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We have noted some strange locking up of our Xda II's over on the MTekk forums requiring a hard reset. We have a number of threads running at the moment but the main one is here.
I have been in touch with Spb about this and they inform me it is actually an HTC and MS issue. Below is their email response.
Hello David,
We do our best to fix this problem ASAP. We work hard with HTC and
Microsoft now on this problem.
But this problem occurs not only with Spb Pocket Plus but with other
programs too.
We have feedback from HTC and Microsoft about that (sorry, I cannot
disclosure more
details since it is information obtained from our partners).
So I am not sure we will be able to fix it in Spb Pocket Plus - probably
HTC will fix it in their ROM.
Spb Pocket Plus does not use any undocumented functions that can cause
such behavior.
Probably we will disable running Spb Pocket Plus on these devices at all
until HTC fixes this bug in ROM
Pocket Plus 1.x is not available online now but I can send it to you if you want via e-mail.
If you bought Pocket Plus 2.x and can't use it, you can always ask for refund.
If you have any questions, please, don't hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Margarita Bochkova
Customer Support Team
Spb Software House
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com
Phone: +7 812 324 49 44
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It appears as though this issue could also be happening with version 1 of Pocket Plus on the 1.66 ROM (and some 1.72 ROM's too).
Thought you guys might like to know. Generally I find Spb products to be good, but it appears as though Spb are being blamed for this issue. I think this email help point the finger in the right direction.
Dave
Hi djwhyte
This is some strange stuff as I've been running Pocket Plus 2.0 for a few months and have recently installed 2.1 (just for the hell of it I think its only a VGA update from what I can see)... but have not had any problems on my XDA II before, hear are my details of my device if this helps:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165
The only thing I could think that I MIGHT be doing diferent is that I do not use the today screen pluging (I use all other features like repeating allarms and task mannager!) At the begining I did use the today screen and do not recall any problems as well I've taken it off because my today screen was getting to cluttered with other software I am running.
Not sure if this is going to help you but have to tired installing Pocket Plus with NO other applications installed after a hard reset? It might be a conflict with other software or even a totaly other product causing the problem? Not sure hope this can help you!
Regards
Fudge!
Pocket Plus 2 is installed in my wife's XDA2 with 1.66rom. its almost 3 weeks now and so far no problem. my XDA2's rom is only 1.60.
Hey thanks for info guys.
I will have to try without the today screen pluggin and see if makes any difference.
Boybi, your wifes Xda II which is on the 1.66 ROM, does it have the today screen plugin enabled?
Dave
is the Today Plugin the one where you can put battery and memory bars, and put some icons? if yes, then its enabled.
i too am having problems with the spb pocket plus v2.1 using xda2 with 1.66WWE ROM version. i get hang ups and the unit would do a hard reset. good thing i always do a backup of the contacts and appointments!
aside from Pocket Plus, what other Today Plugins can you guys recommend?
I was wondering what was the lockup caused by. I uninstalled the SPB GPRS and SPB Pocket Plus and now it's ok. No more lockup. I had to hard reset, but couldn't initial find the problem until the trial expired, weird. I guess that's why I bought it.
I find GPRS monitor is OK!!
I have a feeling the Today plugin is the cause as I have had no such crashes since I installed it again with the today screen disabled. What part of it I don't know though.
Boybi, which icons, sliders does your wife have enabled on the plugin?
One thing to note on this, is that SPB update their software silently and don't tell ya about it.
So get the latest build of PocketPlus and try again.
Cheers
my wife's XDA2 just locked-up today! can't turn it on even using soft reset. so i think its really the Pocket Plus! now i disabled the today plugin.
Ooooh Sorry Boybi, I hope I didn't curse you but that sounds like the lockup.
I have been running sweetly for three days without the Today screen plugin for PP2. How long did your wife have the Today screen showing before it locked up? Days? Weeks?
Cheers,
Dave
Possible LOCKUP?
DJWHYTE,
im using pocket plus ver 2.1 on a 1.66 ROM XDA II, just installed it 24 hours ago, no problems so far.
