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PPC2003 oops, I meant Windows Mobile for PPCPhone Experience

Hi, someone here asked me why I am not willing to go back to PPC2002
and flash SER 1.2 after using the beta PPC2003 ROM, and I figured it might be a good idea to start a thread recording our experiences, pros and cons, if you'd like...
So here goes:
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For starters, PPC2003 has systemwide ClearType, a feature that I like
very much; it changes the daily experience in every application providing
a cleaner and more streamlined look.
The new phone app is better because it has a mute button,
and when a quickdial shortcut is lost you can repair it quickly.
The always on GPRS really works now.
A phonecall comes in, and it allows you to pick or not;
when the call ends you're back in your GPRS session without doing anything.
The system appears more stable, even though it is a beta;
the SIP panel (input) allows me to use multiple options, like InterKey (for my Greek, since I am that),Fitaly, and RapidCalc.
Previously, (even with the SER ROM) I could only have ONE more SIP
and only if I set that to be the default upon reboot, the others wouldn't work.
The new PIE is more compatible with standards, Windows Media is now 9-compliant,
the .NET framework is in ROM, the dual volume PDA/Phone slider is a welcome feature,
meeting requests can be sent through SMS, ipv6 and vpn support is built in;
my year-old phone feels new and cool. Need I say more?
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There are some apps that don't work yet, check
http://www.manueldelatorre.com/ppc2003/
but I'm confident they will be eventually be made compatible.
I now spend more time using my phone, and with T-Mobile unlimited GPRS for $20, the always on functionality has me so far using 55MB this month :shock:
Thoughts :?:
vagelis

I agree with everything you said about the PPC2003 dev/beta. I reloaded it about four times last week before I decided to stay with PPCPE 2002 and the XDA-DEV SER 1.1 ROM.
What did it for me was I was unable to use one of my most used apps that being Ink Spot off line news reader. I tried to live without it but I couldn't do it...man! Its not easy kicking a habit... :lol:

My only reason to go back to 2002 is the alarm clock. Since I don't have one I use this feature a lot. But after a snooze it will sound again like it should, but the display hangs! So I can't press or snooze, so I have to reset the device (with my sleepy head :wink: ). After the reset the alarm will sound and I can dismiss or snooze it. A little annoying or I should learn to get out of my bed without snoozing :lol:
But I miss the ClearType now and my girlfriend is missing Jawbreaker!!! Ze almost killed my for going back to 2002!
Well since the alarm sound of the 2002 will NOT sound sometimes and the 2003 WILL sound but you can't dismiss it, I think 2003 is better. And also PocketMVP runs quicker on 2003 then on 2002 so I'm going back to 2003 tonight, because of all of this!
(Well oke not because of all that, but because my girlfriend is going to kill me if she can't play Jawbreaker anymore :lol: )
Overal I hope they will 'leak' a new 2003 version soon, or better: release the official 2003 update!

You know the new version of Pocket Plus is PPC2003 compatible, and it ads repeatable, increasing volume alarms. And I think Super Alert works, too. SuperAlert allows an mp3 file to play with Alarm events; you can wake up with your favorite song :wink:

I know PocketPlus is 2003 compliant and will add repeating, but even then it will sound continously, but the display hangs. (BTW PocketPlus rules!)
But I will definitly check out SuperAlert! MP3 playing rules en hopefully it will be reliable!
I let you now, thanks!

Create phone profile like on Nokia mobile...

Hi all,
I'd like to create and use some phone profile (outdoor, office, beeper, silent...) on my Jam!
Is there any good program?

Yeah, I don't have the URL, but do a web search for PocketZenPhone. It's awesome.

Try this.
Works fine on my MDAc
http://www.modaco.com/Latest_Version-t205779.html

Try this too: http://www.pocketmax.net/phoneAlarm.htm
It basically what the other two software does but with more functions.

Hi, this util looks cool, can you confirm if it will work on my XDAII??

yeah I can confirm it! and this is a kill app!!!

PhoneAlarm works wonder, really a great tool.

