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Linux on Universal (Update #4)

Linux on Universal. NEW NEW Install is now very simple!!!
Hi All!
Can anybody inform me about:
- Who is working on linux port on Universal?
- Which is the status of the kernel development now?
- When will we see a linux boot on this hardware?
- How can we help to complete the porting project?
I tracked rencently the wiki Universal pages, but the progress
page shows a 'Coming soon' message for a long time.
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NEW NEW NEW. Install linux without any knowledge or Linux PC :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1680178#post1680178
Just follow the instructions in post #1739 on page 174 by goxboxlive
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Go to http://www.handhelds.org/moin/moin.cgi/Universal for a How-To install or
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Please .... informations ....

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
- Who is working on linux port on Universal?
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The hardware information is gathered here in wiki.
The CVS branch for universal is at http://sf.net/projects/xanadux
There is a #htc-blueangel irc channel, where
you can discuss any HTC phone, since they
have a lot in common.
- Which is the status of the kernel development now?
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Not all necessary hardware information
is found out, see wiki for details.
I have written some basic kernel patches to support the LCD and ASIC3, but this kernel
doesn't boot. I 'll commit the changes to CVS.
- When will we see a linux boot on this hardware?
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Good question.
- How can we help to complete the porting project?
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There are many open issues, so it depends
on what you can/want to do.

Re: Linux on Universal
There are many open issues, so it depends
on what you can/want to do.
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Sorry, but I am not a kernel hacker, so I can't help to solve kernel
level problems. But I already made some embedded systems
with linux. I would like help to make a distribution for this hardware.
I know I can do that now, because linux can run in other pdas,
but I have only an Universal (this is my first pda), so I would like
to test my developement, and it is not possilbe until I dont't have
a running kernel on it.

Re: Linux on Universal
There are many open issues, so it depends
on what you can/want to do.
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I seen in the wiki, the universal hardware shared with the Motorola E780. What does it mean exactly?
Is it a big help on development?

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
I seen in the wiki, the universal hardware shared with the Motorola E780. What does it mean exactly?
Is it a big help on development?
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Motorola A780. It includes some drivers that are not available elsewhere.
Like the camera drivers. A780 also uses USB host for communicating with the GSM/UMTS processor. The CVS kernel for universal boots, but the LCD is
not initialized properly, and that can damage your hardware (it switches on the white flashlight LED for some reason). There is no serial cable, so the kernel must be debugged
over IR, and this code is not working yet.

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
pasztorl said:
I seen in the wiki, the universal hardware shared with the Motorola E780. What does it mean exactly?
Is it a big help on development?
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Motorola A780. It includes some drivers that are not available elsewhere.
Like the camera drivers. A780 also uses USB host for communicating with the GSM/UMTS processor. The CVS kernel for universal boots, but the LCD is
not initialized properly, and that can damage your hardware (it switches on the white flashlight LED for some reason). There is no serial cable, so the kernel must be debugged
over IR, and this code is not working yet.
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Thx for the info!
Can You start the UniversalProgress page on the wiki?
What does it mean 'can damage your hardware'? Damage
the LCD or the flashlight LED?
Can You post the precompiled working kernel, and explain how we are test it?
What is the driver status at now? (working / not working hardware components)

I'll be glad to switch to linux on my universal... the sooner the better !
I already moved to linux on my desktop PC since a few years now, and I cant stand beeing enforced to launch windows to sync my handheld (I was used to sync my clié with no hassle, but unfortunately, it died, and palm OS seems to soon become memories )
So if any help is needed, and I can help, I'll be glad to.

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
Can You start the UniversalProgress page on the wiki?
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=UniversalProgress
What does it mean 'can damage your hardware'? Damage
the LCD or the flashlight LED?
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I want that both are initialized properly.
Can You post the precompiled working kernel, and explain how we are test it?
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There is no "working" kernel. If you really know what you are doing, compile one
from the xanadux CVS (-un0 branch). And don't blame me for the destroyed hardware
What is the driver status at now? (working / not working hardware components)
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The CPU, RAM and IR are working.
Don't know about the rest.

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=UniversalProgress
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Thx!
There is no "working" kernel. If you really know what you are doing, compile one
from the xanadux CVS (-un0 branch). And don't blame me for the destroyed hardware
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I checked out this branch yesterday and my result was:
LD arch/arm/mach-pxa/built-in.o
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o: In function `get_clk_frequency_khz'xa27x.c.text+0x0): multiple definition of `get_clk_frequency_khz'
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.oxa25x.c.text+0x0): first defined here
arm-linux-ld: Warning: size of symbol `get_clk_frequency_khz' changed from 428 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.o to 536 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o: In function `get_memclk_frequency_10khz'xa27x.c.text+0x218): multiple definition of `get_memclk_frequency_10khz'
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.oxa25x.c.text+0x1ac): first defined here
arm-linux-ld: Warning: size of symbol `get_memclk_frequency_10khz' changed from 64 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.o to 132 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o: In function `get_lcdclk_frequency_10khz'xa27x.c.text+0x29c): multiple definition of `get_lcdclk_frequency_10khz'
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.oxa25x.c.text+0x1ec): first defined here
arm-linux-ld: Warning: size of symbol `get_lcdclk_frequency_10khz' changed from 20 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.o to 84 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o
make[1]: *** [arch/arm/mach-pxa/built-in.o] Error 1
make: *** [arch/arm/mach-pxa] Error 2
(emDebian gcc4 cross compiling tools)

