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WM5

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

Programs That work in Jasjar

Hello :
Anybody can put a list of software that already tried and work in jasjar ?
Thnks a Lot
Luis.

I'll start:
Hudson IP dashboard
SPB PocketPlus 3
Tweaks2K2 latest build
Wisbar Advance 2 (latest beta build)
Resco File Explorer
Microsoft Voice Command 1.5

rilot have you tried Hudson Phone Dashboard. Does it work as well?
Thanks

Just checked.
Yes it does.

try looking at the lists of programs which works on himalaya and blue angel
in mw2005 mode it would be likely that compatiblity is os related and not
hardware related

Fax software for jasjar?
Any links appreciated

Hi,
Here is the link for working programs in WM5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=20727&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
By the way, Anyone ever successfully installed Money 2005 for PPC?
I tried to install it. It installed successfully, but when ActiveSync 4 sync the money database, a box just came out saying "Reading device databases" and stays there forever. No sincronization at all...
Best Regards,

You may already know, but MS has released Money2006 for PPC.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...65-42f5-4dca-b301-9f05a8583692&DisplayLang=en
I haven't tried it, but maybe it will solve your sync issues? If not, then we ought to slap MS for not even preparing their own software for AS4 and WM5.

WM2005 and software working (not??)
In relation to these:
SPB PocketPlus 3
Resco File Explorer
Microsoft Voice Command 1.5
I couldnt get them to work. SPB works for "quicklaunch" on the today screen, but no forced "close", no battery indicator, no PIE tweaks etc.
Resco couldnt even see the windows directory, and all Icons were not displaying correctly, and MSVC installed but doesnt work properly, and now wont install as I cant even get the icon out of settings.
If somebody can help me to get these to work, wonderful, maybe I have old versions? I love these 3 products and would be grateful to anybody who can help get them to work.

use the latest versions of resco exolorer and spb produts(plus,weather,gprs). they works

SW use in Jasjar(tested all working)
Pocket Paint
Sound Editor
VT sketch
wordmateha
winzip
games
Flux challange
sky force
billiards

Well, I currently have:
Working perfectly:
SPB Pocket Plus 3.1
Pocket Weather
Resco Explorer
Resco Radio
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide
Tweaks 2K2
SK Tools
One For All Solitaires
Worms World Party
Working and Usable:
Pocket Breeze (Some settings screens don't display perfectly, but it doesn't affect usability)
Pocket Music Bundle (Folder selection screens have some corruption, but after setting it up to load my entire music folder into the playlist at startup, everything appears in my playlist without any problems)
Morphgear (You need to fiddle about with the 'Orientation' and button mapping settings to get the up, down left and right buttons to actually 'do' up, down left and right, as Morphgear refuses to run properly in landscape mode)
Not working:
Contact Breeze
I've also tried out the SPB Weather & Diary which work perfectly, but I'm happier with Pocket and Contact Breeze (when it's updated) and Pocket Weather, so I've ditched most of my SPB stuff.

So far:
Pocket Plus 3.01
Planmaker - but beware you have to install in portrait mode
Textmaker - " " " " " " "
Calendar Plus from MohairSofa - a little dodgy doesn't quite line up the list right.

OK, I'll add my successes and failures:
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Very Good:
SOTI Pocket Controller v5.04 with my own skin.
WebIS Pocket Informant 2005 R3 Beta.
SBSH Pocket Breeze v4.3.18
Lakeridge WisBar Advance 2 v2.4.1.10
TCMP BetaPlayer v0.66
SPB Pocket Plus v3.0.1
Pocket Hack Master 2005 v3.15.000
Total Commander Registry cleaner
With some issue or disabled feature:
Pocket Music Bundle Pro v3.71 - but with landscape issues
VITO Sound Explorer 2005 v1.25 - No Today Plugin - Needs Hack Master!
Can't be installed yet:
Sprite Backup v3.1.3
SBSH Contact Breeze v1.1.0.1
CoPilot v5.0 GPS software
Rumored to work with some fiddling:
Tom Tom Navigator v5.1 GPS
Destinator 3 GPS

@Kevinnugent
In case of Planmaker have you noticed that once the available ram drops to around 15MB it stops working. The colourful circle spins for a short duration and then nothing happens. I do a soft reset which restores the available RAM to around 27MB and then planmaker starts working again till the available RAM again drops to 15MB or so.
I am using it on a JJ and this is a problem for me. For you and others I don't really know but would be obliged if you can test for me the operation of Planmaker at reduced memory conditions. Love to hear your comments.
Regards

srmz said:
@Kevinnugent
In case of Planmaker have you noticed that once the available ram drops to around 15MB it stops working. The colourful circle spins for a short duration and then nothing happens. I do a soft reset which restores the available RAM to around 27MB and then planmaker starts working again till the available RAM again drops to 15MB or so.
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This has been identified as an issue cause by PocketPlus, you should see whether you run the latest version 3.01 build 4036 or later.
An updated version of Planmaker is in the works though.

profiles

has anyone tested www.jgui.net phoneprofiles on qtek 9100?
is there another application to manage phone profiles on my qtek?
tnx

and pocket zen phone??