PocketZenPhone
PocketZenPhone (http://zendrui.free.fr/index.htm)
It is the best. Install it as a tray icon (better than today plug-in)

I dont think so, I prefer the today plugin and besides profiles PhoneAlar m does so many more things like controlling BT and GPRS, showing SMS,MMs, EMAIL, VOICEMAIL and missed calls. PocketZenPhone may have the tray icon and I'd love to see that in PhoneAlarm but the interface of PZP is locking relly ... well crappy.

I like the possibility to choose my profile in PPCProfilesPro by using the keys instead of the stylus.
Big icons and also BT-Control.
But will give phoneAlarm a chance. We will see.....
Advantage of PPCProfilesPro: Free

That is very true. BUT using phonealarm you can use the keys to change profiles too! And it has BT control too besides WLAN can GPRS control. And it has built in data tracking and a billing option.
PPCProfilesPro is the free version and because of that will always have a huge plus but when it comes to functionality and style I think phonealarm is best. Would PPCProfilesPro cost too, it would be easy to favor phonealarm but since PPCProfilesPro is free this is tough.
It all comes down to your wallet, can you affort to spend a few bucks - then phonealarm is the better choice. If not, PPCProfilesPro will do fine.

PocketZenPhone for me
Having looked at the various options here, I chose PocketZenPhone, for three reasons:
1. Reasonable $7 registration price.
2. Can be set up as a tray icon, today plug-in, or both.
3. Integrated with Outlook. Now my phone will never go off during a meeting again. I simply set PocketZenPhone to turn off the sound and ringer whenever a calendar event occurs. Works great.
Note that I liked the tray icon so much that I didn't try the today plug-in.

Haven't seen any trial information (e.g. 5day full use or limited functions) for phoneAlarm?

I'm trying PhoneAlrm anc "Zen" but... too complex for what I need!
I'm just lookin' for a simple program that let me chose a profile (okay for today plugin or try or toolbar...) that impact only on phone ringin'/type level and PDA reminder/sms (I think these two levels are just what appairs when tap the symbol ov volume...)
I tried last version of PPCProfilePro but seems to lock my Jam.... :-(

Markino said:
I tried last version of PPCProfilePro but seems to lock my Jam.... :-(
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Would you please describe this lock in your Jam?
Maybe I have the same problem and could so a have the chance to find the problem.

I have the same problem on my S100 with PPCProfiles Pro.
After installation and restart, my ppc hangs and I have to do an hard-reset!
Luky me, I have done a full backup before installation.
It's strange, because at the PpcProfiles support forum many people use this software with the same hardware.
At the end of the story, I choose PhoneAlarm instead PocketZenPhone, firstly for profile switching by keys, and secondly for better UI.

Contactor-E said:
Haven't seen any trial information (e.g. 5day full use or limited functions) for phoneAlarm?
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IIRC, It trials for 30 days. Both PZP and PA has their strengths...

I install the old PPCProfile-Pro V2.00c and it works fine!

U can read my problems in this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28906
but 3 days ago a missed my PPCProfile Icons and I had to reinstall PPCProfile. From this my problem seemed to be solved.
(Knock.Knock.Knock on Wood...)
Thanks to Markino for your hint to identify the application which makes my problem!!!
@thehobbit78
The newest version of PPCProfile can change the profiles with the keys on the today screen as well.
Since yesterday I try both: PPCProfile and PhoneAlarm because i found no possibility to see the alarm icons AND all my profiles at the same time!

your most used applications!!!... for the Wizard

I am wondering what apps/games you really really reccomend that are essential. Like an essential Today launcher is iLauncher, an essential application is voice command, and an essential game is marble worlds.
just list them, i really need to know. thanks.

- Batti. Get a good look at the battery status in the wizard. [freeware]
- Birthday. Get ur contacts birthdays in today screen with age etc. [freeware]
- SPB ToPlay. Play WMP playlist from today screen. very simple apps. too bad doesn't support shuffle option. [shareware?]
- TCPMP. Divx player for windows mobile. [freeware]
- InClose Mobile. Best task manager I've seen to date. Switch to tasks. Close All, Turn off screen (cool for listining to music), landscape switch without sliding open keyboard. and other features. [freeware]
- E-TEN Dialer Vista skin. Cool dialer skin apps (unfortunately only English compatible and u lose smardial if u use it. [freeware]
- BatteryStatus. Overclocking the wizard in one simple touch, also continues overclocking. [freeware]
Most of the software can be found via Google or search the forum.
Cheers,
Shah

