issue..just had to go in "manage"-->"network"-->uninstall htc driver and re-ins.
thanks.