This topic is to collect all experiences about WM6/WM5, good and bads, and to help others to make a proper choice about changing versions.
When post, please put in a subject application/function concerned, in a body please explain what is good or bad about this application/function.
Please include a version of the product.
At the end of the day we should have a list of functions and applets that are operational/not operational under WM5 and WM6.
regards,
rem: please post only tested facts.
WM5's where only a joke tbh, they dont even match WM6's, especially the modded ones.
TomTom 6.03 runs slower under WM6 (official O2 UK version) than it did under original WM5 on my Oribit.
IanD said:
TomTom 6.03 runs slower under WM6 (official O2 UK version) than it did under original WM5 on my Oribit.
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?? Well my HTC P3300 Runs better in all regards under WM6 than it did under WM5, that goes for TomTom v.6.03 to..
sedde said:
WM5's where only a joke tbh, they dont even match WM6's, especially the modded ones.
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be more specific
MicTh said:
?? Well my HTC P3300 Runs better in all regards under WM6 than it did under WM5, that goes for TomTom v.6.03 to..
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TomTom runs under WM6.
As with many other software, performance is an issue under WM6.
unless omap 850 is changed on another cpu (next devices)
IanD said:
TomTom 6.03 runs slower under WM6 (official O2 UK version) than it did under original WM5 on my Oribit.
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you are right.
this relates to majority of applets.
WM6 B&B 3.x and 4.x !
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According to http://www.qtek.se/sweden/nyheter/senaste_nytt.aspx a free upgrade to WM6 will be made available during the summer for the following HTC branded devices:
HTC Advantage (X7500)
HTC S620
HTC TyTN
HTC P4350
HTC P3300
bamse said:
According to http://www.qtek.se/sweden/nyheter/senaste_nytt.aspx a free upgrade to WM6 will be made available during the summer for the following HTC branded devices:
HTC Advantage (X7500)
HTC S620
HTC TyTN
HTC P4350
HTC P3300
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sweet, would be good to see a HTC WM6. so far all ive heard of is a cingular WM6 release for free.
mrvanx said:
sweet, would be good to see a HTC WM6. so far all ive heard of is a cingular WM6 release for free.
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If that information was true for all TyTN devices, that would be great news. Operating my TyTN with Bebe´s WM6 for one week now, I can say that there are worlds between the TyTN under WM5 and WM6:
With WM6
- the TyTN works much faster
- bluetooth inkl. AD2P works stable
- TomTom 6 works stable (without hanging)
- a nice VoIP integration comes along
- TCPMP works stable
In my eyes the TyTN becomes a perfect little tool with WM6 installed on it!
I´s really appreciate a free WM6 upgrade from HTC - it would perfectly fit the TyTN´s hardware.
Lumi74
mrvanx said:
sweet, would be good to see a HTC WM6. so far all ive heard of is a cingular WM6 release for free.
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Oh, I forgot to mention, www.qtek.se is the official distributor for HTC branded devices in Sweden. Info is official and straight from the source.
So, you might want to rephrase that to "...will be good to see a HTC WM6". :-D
When is it summer in Sweden?
jag121 said:
When is it summer in Sweden?
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somting like 2 och 3 mhonts from now
jag121 said:
When is it summer in Sweden?
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We're on the northern hemisphere, so it would be when it is winter in Australia.
BTW, "Juni/Juli" translates to "June/July".
jag121 said:
When is it summer in Sweden?
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Between June 25th and July 15th ;-)
GeirFrimann said:
Between June 25th and July 15th ;-)
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For me it's between 9th July to 6th August
The Tytyn uppgrade in our language is indeed very promising for os swede's
MVH Ludwig
I also heard that Vodafone Germany are going to release WM6 updates for Hermes and Herald...
We get the same update i Denmark. BUT. I dont really think that the rom will be any better than the ones we get here. Why? Because when the official releases come I am must certain that some of the Chefs in here will cook some improved roms on top of the official release.
If we look at the M$ history on software - there will be things to improve...hehe.
But - thats my opinion. What are yours?
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We get the same update i Denmark. BUT. I dont really think that the rom will be any better than the ones we get here. Why? Because when the official releases come I am must certain that some of the Chefs in here will cook some improved roms on top of the official release.
If we look at the M$ history on software - there will be things to improve...hehe.
But - thats my opinion. What are yours?
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Better?
I don't know.
