ok, I'm a newbie with hella questions that were probably answered in the faqs, but I didn't see anything related to mac. I got missing sync, but I was wondering if there was a different way of installing cab files. I keep needing to mount it then load the cabs in. also is there a way to get the active sync thing to go away? (that message telling you to install the software on a pc). and windows mobile 6, how do I upgrade and how will that affect missing sync (I don't see anything on the website about compatibility).
then I got a few simple application questions;
I was looking for aim, whats the best application? I was hearing agile, but that it has a yearly subscription....also do these have the same kind of features as aim (well ichat), or is it just messages. (like I doubt there's file sharing, but what about sending and receiving hyperlinks)
photosharing: I saw something that said it allowed you to upload photos to places like photobucket, where can I find something like that?
and finally web browsing: any tabbed browsers or a way to have 2 windows open? or another browser in addition to explorer?
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hi everybody!
i'm really tired of all software for synchronization between desktop and ppc... i have an xda mini (or whatever you guys call them, qtek s100) and i run pocket informant...
on my pc i've currently got outlook (which i don't like very much), and syncing using activesync is a pain in the * (for many reasons which i don't have time right now to explain)!
now to my question... i would like to create my own software for my pc, with a simple layout, a database and a few functions to be able to manage my PIM on my desktop... the problem is the syncing... it should be able to communicate with my device through usb...
i also need do know more about the way my device stores contacts, tasks, appointments etc in databases... no point in doing the usb communication if i don't know what to get from the device...
does anyone know alot about these things, or perhaps where to turn?
thanks!
- mikael
Have you heard about the commercial software Intellisync? It's expensive but better than ActiveSync. Maybe you'll give that a try before you start programming.
intellisync
no, haven't tried that.... the thing with most commersial software is that it's often crowded with functionality you don't need... as i said, i would like a simple program with just a few features and functions...
however, i'll take a look at intellisync, but i still would be very happy for any replies to my first question...
- mikael
Hey all,
We're currently evaluating WinMo devices to replace blackberries in our company... thus far the results have been a mixed bag to say the least.
I look after an exchange 2003 environment (SP2) so we're push-email ready, however there's one big thing holding us up - IM.
On the blackberries, we use something called Blackberry Messenger which is capable of both online and offline messages, and pretty infallible. It runs in the background and whenever a user is online handles the sign-on and message delivery, likewise if a user is offline the network queues the message until they're back online.
I can't find anything like this for windows mobile, can anyone suggest soemthing I'm missing? until I have this we're stuck with blackberry...
TIA
German T-Mobile is offering a BlackBerry Software Addon for the MDA Vario - I started a thread a while back right here in the forum.
Since I have no use for Blackberry, etc. I have not installed/used it. But maybe its what you are looking for.
The only way to do (online) IM now on WM5 devices is via PocketMSN I think.
Dont know any alternatives (especially that can handle offline IM).
I'm new here, but....
I know on the PC there is a program that handles offline messaging and it is available on the PocketPC now too. It's called ICQ. You can send a message offline and the person will receive it when they logon.
http://www.icq.com/download/ftp-pocketpc.html
Lemme know if that's what you're looking for.
you can use Agile Messenger.. Lets you use AIM/ICQ/Yahoo/MSN IM accounts. There's a thread someone in here that has the info on it.. just search the forums for Agile Messenger.
You might want to contact Jabber and work out somemthing with them, the idea's mentioned above are good but I know you need something internal (not somthing that has potential use for (ab)use/danger)
http://www.jabber.com/index.cgi?CONTENT_ID=690
Any day now, M$ is gonna release mobile office connect. If you use office connect already this will move the IM client out to WM5.
You can try Saki,
It has the features you mentioned as well as integrated email, RSS feeds, and others. I know a company that chose to use this software and wizards instead of Blackberries.
http://www.sakimobile.com
Let's not forget Microsoft's Live Communication Server (LCS) 2005 with the office communicator SIP client.
Raptor
I just started to learn to customize my t-mobile wing this week and am still a newbie at all of this. The only thing I know best about my wing is how to work the camera, phone, text message with aim 2.0, and go on the internet with wifi. I downloaded this alarm clock program thing a few days again. It was the enAlarmPPC one. I didn't like it because the trial only allows you to use it for no more than 3 minutes, I'm dead broke so my only choice was to uninstall it. I remember the program by using the remove/add programs tab in the system tab. I thought that was all I had to do, it wasn't until a few days later when I connect my wing to my computer and a weird message came up saying something about (Cannot execute\program\files\enAlarmPPC\enAlarmPPC.exe), but instead of saying program it's storage file. Is there a way to stop this from happening without the use of programs that requires me to pay? I'm really dead broke and I don't think my sister will lend me any money for now.
A second problem, well, I don't know if this is really a problem but it had just been bugging me. I have my phone contact list containing only phone numbers before but after I signed in to MSN Messenger, suddenly a whole list of emails showed up in my contact lists with the phone numbers. Is this normal? Is there a way to get rid of the emails address? I have a lot of numbers in my contact lists so it killed me with a whole list of over 20 email addresses showed up. I don't want to delete them from my messenger but just want to know of a way to separate the contacts.
Thank you sooo much for taking your time to read this. Hoping and wishing that someone will help me. THANKS and PLEASE.
