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Cingular ROM version 1.430
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Posted by: gacajun

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Originally Posted by kingbear2

[QUOTE=hbelton]

Ok, I got the file (http://www.spritesoftware.com/suppo...rade_files.html
). Now if someone can help me out and let me know if this is the correct way of doing it, I would appreciate it.

Backup using Sprite. Hard Reset. Use upgrade utility and save the file to the storage card or PC. Upgrade the ROM. Run Sprite Backup and click Restore. Select "Upgrade from different ROM".

That will cause Sprite NOT to change certain registry values that are in the new ROM. It will also hopefully cause Sprite to do a nice backup, and all my files and programs and contacts, tasks, calendar items etc. will be cool after the Restore.

Is this correct?

After you run the upgrade utility a new file with the extension .SBU will be created on the miniSD card in the same place as the backup file. Use File Explorer on the MPx220 to copy the .SBU file to the path \STORAGE\PROGRAM FILES\SPRITE BACKUP FOR SMARTPHONE (same place as the Sprite Backup executable on the phone. After you copy the .SBU file to the phone from the miniSD card you then update the ROM.

After you install the new ROM you'll need to connect to the phone with ActiveSynch and then reinstall the Sprite Backup program. Then do a restore from Sprite and check the box to install from a new ROM. The next screen will show the .SBU file you copied to the phone. Do the restore and you should find everything restored, including your registry edits, homescreen and everything.

I installed the 1.43 FrankenROM and its nice....everything restored ok and I like the new ROM.

Posted by: Poopie

Can someone post pictures taking with the new rom?

Posted by: Omega2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poopie

Can someone post pictures taking with the new rom?

Posted by: N7TND

I get a lot more red color outlines on mine..Wonder if I have too much light coming in.....Are you using the 'automatic' light setting?

Posted by: Omega2008

Yep Automatic for the outdoor pics, night mode for the indoor pics.

Posted by: RhOd15

Hello All,

Got my ROM upgrade to CING 1.43...

Everything works as expected... volume a little better and clearer on calls, camera is better, seems to be running a bit faster...

One thing I came across is that I can't change the front screen image anymore... I have a whole bunch of images i used with my 1.30 version that don't work with my 1.43...

I'm putting them in the windows directory with the other front screen images. Anybody come across this and figured out a fix yet?

Posted by: RhOd15

Sorry, to be a little more clear...

I put the images in the 'windows" directory, but when i go "phone settings" and click on "ext. lcd background image" all the pre-set ones are there but none of the ones I put in that directory!

Posted by: Poopie

Photo quality looks to be about the same to me.

This is one of my favorite pics of my audi after I detailed it

If mp3 ring tones and indoor pics are better, I might spend the time to upgrade. I never really had a problem with cingular 1.30

Posted by: kingbear2

Quote:

Originally Posted by gacajun

[QUOTE=kingbear2]

After you run the upgrade utility a new file with the extension .SBU will be created on the miniSD card in the same place as the backup file. Use File Explorer on the MPx220 to copy the .SBU file to the path \STORAGE\PROGRAM FILES\SPRITE BACKUP FOR SMARTPHONE (same place as the Sprite Backup executable on the phone. After you copy the .SBU file to the phone from the miniSD card you then update the ROM.

After you install the new ROM you'll need to connect to the phone with ActiveSynch and then reinstall the Sprite Backup program. Then do a restore from Sprite and check the box to install from a new ROM. The next screen will show the .SBU file you copied to the phone. Do the restore and you should find everything restored, including your registry edits, homescreen and everything.

I installed the 1.43 FrankenROM and its nice....everything restored ok and I like the new ROM.

I don't understand. What is the point of copying the SBU file to the phone right before the ROM upgrade...it will just erase it with the new ROM?? Maybe you meant that AFTER the ROM upgrade I should copy the file (after I reinstall Sprite).

Either way, I have my Sprite installed on the storage card (storage card\program files\sprite backup) so if it puts it in that directory I'm okay. Also, either way I expect sprite to find the upgrade file, whether it be in the root of the storage card, or in the program files directory.

Please let me know if I'm missing something

Posted by: Omega2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RhOd15

Sorry, to be a little more clear...

I put the images in the 'windows" directory, but when i go "phone settings" and click on "ext. lcd background image" all the pre-set ones are there but none of the ones I put in that directory!

Storage\My Documents\ExtLCD

Posted by: RhOd15

Thanks Omega! Was it always like that, or did they switch it around with the new ROM?

Posted by: Omega2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RhOd15

Thanks Omega! Was it always like that, or did they switch it around with the new ROM?

Your welcome.....It was always like that.

Posted by: scarecrow

I upgraded my MPx220 with the ATT 1.43 Rom and now don't seem to be able to see the ATT Wireless Network. When I check the available network options I see Cingular, Cingular Wireless and T-Mobile. With Rom 0.343 I was able to see the ATT Wireless network. Do I have to reset something? I doublechecked the ROM and it was for ATT users. I have internet access, mmode access and the phone seems to be working. Did Cingular rename the ATT Wirless Network to Cingular?

The MP3's are louder. Some alarms are also louder but the reminder alarms still are low volume. Still need to do some playing but I did get the 1.43 to lockup when doing a sprite backup that failed because I did have the PC connection on. The phone just did seem to know what to do.

Will keep you posted!

Scarecrow

Posted by: gacajun

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingbear2

[QUOTE=gacajun]

I don't understand. What is the point of copying the SBU file to the phone right before the ROM upgrade...it will just erase it with the new ROM?? Maybe you meant that AFTER the ROM upgrade I should copy the file (after I reinstall Sprite).

Either way, I have my Sprite installed on the storage card (storage card\program files\sprite backup) so if it puts it in that directory I'm okay. Also, either way I expect sprite to find the upgrade file, whether it be in the root of the storage card, or in the program files directory.

