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Hiya! Some Recommendations please!!

Hi Everyone!
I just joined this forum as I've just found some answers I've been looking for!
I've got an XDA2i - the O2 branded version, after a very happy partnership with an XDA2 since early 04.
I've just gotten rid of the O2 active software after hard resetting and setting up in corporate mode. Unit seems to run 'quicker' - however I'd like to gauge some opinions.
1. Is there a way of getting back the battery meter and Profiles functions? if not, I guess 3rd party software would achieve this - but which ones are recommended? ot thought highly of here on this forum?
2. I'd like to get a better media player, is there any addons to Windows media that include a graphic equaliser? and allow playback of more video files and enhanced codecs? if not, again, whats the general consensus here as to which application works well?
3. I (slightly shamedly) have the hooky version of TomTom 5, I envisage more driving coming up as I get the ball rolling on my new business startup and will be getting my own registered copy. I've noticed the 'freeze' problem with TT5 and am now hoping that without the active software, it'll run properly. I looked through a posting that mentioned a 'patch' ? will I need this? another posting mentioned TT are aware of problems running TT5 on the XDA2i - Is it just best to wait till a new release comes out that takes care of this issue? Has anyone got the XDA2i and TT5 running smoothly?
4. Is it worth updating to the latest ROM? I've read a few of the posts and it seems the newer version has issues!
5. Finally, I know theres those utilities that look after quite a few functions and are what should have been included in Windows Mobile anyway. Something called 'Sqb Pocket plus'? is it any good? I want to be able to put more icons on my 'desktop view' be able to switch between applications easily and be able to 'close' programs properly. Any recommendations on good performing software?!
Overall, I'm very happy with my previous XDA2 and now this XDA2i, I try to perform a reset every 2 days or so, and other days it just keeps on going for 3-4 days before needing one. Apart from that, I've found the unit to be reliable, well performing and a great all in one unit.
I use a Scandisk 1GB SD card (normal speed one), along with a silicone carry cover, looking now to see what else I can install and use!!
Cheers for now! Hope I get some feedback! sorry for the long post!
Dennis! West London UK!!

Hi there, while I don't own an XDA 2i so I can't help you much on specific issues regarding that device I can certainly help with the first two questions.
1. For a battery meter I strongly recommend you check out Spb Pocket Plus, it comes with a battery and memory monitors and is highly configurable to do a lot of things. I've heard there are some issues with version 3 of the software with regards to the XDA II, I don't know if this carries over to the IIi as well, but I'm running 2.5 and have no problems so check it out!
2. As for a media player I'd recommend TCPMP (Formerly Beta Player) it will play all sorts of files, including those encoded in divx and xvid, and it's totally free too so it can't hurt to check it out!
Hope this helps and I'm sure others in the forum can help with the more device specific questions!

Hi
I like you had an XDA2 since early 04 and upgraded to the 2i in Feb this year. Good move, though in a few months you'll wish you'd waited for the Exec ;o) I'm ditching my 2i soon for it!
1) The o2 stuff comes as all-or-nothing, once it's uninstalled it's all gone I'm afraid. I would recommend Pocket Plus from SPB (www.sbpsoftwarehouse.com) as mjames_84 has suggested. It's probably the most widely used utility in the PPC market and that is for a good reason. You can have battery meters on the Today screen, but also with P+ across the very top of your screen which is always present. Very useful. There is also Journal Bar, which provides something similar plus one or two others (http://www.omegaone.com/journalbar/default.htm). www.handango.com or www.pocketgear.com will allow you to see all the alternatives.
2) Beta Player is OK and is better than it appears, though I personally would recommend either Conduits PocketPlayer, or PocketMind's PocketMusic. I think these are considered the Big Two commercially speaking. My preference recently switched from PocketPlayer to PocketMusic. Very customisable, easy to use and the extra features are what gives it the edge over Conduits'. It's also good value for money.
http://www.pocketmind.com/pmfp.htm
http://www.conduits.com/products/player/
3) TT5 with the 5.1 upgrade plus PC_Arcade's Tomtom POI patch should remove the freezing. It certainly seems to have with mine. Don't download the first one you see though, once you've installed 5.1 (though you may have to search for a "hooky" one elsewhere as I've heard the genuine 5.1 update removes whatever hooky 5.0 installation cracks are in there) look towards the end of this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=24268&start=25 for the 5.1 POI patch and install it. I still have the issue with POIs showing causing lockups but I believe that's the phone / SD card problem even though it's a Lexar 32x 1GB. If you turn POIs off but set the POI warning feature to show the ones you need to see, you will still be warned as you approach them.
4) Always upgrade to the latest ROM. Is your 2i straight from o2 or have you bought it third party? If it's from o2 then download the new ROM from http://www.my-xda.com/xda2i_soft.html and install as normal. If it's not then you'll need to follow the instructions set out in various sections of http://forum.xda-developers.com/vie...ostorder=asc&highlight=straight+imate&start=0
5) Pocket Plus as mentioned earlier is the best in my opinion, though there are options such as iLauncher and Journal Bar, amongst others. Search for them in Handango or PocketGear, though I'd highly recommend trying out P+.
Hope this helps. Don't worry about long posts...everyone on here is always happy to help.
Cheers
Ant

