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How I made my XDA IIs more stable....thanks to Wilesd

I saw a post on here about the progs in the windows/startup folder. Someone mentioned that removing the "connections" executable file had made their XDA more stable. It seems to be the exe that places the O2 icon on the task bar at the top of the screen.
I tried just that...moved the file out of startup to a temp backup folder and did a soft reset.
That was a couple of days ago and I haven't had to reset since Previously I was having to reset 3 or 4 times a day just through very light use!
Thanks for the suggestion Wilesd

Hmm not sure what .exe you are talking about in the windows\StartUp folder.
All I have there are:
Code:
aPerSaveStark.lnk
Camera_Detect.lnk
CheckAutoRun.lnk
ChgDfLnk.lnk
cPerSaveStar.lnk
IA_Caller_ID.lnk
nPerSaveStar.lnk
O2 Connect.lnk
poutlook.lnk
RegNotify.exe
Run_BTTrayCE_10.lnk
Spb GPRS Notify.lnk
STK.lnk
tPerSaveStar.lnk
As you can see.. The only .exe I have is the RegNotify.exe.
The closest that I get to O2 is the O2 Connect.lnk shortcut..
Is that the one you moved?

I don't have the "02 Connect" link in my startup. The file I moved was called "Connections". I can't see on my pda what the file extension is so I don't know if it was a .lnk or a .exe. The mention in the previous post I got the info from was that it was an executable though.
THIS is the post I saw it in.
Maybe it's a country specific thing ?

After all the crashing I was getting with the 1.31 ROM and O2 Active which I never used I decided to do the Corporate install that does not put on the O2 Active rubbish. My phone has not crashed since before I was getting at least 4-5 lockups a day!

Glad I could help, anyway I had to hard reset mine after i installed some dodgy camera upgrade Cab file so decided to give the "Corporate" option ago this time, just select Corporate during the Boot up and type 0506 when it asks for a corporate code.
No looking back now, basically you get a clean WM2003SE install without ANY O2 rubbish but all the GPRS configs etc.. intact. I have not had to do a single reset since.
Recommend this method to any fed up with the O2 active stuff screwing up your IIs. I can honestly say I can't fault the device now.

Thanks for the info guys.
I been holding back from doing the ROM update on my XDAIIs due to everyone saying they have to keep sot reseting their device.
I've just removed the connections.exe from startup folder on my existing setup - make sure i'm happy to carry on without the O2 icon at the top.
Will let you know how I get on.
Thanks again.

Great I shall try this tomorrow.
I've been getting regular crashes on my XDA 2s since I upgraded to the latest ROM.
D

Thanks, removed the O2 connections as suggested 2 days ago and have not needed to reset since.
Was having to reset 2 or 3 times a day since I'd upgraded.

difference between corporate and personal
Whats the difference between corporate and personal mode?

Corporate mode basically doesnt install O2 Active at all so you're left with the default windows screen (presumably so you could customise with your own corporate guff)

numanoids said:
Corporate mode basically doesnt install O2 Active at all so you're left with the default windows screen (presumably so you could customise with your own corporate guff)
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Thanks and what do you mean "0506" as corporate code?

thanks ...yellow screen?
thanks guys the corp version seems to do the trick, look very stable now. who need o2 crap. however i can't fail that notice that the screen is slightly yellow from certain angles. it look whitish when you are right in front of it but from any other angle it looks yellowish...anyone else with similar screens? don't remember this to be the case with my previous trusted xda 2...it's a nice device though...
yanni

It seems to be a thing with the latest XDA2 "s" and "i" models as it didn't happen on the original XDA2. I did read that the original had Sony screens but the newer ones are made by someone else.
Regardless of this minor inconvenience, I do think the new screens are much brighter that the previous ones...Just my opinion of course :roll:

It seems to be a thing with the latest XDA2 "s" and "i" models as it didn't happen on the original XDA2. I did read that the original had Sony screens but the newer ones are made by someone else.
Regardless of this minor inconvenience, I do think the new screens are much brighter that the previous ones...Just my opinion of course :roll:

increase brightness levels
yes they are brighter indeed...also, the xda2s by default reduces the light of the screen to conserve power when used on a battery...if you fix this the yellowish feel goes almost away...why can't they get their sceens right, same probs with bloody apple products, don't they understand that their screen are the most important interface with their devices...
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connections.exe in start up
I removed the connections as advised in my XDA IIs and yes it did improve the stability, but after several days I found that even though the PDA was working well the phone would not work properly, either the phone would lock or it would not dial out, or you would answer a call but the caller could not be heard. On two occasions my blue tooth connection was lost. though this only happened on the first day. This was solved by a soft reset. So I have come to the conclusion that yes connections is the trigger but also it dose serve some purpose. I am therefore going to use the corporate mode which seems to be a common solution on many forum topic subjects. I hope this feedback helps others.

