yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sable] rikee:
some instructions....
[Sable] jambongo:
well there are links to the files in the 4pda forum at the top.

one BIG CAVEAT as Vervol stated is:

First the warnings and then the steps

Warning:

Steps confirmed to work using Windows XP on a G4 based flash device if you're not sure look it up in your device:

Start/System/HP Asset Viewer/

under the heading "Flash Chip Type"

if you have any other Flash chip type it is not confirmed to work and may cause your PDA to be inoperable.

Steps:

1. put pda into bootloader mode: hold two buttons next to Send and End + power + push reset button with stylus

(with activesync running) extract the SPL vG.39.7z file and double click on "Command Prompt"

2. then type in :

pdocwrite spl -n0 -b 0x20000 0 0x80000

wait till it's done

3. double click on the activesync logo in the taskbar, make sure to disable usb connection to the device.

4. extract the 6915_ENG.7z file and run the Sable_RUU.exe file and by now it should start flashing....

5. when it's finished flashing double click activesync again and re-enable usb connections and that's it.
[Sable] jambongo:
Experience so far...

NOTE: These files only flashes the O.S so it wont' affect those with the NO-GSM problem.

So in order to get more people to try this, I'd like to share what I've tried so far :

What works:

Phone: Sending and receiving calls

SMS : sending and receiving messages

Wifi: Connects to both Open networks, WEP, and WPA WPA-PSK (though there is a known bug with WEP and WPA in WM6.1, right now a workaround is switching wifi on and off really quickly and it connects fine without using odyssey access client) but other than that it works normally. A possible patch could fix this, but I haven't tested it out yet

Camera: Takes both photos and video

Notes: Audio note recording feature works.

What doesn't work:

GPS: I haven't managed to get this working so far but it might just be an issue with settings (the program I tried was Garmin Mobile XT)

MMS: I can't seem to find feature in messaging app.

Bluetooth: Profiles are missing so I can't properly pair with devices EDIT: I tried this again and managed to pair with a headset

Haven't tried:

Tethering: Since I don't have a data plan with my provider, it doesn't allow me to use GPRS/Edge except to check account information on mobile browser or unless I buy a 24/hr package in bulk so I haven't tested this.

....But I did manage to make a GPRS connection to check my account info.

O.k good luck everyone
[Sable] tOz666:
Is this rom multilanguage? does it have spanish?
[Sable] rayman18:
great news, i hope this proyect get more stable and we can upgrade our olds Hp 6915
[Sable] jambongo:
It's in english, it does support changing the basic regional settings like before... but I am sure the possibility for other languages is more likely once more people start getting involved with dissecting the ROM in kitchens.
[Sable] dreamH6:
Please can you upload to some service available outside Russia ?

Thanks
[Sable] Spiaatie:
Uploaded it [here]

ROM + SPL

:)
[Sable] dreamH6:
thanks a lot, but... I have a G3 flash and 0.38 bootloader ....

does anyone has tested on this version?
[Sable] jambongo:
I am not sure it would be compatible
[Sable] jambongo:
Ok... did more testing of Bluetooth devices, and it does pair with headsets
[Sable] jambongo:
I figured I would post some stuff from the asset viewer of before and after, and to see if people have the same version:

before is linked here

AFTER:

Memory

System ROM Size : 128MB

System RAM Size : 64MB

ROM Is Flash : Yes

Flash Chip Type : G4

Flash Block Size : 256KB

PSM Driver Version : N/A

Version

Product Revision Level :

ROM Date : 06/02/12

ROM Revision : 1.21UK.00 ENG

Extended ROM Version : N/A

OS Version : Windows CE 5.2

Bootloader Version : G.39

XIP Version : 1.0.0.0

Display

Color : No

Horizontal Pixels : 240

Vertical Pixels : 240

Color Depth : 65536

Display Type : TFT

Panel ID : 0

System

Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard Company

Product ID : 414750-001

Model ID : hp iPAQ hw6955

Processor Type : PXA270-416MHz

Processor Revision : C5

Language : ENGLISH

UUID: -x-------------------

Camera

Module Present : Yes

Hardware Revision : 9650

Hardware Driver Version : 0.8.0

Software Driver Version : 4.1.0

Software Version : 1.0.21

Camera API Interface Version : 1.0.7

Camera Information : 1.3 MP 8X Zoom

Bluetooth

Radio Present : Yes

Firmware Version :

Hardware Revision :

Driver Version : 1.7.1.6700

Software Version : 1.7.1.6700

MAC Address : ---------------

Wi-Fi

Radio Present : Yes

Firmware Version : (missing)

