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Best Windows Mobile 2005 For Xda 2

Hi guys!
I own an Xda II and I'm thinking of upgrading it to WM 2005.
After having a look around I'm a bit confused as I'm sure are a lot of other people because there's so many different versions of WM5 to choose from on this forum that I don't know which one to go for.
Could someone please recommend the best and most stable version of WM5?
Thanks a million.

Hi Rizwan
Could not agree more, I'm also confused as to what ROM is the best....
Eg, whats the fastest and most stable ROM out of the bunch?
Cheers
Fudge

well, its same with me a long time ago..
don't worry guys.. after several looking in this page, there's a several rom for WM2005 which is :
1. Helmi AKU3.5
2. C_Shekhar Rom AKU 3.50C (the newest rom)
3. other (like virgy, etc)
In my Opinion, you should try c_shekhar rom. its very nice looking (crossbow theme), more stable, quite fast..
hope you find the suitable rom.

darifin said:
well, its same with me a long time ago..
don't worry guys.. after several looking in this page, there's a several rom for WM2005 which is :
1. Helmi AKU3.5
2. C_Shekhar Rom AKU 3.50C (the newest rom)
3. other (like virgy, etc)
In my Opinion, you should try c_shekhar rom. its very nice looking (crossbow theme), more stable, quite fast..
hope you find the suitable rom.
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I traied all
This the best Rev b &/Or c at least it is supported by some one will answer ur questions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=287941

One of the best
One of the best ROM for me is the latest Tofclock ROM.

sprint said:
One of the best ROM for me is the latest Tofclock ROM.
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I second that!

Thanks a bunch guys!

The best and most stable version of WM5 by llbasha
Rizwan said:
Hi guys!
I own an Xda II and I'm thinking of upgrading it to WM 2005.
After having a look around I'm a bit confused as I'm sure are a lot of other people because there's so many different versions of WM5 to choose from on this forum that I don't know which one to go for.
Could someone please recommend the best and most stable version of WM5?
Thanks a million.
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I was reluctant to respond to this but some how I find myself compiled to post my comment. I have XDA2 and I am using llbasha rom. All the roms have the same core structure except of adding/removing some freebies and here is my latest version that has been tested and verified by independent users (special thanks to twistedconnections and maslowyk). You can download it from here: http://www.4shared.com/file/12061070/727297c0/llbasha-WM5-AKU35pp16c3R.html
File Name: llbasha-WM5-AKU35pp16c3R.rar
Info about this release:
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Clean Rom 16 Pagepool 48 Ramdisk 64 Program
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ROM: 3.50pp16C3
dated: 28.02.2007
PagePool 16mb
RamDisk 48mb
Program 64mb
OS 5.1.195 (Build 15698.3.5.0)
For Himalaya PH10B (XDAii MDA2 Qtec2020 Imate Pocket PC)
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version difference: 3.50pp16C3 vs 3.50pp16A2
Removed SMS yellow background color (fonts, etc. everything to WM5 default).
Returned to Windows Mobile 5 blue dialpad & all other defaults.
Fixed the 3rd tab on button (now display lock/unlock)
The following items have been removed:
All extra theme (*.tsk)
Fonts Panel
GB-Soft Tweak Panel
Backup SMS
EditAutoCompleteDic
Tray Launch
psShutXP
StopWatch
Total Commander
TaskManager,RegEdit, etc.
Today cLaunch plugin
Today Battery plugin
Today MSN plugin
Today O2 Sound Profile
Today O2 Operator
The following has been added:
Download Agent
Windows 2005 Backup
HTC CommManager v.910
ThePad (hand note pad)
Terminal Service Client
VJ hide-softkey (hide the softkey bar)
GSFinder+ (instead of Total Commander)
Simple Soft-Reset (instead of psShutXP)
RAR (compression & decompression)
Task-Switcher (can be assigned to hardkey)
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Important Note:
WlanMgr does not work but does not effect the WiFi functions and I am using this rom with Spectec SDW-821 (WLAN 802.11b/g) without problem. I have also been informed that Ambicom SDIO card works fine as well.
As always, flash at your own risk...any un-official rom is released for testing.
Always clean/embty your old ramdisk before burning new rom.
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Hi Guys
Does any one know where to get the latest version of the Tofclock ROM?
What is the latest version? (I belive I have 2.01a.64WWE? of his ROM but is there a newer version? seems hard find)
Many thanks!
Fuge

Go for llbasha's rom. I have been using it since the first version that was release by him. Fast and stable.

