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Pocket Plus and Xda II Lockups (1.66 ROM)

We have noted some strange locking up of our Xda II's over on the MTekk forums requiring a hard reset. We have a number of threads running at the moment but the main one is here.
I have been in touch with Spb about this and they inform me it is actually an HTC and MS issue. Below is their email response.
Hello David,
We do our best to fix this problem ASAP. We work hard with HTC and
Microsoft now on this problem.
But this problem occurs not only with Spb Pocket Plus but with other
programs too.
We have feedback from HTC and Microsoft about that (sorry, I cannot
disclosure more
details since it is information obtained from our partners).
So I am not sure we will be able to fix it in Spb Pocket Plus - probably
HTC will fix it in their ROM.
Spb Pocket Plus does not use any undocumented functions that can cause
such behavior.
Probably we will disable running Spb Pocket Plus on these devices at all
until HTC fixes this bug in ROM
Pocket Plus 1.x is not available online now but I can send it to you if you want via e-mail.
If you bought Pocket Plus 2.x and can't use it, you can always ask for refund.
If you have any questions, please, don't hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Margarita Bochkova
Customer Support Team
Spb Software House
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com
Phone: +7 812 324 49 44
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It appears as though this issue could also be happening with version 1 of Pocket Plus on the 1.66 ROM (and some 1.72 ROM's too).
Thought you guys might like to know. Generally I find Spb products to be good, but it appears as though Spb are being blamed for this issue. I think this email help point the finger in the right direction.
Dave

Hi djwhyte
This is some strange stuff as I've been running Pocket Plus 2.0 for a few months and have recently installed 2.1 (just for the hell of it I think its only a VGA update from what I can see)... but have not had any problems on my XDA II before, hear are my details of my device if this helps:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165
The only thing I could think that I MIGHT be doing diferent is that I do not use the today screen pluging (I use all other features like repeating allarms and task mannager!) At the begining I did use the today screen and do not recall any problems as well I've taken it off because my today screen was getting to cluttered with other software I am running.
Not sure if this is going to help you but have to tired installing Pocket Plus with NO other applications installed after a hard reset? It might be a conflict with other software or even a totaly other product causing the problem? Not sure hope this can help you!
Regards
Fudge!

Pocket Plus 2 is installed in my wife's XDA2 with 1.66rom. its almost 3 weeks now and so far no problem. my XDA2's rom is only 1.60.

Hey thanks for info guys.
I will have to try without the today screen pluggin and see if makes any difference.
Boybi, your wifes Xda II which is on the 1.66 ROM, does it have the today screen plugin enabled?
Dave

is the Today Plugin the one where you can put battery and memory bars, and put some icons? if yes, then its enabled.

i too am having problems with the spb pocket plus v2.1 using xda2 with 1.66WWE ROM version. i get hang ups and the unit would do a hard reset. good thing i always do a backup of the contacts and appointments!

aside from Pocket Plus, what other Today Plugins can you guys recommend?

I was wondering what was the lockup caused by. I uninstalled the SPB GPRS and SPB Pocket Plus and now it's ok. No more lockup. I had to hard reset, but couldn't initial find the problem until the trial expired, weird. I guess that's why I bought it.

I find GPRS monitor is OK!!
I have a feeling the Today plugin is the cause as I have had no such crashes since I installed it again with the today screen disabled. What part of it I don't know though.
Boybi, which icons, sliders does your wife have enabled on the plugin?

One thing to note on this, is that SPB update their software silently and don't tell ya about it.
So get the latest build of PocketPlus and try again.
Cheers

my wife's XDA2 just locked-up today! can't turn it on even using soft reset. so i think its really the Pocket Plus! now i disabled the today plugin.