Hardware Revision : (missing)

Driver Version : 1.00.00

Software Version : 2.0.53

IP Address : -----------------

MAC Address : -----------------

GSM

Radio Present : Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

IMEI Number : --------------------

GPS

GPS Present : Yes

Status : N/A

Manufacturer : Global Locate

Revision Level : N/A

Driver Version : 2.00

Firmware Version : 4.1099.123.0

Software Version : 0.14.2214.0
[Sable] gsmgsa:
Hi Jambongo! Can you please tell me if second half of step 1 and the whole step 2 - is only for bootloader upgrading? or is it some sort of patch for bootloader? Also please advice what's code instruction all about? Is it the same code for all ipaq 6900 series? And finally, did you manage to get the GPS running again? If so, I might just give it a go also.. :) Thanks a lot

Best regards,
[Sable] 11nn93n9:
Can you put it in bootloader mode and reload?
[Sable] rakusu13:
No,When I turn on the ppc appears a white screen, USB written on top, in half the HP logo and more at low V G.39.

I'll explain when I put the first time and ran the Sable RUU , it seemed it would work, but Windows Update started to search for the driver of hp sync, the program was running for a while and has not worked, but he had passed the See OS step, he had recognized the model of my ppc, this problem occurs when I try to reopen the Sable RUU.
[Sable] angelizquierdo:
This is boatloader state.

If you use windows XP, you will get.
[Sable] jambongo:
SkTools can also be used to install cabs.
[Sable] maffia1234:
Hp no sounds and no outgoing sound

hello,

a lot of thing seems to work but i cant seem to get the phone to work i can call but there is no sound on the other end i can hear other people but they can't hear me.

second problem is that sound all to gether doesn't work

help please thanks

maff
[Sable] turnerfromdover:
It's Aliveeee!

Hey All,

Day off today, saw this forum found 6915 thats been in the cupboard for god knows how long..lol

check my bootloader g 3.9 :)

flashed it with a2

all good just need to get the gps going now

just seen that the russian forum has a3 now

anyone tried it yet ?

cheers :D
[Sable] vulkus:
Followed ady's advice on page 3 and just want to confirm that 6.1 upgraded correctly and flawlessly on a hw6965. Everything appears to work correctly, though I don't have a sim in it yet to really test it. Running the SPB shell and works seemlessly, got the one from the actual site.

The only difference I noticed when I looked in the specs on the unit was under 5.1 the screen size was 200x200 and under 6.1 it says 240x240. I could be wrong but I am sure that what it say.
[Sable] __ady__:
Good to know i helped someone :).Wouldn't worry about the resolution thing. Either way the original resolution for the 69xx series is 240x240.

I also have a suggestion.Vervol could you add a list of all the confirmed working models to the first post?So far we have:6915,6925,6945,6965.

So.. anybody know what's new in A3?
[Sable] 11nn93n9:
I tried it and rollback to alpha1. For anyone like to test, here is the link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EB3MP886
[Sable] yuyi:
HW6925

I did this update and was surprise, everything is working perfect, Wifi, bluetooth, gps, sms, call etc.

I did exacly the step in the forum and is owsome

My model is hw6925

thanks a lot
[Sable] vulkus:
Turns out my outlook express wouldn't allow me to add a new mail client. This was with Alpha 2, I rolled back to Alpha 1 and wpa fix isn't needed in fact makes it worse in my case. A1 runs faster and cleaner than A2.

While I am connected to the usb dock, no wifi, as soon as I remove it from the dock instant wifi access.

The GPS fix however puts the gps icon back, forgot to put net framework in though.

Apart from that seems to work fine now, although I do recomend putting the SPB shell on the unit, much sleeker and runs better.
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
6900 differences

I know there has been some speculation over whether this will install on any 6900 device or not. The simple answer is that yes, it will. There is no difference in hardware on any of the 6900 series other than the company or region to release it.

6910 - Europe

6920 - Cingular branded

6940 - US

6950 - Brightpoint, Rodgers

6960 - Asia

Also, the versions that end with "5" have a camera. Versions ending in "0" do not have a camera.

You should be using an XP computer in order for this to work properly. I did not find that it was necessary to uncheck "Allow USB Connections" for this to flash properly. All I did was install the .dll file from the command prompt, then I ran the Sable_RUU, clicked Upgrade, and everything else went fine. Also you have to have the G4 flash chip.

It would be nice for us to get a ROM clear program like a task29, mtty, or something similar in order to clear out some of the bugs I'm seeing here from previous ROMs. I notice that a couple of folders appear in a new ROM that were in the old ROM without me installing them. Office Mobile is no longer showing up in the Programs menu. They can be linked to the Start Menu and work properly, though.

