Just had my Dopod 900 few days ago and i'm lovin' it I'm asking for help from the members here to sort out my queries. Do pardon me if some of my questions have been posted before, i have tried to search some but i couldn't find any. If anyone has the related softwares, please share them with me here...it would be wonderful since my internet connection is quite lousy and slow here.
1. First and foremost, i found out that my Dopod 900 doesn't have msn messenger installed. Is this the only case for Dopod 900 ? How about Xda Exec and others, do they have it installed straight away ? What is the latest version for mobile msn messenger ? I really need this software
2. I have been using Xda II as well, and i really love the program 'Album'. Is there any software like 'Album' that you guys would recommend ? There's a program in Dopod 900, 'Pictures and Videos', but it is still not good enough...maybe because i'm already used to 'Album'.
3. I used to combine 'Photo Contacts' and MTUX RingtoneX in my Xda II, and they work great ! What software should i use to assign photos and different ringtones for different contacts for this Dopod 900 ?
4. For Dopod 900 today's theme, can i still use my old themes previously used in Xda II ? Will it cause any problem ? Is there any software that allows us to create our own theme for Windows Mobile 5.0 ?
5. Lastly, is there any need to backup since the new Windows Mobile 5.0 won't let us lose our data anymore ? If yes, could you please recommend me what compatible software to get ?
6. One more question, I'm using Spb pocket plus in my Xda II, and i love the option that 'closes the program' once pressing the 'x' button. I installed pocket plus in my Dopod 900 as well, but it seems that that option doesn't work at all. I don't want those running programs to eat my memory although i can stop all the programs in the memory settings. Is there any software to sort out this thing ? Any other software to use that is as good as pocket plus for Dopod 900 ?
Thanx for the help !
Will
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I tried Magneto on my Himalaya,but I had lot of problems(see 'Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking'). Is it there same problems also for Typhoon? Meaned the biggest problems such as unability to connect via ActiveSync,unability to accept many applications from 2003SE,etc. Someony who has it already tried,please write here your opinions and experiences. Thanx.
On Typhoon, Activesync works perfectly, you can't unlock it, neither for applications, nor to use another sim card, you can't use USSD... Don't load it for the now and wait for the final version.
The Hatred said:
On Typhoon, Activesync works perfectly, you can't unlock it, neither for applications, nor to use another sim card, you can't use USSD... Don't load it for the now and wait for the final version.
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+1 you are right.. it is so early for WM2005. if you load microsoft can test WM 2005 on your phone and you will be cavy...
Will there ever be a stable WM5 for the typhoon?
The Hatred said:
On Typhoon, Activesync works perfectly, you can't unlock it, neither for applications, nor to use another sim card, you can't use USSD... Don't load it for the now and wait for the final version.
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It can be application unlocked very easily with a simple registry change.
I dont see the problems eveyone is having with the typhoon with wm 5, its very stable I dont get any crashes or lockups any more. Tom tom 5 even works relaibly. The only downfall is the camera, which im sure there will be a fix.
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I am still interesting about the applications. WM5 needs applications designed especially for this OS or accepts also the apps,which are running also on WM2003(se)? My Himalaya,while running on Magneto,wants not accept lot of the software that I am using with WM2003se normally...
I've been running WM5 on Typhoon for 1 week.
It's awesome. (totally happy, no issues with anything)
The WM5 GUI look & feel is much better for everythying
It seems faster
I really enjoy having photo/ring-tone based contacts built in.
radio seems to aquire quicker
Active Sync over GPRS and IMAP mail is MUCH faster!
I also recommend Pocket Controller Professional. You can control any pocket pc or smartphone from your computer! (and sync files, etc etc) It comes with “skins” so it looks like your whole phone is up on the screen. (very nice to "type" in stuff now and then too) Works great on the Typhoon with WM5 so far.
The Tornado should be interesting in Oct. (similar size + WiFi + EDGE)
s4czech or anyone else, could you please indicate me a link where to find a complete explanation on how to upgrade to WM5?
I already downloaded the upgrade, but as I donno the procedure all I get is error' messages that this or that is missing... Thanks!
Prerna said:
s4czech or anyone else, could you please indicate me a link where to find a complete explanation on how to upgrade to WM5?
I already downloaded the upgrade, but as I donno the procedure all I get is error' messages that this or that is missing... Thanks!
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Everythng is explained in this thread.
Cheers
hrb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=23368
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Software on WM5
TomasNM said:
I am still interesting about the applications. WM5 needs applications designed especially for this OS or accepts also the apps,which are running also on WM2003(se)? My Himalaya,while running on Magneto,wants not accept lot of the software that I am using with WM2003se normally...
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I am using WM 5 on my C500 (Typhoon). It runs very well, stable and fast. I have installed the following Software (tested and running). Except Power Task, they are all WM2K3 Apps
- CityTime Alarms
- Developerone Power Tasks (WM5 Version)
- Fizz Traveller 2
- Fizz Monitor
- TCPMP
- WordPad
- Blackjack
- Facade from SBSH (new)
- Opera for Mobile (new)
- Papyrus from SBSH (new)
- GPRS Traffic Counter (new)
And that's basically all I need
Cheers
Hans
I wanna know if anybody know any applications or software that work's or is compatible windows Mobile 5 on the Wizard ?
Am sure the Java Games or apps should work.
Any one tried any that do ?
Tried to install the latest versions of Pocket Informant and SPB Pocket Plus on my I-mate K-Jam but neither worked. Still waiting for replies from tech support departments, will post outcome when I know more.
Thanks for Reply
As soon as i get mine in a few days I will be testing it to the full. I will be downloading and installing many java games and apps and trying anything i get my hands on, on it. Tomtom Mobile 5 for definate !
I am sure many other Helpful people out there will be too, so Keep us posted All !!
Thanks to all those that do !!
Watch this Space !!
the_agent said:
Tried to install the latest versions of Pocket Informant and SPB Pocket Plus on my I-mate K-Jam but neither worked. Still waiting for replies from tech support departments, will post outcome when I know more.
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SPB Pocket Plus works flawlessly in my BlueAngel WM5 machine, however, I feel that SPB P+ slowed down my device so I decided to use combination of iLauncher v2.2 (http://www.sbsh.net) and Wisbar Advance 2.4.1.9 (http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com) which runs awesome (much faster than using SPB Pocket Plus)
As for pocket informant, you need to download WM5 version from here:
http://download.pocketinformant.com/FTF/PI_Public_Build/
I hope this helps
there is a big list of progs that are known to work/not work in the himalaya forum.
what i dont understand though is if the program is known to work ok on wk2k5 himalaya, will the same prog work on a k-jam which has a different kind of CPU? or is it all like PC's now where the make of the cpu doesnt really matter and that windows takes care of all that kind of stuff.
TechniKal said:
Thanks for Reply
As soon as i get mine in a few days I will be testing it to the full. I will be downloading and installing many java games and apps and trying anything i get my hands on, on it. Tomtom Mobile 5 for definate !
I am sure many other Helpful people out there will be too, so Keep us posted All !!
Thanks to all those that do !!
Watch this Space !!
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there is already a warning that tomtom 5 will not install properly through activesync 4, (files have to be transfered without activesync 4) this may also be why some other programs will seem to be incompatable with wm5?
so if you can transfer the program eg by card reader that you want to test, then install it, you may get better results.
mine should be arriving tomorrow
changing the subject slightly, ordered mine from http://www.smartdevicesdirect.com/index.php
very happy with the service.
www.wm5fixsite.com
Post your results, share with the world.
candrat said:
the_agent said:
Tried to install the latest versions of Pocket Informant and SPB Pocket Plus on my I-mate K-Jam but neither worked. Still waiting for replies from tech support departments, will post outcome when I know more.
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SPB Pocket Plus works flawlessly in my BlueAngel WM5 machine, however, I feel that SPB P+ slowed down my device so I decided to use combination of iLauncher v2.2 (http://www.sbsh.net) and Wisbar Advance 2.4.1.9 (http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com) which runs awesome (much faster than using SPB Pocket Plus)
As for pocket informant, you need to download WM5 version from here:
http://download.pocketinformant.com/FTF/PI_Public_Build/
I hope this helps
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while i am waiting for my k-jam i thought i would try wisbar on my qtek s110 to see what it was like, i just want to point out that if i try to exit from wisbar the pda locks up and needs a soft reset?
not bothered but still may happen with k-jam as well
Software list compatible with win mobile 5 !!
check out his list i post :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30256
I use to have a XDA 2 (well, SPV M1000) and (the important thing) a folder named "My XDA 2 must have". The software I use most, the software to backup, the software to keep not only to try. Like:
1. Sprite Backup
2. Visual IT Rough Guide to London (like A-Z map to central London + extras)
3. Splash ID
and not last
4. TomTom 5 .... and others that I miss already.
And THEN, here it is, I waited so long for it, (Exec) that I decided to switch from Orange, to O2, (Orange don't have this even now). Three days of "testing"...Well the device is great....Windows 5 isn't. (At least for me.)