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o: In function `get_clk_frequency_khz'xa27x.c.text+0x0): multiple definition of `get_clk_frequency_khz'
arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.oxa25x.c.text+0x0): first defined here
arm-linux-ld: Warning: size of symbol `get_clk_frequency_khz' changed from 428 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa25x.o to 536 in arch/arm/mach-pxa/pxa27x.o
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You are not supposed to compile the support for PXA25X and PXA27X CPU at the same time (i will consider it as a bug in the config system).
Start configuring the kernel with
arch/arm/configs/htcuniversal_defconfig
Use haret from the Blueangel pages.
In the startup.txt
set MTYPE 855
and use
console=ttyS2
for the console on your pda IR port.
Do not run irda on your host system, remove all the irda modules
and use raw serial port.
The framebuffer is not working yet (the driver was written by lkcl, i have not yet looked into it).

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
You are not supposed to compile the support for PXA25X and PXA27X CPU at the same time (i will consider it as a bug in the config system).
Start configuring the kernel with
arch/arm/configs/htcuniversal_defconfig
Use haret from the Blueangel pages.
In the startup.txt
set MTYPE 855
and use
console=ttyS2
for the console on your pda IR port.
Do not run irda on your host system, remove all the irda modules
and use raw serial port.
The framebuffer is not working yet (the driver was written by lkcl, i have not yet looked into it).
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Thanks!
Another problem:
origo /home/pasztorl/xda/linux-2.6-xda# cp arch/arm/configs/htcuniversal_defconfig .config
cp: felülírja `.config'-t? y
origo /home/pasztorl/xda/linux-2.6-xda# make clean
origo /home/pasztorl/xda/linux-2.6-xda# make
CHK include/linux/version.h
HOSTCC scripts/basic/fixdep
HOSTCC scripts/basic/split-include
HOSTCC scripts/basic/docproc
HOSTCC scripts/kconfig/conf.o
HOSTCC scripts/kconfig/kxgettext.o
HOSTCC scripts/kconfig/mconf.o
HOSTCC scripts/kconfig/zconf.tab.o
HOSTLD scripts/kconfig/conf
scripts/kconfig/conf -s arch/arm/Kconfig
arch/arm/mach-pxa/Kconfig:45: can't open file "arch/arm/mach-pxa/generic/Kconfig"
make[2]: *** [silentoldconfig] Error 1
make[1]: *** [silentoldconfig] Error 2
make: *** [include/linux/autoconf.h] Error 2
origo /home/pasztorl/xda/linux-2.6-xda#

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
arch/arm/mach-pxa/Kconfig:45: can't open file "arch/arm/mach-pxa/generic/Kconfig"
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Remove this line 45 from arch/arm/mach-pxa/Kconfig. There is
no arch/arm/mach-pxa/generic/ here in my tree. Must be some stray commit
by somebody else.

interesting....

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
Remove this line 45 from arch/arm/mach-pxa/Kconfig. There is
no arch/arm/mach-pxa/generic/ here in my tree. Must be some stray commit
by somebody else.
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After removing I get this error:
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c: In function 'mmc_irq':
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c:672: error: invalid storage class for function 'hwinit2_irqsafe'
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c:676: warning: implicit declaration of function 'hwinit2_irqsafe'
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c: In function 'mmc_get_ro':
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c:811: warning: unused variable 'host'
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c: At top level:
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c:828: warning: conflicting types for 'hwinit2_irqsafe'
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c:828: error: static declaration of 'hwinit2_irqsafe' follows non-static declaration
drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.c:676: error: previous implicit declaration of 'hwinit2_irqsafe' was here
make[2]: *** [drivers/mmc/asic3_mmc.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [drivers/mmc] Error 2

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
After removing I get this error:
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The SD/MMC driver is not working (but it is easy to fix).
Make menuconfig, and remove it from compilation.

