How to reset or factory restore HP iPAQ rw6815 device?
The HP iPAQ rw6815 is a Windows CE 4.2 handheld device that can be installed with different operating systems such as Windows Mobile 5, 6, and 6.5. In case you need to reset or factory restore your HP iPAQ rw6815, you can try one of the following methods:
Method 1: Reset to Windows CE 4.2
If you want to reset your device to its original state, you will need a hardware update package. You can download the latest version of Windows CE 4.2 from the HP website. Follow these steps:
1. Ensure that your device is powered on and connected to a computer via a USB cable.
2. Go to Microsoft's Windows CE Update Center website:
[https://WindowsCEUpdateCenter.nextService.com/GetWiqui/GetRelatedPage?relatedDocType=secwiqui\_DCM&relatedVersion=CE4.2.9998.15209&lang=en-US&relatedAction=ManageSpringboard&RevisionGroup=CE4.2.9998.15209](https://WindowsCEUpdateCenter.nextService.com/GetWiqui/GetRelatedPage?relatedDocType=secwiqui_DCM&relatedVersion=CE4.2.9998.15209&lang=en-US&relatedAction=ManageSpringboard&RevisionGroup=CE4.2.9998.15209)
3. Follow the instructions on the page to download the update package.
4. Install the update package on your device by running the Update tool that came with the package.
5. After the installation, shut down your device and reboot it.
6. Your device is now reset to its original state, running Windows CE 4.2.
Method 2: Reset to Windows Mobile 6/6.5
If you want to reset your device to run Windows Mobile 6/6.5, you will need a hardware update package. You can download the latest version of Windows Mobile 6/6.5 from the HP website. Follow these steps:
1. Ensure that your device is powered on and connected to a computer via a USB cable.
2. Download the Windows Mobile 6/6.5 update package from the HP website. Select the appropriate version for your device.
3. Install the update package on your device by running the update tool that came with the package.
4. After the installation, shut down your device and reboot it.
5. Wait for the device to start in the Windows Mobile 6/6.5 setup process.
6. Follow the prompts on the screen to customize your device with your desired settings.
Method 3: Reset to bootloader mode
If you need to perform a factory restoration, you may need to boot your device into bootloader mode. Follow these steps:
1. Power off your device.
2. Press and hold the "Power" button and the "Volume Down" button at the same time until the bootloader appears on the screen.
3. Press the "Volume Up" button to enter bootloader mode. You may be prompted to enter your PIN.
4. Once you enter bootloader mode, you can use a compatible computer to upload a new operating system file to the device.
