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Best WM6 Rom so far!

Hello,
Ok, Im completely confused by now!!! What is the best wm6 room avaiable? Is it based on a final wm6 rom or still beta? Is it usable, does it work? what are the issues?
thanks,
Joao Oliveira.

Joao Oliveira said:
Hello,
Ok, Im completely confused by now!!! What is the best wm6 room avaiable? Is it based on a final wm6 rom or still beta? Is it usable, does it work? what are the issues?
thanks,
Joao Oliveira.
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I think the most stable WM6 rom for Prophet is "Smart1"'s CLEAR rom.
But I can sync with my outlook, I have upgraded to Activesync 4.5 though.
Do I need to upgrade to activesync 4.5 English version? Because I am using Chinese one.

Since at the moment that I have tried there is none that works completely well, they usually have mistakes with the BT, I have returned to WM5 and have put the rom of ASERG AKU3.3 v.12, very good and stable

tiggerbcn said:
Since at the moment that I have tried there is none that works completely well, they usually have mistakes with the BT, I have returned to WM5 and have put the rom of ASERG AKU3.3 v.12, very good and stable
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Same here.. ..a friend of mine has the Most Beautiful ROM running on his Wizard right now. It seems to me that's the best WM6.0 ROM out there at the moment. Disappearing SMS problems are solved etc.
Would be great to see this ROM running on the Prophet
But it should solve:
- IR problems
- Include the charge fix
- SMS storing problem
- BT pairing history
We just have to wait for a willingly and smart Prophet user who can give this a try

So let me get this straight:
1. ASERG AKU3.3 v.12 is currently better than any WM6 ROM currently in this forum (for a Prophet) ??
2. Can someone please show us images comparing WM6 ROMs and AKU ROMs (how they look like) ? please...
thanks

Palpoule said:
So let me get this straight:
1. ASERG AKU3.3 v.12 is currently better than any WM6 ROM currently in this forum (for a Prophet) ??
2. Can someone please show us images comparing WM6 ROMs and AKU ROMs (how they look like) ? please...
thanks
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1. For the Prophet, yes.
2. Look HERE for info about the different AKU's.
And take a look HERE for info about WM6.0.

thx mccune!
i have looked at the differences... it seems that AKU is more stable and everything (since i have installed smart1's WM6 ROM and there are a few unresolved bugs...)
but anyways, i like WM6's appearence way better... and this is what matters more for me hehe
but... im still a bit confused about something... what exactly is AKU ? i mean ... does it have anything to do with microsoft? or is it simply another OS in competition with microsoft's WM ? :S
i can see the widows logo in the AKU's pics... thats y im confused
in other words: Why are there AKU and WM6 roms in this forum ? :S whats the difference ?
thx in advance

It says it all in the link he gave you
"Review of update packs (AKU) for Windows Mobile 5.0""
Looks like AKU is a set of upgrades which Microsoft release, maybe like "service pack" for XP. These include patches and tweaks for the OS.
SO ASERG AKU3.3 v.12 is the old version of Windows Mobile, (WM2005) but with latest updates from Microsoft installed.

Ahh okayzzz...
so AKU is like WM5 SP# and WM6 is... well, WM6
thx

ASERG AKU3.3 v.12 Issues
Recently loaded this rom on my Prophet multiple issues with Rom, Calender is in Russian or something, unit runs really slow, drains batt fast, unable to select notifications from Voice msg and be connected directly to voice mail, running of programs is delayed or crashed.
Know this is the most recent one out there just not sure if it fully functional.

dpast said:
Recently loaded this rom on my Prophet multiple issues with Rom, Calender is in Russian or something, unit runs really slow, drains batt fast, unable to select notifications from Voice msg and be connected directly to voice mail, running of programs is delayed or crashed.
Know this is the most recent one out there just not sure if it fully functional.
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Why are you so negative about this ROM?
- Calender is in Russian -> Change your region settings
- unit runs really slow -> Never heard off such problem
- drains batt fast -> Maybe your device has been OC-ed using BatteryStatus?
- Other point I don't use, so no comment.
I've tried almost every ROM available for the Prophet and I must say this is one of the best!

