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Best Day to Day Applications to Use

hi, i am new to pocket pc in general.
could you guys that's been using your pda's please let me know what applications you guys recommend having on the pocket pc for my day to day usage. I have a Qtec S100 with 64Mb Memory.
For this I mean additional apps to download and install, but also apps that comes with pocket pc 2003 2nd edition that you recommend.
could you also state where you get these apps from.. i.e. download sites.
regards
bushmen

I pray that you days are much better than mine But here are some items.
I use Pocket Breeze to display appts and tasks on my Today screen.
I use PocketInformant to manage my calendar, etc as it find it offers much more than the built-in apps.
PocketZenPhone for different profiles (adjusts the sounds, screen, etc) by selecting an icon, or by Outlook calendar or even just by time.
ListPro. It is a list program on some major steriods. It is more a cross between a list program and a database. It is quite flexible, so I use it to keep track of things from a shopping list, to vehicle maintenance to PPC tips and software keys.

thanks harleyxlc,
this information is really valueble to me since I don't know anything about pda apps.
cheers
bushmen

My apps on S100
http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378063
On my S100 (clone of M500):
WisBar (or my preference, SmallMenuPlus) for task management
SpriteBackup for backups. Memaid for memory cleanup
PocketMusic or Mort Player for music
TextMaker for wordprocessing
Games - BustEm2, Flux, MorphGear emulator, SimCity, SprintRG, VectorBlaster, Elite
Films - BetaPlayer and Pocket TV listings
Art - PocketArtist and Resco Picture Viewer
Sound - Resco Sound Explorer (MP3 recording/dictaphone)
Internet - MultiIE (improves Internet Explorer), Newsbreak reader, PTVNCHi for VNC (using desktop over wireless)
Reference - Britanica or Columbia Encylcopedia, iSilo (I find it's the best ebook reader if you make your own - it rips a whole website and packs it down), Repligo (like PDF but more efficient), TomeRaider 3, and WordBook dictionary
Input - Calligrapher, JogButton, TouchKeyboard, Typango, BlimKeys
Systools- CETuner, Kilmist Regedit, Tweaks2k2.net, GSFinder (ESSENTIAL, get this first), Cabinst (likewise essential), PHM Tools (all are useful)
Travel - Rough Guide to London and Visual IT Tube (free at the mo because of bombs)
Phone - unforunately most diallers etc are very poor. the built in Intellidialer is about the best, but not great. See D9 dialler for an alternative. Also, you MUST install mamaich's dialler hack from http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=11120 to get some use out of the built in dialler (see towards the end of that thread for latest version).
I use buttonmax to redfine all my keys. It's not perfect, but best of the button definers. Also, use AE Button Plus to redefine your Volume Up/Down keys to Up/Down).
So set up is
SmallMenuPlus to change StartButton and for task management etc.
ButtonMax allows me to pop this up with the camera button.
AE ButtonPlus allows me to use vol up/down to navigate the menu.
TIP - if you don't have an external SD writer, get one. About £3 from ebuyer or ebay.
Then get a FAST 1gb card - i got mine from Moby Memory. Then you can "backup" 800mb divx films on to your SD card in about a minute; makes music and films very enjoyable on the go.
If you don't have a writer, get one. Then apply the Extended Rom Hack on XDA developers to get a fre 27mb of "storage" space on your phone.
Tip - install all programs onto "Storage Card" or "storage" to keep your phone efficient and fast. Use cabinst for this.
Registry hacks - see XDA developers forum.
PM me if you need any help.
Vijay
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day to day apps for a pocket pc
hi vijay,
thanks man.. quite a bit of information there which i will definately look at.
i have a couple of questions for you
1. where can i get hold of these apps
2. if i install them, then do rom upgrade
am i right in saying, all will be lost ?
if so, is there a way to back them up to restore them once youv'e
upgraded the pocket pc.
regards and thanks for your help.

