Hi there,
My TyTN II has been in and out of repair as 3 technicians do sweet F*** all every time I send my phone in. I'm sick of having to install all my programs again, customise my device to how I like it etc, etc etc.
So Like a PC, is there software that will ghost the contents of my PDA? Such thing would save so much time.
Or If anyone knows how to fix an intermittent touch screen issue (stock Rom, Radio, everything) than please share!
Thanks guys!
Cheers
most backup / restore programs for pocketpc's does just that
Rudegar said:
most backup / restore programs for pocketpc's does just that
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oh? And what may they be called?
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=000825...ackup&sa=Search&cof=FORID:0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
no idea a search give some hits
go to the GUIDES thread in the Q&A section (in my sig) and check out the post regarding backup.
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Morning / Afternoon / Evening to All,
Not to be critical of this wonderful website which is full of great resources but, I have noticed that the useful info is hard to find.
So I thought it might be a good idea to post all of my items in the one place so here goes.
I will update these as i go.
TIP
If you want the CAB Files in remain in your PPC after install simply change the files preferences to "Read Only"
since i was just upgrade from wallaby to magician, i found all your posting, instructions and cab files very very helpful thanks a lot ampda, you rules :!:
Hello ampda , Great Work Friend . . . many thanx for these cabs and instruction files.
Cheers for taking the time to make them for the rest of us noobs
Glad to Help
verry nice indeed but there are simpler ways of doing the discribed below
(copied this out of pdf file )
3. Copying your “Extended ROM” Files before Big Storage
You need to copy the files from your “Extended ROM” before you go the Big Storage as you will need to install some of them after you’re finished, i.e. MMS etc. They will be deleted after the upgrade (and that’s the whole point).
a. To copy them from your Magician do a hard reset (push the power button and reset button at the same time).
b. Go through the screen alignment, time zone etc and get ready…….. when you reach the “Completed” screen it will ask you to “Tap your screen…. As soon as you tap the screen you get 3 sec to soft reset (push the reset button). If you miss it as I did just do a hard reset and try again.
c. After you do b. above go to the built in file explorer and under “My Device” you will now see the treasured “Extended_ROM” with all its files. Copy the directory straight to your SD Card then to your PC, keep them safe.
its just a bit easyer when you just fill in
go to windows folder on PPC and search loadvdisk.exe
run it and you will see your ext_rom (until you reset )
not to sure the usual file explorer can do this but Resco file explorer will find it
another progie that can find it is total commander :
find it here
http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm
no offence ment by this
Logos for Qtec, i-mate...
http://www.npo-hors.ru/logoqtek/logoqteks100.rar
Hi!!
Thanks for all your help!
Does anyone konw, or is there a way to save to the pc the SMS messages both received and sent??
Cheers!
use jeyo mobile companion. u can backup all of your messages, contacts (phone and sim), etc.
Hi!
Thanks for the tip!
By the way, and i think these questions are more tricky, is there any way NOT to charge the battery while the phone is connected to the USB?
And while using the calling software, when inputing the nunbers, to make the sim card entries dissapear and only have the ones that are in the contacts? Because most of the times i have a double entry and it really makes me mad!
Thanks!
The way to NOT to charge the battarie is to make some changes to your cable - cut +5v from USB (or make a switch).
the tray launch only app.... theres now way to BROWSE for the program you want on the tray?
sucks that you have to type out the entire path just to get it
Any idea whether these (or more specifically the camera speckles change) will work on a Wizard?
Remove Camera
Noob question here.
Once i install the camera & album to Storage how do i delete it from the \windows . Maybe not possible due to it being in ROM. In this case I end up with 2 camera software? So i'm curious what is the idea of installing in storage.
Halo ampda, i tryin to follow your how_to_ppc_upgrade.pdf buat I stuck in the step 4 backing up your existing rom to PC, in romupdate.exe I still confuse about the PORT things. can you help me to, which one to use?
please help...
thanks
Thanks for nice posting AMPDA..
I have a question,
I installed ampda_CameraV2.7b21026_RAM.CAB
but my camera version was 2.70 (build 18727) and it is still the same. I reset the device but still didnt become build 2026.
Do you have an idea?
regards
Guys,
This sharing is really useful. I just bought mine few days ago from ebay. Mine doesn't come with ANY EXT ROM at all! No software such MMS, smart dial etc.
Can anyone provide a link to get back those basic EXT ROM software so that I can upload it back? ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/ is not working for me. Any help pls?
Pillow...
Pillow write your email address. I'll send you them via email. (Those which are not device spesific).
What is the type of your device and rom versions?
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Guys,
This sharing is really useful. I just bought mine few days ago from ebay. Mine doesn't come with ANY EXT ROM at all! No software such MMS, smart dial etc.
Can anyone provide a link to get back those basic EXT ROM software so that I can upload it back? ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/ is not working for me. Any help pls?
Pillow...