Please let me know if I'm missing something

I'm sorry, the sequence I posted had you copying the SBU file to the phone before the ROM upgrade and it should have been right after you install the Sprite Backup on your phone after you upgrade the ROM. After you copy the SBU file on the phone in the same directory as the Sprite Backup executable, then do the restore.

I install the Sprite Backup on the phone, not on the miniSD card. You mentioned that you have it installed on the miniSD card. I don't know if that makes a difference, but you might try and install the Sprite Backup on the phone if the installation on the SD card is not working for you.

This sequence DOES work, I have done it 3 times now in doing these ROM upgrades. Please try that and update us on your progress.

Posted by: parravan

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingbear2

I installed Sprite on the StorageCard.
Maybe that is what was meant?

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by gacajun

Hey guys,

Maybe I am not understanding the purpose of this upgrade utility. I have used Sprite to backup my phone, updated the ROM to 1.43, and then did a restore using Sprite (after I reinstalled it). What does this upgrade utility do that Sprite Restore doesn't do normally?

::cheers::

Posted by: SilentWish

just wondering.. anyone know the difference between the 1.43 rom and the asian 1.40 rom? or are they identical other than the languages?

Posted by: parravan

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1v3n

[QUOTE=gacajun]
Hey guys,

Maybe I am not understanding the purpose of this upgrade utility. I have used Sprite to backup my phone, updated the ROM to 1.43, and then did a restore using Sprite (after I reinstalled it). What does this upgrade utility do that Sprite Restore doesn't do normally?

::cheers::

I just used - from description on their website, that settings and programs are restored as well as data when you do a ROM upgrade. Obviously, Didn't do a side by side comparison, but I didn't have to reinstall my programs.Did all your programs get restored?

Posted by: jnic_us

I have an unlocked MPX220. (Cingular). Upgraded from 1.30 to 1.43. Does upgrading the rom lock the phone again? Thanks

Posted by: Deadem

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnic_us

I have an unlocked MPX220. (Cingular). Upgraded from 1.30 to 1.43. Does upgrading the rom lock the phone again? Thanks

No it doesn't lock your phone. The lock info and the rom info is in two different places.

Posted by: way2fast4u

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnic_us

I have an unlocked MPX220. (Cingular). Upgraded from 1.30 to 1.43. Does upgrading the rom lock the phone again? Thanks

Im going to be the nice guy and tell you READ THE DAYM THREAD!!! ....
It may be long but This has been answered over and over agian!! Good luck!!~

Posted by: jnic_us

Thanks WAY2FAST4U for being a nice guy. I am new to the forum and still finding my way around so please give me a little break. I will look through the thread to find more info.

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by parravan

[QUOTE=r1v3n]
I just used - from description on their website, that settings and programs are restored as well as data when you do a ROM upgrade. Obviously, Didn't do a side by side comparison, but I didn't have to reinstall my programs.Did all your programs get restored?

Yes, all my programs were restored, Favorites/Shortcuts were re-organized (new ROM-based shortcuts were not deleted), camera and ExtLCD pictures restored, and my Internet/MMS settings re-applied. I also noticed that ones that I created before restoring were still there as well. (I think you can get rid of those if you use the option to clean the phone when you restore).

That's why I was wondering if there was a difference? Maybe registry settings or something. I'll have to play with it a bit more after work to see if removed/changed anything.

::cheers::

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnic_us

Thanks WAY2FAST4U for being a nice guy. I am new to the forum and still finding my way around so please give me a little break. I will look through the thread to find more info.

Quick answer is no. No one has reported that upgrading their phone has locked/unlocked their phone.

Welcome to the Forums, and just remember to RTFM before asking a question. Chances are someone's already asked it...

::cheers::

Posted by: pcwizpcwiz

I just upgraded from 1.4 to 1.43 Cingular and restored via Sprite Backup.

Everything seems good so far.

Posted by: kingbear2

Quote:

Originally Posted by gacajun

[QUOTE=kingbear2]

I'm sorry, the sequence I posted had you copying the SBU file to the phone before the ROM upgrade and it should have been right after you install the Sprite Backup on your phone after you upgrade the ROM. After you copy the SBU file on the phone in the same directory as the Sprite Backup executable, then do the restore.

I install the Sprite Backup on the phone, not on the miniSD card. You mentioned that you have it installed on the miniSD card. I don't know if that makes a difference, but you might try and install the Sprite Backup on the phone if the installation on the SD card is not working for you.

This sequence DOES work, I have done it 3 times now in doing these ROM upgrades. Please try that and update us on your progress.

What do you think it would do if I needed to DOWNGRADE?? You think it would work just as well?

Posted by: dcdomain

Holy cow, I stopped reading this forum for a few days and so much has happened. I left my **** cable at home, so I'll have to wait till tonight to upgrade from 1.40 Asian to 1.43. I'm getting sick of redoing all the registry hacks, etc. Hoping the online update utility with the back up feature will be able to restore my registry settings as well.

Posted by: kingbear2

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcdomain

Holy cow, I stopped reading this forum for a few days and so much has happened. I left my **** cable at home, so I'll have to wait till tonight to upgrade from 1.40 Asian to 1.43. I'm getting sick of redoing all the registry hacks, etc. Hoping the online update utility with the back up feature will be able to restore my registry settings as well.

I'm confused. The last couple of posts were talking about Sprite Backup, that it will save all the registry entries you changed. Why don't you do that? Shouldn't it work well?

Posted by: Y2KHawk

Looks like I'm going to be doing a phone upgrade when I get home tonight!!

I'm sportin' the Cingular 1.39 w/ AT&T .OPR right now....

Posted by: medenblik

I had the cing 1.39 with AT&T opr and then I am now running Cing 1.43 with AT&T 1.43 opr. It is (imo) better than 1.39.
I have had no problems, phone is running great.

Posted by: RUFFRYD3R

i installed the 1.43 ROM the other day, this is prolly the best one so far, i havent had any issues with it yet, volumes seems better, i edited the registry to make it even louder and its working great. have yet to try the BT voicedial yet, but this ROM is alot better then the others IMO.

