Hi all! Been reading the posts on the seeming delay of HP's ROM update for the RW6828. But most of the problems echoed have simple and effective solutions to them (some require registry editing ) If you love your PPC then these tweaks/ 3rd party software might solve many of your problems.

I. Improve Sound Quality of Speaker Phone

You might have observed that when you turn on speaker while during a call, the other person has complained of too much disturbance on the line and can hear more of static then your voice. Here's a fix to improve mic sensitivity:

HKLM\Software\HTC\AUDIOGAIN(x)\RECEIVE_UPLINK_VOLUME = CC (DWORD hexadecimal)
HKLM\Software\HTC\AUDIOGAIN(x)\EARPHONE_UPLINK_VOLUME = CC (DWORD hexadecimal)
where 'x' = 0, 1, 2

II. SPEED TWEAKS
1. Disable menu animations

To disable menu animations (sliding in/out) and speed up performance of the UI a bit:

HKLM\SYSTEM\GWE\Menu\AniType = 0 (DWORD decimal)

To change it back to the default:

HKLM\SYSTEM\GWE\Menu\AniType = 6 (DWORD decimal)

2. Disable window animations

To disable window animations (minimizing/maximizing) and speed up performance of the UI a bit:

HKLM\SYSTEM\GWE\Animate = 0 (DWORD decimal)

And to switch them back on:

HKLM\SYSTEM\GWE\Animate = 1 (DWORD decimal)

3. Increase font cache

To increase the font cache, speeding up font rendering at the cost of a bit of memory:

HKLM\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE\limit = 16384 (DWORD decimal)

To change it back to the default:

HKLM\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE\limit = 8192 (DWORD decimal)

You can set the value to pretty much anything you like

4. Enable FileSystem cache

To enable the FileSystem cache, speeding up overall performance at the risk of the cache not being written on a sudden reset:

HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\EnableCache = 1 (DWORD decimal)

To disable again:

HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\EnableCache = 0 (DWORD decimal)

Note that by default, the cache size is zero, and you will see no effect. See "Increase FileSystem cache" to incease the cache size

5. Increase FileSystem cache

To increase the file system cache:

HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\CacheSize = 4096 (DWORD decimal)

To return the file system cache to zero:

HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\CacheSize = 0 (DWORD decimal)

You can set the value to pretty much anything you like

6. Increase FileSystem filter cache

To enable the file system filter cache, speeding up overall performance with file mangement:

HKLM\System\StorageManager\Filters\fsreplxfilt\ReplStoreCacheSize = 4096 (DWORD decimal)

To return the file system filter cache to zero:

HKLM\System\StorageManager\Filters\fsreplxfilt\ReplStoreCacheSize = 0 (DWORD decimal)

You can set the value to pretty much anything you like

III. Custom Ringtones folder (eg. Storage Card)

Change location of ringtones

You can change the location where WM5 will look for ringtones by adjusting the following key (example given is for ringtones placed on the Storage Card root folder)
HKCU\ControlPanel\Sound\Categories\Ring\Directory = "\Storage Card\" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
The default location may be "\Windows\" or "\Windows\Rings\" depending on your Device provider

** I tried this on my RW6828, but after resetting values are back to default. This program is my alternative.

Ringo Mobile 1.23

IV. Camera speedup settings

Frustrated by constant camera slowdowns? Try these tips:

1. If you take ocassional pictures only save them to your PPC memory (storage cards tend to take more time).
2. Enable Night mode (this shaves at least 10 seconds in image processing).
3. Change compression level to Good (there are 3 compression settings Good, Better, Best; 3rd settings takes almost a minute to process)

V. Regain lost memory

Paranoid by your dwindling memory resource? Try this nifty program guaranteed to regain your last bit of memory.

Oxios Memory 1.40


That's it for now. I have used these registry and software combos and I can honestly say that my HP RW6828 is speedier & more responsive. Software links can be provided upon request.

Thanks... great reference. Though I can't to seem under I. Improving sound quality... HTC folder is missing from my registry

Software Links:

Ringo: click here

Oxios: click here

- Will look into resolving item I. (I used to have an O2 device, which is where I tested the sound tweak).

Hi mcnl,
i just checked out your registry tweaks, and most of them were already changed!! Number 6 was the only one that I need to change.
Could I have installed something that changed these already, or have HP maybe sarted shipping the rw6828 with these changes?

yeaps... some devices like the O2 Atom Exec ships out with the figures already changed. Not too sure bout the 6828 though

Hi there! What version of HP's ROM are you using? On my device I was still able to make changes on items posted.

Does the Tweaks applies to HP 6818 as well?