Ooooh Sorry Boybi, I hope I didn't curse you but that sounds like the lockup.
I have been running sweetly for three days without the Today screen plugin for PP2. How long did your wife have the Today screen showing before it locked up? Days? Weeks?
Cheers,
Dave

Possible LOCKUP?
DJWHYTE,
im using pocket plus ver 2.1 on a 1.66 ROM XDA II, just installed it 24 hours ago, no problems so far.
All featured ITEMS enabled, Today Plug-in, File Explorer enhancements, Pocket IE enhancement, Looping Alarm, etc..
Im very disturbed by what I just read in this thread, although I have experienced 1 LOCKUP, it happened while SPB Pocket Plus was NOT YET installed.
Can anyone please advise HOW LONG was the average time FROM installation of pocket plus DID the LOCKUP occur? and what your POCKET PLUS version and ROM versions are?
Certainly would put most of us at ease.
Cheers

Re: Possible LOCKUP?
chameleon said:
DJWHYTE,
Can anyone please advise HOW LONG was the average time FROM installation of pocket plus DID the LOCKUP occur? and what your POCKET PLUS version and ROM versions are?
Certainly would put most of us at ease.
Cheers
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With my previous 1.66ITA it worked for about 3 months without troubles (PP 2.0 first and 2.1 later) .
After the upgrade to 1.72.04ITA no chance to install it anymore; it freezes and the only way out is hard resetting. :evil:
Spb team says that they are working on it... hope so, otherwise I will claim for my money back. :evil: :evil:
My experience up to now is that PP is white or black: it works or not, at all. In your case it works, so I would not worry too much... :roll:

Re: Possible LOCKUP?
dave said:
My experience up to now is that PP is white or black: it works or not, at all. In your case it works, so I would not worry too much... :roll:
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Good, now I can sleep better knowing my XDA 2 will still turn on tomorrow when I wake up. Thanks DAVE.
Any other observations out there?
I may DREAM better if there are, hehehe.

my wife's 1.66rom XDA2 runs with PP2.1 for 2 weeks without any problems until yesterday.

maybe other apps?
boybi,
pre,
maybe another app caused the lockup? you havent installed anything new in those two weeks? may i please know what your apps are?
mine are:
1. pocket plus 2.1
2. my calendar
3. pocket zen
4. flash player activeX
5. morphgear
6. calendar plus
7. pocket translator
8. pencil box
9. calc98 and aidem calc
10. betaplayer
11. SB check notifications.
12. vbirthday
just want to know for comparison AND app finger-pointing.
thanks.

I too have had the problem
Ever since I installed the Spb PocketPlus ver 1.x and onward I have had that problem. It occurs rarely but often enough to annoy me (1-2 times/month). It seems to make no difference if I disable the Today screen. I have removed it now. I don't have much other software on it, except for Destinator 3 and a painting program. I won't return to PocketPlus until the issue is solved.
Johan

sbp
The italian localized 2.1 will not work on the 1.72 ROM, to make it works you need to install the 2.0 and after it the 2.1.
No problems at all

Re: maybe other apps?
chameleon said:
boybi,
pre,
maybe another app caused the lockup? you havent installed anything new in those two weeks? may i please know what your apps are?
mine are:
1. pocket plus 2.1
2. my calendar
3. pocket zen
4. flash player activeX
5. morphgear
6. calendar plus
7. pocket translator
8. pencil box
9. calc98 and aidem calc
10. betaplayer
11. SB check notifications.
12. vbirthday
just want to know for comparison AND app finger-pointing.
thanks.
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ito lang mga nakainstall:
1. spb pocket plus 2.1
2. pocketzenphone
3. sprite backup 3.0
4. sprite pocketmon (today plugin disabled)
5. uBook
the memory card i have ordered for my wife's XDA2 just arrived that's why i haven't installed a lot of programs in her unit.

SPB weather

is there anyone using this software?
I cant update/refresh the cities weather forecast.
best reagards
Giordano

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en

how's possible
ßeta said:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
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thank you i'm going to test it
hope it will work ...but how's possible they messed up this version :S

Re: how's possible
Giordano said:
ßeta said:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
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thank you i'm going to test it
hope it will work ...but how's possible they messed up this version :S
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The existing version 1.1.1 is not WM5 compatible so although it runs on our wizards it will not update the weather after the next soft reset. Version 1.5 is still considered a beta version so it still has some missing features / functions but i have been using it for a couple of months and it works pretty well.
Cheers
Chris

Re: how's possible
I hope I don't need to pay agian for a new password :S
Puckster said:
Giordano said:
ßeta said:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
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thank you i'm going to test it
hope it will work ...but how's possible they messed up this version :S
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The existing version 1.1.1 is not WM5 compatible so although it runs on our wizards it will not update the weather after the next soft reset. Version 1.5 is still considered a beta version so it still has some missing features / functions but i have been using it for a couple of months and it works pretty well.
Cheers
Chris
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still doesn't work...I connected the device thorugh USB waited the active sync...then surfed to check the connection...then tried to update...but give me error
then i tried GPrs nothing to do it says no Data downloaded

Hi,
I have this problem too v1.5Beta)... but only with some "connections"... I can update with GPRS, but I can´t with; PC/Activesync; gsm modem with proxy!
Verify if you have proxy enable and disable it.

arp said:
Hi,
I have this problem too v1.5Beta)... but only with some "connections"... I can update with GPRS, but I can´t with; PC/Activesync; gsm modem with proxy!
Verify if you have proxy enable and disable it.
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but why so complicated :S
what do you think about SBSH pocketweather?? does it have the same problems??

I'm using PocketWeather 1.2.4 on my 838. So far I don't have any problems with it. I have it updating everytime I am connected to Activesync between 8am ~ 5pm, I don't have it update on it's own [connect by itself].

bnycastro said:
I'm using PocketWeather 1.2.4 on my 838. So far I don't have any problems with it. I have it updating everytime I am connected to Activesync between 8am ~ 5pm, I don't have it update on it's own [connect by itself].
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hey mate I sent to you a private message

I stopped using any SPB products on my Xda mini. Pocket Plus caused lock ups on soft re-booting and Journal would not work.
I am now using SBSH Pocketweather and SBSH iLauncher instead. As far as i am concerned both progs are better, cheaper and more importantly work 100% with WM5.

kvee said:
I stopped using any SPB products on my Xda mini. Pocket Plus caused lock ups on soft re-booting and Journal would not work.
I am now using SBSH Pocketweather and SBSH iLauncher instead. As far as i am concerned both progs are better, cheaper and more importantly work 100% with WM5.
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exactly...but to me SPBpocket plus still works good...hopefully :? it won't change...now I'm trying SBSHpocket weather...great job really...it support even proxy!!!

I use SPB Weather because can put it like a Folder os SPB Pocket plus that I like very much (have today icons, many funtions to assign a button like "task switch", battery meter, a folder with files that you use frequently, a X close button that close apps realy, calendar folder, tasks folder, etc...) have many many functions!
As I use Weather as a folder I can save Today screen space!
If I use another app weather I will use more today space...
I hope SPB can make a new version of weather (not Beta) soon...
Now I use WiFi connection without proxy to sync weather and is ok.

SPb weather 1.5beta has a problem with updating when docked. Also Intellicast forecasts don't work now. The authors work on that and will release a new version when it's ready.
Giordano, you don't need a new serial as it's still version 1.x As far as it's so you may use your serial to register a new release.

cBorisa said:
SPb weather 1.5beta has a problem with updating when docked. Also Intellicast forecasts don't work now. The authors work on that and will release a new version when it's ready.
Giordano, you don't need a new serial as it's still version 1.x As far as it's so you may use your serial to register a new release.
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let's hope they will hurry cause I'm falling in love far SBSH pocket weather

Don't let your heart go
Actually, i'm glad with SPb products: they are useful, and they are made in my hometown so i have a chance to support local developers ))

there is a file on this site for the spb bug called weatheragent2.exe.
I can probably post it, but thought there was a problem posting .exe's on the forum.
if someone wants to pm me an email address i can email it.
it requires a manual click though and doesnt automate the update, but clicking on it forces the update.
it works on my jasjar wm2005 device.