Posted by: SmartPhoneCrazy

Installed 1.43 last night. I used the Online wizard. I'm very, very happy! I've not had any problems. I can hear the callers!! I can turn the volume up til it distorts. Also, Betaplayer plays the videos from my 512mb minisd card without any stops or pauses. My MP3's play without the "stopping in the middle of a song and going to the next" problem. It's Great!!

Posted by: dcdomain

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingbear2

I'm confused. The last couple of posts were talking about Sprite Backup, that it will save all the registry entries you changed. Why don't you do that? Shouldn't it work well?

Because I'm too cheap to buy the program...

I just tried the online update, it can't find the newer updates. Guess I need to have 1.30 installed for it to find a newer one. Lame... guess I'll be doing the offline update and then reinsert everything back into the phone manually as always.

Posted by: Omega2008

**** right....I rather put everything back myself.....besides its not that difficult.

Posted by: medenblik

Yeah I agree with OMEGA, except I bought Sprite Backup, however I made a folder with all my programs I use on my Smartphone, so when I do a ROM upgrade I just start loading my phone up.
I have it down to under an hour to Flash and put all files and applications back on my phone and I change the start order and do the reg edits to put my name instead of Cingular.
I do make a backup but I always load everything back manually.

-Keith

Posted by: illmatic416

Since Medenblik agrees with Omega, i'm gonna have to agree with Medenblik. I also have a folder called "Phone Backup Protocols" with all the files and registry edits in it ready go. When i do the ROM upgrade, I also do everything manually. I have Sprite Backup and use it to backup just in case, but I always restore everything manually too.

Posted by: Omega2008

Since Illmatic agrees with Medenblik and since I agree with myself I have to concur...I have a folder with all my MPx 220 related apps, utilities, programs and developer programs.

Posted by: medenblik

WHO HOO

2 people agree with me

Posted by: RhOd15

You guys are funny!

I too have a back up folder with all my apps ready and waiting!

Posted by: joninator

Cheers! Cheeerrrrrs!!! Cherrrrryyyys!!!!!

Posted by: dcdomain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega2008

Since Illmatic agrees with Medenblik and since I agree with myself I have to concur...I have a folder with all my MPx 220 related apps, utilities, programs and developer programs.

I am another Lemming. I too have my very own MPX220 folder. Just finished up, I tried something new this time, setting the powerup and shutdown sound files and I couldn't get them to work. The shutdown works, but I set two powerup sound settings in the registry and nothing...

Aside from that, everything seems to be smooth. Only drawback I've noticed is that the network search after powering up seems to take longer...

Posted by: gacajun

I too have a folder on my PC with all the MPX apps and hacks so that I can install them from scratch should the phone blow a gasket and I have to replace it.

BUT, I still would rather just restore from Sprite backup with the upgrade option, much quicker and the results are the same.....guess I'm just lazy.

Posted by: fzooms

After updating my phone to 1.43, i am not getting any service. The phone states NO SERVICE.
any idea why?
or how to fix it.
i flashed it 2wice just in case still same problem.

Posted by: Omega2008

Start, Settings, Phone, Networks

Try selecting a network there.

Or you can switch in and out of flight mode. Press the power but breifly and the quick list will apear there you will see flight mode.

Posted by: fzooms

the phone wont go into flight mode.
no networks available. same problem happend with 1.39 so i went back to 1.25 and it was ok then.
but i thought .143 would be better, but its the same problem.

plus, i dont have 1.25 anymore, its dling from surreal any faster links out there?
this is taking forever.

Posted by: Omega2008

Have you tried a hard reset.....it seem since only the 1.25 ROM is working for you that your problem isn't with the phone but more likely with the SIM card you are using...it seems the newer firmware doesn't like it.....You could try getting a newer SIM, some SIM cards have problems like certain gemplus SIM cards.....I would try a different SIM but from the same carrier and see if you get signal...if you do then it has to be your SIM card.

Posted by: fzooms

Omega,
thanks for your help.
i got so many problems here. I have the ATT white sim card, but i have to change off my current plan if i went a new sim card from cingular.
its so annoying.

any faster link for the DL of 1.25?

Posted by: medenblik

I agree with Omega, it seems the problem might lie with the SIM card. Call AT&T and get a new one, I doubt the problem lies with the 1.43 firmware. I have an AT&T SIM card (2 years old) and it worked with 1.25, then I upgraded to 1.39 and now to 1.43 and I have had no problems with firmware.

Try the SIM, get a replacement

my 2 pennies

-Keith

Posted by: Omega2008

Ahhhh I see. I don't know of a faster site as of now except this one don't know if its any faster.

http://www.smartphonefrance.fr/motorola.asp

Here is another thought, take note of the ATT GPRS Settings and Proxy and try the 1.430 ROM with the Cingular .opr. If it works all you have to do is create a new GPRS connection and proxy, then you will have access to mMode if thats important to you....

Posted by: medenblik

I have a Blue AT&T SIM CArd and my friend has a White SIM Card and he upgraded his from 1.03 to 1.25 to 1.39 to 1.43 and his phone works great.

Posted by: Omega2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by medenblik

I have a Blue AT&T SIM CArd and my friend has a White SIM Card and he upgraded his from 1.03 to 1.25 to 1.39 to 1.43 and his phone works great.

It all depends on what version SIM he has...I used to be on ATT and I had a blue and a white SIM card (multiple lines) the white one gave me constant trouble...it was because of the version I had...they gave me another white SIM but a different version and that solved my problems.

