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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!
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.
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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!
I started yesterday working with my new i-mate Jasjar, and, already, I am lost in so many bugs and bad issues.
1- ActiveSync 4 does not support backup/restore of the device. I know this is a "known" issue, but it is a real bad one!
2- Some programs cannot be installed at all, like SPB PocketPlus. On another hand, all task switchers (and program closers) make problems, and end up by soft resetting the device.
3- A big problem: I cannot uninstall any of the programs I installed, whether on the main memory or the storage card, whether by using ActiveSync (from the desktop), or Remove Programs (in Settings) or any third party software, like SKTools!
4- Synchronizing through ActiveSync is not always straight forward. Sometimes the device is not recognized, or, when recognized, synchronize cannot start, or, when it does start, it never ends.
Did any of you experience any of these problems?
Any suggestions, or we have to wait for a ROM upgrade ?
Spb pocketplus may not be supported by wm05?.Perhaps the next release will work though as i'm getting either the wizard or universal so I hope it does!
personally i wouldnt expect software that worked fine on windows 3.1 to work just as fine on xp.
bugs are ok, it makes the patches more anticipated, and of course, with out this kind of feedback sofware houses wouldn't always reveal the issues before software is released.
Tekflow said:
I started yesterday working with my new i-mate Jasjar, and, already, I am lost in so many bugs and bad issues.
1- ActiveSync 4 does not support backup/restore of the device. I know this is a "known" issue, but it is a real bad one!
2- Some programs cannot be installed at all, like SPB PocketPlus. On another hand, all task switchers (and program closers) make problems, and end up by soft resetting the device.
3- A big problem: I cannot uninstall any of the programs I installed, whether on the main memory or the storage card, whether by using ActiveSync (from the desktop), or Remove Programs (in Settings) or any third party software, like SKTools!
4- Synchronizing through ActiveSync is not always straight forward. Sometimes the device is not recognized, or, when recognized, synchronize cannot start, or, when it does start, it never ends.
Did any of you experience any of these problems?
Any suggestions, or we have to wait for a ROM upgrade ?
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dude all of these are software (activesync and windows 5 related) none are related to jasjar...the jasjar is the most stable imate device EVER
yes there are issues between the new active sync and windows and firewall and the antivirus that you run but these are Microsofts faults not jasjars...
to answer your questions
1) this is a bummer.. i really wish they had given the option of backing up device..anywyas thats why you have ppc softwares that do backup..the one working on wm5 is sunnysoft backup..
2)most of the softwares lag behind.. wm5 is out but not all software makers have updated their products..NOTE AGAIN THIS IS NOT JASJARS FAULT..its YOURs you can wait 6 more months by then spbsoftware should have a pocketplus that works on wm5
3)dude again old applications like sktools dont work on wm5... if you want you can use pocket mechanic and memmaid ..they work fine.. for task manager i use dinarsoft handy sweitcher..not only its an excellent application but it works on wm5 aswelll...
4)you have your firewall and antivirus software and to blame for this...not jasjar..for me i had to FORMAT my laptop and install activesync before i turned on firewall and installed an antivirus program...only then did active sync work..and its flawless now.. oen word my personal experience trendmicro2002 doesnt work with AS however 2005 version of pcillin works with its personal firewall set to off...
hope i cleared up a few misconceptions for you
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Well,
1) That is annoying. I hadn't noticed that, but I'm sure it'll be addressed in future...
2) As zohaer21 says, that's purely because we have the latest, greatest bleeding edge technology, and the software developers have yet to catch up. (In the meantime, HandySwitcher is working perfectly on my device, no bugs, no crashes, just what it's meant to do!)
3) Have you tried installing anything from a .cab file to see if you still have a problem uninstalling? I'd guess ActiveSync is probably your problem...
4) Can't really help there...I'd suggest removing Activesync completely from your PC and installing it again from scratch. Personally I'm not using the bundled version of ActiveSync (4.1?) because I had an old 4.0.??? already but I don't think I've heard of anyone else with that issue yet so I'd assume it's a problem with your PC installation?
Carnivor said:
personally i wouldnt expect software that worked fine on windows 3.1 to work just as fine on xp.
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no, but you'd expect software that worked on windows 2000 to work on XP. Why compare something with an 11 year gap to something with a 2 year gap?
mat1t said:
Carnivor said:
personally i wouldnt expect software that worked fine on windows 3.1 to work just as fine on xp.
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no, but you'd expect software that worked on windows 2000 to work on XP. Why compare something with an 11 year gap to something with a 2 year gap?
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True, but MS changed WM5 significantly from WM2003, many more changes than Windows 2000 -> Windows XP. The biggest changes were (1) persistent storage and new memory handling and (2) WM5's compatibility with MS Smartphone apps. I am not surprised a good number of apps aren't working.
By the way, SPB's PocketPlus looks like it works with WM5 because they have screen shots on their web site of it running on a Windows Mobile 5 OS. But it may just not be compatible with the JasJar yet.
Carnivor said:
no, but you'd expect software that worked on windows 2000 to work on XP. Why compare something with an 11 year gap to something with a 2 year gap?
