HP iPAQ 4700 WM6.1 [Alkor Edition]

[Vervol]

2E-Alkor.1S
2R-Alkor.1.1S (Original topic) (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=70688)

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http://i42.tinypic.com/qwynag.jpghttp://i43.tinypic.com/11vl5vr.jpg
Downloading:
sendspace (http://www.sendspace.com/file/2weapw)

How to frimware:
Download firmware. Unzip it to disk C:\ .
Open folder and run PagePool_Changer to change PP what u need( default 12 )
Start BootLoader_GUI.exe and open in it os.nb0. Wait for 38%. Then do 2 HR and have fun.

Thx:
All thx goes to Alex_DFR

PS Sry for my Eng plx:rolleyes:

[munkypoo7]

Probably a stupid question... would this work on my iPAQ 111? :S

[Vervol]

nope ;)

[lyger]

How do we download this rom?

[toja56]

ENG ver (PP0) problem:
- Settings / System / iTask Settings = Label: and Icon: and Menu Item: can not be changed :mad:

[Hackashaq]

Really nice, like the taskbar icons, very fresh.
Seems fast and stable. Thanks Alkor.

[ridolfo]

Looks like a pretty stable ROM to me. :)

Some observations:

There are some leftover files from Dockware: CWTimeOut.* and Blocklist.txt

Also, I can't select multiple files in File Explorer, or multiple mails in Pocket Outlook by sliding over the list; the list starts scrolling instead of selecting multiple items (maybe it's a feature, but then I'd like this feature in PIE as well ;) ).

When I choose "Zoom out" in PIE, I see a white rectangle, but no zooming takes place.

One of the subfolders in \Windows is in Russian characters.

The "Sounds & Notifications" dialog doesn't work correctly (controls aren't placed right, and the dropdown list is not filled).

[Hackashaq]

Looks like a pretty stable ROM to me. :)

Some observations:

There are some leftover files from Dockware: CWTimeOut.* and Blocklist.txt

Also, I can't select multiple files in File Explorer, or multiple mails in Pocket Outlook by sliding over the list; the list starts scrolling instead of selecting multiple items (maybe it's a feature, but then I'd like this feature in PIE as well ;) ).

When I choose "Zoom out" in PIE, I see a white rectangle, but no zooming takes place.

One of the subfolders in \Windows is in Russian characters.

The "Sounds & Notifications" dialog doesn't work correctly (controls aren't placed right, and the dropdown list is not filled).

Fix for scrolling effect:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2955870#post2955870

[toja56]

Fix for scrolling effect:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2955870#post2955870
Perfect, working:)

[chapito]

Hello, ALKOR.
Where is the link to download the version RC2.2.
On Sunday I saw the link but could not download the ROM.
I see to have been removed since they are fixing some problems. When do you plan to publish the ROM?.
Greetings

[kotsa]

Same question here. Hope it'll be soon, I'm so horny, can't wait:D

[lyger]

Anyone have a link to this ROM...
Do we know what the problem is..

[comtech2005]

Anyone have a link to this ROM...
Do we know what the problem is..

I have not tested it yet but you can find the rom here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/208066874/Alkor_RC2.2__ENG_PP4_.rar

If there is any trouble with the WPA then use the WPA Fix:
http://rapidshare.com/files/208118203/wm6_wpa_fix.zip

[lyger]

Great, thanks.

[sambo60]

Filesys.exe patch modified for this ROM (which is GREAT btw).

Enjoy! Let me know if this helped you. :D

EDIT: I tested by running the patch and then installing a program in Main memory, and filesys.exe is still able to run at 99%. Any idea why?

EDIT2: I hadn't patched it right. It's fixed now. Even though filesys.exe is throttled, it still makes the whole machine run like a snail when it's running the compaction thing. Is there any way to Disable it COMPLETELY?

[sambo60]

I see two bugs in this ROM so far. I hope these get fixed, because this is my favorite ROM so far.
1) The sounds & notifications menu is messed up. Nothing shows up in that area.
2) I can't soft reset the hx4700 normally. If I do, the screen goes black and it refuses to do anything. I have to take out the battery first and then put it back in.