Posted by: medenblik

Thanks for the update Omega

Did not know that about the different versions of SIM's

Posted by: cortez

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega2008

Since Illmatic agrees with Medenblik and since I agree with myself I have to concur...I have a folder with all my MPx 220 related apps, utilities, programs and developer programs.

and since all of you agree with Omega and Omega's does what i do, i will agree with all of you and i agree with me, myself and i...i do the same thing; all the cab files are on the storage card and copied to the accessories folder for quick reinstallation. i use mobile registry editor becuase it allows you to save favorite keys for editing. it's a tad bit slow, but i don't have to search for the registry keys to be modified. i just connect and work my way through the list. after installing everything, i make a backup for the hard-reset process. I've had mixed experiences using Sprite backups after a ROM upgrade...

Posted by: tatum

Quick question for you guys..I just did the update from 1.39 Cingular to 1.43 Cingular on my mpx220. I selected to have the updater backup and restore my settings. I did everything according to the directions...I have done this before. So the phone restarts, I see everything looks fine, then the software starts to restore my settings. About halfway through, the program says that there is not an ActiveSync connection and to reconnect the phone or to check that the phone is connected. Now my phone will not power back on!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Posted by: cali0028

Quote:

Originally Posted by xplode

closing flip still yields a hang upl

this bites..Motorola get your act together dam it..

Posted by: Dekkerd

Quote:

Originally Posted by cortez

Yep, keep it all in one place. Learned that lesson before I got sprite.
Did the upgrade yesterday. Sprite was a frustratingly partial success. It restored my calendar and contacts easily. Of course, a single activesync would've done that. Had to reinstall all programs, picts, etc. At least I didn't have to reassociate them though.
Sprite works perfectly in recovering from a hard reset, which is all the advertise it for. So I can't complain to much...

Posted by: kingbear2

Here's a reply to the many post overnight.

I too (!!!) have a folder on my comp called "Stuff I Use" and when I do a ROM upgrade I just go through the list along with all my registration codes and start installing. I know I could use Sprite with the upgrade utility, but I'm paranoid in a weird way that I like starting from fresh...just in case there were some orphaned registry entries that were slowing down my system. I think I mayu aactually start using Sprite during this crazy time with a new firmware every week, and when moto releases the final firmware, I'll restore everything from scratch.

As far as the issue of the new firmware showing no service after upgrading, and not allowing the switch in and out of flight mode, I too am going through the same problem, and therefore had to revert back to Cingular 1.03. I never thought of trying other people's SIM cards to see if that works, but I would like to ask if everyone can check their SIM card version. Maybe the old SIM cards don't work with the new firmware. Check the SIM card version by doing this:

* # * * 3 6 4 # <Talk>, Options, 4 (GSM Test), 4 (GSM Version)

Mine says GSM Version 1.00.

Now I may be totally wrong about this and this may be the version of something totally different than the SIM card, but this is what a friend told me.

Oh, and a nice tip to know...to check the REAL life timer on a phone, even after hard resets and ROM upgrades, dial * # * * 7 9 7 # <Talk>

Posted by: Dekkerd

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingbear2

Here's a reply to the many post overnight.

As far as the issue of the new firmware showing no service after upgrading, and not allowing the switch in and out of flight mode, I too am going through the same problem, and therefore had to revert back to Cingular 1.03. I never thought of trying other people's SIM cards to see if that works, but I would like to ask if everyone can check their SIM card version. Maybe the old SIM cards don't work with the new firmware. Check the SIM card version by doing this:

* # * * 3 6 4 # <Talk>, Options, 4 (GSM Test), 4 (GSM Version)

Mine says GSM Version 1.00.

Hey,

Sorry, I've got version 1 as well. 32k SIM. None of the problems you're describing.

Posted by: medenblik

Me too I have GSM Version 1.00 also, and mine worked fine thru all the ROM upgrades with no problems.

Posted by: scarecrow

I upgraded form ATT 0.343 ROM to the ATT 1.43 ROM and I noticed that it no longer displays ATT Wireless on the main screen. When I check the networks it gives me 3 options; Cingular, Cingular Wireless and T-Mobile. Anyone know what the difference is between Cingular and Cingular Wireless?

I also noticed that under Settings

ata Connections that the Internet Connection no longer says AWS GPRS, it's just GPRS. Anyone have an idea at to why it's changed?

Scarecrow

Posted by: Omega2008

I think these SIM versions are not the version I am talking about....I think these numbers represent the software version on the SIM not the "model" version or hardware version of the chip...of course I can be wrong.. I just took my faulty SIM card to a ATT store and that is what the rep told me...aparently he was right since the new one fixed my problems. I don't know if was the software version he was talking about or the actual hardware version or model of the SIM.

Posted by: kingbear2

Well, I have no idea how this happened, but my phone is now happily working on Cingular ROM 1.43. It wasn't working the first time I did a ROM upgrade, but after reverting back to 1.03 for about 2 days, I just loaded the 1.43 firmware using the Offline Upgrade Wizard and I am now getting perfect reception. So all I can say is that for you who are having problems with no service or Searching... with the new firmware, go back to the old one for a day or 2, and then use the offline wizard to upgrade your phone. I have no explanation for this, but I'm happy now.

Posted by: N7TND

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega2008

I think these SIM versions are not the version I am talking about....I think these numbers represent the software version on the SIM not the "model" version or hardware version of the chip...of course I can be wrong.. I just took my faulty SIM card to a ATT store and that is what the rep told me...aparently he was right since the new one fixed my problems. I don't know if was the software version he was talking about or the actual hardware version or model of the SIM.

Same experience on the Orange Side. I was having problems with my phone not switching between Blue and Orange. I called Tech Support who told me to go to a corporate store and get a new version SIM. The new one is White, Orange and Blue and says "Cingular Raising the Bar".

As predicted by Tech Support, this solved all my network switching problems.....

Posted by: ffaridi1

Folks,
I noticed a very interesting thing in Cing 1.43 ROM, After I upgraded the ROM, The time on my phone was auto updated ( it was all messed up before that)..... it could be just after that OR when I enable manual network selection and selected cingular network from a list of netwrks.
In either case, I think its looks like a brand new thing introduced in this ROM.

Please comment.