My folder (My XDA 2 must have) is now "The software that doesn't work on WM5" ...None of the four named programs work...it takes ages to charge, it's slow, everything has changed...and how about that 'program' included "Clear Storage"??!!!
I thought it was something like remove programs, not a bloody HARD RESET!
Everything seems to say about Windows 5.....WHY FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKEN??!!!
BTW: Does anybody know a decent Wi-Fi Connections Manager that WORKS?? (Hitchhiker crashes my Exec, Retina Scanner wants to know what my socks size is when registering, Wi-Fi Companion Doesn't Install in WM5.........)
I am glad I didn't sell my SPV M1000 yet....but I want to....I love the Exec, but hate what it does...or rather what it doesn't!
..............helps us all !!!
You seem surprised that a major version upgrade (WM2003 to WM5) comes with occasional problems. Didn't we see the same when we changed from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95?
Later versions of desktop operating systems have some backwards compatibility built in, but with the limited resources of the PPC platform I guess they couldn't achieve everything.
We may not know what they are yet , but I'm sure WM5 has built-in features that drive the platform on another big leap and over time we'll take them for granted. I looked at my XDA2 last night (now two days-worth of dust gathering on it) and was reminded how fast it responded to commands, but it looked dated already compared with my shiny new Exec.
Don't forget, we're early adopters of WM5 and we're always going to have problems. When ROM upgrades are released and developers get new versions out for us, we'll wonder how we ever lived without it!
In case you haven't seen it yet, there's a thread running over at www.tekguru.co.uk listing the software that works perfectly on WM5. I found it useful when looking for replacements for my old WM2003 versions.
I have #2 and #4 working (for #4 you need TT 5.1 - d/l the update from their site)
Reinstall from fresh I reckon. And you are using activesync 4 not 3.8 still?
I agree with SiliconS.. I'm always wanting the very latest of everything (hardware and software) and to be honest, I'm surprised how good windows mobile 5 is!
There are many problems, like icons disappearing and speed etc..but they're not life threatening.
I only hope that the providers are going to keep up with the developers and release their specific patches..if not then I'll have to convert to the Jasjar rom :shock:
I love the MDA PRO even with it's problems.
Thanks for the help guys. I'll try these options as well.
BTW, anyone has any problems with the AvantGo software?
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#1 Try googling : Sprite Backup v3.2.0 build 2487.
Should be working with JJ.
Best of Luck. :wink:
mosesJJ said:
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#1 Try googling : Sprite Backup v3.2.0 build 2487.
Should be working with JJ.
Best of Luck. :wink:
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This is real? had you used and work with restores?
Thanks.
From the Sprite Backup developers website:
"Sprite Backup is only compatible with devices using Windows Mobile 2002 and 2003. Windows Mobile 2005 devices cannot use Sprite Backup. We will be releasing a new version that will be compatible with these devices in the near future. Please keep visiting this site for updates."
I did try the version you mentioned but no luck. I use a Exec not a JJ...coud that be it? Thanks anyway...and damn I need a backup program...[/quote]
Here I am after another whole day of reading forums, installing and uninstalling, hard resets, trial and error....and things like that.
As far as the XDA is concerned....I feel better about it now, installed SPB Pocket Plus (works a dream), SPB Finance (great 'cuz it syncs with Quicken), and most of all, swiched to "Corporate" mode...and man, it is FAST now !!!
As mentioned before, Sprite Backup doesn't work, AvantGo works but not as it should, SplashID....nope. I did try eWallet, which works ok on the desktop but not on the XDA.
It's all good fun though.
Grogo said:
swiched to "Corporate" mode...and man, it is FAST now !!!
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I'm thinking that I might go for a hard reset and choose Corp, but I don't know how to set up the GPRS details. How did you get GPRS working for Corporate Mode, or haven't you needed to?