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
The SD/MMC driver is not working (but it is easy to fix).
Make menuconfig, and remove it from compilation.
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After disabling SD/MMC support compilation fails at this point:
CC drivers/serial/pxa.o
In file included from include/asm/proc-fns.h:166,
from include/asm/system.h:94,
from include/asm/bitops.h:22,
from include/linux/bitops.h:77,
from include/linux/thread_info.h:20,
from include/linux/spinlock.h:12,
from include/linux/capability.h:45,
from include/linux/sched.h:7,
from include/linux/module.h:10,
from drivers/serial/pxa.c:33:
include/asm/cpu-single.h:44: warning: type qualifiers ignored on function return type
In file included from include/linux/kernel.h:17,
from include/linux/spinlock.h:13,
from include/linux/capability.h:45,
from include/linux/sched.h:7,
from include/linux/module.h:10,
from drivers/serial/pxa.c:33:
include/asm/bug.h:8: warning: type qualifiers ignored on function return type
drivers/serial/pxa.c:768: error: initializer element is not constant
drivers/serial/pxa.c:768: error: (near initialization for 'serial_pxa_ports[0].port.mapbase')
drivers/serial/pxa.c:782: error: initializer element is not constant
drivers/serial/pxa.c:782: error: (near initialization for 'serial_pxa_ports[1].port.mapbase')
drivers/serial/pxa.c:796: error: initializer element is not constant
drivers/serial/pxa.c:796: error: (near initialization for 'serial_pxa_ports[2].port.mapbase')
drivers/serial/pxa.c:810: error: initializer element is not constant
drivers/serial/pxa.c:810: error: (near initialization for 'serial_pxa_ports[3].port.mapbase')
make[2]: *** [drivers/serial/pxa.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [drivers/serial] Error 2
make: *** [drivers] Error 2

Re: Linux on Universal
pasztorl said:
After disabling SD/MMC support compilation fails at this point:
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I have fixed the MMC/SD driver, so it compiles now, but have not tested if
it really works.
CC drivers/serial/pxa.o
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Didn't see such error. I am using the precompiled toolchain from handhelds.org.
I will try to make a clean CVS checkout and try again.

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
I will try to make a clean CVS checkout and try again.
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Didn't have any problem to compile.

Re: Linux on Universal
cr2 said:
cr2 said:
I will try to make a clean CVS checkout and try again.
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Didn't have any problem to compile.
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Ok, I get successful result with gcc 3.4.1 ( with gcc 4.0 kernel not compiled )

replace gwes.exe

Who can assists me replacing the gwes.exe on a Toshiba G500 smartphone?
I was so silly to buy this phone instead of trusting in htc's
No updates available from Toshiba, no helpfull email replies.
Many applications are not working due to gwes.exe error.
Toshiba just replies : no this software and the other asked doesn't run on G500.
So i have to help myself to get the most out of the misery.
On the phone is WM5 with AKU 3.2
Does someone have the files gwes.exe and gwes.exe.0407.mui from another WM5 release and can upload them.
How can i replace them? Due to the fact that gwes is running in the background i can't delete or rename it.
Also the files in the windows dirctory are protected.
Who can help me?

xda-graphite said:
Who can assists me replacing the gwes.exe on a Toshiba G500 smartphone?
I was so silly to buy this phone instead of trusting in htc's
No updates available from Toshiba, no helpfull email replies.
Many applications are not working due to gwes.exe error.
Toshiba just replies : no this software and the other asked doesn't run on G500.
So i have to help myself to get the most out of the misery.
On the phone is WM5 with AKU 3.2
Does someone have the files gwes.exe and gwes.exe.0407.mui from another WM5 release and can upload them.
How can i replace them? Due to the fact that gwes is running in the background i can't delete or rename it.
Also the files in the windows dirctory are protected.
Who can help me?
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Sell your Toshiba, and buy a HTC.

xda-graphite said:
Who can assists me replacing the gwes.exe on a Toshiba G500 smartphone?
I was so silly to buy this phone instead of trusting in htc's
No updates available from Toshiba, no helpfull email replies.
Many applications are not working due to gwes.exe error.
Toshiba just replies : no this software and the other asked doesn't run on G500.
So i have to help myself to get the most out of the misery.
On the phone is WM5 with AKU 3.2
Does someone have the files gwes.exe and gwes.exe.0407.mui from another WM5 release and can upload them.
How can i replace them? Due to the fact that gwes is running in the background i can't delete or rename it.
Also the files in the windows dirctory are protected.
Who can help me?
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Hi,
I don't know what you can do replacing such files, ( I think you must first make a dump of the rom, reconstruct it with the new files and then repack an flash again ) anyway you can try to extract gwes.exe and gwes.exe.0407.mui from the localized emulator on Microsoft web site... search with google for that if you don't have the link, I don't remember it now...
Really hope this help

Do you try to do a hardreset?