Sprite Backup is in the list.

day to day apps
fantastic..
where can i find all these wonderfull applications then?
bushmen

Re: day to day apps
bushmen said:
fantastic..
where can i find all these wonderfull applications then?
bushmen
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How about using Google?
Here one of my day to day apps:
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=17426
And else I use this:
Iliumsoft eWallet for storing secret numbers...
MetrO for public transport http://surf.to/metro
Collins Dictionary English-German
SPB Pocket Plus as swiss army knife...
SPB GPRS Monitor
SBSH PocketWeather
Tomtom Navigator 5
Mort's Mortplayer for MP3 playback
Andreas Lachner Mobile Golf Scorer
Landware OmniSolve as calculator
Regards
Mundl

I've got a 1gb card, and the extended rom hack.
Day to day I've got about 200mb of program files installed on the Card, 1 film ("Primer") and 2 episodes of Futarama.
My Storage (extended rom) is used to hold any apps that will use the internet. I can spop out my 1gb card and put in the ebuyer Wifi card when i want to go online, and still have access to those apps. I shrink my "storage" space down to about 9mb to give my PocketPC as much memory as possible "control > system >memory"
On my 1gb card I've got about 20mb of free space. Every so often I use sprite backup to do a backup of my PPC and Storage space. I make this an executable file, so that God forbid I hard reset, the whole thing can be restored on the go without any additional software.
Every so often I make a backup of my 1gb card onto my PC desktop, so God forbid I lose my phone, I've still got everything backed up.
This routine is very easy, and works for me (takes 3minutes per backup). I won't preach, but man it took a long time to get my PPC working to my taste. I haven't had a PPC since the original IPAQ (which the GF still uses for bubblets!). Since then I've had SPV, SPV E100, Sony P900 and finally the Magician. I like the magician, but it needs to be more 1 handed.
I tried sooo many programs before settling on this set; I've hacked the registry and written my own Today plugin for measuring temperature, day/date, count audio notes and notes saved on Storage Card and PPC.
I use SmallMenu Plus to replace my start menu and task manager, and I use ProgramMenu assigned to my contacts button to bring up essential phone apps - so I can use the phone with one thumb comfortably to do essential stuff (programmenu) , and one hand slightly less comfortably to bring up smallmenu/taskmanagement etc. It sounds complicated but it's near perfect in operation, finally.
Hence - I backup regularly! It took so long to get the PPC working spiffy, I don't want to FUBAR it!
V
PS I also use 1-pass to lock my PPC every 15 minutes. I've resource edited the program to use my own background, so everything works with my very simple theme. I'll post screenshots some time...

How did you make your backup and exeacutable?

Sprite Backup > Options > General Backup Options > Create Self-restoring backup files.
V

duh lol i looked over that thankz alot for pointing that out

day to day apps
hi,
thanks for all the people that have posted what they're using. I will definately look through the lists and see what i can come up with.
i am currently struggeling with my latest 2gb sd card from ADATA. I can not get my pocket pc to recognise the card.... getting sooo frustrated.
as soon as i can get that working, i can upgrade the rom.. install apps and run the hacks....
if anyone else has more to post on these topics, please do so.
take care
bushmen

10 things i shoul do when i get me Wizard !

hi, i am getting my HTC wizard, hopefuly, tomorrow morning. can you tell me if there are any things, apps ect i should instal/do on my new wizard?? cheers, matt

A few things:
- Get something to make the OK/Close button *actually close* things rather than just minimise them. Various apps including vBar, Magic Button, etc. I use Smartskey by Water: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41060
- Get a free registry editor (I use PHM Registry Editor), & have a look on this forum for different tweaks to do. Or, get a free tweaking app, like http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=39725&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 . Or a paid-for tweak app, like tweaks2k2.
- Get a nice big 2GB miniSD card.
- Get TCPMP media player, handles divx, xvid, & more. http://tcpmp.corecodec.org/about
- Get PocketDivxEncoder for your PC, to shrink videos down to PDA size http://divx.ppccool.com/
- Get a launcher app, like SBSH's iLauncher, or SPB's Pocket Plus. I use iLauncher.
- Get something to replace the crappy buit-in Calendar & Tasks plug-ins on the Today screen, like SBSH's Pocketbreeze.
- Have a general search of this forum for stuff.

1) purchase and install [or have someone install] a screen protector
2) purchase a better case [optional]
3) purchase a better stylus [optional]
4) purchase a memory card [go big if you intend to use the wiz as your media device]
5) if it doesn't have the latest ROM update it.
6) download AS and sync with your desktop/notebook.
7) browse over the manual for some info.
8) install software to improve your experience. install only what you need and will be using.
9) when you have it setup and synced do a backup
10) ENJOY!