I do find the settings for all these connections v.confusing. I just want it simple, like my laptop! One connection does all...
Now that you mentioned that, I wouldn't know if I need different setting yet, as I am still on Orange for the next couple of days until they port my number. Interesting to see if it works though.
I've tried today the GPRS, G3 connection and it worked without changing anything. (In Corporate mode)
Hi all
I have just ordered an upgrade to the 02 xda mini from 02. it is my first smartphone and wondered if there is anything i should be aware of. also is there any essential software i need to download either for the phone or for my pc while i wait for it to arrive.
One more thing, i really like the profile settings on my old nokia that allows you to quickly change ringtones and switch vibrate on and off etc so is there any software available that will allow me to the same on the xda. ideally it would also change the profile when i connect the bluetooth headset if thats possible. sorry for so many questions - pesky newbies :?
all advice greatfully received.
thanks
Congratulations!
I had an original xda and an xda II and I think this (XDA Minis S/Pro, aka the Wizard) finally delivers everything I need..., except perhaps for an FM radio, but that's just picky.
I didn't bother loading Clearvue PDF as the Adobe one (v2.0) is free anyway.
I got rid of the O2 Active screen stuff as I never use it and it does slow things down. There are instructions about how to get rid of the O2 theme altogther in this forum, but I just use the Basic set up instead. I quite like the O2 theme stuff.
I will load Tomtom 5 when I get a mini SD card.
Other than that, I'm happy with it as it is.
If I want to switch phone profiles (like a Nokia) I just turn the volume down to vibrate. I only ever have it ringing or silent/vibrate anyway.
Hope that helps. There's plenty more knowledgeable people than me here who can help.
Cheers, Dave.
many thanks for the reply dave,
Another question now, being new to all this, i have been looking around the web for software (well freeware). a lot of sites list different versions such as Mips Arm SH3 etc. my question is which one do i need to download for my xda mini.
Thanks again
neil....
Erm...
Sorry, Neil, b*ggered if I know. All I know is it's a Texas Instruments (TI) chipset, so unless there is a TI option I wouldn't know. So far, all the stuff I've downloaded says PocketPC or Windows Mobile.
I'm not helping much am I ? :?
wellstuck said:
many thanks for the reply dave,
Another question now, being new to all this, i have been looking around the web for software (well freeware). a lot of sites list different versions such as Mips Arm SH3 etc. my question is which one do i need to download for my xda mini.
Thanks again
neil....
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ARM all the way. Well, actually it's an Intel, but the chipset is ARM compat, so that's what you want. MIPS and SH3 are long gone in PPC.
Tested on my 818pro and working well. But little bit slow. My friend use Wizard also work fine.
Extract the file, you have 2 cab file.
The first one with name 1_o2p202200106_wm5s.cab
The second one with name 2_O2Plus.v2.0.Patch.cab
Copy those 2 files to your device.
1. Run the first one, do not soft reset
2. then install the second one
3. Soft reset
Enjoy
what does exactly o2PLUS include (is it their SMS plus or dialling thing or what?) In case it is say SMS, does it REPLACE original apps?
too bad it isn't vga
Can you upload the other stuff also :
O2 SMS Plus ,O2 MediaPlus ,O2 Setup Wizard,O2 Self Diagnostic ,FM Radio ?
Rain
SMSPlus has been posted here before. Here:
'O2 Plus can work on WM5.0 PDA' can someone tell me what this program is for and how good is it?
Is the o2 Active User Interface asian version...o2 AUI is slowing the device but this o2 Plus is something that is ... just something that i wouldn't want on my device ... poor design too much space ocuppied on the screen (not to talk about the flickering) not very intuitive ... and not to be modest but even a rookie can make this plugins in max a week.
This is my first impression on o2 XDA Exec running on latest WWE RUU.
I'm only interested in the other apps of the package related to radio,music player , equalizer - they look nice in the snapshot on their seeo2 website.
More O2 Plus Information
Here is more information on 02 Plus.
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/showthread.php?p=525304#post525304
and
http://www.seeo2.com/product/XdaAtom/template/O2Plusv2_2005.vm
I would love to find the O2 Media Plus. Anyone have that?
O2 Phone Plus
Does any one manage to get the O2 Phone Plus working on the 818 pro