I've just bought and installed the WM 5 compatible version. Installed fine and got my first weather downloaded. I can't get it to refresh though "Weather Data is Not Ready". I've tried through Active Sync and wireles. The ony other thing I've done is added an additional weather source in line with this;
http://www.pdagold.com/themes/detail.asp?t=12007
Deleted that (just in case) but made no diference - won't refresh !
Also: anyone know how to change the text in SPB Weather to white not black (as it was in previous versions) - I use a black Today background and black text doesn't show too well !!!!!

did you try to change the weather source?

Carmi
Yes but no difference.

HTC Home Plug-in

Ok, I have looked all over the place, searched, whatever and found nothing that answers my question. I ran a .cab file a guy linked me to over on HoFo. It said it installed but I couldn't find it anywhere... It even listed it as a program when I removed it... So what's the deal? I have a T-Mobile MDA with a stock 1.08IPL/SPL rom and it's a G3.

You have a stock 1.08???
OMG!!! I had that rom some 2 years ago when I first got my beloved Wizard.
...and I am not 100%, but I feel pretty strongly that the 1.08 rom could be your problem with the HTC Home not working. Also, to my knowledge, there is only 1 specific HTC Home that has been able to run on WM5...I could be wrong about that, as I haven't used WM5 for a few months now...but when I did, I only found one that worked...but I was running a stock Tmo 2.26 rom.
Any guru here wanna chime in and confirm or deny my thoughts on this?

Helmi's HTC Home plugin is the only version I have ever had work on WM5. The weather and media tabs don't work for me even so...so I removed them, using the HTC Home Customizer.
Helmi's file attached (cab) cause I couldn't find it on the web...get the customizer yourself.

After messing with this thing for about an hour or so I've just decided to stick with my Spb Weather and Phone suite until I decide to upgrade ROMs..

Skymarket/ WMMarketplace for WM6.0/6.1

Here is a cab for 6.0/6.1 users for WM Marketplace or WM6.5 if its not installed in rom. I made it from 23053 skymarket oem pkg. Its for WWE only and only for devices that have a bootlauncher (IE no apache.) Let me know if it doesn't work on stock roms as its not signed as I'm not sure if signature is required but it will run on cooked roms with full kernel trust enabled.
Edit from reports it seems to run on stock roms too
Some reports that it errors if IE isn't default browser also.

Have they taken the site down? I keep getting a "Marketplace could not connect because the server is unavailable" message.

shanksv said:
Have they taken the site down? I keep getting a "Marketplace could not connect because the server is unavailable" message.
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I also have that error.

Probably a trail run for the big launch tomorrow

Marketplace has been closed today from 3 PM. I think they will open it with many apps included!

I just tried it using the app in my ROM.. It downloaded a new version, and connected to the Marketplace, but there's only about a dozen apps online atm, and almost no free ones...

Hey, thanks! Works perfectly for me in the UK with my cooked 6.5 ROM!
I can admire my app online now!
Btw, it has a serious flaw. It doesnt require a PIN when purchasing something, thus anybody that may get his hands on your phone may start charging you as he likes.

Thanks a lot for this app, I don't have it on my 6.1 ROM. I'll give it a try tomorrow

Hi I have the ROM "Valkyrie XPERIO" (the latest version).
I have installed the CAB and when I click on it I get the message:
"Windows Marketplace for Mobile cannot connect. There may be a problem with the Marketplace service right now. Check your internet connection and try again later."
I know the internet connection is fine, I didn't have marketplace built into the ROM so just wondered if someone has seen this error message?

