yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mspock:
Hi everybody .

I wanna ask you something :

do you use to backup your roms before upgrading ?

What do you do ?

thnks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MeanEYE:
I didn't... You can download 1.0h and 1.02h versions from HP web site so in case you need original (working) ROM :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MeanEYE:
WM6 is sooo much better than WM5. Works faster, more stable... Better looking...

What more do you want ?! :) I waited soo long for this to happen and am happy ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MeanEYE:
For all you guys/girls looking for PDA-VIET rom which is no longer available on mentioned link you can download it from here.

http://www.pdaviet.net/showthread.php?t=15560
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mspock:
I know that the rom given by hp ( .nbf ) are useless to bring - back - to - life a dead ipaq . I think the rom useful for this ( .nb0 ) can be obtained from the nbf one . Anyway I should have done an image before upgrading , just in case .

Now I wanna do that image , using a tool I've found ( grab_it ) , I suppose . Anyway , it creates an image on a sd card , and I don't know how to put it into my hard disk , and I ignore how to re-dump the rom I will extract to my device .

If anyone has tried or knows how-to-do , please tell me .

I think it's not an off-topic , because I think it should be included into the upgrading rom directions .

Thanks .
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RiCkY1982:
Do you need 1.00.00H_ENG on hx2410?

Hi,

I tried loading PDAVIET onto my hx2410...but no succes :(

What I've tried:

1) Updated WM2003 SE to WM5.0 1.00.00L_ENG and upgraded that to WM6 PDAVIET. All went okay, device restarted and loaded the new ROM up to 100% and then it got stuck. Between every upgrade I did a PS Format.

2) So I downgraded back to WM2003 SE and upgraded that one to WM5.0. But I can't load the SP32408_1.00.00.H_ENG with hpRUU. It keeps complaining "Incorrect Device SKU" (this upgrade is for hx2190, 195, 490, 495, 790, 795).

Do I need to force this some way? And how do I do that?

From what i've read in this thread is that you need to upgrade the ROM. So step 2 should be needed right? And after that i need to upgrade to 1.02.00H?

Some of you guys replied you were able to get these ROM upgrades working on a hx2410, so I'm curious how you managed that...Please help? :)

I hope you guys can help me out. Been working on this for quite some hours now and can't get it work...Thanx in advance!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RiCkY1982:
You can downgrade to WM2003 SE with the downgrade included with the WM5_1.00.00L upgrade. This is what I did anyways when I couldn't get WM6 to work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Candurin:
So, now I've tried both on my hx2110 (the 4PDA and PDAVIET) version. Just looking to get some other opinions before I decide which one to stick with.

They both perform the same and have identical functionality (from my experience, at least). The only differences is that the PDAVIET version seems a "tad" bit faster (not enough to base a decision on that alone) and it also has the different startup screen (oddly enough I prefer the standard WM6 splash screen) but I that doesn't matter unless you perform a reset.

Anyone have any reason to choose one over the other?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
For ALL hx211x & hx241x devices

All iPAQ hx211x & hx241x owners, pay close attention to this two posts.

I followed them to the dot & was able to finally successfully upgrade my hx2415 to WM6.

Make sure you download the two ROM update files corresponding to 1.00.00.H(SP32408) & 1.00.02.H(SP33003) from the HP website.

Extract the ROM update programs to a predetermined folder & unpack the individual ROM programs into different subfolders (eg. 1.00.00.H & 1.00.02.H).

Using the 1.00.00.L WM5 upgrade utility (obtained from the WM5 upgrade CD), follow the abovementioned steps to flash the iPAQ in the exact sequence.

At each flashing step, use ONLY the ROM Update Utility from the 1.00.00.L package. THIS IS VERY CRUCIAL!

Just substitute the original WM5 .nbf file to the corresponding .nbf files from each ROM update package at the 'Update' or 'Cancel' step of the RUU.

Finish flashing that step & allow the device to boot up.

Subsequently, put the device into White Bootloader mode (ie. Pre-BL...).

Proceed to flash the iPAQ with the next step.

Follow this procedure until you finally bring the device to WM6.

Presto! You will get a WM6 ROM onto your iPAQ hx211x or hx241x.

These steps are unique to iPAQ hx211x & hx241x as my hx2755 was able to go from 1.00.00H to WM6 without any glitches.

Hope this helps those out there still trying.

Many thanks to abbaml & Udillak for their explanations.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] copenhagen:
bump the big post

Ive edited my post on page 7 of this thread to reflect the various url changes/rom version updates/misc notes/flashing tips that have been supplied since page 7. Hopefully this will cut down on the sifting of information one has to do to find stuff around here. This link will take you right to the post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1516882&postcount=66

I''m hoping to keep it up to date with any new info, and if you feel there is something incorrect or missing PLEASE tell me so I can change/add it. I want to make it as easy as possible to upgrade to wm6 for everyone.

-cope
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sam7128:
Cannot upgrade to 1.00.00H on hx2110

I have the same problem as RiCkY1982. I did update by using hpRRU from the 1.00.00L by replacing the new rom in the original folder. I also change the name of rom in hpRRU.ini to match with the new rom. But it keep worning "Incorrect Device SKU" and I cannot finish this step. I saw some sucessfull on hx2110 in this thread. How can you get pass this step? RiCkY1982, can you complete your rom upgrade. If yes, please let me know your step.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] frenkyboy:
Guys you are the greatest!

I just successfully upgraded my hx2410 to WM6.

I followed instructions above and all went well except when I got to flashing to WM6 rom.

I got this error "Wrong rom signature" or something like that.

So I did as described here: link

1. Clear reset the hx2750 (Press Calendar, power and message button). While still press those button, lightly press reset button with stylus.

2. Sync it with your computer using craddle / data cable

3. Take out your ipaq from the craddle. Press contact + itask button + reset button. Your ipaq will come to bootloader. Put it on the craddle.On the bottom left it will show usb connection. Press calendar button. Now at the bottom left it will show USB.

And the tried again to flash with WM6 and it worked! :)

Tnx again for all the effort.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rustmonkey:
You need to run the 1.00.00.L setup program BEFORE replacing the rom file - let it go throug the verification steps FIRST and when you get the window that has the UPDATE button on it, switch out the rom files and then push update.

Good luck!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] copenhagen:
RTFM... but in this case... RTFP!

we've taken the time to make sure all the info is there... you just havnt taken the time to read it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nunesfl:
Hi guys, does anyone have access or is registered in the 4pda.ru forum ? Yurrix have published in the http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=57381 a new 5.20.01 A version, but I am not being able to register and download it. It is in the 15th page of that thread. If someone could download it and post it in another repository (rapidshare, esnips, etc) it would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nach:
hx2790b wm6 upgrade

copenhagen

I followed all your directions and my ipaq upgraded to wm6 a little differently

To downgrade to rom 1.00h i used the white loader method (the normal method didn't work)

the rest I did as you said and worked excellently.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koalala:
Those ROM are russian, not english. If you want it, can you provide me a direct link to the post since I can't find it. I am registered en 4pda.ru
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fredsmithz:
I couldn't see the link to 1.0L I can't go from 1.02h to 1.0h.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MeanEYE:
I have this 4PDA WM6 ROM for some time now. Besides the fact my batery lasts 4-5h less that it did with WM5 I came on few more problems.

Last week I got me self a brand new Motorola S9 bluetooth stereo headphones. First of all WM6 was unable to connect. Even after WM6 bt patch applied. I was able to solve this one just by appying the patch again.

Now while streaming every few minutes or so my music stops for short time and then continues. I dont think this is headphone problem since my home bluetooth works like it should. Am moving back to WM5. It might look ugly, but it's fast and somewhat reliable.

If anyone knows how this problem of mine can be solved without flashing my device again, I'd be grateful! Thanx!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] BetterRed:
2790b - Took 45min

.... thanks to advice in this thread.

Anyway I used the WM6.0_5.07.01_HP2000_PDAVIET, and the only problem so far is when switching to full-screen mode in WMP10, the screen is not rotated to landscape. This is only small, but annoying - the workaround of assigning a button to hardware rotate is slow and choppy.

