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STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING FROM A06 TO A12
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v1.0 01/12/2007
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COPYRIGHT BEN MCMAHON (C) 2006,2007
AximSite: benace
This document may be re-posted by anyone, anywhere
As long as this copyright message remains in tact, in its entirety
This document was prepared for the good of the Axim community
Useful enhancements will be given due credit
Plagiarism will be dealt with harshly (bubonic plague style)
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Notes:
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This procedure has only been tested with the following configuration:

--Axim x51v Hardware A00, A01
--Windows Mobile 5.0, Dell ROM A06
--ActiveSync 4.2.0 (Build 4876)
--SanDisk 512mb CompactFlash
--SanDisk 1gb UltraII USB SD Card
--SanDisk 256mb SD Card
--GENUINE Windows XP SP2 with ALL available updates as of 1/12/2007
--GENUINE Office 2003 SP2 with ALL available updates as of 1/12/2007
--GENUINE Internet Explorer 6.0sp1, Internet Explorer 7.0 with ALL available updates as of 1/12/2007


Do NOT ask me if this procedure will work with your setup.
I don't know, and I don't have your hardware.
I can't guarantee you will read and follow this step-by-step. Don't do it for me, do it for you.
I don't do PIM or other backups (they were not meant to be used for ROM Upgrades)
I don't use software stored on SD cards.
I'm OCD. If you find an error/omission/tweak/update/fix, PLEASE let me know.
This is what I did, and it worked for me.
READ THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING. DO NOT SKIP STEPS. DO NOT COLLECT $200.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
(don't blame me if your axim blows up, cat stops talking to you, daughter gets pregnant, etc)

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Procedure:
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((Preparation))
-Be sure Axim x51v is at ROM A06 (other ROMs not tested - do so at your own risk)
-Be sure activsync is version 4.2.0 Build 4876
-Remove all cards, devices, and peripherals from the Axim
-Connect the Cradle to a power source (very important)
-Disconnect the Cradle's USB cable from PC
-Place axim in cradle
-Delete (all) device connections from active sync
-ActiveSync should now say "No partnerships"
-Reboot PC
-SHUT DOWN (not just disable) ALL firewalls, antivirus, MediaPlayers, outlook
-Close all open programs
-Close anything that restricts or interfaces with the Axim, Network Interfaces, or USB Connections
-Start Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2


((HardReset to Wipe Axim to A06))
-Ensure axim is in cradle
-Press and hold the power button (do not release until I tell you to)
-Immediately use the stylus insert to press the reset button (do not release until I tell you to)
-Hold both down for 3 seconds
-Release both
-When prompted, press the contact button (Button 2, second in from the left)
--**Axim wipes volatile memory, fresh A06 ROM is copied back to device


((Setup temporary connection used for ROM flash))
-When prompted, tap the screen to setup the device
-When prompted, tap the screen to align the screen (4-6 times)
-Select the appropriate time zone, and click Next
-Click Next to acknowledge the stylus info
-Tap/Hold the appointment, and click cut
-Tap/Hold 11am and click paste
-Click Next to acknowledge congratulations
-Click Next to set a password
-Click OK to skip the password selection
-Tap the screen to begin using the device
-Tap the screen to acknowledge the wireless and begin using the device
-Open ActiveSync
-Connect the cradle to the comptuer's USB Port
-For the ActiveSync wizard, click Cancel (activesync should now say Guest)


((Flash ROM Image - A05 Updater and AXX ROM Image))
**BE SURE ALL PROGRAMS ARE CLOSED!!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!
**WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER MUST NOT BE OPEN!!!!
**OUTLOOK MUST NOT BE OPEN!!!!
-Run the Dell ROM File (R129272.EXE)
-Click Continue
-Specify a folder to extract the files to and click OK (I used the default)
-If prompted, click yes to create the folder
-Click OK to acknowledge the file extraction
-Click Install Now in the IE window
-Click Run to begin the setup (again if you have security settings)
-Close Internet Explorer
-In the Dell Axim System Update Utility:
--Click Update ROM
--Click Next (it will take ~3 seconds for the button to enable)
--Verify Model, ROM, OS, Language and click Next
--Verify the AC Adapter is connected and click Continue
--**axim will blank out, disconnect, copy files, write image to device
--WAIT until the Axim screen says "Please perform a hard reset" (took about 30 seconds)
-Press and hold the power button (do not release until I tell you to)
-Immediately use the stylus insert to press the reset button (do not release until I tell you to)
-Hold both down for 3 seconds
-Release both
***YOU WILL NOT BE PROMPTED TO PRESS THE CONTACT BUTTON**
***DO NOT WORRY. JUST KEEP GOING!!!***
-Wait for the Axim to boot up
-For the ActiveSync wizard, click Cancel (activesync should now say Guest)
-Back in the Dell Axim System Update Utility:
--Click Continue
--**axim will blank out, disconnect, copy files, write image to device (took about 5 minutes total)
--When prompted, click Exit to complete the ROM copy then STOP
--WAIT until the Axim screen says "Please perform a hard reset"
-Disconnect the Cradle's USB cable from PC (very important)
-Press and hold the power button (do not release until I tell you to)
-Immediately use the stylus insert to press the reset button (do not release until I tell you to)
-Hold both down for 3 seconds
-Release both
***YOU WILL NOT BE PROMPTED TO PRESS THE CONTACT BUTTON**
***DO NOT WORRY. JUST KEEP GOING!!!***


