hacks

This is off the theme of eXtremePPC but I'm sure that many Pocket PC users are pulling their hairs out trying to address this problem.

So, in eXtremePPC style, forget the convoluted solutions offered by Microsoft and others, and get eXtreme! Here is an eXtremely Simple solution:

Yes!!! The wizards on xda-developers.com have done it again. For those of you who do not know, mamaich and company have successfully hacked up a WM5 software load for the HTC Blue Angel class of pocketpc phones.

Click "read more" for details and step-by-step instructions.

The upgrade process is non-trivial and not without risk, but definitely worth it in my opinion.

After reviewing the experience of those who took the leap (including many who decided to revert back to WM2003 SE), I decided to give it a shot this morning. Well, after several hours of use and tweaking, this puppy is staying on my machine beta or not!!!

PocketPC Registry Hacks -- not for the faint of heart!

First, get yourself a registry editor like Philippe Majerus' excellent and free PHM Registry Editor.

Next, make a backup of your device and registry before even thinking about using it on your device.

Now let the fun (and occasional frustration) begin. Here's a load of links to some nifty PPC registry edits. This first set is from Philippe's site: