New Qtek ROM Fixes SMS Problem, Creates new SMS Problem?!?

[bjchantry]

I have just upgraded my Qtek 1010 Pocket PC Phone to ROM version 3.16.52 and Radio Version 3.23.01. As with any ROM upgrade, rather than doing a "restore" I use this time to do a whole new spring clean and fresh install. Before installing Paragon's SMS Name I decided to see if MS fixed the lack of name identification on SMS's for people in your contacts list and to my surprise/joy they have. With no Paragon installed it recognized and displayed the persons' name. But now there is a new problem, if you choose to reply, rather than just putting the phone number in the To: line like it did before, it also puts the contact's name and the phone number is between <>. Tried sending the SMS for grins and of course it couldn't. If you choose to send a contact an SMS through the add-in menu it works fine. Did someone even check this before they made the change? It makes me wonder what kind of beta testing is really used, or am I the only one that chooses "Reply" to reply on SMS's?

[TopDog]

Where did you find that ROM-upgrade? I've been searching for it! A link pleeeeease :-)

[bjchantry]

I had to get it straight from the distributor. Carrier Devices supplies it to the local distributor and then they are responsible for supplying it to the customers. I would recommend contacting the Qtek distributor for Norway. Hope this helps.

[TopDog]

Thanks, haven't bought one yet, but considering... and how to get the ROM upgrades seems like an important thing, since upgrading with a O2 or T-mobile upgrade would probably SIM-lock the phone!

[redorange]

Hey bjchantry, I am in EXACTLY the same situation as you. Well, almost... I had Pocket PC on my 02 XDA, installed Paragons SMS fix ... and it worked well.
I have just had my XDA replaced... the new one has "ROM 3.16.32 ENG", and "RADIO 4.20")... and I am having the same problem... you can't reply to SMS messages as it thinks you are trying to send an email. As you say, I can send an sms normally, just not via "reply".
I've reported it to O2 XDA team and awaiting a reply. If you are aware of any fixes I'd be keen to hear.
I cant believe they fixed the original prob and then didnt test this *AGAIN* 8O
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As a side note (an most likely unrelated) I cant seem to synchronise my "notes". Everything else syncs without a problem, but the notes continually fail (even if I remove all notes - I still get an error) ... thought I'd menion in case though seemingly unrelated, you'd experienced that too?
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I'll post a reply here if I find a soloution. Be greatful if anyone else could too. THANKS :)

[bjchantry]

I haven't had any problem with syncing my Notes, that being said I don't have many. I too can't believe the SMS issue was not checked or tested, looks like a quick fix to a problem without investigating it all the way.

[redorange]

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[bjchantry]

I am not sure of it is O2's problem, I think it is Microsoft. I have a Qtek 1010, sure they are both made by HTC, but I have the same problem which indicates it may be a Microsoft issue and not an O2 issue. I know there was a lot of problems with the T-Mobile units due to "customized" software installed in the ROM, but this appears to be across the board. I agree though, how could it be missed, 1 SMS and they would have known!!

[redorange]

You're right, it's not an O2 issue as such, but obviously they dont want to be selling products that dont work either.
Their tec advised that O2 have a relationship with HTC, and HTC with Microsoft, and that through that chain they can deal with faults and hopefully effect changes. I'm hopeful 8) The soloution, if a software patch isn't forthcoming, may be a radio/rom upgrade. I believe there is an incremental radio/rom change after the one I just received, and it may not have the fault.

[moog999]

FYI and in case you already dont know the O2 Radio and Software upgrades are on the O2 website (o2.co.uk/xda) In the XDA software section its not too obvious but it is there. Read the instructions and all will be fine, dont and your XDA will most likley stop working :cry:

[moog999]

Oh I should add this may not fix the problem we are discussing, check your ROM number first.

Secondly ONLY apply this upgrade if you have an O2 UK handset cause I dont know if it is the same upgrade the world over.

[redorange]

Thanks Moog... appreciate it, but the software I have on my XDA is actually a later version than the radio/rom upgrade they have on the 02 site. I'm not too sure about the idea of downgrading (although at least it works propely) it to a previous version