Sound
For better sound quality:
After upgrading my Himalaya to WM6, PocketMind's PocketMusic versions 3 to 5 don't work properly anymore.
I've tried Conduits Player but the sound is worse.
TCPMP doesn't play WMA although it says it does.
I've tried GPS Player but the sound quality is not still perfect.
Not even satisfied with iMusic withMP3.
Can't find replacement for PocketMusic.
Until somebody recommended SRS WOW HD.
It's like having sub woofer in your ears!
It works great with plain Media Player; no need for equaliser.
(Just set profile to Headset, Treble Reducer.)

Using Skype to call/qtek S200/

Hi all,
I am trying to use Skype on my S200 and it works ok when using it for text (what could go wrong there anyway )
However if I try to call then I get prob's.
Very slow, then I get sound problems (reception mainly).
Is this a problem anybody else is experiencing as well? Does anyone here have a solution? I remember reading about overclocking but I thought the OMAP processor that qtek s200 had is good enough to handle Skype?!
For info I downloaded the mobile version for 9090 as only 2 were available. The other one was for qtek 9000 (which I have not tried out yet).
"The minimum requirements to run Skype for Pocket PC 2.0 are:
· OS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2003
· Display: 320x240, 640x480 (portrait or landscape), 240x240, 480x480
· CPU: 312Mhz + (Optimized sound quality versions for Intel Xscale, 312Mhz and for 400MHz+), b
· Network: WiFi, 3G or EDGE "
Any ideas/suggestions?
P.S. I would like to avoid the overclocking solution if possible.
Thanks!

Hi Makis,
I am afraid you have to go through overclocking to get acceptable performances with Skype. I am currently using the latest version for Mobile (2.0) downloadable from the skype site.
Search the forum for OmapClock and Skype... you'll find all directions to run it.
...until a new version, optimized for Omap/dual core comes out... if ever...
Bye.

slvrbllt said:
Hi Makis,
I am currently using the latest version for Mobile (2.0) downloadable from the skype site.
Bye.
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Hi
Which one ? The one for slowest processor or the "normal" one ?
Thx for your answer.

slvrbllt,
Thanks for the reply.
I guess no other way around it. Overclocking it is then. One of these days I will give it a try, I remember seeing something about over clocking in here.
PS
Did you download the one for 9090 or 9000?
Thanks again.

See last post in this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=40583&highlight=skype+arm
and you should be able to try out the older, but specialized Skype for ARM devices, unlike the Xcale version that everyone here is using which is causing problems on Prophet. Download the GENERIC ARM version and give it a try.
Please post your results after trying it out.

krale thanks!
very helpful indeed.
For those who will read this in the future I think it is better if you follow the link that krale provided were you can find more specific and detailed info on this subject.

Makis101 said:
krale thanks!
very helpful indeed.
For those who will read this in the future I think it is better if you follow the link that krale provided were you can find more specific and detailed info on this subject.
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Look for A2DP tread on this forum... Sorry, I can't point you directly.

skype version
You can use the older Skype ARM version, however you won't have access to the contacts you may have added on your desktop version, since it is the newer v.2 which supports the server contact list.
However I'm using the new version of Skype without problems, overclocked to 240 of course.
Get the 312Mhz version from here:
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/download.html
I haven't tried the high speed one, it may work if you feel like experimenting.