Latest Toflock ROM
Does any one know where to get the latest version of the Tofclock ROM?
What is make this ROM best. Details please.

@ llbasha : Cheers!

fudgebottom said:
Hi Guys
Does any one know where to get the latest version of the Tofclock ROM?
What is the latest version? (I belive I have 2.01a.64WWE? of his ROM but is there a newer version? seems hard find)
Many thanks!
Fuge
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http://qtekworld.free.fr/rom/XDA_WM5_3.50aWWE.rar

tofclock new ROM is great.. but i found out there is no MMS funtion..
how can enabled the MMS function in Tofclock ROM?? and i already installed old ArcsoftMMS.cab (v.2.0).. and i can setting the MMS but still no MMS function..ermm..
sorry for poor english..
p/s: where can i find ArcMMS.cab for new version.. **NooBie**

locomotion said:
tofclock new ROM is great.. but i found out there is no MMS funtion..
how can enabled the MMS function in Tofclock ROM?? and i already installed old ArcsoftMMS.cab (v.2.0).. and i can setting the MMS but still no MMS function..ermm..
sorry for poor english..
p/s: where can i find ArcMMS.cab for new version.. **NooBie**
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http://qtekworld.free.fr/rom/mms3.5.1.5.cab
but it is better to use C_shekhar rev b or c
Regards

thanks.. but how to enable MMS function on Tofclock ROM?
i just found Text Messages and Outlook only.. no MMS..
appreciate u guys helps..
and also how to remove yellow sms background display..
Tofclock Rom is neat and have a nice icons folder..

Great work guys keep them comming in!

darifin said:
well, its same with me a long time ago..
don't worry guys.. after several looking in this page, there's a several rom for WM2005 which is :
1. Helmi AKU3.5
2. C_Shekhar Rom AKU 3.50C (the newest rom)
3. other (like virgy, etc)
In my Opinion, you should try c_shekhar rom. its very nice looking (crossbow theme), more stable, quite fast..
hope you find the suitable rom.
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hersham..
where i could dwnload Helmi AKU3.5 new ROM??

atomxdaii said:
Go for llbasha's rom. I have been using it since the first version that was release by him. Fast and stable.
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can it use on my XdaIIi? Newbie here

kulaan said:
can it use on my XdaIIi? Newbie here
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Welcome , I'd strongly recommend not to try that! The XdaIIi is a completely different device altogether! Go the the Alpine Forum and see if you can find anything there. Here's the link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=242428

Master NNCuong's New ROM - v2.16.06 with FlashDisk 21M

Translation provided by DaiThang (Thank you dear DaiThang)
It seem to be that there is no ROM better than 2.16.06
But with this new ROM from Mr.PhamQuang, maybe this is the best ROM i've seen
This new ROM was ported from Diamond touch with build 19581, based on ROM 2.11.11
New basic feature :
CE Core 5.2.19150 (Build 19581.1.1.1)
Free RAM when startup is 29.80MB
Flask Disk 21 M
Build in :
pBar 1.5.3 (NEW)
Hibernate 1.4
SD Setting
WMStorage 1.8
Remain Problem :
Unstable camera
http://cid-385216dd245e8faa.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/PDAVIET|4 Soft/nncuong|_uni|_19581.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/117060533/nncuong_uni_19581.rar.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/48730493/f338caaf/nncuong_uni_19581.html
http://www.mediafire.com/?pznwh9nkapn
Password for all links: PhudongSoft.vn
Thank you master N. N. Cuong
And, special thank to master PhamQuang and the nice folks at the PDAViet!
Enjoy,
KOR!
Please note: Since this ROM is based on N. N. Cuong's previous ROM v2.11.11, therefore I believe that this ROM is for G3 devices only, though I might be wrong!
Can any G4 device users confirm if this ROM works on their devices! It has been confirmed by few users that it doesn't work on G4 devices!

Testing
Downloading & Testing
Bless you all for keeping Uni alive.
Thanks again....

Hi!
Screenshot the ROM?
Clean ROM?