- Make a Rom Upgrade to 2.1x (can't say it often enough :lol: ) for more speed and stability
- Brando Display Protector
- 2GB MiniSD
- ActiveSync 4.1 or newer (i think v 4.0 is delivered, it's realy sh**)
- register mail2web live service for free hosted exchange
- WMStorage for using the Wizard as a USB Stick on Computer w/o activesync
- TomTom 5 for Navigation
- Bluetooth GPS Mouse for Navigation
- If you are a network freak, you need vxutil

cudo said:
hi, i am getting my HTC wizard, hopefuly, tomorrow morning. can you tell me if there are any things, apps ect i should instal/do on my new wizard?? cheers, matt
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firstmost and absolutely - get a backup app. SPB Backup, Sunnysoft backup, Sprite Backup are some of your options there. Quite possibly one of the first things you'll want to get - do a backup right after you set things up the way you like them (and installed maybe a few apps), so you can always go back to that clean slate without having to re-enter/tweak everything after a hard reset (hopefully you'll never have to, but odds are that you will). After that, regular backups to help protect your data.
Edit: actually - check what ROM is on it, check what ROMs are available, and upgrade to the latest (unless there's good reason not to) - or your 'clean slate' backup is going to be pointless after the ROM upgrade

Does voiding the warranty constitute a good reason?

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Does voiding the warranty constitute a good reason?
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Just to be clear - Upgrading an O2 Mini S with the latest O2 ROM won't void the warranty. Likewise for other flavours. This is jolly good thing to do.
Unlocking your O2 Mini S and flashing a, say, iMate ROM would.
Sorry to point out the bleedin obvious.

Wait, I don't think summitters' test ROM's (which is what I thought was being referred to) would be included. I'm sure that would void any Cingular or HTC warranty.

Woah nice thread especially WMStorage tip.

Getting mine today Cudo!
So I've started a top ten things to do WHEN I receive it !!!!
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Hopefully I'll be able to "flash my ROM" ( I love that saying!).
Currently it is on T-mobile, but I want to use my PAYG o2 SIM.
Then I'd like to find my wifi home network and surf the net
I've already got a 1g mem card, so will try that
Will try to copy my tomtom files to the new mem card and test that?
Will order a screen protector
Will text all my m8s, just to show off
Will put me Nokia 3230 on eBay
Will look for a new case asI don't want the T mobile branding on it
(Any ideas ??????)
Finally I will continue to look and read posts on here and not forget to thank everybody for their help!
Cheers,
Scutter
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i also got my on sunday, my 1st ppc.
how would i overclock?
and how do i turn it into a GPS/
thanks

Do a search for omap :lol:

And get Sling Box Mobile. Of course you will need your own SlingBox or have access to a friends.
This will allow you to watch cable tv on your phone with the unlimited data plan.

What kind of screen protector is the correct type? What about a link to a decent case too?
Do you guys keep your wizards in a case or just keep it hanging around in your pockets? Worried about damaging the thing but getting it out of the case to answer a call is a tad annoying.

install Smartskey
install DKToday for keeping track of your free minutes and sms counts.
install AEBlus button mapper for more functionality of the buttons
install MortSaver for locking device while playing MP3
install WM5NewMenu for the new button like in 2003SE
install doruchenka cab for permanent sms notification on

The best Screen Protector in the markt is "EXiM" there are two types of it, one is "Ultra Clear" and the other is "Ultra Protect".
I purchased "EXiM Ultra Protect" and it kicks the Brando's butt :lol:
Once after you install it, you won't notice it, and when you use your stylus to write, you can feel that you are writing on a paper.
I got mine from an Online Shop in Germany, here is the website http://www.nexave.de/displayschutzfolien/

Thomas1234 said:
The best Screen Protector in the markt is "EXiM" there are two types of it, one is "Ultra Clear" and the other is "Ultra Protect".
I purchased "EXiM Ultra Protect" and it kicks the Brando's butt :lol:
Once after you install it, you won't notice it, and when you use your stylus to write, you can feel that you are writing on a paper.
I got mine from an Online Shop in Germany, here is the website http://www.nexave.de/displayschutzfolien/
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Thanks for the advice, I just ordered one, not sure which type, it appears to say "standard edition" but a protector is a protector.. for 99p I cant complain ..

