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Hi all
This post is in relation to the 'corrupt 2gb' posting. My 2 week old Orbit has needed to be re-set twice in the last couple weeks so I guess I'm part of the 'forgetful' micro SD card brigade. Having to re-install everything is a PITA.
I was flicking through my PC magazine and saw an advert for HTC P3300 and the inclusion of TT6 as the SatNav solution bundled in.
So that got me thinking, what brand/type of card do those units ship with? the website http://www.europe.htc.com/products/htcp3300.html shows various UK stockists, has anyone bought one like this? and are they experiencing the same?
Are the HTC branded units are having the same issue as 'orbit' owners? if so, then there is a genuine case that the units are not 'fit for purpose' and HTC could well have a situation on their hands. The many many people who are experiencing this 'issue' should go back to the retail outlet where the unit was purchased and put in a note that the unit isn't fit for pupose and is indeed faulty from initial or very early on it's useful operational life and get thier money back. Statutory rights - certainly within the UK, should allow this course of action - however, I'm not saying everyone should and will run out to do this as the handset is very sought after.
Anyone have info or using the HTC branded unit with the TT6 ? please let us know if the same issue exists!
Apologies if this has been included in another thread, if so, I haven't seen it!
I'm very miffed with this issue...!!
Cheers! Dennis! West London UK!
My HTC Artemis was supplied with a 512MB card and the TomTom DVD containing maps for Europe, I have installed just the UK map along with Route 66 nav software and a number of other products - topographical mapping etc - in the 3 plus months I have used the unit I have had no such data corruption - only use the card for storage though nothing else, and allways exit the programs properly (in the case of TTN don't just switch off the device, exit the application first) - the supplied 512MB card is a typical San Disk offering - nothing special - Mike
I got my P3300 with TT6.02 and had no microSD card - so it was bundled in with the rest of the software. (I should mention that I didn't get the Premium Version). I was allowed 1 free map to download and it wasn't even for the whole country either.
After following along the 2GB corrupt card thread for a while, I got a 1GB Sandisk microSD Ultra II card and I am only using that for storage - notes made with Word Mobile.
The only application I have installed so far is Magic Button - Yet Another Task Manager 2.0.
Does anyone who lives in the USA have a story to tell on how they went about upgrading their Uni?
Let me get this straight:
There is no one in the USA that has gotten the 128mb upgrade?
guess not?
PPC Geeks does work on the Uni, ie. mini usb replacements,motherboards, and VGA screen replacements as well as some motherboard repairs. I've asked them about it and have not heard a reply from them as of this time. I am sending my unit to them to replace my mini usb port and hoping to get the 128 MB done as well; maybe if enough people ask them about it we could get it done?
Oops I think its PPC TECHS not geeks.
I am in Canada and have a uni with a damaged mini-USB and am also interested in the 128mb upgrade...do you have details for PPC Tech or PPC geeks or whatever its called
Cheers
HTC Universal Memory Upgrade
Here is the link for PPCTechs 128 mb memory upgrade. It costs 149USD
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~HTC_Universal-439~area~upgrades-HTC+Universal+RAM.htm
Qtek 9000 Upgraded Memory 64mb to 128mb
I just got my "Qtek 9000" back last week from PocketPCTechs on Monday which they upgraded from 64mb to 128mb of ram. As far as recognizing 128mb of ram which it does which I tried flashing with Beasty & Laurentius 2.09.01 only if you use the cooked roms that support 128mb of ram. If you do not will only recognize 64mb of ram since it is missing a Nk.exe file that makes device recognize 128mb of ram. I am using Jason's latest rom which only recognizes 64mb of ram. I am anxiously awaiting for his next rom release that supports 128mb of ram since this is the most stable cooked rom out there with all the bells & whistles on it.
clemsyn said:
Here is the link for PPCTechs 128 mb memory upgrade. It costs 149USD
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~HTC_Universal-439~area~upgrades-HTC+Universal+RAM.htm
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Thx for the link
Sent them an email and am awaiting a reply
So B&L ROM worked or didn't?