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Hi Lupusic,
Thanks a lot for your kind offer. I manage to pull up the files from the FTP using cuteFTP software. Some how my company laptop doesn't allow default browser connection....
My phone is O2 mini and has v.1.13 for both rom & radio. I think it's BigStorage (not sure though).
Any good advice for me? I mean anything at all....
Thx again
Pillow....
Guys, I'm not able to run Boot Image Tool. It gives me this error
Component 'mscomctl.ocx' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid
Any idea?
Thx....
Hi AMPDA,
Thanks for all your postings on big storage which gives detailed instructions step-by-step. Very brief and consise. Also now I notice you have put everything into 1 place like a table for pick and choose. Can it get any better ? Can't ask for anything more. You have so many useful cabs and instructions. I have benefitte a great deal. ONCE AGAIN Thank You.
Dear All,
Some days ago I deleted one file from the Windows dir of my S710.
Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the file I deleted by mistake.
The result is that I cannot open a lot of seetings: wifi, clock, ...
Could someone help me?
Thanks and best regards
Hard Reset
You always have the option of a hard reset to restore your system to out-of-the-box condition. Note however this will lose all software and data so you may want to back up essential items before you do this.
The non-destructive approach will be to compare a filelist from \windows with another VOX. With over 1700 files that could be a way to pass your weekend . I attach a listing from my Vodafone V1415, see if you can spot anything?
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the files!
Do you have a suggestion for a backup program (freeware if it is possible)?
karlym said:
Thanks for the files!
Do you have a suggestion for a backup program (freeware if it is possible)?
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You are quite welcome; let me know if you spot anything missing. If you hunt around the wiki for Blue Angel and other platforms you will find resources to make the ROM viewable. I do not know if this works on the Vox, and you will need a better File Manager than the default. This could also be a route to recovering the file from your own system but is more complex.
I have no suggestion for backup, certainly not freeware. You are better off checking the usual sites for software, paid or free. I use SPB Backup on my Hermes but there is no Smartphone version, otherwise I would recommend it without hesitation.
@nakamater
Why indeed?
Thanks again for your help,
Using Mortscript I compared your windows dir with mine and I created the file with the diffferences.
In another file I listed the possible candidates in my opinion.
please to find them as attachments.
Could you please let me know your opinion?
Kind regards,
Karlym
PM me with your e-mail address.
Normally I wouldn't ask this kind of question here (as it seems like a simple question) but I'm at a loss and have not found an answer anywhere.
I have a few questions about sprite backup that I hope someone here can answer:
First off, my device is a Kaiser in case it matters (I don't think so in this case except my last and least important question)
1) When backing up with sprite, I always get the error that it can not include Windows\lic\Isoma000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.db. Why doesn't it back this file up and could it pose any problems in the long run?
2) After a hard reset, if I restore using one of my backup files, i get a lot of errors on the report. Most of the errors say "Error creating value Defalut" but a few say other thing like "Error creating Threading Model / Merit / IsRendered". However, if I do not hard reset prior to restore, i get no errors. What is the problem here? I can't think of any reason why a hard reset prior to restore would be bad.
3) After hard reset, restoring one of my backups causes sporatic duplications in the programs view (i.e. windows\start menu\programs). Usually it is tasks, calculator or calendar that is duplicated but if it is one or all is completely random it seems. I know I can simply delete these dupes but why is it happening in the first place and how do I prevent it? Secondly, i don't know what else it is duping on the device and don't want to browse every file on the device to find out.
4) This one is a little more Kaiser specific but still in regards to sprite. On the apps disk, the are two separate sprite files it seems. The only difference I can see is on has the PPC and desktop version while the other is just the cab for PPC. Funny thing is, the cab is labled as HTC Backup even though it is obviously sprite after install. This is the one I used for install since I didn't care much about the PC agent. Could this be part of my issue? Also, is there any reason I should install one over the other if I don't care about the PC side of sprite (I suppose I could install using that file and then uninstall the pc side but....). This one is more of a curiosity overall as I don't see why it would matter shich version I installed (assuming the file called HTC Backup...... is the same.)
Please help me to understand what's going on here. While not new to PPC, I am new to sprite as I have always used SPB in the past and never had these issues. Wanted to try sprite due to the extended options. Now I'm wondering if my decision to try sprite over SPB was the wrong one.
Can it really be that no one has experienced any of these issues considering that a great majority of XDA user have at least tried sprite backup?
(I really don't usually post in the general forum but thought it might be the best place for this. Maybe it's just that my choice of forums was bad as there seems less activity in the General section..who knows)
Hey,
This is my first time flashing and i would like to know what kind of configurations i should write down for my mobile?(networks,addresses?!) as if i would need help i will not be able to get because of the flash.
The language of my phone is in german (and i only speak english)
thx
P.S
Is there a way to automatic backup\restore those confs?
Read the treads in the forum again and again before doing Your first flash:
Use Search-function to Search for more info..