Surely you could use pput from ITSUTILS to drop the replacement files in, and then do a soft reset?
As for the files themselves, you'll just have to hope someone sends them to you

a majority of these errors was not caused by gwes.exe itself, i think. if you installed any software recently, uninstall them and try again

Hey guys, thank You for Your help. Never expected this resonance after the first reply
@[email protected]
you can try to extract gwes.exe and gwes.exe.0407.mui from the localized emulator on Microsoft web site...
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just extracted it from WM5, but complete crash after replace
@THEVK
Do you try to do a hardreset?
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a few times with no success
@Aquilo
Surely you could use pput from ITSUTILS to drop the replacement files in, and then do a soft reset?
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just replaced the files with pput, but after soft reset complete crash of the phone.
@dandycheung
a majority of these errors was not caused by gwes.exe itself, i think. if you installed any software recently, uninstall them and try again
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after a hardreset just installed tomtom -> crash
TomTom 5.21 / 5.20 both worked on my old xda graphite with WM5 but with another AKU version, i think 2.xx (don'T know bc. it's in the cellphone-heaven)
Don't know further, i have no ideas, maybe you guys

sell this and DO NOT buy htc!

gwes.exe is device dependant, so your phone wil never work with another device's version.

gwes.exe is device dependant, so your phone wil never work with another device's version.
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no. it's device independent, but can have different components.
Also you can't replace it directly.
just extracted it from WM5, but complete crash after replace
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it contains relocations. Do you fix it?
Also it must be signed.

Maybe this is interesting for someone:
left software button + power on
RUU update!
Waiting USB Connection ......
connecting usb cable
Updating
Receive call + power on
Factory update!
udc_enable
usb connect
Error occured, usbdev ep0 stalled!
and on Windows -> Driver installer -> TFW USB Download DR/V -> no driver found
(1 + power on) or (vol + power on)
PB Update!
Connecting...
INFO: Trying to initialize USB RNDIS...
HostMINIlnit:: !!
Rndis:: initialization: with addr=0
Rndis:: initialization!
Rndis:: Get MAC address yyyy,yyyy,yyyy
Rndis:: initialization: Fail!
ERROR: Failed to initialize Bulverde Rnd is USB Ethernet controller.
ERROR: Failed to detect and initialize Ethernet controller.
usb connection + 1 + battery connect
PB Update!
Connecting...
INFO: Trying to initialize USB RNDIS...
HostMINIlnit:: !!
Rndis:: initialization: with addr=0
Rndis:: initialization!
Rndis:: PDDInit Success!
Rndis:: Get MAC address XXXX,XXXX,XXXX
xxxx -> maybe device specific numbers
.
.
and on Windows -> Driver installer -> Microsoft RNDIS KITL for Intel PXA27x no driver found
.
.
Rndis:: initialization: Fail!
ERROR: Failed to initialize Bulverde Rnd is USB Ethernet controller.
ERROR: Failed to detect and initialize Ethernet controller.
4 + power on
KITL Enable...
Cellphone remains in "Toshiba Startscreen"
* + power on
SDCard update!
.
.
TFW Windows Mobile PDA SW DOwnload!
Initilization T-FLASH Card... SD Card CMD: Card Response timed out: 0x2142Initlization card fail!
Initilization T-FLASH Card... SD Card CMD: Card Response timed out: 0x2142Initlization card fail!
with MiniSD Card in slot:
* + power on
SDCard update!
Sectors per cluster: 32
First FAT Sector: 98
FatSectors: 31
First Dir sector: 160
First Data Sect : 192
Root DIR Entry Count: 512
...Dirctoy listing...
Search root dir fail!
fat search sector: Fail (fat_locate)
Find file fail!
Open file Error
Upgrade Fail!
0 + power on
------------------------
Xloader Version: MDOC4(mcp25) V1.00
Eboot Version: Eboot-1.02-00
(1) Download with USB_RNDIS
(2) Boot from IPL KITL enable
(3) Boot from IPL KITL disable (default)
(4) Test Key Value
(5) Test Memory
(6) Run ULDR. default FALSE
(7) Clean Reboot
(8) Abnormal Reboot
(9) Goto Sleep
----------from oallog------------
-----------------------------
Enter your selection:

This is your bootloader menu. All devices have some version of it.
Though all manufacturers put an option to upgrade in to their devices (just in case and for internal test purposes) few bother actually releasing updates.
There is no way to just replace gwes.exe and have the system working. What you need is a whole new ROM, so unless you can find someone cooking one I guess you are out of luck.

Thanks levenum,
i agree, there is no way just replacing it.
Just spoke to Toshiba support.
I asked for a hardware reset -> he searched and searched -> and told me "on this phone no way to do a hardware reset"
I ask myself WHO is working on toshiba support?
Why couldn't he say: press "0" + power on and then press 7
Does somebody know how to backup the rom e.g. on sd-card.
Flashing from sd card is possible with * + power on, but i don't know the filename the phone is requiring, and dont have one. Maybe after rom-dump the file will be known.
Toshiba also upgrades the G900 modell only by sending it in. There is no rom-update on the net. Maybe if someone tries (and knows) to backup the G900 rom maybe there is a chance to kook to WM6 for the G500.

