My new Dell Axim X50v running WM6! (The Japanese / EPWING / Axim mega-post!)
Sunday, 30. December 2007, 16:38:43
Hey guys, it's been a while since my last post so I thought I'd write something a bit more in-depth to make up for it.
Recently I bought a Dell Axim X50v off of eBay and apart from a tiny button issue (although fixable), I must say I'm extremely pleased with the purchase.
When I first got it, it was loaded with WM2003SE English, which is a very stable OS in my opinion but couldn't do everything I wanted to. After a whole load of tinkering with the device, I now have the perfect PDA for me (WM6 English with Japanese input support). I had a hell of a time trying to modify, fix and install software onto my PDA so I've compiled some links and made some quick tutorials to assist those of you who are interested:
Contents of this page:
How to change the ROM language of the Axim X50v
How to upgrade to WM6 from WM2003SE
What to do when your WM6 fails to boot propely
How to enable Japanese Input on an Axim X50v running WM6
How to use EBPocket with Windows Mobile (WM2003 or WM6)
My English version of EBStudio
The all new LYRICS EPWING file
Using the Japanese input in WM6
How to input Korean in WM2003, WM5 and WM6
Using Diotek's Korean dictionary software, "Powerdic"
How to download and watch Youtube videos on the Axim
How to connect the Axim with a Belkin wireless router
Recommended Software
I initially converted my English Axim into Japanese but later found out that many programs I wanted to use were incompatible. I also found that the only IME available for Japanese input on WM2003 devices was quite buggy and had a floating window which I found very annoying. I don't recommend to Japanese OS to native english speakers but if you must, the process is relatively simple.
In short: download the WM2003 A05 English Update and the WM2003 A02 Japanese Update from Dell's support website and modify the image file header using a hex editor. A basic understanding of how Hex works would help.
Click here for more details (Aximsite)
This was a very frightening process for me but in the end I was more than pleased with the result.
At the time of writing, only an English version of WM6 for the Axim is available.
In short: Upgrade to WM2005, and then install the WM2005 update, and finally, use the SD Loader boot method to install Windows Mobile 6.
Click here for the full tutorial
In my experience I managed to install the the two WM2005 upgrades but foolishly made some kind of mistake after installing (when upgrading to WM6, try not to play with WM2005 too much). When I turned the device on, the Dell logo would appear and then all I would see is a white screen (i.e. the white screen of death, WSOD). I thought the worst had come, and that I'd bricked my phone. I tried to run the SD Loader and it wouldn't work, sweat dripping from my forehead, I was really freaking out. Turns out I wasn't doing the key combination for the SD loader properly. Make sure you press and release the Reset button while holding Power + Wireless until the SD Loader screen shows up. Once I got it working I couldn't believe it...I was so happy.
On a similar note...
My advice is to download the nb0 and crc files for WM6 just incase you run into any problems and need to reflash. All you need to do is copy and paste those files to the root of your SD card and whenever you are unable to boot into WM6, do the old press and release reset while holding power + wireless trick. I've unfortunately had to do this many times while attempting to get both korean and japanese running at the same time ><
UPDATE!! I figured out if the Axim pauses at boot, just try a few hard n soft resets, take out the battery for ONE second etc, it'll eventually load
I stuffed up this process a few times (each stuff up costs about 30 mins of reflashing the OS ><, so be careful!)
Follow the instructions below to enable Japanese input on Windows Mobile 2005 and Windows Mobile 6 (A huuuuuuuuuuge thanks to Asukal for releasing the files!!)
1) Copy these files to storage (see highlighted files in image to right):
LetsJapanNo5x.cab
IME_31J_F.cab (Use IME_31J_QVGA_F.cab if using a QVGA device)
2_Enable_IME_2.cab
2_Enable_IME_3.cab
2) Install LetsJapanNo5x.cab
3) Soft Reset
4) Install IME_31J_F.cab (or IME_31J_QVGA_F.cab)
5) DO NOT RESET!!!!
6) Install 2_Enable_IME_2.cab and then 2_Enable_IME_3.cab
7) Soft reset and you're done! ^^
Go to the bottom of this post to download the necessary files
Taken from http://www.aximsite.com/boards/1245186-post227.html
Other methods:
Bagoj's IME (has an annoying floating box)
Ookii.org IME (poor handwriting recognition IMO)
EBPocket is THE reason why I purchased the Axim. If you're interested in learning Japanese check out Peter Rivard's extremely helpful website (japaneselanguagetools.com). If I hadn't looked at that site, I would never have bought my PDA.
EBPocket is pretty easy to install, download the latest file from here. I am currently using this file and have had no problems whatsoever. There's a cab file in the zip archive called "EBPocket.PPC2003En_ARM.CAB", install this! I keep all my EPWING dictionary files on my CF card, they take up a bit of space so check out peter's website for instructions on using EBSHRINK, this enables you to compress the dictionaries (I assume this slows down searching though). Jim Breen's KanjiDic and Edict should also be obtained from Mr. Peter's website as he has optimised them to give better results (thanks so much, peter!!)
I have quite a number of dictionary files, but really the only files you need in my opinion are Edict, Kanjidic, Eijiro and Readings. I also find Enamdic to be very helpful in some situations.
To assist in creating EPWING files, a program called EBStudio has been available in Japanese only for a while now. It's a pretty full featured APP and gives the user a lot of control but I found it quite difficult creating an EPWING dictionary file by trying to understand all those complex kanji or by reading through online guides (Peter Rivard's guide is very good and I must thank him for some of the translations in the program). Anyway, this is a work in progress, at the moment I have completely translated the home screen and the menus at the top as well as a few dialog boxes. I should be completely finished with this project by the end of next week and I'll try to contact Mr. Ishida (original creator of EBStudio) to see if he will give me permission to distribute the file. Click on the image to enlarge...
One of my favourite bands in the whole world is PUFFY! I really love their songs but most of the time I can't pick up exactly what they're saying. Because of this I decided to compile all of the lyrics of songs I like into an EPWING file to be used with EBPocket. In the image shown I am listening to モグラライク on TCPMP in the background, while reading the lyrics on EBPocket. Searching for songs is pretty easy, you can either type the Artist's name or the song's original title in English or kana.
I have also included biographies + photos (in Japanese when available) of all the featured artists so you can improve your Japanese by reading something you're interested in. When searching by an artists name, the first entry is always the biography. I am able to add more songs to the database upon users' requests (please leave a comment here or email me). At the moment I have quite a number of Puffy's songs as well as The Pillows, Hayami Yu, Sakakibara Ikue, Gary Numan and also a couple Dragon Ash songs. In my spare time I'll continue to add more, I'm trying to make the process as automated as possible. Please give me a few days to upload my files to the server, I've been soo busy lately! Seeing as copyright information is inside the file, you can do whatever you want with it.
I am so in love with the Japanese input capabilities of my Axim! Looking up a word in Kanji that you can't yet read is so simple! Check out the first image for an example of how to input the kanji for an unknown word, I'm inputting 横浜 to try and find out its pronunciation.
Using Excel Mobile (a superb quality PPC app IMO), I created a file which can be used to test you on your vocab after being frustrated that the mainstream vocab learning program (Stackz) costs US$19.95 ><, I don't have a credit card or a paypal account, so really, I didn't have much choice. But I'm pretty happy with my own little "program". I'll upload the file soon, you can test your vocab using the first sheet (テストページ) and enter new vocab using the second sheet (単語リスト). I will post further details about this in the near future, I'm still trying to perfect it.
UPDATE! Yes, you can input Korean (as well as Chinese and Japanese) on the Axim (and possibly other devices). Click here.