Wondered if this is the case for others, or if the 4PDA is different?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MeanEYE:
I realy can't help you there. Why dont you try TCPMP (free) The Core Media Player. This is the best program, in my opinion, for playing any type of movies and music on PDA. It supports DivX, Xvid, MPEG, OGG, MP3, WMV, WMA and many more. Or maybe a comercial version of this player named CorePlayer.

These players have many options regarding video playback including ones for automatic rotation. They use less processor load to decode and play movie than MediaPlayer. That is one of the reasons I switched players. With these players I was able to play hi quality DivX movie without resampling directly from SD card. Check them out, you wont regret! :)

Ouh, and difference between these two players is mainly in GUI and some other things, A2DP among other things. Comercial looks soo much better :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] BetterRed:
Yeah, maybe that's the best bet. It is still annoying tho', cos it worked perfectly in WM5 for what I wanted - to play .wmv.

What is interesting is if it is a bug in WM6, the PDViet (tho' don't see how it could be), or the IPAQ [heh]. HAving said that a google gave nothing, and surely I'm not the only one who plays video full screen on the WM6/WMP10 combination.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
Change the language of wm6 to your native

Change the interface language of wm6 on the fly to your native language!

BEFORE DO ANYTHING TAKE A BACKUP!!!!

This is tested with hx2490b and the pdaviet version of wm6(the 4pda version resaults a hang on wellcome screen).

1. Take your language mui files from wm6 emulator images as described here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=311078&highlight=tutorial+translate

(somewhere in the forum you can find a link to these extracted files for some languages)

2. Put all the mui files to a folder and rename each to 0409(e.g bbcbres.dll.0410.mui to bbcbres.dll.0409.mui)

3. Use this tool:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=306982&highlight=signer

on all mui files(maybe is not necesary this, but for me was)

4. Copy all the signed mui files on device's windows directory and overwrite the files that need to.

5. Make a Soft Reset.

After that go to windows directory and if you have the directrories "start menu" and "startup" and on your native language, copy all the contents of "start menu" and "startup" directories to them.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Absolut3k:
is there any chance to ask 4pda.ru guy to translate 5.20.01 A rom in English???

darka
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Absolut3k:
does noone tried ROM 5.07.04 PV from pdaviet???

tnx

Abs
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blackcobrauk:
ipaq hx2495b

any1 managed to upgrade to wm6 yet i'm getting incorrect SKU

-----------

ipaq hx2495b

rom ver: 1.02.00.H

OS VER WIN CE 5.0

bootstrap ver: 1.00.04

bootloader ver: 1.02.00.H
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
I think the procedure is the same as 2490b, so follow these advices:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1516882&postcount=66
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blackcobrauk:
Topmman followed step by step worked wicked just remember at white screen make sure u press calender :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Absolut3k:
x copenhagen

I`m using this rom from pdaviet and wifi is working without any problem.

Abs
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Yom:
All right! For all you dudes getting errors hacking this ROM into your old PDAs, listen up!

you HAVE TO do the following:

1-Format P.S. (hold down until activated)(screen will say formating p.s. when activated):

contacts + messaging + power + reset

OR (I had to use this to format the p.s. after the PDAVIET rom upgrade)

calender + power + messaging + reset, release reset - release all

2- White Screen Boot loader Mode:

contacts + itask + reset -let go and press calendar to activate

3- Put your PDA back on the cradle (or plug the USB cable and power supply back in)

4- Fire up the RUU utility from HP with the stock NBF file

5- When you get the UPGRADE button in the utility window, quicly rename the WM5 NBF to OLD and rename the new ROM file with the WM5 name

6- Click UPGRADE, and wait

Your PDA will be WM6 happy in about 30 minutes. DO NOT FRAK with it while the ROM is being applied!

Then, Bob's your uncle!

Merry Bobmas!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
I'm currently running 4PDA WM6 ROM.

Can you inform us what's changed in this ROM you're recommending?

After having to reinstall all my apps after a sudden automatic hard reset (without a working backup), I'm somewhat hesitant to upgrade further unless it's significantly different, like, SDHC & VoIP support.

Thanks!

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
Hi...

this is a very interesting development.

