Widcomm 5.1.0.2500

[adisor19]

Originally Posted by solnyshok

Adi
I have IBM Thinkpad builtin Bluetooth. How do I check bt firmware version and where I should look for update?
Solnyshok

First of all i suggest you do some more reading in this forums as the first part of your question has been answered many times already, but since i'm in a nice mood this morning here's how to check assuming you have the Widcomm stack installed : Right click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select bluetooth configuration or advanced configuration depending on your version. There, click on the Diagnostics tab and it will tell you the details of your device including the firmware revision.

As far as support goes, simply go the the IBM site (now lenovo) and follow the instructions in order to get driver updated for your laptop. You'll have to enter the model number etc. The Widcomm stack that IBM provides usually includes a firmware update as well.

Adi

[solnyshok]

Adi, I am a bit surprised that my firmware is not following the numbering scheme you discussed in this topic (broadcom 2.xxx). mine is
csr
version 546
HCI 1.1 rev 222
LCI 1.1 rev 222
Could you explain what this numbers mean?
Solnyshok

[G0tHm0G]

Idk if this is of any relevance, but Logitech firmware revision is 2.1.199.0 (released about a month ago along with custom 5.0.1.2703 stack).

Funny enough the desktop I got the dongle with sux balls big time (MX5000 Laser). As soon as my new keyboard/mouse arrive is going straight to the charity shop.

[adisor19]

Originally Posted by solnyshok

Adi, I am a bit surprised that my firmware is not following the numbering scheme you discussed in this topic (broadcom 2.xxx). mine is
csr
version 546
HCI 1.1 rev 222
LCI 1.1 rev 222
Could you explain what this numbers mean?
Solnyshok

You don't have a Broadcom based dongle. Yours is by CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) and therefor at the current time it will only work with Widcomm 5.1.0.1100 max with the patch applied.

Adi

[adisor19]

Originally Posted by G0tHm0G

Idk if this is of any relevance, but Logitech firmware revision is 2.1.199.0 (released about a month ago along with custom 5.0.1.2703 stack).

Can you give me a link ? I just used the autoupdate function on the Logitech software and said i was using the latest version (5.0.1.2500). I have the MX5000 combo. What do you have ?

Adi

[G0tHm0G]

http://www.logitech.com/pub/controld...C_GM_32bit.zip

http://www.logitech.com/pub/controld...C_GM_64bit.zip

password: btimprove

Source:

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/...essage.id=1416

[luckyknight]

I've done some testing of this version on Vista x64. On first install I didn't make any changes to the btwusb.inf or patch the license file.

The following reboot I was given the typical license error.

So I uninstalled and patched the license.dat with widcomm license patcher 1.8. I also edited the btwusb.inf to add my device to [ControlFlags]. The device was already listed in the [WIDCOMM.NTamd64] and [strings].

I think this inf has already been edited somewhat as it is a bit of a mess and has the 5.1.0.2400 tag, and some files are 5.1.0.2500.

I then rebooted, and changed the USB Wireless Bluetooth device to my Air2u device using the update driver method (by selecting update driver, browse, let me pick, Air2u device).

In device manager:
Air2U Bluetooth Device 5.1.0.2400
Bluetooth Bus Enumerator 5.1.0.2500

After another reboot the WIDCOMM configuration seemed to be working. It detected by Bluetooth. But, I am unable to add a device - "No local Bluetooth device was detected." Which is quite interesting as it clearly listed under diagnostics.

So I have been unable to get it to work. My mobile cannot detect the PC and my PC cannot detect my mobile. Maybe it is just not compatible with Vista x64 yet or is this a license patching issue?

[adisor19]

Originally Posted by luckyknight

I've done some testing of this version on Vista x64. On first install I didn't make any changes to the btwusb.inf or patch the license file.

The following reboot I was given the typical license error.

So I uninstalled and patched the license.dat with widcomm license patcher 1.8. I also edited the btwusb.inf to add my device to [ControlFlags]. The device was already listed in the [WIDCOMM.NTamd64] and [strings].

I think this inf has already been edited somewhat as it is a bit of a mess and has the 5.1.0.2400 tag, and some files are 5.1.0.2500.

