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 can't get a basic app I have created using VB.net to run on my SX-66. In fact other .net compact framework apps I have gotten from other developers won't work either. I have tried a hard reset and started from scratch but I have had no luck getting the app or finding any answers. Cingular and Siemens both point at MS. I can't find crap from MS about this.
The app works fine on a Toshiba PPC but all it does is show the wait cursor momentarily then nothing, not even a error message on my SX-66. Mobile apps using the eVB runtime files work fine. It is just the .net compact framework app that is the problem.
Does anyone have a VB.net app working on a SX-66? If so maybe I can compare some files with you and track this issue down.
Thanks.
I notice there's no longer an option to synchronise access database files in AS 4. Or am I missing something obvious? Is there a relational database program that will work in WM5 ?
nope your not missing a thing, but M$ appear to have!!
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Is there a relational database program that will work in WM5 ?
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I had been using SprintDB Pro with my WM2003SE devices and when I got my Jasjar with WM5 I installed it and it's been running fine to this point. The developer states there will be a WM5 version but I haven't run across anything yet in the current version that doesn't work in WM5.
Anyone tried a Pocket PC 2003 lately? I was just dug my XDA IIs out of the cupboard - runs so bloody fast!! Switch between programs and settings its all instant. Puts the Hermes and WM5/6 to shame.
Dos also fast, but when it comes to function...
And the programs for ppc2003 are also getting fewer everyday.
One important difference between WM2003 and later versions of WM is the type of flash memory used. WM2003 uses NOR flash which allows XIP (execute in place), i.e. it behaves like RAM and programs can be executed directly from it. WM5 and later uses NAND flash, which behaves like a disk, i.e. programs have to be copied into RAM before executing. This copying slows down the OS.
This can't be accurate because WM2003 devices had WM5 upgrades.
indiekiduk said:
This can't be accurate because WM2003 devices had WM5 upgrades.
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Only a few with newer flash technology!
indiekiduk said:
This can't be accurate because WM2003 devices had WM5 upgrades.
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You got me! Sorry, don't believe a word I said in my previous post!
indiekiduk said:
This can't be accurate because WM2003 devices had WM5 upgrades.
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As posters have said above, Certain devices had the flash memory type available to allow a WM5 upgrade (most likely something built in as an upgradeable thing at the time before WM5 was rolled out).
This was something I remember reading about before buying my TyTN.
I've been using noteM 1.21 on an Axim X51v for a few years to record classes. It's one of my favorite programs, and works fine on the WM5 Axim despite having been written for PPC 2003. Now I've gotten a Sprint Touch with the stock ROM; I'm very happy with it, but NoteM won't work correctly on it. It seems to install okay, and everything looks fine with the interface when it's running, but it makes terrible recordings (distorted and filled with clicks). Is anybody using this program successfully? I've seen a number of reports of success on other WM6 devices.... I've tried installing from a .cab file and through Active Sync.