((Configure the Device))
-When prompted, tap the screen to setup the device
-When prompted, tap the screen to align the screen (4-6 times)
-Select the appropriate time zone, and click Next
-Click Next to acknowledge the stylus info
-Tap/Hold the appointment, and click cut
-Tap/Hold 11am and click paste
-Click Next to acknowledge congratulations
-Click Next to set a password
-Check Prompt if device unused for
-Type password and click OK
-Click Yes to save password settings
-Tap the screen to begin using the device
-Tap the screen to acknowledge the wireless and begin using the device

***YOU ARE NOW AT ROM A12***
(verify Start > Settings > System > System Information > ROM Version = A12 (06200600))


((Personalize the Device)
-Click "Tap here to set owner information"
-Fill in the identification information
-Click the Options tab
-Check "Identification Information"
-Click OK

-Click Start > Settings
-Click Buttons
-Click Button 4
-For Assign a program select ""
-Click Button 5
-For Assign a program select ""
-Click OK

-Click Menus
-Uncheck Calendar
-Uncheck Contacts
-Uncheck Help
-Uncheck Home
-Uncheck Messaging
-Uncheck Windows Media
-Check Calculator
-Check File Explorer
-Check Notes
-Check Pictures & Videos
-Click OK

-Click Sounds & Notifications
-Click the Notifications Tab
-For Event, select Reminders
-For "Play Sound" select Alarm2
-For "Flash light for" select 5 minutes
-Click OK

-Click Today
-Click the Items Tab
-Uncheck Owner Info
-Uncheck Device Lock
-Uncheck Pocket MSN
-Uncheck Today timeout
-Click OK

-Click the System Tab

-Click About
-Click the Device ID Tab
-Type the appropriate Device Name and Description
-Click OK

-Click Brightness
-For On Battery Power, set the slider to 1 step right of the leftmost position
-Click OK

-Click Clock & Alarms
-Set the time and date
-Click OK
-Click Yes to save the settings

-Click Error Reporting
-Select Disable error reporting
-Click OK

-Click Power
-Click the Advanced Tab
-For On Battery Power, select 3 minutes
-Click the Processor tab
-Select Auto
***noted - processor at 624mhz***
-Remove axim from cradle
***noted - processor stepped down to 104mhz***
-Replace axim into cradle (usb still disconnected!)
***noted - processor returned to 624mhz***
-Click Power Button (the tab, not the hardware button)
-Select Full Power Off
-Click OK

-Click the Connections Tab
-Click Beam
-Uncheck receive all incoming beams
-Click Ok
-Close the connections dialog
-Close the settings window

-On the PC, click OK to the Update Complete! box
-Connect USB cable to computer
-Type device password and check Save Password
-Click OK

**synchronization wizard starts**
-Click Next
-Uncheck all boxes
-Click Next
-Click Finish
**device will perform a base synchronization of settings**
-WAIT for ActiveSync to read "Connected Synchronized"

-Remove Axim from cradle
**active sync terminates connection, axim dims**
-Replace Axim into cradle
**active sync reconnects, axim brightens**
-If prompted, type device password and check Save Password
-Click OK
-WAIT for ActiveSync to read "Connected Synchronized"

In Activesync
-Click Tools > Options
-Check Contacts
-Check Calendar and click Settings
-Select 1 Month and click OK
-Check Email and click Settings
-For email size select All
-Check Include file attachments
-Type 50kb
-Click OK
-Check Tasks
-Check Notes
-Check Favorites
-Click OK
**Axim will perform full sync**
In Activesync
-Click Tools > Options
-Select Email
-Click Settings
-Click Select Folders
-Check all appropriate folders
-Click OK
-Click OK to close the options box

**Axim will sync remainder of email**

-Remove axim from cradle
-Using side button, enable wireless connection (ensure that a network is available nearby)
-Select the network to connect to and click OK
-Select the network type and click connect
-if prompted, tyep the network key and click connect

-Click the bluetooth icon
-Uncheck "Turn on bluetooth" and click OK

-Click the wireless icon
-For Power Save Mode select Disable
-Uncheck "Disable WLAN to conserve power when battery is low"
-Click the tools tab
-Type an IP address in and ping it to verify connection
-Click OK to close the connection box

-Open internet explorer
-in the address bar type about:blank and click GO
-Click menu > Tools > options
-For home page, click Use Current
-click the security tab
-Uncheck Warn when changing to a page that is not secure
-Click ok
-Exit IE




((Tune the Device))

-Open File Explorer
-Navigate to \Windows
-Create a folder "StartupDeleted"
-Open the "startup" folder
-Cut the following: "odClientCeAutoLaunchSmart.exe", "SplashV"
-Paste them in the "StartupDeleted" folder
-Soft reset Axim