Unfortunately I have not been able to enable Korean AND Japanese support on the one device, it causes too many conflicts and has resulted in a few unbootable (but fixable) PDAs. For Korean input I highly recommend Diotek's Diopen 6.0; its handwriting recognition is superb and very well designed. I would love for this to work alongside Japanese input, I'd buy it immediately! But I guess when it comes to korean, for now I'll just have to use pen and paper >< It's reported that Diopen 6.0 does not support WM6 with VGA, althought WM2003 and WM5 are fully supported.
If you only want to be able to view Korean or change regional settings to Korean, you only need to install HangleNo5.cab from Asukal. Man I'd like to meet this Asukal guy one day...
If any of you ever figure out a way to enable Korean AND Japanese input working on the one device, I would LOVE to hear from you...and so would my wallet for that matter $$$
I had a lot of issues trying to connect to my wireless router at home, it's a Belkin and is around four years old. I tried many things but in the end I got it working by doing the following:
- Upgrading firmware
- Changing the signal from "long range mixed" to "mixed"
- Disabling G-nitro
- Disabling MAC and IP filtering
But I think the main thing that fixed the issues was:
- Changing the name of the connection from "belkin54g" to my family name, then disabling and enabling wireless on the Axim.
Quite easy to do, all you need to do to enable playback is install TCPMP on your PDA and then install the FLV plugin. If you are using Opera then obtaining FLV files (Youtube videos) is very simple, here's how to do it...
1) Go to the page on youtube for the video you wish to download
2) Watch the entire clip, or let it load to 100%
3) Go to Opera's cache folder (the folder can be found by typing about: in the address bar)
4) Sort by size (Descending) and look for files with the extension tmp, rename the extension from tmp to flv and move it to a different directory on your PC so that Opera doesn't delete it. You can verify that it's the video you want buy opening it in an FLV player which you can download (search google).
5) Transfer to your Axim/PDA and open the file with TCPMP!
The image shows a Youtube music video which I downloaded playing "Are Friends Electric?" by Gary Numan <3. You can also view all videos in TCPMP in full screen ^^
Ilium Screen Capture - ★★★★★ Free screen capture app which I used for the above tutorials, it's simple but it does everything I want it to.
Softick Card Export - ★★★★☆ Turns the PPC into an SD/CF card reader! Great for transferring large files, unfortunately it's only a trial unless you buy it...maybe I will in the near future.
PDAWin - TV Remote Controller - ★★★★☆ Awesome program which enables you to use your PDA as a universal remote control! When I first used it I was easily able to control my airconditioner, surround sound system, dvd player, stereo AND TV with no problems at all! Only downsides are: incompatible with WM6 (WM2003 works great though), you gotta pay.
MindDate Software's Stackz! - ★★★☆☆ I really like this concept but I am a bit clueless as to how to use it properly, like I said above, paying US$19.95 from Australia is a little too much effort for me. Most users, however, are very pleased with the software.
Websites:
Peter Rivard's excellent tutorial website (Japanese ready-to-go Axims can be bought from there too)
Upgrade WM2003SE to WM6
Switch language versions (WM2003)
Asukal's site (in Japanese)
Files:
(If any of these links ever go down, send me a message and I will help you, I keep EVERYTHING)
LetsJapanNo5.zip
IME_31J_F.zip
Enable_IME files
EBPocket Free 1.29
Diotek Diopen 6.0 (15 Day Trial)
FLV Plugin for TCPMP (click download)
Ilium Screen Capture (accept agreement)
Recently I bought a Dell Axim X50v off of eBay and apart from a tiny button issue (although fixable), I must say I'm extremely pleased with the purchase.