And then read again....
This is the basic Newbie tread for first taime flasher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356895
And make sure You have HardSPL installed before.
Definitely be sure to read the Kaiser Wiki and the various stickies regarding CID unlocking and flashing before you attempt anything.
If you are willing to spent 2-3 hours (more like 1 hour if you have good comprehension) reading before acting, you will have no trouble flashing your phone correctly on the first try.
hi,
i did read the faq and wiki,
there was no info about configuration backup (just sms email etc).
i tried to search aswell with no luck.
if someone can direct me somewhere more specific i would appriciate it.
thx
NO? Read the treads again!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356895
In The introduction point 6 it reads:
"6. Last chance to synchronize and/or backup files. All files and databases will be deleted after performing the next step!
(Optional: If you want to save your text messages and/or eMails, use a tool like DotFred's PIM Backup.)"
And there is a link to DotFreds PIM Backup Tool if You click the blue text! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
If You don't like this tool use SBP Backup and/or Sprite Backup tool to backup your data. This software will backup Youe SMS, contacts, Emails, task and so. But not everything!
But keep in mind things (textfiles, videos and any other things) You have put on Youe device (not the memory card) will be gone! So Copy them to your PC or other media if not already done!
If Your are using a other languages OS (like I am: Swedish) and You try to flash a WWE (Wide Worls English) base ROM You can NOT restore System Data saved with SBP backup, just the SMS, Contacts, tasks appointments Email etc.
When it comes to settings (MMS or WAP etc) how did You configured them?
Manually or by using the Wizard? If manually then start writing them don't or make screen dumps. Use program like SOTI's Pocket Controller Pro or MyMobiler (freeware) http://www.mtux.com/
So start reading the treads again and again. When You think You know, read again.
I haven't flashed my Kaiser yet. But I'm reading all the treads. Learning from other mistakes. So I'm like You: In the want to flash stage and I'm 99% sure of How to do it (I have flsahed other devices so I not completely a rookie however). But I like to compare all the ROM's, performance and tweaks. What impact does Page Pool have etc.
I'm a cautious General.
thx alot
the problem is my device is in german so i am not sure if i get all the configs correct
what do i usually need to config basically? just manually picking my cell provider? and wap/mms?
any other things i shouuld look after?
sorry for my noob questions, my last phone was 4 y/o nokia...
thx again great forum
yonis said:
thx alot
the problem is my device is in german so i am not sure if i get all the configs correct
what do i usually need to config basically? just manually picking my cell provider? and wap/mms?
any other things i shouuld look after?
sorry for my noob questions, my last phone was 4 y/o nokia...
thx again great forum
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You can aslo search for carrier specific cab files that will re-load your settings for MMS etc. Just remember to backup any info you think you'll need. Contacts, WAP settings, etc. I know the first time you flash you're being overly protective. That's ok, it'll get easier as you try different ROMs. Good luck!
thx alot guys
i backed up all the screens with informatio with MyMobiler
tomorrow is going to be a long day flashing i hope it will work out properly
thx again
So I have just flashed my device for the first time! It was no big deal if you read before clicking OK.
So I'm now running Dutty's DualTouch v4RTM.
OK I lost some fotos, videos and homemade ringtones wish I had in the device (the ROM), but I can live with that.
Now it has been alot of reinstalling different software which I just to have on my original Swdeish ROM. Not yet finished. But next time I flash another WWE ROM I can use the Systen Data from my backup.
Best of luck!
so i have been hiding on various places reading up on and installing roms on my touch pro 2. as of the last 5 roms some part of all of them functions incorrectly or locks up, or just generally doesn't work. now i have a hard time believing all these roms have problems. some of these have been very popular and stable roms like mighty and energy. my device has been properly unlocked. right now im using a rom called Gdub i think it is and although no big deal im unable to change wallpapers nor will my computer connect ( im thinking that problem is unrelated and might be my computer) now, one thing i have done ever time has been use pim backup for my contacts but i cant understand how that would mess anything up. the only other thing i can find on this issue is someone said the device might not be completely writing over the data before and causing issues. i have searched all i can but not sure exactly what to search for. and ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!
really? no ideas?
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really? no ideas?
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Task29 before you flash your phone w any custom rom.
subtleaggression said:
really? no ideas?
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Really, you have to give people a little more time to respond.
I would also suggest a Task 29 before flashes. More importantly however may be your PIM backup. Are you restoring backed up reg settings when you do PIM backup? If so, that is your problem.
indagroove said:
Really, you have to give people a little more time to respond.
I would also suggest a Task 29 before flashes. More importantly however may be your PIM backup. Are you restoring backed up reg settings when you do PIM backup? If so, that is your problem.
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I personally dont use PIM backup.. i either sync it with my comp or use Microsoft My Phone App... but some people have issue with keeping their stuff in the cloud.. but definetly if using PIM backup make sure that reg entries are not being transfered.. even then Task29 will not help you.