Aximsite.com Axim ROM update FAQ and Tutorial

04-10-03, 01:21 PM

Aximsite.com now has updated our FAQ and posted a tutorial.

FAQ for Installing the ROM A00 to A02 upgrade from Dell

Tutorial for Dell Axim X5 ROM Update (A02) Instruction

despacio · 04-10-03, 05:52 PM

Does anybody now why non-english speaking europe doesn't have a room upgrade yet? I phoned Dell today and they said the didn't have news about that update going o come in spanish.

I guess it can mess up a lot if I upgrade the spanish ROm with he English one. Or would it just change the languaje because that wouldn't be a problem for me...

04-10-03, 06:03 PM

Well I'd hold off. Its not like this is a required upgrade. Its best to wait until they offer it in other locals. There is no undo with a ROM upgrade. :crooked:

JaCooch · 04-11-03, 12:44 AM

Has anyone installed this update? Is it worth the trouble?

PhantomJM · 04-11-03, 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by JaCooch
Has anyone installed this update? Is it worth the trouble?

I've installed it without difficulty. The key is to uninstall the d-pad patch if you have it and do a full backup of the system via ActiveSync. Take your time, be patient, and do it right. The process is similar to flashing a BIOS... just be careful. To answer your second question, it's a decent upgrade although not necessary. Read the documentation for a list of uptates and decide for yourself. Personally, I like the feature that allows me to activate/deactivate the d-pad button on the fly (just one of a few perks).

shrubs2000 · 04-11-03, 02:16 PM

I followed everything and it worked. I back up to my SD card and the restore went fine.

Beowulf · 04-11-03, 05:14 PM

Thanks everyone at Aximsite for posting this tutorial on installing the Dell ROM upgrade!

jerryd · 04-11-03, 07:26 PM

I used the tutorial and had a fast smooth install. Thanks Aximsite for the help!

tom61064 · 04-11-03, 09:19 PM

I did the upgrade last night and it went fine. The Axim is faster and a lot more responsive afterward. I didn't even know there was informations to do the upgrade I just went ahead and did it following the info. on Dell website. Follow the instruction closely and you will be fine. It now showed PXA 255 and perfomed as it should. I am happy with the upgrade. If you don't have the C1 I wouldn't bother to do the upgrade.

JaCooch · 04-11-03, 10:14 PM

Well, I'll answer my own question. I did the update late this afternoon and all went well. Got nervous that I didn't turn off my screen saver (not sure if it would have been a problem) but just hit the mouse a few times while watching the Masters on the tube. Thanks to all that went before me in installing the update, certainly worth any hassle (weren't none) to be running the latest and greatest!

neemo_max · 04-12-03, 10:21 AM

My Axim upgrade went well. I agree w/ tom61064 and notice that my Axim is running a little faster than before. The tutorial was a great help and thanks again AXIMSITE for your assistance.
I followed the upgrade instructions very carefully, but, the only problem that I encountered was losing all my Calender appts. Has anyone encountered the same problem? It's no problem adding all 100+ appts back on. I guess it is a even exchange for upgrading.

neemo_max · 04-12-03, 10:27 AM

Never mind. I guess it would help to SYNC first. I got all my appts back.

band geek · 04-12-03, 01:57 PM

I appreciate the tutorial and FAQ posts. Upgrade went very smooth.

Basically, followed the tutorial step by step.

Final step was a soft reset and I was up and running.

It took about 1 hour.

daddee66 · 04-12-03, 05:17 PM

Just Finished the upgrade and... everything went just fine ! I have noticed that there is a indeed a slight increase in speed. The tutorial was a great help. Now to upgrade the firmware in my T68i !!!

geneb · 04-12-03, 07:26 PM

I followed the tutorial as well and everything went as smooth as silk! Thank you for a great set of instructions!