Toshiba G500 Call outgoing problem
Toshiba G500 Call outgoing problem.But Idid formeted it "Format user partition" system. After have same problem & all incoming call ok.
any 1 will can give me solution for this problem ?

[Q] hw6915 wm6.1 rom

Ok..so first of all thanks for clicking on my thread.I hope somebody can help me flash a rom.I can't post the link because I'm new....I added a text file with the link(yes, it's on xda)
Post #9 describes a process of flashing this rom.
My device: HW6915 vG.39 G4(flash chip)
I am having trouble with this step pdocwrite spl -n0 -b 0x20000 0 0x80000.
Yes I know what the bootloader is and I know how to get into it.So after I connect the device via usb(while in BL mode) i run the command mentioned above.The problem is that nothing happens(screenshot included),it just stays at the same command and does not progress at all.CPU usage is little to none.And if I do try to flash the rom anyway the progress bar on sable_RUU gets stuck at 1% and after a few minutes gives an error.I tried this on XP 32 and on 7 64.
Yes, this is my first post, so take it easy.
Thanks for any help.

hello. i have the same problem but my sable ruu progress bar freezes at 51% and then pop up error:201. help?

For you it's stuck at 51% because you also flashed the bootloader(CEBL.nbf).I chose not to as it's optional.Even so I'm still stuck on the original problem.
Anybody know the answer to this?

my problem is identical. i am also having trouble with pdocwrite spl -n0 -b 0x20000 0 0x80000.after i run the command nothing happens,it just stays at the same command and does not progress at all as in your case. then when i run sable_ruu it freezes at 51%

did you try...
did you try opening the command prompt as administrator?
Code:
1. Click on start
2. Type command
3. Then either right click and then pick run as administrator or just CTRL + SHIFT + Click
If that doesn't work you can try disabling UAC by clicking start, typing UAC pick the first option then dragging the slider to the bottom and restart computer

You need to write SPL when phone is on and connected with ActiveSync, not in bootloader.

Spiaatie said:
You need to write SPL when phone is on and connected with ActiveSync, not in bootloader.
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Ok it works thanks guys for all the help.
Will report back to your thread and tell you about my findings
Thanks,appreciate it

Thanks from me too. On the first look wm 6.1 runs faster than 5.0 and gps does not work (igo 2006 plus-can not find gps com port).

my suspicions on gps is it might be driver related in asset viewer (Settings/System/MyCPL 7) under GPS it used to state whether it was on or off in WM5 but now it says N/A

jambongo said:
my suspicions on gps is it might be driver related in asset viewer (Settings/System/MyCPL 7) under GPS it used to state whether it was on or off in WM5 but now it says N/A
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Yes the driver is indeed missing as this is ported from a hp without gps(i guess so anyway).First clue is that it doesn't include any base navigational software.
Second igo 8 reports ''gps driver not found''

n can you! help???
you seem to know how to proceed to tryin' roms on you hw6915;
......i don't!
can u help me, i'm really a newbie on this!!!
i wish there was an "upgrade your ipaq verson for dummies" or somthing!!
i got the hp ipaq hw6915, an usb connector, Internet access!! anything else?

oussahoo said:
you seem to know how to proceed to tryin' roms on you hw6915;
......i don't!
can u help me, i'm really a newbie on this!!!
i wish there was an "upgrade your ipaq verson for dummies" or somthing!!
i got the hp ipaq hw6915, an usb connector, Internet access!! anything else?
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Beware dude this is higly experimental.There is no GPS for example.The rom is wm6.1.This is just for people who want to test and no it obviously not official.All files can be found at the link in the TEXT file I attached to my first post.
1.Connect your device to activesync(suggest a hard reset first,however it's optional)
2.Extract SPL vG.39.7z anywhere you want.
3.Run ''Command prompt'' (if using vista/7 RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR)
4.Enter this command pdocwrite spl -n0 -b 0x20000 0 0x80000 (WAIT UNTIL IT FINISHES).This command replaces a file in the ROM which allows you to flash ''non-original roms'' basically software CID unlocking which allows flashing of ''cooked roms''
5.You will get warnings on your hp regarding a dll file(itsutils.dll) PRESS YES
6.Put your device in bootloader mode.[hold the two buttons next to the joystick(the round thingy) and shortly tap the reset button with your stylus
7.Open activesync,go to connections and untick allow USB connections
8.Extract 6915_ENG.7z and run Sable_RUU
9.Press on the big ''Upgrade button''
10.There will be a progress bar, when it's done it should say something like '' Update finished !!''
11.Go back to activesync and re-tick allow USB connections
I wrote this for everybody who's got trouble flashing roms on their hw69xx.Yep I had this problem too.
This detailed enough?