All,
Thank you for your replies and suggestions, everything was very helpfull.
I decided to give overclocking a try.
I tried the opmapclock that you can find in the forums (search for overclocking) There is also a step by step guide on how to keep your gadget overclocked the whole time, because once the phone goes to sleep you have to overclock it again.
I tried my S200 running on 228Mhz and 240Mhz (skype worked fine) and so did all the other applications. I found the 228 enough to see a small improvement.. DO NOT expect miracles and please be careful since there can be some issues if youi over do it. I suggest you do some research in here before you decide to overclock.
I used the latest skype version (I think it is the 2.0 version).
Anyway I hope someone else can also find this info usefull in the future.
Once again thanks for all the help..
Makis

You also have the option of using other VOIP solutions. Do a search for SJphone and sipdiscount and you'll find more info. I can use SJphone without overclocking, but I need to overclock to 240 for the new version of skype.

Thanks Matterhorn I will have a look.

Getting Skype to work - the answer is here.

First, thanks to AsGF2MX and his topic here
This tweak is not new, im just bringing it to the attention of those who only read the prophet forums.
It would appear the high and low CPU version of skype are most likely the same, the only difference being which codec it uses to compress the audio (high uses a smarter and higher quality codec resulting in high voice quality).
While low has a lower voice codec it is possible to make it even lower. The actually call quality is fine, the only difference is IT WORKS!
Heres what to do:
1) Install Skype for Low CPU's from http://www.skype.com
2) Run the attached CAB or modify the registry yourself (HKLM\Software\Skype\Phone\Audio\DisableCodecs and set it to read ILBC G729 EG711U)
Thats it, no need to overclock. You cant call the skype echo123 or Linux users as they dont support this codec but everyone else should work fine on WiFi.

Now even easier. Below is an install which will install skype that will work on the Prophet/JAMin/M600/S200.
What is it?
Its just the bog standard Skype 2.0.0.51 from skype.com but I added the registry keys required to acutally get it working on this device. I also added the Today plugin from the new Skype 2.1 beta.
How?
1. Remove any existing Skype install
2. Click here to Download Skype for Prophet and run the CAB file on your device
3. Launch skype and logon
Also attached is a seperate download to add the today plugin found in the 2.1 Beta for those that dont want to fully re-install.

Wizard?
Any idea if this will work with a Wizard?

Yes, the original thread I took the tip from was for teh wizard. Same processor, same outcome.

Work fine, at least in my device, thanks a lot!

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Work fine, at least in my device, thanks a lot!
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As for me.

Seems to work fine for me too! Thanks a bunch

This is great. Thanks a ton! I finally am looking forward to installing Skype on my prophet without any hassle

works great here too on the wizard

I installed the CAB file that dannyoneill posted. When trying call skype's test number I get "no common codec" and skype hangs up. Does anyone know what to do about it?
// lidholm

You cannot use skype once you have applied this fix to call users running skype on Linux. Which is what the test server runs.
Linux only supports the one codec and it happens to be the one thats causing trouble for us.
For most they dont actually know anyone who runs Linux so its not a problem, and even if they did they have a choice. Not working at all or working for windows users.

Thanks for the reply.
Am I able to use SkypeOut ?
// lidholm

you can, as far as I know its just skype on linux that has issues, skype out, in , chat, it all works.

What about calling users that have Skype for Mac OS X? do their skype support this codec?

i believe so, yes

codec issues
This version works great with my xv6700, howeverm I replaced skype 2.2 with this. Problem is, when I reinstall skype 2.2 after uninstalling this modified 2.0 version, I cannot call with skype 2.2! It would seem all the codecs are disabled. No skypeout, no windows users, no nothing. I have checked the registry and there is nothing listed under the disabled codecs. Skype 2.2 worked OK (but slowly) before I installed this package. Any suggestions?

Does Skype work on GPRS
Hi,
Unable to download the cab file off the ftp server and also there's no Low CPU version available on www.skype.com mentioned as such. Can you please upload the file as an attachment with your message.
Also, I have an unlimited data plan through GPRS with my service provider. I have read, not clearly though, that Skype would work only through a Wi-Fi connection. My questions are -
1. Is it true, that Skype works only with Wi-Fi Net connectivity
2. If yes, is there any tweak/modification to use it through GPRS connection
3. If no, is there any other VoIP software available for WM5 that connects through GPRS.
Thanks,
Umesh
O2 Neo, WM5

JuxTuSiVo said:
This version works great with my xv6700, howeverm I replaced skype 2.2 with this. Problem is, when I reinstall skype 2.2 after uninstalling this modified 2.0 version, I cannot call with skype 2.2! It would seem all the codecs are disabled. No skypeout, no windows users, no nothing. I have checked the registry and there is nothing listed under the disabled codecs. Skype 2.2 worked OK (but slowly) before I installed this package. Any suggestions?
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Hi there,
I had the same problem with disabling the codecs. I installed the 2.2 and after setting DisableCodecs, any call would fail with an error message "Audio I/O error" (SkypeOut, too). Then I removed this registry setting, rebooted and the error persisted. It seems that skype stores this setting at a different position and doesn't change it back.
The solution to the problem is to manually navigate to the Skype folder, open config.xml and remove the codecs which should still be inside the <DisableCodecs>...</DisableCodes> tags.
However, I still haven't figured out what the problem with disabling the codecs is in the first place. I'm running WM5 on an O2 Neo. Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Chris

Thanks for your sharing!
I am going to give it a try!