However, it totally replaces the MUI files.

Is there a way to ADD native support for another language?

Like in my HTC Breeze aka Dopod 595, I can switch between English & Simplified Chinese in Regional Language Settings.

What can I do with this resources to ADD Simplified Chinese support into the OS?

Please advice me.

Thanks!

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nunesfl:
Hi Guys, I have flashed my hx2795 with 5.07.04 PV ROM and it firstly did not worked till I had hard reset it twice. After that I had some problems with SD and CF being used at same time but I applied a registry hack to solve the problem increasing the IO delay to 3000 and now I am happy with this ROM.

I tried 4PDA and PDAVIET 5.07.01 ROMs too, this lastest seems faster than the others and more stable till now. If I have any new I will post here. Good luck !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
I think you can do it if you have the option to swich language interface. I did that for my qtek 8500 smartphone but with wm5. For this to work don't change the mui files to 0409 but live them as it is. But you must add the language to the registry in:

H K E Y _ L O C A L _ M A C H I N E \ M U I \A v a i l a b l e

After the key " 0 4 0 9 " = " U S E n g l i s h "

you must add a key with your language.

e.g: "0408"="Greek"

I thing this is general for all devices that support multilanguage, but maybe it needs more for yours. Anyway you can try it and maybe works.

Just be sure if you have broblems to see the translated interface language that you unsign and resign again the mui files and you don't take any errors in signing proccess.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
dancer_69,

thanks for the prompt reply!

Appreciate your input on where to begin doing that.

When you said "option to switch language interface", how should that look like? are there some additional exe files that I need in order to achieve that?

Also, can you explain what you meant by "you don't take any errors in signing process"?

I'm very new to this so I appreciate your help in doing this.

In fact, I'm looking for a comprehensive tutorial since someone else would have thought of this idea before & perhaps attempted it already.

If you know where to find that, please let me know.

Thanks again!

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
If you can switch between English & Simplified Chinese that means that you have this option and with the registry editing the language you want will appears in the switch languages menu.

The msigner program have an option to create log files when it signs a file. check these files and if the sign process gives an error you will see it there. The log files are in same directory as the mui files.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
dancer_69,

I'm using 4PDA's ROM for my iPAQ hx 2755 so language switching is not natively supported.

Do you know how I might be able to add language switching with this ROM installed in my hx2755?

I suspect some control panel add-on must be included along with the mui files you mentioned.

Also, I'm wondering if the absence of Simplified Chinese SIP would affect the stability or usability of the device.

Is it even possible to harvest the CHS SIP from the emulator image & drop it into the device?

Please advice me.

Thanks!

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
I think you cannot, I tried to do it to my hx2490b(similar to your device. I used the same rom). I don't know if there is a way to put this option or if these devices support the switch language future. Also you need to know(and for sure to take a backup before do anything) that with this rom the replace of mui files leads to a lock up on wellcome screen and needs a clean reset. Doesn't work for my device(but you can test it, no problem if you take backup). This works with pdaviet rom, but not the last version that cames out before a week.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] amebahel:
Hi Guys, my english is not so good, but I will try to explain what is going on with me, and I didnt find here in this Thread.

I Tried to do exactly what is posted here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1516882&postcount=66

But like other methods, - like trying to downgrade to w2003SE...

When the RUU verify my ROM version and Language... It says that is "Incorrect Language - Update Cannot Continue". THe Information from my PDA is:

Model ID: HP iPAQ hx2490b

ROM Version: 1.01.00.H

Language: Portuguese

And also says that the Upgrade is for:

Model ID: hpiPAQ(something that I cant read)

ROM Version: 1.00.00.H

Language: Unknown(on others said "English")

Anyone had this problem and solved? if Yes, please say how... I want to put Wm6 but I cant because of this little problem.

Thx in advance, and sorry to this is my first post here.

EDIT: Maybe I found the solution, I donwloaded a hpRUU for my language, and apparentilly solved... I will bring some information about later.