I then rebooted, and changed the USB Wireless Bluetooth device to my Air2u device using the update driver method (by selecting update driver, browse, let me pick, Air2u device).

In device manager:
Air2U Bluetooth Device 5.1.0.2400
Bluetooth Bus Enumerator 5.1.0.2500

After another reboot the WIDCOMM configuration seemed to be working. It detected by Bluetooth. But, I am unable to add a device - "No local Bluetooth device was detected." Which is quite interesting as it clearly listed under diagnostics.

So I have been unable to get it to work. My mobile cannot detect the PC and my PC cannot detect my mobile. Maybe it is just not compatible with Vista x64 yet or is this a license patching issue?

Try unplugging your device in Vista and replugging it in a different USB port. For some reason that did the trick for me.. or at least i think it did. Also, your device is Broadcom based, right ?


Adi

[adisor19]

Originally Posted by G0tHm0G

http://www.logitech.com/pub/controld...C_GM_32bit.zip

http://www.logitech.com/pub/controld...C_GM_64bit.zip

password: btimprove

Source:

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/...essage.id=1416

Thanks for the links ! Wow, wonder what Logitech is waiting for to post this officially on their website... anyways, at least they're providing firmware updates on a pretty regular basis and this is a Good Thing TM. Compare this to the other made in taiwan no name dongles that still ship with 2.1.33 :s



Adi

[Tarapan]

There's a patching issue. Hope Phantasm will update his patcher.

[G0tHm0G]

Originally Posted by adisor19

Thanks for the links ! Wow, wonder what Logitech is waiting for to post this officially on their website... anyways, at least they're providing firmware updates on a pretty regular basis and this is a Good Thing TM. Compare this to the other made in taiwan no name dongles that still ship with 2.1.33 :s



Adi

np ^^

And I wonder the same mate. Look at the date of the mod's post and go figure...

I mean, this version of the software is not the cure for all sores, but at least I can certify it completely kills the keyboard lag , so does it up with the "double keypress" problem when waking up the keyboard.

I still think the MX5000 combo is a nasty piece of work, but hopefully with this software version those of you who don't have a motherboard that absolutely hates the Logitech dongle (my DFI NFII UltraInfinity loathes it), will see their usage experience greatly improved.

For me is still the same. No pre-os keyboard usage (i need an additional wired keyboard for BIOS access etc. etc. ), erratic disconnects, all sorts.

[adisor19]

Originally Posted by G0tHm0G

Idk if this is of any relevance, but Logitech firmware revision is 2.1.199.0 (released about a month ago along with custom 5.0.1.2703 stack).

Funny enough the desktop I got the dongle with sux balls big time (MX5000 Laser). As soon as my new keyboard/mouse arrive is going straight to the charity shop.

Umm, you're willing to get rid of your MX5000 combo ? I'm willing to pick it up for a fair price

Adi

[G0tHm0G]

Originally Posted by adisor19

Umm, you're willing to get rid of your MX5000 combo ? I'm willing to pick it up for a fair price

Adi

Sorry mate, too late for when I read this lines... is already gone to the charity shop.

As soon as my new Raptor K1 and Razer Copperhead arrived (I'm so fed up of my experience with the MX5000 that I've gone wired again) I took it there.

[OKAUSSIE]

I am running Vista x64 with an ISSC dongle. It appears to install but can't use it. Under Network Connections it does not show up. When I try to connect my Palm Tungsten T3 PDA via Hot Sync through the BT it says ANOTHER PROGRAM IS ALREADY USING IT.

I was able to use the 5.0.1100 version on x86 Vista as previously reported on this website without any difficulties.

My other problem is that I have no drivers for my PDA for Vista x64. I would really like the BT to work so I can use it until PALM builds drivers for it.

Any thoughts??

TIA

BILL

[Phantasm4489]

So far I havent had much luck getting the more recent widcomm drivers to work correctly.

I have managed to make a version of the patcher which doesnt display license error messages, but it wont pair with my devices.

Not sure at this time whether or not this is some additional license checking or just hardware compatibility issues with csr devices.

Anyway ive attached my patcher 1.9pre and maybe some of you can have a play and see if you get any luck