N.N.Cuong not N. N. Coung
Don't change his name

support said:
N.N.Cuong not N. N. Coung
Don't change his name
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Dear Support,
Thanks for the tip!
I have mentioned your name here!
BTW, can you please provide the translation for the above ROM.
Cheers mate,
KOR!

Thanks mates, so there's any English version of that ROM?
Cheers,

Are there any details about this new ROM?
Last ROM from Master N.N.Cuong (2.11.11), which I still use, is a masterpiece!!!
Please, give us every detail you can find out!

jolas said:
Are there any details about this new ROM?
Last ROM from Master N.N.Cuong (2.11.11), which I still use, is a masterpiece!!!
Please, give us every detail you can find out!
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I am using Ranju's last ROM 7.7, it is a very good one, i cannot imagine how a better ROM could be??
plz if any has tried both, tell us ur impression, is it worthy to change to NN.cuong's one?

Can't recommend this one - bricked my UNI and needed to follow the full Mamaich unbrick process to get it working again!
Currently running KDSKamal again, but thinking about switching to Ranju 7.7.
-Paul.

pjc007 said:
Can't recommend this one - bricked my UNI and needed to follow the full Mamaich unbrick process to get it working again!
Currently running KDSKamal again, but thinking about switching to Ranju 7.7.
-Paul.
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Stop thinking and just switch...you won't regret it!

pjc007 said:
Can't recommend this one - bricked my UNI and needed to follow the full Mamaich unbrick process to get it working again!
Currently running KDSKamal again, but thinking about switching to Ranju 7.7.
-Paul.
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pjc007,
Thanks for your reply.
Are there any other replies by people that have tested this ROM?
I was ready to flash it, but pjc007's reply, made me wonder

jolas said:
pjc007,
Thanks for your reply.
Are there any other replies by people that have tested this ROM?
I was ready to flash it, but pjc007's reply, made me wonder
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It is the fastest ROM i have ever seen in my life, not only for Uni but alkso for all devices i have used till now started with Qtek 1010 and ended with Polaris. It is extremly fast in switching between landscape and portrait, searching my contacts (2500 contacts) in a snap. To be honest, i didn't install a lot of programs, only the Arabizer of Imaginet (it is knwon as a heavy program) and anothe 10 bucks of medical programs called Skyscape (it is known as a so light programs). I didn't install any utilities or multimedia programs, didn't add any thing in today screen, it is alrady occluded . Really, give it a trial. The only questionable problem is some tolerable strange Radio behavior, will try radio 1.18 and decide.

Translation :
It seem to be that there is no ROM better than 2.16.06
But with this new ROM from Mr.PhamQuang, maybe this is the best ROM i've seen
This new ROM was ported from Diamond touch with build 19581
base on ROM 2.11.11
New basic feature :
CE Core 5.2.19150 (Build 19581.1.1.1)
Free RAM when startup is 29.80MB
Flask Disk 21 M
Build in :
pBar 1.5.3 (NEW)
Hibernate 1.4
SD Setting
WMStorage 1.8
Remain Problem :
Unstable camera
here the link for download :
http://cid-385216dd245e8faa.skydrive...i|_19581.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/11706053...19581.rar.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/48730493...uni_19581.html
http://www.mediafire.com/?pznwh9nkapn
Password for all links: PhudongSoft.vn
Thank you master N. N. Cuong
And, special thank to master PhamQuang and the nice folks at the PDAViet!
Enjoy,
KOR!
Since this ROM is based on N. N. Cuong's previous ROM v2.11.11, therefore I believe that this ROM is for G3 devices, though I might be wrong!

hbahaie said:
It is the fastest ROM i have ever seen in my life, not only for Uni but alkso for all devices i have used till now started with Qtek 1010 and ended with Polaris. It is extremly fast in switching between landscape and portrait, searching my contacts (2500 contacts) in a snap. To be honest, i didn't install a lot of programs, only the Arabizer of Imaginet (it is knwon as a heavy program) and anothe 10 bucks of medical programs called Skyscape (it is known as a so light programs). I didn't install any utilities or multimedia programs, didn't add any thing in today screen, it is alrady occluded . Really, give it a trial. The only questionable problem is some tolerable strange Radio behavior, will try radio 1.18 and decide.
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Thank you for your reply, hbahaie!
Since you have tried both Ranju's 7.7 and this ROM, which one do you prefer and suggest me to flash?
Thanks in advance

dai_thang said:
Translation :
It seem to be that there is no ROM better than 2.16.06
But with this new ROM from Mr.PhamQuang, maybe this is the best ROM i've seen
This new ROM was ported from Diamond touch with build 19581
base on ROM 2.11.11
New basic feature :
CE Core 5.2.19150 (Build 19581.1.1.1)
Free RAM when startup is 29.80MB
Flask Disk 21 M
Build in :
pBar 1.5.3 (NEW)
Hibernate 1.4
SD Setting
WMStorage 1.8
Remain Problem :
Unstable camera
here the link for download :
http://cid-385216dd245e8faa.skydrive...i|_19581.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/11706053...19581.rar.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/48730493...uni_19581.html
http://www.mediafire.com/?pznwh9nkapn
Password for all links: PhudongSoft.vn
Thank you master N. N. Cuong
And, special thank to master PhamQuang and the nice folks at the PDAViet!
Enjoy,
KOR!
Since this ROM is based on N. N. Cuong's previous ROM v2.11.11, therefore I believe that this ROM is for G3 devices, though I might be wrong!
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Thank u very much Dai for translation.
Now, i see the cause behind that great fast, surely because it is ported from an originaly VGA ROM (the diamond ROM). Good done N.N. Coung.
Can u please check for the recommended radio by N.N.Cuong?
N.B. I didn't try Camerea till now

jolas said:
Thank you for your reply, hbahaie!
Since you have tried both Ranju's 7.7 and this ROM, which one do you prefer and suggest me to flash?
Thanks in advance
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Really, it is a difficult question, and the answer depends upon ur demands. Ranju's is a very stable and having a lot of stuffs. Cuong's one is fast as a rocket, vanilla, and ported from a VGA ROM, the base ROM for all the coming cooked ROMs in next days, and I dream if the masters of cooking could integarte the Manila stuffs in next ROMs. So, for me if Cuong's ROM provides me with the minimum level of stability during my drive test along today and may be tommorrow at maximum, I'll keep it till Ranju release a new Diamond based ROM.

hbahaie said:
Really, it is a difficult question, and the answer depends upon ur demands. Ranju's is a very stable and having a lot of stuffs. Cuong's one is fast as a rocket, vanilla, and ported from a VGA ROM, the base ROM for all the coming cooked ROMs in next days, and I dream if the masters of cooking could integarte the Manila stuffs in next ROMs. So, for me if Cuong's ROM provides me with the minimum level of stability during my drive test along today and may be tommorrow at maximum, I'll keep it till Ranju release a new Diamond based ROM.
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Thanks again for your reply, hbahaie!
I'm gonna flash the Master's NNCuong's ROM tonight, hoping that it is even better that the one I already use!
Your advices were very helpfull for me.

I concurred, n.n.cuong rom is really fast, this rom is as fast as his 2.11.11 if not faster,
this is how universal really should feel, fast and snappy!
many thanks to n.n.cuong for the rom, and KOR for posting them

pjc007 said:
Can't recommend this one - bricked my UNI and needed to follow the full Mamaich unbrick process to get it working again!
Currently running KDSKamal again, but thinking about switching to Ranju 7.7.
-Paul.
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Hi Paul,
Just out of curiosity, is your Universal a G3 device or a G4 device?
Though, sometimes the FAT does get messed up during flashing and then there is always MTTY to the rescue!
KOR!

hbahaie said:
Thank u very much Dai for translation.
Now, i see the cause behind that great fast, surely because it is ported from an originally VGA ROM (the diamond ROM). Good done N.N. Cuong.
Can u please check for the recommended radio by N.N.Cuong?
N.B. I didn't try Camera till now
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Salam hbahaie,
Yes, it is kindness from DaiThang to provide us with the translation. Unfortunately, both of my Universals are not with me. One is out for repairs due to broken USB port and the other is with one of my friends. So unfortunately, I cannot try this ROM and Ranju's v7.7 ROM for few days.
PhamQuang was the first one to port the Diamond ROM to Universal. This I posted few days ago and you must have missed it. The Universal with my friend has this ROM on it. Very fast and very stable.
Of course, combine PhamQuang Diamond port with the NNCuong previous v2.11.11, I have no doubt we have a winner on our hands. An extremely fast and very stable ROM with 21MB as Flash Disk.
Salam,
Mohamed

[ROM][WWE][17/09/08]gullums Manila2D beta[ONLINE]

ok this is only a beta yet
there is no office in this rom because I had to remove it for space.
Opal apps
Manila2D
Audio Manager
Album (can't play videos)
Phonecanvas (dam nice dialer)
MP3 trimmer
Streaming Media
Audio booster
Google Maps
RSS hub
Youtube
Keyboard (Compact QWERTY, Full QWERTY and Phone keypad)
medihub
Dshow
lockstream
Large start menu
Large titlebar
Voliume control
usb to pc (make ELF a mass storage drive)
other apps
Opera
Java
Flash 3.1
PIM Backup
Pocker rar
Registry editor
and probable some more
Mediafire download link
Elfin friendly rom
special thanks to all that are involved it the XDA team to export apps from the new HTC phone

How to flash on ELFIN
What You Need
- This Loader File http://rapidshare.com/files/146172083/Loader.zip
How To Flash
1
- Connect Your Phone To Your PC
- Vista Users Make Sure You Have Windows Mobile Center Installed And You Have Established A Connection
- XP Users Make Sure You Have ActiveSync Installed And You Have Established A Connection
2
- Now That You Know Your Phone Is Connected To Your PC Run The Loader File Which You Downloaded (Double Click On Click To Run.exe)
- After You Run The Loader File A Black Screen Will Pop Up On Your PC
- Follow The Steps 1 and 2 On The Black Screen (You Will Only Complete Steos 1 and 2, Step 3 Is Not Needed And Does Not Work)
- After You Complete Step 2 On The You Should Have An All White Screen On Your Touch
- If You Have An All White Screen On Your Touch You Are Done
- Now Just Run The ROMUpdateUtility.exe That You Downloaded With The Rom (Make sure your phone is in the white screen)
Thats It
Thanks to RaffieKol for this guide

Hi gullum,
I would like to try your Rom, it's for Elfin too?? IPL/SPL?

Celso Marques said:
Hi gullum,
I would like to try your Rom, it's for Elfin too?? IPL/SPL?
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it should work on elfin this is a os only rom no radio, spl ipl or splash

NOPE !!!
gullum said:
it should work on elfin this is a os only rom no radio, spl ipl or splash
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It won't run on elfin (on mine at least).
I tried with several RUU, including (at first attempt) with the one provided in the archive.
I think it has to deal with the version number which is set to 1.00.... Seyia, on win-mobile forum (french) had the same issue with flash for elfin, while his rom was flashing with no problem on elf.
If you could renew your rom with an other version number, it should do the trick
BTW, i'd really like to test this rom
Thanx in advance Gullum

lezink said:
It won't run on elfin (on mine at least).
I tried with several RUU, including (at first attempt) with the one provided in the archive.
I think it has to deal with the version number which is set to 1.00.... Seyia, on win-mobile forum (french) had the same issue with flash for elfin, while his rom was flashing with no problem on elf.
If you could renew your rom with an other version number, it should do the trick
BTW, i'd really like to test this rom
Thanx in advance Gullum
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I will try that and upload a new version tonight so you can test

I'll check here with my Elfin and let you know if it's work...

can u plz provide a rapidshare mirror? this mediafire mirror is damn slow.

Gullums latest ROM
Hi Gullum!
Wery nice ROM i have installed in my HTC Touch (elf)
I no it`s a beta but could you fix the Weather and video. It dos`ent work for me and could you do it i black to and With digital clock?
Regards MacRoy

Celso Marques said:
I'll check here with my Elfin and let you know if it's work...
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Hey gullum, really can't flash to my Elfin "INVALID COMMAND" error.

Celso Marques said:
Hey gullum, really can't flash to my Elfin "INVALID COMMAND" error.
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can you try the new link in first post to see if it works

Hi gullum.
Few questions, whats the page pool(i suppose 4mb)?
And what's the amount of ram avaliable after a few hours of usage?
Thx.

Jura_ZG said:
Hi gullum.
Few questions, whats the page pool(i suppose 4mb)?
And what's the amount of ram avaliable after a few hours of usage?
Thx.
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You can run the Page Pool changer or device_info.bat applications to view or change the PP size (see my sig).

ok i have flashed my elfin and so far it work well,include weather and youtube,i just test them a couple mintus ago. so thank you and looking for your final officially release

philions said:
ok i have flashed my elfin and so far it work well,include weather and youtube,i just test them a couple mintus ago. so thank you and looking for your final officially release
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did you use the elfin friendly version?

hey, i just flashed my elf with this rom and everything works great. one problem i noticed was that when i press the volume button and click the volume icon it opens the battery settings and the signal icon opens the volume.. other than that its great!

gullum said:
did you use the elfin friendly version?
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that's the point I didn't use elfin friendly version but it work well,should it be a abnormal thing?
the only problem I encounter by now is when I slide tab to message, it can just display english character but other words like chinese are missing, any idea about it?

WOW!
This is an amazing ROM! I have been taking a break from flashing new ROMs and glad I tried this. I haven't even loaded any other apps and may not. Great job!
So far I have not found anything I don't like - and that never happens! I prefer the PCM keyboard with my skin, but the one on this ROM is certainly acceptable and I will likely get used to it. The dialer is amazing. I have not seen that slide up and down to hide the commands before.
If there is anyone on the fence about trying this ROM - DO IT - DO IT NOW. I had no problems flashing using the ELFIN files on post one.

Hello.
Do you will make a multilanguage rom? That includes PTG?

dsixda said:
You can run the Page Pool changer or device_info.bat applications to view or change the PP size (see my sig).
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Yeah i know. I meant whats the mem status after the flash and after enabling TF2D.

Htc Universal - G3 - Windows Vista : How to Flash ?

Hi to everybody
i'm new of this forum and a noob too .
I've gotten a HTC Universal G3 version.
I've read a lot of threads about flashing Htc Universal but the most of them are refering to Htc Wizard.
I have a laptop with Windows Vista OS, and i would like to flash my Universal G3 version with an updated ROM, possibly a stable version of WM6.5 (or 6.1, it's the same)
Could you show me le last, simple and secure way to do this ?
I'm very confusing, so anyone can help me, do it !!!
Many thks
johnjohnmel
P.S. Does it exist an hacking hardware guide to change Wifi module from 802.11b to 802.11g ?

johnjohnmel said:
Hi to everybody
i'm new of this forum and a noob too .
I've gotten a HTC Universal G3 version.
I've read a lot of threads about flashing Htc Universal but the most of them are refering to Htc Wizard.
I have a laptop with Windows Vista OS, and i would like to flash my Universal G3 version with an updated ROM, possibly a stable version of WM6.5 (or 6.1, it's the same)
Could you show me le last, simple and secure way to do this ?
I'm very confusing, so anyone can help me, do it !!!
Many thks
johnjohnmel
P.S. Does it exist an hacking hardware guide to change Wifi module from 802.11b to 802.11g ?
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Welcome to the forum
By now not any wm6.5 is STABLE, and if it´s your first time flashing I would strongly recommend to install a 6.1 stable ROM, for that I can recommend Tomal 8.5 or 8.81 ROM´s, they are just great!!
Also if you can flash in XP is easier than in Vista. anyway here instructions for flashing with vista http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001
For learning how to, please reade the Wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
Good luck and please dont forget to vote!

Hello,
Welcome to the forum,
I would strongly stick with what Orb says here and stick to 6.1. as well as 6.5 being very new, it also uses a lot of ram to run. you find yourself having to reset to reclaim used ram. To start using 6.5 you need a 128mb upgrade.
TAKE YOUR TIME, do nothing until you are SURE you know what to do!
Have fun
Jay

orb3000 said:
Welcome to the forum
By now not any wm6.5 is STABLE, and if it´s your first time flashing I would strongly recommend to install a 6.1 stable ROM, for that I can recommend Tomal 8.5 or 8.81 ROM´s, they are just great!!
Also if you can flash in XP is easier than in Vista. anyway here instructions for flashing with vista http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001
For learning how to, please reade the Wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
Good luck and please dont forget to vote!
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Just by reading these guides have become confused.
The first thing i woud like to understand is what you can see in bootloader mode:
when i put my PDA in bootloader mode i can see only a dark monitor with this 2 writtens :
upward : "serial"
bottom : "v1.00"
This is my IPL/SPL version ? So if i've understood well my PDA it's a G3 model, is it right ?
Looking at this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
i've understood i need to downgrade my PDA to 1.05 ROM, but mine have 1.00 ROM (look upward, refering to booloader mode), so this step will be not a downgrade for me, is it right ?
Could you help to understand this first things ?
Bye
johnjohnmel