Otherwise, it's nice to have new life in this old device. I had all but forgotten about it until I come upon this thread. Most of the changes from 5.0 to 6.1 were made for enterprise users, though, so they don't really apply to most casual users.

I liked Alpha3, but some of the functions I mentioned above were messed up in it, so I tried to go back to Alpha2. To my surprise, The issues with missing folders carried over to that build too. I'm going to flash the Stock ROM and then go back to Alpha3 to see if that clears up my problems, though.
[Sable] dreamH6:
I have a 6915 purchased in USA, so it' not really true. There are also different release of hardware in the same model, using G3 or G4 flash rom. I have G3 and it's not compatible :(
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
The regions I posted are indeed true. It doesn't mean they were only available there, but that's the area they were sold for. That information came straight from a HP rep hat I spoke with years ago. My point was only that there is no difference in the devices other than the areas they were intended to be sold to. This ROM should be working perfectly fine for everyone if they follow instructions.
[Sable] 11nn93n9:
The WPA fix may be needed by alpha 1 for the WPA-TKIP protocol.
[Sable] vulkus:
I used the WPA fix in A1, but my wifi completely disappeared even with a reset.

When I removed the fix, everything came back and is working fine.

The only prob I have with it now is not know what GPS software I can run in it, though GPS isn't really a priority. I have a GPS and my nokia 5800 has free for life gps software.
[Sable] 11nn93n9:
Tomtom, Garmin both work in WM6
[Sable] dimaomni:
Hi everybody! Could you help me? I've put my device in boottable mode, and connected my device through USB, but active sync doesn't recognized my device.

Thank you in advance!
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
It's not supposed to. The PC should just see it as a regular USB device. On the screen it should say USB at the top above the HP logo when plugged in.
[Sable] dfrimmel:
I have Ipaq 6915 G4. I try to upgrade to WM6.1. I first connect phone with computer, ActiveSync synhronise, then I put phone in Boot Loader mode and on display it says USB,vG. 39. Just after I go to Boot Loader Active Sync says not connected. After that I open command prompt from SPL_vG39 folder and insert text pdocwrite spl -n0 -b 0x20000 0 0x80000 and press enter but for a half and hour nothing happens. After that I disconect phone, restart it and connect again, try to start Sable_RUU from Alpha3 folder, everything works fine until 59% where I got error Client_Progress Fail!! Error: 201. When I click on upgrade in Sable_RUU I got this data:

Library version: 3.26.00

BL Mode: 1

OS Ver: 1.21.UK.00

OS Lang: 0

Model ID: hp iPAQ hw6915

Device image info

CEBL G.39

CEOS 1.21UK.00

On display I have 64% Upgrade CE Completed

What do I have to do to upgrade my 6915 to WM 6.1.

Please help.

Thanks guys.
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
You were not supposed to be in the bootloader to write the files with the console. You should have been connected to the PC via Actvesync. Try to find the stock ROM and load it, then try again. You don't go into bootloader until you're ready to load Sable.RUU.
[Sable] dfrimmel:
Thanks for help. I manage to update my device to WM6 Alpha3 ROM, but I have few problems, first there is no option to set delivery report for sms (I must check for every sms I sent and not to all), no sound notification for new sms/text message. Then, when I try to dial number, for every digit I have to pres circle button then number which is not acceptable at all.WiFi and GPS is forking after instaling fixes. After all I would like to flash my device back to stock WM5 ROM. I was searching but I was not able to find original WM5 ROM for my device. Any chance that someone can upload this rom?

Thanks.
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
HP never released a full ROM. There were a couple of hotfixes and a radio update. Good luck finding it. I couldn't find it either.
[Sable] dfrimmel:
This means that I cant "rollback" my device as it was before WM 6.1 ROM update (using windows mobile 5). I just want my device to be as before update.
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
Unless you find someone who has a stock ROM, there is no way to do so. You could always send it in to HP and let them flash it back for you. I'm sure it would cost quite a bit, though. Contact HP and see if they could do it and what they would charge. Their website has a chat feature in the support area where you could find out tonight.
[Sable] vancl seven:
i can't download the files so could you send to my e-mail? my e-mail is ... thank you very much !
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
This is a public forum. Do not post your e-mail address here. You open yourself up to spammers by doing that. Please edit and remove it from your post.
[Sable] Spiaatie:
added WM5 ROM in first page if someone needs it.

