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PIE+ is still recognized by espn.com as a mobile device

I recently started using pie+2.1. It works well in alot of respects. I went into plus options, and changed the "user agent" to IE6. But when i go to espn.com. It forwards me to its mobile site, Which is completely stripped down and only text. How can i get it to recognize it as a desktop pc as i can with minimo and opera?
thank you

anyone? Its still happenning. Is there another site i could go to. I have a feeling pie+ isn't working at all for me, and every site still knows i am using a mobile browser

Did you restart IEM and/or fired up a enw tab after changing the user agent?
The given website does recognize my Wizard as a desktop browser in IEM:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Another problem may be that you've still using the default Pocket View mode. Change the View settings as can be seen in the above image.

Yes, i had. I had restarted the browser and the phone. espn.com still saw it as a mobile browser. And now i went back to settings to make surei had everything set right and i got this error "cannot load option .dll" This is the second time this has happenned.

reinstalled pie plus again. Set the option to IE6. Standard desktop view. ESPN.com still rerouts me to http://wirelessproxy.espn.go.com/wirless/wml/index
Has anyone else had similar problems?

k2snowboards88 said:
reinstalled pie plus again. Set the option to IE6. Standard desktop view. ESPN.com still rerouts me to http://wirelessproxy.espn.go.com/wirless/wml/index
Has anyone else had similar problems?
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Strange. Now, try to manually set these parameters (I've written a full article on all this at http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=796&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ) - or, do check in the Registry whether they are set by navigating to, say, http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com to see whether you're auto-redirected to a mobile version.

k2snowboards88 said:
reinstalled pie plus again. Set the option to IE6. Standard desktop view. ESPN.com still rerouts me to http://wirelessproxy.espn.go.com/wirless/wml/index
Has anyone else had similar problems?
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Yes, ESPN is using some other method to detect PIE as a mobile browser.
Pretty frustrating actually... I've had the same problem.
I have also found though Opera Mobile is given the true ESPN web page, not the **** mobile version.
As of right now, I don't think there is anything that can be done about it. You either suffer with the horrid mobile page in PIE or use Opera Mobile or some other pocket browser to view the site.
It seems like there is another website out there I've ran in to that does this same thing... can't recall if off the top of my head though.
ESPN web site designers apparently suck.

use spb tips & tricks tweaks utility instead . select tweaks - network - pass off as ie 6 .I don't know about espn but when i select pocketpcthoughts which is a heavy site for pocket IE when i select that option it shows the full site with all it's ads and everything and when I uncheck it it shows only articles .When I select that option and install pie plus it stll shows user agent as mozilla or IE 4 .maybe they have got their method of turning that on and i have noticed the software makes browsing slow . i use spb pocket plus add in for saving the page and open page in new window option

ok, now this is crazy.
I changed my PIE+ options to identify as IE6.0 and restarted PIE, and instead of typing in espn.com, I typed espn.go.com, and it's loading up the standard espn web site.
Now I changed my PIE+ options back to identify as PIE and type espn.go.com instead of espn.com and it loaded up the standard site again!
So, OP: try using the espn.go.com url instead of the espn.com url.

GldRush98 said:
Yes, ESPN is using some other method to detect PIE as a mobile browser.
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(Without giving it a try so I may be wrong must be the additional X- HTTP request headers IEM sends out. Unfortunately, it's not possible to supress them. (See the "Still missing: Removing of custom UA headers" section at http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1125&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 for my explanation for why these headers may be a problem - just like in this case, it seems.)

thansk for all your help guys. I learned alot. But unfortunately i did have ot use the espn.go.com. And thats only unfortunate because websites are seeing through pocket plus. thanks. you solved my problem and then some.