Any word from Alkor on this?

[dpdurst]

Hosting this rom on my website

WM6 Downloads (http://wm6.winmobile.us)

[Dickster]

Tried this rom. I Really like it just as the RC1. I think it is the only wm6.1 rom with IRDA working.

I am still experiencing problems with the pull down menu's in SPB programs (as in the rc1 release). I hope this will be fixed in a future release. This is the only reason I returned to the old rom.

[ridolfo]

Tried this rom. I Really like it just as the RC1. I think it is the only wm6.1 rom with IRDA working.

I am still experiencing problems with the pull down menu's in SPB programs (as in the rc1 release). I hope this will be fixed in a future release. This is the only reason I returned to the old rom.

The pull-down menu's is not a problem of this ROM; it is a problem in Spb software. Spb will have to update their software to fix this issue (and they have done that for some of their programs already).

[Dickster]

The pull-down menu's is not a problem of this ROM; it is a problem in Spb software. Spb will have to update their software to fix this issue (and they have done that for some of their programs already).

Thankx, just looked at the spb site and see they released new versions in which these problems should be solved. I will try the rom again this weekend. I really liked the speed and the fact that is the only rom I have recently seen with working IRDA.

[dpdurst]

Strange bug I found with this last night. After a hard reset, the back light when on batter is set for 0 and also the power setting for back light when disabled gets re-enabled back to 30 seconds on battery and 1 min on power to turn off back light

[jwy2k2]

WooooooHOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499834

[dpdurst]

Nice!:rolleyes:

[jonbill]

This ROM seems to work fine. I have a couple of questions though.

First, I am missing the Block Recognizer. I've been using Grafitti since the original Apple MessagePad. I'm more fluent with this than normal handwriting. I can set it in the Input control panel but it still only shows the Keyboard. Same with Letter Recognizer. Is there a way to get the Block Recognizer back?

The other thing is that I use Laplink Controller. Most of you have probably never heard of this. It allows you to display the screen of your handheld on your PC and use your keyboard and mouse to control it. Very handy. If anyone knows how to get this working, i would appreciate it.

Anyway, thanks for all the hard work that must have gone into this.

Regards,

Jon.

[jonbill]

I was able to get the Block Recognizer back by using Tweaks2K2.NET.

I found another program which allows remote control and is much faster: My Mobiler

Now I have to see how much of my software runs on WM6.1

[jonbill]

Card Export is not working on my hx4700 with Alkor 2.2. Windows tells me that the device has malfunctioned. Has anyone else seen this?

Thanks,

Jon.

[chapito]

When I put the time zone GM +1 Paris, Madrid system always makes me GM +1 Prague, Budapest. :(
In addition the 2.2 ROM is the most stable.
¿ALKOR how the ROM's new? . As I understand these have worked in three other versions in Russian and in English in Chinese, is this true?. :eek:
You used the ROM Pdafans 20924. ;)

Greetings

[Vervol]

Yep next RC will be on 3 langs :cool:
Still work on it :)
_http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=70688&view=findpost&p=2793093

[dpdurst]

Hows the next build going? Any chance of getting WM 6.5???

[chapito]

Hows the next build going? Any chance of getting WM 6.5???

Hello.
I put the link on the web where Pdafans ALKOR has published some pictures of your new ROM as Alpha 1.

http://translate.google.es/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbbs.pdafans.com%2Fviewthread.php%3F tid%3D748306%26showk%3D183%26extra%3Dpage%253D1&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0=

I think this new version "promises."
Greetings

[jrwalker2003]

I have successfully installed this build onto my Hx4705 and it has given my PocketPC a new lease of life. WiFI, Bluetooth all work great and use the media player with bluetooth headset. It has renewed my interest in using the Pocket PC

[p12a]

I've successfuly installed WM6.1 RC2.2 to my hx4700, and i feel like my ppc goes slower than before with 2003SE.
Have i done something wrong?

It goes even slower after I put some application in it...

Is it possible for me to downgrade it back to 2003SE?

[chapito]

Good evening.
As I can see on page 4pda.ru (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=70688) there is already a new version of ALKOR RK2.5 (with XIP + SYS 21051).
ALKOR, when the English version of this ROM?.
Greetings.

