Using an XDA IIs just as a wi-fi pda?

[dobbler]

Hi,

I have an old XDA IIs that I don't use as my phone anymore. I just want to use it in the house on the wi-fi for net, skype and pda stuff.

What I'm wondering is, if I don't have to worry about the carrier (O2) because I'm not using it as a phone, then can I hack it a bit and improve the OS or is there something that you would recommend I do with it to maximize it's potential for non-phone use?

I guess if there is, then I have a few questions!

1. Would an alternative OS "find" all the features of the hardware? ie. camera/record/contacts/calendar etc. buttons and the keyboard?

2. Would it be worthwhile to install WM6? Would it be able to handle it? Is it possible?

I guess I'd just like to get the most out of it as it's a great device that could be put to good use instead of gathering dust in a drawer.

Many thanks for any replies in advance.

Cheers,

Rob.

[Rudegar]

1. only roms custom made for a pda will work unlike pc windows which include many many many various drivers then windows mobile only! have the drivers it needs and requires to work and or boot at all

2. yes http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=386

[dobbler]

Hi again,

I've tried installing Windows Mobile 6 but I get this:

ERROR 100: MODEL ID ERROR
The ROM image that you are trying to use is not designed to work on your device. Please check the vendor website and download the correct ROM update.

Is there a way around this? Anyone experience this?

The XDA IIs is currently running: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Version 4.21.1088 (Build 15045.2.6.0)

Processor: Intel(r) PXA263
Memory: 125.77 MB

Should I just keep it at that, can I expect any better from an alternative/updated OS?

Thanks again,

Rob.

[Rudegar]

module id errror is typicaly if one try to install wm6 from another device then the one you own

"Should I just keep it at that, can I expect any better from an alternative/updated OS?"

there are only such a thing called alternative blue angel (the htc name of xdaIIs) os's no other will work

not sure what you mean by better i sugest you read the XDA-wiki and the blue angel wm6 forums for what people exp with these later roms
in terms of issues of incompatiblity and stablity

asking in those blue angel forums will also be a surden way of getting people who own the same device as you do to reply

[dobbler]

Thanks for that Rudegar, I'll check it out!

Rob.