05-23-2006, 12:00 AM
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Multiple HP Driver and Firmware Updates Available
HP has just released a bundle of updates for the iPAQ hx2000 series running Windows Mobile 5.0 and the iPAQ Foldable Keyboard. Notes and download links can be found below.
� HP iPAQ hx2190/2195, hx2490/2495 and hx2750/2755/2790/2795 (Windows Mobile 5.0) Pocket PC Series Bluetooth Firmware Update: "This package contains a Bluetooth Firmware update file that replaces a section of the original system files for the listed handheld models and operating systems. This update is a permanent update to the ROM, and can only be undone by reflashing the entire ROM."
� HP iPAQ hx2110/2115 and hx2410/2415 (Windows Mobile 5.0) Pocket PC Series Bluetooth Firmware Update: "This package contains a Bluetooth Firmware update file that replaces a section of the original system files for the listed handheld models and operating systems. This update is a permanent update to the ROM, and can only be undone by reflashing the entire ROM."
� HP iPAQ hx2000 (Windows Mobile 5.0) Pocket PC Series Firmware Update: "Fixes issue where the iPAQ Pocket PC stops responding (locks up) when a Secure Digital (SD) card is inserted and the handheld cannot be Powered ON, which may cause the battery to be discharged; fixes issue where the ActiveSync profile is lost when multiple units are synchronized using the same PC; fixes issue that occurs with serial communication at lower baud rates; fixes issue where scrolling through Tasks items does not work; fixes issue where iTask cannot close the Search program; fixes issue where the body of an email disappears when HP ProtectTools is enabled; fixes issue with the Traditional Chinese language version where ChangJie character input is not displayed correctly when HP ProtectTools is enabled; fixes issue with Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) where a WiFi card does not load or unload correctly after resuming from Standby mode; fixes intermittent issue with high-speed SDIO WiFi data streaming where the iPAQ Pocket PC stops responding (locks up); fixes issue where SDIO 56K modem does not work; provides the ActiveSync Mode Switch utility; links the Power button backlight control to the system backlight control; provides HP ProtectTools update version 2.1.0.2659; provides Bluetooth Driver update version 1.7.1.1424 (exception: US English)."
� HP iPAQ Foldable Keyboard Driver Update: "Provides [updated] support for the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System."
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05-23-2006, 02:28 AM
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Here we go again. I am just wondering how quick it will be before the we start seeing posts about how this version of the ROM is just as bad as the WM5 upgrade.
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05-23-2006, 02:35 AM
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not sure what HP ProtectTools is, but it seems so problematic that it is probably best to disable if possible. I really hate this kind of third party software that seems more geared towards keeping the OEM's name splashed in front of the user rather than doing anything useful. they should spend more time on device stability and less on these garbage utilities.
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05-23-2006, 06:48 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Is this mean that HP will release further updates for its siblings, HX4700 series?
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05-23-2006, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sapibobo
Is this mean that HP will release further updates for its siblings, HX4700 series?
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Hmm, that's a very difficult question to answer. One of the reasons why I think HP released a set of updates for the hx2000 series is because it's still a current model. The hx2110/2410/2750 are not dedicated Windows Mobile 5.0 devices (though, upgradeable), whereas the hx2190/2490/2790 are dedicated Windows Mobile 5.0 devices (and based on similar hardware). If HP is going to release a set of updates for the new hx2000 series, they may as well release it for the old hx2000 series, right?
Now that the hx4700 has been discontinued (or at least, we think it has), and there isn't a dedicated Windows Mobile 5.0 version of the hx4700 like the upgraded hx2190/2490/2790, HP might not channel their efforts into releasing a set of firmware updates for the device. Of course, we'll only know the answer with time.
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05-23-2006, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Darius Wey
Hmm, that's a very difficult question to answer. One of the reasons why I think HP released a set of updates for the hx2000 series is because it's still a current model.
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Yeah, i forgot this little detail....
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Originally Posted by Darius Wey
Now that the hx4700 has been discontinued (or at least, we think it has), ....Of course, we'll only know the answer with time.
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And they keep silence about this huh....
Thanks
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05-23-2006, 04:06 PM
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Interesting. I don't think I've had any of the problems with my hx2755 that these patches address. Of course, I used WM5 for only about two weeks, since it made my device very sluggish (and I didn't much care for the "improvements"). If these patches make WM5 more tolerable speed-wise, and/or fixed the fingerprint scaner for PPC2003SE, then I'd be happy.
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05-24-2006, 12:42 AM
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Pupil
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Gee, wouldn't it be nice if they told what the patch actually does!?! I mean really, saying only that it "replaces a section of the original system files" just doesn't cut it. If it eats up 5 MB, why fix it if you don't need it??
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05-24-2006, 12:41 PM
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Pupil
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Originally Posted by Franc_Furter
Here we go again. I am just wondering how quick it will be before the we start seeing posts about how this version of the ROM is just as bad as the WM5 upgrade.
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I tried the update and guess what? I have the same problem where the unit locks up and would not turn on when I leave my Sandisk Ultra II SD 1.0 GB card in the unit. I'm so disappointed :cry: :evil:
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05-24-2006, 01:02 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by KC
Gee, wouldn't it be nice if they told what the patch actually does!?! I mean really, saying only that it "replaces a section of the original system files" just doesn't cut it. If it eats up 5 MB, why fix it if you don't need it??
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I don't think it eats up 5MB. It should replace 5MB. The difference in ROM storage available after the update should be nothing or a negligible amount.
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