Windows Mobile AKU 3.3 hacked for Verizon and Sprint 6700
Is your Sprint PPC-6700 or Verizon XV6700 feeling down, running poorly, or are you just sick of the bad performance? Fret not Windows Mobile lovers, hope may be in sight. As both carriers have given up on supporting the device and won't be releasing any updates to correct performance issues, a well-skilled hacker comes in to save the day and release AKU 3.3 for each phone. He's also been working on AKU 3.5 and Crossbow. If anyone is brave enough to install these unsupported updates, drop us a line.
Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Others, Verizon Wireless, Windows Mobile, 1xRTT, CDMA
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
A & W @ Jan 25th 2007 6:03PM
Works flawlessly on my PPC6700!
Gary @ Oct 4th 2007 10:40AM
A&W, please help me find this download.
jamesus @ Jan 25th 2007 6:16PM
Works like a charm. I have been using for about 5 days and I love it. The speed and stability is great and I highly recommend it.
It is really too bad that the companies abandon support for their phones so quickly. I do know that it is an eventual process, but it seems as if the proxess for phones is on fast forward.
HTC Kid @ Jan 25th 2007 7:21PM
Alright so the update rocks... thanks Mike. I only lost my pics. Which again I'm sorry for.
vinxavi @ Jan 25th 2007 7:22PM
i want this! how do i get the update?
Johnny2678 @ Jan 25th 2007 7:29PM
My xv6700 is running much more smoothly now... no more storage cards freezes (BSOD)!
Matt @ Jan 25th 2007 9:53PM
I agree with the above, this made my XV6700 run like buttered oil. This thing rocks!!
jonathan @ Jan 25th 2007 11:23PM
i am missing a couple of features from before. Smart dialing doesnt work anymore. Camera app is gone.
dgbambic @ Jan 25th 2007 11:30PM
i wouldn't be so quick to say that there will be no more updates from the providers.
in fact, i heard the AKU 3.X will be coming from HTC in February...whatever that's worth.
i'm waiting for a more stable version of AKU 3.x.
flamer's grill @ Jan 25th 2007 11:37PM
Yeah it rocks. My PPC-6700 runs very smoothly, and when I have it overclocked there's no noticable lag whatsoever. Just be warned: it is a fairly tedious process that requires several hard resets and, most importantly, you MUST sync your contacts with Outlook before you upgrade. I didn't and had to do it all over again. It was worth it, though!
w0rdie @ Jan 26th 2007 12:44AM
With the exception of a reduction in battery life (which was already poor anyway) this new AKU is great. The best way to describe the change is a phone that is as snappy and responsive running all the plug-ins and additional software you like, as a phone that is running a fresh install of WM5.
That, plus the resolution to BSOD issues and lockups. I'm waiting for the i760 but for now this update to my 6700 is a huge step forward.
Eran Carmel @ Jan 26th 2007 4:51AM
Well AKU 3.3 and WM6 roms have been available on xda-dev for quite a while.
I use it for my HTC wizard and it is quite a difference. At least for the wizard it is very easy to install
Tom May @ Jan 26th 2007 12:22PM
I still sell these things! What do you mean when you say that the carriers are no longer supporting them?
Rico @ Jan 26th 2007 1:09PM
They've reached EOL and will be replaced. Are not supported software wise as in no more updates.
Patrick @ Jan 26th 2007 4:57PM
I installed the AKU3.3 and it works awesome on my ppc6700.
Rod J @ Jan 26th 2007 6:27PM
Runs 110% better but no contacts are showing???
Derek Georgevich @ Jan 26th 2007 6:33PM
I'm running a aku3.3 on my 8125 wizard and it's killer, xda-dev is the poo, those guys doing things on the wizard are amazing, and verizon sucks anyways
MacInfoSys.com @ Jan 26th 2007 7:45PM
Quote: Runs 110% better but no contacts are showing???