HI
You're doing OK! it is indeed a G3 and when you plug it in to the pc's usb it will say USB instead of serial. now follow THIS to upgrade your bootloader. its off the WIKI HERE. read it, it will tell you loads. The biggest problem you will have is running Vista, I only use XP so I cant help you there.
Jay
EDIT...............just spotted THIS about Vista, hope it helps.

johnjohnmel said:
Hi to everybody
i'm new of this forum and a noob too .
I've gotten a HTC Universal G3 version.
I've read a lot of threads about flashing Htc Universal but the most of them are refering to Htc Wizard.
I have a laptop with Windows Vista OS, and i would like to flash my Universal G3 version with an updated ROM, possibly a stable version of WM6.5 (or 6.1, it's the same)
Could you show me le last, simple and secure way to do this ?
I'm very confusing, so anyone can help me, do it !!!
Many thks
johnjohnmel
P.S. Does it exist an hacking hardware guide to change Wifi module from 802.11b to 802.11g ?
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Untill now i have done only what "Duanes" has suggested (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001) and you also suggested (upgrading bootlader).
About this last thing, i don't understand very well if i've upgraded or downgraded th bootloader, look this
Now what i have to do ?
Please help me, because i'm making meself confused.
Bye
johnjohnmel
P.S. Sorry for my bad english

johnjohnmel said:
Untill now i have done only what "Duanes" has suggested (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001) and you also suggested (upgrading bootlader).
About this last thing, i don't understand very well if i've upgraded or downgraded th bootloader, look this
Now what i have to do ?
Please help me, because i'm making meself confused.
Bye
johnjohnmel
P.S. Sorry for my bad english
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Hello,
I would now suggest you download a good stable rom, such as TOMALS 8.5 STANDARD build rom onto your today screen connect your pda into the USB port and then follow the instructions for flashing in vista it will then load onto your pda. Now hard reset.
thats it! You can try others later on but its best to try a good solid stable rom first. Like I said use the standard build first.
Jay

responderman said:
Hello,
I would now suggest you download a good stable rom, such as TOMALS 8.5 STANDARD build rom onto your today screen connect your pda into the USB port and then follow the instructions for flashing in vista it will then load onto your pda. Now hard reset.
thats it! You can try others later on but its best to try a good solid stable rom first. Like I said use the standard build first.
Jay
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Hi, thanks a lot. Finally i solved.
It's MORE SIMPLE that it could seem.
So it's not more necessary to CID-unlock and to download UniversalRUU, becuase in the last ROM there is just inside program to upload new ROMs.
Maybe it's necessary to change WIKI instrunctions.
What do you think ?
Bye and thanks a lot again.
johnjohnmel

responderman said:
Hello,
I would now suggest you download a good stable rom, such as TOMALS 8.5 STANDARD build rom onto your today screen connect your pda into the USB port and then follow the instructions for flashing in vista it will then load onto your pda. Now hard reset.
thats it! You can try others later on but its best to try a good solid stable rom first. Like I said use the standard build first.
Jay
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Only 2 things go wrong.
Indeed it seems it doesn't function at all GPRS with my Tim italian Network. I've to try UMTS with 3 italian network.
Maybe it's a RADIO Rom version problem.
What can i do to solve this issue ?
Also i can i see in my Home the tipical screens with shortcuts to applications, contacts etc.
Bye
johnjohnmel

johnjohnmel said:
Also i can i see in my Home the tipical screens with shortcuts to applications, contacts etc.
Bye
johnjohnmel
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System tray is one way to add icons to the home screen, however they only appear in a row at the bottom and it is a bit of a fiddle. you might be better off adding a third party software like mobile shell 3.0 to your rom so you can customise your PDA.
Jay

need WM6.5 ~28mb ram

Hi, first of all sorry for next "what rom is best?" question, I know there are lot of that topics.
I need fast WM6.5 ROM with around ~28/29mb of free RAM on 64mb Uni .
Good if it will be one of Beta builds but probalby it's impossible to get that amount on only 64mb RAM. So one choice is that with bars placed same like in WM6.1 and older. Must be WWE lang.
Thanks