jambongo said:
did you try opening the command prompt as administrator?
Code:
1. Click on start
2. Type command
3. Then either right click and then pick run as administrator or just CTRL + SHIFT + Click
If that doesn't work you can try disabling UAC by clicking start, typing UAC pick the first option then dragging the slider to the bottom and restart computer
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A question ....
but it happens to me the same error in XP and not out of the 1% resulting in the error 201
Can you help me!

hi
I have the hw6915
to me the procedure doesn't go
he/she writes me "client_initialize Fail Error 601"
a question: what I write on the Command Pront
thanks

for further information
the cell doesn't connect him to activesync
it is jammed on screens her/it USB - LOGO HP INVENT and in low vG.39
THANKS

@spiaatie
mine is in bootloader
however it doesn't connect him with Activesync
what do I have to do?
which procedure do I have to do?
thanks

can't program ipaq 6945
When ever I push upgrade button, it just hangs and afer a while I get the message:
client_getosver Fail !! Error :501
I'm using it on windows XP,
could someone help me!!!
Thanks!

rra_pn said:
client_getosver Fail !! Error :501
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Did you install SPL?

Yes, I did de pdcowrite on command prompt, then it gave me the warning on my ipaq and then it finished.
After that I unticked the allow usb connections on active sync
then I press the two buttons next to the joystick and press the reset
I run sable
and then it does what i Posted
Thanks!

How to unbrick a Dell Venue Pro

The following steps should unbrick your Dell Venue pro in most cases (this will not unbrick your phone if you updated the touch screen firmware via the EM app). You can do this at your own risk. I strongly suggest calling or e-mailing Dell Mobility Support before doing this. If your phone is out of warranty, you replaced the SD card, or did something else really silly to it then this might be your only option. You will lose all data on your phone with this method. Your contacts should be backed up on Live/Hotmail/Facebook/Twitter/Etc. and your images on SkyDrive. Everything else will be wiped. You phone will be wiped back to Version 7704 (or what we had when the phone launched back in October of 2010).
The following instructions are for Windows-based machines. There might be a similar utility for Mac’s but I have no way to find out. You are on your own if you have a Mac.
Unplug your DVP, Remove the battery.
If you replaced your SD card (and voided the warranty in the process) please insert your stock SD card at this time. If you never touched your SD card then you can obviously skip this step.
If your phone already has the stock SD card in it, please wait 10 seconds, and put the battery back in. You may put the cover back on as well if you like.
Now we are going to enter the boot loader (this is how your bricked phone can receive the FFU file) by holding the volume down (-), camera, and then power buttons. DO NOT RELEASE THESE until you see the image of a phone, USB cable, and laptop.
Connect your Dell Venue Pro to your computer with the USB cable that came with the phone or one that has the same or higher specs. I have seen it take up to 10 minutes for the phone to be recognized by your computer. If after 10 minutes your phone hasn’t connected, try another USB port and/or cable.
While your computer is installing the drivers/connecting to your phone download the following file and extract it.
http://www.multiupload.com/5YT27EHLZV
VenuePro_flash_GLEOS2A_US_TMO_SIGNED_SWV0105_LP0030_RV001_RETAIL.zip (138.7 MB)
While this is downloading, close Zune if it is not already closed as it takes a few seconds for it to really unload from memory.
Once you think your phone has been connected, open up command prompt (you may need to start it in admin mode depending on your security settings) by typing “cmd” in the start menu or going start -> run and entering “cmd”.
Change directory to “C:\program files\zune\” by typing “cd C:\program files\zune\” and hitting enter
Then type “UpdateWp /list” and your phone should show up there. If it hasn’t be patient and read step 3 again.
If your phone is listed (it should be) and your download is done and extracted, copy the VenuePro_flash_GLEOS2A_US_TMO_SIGNED_SWV0105_LP0030_RV001_RETAIL.ffu file over to the” C:\program files\zune\” directory. You may wish to rename this file before copying it over to something shorter if you wish for the next part.
Now back in the command prompt window type “updatewp /ffu VenuePro_flash_GLEOS2A_US_TMO_SIGNED_SWV0105_LP0030_RV001_RETAIL.ffu”. If you did not rename the FFU file you can type Venue and then hit tab to auto complete the name otherwise enter the name of the FFU file you renamed.
Hit enter and DO NOT unplug the phone. This process can take anywhere between 60 seconds and 10 minutes.
This should work and bring you back to the stock state. If it does not you can retry this a few more times but if after 2 or 3 times it does not work then you need to contact Dell as your phone is royally screwed.
You can now re-open Zune, pair your device, and update all the way back to Mango (this could take up to an hour).

