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Loox n5x0 series rom update

heh, i`ve researched on the loox n5x0 series (htc maria?) rom format. now we can create custom roms.
Loox n5x0 OS_xxxU.nbf header format
total 42 bytes header, the rest is not crypted os rom image (what we usually call nb0 or n_d)
4 bytes - model name (N500, N520 or N560) + 11 bytes empty (filled with 0x00) +9 bytes version (e.g. 1.22.0001) + 1 byte 0x20 (space) +3 bytes language (e.g. ENG, ITA, GER) + 2 bytes empty (0x0) +4 bytes - reversed crc32 checksum (if we have, for example, 1163FCED, then we write ED FC 63 11) + 4 bytes - size of decrypted part (reversed somehow? we have 2100000 and write 00001002) + 4 bytes - rom base flash address (seems it it 80400000, we type 00 00 04 80, don`t play with it)
all this is true for OS_yyyU.nbf ( yyy means rom version), bootloader nbf is coded otherwise, it is usually named BL_xxx_G3.nbf or bl_xxx_G4.nbf. xxx - bl version. I suppose you delete file bl_xxx_G4.nbf or bl_xxx_G3.nbf. new pda`s come with g4 flash, it will be killed with g3 update. and, anyhow, bootloader update is always dangerous and not recommended.
wait a bit - in some days i`ll post a tutorial how to extract os rom image from n500/n520 and probably n560 pda.

Any progress on this? I have a N560 and am very interested in your tutorial. Thanks.

Any news in the N560 area??
I am eager to update the software of my N560... I would like to try the new Windows mobile 6. It's pretty annoying that this really good device cannot be upgraded somehow..
Well, hope to hear something soon..
PS: By the way, you guys are great doing all this stuff

Is loox 5x0 == htc maria? Any prooves?

it's htc dresden)) i'll post aku 3.5.2 for c550/n560 this week

Man that would be awsome!!!
Nice to hear this one!!!
Waiting for the goodie
Thank you man!!

wm6 upgrade
Rafe533 said:
Any progress on this? I have a N560 and am very interested in your tutorial. Thanks.
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I would also be very interested in upgrading my N560 to wm6.
I thank you in advance.
Shim

shimrob said:
I would also be very interested in upgrading my N560 to wm6.
I thank you in advance.
Shim
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No WM6 yet, but
http://4pda.ru/forum/attach/805977/n560.Alex_DFR_.AKU.3.5.2.rar - here is the rom with aku 3.5.2 for n560
For Loox C550
http://4pda.ru/forum/attach/808633/PocketLOOXC550FlashTool.7z - here is the flasher for c550, download it, download aku3.5.2 for n560, overwrite the files from the n560 update and open OS_213u.nbf with winhex and change n560 to c550
If you have german/french/italian/spanish pda but want to use this update, edit the nbf with winhex and change ENG to FRA/GER/ITA/SPA
Be sure to remove the password (fsc secure lock) before flashing

getting my n560 ready to flashing... go-go-go!

Does not work!!!
I have a spanish N560 pda. I wanted to upgrade its rom.
I did everything as indicated:
- open pda and put it in the cradle
- connect cradle to the power and the usb to my WinXP laptop
- in my XP machine activesync (4.5 spanish version) connects and recognizes my pda
- check there is no password protection in the pda (there was none before)
- unpack n560.Alex_DFR_.AKU.3.5.2.rar and open with WinHex OS_213U.nbf; change ENG to SPA; save file
- execute PocketLOOX5xxFlashTool; in the end I get this error:
"The language in this Flash Image update () differs from that on your device (SPANISH)!"
Well, I did again and again and again... same error...
Any suggestions???
PS: I would like to put its new rom in english, if it's possible!
Thank you