All featured ITEMS enabled, Today Plug-in, File Explorer enhancements, Pocket IE enhancement, Looping Alarm, etc..
Im very disturbed by what I just read in this thread, although I have experienced 1 LOCKUP, it happened while SPB Pocket Plus was NOT YET installed.
Can anyone please advise HOW LONG was the average time FROM installation of pocket plus DID the LOCKUP occur? and what your POCKET PLUS version and ROM versions are?
Certainly would put most of us at ease.
Cheers
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chameleon said:
DJWHYTE,
Can anyone please advise HOW LONG was the average time FROM installation of pocket plus DID the LOCKUP occur? and what your POCKET PLUS version and ROM versions are?
Certainly would put most of us at ease.
Cheers
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With my previous 1.66ITA it worked for about 3 months without troubles (PP 2.0 first and 2.1 later) .
After the upgrade to 1.72.04ITA no chance to install it anymore; it freezes and the only way out is hard resetting. :evil:
Spb team says that they are working on it... hope so, otherwise I will claim for my money back. :evil: :evil:
My experience up to now is that PP is white or black: it works or not, at all. In your case it works, so I would not worry too much... :roll:
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dave said:
My experience up to now is that PP is white or black: it works or not, at all. In your case it works, so I would not worry too much... :roll:
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Good, now I can sleep better knowing my XDA 2 will still turn on tomorrow when I wake up. Thanks DAVE.
Any other observations out there?
I may DREAM better if there are, hehehe.
my wife's 1.66rom XDA2 runs with PP2.1 for 2 weeks without any problems until yesterday.
maybe other apps?
boybi,
pre,
maybe another app caused the lockup? you havent installed anything new in those two weeks? may i please know what your apps are?
mine are:
1. pocket plus 2.1
2. my calendar
3. pocket zen
4. flash player activeX
5. morphgear
6. calendar plus
7. pocket translator
8. pencil box
9. calc98 and aidem calc
10. betaplayer
11. SB check notifications.
12. vbirthday
just want to know for comparison AND app finger-pointing.
thanks.
I too have had the problem
Ever since I installed the Spb PocketPlus ver 1.x and onward I have had that problem. It occurs rarely but often enough to annoy me (1-2 times/month). It seems to make no difference if I disable the Today screen. I have removed it now. I don't have much other software on it, except for Destinator 3 and a painting program. I won't return to PocketPlus until the issue is solved.
Johan
sbp
The italian localized 2.1 will not work on the 1.72 ROM, to make it works you need to install the 2.0 and after it the 2.1.
No problems at all
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chameleon said:
boybi,
pre,
maybe another app caused the lockup? you havent installed anything new in those two weeks? may i please know what your apps are?
mine are:
1. pocket plus 2.1
2. my calendar
3. pocket zen
4. flash player activeX
5. morphgear
6. calendar plus
7. pocket translator
8. pencil box
9. calc98 and aidem calc
10. betaplayer
11. SB check notifications.
12. vbirthday
just want to know for comparison AND app finger-pointing.
thanks.
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ito lang mga nakainstall:
1. spb pocket plus 2.1
2. pocketzenphone
3. sprite backup 3.0
4. sprite pocketmon (today plugin disabled)
5. uBook
the memory card i have ordered for my wife's XDA2 just arrived that's why i haven't installed a lot of programs in her unit.
I have IPDashboard, Agenda Fusion and Wisbar Advance 2 installed in my Jam. I'm having problems with my PDA not ringing(or vibrating) when in stand-by and need to do a soft reset to enable it again(ringing function). I missed several calls already and I decided to upgrade to 1.06 ROM. i installed the same set of apps and got the same problem. I did a hardreset and have not installed any of the said app and now my Jam works like it should be.
I'm just wondering if any of you are having the same issues that I have and what applications currently installed in your Jam.
WisBar Advance2 is known to have caused problems with Phone Edition devices.
The guy at Lakeridge is even kind enough to inform anyone about this in the middle of the front page on the wisbar download site:
"(Please note that this is not yet compatible with PocketPC Phone Devices)"
bamse said:
"(Please note that this is not yet compatible with PocketPC Phone Devices)"
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stupid me i missed that.. i've used it with my iMate and 6315 before but I dont remember having that problem
thanks!