Koksie said:
install Smartskey
install DKToday for keeping track of your free minutes and sms counts.
install AEBlus button mapper for more functionality of the buttons
install MortSaver for locking device while playing MP3
install WM5NewMenu for the new button like in 2003SE
install doruchenka cab for permanent sms notification on
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whats the diff with the new wm5menu...? any pics?
How does dktoday work?

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cudo said:
hi, i am getting my HTC wizard, hopefuly, tomorrow morning. can you tell me if there are any things, apps ect i should instal/do on my new wizard?? cheers, matt
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What speed do you recomend for stability?

New Wing Owner. Could use some tips.

First of all, I love it.
I have currently installed:
-Pocket Weather
-Google Maps
-Battery Status
-And a 2gb SD card.
I have overclocked it at 247mhz. Read it was save, and so on.
Now, I have seen other phones with MUCH more memory. I have been having about 10mb free daily.
I have seen phones with 85mb+ daily. Just curious how that can be established.
My phone is great, and quick at the moment, but there are those time where it holds back for a second of 2.
What can I do to keep the phone running good? Without crashing, keeping it up to date, and keeping it save?
Another thing would be, how can I watch videos on Youtube? I downloaded a flash player a while back, but it never seemed to work. Heard people downloading Flash Player Bundle, but it never worked for me :-(.
Thanks a bunch guys!

to watch youtube you need a streaming media player (HTC)..... as far as the memory you S.O.L. unless you flash your rom!!!!! the only tip i can give you is do some reg tweaks, page pool is a must and since its new do a hard resest and when it start to load the ppc apps do a soft reset (or pull the battery out) to stop it from load alot of that stuff you wont use. Also get a 4gig sd card and put everything on it, right now my wing has 23 program memory and 14 storage memory that with about 20 programs on it... GOOD LUCK....keep in mind this is all trail and error ive hard reset alot in the beginning and now i softrest about 10 time a day trying to make it better..."dont be afraid my brother close yo eyes and sqeeze the ************" fad2blk

if you want to get the most out of your phone, I'd reccommend flashing a new rom.
Personally, I'd recommend one of ITJE or ASERG roms.

If you want to watch Youtube movies on your device, Download the latest TCPMP and Flash Video Bundle. Install them both, then go to youtube page with your device.
Search on a title and tap on the picture.
You'll get 3 options.
Play Video: Open TCPMP and streams the video.
Save Video: It saves the video
Linked Page: It open the page is it would on your regular computer. without the player.
This should do. And if you want to run it faster or anything, Take duprade's advice.
Read a manual on How to Flash A New ROM. There are cool features on a custom ROM.
Such as the TCPMP as i mentioned before. You'll get more memory and you can make the phone run faster as you have now.
Oh.. about the memory issue. Why you have about 10MB free is the fact that the standard Windows Mobile eats all the space.
Our ROM developers here on XDA-developers have cured this problem.
Im running Touch-IT right now and i have 36 MB storage free and 15 MB programs.
I know this is a long reply but since your new here and your new to your wing, i thought i gave you this advice.
Welcome to the forum. If you need any help about your wing, feel free to post a new thread and we'll help you!

Flash your phone~!
You should flash your [hone. The new stuff that has been released thanks to all the geniuses on this forum has made the wing a great ppc. check out ttrans forum for windows mobile 6.1!

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You should flash your [hone. The new stuff that has been released thanks to all the geniuses on this forum has made the wing a great ppc. check out ttrans forum for windows mobile 6.1!
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hi, can you pls post the link for the wm6.1 upgrade for the wing. thks

stakoz said:
hi, can you pls post the link for the wm6.1 upgrade for the wing. thks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php

Or here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=349

phones with 81mb of memory (program OR storage) are simply equipped with more memory than the Herald is.

something that i do that works great
before i change my rom i copy all the programs that are installed on my phone to my computer for example games, internet browsers, all media players except for TCPMP and Windows Media, picture viewers, google maps, and drawing/ illustrating programs. they are all pretty stable and run perfect when i update my rom and copy them to my Micro SD Card. i save at least 20 MB of program storage.
oh and the rom i use is OpenTouch V3.0 Lite. saves me a ton of memory

Alright, so where is a good web site to download this stuff? (Player and Page pool)
There was a web site that had a bunch of free downloads. It was pretty neat, but I lost the link to it...

Trying to get more memory..

