Dell x50 downgrade

LeroyJenkins02 · 04-26-09, 12:32 PM

I updated my Dell Axim x50 to WM5 A01 but I didn't like it and now I want to change back to WM2003 SE.Can someone upload the files(or give me some links to them) that I need to use in order to switch back?
Thanks in advance.
BTW no links to other sites with tutorials ,I only need the files,thanks again.

Box · 04-26-09, 12:40 PM

In future it is best to only post your question once, in the most suitable forum.

Double posts are actually against the rules of the site and are generally deleted or merged.

johnhu_2005 · 04-26-09, 12:47 PM

There is a "soft" and "hard" way to downgrade.

There is a Dell downgrader available here. I know it says it's for Axim x50v. I was suspicious so I downloaded it, the extractor says "For x50/x50v".

If that method does not work, use Steven's awesome "hard" downgrade guide:
If you bricked your X50(mid) with a WM5 rom trying to downgrade to WM2003 SE

Step 1: Your procedure is similiar to the updating 2003 SE rom one
Step 1a:Get os and bootloader rom image here
Step 2: Extract files to any folder using Winrar
Step 3: Go to the folder where you extrated the files in the RAR archive
Step 4: Find the 4 files that have X50 in the filename (should be 1 (has a filename like DiMa_K_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG) .nb0 file and (same naming conventions) 1 .crc file) and transfer them to the SD Card
Step 4a: Take the bootloader file and it's crc file (should be 1 (has a filename like DiMa_B_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG) .nb0 file and (same naming conventions) 1 .crc file) and transfer them to the SD Card
Step 4b: Rename the bootloader file (on the SD card) from "DiMa_B_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG.nb0" to "WM50_B_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG.nb0"
Step 4c: Rename the bootloader crc file (on SD Card) from "DiMa_B_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG_nb0.crc" to "WM50_B_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG_nb0.crc"
Step 5: Take SD Card out of SD Card reader and put it in the axim
Step 6: Hold the power button and the wireless button at the same time, and quickly tap the soft reset button (little hole on back of axim near DELL logo and press it with something like a pencil or pen) 2 or 3 times
Step 6a: Watch screen for SD Card loader (should see the hard reset screen, but wait a few seconds until it shows up)
Step 7: choose the file "WM50_B_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG.nb0" and follow any on-screen directions
Step 7a: repeat steps 6 and 6a
Step 7b: choose the file "DiMa_K_A05_X50_WM2k3_ENG.nb0" and follow any on-screen directions
Step 8: watch your axim come back to life and enjoy your axim

johnhu_2005 · 04-26-09, 12:48 PM

Box, you might want to delete your post. My skydrive does not have the files...

LeroyJenkins02 · 04-26-09, 01:53 PM

Will this work.I mean my active sync just disappeared when I tried to downgrade and I get error code 244.And I am quite afraid to use the second method ,from what I read from the net,the Power+Wireless+reset doesn't work .Yet I will try the methods you have gave me and I will reply as soon as possible.Thank you again.
BTW,sorry for double posting,I will remember that.

johnhu_2005 · 04-26-09, 03:27 PM

Mmm, your Activesync is suppose to "disappear". Can you provide a screenshot of the error? I'm not really familiar with error code 244...

If you need some help with the bootloader. Here is a Youtube video. I have also written instructions if you don't understand the video, found here.

The flashing process is relatively safe. Out of at least 40 times I have flashes, only twice has it gone wrong. Both times because I did not use a cradle while flashing. Just be sure that the Axim does not run out of battery and you will be fine.

LeroyJenkins02 · 04-27-09, 04:42 PM

Actually,I managed to downgrade my X50 thanks to your advice,I thank you very much for all your help.I use the second method,Steven's awesome "hard" downgrade guide,which worked.Now I can enjoy my axim. Thank you again.Thank you johnhu_2005,you truly are a hero.

johnhu_2005 · 04-27-09, 05:20 PM

Glad to be of help.