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BlueAngel DOC repartitioning tool

I've attached a program that can repartition our devices. You can enter the desired size of your "Extended_ROM" in kilobytes. Min - 128 Kb, Max - 64 Mb. The remaining part would become your "storage".
After formatting the device should be rebooted. Of cause you should backup the contents of Extended_ROM and Storage folders. If you use "Permanent Save" feature, during first boot OS would ask to recreate files in your "storage" folder.
I'd recommend to use 128K extended ROM with only theft prevention program in it, and all other space leave a "storage".
Usage:
unrar Repart_DOC.rar archive to any directory on your device and run it. Enter the desired Extended ROM size, press "Format now" and reboot. If the program outputs format error - round your size to the next 128 Kb boundary and try again.
Theoretically this program can run on other devices that use DiskOnChip(R) TrueFFS(R) driver, but this is not tested.
In the case of hard reset the extended ROM would be hidden, but it should remain writeable forever - my program resets unlock password to zeroes.
and:
Use this program at your own risk!!!
P.S. I've also attached the source code of this tool. It should be compiled with VS 2005 beta 2.

Thanks
Mamaich Thank you for the tool !!
I just added a Default Button to the tool in which will revert back the amount of the EXTENDED_ROM to the original size
How To:
-Run the tool and press Default!
-Soft reset
Ps: Don't forget that this tool will wipe your Data on the Storage and the Extended_Rom, so remember to make a backup for the stored data!
***Use it on your own risk!!***

One more favour needed
Dear Mamaich
SInce there is no WM2005, I sincerely request if you can alter the file system in such a way that windows folder is in the storage......That would be gr8...Pls Pls do something about it....and I know that you can do it.

Tool works fine....one has to first unlock the Ext ROM

This tool is working like a charm :lol: Thank you mamaich :twisted:

and which tool is it for unlocking the external rom? anyone, anyone Buller? I want to try this out.

szamot said:
and which tool is it for unlocking the external rom? anyone, anyone Buller? I want to try this out.
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Here is the unlocker
install it to PocketPC, then use "unhide", "unlock". After reboot the "Extended_ROM" folder would become visible and writeable.

It is a very great tool, mamaich. I can select myself any size of the \Storage.
I would like to request (if it's not that difficult) if you can have an option to select for Factory Defualt Setting.
I used this tool to repartioning my XDAII (WM5). It work fine, but I can't unhide the \Extended_ROM folder. The Extended ROM Unlocker I used is the modified one for WM5 by toenailed. I do any thing wrong?

I don't have 2K5 so I cannot help you here.
And I don't remember the "factory default" settings so I cannot add them to the program. You may select something about 15Mb as a size.

So I can install the application and I can unhide the folder. Reset to complete. However when I try to unlock I get the following:
Error:
FL_IOCTL_BDTL_HW_PROTECTION - A device attached to the system is not functioning.
I press OK then I get another window Debug and the message says extrom unlocked, press OK.
I start Repart_DOC and I try different sizes anthing from 128K to 10 mb. I get another Error Window.
FL_IOCTL_FORMAT_PHYSICAL DRIVE failed.
Thoughts anyone.
I tried variations of doing one command at the time and soft resetting the device but it all produces the same error messages.

Results with the Alpine.
Using BA DOC tool, it is opposite. If I put in 128 for ext ROM it makes .11 Storage. If I put in 61000, I get 59.11.
Ext ROM stays the same. After running loadvdisk, it becomes visable and is 23.96 13.96 in use and 10 free.
Ext ROM must be on other chip or is read only or???? You will know better than I!

Ohhh ya,, THANK YOU !!! YOU ARE A GOD! 8) :lol: :wink:

Sorry, can I ask which storage will be memory added?
We have the 128 RAM with program and "storage", and the "storage" folder that we can see under file explorer.
And do we need to do a "hard" reset for this?
Many thanks for your reply.
Cheers,

chris_khho said:
Sorry, can I ask which storage will be memory added?
We have the 128 RAM with program and "storage", and the "storage" folder that we can see under file explorer.
And do we need to do a "hard" reset for this?
Many thanks for your reply.
Cheers,
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Chris,
This is for the storage memory which is 47 mb and then you can combine your extended rom to make one big storage of 64 mb. It has got nothing to do with the default memory or storage.
Hope this helps.
Hemant.

Worked flawlessly. Thank you, mamaich!

no ideas for my little device not found issues? As per above.
Thanks

harrier
Harriers use different passwords.
Use superdave's unlocker exttools.exe
http://www.myehud.com/xv6600/cabs
(The password is ReIrRaH, not LeGnAeUlB)
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ah, that worked like charm, thank you very much.