I use a few, but the must have's for me are;
Opera - PIE just can't handle java script as well and it has faster page rendering and tabs.
TomTom - The best GPS software.
Conduits Pocket Player - The best MP3 player, gapless playback, streaming, great format support and plugins. I dont think there is a better music player for WM5.
TCPMP - The best video player but dont use it much now i have a PSP.
iLauncher - Today program launcher. The MDA does not have the resolution or screen real estate for the clutter other today plugins make IMO. I only use it to launch TomTom, Pocket Player and Memory Map when i am driving.
inClose - Like magic button, but better, more options and has never crashed like MB always did for me.
Resco Explorer - The best file management app by far. If you own a WM5 device, it should be illegal to not have it.
Memmaid - Cleans up temp files, caches and registry. Not without it's fault, but there is nothing else that can really do what it does as far as i know.
Voice Command - Great for voice activation but when the hell are they going to update it for bluetooth and reading text/emails?

here are mine
iLauncher - Today launcher
PocketBreeze - Today launcher
Voice Command - Voice activation?
Magic Button - Closes applications (freeware)
Marble Worlds - Great Game (similar to marble maddness on NES)
Virtual Pool Mobile - Pool hustling simulater
OmapClock - overclocking
Pope Battery Status - displays battery status at top (made by somebody in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=21699&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=25
(except it does have 2 problems, you can't turn it off without uninstalling it, and it shows up on every page, not just the today screen... bad during movies).

dangerous_dom said:
Voice Command - Great for voice activation but when the hell are they going to update it for bluetooth and reading text/emails?
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Update for Bluetooth? Theres a hack to make it work.

Mobipocket Reader Absolutely great ebook reader! (especially when you have more than 2.000 ebooks!!!)
TCPMP the best movie player (free)
Resco Explorer really good file explorer with today plug-in
OmapClock CPU overclocking program (free)
SmartsKey the greatest program for Wizard out there!!! (free)
Magic Button task manager (free)
Opera 8.6 The Best Internet Experience! (not just 'cos i'm one of the translators...)
ETEN Dialer + Smartdial Good looking dialer. Much better than the default one! (free)
MemMaid Temp files and registry cleaner, RAM defragmenter and much more
SPB Backup no need to explain!
WiFiFoFum Great Wifi scanner (free)
WM5torage Let your PC see your SD card as a USB drive (free)
'New' menu for WM5 For old WM 2k3 nostalgics. Seriously, it's a great application! (free)
Bye

Worms World Party 1.0.4 Simply the best game on my telephone (payware)
SPB Pocket Plus Good task switcher. (payware)
OpenJazz Open Source version of Jazz Jack Rabbit (freeware) (not 100% compatible yet with the wizard; hint: map buttons to the two top buttons, the key in the middle of the D-Pad, and the volume slider and OpenJazz works fine!)
Agile Messenger Beta Way better than the standard MS Messenger crap. (freeware)
Adobe Reader Better than the default pdf viewer (freeware)
Opera Browser Fast, stable, tabbed browsing, nuf said? (payware)
Resco Radio For listening to MP3 streams occasionly (payware)
Resco File Explorer as said above, essential! (payware)
Skype Works excellent via WiFi (freeware)
TaskPlus Nifty today plugin for better task management. (freeware)
SPB Weather Very good Weather today plugin (payware)
TCPMP Plays nearly everything, but the GUI could have been better (freeware)
OmapClock Running my phone @ 264MHz without a single crash! (freeware)
B_Uptime To keep track of my uptime. (freeware)
Marble Worlds Great game! (pay/free?)
Snails Worms rip off, quite nice (payware)
Age of Empires A bit difficult to play, but a very good game! (payware)
Warfare Incorporated Best CnC clone for the Pocketpc! (payware)
Well, that's about it!

andresfb3 said:
dangerous_dom said:
Voice Command - Great for voice activation but when the hell are they going to update it for bluetooth and reading text/emails?
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Update for Bluetooth? Theres a hack to make it work.
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Unfutunatly the hack does not work properly for most people. I fails to work after you have make a call (BT gateway closes).