thanks for the link
PPC Techs
I just wanted to take credit for getting them to put the upgrade on their site. I called and emailed about 50 other places before they said yes and added it to their site. I know a whole ton of places to buy the ram but finding a place to do the reflow seems like the hard part. I'm glad they said yes. Interestingly, the first day they added the upgrade to their official list of upgrades with a link, the price was 25 bucks less. I waited a week and the price shot up. Still, they include the ram, warranteed it, supposedly tested it, and they even sent it back to me rushed delivery, so they get my two thumbs up. They ask that you post about them somewhere, and I was going to, but I came back to this thread and the rest of the world has found them as soon as they added it to their upgrades. Do you know what this means??! HTC Universal is capable of being technically superior to a whole lot more phones for a whole lot more people, and is at least 2 years less dated. A lot of people buy the Iphone (apple) because it costs around 350USD and has superior ram to the Universal and good press, but I got my latest Universal for 200USD on ebay and the ram was 149USD on PPCTechs, and Universal has a faster CPU and a more customizable software base. Yay for competition.
PPCTechs ships with B&L
I ordered the upgrade by phone before it was on the site and it works great so far. As far as ROM's are concerned, they flashed B&L onto my Uni before sending it back.
Between the 128 Ram, and the 16 Gig SD card, why would anyone want an iPhony?
Why don't have someone can up my Uni in Thailand?
I'm trying to track down some of the ram chips the Infineon HYB18L256160bf-7.5 they are an obsolite component now, so if any one knows where I can source these ICs for that would be great. I have the equipment and skills to fit BGA's, I actually run couses on it, so if I can get a reliable source for these ICs I maybe able to offer an upgrade service.
Hi, there appears to be a couple of threads on this topic: Htc Universal Memory Upgrade. and 128 Mb RAM on Universal
It appears a company called Retronex has been used for supply and soldering, but WizP mentions a company called Xel in his post found here.
Their website is http://www.xel.co.uk/
Hope this helps, and let me know if you are going to upgrade Uni's as I'm looking to do this.
Thanks for the info, I had almost given up on sourcing the memory within the UK. I have contacted the guys at Xel and they have be very helpful. They have a good stock of these chips and I have ordered and recivered 2 of them.
My plan is to get some time next week to strip out the MBD from my Uni and rework the BGAs. I'll keep all those who are interested posted of my progress. Once I have done this I will also be able to let you know if I can offer this as a service.
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Once I have done this I will also be able to let you know if I can offer this as a service.
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If you are successful, then you have a customer right here, if you want one that is PM me if you decide to offer this.
me too, veeeerrrryyyyy interested.....
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Once I have done this I will also be able to let you know if I can offer this as a service.
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In case everything goes as planned, and you decide to accept international orders (specificaly from Brazil), please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers!
Carlos
Hi to everyone and happy monday
I would like to update my JasJar to but... where can I find the required 128Mb expansion?
Cheers
Good morning to all,
For all of you wacthing this thread wanting to know how I have got on with the 128Mb upgade to my Uni. It is good news I now have a 128Mb Uni , not without a few tense moments though. I got the 2 old M-RAM chips off with no problems, but when reaplacing them with thew new ones a couple of solder balls didn't go down right on one of them. So I had to remove it, re-ball it, and replace it. Luckly it all went well the second time.
The second tense moment was after I re-assembled my Uni. It was doing a good impression of a brick , however this turned out to be just a flat battery.
So once changed I switched it on it booted up and is now showing 128Mb of RAM. I haven't noticed any great jump in app loading speed yet, I may need to tweak something in the ROM not sure yet (using WM6.1 RAN V7.6).
I'll keep you posted, on stablitiy.
Watch this space, upgrade servise coming soon.
Well done D.Apsley - you may want to look for ROM's with no page-pool. See here for Ranju's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=367448&page=129#post2154517
I am not sure of a huge speed increase, but it would mean for me that I could run my GPS software without having to clear out all programs fom memory (usually need's a reboot before starting the software).