Posted by: illmatic416

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffaridi1

Folks,
I noticed a very interesting thing in Cing 1.43 ROM, After I upgraded the ROM, The time on my phone was auto updated ( it was all messed up before that)..... it could be just after that OR when I enable manual network selection and selected cingular network from a list of netwrks.
In either case, I think its looks like a brand new thing introduced in this ROM.

Please comment.

Did you connect the phone to the computer before you noticed it? My thinking is ActiveSync set the time for you.

Posted by: Omega2008

Yep it sure does.

Posted by: kingbear2

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingbear2

Well, I have no idea how this happened, but my phone is now happily working on Cingular ROM 1.43. It wasn't working the first time I did a ROM upgrade, but after reverting back to 1.03 for about 2 days, I just loaded the 1.43 firmware using the Offline Upgrade Wizard and I am now getting perfect reception. So all I can say is that for you who are having problems with no service or Searching... with the new firmware, go back to the old one for a day or 2, and then use the offline wizard to upgrade your phone. I have no explanation for this, but I'm happy now.

Well, all that excitement for nothing. I proceeded to install all my apps and make the settings just so. I spent about an hour on it, and then before I did the backup with Sprite I decided to reboot the phone so all the apps would be correctly installed and there would be no extra files on the device. Well boys and girls, guess what? That's right. After I rebooted...NO SERVICE!!! Now my phone is frozen and I have to pull out the battery, which I just did, rebooted, and I still have no service. Hey, that's weird, I just rebooted one more time and now I do have reception...it's so annoying. I guess I'll live with it. Maybe eventually the phone and the network will learn to play along with each other. The crazy thing is that when I have no service the phone totally freezes whenever I try doing something.

Hopefully this is only temporary.

Posted by: beowulfs

I used the online updater acquired from a modaco thread. downloaded, backed up, flashed, and restored in about 25 minutes. Phone was fine. The second power on after master reset took like 5 to 8 minutes, but it finally came back up. Then the program restored everything. I had to set up a new active sync partnership, which sucked, but c'est la vie. Here's the almost. After I had everything good to go, I closed the flip and BAM the phone tunrs off. All the restored system settings, like sounds, wall paper, etc., were gone. The files were still there, just the settings themselves were defaulted. That sucked, but since i don't have my phone heavily modded or customized, it's not too hard to go back and fix.

Things I noticed:

volume is louder on flip earpiece, so much so that i can actually hold the phone away from my face about 5 inches and still hear it.
volume still only comes out of the right hole (i think in another thread someone established that there was no speaker under the other hole by taking his phone apart).
it picked up my minisd card without restarting (which may be why it turned off by itself some 10 minutes later and lost my settings - take no risks, put the minisd card in with the phone off).
Active Sync set the time, not cingular. I sitll wish they'd change that, but i understand the pda reasons for not doing so.
Signal strength went from 2 bars where I'm sitting now to 4 bars. not that it means anything, but it sounded like it was better on the test calls i made.
Still no voice dial from bluetooth hs810 headset.

can't think of anything else and i've got better stuff to goof off with for now. later.

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffaridi1

Please comment.

Yup. Mine did the same thing. I'm glad they finally put that in there. I got accustomed to it with my PocketPC and was tired of resetting my time every time I upgraded my ROM.

Posted by: lunchboxfett

Where can I find the ATT 1.43 file?

Posted by: princeasi

well, one thing i've noticed with the new upgrade(1.43) is that certain websites dont display all of its color properly, i mostly see this thru the buttons or icons on the website, for example, if you were to goto windowsmedia.com link thru the favorites, you'll see that the colors are not properly displayed like they used to be thru 1.30! hmmm hope that gets fixed soon!

Posted by: Guitar1969

I successfully upgraded to 1.43 and everything seems to be working(better sound too), but last night I noticed under my "Settings/Data Connections" menu, my first 4 items, which I have set to "Automatic" all look fine, but the last 3 - "Wap Proxy, MMS Network, and Secure WAP Proxy" just have a bunch of outlined squares and a few random foreign characters mixed in as the choice, and won't let me change to any other setting(Such as "Automatic"). I've power cycled the phone to see if it would clear up, but no luck. Can anybody else look at their settings and see if they have the same thing.

What is this?

mh

Posted by: beowulfs

wap proxy = pda connect - only choice
mms network = automatic - only choice
secure mms wap proxy = automatic - only choice

Posted by: RhOd15

I've noticed I haven't had to restart my phone when trying to access the internet anymore.

Before, everytime I wanted to access the internet through PIE... the only time I could use it was after restarting the phone which was a pain.

Now, I can on anytime I want to and my Agile Messenger connects every single time too!

SO MUCH BETTER!

Posted by: princeasi

yeah mine is set the same as beowulfs

Posted by: drklahn

many thanks to all the contributors to this thread that allow lurkers like me to enjoy the joys of the mpx220

Posted by: allliv

Quote:

Originally Posted by xplode

EDIT.. HOLY CRAP! i just played an mp3 its insanely loud! OMG i wish incall volume and speakerphone was as loud as these man.. id be in frickin heaven... plz moto fixxxxx

Which one did you use AT&T or Cingular 1.43?

Posted by: Omega2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitar1969

I successfully upgraded to 1.43 and everything seems to be working(better sound too), but last night I noticed under my "Settings/Data Connections" menu, my first 4 items, which I have set to "Automatic" all look fine, but the last 3 - "Wap Proxy, MMS Network, and Secure WAP Proxy" just have a bunch of outlined squares and a few random foreign characters mixed in as the choice, and won't let me change to any other setting(Such as "Automatic"). I've power cycled the phone to see if it would clear up, but no luck. Can anybody else look at their settings and see if they have the same thing.

What is this?

mh

Start, Settings, Data Connections, Menu, Edit Connections.

Go to my site to see the settings for GPRS Connections and Proxy Connections

Also when you select GPRS Connections or Proxy Connections, take note of the name of the Connection, do you see the weird symbols you saw before in the Data Connections screen? If it is screwed up hit Menu, Delete and then hit Menu, Add and create a new connection.