When I first got it, it was loaded with WM2003SE English, which is a very stable OS in my opinion but couldn't do everything I wanted to. After a whole load of tinkering with the device, I now have the perfect PDA for me (WM6 English with Japanese input support). I had a hell of a time trying to modify, fix and install software onto my PDA so I've compiled some links and made some quick tutorials to assist those of you who are interested:
Contents of this page:
How to change the ROM language of the Axim X50v
How to upgrade to WM6 from WM2003SE
What to do when your WM6 fails to boot propely
How to enable Japanese Input on an Axim X50v running WM6
How to use EBPocket with Windows Mobile (WM2003 or WM6)
My English version of EBStudio
The all new LYRICS EPWING file
Using the Japanese input in WM6
How to input Korean in WM2003, WM5 and WM6
Using Diotek's Korean dictionary software, "Powerdic"
How to download and watch Youtube videos on the Axim
How to connect the Axim with a Belkin wireless router
Recommended Software
How to change the ROM language of the Axim X50v
I initially converted my English Axim into Japanese but later found out that many programs I wanted to use were incompatible. I also found that the only IME available for Japanese input on WM2003 devices was quite buggy and had a floating window which I found very annoying. I don't recommend to Japanese OS to native english speakers but if you must, the process is relatively simple.
In short: download the WM2003 A05 English Update and the WM2003 A02 Japanese Update from Dell's support website and modify the image file header using a hex editor. A basic understanding of how Hex works would help.
Click here for more details (Aximsite)
How to upgrade to WM6 from WM2003SE
This was a very frightening process for me but in the end I was more than pleased with the result.At the time of writing, only an English version of WM6 for the Axim is available.
In short: Upgrade to WM2005, and then install the WM2005 update, and finally, use the SD Loader boot method to install Windows Mobile 6.
Click here for the full tutorial
In my experience I managed to install the the two WM2005 upgrades but foolishly made some kind of mistake after installing (when upgrading to WM6, try not to play with WM2005 too much). When I turned the device on, the Dell logo would appear and then all I would see is a white screen (i.e. the white screen of death, WSOD). I thought the worst had come, and that I'd bricked my phone. I tried to run the SD Loader and it wouldn't work, sweat dripping from my forehead, I was really freaking out. Turns out I wasn't doing the key combination for the SD loader properly. Make sure you press and release the Reset button while holding Power + Wireless until the SD Loader screen shows up. Once I got it working I couldn't believe it...I was so happy.
On a similar note...
My Axim freezes when loading WM6!!! Help!!
My advice is to download the nb0 and crc files for WM6 just incase you run into any problems and need to reflash. All you need to do is copy and paste those files to the root of your SD card and whenever you are unable to boot into WM6, do the old press and release reset while holding power + wireless trick. I've unfortunately had to do this many times while attempting to get both korean and japanese running at the same time ><
UPDATE!! I figured out if the Axim pauses at boot, just try a few hard n soft resets, take out the battery for ONE second etc, it'll eventually load
How to enable Japanese Input on an Axim X50v running WM6
I stuffed up this process a few times (each stuff up costs about 30 mins of reflashing the OS ><, so be careful!)Follow the instructions below to enable Japanese input on Windows Mobile 2005 and Windows Mobile 6 (A huuuuuuuuuuge thanks to Asukal for releasing the files!!)
1) Copy these files to storage (see highlighted files in image to right):
LetsJapanNo5x.cab
IME_31J_F.cab (Use IME_31J_QVGA_F.cab if using a QVGA device)
2_Enable_IME_2.cab
2_Enable_IME_3.cab
2) Install LetsJapanNo5x.cab
3) Soft Reset
4) Install IME_31J_F.cab (or IME_31J_QVGA_F.cab)
5) DO NOT RESET!!!!
6) Install 2_Enable_IME_2.cab and then 2_Enable_IME_3.cab
7) Soft reset and you're done! ^^
Go to the bottom of this post to download the necessary files
Taken from http://www.aximsite.com/boards/1245186-post227.html
Other methods:
Bagoj's IME (has an annoying floating box)
Ookii.org IME (poor handwriting recognition IMO)
Using EBPocket with Windows Mobile (WM2003 or WM6)
EBPocket is THE reason why I purchased the Axim. If you're interested in learning Japanese check out Peter Rivard's extremely helpful website (japaneselanguagetools.com). If I hadn't looked at that site, I would never have bought my PDA.EBPocket is pretty easy to install, download the latest file from here. I am currently using this file and have had no problems whatsoever. There's a cab file in the zip archive called "EBPocket.PPC2003En_ARM.CAB", install this! I keep all my EPWING dictionary files on my CF card, they take up a bit of space so check out peter's website for instructions on using EBSHRINK, this enables you to compress the dictionaries (I assume this slows down searching though). Jim Breen's KanjiDic and Edict should also be obtained from Mr. Peter's website as he has optimised them to give better results (thanks so much, peter!!)