I don´t think you´ll find a 6.5 ROM with such free RAM (but if you do, please let me know )
Your best option will be on 6.1 with thingonaspring lotsa RAM V1.1
Have a look here for the available Universal ROM´s:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5020953&postcount=4

I've seen 6.5 ROM with QuickMenu on it and it was probably Luca16's ROM that had 27mb ram free but can't find it now I think it was that one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=479465 .
Already I use goldrake WM6.1 because it have much free Ram too, battery life is good (on LotsaRAM battery drained much faster ) and is stable. Maybe I will be back to it but now I want some graphics oriented ROM :] WM6.5 is pretty for that

mesaj said:
I've seen 6.5 ROM with QuickMenu on it and it was probably Luca18's ROM that had 27mb ram free but can't find it now I think it was that one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=479465 .
Already I use goldrake WM6.1 because it have much free Ram too, battery life is good (on LotsaRAM battery drained much faster ) and is stable. Maybe I will be back to it but now I want some graphics oriented ROM :] WM6.5 is pretty for that
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I think you need this WM6.5 rom:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jnnwiqmzfgz/WM6.5_23016_Valina_29MbRAM_16MbFD_nk.rar

Thanks for that Win_XP!
Can you give us more details of this ROM please
Is a cooking from yourself?
What includes? and what not?
Thanks a lot,

Credits for the ROM go here:
http://www.pdaviet.net/showthread.php?64047-WM6-5-23016-29Mb-RAM-Free-16MB-FD

hallo Win_XP,
are you use that rom right now?
would you give us a litle review please
right now i'm using luca15thebig:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=479465
yes it has 30mb free after reset and then going to 28mb.

ROM that Win_XP posted is very nice and fast too. Battery life for me is even batter than on Goldrake's ROM but he's WM6.1 is nice too. I'm coming to try luca's ROM now

thank for info ... i try to download pdaViet right now

Hello,
I'm downloading pdaviet rom now, but i can't understand nothing from pdaviet.net!! It's for G3 64mb universal?? It's in English? Some image caps?
I'm a little scared...

hallo gcp72, don't worry, it's in english
my uni is G4, so i think it will work for G3 too.
i'm not a rom expert but i think this rom is similiar with luca15thebig but more clean, no chome and no titanium.
i has a little problem here, the flash light for camera is keep turning on, but i think it's my hardware problem
other thing is running well, thanks to pdaViet

Hi all,
Can any one show me how to remove some applications in Rom WM 6.5?

Uninstall them?!

I think he meant how to remove apps that are default in cooked ROM included by cook not installed by him.

Ah, oh I see.
You can't remove apps from a ROM.
If you don't want to see them, just delete the shortcut from "\Windows\Start Menu\" folder.
The only way to remove apps from a ROM is to re-cook it yourself. If the cook supplies their kitchen, this is the easier way. Take a deep breath before you think about cooking

Win_XP said:
I think you need this WM6.5 rom:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jnnwiqmzfgz/WM6.5_23016_Valina_29MbRAM_16MbFD_nk.rar
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I tryed this ROM, but when I want to restore from SPB Backup created backup exe, then the NEXT button not displayed at the screen, When I can't press NEXT then I can't continue the restore :-(
I have a same issue with Tomal 9.0 ROM. (In Tomal 8.2, 8.9, 10, 12, 12.1 works the restore)

Don't know where is the problem, I'm using this WM6.5 rom without any problems

i have need a ROM of Windows Mobile 6.5 for my universal with 64 mb of ram.
which you advise me? I need a stable and fast ROM to use the phone every day and with a bit of free RAM.
You know if there is any ROM 6.5 in Italian?

specialdo said:
i have need a ROM of Windows Mobile 6.5 for my universal with 64 mb of ram.
which you advise me? I need a stable and fast ROM to use the phone every day and with a bit of free RAM.
You know if there is any ROM 6.5 in Italian?
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Post #4 !! Please first read the all threads...

I have read but have not found any reference to that rom on xda..puoi dare a me il link al thread? now I'm looking for guidance on how to change ROM on the Universal. thanks