Now I wonder if there is a way to edit that ffu file ...

domineus said:
Now I wonder if there is a way to edit that ffu file ...
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That would be nice

I have a question:
My phone told me:
So I tried many of my backup (first boot,Nodo and mango beta backup) to restore it and the ffu backup file but my phone boot in 20mins and no access to EM or any other application but I have an home screen...
Can you tell me if I try to replace my sd card and flash with the ffu i can retreive a working phone?
(Dell doesn't respond to my mails)

There are other threads already dedicated to replacing the sd card.

'Then type “UpdateWp /list” and your phone should show up there. If it hasn’t be patient and read step 3 again'
I tried entering that but it said 'updatewp /list' is not a recognized as an internal or external, operable program or batch file.' Is there something I'm doing wrong? I've tried it on two different laptops.
Please reply as soon as possible

then you dont have the updatewp tool installed...update your zune.

MJCS said:
then you dont have the updatewp tool installed...update your zune.
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I have the latest zune and there's nothing to update. Is the updatewp tool a seperate program?
nevermind I found it, working

I am glad I could help

totoropororo said:
I have the latest zune and there's nothing to update. Is the updatewp tool a seperate program?
nevermind I found it, working
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hey i have the same problem you had. please could you tell me where you found it?

asim2462 said:
hey i have the same problem you had. please could you tell me where you found it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262471
Here you go~!
The OP should make it clearer on the original post for newbies like us ._.

much appreciated. deserve my thanks!

Hello!
I replaced the broken screen on DVP. But now when you turn on DVP he says "Storage card not working".
I'm trying to apply the decision of the post, but if you type updatewp / list or updatewp / ffu ...... - I get an error message following items:
C: \ Program Files \ Zune> updatewp / list
UpdateWP version 4.8.2345.0
Error: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly "In
terop.WM7UpdateLib, Version = 4.8.0.0, Culture = neutral, PublicKeyToken = null "or
din of its dependencies. Can not find the file specified.
File name: "Interop.WM7UpdateLib, Version = 4.8.0.0, Culture = neutral, PublicKeyTok
en = null "
in Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceUpdate.DeviceManager.Initialize ()
in Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceUpdate.DeviceManager.get_Instance ()
in wm7update.Program.Main (String [] args)
Warning: check assembly bind off.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the parameter value
registry [HKLM \ Software \ Microsoft \ Fusion! EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note. Registration assembly bind failure can lead to some reduction
NIJ performance.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM \ Software \ Microsoft \ F
usion! EnableLog].
C: \ Program Files \ Zune>
Please help!

Gorokhovsky said:
Hello!
I replaced the broken screen on DVP. But now when you turn on DVP he says "Storage card not working".
I'm trying to apply the decision of the post, but if you type updatewp / list or updatewp / ffu ...... - I get an error message following items:
C: \ Program Files \ Zune> updatewp / list
UpdateWP version 4.8.2345.0
Error: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly "In
terop.WM7UpdateLib, Version = 4.8.0.0, Culture = neutral, PublicKeyToken = null "or
din of its dependencies. Can not find the file specified.
File name: "Interop.WM7UpdateLib, Version = 4.8.0.0, Culture = neutral, PublicKeyTok
en = null "
in Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceUpdate.DeviceManager.Initialize ()
in Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceUpdate.DeviceManager.get_Instance ()
in wm7update.Program.Main (String [] args)
Warning: check assembly bind off.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the parameter value
registry [HKLM \ Software \ Microsoft \ Fusion! EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note. Registration assembly bind failure can lead to some reduction
NIJ performance.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM \ Software \ Microsoft \ F
usion! EnableLog].
C: \ Program Files \ Zune>
Please help!
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This arises from a previous installation of Windows Phone Support Tool. You have to uninstall it and then install/reinstall the file found in this link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PL7H6FKJ) and then I copied the files in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262471 to the Zune Directory.
Hopefully that solves your problem.

totoropororo said:
This arises from a previous installation of Windows Phone Support Tool. You have to uninstall it and then install/reinstall the file found in this link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PL7H6FKJ) and then I copied the files in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262471 to the Zune Directory.
Hopefully that solves your problem.
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Thank YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
It's WORKED!!!
Here I took a Zune http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KY8J8SIY

Hello!
DVP restored, upgraded to the latest version. But phone does not see MicroSD HC 32Gb Class 10. Before that, everything worked fine. Now available in 32 Gb only 400 Mb: (
Put on the stock card 8Gb Class 4 - worked. But ...
Several times already rolling away in 7004, updated again - anyway, just out of 32Gb 400Mb ...
EM Test says SD Card - not installing, but the DVP should not run without the card!
Please, help me again...

DVP really work without a memory card But I do not need. So it does not work 32Gb ...