Re Upgrading to 128mb. help !!!!!!
i've had a phone conversation with people from Retronix. they can do it they even can provide parts. but i've got one big problem. i'm not british and got big problem to understand scottish accent / or language. so if i could ask anybody from this forum to contact them and ask all detiles and then post it here. tel no to Retronix 01236433345 ext 310. thank you for help rgds. Seb.
Results of 128Mb upgrade
Well i've been runing my Exec with the 128Mb for a week now and all is well. I have not noticed a massive change in speed, but I'm now able to run several app's at once without any system slow down or out of memory compliants.
I'm now going to offer this service to other members, but I need to work out the logistics of it. Namely costs and type of service, meaning Full Service, all parts supplied just send Exec and payment, returned when done, or Rework Service parts not supplied, send Exec, parts and payment, returned when done.
Will do screen repairs if I can source LCD and/or Digitiser.
Also looking at repalcement srevice for Metal LCD Cover plate. Has any tried to remove one.
Hi D.Apsley
I want to upgrade my Qtek9000 by my self I already order the chips and I have the ability to replace BJA components, also I have the HTC Service Manual if you want I can upload it.
As I know the only thing I should do, is replace the two BJA's and solder one 30Ohm resistor, please let me know if I need to do anything else.
Also I can get you the place that I ordered the chips maybe you can buy from them also.
Qtek9000
ROM: Ranju's -7.4
Radio: 1.17.00
ExtROM: 2.07.40
Bootloader: 1.01 (G3)
Adata 16G SDCH C6
Great news!
D.Apsley said:
Well i've been runing my Exec with the 128Mb for a week now and all is well. I have not noticed a massive change in speed, but I'm now able to run several app's at once without any system slow down or out of memory compliants.
I'm now going to offer this service to other members, but I need to work out the logistics of it. Namely costs and type of service, meaning Full Service, all parts supplied just send Exec and payment, returned when done, or Rework Service parts not supplied, send Exec, parts and payment, returned when done.
Will do screen repairs if I can source LCD and/or Digitiser.
Also looking at repalcement srevice for Metal LCD Cover plate. Has any tried to remove one.
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That is great news!
Now some questions:
1. Will you accept customers from sweden, and if so what will the price tag be at?
2. Do you think it is possible to uppgrade to perhaps 256 MB instead of 128?
(That would be even better)
3. Do you give any warrant on your work, for instance, if I send you my device for an uppgrade and you accidentaly brick the device! What happens then?
Thanks in advance!
1) He hasn't figures out a price for the UK yet - so obviously not for 'foreign' customers.
2) We know 128 is the max.
3) We know the guy is doing because he can - not as a business - so how do you suggest he could offer a warranty?
Hi All,
If someone wants to buy the chips I have two places that you can get them, both of them have the chips on stock and are very nice guys.
1. Mail : [email protected] his name is John. Company web site http://www.hkyixin.net. The chips price is 8$ for etch chip he accept PayPal and he send it buy UPS you should ask for the delivery cost.
2. Mail : [email protected] his name is Lois. Company web site www.aaahkelec.com. The chips price is 6.3$ for etch chip he accept only Western Union should ask for the delivery cost.
I'm already ordered the chips and I'm going to get them on Monday next week. If you have any question regards this I'll be happy to help.
Qtek9000
ROM: Ranju's -7.4
Radio: 1.17.00
ExtROM: 2.07.40
Bootloader: 1.01 (G3)
Adata 16G SDCH C6
Memory upgrade service available
I will offer an upgrade service to all those who are interested, I can provide the chips as well if required. I will be asking £50 (GBP) for labour and equipment use + return shipping costs. The chips are available for £18 each + shipping, from Xel Electronics Ltd., now I don't mind ordering the chips for you, at cost. I'm offering this as a service not as a business, so I cannot provide any form of warranty and there is a risk of permanent damage to the Uni. I thought I had bricked mine at first, it turned out to be a flat battery. This hardware is delicate. For anyone outside the UK I’m happy to do the work, but we will have to sort out the Shipping and payment on an individual basis, probably best to PM. As I will doing this at work after my actual job I cannot guarantee a fast turnaround.