But unlike the cooked ROMs it is not illegal, does not void my warranty and has full support from HTC.
http://www.europe.htc.com/z/pdf/press/WM6_statement_v6.pdf
we might get it through dopod
torquefever said:
we might get it through dopod
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Or from XDA-DEV
shayd said:
http://www.europe.htc.com/z/pdf/press/WM6_statement_v6.pdf
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Well the fact that the P3300 will be upgraded and the P3600 won't is disappointing to say the least!
I just came on to say exactly the same thing, surely the Trinity is a much more capable device for WM6, and newer. I think HTC made a bit of a dumb decision there.
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Well the fact that the P3300 will be upgraded and the P3600 won't is disappointing to say the least!
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- Will other devices be added? Potentially. We’re in constant discussions with our operator partners, and if they’re seeing significant demand from their customers for a specific device then we will always consider it.
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I think we still have a hope :/
Don't know, I think the fact an older model was mentioned, might be a hint.
KaYs3r said:
I think we still have a hope :/
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My P3600 is not operator branded so I don't see how discussing with operators could give more hopes....
I think the meaning of that sentence is "if Operator X is willing to pay then we will support them to produce their WM6 customised version".
anonimo said:
My P3600 is not operator branded so I don't see how discussing with operators could give more hopes....
I think the meaning of that sentence is "if Operator X is willing to pay then we will support them to produce their WM6 customised version".
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But if a version of WM6 exists, it's easier to adapt it to unbranded devices (I think)
- Will other devices be added?
Potentially. We’re in constant discussions with our operator partners, and if they’re seeing significant demand from their customers for a specific device then we will always consider it.
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So... don't complain here in the forum! Go to HTC, your operator and so on and MAKE PRESSURE!
good luck
jacare said:
So... don't complain here in the forum! Go to HTC, your operator and so on and MAKE PRESSURE!
good luck
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I'm not complaining, my device is unbranded
Just sent a mail asking them if they are going to release for p3600 or not.
It really is strange that HTC would release a WM6 upgrade for P3300 and not for P3600. Maybe it has something to do with the GPS? Although I would think it doesn't, since an official upgrade with GPS already came out.
Anyway, the file says it's not the final list of devices that will be able to upgrade. Hopefully, we will see an official WM6 on our Trinity.
Petition for HTC to release WM6 for P3600
Please sign
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/P3600UpgradetoWM6/index.html
Thank you
amiskwia said:
It really is strange that HTC would release a WM6 upgrade for P3300 and not for P3600. Maybe it has something to do with the GPS? Although I would think it doesn't, since an official upgrade with GPS already came out.
Anyway, the file says it's not the final list of devices that will be able to upgrade. Hopefully, we will see an official WM6 on our Trinity.
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My guess is that they spent a lot of resources on getting the much desired ROM update for GPS out that they are putting off the WM6 ROM until later.
anonimo said:
Well the fact that the P3300 will be upgraded and the P3600 won't is disappointing to say the least!
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I can understand that decision but don't approve it. For the P3300 they don't have a succesor because of the integrated SIRFIII. I don't approve it because my opinion is that the P3600 has been dropped into the market when they knew WM6 was coming too. Just like the PC's sold after november 2006 with Windows XP, you'll get an upgrade for Vista.
They should give us a clean quality WM6 ROM and I'm sure some in this forum can make a much better one from that one
for italian ppl: they should make pressure on TIM...
xboss said:
Please sign
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Thank you
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What is this for cheat? Pay to put your name on a list?????
Send a mail to HTC for free instead.
When they ask you to pay, your name is already added...
I don't give them any cents, and my name is in the list. I checked it just after not havind paid
I send them email yesterday but without reply yet, maybe they don't know either :-D
Hi,now it's sure,the Trinity will not benefit upgrade with the official wm6 rom.For info,read here
Check this out
http://www.dopodasia.com/global/hke/news/20070503_Dopod_WM6_upgrade.html
I 've already read this, but i think it's not for Htc Europe.
I donno where I've read it but I remember that dopod will upgrade the 3600 to wm6
Edit sorry losai already mention it
It's an old news you've got "Marcdu81" (april) !! Maybe the petition will have an effect !!
This is old news man! HTC already stated that if demand was high they would change views. I will not even bother posting the threads, go search yourself. Think before you post!
Sorry guys,but i've Phone to Htc France and they confirm : No wm6 for Trinity : I ask him this question : Why ? I wait again the answer !
I think you can wait a long time for nothing...There is no reason except "marketing" !!
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Sorry guys,but i've Phone to Htc France and they confirm : No wm6 for Trinity : I ask him this question : Why ? I wait again the answer !