P.D.. Sorry for my poor English

[eltonli]

Alkor RC2.2 is pretty good ROM, run very fast (much faster than vivi ROM).
There is pull-down issue in iTask setting, I have to use hard key to change.
It's a good ROM, hope to see further optimized version.

Thanks Alkor!

[Vervol]

Today i think i'll post test ver. on 4pda :rolleyes:

[jwy2k2]

Today i think i'll post test ver. on 4pda :rolleyes:
Right on Alkor! Great to see your still workin' on the ol' Roadster. ;)

[comtech2005]

Today i think i'll post test ver. on 4pda :rolleyes:

Great Alkor I can't wait, thanks. ;)

[koedil]

Today i think i'll post test ver. on 4pda :rolleyes:

Go on Alkor....:)

[dpdurst]

Alkor is your test build 21045 on 4PDA RUS or English?

[mluyben]

The "Sounds & Notifications" dialog doesn't work correctly (controls aren't placed right, and the dropdown list is not filled).Is there a solution for this problem?
Very nice Rom!! keep up the good work.

Marcel

[kounkhmer2269]

Does playing mp3 while the gps is running in the background possible (with hx4700-compatible GPS software, i.e., TT6? If so, does the music automatically stop when GPS-voice instruction instructs you for next turn, etc.?

Thanks for your help.

Thanks,
Anthony

[dpdurst]

Does playing mp3 while the gps is running in the background possible (with hx4700-compatible GPS software, i.e., TT6? If so, does the music automatically stop when GPS-voice instruction instructs you for next turn, etc.?

Thanks for your help.

Thanks,
Anthony

Nope on both

[dpdurst]

Tested the new beta rom, its in russian. No problem loading and finding my way around. Seems a little slow in some area's. Didn't test much more out and went back to the Beta 3 rom..

[lyger]

Do you guys still have issues with wifi turning off then on when it's activated? and problem resuming wifi after the device has been in standby? I have a fix if you do...

[spetrie]

Do you guys still have issues with wifi turning off then on when it's activated? and problem resuming wifi after the device has been in standby? I have a fix if you do...

Are you going post it, so we can implement?

[lyger]

Make sure Wifi is OFF before applying these...
reset the device after applying, you will need to delete your current profile and recreate it and reset again to see the fix in action.
If you have any problem then reapply the files again and make sure Wifi is OFF.
Let me know how it goes...

I'm currently using Alkor RC but this should work with any wm6.x rom.

[spetrie]

Tested the new beta rom, its in russian. No problem loading and finding my way around. Seems a little slow in some area's. Didn't test much more out and went back to the Beta 3 rom..

Why the preference to beta 3 and not RC2.2? Did you find an issue with RC2.2? I am going to upgrade from WM 6.1 CE OS 5.2.20764 Official Style Vivi version so would like to know the best stable version.
Alkor does not seem to have released the 2.5 English version yet

[spetrie]

I was using Vivi 6.1 ROM but I am now using Alkor RC2.2. This one is much faster and I have not had any issues so far. (See known issue in previous post) Runs all my apps with no issues.

[amjk]

ENG RC2.2
RUS РК2.1 (Original topic) (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=70688)

http://i42.tinypic.com/35ck22r.jpghttp://i42.tinypic.com/295fjg5.jpg

Downloading:
NEW:

Delete. Fix problems

How to frimware:
Download firmware what u need. Unrar it to disk C:\ Open folder start BootLoader_GUI.exe and open in it os.nb0. Wait for 100%. Then do 1 HR and have fun.

Thx:
All thx goes to Alex_DFR

PS Sry for my Eng plx:rolleyes:
I own a Ipaq hx4700 with 128 Mb Flash ROM
64 MB ram memory. Does your Alkor_RC2.2 suites this pda. I ask this because the nb0 file is 127,75 mb.

thanx for a quick reaction

[spetrie]

yes it run well

[amjk]

Thanx for your reaction. Can you inform me if bluetooth and WiFi are also running well ?
regards, amjk

[spetrie]

Yes all is running well for my needs. See post #7 for known issues, does not affect my use.