I think most of the tweaks, if not all, apply to most other Pocket PCs too. They aren't really specific to HP iPAQ rw6828 only.

Hey mcnl,

I'm running rom ver:1.00.03 wwe.
I'm thinking one of the bazillion task managers etc. that I installed, may have changed some of those settings as part of the install...

I definately didn't have to change any of those cache settings.
Weird.

So here's something interesting... I have lost the shortcut for voice commander and voice recorder (hold down vol. down & hold down record button)
The voice commander now launches PIE with an address of "http://%22/windows/start%20menu/programs/voice%20Commander.lnk%22%20-b" in the address bar.

Could performing the above reg tweaks have caused this? Or could it be something I have installed?

I did have AE button installed, but uninstalled when I noticed the problem.

Also installed:Wisbar Advance 2 (not using), missing sync, skype, spb diary, salling clicker, laridian pocket bible, vBar (not using), cLaunch (active on today screen), Omega One battery pack pro (not using), Magic button (currently using), phm registry editor, oxios memory.

Any suggestions?

Hi,

Change location of ringtones

You can change the location where WM5 will look for ringtones by adjusting the following key (example given is for ringtones placed on the Storage Card root folder)
HKCU\ControlPanel\Sound\Categories\Ring\Directory = "\Storage Card\" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
The default location may be "\Windows\" or "\Windows\Rings\" depending on your Device provider

** I tried this on my RW6828, but after resetting values are back to default. This program is my alternative.

Question on, there is no Sound\Categories but instead SoundCategories
do i have to create my own?

So, it turns out that Battery Pack Pro was the culprit here... as soon as I uninstalled it, the buttons went back to their normal functions. Watch out for this one!

y the 1st registry that HKLM>SOFTWARE>HTC???

rw6828 is HTC product?? DIDn't find this option on rw6828 and Atom also.

Moderator's Note:

Thread moved to Tips and Tricks

Double check your Button settings... (Start, Settings, Buttons) Mine shows Record, Camera & Voice Commander Button - Perhaps they have been re-assigned.

The registry settings DO NOT change these, only what it is intended for. If you have multiple apps installed, they may be the culprit.

BTW, I also have the same ROM version :-)

WM5 can add ringtone at memory there without registry tweak, Just place your ringtone inside memory card>My Documents. it can be searched.

We can store ringtone at Windows>Rings and Memory Card>My Documents

If for msg tone, Just Windows file can be add only if without registry tweak.

My 6828 came standard with 0

Thanks... great reference although I do not have 6828

Dear all,

I'm a newbie to tweaks and only using my 6828 for basic functions thus far.
Need step-by-step help to get to these tweaks...
Anyone can help?

Thanks.

Hello,

To do the registry hacks, download a registry editor like Resco Explorer: (Click here for file)

Once you have Resco up and running, open the registry. BE VERY CAREFUL when editing your registry as a mistake may leave your device unusable. Once you have made the changes above, soft reset your device for the settings to take place. Always make a backup of your device, if all alse fails your last option is to do a hard reset.

VI. Solve Battery Drain Issue

I have been a loyal O2 user, but have lately been testing out HP's PPCs. One thing I've noticed is that devices with Windows Mobile 5 (espcially the RX1950 & RW6828) seem to have battery drain issues. I Googled for a solution and one that definitely works for me is by changing Activesync's server settings.

Try this on your device:

1. You need to set Activesync on the device to manual schedule (greyed out).

2. You can do this by adding a fake exchange server connection

2a. Programs -> ActiveSync -- Menu -- Add Server Source
2b. Enter an Ip address like "1.1.1.1"
2c. Enter anything in the next 3 windows.

3. After the fake exchange server is set, Menu/Schedule is available (no longer greyed out).

4. Set both combo boxes to Manual. Then, go back to connections and delete the fake exchange server. Deleting the fake server won't delete the manual settings applied to activesync in your pocket PC.

Tested on both an HP iPAQ RX1950 and RW6828 (My 6828 is on it's 3rd day of normal use whereas before I had to recharge almost everyday)

What do you mean by this? Unchecking both "Use above settings when roaming" and "Send outgoing items immediately" boxes?

And when do I delete the fake server? I searched the "Connections" in Activesync but nothing to delete. Searched Settings->Connections and Settings->Connectins->Connections but nothing to delete either.

i'm using 6818, i cant find exactly the location too, mine is hklm\SOFTWARE\HTC\Smartdialing

nothing related to the 1st registry in the 1st post, miss out something?

This is because 68x8 and atom are not made by HTC. Of course there will not be such key.

thought this thread is suppose to be for 68x8 as mentioned...

hi all,

how to change the alarm clock ringtones directory?

thkx