Trinity to slow for Skype?

I installed Skype 2.2 BETA for Windows Mobile the other day and don't seem to be able to get a connection with reasonable voice quality. It's clearly not related to insufficient speed of the data connection cos when I'm running Skype on my laptop (through the internet sharing functionality of the Trinity), I get a good-quality Skype connection.
I'm guessing that the Trinity processor is pushed to its limit during an active Skype session: the device is pretty much not responding to stylus taps / hardware buttons - at least not for quite a while...
Is anyone experiencing similar problems Any help appreciated!

Are you sure you have downloaded the correct file for Skype, cause for me it works very good with no sound issues and very very fast response....Maybe you are running other energy consuming programms that leave you with little memory for Skype.

The file should be the correct one. When no applications are running, I've got a bit more than 20Mb free program memory. I've uninstalled Skype for now so I can't check how much of that is left after launching Skype. The file storage was pretty low (~2.5Mb) though as I don't have a miniSD card yet. But I guess that shouldn't really be a problem...

Hi,
i run skype and it´s cool
few points to take care of:
close all other apps wen running skype, active sync running in the background i the death of performance ;-)
goto settings, memory, close running apps. (i´ve set trinity to shut down the apps with the "X" butten, so i can minimize it with the "close" butten)
next: how many contacts do U have in skype? they recomend to have less than 100 for good performance.
lack of mem is an general performance issue, read the thread "Memory Problems) in this forum,... SKtools made a mirical on my trinity
cheers

andi512 said:
Hi,
i run skype and it´s cool
few points to take care of:
close all other apps wen running skype, active sync running in the background i the death of performance ;-)
goto settings, memory, close running apps. (i´ve set trinity to shut down the apps with the "X" butten, so i can minimize it with the "close" butten)
next: how many contacts do U have in skype? they recomend to have less than 100 for good performance.
lack of mem is an general performance issue, read the thread "Memory Problems) in this forum,... SKtools made a mirical on my trinity
cheers
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Hi Andi
I'm having real problems getting skype to run on my trinity(Orange SPVM700). I can only get it to run as a 'messenger' program, any time I try to make or receive a voice call it crashes. I'm seeing alot of talk about skype being blocked on the SPV and i'm beginning to wonder whether i'm going to need to make an upgrade to get it to work. Would you mind giving me details of the rom version you are running on your trinity. tia. If anyone else knows better I would be grateful for any advice. thanks

The last version of skype (2.2?) is not full compatible with trinity....
you can chat but you can't call with voice.
You will need the old beta skype version...
Here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/37248486/SkypeForPocketPC_Beta.CAB.html

thanks for this
it works nice

just try fring
Gtalk, Skype, MSN , SIP all in one app

thanks jacare, i was having the same problem with skype crashing when trying to make calls but i'll give this beta a go.
_blackjack_: fring is useless if you only have wi-fi and don't want to pay extra for gprs access.

_blackjack_ said:
just try fring
Gtalk, Skype, MSN , SIP all in one app
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Oh,man!!!
This is just what I need,because I use Skype and voipcheap all the time and now I got all under the same app.I usually use Skype and SJphone,but since I got this one much better,I like it.
Thanks so much.

Thanks - Skype beta is working great on the Dopod.
One more thing, how do I do the following (if possible):
1. Have Skype calls go through the speaker phone
2. Records Skype calls (on PC, I use Pamela)

Skype 2.1
Here you are another version.Skype 2.1
Are you guys running Skype and wifi?The reason why I ask you this,is because some routers,AP´s and Wifi routers when it comes to p2p they get kind of stuck.Some P2P apps open multiple connections and don´t close them properly,so it also depends on the memory of the router ,it´s not just the P3600.
Sorry guys I´ve trying to upload it 8 times but it keeps popping up this message over and over:Upload of file failed.