[firefly123]

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

[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

[chapito]

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.

[firefly123]

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.
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 !!!

[chapito]

Hello

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

- 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:

-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

[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.

[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. :-)

[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/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2F4pda.ru%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Fshowt opic%3D70688%26st%3D2380%26start%3D2380&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.

[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

[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.

[Dickster]

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.

Thanks. I will keep watching your site.

[dpdurst]

ROM is now posted to the site for download

[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.

[Dickster]

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.

The flashing is completed at 38%. Try one are more hard resets and it will start.

[Dickster]

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.

[gusnor]

The flashing is completed at 38%. Try one are more hard resets and it will start.

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

[gusnor]

it works fine. i had to do another hard reset, then the clear data.

thanks.

[ccaicer]

hello, I know how I can draw from the hp logo also because I'm at 38% <thanks

[###a]

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

[pakitog]

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

dropdown menus do not work. Someone who knows :(. Thanks

[ridolfo]

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

dropdown menus do not work. Someone who knows :(. Thanks

In which programs do they not work for you? I just tried, and all dropdown menus work as expected.

[pakitog]

I use the program Pocket Fritz 3. The dropdown menus do not work.

[ridolfo]

I use the program Pocket Fritz 3. The dropdown menus do not work.

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?

[pakitog]

Thanks for the help. But there is no way to make it work. I put the old ROM and works well. Regards

[Tondo1]

I have upgraded the HX4700 ROM several time in the past with a Windows XP PC.

Now I have a Windows 7 64bit machine and, after the launch of the BootLoader_GUI.exe and the selection of the new 21054 Alkor ROM, every time I receive the following error message:

\\.\WCEUSBSH001 port can not open

and the process stops.

Can someone kindly help me?

Thank you in advance!!

[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....

[MannyMania]

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!!!

[chapito]

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.

[FrankKF]

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...

[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

[FrankKF]

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

[Dickster]

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

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.

[chapito]

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.

[ljepava]

how to avoid hibernation problem ?
when battery reaches 19-20 percent , pda goes to sleep.

thx

[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?


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

[Tondo1]

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....

Great! An old and slow XP machine worked really fine and performed the upgrade!

Really thank you!!!!:)

[spud42]

Great! An old and slow XP machine worked really fine and performed the upgrade!

Really thank you!!!!:)

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?

[ZinFab]

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?

I have upgraded from his previous release...its fast and seems stable but drop downs do not work ;(

[DiverCat007]

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!

[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...

[DiverCat007]

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...
$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

[solnyshok]

Is there any CF wifi card working with WM6.1?

[FrankKF]

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.

[Vervol]

Hehe new ENG rom upload have fun ;)

[Dickster]

Hehe new ENG rom upload have fun ;)

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?

[lyger]

Will load and test, thanks for keeping the iPAQ updated.

[lyger]

I've not been able to get past the Clearing Data after loading this new ROM.....I will try loading it again....

[lyger]

Still no luck getting it to boot, anyone else having any joy?

[comtech2005]

Still no luck getting it to boot, anyone else having any joy?

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.

[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?

[Dickster]

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?

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?

[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.

[Dickster]

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.

Thanks. I will give it another try.

[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

[Skippynel]

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...

[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

[Badwolve1]

Nice Work Alkor :D Flashng to my 2 HTC Roadsters :D

[hx4700_user]

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

[DWalcott]

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

[ZinFab]

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!:)

[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

[FrankKF]

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

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

[comtech2005]

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


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

[longsolong]

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

[danyra]

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

[spud42]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=707528

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

[danyra]

well , some complains about igo8 drove me to try Alkor first.
do you need to install some patches or upgrades after reflash ?

can you tell me about the XIP upgrade ? what should i do ?
i have XIP ver 1.0.0.0.

thanks

[spud42]

I just use the rom as it came. i have been running Garmin Mobile XT on it for gps.
wifi is ok as far as i can tell my network uses WPA and i have had no problems with it.

[selvr]

what is up with 46.30mb total ram? all other wm roms had atleast 57mb alocatted and wm2003 had 62mb total wtf is up with those different ram allocations