anybody out there worked with wince and flashing systems etc. basically i have a device with windows ce 5 embedded. now i can enter the ce desktop but its in chinese . i want to find a way of adding an english version or patch it for english. i can stumble my way to the language setting but there just seems to be ony 3 different types of chinese:headvswal

 

anybody able to help?

anybody out there worked with wince and flashing systems etc. basically i have a device with windows ce 5 embedded. now i can enter the ce desktop but its in chinese . i want to find a way of adding an english version or patch it for english. i can stumble my way to the language setting but there just seems to be ony 3 different types of chinese:headvswal

 

anybody able to help?

 

wtf you talking about Gary:confused::confused::rofl:

wtf you talking about Gary:confused::confused::rofl:

 

win ce is an operating system on handheld devices and incar gps systems etc. now there are ways of adding other applications and different gps softwares. but im not clever enough LOL. I have a system that has win ce 5 installed but the language is chinese with no additional language packs. i want to try and make it english so i can read the damn thing!! just looks like a load of squiggle to me:rofl::rofl:

ive no idea what ya on about, but its now in the correct section lol

ive no idea what ya on about, but its now in the correct section lol

 

ooops thanks allan. i must be tired lol

Chances are you'll need a different version of CE with the language pack you want (English) and reflash the device. The device manufacturer would have compiled CE via an SDK and have different versions according to the region in which they are sold. Saves on liscensing, that type of thing.

 

What device is it?

 

If it's for a PDA or something, you may be able to get it from somewhere like GSM Forum or maybe Esato.

Chances are you'll need a different version of CE with the language pack you want (English) and reflash the device. The device manufacturer would have compiled CE via an SDK and have different versions according to the region in which they are sold. Saves on liscensing, that type of thing.

 

What device is it?

 

If it's for a PDA or something, you may be able to get it from somewhere like GSM Forum or maybe Esato.

thanks for the reply

its for a double din 7" touchscreen gps,dvd player etc. it has wince 5 embedded running an arm type processor. do you know how easy it would be to change the OS eg what hardware would i need? it only ssems to recognise the sd card as an input device for software etc. annoying as it has a usb input

 

cheers

gaz

Edited November 3, 200817 yr by hellraiser

It won't be easy.

We use WinCE 4.2.NET and 5 on our hardware (intel ARM) at work, and the OS is compiled specifically for our hardware. ie, you can't just upload any version of WinCE to it. It also depends on how the OS is stored. I should think the double din unit uses a flash rom, so if done incorrectly, it may be difficult to recover.

It is possible to update/reflash the OS from a memory card, but you still need the exact original binary file of the OS. To be honest, there may be no easy way to do this as it will be pretty difficult to get a copy (of the OS). Your best bet is to speak to a proper tech guy (not a call center monkey) at the manufacturer of the hardware and see if they can help you. Failing that, try to find someone who has the same hardwae as you but has it in English.

thanks for your help. i am going to have my work cut out lol