yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
modpp.exe doesn't work on this rom (2.2) :confused: not even to just check what the page pool size is. Modpp works on every hx4700 rom I've ever tried, even others by Alkor.

Edit: hexediting shows a 4 mb page pool I guess, it looks like a chinese rom (??) and so the hexstring to check and/or change for the page pool is different, which would explain why modpp doesn't work.

Example:

Chinese ROMs and this Alkor2.2 ROM:

94 9A 1B 80 00 00 40 00 28 27 19 80 B4 7B 19 80

English ROMs like Sanjays or Ramsses etc:

74 9A 1F 80 00 00 40 00 08 27 1D 80 94 7B 1D 80

change "40 00" to "00 00" to make a 0Mb paging pool

change "40 00" to "80 00" to make a 8Mb paging pool

change "40 00" to "00 01" to make a 16Mb paging pool

-or whatever size you want
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NickC42:
It shows SIMPLE CHINESE as the Language in the System tab of HP Asset Viewer.

I'm a noob at this so not sure of the significance. Enjoying the new ROM!

Nick
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
New version to test Alkor ROM 21,054

Hello everyone.

We had a long time "orphans" of new Alkor ROM.

In 4pda.ru you can find trial version published by the ROM-based Alkor 21,054.:D

Alkor, thanks for your efforts to get the IPAQ have the most reliable and stable.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Thanks for the heads-up Chapito, :) Downloading now...

...Great that he included a page pool changer. I'll give it a try.

and of course, Thank you Alkor !!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
Failures in the test version of Alkor 21054

Hello

I've tested 15 days test version published by Alkor 21054 in 4pda.ru and I found the following weaknesses:

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- When the battery is below 72% once turned off (via switch or when I stop using the "Paca" during the time scheduled for this goes off) is not possible to turn it on again. Only you can turn on by Soft Reset.:confused:

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-Today I can not connect to the WIFI. I get the following error: "Can not obtain a Server-assigned IP address. Try again later or enter an IP address in Network settings. ":mad:

The rest seems to work well.

A greeting
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dpdurst:
I'll retest mine and see what happens. I thought at one point I had battery at < 60% with no problems. I have not had any WIFI issues.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] scotte9999:
Are you guys trying the RUS version, or is there a newer ENG version? My Russian isn't good enough to find 21054 on 4pda.ru. :-)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
Hello again.

First of all I must say that the 21054 in its ROM test published on the Web 4pda.ru ( http://translate.google.es/translat...wtopic=70688&st=2380&start=2380&sl=auto&tl=en) Alkor is in my opinion, one of the best after or in tandem with the RC2.1 version.

Alkor a great job.

Comment that after spending about 20 days with this ROM I found several "curiosities".

- The ROM entry in a state of "hibernation" when the battery reaches 19% load. Then you can not turn the PDA or a Soft Reset.

-I had problems with connections in networks using the search WIFI WEP-128 bits. Reinstall the ROM and still have problems with this type of wireless networks. Apply the patch posted in post # 46. Since then, all right.

-The ActiveSync is loaded into the memory constantly (it's a small bug that comes from the version RC2.1).

My impression is that the SD memory access is much faster than in previous versions (with the RC2.1 and RC2.2 ROM was a takeoff on the time to see the SD files with Resco Explorer 7.05).

I installed these programs and they all run perfectly:

TomTom 7.916.9189 VGA 05 Resco Explorer, Opera Mini 5 Beta 2, Pocket Informant 9.10 Build 2413; CorePlayer 1.3.6 Build 7427; HiCalc 2.7; SKTools 4.4.7.15. And many more.

A greeting.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
I have been waiting fot the new alkor release for a long time.

Still using vivi's rom but liked previous Alkor releases.

Does anyone have a download link fot the 21054 build? I can not find it on 4pda.ru and do not see it on dpdurst site.

Thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dpdurst:
yea I'll post it to the site in the next day or two, I wanted to make sure its really stable before posting it and it is.

Really fast, out of the cradle with minimal usage and 3 days later I have still 86% battery left.. So far I have not found any deal breaker issues that would cause me to remove it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
Thanks. I will keep watching your site.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dpdurst:
ROM is now posted to the site for download
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gusnor:
Just trying to install the latest version and it hangs at 38% ?

restarted a few times and it hangs all the time at 38%

any thoughts?

thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
The flashing is completed at 38%. Try one are more hard resets and it will start.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
Returned to 2.2

I always liked alkors roms as irda was working in all previous releases. As i had some problems with the "pull down" menus in SPB programs i used an other rom for a while.

