ImageUpdate, CompositeFn

by no2chem 15. June 2009 08:28

The reason I’ve been holding back on a new release of nueROM is that I’ve been trying to figure out how to work the ImageUpdate system. This system would allow updating the ROM without flashing… curiously, the mechanism for the system has been there since at least WM5, so I’m not sure why its not used by HTC. Anyway, I’ve recently talked to Da_G over at XDA, who has done quite a bit of research on this, and managed to pull off a “updateable” ROM for GSM users. There are currently some hurdles in getting the ROM working for CDMA users, but, I’m sure we’ll get around those hurdles soon.

You can take a look at Da_G’s progress here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520009

I’ve also successfully compiled the USB Composite Function driver from Windows CE 6.0 to Windows Mobile 6.x. If I can get it working, we would be able to use both mass storage, activesync and InternetSharing at the same time. Only one minor problem: using this function driver requires the recompilation of the USBClientDriver PDD (probably known to you as msm7500usbfnhs.dll or msm7500usbfn.dll) as well as all usb client drivers (rndisfn.dll, usbmsfn.dll, etc), so it might be a little bit more work than I previously thought. Still, definite progress. =)

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June 13. 2009 16:37 | Reply
shaggylive
that is awesome!!!  all of it, thanks again for finishing m$'s work.


June 13. 2009 16:39 | Reply
no2chem
you know, the more I look at it, the more I realize that a lot of MS's work is pretty decent. MS's main problem is getting OEMs to do things the correct way...

but I guess thats a discussion for another day =p

June 14. 2009 11:11 | Reply
TurboFool
Generally speaking, that seems to be the pattern. I mean, look at Vista. Most of its problems weren't the OS, itself, but the third-party drivers and software that ignored their recommendations. Run it with truly compatible hardware and software (I had an ATi card when I started using it, so I was already in good shape), and it's great. This is the one argument Apple has some small degree of merit in. Since they're the only ones making their hardware, they get full control over the drivers that go into their systems. I still prefer the freedom and flexibility of the MS world, but this does further prove the pros and cons of the two sides.



United States Astain 
July 9. 2009 00:55 | Reply
Astain
thats awesome on the usb drivers any progress towards host functionality of it too?


August 24. 2009 11:25 | Reply
shaggylive
any progress on this?

it hit me tonight that while I'm using ICS I can browse network folders from my phone. (makes total since being tcp/ip)  
I wonder if it would be possible to create a shared folder/card on the phone for access via pc.
and it seems it was microsoft that disabled activesync over tcp/ip instead of securing it, but a usb specific ip link would be inherently secure.

any way, just food for though, and hopefully soon I can send some thought for food. ;)

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