Slightly confused here guys..
If you remove extended rom - how do you re-install the required apps after a hard boot? directly from the storage card ? I have tried various options and it did not work for me..
1. Changing Registry to run Autorun directly from storage card (guide from xda-dev) - did not execute ! god knows why..
2. Creating a Batchinstall script - (guide from xda-dev) - did not run..
3. cloning - was a very expensive option - so dropped out.
Would love to increase by Storage also - but need a solution to this...help me out guys...
rgs/DD

devdarshan said:
Slightly confused here guys..
If you remove extended rom - how do you re-install the required apps after a hard boot? directly from the storage card ? I have tried various options and it did not work for me..
1. Changing Registry to run Autorun directly from storage card (guide from xda-dev) - did not execute ! god knows why..
2. Creating a Batchinstall script - (guide from xda-dev) - did not run..
3. cloning - was a very expensive option - so dropped out.
Would love to increase by Storage also - but need a solution to this...help me out guys...
rgs/DD
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1. just create a Folder in your Storage Card.. Name it .. 2577 <-- very important
2. Place the AutoRun.exe and ExtROM.zip in the Folder \Storage Card\2577\
3. During a Hardreset, after the Screen Aligntment and GMT settings(Welcome.exe) make sure you will see the notification .. just like in the pic .. then tap YES
4. Then it will start to install everything in ExtROM.zip ..
5. After it install all application it will asks to reboot ..
PS:
in case you didnt see the notification .. just remove the SD/MMC wait for at least 15 seconds then put it back on the Slot
you can add or remove some files in ExtROM.zip .. just use Winrar or Pocker Rar .. and always check for Archive Error .
>>Writen By Toenailed<<
Here's the autorun file as well!

Autorun.exe Help Required

Can anybody help me with a problem
I want to autoinstall some cab files on a wm5 wizard. (Like tomtom does under wm2003)
Problem WM5 don't want to install!!!
I have used the 2577 folder and the autorun from tomtom, renamed my cabs to the tomtom names (ttn.cab, gps.cab etc) this works fine under wm2003 but will not install on wm5
Does Anybody have a hacked autorun.exe that installs cabs on wm5 or
a Hacked extended rom autorun.exe that reads the config from the storage card instead of the extended rom.
The second option would be better as then all i have to do is re-write the config for different sd-cards
Please Please Please help me all you programmers/hackers/reverse-engineers or whatever you would lke to be known as.
Many thanks in advance

Autorun reads the ini from the /ExtendedRom/ location and that is hardcoded..
I can't be changed because it will render the certificate invallid.
However you can use:
PocketPC Installer ( http://www.pocketpctoolkit.com/index.htm )
It will make an autorun.exe for you (to install cabs registry keys etc etc..)

the-equinoxe said:
Autorun reads the ini from the /ExtendedRom/ location and that is hardcoded..
I can't be changed because it will render the certificate invallid.
However you can use:
PocketPC Installer ( http://www.pocketpctoolkit.com/index.htm )
It will make an autorun.exe for you (to install cabs registry keys etc etc..)
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Doesn't Autoconfig.exe just reads the Config.txt file from the same directory?
Just change the Config.txt so it fits your needs and I think you will be done.
Only problem is that every app will be installed to Main Storage.
I actually have to know this, but cannot try it right now, my device is flashing one of my test Roms
Molski

molski said:
Doesn't Autoconfig.exe just reads the Config.txt file from the same directory?
Just change the Config.txt so it fits your needs and I think you will be done.
Only problem is that every app will be installed to Main Storage.
I actually have to know this, but cannot try it right now, my device is flashing one of my test Roms
Molski
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The one from orange (NLD) doesn't. It reads the one in the extended rom.
Have disassebled it with IDA-pro, there I saw the strings pointing to the extended rom.
After patching it I got a certificate error when I tried to run it..

Extended_ROM damaged?

Hi all, I have a QTEK 9100.
I installed the cab to unhide the extended ROM folder and after a soft-reset I installed Windows Commander/CE 2.0 on my device and when I try to browse Extended_Rom folder I have access but some files names are "unreadable" (I mean, weird characters) and report an impossible file size (example 3.03 GB!)
My question is: Is my Extended_Rom damaged or encripted? How can I get access to it?

cesarr4 said:
Hi all, I have a QTEK 9100.
I installed the cab to unhide the extended ROM folder and after a soft-reset I installed Windows Commander/CE 2.0 on my device and when I try to browse Extended_Rom folder I have access but some files names are "unreadable" (I mean, weird characters) and report an impossible file size (example 3.03 GB!)
My question is: Is my Extended_Rom damaged or encripted? How can I get access to it?
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Your extended rom is corrupted and recoverable only by flashing a new one into it. Either you deleted or tried to write something to it and that is NOT possible via file exploring; the only way to write to the extended rom is via RUU updater or via DOC writing (both ways require a 10MB image/backup)
Check my tool as it allows to write to the extended rom zone and unhide it as well without damaging it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=295038
(read the whole thread as it explains what to do)
cheers