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You don't need a ROM from HTC. You can load the Dopod ROM to your device when it is released. If you need a French ROM, I'm sure that someone here will make one from the original Dopod D810 WM6 ROM.
i have an official email from Dopod Australia saying that they will be releasing a WM6 gps version soon (in the next couple of months).
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You don't need a ROM from HTC. You can load the Dopod ROM to your device when it is released. If you need a French ROM, I'm sure that someone here will make one from the original Dopod D810 WM6 ROM.
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Not quite the same getting your ROM from a company that re-badges these devices. I for one am way too lazy to change everything (boot splash etc) in the upcoming Dopod release to make it exactly like HTC.
I think a boycott of HTC phones is way overdue. Eten anyone?
forcedalias said:
Not quite the same getting your ROM from a company that re-badges these devices.
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Well, actually they are the same company now.
forcedalias said:
I think a boycott of HTC phones is way overdue. Eten anyone?
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Whilst I sympathise with you - judging by recent reviews I think you should be careful what you wish for...
No longer a product
If you look on the HTC website. The Trinity P3600 is not even listed as a product anymore.....
jmermel said:
If you look on the HTC website. The Trinity P3600 is not even listed as a product anymore.....
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huh?
http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_p3600.htm
MontAlbert said:
i have an official email from Dopod Australia saying that they will be releasing a WM6 gps version soon (in the next couple of months).
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it has been months. dopod aus never got the wm5 gps rom. i don't know why they are taking so long... probably because customer support doesn't make them money. even o2 was faster in releasing wm6 to atom life (and the support is crap, i've had 2 o2's)
by the time they release wm6 with gps rom, the d810, wm6 and even maybe gps will be obsolete, and we will all have a new device.
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Well, actually they are the same company now.
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I know, but then... that's even more a reason to release it if one of your children companies is about to beat you to it.
Call me picky, but I want all the ROM version information/splash/logos etc all to be HTC.
HTC seems to have some automated response for my questions, even if you ask WHY the trinity ain't on the list of phones expecting an update, they send a link to the press release.
Growing a little tired of HTC lately, they're even removing the infrared port from their trinity-successor, Kaiser. What will I do with my $40 worth of TV remote software? Damn it!
forcedalias said:
Growing a little tired of HTC lately, they're even removing the infrared port from their trinity-successor, Kaiser. What will I do with my $40 worth of TV remote software? Damn it!
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I doubt if Kaiser will be released shortly - It has a Qualcomm chip in it, see http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/htc-kaiser-unboxing/?pid=668#picture_nav
The US ITC has banned imports on phones with Qualcom chip with immediate effect. See http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/08/business/08phone-web.html
See below - not listed as product by HTC
MAK11 said:
huh?
http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_p3600.htm
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http://www.htc.com/product/03-products.htm
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http://www.htc.com/product/03-products.htm
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Hi guys, first my greetz to all of you on this part of the XDA forum !
I had 2 x wallaby and one himalaya before, yesterday bought brand new ( yes I know that that is weird but it is brand new) BA...
On the himalaya I had perfectly operational wm5 and BA unfortunatly came with 2003se... I miss wm5 a bit so do you have any impressions about wm5 at BA, is there a version that function 100% ok and is it much slower than 2003 se ?
thank you all and best regards !
Yes, WM5 on BA is possible. Perhaps this page will help you:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel_WM5_Home
There is also WM6 for BA now.
Alex
EDIT: I can't say if it will work 100% properly. I haven't used WM5 on mine yet, but I can say that WM6 (although it is not bad) has its bugs. Some can be fixed, for some there are work-arounds, but there are also some bugs which I couldn't fix yet and I think it will never work as good as a original version from the manufacturer / provider (and I guess there won't be such versions for BA).
Thank you Alex I guess that I will try WM5, that will be enough for me for now
Best regards and thanks once more !
Ciao all,
one question for you: i have updated my S620 to WM6 but
they are in STANDARD version (official from HTC).
have you any others version for my smartphone??
the best I have found is the Rogers Rom. It is just as fast as the HTC but is a little easier on the eyes
Rogers Rom here
Rogers Cretificate here you will need this
And lastly, Here is the sticky that makes it all possible
Note: this is not a Professional however. Pro is only for phones with a touchscreen. I still think you will like it better though.
very nice buddy.. thanks for all
fabrysious said:
Ciao all,
one question for you: i have updated my S620 to WM6 but
they are in STANDARD version (official from HTC).
have you any others version for my smartphone??
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WM6 Professional is specifically for PocketPC-based (touchscreen) devices; from what I know, the ONY version of WM6 that will be released for smartphones (non-touchscreen) is Standard.