I had the same problem with Wisbar.
In the Lakeridge forum there is a beta version that solves that problem.
Works for me.
(In the new beta there is also a working signal strength meter.)
i tried the beta.. so far so good. i just can't have a PDA without WA
task bar replacement for Magic Button
Does anyone know of a good task manager/closer that doesn't cause lockups and screen freezes?
I tried using magic button, but its buggy as hell, same with wis bar advance.
If I don't use any task manager, my jam is jamming. no soft reset or lock up issues.
Please help.
thanks
WA 2.0.14 beta works fine with my Jam(as of now). no lock ups or anything. i just cant find any task manager with feature set as WA thats why Im sticking with it(and great support too)
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dnp_now said:
Does anyone know of a good task manager/closer that doesn't cause lockups and screen freezes?
I tried using magic button, but its buggy as hell, same with wis bar advance.
If I don't use any task manager, my jam is jamming. no soft reset or lock up issues.
Please help.
thanks
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Hi dnp_now,
I'm using vbar (can be found here: http://www.vieka.com/vbar.htm) as well as TillanoSofts SmallMenu (http://www.tillanosoft.com/ce/smenu.html) for switching between apps and closing them on my german MDA compact.
Both of them are running at the same time and are also linked to one hardware button by VITO ButtonMapper (free version for two actions per button is included in a Cebit-Software package available here: http://www.mobile2day.de/cebit/).
This combination is very practible, because I can start and close every program installed on my MDA using the hardware buttons and dont have to use the stylus:
One tap of the hardware button opens SmallMenu with which I can start the programs and switch between already opened apps, two taps on the same button opens vbar, with which I can close the programs (also those running in the background!).
So one-handed operation is possible without any problem. The only downer is that vbar cant' be used in landscape mode, i.e. better close it when switching to LS and reactivate it when you switch back to portrait mode again.
Hope this helps,
greets, BGK[/url]
I would suggest SPB PocketPlus. Very stable, and well worth the money.
jam keeps turning on when connected via activesync
Hello,
Does anyone know why my jam keeps turning on when its connected via activesync?
I put it on standby, then a few minute later it turns on, and try to sync with my desktop. I'd rather have it on standby most of the time.
thanks
Hi guys,
Skype for window mobile been updated to Version 2.2.0.36, released on June 11, 2007. Here is the link.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/mobile/:)
TyTN is not supported...
I installed Skype on my Hermes (8525) the latest version and it installed fine, logged in fine, and everything worked except when i went to make a call skype then would close on me after I attempted to connect.
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TyTN is not supported...
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Not sure what you mean. Near their download button is a picture of a TyTn. Have you seen something that states what you say?
Mike
I got same problem
fresh-popcorn said:
I installed Skype on my Hermes (8525) the latest version and it installed fine, logged in fine, and everything worked except when i went to make a call skype then would close on me after I attempted to connect.
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I got same bad experience with you, dont know what is the problem. I tried to install it through PC instead of CAB. Trying..But it is still not working. It close automatically when i tried to make a call. I decided to go back to beta. Luckly i didn't delete the beta version.
Specifically, the website says that if you install this version on a TyTN, you will lose calling and only have text chat available. Thanks, Samsung.
Just checked a few other sites and some folks have installed and running it OK (using TyTn) and others not on other branded versions.
Mike
is it matter with wm5.0 or wm 6.0?
mikechannon said:
Just checked a few other sites and some folks have installed and running it OK (using TyTn) and others not on other branded versions.
Mike
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I am using QTEK rom wm5.0.
Details here:
http://support.skype.com/index.php?..._j=subcat&_i=58'>Skype+for+Windows+Mobile</a>
i have the same problem on cingular 8525. i just downloaded and installed skype yesterday. it starts and connects fine.... but once i try to make a phone call, skype closes itself. i tried with wifi and with edge still didnt work...
this is the first time i install skype mobile from skype website. does anybody have a work around or a version of skype mobile that works with 8525? thank you in advance.