:)
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
Where did you find that? I looked for hours and only turned up tons of requests for it, but no one had the actual ROM.
[Sable] Spiaatie:
Found it on my HDD, uploaded for everyone who would need it. ;)
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
Nice. Thanks a ton. :)
[Sable] tOz666:
MyCPL

Hello,

Anyone knows how to rename the MyCPL entries in configuration, to its normal names?

I'm trying to translate the wm6.1 rom to spanish using MUI's and files from the wm5.0 official rom, right now I have 95% of the interface translated, i'll post a howto when i'm comfortable with the results.
[Sable] angelizquierdo:
Helo:

I would also like to pass to Spanish.

mycpl is sounds & notifications.

Alpha 3 has the correct icon names in English
[Sable] tOz666:
Where can I download alpha 3? it isn't in the first post.
[Sable] Spiaatie:
You can download it from [here]
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
For those who don't speak Russian, I've also got a mirror for all three Alpha builds on Hotfile. Click here for the directory.

I'm still uploading, but A1 is up and A2 is almost done. A3 will be next.

EDIT: There was a problem uploading. I'm redoing it now. SPL is going up now, then A1, A2, and A3.

EDIT2: SPL is up, but the connection here keeps dropping. I'll continue to try to upload the three builds throughout the day. Sorry it's taking so long. Blame AT&T for their horrible DSL connection. lol

EDIT3: Alpha1 is uploaded. Alpha2 is uploaded too. Alpha3 on the way.

EDIT4: All Done! :)
[Sable] angelizquierdo:
Alfa 3 It's in the post 189.
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
All three Alpha builds and the SPL are available on this Hotfile mirror. Each different build has the SPL included also. Perhaps Spiaatie can add this to the first post so users who don't speak Russian can have a crack at this too.
[Sable] Spiaatie:
Links in first post are not in Russian. Those are Multiupload mirrors.

But I will also include your link. :)
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
Oh, sorry. I could have sworn I downloaded each of these builds from Russian mirrors. Nevermind then. Maybe I grabbed them from different posts when I started following on this thread or something. Oh well. The more mirrors, the better, I guess. :)
[Sable] tOz666:
Thanks. I'll try to upgrade to A3 and restore my backup, and if everything is in place i'll continue from here. Otherwise i'll downgrade to A2 because I have done too much work in the translation and personalization to start it all over again.

Speaking of A3, does anybody know what are the changes from A2, apart from the aforementioned corrections to the wrong MyCPL config names?
[Sable] Spiaatie:
The easiest way to get OEM part mui files and exe's is to dump ROM (with PDOCREAD) from your Spanish device and extract files then. WIKI info is here

This is only an example - I don't have actual unit:

Open CMD type in pdocread -l

You will get something like this:

45.86M (0x2ddb000) [B]MSFlash[/B]
| 1.49M (0x17e000) Part00
| 3.75M ([B][COLOR=Red]0x3c0000[/COLOR][/B]) Part01
| 40.61M ([B][COLOR=Blue]0x289b000[/COLOR][/B]) Part02
133.61M (0x859c000) TFFS
| 133.48M (0x857a000) Part00
STRG handles:
...

Now use these lines to dump XIP and OS part, but replace RED and BLUE numbers from Your iPAQ.

pdocread -w -d [B]MSFlash [/B]-b 0x200 -p Part01 0 [B][COLOR=Red]0x3C0000[/COLOR][/B] xip.raw

pdocread -w -d [B]MSFlash [/B]-b 0x200 -p Part02 0 [B][COLOR=Blue]0x289B000[/COLOR][/B] os.raw
[Sable] tOz666:
Thanks, i've already done that and now I have os.raw and xip.raw

How can I extract actual files from them?

EDIT: Already figured that, using ImgFstoDump and PKGtool. Will post details later. Dumped Spanish ROM files

Now I have my device 99% in spanish!
[Sable] gamemaister:
Wm 6.5 on hp hw 6915

Hello I am wondering if there's any way to get wm6.5 to my ph 6915?