I have only just got an XDA2s & noticed that I was resetting 5 or more times per day. I have now removed connections.exe from the startup folder and also removed all references to O2 Active from the Today program and the Start Menus
I'll post results in a few days

Re: connections.exe in start up
fvau72 said:
I removed the connections as advised in my XDA IIs and yes it did improve the stability, but after several days I found that even though the PDA was working well the phone would not work properly, either the phone would lock or it would not dial out, or you would answer a call but the caller could not be heard.
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I tried corporate mode with removed connections.exe and installed beta of the new today screen.
I have noticed an issue with losing connections too, and your comment about not hearing caller reminds me that happened to me but I thought nothing of it at the time.
I have noticed a bit of a pattern to the not dialling out issue
Basically if the phone loses all connection for a while (not sure how long) then it seems to not get it back when you get to an area you can receive. A soft reset sorts this out.
But this is highly annoying for me, I live in London and go to work on the underground (subway to you yanks) and when I come out if I forget to reset my BA it will not receive calls or dial out.

XDA IIs Stability
What ROM version or versions are you all using?
I'm also having to reset my XDA a couple of times of day and would like to improve on the stability of the device. I've looked in my \Windows\startup and have various links (one is O2 Connect) and two executables (CommLoader.exe and RegNotify.exe).
Also, when I have had to do a hard re-set I have never gotten the option of 'Corporate or Personal'. Probably because of different ROM versions.
Also have any of you experienced problems with the Bluetooth no starting because of low memory on a regular basis?
Do any of you have an O2 XDA IIs from Asia?
Thanks

No resets in 3 days now I've removed connections.exe & stop using O2 Active UI Not using corporate mode though - I'm not brave enough yet to try upgrading my ROM

Xda_IIs_v131139_upgrade.exe Update

Hi guys,
Recently installed the latest ROM offered by O2 onto my XDA2s, having firstly been incredibly frustrated that I'd lost all my txt messages and installed applications, I have since found that the phone locks up almost daily now - it particularly seems to be whenever switching the phone on/off with the topright power button - at which stage it'll just freeze.
Sometimes when making a call, I'll dial the number, and when ringing starts, switch the phone display off so as to save batteries, when doing the same since the ROM update, the phone seems to hang.
VERY frustrated, anyone any ideas, or experiencing the same?
Another question, with Bluetooth Audio, is there any way to stream a telephone call through my PC via a bluetooth link allowing me to chat/hear through the PC instead of the phone?
And finally, does anyone else find the Network Connections settings on the PocketPC OS incredibly stupid, confusing and impossible to accurately setup for Internet access through Wireless/Bluetooth??
Cheers, Ash

this may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=18350
follow the above thread. I found by doing what it said about removing o2 active stuff I havent had to soft reset since..
I would also add that I have also upgraded to radio rom 1.12.00 and Blue tooth 3900 (shortly after so not certain it was due just to that but likely)
If I can be any help at all PM me and I will try and assist maybe talk on instant messenger..
But I must repeat it hasnt locked since the above and the battery life seems much much greater.... for instance I left it on from 6pm last night until 7am this morning and it appeared to loose only 10% battery including making a couple of calls..
I would do it again with and uk xda2s
Hope that helps
as for the rest of your questions no idea LOL
Stay happy

Thanks for your reply, I did install the upgrade in Corporate mode having read that thread first, but its still installed all the O2 Active stuff - so should I now remove the bits from my Startup folder that relate to O2?
Also, I now cannot find any easy way to disconnect GPRS once its connected????

yep
I would get rid of the active bits as said.. to disconnect gprs simply press and hold the red hang up button
I will look again at your posts and answer anything else I can.. dont know if you have noticed but this site is slow so sorry for the delay in replying
have you upgraded the radio rom and BT version?????
stay happy

did you enter a corporate code when setting up in corporate mode?
0506 i belive
stay happy

Ahhhhh, I thought Corporate Code was for the screen password lock or something, so I just entered my usual code - should I rewrite the rom upgrade again, or can I run the setup program separately on the XDA to enter the 0506 code??
I'm currently running...
Rom V: 1.31.00 WWE
Rom Date: 12/13/04
Radio V: 1.06.00
Protocol: 1337.38
ExtRomV: 1.31.139 WWE
Is that the latest? got from the official O2 website.
Thanks also for the GPRS disconnect, that helps, shame it doesn't tell you, hehe!

you should just be able to do a hard reset and put it into corporate mode. do a backup first though..
The versions you are running are the latest from O2 I think.... however you can find the ones I am using on this forum... I have found them much better and if you are going to do a hard reset you might want to do them first....
anything else just shout..
stay happy

Yeah but if you back up then you are backing up the O2 active stuff as well. When you do a hard reset and choose corporate ok. But when you use backup restore the O2 active gets restored. I use Sprite as backup and i can't see offhand how to backup everything EXCEPT the O2 active stuff so that it won't reinstall on a restore. I've manually put back all my progs etc and then backed up so O2 Active won't come back.
I have to say that the latest O2 Rom update using the personal rather than corporate mode is a disaster. My phone was locking up every day. I was getting really p***** off with it. Now I have got shot of the O2 active stuff everything works fine.

