Reinstalling Windows CE on 7" Netbook with WM8505 Processor

Chinese 7" Netbooks without NAND Flash will brick when flashing with Android. However, I have stumbled over the right sequence of installs to fully recover Windows CE. Sorry. I have not found a way to install Android yet.
You can download the necessary files from http://www.poodwaddle.com/netbook

Edit: Some people have reported that their systems stop on the loading screen. When I encountered this problem I flashed with Droid 1.9 and 2.2V2 and this seemed to reset the system to take the full install.

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[rjpablo234]

@shanusav - the usb disk from the netbook had four pins just like a typical usb port/plug. Just align these pins to the pins of the usb port of your pc and then it will work just like a normal usb flash drive. Could you try to copy android files to it, too?

[shanusav]

@rjpablo234 When I first had the unit open I tried to slip the drive into my laptops USB port and got a slight electric shock and the board got warm. I decided I didn't want to risk blowing the chip so didn't try that again. I will try in a couple hours and see what I can come up with. Note to self: Wrap in electrical tape before touching live circuits.

[rjpablo234]

I removed the USB disk that serves as the HardDisk of the netbook, and was able to open it using a desktop pc through a usb port. Do you think it will work if I copy all files from the usb disk of a working netbook to the usb disk of my netbook? I haven't tried it because I don't have a copy of the files from a working netbook. can you give a copy of the files on your netbook? please!

[shanusav]

@rjpablo234 I will try this but to do it I need to take my USB drive out as well. What did you use to plug the USB into your computer? Did you have to cannibalize another USB drive for the plug?

If this works I might try looking for a working android system and trying the same thing.

[rjpablo234]

May I know where you got droid 1.9 and 2.2V2, Sir? I followd your instructions, the installation run, but after install wince(after winceChinese), my netbook stops on the part where it says "loading OS image" the "smartbook" image, doesn't even appear. thank you in advance

[shanusav]

@rjpablo234 I don't recall the sites where I got Droid versions. They were gleaned from around the internet in a desperate search for something - ANYTHING - that would work. Try flashing with the BankofWinCE version. Bankof created this script to work alone, without the need for a preflash with another script to clear anything. I have not fully tested it but it looks promising. As always, you can find it on my site.

[chucknorris687]

so debian arm is out of the question.

[youyouyouguy]

this fix works on both models?

[nelsonapplecap]

Toay! is feb. 19th 2012 i have the same netbook but mine won't go pass the on screen augen go i tried the china version first like you said but nothing it will not boot in dos' mode like your screen does so i just went straight to english but the same thing what can i do to get this thing to boot from the usb please respond at applecap12@yahoo.com i fix computers my self nut this is new to me & very small at that thank you, a lot I will keep trying also until i get a response

[BRENDAJASON1]

mmmm this site won't let me extract files from it anymore

[hello12345783]

Hahaha windows crap edition version

[2424lil]

how do i put WiFi on this? please help me please

[nglika1]

It worked bit in chinese, also will not boot without the sd card. Did I missed something?

[spymasterwade]

im going to try to put wary puppy linux on one of these that i got for 50 bucks wish me luck and has anyone tried already?

[eatingyouranus]

Thanks man, Thanks so much! I know these chinese shitboxes suck but i got mine on ebay for $35 and decided i want android so i followed the same guide you did and the same thing happened lol i was freaking out.