I will do other types of repairs, LCD Screens, Digitisers, Keyboards, Case swaps. This is because I have the tools to do the work.
I should mention I have found somewhere at claims to have Genuine replacement housing in both Black (£42.95) and Silver (£39.95) go to http://www.mobilefun.co.uk
DIY instructions anyone?
Is it worth my while posting DIY instructions for the memory upgrade, it might give you nightmares once you see what is involved and the cost of the equipment.
D.Apsley said:
Is it worth my while posting DIY instructions for the memory upgrade, it might give you nightmares once you see what is involved and the cost of the equipment.
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Hi,
I know exactly what is involve with the memory replacement and I already have the chips, I'm going to do the upgrade soon, please confirm that I should replace the two BGA ram's and add one 30 Ohm resistor. I have an automatic BGA replacement machine at work.
Thanks,
Qtek9000
ROM: Ranju's -7.4
Radio: 1.17.00
ExtROM: 2.07.40
Bootloader: 1.01 (G3)
Adata 16G SDCH C6
I just followed the instructions give on the 'Upgrading the Ram on your Universal to 128 MB' link on the HTC Universal wiki page here in xda-developer.
But basically yes remove the 2 x 32Mb M-Ram BGAs, Clean the pads, replace with the 2 x 64Mb M-Ram and solder a wire link across the 0402 pads. I've not come across the 30 Ohm resistor mentioned in any of the instruction, but shorting the two pads works.
Oh by the way there is a small battery on the underside the MBD near the M-Ram BGAs watch out you don't damage it.
Thanks for the tip's.
Qtek9000
ROM: Ranju's -7.4
Radio: 1.17.00
ExtROM: 2.07.40
Bootloader: 1.01 (G3)
Adata 16G SDCH C6
The price is 30€, contact me if you are inerested
hello is the phone ok,then i have inerested .
please read 1st post.....again
he is selling G4 motherboard only.
Guys
In general section theres is a thread of Buy & Sell
Let´s use it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=434069
I have a G4 complete fone selling. It turns on fine, but i bit slow . it has alot of wear so needs a new housing. extended battery and not memory card. The cost is 30Euro. Screen is in perfect condition.
email: [email protected]
Hey guy's:
Due to the high demand of memory for upcomming OS's I thought I would give you an opportunity to upgrade the memory of your Uni. As you know, one of my friends did the upgrade for me here (in Bangladesh). I discussed with him personally last night for his service and he has shown some interest.
Now I need to know spending how much is actually worth/comfortable for you. I'll then discuss with him further. But please note, chip has to be ordered/bought from eBay.
Let me know if your are interested.
UPDATE:
Details for upgrade -
UPGRADE COST: USD 100 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (regular post).
UPGRADE COST: USD 110 - included chips+service charge+return shipping (express post). But Express post service is available for limited number of countries.
You can provide the chips if you want but they have to proven working. 20$ will be deducted from the total cost in this case.
You must bear the cost for shipping from your end.
Complete device is not accepted. You need to unmount the device and send ONLY the mainboard without any other assembly.
The mainboard must be well-packed during shipping. The same packaging may be used for return shipping.
The whole process could take approximately 6-8 weeks (including shipping/upgrade/return shipping).
I will not take the responsibility in case the board is damaged or lost during transit.
Due to export control regulation: some of the countries are considered out of this project. i.e. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all other countries those has direct border to Singapore. Italy has no usual restriction but the postal handling is not so pleasant. Parcel may get lost during shipping/return shipping so it is up to your interest.
Payment (PayPal is prefered) has to be made only when you get notified that the upgrade is done. Board will be then re-shipped.
PM me if you're interested and I'll then provide you the shipping address.
Cheers
I am interested!!
Not sure about price but in London you have to pay aprox. 50 - 80 pounds.
How this would work? shipping?
I´m in and waiting further instructions!