Texas Holdem Calculator

For those of you interested in Texas Hold'em, I'm developing a calculator for assistance in computing pot/hand odds as well as some other useful tools, for example replaying hand history for games played online. You can find the source/install here, which has been developed for windows mobile 5/6 on the .NET framework v3.5:
Texas Holdem Calculator [Stable 1.1]
.NET 3.5 Redistributable CAB/MSI

I tried to use your program, but there were some issues.
1. There is no documentation or help anywhere, so it is difficult for me to even figure out how to do anything. For example, I could not get a hand to flop.
2. There is no way to exit the program that I could see.
3. The options tab was blank.
I really want this program. I and my wife play Texas Holdem all the time and we would love to have this available.
Regards,
Devin

Here's a link to the doc.
https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=239546&package_id=291930&release_id=633229
There's both a .doc and .txt for instructions. The exit is in the context, i.e. press and hold the stylus on the screen.
devinc said:
I tried to use your program, but there were some issues.
1. There is no documentation or help anywhere, so it is difficult for me to even figure out how to do anything. For example, I could not get a hand to flop.
2. There is no way to exit the program that I could see.
3. The options tab was blank.
I really want this program. I and my wife play Texas Holdem all the time and we would love to have this available.
Regards,
Devin
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Excellent. Thanks. You may want to link to your documentation on Freeware.ppc.net and some of the other sites that have your program.

Thanks for the heads up. I was unaware that any other sites had the app since the project is hosted on sourceforge.net, Enjoy.
devinc said:
Excellent. Thanks. You may want to link to your documentation on Freeware.ppc.net and some of the other sites that have your program.
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Looks like it needs some more effort to work on an Touch HD Blackstone:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
More images here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/album.php?albumid=96
Also, the only way to exit the program is via the task manager.
Hope you're willing to get it working on the Blackstone!

The context menu holds the exit button. Simply hold and wait for the pop up. Sorry it's confusing, I did include an instruction guide in the download. As for the Blackstone I don't know much about it but I would be willing to see what I can do. It looks like the screens resolutions are different than the Titan I use and the simulators.
gormac said:
Looks like it needs some more effort to work on an Touch HD Blackstone:
More images here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/album.php?albumid=96
Also, the only way to exit the program is via the task manager.
Hope you're willing to get it working on the Blackstone!
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mkrain said:
The context menu holds the exit button. Simply hold and wait for the pop up. Sorry it's confusing, I did include an instruction guide in the download. As for the Blackstone I don't know much about it but I would be willing to see what I can do. It looks like the screens resolutions are different than the Titan I use and the simulators.
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Hi! Blackstone (HTC Touch HD) has a WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) screen. Lots of applications don't work very well with the Blackstone (yet), but it's only been on the market for a few weeks now. I just thought I'd give this one a try.
Could it be I downloaded and installed the wrong file from the sourceforge website? I thought the only difference between the 2 downloads was the added source code, right?

Resolution, therein lies the problem. The Titan only has a screen size of 240 x 320 which is near half that of the Blackstone. I'll look in too it but it might take a while as I'm in the middle of purchasing a new home.
gormac said:
Hi! Blackstone (HTC Touch HD) has a WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) screen. Lots of applications don't work very well with the Blackstone (yet), but it's only been on the market for a few weeks now. I just thought I'd give this one a try.
Could it be I downloaded and installed the wrong file from the sourceforge website? I thought the only difference between the 2 downloads was the added source code, right?
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HTML Dev Panel V1

So I decided to make a panel just to see what I could get the phone to do.
Basically, this should start as a background so people can see what it takes to make a panel.
Its pretty simple to be honest. Here is the panel for anyone that wants to take a look and have a mess about:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download
HTML Dev Panel Cab Installer
HTML Dev Panel Source Code
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Icons taken from http://www.iconarchive.com/category/system/the-last-order-icons-by-rokey.html
Current Bugs
Camera doesn't seem to launch, however it is told to run CameraRunner.exe. When CamerRunner.exe is ran independantly the exe launches the camera, just won't run from the panel
Current Problems with HTML Panels
Maximum height of panel content can only be as tall as the landscape view of the panel....

nice one!
hopefully that encourage more panels to be developed, at least a designer panel, never mind it's just a collection of shortcuts

Indeed, its only version 1 as I cant figure out how to do anything else at the moment.
Im trying to figure out how/if I can include information from .exe such as the battery life etc.
However, im not entirely sure I can
Im wondering if I can create something that will allow people to log in and out of an external website.
Ie, could I create a xda-dev panel where people can log in and out, check latest posts and pms etc..