TO: c_shekhar

1. You must be seeing a folder \ExtROM here which has few cabs and tsk files. Place this folder on \Storage Card of your device.
2. You can add the files which you wish to autoinstall after hard reset to this folder. But, dont forget to modify the \Storage Card\ExtROM\Config.txt accordingly.
3. Mark all cab files as read only.
You now have the Extended ROM back on your device but on the storage card this time.... Enjoy.
4. Install PPCPimbackup utility by Dotfred on your existing ROM and backup your SMS using that. And then flash the new ROM.The utility is available in this folder also.
C_shekhar
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Hi C_shekhar,
I have two questions in upgrading your ROM and the ExtROM
1) How to do this step ->Mark all cab files as read only
2) Can i flash the ROM first, the copy all ExtROM files to the SD card, and then do a Hardreset -> i have done this but seems not work.
Thank you.

you can mark the files read only using a file explorer utility like resco explorer. and as long as u add the appropriate entries to config.txt whenever u hard reset the cabs will get installed.
n btw im sorry im not c_shekhar but i think the answers correct

xPreSiDenT said:
you can mark the files read only using a file explorer utility like resco explorer. and as long as u add the appropriate entries to config.txt whenever u hard reset the cabs will get installed.
n btw im sorry im not c_shekhar but i think the answers correct
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thank you very much for your quick reply.
now i have reflashed the ROM and the ExtROM works now.
I am wondering why we have to hide the files in the ExtROM folder, as i found all CAB files still there after the installing.
another question: can we hide teh ExtROM folder not the files inside?
Thanks.

yeah sure again that could be done with resco file explorer or something similar... although i dont think hiding is one of the requirements. the only thing required is marking them readonly.

Run SD Cab with autorun.exe

hello
i need to add a username into the registies for a number of devices i'm flashing. Unfortunatly the usernames all need to be different i.e. PDA001, PDA002 and so on...
I've created a number of different cab files each for a different device that will add the username in.
So is it possible to run the cab file off the storage card as part of the hard reset process. i've updated the SD card with the file Username.cab which is the name of all the cab file, then added "CAB: \Storage Card\Extended_ROM\Username.cab" in to config.txt which is in the Extended ROM. i tested it but it didn't work.
Has anyone got any ideas
Or may be have a shortcut to the cab file added into start up. Would that work?

I'd suggest that you instead edit an existing (or relatively insignificant) CAB file (that you'd probably have no use for anyway) with the registry entries/additions so that its guaranteed to be included when you do the Extended ROM customization.
Did you ensure that you copied all the files from an original extended ROM correctly (before making your modifications)?

The thing is I have around 250+ device which need flashing with the same image and as all the devices will require a different Username adding into the registies I 'll need to run an external cab file, a cab file which will be different for all the devices and it's best to run it from the SD card.
I tried to adding a cab file into the Extended ROM which will install a shortcut into the startup folder the shortcut is to the cab file on the storage card. But for some reason it didn't run.
I have a couple of SD cards with an image of my Extended rom on so if anything goes wrong i have the backups.

Whats wrong with having the 'end-user' maually execute the .CAB file?
Why don't you simply customise one PDA (the way you wan't with your preconfigured settings) (minus the user/device name), then do an entire backup using SPB BACKUP (onto a SD Card). You can then restore this image on all 250+ devices (sounds time-consuming,but it really isn't).
All the end user had to do, is to manually execute your .CAB file when they are issued the units.

This is your true answer (in my opinion):
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en

RE: Whats wrong with having the 'end-user' maually execute the .CAB file?
Basically the devices are used by Market research interviewers who work for us, most of whom are not familier with the devices and are not computer litterate. I'm responsible for a small support team and also the development of the devices. The software we use is already extremley simple and all they need to do is click a buttom "Connect" if the username is not already inserted they get a box "Logon Failed, please check the following details are correct." and a username and password box is displayed and they simply need to type in the id number from the sticker on the back of the pda (like PDA001).
We have just had a large project in feild and over the period we have around 200+ user. Around 50% of the call we took, at some point they had problems entering the username. As much as SPB backup would be of use, if they can't already do a simply thing like type in PDA123, asking them to do this seem like asking alot and would probabily cause more issues.
We already have all the other information in the registries for this application and the username is the only thing which isn't consistant through out.
Do you know if it would be possible to prompt them to run the cab from the sd card which enters the username into the registires on startup?

Nunwood PDA said:
Do you know if it would be possible to prompt them to run the cab from the sd card which enters the username into the registires on startup?
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Sure it is possible. Did you already try placing a shortcut to the .CAB in "Windows\StartUp" ?. Likewise, you can easily create another script that deletes that shortcut (to ensure that its only used once).
Please keep us posted, on your developments.

Nokia 3650 said:
Sure it is possible. Did you already try placing a shortcut to the .CAB in "Windows\StartUp" ?.
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Yeah, it didn't do anything. I had a cab file in the extended ROM which placed the shortcut in the dir. \Windows\startup\. For some reason nothing happened, but when I navigate to the .cab file it ran without any problems.
When you say create another scipt, how would I go about doing that? If i had an .exe it could act as a link to the cab on the SD card. i'm not familier with this kind of method. But I think that would solve the problem.
The location of the .cab is: \Storage Card\Help\UserName.cab

Thanks for the exact location. I'm just compiling something for you in visio Studio 2005, that will execute the .CAB file when run at automatically from startup (it'll do this only once).