Many folks use PocketZenPhone or Phone Alarm.
I have always had problems with apps from JGUI.

pocketzen and phone alarm seem to be so much complicated

Well I'd recommend PocketZenPhone because of this great profile switching based on outlook switches.
Also, Photo Contacts PRO now provides this functionality to switch profiles (and a lot more, there's a trial available at their website).
I find that a combination of both these applications to work quite well and they both complement each other.
Cheers

I use PPC Profiles Pro. I tried PocketZenPhone but it seemed to slow much device down too much. PPC Profiles Pro is not as comprehensive as Zenphone but it's small, responsive and does what I need.

Mario4473 said:
has anyone tested www.jgui.net phoneprofiles on qtek 9100?
is there another application to manage phone profiles on my qtek?
tnx
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Functioned perfectly on my XDA II, did not function on my HTC Magician or Wizard.
Get ready for a Hard Reset.

If you want a light weight profile manager try win mobile apps phone profiles. http://www.winmobileapps.com/device/pocketpc/plt/plt.aspx

I looking for SW that can change profile automatically by hours of day

give pocketzen a go
the initial one didnt work, 5.5 i think it was... although it worked partially, the settings wouldnt so it was a bit pointless
then came out a newer release of the 5x series but ive not tried that... although i know many using it on the wizard
i myself started to use the very 6 beta 2 which worked great but wont be installing it until beta 3 comes out as theres a few niggles that do affect my phone such as bluetooth not turning on on incoming and volume minimum level being 1 not 0
once thats fixed its going back on... loved it while i used it
fully customisable and very easy to use
could do with a help menu for some of the items which i did not understand how to work with

bnycastro said:
If you want a light weight profile manager try win mobile apps phone profiles.
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yep, this one is nice, neat, light and free, however it does not provide such power as PZP which i personally use and recommend.

actually I own PZP as well but stopped using it a few months back [when I had WM2003SE] I haven't tried the newer versions for WM5 though.... maybe I'll get the new version when I've more time.

SPB Pocket Plus

SPB Pocket Plus v.3.0.1 works fine on my XDA mini s, but then after a soft reset, the dan thing won't load past the 02 splash screen, requiring a hard reset to get it working again.
Does anyone else experience this? If so, could anyone suggest some alternative apps that provide the following functions:
1. Close/minimize button
2. Desktop function
3. Battery meter across the top of the screen.
Cheers - Mike

"magic button" is good for all that...!

download the latest version (3.0.4 I believe) - that verison is compatable per their site. Its the verison I'm running on mine.
Regards - John

Me too and working fine with 3.0.4 version.
Robin

I'm running 3.0.4 on my Vario with no problems at all.
You have to install it on the main memory because it won't work from your SD card (mines did't)

3.1 beta
You can also try their 3.1beta release. On my 2K3 device it's much better integrated with the OS.
M

Yeh, I got it working now. Cheers guys

I'm running 3.0.4 on my Vario with no problems at all.
You have to install it on the main memory because it won't work from your SD card (mines did't)

Disable safe mode?
Doesn't magic button have that annoying ditionary link?

You mean that annoying dictionary link where, if you don't click it, nothing happens?
I dunno, I don't think that trumps Pocket+'s annoying 'Safe Mode' enabled by default option where, if you don't happen to read about disabling the thing, your WM5 PPC may require a hard reset

Problems with newer rom or SPB Pocket Plus?

Hi,
Since installing the newest O2 Rom three days ago, I've had on several occasions that Windows Mobile got so incredibly slow, that each tile in Minesweeper took nearly a second to draw.
I first thought it was my email being retrieved from the background, but even after turning that off it kept on happening every now and then, and the only thing that'd solve it was a reset.
I talked to a friend about it, and he seemed to have the same problem on his HTC Wizard since instaling his newest ROM (~2 weeks ago)
He had experimented a little more, and found out that it only happened with software installed, and the only software we have in common is SPB Pocket Plus (of which we both downloaded the newest version after the rom-update).
My current config is:
Radio: 1.11.00
OS: 1.30.107 WWE (O2)
ExtROM: 1.30.162 WWE (O2)
Software installed:
- Microsoft Games, Entertainment, and Arcade packs
- SPB PocketPlus
- SPB Backup
- Sean O'Connor's Pocket Games
- ScaryBear Software Check Notifications
- WM5Storage
- Hexacto Lemonade
- Tascalsoft TRE
- Kasuei Hitchiker
- TCPMP The Core Pocket Media Player
- C. Ghisler & Co. Total commander
I'm hoping I'm not the only one with these problems. If you are experiencing the same issues, please post here clearly stating what ROM and Software you have installed. That way maybe there's a way to pinpoint what's causing this

Spb Pocket Plus used to run smoothly when I had an older ROM (forgot which one, though); it seems to be less stable when installed on newer versions, so I just gave up.
May I recommend "Magic Button" as a substitue for the Close button feature in Pocket Plus? It takes up less system resource, and it's free!

richardlai said:
Spb Pocket Plus used to run smoothly when I had an older ROM (forgot which one, though); it seems to be less stable when installed on newer versions, so I just gave up.
May I recommend "Magic Button" as a substitue for the Close button feature in Pocket Plus? It takes up less system resource, and it's free!
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Are you absolutely sure this is caused by Spb PocketPlus ?

Well, the Universal definitely runs faster without Pocket Plus installed.