Hi
New here, and not getting my x1 until the end of this week.
But i am so eager to start making a html panel, but what size do i have to use? and how do i rotate when keyboard is pushed out?
Mark

azez1982 said:
Hi
New here, and not getting my x1 until the end of this week.
But i am so eager to start making a html panel, but what size do i have to use? and how do i rotate when keyboard is pushed out?
Mark
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google is your friend! the search in xda-developers too...
http://www.mysonyericssonblog.com/x1panelcreator/index.php?lang=en

Sstorm said:
google is your friend! the search in xda-developers too...
http://www.mysonyericssonblog.com/x1panelcreator/index.php?lang=en
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i know google is my friend but i was wondering why it said that the display size was only 240x400. But now i know that i somehow doubles the size af all elements on the page/panel ... very strange.
I guess i will have to wait for my own x1 for testing..
Mark

Where is the source code? Both download the cab file....
Regards,
Alan

thank you very much

Bummer, I had just come across the size issue myself.
How stupid is it to render your HTML bigger than 1:1 ratio?! Surely it makes sense to do it 1:1 as you are crafting the HTML specifically for this device and resolution so you are going to ensure yourself that the font isn't too small etc and it looks so much more sexy with these tiny pixels on the X1 at 1:1 ratio as you can put insane detail in. The first thing I loved about the X1 is the screen is so detailed its like looking at a hires printout rather than an LCD.
Trust Sony to screw up what would otherwise have been a REALLY handy way to code a panel. Fingers crossed they either update the SDK to correct this issue or we find some hidden option in the dll that switches view mode.
UPDATE:
According to Microsoft, changing <meta name="MobileOptimized" content="240"> to <meta name="MobileOptimized" content="480"> should tell the rendering engine that the screen is 480 pixels wide. However, the panel does not seem to support this. It did however stop an annoying 1 pixel outline I was getting at the left and top of the page, so it clearly does something.
I also discovered a REALLY nice line you can add, <META HTTP-EQUIV="cleartype" CONTENT="ON"> enables cleartype on the text so it looks nice. You probably did that already but I haven't been able to check your source code yet as I am on Linux and its a PITA transferring files between the X1 and Linux all the time.

Links to exe on storage card
It would be great if the code for a working link to exe files on the storage card and even stable none /windows folder exes could be supplied.
Can't get start menu links approach to work either.
Source code for an html panel would also be nice
Found this code mentioned, but not working (or doing something wrong):
Google Maps
Replace %CE1% with any of these to go to the directory
%CE1% = \Program Files
%CE2% = \Windows
%CE11% = \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
%CE14% = \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games
%CE17% = \Windows\Start Menu
%CE18% = <default volume, dependent on device configuration>
%CE19% = \Application Data
Am working on a four-page, finger friendly, non iphone, panel and just need this exe linkage issue sorted, please

What do the /windows exe files do
Came across this page: http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t51866.html - quite a good collection
Have not tried all , but X1's bluetooth settings and phone settings not valid or present.
anyone know which exe file to link to for Bluetooth or phone settings?

Orb Panel
Hello, I have been making a Panel for ORB, the problem i have it loads the page up fine, but when i click a link to watch something it normaly loads up Windows Media Player as a program, but when i click the play link in here it does nothing
the link is somthing like
video.asx and that loads up windows media player
http://www.skillzradio.com/xperia/ORB_Panel.CAB
Thats my panel
can someone please help
Thanks
Chris

Hey there,
I have made a html panel with more features / buttons, with some javascriptcode in it and a browser search feature.
rapidshare link below:
Check it out...

Check out the new pseudo headers for html panels
found some new pseudo headers, im willing to work with people to find more if anyone wants to, would be nice to figure out the possibilities and get a concrete list together.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3044501&posted=1#post3044501

PTT for free !!!! LoudTalks.com

Hey
Not sure if this is even the right place to post this.
but i wanted to share a program I was recently introduced to.
Free PTT for any Windows mobile phone.
Works with;
mobile to mobile
mobile to pc
pc to pc
Uses wifi and data.
And it even chirps just like nextel
http://www.loudtalks.com/
Look for Lite
we have set up a support forum for this over at www.skinzone.org
and the support team at loudtalks is keeping an eye on it.
now this is still in beta, but works damn good for just beta.
Screen Shots
PPC
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
PC

this is extremely cool. just tried it. work very well. some delay.. but i guess it's because i'm downloading and uploading at almost max speed.

Ya it has a bit of delay
Now heres the cool thing.
Say i send you a message, or 3 days ago i sent you a message.
click on the > next to the persons name and you can re listed to the message.