Thanks a lot guys...
I had the same problem (could not find the old version)
Works perfect now... as one year ago

jacare said:
The last version of skype (2.2?) is not full compatible with trinity....
you can chat but you can't call with voice.
You will need the old beta skype version...
Here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/37248486/SkypeForPocketPC_Beta.CAB.html
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jacare,
Thanks for this.
Man, am I relieved !!! One of the main reasons why I decided to get a Pocket PC was to be able to use the Skype and SkypeOut while mobile (HSDPA and Hotspots or even my home WiFi)
I have a new P3600i arriving around 27 Sept and to be proactive went and downloaded the latest Skype mobile, and while doing so saw the notice that it was incompatible with the P3600 , which means it'll be incompatible with the P3600i.
Expansys P3600i forum
Skype support notice
I've downloaded this earlier version and will use it when the new device arrives.

Some very noob questions here

Hello all,
I have receintly upgraded to an Xperia X1 on Vodafone UK, coming from a very old out of date phone, it is quite a leap, though i am use to Windows mobile.
I have been reading some of the topics here and have come across some questions, which i hope some kind sole does not mind answering for me.
1) A lot of talk is about flashing ROMS, i assume this is some kind of upgrade to the firmware or OS. Would somebody mind just explaining what it is and why its of benifit.
2)Another thing that has generated a lot of talk is hard SPL, again what is this?
3) I am a keen gamer and want to get some good games up and running on my phone. Though a lot of what i try does not work, i have seen suggestion on other forums that a bit of software can help a lot of compatible games run. Does anybody know what it is i may require? I have seen a video on youtube of somebody running some FPS games is this fake or is it possible?
4) As a new Xperia owner i would also like some suggestions of anything that people think to be essential, to get the best out of my phone. Be these software, firmware upgrades ect. I have installed Batti and Xperia Tweak both of which have been extremely usefull.
Cheers in advance for any help.

1) Have you ever formatted your PC because it's full of junk and it's the only way to remove the crap and start a fresh? Bit like that with some ROM's. Others start from nothing and install programs for you. I find it best to use a clean ROM (Jacks) then install what I want on top.
2) Hard_SPL allows you to flash a new ROM onto the device.
3) FPS is possible but remember it is a phone at the end of the day. Alot of games run fine and the rest just need the VGA fix as it's a different resolution.
Hope that helps

Thanks for the swift and helpfull responce.
So if i was to flash a new rom would it speed up my phone any or stop/reduce all the random errors i get?
I have heard that i may need to install .net framework 3.5 onto my phone to get some of the games working. How easy and safe is this to do? I assume it is just like adding anyother software to my phone.

Yes I would (and have) installed 3.5 framework. It is easy to install and maintain as it's just a cab installer.
I use the Jacks 1.4 Lite ROM. It's much quicker than stock and is as stable as you make it really. I highly reccomend at least reading up about it.

The Mole said:
4) As a new Xperia owner i would also like some suggestions of anything that people think to be essential, to get the best out of my phone. Be these software, firmware upgrades ect. I have installed Batti and Xperia Tweak both of which have been extremely usefull.
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Well so far I've installed SPB Backup, which does pretty much what it says on the tin. Useful if you plan on doing any modding, I guess. I also stuck SPB time on there coz I needed a decent stopwatch. There's a neat little program called Touch Response that basically makes the phone vibrate slightly when you press the touchscreen. The strength of the vibrate can be configured. It's not essential but it gives a nice physical feedback which touch screens often lack. Flash 3.1 is available for download and works with the Opera 9.5 browser. Oh yeah, coreplayer's a good one too. I can't remember where I got all of these but there should be some links on here. You could also try www.xperia-x1.com or www.inexperia.com or www.modaco.com

My current software setup includes:
Resco Explorer - Nice touch-friendly file explorer with many options
Mini Stumbler - Helps you find wifi hotspots
Call Firewall - Nice people ditcher
Coreplayer - for playing videos with assorted codecs
G-Alarm - Cool alarm replacement, you have to solve a puzzle before being able to snooze it
Missed call reminder - beep reminder for missed calls
Newsbreak - RSS reader
Pocket Tunes - iTunes playlist sync for winmo
Resco Audio Recorder - lets you record voice notes and your own phone conversations
Spb Wireless Monitor - lets you run reports on internet usage
Stopwatch - standard stop watch
hTorch - turns your camera flash into a flashlight
This is why i sold my iphone to come back to windows mobile, it's sooo much flexible, I missed being able to mod my phone.

Thanks once again for the great responces and help, they have been of great use i will be getting a good 80% of what has been suggested, it sounds right up my street.