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Description:

This is a customized Omnia ROM package based on the DXHK3 firmware. Certain applications were removed to free up space, other packages were replaced with a newer version potentially improving performance and modified a few giving it a xxxHOLiC-look.

This ROM package requires Windows XP to update your Omnia.

Changelog:

Current Version: ech01-b09 with User Customization
Base ROM Version: DXHK3

Removed:

  • Adobe Flash Lite 2.1 (1)
  • Arcsoft Mobile Video Editor
  • Dice Simulator (2D6)
  • Google Launcher
  • Google Maps
  • Microsoft Windows Update
  • Microsoft Windows Live
  • Opera 9.5
  • PodCasts
  • RSSReader
  • Samsung Task Switcher
  • Samsung Today 1 Plugin
  • Samsung Touch Player
  • Samsung Digital Frame
  • Samsung Widgets Plugin
  • Shozu
  • Solitaire & Bubblebreaker
  • TecAce PhotoSlides
  • Transcriber Input Method
  • Tegic XT9 Samsung Input Method - This covers the Samsung Keyboard, Keypad & Phonepad.
  • Certain MP3's, images & themes

Modified/Added:

  • Microsoft .NETCF 2.0 replaced with .NETCF 3.5 (2)
  • Microsoft SQLCE 3.0 replaced with SQLCE 3.5 (2)

  • The task switcher was replaced with the task manager in the shortcut buttons.
  • Altered the Samsung Today 2 plugin and its icons for independent use. It's now possible for this plugin to co-exist with the default Samsung Today 2.
  • xxxHOLiC Theme, Windows Media Player xxxHOLiC Skin, Power on/off animation/sound (3)

  • Hid Customer Feedback & Error Reporting in the Control Panel
  • Update for Windows Mobile for PC (KB949168) integrated

  • Sleuth255@xda-developers.com's User Customization included
    Security policy (101a) has been altered to allow for UC to install the other applications. Make sure that the CAB installers in your Storage Card have their read-only attribute removed. To learn more about UC, click here.
For previous changes based on another ROM version, click here.

Samsung Launcher:

The Samsung Launcher has been modified to look for certain shortcuts to run certain programs. This would allow the user to install similar applications and still use the Samsung Launcher to run these preferred programs. These shortcuts must be placed in the \windows folder.
  • DigitalFrame: DigitalFrame.lnk
  • File Explorer: FExplore.lnk - this was the Internet Explorer button
  • Internet Browser button: Netbrw.lnk
  • Multimedia Player: MdPlayer.lnk
  • PhotoSlides: PhotoSlides.lnk
  • PodCasts button: PodCasts.lnk
  • RSSReader button: RSSReader.lnk

Screen Shots:

Modified Samsung Today 2 Plugin
Modified Samsung Launcher, Enhanced-GPS Panel and Loading Screen
The Version, Memory & About Screens
Black Skin for the Tegic XT9 Samsung Keypad, Keyboard and Phonepad(4)

Known Issues And Other Notes:

(1) It would seem that the Samsung Widgets specifically requires Adobe Flash Lite 2.1. Install this version if you plan on using the widgets.

(2) Certain programs may require specific versions of Microsoft SQLCE/.NETCF and thus may not work with this release. If your program is not working, please post in the discussion thread the name and the version to determine whether to revert to the original version that came with the firmware.

(3) The included xxxHolic Theme 1 although set to display black shade, Windows Mobile will automatically turn it to a gray shade. For an explanation on why Windows Mobile do this, click here.

(4) The Tegic XT9 is available as a separate download.

Installation:

  1. If you're unfamiliar with the update process I'm discouraging you to use any customized ROM. Visit the SAMSUNG site to familiarize yourself with the update process.
  2. Please fully charge your phone before attempting to update.
  3. Please backup your phone contacts, emails, messages and other important user information.
  4. Download and install the Samsung modem drivers for Windows XP.
  5. Download the file and scan for viruses. STOP if a virus is found. If the file is clean then run the self-extracting package. The updater will automatically run. Should an error occur while extracting the files, it's likely your download is corrupted.

    To increase the success of updating your ROM and prevent possible corruption of ROM files while updating: disconnect your computer from the network, turn off any software firewall, antivirus program and other unnecessary programs before running the updater.

  6. Enjoy your Samsung Omnia Phone: xxxHOLiC Edition (=

ROM Download:

Name Size MD5
xxxHOLiC-DXHK3-ech01-b09.exe 73,655,814 bytes 36725A335BD4D62D353A9C7CD2119D89

Some of the removed programs can be found in the Applications section.

For any issues with the ROM, please visit the discussion thread.

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Credits:

Pako777, OldCast, Weisun and the people at PDAClan.com for the ROM Kitchen. Sleuth255@xda-developers.com for UC. The person who packaged the MS SQLCE 3.5. GSMArena for one of the angled view of the Omnia.
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