Posted by: miclo

I upgraded to 1.43 a couple days ago, but starting this evening when I power cycled my phone I got a No Service message. However I have full bars. I tried the airplane mode trick several times as well as the reg hack that enables manual network selection. Nothing seems to get me back on the Cingular network. I called Cingular and almost immediately, like it's a known issue, they told me that they have to send a new phone. Of course they're backordered so they have no idea when I will get the new one. Meanwhile I have a nice little PDA, but no phone. I also tried downgrading to 1.39 as I still had the files. No luck there either. I was thinking of trying to go down to 1.30 but don't have the files. If anyone does would you please send them to me at ssommer6288 (at) hotmail. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any ideas what could be causing it? Thanks!

Posted by: johnle

Quote:

Originally Posted by miclo

I upgraded to 1.43 a couple days ago, but starting this evening when I power cycled my phone I got a No Service message. However I have full bars. I tried the airplane mode trick several times as well as the reg hack that enables manual network selection. Nothing seems to get me back on the Cingular network. I called Cingular and almost immediately, like it's a known issue, they told me that they have to send a new phone. Of course they're backordered so they have no idea when I will get the new one. Meanwhile I have a nice little PDA, but no phone. I also tried downgrading to 1.39 as I still had the files. No luck there either. I was thinking of trying to go down to 1.30 but don't have the files. If anyone does would you please send them to me at ssommer6288 (at) hotmail. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any ideas what could be causing it? Thanks!

killed mine too!

Posted by: cortez

you know the "No Service" issue could be one of the reasons that Mr Moto hasn't "officially" released the ROM. i'm on T-Mobile and i have not experienced the "No Service" problem. anyone else with T-Mo have this problem? i plan to test the Asian 3.45 ROM w/WMP 10 sometime this week...

Posted by: allliv

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1v3n

look at this place for junior2377's post somewhere at the middle of the topic:

http://www.mpx200.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=8499

Posted by: miclo

Same problem with the 3.45 Chinese ROM. Maybe it really is a hardware issue...

Posted by: LarryW

I did the manual upgrade to 1.39....then, a few days later, the online upgrade to 1.43.

At first I would receive a call and the caller could not hear me. I powered the phone off and then back on. Problem solved.

I already liked this phone the best ever. But now, I love it. Everything is improved. Especially video.

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by cortez

you know the "No Service" issue could be one of the reasons that Mr Moto hasn't "officially" released the ROM. i'm on T-Mobile and i have not experienced the "No Service" problem. anyone else with T-Mo have this problem? i plan to test the Asian 3.45 ROM w/WMP 10 sometime this week...

No, I havent had any problems with the "No Service" (unless of course I turn int off). I've rebooted my phone about three times so far...

Posted by: [[ Cold ]]

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1v3n

No, I havent had any problems with the "No Service" (unless of course I turn int off). I've rebooted my phone about three times so far...

i've had it with most of the roms... seems better in 1.43 and 3.45 though

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by allliv

look at this place for junior2377's post somewhere at the middle of the topic:

http://www.mpx200.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=8499

junior2377 is either full of sh*t or doesnt know what he's doing. I have an unlocked phone originally with 1.15 on T-Mobile. I've upgraded to 1.39 and then to 1.43 and have no connection issues whatsoever. I'm still on T-Mobile and NOT locked to Cingular.

Maybe he's been a little too

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by [[ Cold ]]

i've had it with most of the roms... seems better in 1.43 and 3.45 though

I wonder if its a Cingular/ATT issue??

Posted by: [[ Cold ]]

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1v3n

I wonder if its a Cingular/ATT issue??

i dont' think so... im in Colombia, no cingular nor att here!!

Posted by: r1v3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by [[ Cold ]]

i dont' think so... im in Colombia, no cingular nor att here!!

Antenna / hardware issues maybe??

Posted by: [[ Cold ]]

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1v3n

Antenna / hardware issues maybe??

that might be it..

i hope not!! because it depends also on the firmware
i.e.: happens more often to me with att's than cingular's

Posted by: miclo

Tried my girlfriend's AT&T chip this morning and still the No Service problem. I've used her chip in the past no problem since I unlocked the phone before. It even showed that she has a new voicemail, but can't check it. Think I'm going to have to go buy a crappy Cingular phone just to have a phone while I wait for XBM. I'm still desperately looking for the 1.3 ROM to try that. Please if someone knows where to get it let me know! Thanks.

Posted by: Guitar1969

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega2008

I'm using t-mobile for service, not cingular, and it is all set up for Tzones. My GPRS and Proxy setting look and work fine - the weird characters I am seeing is not a setup issue, its some sort of glitch from the upgrade, or in my phone.

mh

Posted by: Omega2008

I would try a hard reset...or if that doesn't work you may have to reflash.

Posted by: Guitar1969

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega2008

I would try a hard reset...or if that doesn't work you may have to reflash.

Thanks for the try - since it doesn't seem to be affecting my Internet access, I will probably just wait for the official cingular Update release that should be out in the next week or so, and then deal with it.

mh

Posted by: mpxkev

is this worth updating from 1.39?

i've read in some posts that its better...but it doesnt state which firmware it is better than

Posted by: LarryW

Yes, I think it is better than 1.39. I was happier with 1.39 than the factory 1.03. But 1.43 is even better:

The erapiece is not distorted but it is louder than 1.03,
The storage card access is flawless, for me.
The camera is much better than 1.03.... don't know if it better than 1.39,
I have not noticed much change other than this....but these are the ones that I wanted.

Posted by: mpxkev

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryW

Yes, I think it is better than 1.39. I was happier with 1.39 than the factory 1.03. But 1.43 is even better:

The erapiece is not distorted but it is louder than 1.03,
The storage card access is flawless, for me.
The camera is much better than 1.03.... don't know if it better than 1.39,
I have not noticed much change other than this....but these are the ones that I wanted.

is it any louder than the 1.39?