As irda did not work in the 21054 rom, I tried the 2.2 rom (in which irda works). Updated SPB problems do not give any issues related to visabilty of "pull down" menus.

To be honest i did not notice any speed improvements in the new release. For now i will keep the 2.2 rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gusnor:
just did that, got to 38% then stopped, so did hard reset,

it hangs at the blue HP iPAQ Pocket PC screen.

a couple of hard resets, still the same. Even took battery out for a while, still sits at HP blue screen.

The 2.2 version worked OK, but this new rom seems to hang.

thanks for any help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gusnor:
it works fine. i had to do another hard reset, then the clear data.

thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ccaicer:
hello, I know how I can draw from the hp logo also because I'm at 38% <thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ###a:
ENG_Standart build 21054

Hi,

it is very fast but unfortunately I observed the following problems:

Bluetooth Phone Manager doesn't work, I got no successful connection

There is only an Active Sync Dummy

Therefore I switch back to release candidate 2.1, it is a little bit slower but all

functions are working.

Best regards

Thomas
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pakitog:
Hi, it is very fast but unfortunately I observed the following problems:

dropdown menus do not work. Someone who knows :(. Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ridolfo:
In which programs do they not work for you? I just tried, and all dropdown menus work as expected.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pakitog:
I use the program Pocket Fritz 3. The dropdown menus do not work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ridolfo:
There have been quite a few programs that had issues with dropdown lists in WM6.1. It's an issue with WM6.1 in general; not with this particular ROM. Most programs have gotten updates for it, maybe Pocket Fritz as well.

As a workaround, can you still select items in the list by using the D-Pad to "scroll" to them?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pakitog:
Thanks for the help. But there is no way to make it work. I put the old ROM and works well. Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spud42:
tried run as admin? in xp compatability mode?

it might be UAC getting in the way.....

you might need to find a win xp machine to do this on as these programs were designed for XP not vista or Win7....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MannyMania:
Off to PPCTechs!!!!

I installed the New Alkor rom and it's NICE!! I've been battleing with the idea of upgrading the ram for a while and I'm getting it done. I shipped it out yesterday. Can't wait to get it back, slap on SPB shell 3.5, Igo, running voice gsm (I gotta Audiovox rtm-8000), and it all run be running fast with ram left to spare!!

Hey.... any cookers out there runing 128mb that could bring us a WM6.5 for the 4700!!!

Cheers!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
2R-Alkor.1S (RUS, Ver.1, Standart) ( 21056 XIP/SYS)

Hello.

Again Alkor has made a new ROM for the "PACA".

The new version is based on the XIP / SYS 21056.

A small problem, this in Russian.:(

Today my Russian lessons are a bit rusty.:p

Alkor for when the English version?

A greeting.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FrankKF:
Bluetooth problem ... WM6.1 Alkor_Built_21054

Upgraded from WM6.0 about 5 weeks .. upped PP 12MB. ROM install went smoothly .. started installing my catalog of apps. Everything worked ... sound-OK, BT-OK, WiFi-OK.

My previous ROMs all had default PP @ 4MB. I upped to 12MB as I suspected that my navigation SW (DeLorme StreetAtlas2010 and Topo USA 8) would run better; and my first impression was YES .. much better. ALL other apps also ran well to the extent I had the chance to explore.

I've used my BT with 2 different GPS receivers .. all was OK. But 3 days ago the BT failed .. won't load and gives the error msg:

"The Bluetooth Radio failed to turn ON due to insufficient driver memory available. You must perform a normal reset before you can turn ON the Bluetooth Radio."
​

the ABOUT screen reads:

BT for Windows CE

BT-PPC ver 1.7.1 build 5500

@ 1999-2006 Broadcom Corp

Did anyone come across this problem? Any fixes?

Frank

My 4705 evolved to: 128MB memory,

4GB SD, 32GB CF, and apps include:

Core Player

TCPMP

DeLorme StreetAtlas2010, and Topo8

DeLorme Blue Logger Manager

GPS Tuner

GSPlayer

MortPlayer

XN View Pocket

Opera9.5

RescoPhotoViewerPRO

RescoPocket Radio

Stowaway (BT) K'board & Mouse Driver

WebIS Pocket Informant

VK&AH ShortCAD

Total Commander

etc...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] comtech2005:
Go to your windows directory, select "show all files" search for btcoreif.dll, rename it as btcoreif.old and softreset your device.

This should resolve your problem. ;)

If there are also problems with WPA-PSK security then you can download de WPA fix here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/208118203/wm6_wpa_fix.zip
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FrankKF:
Bluetooth problem ... WM6.1 Alkor_Built_21054

Comtech2005

thank you for your input.

What tool do you use to modify the filename of a system file?

I have some tools that see the file but I cannot rename, delete it.

==========

Followed your fix .. used RESCO File Explorer .. renamed to '.old' ... soft reset ... same error msg trying to start BT.

Tried again ... same result.

Is it possible that a registry key is messed up?

Please, advise
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
There are two files. You also need the rename BtSDKCE30.dll and restart.

The BtCoreIf.dll and BtSDKCE30.dll can easily be found looking at the dates of these files. The new files after restarting should be the same date as most files in the windows directory.

Renamed files can be deleted after restart.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
Problem calibration of the battery (20154 Alkor test version)

Hello Vervol (formally Alkor).

There is a problem with the driver of the battery on trial 20154 (ENG).

When the battery reaches 32% the PDA is turned off and on again should be able to charge

How can we gauge the ROM (the driver of the battery) to not warn of low battery when it reaches a value more "normal" (15% or 10%)?

I have a 1800 mAh battery.

A greeting.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ljepava:
how to avoid hibernation problem ?

when battery reaches 19-20 percent , pda goes to sleep.

thx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FrankKF:
To close my Bluetooth issues ...

I could not implement the "rename..restart" routine successfully.

Thus I tried a different route .. believing that the problem I had either Registry or some other startup pointer related.

So I did...

Hard reset..

Reinstall my file manager (Total Commander), Sprite Backup...

Start-Stop BT -- to see that it is functional ...

Backup my system to removable storage card.

Reinstalled another app ... and then tested BT.

Repeated with about 4 more apps, then did another Backup.

Repeated the above sequence until I had all my apps installed (total about 52 if I count plug-ins) .. to ALL backup file.

So now I have backup file that has everything working .. BT, Wifi, (I haven't tried IR .. am not using it), Windows Mobile Device Center (W7-64) via USB.

The idea is that if I encounter a failed BT ... I do a reset and recover the 'ALL' backup file.

Now my next task is to relocate all my data files which a particular app writes to internal storage ... to relocate these

to SD or CF storage (PocketMechanic has 'Relocate' tool .. though I haven't tried it yet .. I think this is via Registry tweaks).

Not being a propeller-head ... this is a solution I have evolved, maybe a bit messy.

Any comments?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Tondo1:
Great! An old and slow XP machine worked really fine and performed the upgrade!

Really thank you!!!!:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spud42:
your welcome. which rom are you using and is it working for you? I have used Sanjays v3 lite and now i am using RC 2.2from alkor. is it justified to update to this new rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ZinFab:
I have upgraded from his previous release...its fast and seems stable but drop downs do not work ;(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DiverCat007:
Alkor 21054 + 64MB = BLISS

Hi all, I purchased a mint HX4700 off FleaBay a few months ago and have been enjoying testing many of the ROMs here. Thanks to D Durst for hosting the files and information for flashing, and a huge thanks to the ROM cookers for helping to keep this great PPC relevant in 2010.

After trying nearly all of the ROMs, I settled on Alkor 21054 for offering the best stability and viewing of drop-down menus like the Windows soft key. However, I still suffered through frequent PIE and WMP freezes, and even Nitrogen was locking up. I flashed with PPsize = 4.5MB, yet was seeing occasional low memory messages when running Opera, Skype and BeyondPod together. In addition, WiFi was glitchy, on and off again, despite the patch.

I decided to splurge and upgraded the unit to 128MB using the services of PPCTechs. Jose and Lloyd were great to work with, kept me informed of their progress: highly recommend. They had the unit back in my hands within one week of receiving it for repair.