Well on my mogul i have the "Sprint Picture Mail" hack, nueMMS, and sprint mobile email... nueMMS is the only program I use but im not sure if erasing the other two from my memory will disable my MMS capability... no2chem around to clarify this..?? or anyone else who just may know..?? i'm tryna clear up as much space as possible and im like WOW at all the programs i have installed, kinda like a huge clusterf**k.... I see the programs everyone else is running and it seems like there only using 4-5 programs and theyre phones are sickkkkk, but for me its like 20 programs an i still dont have it all... heres my list, if anyone wants to help me clear up what i've got or kno some alt. programs that take up less space i'd appreciate it...
PCM Keyboard
TCPMP
TCPMP AAC plugin
TCPMP FLV bundle
S2U2
codyppc camera 4_05_29446 <~~ when i erased touch cam my stock camera was erased too so i had to install this, workaround anyway??
Sprint Mobile Email
Darkness231 Opera Default Remover <~~ only thing that worked for removing opera
nueMinutes
omega one 1-Calc
Kilmist Reg Editor
Total Commander
Google Maps
CommMGR 10 Button
HTC Home Customizer
HTC Home
.NET CF 3.5
nueMMS
Sprint Picture Mail Hack
Softkey Changer
PocketCM 2.0
Oxios Memory
thats my list, pretty swoll huh... can i run any of these off my memory card..?? thanks...

anyone..??

These can, the others are built into my existing rom or not used.
google maps
flash bundle/tcpmp
htc home/ customizer
oxios

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Well on my mogul i have the "Sprint Picture Mail" hack, nueMMS, and sprint mobile email... nueMMS is the only program I use but im not sure if erasing the other two from my memory will disable my MMS capability... no2chem around to clarify this..?? or anyone else who just may know..?? i'm tryna clear up as much space as possible and im like WOW at all the programs i have installed, kinda like a huge clusterf**k.... I see the programs everyone else is running and it seems like there only using 4-5 programs and theyre phones are sickkkkk, but for me its like 20 programs an i still dont have it all... heres my list, if anyone wants to help me clear up what i've got or kno some alt. programs that take up less space i'd appreciate it...
PCM Keyboard
TCPMP
TCPMP AAC plugin
TCPMP FLV bundle
S2U2
codyppc camera 4_05_29446 <~~ when i erased touch cam my stock camera was erased too so i had to install this, workaround anyway??
Sprint Mobile Email
Darkness231 Opera Default Remover <~~ only thing that worked for removing opera
nueMinutes
omega one 1-Calc
Kilmist Reg Editor
Total Commander
Google Maps
CommMGR 10 Button
HTC Home Customizer
HTC Home
.NET CF 3.5
nueMMS
Sprint Picture Mail Hack
Softkey Changer
PocketCM 2.0
Oxios Memory
thats my list, pretty swoll huh... can i run any of these off my memory card..?? thanks...
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just out of curiosity...how much ram do you have free....i have WAY MORE PROGRAMS INSTALLED (OR BURNT) into my rom than you by far.....on a hard reset im at around 15 meg. free....but after i start putting in a few extra setups i stay down around 9-12megs free....during the course of a day i may drop to 5-9meg. free...thing is ..i built a rom with nothing in it really...and was still around 15meg. free...eventually drop down to about 6-9meg. free....is it the OS? homeplugins? bloated rom? don't know..but i figured hell..if i get the same results with 60 progs. burnt in as opposed to like 20 then might as well burn in every program i want....
oxios...tcpmp...google maps....are some i'd run off storage card...i've tried it...worked no problem....as for the other stuff..don't know about that.

well after soft reset im around 19-20 megs free, than after about 2-3 hours of normal use it'll be around 14-16... the only time my megs go low is when im on the internet for any time over id say 10 minutes, than it seems to start sluggin... i figured it was cuz all the programs i have installed on my phone so by movin them to memory card it should gimme some more space...
if i just open my phones directory though windows explorer an cut an paste those files from \Programs folder will they work, or should i uninstall than reinstall on storage card..?? thanks again, u guys kick ass for knowin this **** lol...

Just Bought an HD2 WICH Apps are really needed for daily use??

As you see the title! Please put some apps for HD2!
Thanks a LOT
Appreciate it!!

Wifi remote access for file transfers (if you have wifi in the house) because it's faster than a usb cable.
The newest version of the facebook app from MS marketplace
Pimbackup
dutty's task manager
I have more but they aren't for day to day use (except for maybe coreplayer but that's not free). Also search for tips and tweaks and have a read.

