HP iPAQ hw6500 Series ROM Update Available [Archive]

Darius Wey

01-26-2006, 04:00 PM

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/download/23223.html' target='_blank'>http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/f...load/23223.html</a> </div>"The RUU is designed to replace the current ROM image and to erase the partnership and all user data and programs on the iPAQ handheld. It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file included with this update BEFORE installing the package." <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20060110-HP.gif" /> HP has just released a <a href="http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/download/23223.html">ROM update</a> for the iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series. Before applying the update, be sure to read the instructions carefully and to back up any important data. You'll find the list of fixes and enhancements below. <!> Fixes • Fixes issue where an incorrect Cellular Service Provider Name was displayed after inserting a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) from a different Service Provider. • Fixes issue where a blank screen was displayed when a SIM card, which has SIM Tool Kit enabled, is inserted. • Fixes issue with 32K SIM card (Swisscom) where Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) commands were not supported. • Fixes issue where the connecting ring tone was louder when using a headset to place an outgoing call. • Fixes memory leakage issue in the GSM radio firmware that may have contributed to occasional disconnected calls and an inability to place outgoing calls. • Fixes issue where user could not disconnect an active SIM Tool Kit call. • Fixes issue where some Call Barring Settings could not be activated or deactivated and Call Barring Status could not be read using Supplementary Services strings. Enhancements • Adds GSM support for Enhanced Network Selection (ENS), which is required by some Cellular Service Providers.