AT&T 8525 supports now PTT

Originally Posted by austin_boy

New ROM release ( today ) supports PTT
ROM version 2.06.502.3
Radio version 1.33.31.00

Originally Posted by mush10

I don't think we are any closer today, then we were in December. I'd say the title of this thread is a little misleading.

Originally Posted by Sleuth255

Just a few thoughts here:

If you're not a phone-hacking bithead, I'd wait for Cingular's official release on established sites. Otherwise, please get to know your 8525 by carefully reading through the material over at XDA before choosing to update from what's posted there. The 8525 device is a real PITA when it comes to customized rom updates. There's a lot you can do but you must become very familiar with hermes ideosyncracies to do it.

Bottom line is that this ROM (as well as what will soon be posted officially) has the 1.0108 radio bootloader. If you don't know what this means, please find out before trying the update available on XDA! The Hermes Wiki has your answers.

Originally Posted by nskgti23

The best part about this ROM is that it says H/E/G depending on what network you are on. I'm wondering if it will say U if I'm on a UMTS only network like some European/Asian countries. Personally I prefer the H over the 3G that comes standard on the ROM.

Originally Posted by exchguy

Anyone know if this rom is the final code? Hopefully will hit the HTC site soon if this is the final.

Originally Posted by RF9

H = HSDPA?
E = EDGE?
G = GPRS?
Why wouldn't it also have a U for UMTS?

I know right now it's G = GSM (GPRS/EDGE) and U = UMTS. (UMTS/HSDPA)

Originally Posted by mferni

I upgraded to this ROM, and it seems quicker and more responsive. The 3rd party app I have seem to work better, Fizz Weather.

Most importantly, the signal change appears to be 'seamless' when I change from 2G to 3G and back to 2G. This is the way the phone should have worked to begin with.

On the 1.34 ROM I had problems of dropping all signals and problems re-acquiring when in a 3G fringe area. Seems to work 'correctly' now, but more observation is needed.

Originally Posted by plz_kill_me

Wirelessly posted (something hot.: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 4.01; Windows CE; PPC; 240x320) UP.Link/6.3.0.0.0)

will this work with backup files of previous ROMs?

Originally Posted by Naveen

has anyone actually used the ptt function on the 8525? how clear and well does it work?

Originally Posted by -DZ-

I installed the new ROM and haven't really noticed a lot of difference outside of the AT&T Branding, 3G icon, and the PTT function enabled. However, I haven't really used it heavily like I do on the weekdays as I did the upgrade late Friday night.

I did try Cingular Video and it told me that I was in need of a compatible data plan before I watched any clips, but at least it looked like it wanted to roll...

I kept hitting the PTT button on accident and it kept asking me to set up a PTT name. Finally I tried, and it just said something about "Please contact Cingular for PTT service"

Oh, I can't stream XM anymore either with this ROM. :-(

Originally Posted by kassper

I installed this. Seems to be a lot better than my previous version. Couple of bugs with it, when the phone is on vibrate and you turn it on the startup vid still has sound. Also, the PTT function won't work for me. It says "registering" then it comes back saying I have to contact cingular. Anyone else getting that?

Originally Posted by berdinkerdickle

Does anyone know if Sleuths PTT Hack will still work?
I like having the extra programable button.

Originally Posted by mikegold

You have to sign up for the PTT service.

Originally Posted by MVT

I did the update and am generally pleased.

can someone explain in English about this radio bootloader and why I screwed myself by updating? and why I am now unable to update any more?

Originally Posted by MVT

My friend can't be anything that has THAT much information when I have what I perceive to be a pretty short question!!!!!

Originally Posted by MVT

My friend can't be anything that has THAT much information when I have what I perceive to be a pretty short question!!!!!

Originally Posted by Naveen

has anyone actually used the ptt function on the 8525? how clear and well does it work?