The most used applicationa: Flasch ROM Update Utility :lol: :lol:

Does the jetware software not fix the bluetooth problem.
http://www.jetwaremobile.com/bthfx/support.htm
Unfutunatly the hack does not work properly for most people. I fails to work after you have make a call (BT gateway closes).
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lochindaal said:
Does the jetware software not fix the bluetooth problem.
http://www.jetwaremobile.com/bthfx/support.htm
Unfutunatly the hack does not work properly for most people. I fails to work after you have make a call (BT gateway closes).
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I have heard many people have have lots of problems with Jetware so i have avioded till now.

pRSSreader - Application for reading RDF and RSS feeds on PocketPC - Freeware
All Mobile Casino - Favorite game to feed my gambling addiction - Payware
Handmark Checklist - App for keeping shopping lists, to do lists, etc. - Payware
wmIRC - IRC client - Shareware
GSAlarmClock - Great alarm clock program. Has never let me down - Freeware
Vito Audio Notes - Audio note recording program. Great for recording my girlfriend when she gets totally wasted and out of control - Payware
Wi-Fi Companion - Wifi finder that lets you easily connect to hot spots found. - Payware
Sirius WM5 - Interface that allows you to easily listen to Sirius satellite radio
HandDee GTuner - Nice little portable tuner for my guitar.
I use alot of the ones listed above as well. Didn't seem neccessary to repeat them.

Thanks for the links MPIIIMan, i might check out that all mobile casino.

dangerous_dom said:
andresfb3 said:
dangerous_dom said:
Voice Command - Great for voice activation but when the hell are they going to update it for bluetooth and reading text/emails?
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Update for Bluetooth? Theres a hack to make it work.
Click to expand...
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Unfutunatly the hack does not work properly for most people. I fails to work after you have make a call (BT gateway closes).
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On the HS850, the gateway closes if you push the button. But pushing the button again reopens it. So it just takes two pushes to activate VC--one to open the gateway and one for VC. It's usable on the Motorola.

risidoro said:
'New' menu for WM5 For old WM 2k3 nostalgics. Seriously, it's a great application! (free)
Bye
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sorry to interject, but with the new menu, I can't get new email to work. Is there an exe to point it to?

bump, any more?

Sbp Pocket Plus - Today Launcher / Task Manager
GsPocketMagic - Start menu replacement
Pocket/Contact Breeze - Today screen PIM manager
SmartsKey - util for enhanced key mapping
BatteryStatus - Battery and OC'ing
Opera - Browser
MS Voice Command - voice
SKTools - general utility
Sprite Backup - backup util
Tweaks2k2 - general utility
Resco Explorer - File explorer/registry editor
FlexWallet 2006- Info security
PocketCalc - advanced calculator replacement
PocketPlayer - Music (including A2DP capability)

Scottland said:
risidoro said:
'New' menu for WM5 For old WM 2k3 nostalgics. Seriously, it's a great application! (free)
Bye
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sorry to interject, but with the new menu, I can't get new email to work. Is there an exe to point it to?
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If you use latest version of WM5Newmenu (version 2.0.0 beta) happened to me the same but solution is easy..
Create a shortcut like this in which folder you like
\Windows\tmail.exe -Service "YOURACCOUNTNAME" -To ""
Don't forget the quotation marks and create a new menu Item and point the shourtcut you have created. And If you just want to check mail in the background (won't popup the email client screen) shourtcut is like this
\Windows\tmail.exe -Service "YOURACCOUNTNAME" -Sync
:wink:

Thats great, thanks for that. I used the paramaters option in Newmenu rather than create a lnk file, but it still works fine.
Much appreciated.

Glad to help you , sure it works without a shortcut but I am used to create a shortcut for to use as a today item too. :wink:

What are the best profile management app?

I use WM profiles and have tried phone weaver and spb phone suite but they seem to lack a bit in the actual "profile" dept. Sure you can have them go to flight mode and change your ringtone and volume and stuff but I need a little more than that.
I would like to be able to control everything pretty much in the notifications area with each profile change.
Example: To be able to change whether new emails will alert or not. Or, what reminder alert to use or if reminders repeat or not. It seems simple to pull all the info from the sounds/notifications settings at scheduled times or manually. But it may not be.
Just wondering if anyone has any input on this. A good profile application is very useful.