+1 Wifi Remote Access
G-Remote ($9) if you watch TV/video through your PC and want an ace remote control
TCMPMP Video Player (free) - so you can just drop videos straight on to your phone (like Divx and Xvid) and play them straight off (or CorePlayer but it's $30)
AlReader2 - The BEST ebook-reader bar none
Google Maps (obviously)
TomTom or iGo (both paid) are both great GPS navigators
FPSECE (I've not tried it since it came out of beta) which, for $10, gives you a frickin' PLAYSTATION on your phone!!!
MyPlayer (free) is the WM iPlayer equivalent - plus other freeview channels and live TV (assuming you're UK)
And down the line, consider looking at how to flash ROMs etc. if you want more tabs/newer features/better speed and stability (if you choose the right ROM!)
There's a Torch application (free) which uses your flash as an emergency torch - very bright and very handy!
Oh, and Windows MyPhone is (imo) the best way to back-up contacts, texts, etc.
Lastly, need a game for the bus? Try Experiment 13 - it's free and the graphics/physics are great!
Oh, and want to replace the basic mp3 player? Try S2P, very colourful, and fast to navigate, very similar to the iphone music player if you've seen that - although it's just left beta and is now $4 (although probably an old version about)
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All of these are findable on XDA. Finally, welcome to the forum!!

Hrs of fun ahead
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As you see the title! Please put some apps for HD2!
Thanks a LOT
Appreciate it!!
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firstly download marketplace to get microsoftmyphone very useful
Mainly download cookies 1.8&editor you'll end up tweaking your hd2 more than playing with apps I find.
Come back to this section very often as you'll always find something new all the time.
Most of all enjoy its f'in gr8

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firstly download marketplace to get microsoftmyphone very useful
Mainly download cookies 1.8&editor you'll end up tweaking your hd2 more than playing with apps I find.
Come back to this section very often as you'll always find something new all the time.
Most of all enjoy its f'in gr8
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I happen to know that there are some major issues with cookies home tab 1.8. Don't you think recommending a piece of know buggy software (no matter how good previous versions were) is a bit reckless?

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I happen to know that there are some major issues with cookies home tab 1.8. Don't you think recommending a piece of know buggy software (no matter how good previous versions were) is a bit reckless?
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what like?, seems to works ok for me........

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what like?, seems to works ok for me........
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There seem to be serveral crash bugs in it, major slow down issues and from what i can gather it's a bit of a mess. All the custom rom threads are on fire with request for 1.7 cabs (fools should have kept backups) and declarations of wishing to wait till 1.8.1
Personally i think sense is perfectly fine for my needs. It just need s kick in the butt to make it faster when it's after it's first boot.

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what like?, seems to works ok for me........
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I've not had no problems with cookies 1.8. I think it actually runs much smoother and is far more customizable than previous versions, no issues so far from a mess, anyways he was asking for opinions on apps & I gave mine

I like Bing for movie times. It also has turn-by-turn directions. Map-wise, I think Google Maps looks better, but Bing is a far sleeker application.

No issues from 1.8 for me... But let's keep this thread on track for our newbie friend, right?
To newbie : Cookie's Home Tab is a fantastic modification to your homepage, which provides you with many more shrtocuts on your homepage and tons of other configurations (such as a music player, task-list etc), but as you can see, the latest version may be buggy. Previous versions are stable as anything tho.

Thanks!
Thank you all for your quick responses!! LovE YA ALLLL!

i think everyone forgot to mention office mobile 2010 and i forgot to mention the following:
Leo Cpu speed
Chainfire's 3D driver patch
BSB tweaks
SRS wowhd 2.1
myriad java
vncviewer
And if you like gaming and a bit of nostalgia try out fpsece. It's a playstation emulator

just about to type BSB tweaks and saw the post above..
Fpsece - a must
skyfire - for browsing flash sites like tvcatchup.com
xda shutdown - handy for a quick reset
HDWalls - full screen wallpaper
JWMD icon changer - change all icons in start menu etc.
LeoCPU speed
world cup app - www.mobilepractices.com
Scilors Groove Mobile/Downloader - stream or download any tune
G-Alarm - not free but very good alarm app
mem maid or SKTools - to clean up your HD2
my Player - great bbc iplayer and live TV app (in the UK)
Sky - (if you've got a sky box you can remote record)
Games....
Mini Golf Wacky Worlds
SPB Puzzle
Experiment 13
Pool Rebel
Ivy the Kiwi
Morphgear
Fpsece (so good I put it in twice!)
that should keep you going for a bit!

if your gonna suggest the world cup application then i'll suggest the F1 live timing application. Watching the canadian grand prix on sunday with it was amazing.