Seems Megaupload site has been taken down by the US Gov
Any other links for the Venu Flash File

Sorry guys, I can't seem to find another version of the first link I listed. I deleted mine unless someone can reupload it. The only suggestion I have is to try and check this link (http://www.multiupload.com/EQK2RPH3P6) file for the 'updatewp.exe', which should install 'Windows Phone Engineer Flashing Tool'. Why oh why did they shut down Megaupload, when it also had its legitimate reasons as well. But I can't blame them or agree with what those Pro-SOPA and PIPA are trying to do. There are always two sides to every story I suppose.

what was the name of the file you said that has to be uninstalled / reinstalled

[Q] Dell Venue Pro; Update failed, recover not successfull

Hello there,
my "new" Venue Pro arrived yesterday and i just started to test it.
It had a very old firmware, not even mango ... so i startet updates by zune.
After the third update (for wlan problems, i think it was the "latest" wp7 update) i get an error .... so i restartet the phone an tried again, no success.
I read a lot, not even the microsot update tool could help. So i startet the recover in zune over settings, updates.
The update startet and now i always get an error by 61%. I read a lot again, i even tried to backup it from another comuter (copied image %appdata%\Microsoft\Microsoft Phone Update) but the same problem.
So, my "new" phone doesent start any more ... it just loads to the bootloader ...
I tried to get any offiziel firmware to flash the device to "standard" but i seams hat MS dont want this.
I knew a little bit about flashing WM6 devices (HSPL & custom fw) but with WP7 devices i dont really understand what to do in this situation.
I hope you can help me! Can i download the dell firmeware someware to recover the phone? maybe someone have a "personal recover firmware" for me?
Thx

If your device can load into download mode (that you called "bootloader") it can be restored to 7004 T-mobile branded version and later update to 7720 via Zune. This is only one available firmware on the public.
Look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411300

THX!
I will try ... downloading ...

So, i downloaded VenuePro_flash_GLEOS2A_US_TMO_SIGNED_SWV0105_LP0030_RV001_RETAIL.ffu and thought, everthing is getting fine.
But i had no idea how i can install this!
I´m reading hours and hours, tried to use UpdateWP.exe (crash on 2 computers, where NO MS Support tools are installed), Windows_Phone_7_Backupv1.9, MangoB2-ZuneClient, Zune 4.7 .... no success.
Could sombody please tell me, how i can install this on Windows 7 x64? I dont know what to do ...

I get this message when i try to updatewp it;
Unhandled Exception: System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer fo
r 'wm7update.Program' threw an exception. ---> System.IO.FileLoadException: Coul
d not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceUpdate, Version=7.0.0
.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=ddd0da4d3e678217' or one of its dependencies
. The located assembly's manifest definition does not match the assembly referen
ce. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80131040)
File name: 'Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceUpdate, Version=7.0.0.0, Culture=neutr
al, PublicKeyToken=ddd0da4d3e678217'
at wm7update.Program..cctor()
WRN: Assembly binding logging is turned OFF.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the registry value [HKLM\Software\M
icrosoft\Fusion!EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note: There is some performance penalty associated with assembly bind failure lo
gging.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fus
ion!EnableLog].
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at wm7update.Program.Main(String[] args)
See also here: http://forums.create.msdn.com/forums/p/85864/516966.aspx
As i said before, there is no (more) Microsoft Update Software on my computer and on the second there never was it.
Mybe i could handle it with the "MangoB2 Updater" .... but i cant download this anywhere.
I really have no luck :-(

Do not panic yet. You have different versionsof zune or updatewp /missing files
Deinstall everything related to zune.DONT TOUCH EVERYTHING RELATED TO MS SUPPORT TOOLS, IF ITS INSTALLED IT DOESNT INFLUE ON PROCESS!!!
Install Net framework 3.5, 4;
Install Zune(take it from zune.net);
Install wp7 updatetool from zip attached here here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415 with proper x64 file.
Follow those steps after connecting device in download mode:
Extract command prompt to C:\program files\zune\
go to directory to “C:\program files\zune\ and run Command prompt. Type in : “UpdateWp /list” and your phone should show up there.
If your phone is listed (it should be) and your download is done and extracted, copy the VenuePro_flash_GLEOS2A_US_TMO_SIGNED_SWV0105_LP003 0_RV001_RETAIL.ffu file over to the” C:\program files\zune\” directory.
Type in: “updatewp /ffu VenuePro_flash_GLEOS2A_US_TMO_SIGNED_SWV0105_LP003 0_RV001_RETAIL.ffu” enter, update should start.

YES IT WORKS!
Great, now i can start my dell venue pro again and even updating is functional.
But why can´t i change the display language? I tought i´m able to change the display language in this roms? In all WP7 phones (in germany) i could change the language at the first start (and after a reset).
*argh!*
On this site i found language packs, but that is a little bit ... argh?!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415

so it´s over ... i send the phone back ...
Thank u very much 4 helping.