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It does not depend on that gap but on what they did durring that gap. If you do not change structural things, backwards compatibility can last a long time.
Actually the gap between WM2003SE and WM5 is quite large for some software developers. Notably some applications that synchronise databases (TimeTTRacker, Commontime mNotes) have to be rewritten from the ground up, even though we are only talking about a 1 year gap. Microsoft did change some crucial things, even if it does not show at first glance.
sorry, my post came across a bit bolshy. It wasn't intended.
I meant that developers would hope that they wouldn't have to re-write their apps every few years. I like the changes, because it adds more structure and makes it more of a uniform platform, but we've got to hope that they don't change these very often.
It would help if MS supplied the emulators for WM5 free of charge. (I'm yet to find any)
No worries
WM 5.0 SDK including emulator for PPC
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...F2-F524-4EC5-9155-717CBE5D25ED&displaylang=en
WM 5.0 SDK including emulator for Smartphone
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CB-738A-4B97-8910-5CD29AB5F8D9&displaylang=en
SPB Pocket Plus version 3 works just fine on an i-Mate JasJar. Older versions of Pocket Plus will not work on WM5 devices of any kind, so upgrade to Version 3 and you can install it on your jasJar. I'm running it on mine.
hey mat1t dont worry about it,
just dont get put deisel in a petrol car, my analogy of the issues
louisk said:
SPB Pocket Plus version 3 works just fine on an i-Mate JasJar. Older versions of Pocket Plus will not work on WM5 devices of any kind, so upgrade to Version 3 and you can install it on your jasJar. I'm running it on mine.
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Correct!
It does work under WM5.0 Just make sure you are on version 3
If you are on Version 3 and still refuses to install, copy the CAB file over the device and execute/install from there.
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mat1t said:
Carnivor said:
By the way, SPB's PocketPlus looks like it works with WM5 because they have screen shots on their web site of it running on a Windows Mobile 5 OS. But it may just not be compatible with the JasJar yet.
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hi
it works but it makes it really slow (inlcuding the start up if you use the quick launch menu whatever)..i guess you can say its not wm5 optimized as yet
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SPB Pocket plus does install and work. I had to do a hard reset after I initially used my Jasjar and everything worked right. Like email accounts etc. What I would like to see is a program like gb tweak that keeps the gprs allways alive. But so for there is nothing out there. NO problems with my JasJar at all.
Mike
@Tekflow
Since you got a Jasjar, plz can you upload for us the Arabizer package from the Extended_Rom ?
Click Here! This is how they managed to copy it!
Thank you.
I have the file for you but cannot upload it on the server...
Please send me a PM and I will tell you where to donwload them.
Cheers
Daimaou said:
I have the file for you but cannot upload it on the server...
Please send me a PM and I will tell you where to donwload them.
Cheers
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Just replied, and if someone can tell me why I cannot UL files on the server it would help me
Cheers
You have to use username:xdaupload password:xda to be able to upload
ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]
has anyone tested www.jgui.net phoneprofiles on qtek 9100?
is there another application to manage phone profiles on my qtek?
tnx
and pocket zen phone??
Many folks use PocketZenPhone or Phone Alarm.
I have always had problems with apps from JGUI.
pocketzen and phone alarm seem to be so much complicated
Well I'd recommend PocketZenPhone because of this great profile switching based on outlook switches.
Also, Photo Contacts PRO now provides this functionality to switch profiles (and a lot more, there's a trial available at their website).
I find that a combination of both these applications to work quite well and they both complement each other.
Cheers
I use PPC Profiles Pro. I tried PocketZenPhone but it seemed to slow much device down too much. PPC Profiles Pro is not as comprehensive as Zenphone but it's small, responsive and does what I need.
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has anyone tested www.jgui.net phoneprofiles on qtek 9100?
is there another application to manage phone profiles on my qtek?
tnx
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Functioned perfectly on my XDA II, did not function on my HTC Magician or Wizard.
Get ready for a Hard Reset.
If you want a light weight profile manager try win mobile apps phone profiles. http://www.winmobileapps.com/device/pocketpc/plt/plt.aspx
I looking for SW that can change profile automatically by hours of day
give pocketzen a go
the initial one didnt work, 5.5 i think it was... although it worked partially, the settings wouldnt so it was a bit pointless
then came out a newer release of the 5x series but ive not tried that... although i know many using it on the wizard
i myself started to use the very 6 beta 2 which worked great but wont be installing it until beta 3 comes out as theres a few niggles that do affect my phone such as bluetooth not turning on on incoming and volume minimum level being 1 not 0
once thats fixed its going back on... loved it while i used it
fully customisable and very easy to use
could do with a help menu for some of the items which i did not understand how to work with
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If you want a light weight profile manager try win mobile apps phone profiles.
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yep, this one is nice, neat, light and free, however it does not provide such power as PZP which i personally use and recommend.
actually I own PZP as well but stopped using it a few months back [when I had WM2003SE] I haven't tried the newer versions for WM5 though.... maybe I'll get the new version when I've more time.
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