My essentials are:
1. Dial-up Enabler/Disabler
2. NETCFv35
3. RegEdit
4. Remote Tracker (with MyMobiler on the PC)
5. SPB TV
6. WunderRadio
7. Total Commander
Navi: MN7
Other: GPS Weather Radar, mobiPocket Reader with Wikipedia (2008)
Works fine alltogether!
Greetings
oldT830man (now a new HTC HD2 man, but I keep my T830)

Hello All, thanks for this thread, very useful. One question, what is the right regeditor?
I have used TCM, but can't figure out how to import reg keys (tweaks exported to save effort next time I hard reset). PHM regeditor seems to have the import keys greyed out. Mobile registry editor and Tascal seem to import files, but the keys don't actually change. Am I just a n00b and missing something?
Figured it out, simply copy the reg file into the registry root. TCM does it all then!

i use remote desktop client to log onto my pc im suprised more people dont use it as often as i do to control their pc its so easy to set up
all u got to do is right click my computer, properties and enable remote connections from there.
then when ur on your own wifi just connect to the pc's hostname or ip.
forward port 3389 on ur router to your desktop pc and you can do it over the internet too by connecting to your external ip / hostname
i use it a lot to do stuff i cant do on my phone, also if i want to download something when im out i can set it and it will be done when i get home etc
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i also play emulators and just installed as many tower defense games as i could find.
tomtom and igo... both installed to memory card and the shortcuts are set up to reinstall when i flash. the settings DO save, but i have addresses set in my contacts anyway and tomtom has the feature to look up from your addressbook
i use torch on my shortcuts, but a different one that doesnt have a user interface its just on and off.
i have my brightnesses (both) set to dimmest, and i have the app autobacklight as a shortcut so i can switch between dark and auto (which is always bright enough). its usually on auto unless im in a dark environment. 1 click dim mode lol
batti is another good one. there are lots of programs like batti that let you put your battery level accross the top of the screen, but batti is the best to me because it lets you customise the colours perfectly so you can match it to whatever colour theme you got going on or just have it how you want it.
i used to use s2u2 because you could change the background randomly and show lots of appointments on the main screen. and read texts check missed called etc. dont even have to unlock your phone half the time...
i just installed omarket and that has unlocked a lot for me. you should def do that. i had to make an account on the website but it was worth the hassle.
metaldetector is a great app. so wierd how it actually works.
i have various guitar tuners, im still looking for the best one though...
lmt is another good one that basically makes your phone way more useable. i dont use all the features, but its still added a lot to the way i can use the phone
i read some pdf's on my phone now that it doesnt take ages to render pages...
ive used wififofum in the past, i should have that on my phone now really its v useful when you wanna see all the networks around you.
msn to chat once in a while
mostly been using energyrom

Hello
I am totally new with HD2
I am reading all your post and i will be thankfull if some one can explain me some question:
1) how to install all this stuff on my HD2
2) what should be first stuff to install

dusancurcin said:
Hello
I am totally new with HD2
I am reading all your post and i will be thankfull if some one can explain me some question:
1) how to install all this stuff on my HD2
2) what should be first stuff to install
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the most common way is to plug your hd2 into your pc via usb.
then copy the files you have downloaded (usually its .cab) and paste them onto your phones sd card storage (via my computer)
then unplug your phone from the pc
then on your phone, use file explorer to find the cabs and run them. that will install it.
then to run it, find it in the start menu...
as for what to install first, system stuff.
but really, if you install a rom you will wipe all your data, but dont worry about flashing and roms yet, just try out different apps and customisations you like while you pick it all up.
i install things like s2u2 first (lockscreen app) when ive set my phone up i use it for a while before i install the next thing, so that if a problem pops up its usually because of the last thing you installed/modified.
read a lot of stuff. dont worry if it doesnt make sense at first.

After you install all those recomended applications above,try a keyboard called Swype,your head will hit the roof with amazement!! so be careful.