Hi sp3dev,
your update is quite intersting but I have two questions before I want to flash:
1. is the ROM affected by flashing your image, if flashing fails, can the N560 hard reset to original state?
2. Is there a tool which can fetch a complete image from N560 (with ROM)?
Can you give us a short info how you cook the image?
Where do you get the HW depended drivers (e.g WLAN, display..)?
Do you have any links? I have looked a long time
to find any info about upgrade the N560 or cooking Loox images.
Thanks

SPAschreiben not so, but ESN. then is OK ONE

I have with these Romes update. All OK ONE

Stucked
Hi sp3dev and everyone,
I did the upgrade and it went fine, the only thing was that the keyboard was English, I thought there were all in the ROM, and I wanted to get back to the first ROM, so and here comes my problem, I executed
pdocwrite nk.nb0 0 0x2300000
The result of this is that it get stucked at the very first screen, Is there any way to get back? How could I upload a ROM to the N560 in this case?
Thanx

Hi,
so how it looks with WM6 ROM. It will be great to have WM6 on my N560

Smarja said:
Hi,
so how it looks with WM6 ROM. It will be great to have WM6 on my N560
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Oh, i don`t know. we have xip with all wm6 modules but wm6 doesn`t boot yet. When we fix, and if we do, i`ll inform everyone

I did the upgrade yesterday eve, but i am missing the remote desktop client..
can't seem to find any link.. mtssc or any.. i looked in the windows folder but couldn't find it.
Anyone a hint?

oNNoZeLe said:
I did the upgrade yesterday eve, but i am missing the remote desktop client..
can't seem to find any link.. mtssc or any.. i looked in the windows folder but couldn't find it.
Anyone a hint?
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It's not there due to a bug. Likewise the transcriber does not work and hangs the system.
I suggest waiting until they fix it and upgrade then, if it is vital for you. I will wait for two reasons: it is probably buggy yet (only two known bugs now though), and I am loath to re-install everything from scratch for the next couple of weeks
Besides, people experiment there with pool size (with some trade-off in RAM) which may yield an even faster machine.
Also if you upgrade, you must not use an old (all-)system backup. Just re-install everything single piece of software you use. Note that some software may lose its registration since you will have a *different* PPC with new (and unofficial) ROM.
... and "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" remember?

AKU 3.5.2
Hi sp3dev,
I thought that in AKU 3.5.2 WPA2 was supported. If I'm right this is supported since AKU 3.5. After upgrade I noticed it wasn't in this release. Is it a mistake? or I'm really wrong.

and "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" remember?
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True, but i can't rembemer not installing any MS beta ;-)
And if someone posts a wm6 rom here, i won't be the first to try but might be second or third
Maybe my intention was to notify but wrote my text wrong..
i do like the rom..

BIS dissappears

I have wince 2003 a05 installed in my x50v. I can't see any BIS, although it say s 128M ROM in the system information. Someone said this can be solved by changing the language. But I can't find any wince 2003 ROM (nb0 files) available online. Can anyone tell me how to solve my problem and upload required ROMs? Thanks!

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I have wince 2003 a05 installed in my x50v. I can't see any BIS, although it say s 128M ROM in the system information. Someone said this can be solved by changing the language. But I can't find any wince 2003 ROM (nb0 files) available online. Can anyone tell me how to solve my problem and upload required ROMs? Thanks!
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you HAVE seen this thread, have you not ??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=322498
why bother with 2003 ( not even 2003SE ) - when you can have WM6 ??
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If you don't like it ... all I can find is 2003SE here:
http://www.efsoft.it/romforpdappc.htm
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Thanks! Nice website, man!
To be honest, I have tried two ways two upgrade my x50v from 2k3 A05 to WM5 which is a pre-requirement for WM60:
1) use Dell's upgrade program (failed at the last step, formatting rom 30%)
2) use SD image loader with WM50 A01 Eng ROM files (failed at "erasing storage 30%)
I was just wondering if there is any hardware problem of my ROM. Maybe that's why I can't see the ROM in 2k3 A05 system.
I also tried using language change (Japanese <-> English). But it didn't work. I still can't see ROM in my system.
I even tried writing WM60 ROM directly, but also failed at "erasing storage".
Is there any software that can diagnose the ROM?
Thanks again!

