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#3286 25-Jan-2005 20:29

The ROM update for the Harrier Pocket PC Phone Edition seems to be slowly going out of the door - first some corporate clients and soon it will be available from the Telecom NZ website. I am told it may be sometime next week (31st January). The new versions are:

Bluetooth version BT-PPC/PE 1.0.0 build 3500

ROM 1.35.00 WWE

ROM date 12/10/04

Radio version HA01_141

Protocol version AA3.3.301

ExtROM version 1.35.117 WWE

It seems stable and I was told it fixes problems with Bluetooth headset performance, although I've already reported that it looks though that Bluetooth DUN is still not 100%.

It came in a good time, because my Harrier was going through 100% of its battery in 8 hours with radio off! After a hard reset it came back to normal, and I suspect of a program. Currently I'm testing the Harrier without this program, just to make sure.

Good on Telecom NZ for doing this release. Let's see if the official file in their website contains a release document listing the fixes and updates in this version.

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#12192 26-Jan-2005 00:45

7th of Feb on the Telecom website. I can post more details if someone wants them..

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#12196 26-Jan-2005 07:45

Feel free to add the list of fixes/updates if wanted.

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#12200 26-Jan-2005 08:47

List of fixes/updates:

Firmware version 1.35.117
Upgrade radio to 1.41
Bluetooth stack to 3500
Remove duplicated templates in camera settings
Swapping battery without turning off the power no longer causes loss of photos/video clips.

The Bluetooth DUN has been extensively tested and it does now work. I have had connections active for hours.

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#12216 26-Jan-2005 19:43

I stand corrected! The Bluetooth DUN actually works really well - I'm posting from my tablet PC connected to CDMA EV-DO through my Harrier. I was using the wrong username in my first test...

Note the US flag under my name... Telecom NZ using a strange IP range, I can see it's not similar to other NZ based IP addresses.

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#12229 27-Jan-2005 07:18

Hi,
Please excuse my ignorance but most of the above means little to me. I have a Harrier which I use a bluetooth headset and they seem to work successfully. The battery life is poor but from what I have read seems to be on par with others experiences.

Can someone explain in simple english what this ROM update actually means? Is it some sort of software update?

ALso, what is this Radio?

I had a quick search on Telecom's website but not sure what section to be looking under.

Thanks

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#12230 27-Jan-2005 07:47

riahon, a ROM update provides a new version of the Operating System running on your Pocket PC. It brings fixes and some updated software.

The radio we're talking about is the part of the hardware (Pocket PC) that communicates with the mobile network - like the radio that exists on standard mobile phones.

Bluetooth DUN (dial-up networking) is a service offered by Bluetooth that allows a laptop or desktop computer to connect to the Internet through your Harrier.

This updated will only be available from 7 February. You should only perform it if you have your data stored safely. PIM data like Contacts, Calendar will be automatically copied on your Outlook, but other files you copied into your Pocket PC need to have a synchronised copy on your computer so you can restore later.

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#12232 27-Jan-2005 08:23

At last. I wish I had read this last night.

Just a warning. Don't get impatient and try installing the imate bluetooth patch. It disables the phone. You have to do a hard reset to get everything working again. Don't ask how I know.

Can someone let me know the Telecom url that advises of the rom update. I can't find it.

So in a week and half, I'll be able to use truly wireless DUN and my bluetooth headset should still work after the Harrier goes into sleep mode.

Yay, I won't need to send the Harrier back after all. I can't wait.

Andrew.

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#12234 27-Jan-2005 08:34

We will not ask, but this is a good advice to everyone... Just because the Harrier Pocket PC Phone Edition looks like the PDA2k they're not exactly the same.

So never, never, never install a ROM or OS patch intended to one device on another.

The ROM update is not available yet, and official notice will be posted/distributed at later stage. Wait until the release date when a web page will be available where Telecom New Zealand users can download the update from their official website.

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#12402 2-Feb-2005 09:11

I have installed the ROM upgrade (corporate copy).

The bluetooth DUN works well, so no need for the cradle anymore.

The bluetooth headset now stays connected while the Harrier is on which is good. But when it goes into sleep mode, it loses connection to the bluetooth headset 9 times out of 10. I've tried two types of headset but still doesn't work.

So, no worries when calling out, but it takes around 20 seconds to reconnect to the headset when the phone wakes up for an incoming call. This is too slow to answer the call so I have to answer it on the Harrier.

A step forward, but still not ideal.

Andrew.

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#12659 10-Feb-2005 10:35

Any update as to when this ROM update will be available to the public? Seems Telecom are holding back for some reason? Cheers

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#12660 10-Feb-2005 10:46

It should be on the Telecom web site tonight. There is no deliberate hold up just legal requirements that need to be meet.

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#12661 10-Feb-2005 10:51

Cheers Jama.

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#12703 11-Feb-2005 23:48

Here 'tis: http://www.telecom.co.nz/content/0,3900,202143-203139,00.html

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#12707 12-Feb-2005 06:13

Just been reading info on website and just wondering what the Windows CE update actually means or what can i benefit from this. i do have an issue with IE on the harrier as some webpages dont work well ie ANZ Bank. Will this update help?

if i dont like it is this update reversible?

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#12708 12-Feb-2005 06:29

No it can't be reversed. It's like replacing the engine in your car. The 1.29.00 WWE version the Harrier shipped with is buggy. So far not heard any bad things about the update from the corporate sector users that received it prior to the public release.

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