I have quite a number of dictionary files, but really the only files you need in my opinion are Edict, Kanjidic, Eijiro and Readings. I also find Enamdic to be very helpful in some situations.
My English version of EBStudio
To assist in creating EPWING files, a program called EBStudio has been available in Japanese only for a while now. It's a pretty full featured APP and gives the user a lot of control but I found it quite difficult creating an EPWING dictionary file by trying to understand all those complex kanji or by reading through online guides (Peter Rivard's guide is very good and I must thank him for some of the translations in the program). Anyway, this is a work in progress, at the moment I have completely translated the home screen and the menus at the top as well as a few dialog boxes. I should be completely finished with this project by the end of next week and I'll try to contact Mr. Ishida (original creator of EBStudio) to see if he will give me permission to distribute the file. Click on the image to enlarge...
Japanese music lover? Here's an EPWING file you might be interested in
One of my favourite bands in the whole world is PUFFY! I really love their songs but most of the time I can't pick up exactly what they're saying. Because of this I decided to compile all of the lyrics of songs I like into an EPWING file to be used with EBPocket. In the image shown I am listening to モグラライク on TCPMP in the background, while reading the lyrics on EBPocket. Searching for songs is pretty easy, you can either type the Artist's name or the song's original title in English or kana.
I have also included biographies + photos (in Japanese when available) of all the featured artists so you can improve your Japanese by reading something you're interested in. When searching by an artists name, the first entry is always the biography. I am able to add more songs to the database upon users' requests (please leave a comment here or email me). At the moment I have quite a number of Puffy's songs as well as The Pillows, Hayami Yu, Sakakibara Ikue, Gary Numan and also a couple Dragon Ash songs. In my spare time I'll continue to add more, I'm trying to make the process as automated as possible. Please give me a few days to upload my files to the server, I've been soo busy lately! Seeing as copyright information is inside the file, you can do whatever you want with it.
Using the Japanese input in WM6
I am so in love with the Japanese input capabilities of my Axim! Looking up a word in Kanji that you can't yet read is so simple! Check out the first image for an example of how to input the kanji for an unknown word, I'm inputting 横浜 to try and find out its pronunciation.
Using Excel Mobile (a superb quality PPC app IMO), I created a file which can be used to test you on your vocab after being frustrated that the mainstream vocab learning program (Stackz) costs US$19.95 ><, I don't have a credit card or a paypal account, so really, I didn't have much choice. But I'm pretty happy with my own little "program". I'll upload the file soon, you can test your vocab using the first sheet (テストページ) and enter new vocab using the second sheet (単語リスト). I will post further details about this in the near future, I'm still trying to perfect it.
How to input Korean in WM2003, WM5 and WM6
UPDATE! Yes, you can input Korean (as well as Chinese and Japanese) on the Axim (and possibly other devices). Click here.
Unfortunately I have not been able to enable Korean AND Japanese support on the one device, it causes too many conflicts and has resulted in a few unbootable (but fixable) PDAs. For Korean input I highly recommend Diotek's Diopen 6.0; its handwriting recognition is superb and very well designed. I would love for this to work alongside Japanese input, I'd buy it immediately! But I guess when it comes to korean, for now I'll just have to use pen and paper >< It's reported that Diopen 6.0 does not support WM6 with VGA, althought WM2003 and WM5 are fully supported.
If you only want to be able to view Korean or change regional settings to Korean, you only need to install HangleNo5.cab from Asukal. Man I'd like to meet this Asukal guy one day...