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Just to clarify a few things. I did try to google and yahoo for help, I searched for three days thinking that there will be a site out there that could help me. But there wasn't and the ones that give somewhat of an explanation requires me to pay for the program. I'm super cheap, yes I am aware of that. So please please help me out.
Try this link to delete the alarm software
http://www.maik-wiege.de/content/view/22/46/lang,en/
Windows Live Messenger
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334621
This is a new version of WLM that was released that allows you to choose whether or not you want to combine your Msngr conatcts with you outlook/sim contacts. Be cafeful because you cannot delete the Msngr Contacts from your phone without deleting them from you IM List, I think the only solution would be to to a hard reset then re-install WLM using the version I just linked to.
Hope that helps
Hi,
I have installed Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile Professional (Pocket PC) on my Telus Diamond.
I don't use Skype for VoIP, I use it for the messaging. My gripe with this Skype is it puts a tag line that says something on how I'm using Skype without a PC and on a mobile with a "Learn More" link. I don't like that tagline. I can't even seem to change it. For example, my Skype is logged in at my work PC, and I want to log in from my phone as well.
I want the tagline to show as the one that's on my PC's Skype.
The other issue with this is, it doesn't go away on idle or anything like that. And as you can see, the Skype provided to Mobile users is very stripped down to a basic IM client.
No auto away on idle of 5 mins, no chat window being opened or sound or vibe or any notification when IM'd (The only way you know you got messages is when you open your Skype client, you'll see your tab "Chats" highlighted, the stupid tag line.
Hence, I'm looking for an alternative client that might be available for WinMo6.1 that allows all of what I'm looking for.
Any help would be appreciated.
I like FRING: http://www.fring.com/
But I don't know if it suits your needs.
teddyen66 said:
I like FRING: http://www.fring.com/
But I don't know if it suits your needs.
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Does it provide IM for Skype you think?
I'll give it a try.
Installed it, tested it, removed it.
It plasters the tagline, and every message sent on Skype also has a signature. Agh!
Thanks for pointing me to it though, appreciate it.
Hi,
I have searched in this forum for similar topics but I didn't find anything which answered my question specifically so have started a new one.
I have just ordered my G1 (or Dream (sounds better)) for £35 a month with Unlimited Texts, 700 mins, unlimited internet and 11 months half price by redemption.
I have a few simple questions to ask about the phone and it's functions etc.
1) Ok so I am in the UK. From what I've gathered, the UK G1 doesn't allow you to use MSN Messenger with the default IM Client. I was woundering if there was any patch or something like that to open up the MSN Messenger capeability on the IM client?
2) How do items such as contacts work? Are they stored on the phone or are they displayed on the phone and only stored on the Gmail server? I have heard that the Android software is pretty much "cloud" software and it works in sync with Gmail however, I would be worried If I went somewhere with little network coverage and couldn't view my contacts beause of lack of internet connection.
3) Is there any solution for the no flash on the camera?
4) Anything else you would reccomend for an Android Newbie? Does anyone regret switching from WM to Android?
Thanks everyone
brummiesteven said:
Hi,
I have searched in this forum for similar topics but I didn't find anything which answered my question specifically so have started a new one.
I have just ordered my G1 (or Dream (sounds better)) for £35 a month with Unlimited Texts, 700 mins, unlimited internet and 11 months half price by redemption.
I have a few simple questions to ask about the phone and it's functions etc.
1) Ok so I am in the UK. From what I've gathered, the UK G1 doesn't allow you to use MSN Messenger with the default IM Client. I was woundering if there was any patch or something like that to open up the MSN Messenger capeability on the IM client?
2) How do items such as contacts work? Are they stored on the phone or are they displayed on the phone and only stored on the Gmail server? I have heard that the Android software is pretty much "cloud" software and it works in sync with Gmail however, I would be worried If I went somewhere with little network coverage and couldn't view my contacts beause of lack of internet connection.
3) Is there any solution for the no flash on the camera?
4) Anything else you would reccomend for an Android Newbie? Does anyone regret switching from WM to Android?
Thanks everyone
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hi!
1) nope, the UK (or RC8) firmware does not come with the MSN application. If you want to have this feature you must flash the US (RC33) firmware. (makes no difference, except the numbering system is confusing as hell but works normally.) Also, you can only really use it connected to wifi, because if you use the MSN app over 3G, it uses SMS for the messeges rather than data (just noticed you have unlimited texts, so this wont be an issue for you ).
2) all your contacts are 'synced' to the phone from your gmail account, after the 'sync-ing', you will not need to be connected to the internet to view, add, or edit contacts. but when you do get a connection it *should* automatically sync up, adding the contacts to your account. You can also add contacts from a simcard.
3) As it stands, no. unless you have a torch handy
4) Can't say anything about WM as i've never had it. I would certainly recommend rooting your phone (don't worry about legal issues, it apparently doesn't void your warrenty and even t-mobile are linking people here to get instructions on how to do it ). once rooted, you can load up edited firmwares, allowing you to do all sorts: adding multi-touch, auto-rotation, installing Debian on your phone, changing from UK/US to Developer firmware and installing the many different themes avaliable.
oh, rooting (and installing the Hard SPL Bootloader) also makes your phone virtually 'un-brickable', software wise. so thats another reason to do it
have fun