Hi
Here are the instructions I got form Brian at O2 data Support. Back up to PC rather than storage card and restore from there. Here goes:
Workaround - setup a 'Corporate' install that doesn't include the Active
User Interface
Before starting insure important data is saved by syncing to Outlook on your
PC if needed (do not use backup/restore)
* Hard reset.
* Near the end of the custom applications auto-install you will be
given a choice of "Corporate" or "Personal". You should choose "Corporate".
Note: you will only have approx 5 seconds to choose this option, after which
the 'Personal' option will be automatically selected
* You will be asked for a pin. Enter 0506 (that's zero five zero
six) and tap Finish
* You will see the message "Welcome corporate user, O2 Active won't
be installed". Your device is now ready and you will have everything except
the Active User Interface.
Important: the mobile web, WAP and mms settings WILL still be preset.
Hope this helps
Regards
Chris

Cingular Siemens SX66 - WM2K5

Please focus all issues if you have updated your Cingular Siemens SX66 to the Windows Mobile 2005. I have various problems that are scattered throughout this forum. We need to get everything set into one sections so we can go through it one by one.
In this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=151346#151346
Mamaich has proven to be the best when it comes to changing up the software for the Siemens SX66. Even with all his updates and changes, there are still some minor issues that have recently been fixed.
Even with the updates, list your issues here so we can get a fully compiled list of issues.
Be specific as possible and details on how we can reproduce your issues.
Also make sure you are running the latest and greatest from XDA-Developers meaning your specs should be as follows:
Cingular Siemens SX66 - PH20B
Windows Mobile 2005
ROM: 5.03.02
Radio: 1.13.00
ba_wm5_fix_v3.rar
ba_wifi_fix.rar
remove_camera_reg_v1.rar
Headset_Today.rar
Buttons_Fix_v2.rar
1. Bluetooth Static is still there using barious headsets including Motorola HS810 and Sony Ericsson HBH660.
2. On a soft/hard reset, it deletes the pop3/imap information I put into the BA so that if reset, I have to setup my email settings everytime something happens that requires me to reset my device.
3. Lock all buttons option is reset everytime the device is reset.
4. The clock time and date still resets everytime the device is soft/hard reset.
5. When making a phone call, my phone always says AT&T even when I know for a fact that the phone is on a Cingular Wireless Cell Site. (I'm an Agent for Cingular)
6. When the screen is put into a landscape mode, the hard directional buttons respond as if the screen was in a vertical state.
7. Randomly, GPRS tries to connect when I open up my messages section.
8. There are two battery options in the system portion of the phone.
Suggestions
1. Make task manager available in the same section as where the bluetooth section is so that we can manually kill running applications easier.
2. I would like to know if anyone could possible program the phone ring tones to go through to the BT headset on top of cleaning out the static.
I also wanted to mention that MS Voice Command works great with the latest patch. Search for the volume patch for MS Voice Command.

02 enhancements have gone

Hello folks, recently took delivery of two nice new XDA Execs at our company. I upgraded one to the latest ROM image from 02, but since doing so all the 02 enhancements have dissapeared from it. I upgraded the other and it still has 02 Active and some other 02 icons.
The only difference with the first was I selected to enter a password on initial reboot after the ROM flash. When it rebooted, it asked me for the password but wouldnt accept any input at all, from the screen or keyboard so I soft reseted it.. it works fine just hasnt got the 02 bits..
Any ideas how I can get them back?

Just hard reset it,that should do it. (Press the 2 softkeys on the keyboard whilst pressing the button on the side with the stylus).

o2 rom made the buttons not work on my t mobile

icomefrom said:
o2 rom made the buttons not work on my t mobile
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..I've done this. When the device restarts amongst other things I get an 02 screen asking what type of install I want, Basic or Corporate.. have no idea what the difference is!
..also, when the device finishs restarting and installing all the enhancements, the Internet Explorer doesnt connect to the internet. I launched the 02 Active first time I tried this and it seems to further personalise everything but I found the interface to be a little bit much! ...prefer the standard interface.
Not sure what to do!

o2 enhancements
you should probably choose the consumer option when the device starts up (it is the default Setting). not connecting to the internet means the device probably did not set up properly, sometimes any interferance with the setup procedure-entering sim pin etc can cause this to happen. try resetting it again or there is an option to reset the connection in the active menu- if this is the device with the active menu, it is called extras use the connection settings option this will reset the connection settings..again you need consumer gprs and uk
dave

If you really want the shoddy interface of Death, run o2 ActiveUI from programs.
I hate it.

My XDA Orbit...Corrupt Tom Tom, and other little niggles!

Guys
I wonder if you can help me out with the following...My Orbit is doing some strange things, and I'm noticing them more and more as the days go on.
:: Alarms that I've set, and subsequently changed the times of ring at their original times as well as the new times (!)
:: TomTom 6 got kind of corrupt, and I lost the voices. I've tried reinstalling, but now all subsequent installations start up with out the configuration stage, with the voices still missing...as if the device has cached some configuration files or something like that?
:: It likes GPRS too much! Even when connected to WiFi, it still likes to use the GPRS connection for downloading...O2 UK Support say this is a product 'feature'...Hmm, a feature for their billing department I bet! Is there any way to disable the use of GPRS when there is an active WiFi connection present, and then may be a prompt to activate the connection before it does go GPRS?