-----Very Nice------

works perfectly

Very cool, thanks for sharing!!

Does the person on the other end need LoudTalk loaded as well. Do you have to have a PTT button or can i map to another button.

tbiddie said:
Does the person on the other end need LoudTalk loaded as well. Do you have to have a PTT button or can i map to another button.
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yes. No button mapping needed.. PTT button is a software button on program.

Likin it! Thanks Volt
I also can verify that it is working nicely, a few glitches to work out all in good time. I used HButton to remap the program so when minimized it comes up, then on my wizard I use the center on the d pad and hold while I talk then release. Just like nextel, bit slower but free, what can I say! You have to (sender and receiver) both be set up on the system to communicate but that doesn't take too long to get set up. Put the word out and we can all help work out the kinks so this system can run smoothly. Remeber before you lauch you must already be connected to the internet. Andason is also correct, if you leave it open then you would not have to do any mapping at all as the program uses the select button on your phone. If it is a different button on your phone it will not be difficult to find by trial and error. Remapping isn't that difficult and HButton is a free program, works great...................Later.

Hey Voltage?
Hey Voltage do you know how a person with a touch screen only (no hardware buttons) can utilize this great software. Is there an issue because of the lack of a default hardware button to access?

hey wanted to just re-post that the developers are watching
http://www.skinzone.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=31
to see what bugs, and suggestions there are.
I have been in contact with a great person their, and its my opinion that they want everyones feedback so that they can possibly add everyones needs.

SAWEET
Thanks bud for introducing me to this it works greatttttttttttttt:

Hi,
nice found. Thanks.
wfg
starbase64

im excited man ive been waiting on somethin really cool to come and it just felt like wm was at a stand still but im happy my chirp is the_cool feel free to hit me up xda guys

Great application. Works on Wifi with obvious delay. It did work with the T-mobile proxy plan but was obviously slow and unusable.

What advantages does this give over Palringo which also does voice, pics and text.....
Is there a review somewhere?

famewolf said:
What advantages does this give over Palringo which also does voice, pics and text.....
Is there a review somewhere?
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http://www.skinzone.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=31

Ok, been messing a bit with this, dosent work when installed to storage card for me i dont even get an icon, and i cant add any contacts with it installed to device or add a group all i see is echo which is myself...what am i doing wrong i cant find any info on it
****edit*** NM i guess u have to install the desktop app to add people, which i dont understand at all, so i guess whoever you want to PTT has to have this installed also with an account, i guess i can see some fuctionality, but i wont be using this personally most people i know wont use this type of app

meth0dGSX said:
Ok, been messing a bit with this, dosent work when installed to storage card for me i dont even get an icon, and i cant add any contacts with it installed to device or add a group all i see is echo which is myself...what am i doing wrong i cant find any info on it
****edit*** NM i guess u have to install the desktop app to add people, which i dont understand at all, so i guess whoever you want to PTT has to have this installed also with an account, i guess i can see some fuctionality, but i wont be using this personally most people i know wont use this type of app
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this has been addressed and is being fixed.
please look at the skinzone forum linked above.

new cab for LoudTalks
There is a new release of the program here, many bugs have been addressed. If you are an existing user of "LoudTalks" then after loading the cab when the box comes up to enter new usernames and password just hit cancel in the botom right corner and then the boxes for existing users comes up. Enter in your username and password and you will be up and running.
http://www.skinzone.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=31&start=20

Quran with many features ///Benedict.s/// Portrait and Landscape modes

Hi there
this is an OPEN-SOURCE program
After looking for a Quran program for a long time, I realised that there is not a single one which works on these new devices (Specially touch HD)
It has all the functions I have been looking for myself!
I have attached a picture.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have tested it on the following only:
HTC Touch HD
HTC Touch Diamond
+anyone who tests this on other device please tell me if it works!
So here is a program for those of you in need!
Here are the functions:
1. you can bookmark pages
2. It will save the last page that you are in automatically
3. It saves the last orientation of the device
4. Both vertical and Horizontal views
5. Next, Previous buttons
6. Clear, big texts
7. Tap and Hold on pages to choose to:
bookmark
go back to the main page
exit
8. You can choose to go to certain : Page, Part, or even chapter
9. Choose orientation in the main page
10. tap the screen to "Page Down" (particularly useful in Diamond which has a smaller screen)
If this is used in any way, or it is to be published in any other place, IT HAS TO BE FREE as this is an open-source program. And the source code should be included if you change anything in the program!
A work by Benedict.s
Hope this is usefull
Cheers
Instructions:
just unZip and copy the program anyware you want the run the "Quran (Benedict.s) .exe" using the file explorer!
You can make a shortcut in the start menu if you want for easier access!
Note: You do need the latest .net framework installed on your device!
Download Links:
I would prefer it if you downloaded from RAPIDSHARE!
Program:
http://rapidshare.com/files/288275681/Quran__Benedict.s_.zip
http://www.zshare.net/download/67481697c030a139/
Sourse Code:
http://rapidshare.com/files/297714680/Quran__Benedict.s__Source_code.zip
http://www.zshare.net/download/67482247f7a7a517/