CRB said:
i have the same problem on cingular 8525. i just downloaded and installed skype yesterday. it starts and connects fine.... but once i try to make a phone call, skype closes itself. i tried with wifi and with edge still didnt work...
this is the first time i install skype mobile from skype website. does anybody have a work around or a version of skype mobile that works with 8525? thank you in advance.
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Guys, i tried to install 2.2 beta version. It works fine. I uploaded the beta version in the attachment for anyone want to use it. Sorry upload failed.
you can find the beta version here http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/download_beta.html
i just uninstalled the new version and installed the beta, but i still have that issue? maybe skype wasnt uninstalled completly, how can i make sure that it was completly uninstalled before i install the beta version?
A Hard Reset would make sure the newer version wasn't on your device.
DeviantOne said:
Details here:
http://support.skype.com/index.php?..._j=subcat&_i=58'>Skype+for+Windows+Mobile</a>
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Too bad that doesn't tell us why the TyTN isn't supported any more, when it previously explicitly was. (There was a download for either the Cingular 8525, or the TyTN, I don't remember.)
I'm running the previous stable version (2.1.0.66), and the last time I used it (at least a month ago), it worked fine for calls. Seeing as I have a SkypeOut account, the ability to use it for voice chat is somewhat important to me - I bought the 8525 primarily for this purpose. Guess I'll be keeping the CAB around for a while yet.
-- Joe
can you send me that .cab by email plz? or upload it on here? using skype mobile was one thing i looked forward to use on my 8525
Skupe 2.2.0.18 Beta
We are having the same problem with the trinity...
But with this "old" 2.2.0.18 Beta everything seems to work fine...
http://rapidshare.com/files/37248486/SkypeForPocketPC_Beta.CAB.html
Probably the same is happening with tytn....
Problems with new Skype
Yeh, I've got the same problem with new Skype i.e. as soon as I try to make a voice call the program shuts down.
Same issues with my softbank, the program closes itself when I try to make a call.
I noticed that the new version supports the dopod version of the Tytn, anyone tried that?
Skupe 2.2.0.18 Beta
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We are having the same problem with the trinity...
But with this "old" 2.2.0.18 Beta everything seems to work fine...
http://rapidshare.com/files/37248486..._Beta.CAB.html
Probably the same is happening with tytn....
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this beta version worked for me after having the same issue with newer version...
Yes, I tried the 2.2.0.20 & 2.2.0.36
Both have same problem with my X01HT... i think i should go back to 2.1 vesion.
Hi
Does anyone have this problem?
I am really happy with wm6 BUT media player just wont work at all.
If i try and launch the app direct - crash hard reset required
If i try and launch a media file - crash hard reset required.
Is it my ROM Version?
Is there a fix??
Thanks
Alan
ROM Version - 2.20.405.1
ROM Date - 06/21/07
Radio Version - 1.32.00.00
ExtROM - 2.20.405.101
my wmp don't works with realvga and 128dpi.
if i start's the pocket freezes and a SOFT reset is required.
i have the last official wm6 rom.
regards
bartito said:
my wmp don't works with realvga and 128dpi.
if i start's the pocket freezes and a SOFT reset is required.
i have the last official wm6 rom.
regards
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There is a fix for this - look through the Black Tough v2 (WM6) thread - you have to stop WMP starting in library mode.
Success!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
It was a conflict with RealVGA.
For those who have this problem and don't want to spend an hour looking through the thread, this is what i did:-
1.
Ran it in 192dpi, went into the media player options and took off the option to start in library.
This worked but if i tried to access the library it locked again.
2.
www.htc-devs.com/uploads/Athena/Athena Project Test WMP Fix.cab
Installed this and everything works perfectly.
Alan
Great fix....thank you...
alanjb123 said:
Success!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
It was a conflict with RealVGA.
For those who have this problem and don't want to spend an hour looking through the thread, this is what i did:-
1.
Ran it in 192dpi, went into the media player options and took off the option to start in library.