PhoneWeaver 1.02
http://forums.sbsh.net/index.php?showtopic=17791

Hi!
Try PhoneAlarm from pocketmax.net, I think you will find almost all options you can imagine for the profiles.
Regards,
PK

I find Photo Contacts PRO 5 (Automatic Profiles, Call Blocking, Distinctive Ringtones & SMS, Today Plugin) a number one and must have app.

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Regards,
PK

paalkr said:
Hi!
Try PhoneAlarm from pocketmax.net, I think you will find almost all options you can imagine for the profiles.
Regards,
PK
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Yep ive used phonealarm for a long time now, the best feature is the automatic progile change based on location/power status etc...

PhoneAlarm is certainly a champ, great software.
But if you just need Profiles, I have to say SBSH PhoneWeaver is great. Nice options, simple and light on resources. The enable/disable Push email is fantastic.
PhoneAlarm is nice if you also want repeating notifications and a Today plugin that displays counters and other info. I use rlToday for that so it was overkill for just profiles.

PocketZenPhone seems to be doing for me more than any other apps listed above.

agree 100% to moisha. I am using PocketZenPhone for years now. It is one of the software pieces I bought!

I bouhgt PZP one year ago. It was working very nice on my Wizard and on my Orbit (bouth WM5)
Since i´m using WM6 on my Orbit i have some problems.
LG
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PocketZenPhone is the one to go for
At least, that's my personal opinion. I've been using it for a few years now as well.
With regards to WM6, I've recently flashed my Charmer to WM6 and PZP is still working OK and without any problems.

Is there also any freeware tool available?

Yes, I have been using PhoneAlarm and it's pretty good too. Give it a try.
Think there's some free one out there. Do a check. Can't remember the name now.

I use Profiles for Windows Mobile ( h**p://www.winmobileapps.com/device/pocketpc/pwm/pwm.aspx )
Excellent piece of software . lightweight stable and flawless

T32 iPhone Clone Software

I'm about to take delivery of a T32 iPhone WinMo clone phone. Has anyone successfully extracted the software?
I have to be honest, they look really good. My wife may actually end up with a better iPhone clone than my Kaiser running iContact/iFonz/S2U etc !!
http://t32-wifi-iphone-clone-review.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ecnR2lAEU
I did search XDA but couldn't find any clues. I'm particularly after the phone's equivalents of iFonz (shown simply as "Start" in the video) and the standby screen software. They must be out there somewhere?

The youtube video is just PointUI and some version of HTC's cube. I didn't check out the other video, but if that is what you're looking for both of those apps are freely available all over XDA and the web. Nice looking hardware though.

I have a Daxian x999+ (supposedly AKA the T32+)
From what I've read it can't be flashed.
You'll probably want to trash the iphoney launcher and use something like ifonz or winterface. The build in launcher blows chunks. (\Windows\launch.exe) The lock screen is pretty boring too, but I don't remember what it was called. Fish gross me out, i don't want to see them everytime I wake up my phone. lol
I use S2U2 or winterface's bulit in lock screen.

ok, but it only has GPS via Bluetooth.

a big screen an a accelarator, thats cool.
uncool is: no GPS, no 3G !!!!!

I'm using T32.
The phone is beautiful; but a bit larger/thicker than iphone. I'm not sure it can be synced via bluetooth or not because I cannot do it successfully (done this with other winmo w/o problem).
Can connect to ext. bluetooth gps, try with holux m1000.
It would be much better if it has 128mb ram rather than 64.
Pointui runs smoothly with icontact, minimal dialer......

My current setup on my x999+ is FunContact, Winterface, SMS-Chat, EyePhoto (I like the VITO apps!) along with Resco Keyboard and a few other doodads. Really loving the phone so far... so much that I'm considering selling my SideKickLX.

vito apps
you should get the vito keyboard as well it goes nicely with the color of everything. i like i but i have the slide out keyboard so i dont use that app much. Vito rulez

there is another t32 with gps + wifi, but price for 200mhz clone is too steep imho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph8YyE1Mj6Q&feature=related
http://www.oztion.com.au/buy/auctio...ype3=&type4=&type5=&s=&pcode=&dis=0&freepost=