EDIT2: Hi Again, well, I got a problem, when I push Update, the PDA enters in Normal Boot mode, but there´s this error 606 - Exceeded Time Limit from Communication USB with BootLoader. Anyone knows what is this!? And how can I solve? Thanks...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] reggaepoo:
New Ipaq ROM

I have a copy of the DL Link and the new PDAViet ROM itself. Someone give me a good place where I can put it up and post the links
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] crypiejay:
Got the latest PDAVIET ROM and here are my results

Thanks to everyone for the great instructions. It was a pain at first but I got the latest PDAVIET ROM 18533 from pdaviet forums. I have it installed on my HX2495B. Here are some tips...

1.) If your having problems in VISTA, I had plenty, I used my wife's XP laptop. It was much easier. I'm not saying it can't be done in Vista, I just wasn't patient enough tonight to figure it out.

2.) On the 2495B and maybe other 2490B and others... I needed to use the SP32408_H RUU Client to run the updates. ie. Switch the roms etc. never needed to touch the L Client. In fact, the L Client never worked and gave me tons of problems. (This is probably mentioned already numerous times in the thread. :D

3.) When your trying to get the RUU Client to find your PDA, make sure you always do a PS Format before going to the White Bootloader screen. After you do the PS Format DO NOT setup the device. Just go straight into the WHITE BOOTLOADER. Connect it to the cradle. Run the RUU Client, swith the files after the rename and viola. I'm not going into detail because it's already all over this thread.

On to the review of the latest PDAVIET ROM.

I just did a PS format and reboot. Calibrated the screen and it's all set. I can say right off the bat that it is noticably faster than the last PDAVIET ROM. They took out Windows Live but added Glossy Black Bars, PDS pBar, PHM Registry Editor, Synchro Time, WM5torage, and psShutXP.

WiFi works great, much faster over WM5. Streaming Shoutcast to GSPlayer, no problem.

Bluetooth works as far as transfering files and connecting to my Cell Phone, however I haven't tested my AD2P Motorola headphones yet. I just noticed they have no juice left. Anyone have any luck with AD2P with this ROM? It should be fixed.

I haven't tried too many 3rd party apps yet or memory cards over 1 gig. That will come soon.

Good luck and this is my favorite ROM yet.

Thanks again everyone for the awesome posts.

--Crypiejay
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
Crypiejay,

Could you check how much Storage RAM is left after flashing the lastest PDAViet ROM? How much Storage RAM did you have running the previous release of PDAViet's ROM?

For my hx2415, there's about 14Mb Storage RAM left after flashing with 4PDA ROM.

I'm asking this because of the applications bundled into the ROM by the dev.

That will inadvertently reduce the amount of Storage RAM after the device starts up.

Please advice on this.

I won't be as concerned with my hx2755 with >70Mb Storage RAM left after starting up.

Thanks!

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alan sh:
I have downloaded the new (4/12/07) PDaviet rom but HPRUU tells me there is a checksum error in it.

Can anyone else try this - or tell me what I am doing wrong? I have tried downloading it twice.

Chris's bootloader.exe program doesn't want to run either. Not sure what is going on there.

Any help appreciated.

Alan
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kovacap:
Had the same problem Alan, I downloaded the image file yesterday but HPRuu comes back with a CRC error. :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alan sh:
anyone got a good version I can use?

alan
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
http://rapidshare.com/files/81915200/WM6.0_5.07.04_HP2000_B18533.rar
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alan sh:
I still get crc failure. So, am I doing something wrong?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rage10:
Re CRC

HI Guy's i too got the CRC error.

My work around was to rename the nbf.

EG

Using SP32408 (Microsoft_Windows_Mobile_5_WWE.nbf)

Goto white bootloader mode.

execute hpRUU.exe

before you begin the update rename nk.nbf to Microsoft_Windows_Mobile_5_WWE.nbf

Thats it... well i took the risk and it worked fine.

good luck
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] benmyers2941:
I can second this! It just worked for me too :D

hx2795b
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alan sh:
I get "digital sign mismatch" on the Ipaq when I try that.

I'll stay with the older version for now !

Alan
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Absolut3k:
a new russian rom is out http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=57381&st=900

5.20.01.B

Abs
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
Can you upload it somewhere else like rapidshare. Cannot download, Servise temporary unavailable error.