[SAMPLE] Reading ROM data on iPaq (asset tag etc)

[Alex Feinman [MVP]]

I've put together a sample that reads ROM contents on iPaqs. It requires
flashmgr.dll that is present in pretty much all Compaq/HP versions of iPaq
ROM. Some other devices might have the same type of ROM and potentially a
copy of flashmgr.dll. I would appreciate information about that.

Sample code can be downloaded from
http://www.alexfeinman.com/download.asp?doc=iPaqAssetTag.zip
Although it does not contain specific functions for each ROM data element,
the way to retireve the information should be clear from it.

Alex Feinman

 

[Floris Briolas]

Hi alex

This program indeed works on our ipaqH3900 but it does not work on a symbol
ppt2837 nor the intermac 700c. This is probably because the flashmgr.dll is
not installed.

regards Floris Briolas

It requires flashmgr.dll that is present in pretty much all Compaq/HP

versions of iPaq
ROM.

 

[Alex Feinman [MVP]]

Did some testing today and found out that this does not work on iPAQ h55xx -
they use an new method of storing this data. The sample was modified to work
properly on h5555 (using iPAQUTIL.dll)