With all that fresh memory on board, I decided to reflash Alkor 21054 with 32MB PP size - WOW, what a difference! No freezing, WiFi is rock stable, and of course no low memory warnings. Following a soft reset, I have 69.2MB of program memory and 72.6MB of storage (nearly all of my programs are installed to SD, as are temporary internet files for PIE). At full tilt, I rarely see available program memory slip below 20MB.

All in all, mine has been an interesting, educational odyssey to finding the best solution in a low cost, highly functional WM6 replacement for the trusty Dell Axim X5. With a rip-roarin' OS and that gorgeous 4" VGA screen, I'm content. Cheers!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spud42:
how much was the ram upgrade? been thinking about it for a while..trouble is i have to add shipping from Australia to the deal...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DiverCat007:
$129. The price included FedEx 2-day return shipping. If you go for it, don't send them the original box or a package you don't want to lose, as it will be discarded: the unit is return shipped in a fresh box, a cardboard "card" placed over the screen as protection, wrapped in an anti-static sleeve and then surrounded in foam. Professionally done.

This unit is so much more responsive with the extra memory - too bad we cannot upgrade the HX4700's WiFi to 802.11g! :)

DiverCat007
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] solnyshok:
Is there any CF wifi card working with WM6.1?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FrankKF:
RE: CF Cards and WM6.1 on HP4705

I have run a series of CF flash cards .. 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and now 32GB Q-Memory with WM6.1. I have also have a couple of Kingston 32GB 266X cards and had them in the 4705.

Based on my experience there are NO compatibility issues.

Stay away from CF MicroDrives (these are the 1inch HDDs ... and sloooow).

On one of my CF flash cards I normally have data files, space-wise mostly images, video clips, audio/music ... including movie titles for when I am on the road ... e.g., "Patton" at 1.1GB ... runs great.

The only SW I have on CF (16GB SanDisk UltraIII) and that is MapTumer / GPS Tuner ... a GPS map program (with satellite map images as an included option that requires gigabites space for high def terrestrial images). This app runs under 6.1 (I have now 12MB PP) ... but this application is still a work on progress, tough quite promising in my view.

Hope this helps your question.

Frank

PS: while on the subject, the SD slot is nominally limited to 2GB capacity; however Q-Momory is available at 4GB .. this is "SD", not SDHC.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Vervol:
Hehe new ENG rom upload have fun ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
Thanks. I am gonne try it right now. I was still using your 2.2 release, for my the best version till now (liked it better than the 21054 release). Any significant changes since previous (2.2 or 21054) versions?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lyger:
Will load and test, thanks for keeping the iPAQ updated.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lyger:
I've not been able to get past the Clearing Data after loading this new ROM.....I will try loading it again....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lyger:
Still no luck getting it to boot, anyone else having any joy?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] comtech2005:
Have you read the first page?

Start BootLoader_GUI.exe and open in it os.nb0. Wait for 38%. Then do 2 HR (hard resets) and have fun.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lyger:
Yes I followed the instructions, the only thing I did was to change the size of the Pagepool before flashing.

Have you successfully loaded this new ROM?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
I changed the pagepool to 4mb flashed and flashed it with no problems.

Returned to version 2.2 as i had problems with wifi and did not notice any relevants improvements for me. Anyone else problems with wifi?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
First of all give thanks to Alkor for his new version of the ROM for the hx4700. ;)

To say that I have a hx4700 with 64 Mb and as indicated in the message I have changed the pagepool 4pda.ru 6 Mb to the program that is included in the zip file.

Once installed and loaded the ROM (you have to wait until I get 38% discount) made two HR and "Alley Oop" the new ROM in the "Paca".

I have found a small or large bug bug ... It is not possible to connect to the wireless. You can turn on the iPAQ wireless but does not show any network available. :(

Solution: Install the patch Vagus to be able to connect to WAP network and the problem is solved. Below is the file in case someone does not. :)

As for the battery I can say that there is no soft reset when the battery reaches the 32% load as was the case in the trial with the SYS 20 154.

Is missing the Bluetooth icon on the Today Panel.

As for memory, the version is highly optimized for maximum memory (between 34 and 33 MB after a soft reset and clean the PDA).

Synchronizing with ActiveSync via Bluetooth or cable perfect, no problems.

RescoExplorer, Opera Mini, all right.