thanx my friend I'll try it and give you the feedback

Really a brilliant piece of work,
Precious item for me...
100/100 from me....

Jazak Allah-u Khayer

Quality Check
Hi there
Do you guys have had any problems so far?
Anything you want to tell me?
And by the way, would anyone consider any sort of donation if I gave my paypal acount address?
Let me know
Cheers

stupid mistake!
I meant "have you guys had any problems so far" not "do you ....."

Thanks for the great application
I have been looking for such a program even before this Ramazan, but to my unfortunate i couldnt find any.
Once I download and install it, I will post a reply once I go through it thoroughly and check every feature.
Edit:
After going through the screenshots, I can say that this program is based on screenshots of Holy Qur'an, but not a textual version.
This isnt a real solution for those who are looking for features like enlarge and shrink font, so that word wrap will occur accordingly.
However, once I download this, I will post again..

After installing this application, I can say that it didnt live upto my expectations. However, I am happy since i got Qur'an installed on my pocket PC, which is really great and my desire.
I will be looking through for a program which can actually use text, not scanned images of pages of Holy Qur'an, so that I can zoom in and out and read easily.
Thanks for the share once again.
May Almighty Allah bless us all and show the right path, Amen!

Thanks,brother I like yhat it's simple than others as you need to install Mobidiv arabizer to use thier quran

Can someone reupload the source files, it's been removed from the original link.

Update
Hi there
Thanks for the enormous amounts of feedbacks that you gave me! Seriously though, tell me something.... could you tell me if it works on pother devices or not?
And by the way, what other sites do you want me to upload the files?
Tell me the ones you want.
And for the source code, I will reupload it whenever I have time (there is something wrong with my internet recently, I get disconnected regularly!)
Cheers

thank you and may Allah bless you.

Jazak Allah-u Khayer thank you very much, could you please re-upload the source code as I am getting an error message that it has been removed
Thank you

Update
Mirrors on zshare (check first post)
Updated link for rapidshare source code!
I do prefer if you guys downloaded from rapidshare!

Links are now up & presumably, they work!

anyone tried the new links yet?
Look guys, 1153 people have downloaded this application! could you at least give some feedback? any errors? have you tried it on any other device other than the ones stated?
Come on!!!!

Alternatives
benedict.s the following quran apps work on my Touch Diamond;
uQuran from guidedways [dot] com
(navigate to Downloads > Mobile Softwares > uQuran: Micro Quran Reciter)
and
Pocket Islam from pocketislam [dot] com
(Download page link is on the right hand side under the blue Pocket Islam clock icon)
I've tried quite a few and between them they offer the best features (translation / transliteration / bookmarks / recitation etc.)
Out of the two Pocket Islam is the fastest but the font is pixelated and uQuran is slower but supports the higer screen resolution Diamond screen.
both are free
but uQuran Pro has lot more features. check out their website for more info.
Hope this helps,
Habs

Try Pocket Islam... it has quran, namaz timings, audio, qibla etc etc.. and I think its free..
but good effort though

hdaackda said:
Try Pocket Islam... it has quran, namaz timings, audio, qibla etc etc.. and I think its free..
but good effort though
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I made this for touch hd! Since the screen size was different than the previous ones, I did not find a working quran program!
About pocket islam, I do not know if it has any support for the Touch HD, but I believe you cannot have big texts in it while having kept the page format!

New Version
OK guys,
a new version will be coming out soon...
with new pics (thanks to "kareeem" for providing the new tajveed pages)
Just thought I should let you guys know...