who knows from all the playing around you have done that you "muddy" up your device and causes conflicts ...etc ???
I would suggest:
hard reset your device ---That should revert it back to factory settings.
and now you can start FRESH upgrade/downgrade ...etc !!!
If you decided to experiment with the link I gave ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=322498
make sure you read throughly the "required" part of the post before proceeding !!!
""
Attention!
If you have Windows Mobile 2003SE ROM on your device, FIRST, please download THIS ARCHIVE (RAR 32.4 MB) (Mirror),
/ and update your PDA to A01 Windows Mobile 5 ROM.
/ After that, go to Dell site, download official WM5 A02 ROM and update your PDA to WM5 A02 ROM.""

It's a used x50v. I got it a couple weeks ago.
As I mentioned, I can't upgrade to WM5. Leave WM6 alone. Thank you though.

Complete package for upgrade hx2xxx to WM6

Inside:
-WWE-hx2000_PPC03_downgrade for return to WM2003se
-Wm5.0 for hx2000_1.00.00.L_ENG
-Wm5.0 for hx2750_1.00.00.L_ENG
-SP32205_1.00.03.H_RUS
-SP32205_1.00.03.H_RUS
-SP32408_1.00.00.H_ENG
-SP33003_1.02.00.H_ENG
-WM6.0_5.20.00.H_ENG
-Terminal_RDP
-Quarta
-hx2x90b_Mui_Quarta7
http://depositfiles.com/en/files/1799963
Thanks to Niko512 from 4pda!

I've an hx2415... would it works?
and when I've finished to DL... what must I do?

I've to Use Pre-BL mode?
'coz doesn't works for mine

I'm on WM5 but it's going really slowly ...
...I'm not able to upgrade to WM6 (SKU problem...?) and I need help about it...
Question: it's normal that PDA going so slow with WM5 ? when I clic on "settings" 2 (or 3) seconds needed

Please give another link to Advanced_pack_for_hx2xxx_to_WM6.exe , cause the original one is too slow for download and had a CRC.
please help me.
thx

Did you succed download ?
zeRobee said:
Please give another link to Advanced_pack_for_hx2xxx_to_WM6.exe , cause the original one is too slow for download and had a CRC.
please help me.
thx
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DEAR
Is all OK ? You succed to download and to INSTALL wm6 ?
Please give me directions :
i have Hx2110 .
thanks

Please directions //....STEP BY STEP!
dancer_69 said:
Inside:
-WWE-hx2000_PPC03_downgrade for return to WM2003se
-Wm5.0 for hx2000_1.00.00.L_ENG
-Wm5.0 for hx2750_1.00.00.L_ENG
-SP32205_1.00.03.H_RUS
-SP32205_1.00.03.H_RUS
-SP32408_1.00.00.H_ENG
-SP33003_1.02.00.H_ENG
-WM6.0_5.20.00.H_ENG
-Terminal_RDP
-Quarta
-hx2x90b_Mui_Quarta7
http://depositfiles.com/en/files/1799963
Thanks to Niko512 from 4pda!
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Please directions //....STEP BY STEP!
Who is Niko512 ?
It is a Greek ?
gia sou Niko ....

Anyone had any success with an ipaq 2410 as every attempt at it has resulting in hanging at formatting PS right at the end.
If anyone could provide a guide that would enable me to use WM6 on the 2410 Id be grateful.
Even followed this with no success
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=372799
EDIT: Finally got WM6 on my mobile thank **** for that.

