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Golfman32

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#16718 24-Oct-2007 18:06
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I am using an HTC Titan (HTC P4000) in Canada, same device is HTC Mogul.

I want to try/test using a Widcomm/Broadcomm Bluetooth stack on the HTC device.

I am pretty sure the existing stack is Microsoft.

I have heard that some users have loaded both stacks, I am hoping someone experienced can provide some advice.

Questions I have:

  • Where can you download the Widcomm stack for Windows Mobile 6
  • is the bluetooth software specific to a device or bluetooth chip
  • can I brick my device if I load wrong software
  • will Widcomm and Microsoft stack co-exist on the device
  • how simple is this to load on PDA
  • what are the risks, if any?

If anyone has tried this, would appreciate any advise.

Cheers

Dave

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  #92272 24-Oct-2007 18:39
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Golfman32: I want to try/test using a Widcomm/Broadcomm Bluetooth stack on the HTC device.

Why? (No really.... why?)

I have heard that some users have loaded both stacks, I am hoping someone experienced can provide some advice.

You really need to follow your trail back and find those 'some users' and ask them.

Where can you download the Widcomm stack for Windows Mobile 6

The users you mentioned probably have it on their hard drives, and exchange via ftp, email, or non-widespread download links.

is the bluetooth software specific to a device or bluetooth chip

Pretty specific to the device, os, chip etc

can I brick my device if I load wrong software

Probably not 'brick' it, but probably very easy to screw your bluetooth and possibly/probably be unable to roll back to your working config.

how simple is this to load on PDA

Its an unusual thing to do, so its probably a reasonably intensive process, not for the faint hearted.

what are the risks, if any?

Jail for pirating software you havent paid for.
Rendering your device (or more likely your bluetooth) inoperable.

Modding a mobile device can have its advantages, but remember, you are probably not licenced to use the software (i.e. you are probably stealing it), there is no support, the tools for upgrading are often the bare minimum for a 'hacker' (in the good sense of the term) to get by, you can void your warranty, you may be unable to roll back to your previous setup if things go wrong.

Normally most people doing this sort of thing have followed a natural knowledge progression through different stages of capability around software installs, tweaking, stress levels, basic understanding etc, and I suspect you could be shooting a little high for little reward (but I could be wrong). What is it you want to achieve? The risks may not be worth the potential reward to you.







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