This is a running log of the rebuild of my Cingular 8525.

Step 1, made a good sync with my desktop
Step 2, copied all the install cabs to an "apps folder" on the microSD
Step 3, performed a hard reset (Settings, System, Clear Storage)
Step 4, Set Owner information
Step 5, Remove unnecessary apps and today items.
-Cingular Get Xpressmail
-all today items

Step 6, Install utility applications (apps that modify device settings/functionality) to device
-PTTFix.cab
-Fit4cat_Hermes_Tweaker.cab (improve BT A2DP=high, disable SMS notification
-vjVolublis
-vjBlueSync
-vjCandela
-vjSlippyPalm
-SPTimeSync
-PocketMax ReDial

Step 7, Install productivity applications(Today apps, file viewers/editors)
-SPB Mobile Shell
-SPB Phone Suite
-SBSH PocketBreeze
-SBSH ContactBreeze (redundant with the contact manager in Mobile Shell, but I like it anyway)
-SBSH iLauncher
-SBSH MyList
-MSReader
-Cingular XpressMail
-GSFinder
-LiveSearch
-vxUtil
-SiriusWM5
-RDCalc
-Palm SMSThreader

Step 8, Install themes

Step 9, Register apps

Step 10, setup Sync
-Configure BT connections and COM port

Step 11, configure apps
-Modify Regkeys* (XDADeveloperWiki - WM5_Tweaks_Other)
-Setup Notification sound/effects (Messaging)
-Add Voice Dial tags

Step 12, Configure Buttons
-Button 1 (messaging) = vjSlippyPalm
-Button 2 (Internet Explorer)
-Button 3 (Wireless) = vjBlueSync -BlueSync
--Button 3 (press and hold) = power off
-Button 4 (Camera)
-Button 5 (PTT) = iLauncher's "Task Manager"
--Button 5 (press and hold) = Voice Speed dial

-WMP Hold Up = FullScreen
-WMP Hold Down = ToggleScreen

Step 13, Organize and cleanup
-use PC "explore device" to organize startmenu and move/delete shortcuts

Step 14, Backup
-use export feature of any app to export their settings/registration to the "apps folder" on memory card for easy reinstall
-use backup product to backup entire device to memory card and copy to PC for other backup in case of memory card failure

* All the reg tweaks made above are exported to reg files and placed into the same microSD folder as the .cab files are located to allow easy installation the next time around

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I'm pretty much done with this... anything that I have missed?

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added Photo Contacts Pro to Step 7

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Looks about as complex as a rebuild on my 8525. Although, I've created a custom CAB with some of the registry hacks that I use to speed the process up a bit. I also use it to register some of my apps too, speicifcally the SBSH apps (works very nicely that way too). Saves a few keystrokes in the longrun..

Current: Samsung i907/AT&T Epix
Retired: Palm Treo 750
Former Phones (all Windows Mobile): Cingular 8525, Cingular 8125, Audiovox SMT5600

How do you make a cabfile like that?

     

Used the demo version of Win CE CAB Manager. Pretty much just imported a variety registry keys in there. Added a couple of themes in there too.

Current: Samsung i907/AT&T Epix
Retired: Palm Treo 750
Former Phones (all Windows Mobile): Cingular 8525, Cingular 8125, Audiovox SMT5600

Thanks for posting this

I am SERIOUSLY considering the ATT 8525 (as soon as I dump Nextel )

This is a very useful reference!

Susan

     

I need to update this again. AT&T added some more crap to their latest ROM which needs to be removed manually

and I've changed a few of the apps in step 6 and 7

I suppose I'll update MyPDA as well.

next week sometime

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Sounds good.....

Susan

     

psShutXp isn't needed if your running iLauncher btw..,

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I want to know if we can build the same sort of .cab for axim?

   

I removed psshut in favor of the builtin reboot of mobile shell, and the hardare power button will also manage it... hold the button down for about 5 secs and the phone will completely shutdown (reboot style)

edited the first post a bit...

I have all the SBSH apps (purchased or won), but I'm holding out on a few of them.
SBSH PocketWeather: nice app but for my BASIC needs, but the integrated one in MobileShell is sufficient (at least until Hurricane season...)
SBSH PhoneWeaver: as a profile manager it is MUCH more powerful and flexible than the basic one in Phone Suite, but there is no need for 2 similar apps and all they'd do is screw with each other...

I'm sorry Amit, for some reason I have a huge prejudice against SPB and love for SBSH, I'd love to have an all SBSH config, but Mobile Shell and Phone Suite are just too essential for MY current needs... I feel dirty :-(

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I use i-Launcher/PocketBreeze combo (can NOT live without)... and PocketWeather is the best (I also have ContactBreeze)

I also use Pocket Informant

I don't have SBSH MyList.... I have ListPro (another program I use alot)

I use these programs daily on my dell axim x51v....

The SBSH PhoneWeaver vs the spb phone suite and mobile shell.....

If I went with SBSH PhoneWeaver on the 8525.... what would I miss that is offered on the other two (just curious) Perhaps SBSH has something in the works to fill the "void"

Susan

     

The possible greatest attribute of Mobile Shell to me is the NOW screen. with all the most useful items displayed right when you turn on the device. then the SPB Menu has a bunch of useful features built in, most of which are usable with your fingers

Phone Suite expands the usefulness of Mobile Shell with more "phonedevice" specific functions as well as the profile manager.

If you did not like Mobile Shell and/or the MS+PS combo, then Phone weaver is a very good chioce, as it is MUCH more flexible then the junior one in Phone Suite

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I haven't had a chance to download and try any of them yet. I think that may be the best thing to do.

I am leaning toward getting the Phone Weaver, mainly because I have been pleased with all of my other SBSH products....and they usually have frequent upgrades to add/fix any issues.

Thanks again for your help Radimus!

Susan