Works good on HTC Raphael with official 6.1 ROM, but very poor choice of apps for now.

Works fine on HTC Touch running NFSfan's v14 ROM. Thanks man!

pilgrim011 said:
Works good on HTC Raphael with official 6.1 ROM, but very poor choice of apps for now.
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The same on my treo pro

Problem
Hi,
After download the cab and install it, when I launch the program, 3G is activating, but nothing else on my screen.
I'm on WM 6.1 Rom Mania Adrenaline final FRE.

ok mine ended up working in the end, just took a few attempts to connect the first time. Works a treat now
And yeah I saw the £10 calculator!! WTF?! Just wondering if we'll see anything like BING or Skype on here?

marketplace is opened from now
office mobile price is 29$. i don't know why but i think it free

dape said:
Hi,
After download the cab and install it, when I launch the program, 3G is activating, but nothing else on my screen.
I'm on WM 6.1 Rom Mania Adrenaline final FRE.
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As he said in post #1, you may make IE your default browser and not Opera.

nhatminh87 said:
marketplace is opened from now
office mobile price is 29$. i don't know why but i think it free
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It's been open since at least yesterday.

I have IE default browser, I use a HTC Touch Elfin with a Spanish ROM
I have installed Marketplace in the main memory.
Installed correctly but when i press the shorcut in programs, nothing appears...

nkhangura said:
And yeah I saw the £10 calculator!! WTF?!
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Yeah, I saw that. You have to wonder what the hell the devs of that have been smoking. £10 for a calculator? <bleep> off!
Not impressed with the startup so far though.. Very small selection of titles (I count 39 apps in total. 39!!), and almost NO free stuff, not even trial versions!

Is there a chance to have it working with Opera as browser ? Today all cooked ROM are using Opera instead of IE...

SPB Mobile Shell is closing

Hi!
I installed the SPB Mobile Shell v3.5.3.Build.9885.
It's great, but it keeps closing and I don't know why.
I launch any program inside SPB, and after I close the program SPB is closed too.
If I put a widge on screen it closes SPB too.
Is there anyway to keep SPB open all the time?
I'm using rafyvitto's vannila lastest rom.
Thanks!

I had this problem too with the SPB MS 3.5.. I installed once and it closed..
I reinstalled and this issue was ok but it slowed down my phone and the screen
needed to be hard pussed to work and no smoothness..
I don't know what's going wrong. I use the latest original ROM.
Now I have unistalled it and look around for solutions..
It's a pitty because it's the best UI if someone dont want to flash another rom..

how to download spb mobile shell
hi, i'm new here and also i have a very new s200. i'd only like to know how to download this spb mobile shell, i found it very nice and cool. my phone is locked to operator, can still download it. do i have have to dowload it thru my phone or thru my computer,, i'm really a jerk whne we speak about thing regarding computers, downloadings etc; anyway thanks

Look inside SPB settings, I think there is a check box that lets you override the normal WinMo today screen. Something about "use SPB for today screen".
I found it, SPB mobile shell settings/system/ override "start" see if that helps.

Philippe_Raimo said:
I had this problem too with the SPB MS 3.5.. I installed once and it closed..
I reinstalled and this issue was ok but it slowed down my phone and the screen
needed to be hard pussed to work and no smoothness..
I don't know what's going wrong. I use the latest original ROM.
Now I have unistalled it and look around for solutions..
It's a pitty because it's the best UI if someone dont want to flash another rom..
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just asked:
You turned off the "acer home" in Today settings?

olsching said:
just asked:
You turned off the "acer home" in Today settings?
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not only the "Acer home" but everything else was closed too!!
I've tried a "clean" version of the SPB and with "extras"..
The ram consumtion was dissapointing with everything.. I don't know, it's maybe in my device the problem..

I found the same problem too using official rom 3.003c

My problem was solved by disabling today screen like olsching told.
Start --> Settings --> Today
Go to Item (on botton)
And Disable everything.