I am experiencing the same thing. I also noticed 2 Windows Mobile players on the phone. I have noticed a huge improvement but I am wondering if there are other areas of issues that we might need to worry about. One side question, if this is AKU 3.3, why does the build number now show 15671.3.5.0 ??? Wouldn't that mean AKU 3.5 ???
MacInfoSys.com @ Jan 26th 2007 7:49PM
BTW, I installed it on the Verizon XV6700
Greg @ Jan 26th 2007 9:37PM
The update works fine - if you are having problems with the Smart Dialer, you need to do a registry edit -- the Pics&Vids application can be restored by copying some files. There's a thread at PPCGeeks in the Apache forum that has the details.
Also, maybe the editors should mention that this update REMOVES Bluetooth DUN and replaces it with PAN - which doesn't work on Macs.
nocitrom32 @ Feb 5th 2007 2:07AM
can someone please send me the new AKU 3.3 OS for Verizon XV 6700
Chris @ Feb 5th 2007 10:22AM
How do I get my hands on this update?
Samson @ Mar 3rd 2007 12:36PM
I like to try this on my ppc 6700
Samson @ Mar 3rd 2007 12:45PM
How can I get my hands on the AKU 3. I have a PPC 6700 from Sprint
johms @ Mar 8th 2007 1:21AM
I can't find any AKU 3.3 downloads anywhere. Please help.
Scott Racop @ Apr 7th 2007 11:51PM
I loaded the upgrade. Performance is greatly improved. My camera has stopped working though. Does anyone know about how to get the camera to work again?
Tedwr @ Apr 17th 2007 6:19PM
Please send me a copy. Ill try it!
xv6700 verizon.
Thanks, Ted
EWUJoe @ Apr 18th 2007 4:57PM
where is the link?
adam @ Apr 27th 2007 10:46AM
where can this upgrade be found
steven @ Apr 27th 2007 12:14PM
I'd love to try them, if you could send me the 3.3 for verizon, and the 3.5
i don't have anything better to do than try them both.
Rajesh @ Apr 27th 2007 2:38PM
Has anyone tried AKU 3.5 on Sprint PPC-6700? What are the results? Removal of DUN is a super biggie for me, is there a way to get that to work with AKU 3.3 or 3.5?
Annette Corbell @ Apr 27th 2007 2:51PM
I have a Sprint PPC 6700, how can I get the AKU 3.3?
tc @ May 1st 2007 6:03PM
im interested in both 3.3 and 3.5 for my vx6700
i would install 3.5, i have sprite and should be able to restore if i break somethin
mcampbell37075 @ May 15th 2007 7:54AM
How can I get this AKU? I've been trying several other 3.x AKUs out there and none seems to work right on my Sprint 6700.
flamer's grill @ May 15th 2007 10:47AM
Stept to obtain AKU 3.X happiness
1. http://www.ppcgeeks.com
2. Go to the HTC Apache forum
3. Enjoy.
I run AKU 3.5 on my Sprint 6700 and am very satisfied.
RAJ KUMAR @ Aug 12th 2007 12:05AM
good
Angel @ Aug 13th 2007 3:26PM
Hi I would like to know where can I get AKU 3.3 or 3.5 for my Verizon Wireless XV-6700. Please let me know thanks.
Angel @ Aug 13th 2007 7:05PM
Hi I have a Verizon Wireless XV-6700 WM5 and would like to install AKU 3.3 or 3.5 for Verizon XV6700. Where can I get the Rom...
Thanks
Loreal @ Aug 29th 2007 6:40PM
I am interested in the AKU 3.3 upgrade. How would I go about doing so? Can anyone help? Thanks!
Gary @ Oct 4th 2007 10:40AM
I heard alot about AKU 3.3 for PPC-6700. Please let me know where I can get this upgrade. Thank you
Joe @ Nov 11th 2007 8:40PM
wat is the download link? how can i try this thing out everyones been talkin' about
Lashonda Y Harrison @ Apr 11th 2008 12:46PM
I would like to try this for my verizon vx 6700
Jason @ May 16th 2008 6:50PM
I would also like to try this for my Verizon 6700. Thanks.