Having trouble to upgrade my hx2410 WinCE4.21 to WM5
Hi,
I'm having trouble to upgrade my hx2410 to WM5. I successfully connect/sync my hx2410 with my pc thru bluetooth. But the upgrade process always stops at 0% and says to reset the hx2410. I tried many time and it is still the same problem . Anybody knows what might be the problem i'm facing? I wanted to install iGuidance for PPC on it and I need WM5. Help please.
Thanks

benkud said:
Hi,
I'm having trouble to upgrade my hx2410 to WM5. I successfully connect/sync my hx2410 with my pc thru bluetooth. But the upgrade process always stops at 0% and says to reset the hx2410. I tried many time and it is still the same problem . Anybody knows what might be the problem i'm facing? I wanted to install iGuidance for PPC on it and I need WM5. Help please.
Thanks
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You can't update device through Bluetooth - it's impossible
You will need a USB cable or Cradle.
Go to my thread LINK and read first 3 posts

pocket pc 2003 upgrade for ipaq h3950???

hi!
i'm kinda new here. i just got an ipaq from my uncle. it's a compaq ipaq h3950. it's still running the original pocket pc 2002 OS. i would want to upgrade it to pocket pc 2003. can anyone please provide me the link where to download the file and also instructions on how to install/upgrade the unit? sorry for such a silly request but i would appreciate it if anyone could help me. i have searched hard and i believe that i have come to the right place for help. thanks and have a great day!

mathanrae said:
hi!
i'm kinda new here. i just got an ipaq from my uncle. it's a compaq ipaq h3950. it's still running the original pocket pc 2002 OS. i would want to upgrade it to pocket pc 2003. can anyone please provide me the link where to download the file and also instructions on how to install/upgrade the unit? sorry for such a silly request but i would appreciate it if anyone could help me. i have searched hard and i believe that i have come to the right place for help. thanks and have a great day!
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you are just out of luck i had the rom update for the h3800 and h3900 but were all lost last week.
you can try looking for then in torrent sites but just watch out do it at your own risk

hehe...guess ia m out of luck. hope other members have it and hopefully, still have it handy. thanks sir!

I would be happy to supply you with the H3950 PPC2003 upgrade file. In exchange I am trying and failing to find a version of the H3850 PPC2003 upgrade file.

ipaq h3970 and 3950 upgrade 2003 required
ClayPlay said:
I would be happy to supply you with the H3950 PPC2003 upgrade file. In exchange I am trying and failing to find a version of the H3850 PPC2003 upgrade file.
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A year late, but I have a H3870 ppc 2003 upgrade.exe ..I'm looking for H3950 ppc 2003 upgrade .
So if interested ...we can do a trade if still require one...or any one ?
Nb..brought my vintage 3800 and 3900 devices to life again after replacing the battery cell with a Mr Messy Powerbank 3.7 battery with a bit of soldering involved as you need to keep the main battery cct board.

ipaq 4700 ppc2003 to wm6

Ok so i just got a ipaq 4700...
so I was going to buy wm5 from ebay.. (guy has them for $5+$3 s&h)
however... I peruzed the 198 pages!!!!!!!!!! of wm6!!!!!!
can someone point me in a dummies guide to go from ppc2003 to wm6 on the 4700?
I know it is such a newb question... but look at my post count...
I have this link
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=2046&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#more2046
but do I have to go from ppc2003 to wm5 then wm6?
all help greatly appreciated and I will take my newbie lashings!!!!!
~Jeff

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325727
here's everything you'll need

therio said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325727
here's everything you'll need
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oh god.. the 198 pager!!!!!
I peruzed it but guess I will read it some more and venture in...
thanks

upgrading ppc2003 to wm5
I just did this upgrade yesturday, I had my 4700, I bought WM5 on eBay, I follow instructions on it and because I didn’t look at Vista specials, I got my Ipaq totally off. It got stack on loading, showing only USB and version 1.01 gray screen.
Well, I download bootloader on my PC with windows XP, start it, select file to load in (CEOS_UPG) and after cca 10 min. I can enjoy my hp4700 again with new WM5. Now I know, that there is no problem with this tool to go back to WM5, I am going to try WM6, I will try to use install from vista and I will see. Going to try WM6_4700_RELEASE4.