If any of you ever figure out a way to enable Korean AND Japanese input working on the one device, I would LOVE to hear from you...and so would my wallet for that matter $$$
How to connect the Axim with a Belkin wireless router
I had a lot of issues trying to connect to my wireless router at home, it's a Belkin and is around four years old. I tried many things but in the end I got it working by doing the following:
- Upgrading firmware
- Changing the signal from "long range mixed" to "mixed"
- Disabling G-nitro
- Disabling MAC and IP filtering
But I think the main thing that fixed the issues was:
- Changing the name of the connection from "belkin54g" to my family name, then disabling and enabling wireless on the Axim.
Downloading and watching Youtube videos on the Axim
Quite easy to do, all you need to do to enable playback is install TCPMP on your PDA and then install the FLV plugin. If you are using Opera then obtaining FLV files (Youtube videos) is very simple, here's how to do it...
1) Go to the page on youtube for the video you wish to download
2) Watch the entire clip, or let it load to 100%
3) Go to Opera's cache folder (the folder can be found by typing about: in the address bar)
4) Sort by size (Descending) and look for files with the extension tmp, rename the extension from tmp to flv and move it to a different directory on your PC so that Opera doesn't delete it. You can verify that it's the video you want buy opening it in an FLV player which you can download (search google).
5) Transfer to your Axim/PDA and open the file with TCPMP!
The image shows a Youtube music video which I downloaded playing "Are Friends Electric?" by Gary Numan <3. You can also view all videos in TCPMP in full screen ^^
Other recommended software
Ilium Screen Capture - ★★★★★ Free screen capture app which I used for the above tutorials, it's simple but it does everything I want it to.
Softick Card Export - ★★★★☆ Turns the PPC into an SD/CF card reader! Great for transferring large files, unfortunately it's only a trial unless you buy it...maybe I will in the near future.
PDAWin - TV Remote Controller - ★★★★☆ Awesome program which enables you to use your PDA as a universal remote control! When I first used it I was easily able to control my airconditioner, surround sound system, dvd player, stereo AND TV with no problems at all! Only downsides are: incompatible with WM6 (WM2003 works great though), you gotta pay.
MindDate Software's Stackz! - ★★★☆☆ I really like this concept but I am a bit clueless as to how to use it properly, like I said above, paying US$19.95 from Australia is a little too much effort for me. Most users, however, are very pleased with the software.
Axim/WM6 Links
Websites:
Peter Rivard's excellent tutorial website (Japanese ready-to-go Axims can be bought from there too)
Upgrade WM2003SE to WM6
Switch language versions (WM2003)
Asukal's site (in Japanese)
Files:
(If any of these links ever go down, send me a message and I will help you, I keep EVERYTHING)
LetsJapanNo5.zip
IME_31J_F.zip
Enable_IME files
EBPocket Free 1.29
Diotek Diopen 6.0 (15 Day Trial)
FLV Plugin for TCPMP (click download)
Ilium Screen Capture (accept agreement)
WIDGETIZE
Japanese bear # 1. January 2008, 03:08
You knowing "Hit a head on a corner of the tofu, and die!".
You are good at Japanese!
Unfortunately Dell has stopped the sale of the Win PDA in Japan.
However, HP continues selling the PDA in Japan.
I have a PDA of HP,it is a purpose to do Web outside.
Cameron | 亀倫 | 카메론 # 1. January 2008, 06:27
Dell has stopped selling the Axim PDA's everywhere, so you have to buy one second hand. I don't mind if it has a scratch on the cover, it is still the best
Anonymous # 11. March 2008, 20:04
Hey,
I was wondering if you could help me with a problem.
I've recently installed this IME on my PDA (HP iPAQ 214) and I'm loving the Japanese input.
However, from time to time, it's giving me a hard time to select input methods. For example: When I'm in the romaji tab and I want to select Kensaku, it does nothing. (Except for flickering a bit) I can't switch between input methods, until after a few soft resets and a lot of obscene language.
If you could help me out with this problem, I'd really appreciate it, since I'm using this for my studies of Japanese at the University.