Posted by: LarryW

I think the volume is the same as 1.39 but it is clearer.......to me!

1.39 has much louder call volume than 1.03. I only used 1.39 for about 5 days before the 1.43 upgrade. I just remember how much clearer it was. 1.39 had distorted call volume.......so maybe it is a little less, I don't know for sure. I just know that I like it a lot better.

Posted by: miclo

I've determined that this No Service problem really must be a hardware issue. I've tried several ROMs, three different SIMs (Cing, ATT, and Tmobile), and still no dice. Luckily I got my hands on a ATT Nokia 6800 and found a way to unlock it. So at least I have a phone now while I wait for however many weeks Cingular XBM takes to get me a new MPx220. This sucks!

Posted by: N7TND

I had the problem and found it to be a custom Home page I downloaded from some French site. The Home Page required a clock plug in. I removed the homepage and plug and I got my signal back....Odd.....

Posted by: miclo

Quote:

Originally Posted by N7TND

I had the problem and found it to be a custom Home page I downloaded from some French site. The Home Page required a clock plug in. I removed the homepage and plug and I got my signal back....Odd.....

Wish it were that easy for me. But I know the home screen is not the problem as flashing the ROM a billion times killed any custom screens.

Posted by: kingbear2

Quote:

Originally Posted by miclo

Tried my girlfriend's AT&T chip this morning and still the No Service problem. I've used her chip in the past no problem since I unlocked the phone before. It even showed that she has a new voicemail, but can't check it. Think I'm going to have to go buy a crappy Cingular phone just to have a phone while I wait for XBM. I'm still desperately looking for the 1.3 ROM to try that. Please if someone knows where to get it let me know! Thanks.

I had the same problem, andalthough by me I was able to get service when I used someone else's SIM card, I would recommend you try what ended up working for me. Either go back to the Cingular 1.03 firmware, or even better, upgrade to the Chinese 3.45 firmware which gives me a signal always. I'm very happy now.

Posted by: miclo

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingbear2

Tried 3.45, no go. Do you have the 1.03 firmware? I don't have a copy. That's the last thing I think I can try.

Posted by: drizze99

miclo-

with "Network Selection" set to MANUAL, did you go to MENU and then "Find a New Network"?

If you didn't try this do it and you will see three (3) Cingular networks come up and choose the middle one. It will then say downloading network settings.

Posted by: miclo

Quote:

Originally Posted by drizze99

miclo-

with "Network Selection" set to MANUAL, did you go to MENU and then "Find a New Network"?

If you didn't try this do it and you will see three (3) Cingular networks come up and choose the middle one. It will then say downloading network settings.

Yeah, tried that too.

When I set it to manual and go to select the network there are no networks at all in the list.

Posted by: illmatic416

Is Network Selection unlocked in the standard Cingular 1.43...to Cingular users that is. I know the previous Cingular ROM builds wouldn't allow me to change settings in the "Network Setting" menu. I know i can do the registry edit thing, but my network selection works now without the edit and without a modified ROM.

Posted by: jojo268

I noticed thatwith cingular 1.43 when you click on a picture in IE it just opens the webpage with the picture instead of downloading the pic to your memory. Is there anyway to save the pictures off a website?

Posted by: drizze99

Quote:

Originally Posted by illmatic416

Is Network Selection unlocked in the standard Cingular 1.43...to Cingular users that is. I know the previous Cingular ROM builds wouldn't allow me to change settings in the "Network Setting" menu. I know i can do the registry edit thing, but my network selection works now without the edit and without a modified ROM.

Nope! It's locked. You have to do the reg edit to get to manual.

Posted by: illmatic416

Quote:

Originally Posted by drizze99

Nope! It's locked. You have to do the reg edit to get to manual.

I thought so. I realized how i got it unlocked. I did a Sprite Backup when I was using Cingular 1.43 with ATT opr. I was bored, I finally decided to try out Sprite Backup restore after doing a complete regular Cingular ROM flash. As it turns out, I now have network selection enabled...it's not as option friendly as the ATT menu was...but it's unlocked!

Posted by: N7TND

I just found what could be another bug with 1.43.

I used to be able to connect to my iPaq as at bluetooth modem; no more.

Can transfer files and use the bluetooth dialer but no modem......

Posted by: slocko

i don't know if this was in the other roms or always there, but i noticed that you can now name your device

Posted by: lrgrogg

In one of Omega's posts he mentioned Audio Gateway profile, how does this profile get on your phone? Does it come as software with the car kit? Moto's site only lists handsfree and headset as profiles supported by their car kits, unless it is on the new car kit that they don't have much description of.

Posted by: Omega2008

Audio Gateway is on your computer. If you use the widcomm BT drivers you can go to MY Bluetooth Places, click on your phone, and you will see the Audio Gateway service. Also on your phone go to Start, Settings, Bluetooth, Menu, Devices, Select your computer, Menu, Set as Hands-free

Posted by: miclo

Got my replacement phone from Cingular MBX yesterday. Upgraded to 1.43 and the No Service problem is gone. Wierd, I still have no idea what went wrong with the old phone...

Posted by: fredtwd

I upgraded from 1.3 (1.030) to 1.43 and I really don't notice an improvement in the earpiece volume. Perhaps it clearer...perhaps.

Am I the only that did not see an improvement in the volume?

Posted by: AlbertoM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredtwd

I upgraded from 1.3 (1.030) to 1.43 and I really don't notice an improvement in the earpiece volume. Perhaps it clearer...perhaps.

Am I the only that did not see an improvement in the volume?

Looks like it. Mine is so loud that instead of having it 3/4 of the way up, I have it about 1/4. Go figure.

Posted by: Guitar1969

A Motorola channel manager told me that the new firmware is supposed to be up on their site Friday. It must be 1.43 since we haven't heard/seen anything else.

however, I'll believe it when I see it still.

mh

Posted by: N7TND

My volume is mega-loud also.......1.43 is really an awesome update.