To me the best WM6 Rom is the smart1 clear... but it's just a opinion.

Rom Issues
The phone has no Batt issues, untill loaded this rom batt at time runs hot, turning the unit off is inpossible w/out taking the Batt out - the shut down screen only restarts the unit or puts in in standby, attaching the unit w/ a bluetooth - if the unit is actually restarted or shut off does not recall the prev settings - have to re-attach the unit as a new item, Wireless - will not keep WEp keys stored in system, again if re-start unit must re-activate the whole sys & keys, MS Messenger will not log on at not point even re-starting the unit will not work & finally when the rom is initially run not all the programs install have to manually go back in to install application (ex. batt tester, batt charge notification on desktop are some f/ example). To actually speed up the system needed to re-run the rom update 3X not the best thing to have to do. Additional suggestion rom could use a PDF initial install prog. instead of having to install after rom run & set up.

My present rom is aserg's 3.12
Hi guys, I still think that Aserg's 3.12 rom is the best. However, I am waiting too for a good and (more) stable WM6 rom to use the new features. Wm6 stiil has too many problems to fix e.g. not working IR , etc.
I include 3 pics of my current rom with 2 versions of my today screen. Isn't it what someone asked in this thread? If anyone knows a better WM6 rom, please let me know.

Noob - What rom to use?

Hello there,
I have some questions that I’m sure every newbie here will need answered.
1- Are there any signs that there will be an official WM6 update?
2- What options will the device lose if updated to an unofficial ROM update? I heard something about video calls and Wi-Fi.
3- What will I gain if I updated my device to WM6?
4- Which is the best ROM update out there and what’s its limitation?
5- Is it stable?
Thanks a lot for advace.

dark hawk, you really have to read around a little.
Unfortunately the (non official) WM6 roms are in a constant state of flux, but you should be comforted by the fact that the WM6 Universal Rom was one of the first "non official" Wm6 roms released. So it's stable enough.
I ran an early one for several months, no problems.
I suggest trying a few, as they will rarely cause any permanent issues, and most are improvements over WM5.
Video calling might be lost. But everything else seems to work well enough.
No idea about an official WM6 rom I'm afraid. Check out HTC's websites.
V

dark_hawk said:
Hello there,
I have some questions that I’m sure every newbie here will need answered.
1- Are there any signs that there will be an official WM6 update?
2- What options will the device lose if updated to an unofficial ROM update? I heard something about video calls and Wi-Fi.
3- What will I gain if I updated my device to WM6?
4- Which is the best ROM update out there and what’s its limitation?
5- Is it stable?
Thanks a lot for advace.
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ANSWERS
1. No there will no official WM6 for UNIVERSAL
2. Well you will not lose much other than slight issues with stability (which is also getting refined with the newer cooked ROMS)
Both Video Call and wifi work fine now . and with the new releases to come i am sure it will get further improved
Try using NEW WM6 PRO Business V7 VIDEOCALL by Laurentius26
or indra's UNI WM6 XOJ Version(WWE) by INDRA
both of them are very good ROMS with video call working and most of the bugs/isuues solved
and i am sure even if microsoft had planned an officila release it wouldn't have come close to these
(Remember the days when we had official WM5 and we still loved to use the ROMS cooked by HELMI, INDRA, JW.... Lt.Cmdr.Ivan)
4. No best ROM as such, you will have to find time, experiment with each of them to know which one suits you the most (Tip :- A newer version does not have to be the best of all)
Even after so many releases still there are lots of us who use Jwrightmcps Crossbow ROM Update 2.02.02 WWE, though its not the latest
5. Stability - i will not comment on it as i think people react differntly to the same ROM, for eg - i find indra's UNI WM6 XOJ Version(WWE) by INDRA, very good and stable with no hangups, but if you open the thread for the same there you will find a group of people with a different school of thought. for them its not stable. So the best way to find out is to devote a few weekends on it and experiment flashing the new ROMS, and look for yourself
"THE MOST APPROPRIATE ONE"

vijay555 said:
dark hawk, you really have to read around a little.
Unfortunately the (non official) WM6 roms are in a constant state of flux, but you should be comforted by the fact that the WM6 Universal Rom was one of the first "non official" Wm6 roms released. So it's stable enough.
I ran an early one for several months, no problems.
I suggest trying a few, as they will rarely cause any permanent issues, and most are improvements over WM5.
Video calling might be lost. But everything else seems to work well enough.
No idea about an official WM6 rom I'm afraid. Check out HTC's websites.
V
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Video Call is reported working for most people for Laurentius WM6 V7 Video Call and Indra's ROM if they follow instruction. Do not know why some of them do not work.
Unfortunately my Uni died before I could try WM6.