I hpoe you can help me I know that is a lot of work to make the wm6.1 but i love the newest things that's why I want 6.5 on my device. Is there any way to get this or cook it from other roms?:D
[Sable] Spiaatie:
I would be willing to cook WM6.5 ROM for it, but I don't have hw6915 as it's necessary for ROM tests in cooking process.
[Sable] gamemaister:
ok thanks but maybe we could work together because I have my 6915 and maybe I cuold test it or If I can send you maybe I can get another 6915 but i am not sure
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
Found this cheap hw6925 on eBay. It's got four hours left to bid and is still less than $50. The 6925 is exactly the same as the 6915. It's just got AT&T branding and their bloatware cooked in.
[Sable] Spiaatie:
As I live in Europe, I can't get those cheap ones as most sellers are not willing to send them to Europe. Cheapest one I can get from eBay is about for $150. I'm not willing to spend so much nor I have that much. But actual device is very necessary for tests, that have proven over time with hx2000series, hx4700series and 200series iPAQs. I have flashed them more than hundred times while making WM6.5 ROMs. :D
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
How much would you be willing to spend? I wouldn't mind bidding on it for you if you want to reimburse me for it. I could then ship it to you.
[Sable] Spiaatie:
Not more than $60. But you don't know if it's G3 or G4 device, as only G4 is useful. :rolleyes:
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
Sounds good. I'll keep a look out for something in that price range. I will PM you when/if I see anything.

EDIT: Or if you see something reasonable, send me a message, and I'll look into it. :)
[Sable] gamemaister:
wm 6.5 rom building

I love learning new things I would be happy if you could tell me how to cook the rom for hp 6915 and i could try to make it for myself and than upload it . Please help me to get started in cooking roms .

:D
[Sable] Spiaatie:
ok :)

It's not as easy as you may think. It's a long process to figure out what tools to use and how to use them. As you can't use all those new user-friendly easy-to-use kitchens.

If you never have cooked any ROM and don't have advanced knowledge on how manual xip porting is done and how to put tools together to get a working ROM - it's a way to hard for you.

I don't really have time to write long tutorials to explain that all. And I'm not really sure what tools to use on hw6900 series iPAQs.

:)
[Sable] gamemaister:
I know thgat it is a very hard thing but that' why I am asking for your help. I know that You can make it so that's why I'm asking you to teach me . Or if you could tell me where can I learn the basics for this it would be very much from you.
[Sable] steliosaaa:
Is there a way to flash the ROM without XP? I've got only Windows 7 and is not working at all (no driver). If there is a way to flash direct from sd card please let me know too.

Thanks
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
It is not possible to flash via SD. I have tried this on Windows 7 Pro x64 and it does not work at all. You need XP for it to flash properly. Borrow a PC from someone to do the flash if you can. Windows 7 is not an option at the moment.
[Sable] jambongo:
If you can install XP on a virtual machine inside Windows 7 it does work... but... from personal experience it's a very unreliable method of flashing it and I don't recommended it so it's much better to use a machine with XP.
[Sable] kastrati:
I have an Ipaq hw6945 (hw6900 series) but lost my installation CD. I would appreciate very much if someone can make its content in some way available to me. In fact, the program I most need is <Funk Odyssey>. The newer versions available in Internet are not working on my device.
[Sable] Phreos:
Hi, I have the 6.1 working nicely on a Sable 6915, and I'm both grateful to the people who did the work, and those who have answered queries on this forum but just as a matter of interest, what does MyCPL (number) on several system icons actually mean/stand for? And, I suppose, is it possible to edit the title of the icon other than by doing a reflash with A3 for example?
[Sable] huszonnegy:
calling sound issues

At most of my calls I noticed, that the sound that I hear and the microphone interrupts about 1 second and after that I can hear the other one speaking and he can hear me too. This "nosound" it's persist thew whole time when making a call. It persist abut every 2-3 seconds.

Please help me! :(
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
CPL stands for Control Panel. You should be able to edit the name with a program like Total Commander. I don't know if File Explorer will allow you to make the change.

That sounds more like a hardware issue. Does this happen on a stock ROM?
[Sable] huszonnegy:
I will try to flash the original ROM to see if the problem persists.

In the meentime I noticed that this issue happens when other programs are opened (ex. jawbreaker). After a reset I can make phone calls without this issue.
[Sable] huszonnegy:
Yes, with the original flash it still does the same thing :(

What can I do?
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
If it's doing this to you on the stock ROM, then more likely than not, it's a hardware malfunction. Sorry, but it would probably need repairs done for it to function properly again.
[Sable] spgi:
Hi,

I did a little zip with the necessary files for the correct operation of GPS ...

It is important to copy to windows \ startup following file: GpsctServiceLauncher.lnk.

Copy them to other files in windows directory if it already has not replace them, only those who put them there.

A Microsoft_.NET_Compact_Framework also placed in the archive.

GPS works correctly and then soft-reset.

Tested A3!
[Sable] chunchunv:
plz plz help me hw 6955

i really need the rom for my hw 6955 can anyone help me? ive been searching the net for a week now.
[Sable] cajunflavoredbob:
It's in the very first post.
[Sable] chunchunv:
plz plz help me hw 6955

it wont work on my device, its stops at 51%