TUTORIAL: The long awaited solution on how to use the SD Image Loader for flashing - Page 15

Atomschlag · 03-20-06, 05:50 AM

I found this site maybe some else can find a solution with that informations http://handhelds.org/moin/moin.cgi/DellAximX50Hardware

Atomschlag · 03-20-06, 06:07 AM

If I unterstand it right it schould be that Flash chips http://www.intel.com/design/flcomp/d...s/25263302.pdf
and Intel give tools for flaching at this sites
http://developer.intel.com/design/flash/

But my english is not the best maybe some one can find a solution with this informations ??!

Atomschlag · 03-20-06, 06:09 AM

Hello i was finding this information about the ROM chips :

http://www.intel.com/design/flcomp/d...s/25263302.pdf

and the inter flashing tools for this ROm´s

http://developer.intel.com/design/flash/

but my english is not the best , maybe some one mtih more expircense find a solution with this informations ?

electrophoretic · 03-27-06, 12:59 PM

hi there Mr Domme

can you update us on how to create the nb0 and CRC files? i have an X51 that i want to try this method on... have any of you tried this on an X51 yet!? i am willing to supply the A06 image if you need it!!

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electrophoretic · 03-28-06, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by electrophoretic

hi there Mr Domme

can you update us on how to create the nb0 and CRC files? i have an X51 that i want to try this method on... have any of you tried this on an X51 yet!? i am willing to supply the A06 image if you need it!!

G

sorry guys i didnt read the entire thread before posting there... has anyone been able to get a ROM image out of the X51 yet? i read that you have been having trouble getting the bootloaders out of them... i have an X51 (Windows Mobile 5) that i REALLY need changed into Windows Mobile 2003 if its possible... please guys i need you to help me out, i am willing to give you the ROM dumps if you can give me a tool that extracts them

barev · 03-28-06, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by barev

I have absolutely the same problem. I have successfully flashed the WM5 bootloader but now my Axim does not turn at all and I cannot get to the SD loader or the diagnostic tool at all. And DELL service is not an option for me as in my country there isn't any service center that can handle Axim handhelds. Does any one know any way to revive a dead axim with say a COM cable?

Domme, I still have the problem described above in the quote. Suppose I manage to get a COM (RS232) cable for my Axim, would it be possible to flash back the original WM2003 bootloader using software like MTTY for example. If anyone else has any idea about that please let me know as I am desperate. I have a brand new X50v that is dead and here in my country that is a huge loss given the price at which I have purchased it.

erginates · 03-31-06, 07:28 AM

my x50v not boot correctly

i try reset and factory settings but just dell logo showing and boot bar stoping %80
i try diagnostic and everythings is ok.
i tried tutorial procedure ( sd bootloader),i have correct files.
showing sd bootloader screen but files not showing..
i formatted card fat32 and copy files.
for this operation only SD card ? i have MMC card..this operation possible to MMC card?

and which key or button "action key"

so sorry for my weak english..i am waiting your help.Thanks..

barev · 03-31-06, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by erginates

my x50v not boot correctly

i try reset and factory settings but just dell logo showing and boot bar stoping %80
i try diagnostic and everythings is ok.
i tried tutorial procedure ( sd bootloader),i have correct files.
showing sd bootloader screen but files not showing..
i formatted card fat32 and copy files.
for this operation only SD card ? i have MMC card..this operation possible to MMC card?

and which key or button "action key"

so sorry for my weak english..i am waiting your help.Thanks..

MMC cards do not work with the SD loader. You will need an SD card.

undermarked · 03-31-06, 07:14 PM

Just had a thought, would it be possible to extract certain system files from the x51 to the x50 rom?

DanKick · 04-01-06, 07:34 AM

Well, I am still trying to upgrade my Italian A01 version of WM5 to an English A06 ROM. I have Axim x51v. Can some one please write down step-by-step procedure to change language on Axim x51v.

Thanks.

MU_198 · 04-01-06, 07:56 AM

i think i screwed up my x50v!
i wanted to write a new wm2003se BL so i did that exactly as domme discribed...

but... as .nb0 file i used a .img wm2003se file downloaded from dell.com [r115117]...
i changen the name and the extension as needed.

the proccess seem to go well and i got the final messege "flash update complete, reset your machine" something like that.. and from the moment i pressed the reset button my axim isnt responding to anything, hard/soft reset, nothing. the only thing that works is the charching led when i connect it to the AC adapter...

barev · 04-01-06, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by MU_198

i think i screwed up my x50v!
i wanted to write a new wm2003se BL so i did that exactly as domme discribed...

but... as .nb0 file i used a .img wm2003se file downloaded from dell.com [r115117]...
i changen the name and the extension as needed.

the proccess seem to go well and i got the final messege "flash update complete, reset your machine" something like that.. and from the moment i pressed the reset button my axim isnt responding to anything, hard/soft reset, nothing. the only thing that works is the charching led when i connect it to the AC adapter...

As you may have read from a few posts above I have absolutely the same problem though I even flashed the correct bootloader in my Axim X50v. So far I have found absolutely no way of reviving it back. And official Dell service is not available in my fucking stupid country. Apparently this is a very bad situation as I have a brand new high-end PPC lying dead at home and I surely paid a lot of money for it.

erginates · 04-01-06, 06:27 PM

Thanks a lot my x50v come back.....

MU_198 · 04-02-06, 03:34 AM

i guess you'v searched everywhere for a solution...
its sucks. you know it probably better than i am.. any idea what to do?

some1 talked about a methom called JTAG to reprogram a flash memory.. anybody can explain more bout it?

Dtrash · 04-03-06, 02:25 AM

I have read through all these posts and have not found the image for WM5 on an X50 (no V). I would love to try this and not have to deal with Dell again. It is bad enough they sold the upgrade. Even worse I was stupid enough to pay $50 for it.
I do have the upgrade CD still from Dell, will transfering that to a SD card work? Any comments are welcome.