Cheers,
Cube
Cameron | 亀倫 | 카메론 # 13. March 2008, 00:45
Hmmm, people always ask me about devices which I've never even heard of. You could try reinstalling the IME.
My advice is always just to sell what you're using and buy the Axim X50v though, it's the only one I recommend and can guarantee will work. If Romaji works but kensaku, tegaki, etc do not, perhaps you installed the wrong files for your resolution?
There are diff files u need to install for a 480x640 device to a 240x320 device.
I wish I could help all these people out.
Japanese learners need something like this!! We're always so neglected.
Well, Korean learners are neglected more. Poor guys.
Cam
Anonymous # 27. March 2008, 14:39
Where do I get the QVGA version of the Japanese IME? It's not listed for download anywhere in this blog.
Anonymous # 7. April 2008, 08:55
Hello,
I have seen in your web that you are translating the japanese program EBStudio. I'm meaking a spanish-japanese dictionary like Edict format and I want to use it in EBpocket program, but I dont understand the menus in japanese of EBStudio. I want to buy EBstudio but, first I want to see if this program runs OK with my dictionary.
I have the Peter Rivard's guide but is not enought. :(
Do you have permission of Ishida san to distribute the file?
Thanks
Kinoko
Cameron | 亀倫 | 카메론 # 10. April 2008, 14:51
EBStudio is hard to use, in English OR Japanese.
Peter Rivard did a good job, but I can understand that it may take a while to figure out EBStudio.
I tried to translate it into English by hacking it but the more I hacked it, the less stable it became.
Kinoko, please check back here soon, I'll see what I can do. I might try emailing ishida-san.
Cameron
Anonymous # 24. July 2008, 07:45
Haha dude - I was trying to figure out how to do all this eijiro stuff on my mac, and I typed in "ebstudio mac" and your blog was the second search result. Just thought that it was funny. Talk to you soon.
Nathan
Cameron | 亀倫 | 카메론 # 25. July 2008, 10:29
Anonymous # 29. December 2008, 07:30
Hi Cam!
Thanks for the awesome instructions. Unfortunately I can't seem to get it to work on my Axim X50v. It is running the Dell Axim x50v WM6.1 A09 (LennySh Edition) ROM. http://forum.htcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=363
Maybe that is the problem?
I have followed your instructions to the letter twice (including the soft resets in appropriate places only)and everything sees to work OK. The keyboards (Tegaki,Kana, etc) all seem to install fine. When use them they seem to work, but when you press a key or draw a kanji, it does not appear. It looks almost like the fonts are missing, but they appear fine within the keyboard itself and within programs.
The Kana or Kanji I write will not appear on the screen! Any help is greatly appreciated :D
As well, this may be a dumb question, but instead of translating EBPOCKET, why not just use EBPocket.PPC2003En_ARM.CAB since it is already in english? It works fine on my wm6.
Anonymous # 16. March 2009, 00:13
I finally got around to reflashing the rom to the one Cameron mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1430712&posted=1#post1430712
And the Japanese input method it works fine...
So it looks like the other rom I used:
Dell Axim x50v WM6.1 A09 (LennySh Edition) ROM. http://forum.htcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=363
is not compatible with this ime.
Thanks again Cam. Hope your snuggling with a cute japanese girl now ^^
Cameron | 亀倫 | 카메론 # 16. March 2009, 02:00
ハハ、はい、誰かとスナッグルしています♡
Ian、頑張ってね。
Anonymous # 23. April 2009, 01:27
Following Cameron's instructions to the letter, I've just succeeded in installing the Japanese IME on an Axim x50v running WM 6.1 A09 (LennySh). This is different than Ian's conjecture of March 2009 that LennySh A09 won't work.
Thanks so much for this very useful page.
Anonymous # 12. June 2009, 00:07
hey Debye
If it works for you my problem must have been that I tried installing the files to the SD card, rather than the device itself.
Anonymous # 12. June 2009, 00:08
hey Debye
If it works for you my problem must have been that I tried installing the files to the SD card, rather than the device itself.