Universal 128MB upgrade in London
Can you tell me somewhere that'll do the upgrade in London? I can't find ANYWHERE! Many thanks
@orb:
you need to send your mainboard, not the whole unit.
the board will be returned after upgrade. in this way it will help to avoid tax.
We will discuss about all other concerns but first I need to know the interest from you guys.
I am interested. Can afford $50, I guess.
Your friend could also do USB port repairs, seems to be the problem that far too many Unis and their owners suffer from.
Question: Can chips be harvested off a defunct Uni/Wizard board? I have some lying around gathering dust in various states of disrepair or repair is simply uneconomical, but I know the RAM BGA chips are fine. Can give chips as part of payment... perhaps...
What do they cost on eBay?
enigma1nz said:
I am interested. Can afford $50, I guess.
Your friend could also do USB port repairs, seems to be the problem that far too many Unis and their owners suffer from.
Question: Can chips be harvested off a defunct Uni/Wizard board? I have some lying around gathering dust in various states of disrepair or repair is simply uneconomical, but I know the RAM BGA chips are fine. Can give chips as part of payment... perhaps...
What do they cost on eBay?
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Consider it is not a commercial service. He will do it because of my request. But in the other way, we need to pay him something or he will not feel the interest. Also there is a cost involved for returned shipping.
P.S: I just checked at eBay, a pair of chips are about 20$ (including shipping).
regards
I am interested. Can afford $50, I guess.
Your friend could also do USB port repairs, seems to be the problem that far too many Unis and their owners suffer from.
Question: Can chips be harvested off a defunct Uni/Wizard board? I have some lying around gathering dust in various states of disrepair or repair is simply uneconomical, but I know the RAM BGA chips are fine. Can give chips as part of payment... perhaps...
What do they cost on eBay?
It cost about 200RMB in China,
But I am still waiting~
yes mate there we are i am from dhaka and i am very much interested 4 the upgrade.i think i pm u about this.it will be very much appricated if u provide some of ur contact info 4 ur country mates..cheers tomal 4 ur hard work...i will look 4word 4 the reply...
sorry i forgot to ask is there any possibolity to upgrade the ram to 256 or more higher.i mean can we use 2 128 chip or something like that..cheers..
Very Interested
Not sure the exact amount I would spend currently. Maybe we need to figure out how much it is for return shipping then go from there as far as payment. Most of the users are closer to you I would assume than I. But Im definately interested in this idea. Is there a way to get a flat rate shipping from your end to the rest of us throughout the world? Something similar to what the USPS is offering now with certain boxes that weigh under 70 pounds. Hopefully so but you can count me in. Also would be hoping you and your friend could offer the broken USB port repair.
Also BIG THANKS for the great roms and support you have provided to us Uni lovers We ask you keep up the awesome work.
Upgrade!
I would be willing to pay $75.0-$100.00 US dollars, but not sure how long I could go with out my phone.
Jerry
tomal mate try to find those chips everywhere but couldnt find it.i tried ebay.co.uk couse i hade relative down there who can bring it 4 me.i tried ebay.com aswell but no solution..will u kind enough to show me those links where to buy..cheers...
tomal said:
@orb:
you need to send your mainboard, not the whole unit.
the board will be returned after upgrade. in this way it will help to avoid tax.
We will discuss about all other concerns but first I need to know the interest from you guys.
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Ok, I will have to learn how to take out the mainboard in order to send it.
As you mentioned, let´s hear the other interests
Thanks mate!
HI master tomal i'm also in.........
Seems to be about £80 in UK (Retronex) + shipping
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Seems to be about £80 in UK (Retronex) + shipping
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could u please show us the link of where to buy at (Retronex) as the page is too big to find.
this is a bit off topic, as I am aware Tomal was asking for interest. However, as this is a share site, I'll just point you off-topic to this post.
mate what about those empty space beside the ram chip.if that is 4 extra flash disk than any chance to upgrade it i mean are those chips avilable in market like increaseing more f disk in main board like ram ........any suggations.....
For me Hong Kong seems to be the only and thew closest option with $128. So if Tomal's idea fails, I might check with them whether they'll accept the board only and wait for FX to improve.