nicographx

Hello,

I would buy a x50v on expansys. So it will be an UK version.

I would know if it possible to change the language with an ROM update to french.
On my old Axim x5 I was able to change language when I flash the ROM with a Compact Flash Card an the bootloader.

So, Is there any way to do this on the x50v?

Thanks for any answer,
Nicographx

nicographx

Nobody can help me? :(

nicographx

Ok...

I have buy the x50v on expansys now... It will takes about 10 days to be delivered here. :(

If anyone have a solution and can help me, answer me here please.

Thanks

prospero_italy

I would like to have some info too.

I think that if you put the rom update in french you'll get a french axim ^_^. Any word form the pro's?

nicographx

On my X5 I was able to change the language with the ROM update using a compact flash and the bootloader...
I will find the bootloader on the x50v to do the same...
I know that if I make an update via ActiveSync, He refuses the rom because the language changes.

So the only way is the bootloader... :(

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I received my x50v the 28 februar 2005... :approve:

tancerman

I never heard of there being a boot loader on the x50v. I am sure it has it but I don't konw how to acess it, but it probably will update to french if you do such a thing

prospero_italy

If you please keep this thread updated because I don't have a clue how doing the language change

Anyway is there any cons in changing language from english to italian?

(incompatibility, errors ecc ecC?)

nicographx

Ok... we have just to find it... :(

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I received my x50v the 28 februar 2005... :approve:

schlinki

When I had my iPaq 1940, I wanted to change it from German to English, Ted Whitely gave me the following instructions on www.ipaqhq.com:

"(...)
HP will tell you changing the language ROM poses a problem with OS licensing. Here is a process you can use if you feel you want to go through with changing the OS language.

*DISCLAIMER*
This process will avoid your warranty. Also proceed with caution. It is not 100% guaranteed and you at your own risk.

You need an Hexadecimal editor (example UltraEdit-32)

1) Download the english version of the image ROM from HP is it is available. This ROM should be for your particular model.

2) Run the .exe file. Extract all the files and cancel the operation.

2b) If you have Pocket PC 2003 upgrade CD (depending on your model):
- Run the upgrade process until the Licence Requirements window appears (don't cancel the step)
- The upgrade files are extracting automatically in the directory C:\Documents and Settings\your_username\Local Settings\Temp\pft##.tmp
- Copy all the file in another directory
- Then return to the Licence Requirements windows and cancel the operation

3) Go to your directory and make a copy to the file KERNEL*.nbf (the name of the copy file most NOT start with "KERNEL")

4) Edit the original KERNEL*.nbf with your hexadecimal editor. Change the first lines: ENGLISH to SPANISH and ENG to SPA, save the file and quit the editor. This is an example of changing from English to Spanish.

5) Execute the RUU.exe

6) In the Welcome to the ROM Update Utility for the iPAQ Pocket PC select the checkbox and press Next

7) In the next windows Follow the instructions below to prepare the iPAQ Pocket PC for the update process and press Next

8) In the Current information about your iPAQ Pocket PC windows press update.

9) In the next window you pass the validation of the language of your ipaq. In this step, go to your directory, rename the original KERNEL*.nbf (the name file must NOT start with "KERNEL"). Then rename the copy of the original file with the original KERNEL*.nbf name

10) Return to the upgrade window and continue the process..."

http://www.ipaqhq.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11415

Maybe this can also be applied for the Axim?

nicographx

Ok... I will test this thing when I received my x50v... :D

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I received my x50v the 28 februar 2005... :approve:

nicor

Originally Posted by nicographx

Ok... I will test this thing when I received my x50v... :D

Nicographx did you manage to make it work?
Let us know.

Nico

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iPod

Anyone willing to tell me what a bootloader is? How can you use it? I've been told that it has to do with updating ROM in another language, but how?

iPod

Anyone feeling like answering, or is it really that difficult to use? I really would like to turn my Italian Axim x50 into an English speaking one :)

nicographx

I'm always waiting to receive my x50v.

Expansys.com have to import it for me from the USA to Germany and then to France. So, I will receive it the 24 or 25 february I think.

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I received my x50v the 28 februar 2005... :approve:

osierra

Nicographx, I am trying to change it from Spanish to English, I found a forum (in spanish where they did with the X30) if I get change it I will post the method. Note: In X50V is not work the method used in the Ipaq.