This worked but if i tried to access the library it locked again.
2.
www.htc-devs.com/uploads/Athena/Athena Project Test WMP Fix.cab
Installed this and everything works perfectly.
Alan
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In addition to this, also go to Menu->Options->Skins tab and preview the skin. It takes a while before it displays. Do this in 192dpi mode and do it for both orientations.
Edit - Oh sorry, didn't see about the cab. I replied to the wrong post. But if you still have problems, do what I suggested too.
Hi I have just upgraded my rom to Dutty's 3.7 final, and its great. I have done quite a few things after installing it and I have the following problems
1) opera dosent work anymore it runs most of the time but no page ever loads (wifi or 3g) all other programs that use data work fine. I installed opera 9.7beta then uninstalled as it wasnt working very well for me, maybe this broke something?
2) I want to be able to get manilla in landscape, I have tried a few options, duttys enable manilla landscape didnt work for me, flipit didnt work for me for anything either. I tried At0mAng & Danny_and_2 TF3D2 Tweak which dose work but only enables rotation on tf3d and I want control over all my apps(it also seems to disable gsensor in apps that worked before e.g. magic 8ball).
3) related to the last one e java always rotates with the gsensor even when its disabled, which messes up a game i have installed which starts in landscape as default, when i rotate to play the screen messes up rotating and only seeing hale the screen the wrong way round.
4) in buttons I tried enabeling rotate screen via long call press, but it seems my phone wont recognize a long call press no matter what action i ascociate with it. long end works fine though.
badasschris said:
Hi I have just upgraded my rom to Dutty's 3.7 final, and its great. I have done quite a few things after installing it and I have the following problems
1) opera dosent work anymore it runs most of the time but no page ever loads (wifi or 3g) all other programs that use data work fine. I installed opera 9.7beta then uninstalled as it wasnt working very well for me, maybe this broke something?
2) I want to be able to get manilla in landscape, I have tried a few options, duttys enable manilla landscape didnt work for me, flipit didnt work for me for anything either. I tried At0mAng & Danny_and_2 TF3D2 Tweak which dose work but only enables rotation on tf3d and I want control over all my apps(it also seems to disable gsensor in apps that worked before e.g. magic 8ball).
3) related to the last one e java always rotates with the gsensor even when its disabled, which messes up a game i have installed which starts in landscape as default, when i rotate to play the screen messes up rotating and only seeing hale the screen the wrong way round.
4) in buttons I tried enabeling rotate screen via long call press, but it seems my phone wont recognize a long call press no matter what action i ascociate with it. long end works fine though.
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1. Opera works fine for me. Just used Opera which came with rom. If your still having problems with your new beta version. Try installing original version again or perform a hard reset to get orginal back.
2. Try using Changescreen
3. Again try Changescreen though I have a few games installed which start in landscape including NFS Undercover & Xtrakt. Both work fine.
4. I remember reading somewhere (do a quick search) that some button functions cannot be altered. Not sure it can change functions as you described for this button. Try AEBPlus
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1. Opera works fine for me. Just used Opera which came with rom. If your still having problems with your new beta version. Try installing original version again or perform a hard reset to get orginal back.
2. Try using Changescreen
3. Again try Changescreen though I have a few games installed which start in landscape including NFS Undercover & Xtrakt. Both work fine.
4. I remember reading somewhere (do a quick search) that some button functions cannot be altered. Not sure it can change functions as you described for this button. Try AEBPlus
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wow thanks for the quick reply, I didnt think one man could have all the answers. One thing where should I get the orginal version of opera from? I want the one with the zoom bar that comes with the rom I assume if I download from operas website it will actually be an older version.
again thanks for the quick and really helpful answer
badasschris said:
One thing where should I get the orginal version of opera from?
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Version installed on Throy's V3.7 XT is Opera Version 9.5 build 16643
I'd either try searching Themes, Applications and Software forum or google it.
Fallen Spartan said:
Version installed on Throy's V3.7 XT is Opera Version 9.5 build 16643
I'd either try searching Themes, Applications and Software forum or google it.
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awesome thanks so much