Perhaps a poll could be created of which Rom is used. That way we know which people have generally plumped for and the more people using it with success the more chance that installing it might be a good idea for somebody else.

I second the idea for a poll.

I've just loaded Jwrightmcps's ROM and am very impressed. Very stable, no real issues for me. I don't need video calling so don't think I'll be changing again soon.

Upgrade question?

Hi all.
I'm active in the HTC Touch forum and have installed custom ROM's on my device many times. However, I would like to upgrade my wife's C600 to the new WM6.1 (I'm currently running a cooked version on my Touch).
Do I need to upgrade to WM6 first, or can I go straight to WM6.1? (The device is still running original WM5 ROM from Orange UK).
Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you

Read my guide

That's a great guide. Thanks very much.
Would you recommend waiting for a more 'bug free' WM6.1, or is the version in your guide quite usable? I waited for about a month after the first WM6.1 release before flashing for my HTC Touch, and I'm well pleased with it. I do like the look of the standard version for smartphone, that's why I want to flash it.
Cheers

the version available is very bug free.
at least in my opinion. i have been using 6.1 on a hurricane for the last week and it works perfectly.
so not only is the 6.1 bug free, it also works on hurricane.
i do have to say that i am only using the standard phone functions as sms, making calls, bluetooth, mp3 player. and some apps: navigation, ebook reader etc.

How are WM6.1 ROMs nowadays?

So I've been out of the scene a long time, the last time I was around the WM6.1 ROMs were just getting released and had a lot of bugs.
How are they nowadays? Anymore freezing or GPS problems? What are the benefits with the WM6.1 ROMs? I'm thinking about using the factory HTC WM6.1 ROM on my AT&T Tilt.
Thanks in advance.

How are they????
Well, where should I start???
How about the begining....They are about 70,000 to 109,000 kilobytes.
Dude seriously??? There are several dozen posts about 6.1 roms. It would've taken you less time to read a few of them then to post this waste of space.
So go read & learn something new. Try a few, or learn & cook your own. But don't come around here & expect anyone to write up cliff notes so you don't have to read or search like the rest of us.

WM 6.1 Issues
vanydotk said:
So I've been out of the scene a long time, the last time I was around the WM6.1 ROMs were just getting released and had a lot of bugs.
How are they nowadays? Anymore freezing or GPS problems? What are the benefits with the WM6.1 ROMs? I'm thinking about using the factory HTC WM6.1 ROM on my AT&T Tilt.
Thanks in advance.
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The common known issues and fixes are;
1. GPS- There is a common problem with the GPS programs starting when the HTC Today home plugin is active. Some ROMs seem to get around this issue, but every 6.1 ROM I have tried experienced this. The fix is to disable HTC Today plugin, soft reset, start the GPS software and minimize it. Enable your HTC Today plugin and go through each tab (Today/Contacts/Music/Weather, etc.) You should then be able to close the GPS program and it will start again untill your next S/R.
2. There was a screen freeze issue that was fixed by a new Hard SPL 3.28 or 3.29, do a search on Jockey SPL and it will take you to the SPL replacement process.
The new Diamond ROM is out and they are cooking in some of its feattures into the Kaiser ROMs.
Some of the 6.1 advantages have been the threaded messaging, better memory allocation, Internet Explorer has more functionality and you can say you have the latest and "greatest"......
I have been using Laurentis' ROMs but stopped flashing after his L26 v6a.
I have not tried any of the Diamond ROMS because I'm waiting to see those bugs.... I have ran on L26 v6a for over a month with minimal issues, other than those listed above.
Hope this helps.

