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Old 04-19-05, 10:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Will WM2k5 build on all the ROM updates?
Hi, I have an "engineering model" X50v that has the X15 ROM version, so I haven't been able to install the ROM updates (whole story in itself!) so I was wandering, when Dell's Windows Mobile 2005 for the X50v comes out, will it "include" all the ROM updtate features such as improved screen sensitivity? Or is the opperating system something that just stacks on top of the ROMs? Thanks!

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Old 04-19-05, 10:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I have seen no word from Dell that there will be a 2005 upgrade to begin with, so I wouldn't assume one will be available (though it would be nice).

A new OS would replace everything, hard to say how particular features or components would behave, but it would be a blank canvas.
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Old 04-19-05, 10:50 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The people who have production axims have no idea if they are getting WM2005...

In fact nobody knows for sure if it is possible (except those who do and they ain't telling)

So, I'm affraid, all you can do is wait....
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Old 04-19-05, 12:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Moved to 2005 Forum...

Really no one can give a for sure answer as people are still wondering if it will come out for the X50 series at all
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Old 04-19-05, 12:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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But if you cannot install the current series of updates, I'd assume that should a WM2005 update become available you will not be able to install that either. It would have version tracking in it too.
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Old 04-19-05, 12:29 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I'm not sure; I hope not though. The problem when I try and install the ROM updates is that my computer recognizes my X15 ROM as newer than the A02 update and tells me that I "can't downgrade opperating systems". Someone told me that my computer would probably recognize WM3k5 as "much newer" than the X15 ROM. I hope he's right!

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Old 04-19-05, 01:31 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Yes, I imagine that Windows Mobile 3005 would be quite newer. However, I definitely don't believe that Dell will be supporting the x50v at that time.
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Old 04-19-05, 01:46 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by David_F
I'm not sure; I hope not though. The problem when I try and install the ROM updates is that my computer recognizes my X15 ROM as newer than the A02 update and tells me that I "can't downgrade opperating systems". Someone told me that my computer would probably recognize WM3k5 as "much newer" than the X15 ROM. I hope he's right!

David
There is a hacked A02 update installer out there used to flash non-english A01 devices to the English A02 update. Maybe you could give it a try?
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Old 04-21-05, 11:55 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Yikes!!
Yes, I'd imagine a Windows Mobile 3005 would definitely be newer....
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Old 04-21-05, 11:58 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertCF
Yes, I'd imagine a Windows Mobile 3005 would definitely be newer....
I just couldn't leave it be...
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Old 04-21-05, 12:44 PM   #11 (permalink)
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But windows mobile 3005 won't be out until at least 3007
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Old 04-21-05, 03:03 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Isn't there a way to convince the installer that you need to restore from a backup image? If that is the case, then perhaps you can get somebody else's A02 backup file and then "backup"/upgrade your device, so that it is finally on the radar...
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Old 04-22-05, 03:23 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Thanks everyone; I had someone PM me instructions on how to use a "tweaked" update to trick my system into "restoring" to the update! Thanks a lot!

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Old 04-29-05, 02:54 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by David_F
Thanks everyone; I had someone PM me instructions on how to use a "tweaked" update to trick my system into "restoring" to the update! Thanks a lot!

David
David,

Not fair, you need to share this secret. If it is true you can update an X15 ROM to A0x, I know a few people would be more than interested!!!

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Old 05-01-05, 08:05 AM   #15 (permalink)
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the point is that not even microsoft has said anything about the new OS, so im sure dell wants microsoft to make it public first before they say anything about it
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