I have problems with MMTaskManger in its latest version gives me problems and not let me open by stating that "The file 'MMtaslManager' can not open. Either ... trusted certificate .... "Sure I'm missing some files but I do not remember which it is.

In short, a good version if you installed the patch Vagus logically.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dickster:
Thanks. I will give it another try.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chapito:
Alkor, as I can determine which version of. NET Compact Framework is installed in the latest version 2E-Alkor.1S.

I can not find in the \ Windows cgacutil.exe file.

Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Skippynel:
hello

hello ... i have one piece of HP Ipaq hx4700, with WM6.1 CE OS 5.2.21057(Build 21057.1.6.10)

i can't find any wiFi network .. how can i make this possible..? pls help...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] julianmc:
Hi everyone

I want to ask you if you are having problems with Bluetooth.

I can’t make it start. It’s weird because sometimes my pc or mi phone detects the PPC, but I can’t make a connection.

I tried to connect my PPC with active sync via Bluetooth. And it tells me that is a “problem with Bluetooth hardware”.

I can’t tell if the Bluetooth worked before, because the PPC was a gift and the old owner just doesn’t know.

When I tap on Bluetooth, Bluetooth manager or even in Bluetooth inside ipaq wireless nothing happens.

If anyone knows how to fix this, please help. I was very excited to use a GPS with mi PPC.

Aside from that, have the activesync to be always active in the ppc? Cause I turn it off with the task manager and it turns back on.

Thanks!

Julian
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Badwolve1:
Nice Work Alkor :D Flashng to my 2 HTC Roadsters :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hx4700_user:
Thank You Alkor

Hi Alkor,

Thank you for keeping the hx4700 alive with your WM6.1 releases :) I love your ROM's - they are the best

I see that the Russian version is now v1.2 - hopefully you are planning to update the English ROM too...

Thank you again
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DWalcott:
This Isn't Working At All

Running the programs as instructed, and I've been looking at this for 2 hours;

(please see attachment; image link not working either, I guess...)

Does anyone have updated instructions?

kthxbai
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ZinFab:
NEW ROM

In case any of you still don't know the great news!

http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=707528

Works like a Dream!:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tunax:
hi guys i`m from chile and i cant find a operational link to download WM6.1 Alkor build 21054.

does anyone have a link please!!!

my device is a hp ipaq 4700
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FrankKF:
ROM Site(s)

Try this site ...

http://wm6.winmobile.us/hpmain.htm

By the way there is a new ROM ... WM6.5 ... you might try.

http://www.spiaatie.com/search/label/HX4700

Regards,

Frank K-F
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] comtech2005:
You can download WM6.1 Alkor build 21054 here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/407503430/2E-Alkor.1S.7z.html

Alkor WM6.1 build 20769.1.4.5_rc2.2 here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/209538119/New_alkor_20769.1.4.5_rc2.2.zip.html

and WM6.5.SPv1C ENG - Roadster v1 Classic - CE OS 5.2.21905 (Build 21905.5.0.92) here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/407505867/Update_SP_Roadster_v1_C_ENG.7z.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] longsolong:
extended rom or iPAQ file storage

Hi Alkor,

Thank you for keeping the hx4700 alive with your WM6.1 roms. I have an ipaq hx4700 with WM6.0 on it and went back to WM5. I can't wait to try your rom. This is a dumb question but are there any roms out there with an extended rom like my Apache-6700(WM6Pro) or iPAQ file storage(WM 2003). These are features that I did not see in WM2005 and 6.0.

Thank you,

Giovanni
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] danyra:
reflash to Alkor build 21054

hello , I am new here and new to hx4700

currently have

wm6.1 21051.1.6.4 russian Alkor

loader ver 1.01

XIP ver 1.0.0.0

i have no speccific problems exept i want english version .

i plan to reflash to Alkor build 21054.

i will go travel soon so need the PDA to have :

- wifi + wep , skype , igo 8.

here goes the questions :

1. is Alkor build 21054 is the best option in terms of stability ( maybe Alkor build 2e1s is better ? )

2. is it able to run the apps i mentioned ?

3. do i need to apply any patches or fixes after reflash ?

4. do i need upgrade XIP seperatly , how to ?

thank you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spud42:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=707528

have you thought about WM6.5 ? i use this and have no problems.