Bruce Inman said:
I saw no reply to your questions so I thought I would chime in...
The common known issues and fixes are;
1. GPS- There is a common problem with the GPS programs starting when the HTC Today home plugin is active. Some ROMs seem to get around this issue, but every 6.1 ROM I have tried experienced this. The fix is to disable HTC Today plugin, soft reset, start the GPS software and minimize it. Enable your HTC Today plugin and go through each tab (Today/Contacts/Music/Weather, etc.) You should then be able to close the GPS program and it will start again untill your next S/R.
2. There was a screen freeze issue that was fixed by a new Hard SPL 3.28 or 3.29, do a search on Jockey SPL and it will take you to the SPL replacement process.
The new Diamond ROM is out and they are cooking in some of its feattures into the Kaiser ROMs.
Some of the 6.1 advantages have been the threaded messaging, better memory allocation, Internet Explorer has more functionality and you can say you have the latest and "greatest"......
I have been using Laurentis' ROMs but stopped flashing after his L26 v6a.
I have not tried any of the Diamond ROMS because I'm waiting to see those bugs.... I have ran on L26 v6a for over a month with minimal issues, other than those listed above.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the info.
I acutally did do a search but it seems like nowadays everybody has a veriation of the WM 6.1 ROM and there wasn't really any information on the shipped HTC ROM because everybody uses cooked ROMs. I'll stick with WM6 for now and check back in a few months.

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really? with all the different version that the cooks put out there, you think he could summarize all the features, and pros and cons of all different roms that are available in the less the time it took to write that?
and in case you dont know who you are calling gay, just hope that you never ever brick you device.

Stop asking to be spoon fed.
Stop the flaming.
Thread closed.

I have searched and flashed but to no avail, can somoene help?!

Hi all
I've been looking for a CLEAN speedy rom for ages, ever since At0mang stopped cooking the quality of the roms on here seems to have dropped, there doesnt seem to be a single RAPHAEL rom, or one that hasnt been heavily modified to include the very buggy rhodium manilla
does ANYONE know of a CLEAN/SPEEDY rom with minimal extra applications but of course the regular gamut of speed enhancements
many thanks

Try PROven 4.2 with or without tp or rhodium manillas

Have you tried Da-G's? he's releasing roms in addition to kitchens now. It might be buggy since its the lastest 6.5 build.

I've already tried Provens 4.2
its moreso the issues with the menu's thats the problem
same with Da_G's, theres just some pretty annoying bugs on there
the only thing i tend to use my TP for is as a phone, to text and call, and some of the roms are just really slow when it comes to texting!

You could try NATF's Roms. They are pretty stable, and you can choose the lite version - it comes without Manilla, and then you can add whatever apps you like.

i'd recommend RRE roms... it comes with or without Manila and 6.1 or 6.5 versions.
it's amazingly fast and stable

RRE 5.8 series everytime, loved his 6.1 based ROM used Atoms before this, admittedly RRE 5.8 aren't as Naked as Atoms were but they are certainly not filled to the brim with apps just for the sake of having them!! Also try his 6.5 based series..they Freakin Rock and are stable as anything ive used ...
So Far

Hi all,
First of all, i am new here BUT read the rules of this forum as far as i could understand it (am from Holland
and can write/read some English but most of this translated with google translater )
Second i did search what i am looking for but couldn't find it exactly.
This topic is most close to it i think.
I have a touch pro, dutch phone, no simlock, doesn't work very well, very slow phone, microphone is broken so phone function can't be used anymore,
camera had better days, battery is not much better, BUT:
The GPS function does work and that is what want to use the phone for.
I am a tourist trackdriver (Nurburgring Nordschleife) and want to measure my tracktimes with Racechrono.
I know it isn't very accurate, but that doesn't matter on a 21 kilometre track
What i'm looking for is a very very very light windows mobile version without phone functions, games, email, internet, and such, this because the phone crashed alot during the time i used it as daily phone, so there has to be as little programs on the phone as possible.
Only the GPS function and the Race Chrono program have to work.
Can someone help me with this?
Thanks in advance.
Jeroen