Here's the steps I followed to upgrade to WM5...I have everything working now...please bear in mind this can destroy your device if not done properly. These instructions are mostly the same as XDADeveloper.com...however, I made some CRUCIAL edits and changes to make it easier and less trial and error. Good luck....
How I Upgraded.
You need Windows XP with SP2 or Windows 2000.
Upgrade Instructions:
Backup ALL your USER data, including the files in \Storage, because you will lose EVERYTHING.
1. Install Activesync 4.0 beta, but uninstall any previous versions first.
Download it from Microsoft Activesync 4.0 beta.
Install it and REBOOT YOUR COMPUTER.
Make sure you can connect to your device
You don't Have to or need to set up a partnership
Just pair your device as Guest then click on "Explore" then on "My Windows Mobile Device".
If you can see files and folders there, everything works
2. Download Version 5.1.1700 Build 14343 from
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index..._14343_Upgrade
This is a patched version, it will not cry about digital signatures and work slightly faster.
All patches are be based on this version.
3. Extract all files. You will need WinRAR for this.
4. You will see the following folders.
Downgrade to WM2003SE
PH20B
PH20B1
Preparation
WM5_mamaich_patched
5. If you have not unhid and unlocked your Extended ROM yet
copy xda-developers_Unlocker.cab from the "Preparation\ExtROM unlocker - WM2003SE" folder to your device.
install it by tapping on it in filemanger
then go to start -> Programs -> ExtROM tools -> then first run "unhide", then "Unlock". Do a soft reset.
6. Setup the Storage size to get a full 60MB and not 43 MB
Copy Repart_DOC.exe from the "Preparation\DOC repartitioning tool" folder to your device and launch it.
Set size of Extended ROM to 128 kb (or a bit more, if you want a NOT working extended ROM)
Press "Format now!" and wait until it is done (A few seconds). You will see a message that it is done.
Soft reset.
You MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT get an error message about your storage, just press yes and wait a few seconds.
7. Stop activesync.
Right click on taskbar -> Task Manager.
End the following processes: rapimgr.exe, outlook.exe, winword.exe, wcescomm.exe, wcesmgr.exe
8. Put your device into bootloader mode.
Press Power + record (above the volume slider) + softreset at the same time.
You should see a white screen with "Serial" text on it and the Bootloader version.
Put your device into the cradle
Make sure that the charger of your PDA is connected to the cradle.
The text should change to "USB" now.
9. Copy the files into the correct location.
If you have a PH20B device such as MDAIII, QTEK 9090, XDAIIs, PDA2K etc.
copy nk.nbf from the folder "WM5_mamaich_patched" to PH20B folder.
Run BaUpgradeUt.exe, see next step.
If you have a PH20B1 device such as SX66
copy nk.nbf from the folder "WM5_mamaich_patched" to PH20B1 folder.
Run MaUpgradeUt_noid.exe, see next step.
10. Now you have launched the requred upgrade program,
Press next (it should recognize your device in 10-15 seconds).
You'll see that the new ROM version is 1.40, just ignore that, press next,
The upgrade process should begin in a few moments. It'll take about 10 minutes…it took way less for me…about 4.
11. Hardreset based on Screen Information
When you are done, remove your device from the cradle.
o Press Power + Softreset, and when the colored stripes (well, this is the bootscreen
)shows on the screen.
If you have a PH20B device such as MDAIII, QTEK 9090, XDAIIs, PDA2K etc.
Quickly press Record+Camera before the versions appears at bottom right
OR, press Power+Softreset+Camera+Record at the same time.
If you have a PH20B1 device such as SX66
Quickly press Record+Windows Media before the versions appears at bottom right…this has to be done almost INSTANTLY…it’s kind of a pain.
OR, press Power+Softreset+Windows Media Player button+Record at the same time.
Either way mentioned above should work.
o You'll see three options; change the second and the third to "yes".
If you have a PH20B device such as MDAIII, QTEK 9090, XDAIIs, PDA2K etc.
You can do that with the camera and the record buttons.
If you have a PH20B1 device such as SX66
You can do that with the Windows Media Player and the record buttons.
If you are done, press the mail button, it'll show a white screen for a while, just wait.
If the bootscreen, aka. the colored stripes is displayed, Wait more, you are booting.
The welcome screen to set up your device should appear soon.
12. Setup your device
Follow the instructions on the screen
13. Setup Activesync Partnership on your PC.
Put your device into the cradle
Pair and sync your device.
IF AND ONLY IF you have problems with the first sync, Try.
Disconnect your device
go to Start -> settings -> Connections -> Network cards.
Tap on "Remote_NDIS Host", and change to "Use server-assigned IP address" at the IP address tab.
Windows and your PDA may whine about duplicate names and "Cant determine IP address", just press okay.
Also check that you have turned off PC-Cllin Internet security 2005 Firewall (Windows XP firewall seems to work)
Now you should have a working WM5 BA device. However, you will notice that several things are missing from control panel and you can't adjust the brightness yet…oh well...you will fix that in a minute.
15. Test the device
Check the phone
Check your Regional settings
Check the time
Now it is crap slow…here’s how to fix it…
1.) Disable ALL sounds…including the ringer on the phone (set it to vibrate) and keypad tones to none.
2.) Disable error reporting on Control Panel Start -> Settings -> Tab:System -> Error Reporting -> Disable error reporting -> ok
3.) Download the following files from
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...ches_ChangeLog
Backlight and registry fixes
Button Fix
Camera Fix (If your device has a camera)
Sound Fix (If your device has no camera)
Bluetooth fix
Install the patches in the above order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To install:
1) Extra cab file out of your download
2) Copy the patches to your device.
3) Disconnect your device from your PC
4) Execute by tapping on Cab File with File Manager.
5) Install patches to your DEVICE (not storage card).
6) After it installs (do not reset if it asks you to)…turn off your device.
7) Wait AT LEAST 30 seconds!!!!!
Turn your device back on and do a soft reset.
9) Install the next patch.
Follow this methodology to get all patches installed and working properly.
Renable sounds as you like. Bluetooth may or may not work properly.
Enjoy!
As promised
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