""Official"" HP rom update 1.21 release

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sp31952!!

HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Series ROM Update

VERSION: 1.21
DESCRIPTION: This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the following HP iPAQ hw6500 Series Mobile Messengers: - HP iPAQ hw6510c Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515c Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6510d Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515d Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515e Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515f Mobile Messenger NOTE: Confirming the HP iPAQ model ID number before starting to download and install this software package helps to prevent system errors. Use either of the following two methods to confirm your HP iPAQ model ID: Method 1: Power On the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger and tap Start, then tap Settings, then tap the System tab, then tap HP Asset Viewer, and then tap the System tab. Method 2: With the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger Powered Off, remove the battery cover and the battery. The model ID number is printed on a sticker that is located under the battery. Be sure to reinsert the battery promptly to avoid data loss. Before proceeding, ensure that this software package supports the model ID identified for your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger. IMPORTANT: The RUU is designed to replace the current ROM image and to erase the partnership and all user data and programs on the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger. It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file included with this update BEFORE installing the software package. Use ActiveSync to synchronize your personal calendar, contacts, e-mail, tasks, and notes data with Microsoft Outlook on a desktop to save this information before performing the ROM update. After completing the ROM update, establish a new ActiveSync partnership with the desktop. The HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger synchronizes your personal data from Microsoft Outlook. Reinstall any user-installed software programs and additional personal data, if necessary. NOTE: Due to changes in the registry and system files introduced by the new ROM, the new ROM will not recognize a backup file that is generated using the previous ROM.



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PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31952
SUPERSEDES: sp31927, sp31757
EFFECTIVE DATE: 26 May 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP iPAQ hw6510c Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6515c Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6510d Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6515d Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6515e Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6515f Mobile Messenger

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE - Pocket PC Phone Edition

 

Below text taken directly from the associated readme.txt:

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Provides the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) Radio Firmware
Version 2.12.00.
- Provides GSM Protocol Stack Version R5G.23.00.05.
- Provides Bluetooth Software Version 1.7.0.2900.
- Provides Quick GPS Connection Driver Version 2.03.
- Provides TODAYPANEL Lite Version 2.20.
- Sets Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) as the default value for the General
Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Authentication setting.
- Renames secure digital (SD) and mini-SD cards to "Storage Card."

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where a step-down in CPU clock speed affects normal phone operation.
- Fixes issue where the GSM Radio resets during an active voice call.
- Fixes intermittent issue where changing the Standby setting from the TODAYPANEL
shortcut in the TODAY page causes the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger to reset.
- Fixes issue where an HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger with a very low battery state,
cycles continuously in boot up sequence when AC power is applied.
- Fixes issue where Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) applications show an
inaccurate current position.
- Fixes intermittent issue where the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger does not resume from
Suspend mode when Bluetooth is enabled.
- Fixes issue where the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger cannot answer an incoming call
during a Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking (DUN) connection.
- Disallows the creation of additional Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) accounts.
- Fixes issue where an e-mail attachment cannot be saved to an external storage
card.

 

No need to be scared, I was running the beta versions of this software for a few months and LOVED what it did to help the device. The new ROM really makes it a top notch unit!

 

I have heard great things about the 6700! Glad it is working out for you!

 

Don't know if there is one yet for the a versions. I had an "a" version and was using a 1.21 beta ROM.

 

Well, maybe not all your problems, but most of them!