Posted by: tendomentis

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade from my MPx200 (Supermoto2) to an MPx220. Before buying, I'm trying to figure out which ROM I would use in the phone.

I have read the forums here and at Modaco trying to get a feel for what is available ROM-wise, but I just can't decide between the Cingular 1.43 and the Asian ROM with WMP10.

What are your experiences with both? Which one do you think is the best for now? Is the Asian ROM unbranded? I already have both ROM's, but I just can't decide.

Does the Asian ROM allow for a BT serial port like the Cingular 1.43?

Posted by: medenblik

Quote:

Originally Posted by tendomentis

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade from my MPx200 (Supermoto2) to an MPx220. Before buying, I'm trying to figure out which ROM I would use in the phone.

I have read the forums here and at Modaco trying to get a feel for what is available ROM-wise, but I just can't decide between the Cingular 1.43 and the Asian ROM with WMP10.

What are your experiences with both? Which one do you think is the best for now? Is the Asian ROM unbranded? I already have both ROM's, but I just can't decide.

Does the Asian ROM allow for a BT serial port like the Cingular 1.43?

There is always pros and cons to each ROM. You can try each one and see which one you like and then flash your phone to the one you choose.

For me I like the 3.45ROM, it is by far the best ROM and the most stable. I never have had a Searching for network problem. 3.45ROM is GoTone but I have unbranded it and it works great.

Posted by: Bigskyman

Question for anyone...just got back from vacation and the 1.43 tool on the Moto site is unavailable again..Someone shed some light on this...I did download the file last week before I left....If I start it up , will be able to update the phone to 1.43 ..

Posted by: Kid1972

I just made the jump from 1.43 Cingular to 3.45 GoTone. Best thing that ever happened to my phone.

It has all the features of both the Cingular and AT&T ROMS plus WMP10 (which has a couple bugs though).

If you already have a home screen you use that you like, be sure to have it ready to install when you do 3.45. Once you set everything to Engrish (that *WAS* on purpose) you simply apply your home screen, make a few registry mods and you'll be amazed how slick this ROM is.

If Cingular comes out with a 1.45 that includes WMP10 (which I don't think they will), I'm sticking with the GoTone 3.45. The registry is completely customizable where the Cingular's is protected so any mods you make may or may not stick.

The only real complaint I've see is about the thin font. Me personally, I prefer it as it allows longer names to appear in the phone book...

-K

Posted by: le14

I downloaded the firmware from the link provided by Omega. I'm new to this whole phone thing since the mPx220 is my first phone. I was wondering could anyone give a tutorial in installing this new ROM to my Cingular branded phone. It is cingular branded but I have been able to use it using T-mobile. I am currently running the 1.30 firmware and would like to upgrade. Can anyone give me a tutorial in installing the newer one posted.

Thanks everyone.

Posted by: Omega2008

Go to my blog and click on the apropriate catigory listed to the left.

Posted by: le14

Thanks Omega

But I have trouble finding the Motorola Offline System Updater. Can you help me with that?

Posted by: bigdooky

we have all that ,the roms the system update tool , and a few how to articles . from how to update to how to prmanently get rid of all the gotone branding on the latest asian rom.

surrealnetworks.com

Posted by: Omega2008

Yea I just sent him a link to your site.

Posted by: bigdooky

not my site but thanks , im just trying to be helpful

Posted by: J33Johnson

I installed the "unofficial" 1.43 ROM a while back. Any need to install the "official" 1.43 now available on Moto site? The earpiece volume got better when I switched to 1.43 but its still not great. I'm wondering if the new official version would be better.

If you think I should go with the new one, how do I trick the updater so that it doesn't see the old 1.43 currently installed on my phone. I tried it and it says that I have the most recent version.

Thoughts?

Posted by: Omega2008

I don't think there are any differences in the two...The fact being that it has been on there site for almost a month...its odd it took them a month later to formally anounce the its availablty. Maybe they had server problems or that it took them forever to send out the emails.

You can go here and change the system.info file to "fool" it.

Posted by: u2jrmw

I read the whole thread and I am unsure of the answer to my question. If I use the updater which I downloaded from Motorola on my AT&T branded phone will it stay as AT&T after the upgrade?

Posted by: N7TND

Yes it will - the updater will not unbrand your phone.

Posted by: deoranje15

I've tried reading through as many threads as I could so I'm sorry if everyone has already explained this a trillion times, but I recently got a black unlocked MPx220 off ebay that came in spanish. I have an AT&T sim and I want to update my rom. Will I have any problems since I'm pretty sure this phone came from Europe? Also do I need Mobile Phone tools to do this or was everything I needed provided in the OEM box I got the phone in? Which one should I use and can someone provide links to both? And last but not least, I have a data plan through AT&T, but I need help changing my settings to access the web. Will either of these updates make a difference in making web surfing possible?. Thanks for whoever can help.

Posted by: Omega2008

Download 1.47 and go to my Windows Mobile Site. You will have no problems whatsover when it comes to your carrier, just enter the Data Settings, write down the ones you have in your phone now before you flash!! MMS settings to!

Posted by: dwest218

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega2008

Download 1.47 and go to my Windows Mobile Site. You will have no problems whatsover when it comes to your carrier, just enter the Data Settings, write down the ones you have in your phone now before you flash!! MMS settings to!

I have 1.47 on my mpx220 but it is unbranded. Can I keep 1.47 and download a Cingular branding file?? Also, does the CIngular ROM 1.43 have ENS??? I just switched to Cingular and slowly learning that having ENS would be nice and am told it is a software update??

Posted by: Omega2008

ENS is only in the Cingular ROM, now the question is that weather the ENS sofware is in the .opr or the actuall ROM. You could mix the 1.47 ROM with the 1.430 .opr to get the Cingular branding but I am not sure if it will give you ENS. You will have to try it and see if you notice any reception changes.