Originally Posted by Jakaroe808

I was very reluctant to flash with this new ROM.. I do consider myself a power user and had never done a mtty flash to maintain the bootloader but It does seem like a great upgrade.. I have not been having the issues posted above but the issues I was having with the old rom seem to have been cleared up.. Opening messages resulted in still showing the today screen before: issue is gone.. My 8525 seems quicker and button presses are much more responsive.. The battery is night and day.. I thought I was going to have to buy a new battery before but after the flash and all my original installs this thing has regained it's original battery life.. Makes me wonder how long I could go with a new bat.. 4 days? If you think you want to do this upgrade with mtty, read the How-tos and the thread at xda, at least through the first 4 pages.. Get some insight about where people are going wrong/ making mistakes.. I think it is worth it..

Originally Posted by teknics

MTTY is really easy to use, I did see that cooker that was recently released though.

XDA has been slow because of the mad rush on roms.....so I havn't been reading much.

Originally Posted by madmattco

i love this rom. i am so glad to finally have ptt

Originally Posted by wpbear

Mtty is easy, but it seems that many unexperienced users are bricking their devices by not taking their time. When the ROM first came out I used mtty due to the scare of radio bl 108, but since then I have flashed and used the new RUU complier, it is much easier and all proccess are GUI from making the ROM to installing the ROM. I would be happy to make a RUU for anyone uneasy about doing it themselves.

Originally Posted by berdinkerdickle

Sleuth255 posted an update to PTTfix.cab

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...0&postcount=288

Originally Posted by Naveen

so is this the whole file for the ptt update? do i need anything else?

Originally Posted by berdinkerdickle

This is for unassigning PTT to the PTT button.
Many of us who don't use PTT want to assign that 5th button to Voice Dial.
And Slueth's Fix gives us that 5th button back.

Originally Posted by MVT

Is this an update that applies after the 2.06 to permit you to update the radio bootloader?

Originally Posted by wpbear

Smart Dialer coment:

Some are having issues with new ROM and no smart dialer. I had no problems, but I also know that installing ETen Big Button Dialer (available at 8525software.com) disables Smart Dialer. So I tested it. Install ETen and as supposed too, no smart dial. Then I unistall ETen and the smart dial is back working ok. Also in the phone screen the right soft key has an option for the Smart Dialer, make sure it is turned on.

Originally Posted by MVT

wpbear,

What is the icon on the top bar of your screen shot that looks like an 8525 with the keyboard open?

Originally Posted by Sleuth255

Speaking of smart dialer, I posted a PTTFix update (v1.05) on 2/26 that fixes the "smartdialer disabled "bug.

Originally Posted by mjerald

Anybody know when about the new 8525 ROM will officially be released. For us who are too scared of bricking?


Thanks !!

Originally Posted by wpbear

And what will the difference be when it is official, you can still brick the phone just as easy as before when it was leaked.

Originally Posted by mjerald

How is that exactly ?

I think doing it thru the official site, the process would be easier.

But that's just me, tell me how I'm wrong in waiting for HTC or Cingular to put it out in it's final form.

Mike

Originally Posted by wpbear

The file will still be an exe just like the leaked file was. You plug your device to activsync wait till its done then execute the exe file. Make sure you turn all power control off the computer and make sure you have at least 50% batt on the device. Blah, blah....... and all the other warnings. They can not make it any safer or easier, an exe file is as easy as it gets. Do you feel better if you download the file from HTC site? I dont at least we know the bugs better when the REAL power users at XDA test them out.

Originally Posted by matt33157

I have been searching everywhere and have been unable to find the 2.6 ROM. If anyone has a link would you please PM me? Thanks, Matt

Originally Posted by b3p0

VC works for me with the new ROM

Originally Posted by bluemax189

ok got it. i want ptt on my treo though.

Originally Posted by bluemax189

ok got it. i want ptt on my treo though.

Originally Posted by MyPyle

Wirelessly posted (Cingular 8525: HTC-8500/1.2 Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows CE; PPC; 240x320))

I have herd other people talk bout this. it happens bc you might if had your sim in a ptt phone before you put into the 8525

Originally Posted by mspingeld

So....is Cingular ever going to officially release a new ROM for this device?