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Vario Rom Update

By Dan ⋅ September 15, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

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I found a custom brewed, AKU 3.2 rom update for the MDA Vario on XDA-Developers and, being the mad-rash fool that I am, I’ve installed it.

Time will tell if it’s any good, but it certainly seems quicker. That said, the officially released T-Mobile AKU2 rom update had been running like a dog with no legs, so anything is an improvement.

If anyone fancies it, the thread can be found here. This is a totally empty rom, so out of the box you’ll need a few bits and pieces to get MMS working. I’ve installed the MMS creation cab found in this thread. I also used the following MMS settings:

Server Name: T Mobile UK
Gateway: 149.254.201.132
Port: 8080
Server Address: http://mmsc.t-mobile.co.uk:8002
Connect Via: T-Mobile (or whatever your WAP connection is called)
Sending size limitation: 100k
WAP Version: 2.0

At this point, I’ve got everything working: GPRS, push email, mms etc. So everything looks good.

Ashleigh has installed the Universal version of the same release, and seems to be enjoying it. I’ll post an update in a few days, once I know how mine’s working.

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    For anyone that needs it - GPRS Settings (T-Mobile):

    Start - Settings - Connections.

    Connections - Advanced - Select Networks.

    Tap the top Edit button - Edit (or New if there's nothing there).

    Name: T-Mobile
    Modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    (next)
    Access Point: general.t-mobile.uk
    Username: user
    Password: wap
    Domain: (leave blank)
    (finish)
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    Hi Dan,

    Have read a few of ur posts now, an i would providing all goes well like to thank you. I have jus got of the phone with T-Mobile uk and frankly i have never heard such BS! I just bought a stereo bluetooth headset only to realise i need the latest version of WM with aku2. T-mobile actually hung up on me because they said there was nothing else they could do! As a customer u are not allowed to talk to the tech support ppl u have to go through rude messengers that hang up u because they dnt know wat you are talking about. I am going to try and install the imate version but isit simple! I know the minimal, please could you advise me on steps i need to take as you seem to know wat ur doing. I just want the aku2 not the latest one! Cheers Appreciate it!
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    Hi Daniek,

    I posted an article in the past that covers upgrading to one of the iMate roms, that might be worth a read.

    For your headset, you're going to need a rom with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). I don't actually have a stereo headset yet, so it's not something I've been particularly looking for in the roms that I've used.

    Your best bet is probably to log on to the forums at http://forum.xda-developers.com and ask around. Find out what the recommended rom for the best A2DP support is, and go with that one. The instructions to upgrade should be on the forum, but failing that you can always come back here and use mine.

    Good luck!

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